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Q: Mr MR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 Mr (AM) Mr.Mr is used before a man's name when you are speaking or referring to him. ...Mr Grant. ...Mr Bob Price. ...Mr and Mrs Daniels.N-TITLE2 Mr (AM) Mr.Mr is sometimes used in front of words such as `President' and `Chairman' to address the man who holds the position mentioned. Mr. President, you're aware of the system.N-VOC: N n

Q: beat up on BEAT UP ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 beat up beats up; beating up; beaten up The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf someone beats up on a person or beats on them, they hit or kick the person many times. (AM) He beat up on my brother's kid one time.PHR-V2 beat up beats up; beating up; beaten up The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf someone beats up on another person, they threaten them or treat them unkindly. (AM, INFORMAL) She had to beat up on every customer just to get the bills paid.PHR-V

Q: call on, call upon CALL ON, CALL UPON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 call on calls on; calling on; called onIf you call on someone to do something or call upon them to do it, you say publicly that you want them to do it. One of Kenya's leading churchmen has called on the government to resign. Frequently he was called upon to resolve conflicts.PHR-V2 call on calls on; calling on; called onIf you call on someone or call upon someone, you pay them a short visit. Sofia was intending to call on Miss Kitts.PHR-V

Q: firm up FIRM UP

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 firm up firms up; firming up; firmed upIf you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid. This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin. I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up. The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled.PHR-V-ERG2 firm up firms up; firming up; firmed upIf you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite. Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain. The ground rules have been firmed up. At least the bank situation had firmed up.PHR-V-ERG3 firm up firms up; firming up; firmed upIf a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value. OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices.PHR-V

Q: force back FORCE BACK

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆force back forces back; forcing back; forced backIf you force back an emotion or desire, you manage, with an effort, not to experience it. Nancy forced back tears. She wasn't going to cry in front of all those people.PHR-V

Q: go over to GO OVER TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go over goes over; going over; went over; gone overIf someone or something goes over to a different way of doing things, they change to it. The Armed Forces could do away with conscription and go over to a volunteer system.PHR-V2 go over goes over; going over; went over; gone overIf you go over to a group or political party, you join them after previously belonging to an opposing group or party. Only a small number of tanks and paratroops have gone over to his side.= defect toPHR-V

Q: hit on, hit upon HIT ON, HIT UPON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hit on hits on; hitting on The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit on an idea or a solution to a problem, or hit upon it, you think of it. After running through the numbers in every possible combination, we finally hit on a solution.= stumble onPHR-V2 hit on hits on; hitting on The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf someone hits on you, they speak or behave in a way that shows they want to have a sexual relationship with you. (INFORMAL) She was hitting on me and I was surprised and flattered.PHR-V

Q: hold on to, hold onto HOLD ON TO, HOLD ONTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you hold on to something that gives you an advantage, you succeed in keeping it for yourself, and prevent it from being taken away or given to someone else. Jane is determined to hold on to her fortune. Firms are now keen to hold on to the people they recruit. ...a politician who knew how to hold onto power.PHR-V2 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you hold on to something, you keep it for a longer time than would normally be expected. Do you think you could hold on to that report for the next day or two?. People hold onto letters for years and years.= keepPHR-V3 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you hold on to your beliefs, ideas, or principles, you continue to believe in them and do not change or abandon them if others try to influence you or if circumstances cause you to doubt them. He was imprisoned for 19 years yet held on to his belief in his people.PHR-V

Q: hold on, hold onto HOLD ON, HOLD ONTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you hold on, or hold onto something, you keep your hand on it or around it, for example to prevent the thing from falling or to support yourself. His right arm was extended up beside his head, still holding on to a coffee cup. He was struggling to hold onto a rock on the face of the cliff. Despite her aching shoulders, Nancy held on.PHR-V2 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you hold on, you manage to achieve success or avoid failure in spite of great difficulties or opposition. Juanito scored for the Spaniards with only two minutes left, but the Romanians held on. This Government deserved to lose power a year ago. It held on. You helped me to hold on at times when I didn't think I could even go on trying.PHR-V3 hold on holds on; holding on; held onIf you ask someone to hold on, you are asking them to wait for a short time. (SPOKEN) The manager asked him to hold on while he investigated. Hold on a minute.PHR-V

Q: lead on to LEAD ON TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 lead on leads on; leading on; led onIf one event or action leads on to another, it causes it or makes it possible. (mainly BRIT) It is often the case that early interests lead on to a career. This discovery led on to studies of the immune system.PHR-V2 lead on leads on; leading on; led onIf a door, gate, or bridge leads on to a place, the place is on the other side of it. There were glass doors leading on to this balcony.PHR-V

Q: level off, level out LEVEL OFF, LEVEL OUT

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 level off levels off; levelling off; levelled off (AM) leveling, leveledIf a changing number or amount levels off or levels out, it stops increasing or decreasing at such a fast speed. The figures show evidence that murders in the nation's capital are beginning to level off. Inflation is finally levelling out at around 11% a month.PHR-V2 level off levels off; levelling off; levelled off (AM) leveling, leveledIf an aircraft levels off or levels out, it travels horizontally after having been travelling in an upwards or downwards direction. The aircraft levelled out at about 30,000 feet.PHR-V

Q: live on, live off LIVE ON, LIVE OFF

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 live on lives on; living on; lived onIf you live on or live off a particular amount of money, you have that amount of money to buy things. Even with efficient budgeting, most students are unable to live on {Pound}4000 per year. You'll have enough to live on. She had to live off {Pound}46 a week.PHR-V2 live on lives on; living on; lived onIf you live on or live off a particular source of income, that is where you get the money that you need. The proportion of Americans living on welfare rose. He's been living off state benefits.PHR-V3 live on lives on; living on; lived onIf an animal lives on or lives off a particular food, this is the kind of food that it eats. The fish live on the plankton. Most species live off aquatic snails.PHR-V4 live on lives on; living on; lived onIf you say that a person lives on or lives off a particular kind of food, you mean that it seems to be the only thing that they eat, for example because they like it a lot or because they do not have other foods. The children live on chips. Their room was bare of furniture and they lived off porridge.PHR-V

Q: press on, press ahead PRESS ON, PRESS AHEAD

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 press on presses on; pressing on; pressed onIf you press on or press ahead, you continue with a task or activity in a determined way, and do not allow any problems or difficulties to delay you. Organizers of the strike are determined to press on. He was persuaded by his advisers to press ahead. Poland pressed on with economic reform.= continuePHR-V2 press on presses on; pressing on; pressed onIf you press on, you continue with a journey, even though it is becoming more difficult or more dangerous. I considered turning back, but it was getting late, so I pressed on.= go onPHR-V

Q: take up on TAKE UP ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take someone up on their offer or invitation, you accept it. Since she'd offered to babysit, I took her up on it.PHR-V2 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take a person up on something, you ask them to explain something that they have just said or done, for example because you think it is wrong or strange. She was making herself unnaturally casual. But he did not take her up on it.PHR-V

Q: eye up EYE UP

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆eye up eyes up; eyeing up or eying up; eyed upIf someone eyes you up, they look at you in a way that shows they consider you attractive. (BRIT, INFORMAL) ...a slob called Drew who spends all day eyeing up the women and making lewd comments... The women sit in the corner and men eye them up.= oglePHR-V

Q: talk through TALK THROUGH

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk through talks through; talking through; talked throughIf you talk something through with someone, you discuss it with them thoroughly. He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem. Now her children are grown-up and she has talked through with them what happened. It had all seemed so simple when they'd talked it through, so logical. He had talked it through with Judith.PHR-V-RECIP2 talk through talks through; talking through; talked throughIf someone talks you through something that you do not know, they explain it to you carefully. Now she must talk her sister through the process a step at a time.PHR-V

Q: turn around, turn round TURN AROUND, TURN ROUND

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn around turns around; turning around; turned aroundIf you turn something around, or if it turns around, it is moved so that it faces the opposite direction. Bud turned the truck around, and started back for Dalton Pond. He had reached over to turn round a bottle of champagne so that the label didn't show. There was enough room for a wheelchair to get in but not to turn round.PHR-V-ERG2 turn around turns around; turning around; turned aroundIf something such as a business or economy turns around, or if someone turns it around, it becomes successful, after being unsuccessful for a period of time. Turning the company around won't be easy. In his long career at BP, Horton turned around two entire divisions. If the economy turned round the Prime Minister's authority would quickly increase.PHR-V-ERG3 turn around turns around; turning around; turned aroundIf you say that someone turns around and says something, you are indicating that they say it unexpectedly or angrily, especially in order to criticize another person or to defend themselves. (INFORMAL) I feel that if I say how tired I get, David will turn around and say, `I told you so'.PHR-V4 turn around turns around; turning around; turned aroundIf you turn around a question, sentence, or idea, you change the way in which it is expressed, in order to consider it differently. Now turn the question around and start looking not for what you did wrong in the past, but for what you can do to make things better in the future. It's an example of how you can turn around the sentence and create a whole new meaning.PHR-V

Q: Mrs MRS

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Mrs (AM) Mrs.Mrs is used before the name of a married woman when you are speaking or referring to her. Hello, Mrs Miles. ...Mrs Anne Pritchard. ...Mr and Mrs D H Alderson.N-TITLE

Q: Ms MS

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Ms (AM) Ms.Ms is used, especially in written English, before a woman's name when you are speaking to her or referring to her. If you use Ms, you are not specifying if the woman is married or not. ...Ms Brown. ...Ms Elizabeth Harman.N-TITLE

Q: Prime Minister PRIME MINISTER

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Prime Minister Prime Ministers The leader of the government in some countries is called the Prime Minister. ...the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Miss Benazir Bhutto... This had been a disastrous week for Prime Minister Major.= PM, premierN-COUNT: usu the N; N-TITLE; N-VOC

Q: book in, book into BOOK IN, BOOK INTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆book in books in; booking in; booked inWhen you book into a hotel or when you book in, you officially state that you have arrived to stay there, usually by signing your name in a register. (BRIT; in AM use check into or check in) He was happy to book into the Royal Pavilion Hotel. Today Mahoney booked himself into one of the best hotels in Sydney. The three men stayed at two hotels in Nottingham, booking in at one the day before the crime.PHR-V

Q: build up to BUILD UP TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆build up builds up; building up; built upIf you build up to something you want to do or say, you try to prepare people for it by starting to do it or introducing the subject gradually. Other actions we need to take may be more difficult, and we may have to build up to them gradually. Carl was building up to something.PHR-V

Q: colour in COLOUR IN

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆colour in colours in; colouring in; coloured in (AM) colorIf you colour in a drawing, you give it different colours using crayons or paints. Someone had coloured in all the black and white pictures. Draw simple shapes for your child to colour in.PHR-V

Q: come back to COME BACK TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come back comes back; coming back; came back The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come back to a topic or point, you talk about it again later. `What does that mean please?' --- `I'm coming back to that. Just write it down for the minute.'PHR-V

Q: come up for COME UP FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen someone or something comes up for consideration or action of some kind, the time arrives when they have to be considered or dealt with. The TV rights contract came up for renegotiation in 1988. These three clubs could come under close scrutiny when their licenses come up for renewal.PHR-V

Q: didn't DIDN'T

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆didn't Didn't is the usual spoken form of did not.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】did.n't`dIdnt; 5didntdid not之略(→ do)

Q: do in DO IN

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆do in does in; doing in; did in; done inTo do someone in means to kill them. (INFORMAL) Whoever did him in removed a man who was brave as well as ruthless.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．murder； kill； cheat谋杀；杀死；欺 骗*Her neighbour tried to do himself in by taking poison．她的邻居企 图服毒自杀。*The criminals have done in the old man．罪犯们已把那个 老人杀害了。*He tried to do her in，but luckily she escaped．他企图害死 她，但她很幸运地脱 险了。2．exhausted；destr oyed精疲力竭；搞坏 ；毁坏*The horse was done in after the race．那匹马在竞赛 后已精疲力竭了。*I felt done in after a long day's hard work．苦干了一整天 我感到疲惫不堪。*This hard work did them in．干这么重的活， 他们累坏了。*His business was done in by a big fire．他的商行给一 场大火烧毁了。

Q: do out of DO OUT OF

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆do out does out; doing out; did out; done outIf you do someone out of something, you unfairly cause them not to have or get a particular thing that they were expecting to have. (INFORMAL) He complains that the others have done him out of his share.PHR-V

Q: doesn't DOESN'T

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆doesn't Doesn't is the usual spoken form of does not.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】does.n't`dQznt; 5dQzntdoes not之略(→ do)

Q: free up FREE UP

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆free up frees up; freeing up; freed upTo free up a market, economy, or system means to make it operate with fewer restrictions and controls. ...policies for freeing up markets and extending competition.PHR-V

Q: get around to GET AROUND TO [getround to]抽出时间(做某事)考虑(某事)]

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten around (BRIT) also get round toWhen you get around to doing something that you have delayed doing or have been too busy to do, you finally do it. I said I would write to you, but as usual I never got around to it. I've got bags of photographs and one day I'll get round to putting them in an album.PHR-V

Q: get back to GET BACK TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get back gets back; getting back; got back or gotten backIf you get back to an activity, you start doing it again after you have stopped doing it. I think I ought to get back to work.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】resume； return to （work，one's studies，the job in hand， the main point in the argument，etc．）继 续；回到（工作、学 习、手中的活、争论 的焦点等）*She was very glad to get back to her studies after her serious illness．她重病之后 又回校学习，感到很 高兴。*Let's get back to your plan；what are you going to do next？ 咱们再回过头来讨论 你的计划，你下一步 打算干什么？

Q: get off on GET OFF ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf you get off on something, you are very excited by it, especially sexually excited. (INFORMAL) I'm an exhibitionist, and I get off on the entertainment we give people.PHR-V

Q: give off, give out GIVE OFF, GIVE OUT

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆give off gives off; giving off; gave off; given offIf something gives off or gives out a gas, heat, or a smell, it produces it and sends it out into the air. ...natural gas, which gives off less carbon dioxide than coal... Substances such as ammonia give out heat when they dissolve.= emitPHR-V

Q: give over to, give up to GIVE OVER TO, GIVE UP TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆give over gives over; giving over; gave over; given overIf something is given over or given up to a particular use, it is used entirely for that purpose. Much of the garden was given over to vegetables. One third of their entire site is given up to a water-purification plant.PHR-V: usu passive

Q: give up on GIVE UP ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give up on something or someone, you decide that you will never succeed in doing what you want to with them, and you stop trying to. He urged them not to give up on peace efforts. My teachers gave up on me.PHR-V

Q: go around with GO AROUND WITH

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go around goes around; going around; went around; gone around (BRIT) also go round withIf you go around with a person or group of people, you regularly meet them and go to different places with them. I went around with them, but never felt like one of them.= hang aroundPHR-V

Q: go down as GO DOWN AS

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIf you say that an event or action will go down as a particular thing, you mean that it will be regarded, remembered, or recorded as that thing. It will go down as one of the highlights of my career. The riots of the early '80s must go down as a significant event in British history.PHR-V

Q: go out of GO OUT OF

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf a quality or feeling goes out of someone or something, they no longer have it. The fun had gone out of it.PHR-V

Q: go towards GO TOWARDS

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go towards goes towards; going towards; went towards; gone towardsIf an amount of money goes towards something, it is used to pay part of the cost of that thing. One per cent of total public spending should eventually go towards the arts. Under the new approach more money will go towards improving the standard of training, product design and market research.PHR-V

Q: grow apart GROW APART

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆grow apart grows apart; growing apart; grew apart; grown apartIf people who have a close relationship grow apart, they gradually start to have different interests and opinions from each other, and their relationship starts to fail. He and his wife grew apart. It sounds as if you have grown apart from Tom.PHR-V-RECIP

Q: help off with HELP OFF WITH

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆help off helps off; helping off; helped offIf you help someone off with an item of clothing, you help them take it off. He helped her off with her robe.PHR-V

Q: help on with HELP ON WITH

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆help on helps on; helping on; helped onIf you help someone on with an item of clothing, you help them put it on. `I'll get you a cab,' I said as I helped her on with her coat.PHR-V

Q: live together LIVE TOGETHER

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live together lives together; living together; lived togetherIf two people are not married but live in the same house and have a sexual relationship, you can say that they live together. The couple had been living together for 16 years.PHR-V

Q: look on, look upon LOOK ON, LOOK UPON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look on looks on; looking on; looked onIf you look on or look upon someone or something in a particular way, you think of them in that way. A lot of people looked on him as a healer. A lot of people look on it like that. Employers look favourably on applicants who have work experience.= considerPHR-V

Q: move into MOVE INTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move into moves into; moving into; moved intoIf you move into a new house, you start living there. I want you to move into my apartment. We've a spare room.PHR-V

Q: open up, open out OPEN UP, OPEN OUT

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆open up opens up; opening up; opened upIf someone opens up or opens out, they start to say exactly what they think or feel. (BRIT ALSO use open out) Lorna found that people were willing to open up to her. It will be difficult for her to open out and discuss her problems freely with you.PHR-V

Q: order around ORDER AROUND

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆order around orders around; ordering around; ordered around (BRIT) also order aboutIf you say that someone is ordering you around or is ordering you about, you mean they are telling you what to do as if they have authority over you, and you dislike this. When we're out he gets really bossy and starts ordering me around. Grandmother felt free to order her about just as she wished.= boss aroundPHR-V

Q: pass off as PASS OFF AS

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass off passes off; passing off; passed offIf you pass something off as another thing, you convince people that it is that other thing. He passed himself off as a senior psychologist. I've tried to pass off my accent as a convent school accent. ...horse meat being passed off as ground beef.PHR-V

Q: hold against HOLD AGAINST

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆phrasal verbshold against holds against; holding against; held againstIf you hold something against someone, you let their actions in the past influence your present attitude towards them and cause you to deal severely or unfairly with them. Bernstein lost the case, but never held it against Grundy.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】blame；put the blame on责备；因...认为某 人不好*I can hold his failure against him because he never tried for a passing grade．他的失败怪他 自己，因为 他从来连及格的分数 都不努力争 取。 *Do you hold it against Mary that she divorced you？玛丽和你离婚， 你认为是玛丽不好吗 ？

Q: play off against PLAY OFF AGAINST

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play off plays off; playing off; played offIf you play people off against each other, you make them compete or argue, so that you gain some advantage. Gregory would interview them, and would play one off against the other.PHR-V

Q: put across, put over PUT ACROSS, PUT OVER

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put across puts across; putting across The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen you put something across or put it over, you succeed in describing or explaining it to someone. He has taken out a half-page advertisement in his local paper to put his point across. This is actually a very entertaining book putting over serious health messages. He really enjoys putting across a technical argument.= get acrossPHR-V

Q: put down for PUT DOWN FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone down for something, you write down their name and the fact that they are going to do, give, or buy that thing. Put her down for a `yes' vote.PHR-V

Q: put onto PUT ONTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put onto puts onto; putting onto The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone onto something useful, you tell them about it. This elastic is a powerful variety which a friend in the clothing trade put me onto.PHR-V

Q: put up to PUT UP TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone up to something wrong or foolish or something which they would not normally do, you suggest that they do it and you encourage them to do it. How do you know he asked me out? You put him up to it.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．encourage；entic e唆使；鼓动*They put me up to it！It wasn't my idea to make trouble．是他们煽动 我闹事的，这本不是 我的主意。*Older boys put us up to painting the statue red on Halloween．大些的男 孩鼓动我们在万圣节 前将雕像漆成红色。2．offer sth．to sb．for consideration将...提 交考虑*Your idea is good；I'll put it up to the manager tomorrow．你的想法 不错，我明天提请经 理考虑。

Q: put up for PUT UP FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something up for sale or auction, for example, you make it available to be sold or auctioned. The company should put its claims up for review by an arbitrator. The old flower and fruit market has been put up for sale. She put up her daughter for adoption in 1967.PHR-V

Q: read up on READ UP ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆read up reads up; reading upIf you read up on a subject, you read a lot about it so that you become informed about it. I've read up on the dangers of all these drugs.PHR-V

Q: rise above RISE ABOVE

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆rise above rises above; rising above; rose above; risen aboveIf you rise above a difficulty or problem, you manage not to let it affect you. It tells the story of an aspiring young man's attempt to rise above the squalor of the street.PHR-V

Q: rule out of RULE OUT OF

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆rule out rules out; ruling out; ruled outIf someone rules you out of a contest or activity, they say that you cannot be involved in it. If something rules you out of a contest or activity, it prevents you from being involved in it. He has ruled himself out of the world championships next year in Stuttgart. A damaged hamstring has ruled him out of contention for Wednesday's international against Spain.PHR-V

Q: run by RUN BY

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run by runs by; running by; ran by The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run something by someone, you tell them about it or mention it, to see if they think it is a good idea, or can understand it. I'm definitely interested, but I'll have to run it by Larry Estes. Run that by me again.= run pastPHR-V

Q: run out on RUN OUT ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run out runs out; running out; ran out The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf someone runs out on you, they go away and abandon you, leaving you with problems. You can't run out on my wife and me like that.= abandonPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave or desert sb．抛弃*His former allies ran out on him．他原来的伙伴们 抛弃了他。2．fail to fulfil；withdraw one's support from 不履行；遗弃；不予 支持*You can not run out on the contract，or you could be taken to court．你不能不履行 合同，否则你要上法 庭的。*He said he would help us， but at the last moment he ran out on us．他说他要帮我们 的忙，但最后他却不 管我们了。*No one could accuse him of running out on his friends．没人可以责 备他不帮朋友忙。

Q: run past RUN PAST

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run past runs past; running past; ran past The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbTo run something past someone means the same as to run it by them. Before agreeing, he ran the idea past Johnson.PHR-V

Q: send off for SEND OFF FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆send off sends off; sending off; sent offTo send off for something means the same as to send for something. I sent off for the Hoseasons catalogue.PHR-V

Q: show around SHOW AROUND

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆show around shows around; showing around; showed around; shown around (BRIT) also show roundIf you show someone around or show them round, you go with them to show them all the interesting, useful, or important features of a place when they first visit it. Would you show me around?. She showed me round and introduced me to everybody. Spear showed him around the flat.PHR-V

Q: sign on for SIGN ON FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign on signs on; signing on; signed onIf you sign on for something, you officially agree to work for an organization or do a course of study by signing a contract or form. Andrew joined up in 1989 and was planning to sign on for nine more years. He had signed on for a driving course.PHR-V

Q: start over START OVER

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆start over starts over; starting over; started overIf you start over or start something over, you begin something again from the beginning. (mainly AM; in BRIT use start again) ...moving the kids to some other schools, closing them down and starting over with a new staff... It's just not enough money to start life over.PHR-V

Q: step down, step aside STEP DOWN, STEP ASIDE

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆step down steps down; stepping down; stepped downIf someone steps down or steps aside, they resign from an important job or position, often in order to let someone else take their place. Judge Ito said that if his wife was called as a witness, he would step down as trial judge. Many would prefer to see him step aside in favour of a younger man.= stand downPHR-V

Q: take out on TAKE OUT ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆take out takes out; taking out; took out; taken outIf you take something out on someone, you behave in an unpleasant way towards them because you feel angry or upset, even though this is not their fault. Jane's always annoying her and she takes it out on me sometimes.PHR-V

Q: try out for TRY OUT FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆try out tries out; trying out; tried outIf you try out for a sports team or an acting role, you compete or you perform a test in an attempt to be chosen. (mainly AM) He should have tried out for the Olympic 100 metres squad.= go out forPHR-V

Q: turn over to TURN OVER TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn something over to a different function or use, you change its function or use. When he first leased the land in the late 1970s, he planned to turn it over to cereal production.PHR-V

Q: vote out VOTE OUT

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆vote out votes out; voting out; voted outIf people vote out a particular person or political party, they give that person or party so few votes in an official election that they no longer hold a position of power. And if the President doesn't make things better, other voters say, we'll vote him out, too. They cannot join forces to vote her out of office. And of course we all know we can vote out our councillors.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】reject through voting投票使某人落 选*They voted him out by a majority of 20．他们以20票的多 数使他落选。*I wonder how he got voted out of office．我不知道他 是怎样被投票罢免的。

Q: wait in WAIT IN

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wait in waits in; waiting in; waited inIf you wait in, you deliberately stay at home and do not go out, for example because someone is coming to see you. (mainly BRIT) If I'd waited in for you I could have waited all day. There's no need to wait in all day.= stay inPHR-V

Q: walk away WALK AWAY

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆walk away walks away; walking away; walked awayIf you walk away from a problem or a difficult situation, you do nothing about it or do not face any bad consequences from it. The most appropriate strategy may simply be to walk away from the problem. No one knows you're a part of this. You can just walk away.PHR-V

Q: walk in on WALK IN ON

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆walk in walks in; walking in; walked inIf you walk in on someone, you enter the room that they are in while they are doing something private, and this creates an embarrassing situation. His wife walked in on him making love.PHR-V

Q: wall off WALL OFF

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wall off walls off; walling off; walled offIf part of a place is walled off, it is separated from the rest of the place by a wall. The side alley was walled off from the back garden. ...a ring of cliffs that walled off the surrounding wilderness.PHR-V

Q: watch for, watch out for WATCH FOR, WATCH OUT FOR

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆watch for watches for; watching for; watched forIf you watch for something or watch out for it, you pay attention so that you notice it, either because you do not want to miss it or because you want to avoid it. We'll be watching for any developments. He called out to them to watch out for the unexploded mine.= look out forPHR-V

Q: win out, win through WIN OUT, WIN THROUGH

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆win out wins out; winning out; won outIf something or someone wins out or wins through, they are successful after a competition or struggle. Sometimes perseverance does win out. Stick to your principles, and you will win through. Here is a chance for greengrocers to win out over the supermarkets by selling local produce.PHR-V

Q: win through to WIN THROUGH TO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆win through wins through; winning through; won throughIf you win through to a particular position or stage of a competition, you achieve it after a great effort or by defeating opponents. ...Sabatini, who won through to the final after defeating the world number one.= get through toPHR-V

Q: work in, work into WORK IN, WORK INTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆work in works in; working in; worked inIf you work one substance into another or work it in, you add it to the other substance and mix the two together thoroughly. Gradually pour the liquid into the flour, working it in carefully with a wooden spoon. Work in the potato and milk until the mixture comes together. Work the oil gradually into the yolks with a wooden spoon.PHR-V

Q: write into WRITE INTO

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆write into writes into; writing into; wrote into; written intoIf a rule or detail is written into a contract, law, or agreement, it is included in it when the contract, law, or agreement is made. They insisted that a guaranteed supply of Chinese food was written into their contracts. The President has encouraged companies to allow unpaid leave for workers with family emergencies, but has opposed writing it into the law.PHR-V

Q: turn against TURN AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】(使)变成和...敌对【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆turn against turns against; turning against; turned againstIf you turn against someone or something, or if you are turned against them, you stop supporting them, trusting them, or liking them. A kid I used to be friends with turned against me after being told that I'd been insulting him. Workers may turn against reform. Working with the police has turned me against the use of violent scenes as entertainment.PHR-V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】oppose（often after earlier support）对...采取敌 对态度；反抗*He turned against his best friends．他对最好的 朋友也采取了敌对态 度。

Q: come out in COME OUT IN

A: 【简明词典】(部分皮肤)发出(红斑, 丘疹等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come out in spots, you become covered with them. (BRIT; in AM use break out) When I changed to a new soap I came out in a terrible rash.= break out inPHR-V: no passive

Q: what WHAT

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wCt【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 what You use what in questions when you ask for specific information about something that you do not know. What do you want?. What did she tell you, anyway?. `Has something happened?' --- `Indeed it has.' --- `What?'. What are the greatest sources of conflict in the Middle East?. Hey! What are you doing?QUEST+ what Also a determiner. What time is it?. What crimes are the defendants being charged with?. `The heater works.' --- `What heater?'. What kind of poetry does he like?DET-QUEST2 what You use what after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, when you are referring to a situation that is unknown or has not been specified. You can imagine what it would be like driving a car into a brick wall at 30 miles an hour. I want to know what happened to Norman. Do you know what those idiots have done?. We had never seen anything like it before and could not see what to do next. She turned scarlet from embarrassment, once she realized what she had done.CONJ-SUBORD+ what Also a determiner. I didn't know what college I wanted to go to. I didn't know what else to say. ...an inspection to ascertain to what extent colleges are responding to the need 【21世纪英汉词典】whathwBt, wBt, hwQt, wQt, hwEt, wEt; wCt, hwCt>A (疑问代名词) 1 甚么,甚么东西[事], 何物[事](cf. which A) a. W~ is there [there on the table] ?. 在那里 [在那张桌上] 有什么?W~ has become of him ?. 他变成怎样了 ?W~ is the matter with you ?. 你怎么了 ?(你发生什么事了吗 ?)W~ made you think (that) he was honest ?. 什么事使你认为他是 老实的 ?W~ ever [on earth, in the world, the [in] hell, the devil] has happened (to her) ? (. 她) 到底发生了什么事?b. W~ is this ?. 这是什么 ?W~'s your name [address, telephone number] ?. 你的名字 [地址,电话] 是什么 ?W~'s the time ?. 现在几点 ?c. W~ do you mean (by that) ?. 你 (那样说) 是什么意思 ?W~ are you talking about ?. 你在说什么 ?W~ the hell [devil, deuce, heck, blazes] do you want ?. 你到底要什么 ?W~ do you suppose this is ?. 你以为这是什么?W~ do you think of this poem ?. 你认为这首诗怎样 ?W~ do you say to going for a walk ? =. (美)W~ do you say we go for a walk ?去散步如何 ?d. [用间接疑问子句或+ to do 的结构] Do you know ~ this is ?. 你知道这是什么吗 ?Tell me ~ has happened. 告诉我发生了什么事W~ follows is doubtful.

Q: where WHERE

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wZE【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 where You use where to ask questions about the place something is in, or is coming from or going to. Where did you meet him?. Where's Anna?. Where are we going?. `You'll never believe where Julie and I are going.' --- `Where?'QUEST2 where You use where after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause in which you mention the place in which something is situated or happens. People began looking across to see where the noise was coming from. He knew where Henry Carter had gone. If he's got something on his mind he knows where to find me. Ernest Brown lives about a dozen blocks from where the riots began.CONJ-SUBORD+ where Also a relative pronoun. Conditions which apply to your flight are available at the travel agency where you book your holiday. Wanchai boasts the Academy of Performing Arts, where everything from Chinese Opera to Shakespeare is performed.PRON-REL3 where You use where to ask questions about a situation, a stage in something, or an aspect of something. Where will it all end?. If they get their way, where will it stop?. It's not so simple. They'll have to let the draft board know, and then where will we be?QUEST4 where You use where after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause in which yo 【21世纪英汉词典】wherehwZr, wZr; wZE, hwZE>(无比较级、最高级)A (疑问副词) 1 哪里,在[向]哪里,何 处,在[往]何处W~ do you live ?. 你住哪里 ?W~ are you going ?. 你到哪里去 ?He wondered ~ he was. 他不知道自己在哪里I don't know ~ she got the information. 我不知道她从哪里得 到那消息He asked ~ there was [he could find] a good hotel. 他询问在哪里有 [他可以找到] 好旅馆He asked me ~ to go. 他问我去哪里W~ now ?. 这次是 [在,往] 哪里 ?W~ were we ?. (口语)我们说到哪里了 ?2 哪一点W~ is he to blame ?. 他哪一点该受责备呢 ?3 在 什么立场[情形I wonder ~ this trouble will lead. 我不知道这件麻烦事 会如何发展下去; 我不知道这场风波的 结局如何B (关系副词) 1 [限定用法] 做...的 (场所,场合等) This is the village ~ I was born. 这就是我出生的村庄This is a case [an instance] ~ practice makes perfect. 这就是熟能生巧的事 例2 [非限定用法; 通常前面加逗

Q: while 1 WHILE 1

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wail【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆conjunction uses1 while The form whilst is also used in formal or literary English, especially British EnglishIf something happens while something else is happening, the two things are happening at the same time. They were grinning and watching while one man laughed and poured beer over the head of another. I sat on the settee to unwrap the package while he stood by. Racing was halted for an hour while the track was repaired. Her parents could help with child care while she works.CONJ-SUBORD2 while The form whilst is also used in formal or literary English, especially British EnglishIf something happens while something else happens, the first thing happens at some point during the time that the second thing is happening. The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York. Never apply water to a burn from an electric shock while the casualty is still in contact with the electric current.CONJ-SUBORD3 while The form whilst is also used in formal or literary English, especially British EnglishYou use while at the beginning of a clause to introduce information which contrasts with information in the main clause. Marianne was tempted to turn the large rooms into traditional French-style salons, while Howard was in favour of a typically English look. The first two services are free, while the third costs {Pound}35.00.= whereasCONJ-SUBORD4 while Usually pronounced whilst is also used in formal or literary English, especially British EnglishYou use while, before making a statement, in order to introduce information that partly conflicts with your stat 【21世纪英汉词典】whilehwaIl, waIl; wail, hwail>1 a. 当...的时候,在...当中 ,与...同时We kept watch ~ they slept. 当他们睡觉时,我们在 看守Don't phone me ~ I'm at the office. 我在办公室时,别打电 话给我W~ (he was) fighting in Germany, he was taken prisoner. 他在德国作战时被俘b. 只要... (as long as) 2 a. 虽然... (可是) ,尽管... (但是) (although) W~ I admit that the task is difficult, I don't think that it is impossible. 虽然我承认那工作很 困难,但我不认为那是 不可能做的b. 但另一方面,然而; 同时He likes sports, ~ I like books. 他喜欢运动,然而我喜 欢看书The book pleased the critics ~ it entertained the public. 那本书使评论家欣喜, 同时 (另一方面) 也使大众感到兴趣The wind grew more and more furious, ~ it began to rain. 风力变得越来越猛烈, 同时也下起雨来>a ~] (短暂的) 时间,暂时for a (short) ~ 短暂 [一会儿] 的时间in a (little) ~ 不久,马上

Q: white WHITE

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wait【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 white whites whiter whitest Something that is white is the colour of snow or milk. He had nice square white teeth. Issa's white beach hat gleamed in the harsh lights. He was dressed in white from head to toe.COLOUR* whiteness Her scarlet lipstick emphasized the whiteness of her teeth.to bleed someone white: see bleed.N-UNCOUNT2 white A white person has a pale skin and belongs to a race which is of European origin. Working with white people hasn't been a problem for me or for them. He was white, with brown shoulder-length hair and a moustache.ADJ+ white whites Whites are white people. It's a school that's brought blacks and whites and Hispanics together.N-COUNT: usu pl3 white whiter whitest If someone looks white as a sheet or as white as a sheet, they look very frightened, shocked, or ill. Richard had gone very white, but he stood his ground. He turned white and began to stammer. His face was white with fury. He appeared in the doorway, white as a sheet, eyes wide with horror.PHR: v-link PHR4 white White wine is pale yellow or pale green in colour. Gregory poured another glass of white wine and went back to his bedroom.ADJ+ white whites You can refer to 【21世纪英汉词典】whitehwaIt, waIt; wait, hwait>(whit.er; whit.est)1 白的a. 白色的a ~ horse 白马(as) ~ as snow 雪白的; 洁白的a ~ dress 纯白的衣服paint a wall ~ 把墙壁漆白b. 白发的~ hair 白发He [His hair] has turned ~. 他脸色发白 [他的头发变白] c. (无比较级、最高级) (没有写东西的) 空白的,空的 (blank) a ~ space 空白处~ paper 白纸d. (无比较级、最高级) 白衣的,穿白色衣服的a ~ sister 白衣修女→ White Friar.e. 降雪的,积雪的a ~ winter 下雪的冬天2 a. (因恐怖、疾病等而脸 色) 苍白的,发白的~ lips 苍白的嘴唇turn ~ 变苍白b. [因恐怖等] 脸色变苍白的; [因盛怒而] 苍白的[withShe [Her face] went ~ with fear. 她 [她的脸] 因恐怖而面无血色He [His face] was ~ with fury. 他气得脸色发白3 (无比较级、最高级)a. 白种人的~ culture 白种人的文化→ white man.b. (对黑人而言的) 白人控制 [专用] 的

Q: why WHY

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wai【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 why You use why in questions when you ask about the reasons for something. Why hasn't he brought the whisky?. Why didn't he stop me?. Why can't I remember the exact year we married?. `I just want to see him.' --- `Why?'. Why should I leave?QUEST2 why You use why at the beginning of a clause in which you talk about the reasons for something. He still could not throw any further light on why the elevator could have become jammed. Experts wonder why the US government is not taking similarly strong actions against AIDS in this country. I can't understand why they don't want us.CONJ-SUBORD+ why Also an adverb. I don't know why. It's obvious why. Here's why.ADV: ADV after v, be ADV3 why You use why to introduce a relative clause after the word `reason'. There's a reason why women don't read this stuff; it's not funny. Unless you're ill, there's no reason why you can't get those 15 minutes of walking in daily.PRON-REL+ why Also an adverb. He confirmed that the city had been closed to foreigners, but gave no reason why.ADV: n ADV4 why You use why with `not' in questions in order to introduce a suggestion. wai, hwai>(无比较级、最高级)A (疑问副词) 为什么,何故W~ does paper burn ?. 为什么纸会燃烧 ?I don't see ~ this plan should not work well. 我不明白为什么这个 计画会不顺利I can't explain ~ it's so. 我无法解释它为什么 那样Tell me ~. 告诉我为什么 ?W~ he divorced her doesn't matter. 为什么他跟她离婚这 问题并不重要B [wa,hwa; wai,hwai] (关系副词) 1 [限定用法] ...的 (理由) The reason ~ he did it is unknown. 他做那件事的理由不 得而知There is no reason (~) I should disbelieve it. 我没有理由不相信它( ◆{用法}why 可省略)2 [引导无先行词的名词 子句] 做...的理由 [原因] This is ~ I came here. 这就是我来这里的原 因W~ don't you. ? ?(口语)做...怎样 ? 为什么不... ?W~ don't you sit down ?. 为什么不坐下来 ?Why not ? ?(1) [反驳对方的否定说法 ] 为什么不可以 [不做] ,不是可以吗?应该可 以的"I've not finished it yet." - " W~ not.". "我还没有做完"" 为什虠

Q: when WHEN

A: 【简明词典】[(h)wen【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 when You use when to ask questions about the time at which things happen. When are you going home?. When did you get married?. When is the press conference?. When were you in this house last?. `I'll be there this afternoon.' --- `When?'QUEST2 when If something happens when something else is happening, the two things are happening at the same time. When eating a whole cooked fish, you should never turn it over to get at the flesh on the other side. Mustard is grown in the field when weeds are there, rather than when the growing crops are there.CONJ-SUBORD3 when You use when to introduce a clause in which you mention something which happens at some point during an activity, event, or situation. When I met the Gills, I had been gardening for nearly ten years.CONJ-SUBORD4 when You use when to introduce a clause where you mention the circumstances under which the event in the main clause happened or will happen. When he brought Imelda her drink she gave him a genuine, sweet smile of thanks. I'll start to think about it when I have to write my report.CONJ-SUBORD5 when You use when after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you mention the time at which something happens. I asked him when he'd be back to pick me up. I don't know when the decision was made. 【21世纪英汉词典】whenhwZn, wZn, hwEn, wEn; wen, hwen>(无比较级、最高级)A (疑问副词) 1 什么时候,何时W~ did she get married ?. 她何时结婚的 ?W~ have you been there ? (. 到现在为止) 你什么时候去过那里 [你到过那里几次] ?Ask her ~ she will come [be] back. 问她什么时候会回来I don't know ~ to go. 我不知道该何时去2 在什么时候,在什么场 合[情形W~ do you use the plural form ?. 你在什么场合用复数 形 ?3 什么程度,在那一点上Tell me ~ I may stop pouring. 告诉我什么时候我可 以停止倒酒Say ~. → say 成语B (关系副词) a. [限定用法] ...的时候It was in the days ~ motorcars were rare. 那是在汽车还罕见的 时代It was the last day of December ~ he arrived home. 他到家的时候是在十 二月的最后一天There are times ~ we are dispirited. 我们有无精打采的时 候b. [非限定用法; 通常前面加逗点] 那时候Wait till eight, ~ he will be back. 等到八点钟,那时候他 会回来c. [带先行词的

Q: which WHICH

A: 【简明词典】[(h)witF【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 which You use which in questions when there are two or more possible answers or alternatives. Which do they want me to do, declare war or surrender?. Which are the ones you really like? Which are the good adverts for you?QUEST+ which Also a determiner. Which woman or man do you most admire?. `You go down that passageway over there.' --- `Which one?'. Which vitamin supplements are good value?DET-QUEST2 which You use which to refer to a choice between two or more possible answers or alternatives. I wanted to know which school it was you went to. I can't remember which teachers I had. Scientists have long wondered which parts of the brain are involved in musical tasks.DET+ which Also a conjunction. In her panic she couldn't remember which was Mr Grainger's cabin. There are so many diets on the market, how do you know which to choose?CONJ-SUBORD3 which You use which at the beginning of a relative clause when specifying the thing that you are talking about or when giving more information about it. Soldiers opened fire on a car which failed to stop at an army checkpoint. He's based in Banja Luka, which is the largest city in northern Bosnia. Colic describes a whole variety of conditions in which a horse suffers abdominal pain. witF, hwitF>A (疑问代名词) 哪一边,哪一个,哪一 个人,哪些(cf. what A1) a. W~ of the two is the prettier ?. 她们两人中,哪个比较 漂亮 ?W~ of the two cars drives better ?. 那两部车子中,哪一部 跑得较快 ?W~ is taller, he or she ?. 哪个比较高,他还是她 ?b. W~ is your father in this photo ?. 在这张照片中哪一个 是你父亲 ?c. W~ (of the flowers) do you like best ? (. 在这些花中) 你最喜欢那一朵 ?W~ of the boys were you talking to ?. 你在跟哪一个男孩子 说话 ?d. Say ~ you would like best. 说说看你最想要哪一 个 ?Tell me ~ to do. 告诉我该做哪件事B (关系代名词) 1 [限定用法] 所...的 (事,物) a. The river ~ flows through London is called the Thames. 流过伦敦的河流叫做 泰晤士河b. [所有格时用 of which] We found the car of ~ the suspect is the owner.= We found the car the owner of ~ is the suspect. 我们发现了车主就是 嫌疑犯 [嫌疑犯是车主] 的那部车c. This is the book(~)I have chosen. 这就是我所挑选的书The picture for ~ you are looking is in this drawer. 你在找的照&

Q: get off with GET OFF WITH

A: 【简明词典】[俚]和异性亲热起来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf you get off with someone, you start a romantic or sexual relationship with them. (BRIT, INFORMAL) I got off with a cute boy from Nottingham.PHR-V

Q: get over with GET OVER WITH

A: 【简明词典】[口]一劳永逸地做完(不愉快但不得不做的事), 把...做完了事【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get over gets over; getting over; got over or gotten overIf you want to get something unpleasant over with, you want to do it or finish experiencing it quickly, since you cannot avoid it. The sooner we start, the sooner we'll get it over with.PHR-V

Q: get in on GET IN ON

A: 【简明词典】[口]参加, 加入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inIf you get in on something that other people are already involved in, you take part in it. (INFORMAL) Now baseball is trying to get in on the European market.PHR-V

Q: fall about FALL ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】[口]忍不住大笑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall about falls about; falling about; fell about; fallen aboutIf you say that people are falling about, you mean that they are laughing a lot about something. (BRIT, INFORMAL) Dan fell about and slapped his thighs. The men at the table fell about laughing.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】laugh hysterically 狂笑*They were falling about．他们在狂笑。*We fell about when we saw his funny gestures．我们看到 他那滑稽的动作不禁 捧腹大笑。

Q: land up LAND UP

A: 【简明词典】[口]最后到达(某地)最后落到(某种下场等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆land up lands up; landing up; landed upIf you say that you land up in a place or situation, you mean that you arrive there after a long journey or at the end of a long series of events. (mainly BRIT, INFORMAL) Half of those who went east seem to have landed up in southern India. We landed up at the Las Vegas at about 6.30.= end up, wind upPHR-V

Q: US US

A: 【简明词典】abbr.美国 (United States)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆US also U.S.US is an abbreviation for United States. The first time I saw TV was when I arrived in the US in 1956. His niece and nephew are each to inherit 100,000 US dollars.N-PROPER: the N, N n

Q: both BOTH [bEuW]

A: 【简明词典】adj.两者, 双方的pron.双方, 两者【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 both You use both when you are referring to two people or things and saying that something is true about each of them. She cried out in fear and flung both arms up to protect her face. Put both vegetables into a bowl and crush with a potato masher.DET: DET pl-n+ both Also a quantifier. Both of these women have strong memories of the Vietnam War. We're going to Andreas's Boutique to pick out something original for both of us.QUANT: QUANT of pl-n+ both Also a pronoun. Miss Brown and her friend, both from Stoke, were arrested on the 8th of June. Will there be public-works programmes, or community service, or both?PRON+ both Also an emphasizing pronoun. He visited the Institute of Neurology in Havana where they both worked. `Well, I'll leave you both, then,' said Gregory.PRON-EMPH: n PRON+ both Also a predeterminer. Both the band's writers are fascinating lyricists. Both the horses were out, tacked up and ready to ride.PREDET: PREDET det pl-n2 both You use the structure both...and when you are giving two facts or alternatives and emphasizing that each of them is true or possible. Now women work both before and after having their children. Any such action would have to be approved by both Americ 【21世纪英汉词典】bothboW; bouW>(无比较级、最高级) 两者的,双方的,二者 的,两个的B~ (the) brothers are dead. 这两个兄弟都死了I've lost ~ my gloves. 我把两只手套都丢了I don't want ~ books. 我并不是两本书都要( 我只要一本)on ~ sides of the street 在街道的两边>1 二者,两者B~ are good. 两个都好B~ of the brothers are dead. 兄弟两人都死了B~ of us knew it. 我们两个都知道这件 事I love ~ of them. 他[她]们两个我都爱I do not know ~ of them. 他们两位我并不是都 认识(仅认识其中的一 位; → not 4)2 两者都The brothers are ~ dead. 兄弟两人都死了I love them ~. 他[她]们两个我都爱They ~ wanted to take a bath. 他们两个都想淋浴>(无比较级、最高级) [both?and?当相关连 接副词用] ...和... (两者) 都; 既...而又...B~ brother and sister are dead. 兄妹两人都死了That actress is ~ skillful and beautiful. 那位女演员演技精湛 且又长得漂

Q: far FAR [fB:]

A: 【简明词典】adj.(常用于书面语)远的, 久远的, 遥远的adv.(表示空间或时间上的距离)远, 很远, 遥远地, 久远地, 甚远地, 很, 很晚地n.远处, 远方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Far has two comparatives, farther and further, and two superlatives, farthest and furthest. Farther and farthest are used mainly in sense 1, and are dealt with here. Further and furthest are dealt with in separate entries.1 far If one place, thing, or person is far away from another, there is a great distance between them. I know a nice little Italian restaurant not far from here. They came from as far away as Florida. Both of my sisters moved even farther away from home. They lay in the cliff top grass with the sea stretching out far below. Is it far? nearADV-GRADED: ADV after v, v-link ADV, usu ADV prep/adv2 far If you ask how far a place is, you are asking what distance it is from you or from another place. If you ask how far someone went, you are asking what distance they travelled, or what place they reached. How far is Pawtucket from Providence?. How far is it to Malcy?. How far can you throw?. You can only judge how high something is when you know how far away it is. She followed the tracks as far as the road.ADV-GRADED: how ADV, as/so ADV as, ADV-compar than3 far When there are two things of the same kind in a place, the far one is the one that is a greater distance from you. He had wandered to the far end of the room. A narrow steep path 【21世纪英汉词典】farfBr; fB:>(far.ther,fur.ther; farthest,fur.thest)1 [关于距离、空间] a. 在远处,遥远地,向远 处~ ahead 远在前面~ back 远在后面~ away [off] 远在他处,远隔~ out at sea 在海上远处wander ~ from town 远离城镇漫游b. [常单独用于疑问句、 否定句] 在远处How ~ did he go?. 他去得多远?He doesn't go so ~. 他没去那样远2 [关于时间] 久远地~ back in the past 往昔,在很久以前,在 久远的过去~ into the future 在遥远的未来~ into the night 到深夜3 (无比较级、最高级) [关于程度] a. 远远地,大大地~ different 大不相同的~ distant (文语)遥远的,非常远 的b. [修饰比较级、或最高 级的形容词,副词] ...得多This is ~ better (than it was). 这比以前好得多4 远方come from ~ 自远方来from ~ and near 从远近各处(cf. FAR and near) → by FAR.as far as

Q: these THESE [Ti:z]

A: 【简明词典】adj.pron.这些【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 these You use these at the beginning of noun groups to refer to someone or something that you have already mentioned or identified. Switch to an interest-paying current account and stay in credit. Most banks and larger building societies now offer these accounts. A steering committee has been formed. These people can make decisions in ten minutes which would usually take us months.DET: DET pl-n+ these Also a pronoun. AIDS kills mostly the young population of a nation. These are the people who contribute most to a country's economic development.PRON2 these You use these to introduce people or things that you are going to talk about. Your camcorder should have these basic features: autofocus, playback facility, zoom lens. If you're converting your loft, these addresses will be useful.DET: DET pl-n+ these Also a pronoun. Look after yourself properly while you are pregnant. These are some of the things you can do for yourself.PRON3 these In spoken English, people use these to introduce people or things into a story. I was on my own and these fellows came along towards me. She used to make all these chocolate puddle puddings, you know, with the sauce underneath and all this sort of thing.DET: DET pl-n4 these You use these when you are identifying someone or asking about their identity. These are my children.PRON5 these You use these to refer to people or things that are near you, especially when you touch them or point to them. What I try to do in putting these pictures up here is to show how varied children are in solving the problem. These scissors are awfully heavy.DET: DET pl-n+ these Also a pronoun. These are the people who are doing our loft conversion for us. These are my favourite biscuits.PRON6 these You use these when you refer to something which you expect the person you are talking to to know about, or when you are checking that you are both thinking of the same person or thing. You know these last few 【21世纪英汉词典】theseTiz; Ti:zthis 的复数; 指示形容词; ←→ those>1 这些T~ books are all mine. 这些书都是我的T~ new shoes of mine fit quite well. 我这些新鞋都很合脚She's very fond of ~ flowers. 她很喜欢这些花He has been studying archeology ~ thirty years. 他这三十年来一直在 研究考古学2 (口语)这些 (...个) There were ~ brothers called Tom and Jack. 从前有名叫汤姆和杰 克的两个兄弟>(指示代名词; ←→ those) 这些 (东西,人) T~ are the wrong size. 这些尺寸不对

Q: thirteen THIRTEEN [5WE:5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】num.十三【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆thirteen Thirteen is the number 13.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】thir.teenWV`tin; 9WE:5ti:n>1 十三的,十三个的,十 三人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十三岁2 十三岁的He is ~. 他十三岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 十三b. (C)十三的记号(13,xiii,ⅩⅢ)2 (U)十三岁; 十三美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a boy of ~ 一个十三岁的男孩>十三个,十三人There are ~. 有十三个[人

Q: those THOSE [TEuz]

A: 【简明词典】adj.pron.那些【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 those You use those to refer to people or things which have already been mentioned. Theoretically he had control over more than $400 million in US accounts. But, in fact, it was the US Treasury and State Department who controlled those accounts. They have the aircraft capable of doing significant damage, because most of those aircraft are capable of launching anti-ship missiles.DET: DET pl-n+ those Also a pronoun. I understand that there are a number of projects going on. Could you tell us a little bit about those?. Waterfalls never fail to attract and those at the Falls of Clyde are no exception.PRON2 those You use those when you are referring to people or things that are a distance away from you in position or time, especially when you indicate or point to them. What are those buildings?. Oh, those books! I meant to put them away before this afternoon.DET: DET pl-n+ those Also a pronoun. Those are nice shoes. Where'd you get them?. Excuse me. What are those for?. I think those are my earrings.PRON3 those You use those to refer to someone or something when you are going to give details or information about them. (FORMAL) Those people who took up weapons to defend themselves are political prisoners. The point of home bread-making is to avoid those additives used in much commercial baking.DET: DET pl-n4 those You use those to introduce more information about something already mentioned, instead of repeating the noun which refers to it. (FORMAL) The interests he is most likely to enjoy wi 【21世纪英汉词典】thoseToz; Touz>that 的复数; 指示形容词←→ these1 那些in ~ days 当时,彼时Who are ~ people?. 那些人是谁?I don't like ~ broad jokes of his. 我不喜欢他那些粗野 的笑话(cf. that A 2 a) 2 [用以预先指示关系子 句之限制] 那些T~ books (which) you lent me were very useful. 你借给我的 (那些) 书很有益>指示代名词←→ these1 那些 (东西[人]) T~ are my shoes. 那些是我的鞋子2 [用以避免名词之重复 ] 那些,该等,彼等(cf. that A pron. 2 a) The oranges in the box are better than ~ on the shelf. 箱子里的柳橙比橱上 的 (那些) 好3 a. (...的) 东西; 人们I put aside all ~ useless. 我把没有用的东西全 部放在一旁T~ present [standing] were all men. 出席者 [站著的 (人) ] 全是男人b. (...的) 人们There are ~ who think that the time has come. 有些人以为时候到了

Q: some SOME [sQm, sEm, sm]

A: 【简明词典】adj.一些, 少许, 若干, 有些, 大约, 相当的pron.一些, 若干, 有些, 某些【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 some WEAK STRONGYou use some to refer to a quantity of something or to a number of people or things, when you are not stating the quantity or number precisely. Robin opened some champagne. Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, a chopped clove of garlic and some black pepper in a heavy saucepan. He went to fetch some books. Some children refuse to eat on time and others overeat.DET: DET n-uncount/pl-n+ some WEAK STRONGAlso a pronoun. This year all the apples are all red. My niece and nephew are going out this morning with step-ladders to pick some.PRON2 some WEAK STRONGYou use some to emphasize that a quantity or number is fairly large. For example, if an activity takes some time, it takes quite a lot of time. The question of local government finance has been the subject of debate for some years. I have discussed this topic in some detail. He remained silent for some time. It took some effort to conceal her relief.DET: DET n-uncount/pl-n3 some WEAK STRONGYou use some to emphasize that a quantity or number is fairly small. For example, if something happens to some extent, it happens a little. `Isn't there some chance that William might lead a normal life?' asked Jill. All mothers share to some extent in the tension of a wedding. Some fishing is still allowed, but limits have been imposed on the 【21世纪英汉词典】some>(无比较级、最高级)1 (轻读) [sm,s; sm,sm; ] (重读) [sm; sm] a. 若干的,一些的,少许 的I want ~ books [money]. 我需要 (一点) 书[钱I saw ~ people walking across the bridge. 我看见一些人走过那 座桥b. 若干的,少许的Will you have ~ more coffee?. 你再来一点咖啡好吗?Won't you have ~ cookies?. 你不要 (吃) 一点饼干吗?Didn't I give you ~ money?. 我没有给你 (一些) 钱吗(给了吧?)c. 若干 (的) ,一些 (的) If I have ~ time, I'll read it. 如果我有时间,我会读 它2[sm; sma. 某,某个,某处,某种in ~ way (or other) 以某种方法,设法for ~ reason 为某种理由,不知为何He went to ~ place in Africa. 他到非洲的某地S~ careless man has taken my umbrella. 某个粗心大意的人拿 走了我的雨伞He's staying with ~ artist (or other) in Paris. 他和某个艺术家逗留 于巴黎Come back ~ other day. 改天再来b. 某些的,某些人的She's honest in ~ ways. 她在某些方面是诚实 的S~ people think they know everything. 某些人以为自己?

Q: different DIFFERENT [5difrEnt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.不同的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 different If two people or things are different, they are not like each other in one or more ways. London was different from most European capitals. If he'd attended music school, how might things have been different?. We have totally different views.ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ from n+ different In British English, people sometimes say that one thing is different to another. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. My approach is totally different to his.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ to n+ different People sometimes say that one thing is different than another. This use is often considered incorrect in British English, but it is acceptable in American English. We're not really any different than they are. ...a style of advertising that's different than the rest of the country.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ than n/cl* differently Every individual learns differently. They still get treated differently from almost every other contemporary British band. The skeleton consists of differently shaped bones held together by ligaments.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, ADV -ed, oft ADV from n2 different You use different to indicate that you are talking about two or more separate and distinct things of the same kind. Different countries specialised in different products. The number of calories in different brands of drinks varies enormously. identicalADJ: ADJ n3 different You can describe something as different when it is unusual and not like others of the same kind. The result is interesting and different, but do not attempt the recipe if time is short.= distinctiveADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ【21世纪英汉词典】dif.fer.ent`dIfrEnt, -fErEnt; 5difrEnt, -fErEnt《differ 的形容词》>(more ~; most ~)1 a. 不同的,不一样的,有 差别的,别的~ people with the same name 同名异人b. 不同的,有差别的[fro mThe goods delivered were very [much, far] ~ from the sample. 送交的货品与样品大 不相同That is no ~ from this. 那个与这个没有什么 差别This is a ~ book from the one I was reading yesterday. 这与我昨天读的不是 同一本书2 各种的They are made in ~ sizes. 它们有各种尺寸3 (口语)别致的,与众不 同的,独特的He's a little ~. 他有点与众不同

Q: serious SERIOUS [5siEriEs]

A: 【简明词典】adj.严肃的, 认真的, 严重的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 serious Serious problems or situations are very bad and cause people to be worried or afraid. Crime is an increasingly serious problem in Russian society. The government still face very serious difficulties. Doctors said his condition was serious but stable.= graveADJ-GRADED* seriously If this ban was to come in it would seriously damage my business. They are not thought to be seriously hurt.ADV-GRADED: ADV adj/adv, ADV with v* seriousness ...the seriousness of the crisis.N-UNCOUNT: oft N of n2 serious Serious matters are important and deserve careful and thoughtful consideration. I regard this as a serious matter. Don't laugh boy. This is serious. ...the serious business of running the country.ADJ-GRADED3 serious When important matters are dealt with in a serious way, they are given careful and thoughtful consideration. My parents never really faced up to my drug use in any serious way. It was a question which deserved serious consideration. ...serious discussions.ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n* seriously The management will have to think seriously about their positions.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v【21世纪英汉词典】se.ri.ous`sIrIEs; 5siEriEs>(more ~; most ~)1 a. 严肃的,庄重的,认真 的,正经的a ~ talk 正经的话a ~ look on one's face 认真 [严肃] 的表情a ~ fisherman 认真的渔夫Are you ~?. 你说的可是当真的?You cannot be ~. 你不可能是当真的(你 是在开玩笑)【同义字】serious 审慎的性格、态度,认 真的面对工作earnest 以认真的态度,一心一 意努力sober 冷静而认真grave 人的言行、态度等认 真而威严b. [对于...]认真的[ aboutHe was ~ about the matter. 他对于那件事很认真2 a. 严重的,重大的,非同 小可的~ damage 严重的损害a ~ mistake 严重的错误Your connection with it would put you in a ~ position. 你和那件事的关联 [牵连] 会使你陷入困境b. 严重的a ~ illness 重病a ~ charge [offense] 重罪; (尤指) 对妇女的暴行3 a. (非娱乐为主

Q: central CENTRAL [sen5trB:l]

A: 【简明词典】adj.中心的, 中央的, 重要的, 主要的, 中枢的, 走中间道路的n.电话总机【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 central Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area. ...Central America's Caribbean coast... The disruption has now spread and is affecting a large part of central Liberia. ...a rich woman living in central London.ADJ* centrally The main cabin has its full-sized double bed centrally placed with plenty of room around it.ADV: ADV -ed, ADV after v2 central A place that is central is easy to reach because it is in the centre of a city, town, or particular area. ...a central location in the capital.ADJ-GRADED* centrally ...this centrally located hotel, situated on the banks of the Marne Canal.ADV-GRADED: ADV -ed, ADV after v3 central A central group or organization makes all the important decisions that are followed throughout a larger organization or a country. There is a lack of trust towards the central government in Rome. ...the central committee of the Cuban communist party.ADJ: ADJ n* centrally This is a centrally planned economy.ADV: ADV -ed, ADV after v4 central The central person or thing in a particular situation is the most important one. Black dance music has been central to mainstream pop since the early '60s. 5sentrEl《center 的形容词》>(more ~; most ~)1 a. (无比较级、最高级) 中心的,中央的,中枢的the ~ area of the city 城市的中心区 (城中区) b. 在 (城市等) 中心 [中央] 的,中心部位的the ~ shopping district of a town 市镇的购物中心区街2 (无比较级、最高级)a. 主要的,构成主流的the ~ figure of a play 戏剧的中心 [主要] 人物the ~ aim of this investigation 这项调查的主要目的the ~ post office 中央邮局b. [对...是] 中心的,核心的[toThis theme is ~ to our study. 这个题目是我们研究 的核心部分3 a. 便利的,方便 的Choose a ~ location for your house. 把你的家选在一个便 利的地方b. [对于去某处] 方便的,便利的[forMy apartment house is very ~ for the barber shop. 我的公寓到理发店很 方便4 (无比较级、最高级) 集中方式的→ central heating.5(无比较级、最高

Q: another ANOTHER [E5nQTE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.另外的, 又一, 不同的prep.另一个, 另一个人, 同类的东西【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 another Another thing or person means an additional thing or person of the same type as one that already exists. Divers this morning found the body of another American sailor drowned during yesterday's ferry disaster. We're going to have another baby.DET: DET sing-n+ another Also a pronoun. The demand generated by one factory required the construction of another. MPs have one free trip to Brussels and another to Strasbourg, headquarters of the EC, each year.PRON-SING2 another You use another when you want to emphasize that an additional thing or person is different to one that already exists. I think he's just going to deal with this problem another day. The counsellor referred her to another therapist.DET: DET sing-n+ another Also a pronoun. He said one thing when he came here, and he's gone back to Washington and done quite another. He didn't really believe that any human being could read another's mind.PRON-SING3 another You use another at the beginning of a statement to link it to a previous statement. Another time of great excitement for us boys was when war broke out. Another change that Sue made was to install central heating.DET: DET sing-n4 another You use another before a word referring to a distance, length of time, or other am 【21世纪英汉词典】an.oth.erE`nQTL; E5nQTE《中古英语 an 与 other 所构成的字》>(无比较级、最高级)1 [直接修饰单数名词] 又一 [再一] 的Have [Try] ~ (cup [glass]). 再喝一杯吧I shall be back in ~ six weeks. 我再过六周就回来A~ five weeks is [are] required to complete the task. 完成这工作还需要五 星期~ Solomon 第二位所罗门王 [贤者] in ~ moment 转瞬间,忽然2 a. 另一的I felt myself quite ~ man. 我感觉自己变得判若 两人But that is ~ story. 但那是另一回事A book than this will suit you better. (. 与这不同的) 另一本书会更适合你b. One man's meat is ~ man's poison. (谚)甲的美食是乙的砒 霜 [各人所好不同; 对甲有益的可能有害 于乙] >1 a. 另一件东西,另一个人distinguish one from ~ 把一件东西与另一件 东西区分开来He finished the beer and ordered ~. 他喝完了那杯啤酒又 叫了一杯(cf. adj.1 {用法} (2) The tray was passed (from) one to ~. 盘

Q: fifty FIFTY [5fifti]

A: 【简明词典】adj.五十【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fifty Fifty is the number 50.NUM2 fifty fifties When you talk about the fifties, you are referring to numbers between 50 and 59. For example, if you are in your fifties, you are aged between 50 and 59. If the temperature is in the fifties, the temperature is between 50 and 59 degrees. I probably look as if I'm in my fifties rather than my seventies.N-PLURAL3 fifty fifties The fifties is the decade between 1950 and 1959. He began performing in the early fifties, singing and playing guitar.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】fif.ty`fIftI; 5fifti>1 五十的,五十个的,五 十个人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他五十岁 [他的年龄为五十岁] 2 五十岁的He is ~. 他五十岁3 多数的; 许多的,很多的I have ~ things to tell you. 我有很多事情要告诉 你>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 五十b. (C)五十的记号(50,l,L)2 a. (U)五十岁; 五十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a man of ~ 一个五十岁的男人one pound (and) ~ 一英镑五十便士b. [the fifties] (一个世纪的) 五十年代c. [one's fifties] (年龄的) 五十几岁(五十到五十九岁)>五十个,五十个人There are ~. 有五十个 (人)

Q: near NEAR [niE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.亲近的, 亲密的, 近, (车, 马等)左侧的, 吝啬的adv.(时间, 空间方面)近, 不远prep.在...近旁, 近...v.接近, 走近【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 near If something is near a place, thing, or person, it is a short distance from them. Don't come near me. Her children went back every year to stay in a farmhouse near the cottage. He drew his chair nearer the fire. Some of the houses nearest the bridge were on fire.PREP+ near Also an adverb. He crouched as near to the door as he could. She took a step nearer to the barrier. As we drew near, I saw that the boot lid was up.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, be ADV, oft ADV to n+ near Also an adjective. He collapsed into the nearest chair. Where's the nearest telephone?. He went back into the bedroom, slipped into the nearer bed, and said goodnight. The nearer of the two barges was perhaps a mile away.ADJ-SUPERL; ADJ-COMPAR: ADJ n, the ADJ of n* nearness He was suddenly aware of his nearness.N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss2 near If someone or something is near to a particular state, they have almost reached it. After the war, The House of Hardie came near to bankruptcy. The repairs to the Hafner machine were near to completion. Apart 【21世纪英汉词典】nearnIr; niE《源自古英语"较近 "的意思; 原为 nigh (近的) 的比较级》>(~.er; ~.est)1 (在空间、时间上) 近; 靠近; 接近[...][to( ←→ far) come ~ 靠近,接近Christmas is drawing ~(er). 耶诞节越来越近了He drew ~er. 他走得更近Keep ~ to me. 靠近我的身边2 (口语)a. 几乎,差不多,将近for ~ fifty years 将近五十年期间I was very ~ dead. 我近乎死去b. 远不及...,根本没有...He is not ~ so rich. 他根本没有那样富有→ nowhere [not anywhere] NEAR.(as) near asone cando?就能做...的范围 [限度] 而言As ~ as I can guess, he is 30 years old. 就我所能猜测的,他大 约三十岁come [get,go] near to doing= come [get,go] NEAR doingfar and near → farnear at hand(1) (空间上) 在近旁,在手边She sat ~ at hand. 她坐在近旁(2) (时间上) 接近,逼近The exam is drawing ~ at hand. 考试渐渐逼近near by(在) 附近A fire broke out ~ by. 附近发生火灾nowhere [not anywhere] near(口&

Q: former FORMER [5fC:mE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.从前的, 以前的n.形成者, 创造者, 模型, 样板【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 former Former is used to describe someone who used to have a particular job, position, or role, but no longer has it. The unemployed executives include former sales managers, directors and accountants. ...former President Richard Nixon... He pleaded not guilty to murdering his former wife.= ex-ADJ: ADJ n2 former Former is used to refer to countries which no longer exist or whose boundaries have changed. ...the former Soviet Union. ...the former Yugoslavia.ADJ: ADJ n3 former Former is used to describe something which used to belong to someone or which used to be a particular thing. ...the former home of Sir Christopher Wren. ...a former monastery.ADJ: ADJ n4 former Former is used to describe a situation or period of time which came before the present one. (FORMAL) He would want you to remember him as he was in former years.ADJ: ADJ n5 former When two people, things, or groups have just been mentioned, you can refer to the first of them as the former. Given the choice between a pure white T-shirt and a more expensive, dirty cream one, most people can be forgiven for choosing the former. If the family home and joint pension rights are of equal value, the wife may choose the former and the husband the latter. latterPRON: the PRON【21世纪英汉词典】for.mer`fCrmL; 5fC:mE《源自古英语 forma"第一的"的比 较级》>(无比较级、最高级)1 以前 [从前] 的,在前的,前任的in ~ days [times] 从前,往昔his ~ wife 他的前妻2 [the ~; 对后者 (the latter) 的相对性用法] a. 前者的I prefer the ~ picture to the latter. (. 比较起来) 我喜欢前者的画而不 喜欢后者; 我喜欢前者的画胜于 后者b. 前者in the ~ 在前者的情形Canada and the United States are in North America; the ~ lies north of the latter. 加拿大与美国均在北 美; 前者位于后者以北

Q: either EITHER [5aiTE(r)]

A: 【简明词典】adj.任一的, (两方中的)每一方的pron.任一, 随便任一个conj.或者, 也【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 either You use either in front of the first of two or more alternatives, when you are stating the only possibilities or choices that there are. The other alternatives are introduced by `or'. They gave money to the Conservative Party either personally or through their companies. Sightseeing is best done either by tour bus or by bicycles. The former President was demanding that he should be either put on trial or set free. Either she goes or I go.CONJ-COORD2 either You use either in a negative statement in front of the first of two alternatives to indicate that the negative statement refers to both the alternatives. ...music that fails to be either funny or funky... There had been no indication of either breathlessness or any loss of mental faculties right until his death.CONJ-COORD3 either You can use either to refer to one of two things, people, or situations, when you want to say that they are both possible and it does not matter which one is chosen or considered. There were glasses of iced champagne and cigars. Unfortunately not many of either were consumed. If either were killed, delicate negotiations would be seriously disrupted.PRON+ either Also a quantifier. They are able to talk openly to one another whenever either of them feels hurt. Do either of you smoke or drink heavily?QUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n+ either 【21世纪英汉词典】ei.ther`iTL, `aITL; 5i:TE, 5aiTE>(无比较级、最高级) [修饰单数名词] )1 a. (两者中的) 任一方的,两者之一的Sit on ~ side. 坐任何一边b. (两者中的) 任一...都I don't know ~ boy. 我不认识这两个男孩 (中的任何一个) c. (两者中的) 任一的...Did you see ~ boy?. 你看见两个男孩中的 任何一个吗?2 [常 ~ side [end] ] 双方的,两边的,各自 的curtains hanging on ~ side of the window 垂挂于窗子两旁的窗 帘either way(1) (两样中的) 任一样都; 反正都,总之(2) 两边都in either case两种情形都,反正>1 (两者的) 任何一方,任何一个E~ will do. 任一方都可以E~ of them is [are] good enough. 他们中的任何一个都 够好的了2 (两者的) 任一都I don't know ~. 我两者 (中的任一个) 都不知道I won't buy ~ of them. 它们两者 (中的任何一个) 我都不买3 (两

Q: great GREAT [greit]

A: 【简明词典】adj.伟大的, 大的, 强烈的, 非常的, 主要的, 大写的, 重大的, 崇高的adv.顺利地, 得意地n.全部, 大人物, 大师【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 great greater greatest You use great to describe something that is very large. Great is more formal than big. The room had a great bay window. ...a great hall as long and high as a church.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n2 great greater greatest Great means large in amount or degree. I'll take great care of it. Benjamin Britten did not live to a great age.ADJ-GRADED3 great greater greatest You use great to describe something that is important, famous, or exciting. ...the great cultural achievements of the past... America can be great again.ADJ-GRADED* greatness A nation must take certain risks to achieve greatness.N-UNCOUNT4 great greater greatest You can describe someone who is successful and famous for their actions, knowledge, or skill as great. Wes Hall was once one of the West Indies' great cricketers. ...the great George Padmore.ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n* greatness Abraham Lincoln achieved greatness.N-UNCOUNT5 great greats The greats in a particular subject or field of activity are the people who have been most successful or famous in it. (JOURNALISM) ...all the greats of Hollyw 【21世纪英汉词典】greatgret; ^reit>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. (规模、数量、程度等 ) 大的,巨大的(→big【同义字】) a ~ city 大都市the ~ house 大庄园或农场的主宅(英、美国南部)a ~ river 大河b. (含有吃惊、赞赏、轻 蔑等感情在内) 大的He put his ~ foot on the flowerbed. 他的大脚踩在花坛上c. (无比较级、最高级) [具有副词性质,用来 强调下列表示大的形 容词] (口语)非常,十分a ~ big fish 好大的一条鱼a ~ thick stick 很粗的一根手杖d. (无比较级、最高级) (在同种类中,与其他 作一区别) 大的→great ape,Great Britain,Great Charter.e.(无比较级、最高级 ) [the G~; 用于称号,加在历史人 物等后面] ...大王 [帝] Alexander the G~. 亚历山大大帝Peter the G~. 彼得大帝f.(无比较级、最高级 )[the G~]有名的,著名的→Great Fire,Great Wall (of China) ,Great War) 2 a. (能力、价

Q: only ONLY [5Eunli]

A: 【简明词典】adj.唯一的, 单独的, 最好的, 最合适的adv.仅仅, 只不过conj.但是, 可是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In written English, only is usually placed immediately before the word it qualifies. In spoken English, however, you can use stress to indicate what only qualifies, so its position is not so important.1 only You use only to indicate the one thing that is true, appropriate, or necessary in a particular situation, in contrast to all the other things that are not true, appropriate, or necessary. Only the President could authorize the use of the atomic bomb. ...the guidance and discipline that can be provided only by a strong male... Only here were the police visible in any strength at all. 44-year-old woman seeks caring, honest male of similar age for friendship and fun. Genuine replies only. A business can only be built and expanded on a sound financial base. It's true that I seem to have forgotten you, but it only seems that way.ADV: ADV with group, ADV before v2 only You use only to introduce the thing which must happen before the thing mentioned in the main part of the sentence can happen. The lawyer is paid only if he wins. The Bank of England insists that it will cut interest rates only when it is ready. Dark matter gives out no light and is detectable only because of its gravitational effect on visible matter.ADV: ADV cl/prep3 only If you talk about the only person or thing involved in a particular situation, you mean there are no others involved in it. She was the only woman in Shell's legal department. The only th 【21世纪英汉词典】on.ly`onlI; 5ounli《one 和 -ly 的混合语》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. [the ~, one's ~]唯一的,仅有的He is the ~ friend that I have. 他是我仅有的一个朋 友They were the ~ people present. 他们是仅有的出席者Her ~ answer was her sobs. 她唯一的回答是啜泣b. 独一的an ~ son [daughter] 独生子[女one's ~ brother 某人唯一的哥哥[弟弟2 无比的,最适合的 (best) You are the ~ man for the job. 你是做这工作的最适 当人选one and only [only 的强调用法] (1)[one's ~]独一无二的She is my one and ~ friend. 她是我独一无二的朋 友(2) [用以介绍歌星、演员 等] 首屈一指的And next, the one and ~ Paul Anka. 下面是首屈一指的大 明星保罗安卡>1 a. [修饰表示时间的副词 (片语) ] 刚刚,才...He came~ yesterday. 他昨天才来I ~ just spoke with [to] her. 我刚刚才和她说 过话b. [修饰数量] 仅有...~ a little 仅有少许She has ~ one dollar.

Q: mean 1 MEAN 1 [mi:n, min]

A: 【简明词典】adj.低劣的, 卑鄙的, 普通的, 吝啬的, 简陋的, 平均的, 惭愧的, 不舒服的vt.意谓, 想要, 预定vi.用意, 有意义n.平均数, 中间, 中庸【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb uses1 mean means meant If you want to know what a word, code, signal, or gesture means, you want to know what it refers to or what its message is. In modern Welsh, `glas' means `blue'. What does `evidence' mean?. The red signal means you can shoot.= signifyVB: no cont2 mean means meant If you ask someone what they mean, you are asking them to explain exactly what or who they are referring to or what they are intending to say. Do you mean me?. Let me illustrate what I mean with an old story. What do you think he means by that?. I think he means that he does not want this marriage to turn out like his friend's.VB: no cont3 mean means meant If something means something to you, it is important to you in some way. The idea that she witnessed this shameful incident meant nothing to him. It would mean a lot to them to win.VB: no cont4 mean means meant If one thing means another, it shows that the second thing exists or is true. An enlarged prostate does not necessarily mean cancer. Just because he has a beard doesn't necessarily mean he's a hippy.= proveVB: no cont5 mean means meant If one thing means anothe 【21世纪英汉词典】meanmin; mi:n(meant[mnt; ment])>1 有...的意思,意指,意 谓a. 含有...的意思What does this phrase ~ ?. 这句片语是什么意思?b. 意谓著...Culture ~s trying to perfect oneself and one's own mind. 修养意指努力使自己 和自己的心灵趋于完善c. 表示This sign ~s that cars must stop. 这个标志表示车子必 须停下来d. 意谓著...,以...的 意思而言[byWhat do you ~ by your boast?. 你这样自夸是什么意 思?What did he ~ by 'coward'?. 他所谓的"懦夫"是 什么意思?"It's Mickey Mouse." "What do you ~, Mickey Mouse ?". "那是米老鼠!""什 么是米老鼠?"e. [I ~,用于会话中的补充 说明] 换句话说,就是...My old man-I ~ husband-is out now. 我当家的-我是说我先 生-他现在不在2 意图说...a. 以...的意思说He said Saturday; but he meant Sunday. 他虽说礼拜六,但他真 正意思是礼拜

Q: well 4 WELL 4 [wel]

A: 【简明词典】adj.健康的, 良好的, 适当的adv.好, 满意地, 充分地, 彻底地, 有理地, 适当地, 夸奖地n.井vi.涌出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adjective usewell If you are well, you are healthy and not ill. I'm not very well today, I can't come in. I hope you're well. illADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ 【21世纪英汉词典】wellwZl; wel>(bet.ter[`bt; 'bet]; best[bst; best])1 令人满意地,良好地, 圆满地( ←→ ill,badly) dine [sleep, work] ~ 吃得 [睡得,工作得] 好He dresses ~. 他穿得很好She carries herself ~. 她举止大方Things are going ~. 事情进行顺利2 (能力方面) 良好地,高明地speak French ~ 法语说得很好W~ done !. 做得好 ! 干得好 !W~ played ! (. 运动等) 打得好,表演得好3 (无比较级、最高级)充分地,全然地,好好 地; 亲密地Shake ~ before using. 使用前充分摇匀I don't know her very ~. 我不十分了解她(我认 识她不深)4 a. (无比较级、最高级) 相当地,颇He was ~ over fifty [~ into his fifties, ~ on in his fifties]. 他五十好几了(将近六 十岁)His assets amounted to ~ over $1 billion. 他的财产远远超过十 亿美元~ up in ? → up adv. 7e.b. 相当地,充分地,十分 地(cf. better adv. 2b) He is ~ able to lead the people. 他相当有能力领导人 民I was ~ aware of the danger. 我充分意识到那种危 险This car is ~ worth the price. 这部车子是相当值这 个价钱的The plan is now ~ advanced. 那计画现在有相当的 进展5 适切地,适当地; 正好,恰好That is ~ said. 说得好; 正是如此W~ met !. (古)恰好相遇 !6 富裕地,安逸地live ~ 过得很富裕He's doing rather ~ for himself. 他过著相当安逸的生 活7 a. 好意地,善意地; 亲切地,殷勤地Everyone speaks [thinks] ~ of her. 每个人都称赞她 [认为她好] → SPEAK well forThey all treated me ~. 他们都待我很好b. 爽快地,高兴地; 平静地He took the news ~. 他平静地接受那消息as well(1) 也,又He speaks Russian as ~. 他也能说俄语(2) 同样地 [一样地] 好He can speak Russian as ~. 他说俄语也 (与...) 一样好

Q: well 2 WELL 2 [wel]

A: 【简明词典】adj.健康的, 良好的, 适当的adv.好, 满意地, 充分地, 彻底地, 有理地, 适当地, 夸奖地n.井vi.涌出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adverb uses1 well If you do something well, you do it to a high standard or to a great extent. All the Indian batsmen played well. He speaks English better than I do. It is a formula that worked very well indeed. I don't really know her very well.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v2 well If you do something well, you do it thoroughly and completely. Mix all the ingredients well. Wash your hands well with soap.= thoroughlyADV-GRADED: ADV after v3 well If you speak or think well of someone, you say or think favourable things about them. `He speaks well of you.' --- `I'm glad to hear that.'. It might help people think better of him.= highlyADV-GRADED: ADV after v4 well Well is used in front of past participles to indicate that something is done to a high standard or to a great extent. Helen is a very well-known novelist in Australia. People live longer nowadays, and they are better educated. British nurses were among the best trained in Europe.COMB in ADJ-GRADED5 well You use well to ask or talk about the extent or standard of something. How well do you remember your mother, Franzi?. 【21世纪英汉词典】wellwZl; wel>(bet.ter[`bt; 'bet]; best[bst; best])1 令人满意地,良好地, 圆满地( ←→ ill,badly) dine [sleep, work] ~ 吃得 [睡得,工作得] 好He dresses ~. 他穿得很好She carries herself ~. 她举止大方Things are going ~. 事情进行顺利2 (能力方面) 良好地,高明地speak French ~ 法语说得很好W~ done !. 做得好 ! 干得好 !W~ played ! (. 运动等) 打得好,表演得好3 (无比较级、最高级)充分地,全然地,好好 地; 亲密地Shake ~ before using. 使用前充分摇匀I don't know her very ~. 我不十分了解她(我认 识她不深)4 a. (无比较级、最高级) 相当地,颇He was ~ over fifty [~ into his fifties, ~ on in his fifties]. 他五十好几了(将近六 十岁)His assets amounted to ~ over $1 billion. 他的财产远远超过十 亿美元~ up in ? → up adv. 7e.b. 相当地,充分地,十分 地(cf. better adv. 2b) He is ~ able to lead the people. 他相当有能力领导

Q: well 1 WELL 1 [wel]

A: 【简明词典】adj.健康的, 良好的, 适当的adv.好, 满意地, 充分地, 彻底地, 有理地, 适当地, 夸奖地n.井vi.涌出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆discourse uses ; Well is used mainly in spoken English.1 well You say well to indicate that you are about to say something. Sylvia shook hands. `Well, you go get yourselves some breakfast.'. Well, I don't like the look of that.ADV: ADV cl2 well You say well to indicate that you intend or want to carry on speaking. You can lose your perspective. You know, get paranoid? Well, that's something I really try and avoid. The trouble with City is that they do not have enough quality players. Well, that can easily be rectified.ADV: ADV cl3 well You say well to indicate that you are changing the topic, and are either going back to something that was being discussed earlier or are going on to something new. Thank you Lionel, for singing that for us. Well, we'd better tell you what's on the show between nine and midnight. Well, let's press on.= anyway, soADV: ADV cl4 well You say well to indicate that you have reached the end of a conversation. `I'm sure you will be an asset,' she finally added. `Well, I see it's just about time for lunch.'. Well, thank you for speaking with us.ADV: ADV cl5 well You say well to make a suggestion, criticism, or correction seem less definite or rude. Well, maybe it would be easier to start with a smaller problem. Well, l 【21世纪英汉词典】wellwZl; wel>(bet.ter[`bt; 'bet]; best[bst; best])1 令人满意地,良好地, 圆满地( ←→ ill,badly) dine [sleep, work] ~ 吃得 [睡得,工作得] 好He dresses ~. 他穿得很好She carries herself ~. 她举止大方Things are going ~. 事情进行顺利2 (能力方面) 良好地,高明地speak French ~ 法语说得很好W~ done !. 做得好 ! 干得好 !W~ played ! (. 运动等) 打得好,表演得好3 (无比较级、最高级)充分地,全然地,好好 地; 亲密地Shake ~ before using. 使用前充分摇匀I don't know her very ~. 我不十分了解她(我认 识她不深)4 a. (无比较级、最高级) 相当地,颇He was ~ over fifty [~ into his fifties, ~ on in his fifties]. 他五十好几了(将近六 十岁)His assets amounted to ~ over $1 billion. 他的财产远远超过十 亿美元~ up in ? → up adv. 7e.b. 相当地,充分地,十分 地(cf. better adv. 2b) He is ~ able to lead the people. 他相当有能力领导

Q: recent RECENT [5ri:snt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.新近的, 近来的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆recent A recent event or period of time happened only a short while ago. In the most recent attack one man was shot dead and two others were wounded. Sales have fallen by more than 75 percent in recent years.ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】re.cent`risnt; 5ri:snt《源自拉丁文"新的 "的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 最近的,近来的,新的a ~ event 最近发生的事in ~ years 近年来This is the most ~ copy [edition] I could find. 这是我能找到的最新 版本2 [R~] (无比较级、 最高级) '地质'近世的the R~ epoch 近世>~.ness

Q: complete COMPLETE [kEm5pli:t]

A: 【简明词典】adj.全部的, 完全的, 完成的vt.完成, 使完善【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 complete You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be. The rebels had taken complete control. It shows a complete lack of understanding by management. The resignation came as a complete surprise. He was the complete opposite of Raymond.= total, absolute partialADJ: usu ADJ n* completely Dozens of flats had been completely destroyed. Make sure that you defrost it completely. ...something completely different.= totallyADV: ADV with v, ADV adj/adv2 complete You can use complete to emphasize that you are referring to the whole of something and not just part of it. A complete tenement block was burnt to the ground. The job sheets eventually filled a complete book.= entire, wholeADJ: ADJ n3 complete If something is complete, it contains all the parts that it should contain. The list may not be complete. ...a complete dinner service... No garden is complete without a bed of rose bushes.ADJ* completeness ...the accuracy and completeness of the information obtained.N-UNCOUNT4 complete completes completed 【21世纪英汉词典】com.pletekEm`plit; kEm5pli:t《源自拉丁文"完全 填满"的意思》>(more ~; most ~; com.plet.er,-est)1 a. 全部的; 完善的,完整的,圆满 的the ~ works of Shakespeare 莎士比亚全集this more ~ statement 这个更完善的陈述b. (无比较级、最高级)[ 在...方面]齐全的,完 备的[witha flat ~ with furniture 家具齐全的公寓2 完全的,全然的,彻底 的a ~ failure [victory] 惨败 [全胜] a ~ stranger 陌生人a ~ fool 大笨蛋,大傻瓜3 完成的,完结的,结束 的His work is ~. 他的工作完成了4 (罕)熟练的a ~ horseman 老练的骑士5'文法'完全的a ~ verb 完全动词a ~ intransitive [transitive] verb 完全不及物 [及物] 动词>1 完成,结束,做完(→ finish【同义字】) ~ the whole course (of a school) 修完全部课程,毕业2 完成,使...完整,使... 齐全,使...完结; 结束I need one volume to ~ my set of Hardy. 只要&

Q: eight EIGHT [eit]

A: 【简明词典】adj.八的num.八, 八个, 第八n.八字形【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆eight Eight is the number 8. So far eight workers have been killed.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】eightet; eit>1 八的; 八个的,八人的~ days 八天an ~ day clock 八天上一次发条的时 钟He is ~ years old. 他八岁2 八岁的He is ~. 他八岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 八Two times four is ~. 四乘二得八b. (C)八的记号(8,viii,VIII)2 (U)八点钟; 八岁; 八美元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] 3 a. (C)八个[人]一组b. (C)八根桨的船; 八人划的赛艇; 八人一组的划船手c. [the Eights] (牛津 Oxford 大学和剑桥 Cambridge 大学的) 划船对抗赛4 (C) (扑克牌等的) 八点be [have had] one over the eight(英口语)喝醉的,喝过 量的figure of eight(1) 8 字形(2)'溜冰'8 字形滑行>~s]八; 八个,八人There are ~. 有八个[人

Q: common COMMON [5kCmEn]

A: 【简明词典】adj.共同的, 公共的, 公有的, 普通的, 庸俗的, 伪劣的n.[复][总]平民, 公有, 普通, 共通【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 common commoner commonest If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often. His name was Hansen, a common name in Norway. Oil pollution is the commonest cause of death for seabirds. Earthquakes are not common in this part of the world. It was common practice for prisoners to carve objects from animal bones to pass the time. rareADJ-GRADED* commonly Parsley is probably the most commonly used of all herbs.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v2 common If something is common to two or more people or groups, it is done, possessed, or used by them all. Moldavians and Romanians share a common language. Such behaviour is common to all young people.ADJ: oft ADJ to n3 common When there are more animals or plants of a particular species than there are of related species, then the first species is called common. ...the common house fly.ADJ: ADJ n4 common Common is used to indicate that someone or something is of the ordinary kind and not special in any way. Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority. Common salt is made up of 40% sodium and 60% chloride.ADJ: ADJ n5 common Common decency or common courtesy is the decency or courtesy which most people have 【21世纪英汉词典】com.mon`kBmEn; 5kCmEn《源自拉丁文"共有 "的意思》>(~.er,~.est; more ~; most ~)A(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (两个以上之物品) 共通的,共同的,共有 的a ~ language 共通 [共同] 的语言~ interests 共同的利害~ ownership 共有,共有权~ property 共有财产b. 共通[于...]的[toLove of fame is ~ to all men. 爱好名誉之心人人皆 有之2 社会一般的,公众的, 公共的the ~ high road (英)公路a ~ lodging house(英)简便旅社,公共的 临时住宿处→common pleas3'数学'共通的,公 ...的→common denominator 1.B 1 a. 普通的,一般的,常见 的~ honesty 普通 [一般] 的诚实a ~ cold ( 普通的) 感冒~ salt 普通的盐a grammatical error ~ among Japanese students 日本学生常犯的文法 上的错误be in ~ use 常使用的as is ~ with ? 在...是普通 [司空见惯] 的This word is ~er [more ~] than that one. 这个字比那个字还常 见[用It is ~ knowledge that s

Q: other OTHER [5QTE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.其他的, 另外的, 从前的pron.其他的, 他人, 另外一个adv.另外地, 不同地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆When other follows the determiner an, it is written as one word: see another.1 other You use other to refer to an additional thing or person of the same type as one that has been mentioned or is known about. They were just like any other young couple. The communique gave no other details.ADJ: det ADJ, ADJ n+ other Also a pronoun. Four crewmen were killed, one other was injured. In 1914 he (like so many others) lied about his age so that he could join the war effort.PRON2 other You use other to indicate that a thing or person is not the one already mentioned, but a different one. The authorities insist that the discussions must not be linked to any other issue. Calls cost 36p per minute cheap rate and 48p per minute at all other times. He would have to accept it; there was no other way. They will then have more money to spend on other things.ADJ: det ADJ, ADJ n+ other Also a pronoun. This issue, more than any other, has divided her cabinet. Some of these methods will work. Others will not.PRON3 other You use other to refer to the second of two things or people when the identity of the first is already known or understood, or has already been mentioned. The Captain was at the other end of the room. You 【21世纪英汉词典】oth.er`QTL; 5QTE《源自古英语"第二 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 [直接修饰复数名词或 与 no,any,some,one,the 等连用] 其余的,其他的,别的; 不同的~ people 其余的人three ~ boys 三个其他的男孩子,其 他的三个男孩子at ~ times ( 在) 其他时候,平时in some ~ place 在其他某处~ things being equal 如果其他条件相同some ~ time 他日,改天Mary is taller than any ~ girl in the class. 玛丽比班上任何别的 女孩子都高I have no ~ son(s). 我没有其他的儿子There is no ~ use for it. 它没有其他用处Any ~ question(s)?. 还有其他问题吗?I have some [two, a few] ~ questions. 我另外有一些 [两个,少许] 问题2 a. [the ~ 或 one's ~] (两者中的) 另一个; 剩下的一个Shut your [the] ~ eye. 闭上你的另一只眼睛Put it in this box, not in the ~ (one). 把它放入这个盒子里, 而不是放入另外那一个There are three rooms. One is mine, one [anothe

Q: military MILITARY [5militEri]

A: 【简明词典】adj.军事的, 军用的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 military Military means relating to the armed forces of a country. Military action may become necessary. The president is sending in almost 20,000 military personnel to help with the relief efforts. ...last year's military coup.ADJ: usu ADJ n* militarily They remain unwilling to intervene militarily in what could be an unending war. While that option would incur fewer casualties, it would not be militarily effective.ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj2 military Military means relating to or belonging to the army, rather than to the navy or the air force. The attack has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces.= armyADJ: ADJ n3 military militaries The military are the armed forces of a country, especially officers of high rank. The bombing has been far more widespread than the military will admit. Did you serve in the military?= forcesN-COUNT-COLL: usu sing, the N4 military Military means well-organized, controlled, or neat, in a way that is typical of a soldier. Your working day will need to be organized with military precision. He has a military bearing, never failing to carry himself erect.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】mil.i.tar.y`mIlE9tZrI; 5milit3ri《源自拉丁文"军人 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 军 (人) 的,军队的; 军事 (上) 的,军用的( ←→ civil) ~ aid 军事援助a ~ band 军乐队(a) ~ government 军政 (府) ~ law 军法a ~ march 军队进行曲~ training 军事训练b. (适合) 军人的; 像军人的a ~ man 军人a ~ look 军人的外表,军人的服 装2 陆军的( ←→ naval) a ~ hospital 陆军医院a ~ officer 陆军军官a ~ policeman 宪兵a ~ review 阅兵典礼>集合称1 [the ~; 常当复数用] 军队; 军方He was in the ~. 他在军中The ~ were called out to put down the riot. 军队奉召出动去镇压 暴动2 [the ~; 当复数用]士兵,军人; (尤指) 陆军军官

Q: several SEVERAL [5sevErEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.几个, 个别的, 单独的pron.几个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆several Several is used to refer to an imprecise number of people or things that is not large but is greater than two. I had lived two doors away from this family for several years. Several blue plastic boxes under the window were filled with record albums. Several hundred students gathered on campus to sing protest songs and hear speeches.DET: DET pl-n+ several Also a quantifier. Supporters are urging him to take action against the demonstrators, several of whom are members of the parliament. According to several of their friends, their 25-year marriage has suffered some difficulties.QUANT: QUANT of pl-n+ several Also a pronoun. No one drug will suit or work for everyone and sometimes several may have to be tried. Ben's case is not unique but one of several I have come up against during the past few years.PRON【21世纪英汉词典】sev.er.al`sZvErEl; 5sevrEl>(无比较级、最高级) [常修饰复数名词] 1 几个的,数名 [数个,数度] 的He can speak ~ languages. 他会说数国语言I have met him ~ times. 我已见过他几次2 (文语)a. [常 one's ~]个别的,各自的,单 独的The students went their ~ ways. 学生们各走自己的路, 学生们各奔前程The debaters expressed their ~ opinions. 辩论者各抒己见b. the ~ effects of the postwar changes战后变化的种 种影响>几个,数个,数人,数只S~ (of them) were absent.(. 他们当中) 有几位缺席

Q: else ELSE [els]

A: 【简明词典】adj.别的, 其他的adv.另外, 其他【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 else You use else after words such as `anywhere', `someone', and `what', to refer in a vague way to another person, place, or thing. If I can't make a living at painting, at least I can teach someone else to paint. We had nothing else to do on those long trips. What else have you had for your birthday?. There's not much else I can say.ADJ: pron-indef/quest ADJ+ else Also an adverb. I never wanted to live anywhere else.ADV: adv ADV2 else You use else after words such as `everyone', `everything', and `everywhere' to refer in a vague way to all the other people, things, or places except the one you are talking about. As I try to be truthful, I expect everyone else to be truthful. Cigarettes are in short supply, like everything else here.ADJ: pron-indef ADJ+ else Also an adverb. London seems so much dirtier than everywhere else.ADV: adv ADV3 else You use or else after stating a logical conclusion, to indicate that what you are about to say is evidence for that conclusion. At least that Krayev's a decent bloke, or else he'd have slung us out for that kind of work. Evidently no lessons have been learnt or else the government would not have handled the problem so sloppily.= otherwisePHR-CONJ-COORD4 else You use or else to introduce a statement that indicates the unpleasant results that will occur if someone does or does not do something. This time we really need to succeed or else people will start giving us funny looks. Make sure you are strapped in very well, or else you will fall out.= otherwise【21世纪英汉词典】elseZls; els>(无比较级、最高级)其他的,别的Do you want anything ~?. 你还要些别的吗?There is no one ~ to come. 没有别的人要来Who ~ can I trust?. 我还能信任谁呢?What ~ is there to do?. 还有别的事要做吗?If you can't find my umbrella, anyone ~'s will do. 如果你找不到我的伞, 别人的也可以I did nothing ~ but watch TV. 我除了看电视没做别 的事somebody ~'s hat 别人的帽子>(无比较级、最高级)1 其他,此外You had better go somewhere ~. 你最好到别处去Where ~ can I go?. 我还能去别的什么地 方呢?How ~ can you hope to get it?. 舍此之外 [不这样] 你怎能希望获得它呢?2 [常 or ~] 否则,不然He must be joking, or ~ he is mad. 他一定是在开玩笑,否 则就是疯了Hand it over, or ~. 拿过来,要不够你受的

Q: fifteen FIFTEEN [5fif5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】adj.十五【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fifteen Fifteen is the number 15.NUM2 fifteen fifteens A rugby-union team can be referred to as a fifteen.N-COUNT-COLL【21世纪英汉词典】fif.teenfIf`tin, `fIf`tin; 9fif5ti:n>1 十五的,十五个的,十 五个人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十五岁 [他的年龄为十五岁] the early fifteen-hundreds 1500 年代初期2 十五岁的He is ~. 他十五岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 十五b. (C)十五的记号(15,xv,XV)2 (U)十五岁; 十五美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a boy of ~ 一个十五岁的少年3 (C)'橄榄球' (十五人的) 一组4 (U)'网球' (在一局中的) 第一分(→ tennis【说明】) ~ love 1 比 0~ forty 1 比 3.>十五个,十五个人There are ~. 有十五个[人

Q: eighteen EIGHTEEN [5ei5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】adj.十八的, 十八个的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆eighteen Eighteen is the number 18. He was employed by them for eighteen years.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】eigh.teene`tin, `e`tin; 9ei5ti:n, 5eiti:n>1 十八的; 十八个的,十八人的in the ~ fifties 在十九世纪五十年代He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十八岁2 十八岁的He is ~. 他十八岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 十八b. (C)十八的记号(18,xviii,XVIII)2 (U)十八岁; 十八美元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] a girl of ~ 十八岁的姑娘>~s]十八个,十八人There are ~. 有十八个[人

Q: single SINGLE [5siNgl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.单一的, 单身的, 单纯的, 孤独的, 专一的, 个别的n.一个, 单打, 单精度型vt.选出vi.[棒]作一垒打【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 single You use single to emphasize that you are referring to one thing, and no more than one thing. A single shot rang out. Over six hundred people were wounded in a single day. She hadn't uttered a single word.ADJ: ADJ n2 single You use single to indicate that you are considering something on its own and separately from other things like it. Every single house in town had been damaged. The Middle East is the world's single most important source of oil.ADJ: det ADJ3 single Someone who is single is not married. You can also use single to describe someone who does not have a girlfriend or boyfriend. Is it difficult being a single mother?. I now have to face the rest of my life as a single person. Gay men are now eligible to become foster parents whether they are single or have partners.ADJ4 single A single room is a room intended for one person to stay or live in. A single room at the Astir Hotel costs {Pound}56 a night.ADJ: usu ADJ n+ single singles Also a noun. It's {Pound}65 for a single, {Pound}98 for a double and {Pound}120 for an entire suite.N-COUNT5 single A single bed is wide enough for one person to sleep in.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】sin.gle`sINgl; 5siN^l>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 单一的,一人的,仅一 个的a ~ survivor 唯一的生存者 [生还者] a ~ drop of water 仅一滴的水b. 连一个 [一人] (也没有) 的I have not a ~ doller. 我一块钱也没有They parted without speaking a ~ word. 他们连一句话也没说 就分手2 独身的; 单身的a ~ career girl 单身的职业妇女~ blessedness (谑)独身状态(a) ~ life 独身生活remain ~ 保持独身3 一人用的,单人的 a ~ bed [room] 单人床 [ (旅馆) 单人房] 4 个别的,各别的,各自 的every ~ person 各人write down every ~ word 一个字一个字写下来5 一对一的,单打的,单 挑的 engage in ~ combat 参加一对一的比武6(英)单程的 (one-way) (cf. return adj. 1 c) a ~ fare [ticket] 单程车费 [车票] 7 ?

Q: possible POSSIBLE [5pCsEbl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.可能的, 可能存在或发生的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 possible If it is possible to do something, it can be done. If it is possible to find out where your brother is, we shall. Everything is possible if we want it enough. This morning he had tried every way possible to contact her. Live as you like, leave home if you want -- that was never possible when I was young. It's been a beautiful evening and you have made it all possible.ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, oft it v-link ADJ to-inf2 possible A possible event is one that might happen. He referred the matter to the Attorney General for possible action against several newspapers. Her family is discussing a possible move to America. One possible solution, if all else fails, is to take legal action. Department officials have warned of possible terrorist attacks.= likely unlikelyADJ: usu ADJ n3 possible If you say that it is possible that something is true or correct, you mean that although you do not know whether it is true or correct, you accept that it might be. It is possible that there's an explanation for all this. It was possible that Harry himself did not know what he had intended to do.= conceivable unlikelyADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ, oft it v-link ADJ that4 possible If you do something as soon as possible, you do it as soon as you can. If you get as much as possible of something, you get as much of it as you can. Please make your decision as soon as possible. 5pCsEbl《源自拉丁文"能" 的意思》>1 a. 可能的,可实 行的a ~ but difficult job 可行但困难的工作a ~ excuse [answer] 可以接受的 [过得去的] 借口[回答It is ~ to prevent disease. 防止疾病是可能的b. [对...而言] 是可能的,[某人]能做 的 [for,to] This job is ~ for him. 对他而言,这件工作是 可能的; 他能做这件工作All things are ~ to God. 神是万能的c. [人]可能的Is it ~ for him to get there in time?. 他能及时赶到那里吗?d. 可能[...]的[ofHis plan is ~ of realization. 他的计画可能实现2 可能限度的,尽可能的the greatest ~ speed 可能的最高速度,最大 速度with the least ~ delay 尽快3 可能有的,可 能发生的a ~ war 可能发生的战争Frost is ~ even in May. 甚至在五月也可能下 霜It is ~ to drown in a few inches of water. 在几?忌畹乃

Q: each EACH [i:tF]

A: 【简明词典】adj.各自的, 每个的, 每一pron.各, 各自, 每个adv.每个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 each If you refer to each thing or each person in a group, you are referring to every member of the group and considering them as individuals. Each book is beautifully illustrated. Each year, hundreds of animals are killed in this way. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.DET: DET sing-n+ each Also a pronoun. ...two bedrooms, each with three beds... She began to consult doctors, and each had a different diagnosis.PRON+ each Also an emphasizing pronoun. We each have different needs and interests.PRON-EMPH+ each Also an adverb. The children were given one each, handed to them or placed on their plates. They were selling tickets at six pounds each.ADV: amount ADV+ each Also a quantifier. He handed each of them a page of photos. Each of these exercises takes one or two minutes to do. The machines, each of which is perhaps five feet in diameter, are far from the largest devices in the room.QUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n2 each If you refer to each one of the members of a group, you are referring in a slightly emphatic way to each of them. He picked up forty of these publications and read each one of them.QUANT: Q 【21世纪英汉词典】eachitF; i:tF>(无比较级、最高级) [修饰单数名词] 每,每一,每个,各..., 各自的on ~ occasion 每一次,在每一个场合at [on] ~ side of the gate 在大门的每一边bet ~ way → bet v.i.E~ pupil has a desk. 每一个学生都有一张 书桌E~ one of us has his [her] duty. 我们每一个人都有自 己的义务each and everyeach 或 every 的强调用法] 每个都...,人人都...E~ and every member has his duty. 每一位会员都有自己 的义务each time(1) 每次,总是He tried many times and ~ time he failed. 他试过很多次,每次 (尝试) 都失败(2) 每次...都She smiled ~ time she met me. 她每次遇到我都对我 笑>1 各个,各人,每人E~ of us has his opinion. 我们每个人都有自己 的看法2 各自,各人We ~ have our opinions. 我们各有自己的意见each and

Q: same SAME [seim]

A: 【简明词典】adj.同一的, 相同的, 无变化的, 上述的, 所谓pron.同样的事物adv.同样地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 same If two or more things, actions, or qualities are the same, or if one is the same as another, they are very like each other in some way. The houses were all the same -- square, close to the street, needing paint. In essence, all computers are the same. People with the same experience in the job should be paid the same. Driving a boat is not the same as driving a car. I want my son to wear the same clothes as everyone else at the school. Bihar had a population roughly the same as that of England.ADJ: the ADJ, oft ADJ as n/-ing2 same If something is happening the same as something else, the two things are happening in a way that is similar or exactly the same. I mean, it's a relationship, the same as a marriage is a relationship. I want to go home having won a game of football the same as you leave the ground and you want to go away with your team having won. He just wanted the war to end, the same as Wally did.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD3 same You use same to indicate that you are referring to only one place, time, or thing, and not to different ones. Bernard works at the same institution as Arlette. It's impossible to get everybody together at the same time. Members of his staff learn to work the same 13-hour days that he imposes on himself. John just told me that your birthday is on the same day as mine.【21世纪英汉词典】samesem; seim>(无比较级、最高级)1 [the ~]相同的,同一的【同义字】same 质地、内容、外观等 完全相同identical 质、量、形等几乎完 全相同的相似equal 数量、大小、价值等 相同similar 同种东西而性质、形 状等相似a. (质、量、程度、种类 等) 相同的,同一的,同样的We eat the ~ food every day. 我们每天吃同样的东 西Her name and mine are the ~. 她的名字和我的 (名字) 相同It is just the ~ with our family. 我们家的情形也一样He has made the very ~ mistake again. 他又犯了完全相同的 错误b. (与以前) 一样的,不变的The patient is much [about] the ~. 病人的情形大致与以 前一样Tokyo was not the ~ city after the war. 战后东京市完全变了 样子 [和以前全不一样] 2 a. (质、量、程度、种类 等) (与...) 相同的,同一种的,同 一的I have the ~ watch as [that] you have. 我的表?

Q: down 1 DOWN 1 [daun]

A: 【简明词典】adj.向下的adv.向下, 在下面, 下去, 降下prep.往下, 沿着n.绒毛, 软毛, 开阔的高地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition and adverb uses ; Down is often used with verbs of movement, such as `fall' and `pull', and also in phrasal verbs such as `bring down' and `calm down'.1 down To go down something such as a slope or a pipe means to go towards the ground or to a lower level. We're going down a mountain. A man came down the stairs to meet them. The tears began flooding down her cheeks. upPREP+ down Also an adverb. She went down to the kitchen again. She sat on the window seat until they climbed down from the roof. I saw her push the boulder down on you. Any unauthorized war planes flying in the area are to be shot down.ADV: ADV after v2 down If you are a particular distance down something, you are that distance below the top or surface of it. He managed to cling on to a ledge 40ft down the rock face. The union leader was last night staging a protest vigil 400 yards down a mineshaft.PREP: amount PREP n+ down Also an adverb. For the last 18 months miners have cut a face to develop a new shaft 400 metres down.ADV: amount ADV3 down You use down to say that you are looking or facing in a direction that is towards the ground or towards a lower level. She was still looking down at her papers. She put her head down, her hands over her face. He bent down and picked up a rock. upADV: ADV after v4 down If you put something down, you put it onto a surface. Danny put down his glass. After two rings I put down the phone. He laid his knife down.ADV: ADV after v5 down If you go or look down something such as a road or river, you go or look along it. If you are down a road or river, you are somewhere along it. They set off at a jog up one street and down another. Karl looked down the street. She lives a few miles down the road at Burnham. ...sailing down the river on a barge. upPREP: oft amount PREP n6 down If you are travelling to a particular place, you can say that you are going down to that place, especially if you are going towards the south or t 【21世纪英汉词典】downdaJn; daun>1 (鸟的) 绒毛,柔羽毛2 (似绒毛的) 柔毛,软毛; 胎毛; (脸部等) 初生的软毛短须] 3 (蒲公英、桃子等的) 冠毛,茸毛

Q: difficult DIFFICULT [5difikElt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.困难的, 艰难的, (人)难相处的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 difficult Something that is difficult is not easy to do, understand, or deal with. Hobart found it difficult to get her first book published. The lack of childcare provisions made it difficult for single mothers to get jobs. It was a very difficult decision to make. We're living in difficult times. It's very difficult being a woman in motor racing. easyADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, it v-link ADJ -ing2 difficult Someone who is difficult behaves in an unreasonable and unhelpful way. I had a feeling you were going to be difficult about this.= awkwardADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】dif.fi.cult`dIfE9kQlt, -kElt; 5difikElt《difficulty 的形容词; 逆成字》>(more ~; most ~)1 a. 困难的,麻烦的; 艰难的,难懂的( ←→ easy) (→ hard B 1 b【同义字】) a ~ problem 难题at a ~ age 在艰难的年代He was placed in ~ circumstances. 他身处 [遭遇] 难以应付的环境It is ~ to convince him. 说服他是困难的b. [对某人而言是] 困难的[forThis exercise is too ~ for me. 这个练习题对我是太 难了It is ~ for me to stop smoking. 戒烟对我来说是困难 的c. 难以的,辛苦的,费力的The place is ~ to reach. 那个地方难以到达Greek is a ~ language to master. 希腊文是一种不易学 会的语言He is ~ to get on with. 他是个难以相处的人d. (文语)难[...]的[ofThe place is ~ of access. 那个地方很难接近2 难以取悦的a ~ person 难以取悦的人Don't be so ~. 别那么一脸不高兴 [别扭,挑剔,刁难]

Q: national NATIONAL [5nAFEnEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.国家的, 国立[有]的, 民族的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 national National means relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations. Ruling parties have lost ground in national and local elections. ...major national and international issues.ADJ: usu ADJ n* nationally ...a nationally televised speech... Duncan Campbell is nationally known for his investigative work.ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj2 national National means typical of the people or customs of a particular country or nation. ...the national characteristics and history of the country... Baseball is the national pastime.ADJ: ADJ n3 national nationals You can refer to someone who is legally a citizen of a country as a national of that country. ...a Sri Lankan-born British national.= citizenN-COUNT: usu adj N【21世纪英汉词典】na.tion.al`nAFEnl; 5nAFEnl《nation 的形容词》>(无比较级、最高级)1 国民的; 全国国民 (共同) 的the ~ character 国民性2 a. 国家的; 有关国家的,整个国家 的~ affairs 国务,国事a ~ cabinet 举国一致拥戴的内阁a ~ holiday 国庆日,国定假日~ power [prestige] 国势b. 全国性的a ~ newspaper 全国性的报纸a ~ organization 全国性的组织c. 象征国家的,有关国民 的the ~ flower [flag] 国花 [旗] a ~ poet 民族 [代表国家的] 诗人3 国有 [营] 的,国立的,国定的a ~ cemetery (美)国家公墓the ~ church 国教a ~ park (美)国家公园a ~ theater 国家剧院4 国粹的,爱国的>1 (尤指居住于外国的或 特定国家的) 国民,同国的国民,侨 民,同胞a Chinese ~ 中国侨民American ~s living abroad. 居住国外的美国侨民2 [常 ~s](美) (运动等的) 全国性大会

Q: international INTERNATIONAL [7intE(:)5nAFEnEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.国际的, 世界的n.国际性组织, 国际比赛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 international International means between or involving different countries. ...an international agreement against exporting arms to that country. ...Kuwait International Airport... The Cuban Government has asked for emergency aid from the international community.ADJ: usu ADJ n* internationally There are only two internationally recognised certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I am one of the few young women who has made it as a writer financially and internationally.ADV: usu ADV adj/-ed, also ADV with cl, ADV after v2 international internationals In sport, an international is a game that is played between teams representing two different countries. (BRIT) ...the midweek international against England.N-COUNT3 international internationals An international is a member of a country's sports team. (BRIT) The two players, both former England internationals, had been at the club for 16 years.N-COUNT: usu n N【21世纪英汉词典】in.ter.na.tion.al9IntL`nAFEnl; 9intE5nAFEnl>(more ~; most ~)国际 (上) 的,国际间的,国际性 的; 万国的an ~ airport 国际机场the I Code( 船舶的) 国际 (旗) 信号an ~ conference 国际会议an ~ exhibition 万国博览会an ~ driver's [driving] license [licence] 国际驾驶执照~ exchange 国际汇兑~ games 国际比赛the I~ Geophysical Year 国际地球物理年(略作 IGY)the I~ Labor Organization 国际劳工组织(略作 ILO)an ~ language 国际语言the I~ Monetary Fund 国际货币基金会(略作 IMF)the I~ Olympic Committee 国际奥林匹克委员会(略作 IOC)~ law 国际 (公) 法the I~ Phonetic Alphabet 国际音标(略作 IPA)the I~ Phonetic Association 国际语音协会(1886 年设立; 略作 IPA)the I~ Scientific Vocabulary 国际科学术语词汇(略作 ISV)>1 a. 参加国际比赛的选手b. 国际比赛,国际运动大 会2 [I~] (社会主义、共产主义 者的) 国际性组织the First I 第一国际社会 [共产] 主义组织 (1864-76) the Second I 第二国际社会 [共产] 主义组织 (1889-1914) the Third I 第三国际社会 [共产] 主义组织 (1919-43)

Q: local LOCAL [5lEukEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.地方的, 当地的, 局部的, 乡土的n.当地居民, 本地新闻, 慢车, 局部【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 local Local means existing in or belonging to the area where you live, or to the area that you are talking about. We'd better check on the match in the local paper. Some local residents joined the students' protest. I was going to pop up to the local library.ADJ: ADJ n+ local locals The locals are local people. That's what the locals call the place.N-COUNT: usu pl, oft the N* locally We've got cards which are drawn and printed and designed by someone locally.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, ADV -ed2 local Local government is elected by people in one area of a country and controls aspects such as education, housing, and transport within that area. Education comprises two-thirds of all local council spending. ...the controversial system of local taxation known as the poll tax. nationalADJ: usu ADJ n* locally The curriculum was to be decided locally.ADV3 local locals Your local is a pub which is near where you live and where you often go for a drink. (BRIT, INFORMAL) The Black Horse is my local.N-COUNT: usu sing, usu poss N4 local A local anaesthetic or condition affects only a small area of your body. (MEDICAL) An injection of local anaesthetic is usual 【21世纪英汉词典】lo.cal`lokl; 5loukl《源自拉丁文"地方 "的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) 地方的2 a. (特定的) 地方的,当地的,本地 的,某一地方所特有的the ~ press 地方报刊 [新闻] a ~ custom 地方的习俗~ taxes (美)地方税 ((英)rates) b. 往特定地方的a ~ line 地方铁路干线3 局部性的a ~ pain 局部性的疼痛~ anesthesia 局部麻醉4 狭窄的,褊狭 的5(无比较级、最高级)a. (英)同一地区内的," 投递本地"的(写于信封上的注)b. 市内的,某一地 区内的a ~ call 市内通话6(无比较级、最高级) '铁路' (对快车而言的) 各站均停的a ~ train 普通列车>1 普通列车[巴士] (等) ,慢车2 [常~s] (某一地方的) 本地人,当地居民3a. 塹

Q: foreign FOREIGN [5fCrin]

A: 【简明词典】adj.外国的, 外交的, 外国产的, 外来的, [医]异质的, 不相关的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 foreign Something or someone that is foreign comes from or relates to a country that is not your own. ...in Frankfurt, where a quarter of the population is foreign... She was on her first foreign holiday without her parents. ...a foreign language... It is the largest ever private foreign investment in the Bolivian mining sector.ADJ2 foreign In politics and journalism, foreign is used to describe people, jobs, and activities relating to countries that are not the country of the person or government concerned. ...the German foreign minister... I am the foreign correspondent in Washington of La Tribuna newspaper of Honduras. ...the effects of US foreign policy in the `free world'.ADJ: ADJ n3 foreign A foreign object is something that has got into something else, usually by accident, and should not be there. (FORMAL) The patient's immune system would reject the transplanted organ as a foreign object.ADJ: usu ADJ n4 foreign Something that is foreign to a particular person or thing is not typical of them or is unknown to them. The very notion of price competition is foreign to many schools. The whole thing is foreign to us.ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ to n【21世纪英汉词典】for.eign`fCrIn; 5fCrEn《源自拉丁文"在外 "的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 外国的( ←→ home,domestic,inter ior) ; 外国产的; 往国外的a ~ accent 外国口音,洋腔a ~ country 外国~ exchange 外汇~ goods 舶来品,外

Q: out 2 OUT 2 [aut]

A: 【简明词典】adj.外面的, 下台的, 出局的adv.在外, 出声地, 显露出来地, 明显地, 从头至尾地n.外面, 外出, 外观vt.赶出, 击倒, 使退场vi.外出, 暴露prep.通过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adjective and adverb uses1 out If a light or fire is out or goes out, it is no longer shining or burning. All the lights were out in the house. Several of the lights went out, one after another.ADJ: v-link ADJ2 out If flowers are out, their petals have opened. Well, the daffodils are out in the gardens and they're always a beautiful show.ADJ: v-link ADJ+ out Also an adverb. I usually put it in my diary when I see the wild flowers coming out.ADV: ADV after v3 out If something such as a book or record is out, it is available for people to buy. ...cover versions of 40 British Number Ones -- out now.ADJ: v-link ADJ+ out Also an adverb. The French edition came out in early 1992.ADV: ADV after v4 out If workers are out, they are on strike. (INFORMAL) We've been out for two and a half months and we're not going back until we get what we're asking for.= on strikeADJ: v-link ADJ+ out Also an adverb. In June last year, 26 people came out on strike protesting against a compulsory 65-hour week.ADV: ADV after v5 out In a game or sp 【21世纪英汉词典】outaJt; aut>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 在[向]外,在[向]外边 [面],外出!( ←→ in) go ~ for a walk 出去散步set ~ on a journey 动身去旅行My father has gone ~ fishing. 我父亲出去钓鱼了He often takes me ~ shooting. 他常带我出去打猎b. 外出,不在He is ~. 他出去了Father is ~ in the garden. 父亲在外边的花园里O~ to lunch. 外出吃饭c. 离开陆地,向海 面去~ at sea 航海中far ~ at sea 在远处海面上2 a. (向外) 突出, (向外) 伸出; 张开地shoot ~ buds 发芽hold ~ one's hand 伸出手来stretch ~ one's arm 伸出手臂roll ~ a carpet 展开地毯b. 选出pick ~ the most promising students 选出最有希望的学生3 a. 出现The stars came [were] ~. 星星出来了b. 露出来The child's shoulders were ~, so his mother pulled the blanket up. 小孩的肩膀露在外面, 所以他母亲把 (他盖的

Q: out 1 OUT 1 [aut]

A: 【简明词典】adj.外面的, 下台的, 出局的adv.在外, 出声地, 显露出来地, 明显地, 从头至尾地n.外面, 外出, 外观vt.赶出, 击倒, 使退场vi.外出, 暴露prep.通过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adverb uses ; Out is often used with verbs of movement, such as `walk' and `pull', and also in phrasal verbs such as `give out' and `run out'.1 out When something is in a particular place and you take it out, you remove it from that place. Carefully pull out the centre pages. He took out his notebook and flipped the pages. They paid in that cheque a couple of days ago, and drew out around two thousand in cash.ADV: ADV after v2 out You can use out to indicate that you are talking about the situation outside, rather than inside buildings. It's hot out -- very hot, very humid.= outsideADV: ADV after v3 out If you are out, you are not at home or not at your usual place of work. I tried to get in touch with you yesterday evening, but I think you were out. She had to go out. inADV: be ADV, ADV after v4 out If you say that someone is out in a particular place, you mean that they are in a different place, usually one far away. The police tell me they've finished their investigations out there. Rosie's husband was now out East.ADV: ADV adv/prep5 out When the sea or tide goes out, the sea moves away from the shore. The tide was out and they walked among the rock pools. 【21世纪英汉词典】outaJt; aut>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 在[向]外,在[向]外边 [面],外出!( ←→ in) go ~ for a walk 出去散步set ~ on a journey 动身去旅行My father has gone ~ fishing. 我父亲出去钓鱼了He often takes me ~ shooting. 他常带我出去打猎b. 外出,不在He is ~. 他出去了Father is ~ in the garden. 父亲在外边的花园里O~ to lunch. 外出吃饭c. 离开陆地,向海 面去~ at sea 航海中far ~ at sea 在远处海面上2 a. (向外) 突出, (向外) 伸出; 张开地shoot ~ buds 发芽hold ~ one's hand 伸出手来stretch ~ one's arm 伸出手臂roll ~ a carpet 展开地毯b. 选出pick ~ the most promising students 选出最有希望的学生3 a. 出现The stars came [were] ~. 星星出来了b. 露出来The child's shoulders were ~, so his mother pulled the blanket up. 小孩的肩膀露在外面, 所以他母亲把 (他盖的

Q: out 4 OUT 4 [aut]

A: 【简明词典】adj.外面的, 下台的, 出局的adv.在外, 出声地, 显露出来地, 明显地, 从头至尾地n.外面, 外出, 外观vt.赶出, 击倒, 使退场vi.外出, 暴露prep.通过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition uses ; Out of is used with verbs of movement, such as `walk' and `pull', and also in phrasal verbs such as `do out of' and `grow out of'. In American English and informal British English, out is often used instead of out of.1 out of If you go out of a place, you leave it. She let him out of the house. intoPHR-PREP2 out of If you take something out of the container or place where it has been, you remove it so that it is no longer there. I always took my key out of my bag and put it in my pocket.PHR-PREP3 out of If you look or shout out of a window, you look or shout away from the room where you are towards the outside. He went on staring out of the window. He looked out the window at the car on the street below.PHR-PREP4 out of If you are out of the sun, the rain, or the wind, you are sheltered from it. People can keep out of the sun to avoid skin cancer.PHR-PREP5 out of If someone or something gets out of a situation, especially an unpleasant one, they are then no longer in it. If they keep out of it, they do not start being in it. In the past army troops have relied heavily on air support to get them out of trouble. The economy is starting to climb out of recession. The Salvation Army has worked in the big cities to keep endangered young people out of 【21世纪英汉词典】outaJt; aut>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 在[向]外,在[向]外边 [面],外出!( ←→ in) go ~ for a walk 出去散步set ~ on a journey 动身去旅行My father has gone ~ fishing. 我父亲出去钓鱼了He often takes me ~ shooting. 他常带我出去打猎b. 外出,不在He is ~. 他出去了Father is ~ in the garden. 父亲在外边的花园里O~ to lunch. 外出吃饭c. 离开陆地,向海 面去~ at sea 航海中far ~ at sea 在远处海面上2 a. (向外) 突出, (向外) 伸出; 张开地shoot ~ buds 发芽hold ~ one's hand 伸出手来stretch ~ one's arm 伸出手臂roll ~ a carpet 展开地毯b. 选出pick ~ the most promising students 选出最有希望的学生3 a. 出现The stars came [were] ~. 星星出来了b. 露出来The child's shoulders were ~, so his mother pulled the blanket up. 小孩的肩膀露在外面, 所以他母亲把 (他盖的

Q: more MORE [mC:(r)]

A: 【简明词典】adj.更多的n.更多adv.更, 更多, 更加, 超过, 多, 大大高于num.更多【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆More is often considered to be the comparative form of much and many.1 more You use more to indicate that there is a greater amount of something than before or than average, or than something else. You can use `a little', `a lot', `a bit', `far', and `much' in front of more. More and more people are surviving heart attacks. He spent more time perfecting his dance moves instead of gym work. ...teaching more children foreign languages other than English... It's a good idea to give adolescents a little more information than they ask for. lessDET: DET pl-n/n-uncount+ more Also a pronoun. As the level of work increased from light to heavy, workers ate more. He had four hundred dollars in his pocket. Billy had more.PRON+ more Also a quantifier. Employees may face increasing pressure to take on more of their own medical costs in retirement. The urgent need to bolster the reforms is beginning to demand more of his attention.QUANT: QUANT of def-n2 more You use more than before a number or amount to say that the actual number or amount is even greater. The Afghan authorities say the airport had been closed for more than a year. ...classy leather and silk jackets at more than {Pound}250. ...a survey of more than 1,500 schools.= over less thanPHR-PREP: PREP amount【21世纪英汉词典】moremor, mCr; mC:《many,much 的比较级》>1( ←→ less) a. (数、量、程度等) 更多的,更多数 [大量] 的He has ~ books [money] than I (have). 他的书[钱]比我的更 多Seven is ~ than five. 七比五更多 [更大] Ten is three ~ than seven. 十比七多三b. 较多的,更多的,更加 的with ~ attention 更加注意地three or ~ persons 三人或更多的人,至少 三人,不止三人(cf. MORE than three persons; → pron. 2) 2 多余的,外加的,另外 的a few ~ books 再多几本书One ~ word. 还有一句话 (要跟你说) I will not speak one word ~. 我一句话都不再讲了Give me a little ~ butter. 再多给我一点奶油Are there any ~ problems to discuss?. 还有问题要讨论吗?Would you like some ~ tea [cake] ?. 你要不要再来一点茶 [蛋糕] ?(and) what is more而且,加之,更有甚者many more多出很多,多得多(cf. MUCH more adv.) There are many ~ sheep than people there. 在那儿绵羊比人多得 多more and more越来越多的M~ and ~ applicants began to gather.

Q: further FURTHER [5fE:TE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.更远的, 更多的, 深一层的vt.促进, 增进, 助长adv.更进一步地, 更远地, 此外【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Further is a comparative form of far. It is also a verb.1 further Further means to a greater extent or degree. Inflation is below 5% and set to fall further. The rebellion is expected to further damage the country's image. The government's economic policies have further depressed living standards.ADV-COMPAR: ADV with v2 further If you go or get further with something, or take something further, you make some progress. They lacked the scientific personnel to develop the technical apparatus much further.ADV-COMPAR: ADV with v3 further If someone goes further in a discussion, they make a more extreme statement or deal with a point more thoroughly. On February 7th the Post went further, claiming that Mr Wood had grabbed and kissed another 13 women. To have a better comparison, we need to go further and address such issues as repairs and insurance.ADV-COMPAR: ADV after v4 further A further thing, number of things, or amount of something is an additional thing, number of things, or amount. His speech provides further evidence of his increasingly authoritarian approach. They believed there were likely to be further attacks. There was nothing further to be done for this man.= moreADJ: ADJ n, pron-indef ADJ5 further Further means a greater distance than before or than something else. 5fE:TE>far 的比较级] 1 距离、空间、时间较 远; 更远go ~ away 走得更远not ~ than a mile from here 离此地不到一哩的地 方2 程度更进一步地inquire ~ into the problem 更进一步地调查该问 题Give it no ~ thought. 不要再想那个问题了I'll give you ten dollars, but I cannot go any ~. 给你十美元,但是我无 法再多给了3 再者,此外And ~, we must remember. 再者,我们必须记住...further to商业应用文] 补充...,附带说see a person further(口语) [对别人的要求生气, 拒绝时] 碍难从命wish a person further(口语)希望某人尽快 滚蛋>far 的比较级] 1 距离上较远的,更远的on

Q: come in for COME IN FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.接受, 受到, 继承【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or something comes in for criticism or blame, they receive it. The plans have already come in for fierce criticism in many quarters of the country.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】receive；suffer得到 ；受到；遭受；遭到*His conduct came in for a lot of criticism．他的行为 遭到了许多批评。

Q: large LARGE [lB:dV]

A: 【简明词典】adj.大的, 巨大的, 宽大的, 夸大的adv.大大地, 夸大地, 顺风地n.大【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 large larger largest A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. The Pike lives mainly in large rivers and lakes. In the largest room about a dozen children and seven adults are sitting on the carpet. He was a large man with a thick square head.= big smallADJ-GRADED2 large larger largest A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery. There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses. The figures involved are truly very large. smallADJ-GRADED3 large larger largest A large organization or business does a lot of work or commercial activity and employs a lot of people. ...a large company in Chicago... Many large organizations run courses for their employees.= big smallADJ-GRADED4 large larger largest Large is used to indicate that a problem or issue which is being discussed is very important or serious. ...the already large problem of under-age drinking... There's a very large question about the viability of the newspaper.= seriousADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n5 large You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people m 【21世纪英汉词典】largelBrdV; lB:dV>(larg.er; -est)(←→ small) 1 大的,巨大的a. (形状等) 大的,大型的( → big【同义字】) a ~ dog 大型狗b. (面积等) 大的; 宽敞的; 辽阔的a ~ area [room] 辽阔的 [宽敞的] 地区[房间c. (数、量、额等) 大的,多的,多数的,大 数额的a ~ amount of money 大额的钱a ~ population 庞大的人口a ~ income 大额的收入d. (范围、规模等) 广大的,大规模的~ powers 大权~ insight 达观,卓见on a ~ scale 大规模地e. 自由的,豪放的2 小题大作的,夸大的, 夸张的~ talk 大话,豪言壮语speak in a ~ way 夸张地说3'航海'顺风的(as) large as life→ life>(larg.er; -est)1 大,大大地Print ~. 以印刷体写大2 自夸地,夸大地talk ~ 豪言壮语,说大话>(只用于下列成语) at large(1) 仍未被捕获

Q: moment MOMENT [5mEumEnt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.片刻的, 瞬间的, 力矩的n.瞬间【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 moment moments You can refer to a very short period of time, for example a few seconds, as a moment or moments. In a moment he was gone. She stared at him a moment, then turned away. Stop for one moment and think about it!. In moments, I was asleep once more.= minute, secondN-COUNT2 moment moments A particular moment is the point in time at which something happens. At this moment a car stopped at the house. Many people still remember the moment when they heard that President Kennedy had been assassinated. ...a decision that may have been made in a moment of panic.= instantN-COUNT: with supp3 moment If you say that something will or may happen at any moment or any moment now, you are emphasizing that it is likely to happen very soon. They ran the risk of being shot at any moment. He'll be here to see you any moment now.= at any minutePHR4 moment You use expressions such as at the moment, at this moment, and at the present moment to indicate that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking. At the moment, no one is talking to me. This is being planned at the present moment. He's touring South America at this moment in time.= now, currentlyPHR5 mome 【21世纪英汉词典】mo.ment`momEnt; 5moumEnt《源自拉丁文"活动 (movement) "的意思》>1 a. 瞬间for a ~ 片刻 (之间) ,一会儿,瞬息,刹那in a ~ 立即,马上,瞬息间,很 快→ at any MOMENT,at every MOMENTA ~ brought her to the water's edge. 瞬息间她到达了水边 [河畔] b. [a ~; 当副词用]片刻 (之间) ,一会儿(Just) wait a ~. = Half [Just] a ~. = One ~ (, please). 等一下,一会儿就好, (请) 稍候c. [the (very) ~; 当连接词用] 一...就The ghost vanished the (very) ~ the cock began to crow. 公鸡一开始叫,鬼魂就 消失了2 a. (C) (某特定之) 时间,时机,机会,场合in a ~ of danger 在危险的时刻in a ~ of anger 在生气时in a critical ~ 在危急关头at that ~ 在那时候b. (C)时候,时 机This is not the ~ to argue [for argument]. 现在不是争论的时候c. [the ~]此刻,现在at the ~ 此刻,现在the fashions of the ~ 当今的时尚 [流行式样或款式] the man of the ~ 时下的红人 [重要人物] for the ~ 当前,目前,眼前 (的) d. [~s]某一段时&

Q: take in TAKE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.接受, 接待, 吸收, 理解, 包括, 轻信, 注意到, 欺骗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken inIf you take someone in, you allow them to stay in your house or your country, especially when they do not have anywhere to stay or are in trouble. He persuaded Jo to take him in. The monastery has taken in 26 refugees.PHR-V2 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken inIf the police take someone in, they remove them from their home in order to question them. The police have taken him in for questioning in connection with the murder of a girl.PHR-V3 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken inIf you are taken in by someone or something, you are deceived by them, so that you get a false impression of them. I married in my late teens and was taken in by his charm -- which soon vanished. I know I was a naive fool to trust him but he is a real charmer who totally took me in.PHR-V4 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken inIf you take something in, you pay attention to it and understand it when you hear it or read it. Lesley explains possible treatments but you can tell she's not taking it in. Gazing up into his eyes, she seemed to take in all he said.PHR-V5 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken inIf you take something in, you see all of it at the same time or with just one look. The eyes behind the lenses were dark and quick-moving, taking in everything at a glance.PHR-V6 take in takes in; taking in; took in; taken 【21世纪英汉词典】1．attend 出席*Let's have lunch here and then take in a movie．我们在这儿吃 午饭，然后去看场电 影。2．deceive；cheat 欺骗*The salesman finds it easy to take in old ladies．营业员发现 很容易欺骗老年妇女。*He certainly took us in with his stories about his experiences in Mexico．他一定是用 他在墨西哥的经历来 欺骗我们。*Don't trust that fellow；he'll take you in if he gets the chance．别相信那个 家伙，他一有机会就 会使你上当。*We were completely taken in by his story．我们完全被他 的谎言欺骗了。3．receive and accommodate as a guest or as a boarder in one's house；give shelter to 在家里接待客人或搭 伙者；收容*Our hotel is full，we can't take in any more guests．我们的旅馆 已经客满，不能再接 待客人了。*After the death of her husband she had to take in boarders．在她丈夫 死后，她不得不接纳 搭伙的人。*The kind old lady offered to take in the poor homeless child．这位好心的老 太太主动提出收留那 个无家可归的穷孩子。4．understand；gras p 理解*We need some time to take the situation in．我们需要一些时

Q: big BIG [big]

A: 【简明词典】adj.大的, 重要的, 量大的, 重要的adv.夸大地, 顺利【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 big bigger biggest A big person or thing is large in physical size. Australia's a big country. Her husband was a big man. The car was too big to fit into our garage.= large smallADJ-GRADED2 big bigger biggest Something that is big consists of many people or things. The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich. ...the big backlog of applications.= large smallADJ-GRADED3 big bigger biggest If you describe something such as a problem, increase, or change as a big one, you mean it is great in degree, extent, or importance. Her problem was just too big for her to tackle on her own. There could soon be a big increase in unemployment.= serious smallADJ-GRADED4 big bigger biggest A big organization employs many people and has many customers. Exchange is largely controlled by big banks. ...one of the biggest companies in Italy.= large smallADJ-GRADED5 big bigger biggest If you say that someone is big in a particular organization, activity, or place, you mean that they have a lot of influence or authority in it. (INFORMAL) Their father was very big in the army. I'm sure all the big names will come to the club.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n, v-link ADJ in n【21世纪英汉词典】bigbIg; bi^>(big.ger; big.gest)1 (形状、数量、规模等 ) 大的( ←→ little,small) a ~ man 彪形大汉(cf. 3 a) a ~ voice 大声,响亮的声音a ~ sum 一笔钜款~ pay 高薪【同义字】big,large,great字义 大致相同big 较为口语化large 用于数量great 则含有"堂堂的,宏壮 的"意思2 a. 长成的You're a ~ boy. 你现在是个大孩子了; 你已经长大了b. 年长的 (elder) one's ~ brother [sister] 哥哥 [姊姊] 3 (口语)a. 伟大的,重要的,有力 的a ~ man 大人物,显要a ~ game [match] 大比赛the ~ tide 舆论的大潮流,大趋势b. 自大的,摆架子的,傲 慢的; 自夸的~ talk 说大话,吹牛~ words 夸张的话; 豪言壮语look ~ 显得神气c. (美俚)很受欢迎的That rock and roll band is very ~ in Chicago. 那个摇滚乐团在芝加 哥很受欢迎4 (口语)a. 宽宏大量的,宽大的a ~ heart 宽大的心胸

Q: easy EASY [5i:zi]

A: 【简明词典】adj.容易的, 安逸的, 舒适的, 宽裕的, 小康的, 从容的, 宽容的, 流畅的adv.不费力的, 轻松, 悠闲, 慢慢地n.短暂的休息【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 easy easier easiest If a job or action is easy, you can do it without difficulty or effort, because it is not complicated and causes no problems. The shower is easy to install. It's easy to get a seat at the best shows in town. This is not an easy task. The home is situated within easy access of shops and other facilities.= simple difficultADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf* easily Dress your child in layers of clothes you can remove easily.= simplyADV-GRADED: usu ADV with v2 easy easier easiest If you describe an action or activity as easy, you mean that it is done in a confident, relaxed way. If someone is easy about something, they feel relaxed and confident about it. She is laughing and joking and making easy conversation with people she has never met before. He was an easy person to talk to. Once you are both feeling a little easier about the break up of your relationship, you'll find that you can be more flexible. tenseADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ about n* easily They talked amiably and easily about a range of topics.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v3 easy easier easiest If you say that someone has an easy life, you mean that they live comfortably without any problems or worries. 5i:zi《ease 的形容词》>(eas.i.er; -i.est)1 a. 容易的,平易的,不难 的( ←→ difficult,hard) (→ simple 【同义字】) an ~ task 容易的工作an ~ problem 简单的问题→ on easy TERM (s) It is ~ to get there. 要到那里是不难的.b. [对某人是] 容易的[forThis question is too ~ for you. 这个问题对你来说太 简单了It is ~ for him to solve this problem. 要他解决这个问题是 容易的c. 容易...的The poem is ~ to understand. 这首诗易懂He is ~ to get on with. 他是个容易相处的人d. (文语)易于...的[ofThis machine is ~ of adjustment. 这部机器易于调节.~ of access → access 1 a.2 舒适的,安逸的,轻松 的(←→ uneasy) feel ~ 觉得轻松,放心He lives [leads] an ~ life. 他过著安逸的生活He is in ~ circumstances. 他生活优裕的环境中3 a. 不严的,宽大的,松弛 的an ~ teacher 不严的教师b. [对...]宽大的[on, withOur teacher is ~

Q: wide WIDE [waid]

A: 【简明词典】adj.宽的, 广阔的, 张大的, 远离目标的adv.广阔地, 广大地, 远离目标地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 wide wider widest Something that is wide measures a large distance from one side or edge to the other. All worktops should be wide enough to allow plenty of space for food preparation. ...a wide-brimmed sunhat. narrowADJ-GRADED2 wide wider widest A wide smile is one in which your mouth is stretched because you are very pleased or amused. It brought a wide smile to his face and laughter to his eyes. His face broke into a wide grin.= broadADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n* widely He was grinning widely, waving to her as he ran.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v3 wide If you open or spread something wide, you open or spread it as far as possible or to the fullest extent. Open your mouth wide. `It was huge,' he announced, spreading his arms wide. His eyes were wide in disbelief. He fell over this time, flat on his back with his legs wide.ADJ: usu v n ADJ, v-link ADJ, also ADJ n4 wide You use wide to talk or ask about how much something measures from one side or edge to the other. ...a corridor of land 10 kilometres wide... The road is only one track wide. ...a desk that was almost as wide as the room... Stand tall with your feet slightly wide 【21世纪英汉词典】widewaId; waid>(wid.er; wid.est)1 a. 宽广的,广阔的( ←→ narrow) a ~ river [street] 宽广的河流 [街道] b. 宽...的(cf. long 1 d) a road twenty meters ~ 宽二十公尺的道路"How ~ is that ?" - "It is twenty inches ~.". "它有多宽 ?""它的宽度是二十 ?肌?n2 a. (面积) 广大的the ~ ocean 广大的海洋b. (范围) 广的,广泛的,多方面 的a man of ~ fame 驰名的人This species has a ~ distribution. 该种类 [物种] 分布甚广3 睁大的; 开大的stare with ~ eyes 睁大眼睛瞪视Her eyes were ~ with fear.她的眼睛因恐惧而睁 得大大的4 a. 自由的,不受拘束的, 不褊狭的,无偏见的, 大方的take a ~ view 持开明的见解,眼光广 大,看问题视野宽广b. 宽松的,绰绰有余的~ shoes 宽松的鞋子5 (范围) 广泛的,渊博的~ reading 广泛的阅读a gentleman with ~ interests 有多方面兴趣的绅士He has ~ knowledge on the sub

Q: sure SURE [FuE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.对....有把握, 确信某事, 稳当的, 可靠的adv.的确, 当然【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sure surer surest If you are sure that something is true, you are certain that it is true. If you are not sure about something, you do not know for certain what the true situation is. He'd never been in a class before and he was not even sure that he should have been teaching. The president has never been sure which direction he wanted to go in on this issue. She was no longer sure how she felt about him. It is impossible to be sure about the value of land.= certain doubtfulADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ, ADJ that, ADJ wh, ADJ about/of n2 sure If someone is sure of getting something, they will definitely get it or they think they will definitely get it. A lot of people think that it's better to pay for their education so that they can be sure of getting quality. It is the self-assurance of the new generation which makes them sure of their success.ADJ: v-link ADJ of -ing/n3 sure If you say that something is sure to happen, you are emphasizing your belief that it will happen. With over 80 beaches to choose from, you are sure to find a place to lay your towel. Anyone who goes food shopping without a list is sure to forget the things they really need.= be bound toPHR-MODAL4 sure surer surest Sure is used to emphasize that something such as a sign or ability is reliable or accurate. Sharpe's leg and shoulder began to ache, a sure sign of rain. She has a sure grasp of s 【21世纪英汉词典】sureFJr; FuE, FC:>(sur.er; -est)1 (无比较级、最高级) 确信的,深信的,有把 握的【字源】sure 一字源自拉丁文,原义 为"无忧虑的" secure (安全的) 也是同字源的字. 由"无忧虑的"逐渐 转变为"确信的"," 确实的","安全的" 等意思【同义字】sure 依据主观上、直觉上 的判断certain 根据客观事实、证据 的判断a. 确定的,确信的, 有把握的I think he will agree, but I am not ~. 我想他会同意,但我没 有把握"Are you ~ ?"- "I'm quite ~.". "你确定吗?""我十 分确定"b. 确信[...]的,[对 ...]有自信的[of, aboutHe is ~ of his success. 他确信自己会成功Are you quite ~ about the number?. 关于那数字你十分确 定吗?c. 确信He is ~ that he will succeed. 他确信自己会成功The general was ~ (that) he could defeat the enemy. 那位将军确信他能打 败敌人I'm ~ I don't know. 我确实不知$

Q: small SMALL [smC:l]

A: 【简明词典】adj.小的, 少的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 small smaller smallest A small person, thing, or amount of something is not large in physical size. She is small for her age. The window was far too small for him to get through. Next door to the garage is a small orchard area. Stick them on using a small amount of glue. bigADJ-GRADED* smallness Amy had not mentioned the smallness and bareness of Luis's home. largenessN-UNCOUNT2 small smaller smallest A small group or quantity consists of only a few people or things. A small group of students meets regularly to learn Japanese. Guns continued to be produced in small numbers. largeADJ-GRADED3 small smaller smallest A small child is a very young child. I have a wife and two small children. What were you like when you were small?= youngADJ-GRADED4 small smaller smallest You use small to describe something that is not significant or great in degree. It's quite easy to make quite small changes to the way that you work. No detail was too small to escape her attention. He believes this to be a relatively small problem.= minor majorADJ-GRADED5 small smaller smallest Small businesses or com 【21世纪英汉词典】smallsmCl; smC:l>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. (形状、规模) 小的,小型的(←→ big,large) a ~ town 小镇a ~ man 小男人→ small intestine~ capital 和小写字体同样大小 的大写字体a ~ bottle of soda 一小瓶苏打水 [汽水] a ~ whiskey 普通分量一半的威士 忌酒It's a ~ world. 这世界真小b. 狭小的c. 少的,少数的a ~ number 少数a ~ sum 小额no ~ sum of money 金额不小的钱,金额颇 大的钱2 a. 不严重的,微 不足道的,无关紧要的b. 度量狭小的,吝啬的, 卑劣的a man with a ~ mind 度量狭小的人c. 平凡的d. 小规模的a ~ farmer 小规模农场主→ smallholder,small holdingon a ~ scale 小规模地[的3 低的,小的, 微弱的in a ~ voice 小声地4 短暂的5 [修饰不可数名词] 几乎没有的,没有多少 的She left him, and ~ blame to her. 她离开了他,而她并没 有多少可责备之

Q: left 2 LEFT 2 [left]

A: 【简明词典】adj.左边的, 左倾的, 左侧的, 左派的, 左翼的adv.在左面n.左, 左边, 左派vbl.leave的过去式和过去分词【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆direction and political groupings1 left The left is one of two opposite directions, sides, or positions. If you are facing north and you turn to the left, you will be facing west. In the word `to', the `t' is to the left of the `o'. In Britain cars drive on the left. ...the brick wall to the left of the conservatory... Beaufort Castle is on your left. rightN-SING: usu the N+ left Also an adverb. Turn left at the crossroads into Clay Lane.ADV: ADV after v2 left Your left arm, leg, or ear, for example, is the one which is on the left side of your body. Your left shoe or glove is the one which is intended to be worn on your left foot or hand. rightADJ: ADJ n3 left also written LeftYou can refer to people who support the political ideals of socialism as the left. They are often contrasted with the right, who support the political ideals of capitalism and conservatism. ...the traditional parties of the Left... The government's industrial policy has been fiercely attacked by the left. rightN-SING-COLL: the N4 left also written LeftIf you say that a person or political party has moved to the left, you mean that their political beliefs have become more left-wing. After Mrs Thatcher's first election victory in 1979, Labour moved sharply to the left. There will be a radical swing to the 【21世纪英汉词典】leftlZft; left《源自古英语"弱,无 价值"的意思》 ( ←→ right) >(~.er,~.est; more ~,most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) 左的; 左方的,左侧的,左边的the [one's] ~ hand 左手; 左侧,左方the ~ bank ( 河川的) 左岸(面向下游)→left fielderon the ~ side of ? 在...的左侧2 [常 L~] (在政治上) 左翼的,左派的>(无比较级、最高级) 在左边,向左边,在左 侧,向左侧turn ~ 向左转Keep ~. 靠左通行L~!. '美航海'向左转舵!Left face [turn] !. 向左转!>1 [the ~, one's ~]左,左方,左侧sit on a person's ~ 坐在某人的左边to the ~ of ? 在...的左方on [from] the ~ of ? 在[从]...的左侧turn to the ~ 左转Keep to the ~. 靠左通行2 (U) [常 the L; 集合称] '政'议长席左侧的 议员们; 左翼,左派,革新派,急 进党sit on the L~ 是左派 [革新派] 议员3'棒

Q: even 1 EVEN 1 [5i:vEn]

A: 【简明词典】adj.平的, 平滑的, 偶数的, 一致的, 平静的, 恰好的, 平均的, 连贯的adv.[加强语气]甚至(...也), 连...都, 即使, 恰好, 正当vt.使平坦, 使相等vi.变平, 相等n.偶数, 偶校验【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆discourse uses1 even You use the word even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising. He kept calling me for years, even after he got married. Even dark-skinned women should use sunscreens. I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views. He didn't even hear what I said.ADV: ADV with cl/group, ADV before v2 even You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has. It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer. During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first. Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual.ADV: ADV compar3 even You use even if or even though to indicate that a particular fact does not make the rest of your statement untrue. Cynthia is not ashamed of what she does, even if she ends up doing something wrong. Even though I'm supposed to be working by myself, there are other people who I can interact with.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD4 even If one thing happens even as something else happens, they both happen at exactly the same time. (LITERARY) Even as she said this, she knew it was not quite true. 5i:vn>(无比较级、最高级)1 [常置于所修饰的字或 片语前面] a. [强调事实、极端的事 例等] 甚至,连,即使E~ now it's not too late. 即使现在也不太迟He disputes ~ the facts. 他甚至连事实都要争 辩 [怀疑] E~ a child [he] can answer it. 连小孩[他]也会回答I had never ~ heard of it. 这事,我连听都没听说 过E~ the cleverest man makes errors. 即使最聪明的人也会 犯错b. (何止如此) 甚至 [真的] I am willing, ~ eager, to help. 我不只是乐意,甚至盼 望能帮忙2 [强调比较级] 更加,愈加This book is ~ better than that. 这本书比那本 (书) 更好even as ?正当...时,恰如It happened ~ as I expected. 事情的发生恰如我所 预料 (的那样) E~ as I reached the door way, a man came darting out of it. 正当我到达门口时,有 个人从里面冲出来even if ?即使,纵使I won't mind ~ if she doesn't come.

Q: old OLD [Euld]

A: 【简明词典】adj.年老的, 老的, ...岁的, 陈旧的, 古老的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 old older oldest Someone who is old has lived for many years and is no longer young. ...a white-haired old man... He was considered too old for the job.= elderly youngADJ-GRADED+ old The old are people who are old. ...providing a caring response for the needs of the old and the handicapped.= elderlyN-PLURAL: the N2 old You use old to talk about how many days, weeks, months, or years someone or something has lived or existed. He was abandoned by his father when he was three months old. The paintings in the chapel were perhaps a thousand years old. How old are you now?. These weren't young kids, they were as old as I was. Bill was six years older than David.ADJ: amount ADJ, how ADJ, as ADJ as, ADJ-compar than3 old older oldest Something that is old has existed for a long time. She loved the big old house. These books must be very old. ...an old Arab proverb. ...her old habit of criticizing his speech... Ethnic tensions are an old problem here. newADJ-GRADED4 old older oldest Something that is old is no longer in good condition because of its age or because it has been used a lot. ould>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. 年老的,年迈的,老年 的( ←→ young) → old man,old womangrow ~ 变老,年老,上了年纪He looks ~ for his age. 他看上去比他的年龄 要大【同义字】aged 一字用以表示比 old 高龄elderly 较 old 年轻,大致指六十岁左 右b. [the ~; 当复数名词用老人们, 老者 (old people) a hospital for the ~ 老人医院2 (满) ...岁的(cf. n. 2,age A 1 a) a boy (of) ten years ~ 十岁的男孩子at ten years ~ 在十岁时"How ~ is he ?"-"He is ten years ~.". "他几岁?""他十岁 "He is five years ~er than I (am). 他比我大五岁3 [用比较级、最高级] 年长的one's ~er [~est] sister (美)姊姊 [大姊] He is the ~est boy in the class. 他是班上年纪最大的 男孩4 a. 旧的,陈旧的; 古老的,用旧的; 从前的,旧...( ←→ new) an ~ school 古老的学校an ~ wine 陈年老酒an ~ hat 旧帽子~ clothes 旧衣服an ~ pupil of mine 我以前教过的学生the good ~ days 美好

Q: eleven ELEVEN [i5levEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.十一【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆eleven Eleven is the number 11. ...the Princess and her eleven friends.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】e.lev.enI`lZvEn; i5levn《源自古英语"数十 余一"的意思》>1 十一的,十一个的,十 一人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十一岁2 十一岁的He is ~. 他十一岁>1 a. (U)[常无冠词] (基数的) 十一b. (C)十一的符号(11,xi,XI)2 (U)十一点钟; 十一岁; 十一美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在十一点钟a child of ~ 十一岁的孩子3 (C)a. 十一个[人]一组b. (尤指) 足球或板球的球队be in an ~ ( 十一人一组的) 选手之一4 [the E~]基督的十一名使徒(除去十二使徒中的犹 大 (Judas) )5[~s](英口语)= elevenses>十一个,十一人There are ~. 有十一个 (人)

Q: young YOUNG [jQN]

A: 【简明词典】adj.年轻的, 年纪小的, 没有经验的, 尚早的, 初期的n.(动物的)崽, 仔【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 young younger youngest A young person, animal, or plant has not lived or existed for very long and is not yet mature. In Scotland, young people can marry at 16. You weren't so very young when she died; you were old enough to remember. I crossed the hill, and found myself in a field of young barley. He played with his younger brother. oldADJ-GRADED+ young The young are people who are young. The association is advising pregnant women, the very young and the elderly to avoid such foods.N-PLURAL: the N2 young younger youngest You use young to describe a time when a person or thing was young. In her younger days my mother had been a successful fashionwear saleswoman.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n3 young younger youngest Someone who is young in appearance or behaviour looks or behaves as if they are young. I was twenty-three, I suppose, and young for my age. He seemed to me very young and very lonely.ADJ-GRADED4 young The young of an animal are its babies. The hen may not be able to feed its young.N-PLURAL 【21世纪英汉词典】youngjQN; jQN>(~.er[`jg; 'j]; ~.est[`jgst; 'jist])1 年轻的,年幼 的(←→ old) a ~ man 青年男子a ~ girl( 未婚的) 年轻女子a ~ baby [child] 幼儿 [年轻的孩子] a ~ animal 幼小的动物,仔a ~ plant [tree] 嫩树,幼木~ people ( 约为十五至二十五岁 的) 年轻人~ things (谑)年轻人[女子~ ones 小孩子们; 幼小的动物,仔,雏We aren't getting any ~er. 我们不能再变年轻2 a. (表示年龄的上下关系 ) 年少的,年幼的(cf. old 3,elder 1) one's ~er brother [sister] 弟[妹one's ~est brother [sister] 么弟[妹He is two years ~er than his sister. 他比他姊姊小两岁b. [加在人名前] (同名或同姓的人、兄 弟,尤其是父子等的) 较年轻的~ Mrs. Brown 年轻的布朗太太~ Jones 小琼斯c. [the Younger; 加在人名前或人名后] (同名或同姓的人、父 子、兄弟等的) 较年轻[少]的(←→ the Elder) the Younger Pitt=Pitt the Younger 小毕特3 年轻的,有朝气的; 年轻时代的,青年的~ love [ambition] 年轻时代的爱 [雄心] a ~ style of d

Q: strong STRONG [strCN]

A: 【简明词典】adj.强, 强壮的, 坚固的, 浓的, 强烈的, 强大的, 强的, 强硬的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 strong stronger strongest Someone who is strong is healthy with good muscles and can move or carry heavy things, or do hard physical work. I'm not strong enough to carry him. I feared I wouldn't be able to control such a strong horse. weakADJ-GRADED2 strong stronger strongest Someone who is strong is confident and determined, and is not easily influenced or worried by other people. He is sharp and manipulative with a strong personality. It's up to managers to be strong and do what they believe is right. Eventually I felt strong enough to look at him.= forceful weakADJ-GRADED3 strong stronger strongest Strong objects or materials are not easily broken and can support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The vacuum flask has a strong casing, which won't crack or chip. Glue the mirror in with a strong adhesive. The fabric is strong enough to withstand harsh processing. weakADJ-GRADED* strongly The fence was very strongly built, with very large posts.ADV-GRADED: ADV -ed4 strong stronger strongest A strong wind, current, or other force has a lot of power or speed, and can cause heavy things to move. Strong winds and torrential rain combined to make conditions terrible for golfers in the Scottish Open. A 【21世纪英汉词典】strongstrCN; strCN>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. 有力气的; 强健的,强壮的; 坚固的(←→ weak) a ~ man 强壮的人the stronger sex 男性【同义字】strong 强有力的泛用语robust 精神上或肉体上的强 壮tough 坚固而能抗拒外来的 力量powerful 充满力量,用以表示社 会地位、权力b. [在...方面]强健的[inHe is ~ in body. 他身体强健c. 康复的,恢复体力的Are you feeling quite ~ again?. 你觉得已恢复体力了 吗?She is not yet ~ enough to go to school. 她尚未完全康复 [身体还不够强壮] ,不能上学2 a. 坚牢的,牢固的~ cloth 牢固的布料b. 稳固的,巩固的,坚固 的a ~ fort 坚固的碉堡3 a. 强的have a ~ memory 记忆力强[好b. 强烈的; 坚定的~ affection 强烈的爱情a ~ sense of dislike 强烈的厌恶 [反感] c. [对...]坚

Q: current CURRENT [5kQrEnt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.当前的, 通用的, 流通的, 现在的, 草写的, 最近的n.涌流, 趋势, 电流, 水流, 气流【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 current currents A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea. Under normal conditions, the ocean currents of the tropical Pacific travel from east to west. The couple were swept away by the strong current.N-COUNT2 current currents A current is a steady flowing movement of air. I felt a current of cool air blowing in my face.N-COUNT: usu with supp3 current currents An electric current is a flow of electricity through a wire or circuit. A powerful electric current is passed through a piece of graphite.N-COUNT4 current currents A particular current is a particular feeling, idea, or quality that exists within a group of people. Each party represents a distinct current of thought. A strong current of nationalism runs through ideology and politics in the Arab world.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n5 current Current means happening, being used, or being done at the present time. The current situation is very different to that in 1990. He plans to repeal a number of current policies. When asked for your views about your current job, on no account must you be negative.ADJ: usu ADJ n* currently Twelve potential vaccines are currently being tested on human volunteers.【21世纪英汉词典】cur.rent`kVEnt; 5kQrEnt《源自拉丁文"正在 跑,流动"的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) 现今的,现时的(略作 curt.)the 10th ~ [curt.] 本月十日the ~ issue [number] of a magazine 本期 [最近一期] 杂志(本月 [周] 号)the ~ month [year] 本月 [今年] the ~ premier 现任首相2 现行的,现在通用 [流通,流行] 的~ events 时事~ fashions 时下的流行款式~ news 时事新闻the ~ price 时价3 在流通的~ money 流通的货币~ coins 流通的硬币>1 (C) (液体、气体等不停的 ) 移动,流动; 潮流,海流; 气流→ Black [Japan] Current.2 (C)时代的潮流; 倾向,趋势,风潮the ~ of events 事情发展的趋势; 事件的演变swim with [against] the ~ 顺应 [违反] 时势3 (U)'电学'a. 电流a direct ~ 直流an alternating ~ 交流switch [turn] on [off] the ~ =switch [turn] the ~ on [off] 开?

Q: direct DIRECT [di5rekt, dai5rekt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.径直的, 直接的, 直系的, 直率的, [天]由西向东运行的, 顺行的adv.直接地vt.指引, 指示, 指挥, 命令, 导演vi.指导, 指挥【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 direct Direct means moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey. They'd come on a direct flight from Athens. ...the direct route from Amman to Bombay. indirectADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n+ direct Also an adverb. You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.ADV: ADV after v* directly The jumbo jet is due to fly the hostages directly back to London.ADV: ADV after v2 direct If something is in direct heat or light, it is strongly affected by the heat or light, because there is nothing between it and the source of heat or light to protect it. All medicines should be stored away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.ADJ: ADJ n3 direct You use direct to describe an experience, activity, or system which only involves the people, actions, or things that are necessary to make it happen. He has direct experience of the process of privatisation. He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss. He is expected to extend direct rule by the central government for another six months.ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n+ direct Also an adverb. I c 【21世纪英汉词典】di.rectdE`rZkt, daI-; di5rekt, dE, dai-《源自拉丁文"使直 "的意思》>1 a. 指导,指挥,监督; 管理A foreman ~s (the work of) his men. 领班 [工头] 指挥部属 (的工作) There was no teacher to ~ the class. 没有教师指导该班A policeman is ~ing (the) traffic. 警察在指挥交通b. 演出,,导演2 a. 指挥...,指示, 命令The policeman ~ed the car to proceed. 警察指示该车前进He ~ed barricades to be built. 他下令建筑防御工事 [筑起路障] (cf. 2b) b. 指挥,命令He ~ed that barricades (should) be built. 他下令建筑防御工事 [筑起路障] 3 指示 [往...的] 路 [方向] [to(→ lead【同义字】) Can you ~ me to the station?. 你能指点我到火车站 的路吗?I have ~ed him wrongly. 我给他指错了路4 a. 把 倾注于...],对

Q: likely LIKELY [5laikli]

A: 【简明词典】adj.很可能的, 合适的, 可靠的, 有希望的adv.或许, 很可能【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 likely likelier likeliest You use likely to indicate that something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation. Experts say a `yes' vote is still the likely outcome. If this is your first baby, it's far more likely that you'll get to the hospital too early. Francis thought it likely John still loved her.= probable unlikelyADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ that+ likely Also an adverb. Profit will most likely have risen by about {Pound}25 million. Very likely he'd told them he had American business interests.= probablyADV-GRADED: ADV with cl/group2 likely likelier likeliest If someone or something is likely to do a particular thing, they will very probably do it. In the meantime the war of nerves seems likely to continue. Once people have seen that something actually works, they are much more likely to accept change. unlikelyADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ to-inf3 likely likelier likeliest A likely person, place, or thing is one that will probably be suitable for a particular purpose. At one point he had seemed a likely candidate to become Prime Minister. We aimed the microscope at a likely looking target.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n4 likely You can say not likely as an emphatic way of saying `no', especially when someone asks you whether you are going to do something. (INFORMAL)【21世纪英汉词典】like.ly`laIklI; 5laikli>(more~,most~; like.li.er,-li.est)1 a. 或有可能的a ~ result 可能的结果the fugitive's most ~ hiding place 逃亡者很可能藏匿的 地方the least ~ possibility 几乎不可能有的事b. 像真的,煞有其事的A ~ story! [. 常当讽刺用] 好像是真的 (故事) !说得倒像是真的!2 a. 可能会的He is ~ to come. 他可能会来It is ~ to be cold in November. 十一月可能会冷起来There's not ~ to be much traffic tonight. 今晚交通不会很繁忙b. 可能会有的It is ~ (that) he will come. 他可能会来It is not ~ that he should have written it. 他不可能写过那个东 西3 a. 适当的,合适的I called at every ~ house. 我看遍了每栋合适的 房子b. 正适合于...的[forHe looked a ~ man for the job. 他看来是正适合那工 作的人c. 适合...的I could not find any ~ place to fish near there. 我在那附近未能找到 适合钓鱼的地方4 有前途的,有希望的a ~ young man 有前途?

Q: few FEW [fju:]

A: 【简明词典】adj.很少的, 不多的, 少数的n.[表示否定]很少数, 几乎没有【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 few You use a few to indicate that you are talking about a small number of people or things. You can also say a very few. I gave a dinner party for a few close friends. We had a few drinks afterwards. Here are a few more ideas to consider. She was silent for a few seconds.= a couple ofDET: DET pl-n+ few Also a pronoun. Doctors work an average of 90 hours a week, while a few are on call for up to 120 hours. A strict diet is appropriate for only a few.PRON+ few Also a quantifier. There are many ways eggs can be prepared; here are a few of them. ...a little tea-party I'm giving for a few of the teachers.= someQUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n2 few You use few after adjectives and determiners to indicate that you are talking about a small number of things or people. The past few weeks of her life had been the most pleasant she could remember. The leaders are expected to fly to Mecca in the next few days to seal the agreement. ...in the last few chapters... A train would pass through there every few minutes at that time of day.= couple ofADJ: adj/det ADJ n3 few You use few to indicate that you are talking about a small number of people or things. You can 【21世纪英汉词典】fewfju; fju:>( (~.er; ~.est) )1 [不加 a,否定用法] 几乎没有的,很少的, 少数的( ←→ many) (cf. little adj. B1) He has (very) ~ friends. 他的朋友 (极) 少(几乎没有)a man of ~ words 寡言的人,不爱说话的 人F~ tourists stop here. 很少观光客在这里停 留2 (无比较级、最高级) [a ~,肯定用法] 一些,几个 (some) ( ←→ no,none) (cf. little adj. B 2) He has a ~ friends. 他有一些 [几个] 朋友She will come back in a ~ days. 她过几天 [在两三天内] 会回来one of the ~ relatives (that) she has 她那少数几个亲戚中 之一3 a. 为数不多的,仅少数的The attendants were ~ (in number). 出席者为数不多b. [the ~; 当复数名词用 (对多数而言的) 少数的人; 少数派; (被挑选的) 少数者( ←→ the many) for the ~ 为少数者的to the happy ~ 给幸福的少数者a good few(英口语)相当多的He owns a good ~ cows. 他拥有相当多的乳牛but few (文语)= only a FEW.every fewf

Q: quick QUICK [kwik]

A: 【简明词典】adj.快的, 迅速的, 敏捷的, 急剧的, 活泼的adv.快n.活人，生物, 要点, 本质, 核心, 感觉敏锐的部位【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 quick quicker quickest Someone or something that is quick moves or does things with great speed. You'll have to be quick. The flight leaves in about three hours. I think I'm a reasonably quick learner. Europe has moved a long way since then at a very quick pace. slowADJ-GRADED* quickly Cussane worked quickly and methodically. Stop me if I'm speaking too quickly. slowlyADV-GRADED: ADV with v* quickness ...the natural quickness of his mind.N-UNCOUNT2 quick Quicker is sometimes used to mean `at a greater speed', and quickest to mean `at the greatest speed'. (INFORMAL) Quick is sometimes used to mean `with great speed'. Some people consider this to be non-standard. Warm the sugar slightly first to make it dissolve quicker. Prost went quickest.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v3 quick quicker quickest Something that is quick takes or lasts only a short time. He took one last quick look about the room. I just popped in for a quick drink. Although this recipe looks long, it is actually very quick to prepare. My father would have driven me to Cornwall, but we decided it would be quicker by train.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】quickkwIk; kwik《源自古英语"活著 "的意思》>(~.er,~.est; more ~,most ~)1 a.急速的,迅速的,敏 捷的(←→ slow) walk at a ~ pace 以快步走a ~ reader 阅读速度快的人,速读 者in ~ motion 迅速地Let's do [have] a ~ mile [jog] before breakfast. 让我们在早餐前很快 地跑 [慢跑] 一圈吧Be ~ !. 赶快 !【同义字】quick 指行动的敏捷、时间 的短促rapid 动作、行动快速,著重 于动作本身fast 动作、行动快速,则著 重于动著的人、物swift 运动的流畅、轻盈speedy 指速度的快速、行动 的敏捷b.敏捷的He is ~ to understand. 他的领悟力强He is ~ to catch the moods of others [to take offense]. 他敏于掌握别人的心 态 [他易于被冒犯,容易 动怒] c.敏于[...][at, in]; [...]灵敏的[ofHe is ~ at figures [at learning languages]. 他精于计算 [学习语言] He is ~ of hearing [understanding]. 他的听觉 [领悟力] 灵敏

Q: political POLITICAL [pE5litikEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.政治的, 行政上的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 political Political means relating to the way power is achieved and used in a country or society. All other political parties there have been completely banned. The Canadian government is facing another political crisis. ...a democratic political system... Abortion is once again a controversial political and moral issue.See also party political.ADJ: usu ADJ n* politically They do not believe the killings were politically motivated. Politically and economically this is an extremely difficult question.ADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV with v, ADV with cl2 political Someone who is political is interested or involved in politics and holds strong beliefs about it. Oh I'm not political, I take no interest in politics. This play is very political.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】po.lit.i.calpE`lItIkl; pE5litikl>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级)a. 政治 (上) 的,有关政治的~ freedom 政治自由a ~ offense [prisoner] 政治犯罪 [政治犯] ~ rights 政权one's ~ enemies 政敌a ~ view 政见b. 政治学的~ theory 政治学理论2 (无比较级、最高级)a. 参与政治的,国家政治 的a ~ party 政党b. 政党的,党策的; 政策 (上) 的a ~ campaign 政治运动[活动3 (无比较级、最高级) 有关行政的a ~ office 行政机关4 关心政治的,从事政治 活动的,政治性的Students today are not ~. 今日的学生都不关心 政治5 有关个人[团体]的地 位的>~.ly[-k; -kli

Q: new NEW [nju:]

A: 【简明词典】adj.新的, 初见的, 更新的adv.新近【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 new newer newest Something that is new has been recently created, built, or invented or is in the process of being created, built, or invented. They've just opened a new hotel in the Stoke area. The new invention ensures the beer keeps a full, frothy head. ...the introduction of new drugs to suppress the immune system... Their epic fight is the subject of a new film. These ideas are nothing new in America.ADJ-GRADED* newness The board acknowledges problems which arise from the newness of the approach.N-UNCOUNT2 new Something that is new has not been used or owned by anyone. That afternoon she went out and bought a new dress. There are many boats, new and used, for sale. They cost nine pounds new, three pounds secondhand.ADJ3 new You use new to describe something which has replaced another thing, for example because you no longer have the old one, or it no longer exists, or it is no longer useful. Under the new rules, some factories will cut emissions by as much as 90 percent. I had been in my new job only a few days. I had to find somewhere new to live. Rachel has a new boyfriend. They told me I needed a new battery.ADJ4 new New is used to describe something that has only 【21世纪英汉词典】newnu, nju; nju:>(~.er; ~.est)1 新的( ←→ old) a. 从未有过的,初次出现 [看见,听到] 的a ~ book 新书a ~ car 新车a ~ drug 新药a ~ fashion 新流行款式,新款式a ~ high 新高价,新的最高记录a ~ low 新低价,新的最低记录b. (早已存在但) 最近始为人知的,新发 现的a ~ star 新发现的一颗星c. (无比较级、最高级) 新品的; 新款[式]的a ~ towel 一条新的毛巾It is like ~. 它像新的一样d. (无比较级、最高级) 新到手的,刚买的That's our ~ house. 那是我们新买的房子e. 新任的,新进的,新来 的a ~ member of the club 俱乐部的新会员a ~ boy 新生; 新来的男孩; (口语)新加入者,新来 者f. 刚从...] 来的[froma maidservant ~ from the country 刚从乡下来的女佣a teacher ~ from school 刚出校门 [毕业] 的教师g.(无比较级、

Q: November NOVEMBER [nEu5vembE]

A: 【简明词典】n.十一月(略作Nov)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆November Novembers November is the eleventh month of the year in the Western calendar. He arrived in London in November 1939. There's no telling what the voters will do next November.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】No.vem.berno`vZmbL; nou5vembE>十一月(略作 Nov.)in ~ 在十一月on ~ 5 = on 5 ~=on the 5th of ~ 在 11 月 5 日(→ January【同义字】) 【字源】源自义为" 九"的拉丁文 novem. 原来是九月,因为历法 的改变而变成十一月; cf. December【字源】

Q: early EARLY [5E:li]

A: 【简明词典】adj.早的, 早熟的, 及早的, 早先的, 早期的adv.早, 在初期【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 early Early means before the usual time that a particular event or activity happens. I knew I had to get up early. Why do we have to go to bed so early? lateADV-GRADED: ADV after v+ early earlier earliest Also an adjective. I decided that I was going to take early retirement. I planned an early night.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n2 early earlier earliest Early means near the beginning of a day, week, year, or other period of time. ...in the 1970s and the early 1980s. ...a few weeks in early summer... She was in her early teens. ...the early hours of Saturday morning. lateADJ-GRADED: ADJ n+ early Also an adverb. We'll hope to see you some time early next week. ...early in the season.ADV-GRADED: ADV with cl, ADV n/prep3 early Early means before the time that was arranged or expected. She arrived early to secure a place at the front. The first snow came a month earlier than usual. lateADV-GRADED: ADV after v+ early earlier earliest Also an adjective. I'm always early.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】ear.ly`VlI; 5E:li《源自古英语"在以 前"的意思》>(ear.li.er; ear.li.est)(←→ late) 1 (时间、时期的) 早【同义字】early 指较某指定时间早或 某期间的初期; soon 是指从现在或某时刻 起不久,很快地; fast 是速度快地a. 清晨,清早get up ~ 早起~ in the morning 在清晨b. 在初期,在早期~ in life 早年,年轻时候as ~ as May [1800] 早在五月 [1800 年] 2 较 (预定的时间) 早earlier than usual 比平常早He arrived ~. 他到得早We left home an hour ~. 我们早一小时离开家.earlier on以前,在更早的时候, 在较早的阶段as I said earlier on就像我以前说过early and late从早到晚early on在早期,在初期时,刚 开始时The race was decided ~ on. 赛跑不久即定胜负.early or late(1) 无论是早或晚Whether you get home ~ or late, I'll be waiting up for you. 不论你回来得早或晚, 我都会等你.(2) 迟早,早晚early to bed,early to rise?

Q: later LATER [5leitE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.更迟的,更后的adv.稍后,随后【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 Later is the comparative of late.2 later You use later on to refer to a time or situation that is after the one that you have been talking about or after the present one. He resigned ten years later. I'll join you later. Burke later admitted he had lied. Later on I'll be speaking to Patty Davis. This is only going to cause me more problems later on.PHR: PHR with cl3 later You use later to refer to an event, period of time, or other thing which comes after the one that you have been talking about or after the present one. At a later news conference, he said differences should not be dramatized. The competition should have been re-scheduled for a later date. A later report said the oil fire on the sea was out.ADJ-COMPAR: ADJ n, the ADJ, the ADJ of n4 later You use later to refer to the last part of someone's life or career or the last part of a period of history. He found happiness in later life. In his later years he wrote very little. Her later career was best known for her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev. ...the later part of the 20th century.ADJ-COMPAR: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】lat.er`letL; 5leitE《late 的比较级》>更迟的,更后的(→ late adj. A 1,2) in ~ years 在后来的几年中in one's ~ years 在晚年时>后来,随后,以后two years ~ 二年以后Five years and ten novels ~, he got the prize. 他在五年之间写过十 篇小说之后获奖later on以后I'll tell it to you ~ on. 我以后告诉你See you later! → seesooner or later→ soon

Q: last LAST [lB:st]

A: 【简明词典】adj.最后的, 临终的, 末尾的, 最近的, 结论性的vi.持续, 支持, 维持vt.使维持, 楦adv.最后, 后来n.最后, 末尾, 临终, 鞋楦头【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 last You use last in expressions such as last Friday, last night, and last year to refer, for example, to the most recent Friday, night, or year. I got married last July. He never made it home at all last night. Last month a shopkeeper's nephew was shot dead. It is not surprising they did so badly in last year's elections.DET2 last The last event, person, thing, or period of time is the most recent one. Much has changed since my last visit. At the last count inflation was 10.9 per cent. I split up with my last boyfriend three years ago. The last few weeks have been hectic.ADJ: det ADJ+ last Also a pronoun. The next tide, it was announced, would be even higher than the last.PRON3 last If something last happened on a particular occasion, that is the most recent occasion on which it happened. When were you there last?. The house is a little more dilapidated than when I last saw it. Hunting on the trust's 625,000 acres was last debated two years ago.ADV: ADV with v4 last The last thing, person, event, or period of time is the one that happens or comes after all the others of the same kind. This is his last chance as prime minister. ...the last three pages of the chapter... She said it was the very last house on the road. They didn't come last in their league. firstORD+ last Also a pronoun. It wasn't the first time that this particular difference had divided them and it wouldn't be the last. The trickiest bits are the last on the list.PRON5 last If you do something last, you do it after everyone else does, or after you do everything else. I testified last. I was always picked last for the football team at school. The foreground, nearest the viewer, is painted last.ADV: ADV after v6 last If you are the last to do or know something, everyone else does or knows it before you. She was the last to go to bed. Riccardo and I are always the last to know what's going on.PRON: PRON to-inf7 last Last is used to refer to the only thing, person, or part of something that remains. Jed nodded, finishing off the last p 【21世纪英汉词典】last>'主英'拉(英国重量及容量单位 ,约等于80蒲式耳,640 加仑或2吨)

Q: most MOST [mEust]

A: 【简明词典】adj.最多的, 多数的, 大部分的adv.最, 最多, 很, 十分, 最, 最大的, 其中大多数, 极其n.大多数, 大部分【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Most is often considered to be the superlative form of much and many.1 most You use most to refer to the majority of a group of things or people or the largest part of something. Most of the houses in the capital don't have piped water. By stopping smoking you are undoing most of the damage smoking has caused. Sadly, most of the house was destroyed by fire in 1828.= the majorityQUANT: QUANT of def-n+ most Also a determiner. Most people think the Queen has done a good job over the last 40 years. Most companies are looking to sponsor students on specific courses.DET: DET pl-n+ most Also a pronoun. Seventeen civilians were hurt. Most are students who had been attending a twenty-first birthday party. All of the rooms have private baths, and most have radios and TV.= the majorityPRON2 most You use the most to mean a larger amount than anyone or anything else, or the largest amount possible. The President himself won the most votes. The skippers get the most money, and after them the cooks. Tom had the most authority of all. the leastADJ-SUPERL: the ADJ n+ most Also a pronoun. The most they earn in a day is ten roubles.【21世纪英汉词典】mostmost; moust《many,much 的最高级》 ( ←→ least) >1 [常 the ~] (数、量、程度等) 最多的,最大的,最高 的He won (the) ~ prizes. 他得最多的奖2 [通常无冠词]大多数 的,大部分的in ~ cases 在大多数的情况下,大 体上M~ people like apples. 大多数人喜爱苹果>1 [常 the ~]最,最为,顶,最多He worked (the) ~. 他工作最多This troubles me (the) ~. 这最使我烦恼2 [主要用以构成两音节 以上之形容词,副词之 最高级] 最为,顶the ~ beautiful flower 最美丽的花She is ~ beautiful. 她最美丽The boy has done the work ~ wonderfully. 这个男孩把工作做得 最出色3 [通常不用 the] 甚为,非常地,大为,极 (very) a ~ beautiful woman 非常美丽的女人He was ~ kind to me. 他对我非常亲切The girl behaved ~ rudely. 那女孩行为极不礼貌4 [用以修饰 all,every,any 等] (美口

Q: least LEAST [li:st]

A: 【简明词典】adj.最小的, 最少的adv.最少, 最小【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Least is often considered to be the superlative form of little.1 least You use at least to say that a number or amount is the smallest that is possible or likely and that the actual number or amount may be greater. The forms at the least and at the very least are also used. ...a dinner menu featuring at least 15 different sorts of fish... Aim to have at least half a pint of milk each day. About two-thirds of adults consult their doctor at least once a year. Normally it has only had eleven or twelve members in all. Now it will have seventeen at the very least.PHR: PHR amount, amount PHR2 least You use at least to say that something is the minimum that is true or possible. The forms at the least and at the very least are also used. She could take a nice holiday at least. He is at least content that there will be no immediate use of force. At the least, I needed some sleep. His possession of classified documents in his home was, at the very least, a violation of Navy security regulations.PHR: PHR with cl/group3 least You use at least to indicate an advantage that exists in spite of the disadvantage or bad situation that has just been mentioned. We've no idea what his state of health is but at least we know he is still alive. If something awful happens to you at least you can write about it.PHR: PHR with cl4 least You use at least to indicate that you are correcting or changing something that you have just said. The forms at the least and at 【21世纪英汉词典】leastlist; li:st《little 的最高级; 但字源不同》 ( ←→ most) >常 the ~; 修饰不可数名词] 最小[少]的the ~ amount 最少量,最小额without the ~ shame 丝毫不羞愧地He has ~ time of us all. 在我们之中他最没有 时间not the least(1) 连最低限度的...都没 有,连一点...也没有, 毫不...In summer there isn't the ~ rain in that part of the country. 在夏天,那个地区连一 点雨也没有He hadn't the ~ knowledge of me. 他对我一点也不了解(2) [强调not] 不少There's not the ~ danger. 有不少危险>有时 the ~] 最少,最不,最没有He's the ~ clever in the class. 他在班上最不聪明 [头脑最差] She came when we ~ expected her. 她在我们最意料不到 的时候来了

Q: just 1 JUST 1 [dVQst]

A: 【简明词典】adj.正义的, 公正的, 正确的, 应得的, 有充分根据的adv.正好, 仅仅, 刚才, 只是, 不过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adverb uses1 just You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago, or is starting to happen at the present time. For example, if you say that someone has just arrived, you mean that they arrived a very short time ago. I've just bought a new house. The two had only just met. I just had the most awful dream. I'm only just beginning to take it in that he's still missing.ADV: ADV before v2 just If you say that you are just doing something, you mean that you are doing it now and will finish it very soon. If you say that you are just about to do something, or just going to do it, you mean that you will do it very soon. I'm just making the sauce for the cauliflower. I'm just going to walk down the lane now and post some letters. The Vietnam War was just about to end.ADV: ADV before v, ADV about/going to-inf3 just You can use just to emphasize that something is happening at exactly the moment of speaking or at exactly the moment that you are talking about. Randall would just now be getting the Sunday paper. Just then the phone rang. I remember now. He arrived just at the moment it happened. Just as she prepared to set off to the next village, two friends arrived in a taxi.ADV: ADV adv/prep, ADV as/when cl4 just You use just to indicate that something is no more important, interesting, or difficult, for 【21世纪英汉词典】justdVQst; dVQst《源自拉丁文"法律 (上) 的"的意思》>(more ~,most ~; (有时) ~.er,~.est)1 正直的, 公正的,光明正大的(→ fair 【同义字】) a ~ man 光明正大的人a ~ law 公正的法律He tried to be ~ to [with] all the people concerned. 他设法对所有有关的 人公正She is fair and ~ in judgment. 她的判断公正Nobody could be more ~ than he. 没有人能比他更光明 正大2 正当的,应当的,应得 的a ~ reward 应得的报酬It's only ~ that he should claim it. 他提出这种要求,只能 说是正当的3 十分有根据的,合理的a ~ opinion 合理的意见4 a. 适当的,恰好的in ~ proportions 以适当比例,不多不少 地b. 正确的,精确的a ~ balance 精确的天平(dVEst, dVZst; dVQst, dVEst)>1 正好,恰好,刚巧~ then = ~ at that time 正当那时~ as you say 正如

Q: every EVERY [5evri]

A: 【简明词典】adj.每一的, 每个的, 全部的, 每隔...的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 every You use every to indicate that you are referring to all the members of a group or all the parts of something and not only some of them. Every village has a green, a church, a pub and a manor house. Record every expenditure you make. ...mediterranean fish of every shape and hue... We need help, every kind of help. ...recipes for every occasion.DET: DET sing-n+ every Also an adjective. His every utterance will be scrutinized. He will find his every step more harshly spotlighted than has been the case previously.ADJ: poss ADJ n2 every You also use every in order to say how often something happens or to indicate that something happens at regular intervals. We were made to attend meetings every day. A burglary occurs every three minutes in London. She will need to have the therapy repeated every few months. They meet here every Friday morning.DET3 every You use every in front of a number when you are saying what proportion of people or things something happens to or applies to. Two out of every three Britons already own a video recorder. About one in every 20 people have clinical depression. He said Africa was suffering badly from deforestation: for every ten trees cut down, only one was planted.DET: out of/i 【21世纪英汉词典】ev.er.y`ZvrI, `ZvErI; 5evri>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 每一,所有的,一切的E~ boy likes it. 每一个男孩都喜欢它E~ word of it is false. 它的每一个字都是假 的I enjoyed ~ minute of the concert. 我享受音乐会的每一 分钟E~ boy and girl likes ice cream. 每一个男孩与女孩都 喜欢冰淇淋E~ boy loves their school. 每一个男孩都爱自己 的学校They listened to his ~ word. 他们倾听他的每一句 话b. 并非每一...都Not ~ man can be an artist. = E~ man cannot be an artist. 并非每一个人都可成 为艺术家2 所有可能的,一切的, 充分的He showed me ~ kindness. 他对我很亲切I have ~ confidence in him. 我完全信任他I have ~ reason to believe that he is innocent. 我有充分的理由相信 他是无辜的3 a. 每~ day [week, year] 每日 [周,年] ~ day [week, year] or two 每一两天 [周,年] ~ morning [afternoon, night] 每天早晨 [下午,晚上] at ~ step 每一步b. [后接"序数+单数名 词"或"基数 (或 few 等) +?

Q: live 1 LIVE 1 [liv]

A: 【简明词典】adj.活的, 生动的, 精力充沛的, 实况转播的, 点燃的vi.活着, 生活, 居住, 流在人们记忆中vt.过着, 度过, 经历adv.以实况地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb uses1 live lives living lived If someone lives in a particular place or with a particular person, their home is in that place or with that person. She has lived here for 10 years. She always said I ought to live alone. Where do you live?. He still lives with his parents.VB2 live lives living lived If you say that someone lives in particular circumstances or that they live a particular kind of life, you mean that they are in those circumstances or that they have that kind of life. We lived quite grandly. Compared to people living only a few generations ago, we have greater opportunities to have a good time. We can start living a normal life again now. ...the local support group for people living with HIV and AIDS.VB3 live lives living lived If you say that someone lives for a particular thing, you mean that it is the most important thing in their life. He lived for his work.VB4 live lives living lived To live means to be alive. If someone lives to a particular age, they stay alive until they are that age. He's got a terrible disease and will not live long. A perennial is a plant that lives indefinitely. He lived to be 103. My father died nigh on ten ye 【21世纪英汉词典】livelIv; liv>A1 a. 居住Where do you ~?. 你住哪儿?Mr. Lin ~s at 3 Chungshan Road. 林先生住在中山路三 号He ~s in Tokyo. 他住在东京This is a comfortable place to ~ in. 这是个舒适的住处She ~s away from her parents. 她没有和父母住在一 起b. [用进行式; 指暂时的住处时,带主 观的感情时或表持续 时使用] 正居住He is living in London. (. 以前在别的地方,但) 他现在住在伦敦I am now living in a very pleasant flat. 我现在住在一所很舒 适的公寓里2 a. 同住; 寄宿 [寄寓] [于...][withHe ~s with his parents. 他与父母住在一起b. 平常居住 [于特定的房间等] ,平常使用 [特定的房间等] [inThis room does not seem to be ~d in. 这房间平常似乎没有 人住B1 a. 活,生存He ~d in the 18th century. 他是十八世纪的人Once upon a time there ~d a king. 从前有一位国王as [so] long as I ~ 只要我活著b.

Q: clear CLEAR [kliE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.清楚的, 清晰的, 清澈的, 光亮的, 空旷的, 有条理的adv.清楚地, 完全地v.扫除, 清除, 晴, 跳过, 净得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 clear clearer clearest Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear. The book is clear, readable and adequately illustrated. The space telescope has taken the clearest pictures ever of Pluto. He repeated his answer, this time in a clear, firm tone of voice. unclear, confusingADJ-GRADED* clearly Whales journey up the coast of Africa, clearly visible from the beach. It was important for children to learn to express themselves clearly.ADV-GRADED: usu ADV -ed/adj, also ADV after v2 clear clearer clearest Something that is clear is obvious and impossible to be mistaken about. It was a clear case of homicide. The clear message of the scientific reports is that there should be a drastic cut in car use. A spokesman said the British government's position is perfectly clear. It became clear that I hadn't been able to convince Mike. It's not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate.= obvious, plain unclearADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ that/wh* clearly Clearly, the police cannot break the law in order to enforce it. He clearly believes that India should have de-valued its currency.= obviouslyADV-GRADED: ADV with cl/group【21世纪英汉词典】clearklIr; kliE《源自拉丁文"明亮 的"的意思》>(~.er; ~.est)1 明亮的( ←→ dark) a. 晴朗的,无云 的a ~ sky 晴朗的天空~ weather 晴天a ~ day 放晴的日子b. 明亮的; 发光的a ~ star 明亮的星星a ~ flame 熊熊燃烧的火焰2 清澈的,澄清的~ soup 清汤~ water 清澈的水3 明亮的,亮丽的,有光 泽的a ~ complexion 有光泽的肤色4 a. 清楚的,清晰 的the ~ ring of a bell 清晰的铃声a ~ voice 清楚的声音a ~ signal ( 无杂音等) 清楚的信号 (声) (cf. 9b) b. '语音' 嘹亮的( ←→ dark) 5 清晰可见的,鲜明的, 分明的a ~ outline 清楚分明的轮廓a ~ photo 一张很清楚的照片write with [in] a ~ hand 用清晰&

Q: too 1 TOO 1 [tu:]

A: 【简明词典】adv.也, 太过份【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adding something or responding1 too You use too after mentioning another person, thing, or aspect that a previous statement applies to or includes. `Nice to talk to you.' --- `Nice to talk to you too.'. `I've got a great feeling about it.' --- `Me too.'. Depression may be expressed physically too. He doesn't want to meet me. I, too, have been afraid to talk to him. We talked to her agent. He's your agent, too, right?ADV: cl/group ADV2 too You use too after adding a piece of information or a comment to a statement, in order to emphasize that it is surprising or important. We did learn to read, and quickly too. People usually think of it as a `boys' book', which of course it is, and a very good one too.= as wellADV: cl/group ADV3 too You use too at the end of a sentence to emphasize an opinion that you have added after a statement made by you or by another person. `That money's mine.' --- `Of course it is, and quite right too.'. `Oh excuse me.' --- `I should think so too.'. The banks are being told to think about small businesses a little more. And about time too.ADV: cl ADV4 too You use too in order to emphasize in a humorous or childish way that you disagree with what someone else has said or that you refuse to obey them. (INFORMAL) `I'm getting a bike for my birthday.' --- `You are not.' --- `I am too.'ADV: ADV after aux 【21世纪英汉词典】tootu; tu:《源自介系词to 之强调形》>(无比较级、最高级)1 [通常用在句尾或句中 ] a. 也,亦,又She is beautiful, and good ~. 她美丽又善良b. 加上,加之,并且It snowed last night, and in April ~ !. 昨晚下了雪,并且是在 四月!c. (美口语) [反驳对方否定的言词 ] 还是,事实上 (indeed) "I don't go there often."- "You do ~.". "我不常去那儿"" (哪里,) 事实上你常去呢"2 a. [对于...]过于...,太... [for~ beautiful for words 美丽得无法用言词形 容He is ~ young for the task. 他太年轻,不能胜任这 项工作This is ~ large a room for us. 对于我们而言,这房间 太大了b. 太...了 ,...得 The thing is ~ good to be true. 这事太好了,恐怕不会 是真的c. 太...了 ,[对...而言]...得 This problem is ~ difficult for you to solve. 这问题太难了,你解决 不了d. 太...,过于...The tea is (a bit) ~ hot. 这茶太烫了 (一点儿) He arrives late ~ often. 他太常迟?

Q: too 2 TOO 2 [tu:]

A: 【简明词典】adv.也, 太过份【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆indicating excess1 too You also use too in order to indicate that there is a greater amount or degree of something than is desirable, necessary, or acceptable. Leather jeans that are too big will make you look larger. Eggs shouldn't be kept in the fridge, it's too cold. The shaking inside may be due to low blood sugar, too much caffeine or too many cigarettes. She was drinking too much, eating too much, having too many late nights. `I've come to see Miss Ridley.' --- `Then I'm afraid you're too late, sir. She's gone.' ...I know you need your freedom too much to stay with me.ADV: ADV adj/adv, oft ADV adj/adv to-inf2 too You use too with a negative to make what you are saying sound less forceful or more polite or cautious. Americans are never too keen to leave their beloved country. I wasn't too happy with what I'd written so far. He won't be too pleased to see you.= veryADV: with brd-neg, ADV adj3 too You use too when you want to emphasize in a fairly formal way your thanks to someone for something that they have done for you. `I'll try and get you a cake.' --- `Oh Ann you're too kind.'ADV: ADV adj4 too You use all too or only too to emphasize that something happens to a greater extent or degree than is pleasant or desirable. She remembered it all too well. She is all too aware that we should be grateful for good health. tu:《源自介系词to 之强调形》>(无比较级、最高级)1 [通常用在句尾或句中 ] a. 也,亦,又She is beautiful, and good ~. 她美丽又善良b. 加上,加之,并且It snowed last night, and in April ~ !. 昨晚下了雪,并且是在 四月!c. (美口语) [反驳对方否定的言词 ] 还是,事实上 (indeed) "I don't go there often."- "You do ~.". "我不常去那儿"" (哪里,) 事实上你常去呢"2 a. [对于...]过于...,太... [for~ beautiful for words 美丽得无法用言词形 容He is ~ young for the task. 他太年轻,不能胜任这 项工作This is ~ large a room for us. 对于我们而言,这房间 太大了b. 太...了 ,...得 The thing is ~ good to be true. 这事太好了,恐怕不会 是真的c. 太...了 ,[对...而言]...得 This problem is ~ difficult for you to solve. 这问题太难了,你解决 不了d. 太...,过于...The tea is (a bit) ~ hot. 这茶太烫了 (一点儿) He arrives late ~ often. 他

Q: real REAL [5ri:El]

A: 【简明词典】adj.真的, 真实的, 不动产的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 real Something that is real actually exists and is not imagined, invented, or theoretical. No, it wasn't a dream. It was real. Legends grew up around a great many figures, both real and fictitious.= genuine imaginaryADJ2 real If something is real to someone, they experience it as though it really exists or happens, even though it does not. Whitechild's life becomes increasingly real to the reader.ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ to n3 real A material or object that is real is natural or functioning, and not artificial or an imitation. ...the smell of real leather... Who's to know if they're real guns or not?. Desmond did not believe the diamond was real.= genuine fake, imitationADJ: usu ADJ n4 real You can use real to describe someone or something that has all the characteristics or qualities that such a person or thing typically has. ...his first real girlfriend... He's not a real alcoholic. The only real job I'd ever had was as manager of the local cafe.= properADJ: ADJ n5 real You can use real to describe something that is the true or original thing of its kind, in contrast to one that someone wants you to believe is true. This was the real reason for her call. Her real name had been Miriam Pinckus.= trueADJ: ADJ n6 real You can use real to describe something that is the most important or typical part of a thing. When he talks, he only gives glimpses of his real self. The smart executive has people he can trust doing all the real work. ...a solo journey to discover the real America.= trueADJ: ADJ n7 real You can use real when you are talking about a situation or feeling to emphasize that it exists and is important or serious. Global warming is a real problem. The prospect of civil war is very real. There was never any real danger of the children being affected. Political defeat seemed a real possibility at the end of 1981. At least they have a real chance to find work.ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n8 real You can use real to emphasize a quality that is genuine and sincere. You've been drifting from job to job without any real commitment. Germany has shown real determination to come to terms with the anti-Semitism of its past.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n9 real You can use real before nouns to 【21世纪英汉词典】re.al`riEl, ril, re`Bl; rei5B:l>(pl. ~s,re.al.es[re`les ; rei':leis])里亚尔(昔日西班牙的货币单 位; 该货币单位的一种银 币)

Q: hard HARD [hB:d]

A: 【简明词典】adj.硬的, 坚固的, (问题, 工作等)困难的, 艰苦的, 猛烈的, 确实的adv.努力地, 辛苦地, 坚硬地, 牢固地, 接近地, 猛烈地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hard harder hardest Something that is hard is very firm and stiff to touch and is not easily bent, cut, or broken. He shuffled his feet on the hard wooden floor. Something cold and hard pressed into the back of his neck. softADJ-GRADED* hardness He felt the hardness of the iron railing press against his spine.N-UNCOUNT: oft with poss2 hard harder hardest Something that is hard is very difficult to do or deal with. It's hard to tell what effect this latest move will have. She found it hard to accept some of the criticisms directed towards her and her work. Our traveller's behaviour on the journey is hard to explain. That's a very hard question.= difficult easyADJ-GRADED: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf3 hard If you work hard doing something, you are very active or work intensely, with a lot of effort. I'll work hard. I don't want to let him down. Am I trying too hard?.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v+ hard harder hardest Also an adjective. I admired him as a true scientist and hard worker.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n4 hard harder hardest Hard work involves a lot of activity and effort. hB:d>(~.er; ~.est)A1 坚硬的( ←→ soft) a. (不易切割或弯曲而) 硬的,坚固的; 硬质的a ~ bed 硬 (板) 床~ rubber 硬质橡胶get [become] ~ 变硬,硬化boil eggs ~ 把蛋煮硬b. 精装的,封面硬的c.'货币' (不是纸币而是) 金属铸造的hard money → money 1.2 a. 结实的,强壮的a ~ constitution 强壮的体格b. 可靠的,稳固的,坚定 的~ common sense 健全的常识3 a. 热心的,勤奋的, 刻苦的,坚忍的a ~ worker 辛勤的工作者,苦干的 人,努力用功的人try [do] one's ~est 竭尽全力b. 辛勤地[努力]从事[于 ...][atbe ~ at work [one's studies] 努力工作 [用功] 4 激烈的,猛烈的; 过度的a ~ blow 重击a ~ fight 一场苦战~ drinking 狂饮,酗酒a ~ drinker 酒量大的人,酒圣5 a.

Q: social SOCIAL [5sEuFEl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.社会的, 爱交际的, 社交的, 群居的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 social Social means relating to society or to the way society is organized. ...the worst effects of unemployment, low pay and other social problems. ...long-term social change. ...the acceptance that social conditions influenced crime. ...changing social attitudes. ...the tightly woven social fabric of small towns. ...research into housing and social policy.ADJ: ADJ n* socially Let's face it -- drinking is a socially acceptable habit. ...one of the most socially deprived areas in Britain.ADV: ADV adj/-ed2 social Social means relating to the status or rank that someone has in society. Higher education is unequally distributed across social classes. The guests came from all social backgrounds. Morisot and Degas moved in the same social circles. ...a prosperous upper-middle-class couple with social aspirations.ADJ: ADJ n* socially For socially ambitious couples this is a problem. ...socially disadvantaged children... I felt there was a lot of pressure on me to achieve, both academically and socially.ADV: usu ADV adj/-ed, also ADV with cl3 social Social means relating to leisure activities that involve meeting other people. We ought to organize more 【21世纪英汉词典】so.cial`soFEl; 5souFl《society 的形容词》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级)a. 社会的,有关社会的, 社会上[性]的~ morality 社会道德~ justice 社会正义~ problems 社会问题~ psychology 社会心理学~ statistics 社会统计学b. 有关社会地位的~ classes 社会阶级2 (无比较级、最高级)a. 社交上的,联 谊的a ~ gathering 社交上[性]的聚会,联 谊会b. 社交界的,上流社会的the ~ register (美)社交界名人录3 善交际的; 融洽的 (sociable) a ~ character 善交际的个性4 a. 社会性的Man is a ~ animal. 人是社会性的动物b.'动物'群居的c.'植物'群生的,丛 生的5(无比较级、最高级) 社会主义的~ democracy 社会民主主义a S~ Democrat 社会民主党员>(尤指教会等的) 恳亲会,联谊会>~.ly

Q: never NEVER [5nevE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.决不, 从未【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 never Never means at no time in the past or at no time in the future. I have never lost the weight I put on in my teens. Never had he been so free of worry. That was a mistake. We'll never do it again. Never say that. Never, do you hear?. He was never really healthy. This is never to happen again.ADV-NEG: ADV before v, ADV group/to-inf2 never Never means `not in any circumstances at all'. I would never do anything to hurt him. Even if you are desperate to get married, never let it show. Divorce is never easy for children. The golden rule is never to clean a valuable coin.ADV-NEG: ADV before v, ADV group/to-inf3 never Never ever is an emphatic way of saying `never'. I never, ever sit around thinking, `What shall I do next?'. He's vowed never ever to talk about anything personal in public, ever again.PHR: PHR before v, be PHR group4 never Never is used to refer to the past and means `not'. He never achieved anything. He waited until all the luggage was cleared, but Paula's never appeared. I never knew the lad. I'd never have dreamt of doing such a thing.ADV-NEG5 never You say `never!' to indi 【21世纪英汉词典】nev.er`nZvL; 5nevE《源自古英语ne (not) +ever》>1 (至今) 未曾...,从不...He ~ gets up early. 他从未早起过I have ~ seen a panda. 我从未见过猫熊"Have you ever been to London ?"-"No, I ~ have.". "你去过伦敦吗? ""不,不曾去过"She seldom or ~ scolds her children. 她极少责骂她的孩子N~ did I dream that he had told a lie. 我做梦也没想到他曾 说谎N~ (before) have I heard of such a thing. 我从未听到过那样的 事N~ is a long day [word]. (谚)不要轻易说"绝不 "Better late than ~. → late adv. A 12 a. 绝不...N~ mind!. 不要介意,没关系!N~ fear!. 别怕!She ~ so much as spoke. 她连话都没有说These shoes will ~ do. 这双鞋子是不行的b. [never a?] 一个 [一人] 也没有...He spoke ~ a word. 他一句话也没说3 (口语)不会是...吧You have ~ lost the key!. 你不会是丢了钥匙吧!N~ tell me. 别跟我开玩笑Well, I ~ !=I ~ did!. 真没想到!不会吧!never, ever (口语)决不 (never) I'll ~, ever speak to you again. 我决不再跟你说话了never so [ 用于

Q: economic ECONOMIC [7i:kE5nCmik]

A: 【简明词典】adj.经济(上)的, 产供销的, 经济学的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 economic Economic means concerned with the organization of the money, industry, and trade of a country, region, or society. ...Poland's radical economic reforms... The pace of economic growth is picking up.ADJ: usu ADJ n* economically ...an economically depressed area... Small English orchards can hardly compete economically with larger French ones. Economically and politically, this affair couldn't come at a worse time.ADV-GRADED: ADV adj/-ed, ADV after v, ADV with cl2 economic If something is economic, it produces a profit. Critics say that the new system may be more economic but will lead to a decline in programme quality.= profitableADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】ec.o.nom.ic9ikE`nBmIk, 9Zk-; 9ekE5nCmik, 9i:kE-《economy,economics 的形容词》>(无比较级、最高级)1 经济 (上) 的an ~ policy [blockade] 经济政策 [封锁] ~ growth 经济成长~ sanctions ( 不用武力而施加经济 压力的) 经济制裁the E~ Report ( 美国总统的) 经济报告2 经济学的~ theory 经济学说3 实际利益的,有实用价 值的,合算的

Q: own OWN [Eun]

A: 【简明词典】adj.自己的, 特有的, (不用所有格)嫡亲的, 同胞的vt.拥有, 自认, 承认vi.承认【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 own You use own to indicate that something belongs to a particular person or thing. My wife decided I should have my own shop. ...another group of patients who were taught to change their own dressings... Why can't I live a normal life in my own country?. He could no longer trust his own judgement. His office had its own private entrance.ADJ: poss ADJ+ own Also a pronoun. He saw the Major's face a few inches from his own.PRON: poss PRON2 own You use own to indicate that something is used by, or is characteristic of, only one person, thing, or group. Jennifer insisted on her own room. I let her tell me about it in her own way. Each nation has its own peculiarities when it comes to doing business.ADJ: poss ADJ+ own Also a pronoun. This young lady has a sense of style that is very much her own.PRON: poss PRON3 own You use own to indicate that someone does something without any help from other people. They enjoy making their own decisions. Tony also built his own house from his own plans. He'll have to make his own arrangements.ADJ: poss ADJ+ own Also a pronoun. 【21世纪英汉词典】ownon; oun《源自古英语"被拥 有的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)主要置于所有格后面] 1 [强调"所有" 之意] a. 自己本身的,自己的my ~ book 我自己的书our ~ dear children 我们自己可爱的孩子 们Most Americans go to their work in their ~ cars. 大部分美国人都开自 己的车去上班b. [强调独立性] 独特的,属于个人的He loves truth for its ~ sake. 他为真理本身而爱真 理He has a style all his ~. 他有他的独特风格2 [强调自立] 自己做,不求助于别人be one's ~ man [woman] 自己作主,不受他人的 支配cook one's ~ meals 自炊3 亲的,同胞的one's ~ father 生父one's ~ cousin 亲堂[表]兄弟姊妹get [have] one's own back (口语)向[人]报仇,雪 耻[onof one's own doing(文语)自己...的reap the harvest of one's ~ sowing 收获自己播种的成果of one's own making自?

Q: free FREE [fri:]

A: 【简明词典】adj.自由的, 大方的, 免费的, 免税的, 丰富的, 空闲的vt.释放, 使自由adv.自由地, 免费【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 free If something is free, you can have it or use it without paying for it. The seminars are free, with lunch provided. ...a free brochure with details of gift vouchers.free of charge: see charge.ADJ2 free freer freest Someone or something that is free is not restricted, controlled, or limited, for example by rules, customs, or other people. The government will be free to pursue its economic policies. The elections were free and fair. Economists argued that freer markets would quickly revive the region's economy. He fears that until state subsidies are removed, Russia will never have a truly free press. Dogs were allowed to roam free and 48 sheep were killed.ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ to-inf* freely They cast their votes freely and without coercion on election day. Merchandise can now circulate freely among the 12 EC countries.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v3 free frees freeing freed If you free someone of something that is unpleasant or restricting, you remove it from them. It will free us of a whole lot of debt. The 30-year-old star is trying to free himself from his recording contract.VB4 free Someone who is free is no longer a prisoner or a slave. He walked from the court house a free man.【21世纪英汉词典】freefri; fri:《源自古英语"亲爱 的"的意思》>(fre.er; fre.est)A1 自由的a. 不受束缚的,不受拘束 的,行动自由的set a prisoner ~ 释放犯人set a bird ~ from a cage 把鸟从鸟笼中放出get ~ (of ?) (从...) 获得自由,逃脱Let him go ~. 放他自由b. (人权、政治上) 自由的,自主独立的; 自由主义的; 自由参加的,开放的, 自由制的a ~ country [people] 自由的国家 [人民] → free world~ enterprise 自由企业~ trade 自由贸易a ~ market 自由市场a ~ competition 自由竞争~ speech 言论自由c. (美)不承认奴隶制的→ free state.d. 无偏 见的,不受传统 [权威] 等拘束的; 自由意志的,自发的, 随意的~ love 自由恋爱a ~ action 自由行动→ free will,freethinker.e. 不受规则 [样式] 拘束的,不拘泥于固定 形式的; 自由 (形) 式的~ skating 自

Q: much MUCH [mQtF]

A: 【简明词典】adj.许多的, 大量的adv.非常, 很, ...多, 更加, 非常, 得多, 多达, 多得多n.许多, 大量num.许多【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 much You use much to indicate the great intensity, extent, or degree of something such as an action, feeling, or change. Much is usually used with `so', `too', and `very', and in negative clauses with this meaning. She laughs too much. Thank you very much. My hairstyle hasn't changed much since I was five.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v2 much If something does not happen much, it does not happen very often. He said that his father never talked much about the war. Gwen had not seen her Daddy all that much, because mostly he worked on the ships. Do you get back East much?= oftenADV-GRADED: oft with brd-neg, ADV after v3 much You use much in front of `too' or comparative adjectives and adverbs in order to emphasize that there is a large amount of a particular quality. The skin is much too delicate. You'd be so much happier if you could see yourself the way I see you. He had written to The Times and then, much more unacceptably, allowed himself to be interviewed on television.= farADV-GRADED: ADV compar, ADV too4 much If one thing is much the same as another thing, it is very similar to it. The day ended much as it began. Sheep's milk is produced in much the same way as goat's milk.ADV: ADV as/like cl, ADV like n, ADV n as n, ADV n【21世纪英汉词典】muchmQtF; mQtF>(more; most)多的,许多的; 大量的( ←→ little; cf. many) I don't drink ~ wine. 我酒喝得不多It wasn't ~ use. 它不大有用 [没什么用] How ~ money do you want?. 你要多少钱?You spend too ~ money. 你花太多钱了Drink as ~ tea as you like. 你爱喝多少茶就喝多 少吧→ SO much.>1 大量,许多I have ~ to say about the harm of smoking. 有关吸烟的害处我有 很多话可说I don't see ~ of him. 我不常见到他How ~ do you need?. 你需要多少?How ~ is this?. 这个 (价格是) 多少 (钱) ?Take as ~ as you like. 你爱拿多少就拿多少 吧 [你尽管拿吧] He spent as ~ as 50 pounds. 他花了五十英镑之多M~ will have more. (谚)多,就会想要更多We played golf ~ of the day. 当天我们大部分时间 在打高尔夫球2 a. [作为 be 之补语; 通常用于否定句] 重要之事[物The sight is not ~ to look at. 这景致没什么可看的b. → not MUCH of a?as much again (as?) ...的二倍Tak

Q: financial FINANCIAL [fai5nAnFEl, 7fi-]

A: 【简明词典】adj.财政的, 金融的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆financial Financial means relating to or involving money. The company is in financial difficulties. ...the government's financial advisers.= monetaryADJ: usu ADJ n* financially She would like to be more financially independent. She's been struggling financially for years. Financially, things are a bit tight.ADV: ADV adj/-ed, ADV after v, ADV with cl【21世纪英汉词典】fi.nan.cialfE`nAnFEl, faI-; fi5nAnFl, fai-《finance 的形容词》>(无比较级、最高级) 财政 (上) 的,财务的; 金融界的~ ability 财力the ~ world 金融界the ~ condition of a company 公司的财务状况the ~ situation 财务状况a ~ crisis 金融危机~ difficulties 财政困难~ resources 财源

Q: enough ENOUGH [i5nQf]

A: 【简明词典】adj.足够的, 充足的, 只够做...的n.充足, 足够, 很多adv.足够地, 充分地int.够了!【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 enough Enough means as much as you need or as much as is necessary. They had enough cash for a one-way ticket. There aren't enough tents to shelter them from the start of the rainy season.DET: DET n-uncount/pl-n+ enough Also an adverb. I was old enough to work and earn money. Do you believe that sentences for criminals are tough enough at present?. She graduated with high enough marks to apply for university.ADV: adj/adv ADV, ADV after v, oft ADV to-inf+ enough Also a pronoun. Although the UK says efforts are being made, they are not doing enough.PRON+ enough Also a quantifier. All parents worry about whether their child is getting enough of the right foods.QUANT: QUANT of def-n+ enough Also an adjective. It was downright panic -- the frozen expressions on the faces of the actors was proof enough of that.ADJ: n ADJ2 enough If you say that something is enough, you mean that you do not want it to continue any longer or get any worse. I met him only the once, and that was enough. I think I have said enough. You've got enough to think about for the moment.PRON+ enough Also a quantif 【21世纪英汉词典】e.noughE`nQf, I`nQf; i5nQf, E5nQf>(无比较级、最高级)1 (通常指数量上) 充分的,足够需要的 (sufficient) ~ eggs [butter] = eggs [butter~ 充足的蛋 [奶油] Thank you, that's ~. 谢谢,那样就够了Ten chairs are ~. 十张椅子就够了【同义字】enough 能充分满足某种特定 需求或目的sufficient 较形式化,用以表示程 度adequate 能满足最低的需求, (数量、性格、资格) 2 a. 足够...的,充足的[forThere is time ~ for the work. 有足够的时间做那工 作b. 足够的(→1{用法}) He hasn't ~ sense [sense ~] to realize his mistakes. 他没有足够的辨别力 去认识自己的错误He was fool ~ to believe it. 他傻得竟然去相信它He was hero ~ to do it. 他做那件事够英勇的 了c. 足够[人]的There's ~ room for 100 people to enter. 有足够容纳一百人的 空间>1 a. 足够 (的量,数) ; [对...]足够的量[数][ for→ m

Q: this THIS [Tis]

A: 【简明词典】adj.这, 这个, 今, 本pron.这, 这个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 this You use this to refer back to a particular person or thing that has been mentioned or implied. When food comes out of any oven, it should stand a while. During this delay the centre carries on cooking. On 1 October the US suspended a proposed $574 million aid package for 1991. Of this amount, $250 million is for military purchases.DET: DET sing-n/n-uncount+ this Also a pronoun. I don't know how bad the injury is, because I have never had one like this before.PRON2 this You use this to introduce someone or something that you are going to talk about. This is what I will do. I will telephone Anna and explain.PRON+ this Also a determiner. `This report from David Cook of our Science Unit: "One of the biggest questions surrounding animal evolution is why did the dinosaurs become extinct about 70 million years ago?"'.DET: DET sing-n/n-uncount3 this You use this to refer back to an idea or situation expressed in a previous sentence or sentences. You feel that it's uneconomic to insist that people work together in groups. Why is this?. A job is pretty much nine-to-five. Is this what you feel would make you happy?PRON+ this Also a determiner. There have been continual demands for action by the political authorities to put an end to this situation.DET: DET sing-n/n-uncount4 this In spoken English, people use th 【21世纪英汉词典】thisTIs; Tis>(pl. these[iz; i:z])( ←→ that) 1 a. ] 这,这个,此~ table 这张桌子~ boy here 在这儿的 (这个) 男孩b. 这里的,此处的,这边 的~ life 今世,今生by ~ time 到了这个时候; 此刻已c. 这He went to ~ doctor and that. 他到处 [这个那个地] 看医生2 a. ] 这,这个,此~ broad land of ours 我们这个幅员广阔[大 ]的国家Who's ~ Mrs. Green you've been talking about?. 你正在谈论的这位葛 林太太是谁?b. 这,这样的Have you heard ~ story?. 你听说过 (我现在正要讲的) 这件事吗?3 (刚刚) 现在的,今...,本...~ morning [afternoon, evening] 今天上午 [下午,晚上] ~ week [month, year] 本周 [本月,今年] ~ day week (英)下星期的今天~ time tomorrow [yesterday] 明 [昨] 天的这个时候4 (口语)某 (一位 [一个] ) There's ~ boy I ride home with on the bus every day, and. ?.有一个我每天同他 一起搭公共汽车回来 的男孩子...>(pl. these)1 a. ; 常

Q: such SUCH [sQtF, sEtF]

A: 【简明词典】adj.这样的, 这种, 某一pron.这样的人(们)或物【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆When such is used as a predeterminer, it is followed by `a' and a count noun in the singular. When it is used as a determiner, it is followed by a count noun in the plural or by an uncount noun.1 such You use such to refer back to the thing or person that you have just mentioned, or a thing or person like the one that you have just mentioned. You use such as and such...as to introduce a reference to the person or thing that has just been mentioned. There have been previous attempts at coups. We regard such methods as entirely unacceptable. You say you feel that you're being made to choose, and so you are. Such choices as this are a by-product of freedom. There'd be no telling how John would react to such news as this.DET: DET n, DET n as pron+ such Also a predeterminer. If your request is for information about a child, please contact the Registrar to find out how to make such a request. She has told us that when she goes back to stay with her family, they make her pay rent. We could not believe such a thing. How can we make sense of such a story as this?PREDET: PREDET a n+ such Also used before be. We are scared because we are being watched -- such is the atmosphere in Pristina and other cities in Kosovo.such be+ such As such is also used. There should be a law ensuring products tested on animals have to be labelled as such.-ed as such+ such Such as is also used. Issues such as these were not reall 【21世纪英汉词典】such重读)sQtF; sQtF; (轻读)sEtF; sEtF>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 这[那]样的,这[那]种 的,如此的~ a man 那样[这样]的人~ men 那样[这样]的人们all ~ men 所有那样[这样]的人many ~ houses 许多那样的房子any [some]~ man [thing] 任何那样的人[东西No ~ place exists. 那种地方不存在的S~ master, ~ servant. (谚)有其主必有其仆b. [such (?) as] 像...这[那]样的(cf. as pron. 1) S~ poets as Milton (is) are rare. = Poets ~ as Milton are rare. 像密尔顿那样的诗人 很少见No machine can work without a fuel ~ as coal or oil. 没有像煤或石油这种 燃料,任何机器都不能 运转We are only concerned with ~ distinctions as are necessary to explain the usage. 我们只注意说明惯用 法所需的那些区别 [不同之处] 2 a. [在形容词+名词之前; 当副词用] 那样[这样]地,如此地 ,非常,极You can't master English in ~ a short time. 你无法在那样短时间 内学会英文We had ~ a pleas

Q: off OFF [C:f, Cf]

A: 【简明词典】adj.远的, 空闲的, 不工作的adv.离开, 在远方, 离去, 分离, 中断, 完成prep.从...离开, 脱离【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, off is used after some verbs and nouns in order to introduce extra information. Off is also used in phrasal verbs such as `get off', `pair off', and `sleep off'.1 off If something is taken off something else or moves off it, it is no longer touching that thing. He took his feet off the desk. I took the key for the room off a rack above her head. Hugh wiped the rest of the blood off his face with his handkerchief.= fromPREP+ off Also an adverb. Lee broke off a small piece of orange and held it out to him. His exhaust fell off six laps from the finish.ADV: ADV after v2 off When you get off a bus, train, or plane, you come out of it or leave it after you have been travelling on it. Don't try to get on or off a moving train!. As he stepped off the aeroplane, he was shot dead. onPREP+ off Also an adverb. At the next stop the man got off too and introduced himself.ADV: ADV after v3 off If you keep off a street or piece of land, you do not step on it or go there. Locking up men does nothing more than keep them off the streets. The local police had warned visitors to keep off the beach at night.PREP+ off Also an a 【21世纪英汉词典】offCf; Cf>1 a. 从分离 [隔开] 的,离开...,脱离...two miles ~ the main road 离开干道两哩just ~ the road 刚从道路转入之处,就 在道路分岔口a street ~ Broadway 百老汇的一条横街 [巷子] Keep ~ the grass. '告示'请勿践踏草 地b. 脱离 get ~ the subject ( 故意或不小心地) 脱离本题That is ~ the point. 那是不切题的c. 离开He is ~ work. 他下班了He is ~ duty. 他不在值班d. (视线等) 离开...I could not take my eyes ~ her. 我的视线无法离开她(我目不转睛地盯住她 )e. 在...的海上; 正在...之外~the Pacific coast of Alaska 在阿拉斯加太平洋沿 岸外的海面上2 a. 从 脱离A button is ~ your coat. 你的外衣掉了一个扣 子b. 从 下来get ~ a train 下火车He was thrown ~ his horse. 他从他的马背上摔下 来c. 脱离...~ the hinges 铰

Q: late LATE [leit]

A: 【简明词典】adj.迟的, 晚(期)的, 已故的, 新近的adv.晚, 迟, 最近, 在晚期【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 late Late means near the end of a day, week, year, or other period of time. It was late in the afternoon. She had to work late at night. His autobiography was written late in life. The case is expected to end late next week. Since late last year the border area has been the scene of heavy fighting. earlyADV-GRADED: ADV with cl, ADV prep/n+ late later latest Also an adjective. The talks eventually broke down in late spring. He was in his late 20s. ...the late 1960's.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n2 late later latest If it is late, it is near the end of the day or it is past the time that you feel something should have been done. It was very late and the streets were deserted. We've got to go now. It's getting late.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ* lateness A large crowd had gathered despite the lateness of the hour.N-UNCOUNT3 late Late means after the time that was arranged or expected. Steve arrived late. The talks began some fifteen minutes late. We got up late.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, oft amount ADV+ late later latest Also an adjective.【21世纪英汉词典】latelet; leit《源自古英语"迟" 的意思》>(lat.er,lat.ter[`l t; 'lt]; lat.est,last[lst; l:st])A( ←→ early) 1 迟的a. 没有赶上 (某一时刻) 的,迟到的a ~ arrival 迟到者a ~ bloomer 大器晚成的人a ~ sleeper 晚睡的人It is never too ~ to mend. (谚)改过永不会太迟; 亡羊补牢,犹时未晚; 过则无惮改b. 迟到的[for]?I was very ~ for school this morning. 今早我上学迟到很久c. [做...]迟 [变迟] 的[inSpring is ~ in coming this year. 今年春天来得迟You must not be ~ (in) getting home. 你不可以晚回家d. 比平常晚的; 入夜之后的,夜深的; 已过时令 [季节] 的a ~ breakfast [dinner] 迟吃的早餐 [晚餐] keep ~ hours 熬夜a ~ show( 电视的) 深夜节目(a) ~ marriage 晚婚It is getting ~. 时间不早了2 接近终了的,后期的, 末期的~ spring 晚春the ~ eighteenth century 十八世纪末the ~ period of one's life 晚年(a boy) in his ~ teens 十八、九岁的 (少年) B1 (

Q: that 2 THAT 2 [TAt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.那, 那个pron.那, 那个conj.引导从句【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆conjunction and relative pronoun uses1 that WEAK STRONGYou can use that after many verbs, adjectives, nouns, and expressions to introduce a clause in which you report what someone has said, or what they think or feel. He called her up one day and said that he and his wife were coming to New York. We were worried that she was going to die. I welcome the news that attacks on women on the railways are 19 per cent down.CONJ-SUBORD2 that WEAK STRONGYou use that after `it' and a link verb and an adjective to comment on a situation or fact. It's interesting that you like him. I've made up my mind, but it's obvious that you need more time to think. It's extraordinary that he left without making a public statement about the situation.CONJ-SUBORD: it v-link adj CONJ cl3 that WEAK STRONGYou use that to introduce a clause which gives more information to help identify the person or thing you are talking about. ...pills that will make the problem disappear. ...a car that won't start... You should have learned to walk away from things that don't concern you. ...the house that they have lived in throughout their married lives.PRON-REL4 that WEAK STRONGYou use that after expressions with `so' and `such' in order to introduce the result or effect of something. She became so nervous that she shook violently. She came towards me so quickly that she knocked a 【21世纪英汉词典】thatTAt; TAtA(←→ this) >(pl. those)1 a. ] 那,那个,彼You see ~ tree. (. 一边指著说) 你看见那棵树吧~ man over there 那边那个人What is ~ loud noise ?. 那是什么响声 ?b. 那,那个,彼at ~ time 那时候,当时in ~ country 在那个国家~ day [night, morning] 那天 [晚,早晨] c. 那,那个He went to this doctor and ~. 他四处去看医生This camera is better than ~ one. 这个照相机比那一个 好2 a. ] 那,那个,彼~ horse of yours 你那匹马When are you going to pay me back ~ (sum of) twenty pounds ?. 你准备什么时候还给 我那 (笔) 二十英镑 (的钱) ?b. [带著轻蔑等的意味] 那,那个,那种Here comes ~ smile!. 那种微笑又来啦!T~ monster!. 那个穷凶极恶的家伙 [妖怪] !c. [用以预先指示关系子 句之限制] 那,那个Have you read ~ book (which) I lent you last month ?. 上个月借给你的 (那本) 书读了吗?>(pl. those)1 a. 那,那个Can you see ~?. 你看得见那个吗?That's my overcoat; this is yours. 那

Q: that 1 THAT 1 [TAt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.那, 那个pron.那, 那个conj.引导从句【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆demonstrative uses1 that WEAK STRONGYou use that to refer back to an idea or situation expressed in a previous sentence or sentences. They said you particularly wanted to talk to me. Why was that?. `Hey, is there anything the matter with my sisters?' --- `Is that why you're phoning?'. Some members feared Germany might raise its interest rates on Thursday. That could have set the scene for a confrontation with the US.PRON+ that WEAK STRONGAlso a determiner. The most important purpose of our Health Care is to support you when making a claim for medical treatment. For that reason the claims procedure is as simple and helpful as possible.DET2 that WEAK STRONGYou use that to refer to someone or something already mentioned. The Commissioners get between {Pound}50,000 and {Pound}60,000 a year in various allowances. But that amount can soar to {Pound}90,000 a year. The biggest increase was on the cheapest model, the CRX-HF. That car had a 1990 base price of $9,145.DET3 that WEAK STRONGWhen you have been talking about a particular period of time, you use that to indicate that you are still referring to the same period. You use expressions such as that morning or that afternoon to indicate that you are referring to an earlier period of the same day. The story was published in a Sunday newspaper later that week. That morning I had put on a pair of black slacks and a long-sleeved black blouse.DET4 that WEAK STRONGYou use that in expressions such as that of and th 【21世纪英汉词典】thatTAt; TAtA(←→ this) >(pl. those)1 a. ] 那,那个,彼You see ~ tree. (. 一边指著说) 你看见那棵树吧~ man over there 那边那个人What is ~ loud noise ?. 那是什么响声 ?b. 那,那个,彼at ~ time 那时候,当时in ~ country 在那个国家~ day [night, morning] 那天 [晚,早晨] c. 那,那个He went to this doctor and ~. 他四处去看医生This camera is better than ~ one. 这个照相机比那一个 好2 a. ] 那,那个,彼~ horse of yours 你那匹马When are you going to pay me back ~ (sum of) twenty pounds ?. 你准备什么时候还给 我那 (笔) 二十英镑 (的钱) ?b. [带著轻蔑等的意味] 那,那个,那种Here comes ~ smile!. 那种微笑又来啦!T~ monster!. 那个穷凶极恶的家伙 [妖怪] !c. [用以预先指示关系子 句之限制] 那,那个Have you read ~ book (which) I lent you last month ?. 上个月借给你的 (那本) 书读了吗?>(pl. those)1 a. 那,那个Can you see ~?. 你看得见那个吗?That's my overcoat; this is yours. 那

Q: important IMPORTANT [im5pC:tEnt]

A: 【简明词典】adj.重要的, 重大的, 有权力的, 有地位的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 important Something that is important is very significant, is highly valued, or is necessary. Her sons are the most important thing in her life. The planned general strike represents an important economic challenge to the government. This gold is every bit as important to me as it is to you. It's important to answer her questions as honestly as you can. It was important that he rest.ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ to n, it v-link ADJ to-inf/that* importantly I was hungry, and, more importantly, my children were hungry.ADV-GRADED2 important Someone who is important has influence or power within a society or a particular group. He was the most important person on the island. ...an important figure in the media world.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】im.por.tantIm`pCrtnt; im5pC:tnt《源自拉丁文"带来 结果"的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 a. 重要的,重大的,要紧 的The matter is ~ to us. 那件事对我们很重要It is ~ for you to do that. 对你来说,做那件事是 很重要的It is very ~ that students (should) read good books. 学生读好书是非常重 要的b. [more ~,most ~ 当插入句用] (更 [最] ) 重要的是He said it, and (what is) more ~, he actually did it. 他那样说,而更重要的 是,他果真那样做了2 有力的,有影响力的, (在社会上) 重要的,著名的an ~ family 名门a very ~ person 非常重要的人物(cf. VIP) 3 自大的,摆架子的with an ~ look 装出神气活现 [了不起] 的样子

Q: long 2 LONG 2 [lCN]

A: 【简明词典】adj.长的, 长期的, 做多头的, 高的vi.渴望, 热望adv.长期地, 始终n.长时间, (市场上)做多头的人, [语音]长音节【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆distance and size1 long longer longest Something that is long measures a great distance from one end to the other. ...a long table... A long line of people formed outside the doctor's office. Lucy was 27, with long dark hair. Her legs were long and thin. shortADJ-GRADED2 long longer longest A long distance is a great distance. A long journey or route covers a great distance. His destination was Chobham Common, a long way from his Cotswold home. The long journey tired him. I went for a long walk. shortADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n3 long A long piece of clothing covers the whole of someone's legs or more of their legs than usual. Clothes with long sleeves cover the whole of someone's arms. She is wearing a long black dress. ...a long-sleeved blouse. shortADJ: ADJ n4 long longer longest You use long to talk or ask about the distance something measures from one end to the other. An eight-week-old embryo is only an inch long. How long is the tunnel?. In the roots of the olives, you could find centipedes as long as a pencil.ADJ-GRADED: amount ADJ, how ADJ, as ADJ as, ADJ-compar than 【21世纪英汉词典】longlCN; lCN>(~.er[`lg; 'l]; ~.est[`lgst; 'list])1 长的( ←→ short) a. 长的,稍长的a ~ train 长列车~ hair 长发→ long face,long robeHow ~ is the ladder?. 那梯子有多长?We (still) have a ~ way to go. 我们路程还遥远b. (时间、过程等) 长久的,长期间的a ~ run 历时长久的演出~ years 多年of ~ standing 持续很久的,长时间的wait (for) a ~ time 久 [长时间地] 等It is [has been] a ~ time since I saw you last. 很久没见面了; 久违了How ~ is the interval?. 中间 [休息时间] 隔多久?It will be [not be] ~ before we know the truth. 我们要很久才 [不久就] 会知道真相c. [做...]需时很久的,[ 做...]得慢的[inSpring is ~ (in) coming this year. 今年春天来得慢I won't be ~ unpacking. 我打开包裹不需多久He wasn't ~ (in) getting hungry. 他不久便饿了d. (无比较级、最高级) (长度、距离、时间等 ) 有 (...) 长 [久] 的,长度有 (

Q: long 1 LONG 1 [lCN]

A: 【简明词典】adj.长的, 长期的, 做多头的, 高的vi.渴望, 热望adv.长期地, 始终n.长时间, (市场上)做多头的人, [语音]长音节【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆time1 long The expression for long is used to mean `for a great amount of time'. Repairs to the cable did not take too long. Have you known her parents long?. I learned long ago to avoid these invitations. The railway had obviously been built long after the house. Chess has long been regarded as a measure of intellect. ...long-established social traditions. `Did you live there?' --- `Not for long.'. Developing countries won't put up with the situation for much longer. For too long there was a huge gap in the market.PHR: PHR after v2 long longer longest A long event or period of time lasts for a great amount of time or takes a great amount of time. We had a long meeting with the attorney general. She is planning a long holiday in Egypt and America. They sat looking at each other for a long while. He must have started writing his book a long time ago. shortADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n3 long You use long to ask or talk about amounts of time. How long have you lived around here?. He has been on a diet for as long as any of his friends can remember. She reflected no longer than a second bef 【21世纪英汉词典】longlCN; lCN>(~.er[`lg; 'l]; ~.est[`lgst; 'list])1 长的( ←→ short) a. 长的,稍长的a ~ train 长列车~ hair 长发→ long face,long robeHow ~ is the ladder?. 那梯子有多长?We (still) have a ~ way to go. 我们路程还遥远b. (时间、过程等) 长久的,长期间的a ~ run 历时长久的演出~ years 多年of ~ standing 持续很久的,长时间的wait (for) a ~ time 久 [长时间地] 等It is [has been] a ~ time since I saw you last. 很久没见面了; 久违了How ~ is the interval?. 中间 [休息时间] 隔多久?It will be [not be] ~ before we know the truth. 我们要很久才 [不久就] 会知道真相c. [做...]需时很久的,[ 做...]得慢的[inSpring is ~ (in) coming this year. 今年春天来得慢I won't be ~ unpacking. 我打开包裹不需多久He wasn't ~ (in) getting hungry. 他不久便饿了d. (无比较级、最高级) (长度、距离、时间等 ) 有 (...) 长 [久] 的,长度有 (

Q: yes YES [jes]

A: 【简明词典】adv.n.是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In informal English, yes is often pronounced in a casual way that is usually written as yeah.1 yes You use yes to give a positive response to a question. `Are you a friend of Nick's?' --- `Yes.'. `You actually wrote it down, didn't you?' --- `Yes.'. Will she say yes when I ask her out? noCONVENTION2 yes You use yes to accept an offer or request, or to give permission. `More wine?' --- `Yes please.'. `Will you take me there?' --- `Yes, I will.'. `Can I ask you something?' --- `Yes, of course.' noCONVENTION3 yes You use yes to tell someone that what they have said is correct. `Well I suppose it is based on the old lunar months isn't it.' --- `Yes that's right.'. `That's a type of whitefly, is it?' --- `Yes, it is a whitefly.' noCONVENTION4 yes You use yes to show that you are ready or willing to speak to the person who wants to speak to you, for example when you are answering a telephone or a knock at your door. He pushed a button on the intercom. `Yes?' came a voice. Yes, can I help you?CONVENTION5 yes You use yes to indicate that you agree with, accept, or understand what the previous speaker has said. `A lot of people find it very difficult indeed to give up smoking.' --- `Oh yes. I used to smoke nearly sixty a day.'. `I 【21世纪英汉词典】yesjZs; jes>1 a. [回答问题、请求等] 是; [回答否定问题] 不(←→no) "Were you there ?"-"Y~". "你当时在那儿吗?" "是的 (我在那里) ""Isn't it raining ?"-"Y~, it is.". "没在下雨吗?""不 ,正在下雨"b. [回答呼唤] 什么事 ? [回答点名] 有,到"Mary!"-"Y~, Mother.". "玛丽!""妈,什么 事?""John!"-"Y~, ma'am [sir].". "约翰!""夫人 [先生] ,什么事?"2 [对对方的话表同意] 是啊,不错,对; 不错 (但...) "This is an excellent idea."-"Y~. [`js; 'jes],it is.""这是一个好主意" "不错,是个好主意""This is a good meal."-"Y, but I prefer my wife's cooking.". "这顿饭不错""是 的,但我比较喜欢我太 太烧的菜"3 [常表疑问] a. [回答呼唤时] 唔 ? 什么事 ?"John !"-"Y~ ?". "约翰!""什么事? "b. [对对方的话表示怀疑 或附和] 哦 ? 真的 ?"I was always good at swimming."-"Y~ ?". "我很擅于游泳"" 哦 ?(真的吗 ?)"c. [用以催对方说下去] &

Q: not NOT [nCt]

A: 【简明词典】adv.不【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Not is often shortened to n't in spoken English, and added to the auxiliary or modal verb. For example, `did not' is often shortened to `didn't'.1 not You use not with verbs to form negative statements. The sanctions are not working the way they were intended. I was not in Britain at the time. There are many things you won't understand here. I don't trust my father anymore.NEG2 not You use not to form questions to which you expect the answer `yes'. Haven't they got enough problems there already?. Didn't I see you at the party last week?. Didn't you just love the Waltons?NEG3 not You use not, usually in the form n't, in questions which imply that someone should have done something, or to express surprise that something is not the case. Why didn't you do it months ago?. Why couldn't he listen to her?. Hasn't anyone ever kissed you before?. Shouldn't you have gone further?. Didn't I tell you to put some slippers on?NEG4 not You use not, usually in the form n't, in question tags after a positive statement. `It's a nice piece of jewellery though, isn't it?'. I've been a great husband, haven't I?. You will take me tomorrow, won't you?NEG5 not You use not, u 【21世纪英汉词典】not(nBt; nCt; (在变则有限式动词(n omalousfiniteverb) 之后又读作)nt, nt; nt)>1 [助动词,be 动词可直接形成否定, have 动词则直接或用 do,一般动词用 do 形成否定] 不This is ~ [isn't] a good book. 这不是一本好书Don't be noisy. 不要吵He will ~ [won't] come. 他不会来I haven't [I don't have] a house of my own. 我没有自己的房子You don't have to hurry. 你不必赶I don't think he will come. 我想他不会来2 a. 不He is my nephew, (and) ~ my son. 他是我的侄子,不是我 的儿子b. 不I begged him ~ to go out. 我恳求他不要出去I got up early so as [in order] ~ to miss the 7:00 a.m. train. 我早起为的是不错过 早上七点钟的火车N~ knowing, I cannot say. 我不知道,所以无法说He reproached me for (my) ~ having let him know about it. 他责备我没让他事先 知道那件事3 [委婉语或含蓄的说法 ] 不~ a few 不少 (的数目) ~ a little 不少 (的量) ~ once or [nor] twice 不只一两次,屡次,再 三地~ reluctant 很乐意~ seldom 往往,常常~ unknown 并非不知道~ too good 不&

Q: twice TWICE [twais]

A: 【简明词典】adv.两次, 两倍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 twice If something happens twice, there are two actions or events of the same kind. He visited me twice that fall and called me on the telephone often. The government has twice declined to back the scheme. Thoroughly brush teeth and gums twice daily. Twice before he had been in New York with Gladys on summer vacations. ...Foster, who is twice the world champion.ADV: ADV with v, ADV adv, ADV n2 twice You use twice in expressions such as twice a day and twice a week to indicate that two events or actions of the same kind happen in each day or week. I phoned twice a day, leaving messages with his wife. This famous horse race has taken place here twice a year since 1310.ADV: ADV a n3 twice If one thing is, for example, twice as big or old as another, the first thing is two times as big or old as the second. People sometimes say that one thing is twice as good or hard as another when they want to emphasize that the first thing is much better or harder than the second. The figure of seventy-million pounds was twice as big as expected. ...a report claiming that teachers could be twice as effective if they returned to traditional classroom methods.ADV: ADV as adj/adv+ twice Also a predeterminer. Unemployment in Northern Ireland is twice the national average. Double cream contains approximately twice the quantity of fat-soluble vitamins as single cream.PREDET: PREDET the n4 twice If you think twice about doing something, you consider it again and decide not to do it, or decide to do it differently. She'd better shut her mouth and from now on think twice before saying stupid things.PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】twicetwaIs; twais>(无比较级、最高级)1 两次once or ~ 一两次~ or thrice (文语)两三次2 两倍地,倍增地~ as good as ? 有...的两倍好~ as many 两倍 (的数) ~ as much 两倍 (的量) T~ three is [are] six. 三乘二等于六I'm ~ your age. = I'm ~ as old as you are. 我的年龄比你大一倍think twice→ think

Q: today TODAY [tE5dei]

A: 【简明词典】adv.今天, 现今n.今天, 现今【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 today You use today to refer to the day on which you are speaking or writing. How are you feeling today?. I wanted him to come with us today, but he couldn't.ADV: ADV with cl+ today Also a noun. Today is Friday, September 14th. The Prime Minister remains the main story in today's newspapers.N-UNCOUNT2 today You can refer to the present period of history as today. The United States is in a serious recession today. He thinks pop music today is as exciting as it's ever been.ADV: ADV with cl, n ADV+ today Also a noun. In today's America, health care is one of the very biggest businesses. ...the Africa of today.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】to.daytE`de; tE5dei, tu5dei>(无比较级、最高级)1 (在) 今天, (在) 今日, (于) 本日 (内) T~ I am very busy. 今天我很忙I must do it ~. 我必须在今天 (以内) 做这件事~ week → week 1.2 现今,现在,现代,当今People ~ think differently. 现代的人想法不同>无冠词1 今天,今日,本日T~ is Saturday [my birthday]. 今天是星期六 [我的生日] I saw it in ~'s newspaper. 我在今天的报纸上看 到这件事2 现代,现在the world of ~ 现代的世界

Q: yet YET [jet]

A: 【简明词典】adv.仍, 至今, 益发, 更conj.然而, 但是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 yet You use yet in negative statements to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time, although it probably will happen. You can also use yet in questions to ask if something has happened up to the present time. In British English the simple past tense is not normally used with this meaning of `yet'. They haven't finished yet. No decision has yet been made. She hasn't yet set a date for her marriage. `Has the murderer been caught?' --- `Not yet.'. Have you met my husband yet?. Hammer-throwing for women is not yet a major event.= as yetADV: usu with brd-neg, ADV with v, ADV group2 yet You use yet with a negative statement when you are talking about the past, to report something that was not the case then, although it became the case later. There was so much that Sam didn't know yet. He had asked around and learned that Billy was not yet here.ADV: usu with brd-neg, ADV with v, ADV group3 yet If you say that something should not or cannot be done yet, you mean that it should not or cannot be done now, although it will have to be done at a later time. Don't get up yet. The hostages cannot go home just yet. We should not yet abandon this option for the disposal of highly radioactive waste.ADV: with brd-neg, ADV with v4 yet You use yet after a superlative to indicate, for example, that something is the worst or the best of its kind up to the presen 【21世纪英汉词典】yetjZt; jet>(无比较级、最高级)1 尚 (未...) , (至今) 还 (没...) ; 暂时 (未...) (→ still adv.) The work is not ~ finished. 工作还没做完I have never ~ lied. 我从未撒谎过We have heard nothing from him ~. 我们还没有任何他的 消息It will not happen just ~. 这件事暂时不会发生Haven't you been Hong Kong ~ ?. 你还没去过香港吗 ?2 (现在或当时) 现在,已经Have you finished your lunch ~ ?. 你已经吃过午餐了吗 ?Is it raining ~ ?. 已经在下雨了吗 ?I wonder if she has returned ~. 我不知道她是否已经 回来了3 (文语)现在 (还) ,仍然; (当时) 还She is talking ~. 她还在讲话Much ~ remains to be done. 还有很多事要做His hands were ~ red with blood. 他的手 (当时) 还沾满了鲜血4 迄今为止,到目前 为止the largest diamond ~ found 迄至目前为止所发现 最大的钻石It's the best ~ found. 它是到目前为止所找 到的最好者5 a. 再,又,还 (有) Y~ once more I forbid you to go

Q: since SINCE [sins]

A: 【简明词典】adv.以后, 后来, 以前prep.自从, 自...以来conj.自...以后, 自...以来, 因为, 既然【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 since You use since when you are mentioning a time or event in the past and indicating that a situation has continued from then until now. Jacques Arnold has been a member of parliament since 1987. She had a sort of breakdown some years ago, and since then she has been very shy. I've been here since the end of June.PREP+ since Also an adverb. When we first met, we had a row, and we have rowed frequently ever since. They went to Dartmouth College together in the 1960s and have frequently done business together since. I returned home to Sussex and have since worked as a solicitor.ADV: ADV with v+ since Also a conjunction. I've earned my own living since I was seven, doing all kinds of jobs. ...the problems the movie company had had ever since it set up camp on Sketon Island.CONJ-SUBORD2 since You use since to mention a time or event in the past when you are describing an event or situation that has happened after that time. The percentage increase in reported crime in England and Wales this year is the highest since the war. He turned out to have more battles with the Congress than any president since Andrew Johnson.PREP+ since Also a conjunction. So much has changed in the sport since I was a teenager. Since I 【21世纪英汉词典】sincesIns; sins《源自古英语"其后 "的意思》>1 a. [常 ever ~,用于表继续之完成 式主要子句后] 自从...以后,自...以来 ,从...起一直He has been abroad (ever) ~ he parted from me. 自从他离开我后,他一 直在海外I've been doing this work (ever) ~ I retired. 自从退休后我一直在 做这工作b. 从做...时候起 (到现在 [那时] 的期间) The city has changed a lot ~ I have lived here. 自从我住在这里的时 候起,这城市已改变了 很多He had not seen her ~ he (had) married. 自从他结婚之后他就 一直没见过她c. (~) 的构句] 自...后 (已过...年) It is [has been] two years ~ I left school. 自从我离校后已经过 了两年2 既然...,因为...S~ there's no more time, we must give it up. 既然不再有时间,我们 必须放弃那件事Let's do our best, ~ we can expect no help from others. 既然我们不能指望别 人的帮助,我们就尽全 力去做吧>1 a. [?

Q: together TOGETHER [tE5geTE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.共同, 一起, 合起来, 集拢地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, together is used in phrasal verbs such as `piece together', `pull together', and `sleep together'.1 together If people do something together, they do it with each other. We went on long bicycle rides together. He and I worked together on a book. They all live together in a three-bedroom house. Together they swam to the ship. aloneADV: usu ADV after v, also ADV cl2 together If things are joined together, they are joined with each other so that they touch or form one whole. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly. She clasped her hands together on her lap. If a window is broken, you can't stick it back together again.ADV: ADV after v3 together If things or people are situated together, they are in the same place and very near to each other. The trees grew close together. Ginette and I gathered our things together. People stood packed together tightly.ADV: ADV after v4 together If a group of people are held or kept together, they are united with each other in some way. He has done enough to pull the party together. I want us all to be a happy family together. His tough brand of social democracy was largely successful in holding the country together.ADV: ADV after v+ 【21世纪英汉词典】to.geth.ertE`gZTL; tE5^eTE, tu5^->(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 一起,一同,一道go about ~ 一道四处走走We were at school~. 我们在一起求学过b. 共同,联合,连同Faculty and students ~ opposed the reform. 教职员和学生共同反 对该项改革2 a. 并合,结合sew pieces of cloth ~ 把布块缝合在一起get ~ 聚集mix the ingredients ~ 把各种成分 [原料] 混合在一起b. join ~ 结合Add ~ these figures. 把这些数字合计起来c. 合为一体,合成整体He did more than all the rest of us (put) ~. 他做得比我们其余全 体的人做得还多d. 协同; 调和These colors go well ~. 这些颜色很调和e. 相接触,碰在一起The two cars skidded ~. 那两部车都滑向一边 而碰在一起f. 相互地Your feet are too close ~. 你的双脚靠得太近 [拢] (把双脚打开些)3 a. 同时地Don't speak all ~. 不要大家同时讲b. [for (?) hours [days,weeks,months] ~] 不断地,连续地,一连study for hours ~ 连续学习?

Q: up 1 UP 1 [Qp]

A: 【简明词典】adv.向上, 到(较高的地方,北方), 起来, 起床prep.向上, 在上, 沿adj.向上的, 上行的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition, adverb, and adjective uses ; Up is often used with verbs of movement such as `jump' and `pull', and also in phrasal verbs such as `give up' and `wash up'.1 up If a person or thing goes up something such as a slope, ladder, or chimney, they move away from the ground or to a higher position. They were climbing up a narrow mountain road. I ran up the stairs and saw Alison lying at the top. The heat disappears straight up the chimney. downPREP+ up Also an adverb. Finally, after an hour, I went up to Jeremy's room. Intense balls of flame rose up into the sky. He put his hand up. downADV: ADV after v, oft ADV prep/adv2 up If a person or thing is up something such as a ladder or a mountain, they are near the top of it. He was up a ladder sawing off the tops of his apple trees. The Newton Hotel is halfway up a steep hill. downPREP+ up Also an adverb. ...a research station perched 4000 metres up on the lip of the crater.ADV: ADV after v3 up You use up to indicate that you are looking or facing in a direction that is away from the ground or towards a higher level. Paul answered, without looking up. Keep your head up, and look around you from time to time.【21世纪英汉词典】upQp; Qp>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (从低的位置) 向上方,朝上look up at the sky 仰视天空take up a book 拿起书pull up a weed 拔掉杂草lift one's head up 抬起头Hands ~ !. 把手举起来! [举手!] I climbed up to the top of the hill. 我登上山顶Is the elevator going up ?. 电梯要上去吗 ?Come up here. 上这儿来Show her up. 带她上来b. 升起来The flag is up. 旗升起了The blinds are all up. 百叶窗全都拉起来了The curtain was up. (. 剧场的) 幕拉起来了c. (由水中) 到水面上,到地上come up to the surface (of the water) 浮上水面The whale came up out of the water. 鲸鱼从水中浮出d. (把食物从口中) 吐出bring one's dinner [lunch] up 吐出晚餐 [午餐] 吃的东西2 向[在]更高处,朝[在] 上方A lark was singing high up in the sky. 一只云雀在高空中歌 唱The office is up on the top floor. 办公室在顶楼What's happened up there ?. 那边发生了什么事 ?3 a. 升空The moon rose up over the horiz

Q: up 2 UP 2 [Qp]

A: 【简明词典】adv.向上, 到(较高的地方,北方), 起来, 起床prep.向上, 在上, 沿adj.向上的, 上行的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used in combination as a preposition1 up If you feel up to doing something, you are well enough to do it. Those patients who were up to it could move to the adjacent pool. He wasn't at all sure Sarah was up to that. His fellow-directors were not up to running the business without him.PHR-PREP: PREP n/-ing2 up To be up to something means to be secretly doing something that you should not be doing. (INFORMAL) Why did you need a room unless you were up to something?. They must have known what their father was up to. Look at what they are getting up to.PHR-PREP3 up If you say that it is up to someone to do something, you mean that it is their responsibility to do it. It was up to him to make it right, no matter how long it took. I'm sure I'd have spotted him if it had been up to me. The choice was up to Paula.PHR-PREP: oft v-link PREP n to-inf4 up Up until or up to are used to indicate the latest time at which something can happen, or the end of the period of time that you are referring to. Please feel free to call me any time up until half past nine at night. Up to 1989, the growth of per capita income averaged 1 per cent per year.PHR-PREP5 up You use up to to say how large something can be or what level it has reached. 【21世纪英汉词典】upQp; Qp>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (从低的位置) 向上方,朝上look up at the sky 仰视天空take up a book 拿起书pull up a weed 拔掉杂草lift one's head up 抬起头Hands ~ !. 把手举起来! [举手!] I climbed up to the top of the hill. 我登上山顶Is the elevator going up ?. 电梯要上去吗 ?Come up here. 上这儿来Show her up. 带她上来b. 升起来The flag is up. 旗升起了The blinds are all up. 百叶窗全都拉起来了The curtain was up. (. 剧场的) 幕拉起来了c. (由水中) 到水面上,到地上come up to the surface (of the water) 浮上水面The whale came up out of the water. 鲸鱼从水中浮出d. (把食物从口中) 吐出bring one's dinner [lunch] up 吐出晚餐 [午餐] 吃的东西2 向[在]更高处,朝[在] 上方A lark was singing high up in the sky. 一只云雀在高空中歌 唱The office is up on the top floor. 办公室在顶楼What's happened up there ?. 那边发生了什么事 ?3 a. 升空The moon rose up over the horiz

Q: nineteen NINETEEN [5nain5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】num.十九【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆nineteen Nineteen is the number 19. They have nineteen days to make up their minds.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】nine.teennaIn`tin; 9nain5ti:n>1 十九的,十九个的,十 九人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十九岁the nine-teen-eighties 1980 年代in the nineteen-hundreds 在 1900 年代2 十九岁的He is ~. 他十九岁talk [go, run, wag] nineteen to the dozen 说个不停,喋喋不休>1 a. [通常无冠词] (数字的) 十九b. (C)十九的符号(19,xix,XIX)2 (U)十九岁; 十九美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a young man of ~ 十九岁的年轻人>十九个,十九人There are ~. 有十九个[人

Q: here HERE [hiE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.在这里, 此时, 这时, [宗]在尘世间n.这里【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 here You use here when you are referring to the place where you are. I'm here all by myself and I know I'm going to get lost. Well, I can't stand here chatting all day. ...the growing number of skiers that come here... Sheila was in here a minute ago. My name is Roseanne and I'm in here for heroin addiction. I'm not going to stay here. I'm out of here, back down to San Diego. When Mommy comes, just tell her I'm up here. thereADV: be ADV, ADV after v, prep ADV2 here You use here when you are pointing towards a place that is near you, in order to draw someone else's attention to it. ...if you will just sign here... Come and sit here, Lauren. `From there, pulling a line to here,' he said, making invisible drawings in the air. `It's on the right-hand side of the shopping centre.' --- `Okay. Fine.' --- `Oh it's here.'ADV: ADV after v, prep ADV, be ADV3 here You use here in order to indicate that the person or thing that you are talking about is near you or is being held by you. My friend here writes for radio. I have here at my side Mr. Glenn Williams. I have a little book here by a lady called Mystic Meg.ADV: n ADV, ADV after v4 here You use here to refer to people in general and their life on Earth 【21世纪英汉词典】herehIr; hiE>(无比较级、最高级)( ←→ there) 1 a. 在 [到,向] 这里He lives ~ in Tokyo. 他住在东京这里Put your bag ~. 把你的手提包放在这 里He will be ~ in a minute. 他马上 [即刻] 会来这里b. 向这里Come (over) ~. [km (`ov) `hr; km ('ouv) 'hi].向 [到] 这里来c. 这里,这一点from ~ 从这里in ~ ( 在房间等) 在这里面near ~ 在这附近up to ~ 直到此I leave ~ next week. 我下周离开这里2 a. [尤指用于唤起对方的 注意] 在这儿,向这里H~ is a book I bought the other day. 我前些日子买的书在 这儿H~ is the book you wanted. 你要的书在这儿H~ comes the doctor. 医生 (向这里) 来了Here's your tea. 你的茶来了,这是你的 茶Here's the money for you. 这是给你的钱Here's the postman. 邮差来了b. [到达目的地时,出示 在寻找或所希望的东 西时] 到了; 在这里H I am. 我到了; 我回来了H~ we are. 我们到了; (我们要的东?

Q: there THERE [TZE, TE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.在那里【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 there WEAK STRONGThere is used as the subject of the verb `be' to say that something exists or does not exist, or to draw attention to it. There's roadworks and temporary traffic lights between Camblesforth and Carlton. Are there some countries that have been able to tackle these problems successfully?. There were differences of opinion, he added, on very basic issues. There's nothing in this room; there's not a single chair, there's no bed, and not a single shelf. There's no way we can afford to buy a house at the moment. There's no question she is the best comedienne in this country.PRON: PRON be n2 there WEAK STRONGYou use there in front of certain verbs when you are saying that something exists, develops, or can be seen. Whether the verb is singular or plural depends on the noun which follows the verb. There remains considerable doubt over when the intended high-speed rail link will be complete. There appeared no imminent danger. There rose before us the great pyramid of Gaza. There developed a practice that came to a tragic and terrible end.PRON: PRON v n3 there WEAK STRONGThere is used after `hello' or `hi' when you are greeting someone. `Hello there,' said the woman, smiling at them. --- `Hi!' they chorused. Oh, hi there. You must be Sidney.CONVENTION4 there WEAK STRONGIf something is there, it exists or is available. The gro 【21世纪英汉词典】thereTZr; TZE>(无比较级、最高级)A 1( ←→ here) a. [表地点、方向] 那里,那儿,那边,在[ 往]那里 [那儿,那边] I saw nobody ~. 我没看到有人在那里She lived ~ all her life. 她毕生住在那里I'll be ~ in a minute. 我会马上去那里b. 在那边Go and stand over ~, please. 请你去那边站著It seems to be cold out ~. 外边好像很冷c. 那里,那边,那儿He's waiting not far from ~. 他在距那儿不远的地 方等著She left ~ a week ago. 她一星期前离开那儿d. (口语) (在) 那边的Stop!You ~ !. 喂,那边的 (你) ,停下来!That man ~ is my brother. 在那边的那个人是我 哥哥[弟弟2 There+主词 (人称代名词) +动词之句型a. [强调眼前动作之表达 ] 你瞧[听] (那边) T~ goes the bus!. 公共汽车开走了!T~ it goes!(. 嗳呀,它) 去了 [走了,掉下去了,倒下 去了,坏了,不见了 (等) ] !T~ goes Mary now!(. 你看) 玛丽正在那边走b. [用以引起对眼前之事 物、人之注意] &

Q: probably PROBABLY [5prCbEb(E)li]

A: 【简明词典】adv.大概, 或许【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 probably If you say that something is probably the case, you think that it is likely to be the case, although you are not sure. The White House probably won't make this plan public until July. Van Gogh is probably the best-known painter in the world. ...a new and probably highly dangerous development in the area.ADV-GRADED: ADV with cl/group2 probably You can use probably when you want to make your opinion sound less forceful or definite, so that you do not offend people. What would he think of their story. He'd probably think she and Lenny were both crazy!ADV-GRADED: ADV with cl/group【21世纪英汉词典】prob.a.bly`prBbEblI; 5prCbEbli>(more ~; most ~)可能,十之八九( → perhaps【同义字】) "Will you come?"- " P~. ". "你会来吗?""或许 会"I'll ~ be a little late. 我可能会稍微晚一点 (到)

Q: rather RATHER [5rB:TE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.宁愿, 宁可, 更正确, 更合适, 有点, 相当【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 rather You use rather than when you are contrasting two things or situations. Rather than introduces the thing or situation that is not true or that you do not want. The problem was psychological rather than physiological. Sedge is similar in appearance to grass but has a solid rather than a hollow stem. The dark star in Nova Muscae 1991 is a black hole rather than a neutron star. When I'm going out in the evening I use the bike if I can rather than the car.PHR-PREP+ rather Also a conjunction. Rather than break her appointment and disappoint me, Katie again took the car. She made students think for themselves, rather than telling them what to think. I suggest that rather than the show season starting in June, it should be brought forward to April or May. Most of these will be fleeing cold and hunger, rather than fighting. She prefers to stay in detention rather than be released and go into exile.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD2 rather You use rather when you are correcting something that you have just said, especially when you are describing a particular situation after saying what it is not. Twenty million years ago, Idaho was not the arid place it is now. Rather, it was warm and damp, populated by dense primordial forest. But there must be no talk of final victory; rather, the long, hard slog to a solution. The process is not a circle but rather a spiral. He explained what the Crux is, or rather, what it was.ADV: ADV with cl/group3 rather If you say that you would rather do something or you'd rather do it, you mean that you would prefer to do it. If you say that you would rather not do something, you mean that you do not want to do it. If it's all the same to you, I'd rather work at home. Which programme would you rather appear on?. Kids would rather play than study. I have no information one way or the other, but I would rather he do it than not do it. I would rather Lionel took it on. Sorry. I'd rather not talk about it. Would you like that? Don't hesitate to say no if you'd rather not.PHR-MODAL4 rather You use rather to indicate that something is true to a fairly great extent, especially when you are talking about something unpleasant or undesirable. I grew up in rather unusual circumstances. It had made some rather bad mistakes which I thought should be corrected. He had had an excellent dinner at a rather good local hotel. The first speaker began to talk, very fast and rather loud 【21世纪英汉词典】rath.er`rATL; 5rB:TE《古英语'rathe' (=soon) 的比较级》>无比较级、最高级)1 a. 宁可,宁愿,?

Q: twelve TWELVE [twelv]

A: 【简明词典】num.十二【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆twelve Twelve is the number 12.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】twelvetwZlv; twelv>1 十二的,十二个的,十 二人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十二岁the T~ (Apostles) 耶稣的十二使徒2 十二岁的He is ~. 他十二岁>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 十二b. (C)十二的记号(12,xii,XII)2 (U)十二点钟; 十二岁; 十二美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在十二点钟a child of ~ 十二岁的小孩3 (C)十二个[人]一组4 [~s]十二开 (twelvemo) >十二个,十二人There are ~. 有十二个[人

Q: often OFTEN [5C(:)fn, 5C:ftEn]

A: 【简明词典】adv.常常, 经常【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Often is usually used before the verb, but it may be used after the verb when it has a word like `less' or `more' before it, or when the clause is negative.1 often If something often happens, it happens many times or much of the time. They often spent Christmas at Prescott Hill. Early American weathervanes were most often cut from flat wooden boards. They used these words freely, often in front of their parents too. It was often hard to work and do the course at the same time. That doesn't happen very often.= frequently rarelyADV-GRADED: ADV before v, ADV with cl/group2 often You use often after `how' to ask questions about frequency. You also use often in reported clauses and other statements to give information about the frequency of something. How often do you brush your teeth?. I don't know how often I heard the same awful jokes. They jog, play tennis and water ski nearly twice as often as the general population.= frequentlyADV: how ADV, as ADV as n/cl3 often If something happens every so often, it happens regularly, but with fairly long intervals between each occasion. She's going to come back every so often. Every so often he would turn and look at her.= occasionallyPHR: PHR with cl4 often If you say that something happens as often as not, or more often than not, you mean that it happens fairly frequently, and that this can be considered as typical of the kind of situation you are talking about. Yet, as often as not, they find themselves the target of persecution rather than praise. Although sometimes I feel like bothering, as often as not I don't. Behind many successful men there is, more often than not, a woman who makes this success possible.PHR: PHR with cl【21世纪英汉词典】of.ten`CfEn, `CftEn; 5Cfn《oft 的变体》>(~.er,~.est; more ~,most ~)常常,屡次( ←→ seldom) I ~ visit him. 我常常拜访他I have ~ visited him. 我已再三拜访过他People are ~ surprised to see insects here. 人们在这里看到昆虫 常感惊奇He would ~ come to see me. 他那时常来看我It very ~ snows there. = It snows there very ~. 那里常下雪She used to come ~er [more ~]. 她以前比较常来How ~ did you see him?. 你多久见他一次?as often as?(1) 每次...,每当... (whenever) He failed as ~ as he tried. 他每次尝试总是失败(2) (多达) ...次He has visited Paris as ~ as ten times. 他已去过巴黎 (多达) 十次as often as not时常,屡次As ~ as not, he forgets to bring something. 他时常忘记带 (必要的) 某样东西every so often=EVERY now and thenmore often than not大半,大抵You can find him in his office more ~ than not. 你多半能在办公室找 到他

Q: then THEN [Ten]

A: 【简明词典】adv.当时, 在那时, 那么, 因而, 然后, 于是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 then Then means at a particular time in the past or in the future. He wanted to have a source of income after his retirement; until then, he wouldn't require additional money. She eventually decided to go professional. Since then she's had considerable success across the Atlantic as well as one hit single. I spent years on the dole trying to get bands together and I never worried about money then. nowADV: ADV with cl, oft prep ADV2 then Then is used when you refer to something which was true at a particular time in the past but is not true now. ...the Race Relations Act of 1976 (enacted by the then Labour Government)... He was known by many for his role in the then record-breaking robbery of the mail train from Glasgow to London in August 1963.ADJ: ADJ n+ then Also an adverb. Richard Strauss, then 76 years old, suffered through the war years in silence. Roberts was then a newly married man.ADV: ADV group3 then You use then to say that one thing happens after another, or is after another on a list. Add the oil and then the scallops to the pan, leaving a little space for the garlic. I felt myself blush. Then I sniffed back a tear. New mothers have been observed to touch the feet and hands first, then the body, and then the baby's face.ADV: ADV cl/group, ADV before v4 then You use then in conversation to indicate that what yo 【21世纪英汉词典】thenTZn; Ten>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (在) (过去或未来的) 那时, (在) 当时,届时,到那时I was living in the West End ~. 我当时住在 (伦敦) 西区Things will be different ~. 到那时候形势将不一 样b. [代替 when 所引导的表时间之副 词片语] (文语)在那时候When they were in desperate need, ~ he went to their aid. 当他们陷于极度穷困 时,他援助了他们c. 那时He'll be back by [before] ~. 到那时 [在那时以前] 他将会回来till [until] ~ 直到那时since ~ 自从那时以来from ~ on ward 从那时起2 a. 然后,之后,而后,接著First came Tom, (and) ~ Jim. 首先汤姆来了,然后是 吉姆They had a week in Rome and ~ went to Naples. 他们在罗马待了一个 星期,然后去那不勒斯b. 一会儿又,时而, (有时...) 有时...Now she weeps, ~ she laughs. 她一下子哭,一下子又 笑Sometimes it's warm, ~ freezing. 时而暖和,时而寒冻3 并且,而且,还有,再说 ,此外; 然后,接?

Q: of course OF COURSE

A: 【简明词典】adv.当然【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 of course You say of course to suggest that something is normal, obvious, or well-known, and should therefore not surprise the person you are talking to. (SPOKEN) Of course there were lots of other interesting things at the exhibition. `I have read about you in the newspapers of course,' Charlie said. The only honest answer is, of course, yes.= naturallyADV: ADV with cl2 of course You use of course as a polite way of giving permission. (SPOKEN) `Can I just say something about the cup game on Saturday?' --- `Yes of course you can.'. `Could I see these documents?' --- `Of course.'CONVENTION3 of course You use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when you are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. (SPOKEN) `I expect you're right.' --- `Of course I'm right.'. Of course I'm not afraid!. `You will strictly observe your diet: no wine or spirits, very little meat.' --- `Of course.'. `She doesn't have to know how things work.' --- `Of course she does.'ADV: ADV with cl, ADV as reply4 of course Of course not is an emphatic way of saying no. (SPOKEN) `You're not really seriously considering this thing, are you?' --- `No, of course not.'. `I'd like to talk to the lads if you don't mind.' --- `Of course not, Chief.'CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】naturally；certainl y当然地*The rain came pouring down， and of course the sports meet was canceled．大雨瓢泼 ，运动会当然也就取 消了。*Of course you know that girl；she's in your class．你当然认识那 个女孩，因为她在你 们班上。

Q: very VERY [5veri]

A: 【简明词典】adv.很, 甚, 及其, 非常, 完全adj.真正的, 真实的, 恰好的, 绝对的, 十足的, 特别的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 very Very is used to give emphasis to an adjective or adverb. The problem and the answer are very simple. It is very, very strong evidence indeed. I'm very sorry. They are getting the hang of it very quickly. Thank you very much. The men were very much like my father.ADV: ADV adj/adv2 very Not very is used with an adjective or adverb to say that something is not at all true, or that it is true only to a small degree. She's not very impressed with them. I'm not very good at explaining myself. It's obviously not used very much. `How well do you know her?' --- `Not very.'PHR: usu PHR adj/adv3 very You use very to give emphasis to an adjective that is not usually graded, when you want to say that a quality is very obvious. Janet looked very pregnant. His taste strikes the English as very French. If you think I'm happy with what's left, you're very wrong.ADV: ADV adj4 very You use very to give emphasis to a superlative adjective or adverb. For example, if you say that something is the very best, you are emphasizing that it is the best. They will be helped by the very latest in navigation aids. I am feeling in the very best of spirit 【21世纪英汉词典】ver.y`vZrI; 5veri《源自拉丁文"真实 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 [用来强调原级的形容 词,副词的程度] 非常,很,颇,极It took ~ little time. 那件事花了很少的时 间He walked ~ carefully. 他走路很小心That's a ~ easy matter for me. 那对我来说是件很容 易的事情2 a. 不怎么...,不太...not of ~ much use 不怎么有用This is not a ~ good job. 这件工作做得不太好"Are you busy?"- "No, not ~.". "你忙吗?""不,还 好"This isn't [is not] ~ good. 这个不太好b. [委婉表示相反之意] 完全,全然 (不...) ,一点也不...I'm not feeling ~ well. 我感到很不舒服3 十分地,真正地,全然Do your ~ best. 尽你全力It is the ~ last thing I expected. 那是完全出乎我意料 之外的事情They used the ~ same words as I had. 他们使用了和我完全 一样的辞句You can keep this book for your ~ own. 你可以保留这本书,当 作?

Q: perhaps PERHAPS [pE5hAps]

A: 【简明词典】adv.或许, 多半【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 perhaps You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. Millson regarded her thoughtfully. Perhaps she was right. In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions. He does not paint for very long on any one painting, perhaps for two and a half hours at a time. It was bulky, perhaps three feet long and almost as high. Perhaps, in time, the message will get through. They'd come soon, perhaps when the radio broadcast was over.= possibly, maybe definitelyADV: ADV with cl/group2 perhaps You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite. Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone. His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling. The lesson from all of this is perhaps a broader one. Do you perhaps disapprove of Agatha Christie and her Poirot and Miss Marple?. He was not perhaps physically the strongest in the class.ADV: ADV with cl/group3 perhaps You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests. Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions. Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place?. Perhaps if you rang me when you got back to your office?ADV: ADV with cl4 perhaps You can say perhaps as a response to a question or remark, when you do not want to agree or accept, but think that it would be rude to disagree or refuse. `You know it doesn't make sense for you.' --- `Perhaps. I don't know. Maybe it does maybe it doesn't.'. `I'm sure we can make it,' he says. Perhaps, but it will not be easy.ADV: ADV as reply【21世纪英汉词典】per.hapspL`hAps; pE5hAps>1 可能,也许,或许P~ that's true. 也许那是真的【同义字】perhaps 有可能但不确定,也不 表示可能性的大小maybe 与 perhaps 同义,常用于口语probably 可能性大,而且很有可 能possibly 有可能性,但不十分确 定2 可能的话P~ you would be good enough to write to me. 可能的话请你写信给 我

Q: however HOWEVER [hau5evE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.无论如何, 可是, 仍然, 究竟conj.不管用何种方法, 然而, 可是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 however You use however when you are adding a comment which is surprising or which contrasts with what has just been said. This was not an easy decision. It is, however, a decision that we feel is dictated by our duty. Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well. Higher sales have not helped profits, however.= neverthelessADV: ADV with cl2 however You use however before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that the degree or extent of something cannot change a situation. You should always strive to achieve more, however well you have done before. However hard she tried, nothing seemed to work. There is no sunset however beautiful, no joke however funny, no movie, no meal that I can enjoy only by myself. However much it hurt, he could do it.= no matter howADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV many/much3 however You use however when you want to say that it makes no difference how something is done. However we adopt healthcare reform, it isn't going to save major amounts of money. Wear your hair however you want.CONJ-SUBORD4 however You use however in expressions such as or however long it takes and or however many there were to indicate that the figure you have just mentioned may not be accurate. The 20,000 or however many who come to watch would love to be out on the pitch. Wait 30 to 60 minute 【21世纪英汉词典】how.ev.erhaJ`ZvL; hau5evE>(无比较级、最高级)1 [引导让步的副词子句 ] 无论如何... (no matter how) H~ long a vacation is, I always feel I want a few days more. 无论假期有多长,我总 觉得想再多几天休息 休息H~ tired you may be, you must do it. 不管你有多累,你非做 不可He will never pass the examinations, ~ hard he works. 无论他怎样努力,他永 远无法通过考试H~ much [little] he earns,. ?.无论他赚得怎么多[ 少]...2 [用以强调疑问词 how] (口语)到底 [究竟] 如何H~ did you manage it?. 这件事你究竟如何处 理的(表惊讶)?H~ did you go yourself?. 你一个人究竟是怎么 去的(表感动)?3 可是,然而,不过Later, ~, he made up his mind to do that. 可是,后来他就下定决 心去做了He said that it was so; he was mistaken, ~. 他说事情就是那样,不 过他错了H~, I will do it in my own way. 可是,我将照我的方式 去做>不管用什么方法 [方式] You may act ~ you like. 你?

Q: yeah YEAH [jB:]

A: 【简明词典】adv.是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆yeah Yeah means yes. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN) `Bring us something to drink.' --- `Yeah, yeah.'CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】yeahjA, jZ; jZE>(口语)=yes

Q: ever EVER [5evE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.曾经, 永远, 不断地, 在任何时候, 究竟【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Ever is an adverb which you use to add emphasis in negative sentences, commands, questions, and conditional structures.1 ever Ever means at any time. It is used in questions and negative statements. I'm not sure I'll ever trust people again. Neither of us had ever skied. Have you ever experienced failure?. I don't know if you ever read any of his books. I forbid you ever to use that word!. You won't hear from Gaston ever again. neverADV: ADV before v, ADV adv2 ever You use ever in expressions such as `did you ever' and `have you ever' to express surprise or shock at something you have just seen, heard, or experienced, especially when you expect people to agree with you. Have you ever seen anything like it?. Did you ever hear anyone sound so peculiar?ADV: in questions, ADV before v3 ever You use ever after comparatives and superlatives to emphasize the degree to which something is true or when you are comparing a present situation with the past or the future. She's got a great voice and is singing better than ever. Japan is wealthier and more powerful than ever before. He feels better than he has ever felt before. `Fear Of Music' remains among the best albums ever for many music fans. This is the most awful evening I can ever remember.ADV: ADV after compar than, ADV after adj-superl【21世纪英汉词典】ev.er`ZvL; 5evE>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 曾经,从来Have you ~ seen a tiger?. 你见过老虎吗?Did you ~ see him while you were in Paris?. 你在巴黎时曾见过他 吗?How can I ~ thank you (enough) ?. 我真不知道该如何感 谢你?b. (不) 曾...; 决 (不...) Nobody ~ comes to this part of the country. 没有人曾经来过该国 这个地区No Chinese tourist has ~ come to this town. 没有任何中国观光客 来过这个镇上c. 曾经If you (should) ~ come this way, be sure to call on us. 如果你打这儿来,一定 要来看看我们If I ~ catch him!. 要是我逮到他 (我决不饶他) !He is [was] a great musician if ~ there was one. 如果曾经有过伟大的 音乐家,那他就是一个d. [在比较级、最高级之 后用以强调] 以往,迄今It is raining harder than ~. 雨越下越大了He is the greatest poet that England ~ produced. 他是英国有史以来最 伟大的诗人2 a. 经常,总是,始终He ~ repeated the same words. 他总是重复同样的话He is ~ quick to respond. 他的反应总是&

Q: now NOW [nau]

A: 【简明词典】adv.现在, 目前, 此刻, 立刻, 马上n.现在, 如今conj.既然【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 now You use now to refer to the present time, often in contrast to a time in the past or the future. She's a widow now. But we are now a much more fragmented society. Beef now costs well over 30 roubles a pound. She should know that by now.ADV: ADV with cl, oft prep ADV+ now Also a pronoun. Now is the time when we must all live as economically as possible.PRON2 now If you do something now, you do it immediately. I'm sorry, but I must go now. I fear that if I don't write now I shall never have another opportunity to do so.ADV: ADV after v+ now Also a pronoun. Now is your chance to talk to him.PRON3 now You use now or now that to indicate that an event has occurred and as a result something else may or will happen. Now you're settled, why don't you take up some serious study?. Now that she was retired she lived with her sister.CONJ-SUBORD4 now You use now to indicate that a particular situation is the result of something that has recently happened. Mrs Chandra has received one sweater for each of her five children and says that the winter will not be so hard now. She told me not to repeat it, but now I don't suppose it matters. nau>(无比较级、最高级)A 1 a. 现在,此刻,目前,现在 (已经) ,按目前的情形He is busy ~. 他现在很忙It is ~ over. 现在已经完了 [过去了] b. 马上,立刻 (at once) Do it right ~. 现在马上做You must post the letter ~. 你必须马上寄这封信2 a. [常 just [only] ~] 刚才,方才She was here just ~. 她刚才在这里b. [在故事中] 现在; 当时,那时; 接著,然后; 于是 (then) He was ~ a national hero. 他现在是民族英雄了3 [now?now [then] ?,用于前后相关的情 形] 时而...时而...It was ~ hot, ~ [then] cold. 天气忽热忽冷B 1 且说,那么N~ listen to me. 那么听我说吧2 好啦,唉呀,喂N~ really!=Really ~ !. 唉呀,不会是真的吧!You don't mean it, ~. 喂,你这话不是当真的 吧No nonsense ~!. 好啦,别说废话come now(1) 来吧Come ~, we must start. 来吧,我们必须出发了(2) 唉哟,得啦Oh, come ~!. 唉哟,得啦(every) now and then [again] 有时; 时常,不时

Q: quite QUITE [kwait]

A: 【简明词典】adv.相当, 完全, 十分, 彻底【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 quite You use quite to indicate that something is the case to a fairly great extent. Quite is less emphatic than `very' and `extremely'. I felt quite bitter about it at the time. I was doing quite well, but I wasn't earning a lot of money. Well, actually it requires quite a bit of work and research. I was quite a long way away, on the terrace. I quite enjoy living here.ADV: ADV adj/adv, ADV a n, ADV before v2 quite You use quite to emphasize what you are saying. It is quite clear that we were firing in self defence. That's a general British failing. In the USA it's quite different. I can state quite definitely it will be terrible. This was a serious breach of trust quite apart from the gravity of any offence. I quite agree with you. That's a good way of looking at it.ADV: ADV group, ADV before v3 quite You use quite after a negative to make what you are saying weaker or less definite. Something here is not quite right. After treatment he was able to continue but he was never quite the same. We still can't quite believe he's here with us after all this time. And at the beginning, I didn't quite understand what all this was about. That wasn't quite what I meant.= exactlyADV: with brd-neg, ADV group, ADV before v【21世纪英汉词典】quitekwaIt; kwait>(无比较级、最高级)1 a.完全,全部,全然,十 分~ certain 十分确定The doctor has told me that she has ~ recovered from her illness. 医生告诉我她已完全 病愈b.不是完全...,非全部 ...He isn't ~ a gentleman. 他还称不上是个绅士2 [quite a[an] (,quite some) ] 格外地,非凡地,意外 地; 等于和...一样That's ~ a picture. 那真是一部了不起的 影片That was ~ a [some] party. 那是一次不寻常的宴 会He is ~ a pianoist. 他是个很了不起的钢 琴师3 (出乎意外地) 相当,颇She is ~ a pretty girl. 她是个相当漂亮的女 孩Your book is ~ popular. 你写的书相当畅销4 [后面常用 but] (英)相当 [颇,十分,的确] ... (但是) She is ~ pretty, but uninteresting. 她的确很漂亮,但并不 讨人喜欢It is a quite good book (= quite a good book). 那是一本相当好的书(Oh,) quite.= Quite (so. ?) . [对于提案表示赞成的 回答] 的确,不错quite a few → fewquite a little → little adj. pronquite a number of ?相

Q: really REALLY [5riEli]

A: 【简明词典】adv.真正地, 实在地, (表语气)真的吗?【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 really You can use really to emphasize a statement. (SPOKEN) I'm very sorry. I really am. It really is best to manage without any medication if you possibly can. I really do feel that some people are being unfair. You know, we really ought to get another car. I'm fine, really I'm fine.ADV: usu ADV with v2 really You can use really to emphasize an adjective or adverb. It was really good. They were really nice people. I know her really well.= veryADV: ADV adj/adv3 really You use really when you are discussing the real facts about something, in contrast to the ones someone wants you to believe. My father didn't really love her. What was really going on?. You make them feel that it was their decision when it wasn't really.ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj4 really People use really in questions and negative statements when they want you to answer `no'. Do you really think he would be that stupid?. You can't really expect me to believe you didn't know him.= honestly, actuallyADV: ADV before v5 really If you refer to a time when something really begins to happen, you are emphasizing that it starts to happen at that time to a much greater extent and much more seriously than before. That's when the pressure really started. He only really started going out with girls at college.ADV: ADV before v6 really People sometimes use the word really to slightly reduce the force of a negative statement. (SPOKEN) I'm not really surprised. `Did they hurt yo 【21世纪英汉词典】re.al.ly`riElI, `rilI; 5riEli>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 真正,真正地~ good weather 真正好的天气see things as they ~ are 看清事物的真正本质Is it ~ so?. 真的是那样吗?Tell me what you ~ think. 告诉我你真正的想法b. 实际上是,其实是He was ~ joking; he was only pretending to be serious. 他其实是在开玩笑; 只是假装一本正经罢 了c. [强调ought to,should] 老实说,本来是You should ~ have done it (for) yourself. 老实说你应该自己做 这件事2 [加强语气] 实在,确实,的确It ~ is a pity. 那实在可惜Try this wine; it is ~ [~ is] delicious. 尝尝看这种酒,很好喝 哦!3 哦!嘿!咦!嗄!R~?. 真的?R~!. 的确!Not ~!. 不会吧!Well ~!. 哎呀!,真是

Q: soon SOON [su:n]

A: 【简明词典】adv.立刻, 不久, 快, 早, 宁愿【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 soon If something is going to happen soon, it will happen after a short time. If something happened soon after a particular time or event, it happened a short time after it. You'll be hearing from us very soon. This chance has come sooner than I expected. You'll find out soon enough. The plane was returning to the airport soon after takeoff when it burst into flames. Soon afterwards he separated from his wife.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v, ADV after n/cl, ADV afterwards2 soon If you say that something happens as soon as something else happens, you mean that it happens immediately after the other thing. As soon as relations improve they will be allowed to go. You'll never guess what happened as soon as I left my room.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD3 soon If you say that you would just as soon do something or you'd just as soon do it, you mean that you would prefer to do it. These people could afford to retire to Florida but they'd just as soon stay put. I'd just as soon not have to make this public. I'd just as soon you put that thing away. She'd just as soon throw your plate in your face as serve you.= would ratherPHR-MODAL 【21世纪英汉词典】soonsun, sJn; su:n《源自古英语"立即 "的意思》>(~.er; ~.est)1 (无比较级、最高级) 没多时,不久,马上,一 会儿He will come ~. 他马上就来I will ~ be back. 我很快就回来She left ~ after ten. 她刚过十点就离开了【同义字】soon 短时间内presently 与soon同义,但较拘谨shortly 比 soon 或 presently 更短的时间immediately 即刻2 早,快(→early【同义字】) as ~ as possible [one can] 尽早,尽快I'll be home by five at the ~est. 我最早也要在五点才 能到家You spoke too ~. 你说得太早 [太急] 了Winter has come too ~. 冬天来得太早了The ~er, the better. (谚)愈快 [早] 愈好3 迅速地,快速地,轻易 地S~ got, ~ spent. (谚)得来容易去得快S~ learnt, ~ forgotten. (谚)学得快,忘得快as soon as?一...就...Tell me as ~ as you have finished. 你一完成就告诉我as soon as not宁可,宁愿I would go there as ~ as not. 我宁可到那里去had sooner do than?= had as soon do as ?= would sooner do thanno sooner ? than ?刚...就...He had no ~er arrived than he fell sick. = No ~er had he arrived than he fell sick. 他刚抵达就病倒了No ~er said than done. 一说就做; 说到做到sooner or later迟早,总

Q: over 2 OVER 2 [5EuvE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.结束, 越过, 从头到尾prep.在...之上, 越过adj.上面的vt.额外的东西, 越过n.额外的东西【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆amounts and occurrences1 over If something is over a particular amount, measurement, or age, it is more than that amount, measurement, or age. Cigarettes kill over a hundred thousand Britons every year. I met George well over a year ago. ...equipment costs of over {Pound}100m.= more thanPREP: PREP amount+ over Also an adverb. ...people aged 65 and over.ADV: amount and ADV2 over Over and above an amount, especially a normal amount, means more than that amount or in addition to it. Expenditure on education has gone up by seven point eight per cent over and above inflation. Consider supplements over and above this healthy diet.= in addition toPHR-PREP3 over If you say that you have some food or money over, you mean that it remains after you have used all that you need. Larsons pay me well enough, but there's not much over for luxuries when there's two of you to live on it. Primrose was given an apple, left over from our picnic lunch.ADV: be ADV, n ADV, ADV after v4 over If you do something over, you do it again or start doing it again from the beginning. (AM) She said if she had the chance to do it over, she would have hired a press secretary. Dave, the pianist, played it over a couple of times.= againADV: ADV after v5 over If you say that something happened twice over, three times over and so on, you are stating the number of times that it happened and emphasizing that it happened more than once. He had to have everything spelled out twice over for him.PHR: PHR after v6 over If you do something over again, you do it again or start doing it again from the beginning. When you realise they are singing the same songs over again, the novelty wears off. If I was living my life over again I wouldn't have attended so many committee meetings.PHR: PHR after v7 over If you say that something is happening all over again, you are emphasizing that it is happening again, and you are suggesting that it is tiring, boring, or unpleasant. He doesn't want the hassle all over again. The whole process started all over again. He had to prove himself all over again.PHR: PHR after v8 over If you say that something happened over and over or over and over again, you are emphasizing that it happened many times. He plays the same songs over and over. 5ouvE-{字首}表示以下的意 思1"在上,越过,超过"overcoat, overshoes; overflow, overtake2"过度的,过剩的"oversleep, overload, overwork

Q: over 3 OVER 3 [5EuvE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.结束, 越过, 从头到尾prep.在...之上, 越过adj.上面的vt.额外的东西, 越过n.额外的东西【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other uses1 over If an activity is over or all over, it is completely finished. Warplanes that have landed there will be kept until the war is over. The bad times were over. I am glad it's all over.= finishedADJ: v-link ADJ2 over If you are over an illness or an experience, it has finished and you have recovered from its effects. I'm glad that you're over the flu. She was still getting over the shock of what she had been told.PREP3 over If you have control or influence over someone or something, you are able to control them or influence them. He's never had any influence over her. For two decades she has sought complete control over her film career. The oil companies have lost their power over oil price and oil production.PREP: n PREP n4 over You use over to indicate what a disagreement or feeling relates to or is caused by. The women were making a fuss over nothing. ...concern over recent events in Burma... Staff at some air and sea ports are beginning to protest over pay. They had already begun fighting over her.= aboutPREP: n PREP n, v PREP n5 over If something happens over a particular period of time or over something such as a meal, it happens during that time or during the meal. The number of attacks on the capital had gone down over the past week. Many strikes over the last few years have not ended successfully. Over breakfast we discussed plans for the day. ...discussing the problem over a glass of wine.PREP6 over You use over to indicate that you give or receive information using a telephone, radio, or other piece of electrical equipment. I'm not prepared to discuss this over the telephone. The head of state addressed the nation over the radio. Announcements were made over the loudspeaker system.= onPREP7 over The presenter of a radio or television programme says `over to someone' to indicate the person who will speak next. With the rest of the sports news, over to Colin Maitland.PHR-PREP8 over When people such as the police or the army are using a radio to communicate, they say `Over' to indicate that they have finished speaking and are waiting for a reply.CONVENTION9 over overs In 【21世纪英汉词典】o.ver`ovL-; 5ouvE-{字首}表示以下的意 思1"在上,越过,超过"overcoat, overshoes; overflow, overtake2"过度的,过剩的"oversleep, overload, overwork

Q: over 1 OVER 1 [5EuvE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.结束, 越过, 从头到尾prep.在...之上, 越过adj.上面的vt.额外的东西, 越过n.额外的东西【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆position and movement ; In addition to the uses shown below, over is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. Over is also used in phrasal verbs such as `hand over' and `glaze over'.1 over If one thing is over another thing or is moving over it, the first thing is directly above the second, either resting on it, or with a space between them. He looked at himself in the mirror over the table. ...a bridge over the river Danube. ...helicopters flying low over the crowd.PREP+ over Also an adverb. ...planes flying over every 10 or 15 minutes.ADV: ADV after v2 over If one thing is over another thing, it is supported by it and its ends are hanging down on each side of it. A grey mackintosh was folded over her arm. Joe's clothing was flung over the back of a chair.PREP: usu -ed PREP n3 over If one thing is over another thing, it covers part or all of it. His hair fell over his brow instead of being brushed straight back. Mix the ingredients and pour over the mushrooms. He was wearing a light-grey suit over a shirt. He pulled the cap halfway over his ears.PREP+ over Also an adverb. Heat this syrup and pour it over.ADV: ADV after v4 over If you lean over an object, you bend your body so that the top part of it is above the object. They stopped to lean over a gate. Everyone in the room was bent over her desk.PREP: v PREP n+ over Also an adverb. Sam leant over to open the door of the car.ADV: ADV after v5 over If you look over or talk over an object, you look or talk across the top of it. I went and stood beside him, looking over his shoulder. ...conversing over the fence with your friend... I heard various scraps of conversation over the dinner table.PREP: usu v PREP n6 over If a window has a view over an area of land or water, you can see the land or water through the window. ...a light and airy bar with a wonderful view over the River Amstel... His rooms looked out over a narrow lane behind the college.= ontoPREP: n PREP n, v PREP n7 over If someone or something goes over a barrier, obstacle, or boundary, they get to the other side of it by going across it, or across the top of 【21世纪英汉词典】o.ver`ovL-; 5ouvE-{字首}表示以下的意 思1"在上,越过,超过"overcoat, overshoes; overflow, overtake2"过度的,过剩的"oversleep, overload, overwork

Q: though THOUGH [TEu; TE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.虽然, 可是conj.虽然, 尽管【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 though You use though to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. You often use though to introduce a fact which you regard as less important than the fact in the main clause. Gaelic has been a dying language for many years, though children are nowadays taught it in school. After news of this new court case Ford broke down again, though he blamed the breakdown on his work. He's very attractive, though certainly not a ladykiller. Cleveland has always had a reputation for being a dirty, ugly, boring city, though now they say it is much better.= althoughCONJ-SUBORD2 though You use though to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause and weakens the force of what it is saying. I look back on it as the bloodiest (though not literally) winter of the war. The problem was finally, though not conclusively, identified as a severely pinched nerve. His achievements, though hardly exciting, were widely admired.= althoughCONJ-SUBORD3 though You use though to indicate that the information in a clause contrasts with or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences. I like him. Though he makes me angry sometimes. I want to try my hand at politics, or go back to the law. I don't want to go to school for it, though. It might be worth your while to go to court. This is tricky, though, and you'll need expert advice.= althoughADV: ADV with cl4 though You can say though I say so myself or even though I say it myself w 【21世纪英汉词典】thoughTo; Tou>1 a. [常 even ~] 虽然...(→ although{语法}) T~ it was very cold, he went out without an overcoat. 虽然很寒冷,他却没穿 大衣就外出She had to take care of her younger brothers, even ~ she was only ten. 她虽然才十岁,却必须 照顾弟弟们He answered firmly ~ pleasantly. 他的回答虽无不悦,但 语气坚定; 他尽管是和颜悦色地 回答,但语气仍然坚定Young ~ he was he understood the meaning. 他虽然年轻,却懂那意 思b. [补充地引导从属子句 ] 不过...,可是...He will recover, ~ not as soon as we might hope. 他会恢复健康,虽然不 如我们所希望的那么快2 [常 even ~] 即使...,即令,纵然,纵 使 (even if) It is worth attempting even ~ we fail. 即使我们会失败,这件 事仍值得一试as though→ as conjWhat though??→ what pron>(无比较级、最高级) [置放句尾] (口语)可是,然而,不 过The work was hard. I enjoyed it, ~. 那工作辛苦,不过,我 感到愉快

Q: first FIRST [fE:st]

A: 【简明词典】adv.首先, 最初, 第一(列举条目等用), 优先adj.第一的num.第一(个)n.开始, 第一, (比赛)冠军【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 first The first thing, person, event, or period of time is the one that happens or comes before all the others of the same kind. She lost 16 pounds in the first month of her diet. ...the first few flakes of snow... Two years ago Johnson came first in the one hundred metres at Seoul. lastORD+ first Also a pronoun. The second paragraph startled me even more than the first. He put me through a series of exercises to improve my car control. The first was to drive on simulated ice.PRON2 first If you do something first, you do it before anyone else does, or before you do anything else. I do not remember who spoke first, but we all expressed the same opinion. First, tell me what you think of my products. Routine questions first, if you don't mind.ADV: ADV with v, ADV with cl/group3 first When something happens or is done for the first time, it has never happened or been done before. This is the first time she has experienced disappointment. It was the first occasion when they had both found it possible to keep a rendezvous.ORD+ first Also an adverb. Anne and Steve got engaged two years after they had first started going out. I met him first at his house where we had a chat.ADV: ADV with v4 first An event that is described as a first has never happened before and is important or exciting. It is a first for New York. An outdoor exhibition of Fernando Botero's sculpture on Park Avenue.N-SING: a N, oft N for n5 first The first you hear of something or the first you know about it is the time when you first become aware of it. We heard it on the TV last night -- that was the first we heard o 【21世纪英汉词典】firstfVst; fE:st《源自 fore 的最高级; cf. foremost》>1 [常 the ~, one's ~]第一 (号) 的; 最初的,最先的( ←→ last) the ~ snow of the season 初雪(雪季时第一次下的雪 )→ first base,first floorthe ~ man I saw on arrival 我到达后最先见到的 人take the ~ train(到火车站后) 坐最先来的火车love at ~ sight 一见钟情her ~ book 她的处女作; 她最先拥有的书,她最 先读的书the ~ two [three, four] years 头两 [三、四] 年on the ~ fine day 天一放晴就...; 在第一个晴天take the ~ opportunity of doing ?一有机会就做...2 (顺位、次序、重要程 度等)

Q: how HOW [hau]

A: 【简明词典】adv.（指范围, 程度, 数量, 价值）多少, 多么n.方式（或方法）【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 how You use how to ask about the way in which something happens or is done. How do I make payments into my account?. How do you manage to keep the place so tidy?. The law, your contracts, your public protect you, do they? How?. How are you going to plan for the future?QUEST+ how Also a conjunction. I don't want to know how he died. Did you ever wonder how the top supermodels manage to look stunning?. I didn't know how to tell you.CONJ-SUBORD2 how You use how after certain adjectives and verbs to introduce a statement or fact, often something that you remember or expect other people to know about. It's amazing how people collect so much stuff over the years. It's funny how I never seem to get a thing done on my day off. I remember how Grandma loved to cook, loved to fix special treats. It's important to become acutely aware of how your eating ties in with your stress level.CONJ-SUBORD3 how You use how to ask questions about the quantity or degree of something. How much money are we talking about?. How many full-time staff have we got?. How long will you be staying?. How old is your son now?. How fast 【21世纪英汉词典】howhaJ; hau>(无比较级、最高级)A [疑问词] 1 [询问方法、手段] a. 怎么?如何?用什么方 法[手段H~ does he do it?. 他是怎么做的 ?H~ did it happen?. 事情怎么发生的 ?b. [引导 to do 或子句] 方法,怎样做 ...He knows ~ to play piano. 他懂得如何弹钢琴Tell me ~ I can get there. 告诉我怎样才能到那 里I can't imagine ~ the thief got in. 我无法想像小偷是怎 么进来的2 [询问健康状况] 身体怎样H~ is she now?. 她目前身体如何?H~ have you [things] been?. 你过得怎么样呀?How's your friend?. 你的朋友好吗?H~ did you leave your parents? (. 你离家时) 令尊令堂好吗?3 [征求对方的意见,要 求说明等] 如何,怎么样H~?. (美)如何?H~ will your father take it?. 令尊会如何看待这件 事?H~ would it be to start tomorrow?. 明天启程如何?4 [询问理由] 为什么,为何,什么理 由,怎么H~ can you leave alone?. 你倮

Q: the THE [Ti:, Ti; TE, T]

A: 【简明词典】art.那【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆The is the definite article. It is used at the beginning of noun groups.1 the Usually pronounced before a consonant and before a vowel, but pronounced when you are emphasizing it.You use the at the beginning of noun groups to refer to someone or something that you have already mentioned or identified. A waiter came and hovered. John caught my look and we both got up and, ignoring the waiter, made our way to the buffet. Six of the 38 people were Russian citizens.DET2 the Usually pronounced before a consonant and before a vowel, but pronounced when you are emphasizing it.You use the at the beginning of a noun group when the first noun is followed by an `of' phrase or a clause which identifies the person or thing. There has been a slight increase in the consumption of meat. Of the 9,660 cases processed last year, only 10 per cent were totally rejected.DET3 the Usually pronounced before a consonant and before a vowel, but pronounced when you are emphasizing it.You use the in front of some nouns that refer to something in our general experience of the world. It's always hard to speculate about the future. Amy sat outside in the sun. He lay in the darkness, pretending to sleep.DET4 the Usually pronounced before a consonant and before a vowel, but pronounced when you are emphasizing it.You use the in front of nouns that refer to people, things, services, or institutions that are associated with everyday life. The doctor's on his way. Who was that on the phone?. You're old enough to t 【21世纪英汉词典】the轻读)TE; TE(在子音之前), TI; Ti(在母音之前); (重读)Ti; Ti:《与指示词 that 同字源》(定冠词)(cf. a,an) A [限定用法] 这,那,该,话题中的1 a. [冠于由前面已说过的 名词或语句前后关系 而可确定所指之物的 可数名词之前] He keeps a dog and a cat. The cat is bigger than ~ dog. 他养一只狗和一只猫, 那只猫比那只狗大I'm going to the post office. 我正要去邮局b. [冠于由前面已说 过的名词或语句前后 关系而可确定所指之 物的不可数名词之前] Turn the light off, please. 请关灯He's talking on the telephone. 他正在讲电话c. [冠于限定性修饰语所 修饰的可数或不可数 名词之前] the water in the pond 池塘的水the book (which) you lost 你所遗失的书d. [冠于最高级形容词或 序数所修饰的名词之 前] the greatest possible victory 空前的大

Q: may MAY [mei, me]

A: 【简明词典】aux.可能, 也许, 可以, 祝, 愿n.(May) 五月, 能, 可能【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆May is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb.1 may You use may to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. We may have some rain today. Rates may rise, but it won't be by much and it won't be for long. I may be back next year. I don't know if they'll publish it or not. They may. Scientists know that cancer may not show up for many years.= mightMODAL2 may You use may to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain. Civil rights officials say there may be hundreds of other cases of racial violence. Throwing good money after bad may not be a good idea, they say.= mightMODAL3 may You use may to indicate that something is sometimes true or is true in some circumstances. A vegetarian diet may not provide enough calories for a child's normal growth. Up to five inches of snow may cover the mountains. ...families that may have both parents working.= mightMODAL4 may You use may have with a past participle when suggesting that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. He may have been to some of those places. The chaos may have contributed to the deaths of up to 20 people.【21世纪英汉词典】mayme; mei>( [否定形] may not,may.n't,过去式 might, [否定形] might not,might.n't)1 a. 也可以...,做...也无妨You ~ go there at once. 你可以马上去那里"M~ I smoke here ?""Yes, you ~ (smoke).". "我可以在这里抽烟 吗?""可以 (抽) ""M~ I use your phone ?"-"No, you ~ not.". "我可以借用你的电 话吗?""不,不可以!"b. [常 ~ well,表示宽容,容忍] 大可...,尽可...,有足 够的理由可以...You ~ well think so. 你大可这样想,你有足 够的理由这样想2 a. 或许...,...也说不定It ~ be true. 这可能是真的,可能是 真的吧!He ~ come, or he ~ not. 他可能会来,也可能不 来It ~ be that he will come tomorrow. 他明天或许会来b. [may have+过分,表示对过 去的推测] 或许是...,可能有过...He ~ have said so. 他或许这样说过It ~ not have been he[. (口语)him] who did it.可能不是他做的3 到底是 (谁、什么、为何) Who ~ you be?. 你到底是谁4 a. [后接&

Q: must MUST [mQst; mEst]

A: 【简明词典】aux.必须, 应当, 很可能, 一定, 必须, 肯定, 可以【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Must is a modal verb. It is followed by the base form of a verb.1 must WEAK STRONGYou use must to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something to happen. You use must not or mustn't to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something not to happen. What you wear should be stylish and clean, and must definitely fit well. You are going to have to take a certain amount of criticism, but you must cope with it. The doctor must not allow the patient to be put at risk. The soil must not be overwatered, especially during the first few weeks. We must not forget your birthday.MODAL2 must WEAK STRONGYou use must to indicate that it is necessary for something to happen, usually because of a rule or law. Candidates must satisfy the general conditions for admission. Mr Allen must pay Mr Farnham's legal costs. Equipment must be supervised if children are in the house.MODAL3 must WEAK STRONGYou use must to indicate that you are fairly sure that something is the case. At 29 Russell must be one of the youngest ever Wembley referees. Reggae must be the only music that's got its own country - Jamaica. I'm sure he must feel he has lost a close family friend, because I know I do. I must have been a bore.MODAL4 must WEAK STRONGYou use must, or must have with a past participle, to indicate that you believe that something is the case, because of the available evidence. `You must be Emma,' said the visitor. Miss Holloway had a weak heart. She must have had a heart attack. His only explanation was that he must have brought them home in order to continue his work. The medical reports really must have suggested that he was really seriously hurt.MODAL5 must WEAK STRONGIf you say that one thing must have happened in order for something else to happen, you mean that it is necessary for the first thing to have happened before the second thing can happen. In order to take that job, you must have left another job. In order to start reading this book you must have had some idea that the physical symptoms you were experiencing were due to anxiety.MODAL6 must WEAK STRONGYou use must to express your intention to do something. I must be getting back. I must have a whiskey. I must telephone my parents. I must speak to Tania at once. He told the Prime Minister that he felt he must now leave.MODAL7 must WEAK STRONGYou use must to make suggestions or invitations very forcefully. You must see a doctor, Frederick.【21世纪英汉词典】mustmQst; mQst>(发酵前或发酵中之) 葡萄 [果] 汁

Q: if IF [if]

A: 【简明词典】conj.(表条件)如果, (表假设)要是, 是否, 即使n.条件, 设想【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 if You use if in conditional sentences to introduce the circumstances in which an event or situation might happen, might be happening, or might have happened. She gets very upset if I exclude her from anything. You'll feel a lot better about yourself if you work on solutions to your upsetting situations. You can go if you want. If you would like to send a donation to Cobuild, please enclose a cheque with your coupon. If you went into town, you'd notice all the pubs have loud jukeboxes. What I did was right and if I had done anything less it would have been wrong. Fry remaining peppers, adding a little more dressing if necessary. Are you a student with a knack for coming up with great ideas? If so, we would love to hear from you.CONJ-SUBORD2 if You use if in indirect questions where the answer is either `yes' or `no'. He asked if I had left with you, and I said no. I wonder if I might have a word with Mr Abbot?= whetherCONJ-SUBORD3 if You use if to suggest that something might be slightly different from what you are stating in the main part of the sentence, for example that there might be slightly more or less of a particular quality. Sometimes, that standard is quite difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. I'm working on my fitness and I will be ready in a couple of weeks, if not sooner. Many, if not most, scientif 【21世纪英汉词典】ifIf; if>A1 如果...,假使...a. [就现在、过去、未来 可能实现之事加以推 测时] If you are tired, we will go straight home. 如果你疲倦了,我们就 直接回家If you have finished reading this book, please return it to me. 如果你念完这本书,请 把它还给我If he did it, he committed a crime. 如果他做了那件事,他 就犯了罪I'll be hanged [damned] if I obey him. (口语)我才不会听他的 话Do you mind if I open the window?. 如果我打开窗子,你介 意吗?(我可以打开窗子吗? )I shall tell him if he comes. 如果他来了,我会告诉 他b. If you knew how I suffered, you would pity me. 如果你知道我多么受 苦,你会同情我If I were you, I would help him. 如果我是你,我会帮助 他c. If I had known, I wouldn't have done it. 假使我知道,我就不会 做那件事If he had followed my advice, he wouldn't be in such difficulty now. 如果他听从我的劝告, 他现在就不会陷入如 此的困境d. If it should rain tomorrow, I shall not [shan't, won't] come. 万一明天下雨,我就&

Q: so SO [sEu; sE]

A: 【简明词典】conj.因而, 所以, 那么, 这样看来adv.[表示程度] 如此, 那么, 非常, 很, [表示方式] 这样, 那样, 如此, 因此[域] Somalia , 索马里【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 so You use so to refer back to something that has just been mentioned. `Do you think that made much of a difference to the family?' --- `I think so.'. If you can't play straight, then say so. `Is he the kind of man who can be as flexible as he needs to be?' --- ` Well, I hope so.'. Almost all young women who turn to prostitution do so as a means of survival.ADV: ADV after v2 so You use so when you are saying that something which has just been said about one person or thing is also true of another one. I enjoy Ann's company and so does Martin. They had a wonderful time and so did I. The police arrived, and so did reporters and a photographer from the `Journal'.ADV: ADV cl3 so You use the structures as...so and just as...so when you want to indicate that two events or situations are similar in some way. As computer systems become even more sophisticated, so too do the methods of those who exploit the technology. Just as John has changed, so has his wife. Just as the teacher plays the role of leader in the classroom, so does the headteacher play a leadership role in the school.CONJ-COORD4 so If you say that a state of affairs is so, you mean that it is the way it has been described. The press reception for the Democratic ticket was favourable but chiefly where one would expect it to be so. In those days English dances as well as songs were taught at school, but that seems no longer to be so. It is strange to think that he held strong views on many things, but it must have been so.ADV: v-link ADV5 so You can use so with actions and gestures to show a person how to do something, or to indicate the size, height, or length of something. Clasp the chain like so. ...holding the champagne glass with long red nails positioned just so.ADV: ADV after v6 so You use so and so that to introduce the result of the situation you have just mentioned. I am not an emotional type and so cannot bring myself to tell him I love him. People are living longer than ever before, so even people who are 65 or 70 have a surprising amount of time left. I was an only child, and so had no experience of large families. There was snow everywhere, so that the shape of things was difficult to identify.CONJ-SUBORD7 so You use so, so that, and so as to introduce the reason for doing the thing that you have just mentioned. Come to my suite so I can tell you all about this wonderful play I saw in Boston. He took her arm and hurried her upstairs so that they wouldn't be overheard. sou>=sol

Q: or OR [C:,E]

A: 【简明词典】conj.或, 或者, 还是abbr.[军] Operational Requirement, 作战需求abbr.[军] Operations Research, 运筹学研究【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 or WEAK STRONGYou use or to link two or more alternatives. `Tea or coffee?' John asked. Was she blonde or brunette?. Spread the inside of the loaf with olive paste or pesto sauce for extra flavour. He said he would try to write or call as soon as he reached the Canary Islands. Students are asked to take another course in English, or science, or mathematics.CONJ-COORD2 or WEAK STRONGYou use or to give another alternative, when the first alternative is introduced by `either' or `whether'. Items like bread, milk and meat were either unavailable or could be obtained only on the black market. Either you can talk to him, or I will. I don't know whether people will buy it or not. I am not sure whether I was knocked over by the blast or whether I just fell. The bathroom has taken a lot longer to get right than either Elaine or Dennis had envisaged.CONJ-COORD3 or WEAK STRONGYou use or between two numbers to indicate that you are giving an approximate amount. Everyone benefited from limiting their intake of tea to just three or four cups a day. When I was nine or ten someone explained to me that when you are grown up you have to work. Normally he asked questions, and had a humorous remark or two.CONJ-COORD4 or WEAK STRONGYou use or to introduce a comment which corrects or modifies what you have just said. The man was a fool, he thought, or at least incompetent. There was nothing more he wanted, or so he thought. That was sporting of him. Or should I say cowardly. She was aware of tension between them. Or had it been there from the beginning?CONJ-COORD5 or WEAK STRONGIf you say that someone should do something or something unpleasant will happen, you are warning them that if they do not do it, the unpleasant thing will happen. She had to have the operation, or she would die.= otherwiseCONJ-COORD6 or WEAK STRONGYou use or to introduce something which is evidence for the truth of a statement you have just made. He must have thought Jane was worth it or he wouldn't have wasted time on her, I suppose.= otherwiseCONJ-COORD7 or WEAK STRONGYou use or no or or not to emphasize that a particular thing makes no difference to what is going to happen. Chairman or no, if I want to stop the project, I can. The first difficulty is that, old-fashioned or not, it is very goo 【21世纪英汉词典】or>'古'在...之前; 比...更早(后接ever或ere)I doubt he will be dead or ere I come. (Shakespeare). 我不相信他在我来到 之前会死亡>'古'在...之前; 比...更早

Q: whether WHETHER [5(h)weTE]

A: 【简明词典】conj.是否, 不管, 无论【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 whether You use whether when you are talking about a choice or doubt between two or more alternatives. To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered. Whether it turns out to be a good idea or a bad idea, we'll find out. They now have two weeks to decide whether or not to buy. The council is considering whether to approve of the use of firearms. I don't know whether they've found anybody yet.CONJ-SUBORD2 whether You use whether to say that something is true in any of the circumstances that you mention. This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families. Whether they say it aloud or not, most men expect their wives to be faithful. ...beers and lagers of all kinds, whether bottled or draught.CONJ-SUBORD 【21世纪英汉词典】wheth.er`hwZTL, `wZ; 5weTE, 5hw-《源自古英语"两者 中的任一个"的意思》>1 [引导间接疑问的名词 子句] 是否...,是...抑或...He asked ~ he could help. 他问是否他能帮忙I don't know ~ he is at home or (~ he is) at the office. 我不知道他是在家还 是在办公室Tell me ~ he is at home (or not). 告诉我他是否在家I am doubtful (as to) ~ it is true. 我怀疑那是否真实The question ~ he will join us is uncertain. 他是否参加的问题还 没有确定W~ it is a good plan or not is a matter for argument. 那是不是个好计画,是 个值得商榷的问题It is doubtful ~ he will recover. 他能不能康复现在还 难说W~ through love or duty I don't know, but he has served us well. 我不知道是出自爱还 是责任感,不管怎么说 他待我们很好I wondered ~ to go or to stay. 我不知道是走好还是 留下来好I wonder ~ he will go himself or he will send his son. 我不知道他要亲自去 还是派他儿子去2 不论...还是... (不管是两者中的任一 情形) ~ for good or for evil 不论是好是坏,好歹We should not support war, ~ just or unjust. 不论是正义还是不正 义,我们都不该支持战争W~ he comes or not, the result will be the same. 不论他来还是不来,结 果都是一样W~ [No matter ~] by accident or design, we met there again. 不管是巧合的或是刻 意安排的,我们又在那 里碰面了W~ I walk or (~ I) drive, I'll be there on time. 无论是步行或开车,我 都会准时到那里whether or no(1) 无论如何,

Q: than THAN [TAn; TEn, Tn]

A: 【简明词典】conj.比prep.与...相比较【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 than WEAK STRONGYou use than after a comparative adjective or adverb in order to link two parts of a comparison. The radio only weighs a few ounces and is smaller than a cigarette packet. Indian skins age far more slowly than American or Italian ones.PREP: compar PREP group+ than WEAK STRONGAlso a conjunction. He wished he could have helped her more than he did. Sometimes patients are more depressed six months later than when they first hear the bad news.CONJ-SUBORD: compar CONJ cl2 than WEAK STRONGYou use than when you are stating a number, quantity, or value approximately by saying that it is above or below another number, quantity, or value. They talked on the phone for more than an hour. ...the three-match Test series in England, starting in less than two months time... Head teachers yesterday demanded a nine per cent rise, more than twice the rate of inflation.PREP: more/less PREP n3 than WEAK STRONGYou use than in order to link two parts of a contrast, for example in order to state a preference. The arrangement was more a formality than a genuine partnership of two nations. I would rather stare at a clear, star-filled sky than a TV set. I would sooner give up sleep than miss my evening class.CONJ-COORD【21世纪英汉词典】than轻读)TEn, TZn, Tn; TEn, Tn(重读)TAn; TAn>1 a. [引导比较对象的副词 子句] 比...,较...He is taller ~ I (am). 他 (身材) 比我高I like you better ~ he (does). 我比他更喜欢你 [我喜欢你甚于他喜欢 你] I like you better ~ him. 我喜欢你甚于喜欢他 [你比他更讨我喜欢] He is more wise ~ clever. 与其说他伶俐,不如说 他明智 [他不很伶俐,倒是颇 明智] He is no happier ~ (he was) before. 他和以前一样不幸福Nothing would please me more ~ that my son should pass the entrance examination. 没有一件事比我儿子 幸能通过入学考试更 使我高兴She works better alone ~ when she is with her sister. 她单独工作比跟她姊 姊一起工作来得更好I am wiser ~ to believe that. 我没有傻到会相信那 件事的地步b. 比...He offered more ~ could be expected. 他提供的比所预期的 更多 [没想到他提供的会这 么多] Her services are more valuable ~ was supposed. 她的贡献比人们所想 像的更宝贵2 与其...?

Q: colour COLOUR [5kQlE]

A: 【简明词典】n.(=color)颜色, 气色, 风格, 外貌vt.把...涂颜色, 粉饰, 脸红, 歪曲vi.变色【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 colour colours (AM) colorThe colour of something is the appearance that it has as a result of the way in which it reflects light. Red, blue, and green are colours. `What colour is the car?' --- `Red.'. Her silk dress was sky-blue, the colour of her eyes. Judi's favourite colour is pink. The badges come in twenty different colours and shapes.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 colour colours (AM) colorA colour is a substance you use to give something a particular colour. Dyes and make-up are sometimes referred to as colours. ...The Body Shop Herbal Hair Colour... It is better to avoid all food colours. ...the latest lip and eye colours.N-VAR3 colour colours colouring coloured (AM) colorIf you colour something, you use something such as dyes or paint to change its colour. Many women begin colouring their hair in their mid-30s. We'd been making cakes and colouring the posters. The petals can be cooked with rice to colour it yellow.VB* colouring They could not afford to spoil those maps by careless colouring.N-UNCOUNT4 colour colours colouring coloured (AM) colorIf someone colours, their face becomes redder than it normally is, usually because they are embarrassed. Andrew couldn't help noticing that she coloured slightly.= blushVB5 colour colours (AM) colorSomeone's colour is the colour of their skin. People often use colour in this way to refer to a person's race. I don't care what colour she is. He acknowledged that Mr Taylor's colour and ethnic origins were utterly irrelevant in the circumstances.N-COUNT: usu sing, oft poss N6 colour (AM) colorA colour television, photograph, or picture is one that shows things in all their colours, and not just in black, white, and grey. In Japan 99 per cent of all households now have a colour television set.ADJ: usu ADJ n7 colour (AM) colorColour is a quality that makes something especially interesting or exciting. She had resumed the travel necessary to add depth and colour to her novels.See also local colour.N-UNCOUNT8 colour colours colouring coloured (AM) colorIf something colours your opinion, it affects the way that you think about something. All too often it is only the negative images of Ireland that are portrayed, colouring opinions and hiding the true nature of the country. The attitude of the parents toward the usefulness of what is learned must colour the way children approach school.= affectVB9 colour colours (AM) colorA country's national colours are the colours of its national flag.【21世纪英汉词典】col.our`kQlL; 5kQlE>>(英)= color

Q: student STUDENT [5stju:dEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.(大小学校的)学生, 研究者, 学者【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 student students A student is a person who is studying at a university or college. Warren's eldest son is an art student, at St Martin's. ...a 23-year-old medical student.See also mature student.N-COUNT2 student students A student is a child who is studying at a secondary school.= pupilN-COUNT3 student students Someone who is a student of a particular subject is interested in the subject and spends time learning about it. ...a passionate student of history and an expert on nineteenth century prime ministers.N-COUNT: N of n【21世纪英汉词典】stu.dent`stjudnt; 5stju:dnt《源自study》>1 学生a medical ~ 学医的学生girl [women] ~s 女学生He is a ~ at Harvard. 他是哈佛大学的学生2 学者,研究者[ofa ~ of linguistics [bird life] 语言 [鸟类生活] 研究者3 a. (大学、研究所等的) 研究生b. [常 S~](英) (Oxford 大学学院之一的 Christ Church 等的) 公费生

Q: claim CLAIM [kleim]

A: 【简明词典】n.(根据权利提出)要求, 要求权, 主张, 要求而得到的东西vt.(根据权利)要求, 认领, 声称, 主张, 需要【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 claim claims claiming claimed If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth. He claimed that it was all a conspiracy against him. A man claiming to be a journalist threatened to reveal details about her private life. `I had never received one single complaint against me,' claimed the humiliated doctor. He claims a 70 to 80 per cent success rate.= maintainVB2 claim claims A claim is something which someone says which they cannot prove and which may be false. He repeated his claim that the people of Trinidad and Tobago backed his action. He rejected claims that he had affairs with six women.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N that3 claim claims claiming claimed If you say that someone claims responsibility or credit for something, you mean they say that they are responsible for it, but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth. An underground organisation has claimed responsibility for the bomb explosion. He was too modest to claim the credit.VB4 claim claims claiming claimed If you claim something, you try to get it because you think you have a right to it. Now they are returning to claim what was theirs.VB5 claim claims A claim is a demand for something that you thi 【21世纪英汉词典】claimklem; kleim《源自拉丁文"呼叫 "的意思》>1 (理所当然地) 要求(→ demand【同义字】) a. 要求,请求 ~ a right to a shop 提出对商店所有权的 要求b. 要求We ~ed to be paid our wages. 我们要求付给工资c. 要求He ~s that the money (should) be returned at once. 他要求马上还钱d. 要求归还 ,认领Does anyone ~ this purse?. 有没有人认领这只皮 包呢?e. (藉著要求) 获得He ~ed title to the land. 他要求取得那块土地 的所有权2 主张a. (即使有矛盾或异议也 充满自信地) 主张~ blood relationship with ?声称与...有血缘关系b. 主张,宣称He ~ed to have reached the top of the mountain. 他宣称已登上过那座 山的山顶c. 主张,坚持He ~ed (that) his answer was correct. 他坚持自己的答案是 对的3 a.

Q: July JULY [dVu(:)5lai]

A: 【简明词典】n.七月(略作Jul)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆July Julys July is the seventh month of the year in the Western calendar. In late July 1914, he and Violet spent a few days with friends near Berwick-upon-Tweed. I expect you to report for work on July the twenty-eighth.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Ju.lydVu`laI; dVu:5lai《为 Julius Caesar 所出生的月分,源自其 名》>七月(略作 Jul.,Jy.)in ~ 七月中on ~5=on 5 ~ =on the 5th of ~ 在七月五日(→ January【说明】) the Fourth of ~ 七月四日(美国的独立纪念日)

Q: university UNIVERSITY [7ju:ni5vE:siti]

A: 【简明词典】n.(综合)大学【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆university universities A university is an institution where students study for degrees and where academic research is done. Patrick is now at London University. They want their daughter to go to university, but they are also keen that she get a summer job. The university refused to let Dick Gregory speak on campus.N-VAR: oft in names【21世纪英汉词典】u.ni.ver.si.ty9junE`vVsEtI; 9ju:ni5vE:sEti《源自拉丁文"全体, (教师、学生的) 群体"的意思》>1 大学at Cambridge U~ 在剑桥大学Did you go to the ~ yesterday ?. 你昨天去了那所大学 吗 ?My son is at (the) ~. 我的儿子正在念大学When did you leave (the) ~ ?. 你什么时候从大学毕 业的?Where do you go to ~ ? = Which ~ do you go to ?. 你上 [就读] 哪所大学?Did you go to a state ~ or a private college ?. (美)你上的是州立大学 还是私立大学 ?2 [the ~; 集合称]大学; 大学当局>大学的,与大学有关的a ~ man 大学生; 大学毕业者a ~ settlement 大学社区(→ settlement 3) a ~ student [professor] 大学学生 [教授]

Q: campaign CAMPAIGN [kAm5pein]

A: 【简明词典】n.[军]战役, (政治或商业性)活动, 竞选运动vi.参加活动, 从事活动, 作战【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 campaign campaigns A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change. During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet. Apacs has launched a campaign to improve the training of staff. ...the campaign against public smoking.N-COUNT: oft N to-inf, N for/against n2 campaign campaigns campaigning campaigned If someone campaigns for something, they carry out a planned set of activities over a period of time in order to achieve their aim. We are campaigning for law reform. Mr Burns has actively campaigned against a hostel being set up here. They have been campaigning to improve the legal status of women.VB3 campaign campaigns In a war, a campaign is a series of planned movements carried out by armed forces. The allies are intensifying their air campaign. ...a bombing campaign.= operationN-COUNT: oft n N【21世纪英汉词典】cam.paignkAm`pen; kAm5pein>1 (一连串的) 战斗,战役,作战the Waterloo ~ 滑铁卢战役(→ Waterloo) 【字源】源自"广大 原野"的意思的拉丁 文. 由于古罗马时代的广 大原野为大军交战的 战场,因此此字演变成 具有"军事行动"的 意思,现在也用于指" 社会运动"或"竞选 活动"之意2 a. (社会、政治、选举等 的) 运动,怂恿,游说,宣传 活动[for, againstan advertising ~ ( 促销的) 广告活动,大肆宣传an election ~ 竞选活动a political ~ 政治运动a ~ for funds [against alcohol] 募款 [禁酒] 运动b. 运动,宣传活 动a ~ to combat crime 防止犯罪运动on campaign(1) 从军 [出征] 中(2) 从事宣传活动(3) 从事竞选活动>1 从军go ~ing 出征; 游说2 发起 [从事] [反对 [推行] ...的] 运动[against, for~ for abstinence 发起禁酒运动

Q: major MAJOR [5meidVE]

A: 【简明词典】n.[教]主修课, [律]成年人, [乐]大调adj.主修的, 成年的, 大调的vi.主修【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 major You use major when you want to describe something that is more important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional. Drug abuse has long been a major problem for the authorities there. Exercise has a major part to play in preventing and combating disease.= significantADJ-GRADED: ADJ n2 major A major is an officer who is one rank above captain in the British army or the United States army, air force, or marines. I was a major in the war, you know. ...Major Alan Bulman.N-COUNT; N-TITLE; N-VOC3 major majors At a university or college in the United States, a student's major is the main subject that they are studying. English majors would be asked to explore the roots of language.N-COUNT: oft poss N4 major majors At a university or college in the United States, if a student is, for example, a geology major, geology is the main subject they are studying. She was named the outstanding undergraduate history major at the University of Oklahoma.N-COUNT: n N5 major majors majoring majored If a student at a university or college in the United States majors in a particular subject, that subject is the main one they study. He majored in finance at Claremont Men's College in California.VB6 major In 【21世纪英汉词典】ma.jor`medVL; 5meidVE《源自拉丁文"伟大 的"之比较级》 (←→ minor) >(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (大小、数量、程度等 与其他比较起来) 较大的,较多的,较高的the ~ part of the students 大部分的学生b. 过半 (数) 的,大半的,多数的the ~ vote 多数票the ~ opinion 多数意见2 a. (地位、重要性等) 较优越的,较重要的, 主要的,一流的(→ 1 a{用法}) a ~ question 较重要的问题a ~ company 主要的公司,一流的公 司the ~ industries 主要工业b. (效果、范围等) 大的,显著的a ~ alteration 大变更 [变革,改变] a ~ improvement 显著的改进c.'医' (较一般) 风险大的a ~ operation 较一般风险大的手术3 (美) 主修的,专攻的one's ~ field of study 一个人的主修领域4 (法律上) 成年的5(英) (在男校的

Q: husband HUSBAND [5hQzbEnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.丈夫【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 husband husbands A woman's husband is the man she is married to. Eva married her husband Jack in 1957. Are they husband and wife?N-COUNT: oft poss N2 husband husbands husbanding husbanded If you husband something valuable, you use it carefully and do not waste it. (LITERARY) Husbanding precious resources was part of rural life.VB【21世纪英汉词典】hus.band`hQzbEnd; 5hQzbEnd《源自北欧语"住在 家里的人"的意思》>丈夫(cf. wife 1) ~ and wife 夫妇You'll make her a good ~. 你可当她的好丈夫>节省...,节约; 珍视~ one's supplies 节省粮食

Q: March MARCH [mB:tF]

A: 【简明词典】n.三月【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆March Marches March is the third month of the year in the Western calendar. I flew to Milan in early March. She was born in Austria on March 6, 1920. The election could be held as early as next March.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】MarchmBrtF; mB:tF《源自拉丁文"军神 Mars 之月"的意思》>三月(略作 Mar.)in ~ 在三月on ~ 1 = on 1 ~ = on the 1st of ~ 三月一号【字源】"献给马耳 斯的月份" (the month of Mars) 之意. 马耳斯 (Mars) 是罗马神话里的战神 和暴风之神. 据说他所驾驶的战车 有最强烈的风在拉,所 以跑得最快

Q: next NEXT [nekst]

A: 【简明词典】n.adj.下次的, 其次的, 与...连接, 下一个adv.下一次, 其次【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 next The next period of time, event, person, or thing is the one that comes immediately after the present one or after the previous one. I got up early the next morning. ...the next available flight... Who will be the next prime minister?. I want my next child born at home. Many senior citizens have very few visitors from one week to the next. And then Captain Charles sings, `Don't ever laugh when a hearse goes by or you will be the next to die.'ORD2 next You use next in expressions such as next Friday, next day and next year to refer, for example, to the first Friday, day, or year that comes after the present or previous one. Let's plan a big night next week. He retires next January. Next day the European Community summit strengthened their ultimatum.DET+ next Also an adjective. I shall be 26 years old on Friday next.ADJ: n ADJ+ next Also a pronoun. He predicted that the region's economy would grow by about six per cent both this year and next.PRON3 next The next place or person is the one that is nearest to you or that is the first one that you come to. Grace sighed so heavily that Trish could hear it in the next room. The man in the next chair was asleep. 【21世纪英汉词典】nextnZkst; nekst《源自古英语"最近 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 (时间上) a. [无冠词] (以现在为基准) 紧接著来的; 下面 [次] 的,其次的(cf. last B 1) ~ Friday=on Friday ~ 在下星期五~ week [month, year] 下周 [下个月,明年] b. [常 the ~] (以一定时间为基准) 其次的,下一个的the ~ week [month, year] 下一周 [月,年] 2 [常 the ~] (顺序、排列等) 其次的,下面的the ~ chapter 下一章in the ~ place 其次,第二He was the ~ person to come. 他是第二个来的人What is the ~ article?. 还需要什么东西吗?3 a. [常 the ~(场所、位置) 最近的,隔壁的,邻接 的the ~ house 隔壁人家,邻家the ~ but one [two] 接著第二[三] (的) b. 邻接[...]的,在[...]隔 壁的to] (of. NEXTto) a vacant lot ~ to the house 邻接那栋房子的空地the shop ~ to the corner 街角 (算起) 第二家商店the person ~ to him in rank [age] 地位 [

Q: once ONCE [wQns]

A: 【简明词典】n.adv.一次, 从前, 曾经conj.一旦【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 once If something happens once, it happens one time only. I met Wilma once, briefly. Since that evening I haven't once slept through the night. Mary had only been to Manchester once before.ADV: ADV with v+ once Also a pronoun. `Have they been to visit you yet?' --- `Just the once, yeah.'. Listen to us, if only this once.PRON: the/this PRON2 once You use once with `a' and words like `day', `week', and `month' to indicate that something happens regularly, one time in each day, week, or month. Lung cells die and are replaced about once a week. We arranged a special social event once a year to which we invited our major customers.ADV: ADV a n3 once You use once with `every' and words like `day', `week', and `year' to indicate that something happens a specified number of times and on a regular basis. The patient was seen for follow-up visits once every three months. My daughter comes to visit me once every fortnight.ADV: ADV every n, ADV every num n4 once If something was once true, it was true at some time in the past, but is no longer true. The culture minister once ran a theatre. I lived there once myself, before I got married. The house where she lives was once the village post office. My memory isn't as good as it once was. 【21世纪英汉词典】oncewQns; wQns《one 的中古英语所有格副 词用法》>1 一次,一遍,一倍~ a day 一天一次~ more= ~ again 再 (来) 一次~ or twice 一两次I have ~ skated. 我曾溜过冰O~ one is one. 一乘一等于一2 一次也 (没有...) I haven't seen him ~. 我一次也没见过他3 只要,一旦when [if] ~ he consents 一旦他同意4 从前 (某时候) ,曾经O~ there lived an old man in a village. 从前在一个村子里住 著一位老人She was ~ very miserable. 她曾有过一段悲惨的 经历There was ~ a giant. 从前有一位巨人a once-famous doctor 一位曾享有盛名的医 生(every) once in a while [(英)way] 有时,偶而more than once再三地,不只一次地once and again一再地,屡次once (and) for all最终地; 坚决地,断然地He decided to give up smoking ~ and for all. 他断然决定戒烟once upon a time从前,很久以前O~ upon a time there was a beautiful princess. 从前有一位美丽的公 主>一旦...时,一经...,仆

Q: programme PROGRAMME [5prEugrAm]

A: 【简明词典】n.v.=program 程序, 编程【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 programme programmes (AM) programA programme of actions or events is a series of actions or events that are planned to be done. The general argued that the nuclear programme should still continue. The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 programme programmes (AM) programA television or radio programme is something that is broadcast on television or radio. ...a series of TV programmes on global environment. ...local news programmes.N-COUNT: oft n N3 programme programmes (AM) programA theatre or concert programme is a small book or sheet of paper which gives information about the play or concert you are attending.N-COUNT4 programme programmes programming programmed (AM) programWhen you programme a machine or system, you set its controls so that it will work in a particular way. Parents can programme the machine not to turn on at certain times.VB5 programme programmes programming programmed (AM) programIf a living creature is programmed to behave in a particular way, they are likely to behave in that way because of social or biological factors that they cannot control. We are all genetically programmed to develop certain illnesses.VB: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】pro.gramme`progrAm, -grEm; 5prou^rAm>>= program

Q: experience EXPERIENCE [iks5piEriEns]

A: 【简明词典】n.vt.经验, 体验, 经历, 阅历【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 experience Experience is knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity, which you have gained because you have done that job or activity for a long time. He has also had managerial experience on every level. He's counting on his mother to take care of the twins for him; she's had plenty of experience with them.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp2 experience Experience is used to refer to the past events, knowledge, and feelings that make up someone's life or character. I should not be in any danger here, but experience has taught me caution. She had learned from experience to take little rests in between her daily routine. `If you act afraid, they won't let go,' he says, speaking from experience.N-UNCOUNT3 experience experiences An experience is something that you do or that happens to you, especially something important that affects you. Moving had become a common experience for me. His only experience of gardening so far proved immensely satisfying. Many of his clients are unbelievably nervous, usually because of a bad experience in the past.N-COUNT: usu with supp4 experience experiences experiencing experienced If you experience a particular situation, you are in that situation or it happens to you. We had never experienced this kind of holiday before and had no idea what to expect. British business is now experiencing a severe recession.VB5 experience experiences experiencing experienced If you experience a feeling, you feel it or are affected by it. Widows seem to experience more distress than do widowers.VB+ experience Also a noun. ...the experience of pain.N-SING: the N of n【21世纪英汉词典】ex.pe.ri.enceIk`spIrIEns; ik5spiEriEns《源自拉丁文"尝试 "的意思》>1 (U)经验,体验know by [from] ~ that ? 由经验得知...事gain ~ 累积经验a man of great [long, ripe] ~ 极有 [有多年,有丰富] 经验的人He has not much ~ in salesmanship. 他没多少推销的经验2 (C) (具体的) 经验,体验be a pleasant ~ 是一次快乐的经历>经验,经历,体验~ great hardships 历经艰辛

Q: half HALF [hB:f]

A: 【简明词典】n.一半, 半时, (球赛)半场, 半学年adj.一半的, 不完全的, 半途的adv.一半地, 部分地, 相当的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 half Half of an amount or object is one of two equal parts that together make up the whole number, amount, or object. They need an extra two and a half thousand pounds to complete the project. More than half of all households report incomes above {Pound}35,000. Cut the tomatoes in half vertically. The bridge was re-built in two halves. The tough market would lead to 400 jobs being cut in the first half of this year.FRACTION+ half Also a predeterminer. We just sat and talked for half an hour or so. They had only received half the money promised. She's half his age.PREDET+ half Also an adjective. ...{Pound}4.75 for a half chicken tandoori. ...a half measure of fresh lemon juice... Steve barely said a handful of words during the first half hour.ADJ: ADJ n2 half You use half to say that something is only partly the case or happens to only a limited extent. His eyes were half closed. His refrigerator frequently looked half empty. She'd half expected him to withdraw from the course.ADV: ADV adj, ADV before v3 half halves In games such as football, soccer, and basketball, match 【21世纪英汉词典】halfhAf; hB:f>(pl. halves[hvz; h:vz]; 当作 3,5 b 的意思解时为 ~s,halves)1 一半,二分之一, (概略分之) 约一半two miles and a ~ 二哩半the longer ~ of a piece of string 一条细绳的较长的半 截H~ of twelve is six. 十二的一半是六5 halves make(s) 2. ?五个二分之一成为二 又二分之一That's not the ~ of it. (. 话等) 还没到一半; 精彩的 [好戏] 从现在开始 [在后头] 2 (U)半小时,三十分钟at ~ past five 在五点半It is ~ past seven. 七点半了3 (C)a.(口语)半哩b. (英口语)半品脱 (half-pint) c. (英口语) (小孩等之) 半票Two and a ~ to Oxford, please. (. 请给我) 到牛津的全票两张,半 票一张d. (美)五角; (英)半便士4 (C)(英)半学年, (一学年两学期制之) 第二学期5(C)a.'运动'比赛之前[ 后]半场(cf. quarter n.A 1 n) b.'足球.曲棍球'=h alfbackc.'棒球'上半局,下 半局(

Q: January JANUARY [5dVAnjuEri]

A: 【简明词典】n.一月(略作Jan)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆January Januaries January is the first month of the year in the Western calendar. We always have snow in January. She was born on January 6, 1946. I haven't seen my own daughter since last January.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Jan.u.ar.y`dVAnjJ9ZrI; 5dVAnjuEri《源自拉丁文"门神 Janus 之月"的意思》>一月(略作 Jan.,Ja.)in ~ 在一月on ~ 5 = on 5 ~ = on the 5th of ~ 于一月五日【字源】此字的意思 是献给罗马神话中的 坚纳斯 (Janus) 之月. 坚纳斯是天国之门的 守护神,因其有两副面 孔,一看前、一看后, 所以被认为适合于送 旧年、迎新年的第一 个月之名; cf. December 【字源】

Q: hundred HUNDRED [5hQndrEd, 5-drid]

A: 【简明词典】n.一百个(人或物)一组, 许多num.百, 百个adj.许多的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hundred The plural form is hundred after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'A hundred or one hundred is the number 100. According to one official more than a hundred people have been arrested.NUM: usu a/num NUM2 hundred The plural form is hundred after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'If you refer to hundreds of things or people, you are emphasizing that there are very many of them. Hundreds of tree species face extinction. Today you can buy hundreds of flavours of ice-cream.QUANT: QUANT of pl-n+ hundred The plural form is hundred after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'You can also use hundreds as a pronoun. Hundreds have been killed in the fighting and thousands made homeless.PRON3 hundred The plural form is hundred after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'You can use a hundred per cent or one hundred per cent to emphasize that you agree completely with something or that it is completely right or wrong. (INFORMAL) Are you a hundred per cent sure it's your neighbour?. I agree with you one hundred per cent.= absolutelyPHR: PHR adj, PHR after v 【21世纪英汉词典】hun.dred`hQndrEd; 5hQndrEd>1 (C)a. (基数的) 百; 一百美元 [英镑 (等) ] two ~ 两百two ~ (and) ten 两百一十a few ~ (of them) 数百some [about a] ~ 约一百the ~ and first 一百零一号in 1500 在 1500 年b. 一百的符号(100,C)2 [~s]数 [几] 百~s of people 数百人,好几百人some ~s of people 数百人3 [the ~]'运动'百码赛跑4 (C)(英)村落(昔日的 county 或 shire 的构成单位)a great[long]hundred一百二十a[one]hundred percent(美)百分之百; 完全地"Do you trust me?"- "A ~ percent.". "你信任我吗?""百 分之百信任"a hundred to one(1) 几乎完全正确,十之八 九A ~ to one, you will meet a nice girl and get married. 十之八九,你将会碰到 一个好女孩,跟她结婚(2) 几乎没有希望 [可能性] by hundreds = by the hundred (s) 好几百,众多hundreds and thousands小糖粒(用来撒在糕饼 上,做装饰用)>一百个,一百人There are a [one] ~. 有一百个[人>1 a. 一百的,一百个的,一 百人的two ~ people 两百个人b. [a ~]一百岁He is a ~. 他一百岁2

Q: rise RISE [raiz]

A: 【简明词典】n.上升, 增加, 上涨, 高地, 小山, 发生, 出现vi.升起, 起身, 发源, 起义, 高耸, 增长, 上升, 复活vt.使飞起【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 rise rises rising rose risen If something rises, it moves upwards. Wilson's ice-cold eyes watched the smoke rise from his cigarette. The powdery dust rose in a cloud around him.VB+ rise up rises up; rising up; rose up; risen upRise up means the same as rise. Spray rose up from the surface of the water. Black dense smoke rose up.PHR-V2 rise rises rising rose risen When you rise, you stand up. (FORMAL) Luther rose slowly from the chair. He looked at Livy and Mark, who had risen to greet him.VB+ rise up rises up; rising up; rose up; risen upRise up means the same as rise. The only thing I wanted was to rise up from the table and leave this house.PHR-V3 rise rises rising rose risen When you rise, you get out of bed. (FORMAL) Tony had risen early and gone to the cottage to work.VB4 rise rises rising rose risen When the sun or moon rises, it appears in the sky. He wanted to be over the line of the ridge before the sun had risen. setVB5 rise rises rising rose risen You can say that something rises when it appears as a large tall shape. (LITERARY) The building rose before him, tal 【21世纪英汉词典】riseraIz; raiz(rose[roz; rouz]; ris.en[`rz; 'rizn])>A1 升起 (到地平线上) ,现出,出来,升出 ( ←→ set) The sun ~s in the east. 太阳从东边升起The moon is rising above the horizon. 月亮正升到地平线上2 a. 飘上天空The smoke rose straight up into [in] the sky. 烟直上云霄b. 飞起,飞上天空c. 升起The curtain ~s. 幕升起; 新的局面展开3 a. 耸立,矗立Mt. Everest ~s (to the height of) 8848 meters. 埃弗勒斯峰高达 8848公尺b. [从...]耸立,高耸[out of, fromThe mountain ~s 1000 meters out of the sea. 那座山海拔一千公尺 高The tower ~s steeply from the flat ground. 那座塔陡峭地自平地 耸起c. 高耸[至...] [to,above] ~ to the sky 高耸至天空~ above the clouds 耸入云霄4 成上坡,渐渐高 起The ground gradually ~s toward the east. 地面朝东渐渐高起5 a. 上升

Q: raise RAISE [reiz]

A: 【简明词典】n.上升, 高地, 提出vt.升起, 唤起, 提高, 使出现, 解除, 饲养, 筹集, 使复活【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 raise raises raising raised If you raise something, you move it so that it is in a higher position. He raised his hand to wave. She went to the window and raised the blinds. Milton raised the glass to his lips. ...a small raised platform.= liftVB2 raise raises raising raised If you raise a flag, you display it by moving it up a pole or into a high place where it can be seen. They had raised the white flag in surrender. At midnight, the German flag will be raised over the Reichstag.VB3 raise raises raising raised If you raise yourself, you lift your body so that you are standing up straight, or so that you are no longer lying flat. He raised himself into a sitting position. She raised herself on one elbow.= liftVB4 raise raises raising raised If you raise the rate or level of something, you increase it. The Republic of Ireland is expected to raise interest rates. Two incidents in recent days have raised the level of concern. ...a raised body temperature.= increaseVB5 raise raises raising raised To raise the standard of something means to improve it. ...a new drive to raise standards of literacy in Britain's schools.【21世纪英汉词典】raiserez; reiz>A1 a. 举起(→ lift 【同义字】) ~ the blind(s) [window] 把百叶窗 [拉起] ~ one's eyes 举目观看R~ your right hand. 举起你的右手b. 升起,捞起 ~ a flag 升旗~ a sunken ship 捞起沉船2 a. 使[从...]晋升[到 ...],使...升级[from][ toThey ~d the salesman to manager. 他们把那位推销员擢 升为经理That officer was ~d from the ranks. 那名军官是从士兵升 上来的b. [~ oneself][从...]发迹, 飞黄腾达[from~ oneself from poverty 从贫困中发迹; 白手起家c. 提高,抬高,增加,调升 ~ the rent 提高租金~ one's reputation 抬高某人的声望3 a. 扬起~ a cloud of dust 扬起一片尘土b. 掀起 ~ a rebellion 掀起叛乱→ raise CAIN [the DEVIL,HELL,the ROOF] .4 a. (拉开嗓门) 提高Don't ~ your voice at me. 不要对我大声嚷嚷b. 引起

Q: world WORLD [wE:ld]

A: 【简明词典】n.世界, ...界, 世事, 世故, 社会adj.世界的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 world The world is the planet that we live on. It's a beautiful part of the world. More than anything, I'd like to drive around the world. The satellite enables us to calculate their precise location anywhere in the world.N-SING: the N2 world The world refers to all the people who live on this planet, and our societies, institutions, and ways of life. The world was, and remains, shocked. He wants to show the world that anyone can learn to be an ambassador. His personal contribution to world history is likely to have been incidental. ...inflationary pressures in the world economy.N-SING: the N, N n3 world You can use world to describe someone or something that is one of the most important or significant of its kind on earth. Abroad, Mr Bush was seen as a world statesman. China has once again emerged as a world power. He was one of Newcastle's most distinguished medical men, a world authority on heart-diseases.ADJ: ADJ n4 world You can use world in expressions such as the Arab world, the western world, and the ancient world to refer to a particular group of countries or a particular period in history. Athens had strong ties to the Arab world. ...the developing world... Dogs were also associated with healing in the ancient world.N-SING: the supp N【21世纪英汉词典】worldwVld; wE:ld《源自古英语"人的 一生"的意思》>1 a. [the ~]世界,地球to the ~'s end 到世界的尽头,到天涯 海角,永远make a journey round the ~ 环游世界一周b. [常 the W~] (地球上的) 地区,...世界the Western ~ 西方世界the English-speaking ~ 以英语为母语的地区→ New World,Old World,Third World.2 [the ~]天地,宇宙,万物the creation of the ~ 天地的创造3 [the ~; 当单数用]世界上的人 ,人类,全人类The whole ~ wants peace. 全世界的人都希望和 平All the ~ knows it. 人人都知道这件事; 这是众所周知的事4 [the ~; 当单数用] (人) 世间,世人; 时势know the ~ 熟悉世故see the ~ 了解世事as the ~ goes 照一般的说法We should take the ~ as we find it. 我们应该顺应时势I wonder what the ~ will say. 我不知道世人会如何 说How's the ~ going?=How's the ~ treating you ?. 近况如何?你过得怎样 ?5(C) (个人所见或活动场所 的) 世界,世间M

Q: century CENTURY [5sentFuri, -tFEri]

A: 【简明词典】n.世纪, 百年, 百个, 板球中的一百分, 百元(钞票)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 century centuries A century is a period of a hundred years that is used when stating a date. For example, the 19th century was the period from 1801 to 1900. The material position of the Church had been declining since the late eighteenth century. ...a 17th-century merchant's house.N-COUNT: usu ord N2 century centuries A century is any period of a hundred years. The drought there is the worst in a century.N-COUNT3 century centuries In cricket, a century is a score of one hundred runs or more by one batsman.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】cen.tu.ry`sZntFErI; 5sentFuri《源自拉丁文"百" 的意思; → cent》>1 一世纪in the last [19th] ~ 在上个 [十九] 世纪2 a. 一百个b. (美口语)一百美元,一 百美元纸钞3 (古罗马的) 百人队(从前以一百名步兵编 成一队,六十队为一团 (legion) )4 '板球'一百分 (100 runs)

Q: east EAST [i:st]

A: 【简明词典】n.东方, 东, 东部地区adj.东方的, 从向东来的adv.在东方, 向东方, 朝东方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 east also East.The east is the direction where the sun rises. ...the vast swamps which lie to the east of the River Nile... The principal range runs east to west.N-UNCOUNT: also the N2 east also East.The east of a place, country, or region is the part which is in the east. ...a village in the east of the country... They are said to control large parts of the east and south of the country.N-SING: usu the N, oft N of n3 east also East.If you go east, you travel towards the east. To drive, go east on Route 9.ADV: ADV after v4 east also East.Something that is east of a place is positioned to the east of it. ...just east of the center of town.ADV: usu ADV of n5 east also East.The east edge, corner, or part of a place or country is the part which is towards the east. ...a low line of hills running along the east coast.ADJ: ADJ n6 east also East.East is used in the names of some countries, states, and regions in the east of a larger area He had been on safari in East Africa with his son.ADJ: ADJ n7 east also East.An east wind is a wind that blows from the east.ADJ8 east also East.The East is used to refer to the southern and eastern part of Asia, including India, 【21世纪英汉词典】eastist; i:st>1 [the ~]东,东方; 东部(略作 e.,E,E.; ←→ west; → north {用法})in the ~ of ? 在...的东部on the ~ of ? 在...的东侧,东接...to the ~ of ? 在...的东方 (不相接) 2 a. [the ~]东部地方b. [the E~](美)东部 (各州) (密西西比 (Mississippi) 河至大西洋岸各州)→ down East.c. [the E~]东方,亚洲 (the Orient) → Far East,Middle East,Near Eastthe E~]东欧诸国,共产国 家,东方e.[the E~] (从前的) 东罗马帝国3 [the ~] (教会的) 东端,祭坛所在的一边east by north 东偏北(略作 EbN)east by south 东偏南(略作 EbS)>1 东方的,在东方的; 向东的an ~ window 向东的窗子2 (教会) 祭坛那一侧的3 [常 E~] 东部的,东方国家的; 东部居民的the ~ coast 东海岸

Q: thing THING [WiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.东西, 物, 所有物, 用品, 事, 事情, 事件,事态【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 thing things You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely. `What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?' --- `Some kind of statue, I guess.'. She was in the middle of clearing the breakfast things. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?. A strange thing happened. We get blamed for all kinds of things.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 thing things Thing is used in lists and descriptions to give examples or to increase the range of what you are referring to. These are genetic disorders that only affect males normally. They are things like muscular dystrophy and haemophilia. The Earth is made mainly of iron and silicon and things like that. Big things, such as hospitals and social security, are paid for by the Government. You can spot them fairly easily because of their short haircuts and things.N-COUNT: usu pl, usu with supp3 thing things The word thing is often used after an adjective, where it would also be possible just to use the adjective. For example, you can say it's a different thing instead of it's different. Of course, literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence. To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing. Perhaps it's a good thing that Dizzy retired.N-COUNT: adj N4 thing The word thing is often used instea 【21世纪英汉词典】thingWIN; WiN>1 (C)a. (有形之) 物,事物all ~s 万物the ~ in itself 物之本身A ~ of beauty is a joy for ever. 美的东西是永恒的喜 悦b. (对生物而言的) 无生物,物体c. [常~s] 物,东西; (尤指) 饮食物eat some warm ~s 吃些温的东西sweet ~s 甜食d. (艺术) 作品a little ~ of mine 拙作2 (C)a. 生物,动物a living ~ 生物dumb ~s ( 不能说话的) 动物,牲畜b. [含轻蔑、谴责、怜悯 、称赞之意] (口语)人(主要指女人 、小孩)a pretty little ~ 可爱的小孩子 [女孩] a young ~ 小孩,小姑娘The poor little ~. = Oh, poor ~. 可怜的小孩(my dear) old ~ [ 不拘对方之年龄而用 作亲密的称呼] (英口语)亲爱的,老伴儿He's a funny old ~. 他是个滑稽的老头子3 [~sa. [one's ~]随身物品,所有物, 携带品Please collect your ~s. 请把随身物品集中 [收拾好] b. 衣物,衣服(尤指短大衣等)one's swimming [bathing] ~s 泳装Do take off your ~s. #

Q: centre CENTRE [5sentE]

A: 【简明词典】n.中心, 中央, 中心区v.集中【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 centre centres (AM) centerA centre is a building where people have meetings, take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind. We went to a party at the leisure centre. She now also does pottery classes at a community centre. ...the National Exhibition Centre.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft in names after n2 centre centres (AM) centerIf an area or town is a centre for an industry or activity, that industry or activity is very important there. London is also the major international insurance centre.N-COUNT: with supp3 centre centres (AM) centerThe centre of something is the middle of it. A large wooden table dominates the centre of the room. Bake until light golden and crisp around the edges and slightly soft in the centre.N-COUNT: usu sing4 centre centres (AM) centerThe centre of a town or city is the part where there are the most shops and businesses and where a lot of people come from other areas to work or shop. ...the city centre.N-COUNT: usu sing5 centre centres (AM) centerIf something or someone is at the centre of a situation, they are the most important thing or person involved. ...the man at the centre of the controversy... At the centre of the heated row was the question: Who leaked little Jennifer's name?N-COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n6 centre centres (AM) centerIf someone or something is the centre of attention or interest, people are giving them a lot of attention. The rest of the cast was used to her being the centre of attention. The centre of attraction was Pierre Auguste Renoir's oil painting.= focusN-COUNT: usu sing, N of n7 centre (AM) centerIn politics, the centre refers to groups and their beliefs, when they are considered to be neither left-wing nor right-wing. The Democrats have become a party of the centre. ...the centre parties.N-SING: the N, oft N n8 centre centres centring centred (AM) centerIf you centre something, you move it so that it is at the centre of something else. Centre the design on the cloth before you start.VB9 centre centres centring centred (AM) centerIf something centres or is centred on a particular thing or person, that thing or person is the main subject of attention. ...the improvement was the result of a plan which centred on academic achievement and personal motivation... All his concerns were centred around himself rather than Rachel. When working with patients, my efforts are centred on helping them to overcome illness.V-ERG* -centred ...a child-centred approach to teaching. ...patient-centred care.COMB in ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】cen.tre`sZntL; 5sentE>>>(英)= center

Q: independent INDEPENDENT [indi5pendEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.中立派, 无党派者adj.独立自主的, 不受约束的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 independent If one thing or person is independent of another, they are separate and not connected, so the first one is not affected or influenced by the second. Your questions should be independent of each other. We're going independent from the university and setting up our own group. Two independent studies have been carried out.= separateADJ: oft ADJ of/from n* independently ...several people working independently in different areas of the world. ...biological processes which continue to function independently of any effort that we can make.= separatelyADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj, oft ADV of/from n2 independent If someone is independent, they do not need help or money from anyone else. Phil was now much more independent of his parents. She would like to be financially independent. There were benefits to being a single independent woman. dependentADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ of/from n* independently ...helping disabled students to live and study as independently as possible. ...the independently-minded females of the Nineties... He is independently wealthy.ADV: ADV after v, ADV adj/-ed3 independent Independent countries and states are not ruled by other countries but have their own government. 9indi5pendEnt>(more ~; most ~)1 a. 独立的,自主的,自治 的,自由的; 不依赖 (他人) 的,自主性的an ~ country 独立国b. [从...]独立的; 不依赖 [依存] [...]的[of(cf.INDEPENDENT of) He is ~ of his parents. 他不依赖父母生活2 独立性强的,自尊心强 的an ~ young woman 独立自立的年轻妇女3 a. 独立生活的,自力 谋生的b. (无比较级、最高级) 不工作也可生活的a man of ~ means 不工作也可以生活的 有产者4 不受他人影响的,独自 的an ~ thinker 有独立思想的人,有自 己的想法的人~ proofs( 与他人的证据无关的) 独立的证据5 (无比较级、 最高级) '政'无党无派的,中 立的6(无比较级、最高级) [I~]'基督教'公理 教会派的7(无比较级、最高级) '文法' 独立的(cf. main clause) an ~ clause

Q: middle MIDDLE [5midl]

A: 【简明词典】n.中间, 当中adj.中间的, 中部的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 middle middles The middle of something is the part of it that is furthest from its edges, ends, or outside surface. Howard stood in the middle of the room sipping a cup of coffee. Hyde accelerated away from the kerb, swerving out into the middle of the street. I was in the middle of the back row. Father told her to make sure the roast potatoes weren't raw in the middle.the middle of nowhere: see nowhere.= centreN-COUNT: usu the N in sing, oft N of n2 middle The middle object in a row of objects is the one that has an equal number of objects on each side. The middle button of his uniform jacket was strained over his belly. Around the middle finger of her left hand, she wore a gold ring.ADJ: ADJ n3 middle middles Your middle is the part of your body around your stomach. (INFORMAL) At age fifty-three, he now has a few extra pounds around his middle. The cook's apron covered her middle.= midriffN-COUNT: usu poss N4 middle The middle of an event or period of time is the part that comes after the first part and before the last part. I woke up in the middle of the night and could hear a tapping on the window. It was now the middle of November, cold and often foggy. By the middle of 1979, Jimmy Carter was in serious political trouble. She was born in the middle of a rain storm.N-SING: the N of n+ middle Also an adjective. The month began and ended qui 【21世纪英汉词典】mid.dle`mIdl; 5midl>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 正中的,中央的the ~ point of the road 道路的中点in one's ~ fifties ( 年龄) 在五十至六十岁中间b. 中等的,中级的,普通 的a ~ opinion 折衷 [调停] 的意见follow [take] a [the] ~ course 采取中庸之道of ~ height 中等身材的of ~ size 普通大小的,中型的2 [M~] (语言史) 中古的→ Middle English>1 [the ~] (位置、时间等的) 中间,中央,正中间,中 部; (行为等的) 中途,正当中[ofin the ~ of May 在五月中旬in the ~ of a discussion 正在讨论当中【同义字】middle 点、区块或时间各在 两端的等距离处center 大半指圆或球的中心 点2 [the ~, one's ~](口语) (人体的) 中间部分,腰部,腹部3 [the ~]中间物,媒介 (物) ,中间人,仲裁者,调解 人play both ends against the middle → end

Q: host HOST [hEust]

A: 【简明词典】n.主人, 旅馆招待 许多vt.当主人招待主机【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 host hosts The host at a party is the person who has invited the guests and provides the food, drink, or entertainment. Apart from my host, I didn't know a single person there. Tommy Sopwith was always the perfect host.N-COUNT2 host hosts hosting hosted If someone hosts a party, dinner, or other function, they have invited the guests and provide the food, drink, or entertainment. Tonight she hosts a ball for 300 guests. ...a banquet hosted by the president of Kazakhstan.VB3 host hosts A country, city, or organization that is the host of an event provides the facilities for that event to take place. Barcelona was chosen to be host of the 1992 Olympic games. ...a preliminary qualifying tournament in Andorra involving the host country.N-COUNT: oft N n4 host hosts hosting hosted If a country, city, or organization hosts an event, they provide the facilities for the event to take place. Cannes hosts the annual film festival.VB5 host If a person or country plays host to an event or an important visitor, they host the event or the visit. In 1987 Canada played host to the Commonwealth Conference. The Prime Minister played host to French Premier Jacques Chirac.PHR: V inflects6 host hosts The host of a radio or television show is the person who introduces it and talks to the people who appear in it. I am host of a live radio programme.= presenterN-COUNT: usu with supp7 host hosts hosting hosted The person who hosts a radio or television show introduces it and talks to the people who appear in it. She also hosts a show on St Petersburg Radio.VB8 host A host of things is a lot of them. A host of problems may delay the opening of the Channel Tunnel. Today we have radios, TVs, and a whole host of gadgets powered by electricity.= multitudeQUANT9 host hosts If an area is host to living things, those creatures live and feed in that area. Uganda's beautiful highlands are host to a wide range of wildlife.N-COUNT: usu N to n10 host hosts A host or a host computer is the main computer in a network of computers, which controls the most important files and programs.N-COUNT: oft N n11 host hosts The host of a parasite is the plant or animal which it lives on or inside and from which it gets its food. (TECHNICAL) When the eggs hatch the larvae eat the living flesh of the host animal.N-COUNT: oft N n12 host hosts The Host is the bread which is used to represent the body of Christ in Christian church services such as Holy Communion. (TECHNICAL)N-COUNT: usu sing, the N【21世纪英汉词典】host>亦作 Host.'宗'圣饼; 圣体

Q: director DIRECTOR [di5rektE, dai5rektE]

A: 【简明词典】n.主任, 主管, 导演, (机关)首长, (团体)理事, (公司)董事, 指挥仪, 控制器【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 director directors The director of a play, film, or television programme is the person who decides how it will appear on stage or screen, and who tells the actors and technical staff what to do.N-COUNT2 director directors In some organizations and public authorities, the person in charge is referred to as the director. ...the director of the intensive care unit at Guy's Hospital. ...the Director of Public Prosecutions... She has just been appointed artistic director of Queensland Theatre Company.N-COUNT: oft the N3 director directors The directors of a company are its most senior managers, who meet regularly to make important decisions about how it will be run. He served on the board of directors of a local bank. ...Karl Uggerholt, the financial director of Braun UK.N-COUNT4 director directors The director of an orchestra or choir is the person who is conducting it. (AM; in BRIT use conductor)= conductorN-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】di.rec.tordE`rZktL, daI-; di5rektE, dE, dai->1 指导者,指挥者2 a. 管理者; 长官,局长; 理事; 董事,社长a managing ~ ( 公司的) 常务董事a board of ~s 董事会,理事会b. (高中等的) 校长3 a'戏剧'演出人b.'电影'导演4'音乐'指挥者the Director of Public Prosecutions ( 英国的) 检察官

Q: main MAIN [mein]

A: 【简明词典】n.主要部分, 体力, 力量, 大陆, 要点, 干线adj.主要的, 重要的, 全力的n.[计] 主群组【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 main The main thing is the most important one of several similar things in a particular situation. ...one of the main tourist areas of Amsterdam... My main concern now is to protect the children. What are the main differences and similarities between them?= chiefADJ: det ADJ2 main If you say that something is true in the main, you mean that it is generally true, although there may be exceptions. Tourists are, in the main, sympathetic people. In the main, children are taboo in the workplace.= in general, on the wholePHR: PHR with cl3 main mains The mains are the pipes which supply gas or water to buildings, or which take sewage away from them. ...the water supply from the mains... The capital has been without mains water since Wednesday night.N-COUNT: usu pl, usu with supp4 main mains The mains are the wires which supply electricity to buildings, or the place where the wires end inside the building. (mainly BRIT) ...amplifiers which plug into the mains... Make sure plugs are disconnected from the mains. It is mains or battery powered.N-PLURAL: usu the N【21世纪英汉词典】mainmen; mein《源自古英语"力" 的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 主要的,构成主要部分 的the ~ body '军'主力 (部队) ,本队; (文书之) 本文a ~ event 主要比赛项目the ~ force '军'主力the ~ office 总公司,总店the ~ plot ( 戏剧等之) 主要情节a ~ road 主要道路; 干道; 干线a ~ street 主要街道,大街(→Main Street) 【同义字】main 主要 chief 用于人时,指最高的地 位,事物则与 main 类似2 最高度的,尽量的,全 力的by ~ force 倾力地,以全力>1 (C)[常 ~s] (输送自来水、瓦斯、 电等之) 总管 (道[线]) ,干线a gas [water] ~ 瓦斯 [输水] 干管2 (U)力量,势力→ (with) MIGHT and main.3 [the ~](诗)汪洋大海in the main 大部分,大致上,就一 般而论

Q: September SEPTEMBER [sEp5tembE]

A: 【简明词典】n.九月(略作Sep)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆September Septembers September is the ninth month of the year in the Western calendar. Her son, Jerome, was born in September. They returned to Moscow on 22 September 1930. They spent a couple of nights here last September.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Sep.tem.bersZp`tZmbL; sep5tembE>九月(略作 Sep.,Sept.)in ~ 在九月on ~ 4=on 4 ~ =on the 4th of ~ 在九月四日(→ January【说明】) 【字源】September 一字源自拉丁文 septem (意思是"七") ,原指"七月"; 因古罗马分一年为十 月,以三月为一年之始 . 后因历法修改而改指 九月; cf. December 【字源】

Q: book BOOK [buk]

A: 【简明词典】n.书, 书籍, 卷, 篇, 帐簿, 名册, 工作簿v.登记, 预订, 控告【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 book books A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example. His eighth book came out earlier this year and was an instant best-seller. `Robinson Crusoe' is one of the most famous books in the world. ...the author of a book on politics. ...a book about witches. ...a new book by Rosella Brown. ...reference books.N-COUNT2 book books A book of something such as stamps, matches, or tickets is a small number of them fastened together between thin cardboard covers. Can I have a book of first class stamps please?N-COUNT: usu N of n3 book books booking booked When you book something such as a hotel room or a ticket, you arrange to have it or use it at a particular time. British officials have booked hotel rooms for the women and children. Laurie revealed she had booked herself a flight home last night. ...three-star restaurants that are normally booked for months in advance.= reserveVB4 book books A company's or organization's books are its records of money that has been spent and earned or of the names of people who belong to it. For the most part he left the books to his managers and accountants. Around 12 per cent of the pe 【21世纪英汉词典】bookbJk; buk《源自古英语"山毛 榉 (beech) "的意思; 因古代北欧人刻 rune 文字于其树上》>1 (C)a. 书,书籍; 著作read [write] a ~ 读 [著] 书→ closed book,open book.b. 知识 [教训] 的泉源, (...之) 书the ~ of Nature 自然之书2 [the (Good) B~] 圣经 (the Bible) 3 (C)卷,编B I 第一卷【同义字】book 指内容volume 指外形4 (C) (歌剧的) 脚本,歌词 (libretto) ; (戏剧的) 脚本 (script) 5 a. (C)帐簿; (邮票、支票等之) 订成一本者a ~ of tickets 一本回数票b. [~s]名册,名簿take a person's name off the ~s 把某人除名on [off] the ~s 名册上有记载 [已无记载] c. [~s]帐册,帐簿,会计 簿keep ~s 记帐shut the ~s 停止生意往来[ond. [the ~](英)电话簿6[the ~a. (口语)规则,基准,规 范according to the ~ 依规则→ by the BOOK (1).b. (有关使用的) 说明书7(C)'赛马'赌注帐 册at one's books正在用功be in a person's good [bad,black] b

Q: case 1 CASE 1 [keis]

A: 【简明词典】n.事, 病例, 案例, 情形, 场合, 讼案, 容器, (语法)格【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆instances and other abstract meanings1 case cases A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something. Surgical training takes at least nine years, or 11 in the case of obstetrics. Suffering can have beneficial results and certainly I know that was true in my case. In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud. The Honduran press published reports of eighteen cases of alleged baby snatching.N-COUNT: oft in N, N of n2 case cases A case is a person or their particular problem that a doctor, social worker, or other professional is dealing with. Dr Thomas Bracken describes the case of a 45-year-old Catholic priest much given to prayer whose left knee became painful. Some cases of arthritis respond to a gluten-free diet. Child protection workers were meeting to discuss her case.N-COUNT3 case cases If you say that someone is a sad case or a hopeless case, you mean that they are in a sad situation or a hopeless situation. I knew I was going to make it -- that I wasn't a hopeless case.See also basket case, nut case.N-COUNT: adj N4 case cases A case is a crime or mystery that the police are investigating. The police have several suspects in the case of five murders committed in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Hitchens said you have solved some very unusual cases.N-COUNT5 case cases The case for or against a p 【21世纪英汉词典】casekes; keis《源自拉丁文"箱子 "的意思》>1 a. (运送、保管、整理用 的) 箱子,盒子; 容器a packing ~ 包装箱a filing ~ 文件整理箱→bookcase.b. 一箱 (的分量) [ofa ~ of wine 一箱葡萄酒 (一打装) 2 [常构成复合字]覆盖 物,封面, (刀) 鞘,筒, (钟表等的) 壳, (书等的) 套子→pillow case.3 (窗、门等的) 框a window ~ 窗框4 一组,一对,一副[ofa ~ of pistols 一对手枪5'印刷'活字盘,铅 字盘→lower case,upper case.>1 把...装进箱子 [鞘,袋子] 里2 a. 在 表面上作最后的涂饰b. [用...]糊饰, 覆盖于...[witha wall ~d with stone 嵌贴石材的墙壁3 (俚) (为行窃而) 预先勘察 ~ the joint [job] 事先勘察作案目标 (的建筑物等)

Q: sixteen SIXTEEN [5siks5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】num.十六【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sixteen Sixteen is the number 16. ...exams taken at the age of sixteen... He worked sixteen hours a day. The number of under-sixteens in low-paid jobs is increasing.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】six.teensIks`tin; 9siks5ti:n>1 十六的,十六个的,十 六人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十六岁2 十六岁的He is ~. 他十六岁>1 a. (U) [有时(C); 常无冠词] (基数的) 十六b. (C)十六的记号(16,xvi,XVI)2 (U)十六岁; 十六美元a boy of ~ 十六岁的少年>十六个,十六人There are ~. 有十六个[人

Q: event EVENT [i5vent]

A: 【简明词典】n.事件, 事变, 结果, 活动, 精力, 竞赛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 event events An event is something that happens, especially when it is unusual or important. You can use events to describe all the things that are happening in a particular situation. ...the events of Black Wednesday. ...in the wake of recent events in Europe... A new book by Grass is always an event.N-COUNT2 event events An event is a planned and organized occasion, for example a social gathering or a sports match. The cross-country section of the three-day event was held here yesterday. ...major sporting events. ...our programme of lectures and social events.N-COUNT: usu with supp3 event events An event is one of the races or competitions that are part of an organized occasion such as a sports meeting. A solo piper opens Aberdeen Highland Games at 10am and the main events start at 1pm.N-COUNT4 event You use in the event of, in the event that, and in that event when you are talking about a possible future situation, especially when you are planning what to do if it occurs. The bank has agreed to give an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error being made. In the event that any part of the deal may be blocked, the rest would go ahead.PHR5 event You say in any event after you have been discussing a situation, in order to indicate that what you are saying is true or possible, in spite of anything that has happened or may happen. In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.= anywayPHR: PHR with cl6 event You say in the event after you have been discussing what could have happened in a particular situation, in order to indicate that you are now describing what actually did happen. (BRIT) `Don't underestimate us', Norman Willis warned last year. There was, in the event, little danger of that.PHR: PHR 【21世纪英汉词典】eventI`vZnt; i5vent《源自拉丁文"出现 (于外) "的意思》>1 a. (C) (重要的) 事情,事件; 例行的大事(→ incident【同义字】) chief ~s of the year 那年的大事; 一年的例行活动in the natural course of ~s 按照自然的趋势Coming ~s cast their shadows before. (谚)事之将来,先投其 影(即将发生之事先有 预兆); 山雨欲来风满楼b. [ (quite) an ~] (口语)大事,意外的 [高兴的] 事His visit was quite an ~. 他的来访确实是件大 事c. (C)(文语) (事情的) 结果,结局2 (C)'运动'项目; (节目中的) 一项an athletic ~ 比赛项目the main ~ 主要的竞赛[比赛at all events总之,无论如何At all ~s(,) we should listen to his opinion. 无论

Q: matter MATTER [5mAtE]

A: 【简明词典】n.事件, 问题, 物质, 内容, 实质, 原因, (印刷或书写的)文件, (文章或讲话等的)素材vi.有关系, 要紧【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 matter matters A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems. It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter. Until the matter is resolved the athletes will be ineligible to compete. Don't you think this is now a matter for the police?. Business matters drew him to Paris.= affairN-COUNT: usu with supp2 matter matters You use matters to refer to the situation you are talking about, especially when something is affecting the situation in some way. If your ordinary life is out of control, then retreating into a cosy ritual will not improve matters. If it would facilitate matters, I would be happy to come to New York. Matters took an unexpected turn.= thingsN-PLURAL: without det3 matter If you say that a situation is a matter of a particular thing, you mean that that is the most important thing to be done or considered when you are involved in the situation or explaining it. History is always a matter of interpretation. Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us. After that, life became a matter of defying school rules. Jack had attended these meetings as a matter of routine for years.= questionN-SING: a N of n/-ing4 matter 【21世纪英汉词典】mat.ter`mAtL; 5mAtE《源自拉丁文"木材 "的意思》>1 (U)a. (与精神相对的) 物质,物体(→ substance【同义字】 ) M~ can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. 物体存在的形态有固 体,液体,气体b. ...质,...素,...体organic [inorganic] ~ 有机 [无机] 物 (质) coloring ~ 色素solid ~ 固体2 (U) (有别于形式,论文、 书籍等的) 内容,本体→ subject matterHis speech contained very little ~. 他的演讲没有什么内 容3 (C)a. 问题; 事情[ofa ~ of life and death 生死攸关的问题a ~ of the greatest importance 非常重要的问题a ~ of opinion 颇有争议的问题the ~ in dispute [question] 争论中的问题the ~ in hand 当前的问题He is careless about money ~s. 他对金钱方面的事情 漫不经心b. (引起某种感情的) 事 [for,of] It is a ~ for [of] regret. 那是令人遗憾的事It is no laughing ~. 那不是开玩笑的事a hanging ~ → hanging adj. 1.c. [常 ~s]事态,事物

Q: fact FACT [fAkt]

A: 【简明词典】n.事实, 实际, 实情, 真相, (犯罪)行为, 论据【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fact You use the fact that after some verbs or prepositions, especially in expressions such as in view of the fact that, apart from the fact that, and despite the fact that, to link the verb or preposition with a clause. His chances do not seem good in view of the fact that the Chief Prosecutor has already voiced his public disapproval. Despite the fact that the disease is so prevalent, treatment is still far from satisfactory. No amount of encouragement can hide the fact that talking about very personal issues with a stranger is intimidating. In Rome, meeting him every morning, he soon became aware of the fact that Erter was ill.PHR: prep PHR cl, v PHR cl2 fact You use the fact that instead of a simple that-clause either for emphasis or because the clause is the subject of your sentence. My family now accepts the fact that I don't eat sugar or bread. The fact that he had left her of his own accord proved to me that everything he'd said was true.PHR: PHR cl, oft v PHR cl, prep PHR cl3 fact You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to indicate that you are giving more detailed information about what you have just said. We've had a pretty bad time while you were away. In fact, we very nearly split up this time. He apologised as soon as he realised what he had done. In actual fact he wrote a nice little note to me. John Major didn't go to university. In fact he left school at 16.PHR: PHR with cl4 fact You use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to introduce or 【21世纪英汉词典】factfAkt; fAkt《源自拉丁文"做的 事,行为"的意思》>1 a. (C) (实际已发生的 [正要发生的] ) 事实an established ~ 既定的事实I know this for [as] a ~. 我知道这是事实It is a ~ that every language changes. 每一种语言都在变,这 是事实The ~ of the book being a translation is not mentioned anyw here in it. 那本书是翻译本的这 个事实,书里任何地方 都没提到【同义字】b. (C)[常 the ~]事实No one can deny the ~ that smoking leads to cancer. 没有人能否认吸烟能 致癌的事实The ~ that it is a translation is not mentioned anywhere in it. 它是翻译本的这个事 实,书里任何地方都没 提到(cf. 1 a) c. (U) (与理论、意见、想像 等相对的) 事实(cf. fiction) a novel based on ~ 根据事实的小说,写实 小说2 '法律'a. [the ~] (犯罪等的) 事实,罪行an accessory before [after] the ~ 犯罪前[后]的从犯(事前参与预谋 [事后藏匿或协助犯人 ] 的从犯)confess the ~ 承认罪行

Q: February FEBRUARY [5februEri]

A: 【简明词典】n.二月(略作Feb)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆February Februaries February is the second month of the year in the Western calendar. He joined the Army in February 1943. His exhibition opens on 5 February. Last February the tribunal agreed he had been the victim of racial discrimination.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Feb.ru.ar.y`fZbr9ZrI, `fZbj9ZrI, -ErI; 5februEri, -bjuEri>二月(略作 Feb.)in ~ 在二月on ~ 3=on 3 ~ =on the 3rd of ~ 在二月三日 → January【说明】【字源】古罗马每年 的二月十五日都要举 行"净身仪式",二月 也就以其名为名,意思 是"清净之月"

Q: deal 2 DEAL 2 [di:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.交易, (政治上的)密约, 待遇, 份量, 买卖vi.处理, 应付, 做生意vt.分配, 分给(out), 发牌, 给予【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb and noun uses1 deal deals If you make a deal or do a deal, you complete an agreement or an arrangement with someone, especially in business. Japan will have to do a deal with America on rice imports. The two sides tried and failed to come to a deal. He was involved in shady business deals. You're not going to get out of here unless we make a deal.N-COUNT2 deal deals dealing dealt If a person, company, or shop deals in a particular type of goods, their business involves buying or selling those goods. They deal in antiques. ...the rights of our citizens to hold and to deal in foreign currency.VB3 deal deals dealing dealt If someone deals illegal drugs, they sell them. I certainly don't deal drugs.VB* dealing ...his involvement in drug dealing and illegal money laundering.N-UNCOUNT: oft n N4 deal deals If someone has had a bad deal, they have been unfortunate or have been treated unfairly. The people of Liverpool have had a bad deal for many, many years.N-COUNT: adj N5 deal deals dealing dealt If you deal playing cards, you give them out to the players in a game of cards. The croupier dealt each player a card, face down. He once dealt cards in an illegal gambling joint .VB+ deal out deals out; dealing out; dealt outDeal out means the same as deal. Dalton dealt out five cards to each player.PHR-V6 deal If an event deals a blow to something or someone, it causes them great difficulties or makes failure more likely. (JOURNALISM) The summer drought has dealt a heavy blow to the government's economic record. The French were dealt another blow yesterday when Serge Viars withdrew from the squad.PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】dealdil; di:l>冷杉木 [松木] 木材 [木板] (cf. fir) a table made of ~ 用冷杉木 [松木] 制的餐桌>冷杉木 [松木] 的

Q: product PRODUCT [5prCdEkt]

A: 【简明词典】n.产品, 产物, 乘积【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 product products A product is something that is produced and sold in large quantities, often as a result of a manufacturing process. Try to get the best product at the lowest price. South Korea's imports of consumer products jumped 33% in this year.N-COUNT2 product products If you say that someone or something is a product of a situation or process, you mean that the situation or process has had a significant effect in making them what they are. We are all products of our time. The bank is the product of a 1971 merger of two Japanese banks.N-COUNT: N of n【21世纪英汉词典】prod.uct`prBdEkt, -dQkt; 5prCdQkt《源自 produce》>1 a. 产物,生产品natural ~s 天然产物residual ~s 副产品the ~s of genius 天才作品b. 制品factory ~s 工厂制品2 [...的]产物,结果,成 果[ofintellectual ~s 知性的产物,精神产品a ~ of one's study 研究的成果3'数学' (乘) 积( → multiplication 2【说明】) 4'化学'生成物

Q: produce PRODUCE [prE5dju:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.产物, 农产品vt.提出, 出示, 生产, 制造, 结(果实), 引起, 招致, 创作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 produce produces producing produced To produce something means to cause it to happen. The drug is known to produce side-effects in women. Talks aimed at producing a new world trade treaty have been under way for six years.= bring aboutVB2 produce produces producing produced If you produce something, you make or create it. The company produced circuitry for communications systems. I'm quite pleased that we do have the capacity to produce that much food.VB3 produce produces producing produced When things or people produce something, it comes from them or slowly forms from them, especially as the result of a biological or chemical process. These plants are then pollinated and allowed to mature and produce seed. Acid rain forms when gases produced by burning coal and oil are dissolved in the atmosphere.VB4 produce produces producing produced If you produce evidence or an argument, you show it or explain it to people in order to make them agree with you. They challenged him to produce evidence to support his allegations. Scientists have produced powerful arguments against his ideas.= come up withVB5 produce produces producing produced If you produce an object from somewhere, you show it or bring it out so that it can be seen. To hire a car you must produce a passport and a current driving licence.【21世纪英汉词典】pro.duceprE`dus, -`djus; prE5dju:s《源自拉丁文"引导 于前"的意思》>1 生产a. 生产; 结 The tree ~s big fruit. 这棵树结大果实b. 制造,生产c. 制作; 画,作 ; 进行 That novelist ~s very little. 那个小说家创作极少d. 产2 [从...]提示,出示,拿 出[fromPyour proof. 拿出你的证据来!I ~d my passport when asked to. 当被我按要求出示护 照He ~d his wallet from his trouser pocket. 他从裤袋里取出钱包3 a. 上演,演出b. 制作 4 引起,招来The musical has ~d a great sensation throughout the country. 这出音乐剧已经在全 国引起大轰动5'几何'把延 长[至...],连结[...][to~ a line to a point 连结一线至某一点>1 出产2 生产3 创作`prBdus, -dju

Q: people PEOPLE [5pi:pl]

A: 【简明词典】n.人, 人们, 民族, 人类, 公民vt.使住（满）人【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 people peoples People are men, women, and children. People is normally used as the plural of person, instead of `persons'. Millions of people have lost their homes. ...the people of Angola. ...homeless young people... I don't think people should make promises they don't mean to keep. It is illegal and could endanger other people's lives.N-PLURAL2 people peoples The people is sometimes used to refer to ordinary men and women, in contrast to the government or the upper classes. ...the will of the people. ...a tremendous rift between the people and their leadership.N-PLURAL: the N3 people peoples A people is all the men, women, and children of a particular country or race. ...the native peoples of Central and South America... It's a triumph for the American people.N-COUNT-COLL4 people peoples peopling peopled If a place or country is peopled by a particular group of people, that group of people live there. It was peopled by a fiercely independent race of peace-loving Buddhists. ...a small town peopled by lay workers and families.= populateVB: usu passive5 people peoples peopling peopled If something such as a story or a time in history is peopled with people of a particular kind, those people occur or exist in it. (LITERARY) 5pi:pl>1 [集合称; 当复数用; 常与修饰语连用] 人们→ OF all peoplehundreds of ~ 数以百计的人,几百人A lot of ~ went to the ballpark. 许多人去棒球场I see very few ~ here. 我在这里很少看到人Many ~ think so. 很多人那样想Three ~ were present. 有三个人出席2 [集合称; 当复数用; 以无冠词单独用] (笼统地指) 世上的人们P~ say that. ?. 据说...,人们说3 [集合称; 当复数用; 常与修饰语或 the 连用] (属特定场所、阶层、 团体、职业、民族等 的) 人们,居民village ~ 村民town ~ 镇民theater ~ 演戏的人newspaper ~ 与报业有关的人the English ~ = the ~ of England 英国人the ~ here 这个地方的人the best ~ 上流社会人士4 [集合称; 当复数用a. [the ~] (属于某一国家的) 国民,选民b. 民众,人民,平民,下层 阶级c. [one's ~] (对于君主而言的) 臣民,臣下,随&

Q: human HUMAN [5hju:mEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.人, 人类adj.人的, 人类的, 人性的, 有同情心的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 human Human means relating to or concerning people. ...the human body. ...human history.ADJ: ADJ n2 human humans You can refer to people as humans, especially when you are comparing them with animals or machines. Its rate of growth was fast -- much more like that of an ape than that of a human.N-COUNT3 human Human feelings, weaknesses, or errors are ones that are typical of humans rather than machines. ...an ever growing risk of human error... We're not perfect. We're only human.ADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】hu.man`hjumEn, `jumEn; 5hju:mEn《源自拉丁文"人 (homo) "的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 人的; 人类的( ←→ divine) ~ affairs 与人类有关的事→ human naturea ~ touch 人性,人情味the ~ race 人类~ rights 人权a ~ sacrifice ( 献给神的) 活人的牺牲2 有人性的; 通人情的; 人所能做到的a very ~ person 有人性的人,通人情的 人more [less] than ~ 超乎[不合]人性~ interest '新闻'人类的兴趣, 一般的兴趣; 人情味Be ~! (. 更) 有人情味点! (更) 温柔点!>1 (C) (与动物相对的) 人 (human being) 2 [the ~]人类

Q: person PERSON [5pE:sn]

A: 【简明词典】n.人, 身体, 容貌, [语法]人称【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 person persons The usual word for `more than one person' is people. The form persons is used as the plural in formal or legal languageA person is a man, woman, or child. At least one person died and several others were injured. Everyone knows he's the only person who can do the job. My great-grandfather was a person of some importance here. The amount of sleep we need varies from person to person. They were both lovely, friendly people. At least fifty four people have been killed and a further fifty are missing.N-COUNT2 person persons The usual word for `more than one person' is people. The form persons is used as the plural in formal or legal languagePersons is used as the plural of person in formal, legal, and technical writing. ...removal of the right of accused persons to remain silent... Persons who wish to adopt a child may contact their local social services department. ...persons with neck problems.N-PLURAL3 person persons The usual word for `more than one person' is people. The form persons is used as the plural in formal or legal languageIf you talk about someone as a person, you are considering them from the point of view of their real nature. I've a lot of time for him as a person now. Robin didn't feel good about herself as a person.N-COUNT4 person persons The usual word for `more than one person' is people. The form persons is used as the plural in formal or legal languageIf someone sa 【21世纪英汉词典】per.son`pVsn; 5pE:sn>1 (C) (指个别之) 人five ~s 五个人Who is that ~?. 那是何许人?【字源】person 源自拉丁文" (演员在舞台上带的) 假面具",后来演变成 " (戏中) 上场人物,角色"之意 ,再变成"人"之意. 这个字前半部 per 是"透过..."之意,后 半部 son 是"出声"之意,两者 合起来表示演员"透 过假面具出声"之意2 (C) a. 身体on [about] one's~ 带在身上all over his ~ 在他全身b. 相貌3 (U) [有修饰语时为(C)] '文法'人称→ first person,second person,third person.4 (C)'法律'人the artificial [legal] ~ 法人the natural ~ 自然人5 [有时 P~] (C)'神学' (圣父、圣子及圣灵三 位一体任一之) 位(cf. Trinity 1) the three ~s of the Godhead 上帝一体中之三位(圣父、圣子、圣灵)in person(1) (非由他人代理而) 亲自地,本身地( ←→ by attorney) You had better go in ~. 你最好亲自去

Q: value VALUE [5vAlju:, -ju]

A: 【简明词典】n.价值, 估价, 评价, 价格, [数]值, 确切涵义vt.估价, 评价, 重视【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 value If something is of value, it is useful or important. If it is of no value, it has no usefulness or importance. The value of this work experience should not be underestimated. Further studies will be needed to see if these therapies have any value. Ronnie put a high value on his appearance. This weekend course will be of value to everyone interested in the Pilgrim Route. Current sales figures tell us something of value about what is really going on.PHR: v-link PHR2 value values valuing valued If you value something or someone, you think that they are important and you appreciate them. I've done business with Mr Weston before. I value the work he gives me. If you value your health then you'll start being a little kinder to yourself.VB* valued As you are a valued customer, I am writing to you to explain the situation. Why were spices so highly valued in late 15th-century Europe?ADJ-GRADED3 value values If something is of value, it is worth a lot of money. If it is of no value, it is worth very little money. The value of his investment has risen by more than $50,000. The company's market value rose to $5.5 billion. Italy's currency went down in value by 3.5 per cent. That cup is priceless. You can't put a value on it. 5vAlju:《源自古法语"有价 值"的意思》>1 价值【同义字】worth 知识上、精神上、道 德上的价值value 实用性、重要性的价 值a. (U) (指东西的本质上的或 是相对的) 价值,真价; 有用性the ~ of sunlight [education] [ 日光教育] 的价值surplus ~ '经济'剩余价值news [propaganda] ~ 新闻 [宣传] 价值→of VALUE.b. (交换、购买、货币的 ) 价值,价格,代价(an) exchange (able) ~ =(a) ~ in exchange 交换价值Stamps can be redeemed at face ~. 印花可以按面值换回 现金The coin has a face ~ of $10. 此硬币的面值为十元This picture has no market ~. 这幅画没有市价2 (U) [常good[poor]~ (for money) ] 值得 [不值得] (某价钱) 的东西; 与其价格等值的东西This coat was good [poor] ~ (for the price). 这件上衣 (以那个价钱来说) 是很划算 [不划算] 的You always get good ~ for your money at that supermarket. 在那家超级市场买东 西总是很?

Q: price PRICE [prais]

A: 【简明词典】n.价格, 价钱, 代价vt.给...定价, 问...的价格, 标明价格【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 price prices The price of something is the amount of money that you have to pay in order to buy it. ...a sharp increase in the price of petrol... They expected house prices to rise. They haven't come down in price.N-COUNT: usu with supp, also in N2 price The price that you pay for something that you want is an unpleasant thing that you have to do or suffer in order to get it. Slovenia will have to pay a high price for independence. There may be a price to pay for such relentless activity, perhaps ill health or even divorce. He's paying the price for working his body so hard.= penaltyN-SING: usu N for n/-ing3 price prices pricing priced If something is priced at a particular amount, the price is set at that amount. The shares are expected to be priced at about 330p. Analysts predict that Digital will price the new line at less than half the cost of comparable IBM mainframes. There is a very reasonably priced menu.VB* pricing It's hard to maintain competitive pricing.N-UNCOUNT4 price If you want something at any price, you are determined to get it, even if unpleasant things happen as a result. If they wanted a deal at any price, they would have to face the consequences. We obviously want to see the hostages home, but not at 【21世纪英汉词典】pricepraIs; prais《源自拉丁文"价值 "的意思》>1 价格,价钱,代价a fixed [set] ~ 定价fetch a high ~ 卖得高价get a good ~ for ? 把...以好价钱卖出give [quote] a ~ 开价,报价What is the ~ of this?. 这个东西多少钱?He bought it at the ~ asked. 他照所开的价钱购买 它Prices have gone up [risen] a lot recently. 最近物价上涨了很多The ~ of this commodity is high [low]. 这个商品的价格高[低【同义字】price 买卖东西的价格charge 付出时间、劳力所索 取的酬金fare 乘坐交通工具的费用cost 付给货物的总金额或 现价2 [用单数]代价; 牺牲at the ~ of ? 牺牲...Willingness to work is the ~ of success. 成功的代价是工作上 自觉的奉献3 (赌博时赌金的) 比率, (赌注与赢款的) 差额the starting ~ 赛马起跑前的最后赌 金比率4a. (对人头等的) 悬赏,奖金have a ~ on one's head 悬赏缉拿某é

Q: break BREAK [breik]

A: 【简明词典】n.休息, 暂停, 破裂, 突变v.打破, 违犯, 折断, 削弱, 超过, 突变【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break breaks breaking broke broken When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped. He fell through the window, breaking the glass. The plate broke. Break the cauliflower into florets. The plane broke into three pieces. ...bombed-out buildings, surrounded by broken glass and rubble... The only sound was the crackle of breaking ice.V-ERG2 break breaks breaking broke broken If you break a part of your body such as your leg, your arm, or your nose, or if a bone breaks, you are injured because a bone cracks or splits. She broke a leg in a skiing accident. Old bones break easily. Several people were treated for broken bones.V-ERG+ break breaks Also a noun. It has caused a bad break to Gabriella's leg.N-COUNT3 break breaks breaking broke broken If a surface, cover, or seal breaks or if something breaks it, a hole or tear is made in it, so that a substance can pass through. Once you've broken the seal of a bottle there's no way you can put it back together again. The bandage must be put on when the blister breaks. Do not use the cream on broken skin.V-ERG4 break breaks breaking broke broken 【21世纪英汉词典】breakbrek; breik)(broke[brok; brouk]; bro.ken[`brokn; 'broukn]>A1 切断a. 将毁坏 (成二个以上或细片) ,打破,打碎,弄破Who broke the mirror?. 是谁打破了镜子?She broke the cup in two [into pieces]. 她把杯子打破成两半 [碎片] b. 折断 ,扯 [揪,扭,拧] 断~ one's pencil 弄断铅笔心The boy broke a branch off [from the tree]. 这男孩扯断 [从树上扯下] 树枝c. 折断 ,折断...的骨,扭伤... 的关节,使...的关节脱臼~ one's leg [arm] 折断腿[手臂d. 割破,割伤,划破,擦破 ~ the skin 擦破皮肤e. 弄坏,损坏 ; 使...失灵2 a. 打破 ,扰乱 ~ a person's sleep 扰乱某人的睡眠The shot broke the peace of the morning. 枪声打破了早晨的沉 寂Only the whir of the air conditioner broke the silence in the office. 打破办公室内寂静的, 只有空气调节机呼呼 的转动声b. 使

Q: meet MEET [mi:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.会, 集会adj.适宜的, 合适的vt.遇见, (迎)接, 与(某人目光)相遇, (赴约)和...会面, (经介绍)与...相识, 对付vi.相遇, 接触【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 meet meets meeting met If you meet someone, you happen to be in the same place as them and start talking to them. You may know the other person, but be surprised to see them, or you may not know them at all. I have just met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. He's the kindest and sincerest person I've ever met. We met by chance.V-RECIP+ meet up meets up; meeting up; met upMeet up means the same as meet. Last night, when he was parking my automobile, he met up with a buddy he had at Oxford. They met up in 1956, when they were both young schoolboys.PHR-V-RECIP2 meet meets meeting met If two or more people meet, they go to the same place, which they have earlier arranged to do, so that they can talk or do something together. We could meet for a drink after work. Meet me down at the beach tomorrow, at 6am sharp.V-RECIP+ meet up meets up; meeting up; met upMeet up means the same as meet. We tend to meet up for lunch once a week. My intention was to have a holiday and meet up with old friends.PHR-V-RECIP3 meet meets meeting met If you meet someone, you are introduced to them and begin talking to them and getting to know them. Hey, Terry, come and meet my Dad.VB4 meet meets meeting met You use meet in expressions such as `Pleased to meet you' and `Nice to have met you' when you want to politely say hello or goodbye to someone you have just met for the first time. `Jennifer,' Miss Mallory said, `this is Leigh Van-Voreen.' --- `Pleased to meet you,' Jennifer said. I have to leave. Nice to have met you.VB5 meet meets meeting met If you meet someone off their train, plane, or bus, you go to the station, airport, or bus stop in order to be there when they arrive. Mama met me at the station. Lili and my father met me off the boat. Kurt's parents weren't able to meet our plane so we took a taxi.VB6 meet meets meeting met When a group of people such as a committee meet, they gather together for a particular purpose. Officials from the two countries will meet again soon to resume negotiations. The commission met 14 times between 1988 and 1991.VB7 meet meets meeting met If you meet with someone, you have a meeting with them. (mainly AM) Most of the lawmakers who met with the president yesterday said they backed the mission.VB8 meet meets meeting met If something such as a suggestion, proposal, or new book mee 【21世纪英汉词典】meetmit; mi:t>(古)适当的>~.ly

Q: conference CONFERENCE [5kCnfErEns]

A: 【简明词典】n.会议, 讨论会, 协商会【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 conference conferences A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest. The President took the unprecedented step of summoning all the state governors to a conference on education. ...the Conservative Party conference... Last weekend the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland held a conference, attended by 450 delegates.N-COUNT2 conference conferences A conference is a meeting at which formal discussions take place. They sat down at the dinner table, as they always did, before the meal, for a conference. Her employer was in conference with two lawyers and did not want to be interrupted.N-COUNT: also in N【21世纪英汉词典】con.fer.ence`kBnfErEns; 5kCnfErEns《confer v.i. 的名词》>1 (U)商量,协议meet in ~ 聚集进行协议2 (C)会议,协议会(→ meeting【同义字】) hold a ~ 开会,举行会议→ press conference,IMPERIAL [PREMIERS'] Conference.3 (C)(美) (学校、运动俱乐部等 的) 竞赛联盟be in conference(1) 在协议 [会议] 中(2)(谑) (在会议中) 很忙Mr. White is in ~. 怀特先生正在开会

Q: meeting MEETING [5mi:tiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.会议, 集会, 会见, 会战, 汇合点【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 meeting meetings A meeting is an event in which a group of people come together to discuss things or make decisions. Can we have a meeting to discuss that?. He still travels to London regularly for business meetings.N-COUNT+ meeting You can also refer to the people at a meeting as the meeting. The meeting decided that further efforts were needed.N-SING: the N2 meeting meetings When you meet someone, either by chance or by arrangement, you can refer to this event as a meeting. In January, 37 years after our first meeting, I was back in the studio with Denis. Her life was changed by a chance meeting with her former art master a few years ago.= encounterN-COUNT: oft with poss【21世纪英汉词典】meet.ing`mitIN; 5mi:tiN>1 a. (C) (具有讨论等特别目的 的) 会,会议,集会,大会a political ~ 政治集会call a ~ 召集会议hold a ~ 开会,举行会议【同义字】meeting 是以讨论、决定为目 的的会议party 是以社交为目的的集 会conference 讨论特定问题,彼此交 换意见的会议gathering 非正式的社交集会b. (C)(英)运动会( (美)meet) an athletic ~ 运动会(cf. meet n. 1) c. (U)[the ~; 集合称]与会者address the ~ 向与会者致词2 (C) a. 会见,会面[betweenb. 集合,会合c. 会战,交战3 (C)接合 [连接,交叉,汇合] 点4 (C) (尤指教友派信徒 (Quaker) 的) 礼拜集会

Q: position POSITION [pE5ziFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.位置, 职位, 立场, 形势, 阵地vt.安置, 决定...的位置【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 position positions The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things. The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the coastguard. This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.= locationN-COUNT2 position positions When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way. It is crucial that the upper back and neck are held in an erect position to give support for the head. Ensure the patient is turned into the recovery position. Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position.N-COUNT: usu with supp3 position positions positioning positioned If you position something somewhere, you put it there carefully, so that it is in the right place or position. Position trailing plants near the edges and in the sides of the basket to hang down. Place the pastry circles on to a baking sheet and position one apple on each circle.= placeVB4 position positions Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it. Adjustment to their changing role and position in society can be painful for some old people.N-COUNT: usu with supp5 position positions A position in a company or organization is a job. (FORMAL) He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the Arts Council.【21世纪英汉词典】po.si.tionpE`zIFEn; pE5ziFn《源自拉丁文"放置 的地方"的意思》>1 (C) (人、物与其他东西的 关系而存在的) 位置,场所,处所; 所在地,阵地occupy an intermediate ~ between ?居于...之间的中间位 置attack an enemy's ~ 攻击敌人的阵地Find the ~ of New York on the map. 在地图上找出纽约的 位置The policeman took up his ~ in front of the gate. 那名警员在大门前站 岗2 (U)a. 适当位置be in [out of] ~ 在 [不在] 适当的位置b. 规定的位置; (棒球等的) (守备) 位置He put his false teeth securely in ~. 他把假牙牢牢地装在 应有的位置The players were in ~. 球员们在守备的位置3 a. (社会上的) 地位,身分[inthe ~ of army officer 陆军军官的地位one's ~ in life [society] 某人的社会地位或身 分I have a [my] ~ to keep up. 我需要保持身分; 我需要考虑到自己的 身分b. (U) (高的) 身分persons of ~ 有地位[身分]的人4 (C)工

Q: December DECEMBER [di5sembE]

A: 【简明词典】n.十二月(略作Dec)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆December Decembers December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Western calendar. ...a bright morning in mid-December... Just before Christmas, on 17th December, Joanna had a baby girl. The talks are due to be concluded this December.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】De.cem.berdI`sZmbL; di5sembE>十二月(略作 Dec.)in ~ 在十二月on ~ 8=on 8 ~=on the 8th of ~ 在十二月八日(→ January【说明】) 【字源】"十"源自 拉丁文 decem. 古罗马历法最初一年 分为十个月. March (三月) 是一年的第一个月,De cember 就如字面为第十个月 的意思. 后来加上 January (一月) 和 February (二月) 使一年成为十二个月, 所以从 September (九月) 到 December 间的四个月在字义和 实际上的月分间两个月之差

Q: low LOW [lEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.低, 低价, 牛叫声adj.低的, 浅的, 消沉的, 微弱的, 粗俗的, 卑贱的, 体质弱的adv.低下地, 谦卑地, 低声地, 低价地vi.牛叫【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 low lower lowest Something that is low measures only a short distance from the bottom to the top, or from the ground to the top. ...the low garden wall that separated the front garden from next door... She put it down on the low table. The country, with its low, rolling hills was beautiful. The Leisure Center is a long and low modern building.ADJ-GRADED2 low lower lowest If something is low, it is close to the ground, to sea level, or to the bottom of something. He bumped his head on the low beams. It was late afternoon and the sun was low in the sky. They saw a government war plane make a series of low-level bombing raids. ...nagging low back pain.ADJ-GRADED3 low lower lowest When a river is low, it contains less water than usual. ...pumps that guarantee a constant depth of water even when the supplying river is low. highADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ4 low lower lowest You can use low to indicate that something is small in amount or that it is at the bottom of a particular scale. You can use phrases such as in the low 80s to indicate that a number or level is less than 85 but not as little as 80. British casualties remained remarkably low. They are still having to live on very low incomes. The temperature's in the low 40s. highADJ-GRADED5 low lower lowest Low is used to describe people who are not considered to be very important because they are near the bottom of a particular scale or system. She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of `legal adviser'. highADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n6 low lows If something reaches a low of a particular amount or degree, that is the smallest it has ever been. Eventually my weight stabilised at seven and a half stone after dropping to a low of five and a half stone. The dollar fell to a new low. highN-COUNT: usu sing, oft N of amount7 low lower lowest If you drive or ride a bicycle in a low gear, you use a gear, usually first or second, which gives you the most control over your car or bicycle when travelling slowly. She selected a low gear and started down the track carefully.ADJ-GRADED8 low lower lowest If the quality or standard of something is low, it is very poor. A school would not accept low-quality work from any student. lou>鸣叫 (moo) >像呻吟 [牛叫] 似地说...>(牛的) 鸣叫声

Q: example EXAMPLE [ig5zB:mpl, ig5zAm-]

A: 【简明词典】n.例子, 实例, 例题, 范例, 榜样, 鉴戒, 实例【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 example examples An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true. The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from hospital. Listed below are just a few examples of some of the family benefits available.N-COUNT: oft N of n2 example examples An example of a particular class of objects or styles is something that has many of the typical features of such a class or style, and that you consider clearly represents it. Symphonies 103 and 104 stand as perfect examples of early symphonic construction. The plaque illustrated in Figure 1 is an example of his work at this time.= illustrationN-COUNT: oft N of n3 example You use for example to introduce and emphasize something which shows that something is true. ...`educational toys' that are designed to promote the development of, for example, children's spatial ability... Take, for example, the simple sentence: `The man climbed up the hill'. A few simple precautions can be taken, for example ensuring that desks are the right height.= for instancePHR: PHR with cl/group4 example examples If you refer to a person or their behaviour as an example to other people, you mean that he or she behaves in a good or correct way that other people should copy. He is a model professional and an example to the younger lads. Their example shows us what we are all capable of.N-COUNT: oft N to n5 example examples In a dictionary entry, an example is a phrase or sentence which shows how a particular word is used. The examples are unique to this dictionary.N-COUNT6 example If you follow someone's example, you behave in the 【21世纪英汉词典】ex.am.pleIg`zAmpl; i^5zB:mpl《源自拉丁文"取出 之物"的意思》>1 例子,实例(→ instance【同义字】) give an ~ 举例to give [ (英)take] an ~ 举一个例子as an ~ = by way of ~ 作为例子This is a good [bad] ~ of his poetry. 这是他诗作的一个好[ 坏]例子2 榜样,模范follow the ~ of a person = follow a person's ~ 学习某人的榜样,以某 人为榜样set [give] a good [bad] ~ to [for] a person = set [give] a person a good [bad] ~ 给某人做好[坏]榜样3 前例,先例beyond [without] ~ 无前例的,空前的4 警告,训戒,教训make an ~ of a person 惩一儆百for example例如(略作 e.g.)He visited several cities in Italy, for ~ Rome and Milan. 他访问了几个义大利 的城市,例如罗马、米兰take example by ?学习...的例子,以...为 榜样,效法

Q: keep KEEP [ki:p]

A: 【简明词典】n.保持, 保养, 生计, 监狱, [史]要塞vt.保持, 保存, 遵守, 经营, 看守, 拘留, 维持, 记(日记,帐等)vi.保持, 继续不断【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 keep keeps keeping kept If someone keeps or is kept in a particular state, they remain in it. The noise kept him awake. Reggie was being kept busy behind the bar. To keep warm they burnt wood in a rusty oil barrel. For several years I kept in touch with her.V-LINK-ERG2 keep keeps keeping kept If you keep or you are kept in a particular position or place, you remain in it. Keep away from the doors while the train is moving. He kept his head down, hiding his features. It was against all orders to smoke, but a cigarette kept away mosquitoes. Doctors will keep her in hospital for at least another week.= stayV-ERG3 keep keeps keeping kept If you keep off something or keep away from it, you avoid it. If you keep out of something, you avoid getting involved in it. I managed to stick to the diet and keep off sweet foods. He's going to be a fantastic player if he keeps away from booze and women. The best way to keep babies off sugar is to go back to the natural diet and eat lots of fresh fruit.= stayV-ERG4 keep keeps keeping kept If someone or something keeps you from a particular action, they prevent you from doing it. Embarrassment has kept me from doing all sorts of things.【21世纪英汉词典】keepkip; ki:p《源自古英语"看守, 守"的意思》(kept[k pt; kept])>A1 保留,保有,保存,留下a. 保存,保留 (reserve) K~ the change. 不用找钱了She has kept all the letters from him. 她把他的来信全保存 起来b. 把保藏,把...存 放[在...][inK~ the film in a dark and cool place. 把软片存放在阴凉的 地方c. [为...]保存[fo rI'll ~ this for future use. 我要保存这东西为将 来用d. 为留; 留[给人][forWill you ~ me this book[~ this book for me]? I'll come later. 请帮我保管这本书好 吗?我稍后来 (拿) 2 守a. 信守 ; 遵守 [服从] (obey) ~ a promise [one's word] 守约,守诺言; 守信b. 守 → keep early [late,regular] hoursc. (正确地) 维持 [守] This watch ~s good time. 这只表很准d. 举行 ,庆祝,纪念 (celebrate)

Q: club CLUB [klQb]

A: 【简明词典】n.俱乐部, 夜总会, 社, 棍棒, (高尔夫球等的)球棒, (扑克牌)梅花vt.棍打, 协作, 联合, 把...当棍棒用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 club clubs A club is an organization of people interested in a particular activity or subject who usually meet on a regular basis. ...the Chorlton Conservative Club. ...a youth club... He was club secretary.N-COUNT2 club clubs A club is a place where the members of a club meet. I stopped in at the club for a drink.N-COUNT: oft poss N3 club clubs A club is a team which competes in sporting competitions. ...the New York Yankees baseball club. ...Liverpool football club.N-COUNT4 club clubs A club is the same as a nightclub. It's a big dance hit in the clubs. ...the London club scene.N-COUNT5 club clubs A club is a long, thin, metal stick with a piece of wood or metal at one end that you use to hit the ball in golf. ...a six-iron club.= golf clubN-COUNT6 club clubs A club is a thick heavy stick that can be used as a weapon. Men armed with knives and clubs attacked his home.N-COUNT7 club clubs clubbing clubbed To club a person or animal means to hit them hard with a thick heavy stick or a similar weapon. Two thugs clubbed him with baseball bats. Clubbing baby seals to death for their pelts is wrong.VB8 club Clubs is one of the four suits in a pack of playing cards. Each card in the suit is marked w 【21世纪英汉词典】clubklQb; klQb>A 1 (C)a. (作武器用,头部粗重 的) 棍棒b. (高尔夫、曲棍球等的 ) 球杆,球棒c. =Indian club2 a. (C) (纸牌的) 梅花 (牌) b. [~s]一组梅花牌B(C)1 俱乐部(同嗜好者组成的团体 ,如同道会、联谊会、 同济会等)2 a. 俱乐部会所 [会馆] b. =nightclubin the (pudding) club(英俚) (尤指) 怀孕get [put] a woman in the (pudding) ~ 使女子怀孕Join the club!(英俚) [暗示处于相同的立场 ] (我也) 一样"I have no money."-"Join the ~! Neither have I.". "我没有钱""一样 呀!我也没有">(clubbed; club.bing)用棍棒打 [惩罚] club together(为共同目的而) 合作,大家凑钱The boys in the class clubbed together to buy a football. 班上的男孩为买一个 足球而大家凑钱

Q: fourteen FOURTEEN [5fC:5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】num.十四【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fourteen Fourteen is the number 14. I'm fourteen years old.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】four.teenfor`tin, fCr-; 9fC:5ti:n>1 十四的,十四个的,十 四人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十四岁2 十四岁的He is ~. 他十四岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 十四b. (C)十四的符号(14,xiv,XIV)2 (U)十四岁; 十四美元 [英镑,分,便士等] a boy of ~ 十四岁的少年>十四个,十四人There are ~. 有十四个[人

Q: Sunday SUNDAY [5sQndi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期日【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Sunday Sundays Sunday is the day after Saturday and before Monday. I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday. Naomi used to go to church in Granville every Sunday.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Sun.day`sQndI, -de; 5sQndi, -dei《源自希腊文"太阳 之日"的意思》>星期日(一周的第一天,为基 督教的安息日; 略作 S.,Sun.)Today is ~. 今天是星期天next [last] ~ = on ~ next [last] 下[上]星期日on ~ 在星期日on ~s 每逢星期日,总是在星 期日on a ~ 在 (过去、未来的) 某星期日on ( (英)the) ~ of next week 在下星期日>1 a. 星期日的on ~ afternoon 在星期日下午b. 在星期日举行的,只有 在星期日发生[做]的, 业余的a ~ driver 只有在星期日才开车 的人a ~ carpenter 业余木匠2 (衣服) 外出穿的,最好的one's ~ best [clothes] 某人最好的衣服,外出 服>(美)在星期日(→ Sundays) See you ~. 星期日见

Q: player PLAYER [5pleiE]

A: 【简明词典】n.做游戏的人, 比赛者, 演员, 演奏者, 表演者【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 player players A player in a sport or game is a person who takes part, either as a job or for fun. ...his greatness as a player... She was a good golfer and tennis player. ...top chess-players.N-COUNT2 player players You can use player to refer to a musician. For example, a piano player is someone who plays the piano. ...a professional trumpet player.N-COUNT3 player players If a person, country, or organization is a player in something, they are involved in it and important in it. Big business has become a major player in the art market. America is not a party to the negotiations, yet it is a key player.N-COUNT: oft supp N, N in n4 player players A player is an actor. ...a company of players... Oscar nominations went to all five leading players.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】play.er`pleL; 5pleiE>1 选手,竞赛者,游戏的 人2 演奏者a piano [violin] ~ 钢琴 [小提琴] 演奏者3 a. 自动演奏装置a ~ piano 自动 (演奏) 钢琴b. [常构成复合字]演奏 装置,电唱机4 艺人,演员

Q: stand STAND [stAnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.停止, 抵抗的状态, 立场, 立足点, 看台, 架子, 台v.站, 立, 站起, (使)竖立, (使)位于, 维持不变, 持久, 经受【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand stands standing stood When you are standing, your body is upright, your legs are straight, and your weight is supported by your feet. She was standing beside my bed staring down at me. They told me to stand still and not to turn round. Overcrowding is so bad that prisoners have to sleep in shifts, while others have to stand.VB+ stand up stands up; standing up; stood upStand up means the same as stand. We waited, standing up, for an hour. ...Mrs Fletcher, a shop assistant who has to stand up all day.PHR-V2 stand stands standing stood When someone who is sitting stands, they change their position so that they are upright and on their feet. Becker stood and shook hands with Ben.VB+ stand up stands up; standing up; stood upStand up means the same as stand. When I walked in, they all stood up and started clapping.PHR-V3 stand stands standing stood If you stand aside or stand back, you move a short distance sideways or backwards, so that you are standing in a different place. I stood aside to let her pass me. The policemen stood back. Could it be a bomb?VB4 stand stands standing stood If something such as a building or a piece of furniture stands somewhere, it is in that position, and is upright. (WRITTEN) The house stands alone on top of a small hill. I reached for the lamp, which stood in the middle of the table.VB5 stand stands standing stood You can say that a building is standing when it remains after other buildings around it have fallen down or been destroyed. The palace, which was damaged by bombs in World War II, still stood. There are very few buildings left standing.VB6 stand stands standing stood If you stand something somewhere, you put it there in an upright position. Stand the plant in the open in a sunny, sheltered place.= placeVB7 stand stands standing stood If you leave food or a mixture of something to stand, you leave it without disturbing it for some time. The salad improves if made in advance and left to stand.VB8 stand stands If you take or make a stand, you do something or say something in order to make it clear what your attitude to a particular thing is. He felt the need to make a stand against racism in South Africa. They must take a stand and cast their votes. His tough stand won some grudging admiration.N-COUNT: usu sing, oft N against/on n9 stand stands standing stood If you ask someone where o 【21世纪英汉词典】standstAnd; stAnd(stood[st

Q: stop STOP [stCp]

A: 【简明词典】n.停止, 车站, 逗留, 障碍, 风琴的音栓, 填塞vi.停止, 被塞住vt.塞住, 堵塞, 阻止, 击落, 断绝, 终止, 难倒【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stop stops stopping stopped If you have been doing something and then you stop doing it, you no longer do it. Stop throwing those stones!. He can't stop thinking about it. I've been told to lose weight and stop smoking. I stopped working last year to have a baby. Does either of the parties want to stop the fighting?. She stopped in mid-sentence.VB2 stop stops stopping stopped If you stop something happening, you prevent it from happening or prevent it from continuing. He proposed a new diplomatic initiative to try to stop the war. If the fire isn't stopped, it could spread to 25,000 acres. I think she really would have liked to stop us seeing each other. He put the radio on loud to stop himself thinking about it. Motherhood won't stop me from pursuing my acting career. There's nothing to stop you from doing a bit of exploring further afield.VB3 stop stops stopping stopped If an activity or process stops, it is no longer happening. The rain had stopped and a star or two was visible over the mountains. The system overheated and filming had to stop. The music stopped and the lights were turned up. They're treating it like 【21世纪英汉词典】stopstBp; stCp(stopped; stop.ping)>1 a. 使 停止,止住~ a car [a horse, an engine] 使汽车 [马,引擎] 停下来The earthquake ~ped the train. 地震使火车停下来b. 中断,停止 ~ supplies 停止供给,截断补给品~ a person's wages 停止付给某人工资c. [~ oneself](罕)止步2 a. (自动) 停止,中止He stopped work. 他停止工作S~ that nonsense!. 停止那样胡说!S~ it!. 别说[做]了!b. (自动) 停止~ talking 停止谈话I stopped drinking. 我不喝酒了; 我戒酒了It has stopped raining. 雨已经停了3 a. 使...停止; 阻止,妨碍~ a quarrel 阻止吵架~ a speaker 使演讲者停止说话He is determined to go; no one can ~ him. 他决心去,没有人能阻 止他Thick walls ~ sound. 厚墙隔绝声音b. [~ oneself]自制The word slipped out before I could ~ myself. 在我能 [来得及] 自制之前,那句话就已 溜出口了c. +doing] 阻&

Q: health HEALTH [helW]

A: 【简明词典】n.健康, 健康状态, 兴旺, 为健康干杯【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 health A person's health is the condition of their body and the extent to which it is free from illness or is able to resist illness. Tea contains caffeine. It's bad for your health.N-UNCOUNT: oft with poss2 health Health is a state in which a person is not suffering from any illness and is feeling well. In hospital they nursed me back to health.N-UNCOUNT3 health When you drink to someone's health or drink their health, you have a drink as a sign of wishing them health and happiness. In the village pub, regulars drank the health of John and his father.PHR: V inflects4 health The health of something such as an organization or a system is its success and the fact that it is working well. There's no way to predict the future health of the banking industry.= prosperityN-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】healthhZlW; helW《源自古英语"完全 "的意思》>1 (U)a. (指身心的) 健康,健全the ~ of body and mind 身心的健康 [健全] the value of good ~ 良好健康的价值 [可贵] Early rising is good for the [your] ~. 早起对健康 [你的健康] 有益H~ is better than wealth. (谚)健康胜于财富b. 身体状况,健康状态be out of ~ 身体状况不好He enjoys [is in] good ~. 他身体健康He is in bad [poor] ~. 他身体不健康2 (U)健康法,保健; 卫生mental ~ 精神上的健康 [心理健康] public ~ 公共卫生the Department of Health and Social Security ( 英国的) 卫生暨社会安全部(cf. hew) 3 (祝健康的) 干杯drink (to) the ~ of a person = drink (to) a person's ~ = drink a ~ to a person 祝某人健康而干杯,举 杯祝某人健康(To) your (good) ~!. 祝你健康(敬酒时用语)bill of health → bill.

Q: son SON [sQn]

A: 【简明词典】n.儿子, 女婿, (长者对年轻男子的称呼)孩子【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 son sons Someone's son is their male child. He shared a pizza with his son Laurence. Sam is the seven-year-old son of Eric Davies. They have a son.N-COUNT: oft with poss2 son sons A man, especially a famous man, can be described as a son of the place he comes from. (JOURNALISM) ...New Orleans's most famous son, Louis Armstrong. ...sons of Africa.N-COUNT: with poss3 son sons Some people use son as a form of address when they are showing kindness or affection to a boy or a man who is younger than them. (INFORMAL) Don't be frightened by failure, son.N-VOC【21世纪英汉词典】sonsQn; sQn>1 (C)a. 儿子(←→ daughter) I have two ~s. 我有两个儿子one's ~ and heir 某人的子嗣,长子b. 女婿,养子2 (C)[常 ~s] (男的) 子孙the ~s of Abraham 亚伯拉罕的子孙 [犹太人] 3 (C)(文语)[...]之子, 从事[...]的人(通常指 男性)[ofa ~ of the Muses 诗人a ~ of the soil 农夫,乡下人a ~ of toil 劳动者,工人4 [年长者对年轻人的称 呼] 年轻人,朋友my ~ 年轻人,小伙子old ~ 老弟5[the S~]'基督教'三位一 体的第二位的) (圣) 子,耶稣基督son of a bitch(pl. sons of bitches)(1) 狗娘养的,畜生(略作 S. O. B.,s.o.b.,SOB)(2) 畜生! 妈的!son of a gun(pl. ~s,sons of guns)(1) [又作 you ~ 用于称呼] (口

Q: dollar DOLLAR [5dClE]

A: 【简明词典】n.元, 美元【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 dollar dollars The dollar is the unit of money used in the USA, Canada, Australia, and some other countries. It is represented by the symbol $. A dollar is divided into one hundred smaller units called cents. She gets paid seven dollars an hour. The government is spending billions of dollars on new urban rail projects.N-COUNT: usu num N+ dollar The dollar is also used to refer to the American currency system. In early trading in Tokyo, the dollar fell sharply against the yen.N-SING: the N2 dollar If you pay top dollar for something, you pay a lot of money for it. (INFORMAL) Japanese investors once paid top dollar for the most glamorous hotels and office buildings in the United States.PHR【21世纪英汉词典】dol.lar`dBlL; 5dClE>1 元,圆(美国、加拿大、赖比 瑞亚、衣索比亚、香 港、马来西亚、新加 坡、澳洲、纽西兰等 的货币 (单位) ; 等于 100 cents; 符号 $ :$100 一百 (美) 元)How much is the ~ today?. 今天美元 (的行情) 是多少?【字源】古时候在波 希米亚 (Bohemia) (即现在的捷克西部地 区)的一个叫作圣约阿 欣谷 (St. Joachimstal) 的城镇附近有银山,用 这银山所产的银铸造 的银币,以德语称为约 阿欣斯达拉 (Joachimsthaler) (约阿欣谷产品)后来 省略了 Joachims 而留下 thaler,再成为 dollar.2 一美元货币(→ coin 1◆) ; 一美元纸币bet one's bottom dollarlike a million dollars

Q: brother BROTHER [5brQTE]

A: 【简明词典】n.兄弟【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 brother brothers Your brother is a boy or a man who has the same parents as you. Oh, so you're Peter's younger brother. Have you got any brothers and sisters?See also half-brother, stepbrother.N-COUNT: oft poss N2 brother brothers The old-fashioned form brethren is still sometimes used as the pluralYou can describe a man as your brother if he belongs to the same race, religion, country, profession, or trade union as you, or if he has similar ideas to you. He told reporters he'd come to be with his Latvian brothers. ...the Cardinal and his brother bishops.N-COUNT: usu poss N3 brother The old-fashioned form brethren is still sometimes used as the pluralBrother is a title given to a man who belongs to a religious community such as a monastery. ...Brother Otto. ...the Christian Brothers community which owns the castle.N-TITLE; N-COUNT; N-VOC4 brother Brothers is used in the names of some companies and shops. ...the film company Warner Brothers... I went to Brooks Brothers and bought myself a decent shirt.N-IN-NAMES【21世纪英汉词典】broth.er`brQTL; 5brQTE>(pl. ~s,字义 3 通常作 breth.ren[`brrn, -rn; 'brerin,-rn])1 (C)兄,弟,哥哥,弟弟; (内) 兄弟the Wright ~s 莱特兄弟2 a. (C)同一伙的男人,同 道; 同仁; 同志; 弟兄~s in arms 战友,军中袍泽 [弟兄] a ~ of the brush [quill] 画家 [作家] 同道b. (C)同胞c. (美俚)老兄,兄弟,朋 友Don't touch it, ~. 老兄,别碰它3 (C)a. 同一公会会员,同行, 同业 (等) (cf. brethren) a ~ carpenter 木匠同业b. '教会'主内兄弟,会 友4 (C)'天主教' (没当神父的) 修士a lay ~ 在俗修士,庶务修士(从事修道或劳动而不 从事僧职者)>(美俚) [常 Oh,~ !] 哇,厉害! 哇,吓人! 讨厌!

Q: party PARTY [5pB:ti]

A: 【简明词典】n.党, 政党, 随行人员, [律]当事人, 社交会【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 party parties A party is a political organization whose members have similar aims and beliefs. Usually the organization tries to get its members elected to the government of a country. ...a member of the Labour party. ...India's ruling party. ...opposition parties. ...her resignation as party leader.N-COUNT2 party parties A party is a social event, often in someone's home, at which people enjoy themselves doing things such as eating, drinking, dancing, talking, or playing games. The couple met at a party. We threw a huge birthday party. Most teenagers like to go to parties.See also dinner party, garden party, hen party, stag party.N-COUNT3 party parties partying partied If you party, you enjoy yourself doing things such as going out to parties, drinking, dancing, and talking to people. They come to eat and drink, to swim, to party. Sometimes they never go to bed. After a long evening of partying he looked tired.VB4 party parties A party of people is a group of people who are doing something together, for example travelling together. They became separated from their party. ...a party of sightseers. ...a research party of scientists.See also search party, working party.N-COUNT: usu with supp5 party parties One of the people involved in a lega 【21世纪英汉词典】par.ty`pBrtI; 5pB:ti《与 part 同字源》>1 (以餐饮、余兴招待客 人的社交性) 聚会,集会,宴会,晚会 ,派对(→ meeting【同义字】) a social ~ 社交聚会a Christmas ~ 耶诞节宴会→ garden party,tea partygive [have, hold, (口语)throw] a ~举行宴会[聚会make up a ~ 举办聚会2 [集合称a. (以某种目的集合的) 一行人,一伙人,一队 人a sightseeing ~ 观光团Mr. Smith and his ~ = Mr. Smith's ~. 史密斯先生等一行人The ~ were all exhausted. 一行人都筋疲力竭b. (负有特别任务的) 队; 分遣队; 部队a search ~ 搜索队→ firing party.3 (政治上的) 党派,政党4a. 关系人,当事人the parties (concerned)( 有关的) 各方当事人an interested ~ ( 与案件有关的) 利害关系人a third ~ 第三者be [become] a ~ to ?与 (坏事等) 发生关系,参与 (坏事等) (cf. adj. 3) b. (电话的) 对方Go ahead. Your ~'s on the line. 请讲话,对方已经接上 了c.'法&

Q: whole WHOLE [hEul]

A: 【简明词典】n.全部, 全体, 整体, 完全之体系adj.所有的, 完整的, 完全的, 纯粹的, 未损伤的, 未打破的adv.完全, 整个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 whole If you refer to the whole of something, you mean all of it. He has said he will make an apology to the whole of Asia for his country's past behaviour. I was cold throughout the whole of my body. ...the whole of August.QUANT: QUANT of def-n+ whole Also an adjective. He'd been observing her the whole trip. We spent the whole summer in Italy that year.= entireADJ: ADJ n2 whole wholes A whole is a single thing which contains several different parts. An atom itself is a complete whole, with its electrons, protons and neutrons and other elements. Taken as a percentage of the whole, the mouth has to be a fairly minor body part.N-COUNT: usu sing3 whole If something is whole, it is in one piece and is not broken or damaged. Much of the temple was ruined, but the front was whole, as well as a large hall behind it. I struck the glass with my fist with all my might; yet it remained whole. Small bones should be avoided as the dog may swallow them whole and risk internal injury.= complete, intactADJ: v-link ADJ, v n ADJ4 whole You use whole to emphasize what you are saying. (INFORMAL) It was like seeing a whole different side of somebody.【21世纪英汉词典】wholehol, hJl; houl《源自古英语"健康 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. [the ~, one's ~]全部的,整个的,所 有的,全...的the ~ world 全世界the ~ sum → sum n. 1with one's ~ heart 诚心地,一心一意地tell the ~ truth 说出整个 [全部] 真相【同义字】whole 无缺的整体total 个体的总合all 用法不同,意思与 whole,total 相同gross 扣除前的总体b. 完全的,完整的,无瑕 疵的→ with a whole SKIN.2 整整的,刚好的 a ~ year [day] 一整年 [一整天] It rained(for)three ~ days. 下了整整三天的雨We walked (for) the ~ five miles. 我们走完了全程五哩3 不分 (成部分) 的,整体的,整个的He drank almost a ~ bottle of whiskey. 他几乎喝了一大瓶威 士忌4 (古)健康的,强健的a whole lot(口语)大大地,...得多I feel a ~ lot better now. 现在我觉得好得多

Q: full FULL [ful]

A: 【简明词典】n.全部, 完整adj.充满的, 完全的, 丰富的, 完美的, 详尽的, 丰满的adv.完全地, 整整, 十分vt.把衣服缝得宽大【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 full fuller fullest If something is full, it contains as much of a substance or as many objects as it can. Once the container is full, it stays shut until you turn it clockwise. ...a full tank of petrol. emptyADJ-GRADED2 full fuller fullest If a place or thing is full of things or people, it contains a large number of them. The case was full of clothes. The streets are still full of debris from two nights of rioting. ...a useful recipe leaflet full of ideas for using the new cream.= filledADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ of n3 full fuller fullest If someone or something is full of a particular feeling or quality, they have a lot of it. I feel full of confidence and so open to possibilities. Mom's face was full of pain. ...an exquisite mousse, incredibly rich and full of flavour.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ of n4 full fuller fullest You say that a place or vehicle is full when there is no space left in it for any more people or things. The main car park was full when I left about 10.45. They stay here a few hours before being sent to refugee camps, which are now almost full. The bus was completely full, and lots of people were standing.= packedADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ5 full fuller fullest If your hands or arms are full, you are carrying or holding as much as you can carry. Sylvia entered, her arms full of packages. People would go into the store and come out with their arms full.= loadedADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ6 full fuller fullest If you feel full, you have eaten or drunk so much that you do not want anything else. It's healthy to eat when I'm hungry and to stop when I'm full.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ* fullness High fibre diets give the feeling of fullness.N-UNCOUNT7 full You use full before a noun to indicate that you are referring to all the details, things, or people that it can possibly include. Full details will be sent to you once your application has been accepted. May I have your full name?. Is full employment any longer achievable?= completeADJ: ADJ n8 full Full is used to describe a sound, light, or physical force which is being produced with the greatest possible power or intensity. From his study came the sound of Mahler, playing at full volume.【21世纪英汉词典】fullfJl; ful>经洗或蒸使...的布纹 [布料] 变细密,缩绒,缩呢

Q: public PUBLIC [5pQblik]

A: 【简明词典】n.公众, (特定的)人群, 公共场所adj.公众的, 公共的, 公立的, 公用的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 public You can refer to people in general, or to all the people in a particular country or community, as the public. Lauderdale House is now open to the public. Pure alcohol is not for sale to the general public. Trade unions are regarding the poll as a test of the public's confidence in the government.N-SING-COLL: the N2 public You can refer to a set of people in a country who share a common interest, activity, or characteristic as a particular kind of public. Market research showed that 93% of the viewing public wanted a hit film channel. ...the American voting public.N-SING-COLL: supp N3 public Public means relating to all the people in a country or community. The President is attempting to drum up public support for his economic program.ADJ: ADJ n4 public Public means relating to the government or state, or things that are done for the people by the state. The social services account for a substantial part of public spending.= government, stateADJ: ADJ n* publicly ...publicly funded legal services.ADV: ADV -ed5 public Public buildings and services are provided for everyone to use. ...the New York Public Library... The new museum must be accessible by public transport. 5pQblik《源自拉丁文"国民 "的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) 公众的,大众的,公共 的,一般国民的, (为) 人民全体的~ opinion 舆论the ~ good [interest] 大众[社会]的利益,公 益a ~ holiday 公休假日~ morality 公共道德,风纪~ security 公共安全~ welfare 大众福利2 (无比较级、最高级) 公用的,公开的,公立的( ←→ private) a ~ bath 公共浴室,澡堂a ~ toilet [lavatory, (英)convenience] 公共厕所a ~ hall 民众会堂~ housing 国民住宅a ~ lecture 公开演讲a ~ library 公立图书馆a ~ telephone 公共电话in a ~ place 在公共场所3 (无比较级、最高级)a. (从事政府工作等) 公务的,公事的~ life 公务生活a ~ man 公职人员a ~ servant [official] 公务员,公仆b. 由政府的,国家的a ~ document 公文~ funds 国债,公债4 公然的; 众?

Q: parent PARENT [5pZErEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.双亲, 父亲(或母亲)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 parent parents Your parents are your mother and father. Children need their parents. This is where a lot of parents go wrong. When you become a parent the things you once cared about seem to have less value.See also foster parent, one-parent family, single parent.N-COUNT: usu pl2 parent An organization's parent organization is the organization that created it and usually still controls it. Each unit including the parent company has its own, local management. ...the zoo's parent body, the Zoological Society of London.ADJ: ADJ n3 parent The parent animal, plant, or organism of a particular animal, plant or organism is the one that it comes from or is produced by. Parent birds began to hunt for food for their young.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】par.ent`pZrEnt; 5pZErEnt《源自拉丁文"生出 "的意思》>1 父亲,母亲,有孩子的 人2 (文语)根源,本源 (origin) 3 [常 ~s](罕)祖先our first ~s 我们的始祖(亚当与夏娃)>父[母]亲的; (动、植物) 母体的,亲本的; 根源的,鼻祖的a ~ bird 母鸟the ~ company 总公司

Q: firm FIRM [fE:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.公司, (合伙)商号adj.结实的, 坚硬的, 坚定的, 坚固的, 牢固的, 稳固的, 严格的vt.使牢固, 使坚定vi.变稳固, 变坚实adv.稳固地, 坚定地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 firm firms A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. ...a firm of heating engineers.= companyN-COUNT2 firm firmer firmest If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.= solid soft, flabbyADJ-GRADED* firmness Vegetables should retain some firmness and should not be soggy and waterlogged. softnessN-UNCOUNT3 firm firmer firmest If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened. If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.= secureADJ-GRADED* firmly The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut.ADV-GRADED: ADV -ed, ADV after v4 firm firmer firmest If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way. The quick handshake was firm and cool. He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards.= strongADJ-GRADED* firmly She held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v* firmness Tim stretched out a hand in apology and was comforted by the firmness with which Marc gripped it.N-UNCOUNT5 firm firmer firmest If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control. She had to be firm with him. `I don't want to see you again.'. Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure.ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ with n* firmly `A good night's sleep is what you want,' he said firmly.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v* firmness ...a manner that combines friendlines 【21世纪英汉词典】firmfVm; fE:m《源自义大利语" (商业的) 确认"的意思》>(由两人以上合资经营 的) 商行,商店,公司(→ company 4【同义字】) a law ~ 法律事务所

Q: company COMPANY [5kQmpEni]

A: 【简明词典】n.公司, 陪伴, (一)群, (一)队, (一)伙, 连, 连队【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 company companies A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services. Sheila found some work as a secretary in an insurance company. ...the Ford Motor Company.= businessN-COUNT-COLL: oft in names after n2 company companies A company is a group of opera singers, dancers, or actors who work together. ...the Phoenix Dance Company.N-COUNT-COLL: oft in names after n3 company companies A company is a group of soldiers that is usually part of a battalion or regiment, and that is divided into two or more platoons. The division will consist of two tank companies and one infantry company. C Company's sentries were just ahead.N-COUNT: oft in names after n4 company Company is having another person or other people with you, usually when this is pleasant or stops you feeling lonely. `I won't stay long.' --- `No, please. I need the company'. Ross had always enjoyed the company of women. She would be grateful for their company on the drive back. I'm not in the mood for company.N-UNCOUNT5 company You can say and company after mentioning a person's name, to refer also to the people who are associated with that person. (INFORMAL) Keegan and company approached the game with understandable caution.PHR: n-proper PHR6 company If you say that someone is in good company, you mean that they should not be ashamed of a mistake or opinion, because some important or respected people have made the same mistake or have the same opinion. Mr Koo is in good company. The prime minister made a similar slip a couple of years back.PHR: V inflects7 company If you have company, you have a visitor or friend with you. 【21世纪英汉词典】com.pa.ny`kQmpEnI; 5kQmpEni《源自古法语'compan ion'的意思》>1 (U)交际,交往; 同伴,同席in a person's ~ 与某人一起 (时) in ~ with a person 与某人一起,与某人交 往→ keep a person COMPANYgive a person one's ~ 陪伴某人→keep COMPANY with a person,part COMPANY (with[from]a person) I hope we will have the pleasure of your ~ at dinner. 我希望你能与我们共 进晚餐I very much enjoyed his ~. 我很高兴能与他在一 起2 (U)[集合称a. 同伴,伙伴,朋友get into bad ~ 结交坏朋友keep good [bad] ~ 与好人 [坏人] 交往be good [excellent] ~ 与人投趣 [合得来] 的同伴be bad [poor] ~ 与人不投趣 [合不来] 的同伴He has plenty of ~. 他交游广阔So you failed the college entrance exam. You've plenty of ~ [. (英)You are in good ~] .那么你是大学联考落 榜?

Q: open OPEN [5EupEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.公开, 户外, 空旷adj.开着的, 敞开的, (车等)无篷的, 开阔的, 营业着的, 公开的, 坦率的, 未决定的vt.打开, 公开, 开放vi.展开, 开始, 展现【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 open opens opening opened If you open something such as a door, window, or lid, or if it opens, its position is changed so that it no longer covers a hole or gap. He opened the window and looked out. The church doors would open and the crowd would surge out. close, shutV-ERG+ open Also an adjective. ...an open window... A door had been forced open. closed, shutADJ2 open opens opening opened If you open something such as a bottle, box, parcel, or envelope, you move, remove, or cut part of it so you can take out what is inside. The Inspector opened the packet of cigarettes. The capsules are fiddly to open.VB+ open Also an adjective. ...an open bottle of milk... I tore the letter open.ADJ+ open up opens up; opening up; opened upOpen up means the same as open. He opened up a cage and lifted out a 6ft python.PHR-V3 open opens opening opened If you open something such as a book, an umbrella, or your hand, or if it opens, the different parts of it move away from each other so that the inside of it can be seen. He opened the heavy Bible. 5oupEn>(~.er; ~.est)1 ( ←→ closed,shut) a. 开 (著) 的,打开的an ~ window 开著的窗子push [throw] a door ~ 推开门with ~ eyes=with eyes ~ 睁大著眼睛keep one's ears ~ 竖起耳朵,注意听with one's mouth wide ~ 张大著嘴b. (无比较级、最高级) 打开的,开著的leave a book ~ 让书打开著tear a letter ~ 把信撕开c. 开的,绽放的d. 未愈合的2 a. 开阔的,空旷的,无障 碍物的~ country 开阔的土地b. (无比较级、最高级) 无遮盖的,无屋顶的an ~ car 敞篷车,无篷车an ~ fire 无遮盖的! (壁炉的) 火→ open air.c. 无扣子、拉链的an ~ shirt 开襟衬衫3 (无比较级、最高级)a. 开著的,营业中的; ?

Q: community COMMUNITY [kE5mju:niti]

A: 【简明词典】n.公社, 团体, 社会, (政治)共同体, 共有, 一致, 共同体, (生物)群落【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 community The community is all the people who live in a particular area or place. He's well liked by people in the community. `The community are getting impatient,' said a representative of the Residents' Association. The growth of such vigilante gangs has worried community leaders, police and politicians.N-SING-COLL: usu the N2 community communities A particular community is a group of people who are similar in some way. The police haven't really done anything for the black community in particular. ...the business community.N-COUNT-COLL: usu supp N3 community Community is friendship between different people or groups, and a sense of having something in common. A supportive house for eight to ten older people, each with his or her own room, provides privacy and a sense of community. Two of our greatest strengths are diversity and community.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】com.mu.ni.tykE`mjunEtI; kE5mju:nEti《源自拉丁文"伙伴 "的意思》>1 (C)a. (有相同利害、宗教、 国籍、文化等的) 共同社会,同生活体; 地域团体,社区b. (大社会中具有共同特 征的) 集团,社会,...界the Jewish [Japanese] ~ in New York 纽约的犹太人 [日本人] 社会 [社区] 2 [the ~]大众,公众3 (C) (动物的) 群栖; (植物的) 群生4 (U) [又作 a ~] (财产等的) 共有,共用; (思想、利害等的) 共同性,一致~ of goods [property] 财产共有(a) ~ of interest(s) 利害的一致5(C) (修道士等的) 团体a religious ~ 宗教团体

Q: June JUNE [dVu:n]

A: 【简明词典】n.六月(略作Jun)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆June Junes June is the sixth month of the year in the Western calendar. He spent two and a half weeks with us in June 1986. I am moving out on June 5. Last June I decided to take a trip to Marbella.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】JunedVun; dVu:n>源自神话朱恩 (女子名) 六月(略作 Jun.,Je.)in ~ 在六月on ~ 5 = on 5 ~ =on the 5th of ~ 在六月五日(→ January【说明】) 【字源】这是献给罗 马神话的主神朱彼特 (Jupiter) 之妻,即婚姻的女神茱 诺 (Juno) 的月分,是源自拉丁文 "年轻"的意思. 亦有源自罗马氏族 Junius 之说,但其字源不详; → September.

Q: share SHARE [FZE]

A: 【简明词典】n.共享, 参与, 一份, 部分, 份额, 参股vt.分享, 均分, 共有, 分配vi.分享[计] 使DOS支持文件共享和锁定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 share shares A company's shares are the many equal parts into which its ownership is divided. Shares can be bought by people as an investment. This is why Sir Colin Marshall, British Airways' chairman, has been so keen to buy shares in US-AIR. They faced a period of some months when the share price would remain fairly static.N-COUNT: oft N in n2 share shares sharing shared If you share something with another person, you both have it, use it, or occupy it. You can also say that two people share something. ...the small income he had shared with his brother from his father's estate... Two Americans will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine. Scarce water resources are shared between states who cannot trust each other. Most hostel tenants would prefer single to shared rooms.V-RECIP3 share shares sharing shared If you share a task, duty, or responsibility with someone, you each carry out or accept part of it. You can also say that two people share something. You can find out whether they are prepared to share the cost of the flowers with you. The republics have worked out a plan for sharing control of nuclear weapons.V-RECIP4 share shares sharing shared If you share an experience with someone, you have the same experience, often because you are with them at the time. You can also say that two people share something. Yes, I want to share my life with you. I felt we both shared the same sense of loss, felt the same pain.V-RECIP5 share shares shared If you share someone's opinion, you agree with them. The forum's members share his view that business can be a positive force for change in developing countries. Prosperity and economic success remain popular and broadly shared goals.VB: no cont6 share shares shared If one person or thing shares a quality or characteristic with another, they have the same quality or characteristic. You can also say that two people or things share something. La Repubblica and El Pais are politically independent newspapers which share similar characteristics with certain British newspapers. ...two groups who share a common language.V-RECIP: no cont7 share shares sharing shared If you share something that you have with someone, you give some of it to them or let them use it. The village tribe is friendly and they share their water supply with you. Scientists now have to compete for funding, and do not share information among themselves. Toddlers are notoriously antisocial when it comes to sharing toys.VB8 share shares sharing shared If you share something personal such as a thought or a piece of news with someone, you tell them about it. FZE>犁头 (plowshare)

Q: interest INTEREST [5intrist]

A: 【简明词典】n.兴趣, 关心, 重要性, 影响, 利息,利益, 利害vt.使发生兴趣, 引起...的注意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 interest If you have an interest in something, you want to learn or hear more about it. There has been a lively interest in the elections in the last two weeks. His parents tried to discourage his interest in music, but he persisted. She'd liked him at first, but soon lost interest. Food was of no interest to her at all.N-UNCOUNT: also a N2 interest interests Your interests are the things that you enjoy doing. Encourage your child in her interests and hobbies even if they're things that you know little about. He developed a wide range of sporting interests as a pupil at Millfield.N-COUNT3 interest interests interesting interested If something interests you, it attracts your attention so that you want to learn or hear more about it or continue doing it. That passage interested me because it seems to parallel very closely what you're doing in the novel. It may interest you to know that Miss Woods, the housekeeper, witnessed the attack.VB4 interest interests interesting interested If you are trying to persuade someone to buy or do something, you can say that you are trying to interest them in it. In the meantime I can't interest you in a new car, I suppose?. The group wasn't able to interest them in reproducing literature specifically for women.VB5 interest interests If something is in the interests 【21世纪英汉词典】in.ter.est`IntErIst, `IntrIst; 5intrEst《源自拉丁文"存在 于中间的,有关系的" 的意思》>A1 兴趣,关心[intake (an) ~ in 对...有兴趣,关心...He seems to take no ~ at all in food. 他似乎对食物全不感 兴趣He takes a great ~ in sport(s). 他对运动很感兴趣with ~ 感兴趣地,津津有味地I read the story with great ~. 那一篇故事我读得津 津有味feel a great [not much] ~ in politics 对政治极有 [不太有] 兴趣lose ~ in one's work 对自己的工作失去兴 趣He has no ~ in music. 他对音乐全无兴趣She showed a keen [deep] ~ in the new research. 她对于新的研究表现 出浓厚的兴趣2 (C)引起兴趣的事物, 感兴趣的对象,关心的 事,嗜好a man with wide ~s 有多方面兴趣的人a businessman with no outside ~s 除事业外别无其他爱 好的企业家Her greatest ~ in life seems to be clothes. 她生活中最大的乐趣 似乎是穿著考究3 (U)引发兴趣的力量, ?

Q: within WITHIN [wiT5in]

A: 【简明词典】n.内部, 里头adv.在内部, 在内心里prep.在...之内, 不越出adj.里面的, 内部的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 within If something is within a place, area, or object, it is inside it or surrounded by it. (FORMAL) Clients are entertained within private dining rooms. An olive-coloured tent stood within a thicket of trees. ...a 1987 agreement which would recognise Quebec as a distinct society within Canada.= in, inside outsidePREP+ within Also an adverb. A small voice called from within. `Yes, just coming.'ADV: usu from ADV, also ADV after v2 within Something that happens or exists within a society, organization, or system, happens or exists inside it. The motives that attract people to work within a social service are variable. ...the spirit of self-sacrifice within an army... Within criminal law almost anything could be defined as `crime'.= inPREP+ within Also an adverb. The Church of England, with threats of split from within, has still to make up its mind.ADV: usu from ADV, also ADV after v3 within If you experience a particular feeling, you can say that it is within you. (LITERARY) He's coping much better within himself. You've got to identify these inadequacies within yourself.= inPREP: PREP pron+ within Also an adverb.【21世纪英汉词典】with.inwIT`In, wIW`In; wi5Tin>1 (时间、距离、范围等 ) 在...以内[的],不超出...,在...的范围 内~ a week 在一周内~ city limits 在市内,市内的a task well ~ his power(s) 他力所能及的工作~ a few minutes [an easy walk] of (the) school 离学校走几分钟就到 [走路很近] 的地方~ call 在呼叫听得见的范围 内~ hearing [earshot] of ?从... (叫就) 听得见的范围内~ reach of ? 在从...可达 [伸手可及] 的范围内~ sight of ? 在看得见...的范围内keep ~ bounds 遵守限制,不超出界限2 (文语.古)在...的里面 ,在...之中~ and without the town 在市镇内外within oneself 在心中pray ~ oneself 在心中祷告>(无比较级、最高级)( 文语.古)1 在内 (部) ,在里面~ and without 在内外,从内外,里里 外外2 在屋内go ~ 进入里面3 在心中be pure ~ 心地纯洁

Q: decision DECISION [di5siVEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.决定, 决心, 决议, 结果, 果断, 坚定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 decision decisions When you make a decision, you choose what should be done or which is the best of various possible actions. The decision to discipline Marshall was taken by the party chairman with the support of the Prime Minister. The president said he'd made no firm decision on whether he would run for a second term in office. I don't want to make the wrong decision and regret it later. Who makes the financial decisions in your household?N-COUNT: oft N to-inf, N on n/wh2 decision Decision is the act of deciding something or the need to decide something. The growing pressures of the crisis may mean that the moment of decision can't be too long delayed. This was a matter for decision by the individual.N-UNCOUNT3 decision Decision is the ability to decide quickly and definitely what to do. He is very quick-thinking and very much a man of decision and action.= decisivenessN-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】de.ci.siondI`sIVEn; di5siVn《decide 的名词》>1 a. 决定,决断; 解决,判决~ by majority 取决于多数come to [arrive at, reach] a ~ (about one's future career) ( 对未来的职业) 做出决定,决定 (未来的职业) make [take] a ~ (on which way to go) 决定 (走哪一条路) give a ~ of not guilty 做无罪的判决This is a time of ~. 现在是决定的时刻b. 决定make a ~ what to do 决定要做什么 [怎么办] c. (C)决议书,判决书; 判决文2a. 决心,决意He made known his ~ to resign. 他明白表示辞职的决 心A ~ to resign is often painful. 要下辞职的决心往往 是痛苦的b. 决心,决意The principal's ~ that he (should) resign was a surprise to me. 校长要辞职的决意使 我大吃一惊3 (U)决断力,果断a man of ~ 果断的人act with ~ 断然行动He lacks ~. 他缺乏决断力 [优柔寡断]

Q: offer OFFER [5CfE]

A: 【简明词典】n.出价, 提议, 意图vt.提供, 出价, 贡献, 使出现, 企图, 演出vi.(机会、时机等)出现, 献祭, 提议【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 offer offers offering offered If you offer something to someone, you ask them if they would like to have it or use it. He has offered seats at the conference table to the Russian leader and the president of Kazakhstan. The number of companies offering them work increased. Rhys offered him an apple. Western governments have offered aid.VB2 offer offers offering offered If you offer to do something, you say that you are willing to do it. Peter offered to teach them water-skiing. `Can I get you a drink,' she offered.VB3 offer offers An offer is something that someone says they will give you or do for you. The offer of talks with Moscow marks a significant change from the previous western position. `I ought to reconsider her offer to move in,' he mused. He had refused several excellent job offers.N-COUNT4 offer offers offering offered If you offer someone information, advice, or praise, you give it to them, usually because you feel that they need it or deserve it. They manage a company offering advice on mergers and acquisitions. She offered him emotional and practical support in countless ways. They are offered very little counselling or support.VB5 offer offers offering offered 【21世纪英汉词典】of.fer`CfL, `BfL; 5CfE《源自拉丁文"拿到 前面"的意思》>1 a. 提供 ; 伸出They ~ed their services. 他们提供服务~ one's hand ( 为要握手而) 伸出手b. 提供 [toHe ~ed me a drink. = He ~ed a drink to me. 他给我一杯饮料We ~ed him a better position. 我们提供他一个更好 的职位2 a. 设有 This university ~s a course in business administration. 这所大学设有企管学 的课程b. 申请修 Students may ~ history as a subsidiary subject. 学生可申请把历史课 选作辅修科目3 a. 提出 ,提议~ a suggestion 提出建议b. 提议,说出 I ~ed to lend her the money. 我表示愿意借给她那 笔钱4 a. 企图施以 ; 表示 的态度~ battle 挑战b. (古)作出...的样子,摆 出

Q: sale SALE [seil]

A: 【简明词典】n.出售, 卖出, 贱卖, 廉价出售, 销路, 销售额【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sale The sale of goods is the act of selling them for money. Efforts were made to limit the sale of alcohol. ...a proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia... He had never intended living there after his wife's death and immediately set about trying to make a sale.N-SING: usu with supp2 sale sales The sales of a product are the quantity of it that is sold. The newspaper has sales of 1.72 million. ...the huge Christmas sales of computer games. ...retail sales figures.N-PLURAL3 sale sales The part of a company that deals with sales deals with selling the company's products. Until 1983 he worked in sales and marketing. She was their Dusseldorf sales manager.N-PLURAL4 sale sales A sale is an occasion when a shop sells things at less than their normal price. ...a pair of jeans bought half-price in a sale... Many stores have started their January sales a month early.N-COUNT5 sale sales A sale is an event when goods are sold to the person who offers the highest price. The Old Master was bought by London dealers at the Christie's sale.= auctionN-COUNT6 sale If something is for sale, it is being offered to people to buy. His former home is for sale at {Pound}4 【21世纪英汉词典】salesel; seil《sell 的名词》>1 a. 销售,出售; 买卖,交易 (a) cash ~ 现金交易→ on sale,for salethe ~ of oil to Taiwan 卖给台湾的石油We haven't made a ~ yet this morning. 我们今天早上还没做 成一笔生意b.[~s]销售业务,销售 部门a manager in charge of ~s 担任销售业务经理He works in ~s. 他在业务部门工作; 他担任销售c → sales2 (C)a. 销路,需求These articles have a ready ~. 这些物品畅销b. [常~s] 销售额hope for a large ~ 期待有高销售额Sales of air conditioners are up this month. 本月冷气机的销售额 增加了3 (C)特价廉售,贱卖→bargain sale,clearance sale,jumble sale,white salea ~ price 特价an end-of-season ~ of winter wear 冬季衣服季末特价廉 售I got this cheap at a department store ~. 我在百货公司特价廉 售时买到了这件便宜货4 (C) (大) 拍卖for sale 出售的; (尤指个人) 出售的a used car for ~ 出售的中古车His house is (up) for ~. 他的房屋待售Not for ~. '告?

Q: issue ISSUE [5isju:]

A: 【简明词典】n.出版, 发行, (报刊等)期、号, 论点, 问题, 结果, (水, 血等的)流出vi.发行, 流出, 造成...结果, 进行辩护, 传下vt.使流出, 放出, 发行(钞票等), 发布(命令), 出版(书等)发给[律]子女, 后嗣【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 issue issues An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing. Agents will raise the issue of prize-money for next year's world championships. A key issue for higher education in the 1990's is the need for greater diversity of courses. Is it right for the Church to express a view on political issues?See also side issue.= subject, matterN-COUNT: usu with supp2 issue If something is the issue, it is the thing you consider to be the most important part of a situation or discussion. I was earning a lot of money, but that was not the issue. She avoided the issue by ordering a turkey sandwich. Do not draw it on the chart, however, as this will confuse the issue. The real issue was never addressed.= the pointN-SING: the N3 issue issues An issue of something such as a magazine or newspaper is the version of it that is published, for example, in a particular month or on a particular day. The growing problem is underlined in the latest issue of the Lancet. I read Germaine Greer's article in the March issue with particular interest.= editionN-COUNT4 issue issues issuing issued If you issue a statement or a warning, you make it known formally or publicly.【21世纪英汉词典】is.sue`IFJ, `IFjJ; 5iFu:《源自古法语"外出 "的意思》>1 a. 发行 ; 出版; 发出 The commander ~d several orders. 司令官发出几道命令Stamps are ~d by the government. 邮票由政府发行b. 发...[给...][toWhen was your driver's license ~d to you ?. 你的驾驶执照是什么 时候发给你的 ?2 冒出 ~ smoke 冒烟3 配给,交给[人等][to]; 将[东西]配给, 交给 [withThey ~d an extra blanket to each soldier. = They ~d each soldier with an extra blanket. 他们额外多配给各士 兵一条毛毯>1 [从...]出来,发出,流 出,喷出,冒出[fromA stream ~s from the lake. 一条小溪从湖中流出 来Smoke ~d forth from the volcano. 烟从火山冒出来2 起于[...],发生[...] (res

Q: minute 1 MINUTE 1 [mai5nju:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.分, 分钟, 片刻, 一瞬间, 备忘录, 笔记vt.记录, 摘录, 测定时间adj.微小的, 详细的, 仔细而准确的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun and verb uses1 minute minutes A minute is one of the sixty parts that an hour is divided into. People often say `a minute' or `minutes' when they mean a short length of time. The pizza will then take about twenty minutes to cook. Bye Mum, see you in a minute. Half a minute later she came in the front door. Within minutes we realized our mistake.N-COUNT: oft num N2 minute minutes The minutes of a meeting are the written records of the things that are discussed or decided at it. He'd been reading the minutes of the last meeting.N-PLURAL: oft N of n3 minute minutes minuting minuted When someone minutes something that is discussed or decided at a meeting, they make a written record of it. You don't need to minute that.VB4 minute People often use expressions such as wait a minute or just a minute when they want to stop you doing or saying something. Wait a minute, folks, something is wrong here. Hey, just a minute!= hang onCONVENTION5 minute If you say that something will or may happen at any minute or any minute now, you are emphasizing that it is likely to happen very soon. It looked as though it might rain at any minute. He ought to be back any minute. Any minute now, that phone is go 【21世纪英汉词典】min.ute`mInIt; 5minit《源自拉丁文"小部 分,小区分"的意思》>1 (C) (当作时间单位的) 分(一小时的 1/60,符号 '; cf. hour1 a,second 1)It's 5 ~s to [before,. (美)of] six.现在六点差五分10 ~s past [ (美)after] five 五点过十分in a few ~s 在几分钟内per ~ 每一分钟He enjoyed every ~ of the holiday. 他整个假期过得很愉 快2 (口语)a. (C)[用单数]瞬间,片 刻in a ~ 立即,即刻(at) any ~ 随时,马上Write the letter this ~. 马上写这封信At this very ~ there are many people who have very little to eat. 此时此刻尚有许多吃 不饱的人b. [a ~; 当副词用]一会儿 (时间) ,片刻Wait (half) a ~. =Just a ~. 稍等一下c. [the ~; 当连接词用] (做) ...的那一瞬间,一 ...就I recognized him the ~ (that) I saw him. 我看见他的那一瞬间 就认出他; 我一看见他就认出他来3 (C) (当作角度单位的) 分(1/60 度; 符号'; cf. degree 3,second 3)12 ò

Q: front FRONT [frQnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.前面, 开头, 前线, (政治上的)阵线, 态度, 外表vt.面对, 朝向, 对付vi.朝向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 front fronts The front of something is the part of it that faces you, or that faces forward, or that you normally see or use. One man sat in an armchair, and the other sat on the front of the desk. Stand at the front of the line. Her cotton dress had ripped down the front. backN-COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n2 front fronts The front of a building is the side or part of it that faces the street. Attached to the front of the house, there was a large veranda.N-COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n3 front A person's or animal's front is the part of their body between their head and their legs that is on the opposite side to their back. If you lie your baby on his front, he'll lift his head and chest up. backN-SING: poss N4 front Front is used to refer to the side or part of something that is towards the front or nearest to the front. I went out there on the front porch. She was only six and still missing her front teeth. Children may be tempted to climb into the front seat while the car is in motion. backADJ: ADJ n5 front The front page of a newspaper is the outside of the first page, where the main news stories are printed. The Guardian's front page carries a photograph of the two foreign ministers. The violence in the Gaza 【21世纪英汉词典】frontfrQnt; frQnt《源自拉丁文"额头 "的意思》>1 (C)[常 the ~( ←→ back) a. 前面,最前面的位子[o fsit in [at] the ~ of the class 坐在班上最前面的位 子b. (报纸的) 第一版; (杂志、书籍等的) 扉页2 (C)a. [常 the ~] (建筑物的) 正面,前面the ~ of a church 教堂的正面b. [常 the ~; 与修饰语连用] (建筑物等的) 面,侧the east ~ of the building 建筑物的东侧3 [the ~](英) (避暑地等滨海、湖边 的) 漫步道,散步道路,海 岸区a hotel on the (sea) ~ 滨海的旅馆4 (C)a. 衣服的前部b. 衬衫的胸口 (shirtfront) 5 a. [the ~; 常 F~] '军'最前线,第一线 (部队) ; 战线,战场; '政治'阵线go [be sent] to the ~ 上前线,出征b. (C) (政治、社会运动等的 ) 阵线,协力,合作the labor ~ 劳工阵线the popular [people's] ~ 人民阵线present [show] a united ~ 展示联合阵线c. [the ~]活动的

Q: force FORCE [fC:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.力量, 武力, 精力, 魄力, 势力, 暴力, [复]军队, 影响力vt.强制, 强加, (用武力)夺取, 促使, 推动, 施加压力【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 force forces forcing forced If someone forces you to do something, they make you do it even though you do not want to, for example by threatening you. He was charged with abducting a taxi driver and forcing him to drive a bomb to Downing Street. He was forced to resign by Russia's conservative parliament at the beginning of December. I cannot force you in this. You must decide. They were grabbed by three men who appeared to force them into a car.VB2 force forces forcing forced If a situation or event forces you to do something, it makes it necessary for you to do something that you would not otherwise have done. A back injury forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon. He turned right, down a dirt road that forced him into four-wheel drive. She finally was forced to the conclusion that she wouldn't get another paid job in her field.VB3 force forces forcing forced If someone forces something on or upon you, they make you accept or use it when you would prefer not to. To force this agreement on the nation is wrong.= imposeVB4 force forces forcing forced If you force something into a particular position, you use a lot of strength to make it move there. They were forcing her head under the icy waters, drowning her.VB5 force forces forcing forced If someone forces a lock, a door, or a 【21世纪英汉词典】forcefors, fCrs; fC:s《源自拉丁文"强" 的意思》>1 力 :(U)a. (物理上的) 力The wind blew against the windows with great ~. 风猛烈地对著窗吹刮b. 力气,暴力(→ power【同义字】) by main ~ 凭力气 [暴力] ,以武力take ?from a person by ~强夺某人...I had to use ~ in opening the door. 我不得不用力开那一 扇门c. (精神上的) 力量,魄力,说服力~ of character 人格的力量the ~ of an argument 议论的说服力2 (C)具强大势力 [影响力] 的人[物]; 势力,有力者the ~s of nature 自然力(暴风雨、地震等)social [political] ~s 社会 [政治] 势力He is a great ~ in the Republican Party. 他是共和党内的巨头The influence of parents is a major ~ in the development of character. 父母的影响是人格形 成的主要因素3 (C)[常 ~sa. (陆、海、空军之) 军力,兵力,军队; (一国之) 武装力量,武力the air ~ 空军the armed ~s(一国的) 三军 [&

Q: office OFFICE [5Cfis]

A: 【简明词典】n.办公室, 办事处, 事务所, 政府机关, 部, 公职, 职责, 帮助【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 office offices An office is a room or a part of a building where people work sitting at desks. He had an office big enough for his desk and chair, plus his VDU. At about 4.30 p.m. Audrey arrived at the office. Telephone their head office for more details. ...an office block.N-COUNT2 office offices An office is a department of an organization, especially the government, where people deal with a particular kind of administrative work. Thousands have registered with unemployment offices. ...Downing Street's press office. ...the Congressional Budget Office.N-COUNT: usu n N, oft in names3 office offices An office is a small building or room where people can go for information, tickets, or a service of some kind. The tourist office operates a useful room-finding service. ...the airline ticket offices.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 office offices A doctor's or dentist's office is a place where a doctor or dentist sees their patients. (AM; in BRIT use surgery)N-COUNT5 office If someone holds office in a government, they have an important job or position of authority. The events to mark the President's ten years in office went ahead as planned. They are fed up with the politicians and want to vote them out of office. The president shall hold o 【21世纪英汉词典】of.fice`CfIs, `BfIs; 5Cfis《源自拉丁文"工作, 任务"的意思》>1 (C)a. (有别于工厂,为办事 员、店员等上班的) 办公室,事务所,公司a head [branch] ~ 总 [分] 公司go to the ~ 到办公室去I called on him at his ~. 我到他的办公室拜访 他He is [works] in an ~. 他在一家公司工作 [上班] b. (律师等的) 事务所c. (美)诊疗室,诊所d. (美) (大学教授的) 研究室e. ...处,...所an information [inquiry] ~ 询问处→ booking office,ticket office.2 (U)[the ~; 集合称] (办公室的) 全体职员,全体从业人 员3 [O~](C)a. (美) (部) department (以下机构的) ...局,...厅the Patent O~ 专利局b. (英)...处,...部(→department 2 b) the Foreign O~ 外交部4 官职,公职be [stay] in ~ 在职; 当政,执政enter ( (英)upon) ~ 任公职go [be] out of ~ 下野,不当政hold [fill] (public) ~ 任 (公) 职leave [resign (from)] ~ 辞去公职,辞职retire from ~ 退职 [辞

Q: action ACTION [5AkFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.动作, 作用, 战斗, 行动, 举动, 行为, (戏剧或书中)的情节, (某一地区、领域或团体中)最能产生效果、最有趣、最有刺激性的活动vt.对...起诉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 action Action is doing something for a particular purpose. The government is taking emergency action to deal with a housing crisis. What was needed, he said, was decisive action to halt what he called these savage crimes.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp2 action actions An action is something that you do on a particular occasion. As always, Peter had a reason for his action. Jack was the sort of man who did not like his actions questioned.N-COUNT3 action actions To bring a legal action against someone means to bring a case against them in a court of law. (LEGAL) Two leading law firms are to prepare legal actions against tobacco companies. ...a libel action brought by one of France's bureaucrats.= suit, caseN-COUNT4 action The action of a chemical is the way in which it works, or the effects that it has. Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate.N-UNCOUNT5 action The action is all the important and exciting things that are happening in a situation. (INFORMAL) Hollywood is where the action is now.N-SING: the N6 action The fighting which takes place in a war can be referred to as action. Leaders in America have gen 【21世纪英汉词典】ac.tion`AkFEn; 5AkFn>1 a. (U) 行动,动作,活动,实际 行动~ of the mind = mental ~ 心理活动a man of ~ 行动家(与学者、思想家、理 论家等相对地指政治 家、军人、探险家等)b. (C) (具体的) 行动,行为(→ act【同义字】) a kind [noble] ~ 亲切的 [高尚的] 行为c. [~s] (平常的) 行为,表现,举措~s speak louder than words. (谚)行动胜于空谈2 a. (U) (演员的) 动作,演技A~!. '电影'演技开始!b. (U) (电影等) 令人紧张之演技 (多的场面) ,动作He likes movies with lots of ~. 他喜欢紧张又富有刺 激性场面的电影c. (C) (运动选手、马等的) 身体的动作 [姿势] That horse has a graceful ~. 那匹马动作优雅3 (C) a. (机械的) 运作; (机械、枪等的) 机能; 运作装置b. (身体、器官的) 功能; (尤指) 排便~ of the bowels 排便

Q: start START [stB:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.动身, 出发点, 开始, 惊起, 惊跳, 赛跑的先跑权, 优先地位v.出发, 起程, 开始, 着手, 惊动, 惊起, 起动, 发动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 start starts starting started If you start to do something, you do something that you were not doing before and you continue doing it. John then unlocked the front door and I started to follow him up the stairs. It was 1956 when Susanna started the work on the garden. She started cleaning the kitchen.= beginVB+ start starts Also a noun. After several starts, she read the report properly.N-COUNT2 start starts starting started When something starts, or if someone starts it, it takes place from a particular time. The fire is thought to have started in an upstairs room. The Great War started in August of that year. Trains start at 11.00 and an hourly service will operate until 16.00. All of the passengers started the day with a swim.= beginV-ERG+ start Also a noun. ...1918, four years after the start of the Great War... She demanded to know why she had not been told from the start.= beginningN-SING: the N3 start starts starting started If you start by doing something, or if you start with something, you do that thing first in a series of actions. I started by asking how many day-care centers were located in the United States.【21世纪英汉词典】startstBrt; stB:t>1 出发,动身,起程a. 出发Let's ~ early [at five]. 我们提早 [在五点] 出发吧He ~ed on a journey. 他动身去旅行b. 动身,起程[往...][forHe ~ed for London yesterday. 他昨天动身前往伦敦c. [从...]出发,动身[fro mHe is going to ~ from Seattle. 他将从西雅图出发d. 开始He ~ed rich but ended up in prison. 他以富有开始,但以入 狱收场2 开始走,起步; 起动,发动~ down the steps [up the stairs] 开始走下台阶 [走上楼梯] She ~ed for the door. 她起步走向门口3 a. 开始,发生How did the war [fire] ~?. 那场战争 [火] 是怎么发生的?b. 起[于...][at]; [从...]开始,著手[fro mThe performance ~ed at eight. 表演在八点钟开始The railway line ~s from Paddington. 那一条铁路起自柏丁 顿The fight ~ed from a misunderstanding. 那一场打架起于误会c. (事物) 开始[withThe meal ~ed with soup. 那

Q: effort EFFORT [5efEt]

A: 【简明词典】n.努力, 成就【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 effort efforts If you make an effort to do something, you try very hard to do it. He made no effort to hide his disappointment. Finding a cure requires considerable time and effort. His efforts to reform and revitalise Italian research have won wide praise. Despite the efforts of the United Nations, the problem of drug abuse and drug traffic continues to grow. But a concerted effort has begun to improve the quality of the urban air.N-VAR: oft N to-inf2 effort If you say that someone did something with effort or with an effort, you mean it was difficult for them to do. (WRITTEN) She took a deep breath and sat up slowly and with great effort. With an effort she contained her irritation.= difficulty easeN-UNCOUNT: usu with N, also a N3 effort efforts An effort is a particular series of activities that is organized by a group of people in order to achieve something. ...a famine relief effort in Angola.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 effort If you say that something is an effort, you mean that an unusual amount of physical or mental energy is needed to do it. Even carrying the camcorder while hiking in the forest was an effort.= strain, struggleN-SING: a N5 effort If you make the effort to do something, you do it, even though you need extra energy to do it or you do not really want to. I don't get lonely now because I make the effort to see people.PHR: V inflects, oft PHR to-inf6 effort If you do something difficult or painful by an effort of will, you manage to make yourself do it. It was only by a supreme effort of will and courage that he was able to pull himself together.PHR【21世纪英汉词典】ef.fort`ZfLt; 5efEt《源自拉丁文"把力 量发挥出来"的意思》>1 [常 ~sa. 努力,奋斗,不辞劳苦with (an) ~ 努力地,辛劳地,奋力 地without ~ 轻松地,轻易地She frowned in an ~ of memory. 她皱著眉努力去回忆He made ~s [an ~] toward(s) [at] achieving his goals. 他为达成目标而努力It didn't need [require] much ~ [much of an ~]. 那不需要太费力 [费事] 【同义字】effort 为达成目的而不辞劳 苦endeavor 长期的认真努力b. 努力做...in an ~ to remember 努力去回忆He made an [no] ~ to acquire the skill. 他努力 [不努力] 去获得这项技能We'll make every ~ to hasten the delivery of the goods. 我们将尽力使货物快 速送达2 (C)努力的成果; (文艺上的) 精心作品his latest ~ 他最近的精心作品That's quite a good ~. 那事做得很出色

Q: labour LABOUR [5leibE(r)]

A: 【简明词典】n.劳动, 劳力, 劳工, 努力, 分娩, 工作v.劳动, 苦干, 费力地前进, 分娩, 工作, 悉心完成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 labour (AM) laborIf you do something as a labour of love, you do it because you really want to and not because of any reward you might get for it, even though it involves hard work. ...the labour of seeding, planting and harvesting... The chef at the barbecue looked up from his labours; he was sweating. Writing this book has been a great pleasure, a true labour of love.See also hard labour.PHR2 labour labours labouring laboured (AM) laborSomeone who labours works hard using their hands. ...peasants labouring in the fields... Her husband laboured at the plant for 17 years.VB3 labour labours labouring laboured (AM) laborIf you labour to do something, you do it with difficulty. For twenty-five years now he has laboured to build a religious community. ...a young man who's labouring under all kinds of other difficulties.= struggleVB4 labour (AM) laborLabour is used to refer to the workers of a country or industry, considered as a group. Latin America lacked skilled labour. ...the struggle between capital and labour... They were cheap labour.N-UNCOUNT: oft supp N5 labour (AM) laborThe work done by a group of workers or by a particular worker is referred to as their labour. Every man should receive a fair price for the product of his labour. The unemployed cannot withdraw their labour -- they have no power.N-UNCOUNT: oft poss N6 labour (AM) laborIn Britain, people use Labour to refer to the Labour Party. He believes that, historically, Labour has been most successful as the party that helped people get on in life. They all vote Labour.N-PROPER-COLL7 labour (AM) laborA Labour politician or voter is a member of a Labour Party or votes for a Labour Party. ...a Labour MP... Millions of Labour voters went unrepresented.ADJ8 labour labours labouring laboured (AM) laborIf you labour under a delusion or misapprehension, you continue to believe something which is not true. She laboured under the illusion that I knew what I was doing. You seem to be labouring under considerable misapprehensions.VB9 labour labours labouring laboured (AM) laborIf you labour a point or an argument, you keep making the same point or saying the same thing, although it is unnecessary. I don't want to labour the point but there it is.VB10 labour (AM) laborLabour is the last stage of pregnancy, in which the baby is gradually pushed out of the womb by the mother. 【21世纪英汉词典】la.bour`lebL; 5leibE>>(英)= labor

Q: north NORTH [nC:W]

A: 【简明词典】n.北, 北方, 北部adj.北, 北方的adv.在北方, 向北方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 north also North.The north is the direction which is on your left when you are looking towards the direction where the sun rises. In the north the ground becomes very cold as the winter snow and ice covers the ground. Birds usually migrate from north to south.N-UNCOUNT: also the N2 north also North.The north of a place, country, or region is the part which is in the north. The scheme mostly benefits people in the North and Midlands where rateable values were lowest. ...a tiny house in a village in the north of France.N-SING: usu the N, oft N of n3 north also North.If you go north, you travel towards the north. Anita drove north up Pacific Highway.ADV: ADV after v4 north also North.Something that is north of a place is positioned to the north of it. That's a little village a few miles north of Portsmouth, off the old London Road.ADV: usu ADV of n5 north also North.The north edge, corner, or part of a place or country is the part which is towards the north. ...the north side of the mountain... They were coming in to land on the north coast of Crete.ADJ: ADJ n6 north also North.`North' is used in the names of some countries, states, and regions in the north of a larger area. There were demonstrations this weekend in cities throughout North America, Asia and Europe.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】northnCrW; nC:W>1 [the ~]北,北方; 北部(略作 n.,N,N.; ←→ south; ◆{用法}"东西南北 "通常说成 north,south,east and west)in the ~ of ? 在...的北部on the ~ of ? 在...的北边 to the ~ of ? 位于...以北2 a. [the ~]北部地方b. [the N~(英)北部地区(汉柏河 (Humber) 以北)c. [the N~](美)北部 (各州) (Ohio,Missouri,Mary land 各州以北的州)3 [the N~]北半球; (尤指) 北极地方north by east 北偏东(略作 NbE,N.bE.)north by west 北偏西(略作 NbW,N.bW.)>1 北 (方) 的,在北的; 向北的a ~ window 北窗2 [常 N~]北部的,北部地方 的North Africa 北非 (洲) 3 吹自北方的a ~ wind 北风>在北,向北,在[向]北 方,在[向]北部due ~ 在正北up ~ (口语)向北 (方) ,在北 (方) go ~ 北行lie ~ and south 纵亘南北 (成长条) The village is [lies] 15 miles ~ of the town. 那个村庄在镇北十五 哩处north by east [west] 向北偏东 [西

Q: hospital HOSPITAL [5hCspitl]

A: 【简明词典】n.医院【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆hospital hospitals A hospital is a place where people who are ill are looked after by nurses and doctors. Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a children's hospital with 120 beds. A couple of weeks later my mother went into hospital. He may be able to leave hospital early next week.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】hos.pi.tal`hBspItl; 5hCspitl>1 医院be in [out of] (the) ~ 住[出]院go into [enter] (the) ~ 入院leave (the) ~ 出院He was sent to (the) ~. 他被送到医院 [住院] 了I have been to the ~ to see my wife. 我太太去了医院看个 朋友The doctor comes to the ~ every other day. 那位医生每隔一天来 医院一次Dr. Smith goes to a different ~ every day of the week. 一个礼拜中,史密斯医 生每天去不同的医院2 (昔日的) 慈善机构; 养育院,收容所>医院的; 在医院工作的a ~ nurse 医院护士a ~ ship 医疗船,运送伤病患者 的船【字源】此字与 hotel (旅馆) 、host (款待客人的主人) 等有关; 原来的意思是"招待 不相识的人之处". 从前,即使是不相识的 人要求借宿一晚,也会 基于道德上的义务答 应对方. 所以"旅馆、男主人 、医院"都有接待别人的含义

Q: October OCTOBER [Ck5tEubE]

A: 【简明词典】n.十月(略作Oct)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆October Octobers October is the tenth month of the year in the Western calendar. Most seasonal hiring is done in early October. The first plane is due to leave on October 2. My grandson has been away since last October.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Oc.to.berBk`tobL; Ck5toubE>十月(略作 Oct.)in ~ 在十月on ~ 6=on 6 ~on the 6th of ~ 在十月六日(→ January【说明】) 【字源】源自拉丁文 octo,义为"八". 古罗马分一年为十月, 三月是第一个月,Octo ber原为"八月",后 因历法修改而变成十 月; → December 的【字源】

Q: south SOUTH [sauW]

A: 【简明词典】n.南部, 南adj.南的, 南方的adv.在南方, 向南方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 south also South.The south is the direction which is on your right when you are looking towards the direction where the sun rises. The town lies ten miles to the south of here. All around him, from east to west, north to south, the stars glittered in the heavens.N-UNCOUNT: also the N2 south also South.The south of a place, country, or region is the part which is in the south. ...holidays in the south of France.N-SING: usu the N, oft N of n3 south also South.If you go south, you travel towards the south. We did an extremely fast U-turn and shot south up the Boulevard St. Michel. He went south to climb Taishan, a mountain sacred to the Chinese.ADV: ADV after v4 south also South.Something that is south of a place is positioned to the south of it. They now own and operate a farm 50 miles south of Rochester. I was living in a house just south of Market Street.ADV: ADV of n5 south also South.The south edge, corner, or part of a place or country is the part which is towards the south. ...the south coast of Alderney.ADJ: ADJ n6 south also South.`South' is used in the names of some countries, states, and regions in the south of a larger area. Next week the President will visit five South American countries in six days. ...the states of Mississippi and South Carolina.ADJ7 south also South.A south wind is a wind that blows from the south.ADJ【21世纪英汉词典】southsaJW; sauW>1 [the ~]南,南方; 南部(略作 s.,S,S.; ←→ north; → north{用法})in the ~ of 在...的南部on the ~ of ? 在...的南侧to the ~ of ? 在...以南2 a. [the ~]南部地方b. [the S] (美)南部 (各州) (自宾

Q: history HISTORY [5histEri]

A: 【简明词典】n.历史, 历史学, 过去的事(的记载), 来历, 历史记录【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 history If someone or something goes down in history, people in the future remember them because of particular actions that they have done or because of particular events that have happened. The Catholic Church has played a prominent role throughout Polish history. ...the most evil mass killer in history. ...the history of Birmingham. ...religious history. Willy Brandt made history by visiting East Germany in 1970. Bradley will go down in history as Los Angeles' longest serving mayor. ...a day that will go down in history.PHR: V inflects2 history History is a subject studied in schools, colleges, and universities that deals with events that have happened in the past.N-UNCOUNT3 history histories A history is an account of events that have happened in the past. ...his magnificent history of broadcasting in Canada. ...oral histories taken from elderly people in Rochester.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n4 history histories If a person or a place has a history of something, it has been very common or has happened frequently in their past. He had a history of drink problems. The boy's mother had a history of abusing her children.= recordN-COUNT: usu sing, usu a N of n/-ing5 history histories Someone's history is the set of facts that are known about their past.【21世纪英汉词典】his.to.ry`hIstrI, `hIstErI; 5histri《源自希腊文"得知, 由调查而获得的知识 "的意思》>1 (U)历史; 史学study ~ 研究历史a student of ~ 历史研究者,历史学家local ~ 地方志→ ancient history,medieval history,modernhistory2 (C)a. 历史书,史书a ~ of England 英国史b. (学问、语言等的) 发展史,变迁a ~ of English 英语 (发展) 史c. (古)历史剧3 (C)a. 经历,来历,沿革,由来 ,富于变化的经历a personal ~ 个人的经历,履历a house [woman] with a ~ 有来历的房子[女人b. 病历→ case history.c. (有关某事件的) 叙述,故事4 (U) (自然界的) 有系统的记述→ natural history.5(U)过去的事,往事pass into ~ 成为往事That is all (old) ~. 那都是过去的事了become history 成为历史go down in history 留在历史上,载入史册make history 创造历史,做名垂青史 的事The landing of Apollo 11 on the moon's surface made ~. 太阳神十一号 (Apollo

Q: word WORD [wE:d]

A: 【简明词典】n.字, 词, 话, 消息, 诺言, 命令vt.为...措辞【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 word words A word is a single unit of language that can be represented in writing or speech. In English, a word has a space on either side of it when it is written. The words stood out clearly on the page. The word `ginseng' comes from the Chinese word `Shen-seng'. ...swear words... Do you enjoy word puzzles?N-COUNT2 word words Someone's words are what they say or write. I was devastated when her words came true. The words of the young woman doctor echoed in his ears. Allied military leaders have said they want actions, not words.N-PLURAL: oft with poss3 word words The words of a song consist of the text that is sung, in contrast to the music that is played. Can you hear the words on the album?.= lyricsN-PLURAL: usu the N4 word If you have a word with someone, you have a short conversation with them. (SPOKEN) I think it's time you had a word with him. James, could I have a quiet word?. It's the detective-sergeant. He wants a word.N-SING: a N5 word words If you offer someone a word of something such as warning, advice, or praise, you warn, advise, or praise them. A word of warning. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book. May I also say a word of thanks to all the pe 【21世纪英汉词典】wordwVd; wE:d>1 (C)字,单字an English ~ 英文单字an archaic [obsolete] ~ 古 [废] 字loan ~s 借用语,外来语a short [long] ~ 短 [长] 的单字I don't believe a ~ of it. 我一点也不相信它2 a. (C)[常 ~s] (口说的) 言语; 话,谈话a man of few [many] ~s 话少[多]的人,寡言 [多话] 的人,不爱说话的人 [饶舌者] big ~s 豪语,大话bitter ~s 严厉的话,尖刻的话burning ~s 激烈的讨论put ?into ~s 把...用言语表达出来give ~s to ?表达...give a person a ~ of advice 给某人一句忠告的话put in a ~ 说出Let me have a ~ with you. 我想跟你说句话At a ~ from him you can be fired, you know. 你知道的,只要他讲一 句话你就会被解雇Mr. Brown will now say a few ~s. 现在布朗先生要讲几 句话It's no use wasting any more ~s on him [it]. 你跟他 [对那件事] 再多说也是没用的A ~ (is enough) to the wise. (谚)对于智者一言已足 ,不必多言Words without actions are of little use. 光说不做是没有用的Words failed me. 我一句琒

Q: pressure PRESSURE [5preFE(r)]

A: 【简明词典】n.压, 压力, 电压, 压迫, 强制, 紧迫【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pressure Pressure is force that you produce when you press hard on something. She kicked at the door with her foot, and the pressure was enough to open it. The pressure of his fingers had relaxed. The best way to treat such bleeding is to apply firm pressure.N-UNCOUNT2 pressure The pressure in a place or container is the force produced by the quantity of gas or liquid in that place or container. The window in the cockpit had blown in and the pressure dropped dramatically. Warm air is now being drawn in from another high pressure area over the North Sea.N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl3 pressure If there is pressure on a person, someone is trying to persuade or force them to do something. He may have put pressure on her to agree. Its government is under pressure from the European Commission. The political pressures to do something are pretty enormous.N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl4 pressure If you are experiencing pressure, you feel that you must do a lot of tasks or make a lot of decisions in very little time, or that people expect a lot from you. Can you work under pressure?. Even if I had the talent to play tennis I couldn't stand the pressure. The pressures of modern life are great.= stressN-UNCOUNT: also N in pl5 pressure pressures pressuring pressured If you pressure someone to do something, yo 【21世纪英汉词典】pres.sure`prZFL; 5preFE《press 的名词》>1 (U)压,按,拥挤[ofthe ~ of a crowd 人群的拥挤2 压力; '物理'压力度(符号 P); '电学'电压; '气象'气压; '医'血压high [low] ~ 高[低]压atmospheric ~ 气压blood ~ 血压3 (U)a. (令人不舒服的) 压迫感b. 压迫,压力,强制the ~ of the times 时势的影响力under (the) ~ of hunger [poverty] 在饥饿 [贫穷] 的逼迫下4 紧迫,困苦,困难financial ~ 财政困难mental ~ 精神上的苦恼~ for money 缺钱,手头拮据5(U)紧急; 匆忙,繁忙[of(the) ~ of work 工作的繁忙put pressure [bring pressure (to bear) ] (upon a person) (对某人) 施加压力under pressure(1) 在压力下,受到压力 [压迫] Gases under ~ become liquids. 气体受压即变成液体be [come] under ~ to do ?被迫做...,受到压力 去做...He is under ~ from his creditors. 他被债权人逼债(2) (非自由意志而) 被强制地,被迫地He did it under ~. 他被迫做那件事(3) 被?

Q: press PRESS [pres]

A: 【简明词典】n.压, 按, 印刷, 压力, 拥挤, 紧握, 新闻vt.压, 压榨, 紧抱, 逼迫vi.压, 逼迫, 拥挤, 受压【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 press presses pressing pressed If you press something somewhere, you push it firmly against something else. He pressed his back against the door. They pressed the silver knife into the cake.VB2 press presses pressing pressed If you press a button or switch, you push it with your finger in order to make a machine or device work. Drago pressed a button and the door closed. There was no-one at the reception desk, so he pressed a bell for service.VB+ press presses Also a noun. ...a TV which rises from a table at the press of a button.N-COUNT: usu sing3 press presses pressing pressed If you press something or press down on it, you push hard against it with your foot or hand. The engine stalled. He pressed the accelerator hard. She stood up and leaned forward with her hands pressing down on the desk.VB4 press presses pressing pressed If you press for something, you try hard to persuade someone to give it to you or to agree to it. Police might now press for changes in the law. They had pressed for their children to be taught French.= pushVB5 press presses pressing pressed If you press someone, you try hard to persuade them to do something. Trade unions are pressing him to stand firm. Mr King seems certain to be pressed for further details. She smiles coyly when pressed about her private life.VB6 press presses pressing pressed If someone presses their claim, demand, or point, they state it in a very forceful way. The protest campaign has used mass strikes and demonstrations to press its demands. His officials have visited Washington to press their case for economic aid.VB7 press presses pressing pressed If an unpleasant feeling or worry presses on you, it affects you very much or you are always thinking about it. The weight of irrational guilt pressed on her. Right now, I've got other problems that are pressing on me.VB8 press presses pressing pressed If you press something on someone, you give it to them and insist that they take it. All I had was money, which I pressed on her reluctant mother. Food and cigarettes were pressed on him.VB9 press presses pressing pressed If you press clothes, you 【21世纪英汉词典】pressprZs; pres>1 (十八世纪英国等) 强迫服兵役2 征用...[于...]; 紧急时 [临时] 利用[into~ a disused car into service 紧急征用废车

Q: cause CAUSE [kC:z]

A: 【简明词典】n.原因, 导致某事发生的人或事, 动机, 理由, 根据, 目标, 理想, 事业vt.引起, 惹起, 使(发生), 促成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cause causes The cause of an event, usually a bad event, is the thing that makes it happen. Smoking is the biggest preventable cause of death and disease. The causes are a complex blend of local and national tensions. effectN-COUNT: oft N of n2 cause causes causing caused To cause something, usually something bad, means to make it happen. Attempts to limit family size among some minorities are likely to cause problems. This was a genuine mistake, but it did cause me some worry. ...a protein that gets into animal cells and attacks other proteins, causing disease to spread. ...the damage to Romanian democracy caused by events of the past few days.VB3 cause If you have cause for a particular feeling or action, you have good reasons for feeling it or doing it. Only a few people can find any cause for celebration. Both had much cause to be grateful for the secretiveness of government in Britain.= reasonN-UNCOUNT: N for n, N to-inf4 cause causes A cause is an aim or principle which a group of people supports or is fighting for. Refusing to have one leader has not helped the cause.See also lost cause.N-COUNT5 cause You use cause and effect to talk about the way in which one thing is caused by another. At fourteen he s 【21世纪英汉词典】causekCz; kC:z>1 (产生结果的) 原因( ←→ effect,result) ~ and effect 原因和结果,因果→first cause 1the ~ of death 死因Oil was the prime ~ of the price surge. 石油是物价上涨的主 要原因【同义字】cause 造成某种结果或引起 某种行动的直接原因reason 采取某种行动或产生 某种信念的理由2 (U)a. 理由,根据; 正当 [充分] 的理由[forshow ~ '法律'提出正当的 理由There is no ~ for worry. 没有可担心的任何理 由You must not be absent from the meetings without (good) ~. 你必须参加那些会议, 不得无故缺席b. (正当) 理由have good ~ to do so 有充分的理由那样做I have no ~ to have a grudge against him. 我没有怀恨他的理由3 (C)a. 主张,主义,...运动[ofthe temperance ~ 禁酒运动b. [由 in 或 for 引导] [主义、主张、运动的 ] 目的[ofHe worked for the ~ of the colonies. 他为了殖民地的解?

Q: going GOING [5gEuiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.去, 离去, 地面(或道路)的状况, 工作情况, [复]行为adj.进行中的, 流行的, 现存的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 going If you say that something is going to happen, you mean that it will happen in the future, usually quite soon. I think it's going to be successful. You're going to enjoy this. I'm going to have to tell him the truth. Are they going to be alright?PHR-MODAL2 going You say that you are going to do something to express your intention or determination to do it. I'm going to go to bed. He announced that he's going to resign. I was not going to compromise.PHR-MODAL3 going You use the going to talk about how easy or difficult it is to do something. You can also say that something is, for example, hard going or tough going. He has her support to fall back on when the going gets tough. Though the talks had been hard going at the start, they had become more friendly.N-UNCOUNT: the N, adj N4 going In horse racing and horse riding, when you talk about the going, you are talking about the condition of the surface the horses are running on. The going was soft; some horses found it hard work.N-UNCOUNT: oft the N5 going The going rate or the going salary is the usual amount of money that you expect to pay or receive for something. She says that's the going rate for a house this big. That's about half th 【21世纪英汉词典】go.ingbe going to do → go 成语going on → GO on (22) >1 a. 去G~ was easier than getting back. 去比回来容易b. 去...→ churchgoing,theater going.2 [one's ~a. 出发,动身,启程His ~ was unexpected. 他的启程是出乎意外 的b. 死去3 a. 道路 [跑道等] 的状况,行走的情况The ~ is good since the road has been repaired. 由于道路已修复,路面 状况良好b. 前进的方法[情形heavy [hard] ~ 困难的进行,缓慢的进 展The snow made it hard [heavy] ~ for the car. 积雪使车子难行You'll find the work heavy ~. 你会发现该工作难于 进行c. 进行速度Seventy miles an hour is pretty good ~. 每小时七十哩是相当 快的速度while the going is good 趁形势有利时; 趁好走时 (离开,逃走) >(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 运转 [运行] 中的,活动中的in ~ order 在运转的状态,在正常 状态b. 生意鼎盛的,赚钱的a ~ business [concern] 兴隆的生意[公司2 现行&

Q: development DEVELOPMENT [di5velEpmEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.发展【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 development Development is the gradual growth or formation of something. ...an ideal system for studying the development of the embryo... First he surveys Islam's development.N-UNCOUNT: with supp, oft N of n2 development Development is the growth of something such as a business or an industry. We want Britain to play a leading part in the further political, economic and monetary development of the European Community. What are your plans for the development of your company?N-UNCOUNT: with supp, oft N of n3 development developments Development is the process or result of making a basic design gradually better and more advanced. It is spending $850m on research and development to get to the market place as soon as possible with faster microprocessors. ...the development of new and innovative telephone services.N-VAR4 development Development is the process of making an area of land or water more useful or profitable. The talks will focus on economic development of the region. ...the fostering of development in the rural areas...N-UNCOUNT: with supp5 development developments A development is an event or incident which has recently happened and is likely to have an effect on the present situation. The police spokesman said: `We believe there has been a significant development in the case.' ...the latest developments in Moscow... What do you think today's developments will mean for him?N-COUNT6 development developments A development is an area of houses or buildings which have been built by property developers.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】de.vel.op.mentdI`vZlEpmEnt; di5velEpmEnt《develop 的名词》>1 a. (U)发展,发达,发育; 进展(→ progress 2【同义字】) ; 启发[ofeconomic ~ 经济发展 [开发] the ~ of language 语言的发展b. (C)发展 [开发] (的东西) [inrecent ~s in nuclear physics 核子物理学最近的发 展Concern about ecology is a recent ~. 对生态学的关心是最 近才有的事直至最近人们才重视 生态学的研究] 2 a. (U) (住宅用地的) 开发bring land under ~ 开发土地b. (C)开发地,新社区→ housing development.3 (C)新事实[情况the latest news ~s from New York 由纽约传来的最新消 息4 (U)'摄影'显影,显 像5'音乐'a. (U)展开b. (C) (主题) 展开部(把主题从一个重要结 构点带到另一点)

Q: lot LOT [lCt]

A: 【简明词典】n.签, 抽签, 一堆, 许多, 命运, 一块地, 份额vt.划分vi.抽签, 抓阄【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 lot A lot of something or lots of it is a large amount of it. A lot of people or things, or lots of them, is a large number of them. A lot of our land is used to grow crops for export. I remember a lot of things. `You'll find that everybody will try and help their colleague.' --- `Yeah. There's a lot of that.'. Lots of pubs like to deck themselves out with flowers in summer. He drank lots of milk. A lot of the play is very funny.= a great dealQUANT: QUANT of n+ lot Also a pronoun. There's lots going on at Selfridges this month. I learned a lot from him about how to run a band. I know a lot has been said about my sister's role in my career.PRON2 lot A lot means to a great extent or degree. Matthew's out quite a lot doing his research. I like you, a lot. If I went out and accepted a job at a lot less money, I'd jeopardize a good career.ADV: ADV after v, oft ADV compar3 lot If you do something a lot, you do it often or for a long time. They went out a lot, to the Cafe Royal or the The Ivy. He talks a lot about his own children.ADV: ADV after v4 lot lots You can use lot to refer to a set o 【21世纪英汉词典】lotlBt; lCt《源自古英语"分配 "的意思; →allot》>A1 a. (C)签,闺cast [draw] ~s 抽签,拈闺,以签决定The ~ fell on [to, upon] him. 他抽中了签b. (U)拈闺 (决定) 法,抽签by ~ 以抽签2 (C) (应得的) 一份one's ~ of an in heritance 遗产中的应得之份3 (C)运气,命运a hard ~ 苦命It falls to one's ~ to do. ?.= It is one's ~ to do?.= The ~ falls to[on]one to do?. (人) 命当...,命中注定要 (做) ...4 (C)a. (美)一块土地; 地皮, (建筑) 用地one's house and ~ 房地产a parking ~ (美)停车场b. 电影摄影场,拍片场5(C) (商品、拍卖品的) 商品分类号码L~ 30 fetched. ￡1000.编号三十号的 商品以一千英镑卖出 [拍卖成交] 6(C)(口语)家伙,东西a bad ~ 坏家伙,坏东西B1 [a ~; 常 ~s] a. (口语)许多There are a ~ of [~s of] nice parks in San Francisco. 旧金山有许多好公园We always have a ~ of rain in June. 此地六月经常多雨Sometimes we have very little snow,but sometimes w

Q: short 1 SHORT 1 [FC:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.简略, 短路, 短裤adj.短的, 矮的, 不足的, 不够的, (智力等)弱的, 浅薄的, 松脆的, 简短adv.突然, 缺乏, 不足【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adjective and adverb uses1 short shorter shortest If something is short or lasts for a short time, it does not last very long. The announcement was made a short time ago. How could you do it in such a short period of time?. Mr Annan took a short break before resuming his schedule. Kemp gave a short laugh. We had a short meeting. longADJ-GRADED2 short shorter shortest If you talk about a short hour, day, or year, you mean that it seems to have passed very quickly or will seem to pass very quickly. For a few short weeks there was peace. Only five short years later, your money will have grown by $94,000. longADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n3 short shorter shortest A short speech, letter, or book does not have many words or pages in it. They were performing a short extract from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona. This is a short note to say thank you. longADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n4 short shorter shortest Someone who is short is not as tall as most people are. I'm tall and thin and he's short and fat. ...a short, elderly woman with grey hair... He's the shortest of four brothers. tallADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】shortFCrt; FC:t>(~.er; ~.est)1 短的( ←→ long) a. (尺寸) 短的a ~ line [tail] 短线 [尾] ~ hair 短发This skirt is too ~ on me. 这条裙子对我来说太 短b. (距离) 短的,近的a ~ walk 短距离的散步at a ~ distance 在近处,在附近The bus stop is only a ~ way from my house. 公共汽车站离我家很 近c. (时间、过程) 短的; (行为等) 短暂的a ~ time ago 不久以前a ~ trip 短程的旅行I waited only (for) a ~ time before he appeared. 我等了没多久他就出 现了S~ pleasure, long repentance. (谚)短暂的快乐,长久 的后悔d. 令人感到短暂的in just a few ~ years 仅在这短暂的几年里Today was a ~ day. 今天过得真快 [令人觉得很短暂] 2 (身材) 矮的a ~ man 矮人~ grass 短草She is ~ and plump. 她的身材矮而丰满3 a. (未达标准、定量而) 缺乏的,不足的~ change 不足的

Q: name NAME [neim]

A: 【简明词典】n.名字, 名称, 姓名, 名誉vt.命名, 提名, 叫出, 指定adj.姓名的, 据以取名的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 name names The name of a person, place, or thing is the word or group of words that is used to identify them. `What's his name?' --- `Peter.'. I don't even know if Sullivan's his real name. They changed the name of the street.N-COUNT: usu with poss2 name names naming named When you name someone or something, you give them a name, usually at the beginning of their life. My mother insisted on naming me Horace. ...a man named John T. Benson... He won his first Derby on the aptly named `Never Say Die'.VB3 name names naming named If you name someone or something after another person or thing, you give them the same name as that person or thing. Why have you not named any of your sons after yourself?VB4 name names naming named If you name someone, you identify them by stating their name. It's nearly thirty years since a journalist was jailed for refusing to name a source. One of the victims of the weekend's snowstorm has been named as twenty-year-old John Barr.= identifyVB5 name names naming named If you name something such as a price, time, or place, you say what you want it to be. Call Marty, tell him to name his price.= stateVB6 name names naming named If you name t 【21世纪英汉词典】namenem; neim>1 (C)名,名称; 名字,姓名a common ~ 俗称a pet ~ 匿称He deserves the ~ of poet. 他理应享有诗人之名My ~ is Tom Brown. 我的名字叫汤姆.布朗What ~ shall I say?=What ~, please?. 请问如何称呼您?May I have your ~, please?. 请问尊姓大名?Tolerance is another ~ for indifference. 宽容是不关心的别名What's in a ~?. 名字有什么 (意义) 吗?,名字并不重要Give a dog a bad [an ill] ~ (and hang him) .→ dog>12 a. [a ~,one's ~] [...的名声,声望 [for,as] a good [bad] ~ 好的[坏的]名誉,好的 [坏的]声望get oneself a ~ 扬名make [win] a ~ (for oneself) 赢得名声,扬名,成名She made her ~ as a pianist. 她以钢琴家扬名The joiner has a ~ for reliability. 那个木匠以可靠闻名b. (C)(口语)知名之士, 名人the great ~s in science 科学界的名人→ big name.3 (C)恶言call a person (bad) ~s 辱骂某人4 (C)名义; 空名,虚名→ in NAME.5[用单数; 常 the ~]'圣经' (神、耶稣基督的) 尊名

Q: no NO [nEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.否定, 投反对票者adj.没有, 不许, 反对adv.不, 并不, 毫不[域] Norway , 挪威【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 no You use no to give a negative response to a question. `Any problems?' --- `No, I'm O.K.'. `Haven't you got your driver's licence?' --- `No.' yesCONVENTION2 no You use no to say that something that someone has just said is not true. `We thought you'd emigrated.' --- `No, no.'. `You're getting worse than me.' --- `No I'm not.' yesCONVENTION3 no You use no to refuse an offer or a request, or to refuse permission. `Here, have mine.' --- `No, this is fine.'. `Can you just get the message through to Pete for me?' --- `No, no I can't.'. After all, the worst the boss can do is say no if you ask him. O.K.CONVENTION4 no You use no to indicate that you do not want someone to do something. No. I forbid it. You cannot. She put up a hand to stop him. `No. It's not right. We mustn't.'EXCLAM5 no You use no to acknowledge a negative statement or to show that you accept and understand it. `We're not on the main campus.' --- `No.'. `It's not one of my favourite forms of music.' --- `No.'. `I don't know him, do I?' --- `No, you don't.'= true, rightCONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】nono; nou《源自 not 与 one 的混合形; 原为 non (e) ,后来尾部的 n 脱落而成》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. (一个) 人 (也) 没有N~ man is without his faults. 没有人是无过失的"Is there a book on the table?"- "No, there is no book there.". "桌上有一本书吗?" "没有,那里一本也没 有"No student could solve this problem. 没有学生能解答这个 问题b. 一点[个]...也没有He has no brothers. 他一个兄弟也没有There are no clouds in the sky. 天上一片云也没有I have no money on [with] me. 我身上一点钱也没有There is no water on the moon. 月球上一点水也没有c. [there is no ~ing] 丝毫不能 [简直无法] ...There is no saying what may happen. 简直无法知道发生何 事d. 绝不...,根本不...He is no scholar. 他根本不是学者It's no joke. 这绝不是开玩笑I am no match for him. 我绝不是他的对手This is no place for a boy at night. 这里根本不是男孩晚 上来 [逗留] 的地方e. [no+名词] &

Q: peace PEACE [pi:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.和平, 和睦, 安宁, 静寂vi.安静下来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 peace If countries or groups involved in a war or violent conflict are discussing peace, they are talking to each other in order to try to end the conflict. The agreement was reached during peace talks sponsored by the European Community. Leaders of some rival factions signed a peace agreement last week. They hope the treaty will bring peace and stability to Southeast Asia.N-UNCOUNT: usu N n2 peace If there is peace in a country or in the world, there are no wars or violent conflicts going on. The President spoke of a shared commitment to world peace and economic development. ...the Nobel Peace Prize. warN-UNCOUNT: oft at N3 peace If you disapprove of weapons, especially nuclear weapons, you can use peace to refer to campaigns and other activities intended to reduce their numbers or stop their use. ...two peace campaigners accused of causing damage to an F1-11 nuclear bomber... He campaigned for peace and against the spread of nuclear weapons.N-UNCOUNT: usu N n4 peace If you have peace, you are not being disturbed, and you are in calm, quiet surroundings. All I want is to have some peace and quiet and spend a couple of nice days with my grandchildren. One more question and I'll leave you in peace.N-UNCOUNT: oft in N5 peace If you have a feeling of peace, you feel contented and calm and not at all worried. You can also say that you are at peace. pi:s>1 [又作 a ~] 和平,太平in time of ~ 在平时in ~ and war 在平时与战时→ the PIPE of peaceafter a (period of) ~ 在一段和平期间之后~ at any price ( 尤指英国国会的) 绝对和平主义2 [常 P~]媾和,讲和,和约the P~ of Paris 巴黎和约sign ~ [the P~] 签订和约~ with honor 光荣的媾和3 [the ~]治安,秩序break [keep] the ~ 扰乱[遵守]秩序,妨害 [维持] 治安disturb the ~ 扰乱治安the King's [Queen's] ~ (英)治安,社会秩序(the) public ~ 治安,社会安宁4 平静,无事; 安心,平安~ of mind 内心的平静the ~ of (the) rural life 乡村生活的宁静leave a person in ~ 不惊动某人,不打搅某 人P~ be with you!. 祝你平安P~ to his ashes [memory, soul] ! (. 对死者言) 安息吧!5 寂静,沉默~ and quiet ( 尤指吵闹或争吵后的) 安静The shot broke the ~ of the morning. 枪声打破了早晨的宁 静P~! P~!. 安静! 安静!at peace(1) 和平地,平静

Q: business BUSINESS [5biznis]

A: 【简明词典】n.商业, 买卖, 交易, 生意, 事情, 事物, 营业, 商行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 business Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services. ...young people seeking a career in business... Jennifer has an impressive academic and business background. ...Harvard Business School.N-UNCOUNT2 business Business is used when talking about how many products or services a company is able to sell. If business is good, a lot of products or services are being sold and if business is bad, few of them are being sold. They worried that German companies would lose business. Business is booming.N-UNCOUNT3 business businesses A business is an organization which produces and sells goods or which provides a service. The company was a family business. The majority of small businesses go broke within the first twenty-four months. He was short of cash after the collapse of his business.= company, firmN-COUNT4 business Business is work or some other activity that you do as part of your job and not for pleasure. I'm here on business. You can't mix business with pleasure. ...business trips.N-UNCOUNT: oft on N5 business You can use business to refer to a particular area of work or activity in which the aim is to make a profit. May I ask you what business you're in?【21世纪英汉词典】busi.ness`bIznIs; 5biznis《源自 busy》>1 职业,行业the grocery ~ 食品杂货业→ show businessWhat ~ is your brother in?. 你哥哥从事什么职业?out of ~ 失业 [停业] 的,没有做生意的,倒 闭 [关门大吉] 的go out of ~ 歇业 [停业] ,结束营业,倒闭 [关门大吉] 2 (U)事务,业务,工作, 办公,营业a matter of ~ 业务上之事a man of ~ 实业家one's man of ~ '法律'代理人,法律 顾问hours of ~ 办公 [营业] 时间a place [house] of ~ 营业处,事务所B~ as usual. 照常营业come [get] to ~ 著手[开始]工作get down to ~ ( 专心) 著手工作3 (U)商业,实业,事业, 企业go into ~ 踏入实业 [工商] 界→ big business.4 (U) [又作(美)a ~] 生意,交易,买卖; 商情be connected in ~ with ? 与...在生意上有来往do ~ 做生意do ~ with ? 与...交易 [做生意] do good ~ 生意兴隆do a great ~ 生意大为兴隆B~ is ~. 生意归生意 [办事归办事

Q: call CALL [kC:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.喊声, 叫声, 命令, 号召, 访问, 叫牌, 通话, 必要v.呼叫, 召集, 称呼, 认为, 命名, 打电话【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 call calls calling called If you call someone or something by a particular name or title, you give them that name or title. I always wanted to call the dog Mufty for some reason. `Doctor...' --- `Will you please call me Sarah?'. Everybody called each other by their surnames.VB* called Klein's most important work is called `Envy and Gratitude'. There are two men called Buckley at the Home Office. ...a device called an optical amplifier.ADJ: v-link ADJ2 call calls calling called If you call someone or something a particular thing, you suggest they are that thing or describe them as that thing. The speech was interrupted by members of the Conservative Party, who called him a traitor. I wouldn't call it a burden; I call it a responsibility. She calls me lazy and selfish. He called it particularly cynical to begin the releases on Christmas Day. Anyone can call themselves a psychotherapist.VB3 call calls calling called If you call something, you say it in a loud voice, because you are trying to attract someone's attention. He could hear the others downstairs in different parts of the house calling his name. `Boys!' she called again.VB+ call out calls out; call 【21世纪英汉词典】callkCl; kC:l>A1 (大声) 喊,叫,呼叫a. 大声呼叫...,向...召唤 ~ (out) a person's name 大声呼叫某人的名字b. 叫喊He ~ed (out), "Help!". 他叫喊"救命呀!"c. 大声读出 ,点 ~ the roll 点名d. 大声传达~ a halt 下令停止e. 指示发动 ~ a strike 指示发动罢工f. 召唤,呼唤I felt the mountains ~ing me. 我觉得山在召唤我2 叫出a. 叫 ~ the butler 叫唤男管家 [仆役长] ~ the doctor 请医生~ a waitress over 叫来女服务生He was ~ed home [in]. 他被叫回家 [叫进里面] b. 叫[到...],召请 [to, intoShe ~ed the boy into the room [to supper]. 她叫那个男孩到房里 [吃晚餐] c. 叫...; [为某人]叫...[forC~ me a taxi.= C~ a taxi for me. 替我叫一辆计程车d. 以喝采声叫 到幕前The singer was ~ed back (on stage) three times. 那个歌手被

Q: pay up PAY UP

A: 【简明词典】v.全部付清【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pay up pays up; paying up; paid upIf you pay up, you give someone the money that you owe them or that they are entitled to, even though you would prefer not to give it. We claimed a refund from the association, but they would not pay up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】pay in full付清*The monthly installments on the car were paid up．为买汽车按月应 付的款已经付清。*My goods have vanished and the insurance company will have to pay up．我那批货丢失了 ，保险公司要偿付保 险金。

Q: return RETURN [ri5tE:n]

A: 【简明词典】n.回来, 返回, 来回票, 利润, 回答adj.返回的, 回程的, 报答的, 反向的, 重现的vi.回返, 归还vt.归还, 回报, 报告, 获得, 回答, 返回【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 return returns returning returned When you return to a place, you go back there after you have been away. There are unconfirmed reports that Aziz will return to Moscow within hours. Our correspondent Stephen Sackur has just returned from the camps on the border. So far more than 350,000 people have returned home.VB2 return Your return is your arrival back at a place where you had been before. Ryle explained the reason for his sudden return to London.N-SING: with poss3 return returns returning returned If you return something that you have borrowed or taken, you give it back or put it back. I enjoyed the book and said so when I returned it. The car was not returned on time, then was reported stolen.VB+ return Also a noun. The main demand of the Indians is for the return of one-and-a-half-million acres of forest to their communities.N-SING: usu N of n4 return returns returning returned If you return something somewhere, you put it back where it was. He returned the notebook to his jacket.VB5 return returns returning returned If you return someone's action, you do the same thing to them as they have just done to you. If you return someone's feeling, you feel the same way towards them as they feel towards you. 【21世纪英汉词典】re.turnrI`tVn; ri5tE:n《源自拉丁文"向后 弯曲"的意思》>1 a. 归,回,返What time does he ~?. 他几点回来?b. 回 (到...) ,返 (抵...) My father will~ home from Europe next month. 我父亲下个月将从欧 洲返国They have ~ed to Boston. 他们已返抵波士顿2 a. 恢复Consciousness ~ed gradually. 知觉逐渐恢复过来b. 恢复 [原状] [to~ to the old customs 恢复旧习惯~ to power 重掌政权~ to life 复生,活 过来~ to oneself 醒悟过来, (从茫然自失之中) 苏醒c. 回 [到原先的话题等] [toWe shall ~ to this point later. 我们稍后再回到这个 问题3 再来,再发生,复发The bad weather has ~ed. 坏天气又来了>1 还,交还,归还,送回a. 归还,复归Don't forget to ~ the money you borrowed. 别忘了把你借的钱归 还b. 将归还 [原主、原处等] ,复?

Q: group GROUP [gru:p]

A: 【简明词典】n.团体, 组, 团, 群, 批, [地]界, [化]基v.聚合, 成群【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 group groups A group of people or things is a number of people or things which are together in one place at one time. The trouble involved a small group of football supporters. The students work in groups on complex problems.N-COUNT-COLL: oft N of n2 group groups A group is a set of people who have the same interests or aims, and who organize themselves to work or act together. ...the Minority Rights Group... Members of an environmental group are staging a protest inside a chemical plant.N-COUNT: usu supp N3 group groups A group is a set of people, organizations, or things which are considered together because they have something in common. She is among the most promising players in her age group. As a group, today's old people are still relatively deprived.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 group groups A group is a number of separate commercial or industrial firms which all have the same owner. The group made a pre-tax profit of {Pound}1.05 million. ...a French-based insurance group.N-COUNT: usu supp N5 group groups A group is a number of musicians who perform together, especially ones who play popular music. At school he played bass in a pop group called The Urge. ...Billy Bragg's backing group.= bandN-COUNT6 group groups grouping grouped If a 【21世纪英汉词典】groupgrup; ^ru:p《源自法语"块"的 意思》>1 [集合称]群a. 集团,团体a ~ of people [trees, rocks, stars] 一群人 [一丛树,一堆岩石,一 群星星] in a ~ 蜂拥地; 成群地in ~s 成群结队地; 三五成群地【同义字】group 动物等聚集在一起herd 一起生活的家畜、动 物群drove 移动的家畜群pack ?野犬或野狼群flight 飞行的鸟群flock 绵羊、山羊、鹅、鸭 、鸟群swarm 蜂、蚂蚁等昆虫群school 结队的鱼、鲸群shoal 同种类的鱼群b. (主义、兴趣相同者的 ) 集团,群a dance ~ 舞蹈小组a research ~ 研究小组The ~ are [is] divided in their [its] opinions. 那个集团意见分歧c. (党、教会等的) ...派the free trade ~ 自由贸易派d. (英) (企业间的) 联合,集团Smith G~ Limited. 史密斯集团有限公司e. (流行音乐、爵士乐等 的) 小演奏乐团a pop ~ 通俗音乐演奏乐

Q: country COUNTRY [5kQntri]

A: 【简明词典】n.国家, 国土, [总称]国民, 乡村, 故乡adj.乡下的, 乡村的, [方]祖国的, 故乡的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 country countries A country is one of the political units which the world is divided into, covering a particular area of land. Indonesia is the fifth most populous country in the world. ...that disputed boundary between the two countries... Young people do move around the country quite a bit these days.N-COUNT2 country The people who live in a particular country can be referred to as the country. The country had confounded the pundits by electing a fourth-term Tory government. Seventy per cent of this country is opposed to blood sports.N-SING: usu the N3 country The country consists of places such as farms, open fields, and villages which are away from towns and cities. ...a healthy life in the country... She was cycling along a country road near Compiegne. I was a simple country boy from Norfolk.= countrysideN-SING: the N4 country A particular kind of country is an area of land which has particular characteristics or is connected with a particular well-known person. Varese Ligure is a small town in mountainous country east of Genoa. ...some of the best walking country in the Sierras... The Japanese visitors set off in search of Bronte country.N-UNCOUNT: supp N5 country Country music is popular music from the southern 【21世纪英汉词典】coun.try`kQntrI; 5kQntri《源自拉丁文"在 (观者) 对面的 (土地) "的意思》>1 a. (C)国,国家; 国土an industrial ~ 工业国a developing ~ 开发中国家in this ~ 在此 [我] 国in European countries 在欧洲各国all over the ~ 全国So many countries, so many customs. (谚)有多少国家就有多 少风俗习惯(每一国家的生活方式 都不同)【同义字】country 表示"国家",意指国 土nation 侧重于"住民"超过 "国土"state 法律上、理论上的国 家b. [the ~; 集合称; 当单数用] 国民The ~ was against war. 全国人民都反对战争2 (C)本国,祖国,故国; 故乡,家乡love of one's ~ 祖国爱,爱国心fight for one's ~ 为祖国而战leave the ~ 离开国土 [本国] My ~, right or wrong !. 不问对不对,祖国就是 祖国!(盲目爱国主义 (者) 的口号)My ~ is Texas. 我的故乡是德克萨斯 州3 (U)a. [通常无

Q: nation NATION [5neiFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.国家, 民族【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 nation nations A nation is an individual country considered together with its social and political structures. Such policies would require unprecedented cooperation between nations. The Arab nations agreed to meet in Baghdad.N-COUNT2 nation The nation is sometimes used to refer to all the people who live in a particular country. (JOURNALISM) It was a story that touched the nation's heart.N-SING【21世纪英汉词典】na.tion`neFEn; 5neiFn《源自拉丁文"出生 "的意思》>1 a. (在一个政府下有共同 文化、语言等的) (全体) 国民(→ people 5【同义字】) the British ~ 英国国民the voice of the ~ 国民之声,舆论b. [the ~s](诗)世界各国的国 民2 (由义 1 a 的国民构成的) 国家(→ country【同义字】) the Western ~s 西方各国→ United Nations.3 民族,种族the Jewish ~ 犹太民族a ~ without a country 没有国家的民族The Chinese are a ~ of readers. 中国人是一个爱读书 的民族4a. (北美印地安人的) 部族b. (北美印地安人在政治 上结合的) 部落联盟the League of Nations → League.

Q: place PLACE [pleis]

A: 【简明词典】n.地方, 地点, 位置, 职位, 处境, 住所, 地位vt.放置, 寄予, 任命vi.名次列前【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 place places A place is any point, building, area, town, or country. ...Temple Mount, the place where the Temple actually stood. ...a list of museums and places of interest... We're going to a place called Mont-St-Jean. ...the opportunity to visit new places... The best place to catch fish on a canal is close to a lock. The pain is always in the same place.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 place You can use the place to refer to the point, building, area, town, or country that you have already mentioned. Except for the remarkably tidy kitchen, the place was a mess. For a ruin it was in good condition, as though the place was still being used.N-SING: the N3 place places You can refer to somewhere that provides a service, such as a hotel, restaurant, or institution, as a particular kind of place. He found a bed-and-breakfast place. My wife and I discovered some superb places to eat. My hospital is one of many places that benefited from the support of Queen Alexandra.= establishmentN-COUNT: usu with supp4 place When something takes place, it happens, especially in a controlled or organized way. The discussion took place in a famous villa on the lake's shore. She wanted Hugh's wedding to take place quickly.【21世纪英汉词典】placeples; pleis《源自希腊文"宽大 的路"的意思》>1 a. (C) (特定的) 场所,地点There is no ~ like home. 没有任何地方比得上 自己的家Some ~s in the city are dangerous at night. 城市里有些地方在夜 间是危险的b. (C)_ (为特定目的使用的) 地点,建筑物,...场所 [处] ; 饮食店[ofa ~ of amusement 娱乐场所a ~ of business 营业处a ~ of worship 礼拜场所,教堂an eating ~ 餐厅,饮食店a steak ~ 牛排馆c. (美)go some ~ 去某处go every ~ together 一起去各处I don't want to go any ~. 我任何地方都不想去2 a. (U) (当作抽象观念的) 空间,场所time and ~ 时间与空间b. (U)余地 (room) [forleave ~ for 留...的余地There is no ~ for doubt. 没有怀疑的余地,无庸 置疑c. (C)空的场所,空间3 (C)a. 区域,地区; 市; 镇,村one's native ~ 故乡travel to distant ~s 到远方旅行b. (口语)家,住处at our ~ 在我家Come and have supper at my ~. ò

Q: Friday FRIDAY [5fraidi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期五【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Friday Fridays Friday is the day after Thursday and before Saturday. Mr Cook is intending to go to the Middle East on Friday. ...Friday 6 November... I get home at half seven on a Friday.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Fri.day`fraIdI, -de; 5fraidi, -dei>原则上无冠词(U); 只是随著意思的转化 而会出现冠词; 也出现(C)] 星期五(一个礼拜的第六天; 略作 F.,Fr.,Fri.)Today is ~. 今天是星期五→ Good Fridaynext [last] ~ =on ~ next [last] 下[上]周五on ~ 在星期五on ~s 每星期五,每逢星期五on a ~ ( 过去、未来的) 某个星期五on ( (英)the) ~ of next week 下周五→ man Friday.>星期五的on ~ afternoon 在星期五下午>(美)在星期五(→ Fridays) See you ~. 星期五见【字源】Friday 的意思是 the day of Frigg (献给芙莉格 (Frigg) 的日子) . Frigg 是北欧神话中主神欧 丁 (Odin) 之妻,为爱与美之神. 星期五是耶稣被钉死 的日子,在基督教国家 被认为是不祥的日子

Q: close 2 CLOSE 2 [klEuz]

A: 【简明词典】v.关, 关闭, 结束, 停止, 使靠近, 靠拢, 会合, 包围n.结束adj.近的, 紧密的, 精密的, 齐根的, 封闭的, 亲密的, 闷气的adv.接近, 紧密地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆nearness; adjective uses1 close closer closest If one thing or person is close to another, there is only a very small distance between them. Her lips were close to his head and her breath tickled his ear. The whales were too close; this posed an immediate problem for my photography. The man moved closer, lowering his voice. The tables were pushed close together so diners could talk across the aisles.= near farADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ, ADJ after v, oft ADJ prep/adv* closely They crowded more closely around the stretcher. Wherever they went they were closely followed by security men.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v, ADV -ed2 close closer closest You say that people are close to each other when they like each other very much and know each other very well. She and Linda became very close. As a little girl, Karan was closest to her sister Gail. I shared a house with a close friend from school. I had a close relationship with my grandfather.= intimateADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ to n* closeness I asked whether her closeness to her mother ever posed any problems.N-UNCOUNT3 close closer closest Your close relatives are the members of your family who ar 【21世纪英汉词典】closeklos; klous>(clos.er; -est)A 1a. (时间、空间、程度等 ) 接近的,类似的a ~ resemblance 酷似in ~ proximity 在近旁,很靠近→close quartersb. 类似的,接近的[inbe ~ inmeaning 意思接近的c. 极近[...]的,接近[...] 的[tosomething ~ to hostility 近似敌意的状态[态度The population of the city is ~ to a million. 那个城市的人口接近 一百万She was ~ to tears. 她快要哭出来了d. 危急的,勉强的,好不 容易的→close call,close shave,close thing.2 a. 亲近的,亲密的a ~ friend 密友be in ~ contact with ? 与...关系密切的be [stand] ~ to a person 与人亲密(cf. adv. 1) b. (在亲戚关系上) 接近的~ relatives 近亲3 a. 紧密的,密集的,稠密 的(→dense【同义字】) a ~ thicket 密林b. 无空隙的,紧紧靠拢的~ print 排字紧密的印刷~ printing [writing] ( 排字) 紧密的印刷 (字体) [行距或字距紧密的书 写] c.

Q: ground GROUND [graund]

A: 【简明词典】n.地面, 土地, 战场, 场所, 范围adj.土地的, 地面上的vt.把...放在地上, 使搁浅, 打基础vi.具有基础, 着陆, 搁浅vbl.grind的过去式【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 ground Something that is below ground is under the earth's surface or under a building. Something that is above ground is on top of the earth's surface. Forty or fifty women were sitting cross-legged on the ground. We slid down the roof and dropped to the ground. People were making for the air-raid shelters below ground.PHR2 ground If you say that something takes place on the ground, you mean it takes place on the surface of the earth and not in the air. Coordinating airline traffic on the ground is as complicated as managing the traffic in the air.N-SING: oft N n3 ground The ground is the soil and rock on the earth's surface. The ground had eroded. ...the marshy ground of the river delta.N-SING: usu the N4 ground You can refer to land as ground, especially when it has very few buildings or when it is considered to be special in some way. ...a stretch of waste ground... This memorial stands on sacred ground.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp5 ground grounds You can use ground to refer to an area of land, sea, or air which is used for a particular activity. ...Indian hunting grounds... The best fishing grounds are around the islands.N-COUNT: supp N6 ground grounds A ground is an area of land which is specially designed and made for playing sport or for some other activity. In American English grounds is also used. ...the city's football ground. ...a parade ground.N-COUNT: supp N7 ground grounds The grounds of a large or important building are the garden or area of land which surrounds it. ...the palace grounds. ...the grounds of the University.N-PLURAL: usu with supp, oft N of n, n N8 ground grounds You can use ground to refer to a place or situation in which particular methods or ideas can develop and be successful. The company has maintained its reputation as the developing ground for new techniques. Colonialism is especially fertile ground for nationalist ideas.N-VAR: with supp, oft N for n9 ground You can use ground in expressions such as on shaky ground and the same ground to refer to a particular subject, area of experience, or basis for an argument. Sensing she was on shaky ground, Mari 【21世纪英汉词典】groundgraJnd; ^raund>grind 的过去式.过去分词>1 磨碎的; 磨成粉的~ beef 绞牛肉~ pepper 胡椒粉2 研磨a finely ~ edge 磨得锐利的刀刃

Q: city CITY [5siti]

A: 【简明词典】n.城市, 都市, 全体居民, 城邦【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆city cities A city is a large town. ...the city of Bologna. ...a busy city centre.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】cit.y`sItI; 5siti《源自拉丁文"市民 共同体"的意思》>1 (C) (比 town 还大的) 都市,都会,城市2 (C)市a. (美)市长或市议会体 制下的自治体b. (英)依据国王下诏赋 予名称的都市,通常有 大教堂 (cathedral) (cf. borough 1 a) c. (加拿大)依人口数量 划分成的最大的地方 自治体3 [the ~; 集合称; 常当单数用] 全体市民4 [the C~](英)a. 伦敦 (London) 的商业中心(由市长 (Lord Mayor) 及市议会管辖的大约 一平方哩的旧市区,为 英国的金融、商业中 心区域; cf. Bow bells)b. 财经界,金融界the City of God天国 (heaven)

Q: Saturday SATURDAY [5sAtEdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期六【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Saturday Saturdays Saturday is the day after Friday and before Sunday. She had a call from him on Saturday morning at the studio. Every Saturday dad made a beautiful pea and ham soup. The overnight train runs every night of the week except Saturdays.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Sat.ur.day`sAtLdI, -de; 5sAtEdi, -dei>原则上无冠词且为不 可数名词; 但因意义的不同,也可 以有冠词而成为可数 名词] 星期六(一周的第七天; 略作 S.,Sat.)Today is ~. 今天是星期六next [last] ~ = on ~ next [last] 在下[上]星期六on ~ 在星期六on ~s 每星期六on a ~ 在 (过去或未来的) 某星期六on ( (英)the) ~ of next week 在下星期六【字源】Saturday 一字源自 Saturn. 原义为"献给 Saturn 的日子" (the day of Saturn) Saturn 是罗马神话中的农神>星期六的on ~ afternoon 在星期六下午>(美)在星期六(→ Saturdays) See you ~. 星期六见

Q: wall WALL [wC:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.墙壁, 围墙, 似墙之物adj.墙壁的vt.围以墙【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 wall walls A wall is one of the vertical sides of a building or room. Kathryn leaned against the wall of the church. The bedroom walls would be papered with chintz. She checked the wall clock.N-COUNT* -walled ...a glass-walled elevator... Our bedroom was white-walled with yellow silk curtains.COMB in ADJ2 wall walls A wall is a long narrow vertical structure made of stone or brick that surrounds or divides an area of land. He sat on the wall in the sun. The well is surrounded by a wall only 12 inches high.N-COUNT3 wall walls The wall of something that is hollow is its side. He ran his fingers along the inside walls of the box.N-COUNT: with supp4 wall walls A wall of something is a large amount of it forming a high vertical barrier. She gazed at the wall of books. I was just hit by a wall of water.N-COUNT: with supp, usu N of n5 wall walls You can describe something as a wall of a particular kind when it acts as a barrier and prevents people from understanding something. The police say they met the usual wall of silence. Despite its prevalence, schizophrenia has existed behind a wall of secrecy for years.N-COUNT: with supp, usu N of n6 wall If you say that you are banging your head against a wall, you are emphasizing that you are frustrated because someone is stopping you from making progress in something. (INFORMAL) I appealed for help but felt I was always banging my head against a wall. I wondered if I was banging my head against a brick wall.PHR: V inflects, usu cont7 wall If you have your back to the wall, you are in a very difficult situation and can see no way out of it. (INFORMAL) Their threat to hire replacement workers has the union with its back to the wall.PHR: back inflects8 wall If you say that you are climbing the walls, you are emphasizing that you feel very frustrated, nervous, or anxious. Sitting at home would only have had him climbing the walls with frustration.PHR: V inflects, usu cont9 wall If you say that something or someone is driving you up the wall, you are emphasizing that they annoy and irritate you. (INFORMAL) The heat is driving me up the wall. I sang in the bath and drove my parents up the wall.= drive madPHR: V inflects10 wall If a person or company goes to the wall, they lose all their money and their business fails. (INFORMAL) Even quite big companies are going to the wall these days.【21世纪英汉词典】wall>(表达感情等) 转动(眼睛)>(眼睛) 演戏般转动

Q: increase INCREASE [in5kri:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.增加, 增大, 增长vt.增加, 加大vi.增加, 繁殖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 increase increases increasing increased If something increases or you increase it, it becomes greater in number, level, or amount. The population continues to increase. Japan's industrial output increased by 2%. The company has increased the price of its cars. The increased investment will help stabilise the economy. We are experiencing an increasing number of problems. decreaseV-ERG2 increase increases If there is an increase in the number, level, or amount of something, it becomes greater. ...a sharp increase in productivity... He called for an increase of 1p on income tax. ...an increase of violence along the border.= rise decreaseN-COUNT: oft N in n, N of amount3 increase If something is on the increase, it is happening more often or becoming greater in number or intensity. Crime is on the increase.PHR: v-link PHR【21世纪英汉词典】in.creaseIn`kris; in5kri:s《源自拉丁文"在... 上面成长"的意思》> ←→ decrease) 1 a. (数量等) 增多,增加, (程度) 提高,增进~ two fold 增加两倍The percentage has ~d by 15 to 44. 百分比已由十五增加 到四十四【同义字】enlarge 大小或量的增加multiply 数量倍增似的增加b. 增加,提高,增强[inAs I walked up the street, the rain ~d inforce. 当我沿街走去时,雨势 逐渐增强2 增殖,繁殖>1 (数量、程度等方面) 增加,提高( ←→ diminish) This will ~ our difficulties. 这会增加我们的困难the ~d cost of living 生活费的增加2 扩大 (`Inkris; 5inkri:s>1 增加,增大,增进,增殖 [in, of~ in population 人口的增加the ~ of drug addicts 吸毒者的增加2 (C)增加额,增加量[in , ofa wage ~ of 50 cents an hour 每小时五角钱的工资 增额There was a steady ~ in population. 人口平稳地增加on the increase 在增加中The membership of the club is on the ~. 该俱乐部的会员 (数) 日趋增多

Q: sound 1 SOUND 1 [saund]

A: 【简明词典】n.声音, 语音, 噪音, 吵闹, 海峡, 听力范围, 探条adj.健全的, 可靠的, 合理的, 有效彻底的, 健康的adv.彻底地, 充分地vi.发出声音, 回响, 测深, 听起来vt.使发声, 宣告, 听诊, 测...深, 试探【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun and verb uses1 sound sounds A sound is something that you hear. Peter heard the sound of gunfire. Liza was so frightened she couldn't make a sound. There was a splintering sound as the railing gave way. ...the sounds of children playing.N-COUNT2 sound Sound is energy that travels in waves through air, water, or other substances, and can be heard. The aeroplane will travel at twice the speed of sound.N-UNCOUNT3 sound The sound on a television, radio, or record player is what you hear coming from the machine. Its loudness can be controlled. She went and turned the sound down. Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality.N-SING: the N4 sound sounds A singer's or band's sound is the distinctive quality of their music. They have started showing a strong soul element in their sound. He's got a unique sound and a unique style.N-COUNT: with supp5 sound sounds sounding sounded If something such as a horn or a bell sounds or if you sound it, it makes a noise. The buzzer sounded in Daniel's office. A young man sounds the bell to start the Sunday service.【21世纪英汉词典】soundsaJnd; saund>1 声音,音响the ~ of voices 人声a musical ~ 乐声,悦耳的声音a vowel ~ 母音Not a ~ was heard. 一点声音都没听到S~ travels in waves. 声音成波状传播【同义字】sound 声音的泛用语noise 刺耳的噪音或嘈杂的 声音tone 音质、高低、强弱等 一定频率的声音2 [用单数; 常与修饰语 (片语) 连用] 声音,调子; (声音、言语的) 回响,感觉,印象a joyful [mournful]~ 高兴[悲伤]的声音This sentence has a queer ~. 这个句子听起来怪得 很I don't like the ~ of it. 我不喜欢那个调调3 (U) (无意义的) 噪音,嘈杂声,闹声~ and fury 噪音与愤怒It has much ~ but no [little] sense. 它声音很大,但没有 [少有] 意义4 (U)声音听得见的范围 [距离within ~ of ? 在听得见...的范围[距 离]以

Q: figure FIGURE [5figE]

A: 【简明词典】n.外形, 轮廓, 体形, 图形, 画像, 数字, 形状, 身份vt.描绘, 塑造, 表示, 象征, 演算, 认为vi.出现, 考虑, 出名, 扮演角色【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 figure figures A figure is a particular amount expressed as a number, especially a statistic. It would be very nice if we had a true figure of how many people in this country haven't got a job. It will not be long before the inflation figure starts to fall. New Government figures predict that one in two marriages will end in divorce.N-COUNT2 figure figures A figure is any of the ten written symbols from 0 to 9 that are used to represent a number.= digitN-COUNT3 figure figures An amount or number that is in single figures is between zero and nine. An amount or number that is in double figures is between ten and ninety-nine. You can also say, for example, that an amount or number is in three figures when it is between one hundred and nine hundred and ninety-nine. Inflation, which has usually been in single figures, is running at more than 12%. Crawley, with 14, was the only other player to reach double figures. The thermometer nudged three figures yesterday in Rome.N-PLURAL: adj/num N4 figure figures You refer to someone that you can see as a figure when you cannot see them clearly or when you are describing them. Alistair saw the dim figure of Rose in the chair. She waited, standing on the bridge, until his figure vanished against the grey backdrop of the Palace. A figure in a blue dress appeared in the doorway.= form【21世纪英汉词典】fig.ure`fIgjL, `fIgL; 5fi^E《源自拉丁文"形状 "的意思》>A1 (C) (轮廓清楚的) 形状,形态,形象【同义字】figure 同时表示内部构造与 外形outline 由线条或轮廓所表示 的外形form 与内容或颜色有区别 的外形、形状shape 与figure 相近,但强烈表示内部 是实体2 a. 容姿,体态,身材,风采 ,外观,突出的姿态a slender ~ 修长的身材,苗条的身 段have a good ~ 有美好的体态a fine ~ of a man 风度翩翩的男人keep one's ~ 保持修长的身材b. 人的样子,人影I saw a ~ standing in the wood. 我看到一个人影站在 林中c. (绘画、雕刻等的) 人物,人像,画像,肖像3 (重要的) 人物; 名人a prominent [great, big] ~ 杰出人物,大人物He became a familiar ~ to the townspeople. 他成为镇民熟悉的人 物4 图,图解,The statistics are shown in F

Q: outside OUTSIDE [5aut5said]

A: 【简明词典】n.外面, 外表, 外界adj.外面的, 外表的, 外界的adv.在外面, 外表, 出界prep.在...外【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆The form outside of can also be used as a preposition. This form is more usual in American English.1 outside outsides The outside of something is the part which surrounds or encloses the rest of it. ...the outside of the building... Cook over a fairly high heat until the outsides are browned. insideN-COUNT: usu the N, oft N of n+ outside Also an adjective. ...high up on the outside wall.ADJ: ADJ n2 outside If you are outside, you are not inside a building but are quite close to it. `Was the car inside the garage?' --- `No, it was still outside.'. I stepped outside and pulled up my collar against the cold mist. Outside, the light was fading rapidly. The shouting outside grew louder. insideADV: be ADV, ADV after v, n ADV, ADV with cl+ outside Also a preposition. The victim was outside a shop when he was attacked. insidePREP+ outside Also an adjective. ...the outside temperature. ...an outside toilet.ADJ: ADJ n3 outside If you are outside a room, you are not in it but are in the passage or area next to it. She'd sent him outside the classroom. 9aut5said( ←→ inside) >用单数; 常 the ~1 外部,外面,外侧The door was locked on [from] the ~. 门从外面上了锁those on the ~ 门外汉,局外人2 (事物的) 外观,表面; 外表,外貌He seems gentle on the ~. 他外表看来似乎是温 和的3 外界at the (very) outside 至多,顶多outside in = INSIDE out>无比较级、最高级)1 a. 外的,外面的,外部的~ work 屋外的工作the ~ world 外部,外面; 外面的世界 [人们] an ~ broadcast (英)室外的广播an ~ man 外务员an ~ line ( 电话的) 外线b. (英)/ (从前驿马车等的) 车顶上的an ~ passenger ( 公共汽车等) 车顶座位的乘客2 仅外观的,肤浅的3 (口语)最高的; 极端的,最大限度的an ~ price 最高

Q: many MANY [5meni]

A: 【简明词典】n.多数, 群众adj.许多的pron.许多人, 许多【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 many You use many to indicate that you are talking about a large number of people or things. I don't think many people would argue with that. Not many films are made in Finland. Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?. Many holidaymakers had avoided the worst of the delays by consulting tourist offices. Acting is definitely a young person's profession in many ways.= a lot of fewDET: DET pl-n, oft with brd-neg+ many Also a pronoun. We stood up, thinking through the possibilities. There weren't many. fewPRON+ many Also a quantifier. So, once we have cohabited, why do many of us feel the need to get married?. It seems there are not very many of them left in the sea. In many of these neighborhoods a lot of people don't have telephones.QUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n+ many Also an adjective. Among his many hobbies was the breeding of fine horses. The possibilities are many.ADJ-GRADED: det ADJ, v-link ADJ2 many You use many in expressions such as `not many', `not very many', and `too many' when replying to questions about numbers of things or people. `How many of the songs that dealt with this theme became hit songs?' --- `Not very many.'. How many 【21世纪英汉词典】man.y`mZnI; 5meni>(more[mor,mr; m:]; most[most; moust])1 多数的,许多的,众多 的(←→ few) (cf. much) M~ people die of cancer. 很多人死于癌症How ~ eggs are there in the kitchen?. 厨房里有几个蛋?2 (文语) [many a[an],与单数形名词, 动词连用; 当单数用] 许多的M~ a man has failed. 许多人失败~ a time 多次,屡次~ and ~ a time 多次,屡次a good many相当多的,相当数目的a great many非常多 (的) ,许多 (的) as many同数的,一样多的There were ten accidents in as ~ days. 十天之内发生了十起 事故He has only half [one third] as ~ books as you. 他的书 (数目) 只有你的一半 [三分之一] as[like]so many同数的; 像...一样地Three hours went by like so ~ minutes. 三小时像三分钟一样 地过去了be one too many多出一人; 成为累赘 [多余] 的,碍手碍脚的be (one) too many for ?胜过,优于; 非...所能应付They are (one) too ~ for me. 他们不是我所能对付 得了的Many's [Many is] the. ? (that) ?曾经多次R

Q: night NIGHT [nait]

A: 【简明词典】n.夜, 夜晚, 黑暗, 死亡【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 night nights The night is the part of each day when the sun has set and it is dark outside, especially the time when people are sleeping. He didn't leave the house all night, not until his regular time to go to work in the morning. The fighting began in the late afternoon and continued all night. Our reporter spent the night crossing the border from Austria into Slovenia. Finally night fell.N-VAR2 night nights The night is the period of time between the end of the afternoon and the time that you go to bed, especially the time when you relax before going to bed. So whose party was it last night?. Demiris took Catherine to dinner the following night.N-COUNT3 night nights A particular night is a particular evening when a special event takes place, such as a show or a play. The first night crowd packed the building. ...election night.N-COUNT: supp N4 night If it is a particular time at night, it is during the time when it is dark and is before midnight. It's eleven o'clock at night in Moscow. He works obsessively from 7.15 am to 9 or 10 at night.PHR: num PHR5 night If something happens at night, it happens regularly during the evening or night. He was going to college at night, in order to become an accountant. The veranda was equipped with heavy wooden rain doors that were kept closed at 【21世纪英汉词典】nightnaIt; nait>1 a. (U) 夜 (间) ,晚上( ←→ day) N~ is a good time for my thinking. 夜间是我思考的好时 候Night came [fell] at last. 暮色终于降临It is already ~. 已经是夜晚了The ~ was fine. 那个晚上天晴during the ~ 在夜间all the ~ through 整个晚上,整夜in the ~ 在夜里,在夜间pass a ~ 过一夜stay three ~s 停留三晚in a ~ 在一夜间It was a dark December ~. 那是个黑暗的十二月 晚上on the ~ of the 15th of April [April 15] 在四月十五日的晚上b. 在夜晚(→ nights) last ~ 昨夜the ~ before last 前天晚上,前夜the ~ before 在前一夜Will you come tomorrow ~ ?. 你明晚愿意来吗?c. [the ~; 引导副词子句] ...的晚上Mother fell ill the ~ (that) we arrived in France. 母亲在我们到达法国 的那个晚上生病了2 (C)a. (聚会等的) 晚上, (...之) 夜a ticket for the first ~ 第一天晚会的入场券b. (特别日子的) 晚上(cf. eve) on Christmas ~ 在耶诞夜3 (U)(文语)a. 黑夜,黑暗under (the) cover of ~ 在(

Q: day DAY [dei]

A: 【简明词典】n.天, 白天, 日子, 白昼, 黎明, 工作日, 节日, 重要日子【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 day days A day is one of the seven twenty-four hour periods of time in a week.N-COUNT2 day days Day is the time when it is light, or the time when you are up and doing things. The weather did not help; hot by day, cold at night. 27 million working days are lost each year due to work accidents and sickness. He arranged for me to go down to London one day a week. The snack bar is open during the day. nightN-VAR3 day days You can refer to a particular period in history as a particular day or as particular days. He began to talk about the Ukraine of his uncle's day. Did you learn anything in your day, as a student? ...his early days of struggle and deep poverty... She is doing just fine these days.N-COUNT: with supp4 day If something happens day after day, it happens every day without stopping. The newspaper job had me doing the same thing day after day.PHR5 day In this day and age means in modern times. Even in this day and age the old attitudes persist.PHR6 day If you say that something has seen better days, you mean that it is old and in poor condition. The tweed jacket she wore had seen better days.PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】dayde; dei>1 a. (U)白天,白昼,日间( ←→ night) before ~ 天亮前at the break of ~ 天亮时D~ breaks [dawns]. 破晓,天亮in broad ~ 在大白天When he awoke it was ~. 他醒来时已是白天了b. 在白天 [日间] (→ days) 2 (C)a. (二十四小时长的) 一天,一昼夜; (日历上的) 日(cf. month 1,year 1 a) in a [one] day 一天内on a sunny [cold] ~ 在一个晴朗 [寒冷] 的日子→ lunar dayWhat ~ (of the week) is it today?. 今天是星期几?The longest ~ must [will] have an end. (谚)长日漫漫终有尽头 ; "天下无不散之筵席"b. ...日every ~ 每日every other [second] ~ 每隔一日one ~ ( 过去的) 某一天; (未来的) 有一天one of these (fine) ~s 近日内,不日,最近的 将来the other ~ 前些日子,前几天some ~ ( 未来的) 有一天,他日any ~ 任何日子,随时(the) ~ after tomorrow 后天(the) ~ before yesterday 前天this ~ week(英)下星期的今天; 上星期的今天c. [引导副词子句] (在...的) 那一?

Q: head HEAD [hed]

A: 【简明词典】n.头, 头脑, 领袖, (队伍, 名单等)最前的部分, 人, 顶点vt.作为...的首领, 朝向, 前进, 用头顶vi.成头状物, 出发adj.头的, 主要的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Head is used in a large number of expressions which are explained under other words in the dictionary. For example, the expression `off the top of your head' is explained at `top'.1 head heads Your head is the top part of your body, which has your eyes, mouth, and brain in it. She turned her head away from him. He took a puff on his pipe and shook his head.N-COUNT+ head You can also use head as a measure of distance, equal to the length of a person's or animal's head. The third gorilla was taller by a head.N-SING: a N2 head heads You can use head to refer to your mind and your mental abilities. I can't get that song out of my head. ...an exceptional analyst who could do complex maths in his head.N-COUNT3 head The head of a line of people or vehicles is the front of it, or the first person or vehicle in the line. ...the head of the queue... We took our place at the head of the convoy.N-SING: with supp4 head heads heading headed If someone or something heads a line or procession, they are at the front of it. The parson, heading the procession, had just turned right towards the churchyard.VB5 head heads heading headed If something heads a list or group, it is at the top of it. Running a business 【21世纪英汉词典】headhZd; hed>1 (C)a. (包括脸的) 头,头部,首bow one's ~ 弯下头,鞠躬Better be the ~ of an ass than the tail of a horse. (谚)"宁为鸡首,不为 牛后"(原意为"宁为驴头, 不为马尾")b. (指人的眼睛以上部分 的) 头hit [strike] a person on the ~ 殴打某人的头My ~ aches terribly. 我的头很痛c. 头的长度win by a ~ 以一头之优势获胜He was a ~ taller than me [I am]. 他比我高一个头2 (C)a. (当作知性、思考等所 在之处的) 头; 脑力,头脑,智力; 智慧,理解力,理智(cf. heart 2 a,mind 1) use one's ~ 用头脑,思考~ and heart 理智与感情have [keep] a clear ~ 有 [保持] 明皙的头脑put something into [out of] a person's ~ 使人想起 [忘记] 某事get something out of one's ~ 变成不相信[想]某事→ get it into one's head that,take it into one's head that[to doTwo ~s are better than one. (谚)一人不抵二人智, "三个臭皮匠胜过诸 葛亮"b. 与生俱来的?

Q: mind 1 MIND 1 [maind]

A: 【简明词典】n.头脑, 智力, 精神, 意见, 情绪vi.介意, 照顾, 留心vt.注意, 留意, 专心于, 照看, 介意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses1 mind minds You refer to someone's mind when talking about their thoughts. For example, if you say that something is in your mind, you mean that you are thinking about it, and if you say that something is at the back of your mind, you mean that you are aware of it, although you are not thinking about it very much. I'm trying to clear my mind of all this. There was no doubt in his mind that the man was serious. I put what happened during that game to the back of my mind. He spent the next hour going over the trial in his mind. She found herself thinking thoughts that would never have entered her mind until now.= headN-COUNT: with poss2 mind minds Your mind is your ability to think and reason. You have a good mind. Studying stretched my mind and got me thinking about things. ...an excellent training for the young mind.= intellectN-COUNT: supp N3 mind minds If you have a particular type of mind, you have a particular way of thinking which is part of your character, or a result of your education or professional training. Andrew, you have a very suspicious mind. The key to his success is his logical mind. ...an American writer who has researched the criminal mind.= mentalityN-COUNT: usu sing, with supp4 mind minds You can ref 【21世纪英汉词典】mindmaInd; maind)《源自古英语"记忆, 思考"的意思》>1 (指与身体相对,具有 思考、意志等功能的) 心,精神~ and body 身心a strong [weak] ~ 坚强 [脆弱] 的心a state [frame] of ~ ( 一时的) 心情; 心境; 心态,精神状态a turn [cast] of ~ 心地,性情apply [bend] the ~ to ? 对...用心 [煞费苦心] give one's (whole) ~ to ? 专注于...,倾全心于...open one's ~ to ? 对...说出心里话take one's [a person's] ~ off ?把 (某人的) 心从...移开,使 (人) 不注意 [不挂心] ...; 使人忘记...事A sound ~ in a sound body. → sound. → Absence of mind.【同义字】heart 感情、情绪的心2 a. (U) [又作 a ~] (与感情、意志有别, 运用理性的) 知性,智力a man of sound ~ 知性健全的人He has a very good [sharp] ~. 他的脑筋非常好b. (U)精神的正常状态 [健全] a man of sound ~ 精神健全的人out of one's ~ 发疯,精神失常She lost her ~.= She went out of her ~. 她发疯

Q: Thursday THURSDAY [5WE:zdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期四【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Thursday Thursdays Thursday is the day after Wednesday and before Friday. On Thursday Barrett invited me for a drink. We go and do the weekly shopping every Thursday morning. I'm always terribly busy on Thursdays.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Thurs.day`WVzdI, -de; 5WE:zdi, -dei>原则上无冠词且为(U) ; 但视其意义也可加冠 词成为(C)] 星期四(略作 Th.,Thur (s) .)Today is ~. 今天是星期四next [last] ~ =on ~ next [last] 于下[上]星期四on ~ 于星期四on ~s 于每星期四,每逢星期 四on a ~ 于 (过去或未来的) 某一个星期四on ( (英)the) ~ of next week 于下星期的星期四【字源】Thursday 一字的原义是"雷神 之日" (the day of Thor) 的意思. 雷神索尔 (Thor) 是北欧神话中主神欧 丁 (Odin) 之子,专司雷及天侯, 为北欧神话中最强的 神>星期四的on ~ afternoon 于星期四 (的) 下午>(美)于星期四(→ Thursdays) See you ~. 星期四 (再) 见

Q: woman WOMAN [5wumEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.女人, 妇女, 女仆adj.女人的, 女性的, 妇女的vt.为...配备妇女, 使成女人腔【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 woman women A woman is an adult female human being. ...a young Lithuanian woman named Dayva. ...men and women over 75 years old. ...a woman doctor.N-COUNT2 woman You can refer to women in general as woman. ...the oppression of woman.N-UNCOUNT3 woman women If you say that a woman is, for example, a gambling woman or an outdoors woman, you mean that she likes gambling or outdoor activities. She is an avid outdoors woman. I'm too old to have a dog now. I'm a cat woman.a woman about town: see town.N-COUNT: supp N4 woman women If you say that a woman is, for example, a London woman or an Oxford woman, you mean that she comes from London or Oxford, or went to university there. ...a 38-year-old London woman... The headmistress was an Oxford woman.N-COUNT: n-proper N5 woman women Some people refer to a man's wife, lover, or girlfriend as his woman. (INFORMAL) I know my woman will never leave me.N-COUNT: poss N6 woman women You can refer to a female representative of a company or organization as that company or organization's woman. Yet another successful Labour woman took her seat. That's Judith Croft, the CND woman.N-COUNT: with supp【21世纪英汉词典】wom.an`wJmEn; 5wumEn《源自古英语"女人 "的意思》>(pl. wom.en [`wmn,-n; 'wimin])1 (C) (成年的) 女子,妇女( ←→ man) (→ lady【同义字】) a bad ~ 品行不端的女人; 娼妓the new ~ 新妇女; 现代妇女There's a ~ in it. 事件的背后有女人2 [无冠词; 当总称用] 女人,女流→ woman's rightsW~ is fickle. 女人是善变的3 [the ~; 有时 a ~] 女人味; 女人的气质[性格],女 人的情感There is little of the [a] ~ in her. 她没有什么女人味4 (C)a. 女佣,女仆b. 爱人,情妇He has a ~. 他有情妇5(俚)a. (C)妻the little ~ (美)妻,太太( (英)my old woman) b. [生气时等的呼叫妻子 ] 喂Come here, ~. 喂,到这里来born of woman由女人生下的,凡是生 为人的make an honest woman of?→ honestwoman of pleasure寻欢作乐的女人; 自甘堕落的女人woman of the street娼妓woman of the town妓女,街头女郎woman of the world熟悉人情?

Q: daughter DAUGHTER [5dC:tE]

A: 【简明词典】n.女儿adj.女儿的, 如女儿的, 关系如女儿的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆daughter daughters Someone's daughter is their female child. ...Flora and her daughter Catherine. ...the daughter of a university professor... I have two daughters.N-COUNT: oft with poss【21世纪英汉词典】daugh.ter`dCtL; 5dC:tE>1 a. 女儿( ←→ son) b. 义女2 (某一族、种族的) 女后裔a ~ of Abraham 亚伯拉罕之女,犹太女 人3 a. 可称为女儿的女子a ~ of Eve 夏娃的女儿,女人~s of the church 教会的女会友b. (如女儿般由相当于父 母者) 所生 [衍生] 者a ~ of Greek civilization 希腊文明的产物

Q: girl GIRL [gE:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.女孩, 少女, 女仆, (商店等的)女工作人员【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 girl girls A girl is a female child. ...an eleven year old girl... I must have been a horrid little girl.N-COUNT2 girl girls You can refer to someone's daughter as a girl. We had a little girl.N-COUNT3 girl girls Young women are often referred to as girls. This use could cause offence. ...a pretty twenty-year old girl.N-COUNT4 girl girls Some people refer to a man's girlfriend as his girl. (INFORMAL) I've been with my girl for nine years.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】girlgVl; ^E:l《源自中古英语" (不分性别) 年轻人"的意思》>1( ←→ boy) a. (通常指十七至十八岁 以下之) 女孩,少女a ~s' school 女子学校b. (对成年人而言之未成 年之) 女孩,未婚女子2 [常 one's ~] (与年龄无关) 女儿This is my little ~. 这是我女儿3 [the ~s] (未婚、已婚通用) 一家的女儿们; 同为女性之伙伴 (们) ,女性的一伙人( ←→ the boys) 4a. [常构成复合字]女职 员,女性劳工an office ~ 女事务员→ salesgirl.b. (尤指年轻的) 女佣人5[常 one's ~] (女) 爱人,女朋友Tom's ~. 汤姆的爱人6(口语) (与年龄及已婚或未婚 无关) 女人gossipy old ~s 长舌的老太婆们my dear ~ ( 我的好) 太太(对妻等之匿称、称呼 )→ old girl>女的, (像) 女孩的a ~ cousin 堂[表]姊[妹a ~ student 女学生

Q: good GOOD [gud]

A: 【简明词典】n.好, 好事, 慷慨的行为, 好处, 利益adj.优良的, 上等的, 虔诚的, 愉快的, 慈善的, 好心的, 有益的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 good better best Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together. I know they would have a better life here. There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee. It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. badADJ-GRADED2 good better best Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food. His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education. The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles. ...good quality furniture. poorADJ-GRADED3 good better best If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work. I'm not very good at singing. He is one of the best players in the world. I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. bad, poorADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ at n/-ing4 good better best If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. I had t 【21世纪英汉词典】goodgJd; ^ud《源自古英语; 比较级、最高级的 better,best 来自其他字源》>(bet.ter[`bt; 'bet]; best[bst; best])( ←→ bad) 1 a. (品质、内容、外观等 ) 良好的,优秀的,优良 的,不错的,漂亮的; 好吃的a ~ book 好书a ~ house 好房子a ~ family 良好家庭~ manners 得体的举止~ looks 美貌~ weather 好天气~ luck 幸运,好运~ news 吉报,好消息→ good thing~ tools 好工具speak [write] ~ English 说[写]漂亮的英语[文Bad money drives out ~ (money). 劣币逐良币b. (学生成绩五等评分中 ) 优等的,乙等的,B 的(→ grade n. 3) get a ~ result in the exam 考试得优等成绩2 a. (道德上) 良好的,善良的,有品 德的; 忠实的a ~ wife 良妻a ~ deed 善行lead a ~ life 过光明磊落的生活,过 幸福的 [不愁吃穿的,富裕的] 生活b. [the ~; 当复数名词用; 集合称] 善良的人们The

Q: wife WIFE [waif]

A: 【简明词典】n.妻子【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wife wives A man's wife is the woman he is married to. He married his wife Jane 37 years ago. The woman was the wife of a film director.See also old wives' tale.N-COUNT: usu with poss【21世纪英汉词典】wifewaIf; waif>(pl. wives [wavz; waivz])1 妻,太太,内人; 主妇(cf. husband) one's wedded [lawful] ~ 正室,正妻,元配have a ~ 有妻室take ? for a ~ 迎娶为妻,娶...She will make him a good ~. 她将会成为他的好太 太【字源】wife 在古英语中与 woman 一样同是"女人"的 意思. 原用以指身分低的女 性,但后来把用于此意 的 wife 用以指妻子,而有"我 的 wife (女人) "的说法,wife 遂产生"妻子"的意 思. woman 的复数形 women 读作 [`wmn; 'wimin ]是因为原来女人被称 作 wifmann 之故2 [常构成复合字]女人an old ~ 老太婆,饶舌婆→ old wives' tale,housewife,midw ife.all the world and his wife → world

Q: sister SISTER [5sistE]

A: 【简明词典】n.姐妹, 姐, 女会员, 修女, 妹vt.姐妹般对待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sister sisters Your sister is a girl or woman who has the same parents as you. His sister Sarah helped him. ...Vanessa Bell, the sister of Virginia Woolf... I didn't know you had a sister.See also half-sister, stepsister.N-COUNT: oft poss N2 sister Sister is a title given to a woman who belongs to a religious community. Sister Francesca entered the chapel. ...the Hospice of the Sisters of Charity at Lourdes.N-COUNT; N-TITLE; N-VOC3 sister A sister is a senior female nurse who supervises part of a hospital. (BRIT) Ask to speak to the sister on the ward. Sister Middleton followed the coffee trolley.N-COUNT; N-TITLE; N-VOC4 sister sisters You can describe a woman as your sister if you feel a connection with her, for example because she belongs to the same race, religion, country, or profession. Modern woman has been freed from many of the duties that befell her sisters in times past. ...our Jewish brothers and sisters.N-COUNT: usu poss N5 sister You can use sister to describe something that is of the same type or is connected in some way to another thing you have mentioned. For example, if a company has a sister company, they are connected. ...the International Monetary Fund and its sister organisation, the World Bank. ...Voyager 2 and its sister ship, Voyager 1.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】sis.ter`sIstL; 5sistE>1 (C)姊,妹; (姻亲的) 姊妹the Bronte ~s 布朗蒂 (三) 姊妹2 (C)姊"妹"一般的人 ,女性的亲友She is a ~ to homeless children. 她对无家可归的孩子 们关怀备至,亲如手足3 (C) a. 女人们,女士们,同胞 姊妹b. 同班女生; 同一团体[教会]的妇 女会员; (女性解放运动等的) 女同志4'天主教'a. (C) 修女S~ Maria. 玛利亚修女b. [the Sisters] 修女会the Sisters of Mercy 慈善修女会5(C)(英)护士; (尤指) 护士长S~ Judy. 护士 (长) 茱迪6(美俚)小姐the Fatal [three] Sisters = the Sisters three '希腊神话'命运三 女神>情同姊妹的,有姊妹般 关系的,姊妹...~ cities 姊妹市a ~ language( 有相同母语的) 姊妹语(如英语与德语等)

Q: committee COMMITTEE [kE5miti]

A: 【简明词典】n.委员会【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆committee committees A committee is a group of people who meet to make decisions or plans for a larger group or organization that they represent. ...a committee of ministers. ...an elected Management Committee who serve the Association on a voluntary basis. ...the Committee for Safety in Medicine... My reasons were stated in writing and circulated to all committee members.N-COUNT-COLL: usu with supp【21世纪英汉词典】com.mit.teekE`mItI; kE5miti《源自"被授予权限 的 (committed) 人"的意思》>1 委员会a budget [an executive] ~ 预算 [执行] 委员会a standing ~ 常务 [常任] 委员会be [sit] on a ~ 列入委员会的,为委员 之一2 [集合称] (全体) 委员The ~ are [is] all against the bill. 委员会的全体委员都 反对那个议案in committee (1) 出席委员会(2)被提至委员 会讨论

Q: season SEASON [5si:zn]

A: 【简明词典】n.季, 季节v.(使)适应, (使)适用, 调味【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 season seasons The seasons are the main periods into which a year can be divided and which each have their own typical weather conditions. Autumn's my favourite season. ...the only region of Brazil where all four seasons are clearly defined. ...the rainy season.= experiencedN-COUNT: usu with supp2 season seasons You can use season to refer to the period during each year when a particular activity or event takes place. For example, the planting season is the period when a particular plant or crop is planted. ...birds arriving for the breeding season... For law students, autumn brings the recruiting season.N-COUNT: usu sing, usu the -ing N3 season seasons You can use season to refer to the period when a particular fruit, vegetable, or other food is ready for eating and is widely available. The plum season is about to begin. Now British asparagus is in season.N-COUNT: n N, also in/out of N4 season seasons You can use season to refer to a fixed period during each year when a particular sport is played. ...the baseball season... It is his first race this season.N-COUNT: usu sing, with supp5 season seasons A season is a period in which a play or show, or a series of plays or shows, is performed in one place. ...a season of three new plays. ...the Royal Ballet's summer season.【21世纪英汉词典】sea.son`sizn; 5si:zn《源自拉丁文"播种 (时期) "的意思》>1 a. 季节,季the (four) ~s ( 一年的) 四季(spring,summer,autu mn [(美)fall] ,winter)in all ~s 在四季中b. 季节the ~'s greetings = the compliments of the ~ 季节的问候Season's Greetings!→greeting.2 a. (...的) 时期,时节,季节the [a] dry [rainy] ~ 干季 [雨季] a harvest ~ 收获季节a holiday ~ 休假期(耶诞节、复活 节、八月等)a busy [dull] ~ (in hotels) ( 旅馆的) 旺 [淡] 季b. (水果、鱼类等的) 盛产期,当令季节the strawberry ~ 盛产草莓的时期the oyster ~ = the ~ for oysters 产牡蛎的季节Everything is good in its ~. (谚)万物在当令季节都 美好; 丑女妙龄也好看; 粗茶新沏也好喝c. (社交、戏剧、运动等 的) 活动时期the (London) ~ ( 伦敦的) 社交季the baseball [tourist] ~ 棒球 [观光] 季 at the height of the ~在季节的颠峰时候, 最盛期Autumn is a good ~ for travel (ing) [to make a trip]. 秋天是旅行的好季节3 (文语)时期

Q: study STUDY [5stQdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.学习, 研究, 学科, 试作, 论文, 求学, 努力, 书房vt.学习, 攻读, 研究, 考虑, 计划vi.学习, 试图【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 study studies studying studied If you study, you spend time learning about a particular subject or subjects. ...a relaxed and happy atmosphere that will allow you to study to your full potential... He went to Hull University, where he studied History and Economics. The rehearsals make it difficult for her to study for law school exams.VB2 study Study is the activity of studying. ...the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history... She gave up her studies to have Alexander.N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl3 study studies A study of a subject is a piece of research on it. Recent studies suggest that as many as 5 in 1000 new mothers are likely to have this problem. ...the first study of English children's attitudes.N-COUNT: usu with supp4 study studies You can refer to educational subjects or courses that contain several elements as studies of a particular kind. Oxford established a centre for Islamic studies following a grant from a Saudi prince. She is currently doing a business studies course at Leeds.N-PLURAL: supp N5 study studies studying studied If you study something, you look at it or watch it very carefully, in order to find something out. Debbie studied her friend's face for a moment.VB【21世纪英汉词典】stud.y`stQdI; 5stQdi《源自拉丁文"热心 的"的意思》>1 (U)读书,用功,求学, 学问He likes ~ better than sport(s). 他喜欢读书甚于运动2 (C) [常 studies 或 one's studies] (从事的) 研究,学业He is devoted to his studies. 他献身于他的研究He is engaged in studies in linguistics. 他从事于语言学的研 究Attend to your studies. 专心你的学业3 (详细而批评性的) 研究; 研讨,调查the ~ of birds [history] 鸟类 [历史] 的研究on ~ 经过调查,经过研究under ~ 研讨中,研究中make a ~ of ? 研究...4 (C)书房,研究室I found him in his ~. 我在他的书房找到了 他5(C) 研究结果的论著,专论He is going to publish a ~ of Oriental art. 他将出版一部有关东 方艺术的论著The book is titled Studies in English Grammar. 该书的书名叫"英文 文法研究"6(C) 研究科目 [对象] ,研究领域,学问graduate studies 研究所的

Q: term TERM [tE:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.学期, 期限, 期间, 条款, 条件, 术语【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 term If you talk about something in terms of something or in particular terms, you are specifying which aspect of it you are discussing or from what point of view you are considering it. Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety. Paris has played a dominant role in France, not just in political terms but also in economic power.PHR: PHR after v, PHR with cl2 term If you say something in particular terms, you say it using a particular type or level of language or using language which clearly shows your attitude. The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works. The document is expressed in terms that are readily understood and agreed.PHR: usu PHR after v, PHR with cl3 term terms A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning, especially one which is used in relation to a particular subject. Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.N-COUNT: usu with supp4 term terms terming termed If you say that something is termed a particular thing, you mean that that is what people call it or that is their opinion of it. He had been termed a temporary employee. He termed the war a humanitarian nightmare.VB5 term terms A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into. ...the summer term. ...the last day of term.N-VAR6 term terms 【21世纪英汉词典】termtVm; tE:m《源自古法语"极限 "的意思》>A>1 (学校三学期制度的) 一学期the spring [fall, autumn] ~ 春 [秋] 季学期~ examinations 学期考试keep a ~ (英)一学期全勤during (the) ~ 在学期中at the end of (the) ~ 在学期末2 a. (一定的) 期间,期限; 任期in the long [short]~ 长[短]期地a president's ~ of office 总统的任期win two ~s 当选两任The ~ of the loan is five years. 贷款期限为五年b. (房租、工资等的) 支付日期,结帐期; 分娩期 the ~ of a contract 合约的期限(cf. C 2) She is near (her) ~. 她分娩期近 [快要生产] 了3 (法院、议会等的) 开庭 [开会] (等) 期间B1 (C)a. (专门领域的) 术语,用语,专门名词technical ~s 专门用语business ~s 商业用语b.'逻辑'名辞an absolute ~ 绝对名辞a general ~ 全称 [一般] 名辞the major [minor]~ 大[小]名辞2 [~s]说法,措辞in plain ~s

Q: school SCHOOL [sku:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.学校, 学院, 学习, 授课, 求学, 全体学生, 学派vt.锻炼, 教育【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 school schools A school is a place where children are educated. You usually refer to this place as school when you are talking about the time that children spend there and the activities that they do there. ...a boy who was in my class at school... Even the good students say homework is what they most dislike about school. I took the kids for a picnic in the park after school. ...a school built in the Sixties... He favors extending the school day and school year. ...two boys wearing school uniform.N-VAR: usu prep N2 school schools A school is the pupils or staff at a school. Deirdre, the whole school's going to hate you. ...a children's writing competition open to schools or individuals.N-COUNT-COLL3 school schools A privately-run place where a particular skill or subject is taught can be referred to as a school. ...a riding school and equestrian centre near Chepstow. ...the Kingsley School of English.N-COUNT: with supp, oft in names4 school schools A university, college, or university department specializing in a particular type of subject can be referred to as a school. ...a lecturer in the school of veterinary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania... Stella, 21, is at art school training to be a fashion designer.N-VAR: with supp, oft in names【21世纪英汉词典】schoolskul; sku:l《源自希腊文"余暇 "→"利用余暇学习 "→"学习场所"的 意思》>1 (C)[常构成复合字] (作为设施、校舍的) 学校→ nursery school,primary school,secondary school,high schoolbuild a new ~ 兴建一所新学校keep [run] a ~ 创办 [开设] (私立) 学校teach in a ~ 在学校教书,当教师He is at the ~. 他在上学2 (U)[无冠词] (有学校教育意义的) 学校,就学start ~ 上学,就学send [put] a child to ~ 送小孩上学,使小孩就 学finish ~ 完成学业,毕业leave ~ 毕业; 退学; 放学teach ~ (美)在学校教书,当教 师My son is old enough for ~. 我的儿子已到了入学 年龄His daughter is still in [at] ~. 他的女儿还在就学He went to ~ at Eton. 他进入伊顿学院3 (U)[无冠词]授课,上 课; 上课的日子after ~ 放学后be late for ~ 上课迟到We have no ~ today. 我们今天不上课(学校 放假)S~ begins at 8:30. 八

Q: child CHILD [tFaild]

A: 【简明词典】n.孩子, 儿女, 子孙, (头脑、空想等的)产物, 弟子, 追随者【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 child children A child is a human being who is not yet an adult. When I was a child I lived in a country village. He's just a child. ...a child of six... It was only suitable for children.N-COUNT2 child children Someone's children are their sons and daughters of any age. How are the children?. His children have left home. The young couple decided to have a child.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】childtFaIld; tFaild《源自古英语"小孩 、贵族子弟"的意思》>(pl. chil.dren[`tldrn ; 'tildrn])1 a. (青年时期以前的) 小孩,儿童as a ~ 在小时候from a ~ (英)从儿时开始→child's play.b. 婴儿c. (腹中的) 胎儿2 (对父母而言的) 孩子(儿子、女儿)the eldest [youngest] ~ 长 [幼] 子He had no ~. 他没有孩子3 a. 孩子气的人b. 无经验的人,幼稚的人When it comes to business dealings, he is still a ~. 提到商业交易,他还是 一个没经验的人4 (先祖的) 子孙a ~ of Abraham 亚伯拉罕的子孙,犹太 人5 弟子,崇拜者[ofa ~ of God 上帝之子(善人、信徒)a ~ of the Devil 恶魔之子(恶人)6 [生于某种特殊种族、 阶层、环境的] 人; 有关连的人[ofa ~ of fortune [the age] 命运 [时代] 的宠儿a ~ of nature 自然之子,天真无邪的 人a ~ of sin 罪之子,人类a ~ of the Revolution 革命之子7 [思想、想像等的] 产物,结果[ofThis invention is a ~ of his brain. 这个发明是他的智慧 产物with child怀孕 (的) (pregnant) be large with ~ 怀孕而大腹便便>1 a. 幼年 [小孩] (时代) 的one's ~ memories 孩提时代的回忆b. 小孩的~ labor [welfare] 童工 [儿童福利] 2 身为儿童的a ~ prodigy 神童,天才儿童a ~ wife 年轻的妻子

Q: security SECURITY [si5kjuEriti]

A: 【简明词典】n.安全【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 security Security refers to all the measures that are taken to protect a place, or to ensure that only people with permission enter it or leave it. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security. Strict security measures are in force in the capital. ...a top security jail.N-UNCOUNT: with supp, oft N n2 security If something gives you a false sense of security, it makes you believe that you are safe when you are not. He loves the security of a happy home life. If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it's worth carrying. Wearing helmets gave cyclists a false sense of security and encouraged them to take risks.PHR: PHR after v3 security If something is security for a loan, you promise to give that thing to the person who lends you money, if you fail to pay the money back. The central bank will provide special loans, and the banks will pledge the land as security.= collateralN-UNCOUNT4 security securities Securities are stocks, shares, bonds, or other certificates that you buy in order to earn regular interest from them or to sell them later for a profit; a technical use. National banks can package their own mortgages and underwrite them as securities. ...US government securities and bonds.N-PLURAL【21世纪英汉词典】se.cu.ri.tysI`kjJrEtI; si5kjuErEti《secure 的名词》>A(U)1 安全,平安public ~ 治安,公共安全in ~ 安心地,平安地2 a. 安心,心安with ~ 安心地,放心地feel great ~ 觉得很放心S~ is the greatest enemy. (谚)高枕无忧是最大的 敌人b. (财政上的) 稳定,保障3 [对危险、灾害等的] 防卫 (措施) ,戒备,安全保障[agai nst, forTight ~ is in force. 采取严密的戒备措施Is our ~ against theft adequate?. 我们对窃盗的防备工 作做得充分吗?B1 (U)a. (对偿债的) 保证,担保,抵押 (物品) on (the) ~ of ? 以...为担保 [抵押] He has given his house as ~ for the loan. 他以抵押自己的房屋 作为贷款的担保b. 保证人go ~ for ?做...的保证人2 (C) [常securities] 有价证券government securities 政府发行的有价证券( 公债等)>安全的,保安的,安全 保障的~ measures 安全 [保安] 措施a ~ company 保全公司for ~ reasons 为了 [基于] 安全的理由

Q: official OFFICIAL [E5fiFEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.官员, 公务员adj.职务上的, 公务的, 官方的, 正式的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 official Official means approved by the government or by someone in authority. According to the official figures, over one thousand people died during the revolution. An official announcement is expected in the next few days. A report in the official police newspaper gave no reason for the move. unofficialADJ: usu ADJ n* officially The election results have still not been officially announced. The nine-year civil war is officially over.ADV: usu ADV -ed, also ADV group, ADV after v2 official Official activities are carried out by a person in authority as part of their job. The President is in Brazil for an official two-day visit. privateADJ: ADJ n3 official Official things are used by a person in authority as part of their job. ...the official residence of the Head of State.ADJ: ADJ n4 official If you describe someone's explanation or reason for something as the official explanation, you are suggesting that it is probably not true, but is used because the real explanation is embarrassing. The official explanation for the cancellation of the party conference is that there are no premises available. The official reason given for the President's absence was sickness. actual, realADJ: ADJ n* officially Officially, the guard was to protect us. In fact, they were there to report on our movements.ADV: ADV with cl/group5 official officials An official is a person who holds a position 【21世纪英汉词典】of.fi.cialE`fIFEl; E5fiFl《office 的形容词》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级)a. 职务上的,公务上的, 官方的,公家的~ affairs [business] 公务,公事~ funds 公款an ~ position 公职one's ~ life 公务员生活b. 在官[公]职上的,官派 的an ~ residence 官邸2 正式的,公认的~ documents 官方文件an ~ record 官方报告,正式纪录an ~ statement 正式 [官方] 的声明 (书) The news is not ~. 这是非官方 [非正式] 消息3 官僚的,形式化的~ circumlocution 官式 [八股式] 的迂回说法4 (无比较级、最高级) '药'法定的>1 公务员,官员,官吏a government [public] ~ 政府官员,公务员2 (美)'运动'比赛时 执行任务者(裁判、纪录员等)

Q: sense SENSE [sens]

A: 【简明词典】n.官能, 感觉, 判断力, 见识, ...感, 意义, 理性vt.感到, 理解, 认识【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sense senses Your senses are the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. She stared at him again, unable to believe the evidence of her senses. ...a keen sense of smell.See also sixth sense.N-COUNT2 sense senses sensing sensed If you sense something, you become aware of it or you realize it, although it is not very obvious. She probably sensed that I wasn't telling her the whole story. He looks about him, sensing danger. Prost had sensed what might happen.VB3 sense If you have a sense that something is the case, you think that it is the case, although you may not have firm, clear evidence for this belief. Suddenly you got this sense that people were drawing themselves away from each other. There is no sense of urgency on either side.See also sense of occasion.N-SING: N that, N of n4 sense If you have a sense of guilt or relief, for example, you feel guilty or relieved. When your child is struggling for life, you feel this overwhelming sense of guilt. Lulled into a false sense of security, we eagerly awaited their return.= feelingN-SING: N of n5 sense If you have a sense of something such as duty or justice, you are aware of it and believe it is important. My sense of justice was offended. We must keep a sense of pr 【21世纪英汉词典】sensesZns; sens>A1 (C)感觉 (机能) [of(五官之一)the ~ of hearing 听觉the (five) ~s 五官→ sixth sense2 (U) [又作a ~] a. (漠然的) 感觉,知觉[ofa ~ of hunger [pain] 饥饿感 [疼痛感] a ~ of uneasiness [fulfilment] 不安 [充实] 的感觉b. 有...的感觉,意识He had a ~ that rain was coming. 他觉得天快要下雨了3 (U) [又作 a ~] a. (对美、方向等本能的 ) 直觉,感觉能力[ofa ~ of beauty 美感,审美的眼光a ~ of humor 幽默感I have a poor ~ of direction. 我对方向的辨识力差b. (理智上、道德上的) 感觉,观念,认识[ofthe moral ~ 道德观念a ~ of guilt 罪恶感a ~ of honor 荣誉感his strong ~ of responsibility 他强烈的责任感4 [one's ~s] 神智,理性in one's right ~s 神智清醒 [正常] out of one's ~s 神智不清 [失常] be frightened out of one's ~s 吓昏过去bring a person to one's ~s 使某人清醒,醒悟lose one's ~s 昏厥,发疯recover one's ~s 恢复知觉,清醒过来5(U)a. 思虑,

Q: home 1 HOME 1 [hEum]

A: 【简明词典】n.家, 住宅, 家乡, 本国, 产地, 避难所adj.家庭的, 国内的, 有效的adv.在家, 回家, 深入地, 在本国【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun, adjective, and adverb uses1 home homes Someone's home is the house or flat where they live. Last night they stayed at home and watched TV. The General divided his time between his shabby offices in Carlton Gardens and his home in Hampstead. ...the allocation of land for new homes.N-COUNT: oft poss N, also at N2 home You can use home to refer in a general way to the house, town, or country where someone lives now or where they were born, often to emphasize that they feel they belong in that place. She gives frequent performances of her work, both at home and abroad. His father worked away from home for much of Jim's first five years. At seventeen, Daniele was told to leave home by her father. Ms Highsmith has made Switzerland her home. Warwick is home to some 550 international students. Brian decided to leave the UK and set up home in Southern Spain. He has moved back to his home town of Miami.N-UNCOUNT3 home Home means to or at the place where you live. His wife wasn't feeling too well and she wanted to go home. I'll telephone you as soon as I get home. Hi, Mom, I'm home!. Company officials say striking union members should stay home today.ADV: ADV after v, be ADV【21世纪英汉词典】homehom; houm>1 a. (U) (生活场所的) 家,自宅There's nothing [no place] like ~. 世上没有什么能比得 上家a letter from ~ 家书,从家乡来的信leave ~ 离家make one's ~ 安家落户,定居b. (C)家,住宅 (house) the Smith ~ 史密斯家,史密斯寓所He has two ~s. 他有两处住宅2 a. (C)家庭a sweet ~ 甜蜜的家庭b. (U)家庭生活the joys of ~ 家庭的欢乐,天伦之乐3 (U)出生的家; 娘家; 家乡; 本国; 祖国Where is your ~?. 您的家乡在哪儿?He left ~ for the France. 他离开祖国前往法国4 (C) 栖息地; 生长地[ofthe ~ of tigers 老虎的栖息地5(C) [思想、制度等的] 发祥地,发源地[ofthe ~ of parliamentary democracy 议会制民主的发源地6(C) (为穷困者等设立的) 收容所; 疗养院; 孤儿院 (等) for]; 招待所a sailor's ~ 船员宿舍 [招待所] ,水手之家

Q: family FAMILY [5fAmili]

A: 【简明词典】n.家庭, 家族, 家属, 亲属, 子女, 僚属adj.家庭的, 家族的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 family families A family is a group of people who are related to each other, especially parents and their children. There's room in there for a family of five. His family are completely behind him, whatever he decides. To him the family is the core of society. Does he have any family?N-COUNT-COLL2 family families When people talk about a family, they sometimes mean children. They decided to start a family. ...couples with large families.N-COUNT-COLL3 family families When people talk about their family, they sometimes mean their ancestors. Her family came to Los Angeles at the turn of the century. ...homes where their families had lived for generations. ...the history of mental illness in the family.N-COUNT-COLL4 family You can use family to describe things that belong to a particular family. He returned to the family home. I was working in the family business.ADJ: ADJ n5 family You can use family to describe things that are designed to be used or enjoyed by both parents and children. It had been designed as a family house. A wedding is a family event.ADJ: ADJ n6 family families A family of anima 【21世纪英汉词典】fam.i.ly`fAmlI, `fAmElI; 5fAm3li《源自拉丁文" (家族的) 仆人"的意思》>1 (C)[集合称]家族,一 家人,家庭the ~ that has just moved in 刚搬进来的那一家How is your ~?. 你的家人都好吗?My ~ are all very well. 我的家人都很好2 (U) [又作 a ~] (一家的) 孩子们He has a large ~. 他有很多子女3 a. (C) (有血亲关系的) 家族,亲族the royal ~ 王族one's immediate ~ 近亲b. (U)(英)门第,家世,名 门a man of (good) ~ 出身名门的人,家世很 好的人a man of no ~ 出身低微的人4 (C)a. (有共同特质而产生关 系的民族等的) 一群the ~ of free nations 自由国家群b. (美) (黑手党等) 暴力集团的行动小组5(C)'语言'语族6(C)'生物' (动植物分类上的) 族,科(cf. classification 1b) the dog ~ 犬科in a family way(1) 像家人一样随便地,不 拘礼节[形式]地(2) = in the FAMILY wayin the family way(口语)怀孕的 (pregnant) run in a [t

Q: still 1 STILL 1 [stil]

A: 【简明词典】n.寂静, 剧照, 照片adj.静止的, 静寂的adv.还, 仍, 更, 还要, 尽管如此, 依然静止画面,静态图片【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adverb uses1 still If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now. I still dream of home. Brian's toe is still badly swollen and he cannot put on his shoe. If you don't like the job, why are you still there?. There are still doubts about the final signing of the two treaties.ADV: ADV before v, ADV group2 still If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time. Big money could still be made if the crisis keeps oil prices high. We could still make it, but we won't get there till three. The details have still to be worked out. Still to come, the financial news and the weather at a quarter to two.ADV: ADV before v3 still If you say that there is still an amount of something left, you are emphasizing that there is that amount left. Bardi coloured the milk with the slightest touch of coffee, of which there was still plenty. There are still some outstanding problems. There's still time to catch up with them.ADV: be ADV n4 still You use still to emphasize that something remains the case or is true in spite of what you have just said. I'm average for my height. But I still feel I'm fatter than I should be. Despite the ruling, Boreham was still found guilty.= nonethelessADV: ADV before v5 still You use still to indicate that a problem or difficulty is not really worth worrying about. Their luck had simply run out. Still, never fear. `Any idea who is going to be here this weekend?' --- `No. Still, who cares?'ADV: ADV with cl6 still You use still in expressions such as still further, still another, and still more to show that you find the number or quantity of things you are referring to surprising or excessive. We look forward to strengthening still further our already close co-operation with the police service. Why did the bank not conduct its own audit before lending still more?= even, yetADV: ADV n/adv7 still You use still with comparatives to indicate that something has even more of a quality than something else. Formula One motor car racing is supposed to be dangerous. `Indycar' racing is supposed to be more dangerous still.ADV: ADV with compar【21世纪英汉词典】stillstIl; stil《distill 字首消失的变体字》>蒸馏器 [室]

Q: still 2 STILL 2 [stil]

A: 【简明词典】n.寂静, 剧照, 照片adj.静止的, 静寂的adv.还, 仍, 更, 还要, 尽管如此, 依然静止画面,静态图片【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆not moving or making a noise1 still stiller stillest If you stay still, you stay in the same position and do not move. David had been dancing about like a child, but suddenly he stood still and looked at Brad. He played the tape through once, then sat very still for several minutes. He recalled her still face and the hurt in her eyes when he had refused her help. Gladys was still, then she shook her head slowly.ADJ-GRADED: ADJ after v, v-link ADJ, ADJ n2 still stiller stillest If air or water is still, it is not moving. The night air was very still. He watched the still water over the side of the boat.ADJ-GRADED3 still Drinks that are still do not contain any bubbles of carbon dioxide. ...a glass of still orange. fizzy, carbonatedADJ4 still stiller stillest If a place is still, it is quiet and shows no sign of activity. In the room it was very still.= quiet, tranquilADJ-GRADED* stillness Four deafening explosions shattered the stillness of the night air.= tranquillityN-UNCOUNT5 still stills stilling stilled If a sound stills or is stilled, it becomes quiet. (LITERARY) Her crying slowly stilled. The roar of the crowd stilled to an expectant murmur. The people's voice has been stilled.V-ERG6 still stills A still is a photograph taken from a cinema film which is used for publicity purposes.N-COUNT: oft N n【21世纪英汉词典】stillstIl; stil《distill 字首消失的变体字》>蒸馏器 [室]

Q: hour HOUR [5auE]

A: 【简明词典】n.小时, 钟头, ...点钟, 课时, (一段)时间【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hour hours An hour is a period of sixty minutes. They waited for about two hours. I only slept about half an hour that night. ...a twenty-four hour strike... London was an hour away and by the time I arrived the operation had already been performed.N-COUNT2 hour hours People say that something takes or lasts hours to emphasize that it takes or lasts a very long time, or what seems like a very long time. Getting there would take hours.= agesN-PLURAL3 hour A clock that strikes the hour strikes when it is exactly one o'clock, two o'clock, and so on.N-SING: the N4 hour You can refer to a particular time or moment as a particular hour. (LITERARY) ...the hour of his execution... The gathering storm had made the day even darker than was usual at this hour.= timeN-SING: with supp5 hour hours If you refer, for example, to someone's hour of need or hour of happiness, you are referring to the time in their life when they are or were experiencing that condition or feeling. (LITERARY) He recalled her devotion to her husband during his hour of need. ...the darkest hour of my professional life.N-COUNT: with supp6 hour hours You can refer to the period of time during which something happens or operates each day as the hours during which it happens or operates. 5auE《源自拉丁文"时期, 时节"的意思》>1 a. (C)一小时(六十分钟)( cf. minute 1,second 1) There are 24 ~s in a day. 一天有二十四小时half an ~ = (美)a half ~ 半小时,三十分钟by the ~ 按时 (计酬) for ~s (and ~s) 好几个钟头for ~s together 一连好几个小时The darkest ~ is that before the down. 黎明之前天最黑暗long ~s of hard work 长时间的辛苦工作b. [the ~]准...点钟,整点This clock strikes the ~(s). 这个钟是整点报时的The murder was committed between a quarter to ten and the ~. 凶杀案在九点四十五 分至十点之间发生2 a. (C) (特定的) ...时节,时代golden ~s 绝好时期,黄金时期in the ~ of adversity 在逆境的时候He helped me in my ~ of need. 他在我困难的时候帮 助了我the happiest ~s of my life 在我一生中最快乐的 时期b. [the ~]现在,目前the question of the ~ 目前的问题the man of the ~ 时下的热门人物books of the ~ 目前风评好的书刊c. [the ~, one's ~]重大时期,下

Q: little 2 LITTLE 2 [5litl]

A: 【简明词典】n.少许, 一会儿, 短时间adj.很少的, 矮小的, 短暂的, 琐碎的adv.很少, 稍微, 完全不【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adjective uses ; The comparative littler and the superlative littlest are sometimes used in spoken English for meanings 1, 3, and 4, but otherwise the comparative and superlative forms of the adjective little are not used.1 little littler littlest Little things are small in size. Little is slightly more informal than small. We sat around a little table, eating and drinking wine. ...the little group of art students.= small bigADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n2 little You use little to indicate that someone or something is small, in a pleasant and attractive way. She's got the nicest little house not far from the library. ...a little old lady... James usually drives a little hatchback.ADJ: ADJ n3 little littler littlest A little child is young. I have a little boy of 8. When I was little I was very hyper-active.ADJ-GRADED4 little Your little sister or brother is younger than you are. Whenever Daniel's little sister was asked to do something she always had a naughty reply.= younger bigADJ: ADJ n5 little littler littlest A little distance, period of time, or event is short in length. Just go down the road a little way, turn left, and cross the bridge. Why don't we just wait a little while and see what happens. 5litl>A [(C)的名词,修饰 people 等集合名词] ( ←→ big,large) a. 小的, (小而) 可爱的 (形状、规模) a ~ bird 小鸟a ~ village 小村庄a ~ farm 小农场→ little toe,little fingerthe ~ people [folk] 小精灵们b. (无比较级、最高级) 年轻的,年少的 (young) (my) ~ man [ 用于称呼] 小弟弟our ~ ones 我们家的孩子the ~ Smiths 史密斯家的孩子one's ~ brother [sister] 弟弟 [妹妹] → little womanShe is too ~ to go out alone. 她太小,不能一个人出 去( ←→ great) 2 a. 微不足道的,像小孩的 ; 琐细的; 小气的,卑鄙的,胸襟 狭窄的a ~ mind 狭窄的胸襟We know his ~ ways. 我们知道他小气的作 风L~ things amuse ~ minds. (谚)小事娱小人; 小人对无聊事兴高采 烈b. [the ~; 当复数名词用不重要 的 [没有权力的] 人们3 (无比较级、最高级) 短的our ~ life 我们短暂的生命

Q: little 1 LITTLE 1 [5litl]

A: 【简明词典】n.少许, 一会儿, 短时间adj.很少的, 矮小的, 短暂的, 琐碎的adv.很少, 稍微, 完全不【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆determiner, quantifier, and adverb uses1 little You use little to indicate that there is only a very small amount of something. You can use `so', `too', and `very' in front of little. I had little money and little free time. I find that I need very little sleep these days. There is little doubt that a diet high in fibre is more satisfying. So far little progress has been made towards ending the fighting. The pudding is quick and easy and needs little attention once in the oven. a lot ofDET: DET n-uncount+ little Also a quantifier. Little of the existing housing is of good enough quality. They claim that little of the $16.5 million dollars in aid sent by the US government has reached them. muchQUANT: QUANT of def-n+ little Also a pronoun. He ate little, and drank less. In general, employers do little to help the single working mother. Little is known about his childhood.PRON2 little Little means not very often or to only a small extent. On their way back to Marseille they spoke very little. Only Africa is at present little affected by hard drugs.ADV-GRADED: ADV with v3 little A little of something is a small amount of it, but 【21世纪英汉词典】lit.tle`lItl; 5litl>A [(C)的名词,修饰 people 等集合名词] ( ←→ big,large) a. 小的, (小而) 可爱的 (形状、规模) a ~ bird 小鸟a ~ village 小村庄a ~ farm 小农场→ little toe,little fingerthe ~ people [folk] 小精灵们b. (无比较级、最高级) 年轻的,年少的 (young) (my) ~ man [ 用于称呼] 小弟弟our ~ ones 我们家的孩子the ~ Smiths 史密斯家的孩子one's ~ brother [sister] 弟弟 [妹妹] → little womanShe is too ~ to go out alone. 她太小,不能一个人出 去( ←→ great) 2 a. 微不足道的,像小孩的 ; 琐细的; 小气的,卑鄙的,胸襟 狭窄的a ~ mind 狭窄的胸襟We know his ~ ways. 我们知道他小气的作 风L~ things amuse ~ minds. (谚)小事娱小人; 小人对无聊事兴高采 烈b. [the ~; 当复数名词用不重要 的 [没有权力的] 人们3 (无比较级、最高级) 短的our ~ life 我们短暂的生命

Q: try TRY [trai]

A: 【简明词典】n.尝试v.试, 试图, 努力, 试验, 磨难, 考验, 审问【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 try tries trying tried If you try to do something, you want to do it, and you take action which you hope will help you to do it. He secretly tried to block her advancement in the Party. Try to make the effort to work your way through all of your tasks one at a time. Does it annoy you if others do things less well than you would, or don't seem to try hard enough?. I tried calling him when I got here but he wasn't at home. No matter how bad you feel, keep trying.VB+ try tries Also a noun. It wasn't that she'd really expected to get any money out of him; it had just seemed worth a try. After a few tries Patrick had given up any attempt to reform his brother.N-COUNT2 try tries trying tried To try and do something means to try to do it. (INFORMAL) He has started a privatisation programme to try and win support from the business community. I must try and see him.VB3 try tries trying tried If you try for something, you make an effort to get it or achieve it. My partner and I have been trying for a baby for two years. He said he was going to try for first place next year.VB4 try tries trying tried If you try something new or different, you use it, do it, or experience it in order to discover its qualities or effects. It's best not to try a new recipe fo 【21世纪英汉词典】trytraI; trai《源自古法语"拾起 "的意思》>1 a. 努力,尝试,试做,试行~ one's best [hardest] 尽全力,尽最大的能力T~ it again. 再试试看【同义字】try 尝试的泛用字,为达成 功而多方努力attempt 重点在著手而非努力, 并不论其结果b. 想要...,试著...,设法 ...I tried to climb the mountain but could not. 我想要去爬那座山,但 没能去You must ~ to get it finished tonight. 你必须设法在今天晚 上把它完成2 试a. 试,试验 ~ one's skill [strength] 试试自己的技术 [力气] ~ one's luck 试运气,碰碰运气→ try one's HAND at.b. 试开I knocked on the door and tried the knob. 我敲了门并试著转了 转把手T~ the door to see whether it's locked or not. 试试看门锁了没有c. 试探看看,问问看T~ your aunt. She might lend you the money. 试探 [问问] 看你姨妈,她或许会借 给你钱d. 试试看 (以便知道) ...T~ how much time it tak

Q: record RECORD [5rekC:d]

A: 【简明词典】n.履历, 档案, 诉状, 最高纪录, 报告, 唱片vt.记录, 标明, 将...录音vi.录音, 被录音adj.创纪录的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 record records If you keep a record of something, you keep a written account or photographs of it so that it can be referred to later. Keep a record of all the payments. There's no record of any marriage or children. The result will go on your medical records.N-COUNT2 record records recording recorded If you record a piece of information or an event, you write it down, photograph it, or put it into a computer so that in the future people can refer to it. Her letters record the domestic and social details of diplomatic life in China. ...a place which has rarely suffered a famine in its recorded history.VB3 record records recording recorded If you record something such as a speech or performance, you put it on tape or film so that it can be heard or seen again later. There is nothing to stop viewers recording the films on videotape. The call was answered by a recorded message saying the company had closed early.VB4 record records recording recorded If a musician or performer records a piece of music or a television or radio show, they perform it so that it can be put onto record, tape, or film. It took the musicians two and a half days to record their soundtrack for the film. She has recently recorded a programme for television.VB5 record records A record is a round, flat piece of black plastic on which sound, especi 【21世纪英汉词典】re.cordrI`kCrd; ri5kC:d《源自拉丁文"再唤 回心中,忆起"的意思》>1 a. 记录...,登记...We ~ our thoughts and experiences in diaries. 我们把自己的思想和 经验记录在日记中b. 记录,登记 Where he lived is not ~ed. 关于他曾住何处没有 记载2 将...录音[录影His speech has been ~ed on tape. 他的演讲已录在磁带 上3 显示 The thermometer ~ed 20. ℃ overnight.温度计昨 晚显示摄氏二十度>1 记录2 录音,录影(rec.ord[`rkd; 'rekd])>1 a. (U)记录,被记录; 登记,被登记a matter of ~ 在记录上有记载的事 情,有案可稽之事件escape ~ 漏记,从记录中遗漏on ~ 记录在案的,在记录上 有记载the greatest earthquake on ~ 空前的大地震put [place] an event on ~ 把事件记录在案b. (C) (具体?

Q: industry INDUSTRY [5indEstri]

A: 【简明词典】n.工业, 产业, 行业, 勤奋【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 industry Industry is the work and processes involved in collecting raw materials, and making them into products in factories. British industry suffers through insufficient investment in research. ...in countries where industry is developing rapidly.N-UNCOUNT2 industry industries A particular industry consists of all the people and activities involved in making a particular product or providing a particular service. ...the motor vehicle and textile industries. ...the Scottish tourist industry.N-COUNT: oft n N3 industry industries If you refer to a social or political activity as an industry, you are criticizing it because you think it involves a lot of people in unnecessary or useless work. Some Afro-Caribbeans are rejecting the whole race relations industry. The multibillion-dollar fitness industry rakes in fat profits from our hunger to look good.N-COUNT: usu sing, the supp N4 industry Industry is the fact of working very hard. (FORMAL) No one doubted his ability, his industry or his integrity.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】in.dus.try`IndEstrI; 5indEstri《源自拉丁文"勤勉 "的意思》>A(cf. industrial) 1 (U)产业; 工业,制造业2 (C) ...业the broadcasting ~ 广播事业the shipbuilding [film] ~ 造船业 [电影业] → heavy industry.3 (U)[集合称]产业经营 者B(cf. industrious) (U)勤勉,勤奋Poverty is a stranger to ~. (谚)勤劳的人不会穷

Q: worker WORKER [5wE:kE]

A: 【简明词典】n.工人【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 worker workers A particular kind of worker does the kind of work mentioned. She ate her sandwich alongside several other office workers taking their break. The society was looking for a capable research worker. ...aid workers in Somalia.N-COUNT: with supp, usu n N2 worker workers Workers are people who are employed in industry or business and who are not managers. Wages have been frozen and workers laid off. ...a call for the workers of the world to unite... The agreement encourages worker participation in management decisions.N-COUNT: usu pl3 worker workers You can use worker to say how well or badly someone works. He is a hard worker and a skilled gardener. A first-class worker, she operated the difficult Jacquard looms.See also care worker, caseworker, dock worker, social worker, teleworker, youth worker.N-COUNT: usu adj N【21世纪英汉词典】work.er`wVkL; 5wE:kE>1 工作者,用功者; 研究者a good ~ 勤奋工作的人勤劳的 工作者,勤学的人2 a. 劳动者,工人,职工a construction [factory] ~ 建筑工人 [工厂的从业人员] b. 工匠3'昆虫'a. (又作 worker bee) 工蜂b. (又作 worker ant) 工蚁

Q: work WORK [wE:k]

A: 【简明词典】n.工作, 劳动, 操作, 职业, [物]功, 手工, 作品, 机件v.(使)工作, (使)运转, 起作用, 造成, 产生, 经营, (使)渐渐移动, 煅制【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 work works working worked People who work have a job, usually one which they are paid to do. Weiner works for the US Department of Transport. I started working in a recording studio. Where do you work?. He worked as a bricklayer's mate. I want to work, I don't want to be on welfare.VB2 work People who have work or who are in work have a job, usually one which they are paid to do. Fewer and fewer people are in work. I was out of work at the time. She'd have enough money to provide for her children until she could find work. What kind of work do you do?N-UNCOUNT: oft in/out of N3 work works working worked When you work, you do the things that you are paid or required to do in your job. I can't talk to you right now -- I'm working. He was working at his desk. Some firms expect the guards to work twelve hours a day.VB4 work Your work consists of the things you are paid or required to do in your job. We're supposed to be running a business here. I've got work to do. I used to take work home, but I don't do it any more. There have been days when I have finished work at 2pm.【21世纪英汉词典】workwVk; wE:k>A(U)1 a. (有某种目的而努力去 做的) 工作,劳动,作业; 努力,用功,研究( ←→ play) easy [hard] ~ 轻松 [辛苦] 的工作time consuming ~ 费时 [费事] 的工作the ~ of compiling a dictionary 编辑字典的工作never do a stroke of ~ 一点点工作都不做do good ~ 工作态度 [工作性质、内容] 良好a man of all ~ 什么工作都做的人,多 面手→ MAID of all workAll ~ and no play (makes Jack a dull boy). (谚)光读书不玩耍,杰 克 [小孩] 变成大呆瓜(一味地工 作的人会变成没有情 趣的人)The trouble with my job is that it is all ~ and no play. 我工作上的困扰是一 味工作而全无玩乐It will take a lot of ~ to finish the job. 做完那件工作需要费 很大的工夫【同义字】work 某种目的而努力的工 作labor 辛苦的劳动toil 长时间连续劳累的工 作b. (该做的) 工作,任务Everybody's ~ is nobody's ~. (谚)大家&

Q: working WORKING [5wE:kiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.工作, 工作方式, 劳动adj.工作的, 劳动的, 经营的, 抽搐的, 施工用的, 运转的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 working Working people have jobs which they are paid to do. Like working women anywhere, Asian women are buying convenience foods.ADJ: ADJ n2 working Working people are ordinary people who do not have professional or very highly paid jobs. The needs and opinions of ordinary working people were ignored. One or two, in blue suits, might have been bank officials. Others were clearly working men.= working classADJ: ADJ n3 working A working day or week is the amount of time during a normal day or week which you spend doing your job. (mainly BRIT; in AM usually use workday or work week) For doctors the working day often has no end. Automation would bring a shorter, more flexible working week.ADJ: ADJ n4 working A working day is a day on which people go to work. (mainly BRIT; in AM usually use workday) The full effect will not be apparent until Tuesday, the first working day after the three day holiday weekend.ADJ: ADJ n5 working Your working life is the period of your life in which you have a job or are of a suitable age to have a job. He started his working life as a truck driver.ADJ: ADJ n6 working The working population of an area consists of all the people in that area who have a job or who are of a suitable age to have a job. Almost 13 per cent of the working population is already unemploye 【21世纪英汉词典】work.ing`wVkIN; 5wE:kiN>(无比较级、最高级)1 工作的,从事劳动的; 现职的,任事的the ~ population 劳动人口2 实际工作的,劳务的a ~ partner ( 合伙公司) 以劳力投资的股东,实 际参与工作的合伙人3 对实际 (工作) 有用的,实用的a ~ draft [drawing] ( 机械的) 工作图; (工程的) 施工图a ~ majority( 通过议案等) 有效的过半数,足够多 数a ~ knowledge of English 英语的实用知识in working order(1) (处于) 能正常运转 [良好] 的状态keep a machine in ~ order 使机器保持正常运转 的状态(2)进行顺利Is everything in ~ order ?. 一切都顺利吗?>1 a. (U)工作,劳动,作业b. 工作 [作业] 用的; 就业的~ clothes 工作服~ conditions 工作条件~ hours 作业时间2 (C)[常 ~s]工作,作用[ofthe ~ of nature 大自然的运作the ~s of the brain 脑筋的?

Q: job JOB [dVCb]

A: 【简明词典】n.工作, 零活, 职位, 事情vi.做零工, 打杂, 做股票经纪, 假公济私vt.代客买卖(股票,货物等), 批发, 承包, 欺骗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 job jobs A job is the work that someone does to earn money. Once I'm in America I can get a job. Thousands have lost their jobs. I felt the pressure of being the first woman in the job. ...overseas job vacancies.N-COUNT2 job jobs A job is a particular task. He said he hoped that the job of putting together a coalition wouldn't take too much time. Save major painting jobs for the spring or summer.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n, n N3 job jobs The job of a particular person or thing is their duty or function. Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness. His next job is to get us to the World Cup finals. Drinking a lot helps the kidneys do their job.N-COUNT: usu with poss4 job If you say that someone is doing a good job, you mean that they are doing something well. In British English, you can also say that they are making a good job of something. We could do a far better job of managing it than they have. You've done a fine job with Billy and Joey.N-SING: usu adj N, oft N of -ing/n5 job If you say that you have a job doing something, you are emphasizing how difficult it is. He may have a hard job selling that argument to investors. With all these different pensions, you're going to have a job to keep track.N-SING: usu N -ing, N to-inf6 job If you refer to work as jobs for the boys, you mean that the work is unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations, even though they may not be the best qualified people to do it. (BRIT) The Party has been accused of creating a `jobs for the boys' system of government.= cronyismPHR7 job If you say that something is just the job, you mean that it is exactly what you wanted or needed. (BRIT, INFORMAL) Not only is it just the job for travelling, but it's handy for groceries too.= just the ticketPHR: usu v-link PHR8 job If someone is on the job, they are actually doing a particular job or task. The top pay scale after five years on the job would reach $5.00 an hour. There was no formal training; they learned on the job.PHR【21世纪英汉词典】job>(jobbed,jobbing,job s)>'古'戳; 刺>'古'戳; 刺>'古'戳; 刺

Q: market MARKET [5mB:kit]

A: 【简明词典】n.市场, 销路, 行情vt.在市场上交易, 使上市vi.在市场上买卖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 market markets A market is a place where goods are bought and sold, usually outdoors. He sold boots on a market stall.N-COUNT2 market markets The market for a particular type of thing is the number of people who want to buy it, or the area of the world in which it is sold. The foreign market was increasingly crucial. ...the Russian market for personal computers... But there is no youth market in cars.N-COUNT: usu sing, with supp, oft N for/in n3 market The market refers to the total amount of a product that is sold each year, especially when you are talking about the competition between the companies who sell that product. The two big companies control 72% of the market.N-SING: the N4 market If you talk about a market economy, or the market price of something, you are referring to an economic system in which the prices of things depend on how many are available and how many people want to buy them, rather than prices being fixed by governments. Their ultimate aim was a market economy for Hungary. He must sell the house for the current market value. ...the market price of cocoa.ADJ: ADJ n5 market markets marketing marketed To market a product means to organize its sale, by deciding on its price, where it should be sold, and how it should be advertised. ...if you marketed our music the way you market pop music... Touch-t 【21世纪英汉词典】mar.ket`mBrkIt; 5mB:kit《源自拉丁文"买卖 "的意思》>1 (C)a. 市集,市场The last ~ was on Thursday. 上一次的市集是在星 期四The farmer took his pigs to (the) ~. 农夫把他的猪带到市 场 (去卖) Mother goes to ~ every morning. 母亲每天早上到市场 (去买菜) b. (又作 market day) (通常每个礼拜举行的 ) 定期市集日2 (C) (常指特定的) 食品店a meat ~ 肉铺3 a. (C)[常 the ~] (特定物品、地区的) 买卖市场,业界the cotton [car] ~ 棉花 [汽车] 市场the stock ~ 股票市场the [a] foreign ~ 外国市场hit the ~ 上市b. [the M] (英) (欧洲) 共同市场 (the Common Market) 4 (U) [又作 a ~] 销路,需要find a new ~ for ? 打开...的新市场There is a good ~ for used cars. 旧车的需求量大There's always a ~ for gossip. 流言蜚语总是有人听 的5(C)市况,市价,行情a slack [brisk] ~ 萧条[活泼]的市面The ~ has risen [fallen, plunged]. 行情俏拔 [滑落] 行情上

Q: town TOWN [taun]

A: 【简明词典】n.市镇, 城镇【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 town towns A town is a place with many streets and buildings, where people live and work. Towns are larger than villages and smaller than cities. Many places that are called towns in Britain would be called cities in the United States. ...Saturday night in the small town of Braintree, Essex... Parking can be tricky in the town centre.N-COUNT+ town towns You can use the town to refer to the people of a town. The town takes immense pride in recent achievements.N-COUNT: usu sing2 town You use town in order to refer to the town where you live. He admits he doesn't even know when his brother is in town. ...attractive and fun loving Americans, new to town... She left town.N-UNCOUNT3 town You use town in order to refer to the central area of a town where most of the shops and offices are. I walked around town. I caught a bus into town.N-UNCOUNT4 town If you refer to the town, you are referring to town and city areas in general, as opposed to country areas. (mainly BRIT; in AM usually use the city) More people are going to want to escape from the town into the country. It had the advantages of town and country combined.N-SING5 town If you say that someone goes to town on something, you mean that they deal with it with a lot of enthusiasm or intensity. We really went to town o 【21世纪英汉词典】towntaJn; taun《源自古英语"栅栏, 村庄"的意思》>1 (C)镇; 市; 城a small ~ 小城镇It is all over the ~. 这件事传遍了央抑2 [the ~] (对乡下、郊外而言的 ) 都市,城镇; 镇 [市] 民们; 都市生活I prefer the ~ to the country. 我喜欢都市甚于乡下3 [无冠词a. 首都; (正在被人们谈论的附 近的) 主要城市in ~ 在城里out of ~ 下乡,到乡下come [go] (up) to ~ 进城,到城里来[去b. (对郊区而言的) 市中心 [商业] 区,闹市,闹区Mother has gone to ~ to do some shopping. 母亲到闹区 [市中心区] 去买东西He has his office in ~. 他在城里有办公处4 [the ~; 集合称]镇民,市民the talk of the ~ 街谈巷议go to town(1) → 3 a(2)(口语) (挥霍) 玩闹,花天酒地(out) on the town(尤指在晚上) 玩乐欢闹,耽于欢乐paint the town red(口语)狂欢,到处 [饮酒] 作乐town and country都市和乡下>城镇的,都市的~ life ?

Q: hope HOPE [hEup]

A: 【简明词典】n.希望, 信心v.希望, 盼望, 期待, 信赖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hope hopes hoping hoped If you hope that something is true, or you hope for something, you want it to be true or to happen, and you usually believe that it is possible or likely. She had decided she must go on as usual, follow her normal routine, and hope and pray. He hesitates before leaving, almost as though he had been hoping for conversation. I hope to get a job within the next two weeks. The researchers hope that such a vaccine could be available in about ten years' time. `We'll speak again.' --- `I hope so.'. `Will it happen again?' --- `I hope not, but you never know.'VB2 hope hopes hoping hoped If you say that you cannot hope for something, or if you talk about the only thing that you can hope to get, you mean that you are in a bad situation, and there is very little chance of improving it. Things aren't ideal, but that's the best you can hope for. I always knew it was too much to hope for. ...these mountains, which no one can hope to penetrate.VB: with brd-neg+ hope hopes Also a noun. The only hope for underdeveloped countries is to become, as far as possible, self-reliant. The car was smashed beyond any hope of repair.N-VAR3 hope Hope is a feeling of desire and expectation that things will go well in the future. Now that he has become President, many people once again have hope for genuine changes in the system.【21世纪英汉词典】hopehop; houp>1 (U)[又作 ~s]指望,希望( ←→ despair) give up ~ 放弃希望→ hold out HOPEWe live in ~(s). (英)我们抱著希望过活Don't get your ~s up. 不要期待过高 [高兴得太早,太过乐 观] All ~ is gone. 一切希望都落空了2 (U) [又作~s] a. 期待; 可能成功的机会 [胜算,希望] [of, forbe in great ~ 期待很高,抱著很大希 望raise a person's ~s ( 在毫无希望时) 燃起某人的希望The doctor expressed strong ~s of her recovery. 医生对她的康复表示 寄予厚望I have no ~s for my son. 我对我儿子不抱任何 希望There was no [not much] ~ of their recovery [~ of their getting well]. 他们完全没有康复的 希望 [康复的希望不大] b. 希望I have good ~ that Ketty will soon be well again. 我坚信凯蒂很快就会 康复3 (C) 给予人 [使人怀] 希望的事物,寄托[ofHe is the ~ of his country [school, family]. 他是国家 [学校,一家] 希望所在He is my last ~. 他是我最后的希望be past (all) hope(全) 无希&

Q: help HELP [help]

A: 【简明词典】n.帮忙, 补救办法, 助手, 治疗, 佣工vt.帮助, 助长, 接济, 治疗, 款待vi.有用, 救命, 招待[计] 显示命令格式的简短概述【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 help helps helping helped If you help someone, you make it easier for them to do something, for example by doing part of the work for them or by giving them advice or money. He has helped to raise a lot of money. My mum used to help cook the meals for the children. America's priority is to help nations defend themselves. You can of course help by giving them a donation directly. I was only trying to help. If you're not willing to help me, I'll find somebody who will.VB+ help Also a noun. Thanks very much for your help. Always ask the pharmacist for help. Some of them have qualified for help with monthly payments.= assistanceN-UNCOUNT2 help helps helping helped If you say that something helps, you mean that it makes something easier to do or get, or that it improves a situation to some extent. The right style of swimsuit can help to hide, minimise or emphasise what you want it to. Building more motorways and by-passes will help the environment by reducing pollution and traffic jams in towns and cities. Understanding these rare molecules will help chemists to find out what is achievable. I could cook your supper, though, if that would help.VB 【21世纪英汉词典】helphZlp; help>1 帮助( cf. 1 c; → save【同义字】) 【同义字】help 为达成目的而作必要 的积极援助aid 提供被认为需要的援 助,暗示被助者为弱者assist 对于别人的工作等作 辅助性的帮忙a. 援助,救助 ,帮忙Heaven ~s those who ~ themselves. (谚)天助自助者( cf. self-help) May [Can] I ~ you, sir?. 先生,我可帮什么忙吗 ?b. 帮助 (做...) ~ a person down (from a bus) 扶某人 (从公车) 下来~ a person up 扶某人起身 [站起] ~ a person into a train 扶某人上火车~ a person out of danger 帮助某人脱险c. 帮忙[...][in, withShe ~ed her mother with the work in the kitchen. 她帮助母亲做厨房的 工作H me on [off] with my overcoat, please. 请帮我穿上 [脱下] 大衣They agreed to ~ me in the business. 他们同意在生意上 [事业上] 帮助我d. 帮助I ~ my father (to) fertilize the crops. 我帮助父亲给农作&

Q: year YEAR [jE:, jiE]

A: 【简明词典】n.年, 年龄, 年岁【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 year years A year is a period of twelve months or 365 or 366 days, beginning on the first of January and ending on the thirty-first of December. The year was 1840. We had an election last year. ...the number of people on the planet by the year 2050.N-COUNT2 year years A year is any period of twelve months. The museums attract more than two and a half million visitors a year. She's done quite a bit of work this past year. The school has been empty for ten years.N-COUNT3 year years Year is used to refer to the age of a person. For example, if someone or something is twenty years old or twenty years of age, they have lived or existed for twenty years. He's 58 years old. I've been in trouble since I was eleven years of age. This column is ten years old today.N-COUNT: num N adj/prep4 year years A school year or academic year is the period of time in each twelve months when schools or universities are open and students are studying there. In Britain and the United States, the school year starts in September. ...the 1990/91 academic year... The twins didn't have to repeat their second year at school.N-COUNT: usu adj/ord N5 year years You can refer to someone who is, for example, in their first year at school or university as a first year. (BRIT) The first years and second years got a choice of French 【21世纪英汉词典】yearjIr; jE:, jiE>1 (C)a. 年,岁; 一年 (期间) a bad ~ 凶年,不景气的一年an average ~ 普通年,平年→ leap yearthis ~ 今年last ~ 去年the ~ before 前年next ~ 明年the next ~ 下一年every other [second] ~ 每隔一年a ~ (from) today 从今天算起一年后,明 年的今天by the ~ 按年,以年度为准in a ~'s time=in a ~ 一年后in the ~ 1985 在 1985 年see the old ~ out 辞岁for ten ~s 十年期间It is exactly a ~ since I moved in the house. 自我搬家刚好过了一 年.b. (按照特定计算的) 一年,年度,学年the academic [school] ~ 学年(英美一般为九月至六 月,在牛津与剑桥大学 (Oxbridge) 是十月至六月)→ lunar year,solar year.2 a. (C) ...岁She is twenty ~s old [~s of age]. 她二十岁at thirty ~s of age 三十岁时a five-year-old boy = a boy of five ~s = a boy in his fifth ~ 一个五岁的男孩b. [~s]年岁,年龄; (尤指) 老年a man of his ~s 与他年纪差不多的男 人old in ~s but young in vigor 年老但有年轻人的精 力be advanced in ~s 上了年纪grow wiser with the

Q: reach REACH [ri:tF]

A: 【简明词典】n.延伸, 区域, 河段, 范围, (车子前后轴的)联接杆, 横风行驶vt.到达, 达到, 伸出, 影响vi.达到, 延伸, 伸出手, 传开【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 reach reaches reaching reached When someone or something reaches a place, they arrive there. He did not stop until he reached the door. When the bus reached High Holborn, Tony rang the bell and they jumped off together. He reached Cambridge shortly before three o'clock.= get toVB2 reach reaches reaching reached If someone or something has reached a certain stage, level, or amount, they are at that stage, level, or amount. The process of political change in South Africa has reached the stage where it is irreversible. The Belgian player Eduardo Masso has reached the final of the Dutch Open in Hilversum. We're told the figure could reach 100,000 next year.= get toVB3 reach reaches reaching reached If you reach somewhere, you move your arm and hand to take or touch something. Judy reached into her handbag and handed me a small printed leaflet. I reached across the table and squeezed his hand. One day while he was bathing in a river, he reached up for an overhanging branch.= stretchVB4 reach reaches reaching reached If you can reach something, you are able to touch it by stretching out your arm or leg. Can you reach your toes with your fingertips?VB5 reach reaches reaching rea 【21世纪英汉词典】reachritF; ri; tF>1 到,达,抵 a. 到达 ,抵达; 到We shall ~ New York tonight. 我们今晚将到达纽约London can be ~ed in two hours. 两个小时内可以到达 伦敦The upper story is ~ed by rough stone stairs. 崎岖的石阶可通到楼 上b. 达到 ,届,及Have you ~ed the end of the first chapter?. 你已读到第一章的末 尾了吗?They have ~ed old age. 他们已届高龄c. 达成 ~ a conclusion [an agreement] 得出结论 [达成协议] d. 伸手 [脚等] 及到,触及,接触 到I could not ~ the top of the wall. 我 (的手) 及不到围墙的顶端The ladder did not ~ the window. 梯子 (长度) 达不到窗子Her hair ~es her shoulders. 她发长及肩e. 进入 Rumor ~ed her ears that. ....她听 (人传) 说...(...的传闻进入她耳中 )Not a sound ~ed his ears. 他没有听到一点声音f. 达...,及...The total number of people infected with malaria was expected to

Q: building BUILDING [5bildiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.建筑物, 营造物(如房屋,大楼,工厂,船等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆building buildings A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory. They were on the upper floor of the building. Crowds gathered around the Parliament building.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】build.ing`bIldIN; 5bildiN>1 (C)建筑物,楼房2 a. (U)建筑术; 建筑,建造a ~ contractor 建筑承包商b. 建筑 (用) 的a ~ area 建坪a ~ site 建筑用地

Q: give 3 GIVE 3 [giv]

A: 【简明词典】n.弹性, 可弯性vt.给, 授予, 供给, 献出, 让步, 引起, 发表, 捐助vi.捐赠, 让步【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other uses, phrases, and phrasal verbs1 give gives giving gave given If something gives, it collapses or breaks under pressure. My knees gave under me.VB2 give gave You say that you are given to understand or believe that something is the case when you do not want to say how you found out about it, or who told you. (FORMAL) We were given to understand that he was ill. He has been given to believe that there may be a future for him and Maria together.V-PASSIVE3 give If someone gives as good as they get, they fight or argue as well as the person they are fighting or arguing with. (mainly BRIT) For the first time in 12 years, the Democrats are giving as good as they get.PHR: Vs inflect4 give You use give in phrases such as I'd give anything, I'd give my right arm, and what wouldn't I give to emphasize that you are very eager to do or have something. I'd give anything to be like you.PHR: usu PHR to-inf5 give You use give me to say that you would rather have one thing than another, especially when you have just mentioned the thing that you do not want. I've never had anything barbecued and I don't want it. Give me a good roast dinner any day.PHR: PHR n6 give If you say that something requires give and take, you mean that people must compromise or co-operate for it to be successful. ...a happy relationship where there's a lot of give and take.【21世纪英汉词典】givegIv; ^iv(gave[gev; eiv]; giv.en[`gvn; 'ivn])>1 给与 a. 给与,将 给与; 给与[人],将 给与[人][toG~ me that flower. 把那朵花送给我He gave me a book.= He gave a book tome. 他给我一本书 [他把一本书给我] My uncle gave me a watch for my birthday [as a birthday present]. 我伯父送给我一只表 作生日礼物Who(m) did you ~ the present to?. 你把礼物送给了谁?I gave it (to) her. 我把它给了她The girl was given a doll. 那女孩接到别人赠送 的玩偶A doll was given (to) the girl. 一只玩偶被赠送给那 女孩【同义字】present 给对方作礼物award 经审查后颁授奖赏grant 授与或让与权利、金 钱bestow 授与或赠与荣誉、称 号b. 提供... ; 提供 [给...][to~ blood 捐血He gave her a lift in his car. 他让她搭他的车G~ me a hand here. 帮我拿一下这个Rich countries should ~ more aid to developing countries. 富&

Q: give 2 GIVE 2 [giv]

A: 【简明词典】n.弹性, 可弯性vt.给, 授予, 供给, 献出, 让步, 引起, 发表, 捐助vi.捐赠, 让步【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆transferring1 give gives giving gave given If you give someone something that you own or have bought, you provide them with it, so that they have it or can use it. They gave us T-shirts and stickers. He gave money to the World Health Organisation to help defeat smallpox. This recipe was given to me years ago by a farmer's wife. Americans are still giving to charity despite hard economic times.VB2 give gives giving gave given If you give someone something that you are holding or that is near you, you pass it to them, so that they are then holding it. Give me that pencil. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to him.VB3 give gives giving gave given To give someone or something a particular power or right means to allow them to have it. ...a citizen's charter giving rights to gays... The draft would give the president the power to appoint the central bank's chairman.= grantVB 【21世纪英汉词典】givegIv; ^iv(gave[gev; eiv]; giv.en[`gvn; 'ivn])>1 给与 a. 给与,将 给与; 给与[人],将 给与[人][toG~ me that flower. 把那朵花送给我He gave me a book.= He gave a book tome. 他给我一本书 [他把一本书给我] My uncle gave me a watch for my birthday [as a birthday present]. 我伯父送给我一只表 作生日礼物Who(m) did you ~ the present to?. 你把礼物送给了谁?I gave it (to) her. 我把它给了她The girl was given a doll. 那女孩接到别人赠送 的玩偶A doll was given (to) the girl. 一只玩偶被赠送给那 女孩【同义字】present 给对方作礼物award 经审查后颁授奖赏grant 授与或让与权利、金 钱bestow 授与或赠与荣誉、称 号b. 提供... ; 提供 [给...][to~ blood 捐血He gave her a lift in his car. 他让她搭他的车G~ me a hand here. 帮我拿一下这个Rich countries should ~ more aid to developing countries. 富有的国家应对开发 中的国家多予援助c. 给与 [授与] ; 把 给与 [授与] [某人][to~ Bill the first prize =~ the first prize to Bill 给比尔头奖; 把头奖给比尔

Q: give 1 GIVE 1 [giv]

A: 【简明词典】n.弹性, 可弯性vt.给, 授予, 供给, 献出, 让步, 引起, 发表, 捐助vi.捐赠, 让步【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used with nouns describing actions1 give gives gave given You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as `She smiled'. She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn. Giving a sigh, she fell to her knees at my feet. He gave her a fond smile. He reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.VB: no cont2 give gives giving gave given You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car. I gave her a lift back out to her house. He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Sophie asked her if she would like to come and give art lessons.VB3 give gives giving gave given You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them. He gave no details. Would you like to give me your name?. He asked me to give his regards to all of you. He gave the cause of death as multiple injuries.VB4 give gives giving gave given You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be. A BBC poll gave the Labour Part 【21世纪英汉词典】givegIv; ^iv(gave[gev; eiv]; giv.en[`gvn; 'ivn])>1 给与 a. 给与,将 给与; 给与[人],将 给与[人][toG~ me that flower. 把那朵花送给我He gave me a book.= He gave a book tome. 他给我一本书 [他把一本书给我] My uncle gave me a watch for my birthday [as a birthday present]. 我伯父送给我一只表 作生日礼物Who(m) did you ~ the present to?. 你把礼物送给了谁?I gave it (to) her. 我把它给了她The girl was given a doll. 那女孩接到别人赠送 的玩偶A doll was given (to) the girl. 一只玩偶被赠送给那 女孩【同义字】present 给对方作礼物award 经审查后颁授奖赏grant 授与或让与权利、金 钱bestow 授与或赠与荣誉、称 号b. 提供... ; 提供 [给...][to~ blood 捐血He gave her a lift in his car. 他让她搭他的车G~ me a hand here. 帮我拿一下这个Rich countries should ~ more aid to developing countries. 富&

Q: form FORM [fC:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.形状, 形态, 外形, 表格, 形式v.形成, 构成, 排列, (使)组成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 form forms A form of something is a type or kind of it. He contracted a rare form of cancer. Doctors are willing to take some form of industrial action. I am against hunting in any form.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n2 form forms When something can exist or happen in several possible ways, you can use form to refer to one particular way in which it exists or happens. Valleys often take the form of deep canyons. They received a benefit in the form of a tax reduction. In its present form, the law could lead to new injustices.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n3 form forms forming formed When a particular shape forms or is formed, people or things move or are arranged so that this shape is made. A queue forms outside Peter's study. They formed a circle and sang `Auld Lang Syne'. The General gave orders for the cadets to form into lines.V-ERG4 form forms The form of something is its shape. ...the form of the body.N-COUNT: with supp5 form forms You can refer to something that you can see as a form if you cannot see it clearly, or if its outline is the clearest or most striking aspect of it. She thought she'd never been so glad to see his bulky form.N-COUNT: usu with supp6 form forms forming formed If something is arranged or changed so that it becomes similar to a thing with a particular structure or function, you can say that it forms that thing. These panels folded up to form a screen some five feet tall. All the buildings have names and form a half circle.VB7 form forms forming formed If something consists of particular things, people, or features, you can say that they form that thing. fC:m《源自拉丁文"形状 "的意思》>1 形,形状; 样子,姿态,外观(→figure A 【同义字】) a devil in human ~ 化成人形的魔鬼in the ~ of ? 以...的形体 [样子] take ~ 成形,有轮廓,具体化take the ~ of ? 取...的形式a woman of delicate ~ 体态苗条的妇女2 (C)人影,物影I saw a ~ in the dark. 我在黑暗中看到一个 人影3 (C)型; 方式; 种类,形态a ~ of government 政体4 (U) (与内容相对的) 形式,外形( ←→ content) 表现的形式in book ~ 以书本的形式,以单行 本in due ~ 正式地,照规定的格式a piece of music in sonata ~ 奏鸣曲

Q: thought THOUGHT [WC:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.思考, 想法, 思想, 思潮, 关心, 关怀, 挂念vbl.think的过去式和过去分词【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 thought Thought is the past tense and past participle of think.2 thought thoughts A thought is an idea that you have in your mind. The thought of Nick made her throat tighten. I tormented myself with the thought that life was just too comfortable. He pushed the thought from his mind. I've just had a thought.N-COUNT: oft N of n/-ing, N that3 thought thoughts A person's thoughts are their mind, or all the ideas in their mind when they are concentrating on one particular thing. I jumped to my feet so my thoughts wouldn't start to wander. Usually at this time our thoughts are on Christmas. If he wasn't there physically, he was always in her thoughts.N-PLURAL: usu poss N4 thought thoughts A person's thoughts are their opinions on a particular subject. Many of you have written to us to express your thoughts on the conflict. Mr Goodman, do you have any thoughts on that?N-PLURAL: oft poss N, N on/about n5 thought Thought is the activity of thinking, especially deeply, carefully, or logically. Alice had been so deep in thought that she had walked past her car without even seeing it. He had given some thought to what she had told him. After much thought I decided to end my marriage. ...the differences between his thought processes and ours.【21世纪英汉词典】thoughtWCt; WC:t《think 的名词》>1 (U)a. 思想,思考,思索; 考虑,思维after much [serious] ~ 经仔细考虑后be lost [absorbed, buried] in ~ 在呆呆地默想; 沉思著give a matter some [considerable] ~ =give some [considerable] ~ to amatter 考虑一下 [仔细考虑] 问题take ~ (of ?) 仔细考虑 (...) act without ~ 不经考虑而行动Action as well as ~ is necessary. 行动与思考同属必要She felt uneasy at the ~ of having to go without her husband. 想到没有先生作陪同 行,她就感觉不安b. 想到...The ~ that she might not come annoyed him. 想到她或许不会来,他 就气恼c. 思考力; 推理力; 想像力I applied ~ to the problem. 我思考了那问题a beauty beyond ~ 超乎想像的美人 [意想不到之美] d. [a ~]考虑give a ~ to ?想一想...,考虑一下I hardly gave the matter a ~. 我几乎没有考虑过那 件事2 a. (用理性想到的) 构想,主意(→ idea【同义字】) a happy ~ 巧妙的想法,好主意an essay full of original ~(s) 充满独

Q: total TOTAL [5tEutl]

A: 【简明词典】n.总数, 合计adj.总的, 全部的, 整个的v.合计, 总数达, 达到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 total totals A total is the number that you get when you add several numbers together or when you count how many things there are in a group. The companies have a total of 1,776 employees.N-COUNT2 total The total number or cost of something is the number or cost that you get when you add together or count all the parts in it. They said that the total number of cows dying from BSE would be twenty thousand. The total cost of the project would be more than $240 million dollars.ADJ: ADJ n3 total If there are a number of things in total, there are that number when you count or add them all together. I was with my husband for eight years in total. In total, 45 per cent of adults in Britain are exposed to tobacco smoke at home.PHR: PHR after v, PHR with cl, amount PHR4 total totals totalling totalled If several numbers or things total a certain figure, that figure is the total of all the numbers or all the things. The unit's exports will total $85 million this year. They will compete for prizes totalling nearly {Pound}3000.VB5 total totals totalling totalled When you total a set of numbers or objects, you add them all together. They haven't totalled the exact figures.VB6 total You can use total to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be. You were a total 【21世纪英汉词典】to.tal`totl; 5toutl《源自拉丁文"全体 "的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 全体的,总计的( ←→ partial) (→ whole【同义字】) the ~ cost 全部费用the ~ output 总生产额the sum ~ 总计,合计2 完全的,绝对的a ~ abstainer 完全戒酒者~ darkness 一片漆黑 [黑暗] a ~ eclipse( 日、月蚀的) 全蚀l'm in ~ ignorance of the affair 这件事我一无所知The project was a ~ failure. 那计画完全失败3 拿出国家整体力量的, 总体的~ war [warfare] 总体战>总计,合计,总额(→ sum【同义字】) a ~ of $10, 000 总额一万美元The ~ of our gains amounts to three million dollars. 我们盈余的总额共达 三百万美元in total总共,一共,合计>(to.taled,(英)-tall ed; to.tal.ing,(英)-tal .ling)1 将...总计 [合计] 起来,将...加起来He ~ed that column of figures. 他合计了那一栏的数 字2 总

Q: president PRESIDENT [5prezidEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.总统, 会长, 校长, 行长【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 president The president of a country that has no king or queen is the person who is the head of state of that country. ...President Mubarak... The White House says the president would veto the bill.N-TITLE; N-COUNT: oft the N; N-VOC2 president presidents The president of an organization is the person who has the highest position in it. Research and marketing operations will be Mr. Furlaud's job as president of the new company. ...Alexandre de Merode, the president of the medical commission.N-COUNT: usu N of n【21世纪英汉词典】pres.i.dent`prZzEdEnt; 5prezidEnt>1 (共和国的) 总统【字源】源自拉丁文, 意思是"坐在前面的 人""坐在前面的人 "常是担任重要职位 的人,或是担任指导地 位的人,于是转而指" 总统,议长,大学校长, 总经理"等人物2 a. (政府机构的) 总裁b. (大学的) 校长c. (学术会议、协会等的 ) 会长d. (美) (银行、公司的) 董事长3 (美)a. 主席,主持人b. 班长

Q: policy POLICY [5pClisi]

A: 【简明词典】n.政策, 方针【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 policy policies A policy is a set of ideas or plans that is used as a basis for making decisions, especially in politics, economics, or business. ...plans which include changes in foreign policy and economic reforms. ...the UN's policy-making body.N-VAR2 policy policies An official organization's policy on a particular issue or towards a country is their attitude and actions regarding that issue or country. ...the organisation's future policy towards South Africa. ...the government's policy on repatriation. ...the corporation's policy of forbidding building on common land.= stanceN-COUNT: usu poss N3 policy policies An insurance policy is a document which shows the agreement that you have made with an insurance company. You are advised to read the small print of household and motor insurance policies.N-COUNT: usu N n【21世纪英汉词典】pol.i.cy`pBlEsI; 5pClEsi《与 police 同字源》>1 (C)政策,方针; 手段,方法a wise ~ 高明的方法a foreign ~ 外交政策Honesty is the best ~. (谚)诚实为上策2 (U)明智,深虑

Q: fear FEAR [fiE]

A: 【简明词典】n.恐怖, 害怕, 担心, 敬畏v.害怕, 畏惧, 为...担心, 敬畏(神等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fear fears Fear is the unpleasant feeling you have when you think that you are in danger. I was sitting on the floor shivering with fear because a bullet had been fired through a window. ...boyhood memories of sickness and fear of the dark... London Zoo is running hypnosis programmes to help people overcome their fear of spiders.= terror, dreadN-VAR: oft N of n/-ing2 fear fears fearing feared If you fear someone or something, you are frightened because you think that they will harm you. It seems to me that if people fear you they respect you.= be afraid ofVB3 fear fears A fear is a thought that something unpleasant might happen or might have happened. These youngsters are motivated not by a desire to achieve, but by fear of failure. Then one day his worst fears were confirmed. His fears might be groundless. ...the fear that once a war began it would soon pass beyond the ability of either side to manage it.N-VAR: with supp, oft N of n/-ing, N that4 fear fears fearing feared If you fear something unpleasant or undesirable, you are worried that it might happen or might have happened. She had feared she was going down with pneumonia or bronchitis. More than two million refugees have fled the area, fearing attack by loyalist forces.VB5 fear fears If you say that there is a fear that something unpleasant or undesirable will happen, you mean that you think it is possible or likely. There was no fear that anything would be misunderstood. fiE《源自古英语"突然 的灾难,危险"的意思》>1 (U) [又作 a ~] 对逼近的危险、痛苦 等的恐惧,畏惧feel no ~ 不感到害怕,毫不畏惧with ~ 害怕地,恐惧地He has a ~ of dogs. 他怕狗【同义字】fear 恐惧,暗示担心与缺乏 勇气dread 面对人、事的极度畏 惧vfright 突然使人吓著的恐惧terror 极度的恐惧horror 带有嫌恶与反感的恐 惧2 (U) [又作 a ~; 有时 ~s] a. 不安,担心,挂虑,挂念 [of, forhave ~s for a person's safety 挂虑某人的安全be full of ~s and hopes 充满不安与希望There is not the slightest ~ of rain today. 今天一点也用不著担 心会下雨There is no ~ of his betraying us. 不用担心他会背叛我 们b. 不安,挂虑I have a ~ that he will betray us. 我担心他会背叛我们3 (U)对

Q: situation SITUATION [7sitju5eiFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.情形, 境遇, (建筑物等的)位置【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 situation situations You use the word situation to refer generally to what is happening in a particular place at a particular time, or to refer to what is happening to you. Army officers said the situation was under control. And now for a look at the travel situation in the rest of the country. She's in a hopeless situation. If you want to improve your situation you must adopt a positive mental attitude.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft poss N2 situation situations The situation of a building or town is the kind of surroundings that it has. (FORMAL) The garden is in a beautiful situation on top of a fold in the rolling Hampshire landscape.= locationN-COUNT: usu supp N3 situation Situations Vacant is the title of a column or page in a newspaper where jobs are advertised. (mainly BRIT; in AM use Employment)PHR: oft PHR n【21世纪英汉词典】sit.u.a.tion9sItFJ`eFEn; 9sitju5eiFn, -tFu-《situate 的名词》>1 (城镇、建筑物等的) 位置,地点; (客观的) 地理条件His house stands in a fine ~. 他的房子坐落于好地 点2 (人所处的) 立场,境遇(→ state A 【同义字】) That will put us in an awkward ~. 那会使我们陷入困境3 a. (事情的) 状态,情势,事态the oil ~ 石油情势the political ~ 政治情势save the ~ 挽回局势,解救危局b. (故事、戏剧等的) 紧张 [危急] 情节,场面,结局4 (文语)职业,工作Situations Wanted. '广告'求职the situations-vacant column ( 报纸等的) 求才栏

Q: state STATE [steit]

A: 【简明词典】n.情形, 状态, 国家, 政府, 州adj.国家的, 国有的, 国营的, 州的, 正式的, 典礼用的vt.声明, 陈述, 规定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 state states You can refer to countries as states, particularly when you are discussing politics. Mexico is a secular state and does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican. ...students who have participated in exchanges with other member states of the European Community.N-COUNT2 state states Some large countries such as the USA are divided into smaller areas called states. Leaders of the Southern states are meeting in Louisville.N-COUNT3 state The USA is sometimes referred to as the States. (INFORMAL)N-PROPER: the N4 state You can refer to the government of a country as the state. The state does not collect enough revenue to cover its expenditure. Eastern Europe shows that worker-owned factories can be as inefficient as state-owned ones.N-SING: the N5 state State industries or organizations are financed and organized by the government rather than private companies. ...reform of the state social-security system.See state school.ADJ: ADJ n6 state A state occasion is a formal one involving the head of a country. The president of Czechoslovakia is in Washington on a state visit.ADJ: ADJ n7 state states When you talk about the state of someone or something, you are referring to the condition they are in or what they are like at a particula 【21世纪英汉词典】statestet; steit《源自拉丁文"站的 (位置) "的意思》>A1 (C)a. 状态,情形,情况,样子a ~ of affairs 情势,事态a ~ of war 战争状态We found the hut in a dirty ~. 我们发现那间茅舍很 脏the married [single]~ 结婚 [单身] 状态【同义字】state 人、事物以及围绕人 、事物的原有状态condition 强调原因、环境以及 人、事物的关联situation 重视人、事物与围绕 的相互关系b. [常 in[into]a ~] (口语)兴奋状态She is in quite a ~. 她十分兴奋Don't get into such a ~. 别那样兴奋2 (C)身分,地位,阶级persons of every ~ of life 各种身分的人3 (U)威严,气派,正式; 庄严in ~ 正式地,堂皇地,盛装 著live [travel] in ~ 过豪华的生活 [作豪华的旅行] lie in ~ 殡殓后任人瞻仰,停灵a visit of ~ 正式访问B1 a. [常 S~](C)国家,国(

Q: idea IDEA [ai5diE]

A: 【简明词典】n.想法, 念头, 意见, 主意, 思想, 观念, 概念【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 idea ideas An idea is a plan, suggestion, or possible course of action. It's a good idea to keep a stock of slimmers' meals for when you're too busy or tired to cook. I really like the idea of helping people. She told me she'd had a brilliant idea.N-COUNT: oft adj N, N to-inf, N of n/-ing2 idea ideas An idea is an opinion or belief about what something is like or should be like. Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own. There may be some truth in the idea that reading too many books ruins your eyes. My idea of physical perfection is to be very slender.= notionN-COUNT: usu N about/on/of n, N that3 idea If someone gives you an idea of something, they give you information about it without being very exact or giving a lot of detail. This table will give you some idea of how levels of ability in a foreign language can be measured. Could you give us an idea of the range of complaints you've been receiving?. If you cannot remember the exact date give a rough idea of when it was.= impressionN-SING: N of n/wh4 idea If you have an idea of something, you know about it to some extent. By the end of the week you will have a clear idea of what your eating habits are. No one has any real idea how much the company will make next year.N-SING: with supp5 idea 【21世纪英汉词典】i.de.aaI`diE, aI`dIE; ai5diE《源自希腊文"形态 、样子"的意思》>1 (C) (心中描绘的) 思想a. 主意,构想,念头[of, fora man of ~s 主意 [点子] 多的人,足智多谋的人That's an [a good] ~. 那是个好主意An ~ struck me. 我突然想到一个主意He is full of (original) ~s. 他富于创新见解Have you got the ~?. 你了解这个见解了吗? (你懂了吗? )She had to give up the ~ of visiting the place. 她不得不放弃访问该 地的念头I have an ~ for it [doing it]. 关于 (做) 那件事,我有个主意Whose bright ~ was that?. (口语.反语)那是谁出 的馊主意?【同义字】thought 诉诸理性的思想notion 与 idea 相似,但有意图在内b. 想法,观念,思想the ~s of the young 小孩子的想法Eastern ~s. 东方思想force one's ~s on others 把自己的想法强加于 他人c. 想法,意见,见 解I believe in the ~ that time is money. 我认为"时间就是金 钱"的想法是对的d. 想到[ofI feel shocked at the bare

Q: will 1 WILL 1 [wil, wEl, El, l]

A: 【简明词典】n.意志, 决心, 意向, 遗嘱v.aux.将, 愿意, 必须【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆modal verb uses ; Will is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. In spoken English and informal written English, the form won't is often used in negative statements.1 will You use will to indicate that you hope, think, or have evidence that something is going to happen or be the case in the future. The Prime Minister is now 64 years old and in all probability this will be the last election that he is likely to contest. I'm sure we will find a wide variety of choices available in school cafeterias. It is hoped that representatives from across the horse industry will attend the meeting. It has been estimated that 70 per cent of airports in the Far East will have to be upgraded. Will you ever feel at home here?. The ship will not be ready for a month.MODAL2 will You use will in order to make statements about official arrangements in the future. The show will be open to the public at 2pm; admission will be 50p. When will I be released, sir?MODAL3 will You use will in order to make promises and threats about what is going to happen or be the case in the future. I'll call you tonight. Price quotes on selected product categories will be sent on request. If she refuses to follow rules about car safety, she won't be allowed to use the car.MODAL4 will You use will to indicate someone's intention to do something. I will say n 【21世纪英汉词典】will轻读)wEl; wEl; (重读)wIl; wil《源自古英语"想要 "的意思》>1 将...,会...I hope the weather ~ be fine and you ~ have a good time. 我希望天气将会很好 而你也过得愉快It ~ be fine tomorrow. 明天将会放晴I ~ be seventeen next birthday. 再过一次生日,我就十 七岁了The party ~ be postponed if it rains tomorrow. 如果明天下雨,聚会将 会延期I'll have finished this work by five o'clock. 在五点前我将完成这 件工作W~ he be able to hear at such a distance ?. 在这样的距离他听得 到吗 ?W~ we see you again next term ?. 下学期我们会再见到 你吗 ?2 a. 想做...,打算做...All right, I ~ do so. 好,我会这样做I won't go to such places again. 我不会再去那种地方No, I ~ not. 不,我不要b. 打算 [想要] 做...吗? 做...好吗? 要不要...?W~ you go there tomorrow ?. 你明天要去那里吗 ?W~ you pass me the sugar ? = Pass me the sugar, ~ you?. 请你把糖递给我,好吗 ?W~ [Won't] you have some tea ? = Have some tea, won't you ?. ?

Q: member MEMBER [5membE]

A: 【简明词典】n.成员, 会员, 议员, (人或动, 植物的)一部分, [语]子句, 成分, [逻]推论的命题【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 member members A member of a group is one of the people, animals, or things belonging to that group. He refused to name the members of staff involved. Their lack of training could put members of the public at risk. ...a sunflower or a similar member of the daisy family. ...the brightest members of a dense cluster of stars at the Galaxy's centre.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n2 member members A member of an organization such as a club or a political party is a person who has officially joined the organization. The support of our members is of great importance to the Association. Britain is a full member of NATO.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n3 member A member country or member state is one of the countries that has joined an international organization or group. ...the member countries of the European Free Trade Association. ...a co-ordinated EC approach, with each member state doing what it could.ADJ: ADJ n4 member members A member or Member is a person who has been elected to a parliament or legislature. He was elected to Parliament as the Member for Leeds. ...the Conservative member for Billericay. ...Member of the Knesset, David Magen.N-COUNT: usu N for n【21世纪英汉词典】mem.ber`mZmbL; 5membE《源自拉丁文"手、 脚一部分"的意思》>1 a. (团体、组织的) 一员,伙伴,会员,社员a ~ of a committee [family] 委员会 [家族] 的一员b. [M~]议员a M~ of Parliament ( 英国) 下议院议员(略作 M.P.)a M~ of Congress ( 美国) 众议院议员(略作 M.C.)2 a. (身体的) 一部分; 部分器官; (尤指) 四肢的腿或臂the unruly ~ 舌a ~ of Christ 基督的手、脚; 基督教徒b. (委婉语)男性生殖器 (penis) the male [virile] ~ 男性生殖器3 (政党的) 支部4'数学'元,边

Q: cost COST [kCst]

A: 【简明词典】n.成本, 价钱, 代价vt.价值为, (使)花费(金钱,时间,劳力等), 使失去(生命,健康等), 令人付出vi.花费【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cost costs The cost of something is the amount of money that is needed in order to buy, do, or make it. The cost of a loaf of bread has increased five-fold. In 1989 the price of coffee fell so low that in many countries it did not even cover the cost of production. Badges are also available at a cost of {Pound}2.50.N-COUNT: usu sing, oft N of n2 cost costs costing The form cost is used in the present tense, and is also the past tense and participleIf something costs a particular amount of money, you can buy, do, or make it for that amount. This course is limited to 12 people and costs {Pound}50. Painted walls look much more interesting and doesn't cost much. It's going to cost me over $100,000 to buy new trucks.VB3 cost costs Your costs are the total amount of money that you must spend on running your home or business. Costs have been cut by 30 to 50 per cent. The company admits its costs are still too high.= expensesN-PLURAL4 cost costs costing costed When something that you plan to do or make is costed, the amount of money you need is calculated in advance. Everything that goes into making a programme, staff, rent, lighting, is now costed. ...seventy apartments, shops, offices, a restaurant and hotel, costed at around 10 million pounds.VB: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】costkCst; kCst>1 (C)[常 ~s] (支付制造或工程等的 ) 费用,经费(→price 【同义字】) production ~s 生产 [制造] 费the ~ of refitting a ship 船的修理费2 [用单数; 常 the ~] (支付商品或服务的) 价格,代价,费用the ~ of living 生活费用sell below ~ 以低于成本出售~ and freight '商'包括运费的价 格(略作 c. 不惜任何牺牲,无论如 何We must catch the next train at all ~s. 无论如何我们必须赶 上下班火车at

Q: war WAR [wC:]

A: 【简明词典】n.战争vi.作战, 打仗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 war wars A war is a period of fighting or conflict between countries or states. He spent part of the war in the National Guard. ...matters of war and peace... They've been at war for the last fifteen years. peaceN-VAR2 war wars War is intense economic competition between countries or organizations. The most important thing is to reach an agreement and to avoid a trade war.N-VAR: usu with supp3 war wars If you make war on someone or something that you are opposed to, you do things to stop them succeeding. She has been involved in the war against organised crime. ...if the United States is to be successful in its war on drugs.N-VAR: oft N against/on n4 war If someone has been in the wars, they have been injured, for example in a fight or in an accident. (INFORMAL) Ben has also been in the wars. He is still in plaster after breaking a leg.PHR: V inflects5 war If a country goes to war, it starts fighting a war. Do you think this crisis can be settled without going to war?PHR: V inflects6 war If two people, countries, or organizations have a war of words, they criticize each other because they strongly disagree about something. (JOURNALISM) Animal rights activists have been engaged in an increasingly bitter war of words with many of the nation's zoos.PHR: oft PHR between/with n【21世纪英汉词典】war>'废'= ware

Q: house HOUSE [haus]

A: 【简明词典】n.房子, 住宅, 库房, 机构, 家庭, 家族, 议院, 剧场vt.给...房子住, 收藏, 覆盖vi.住, 躲藏(up)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 house houses A house is a building in which people live, usually the people belonging to one family. She has moved to a small house and is living off her meagre savings. ...her parents' house in Warwickshire.N-COUNT2 house You can refer to all the people who live together in a house as the house. If he set his alarm clock for midnight, it would wake the whole house. So I grew up with that feeling that the man is the head of the house.= householdN-SING: usu the N3 house houses House is used in the names of types of places where people go to eat and drink. ...a steak house. ...an old Salzburg coffee house.N-COUNT: n N4 house houses House is used in the names of types of companies, especially ones which publish books, lend money, or design clothes. Many of the clothes come from the world's top fashion houses. Eventually she was fired from her job at a publishing house.N-COUNT: n N5 house House is sometimes used in the names of office buildings and large private homes or expensive houses. (mainly BRIT) I was to go to the very top floor of Bush House in Aldwych. ...Harewood House near Leeds.N-IN-NAMES: n N6 house houses You can refer to the two main bodies of Britain's parliament and the United States of America's legislature as the House or a House. Some members of the House and Senate worked all day yesterday. The Republicans have majorities in both Houses.N-COUNT7 house You can refer to all the people at a debate as the house. (BRIT, FORMAL) The club is planning a public debate on `This house believes that journalism has not gained from the introduction of new technology'.N-SING: the/this N8 house houses In a British school, a house is a group of children of different ages who compete against other groups in sports and other activities. Each house usually has a name. He was a prefect and house captain.N-COUNT9 house houses A house is a family which has been or will be important for many generations, especially the family of a king or queen. ...the Saudi Royal House. ...the House of Windsor.N-COUNT: with supp10 house houses The house is the part of a theatre, cinema, or other place of entertainment where the audience sits. You can also refer to the audience at a particular performance as the house. They played in front of a packed house.N-COUNT11 house A restaurant's house wine is the cheapest wine it sells, which is not listed by name on the wine list. Twee 【21世纪英汉词典】househaJs; haus>(pl. hous.es[`ha

Q: room ROOM [ru:m, rum]

A: 【简明词典】n.房间, 屋子, 寓所, 场所, 地位, 空间, 机会, 余地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 room rooms A room is one of the separate sections or parts of the inside of a building. Rooms have their own walls, ceilings, floors, and doors, and are usually used for particular activities. You can refer to all the people who are in a room as the room. A minute later he excused himself and left the room. Downstairs are two small rooms: a kitchen and a sitting room. The largest conference room could seat 5,000 people. The whole room roared with laughter.N-COUNT2 room rooms If you talk about your room, you are referring to the room that you alone use, especially your bedroom at home or your office at work. If you're running upstairs, go to my room and bring down my sweater, please.N-COUNT: poss N3 room rooms A room is a bedroom in a hotel. Toni booked a room in an hotel not far from Arzfeld.N-COUNT4 room rooms rooming roomed If you room with someone, you share a rented room, apartment, or house with them, for example when you are a student. (AM) I had roomed with him in New Haven when we were both at Yale Law School.VB5 room If there is room somewhere, there is enough empty space there for people or things to be fitted in, or for people to move freely or do what they want to. There is usually room to accommodate up to 80 visitors. There wasn't enough room in the baggage compartment for all the gear. The old artist's studio is a brilliant p 【21世纪英汉词典】roomrum, rm; rum, rum>1 a. (C)[常构成复合字]房 间,室→ bathroom,dining room,living room.b. [~s](英)一套出租房 间,一套房间R~ to let. = (美)R~ for rent. 雅房出租c. [常the ~] 在房间内的人,在座的 人set the whole ~ laughing 使在座的人哄堂大笑2 (U)a. (人、物等所占的) 地方; 空间[fora garage with [which has, having] ~ for three cars 有可容纳三部车子空 间的车库take up ~ 占 [堵塞] 地方I'm sorry; there is no ~ for you in the car. 很抱歉,车上已无多余 的位子可让你坐There's always ~ for one more. 总是有多容纳一人的 空间b. 地方,空间There wasn't ~ to swing a cat (in). → swing v.t. 1 c.c. 供[人、物] 地方,空间There was no ~ for us to sleep. 没有可供我们睡觉的 地方3 (U)a. [...的]余地,机会[forgive a person ~ 给人机会There is plenty of ~ for improvement [doubt]. 大有改进 [置疑] 的余地b. 机会At the new school he'll have ~ to get better at English. 在新学校里,他的英语 水平有

Q: hand 1 HAND 1 [hAnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.手, 掌管, 协助, 支配, 插手, 指针, 雇员, 手艺vt.支持, 搀扶, 交给【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses and phrases1 hand hands Your hands are the parts of your body at the end of your arms. Each hand has four fingers and a thumb. I put my hand into my pocket and pulled out the letter. Sylvia, camera in hand, asked, `Where do we go first?'N-COUNT2 hand The hand of someone or something is their influence in an event or situation. The hand of the military authorities can be seen in the entire electoral process. The study will strengthen the hand of congressmen who want stricter enforcement of the 14-year-old Act.N-SING: with poss3 hand hands If you say that something is in a particular person's hands, you mean that they are looking after it, own it, or are responsible for it. I feel that possibly the majority of these dogs are in the wrong hands. He is leaving his north London business in the hands of a colleague. We're in safe hands. The Government is openly encouraging the transfer of one of our greatest public buildings into private hands.N-PLURAL: usu in/into N4 hand If you ask someone for a hand with something, you are asking them to help you in what you are doing. I could see you'd want a hand with the children. Come and give me a hand in the garden. We gave him a hand bringing it back.N-SING: a N, oft N with n5 hand hands A hand is someone, usuall 【21世纪英汉词典】handhAnd; hAnd>1 (C)a. 手the back of the ~ 手背clap one's ~s 拍手,鼓掌rub one's ~s 搓手,揉手b. (动物之) 能抓物之部分; (猿猴、蛙等之) 前肢 [前脚] ; (蟹、虾等之) 螯2 (C) (一方之手所示之) 侧,面,边; 方面on both ~s 在两侧on the right [left] ~ of 在...的右[左]侧→ on all hands,on every hand,on (the) one hand,on the other hand.3 (C)如手之物a. (钟表、仪器等之) (指) 针the hour [minute, second] ~ 时 [分,秒] 针b. 手示标志,指标c. (香蕉之) 串a ~ of bananas 一串香蕉d. (将烟叶叶柄扎紧之) 叶束4 (C)主要以手从事工作 之人a. [通常构成复合字] 做手工之人,劳工,工 人,职工,雇工a farm ~ 庄稼汉a factory ~ ( 工厂之) 工人b. 人手,"手"a work by various ~s 藉各种各样人的手作 成的作品c. (船之) 随船人员,船员All ~s on deck!. 全体船员集合!d. [...之] (好 [高,熟,老,生] ) 手; 专家,?

Q: radio RADIO [5reidiEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.无线电通信, 无线电接收装置, 无线电广播设备v.用无线电发送【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 radio Radio is the broadcasting of programmes for the public to listen to, by sending out signals from a transmitter. The last 12 months have been difficult ones for local radio. The announcement was broadcast on radio and television. ...Britain's first national commercial radio station. ...BBC Radio 4.N-UNCOUNT: oft N n2 radio You can refer to the programmes broadcast by radio stations as the radio. A lot of people tend to listen to the radio in the mornings. He's been on the radio a lot recently. They've been saying on the radio she was missing.N-SING: the N3 radio radios A radio is the piece of equipment that you use in order to listen to radio programmes. He sat down in the armchair and turned on the radio.N-COUNT4 radio Radio is a system of sending sound over a distance by transmitting electrical signals. They are in twice daily radio contact with the rebel leader. ...radio waves.N-UNCOUNT: oft N n5 radio radios A radio is a piece of equipment that is used for sending and receiving messages. Judge Bruce Laughland praised the courage of the young constable, who managed to raise the alarm on his radio. The radio message was brief.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】ra.di.o`redI9o; 5reidiou《radiotelegraphy,r adiotelephony 之略》>(pl. ~s)1 (U) [常the ~] 无线电广播; (无线电) 广播事业~ and television 无线电和电视set the time [one's watch] by the ~ 以无线电广播对时 [表] listen (in) to the ~ 听无线电广播be on the ~ 在无线电上广播; 正以无线电广 播播送I listened to the news on [heard the news on, heard the news over] the ~ last night. 我昨夜从无线电广播 听到了这消息2 (C)收音机I have bought a new ~. 我买了新收音机a portable ~ 手提收音机3 a. (U)无线电通讯[电话] ,无线电报send a message by ~ 以无线电报传递信息b. (C)无线电报机,无线 电装置>1 无线的,无线电报的~ communication 无线电通讯a ~ patrol car 无线电通讯巡逻车2 无线电 (广播) 的; 用无线电 (广播) 的; 收音机的a ~ play [drama] 无线电广播剧~ parts 无线电[收音机]零?

Q: hit HIT [hit]

A: 【简明词典】n.打击, 打, 碰撞, 讽刺, (演出等)成功vt.打, 打击, 碰撞, 击中, 袭击, 偶然发现, 伤...的感情, 找到vi.打, 打中, 打击, 碰撞, 偶然碰上【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hit hits hitting The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit someone or something, you deliberately touch them with a lot of force, with your hand or an object held in your hand. Find the exact grip that allows you to hit the ball hard. She hit him hard across his left arm. Police at the scene said Dr Mahgoub had been hit several times in the head.= strikeVB2 hit hits hitting The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleWhen one thing hits another, it touches it with a lot of force. The car had apparently hit a traffic sign before skidding out of control. She hit the last barrier and sprawled across the track.= strikeVB3 hit hits hitting The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf a bomb or missile hits its target, it reaches it. ...multiple-warhead missiles that could hit many targets at a time... The hospital had been hit with heavy artillery fire.VB+ hit hits The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleAlso a noun. First a house took a direct hit and then the rocket exploded.N-COUNT4 hit hits hitting The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf something hits a person, 【21世纪英汉词典】hithIt; hit>1 a. [用...]打[ with(→ strike【同义字】) ~ a ball with a bat 用球棒打球b. '棒球'击出 He ~ a single [a home run]. 他击出一垒安打 [央刨打] 2 a. 殴打You should never ~ a child. 你绝对不可以殴打小 孩b. 殴打[身体的某部 位][in, onHe ~ me on the head [in the face]. 他殴打我的头[脸c. 给 I ~ him a hard blow. 我给他重重的一击I was ~ a crack on the head. 啪的一声我头上挨了 一击d. 袭击A heavy earthquake ~ the city. 该城市遭受了一次强 烈地震The village was ~ by floods. 那个村庄遭到洪水 [水灾] e. 抢劫 ,袭击~ a bank 抢银行3 a. 打中,命中 The arrow ~ the bull's-eye. 那支箭射中靶心b. 击中,打中[身体 的某部位][in, onThe ball ~ him in the eye [on the nose]. 球打中他的眼&

Q: fight FIGHT [fait]

A: 【简明词典】n.打架, 战斗, 斗志vi.打仗, 搏斗, 对抗, 打架vt.与...打仗, 指挥战斗, 反对...提案【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fight fights fighting fought If you fight something unpleasant, you try in a determined way to prevent it or stop it happening. Mother Teresa is an elderly nun who has devoted her life to fighting poverty. More units to fight forest fires are planned. I've spent a lifetime fighting against racism and prejudice.VB+ fight fights Also a noun. ...the fight against drug addiction.N-COUNT: oft N against n2 fight fights fighting fought If you fight for something, you try in a determined way to get it or achieve it. Our Government should be fighting for an end to food subsidies. Lee had to fight hard for his place on the expedition. I told him how we had fought to hold on to the company. The team has fought its way to the cup final.VB+ fight fights Also a noun. I too am committing myself to continue the fight for justice.= battleN-COUNT: usu N for n3 fight fights fighting fought If an army or group fights a battle with another army or group, they oppose each other with weapons. You can also say that two armies or groups fight a battle. The two men fought a battle over land and water rights. In the latest incident at the weekend police fought a gun battle with a gang which used hand grenades against them.【21世纪英汉词典】fightfaIt; fait>1 (C)a. 打仗,战斗,交战give [make] a ~ 打一仗put up a ~ 抵抗,作战put up a good [poor] ~ 奋勇 [软弱无力地] 作战b. (为某一目标的) 奋斗[for, againsta ~ for higher wages 为提高工资的奋斗the ~ against (a) disease 与病魔的搏斗c. 格斗,斗争; (扭在一起的) 打架(→quarrel 【同义字】) d. 争论,激辩 [with,over] 2 (C)争霸战,竞争; (尤指拳击的) 比赛3 (U)战斗力; 斗志,战意show ~ 表示战意 [斗志] We still had plenty [We were still full] of ~ in us. 我们仍然充满斗志>(fought[ft; f:t])1 a. 打仗; 格斗,打架Two boys were ~ing on the street. 两个男孩在街上打架b. 作战 [打仗] [with, againstShe fought with her own feelings. 她设法控制住自己的 感情England fought against Germany in the First World War. 英国在第一次世界大 战时与德国打仗c. [为...而]战[forHe died ~ing for his country. 他为国作战阵亡2 争论,&

Q: hold 3 HOLD 3 [hEuld]

A: 【简明词典】n.把握, 把持力, 柄, 控制, 监禁, 掌握, 货舱vt.拿着, 保存, 支持, 占据, 持有, 拥有vi.支持, 保持, 有效n.控制, 保留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆controlling or remaining1 hold holds holding held If someone holds you in a place, they keep you there as a prisoner and do not allow you to leave. The inside of a van was as good a place as any to hold a kidnap victim. Somebody is holding your wife hostage. Japan had originally demanded the return of two seamen held on spying charges.VB2 hold holds holding held If people such as an army or a violent crowd hold a place, they control it by using force. Demonstrators have been holding the square since Sunday.VB3 hold If you have a hold over someone, you have power or control over them, for example because you know something about them you can use to threaten them or because you are in a position of authority. It's always useful to have a hold over a fellow like Carl May. He had ordered his officers to keep an exceptionally firm hold over their men. Because he once loved her, she still has a hold on him.N-SING: usu N over/on n4 hold holds holding held If you ask someone to hold, or to hold the line, when you are answering a telephone call, you are asking them to wait for a short time, for example so that you can find the person they want to speak to. Could you hold the line and I'll just get my pen. A telephone operator asked him to hold.= hold onVB: no passive5 hold holds holding held If you hold telephone calls for someone, you do not allow people who phone to speak to that person, but take messages instead. He tells his secretary to hold his calls.VB6 hold holds holding held If something holds at a particular value or level, or is held there, it is kept at that value or level. OPEC production is holding at around 21.5 million barrels a day. They were expecting the jobless rate to hold steady. The Prime Minister yesterday ruled out Government action to hold down petrol prices. The final dividend will be held at 20.7p, after an 8 per cent increase. ...provided the pound holds its value against the deutschmark.V-ERG7 hold holds holding held If you hold a sound or musical note, you continue making it. ...a voice which hit and held every note with perfect ease and clarity.VB8 hold holds holding held If you hold something such as a train, a lift, or an elevator, you delay it. A London Underground spokesman defended the decision to hold the train until police arrived.VB9 hold holds holding held 【21世纪英汉词典】holdhold; hould>1'航海'船舱stow the ~ 将货物装进船舱2 (飞机的) 货舱

Q: hold 2 HOLD 2 [hEuld]

A: 【简明词典】n.把握, 把持力, 柄, 控制, 监禁, 掌握, 货舱vt.拿着, 保存, 支持, 占据, 持有, 拥有vi.支持, 保持, 有效n.控制, 保留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆having or doing ; Hold is often used to indicate that someone or something has the particular thing, characteristic, or attitude that is mentioned. Therefore it takes most of its meaning from the word that follows it.1 hold holds held Hold is used with words and expressions indicating an opinion or belief, to show that someone has a particular opinion or believes that something is true. He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own. He holds certain expectations about the teacher's role. Current thinking holds that obesity is more a medical than a psychological problem. The public, meanwhile, hold architects in low esteem. ...a widely held opinion.VB: no cont2 hold holds holding held Hold is used with words such as `fear' or `mystery' to indicate someone's feelings towards something, as if those feelings were a characteristic of the thing itself. Death doesn't hold any fear for me. It held more mystery than even the darkest jungle. This approach, more than any other, holds promise for true reform.VB: no passive3 hold holds holding held Hold is used with nouns such as `office', `power', and `responsibility' to indicate that someone has a particular position of power or authority. She has never held ministerial office. I'd seen it before in people who held immense power.= haveVB4 hold holds holding held Hold is used with nouns such as `permit', `degree', or `ticket' to indicate that someone has a particular document that allows them to do something. Applicants should normally hold a good Honours degree. He did not hold a firearm certificate. Passengers holding tickets will receive refunds.VB5 hold holds holding held Hold is used with nouns such as `party', `meeting', `talks', `election', and `trial' to indicate that people are organizing a particular activity. The country will hold democratic elections within a year. The German sports federation said it would hold an investigation. ...the club, which was licensed to hold parties.VB* holding They also called for the holding of multi-party general elections.N-UNCOUNT: N of n6 hold holds holding held Hold is used with nouns such as `conversation', `interview', and `talks' to indicate that two or more people meet and discuss something. The Prime Minister, is holding consultations with his colleagues to finalise the deal. The engineer and his son held frequent consultations concerning technical problems.【21世纪英汉词典】holdhold; hould>1'航海'船舱stow the ~ 将货物装进船舱2 (飞机的) 货舱

Q: hold 1 HOLD 1 [hEuld]

A: 【简明词典】n.把握, 把持力, 柄, 控制, 监禁, 掌握, 货舱vt.拿着, 保存, 支持, 占据, 持有, 拥有vi.支持, 保持, 有效n.控制, 保留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆physically touching, supporting, or containing1 hold holds holding held When you hold something, you carry or support it, using your hands or your arms. Hold the knife at an angle. She is holding her journal and a pen. He held the pistol in his right hand. Hold the baby while I load the car.VB+ hold holds Also a noun. He released his hold on the camera.N-COUNT: usu sing2 hold Hold is used in expressions such as grab hold of, catch hold of, and get hold of, to indicate that you close your hand tightly around something, for example to stop something moving or falling. I was woken up by someone grabbing hold of my sleeping bag. A doctor and a nurse caught hold of his arms. Mother took hold of the barking dogs by their collars.N-UNCOUNT: N of n3 hold holds holding held When you hold someone, you put your arms round them, usually because you want to show them how much you like them or because you want to comfort them. If only he would hold her close to him.VB4 hold holds holding held If you hold someone in a particular position, you use force to keep them in that position and stop them from moving. He then held the man in an armlock until police arrived. I'd got two nurses holding me down.VB5 hold holds A hold is a particular way of keeping someone in a position using your own hands, arms, or legs. ...use of an unauthorized hold on a handcuffed suspect.N-COUNT6 hold holds holding held When you hold a part of your body, you put your hand on or against it, often because it hurts. Soon she was crying bitterly about the pain and was holding her throat.VB7 hold holds holding held When you hold a part of your body in a particular position, you put it into that position and keep it there. Hold your hands in front of your face. He walked at a rapid pace with his back straight and his head held erect.VB8 hold holds holding held If one thing holds another in a particular position, it keeps it in that position. ...the wooden wedge which held the heavy door open... They used steel pins to hold everything in place.VB9 hold holds holding held If one thing is used to hold another, it is used to store it. Two knife racks hold her favourite knives. ...the la 【21世纪英汉词典】holdhold; hould>1'航海'船舱stow the ~ 将货物装进船舱2 (飞机的) 货舱

Q: vote VOTE [vEut]

A: 【简明词典】n.投票, 选票,表决, 得票数vi.投票vt.投票,投票决定, 公认, 建议, 使投票【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 vote votes A vote is a choice made by a particular person or group in a meeting or an election. He walked to the local polling centre to cast his vote. The government got a massive majority -- well over 400 votes. Mr Reynolds was re-elected by 102 votes to 60.N-COUNT2 vote votes A vote is an occasion when a group of people make a decision by each person indicating his or her choice. The choice that most people support is accepted by the group. Why do you think we should have a vote on that?. They took a vote and decided not to do it.N-COUNT: usu a N in sing3 vote The vote is the total number of votes or voters in an election, or the number of votes received or cast by a particular group. Opposition parties won about fifty-five per cent of the vote. The vote was overwhelmingly in favour of the Democratic Party. ...a huge majority of the white male vote.N-SING: usu the N4 vote If you have the vote in an election, or have a vote in a meeting, you have the legal right to indicate your choice. And of course we didn't even have the vote, did we?. Before that, women did not have a vote at all. People with disabilities have got a vote as well, you know.N-SING5 vote votes voting voted When you vote, you indicate your choice officially at a meeting or 【21世纪英汉词典】votevot; vout《源自拉丁文"发誓 "的意思》>1 a. (C)投票an open ~ 记名投票a secret ~ 不记名投票a ~ of confidence [censure] 信任 [不信任] 投票propose a ~ of thanks 提出感谢决议案,建议 表示感谢Parliament ratified the agreement by a ~ of 70 to 43, with seven abstentions. 国会以七十票赞成,四 十三票反对,七票弃权 而批准了该协定b. [常 the ~]票决come [go, proceed] to the ~ 付诸表决put a question [bill] to the ~ 将问题 [议案] 付诸表决The ~ went in my favor. 表决的结果对我有利The ~ went against (accepting) the plan. 该计画被投票否决了c. (U)投票 (权行使) Let's decide the matter by ~. 让我们用投票方式来 决定这件事情吧2 (C)投票 (用) 纸; 选票a spoiled ~ 无效票,废票→ casting voteone man one ~ 一人一票 (制) canvass for ~s 拉票cast [record] one's ~ (for, against ?) (文语)投 (赞成,反对) 票count the ~s 计票give one's ~ to a candidate 把票投给某候选人pass by a majority of ~s 以&

Q: report REPORT [ri5pC:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.报告, 传说, 谣言, 声誉, 名声, 爆炸声v.报导, 汇报, 报到, 告发【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 report reports reporting reported If you report something that has happened, you tell people about it. They had been called in to clear drains after local people reported a foul smell. I reported the theft to the police. The officials also reported that two more ships were apparently heading for Malta. `He seems to be all right now,' reported a relieved Taylor. The foreign secretary is reported as saying that force will have to be used if diplomacy fails. She reported him missing the next day. Between forty and fifty people are reported to have died in the fighting.VB2 report reports reporting reported If you report on an event or subject, you tell people about it, because it is your job or duty to do so. Many journalists based outside of Sudan have been refused visas to enter the country to report on political affairs. I'll now call at the vicarage and report to you in due course.VB3 report reports A report is a news article or broadcast which gives information about something that has just happened. According to a report in London's Independent newspaper, he still has control over the remaining shares. With a report on these developments, here's Jim Fish in Belgrade. Press reports said that 65mm of water fell in twenty four hours.N-COUNT: usu with supp4 report reports A report is an official 【21世纪英汉词典】re.portrI`port, -`pCrt; ri5pCt>1 报告a. 传达,报知,报导(→ tell【同义字】) Today's newspaper ~s the death of the Prime Minister. 今天的报纸报导首相 的死讯Any changes should be ~ed immediately. 有任何变化时,应立即 报告→ report progress.【字源】re 和port 分别源自表示"向后 "和"搬运"的拉丁 文,而 report 本来是指"向后搬运 "的意思. 在古时 report 即是旅行者带回来有 关旅行地的"消息"b . [向...]报告,传达[toHe ~ed his accident to the police. 他把自己的意外事件 报告警方c. 报称曾...,传达 [报告,报知] 说He ~ ed having seen the man at the meeting. 他报告说在集会上见 过那个人d. 传达...,报告...The chairman ~ed that the number of applicants had increased. 主席报告说申请者人 数已增加It is ~ed that over three hundred people died in the earthquake. 据报导有三百多人死 于那次地震e. 传达说,报告称The weatherman ~ed the typhoon to have approached

Q: visit VISIT [5vizit]

A: 【简明词典】n.拜访, 访问, 游览, 参观, (作客)逗留, 视察, 调查vt.拜访, 访问, 参观, 视察, 降临vi.访问, 参观, 闲谈【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 visit visits visiting visited If you visit someone, you go to see them and spend time with them. He wanted to visit his brother in Worcester. He was visited by an old friend from Iraq. Bill would visit on weekends.VB+ visit visits Also a noun. Helen had recently paid him a visit.N-COUNT2 visit visits visiting visited If you visit a place, you go there for a short time. He'll be visiting four cities including Cagliari in Sardinia. Caroline visited all the big stores. ...a visiting truck driver.VB+ visit visits Also a noun. ...the Pope's visit to Canada... I paid a visit to my local print shop.N-COUNT: usu N to n3 visit visits visiting visited If you visit a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer, you go and see them in order to get professional advice. If they visit you, they come to see you in order to give you professional advice. (mainly BRIT) If necessary the patient can then visit his doctor for further advice. A doctor will visit you in your apartment.= seeVB+ visit visits Also a noun. You may have regular home visits from a neonatal nurse.【21世纪英汉词典】vis.it`vIzIt; 5vizit《源自拉丁文"去看 "的意思》>1 a. 访问,拜访,造访~ a new neighbor 拜访新邻居b. 去 作客 [小住] John is ~ing his aunt a few days. 约翰去他姑妈家作客 住几天c. 探望~ a sick person 去探望病人d. 出诊看2 a. 访问,参观,游览; 常常出入 ~ a library [museum] 参观[去]图书馆 [博物馆] ~ a shrine 参观寺院 [神社] b. (为职务) 视察,巡视3 (文语) 侵袭,降临; 在 出现London was ~ed by the plague in 1665. 伦敦于 1665 年遭受瘟疫的侵袭He was ~ed by a dreadful dream. 他做了一个可怕的梦4 (文语.圣经) 将 加诸[某人],使[...]蒙 受 [on, upon~ one's indignation [blunder] on a person 迁怒于某人The sins of the fathers are ~ed upon the children. 使子孙承受祖先之罪 的惩?

Q: control CONTROL [kEn5trol]

A: 【简明词典】n.控制, 支配, 管理, 调节, 抑制, 控制器, 调节装置vt.控制, 支配, 管理(物价等), 操纵, 抑制【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 control If something is under your control, you have the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run. The restructuring involves Mr Ronson giving up control of the company. The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory. Nobody knows who is in control of the club. In the West, people feel more in control of their own lives. All the newspapers were taken under government control.PHR: PHR after v, v-link PHR2 control If you have control of something or someone, you are able to make them do what you want them to do. He lost control of his car. Some teachers have more control over pupils than their parents have.N-UNCOUNT: oft N of/over n3 control If you show control, you prevent yourself behaving in an angry or emotional way. He had a terrible temper, and sometimes he would completely lose control. He was working hard to keep control of himself.N-UNCOUNT4 control controls controlling controlled The people who control an organization or place have the power to take all the important decisions about the way that it is run. He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California. Almost all of the countries in Latin America were controlled by dictators. Minebea ended up selling 【21世纪英汉词典】con.trolkEn`trol; kEn5troul《源自古法语"记载 于登记簿"的意思》>1 (U)支配,管辖,管理, 监督,管制[of, over→ TRAFFIC control,quality control~ of foreign exchange 外汇管制be in ~ of ? 管理[支配]...be in [under] the ~ of ? 在...的管理[支配]下fall under the ~ of ? 归于...支配之下take ~ of ? 掌握...的支配权have [keep] ~ over [of] ? 支配[管理]著...gain ~ of [over] the armed forces 取得军队的指挥权,控 制军队2 (U)a. 抑制 (力) ,控制; 管制,规则thought ~ 思想控制inflation ~ 抑制通货膨胀→ price control,birth controlbeyond ~ 无法控制,不能控制be under ~ 正常地受控制的 [顺利运转的] bring [get] ?under ~ 把...压住,控制lose ~ of ? 失去对...的控制力,控 制不住...keep ?under ~ 抑制[控制]住...without ~ 不受控制地,任意地He is [has got] completely out of ~. 他完全无法控制 [已变得完全无法控制 ] b.'棒球'控

Q: Monday MONDAY [5mQndi, 5mQndei]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期一【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Monday Mondays Monday is the day after Sunday and before Tuesday. I went back to work on Monday. The attack took place last Monday. I'm usually here on Mondays and Fridays.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Mon.day`mQndI, -de; 5mQndi, -dei《源自古英语"月球 (moon) 之日"的意思》>原则上无冠词并为(U) ,但用作某些字义时则 须加冠词并为(C)] 星期一,周一,礼拜一(为一周之第二日; 略作 M.,Mon.)Today is ~. 今天是星期一7 → blue Mondaynext [last] ~ =on ~ next [last] 在下[上]星期一on ~ 在星期一on ~s 每逢星期一,经常在星 期一on a ~ 在 (过去、未来之) 某一个星期一on ( (英)the) ~ of next week在下周一 [下星期的星期一] on the ~ after next 在下下星期一>星期一的,周一的on ~ after noon 在星期一下午>(美)在星期一(cf. Mondays) See you ~. 星期一 (再) 见

Q: change CHANGE [tFeindV]

A: 【简明词典】n.改变, 变化, 转变, 找回的零钱, 找头, 辅币vt.改变, 变革, 改造, 兑换【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 change changes If there is a change in something, it becomes different. The ambassador appealed for a change in US policy. What is needed is a change of attitude on the part of architects. There are going to have to be some drastic changes. In Zaire political change is on its way. 1998 was an important year for everyone: a time of change.See also sea change.N-VAR: usu with supp2 change If you say that something is a change or makes a change, you mean that it is enjoyable because it is different from what you are used to. It is a complex system, but it certainly makes a change. You're feeling the call of the new and could do with a change.N-SING3 change changes changing changed If you change from one thing to another, you stop using or doing the first one and start using or doing the second. His physician modified the dosage but did not change to a different medication. He changed from voting against to abstaining.VB4 change changes changing changed When something changes or when you change it, it becomes different. We are trying to detect and understand how the climates change. In the union office, the mood gradually changed from resignation to rage. She has now changed into a happy, self-confident woman. They should change the law to mak 【21世纪英汉词典】changetFendV; tFeindV《源自拉丁文"交换 "的意思》>1 a. 变化,变更,变迁a ~ of seasons 季节的变化the ~ of life( 女性的) 更年期a ~ of life 人生的变化a ~ of mind 主意[想法]的改变the ~ of voice( 青春期的) 声音的改变→ change of HEARTa ~ in the weather 天气的变化make a ~ for the better [worse] 好转 [恶化] There's little ~ in our daily routine. 每天的例行事少有变 化b. (C)变更,改变a ~ of address 住址的变更c. [the ~](口语) (女性的) 更年期2 (C)a. 更换,交替,替换; 异动a ~ of bandages 绷带的更换a ~ of one thing for another 某物与他物的交换~(s) in personnel 职员的异动,人事的变 动b. 改变心境,散心; 换地方[环境go away for a ~ of air [climate] 迁地疗养 for a ~ 为了改变一下,为改变 心境c. 换乘其他交通工具a ~ of buses [trains, planes] 换乘 [改搭] 公共汽车 [火车,飞机] make a ~ at the next station 在下一站?

Q: council COUNCIL [5kaunsil]

A: 【简明词典】n.政务会, 理事会, 委员会, 参议会, 讨论会议, 顾问班子, 立法班子【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 council councils A council is a group of people who are elected to govern a local area such as a city or, in Britain, a county. ...Cheshire County Council... The city council has voted almost unanimously in favour. ...David Ward, one of just two Liberal Democrats on the council. ...reports of local council meetings.= local authorityN-COUNT-COLL: oft in names after n2 council Council houses or flats are owned by the local council, and people pay rent to live in them. (BRIT) There is a shortage of council housing. Council tenants around the country are planning a mass lobby of Parliament.ADJ: ADJ n3 council councils Council is used in the names of some organizations. ...the National Council for Civil Liberties. ...the Arts Council. ...community health councils.N-COUNT-COLL: usu in names4 council councils In some organizations, the council is the group of people that controls or governs it. The permanent council of the Organization of American States meets today here in Washington. ...the Bundesbank's central council.N-COUNT-COLL: usu sing, usu with supp5 council councils A council is a specially organized, formal meeting that is attended by a particular group of people. President Najibullah said he would call a grand council of all Afghans. The president also meets ministers at inter-ministerial councils held at the Elysee Palace.= assemblyN-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】coun.cil`kaJnsl; 5kaunsl《源自拉丁文"集合 "的意思》>1 [集合称a. (为立法、咨询而召集 的) 会议,评议会,协商会, 咨询会→British Council,Privy Council.b. (大学等的) 评议会2 会议,协议a cabinet ~→ cabinet adj. 1in ~ 在会议中3 地方议会a county ~ (英)州议会a municipal [city] ~ 市议会>1 会议用的a ~ room [chamber] 会议室2 (英)州 [市,乡镇] 经营的a ~ estate 州 [市,乡镇] 经营的社区→ council school.

Q: government GOVERNMENT [5gQvEnmEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.政府, 内阁, 政治, 政体【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 government governments The government of a country is the group of people who are responsible for governing it. The Government has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve. ...democratic governments in countries like Britain and the US. ...fighting between government forces and left-wing rebels.N-COUNT-COLL2 government Government consists of the activities, methods, and principles involved in governing a country or other political unit. The first four years of government were completely disastrous. ...our system of government.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】gov.ern.ment`gQvLmEnt, `gQvLnmEnt; 5^QvnmEnt《govern 的名词》>1 (U)政治,施政,统治 (权) ,行政 (权) the ~ of a country 一国的政治~ of the people, by the people,for the people 民有、民治、民享的 政治(cf. Gettysburg Address) 2 (U)政治体制,政治 [国家] 组织constitutional [democratic, republican] ~ 立宪 [民主,共和] 政体3 (C) [集合称; 常 G~] 政府,内阁the British [United States] G~ 英 [美] 国政府form a G~ (英) 组阁The G~ has [have] approved the budget. 政府核准预算案4 (U)'文法'支配(某字对另一字的格或 陈述语气的影响)

Q: officer OFFICER [5CfisE]

A: 【简明词典】n.政府官员, 军官, 警官, 船长vt.指挥【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 officer officers In the armed forces, an officer is a person in a position of authority. ...a retired British army officer... Her husband served during the Civil War as an officer in the White Army.N-COUNT2 officer officers An officer is a person who has a responsible position in an organization, especially a government organization. ...a local authority education officer.N-COUNT: usu supp N3 officer officers Members of the police force can be referred to as officers. ...senior officers in the West Midlands police force... Thank you, Officer.N-COUNT: usu with supp; N-VOC【21世纪英汉词典】of.fi.cer`CfEsL; 5CfisE>1 a. (陆、海、空军的) 军官,士官(cf. soldier 1b) an ~ in the army 陆军军官a military [naval] ~ 陆[海]军军官the ~ of the day [week] 值日 [周] 官b. (商船的) 高级船员(船长、大副、轮机长 、总务长、船医等; cf. sailor 1)an ~ on a steamer 轮船的高级船员the chief ~ 大副a first [second, third] ~ '航海'大 [二,三] 副c. (飞机上以机长为首的 ) 机上服务人员2 a. (居高位的) 官员,高官(cf. official 1) b. (公司等的) 高级职员,干部a company ~ 公司的高级职员3 a. 警官O~!. 警官先生!b. (美)警察(最下级的警官; →police)

Q: story STORY [5stC:ri]

A: 【简明词典】n.故事, 小说, 传说, 事迹, 经历, 假话, 谎话【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 story stories A story is a description of imaginary people and events, which is written or told in order to entertain. The second story in the book is titled `The Scholar'. I shall tell you a story about four little rabbits. ...a popular love story with a happy ending.= taleN-COUNT2 story stories A story is a description of an event or something that happened to someone, especially a spoken description of it. The parents all shared interesting stories about their children. Isak's story is typical of a child who has a specific learning disability.= accountN-COUNT3 story stories The story of something is a description of all the important things that have happened to it since it began. ...the story of the women's movement in Ireland.N-COUNT: usu N of n4 story stories If someone invents a story, they give a false explanation or account of something. He invented some story about a cousin.= tale, yarnN-COUNT5 story stories A news story is a piece of news in a newspaper or in a news broadcast. Those are some of the top stories in the news. They'll do anything for a story. ...front-page news stories.N-COUNT6 story You say `but that's another story' when you have mentioned a subject that you are not going to talk about or explain in detail. (SPOKEN) I'd met him at a dance I'd gone to on my own. But that's another story.PHR: V inflects7 story In British English, you use to cut a long story short to indicate that you are going to state the final result of an event and not give any more details. In American English, you say to make a long story short. To cut a long story short, I ended up as managing director.PHR: V inflects8 story You use a different story to refer to a situation, usually a bad one, which exists in one set of circumstances when you have mentioned that it does not exist in another set of circumstances. Where Marcella lives, the rents are fairly cheap, but a little further north it's a different story.PHR: usu v-link PHR9 story If you say it's the same old story or it's the old story, you mean that something unpleasant or undesirable seems to happen again and again. It's the same old story. They want one person to do three people's jobs.PHR: v-link PHR10 story If you say that something is only part of the story or is not the whole story, you mean that the explanation or information given is not enough for a situation to be fully understood. This may be true but it is only part of the story. 【21世纪英汉词典】story>(pl. -ries. 英亦作 storey pl. -reys)1 层; 楼a house of one ~ 平房.a building of ten ~ 十层大楼2 同一层楼的房间The third ~ is for rent. 三楼的房间出租

Q: number NUMBER [5nQmbE]

A: 【简明词典】n.数, 数字, 数量, 号码, 算术, 诗, 韵律v.遍号码, 共计..., 计入, 计算, 算入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 number numbers A number is a word such as `two', `nine', or `twelve', or a symbol such as 1, 3, or 47. You use numbers to say how many things you are referring to or where something comes in a series. No, I don't know the room number. Stan Laurel was born at number 3, Argyll Street. The number 47 bus leaves in 10 minutes.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 number numbers You use number with words such as `large' or `small' to say approximately how many things or people there are. Quite a considerable number of interviews are going on. I have had an enormous number of letters from single parents. Growing numbers of people in the rural areas are too frightened to vote.N-COUNT: adj N, usu N of n3 number If there are a number of things or people, there are several of them. If there are any number of things or people, there is a large quantity of them. I seem to remember that Sam told a number of lies. There must be any number of people in my position.N-SING: a/any N, usu N of n4 number You can refer to someone's or something's position in a list of the most successful or most popular of a particular type of thing as, for example, number one or number two. Martin now faces the world number one, Jansher Khan of Pakistan. Before you knew it, the single was at Number 90 in the US singles charts. Vikram Seth's `A Suitable Boy' is number two in the best-seller 【21世纪英汉词典】num.ber`nQmbL; 5nQmbE《源自拉丁文"数" 的意思》>1 a. (C) (抽象概念的) 数a high [low] ~ 大的 [小的] 数an even [odd, imaginary] ~ 偶 [奇,虚] 数→ cardinal number,ordinal number.b. (U)[常 the ~] [人、东西的] 总数; 人数,个数[ofThe ~ of students has been increasing. 学生的人数一直在增 加(→ a NUMBER of {用法}(2) The guests were ten in ~. 客人的人数是十位They were much smaller in ~ than we. 他们在人数上比我们 少得多c. (U)计算,数理a sense of ~ 数的观念2 a. (C)数字; 数词 (numeral) b. [~s]算术the science of ~s 算术be good [poor] at ~s 善于[拙于]算术3 a. (C)号码; 电话号码; 号码牌a house ~ 房屋的号码,门牌号码take a ~ 取 (表示顺序的) 号码牌(The) ~ is engaged. (英) (打电话时) 讲话中b. 第 (几) 号 [个,卷 (等) ] (略作 No.(pl. Nos.) 又可以 N 或 [ (美式用法) 表示)in the May [December] ~ 在五月 [十二月] 号 (的杂志) 上Room No. 303. 第 303 号房→ back number

Q: Wednesday WEDNESDAY [5wenzdei, 5wenzdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期三【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Wednesday Wednesdays Wednesday is the day after Tuesday and before Thursday. Come and have supper with us on Wednesday, if you're free. Did you happen to see her leave last Wednesday?. David always collects Alistair from school on Wednesdays.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Wednes.day`wZnzdI, -de; 5wenzdi, -dei>原则上无冠词为不可 数名词; 但视其意义也可加冠 词成为可数名词] 星期三,礼拜三(略作 W.,Wed.)Today is ~. 今天是星期三next [last] ~=on ~ next [last] 下[上]星期三on ~ 在星期三,在礼拜三on ~s 每星期三on a ~ 在 (过去、未来的) 某一个星期三on ( (英) the) ~ of next week 在下周三【字源】原义为"献 给 Woden 神的日子" (the day of Woden) .Woden 又称 Odin,是北欧神话中的 万物之神,专司战争、 死亡、诗歌、魔法、 智能等>星期三的on ~ afternoon 在星期三的下午>(美)在星期三(→ Wednesdays) See you ~. 星期三见

Q: letter LETTER [5letE]

A: 【简明词典】n.文字, 字母, 信函, 字面意义, 铅字, 证书, 文学, 学问vt.用字母标明, 在...上刻(或题)字vi.写印刷体字母【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 letter letters If you write a letter to someone, you write a message on paper and send it to them, usually by post. I had received a letter from a very close friend. ...a letter of resignation... Our long courtship had been conducted mostly by letter.N-COUNT: also by N2 letter letters Letters are written symbols which represent one of the sounds in a language. ...the letters of the alphabet. ...the letter E.N-COUNT3 letter letters If a university or college student earns a letter in sports or athletics, they are entitled to wear on their jacket the initial letter of the name of their university or college. (AM) Valerie earned letters in three sports: volleyball, basketball, and field hockey.N-COUNT4 letter lettering lettered If a university or college student letters in sports or athletics, they are entitled to wear on their jacket the initial letter of the name of their university or college. (AM) Burkoth lettered in soccer.VB5 letter If you say that someone keeps to the letter of the law , you mean that they act according to what is actually written in the law, rather than according to the general principles of it, especially when you disapprove of this. They had stuck to the letter of the law and in my view they should be ashamed. spirit of the lawPHR: prep PHR, PHR after v 【21世纪英汉词典】let.ter`lZtL; 5letE《源自拉丁文"文字 "的意思》>1 (C) (a,b,c等的) 文字,字母the 26 ~s of the English alphabet 英文的二十六个字母an initial ~ 起首字母a capital [small] ~ 大[小]写字母2 (C)信,书函; (对明信片而言的) 装入信封的信an open ~ 公开信→ business letter,dead letterwrite a ~ 写信mail [ (英)post] a ~ 寄信by ~ 用信,用书面3 [~s]文学; (文学的) 知识,学识; 著作业arts and ~s 文艺a man of ~s→ man 2 ba doctor of ~s 文学博士the profession of ~s 著作业the world of ~s 文学界,文坛4 [the ~; 用单数] (对内容、精神而言的 ) 字面上的意义,字句keep the ~ of the law [an agreement] ( 忽视真意、精神而) 依照字面上的意义履 行法律条文 [合约] 的条件5(C)[常 ~s]证书,许可证,执照 ,...证[状a ~ of attorney 委任状a ~ of credit 信用状~(s) of credence( 给大使、公使的) 信任

Q: Tuesday TUESDAY [5tju:zdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期二【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Tuesday Tuesdays Tuesday is the day after Monday and before Wednesday. He phoned on Tuesday, just before you came. Talks are likely to start next Tuesday. On Tuesdays and Saturdays the market comes to town.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Tues.day`tuzdI, `tjuz-, -de; 5tju:zdi, -dei>原则上无冠词且为(U) ; 但视其意义也可加冠 词并成为(C)] 星期二(略作 Tu.,Tues.)Today is ~. 今天是星期二next [last] ~ = on ~ next [last] 于下[上]星期二on ~ 于星期二on ~s 于每星期二,每逢星期 二on a ~ 于 (过去或未来的) 某一个星期二on ( (英)the) ~ of next week 于下星期二【字源】Tuesday 源自古英语,义为"献 给战神的日子" (the day of Tiw) .Tiw 是北欧神话中的战神, 相当于罗马神话中的 马尔斯 (Mars) >星期二的on ~ afternoon 于星期二下午>(美)于星期二(→ Tuesdays) See you ~. 星期二见

Q: news NEWS [nju:z]

A: 【简明词典】n.新闻, 消息【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 news News is information about a recently changed situation or a recent event. We waited and waited for news of him. They still haven't had any news about when they'll be able to go home. I wish I had better news for you. He's thrilled to bits at the news.N-UNCOUNT: oft N prep2 news News is information that is published in newspapers and broadcast on radio and television about recent events in the country or world or in a particular area of activity. Foreign News is on Page 16. We'll also have the latest sports news. The announcement was made at a news conference. Those are some of the top stories in the news.N-UNCOUNT: also the N3 news The news is a television or radio broadcast which consists of information about recent events in the country or the world. I heard all about the bombs on the news. ...the six o'clock news.N-SING: the N4 news News is sometimes used in the names of newspapers. ...the New York Daily News.N-IN-NAMES5 news If you say that someone or something is news, you mean that they are considered to be interesting and important at the moment, and that people want to hear about them on the radio and television and in newspapers. (INFORMAL) A murder was big news. If you are a celebrity, you are headline news.【21世纪英汉词典】newsnuz, njuz; nju:z《源自 new 的名词用法》>1 a. (新) 报导, (新) 消息,新闻,通知; 近况,信息 [of,about,as to] foreign [home, domestic] ~ 国外 [国内] 新闻bad [good] ~ 好[坏]消息Bad ~ travels quickly.=Ill ~ flies apace. (谚)恶事传千里No ~ is good ~. (谚)没有消息就是好消 息That's ~ to me. 那件事我还是第一次 听到That's no ~ to me. 那对我 (来说) 不是新闻(不新奇)The ~ as to [of, about] how they managed to get over the difficulties rapidly spread over the whole nation. 他们如何设法克服困 难的消息迅速传遍全国b. 报导,消息,通 知The ~ that her son had been injured was a shock to her. 她儿子受伤的消息使 她大为震惊({变换}可换写成 The ~ of[about]her son's injury was a shock to her.)2 [the ~] (广播、电视的) 新闻 (节目) Here is the ~. 报告新闻Here is a summary of the ~. (. 现在) 报告新闻摘要3 新闻的材料,新奇的事 ,趣闻make ~ 制造新闻Is there any ~ ?=What's the ~ today? (. 今天) 有什么新闻 [新鲜事] ?4 [N~; 用于

Q: nothing NOTHING [5nQWiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.无, 不关紧要之事, [数]零adv.毫不, 决不int.什么也没有, 无【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 nothing Nothing means not a single thing, or not a single part of something. I've done nothing much since coffee time. Mr Pearson said he knew nothing of his wife's daytime habits. He was dressed in jeans and nothing else. There is nothing wrong with the car.PRON-INDEF-NEG2 nothing You use nothing to indicate that something or someone is not important or significant. Because he had always had money it meant nothing to him. While the increase in homicides is alarming, it is nothing compared to what is to come in the rest of the decade. She kept bursting into tears over nothing at work. Do our years together mean nothing?PRON-INDEF-NEG+ nothing nothings Also a noun. It is the picture itself that is the problem; so small, so dull. It's a nothing, really. All it took was a word here, a word there, to convince him that he was a nothing.N-COUNT: usu sing3 nothing If you say that something cost nothing or is worth nothing, you are indicating that it cost or is worth a surprisingly small amount of money. The furniture was threadbare; he'd obviously picked it up for nothing. Homes in this corner of Mantua that once went for $350,000 are now worth nothing.PRON-INDEF-NEG4 nothing You use nothing before an adjective or `to'-infi 【21世纪英汉词典】noth.ing`nQWIN; 5nQWiN《源自 no 与 thing》>1 a. (什么也) 没有,没有什么东西[ 事N~ worth doing is easy. 值得做的事没有容易 做的There is ~ to be done. 没有什么事可做N~ is sweeter than the smell of a rose. 没有比玫瑰花的香味 更香的东西I have heard ~ from him yet. 我尚未接到他的任何 音信I have ~ to do with it. 我和那件事没有什么 关系I want you to have ~ to do with that man. 我要你不要跟那个男 人交往There is ~ to the story. 那番话完全是假的(不 是实话)N~ ventured, ~ gained.= N~ venture, ~ gain [win, have]. → venture v.t. 4.b. [~ of] 一点也没有[不]...He is ~ of a poet. 他一点也称不上是个 诗人He has ~ of the poet in him. 他一点也没有诗人的 资质2 无价值的事[东西]; 无关系的事[人][toShe is ~ to me. 她与我毫无关系; 她对我不算什么; 我没有把她放在心上Your trouble is ~ to hers. 你的苦恼跟她的 (苦恼) 相比,算不了什么do nothing but do?→but prepf

Q: morning MORNING [5mC:niN]

A: 【简明词典】n.早晨, 上午【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 morning mornings The morning is the part of each day between the time that people usually wake up and 12 o'clock noon or lunchtime. During the morning your guide will take you around the city. On Sunday morning Bill was woken by the telephone. He read about it in his morning paper.N-VAR2 morning If you refer to a particular time in the morning, you mean a time between 12 o'clock midnight and 12 o'clock noon. I often stayed up until two or three in the morning. The attack happened in the early hours of the morning.N-SING: the N3 morning If you say that something will happen in the morning, you mean that it will happen during the morning of the following day. I'll fly it to London in the morning. Melanie promised that she would call them in the morning.= tomorrow morningPHR4 morning If you say that something happens morning, noon and night, you mean that it happens all the time. You get fit by playing the game, day in, day out, morning, noon and night.PHR: PHR after v【21世纪英汉词典】morn.ing`mCrnIN; 5mC:niN>1 a. (U) 早晨,上午,午前M~ dawned [came]. 天亮了It is already ~. 现在已经是早上了It's a fine ~. 今天早上天气晴朗during the ~ 在上午 [早上] 这段时间in the ~ 在上午 [早上] early [late] in the ~ 一大早 [早上稍迟] on Sunday [Christmas] ~ 在星期日 [耶诞节] 早上on the ~ of the 15th of April [April 15] 在四月十五日上午early in [on] the ~ of the 10th 十日清晨 [早上一大早] b. 在早上(cf. mornings) She will come back this [tomorrow] ~. 她今天 [明天] 早上会回来He called on me yesterday ~. 他昨天早上来看我2 [the ~]初期,早期[ofthe ~ of life 生命之初期,青少年时 代3 (U)(诗)黎明at morning(古.诗)在早晨from morning till[to]night从早到晚good morning → good morningof a morning(文语)常在早上toward morning近早晨时>早上 (进行) 的,在早上的; 早上用的~ coffee 上午 (喝的) 咖啡a ~ walk 晨间散步

Q: time TIME [taim]

A: 【简明词典】n.时间, 时侯, 时机, 节拍, 期限, 次数, 时期, 比赛限时vt.安排...的时间, 记录...的时间, 计时, 定时vi.打拍子, (...)合拍adj.时间的, 记时的, 定时的, 定期的, 分期的n.DOS命令：显示并允许改变系统时间【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 time Time is what we measure in minutes, hours, days, and years. ...a two-week period of time... Time passed, and still Ma did not appear. As time went on the visits got more and more regular. The social significance of religion has changed over time.N-UNCOUNT2 time You use time to ask or talk about a specific point in the day, which can be stated in hours and minutes and is shown on clocks. `What time is it?' --- `Eight o'clock.'. He asked me the time. What time did he leave?. I phoned my mother to ask what time she was coming home. The time is now 19 minutes past the hour.N-SING: what/the N3 time times The time when something happens is the point in the day when it happens or is supposed to happen. Departure times are 08:15 from St Quay, and 18:15 from St Helier.See also opening time.N-COUNT4 time You use time to refer to the system of expressing time and counting hours that is used in a particular part of the world. The tidal predictions are expressed in Greenwich Mean Time. Add one hour for British Summer Time. The incident happened just after ten o'clock local time.【21世纪英汉词典】timetaIm; taim>A1 (U)[无冠词] (从过去、现在到未来 连绵延续的) 时,时间; 时间的经过,光阴,岁 月,时光~ and space 时间和空间T~ heals most troubles. 时间会治愈大多数的 苦恼(大多数的苦恼在经过 一段时间之后会消减)T~ will tell. 时间会证明一切 [说明真象] T~ is money. (谚)时间即金钱 [一寸光阴一寸金] T~ flies. (谚)光阴似箭T~ and tide wait for no man. (谚)岁月不待人2 (U) [又作 a ~] (某一) 期间,某一段时间for a ~ 暂时,一时after a ~ 过一会儿in a short ~ 不久It's a long ~ since I met you last. 好久不见 [久违] 了He has lived there (for) a long ~. 他已在那儿住了很久He takes ~ to speak. 他讲话慢吞吞的 [费时间] It was no ~ before he was back. (. 才去一下) 他马上就回来What a ~ you have been!. 你费时不赀 [花了相&

Q: star STAR [stB:]

A: 【简明词典】n.星, 恒星, 明星, 名角【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 star stars A star is a large ball of burning gas in space. Stars appear to us as small points of light in the sky on clear nights. The nights were pure with cold air and lit with stars.See also morning star, shooting star.N-COUNT2 star stars You can refer to a shape or an object as a star when it has four, five, or more points sticking out of it in a regular pattern. Children at school receive coloured stars for work well done.N-COUNT3 star stars You can say how many stars something such as a hotel or restaurant has as a way of talking about its quality, which is often indicated by a number of star-shaped symbols. The more stars something has, the better it is. ...five star hotels.N-COUNT4 star stars Famous actors, musicians, and sports players are often referred to as stars. ...Gemma, 41, star of the TV series Pennies From Heaven... By now Murphy is Hollywood's top male comedy star. Not all football stars are ill-behaved louts.N-COUNT: oft supp N5 star stars starring starred If an actor or actress stars in a play or film, he or she has one of the most important parts in it. The previous year Adolphson had starred in a play in which Ingrid had been an extra. He's starred in dozens of films.VB6 star stars starring starred If a play or film stars a famous actor or actress, he or she has one of the most important parts in it. ...the BBC's new satirical 【21世纪英汉词典】starstBr; stB:>1 (C)星a fixed ~ 恒星the morning [evening~ 晨[晚]星a shooting ~ 流星2 (C)a. 星状物(通常成为五或六个方 向的放射形)b. 星章; 星形勋章c. 星标,星号d. (用以给旅馆、餐厅等 定等级的) 星标a five-star hotel 五星级 [第一流] 旅馆3 (C)明星,名角; 红人a film ~ 电影明星a football ~ 足球明星 [偶像选手] 4 (C)[常 ~s]星宿,命运,运气be born under a lucky [an unlucky~ 生来幸运 [生不逢辰] thank one's (lucky) ~s 感谢自己的好运 [幸运] 5[用单数]成功,幸运trust one's ~ 相信自己的幸运 [成功] 6[the ~s]遥不可及的目标see stars(口语)眼冒金星,目眩The blow made me see ~s. 那一击使我眼冒金星stars in one's eyes 幸福感; 梦想the star of Bethlehem 伯利恒之星(耶稣诞生时出现)the Star of David 大卫之星(以色列共和国的象征 ,由两个正三角形上下 组合而成六芒星形标

Q: week WEEK [wi:k]

A: 【简明词典】n.星期, 周【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 week weeks A week is a period of seven days. Some people consider that a week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. I had a letter from my mother last week. This has been on my mind all week. I know a wonderful restaurant where we can have lunch next week.N-COUNT2 week weeks A week is a period of about seven days. Her mother stayed for another two weeks. Only 12 weeks ago he underwent major heart transplant surgery. Three million people will visit theatres in the annual six-week season.N-COUNT3 week weeks Your working week is the hours that you spend at work during a week. It is not unusual for women to work a 40-hour week. ...workers on a three-day week because of the sales slump.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 week The week is the part of the week that does not include Saturday and Sunday. ...the hard work of looking after the children during the week... They arrived at the weekend and gave three concerts in the week. the weekendN-SING: the N5 week weeks You use week in expressions such as `a week on Monday', `a week next Tuesday', and `tomorrow week' to mean exactly one week after the day that you mention. The deadline to publish the document is a week tomorrow. The 800 metre final is on Monday week.N-COUNT6 w 【21世纪英汉词典】weekwik; wi:k>1 (C)周,星期; 一星期,一礼拜,七天(从星期天到星期六; ◆常当副词用)by the ~ 按周this ~ 本周,这星期last ~ 上周,上星期next ~ 下周,下星期the ~ before last 上上星期the ~ after next 下下星期every other ~ 每隔一周in the course of this ~ =during this ~ 本周中,这个星期中(on) Friday (of) this ~ 在本星期五today [this day] ~ (英)下周 [上周] 的今天a ~ on Saturday = on Saturday ~ (英)上星期的星期六a ~ from Firday= (英)Friday ~ 下星期的星期五a ~ last Monday 上上星期一a ~ next Monday 下下星期一~s ago 几星期以前,几周前for ~s 几星期 (之久) every day of the ~ 一星期每天 (不中断) He will leave in the first ~ of April. 他将在四月的第一个 星期出发He earns 500 dollars a ~. 他一星期赚五百美元What day of the ~ is it (today) ? = What is the day of the ~ ?. 今天是星期几 ?2 (C)a. (星期日) 或星期六 (以外的) 平日,工作日,周日I have no time to spare during the ~. 我平日没有闲暇的时

Q: yesterday YESTERDAY [5jestEdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.昨天adv.昨天【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 yesterday You use yesterday to refer to the day before today. She left yesterday. Yesterday she announced that she is quitting her job.ADV: ADV with cl+ yesterday Also a noun. In yesterday's games, Switzerland beat the United States two-one.N-UNCOUNT2 yesterday You can refer to the past, especially the recent past, as yesterday. The worker of today is different from the worker of yesterday. ...a world without yesterdays or tomorrows.N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl【21世纪英汉词典】yes.ter.day`jZstLdI, -9de; 5jestEdi, -dei>1 昨天,昨日It was rainy ~. 昨天是雨天Y~ I was sick. 昨天我生病了2 最近,近来I was not born ~. 我不是昨天才生的 [我不是三岁小孩] >1 (U)[无冠词]昨天,昨 日(the) day before ~ 前天Y~ was Saturday. 昨天是星期六I was very busy until [up to] ~. 直到昨天我都很忙I read it in ~'s newspaper. 我在昨天的报上看到 了那则消息Did you hear ~'s news ?. 你听到昨天的消息了 吗 ?2 (古.文语)a. (U)近来,最近(a thing) of ~ 最近的 (事) b. (C)[常 ~s]过去all our ~s 我们 (过去) 的一切日子>昨天的,昨日的~ morning [afternoon, evening] 昨天早上 [下午,晚上]

Q: general GENERAL [5dVenErEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.普通, 将军, 概要adj.一般的, 普通的, 综合的, 概括的, 全面的, 大体的 n.常规【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 general A general is a high-ranking officer in the armed forces, usually in the army. The General's visit to Sarajevo is part of preparations for the deployment of extra troops.N-COUNT; N-TITLE; N-VOC2 general If you describe something in general terms, you describe it without giving details. The figures represent a general decline in employment. ...the general deterioration of English society. She recounted in very general terms some of the events of recent months.PHR3 general You use general to describe several items or activities when there are too many of them or when they are not important enough to mention separately. {Pound}2,500 for software is soon swallowed up in general costs. His firm took over the planting and general maintenance of the park last March.= overallADJ: ADJ n4 general You use general to describe something that involves or affects most people, or most people in a particular group. The project should raise general awareness about bullying. specificADJ-GRADED: ADJ n5 general If you describe something as general, you mean that it is not restricted to any one thing or area. ...a general ache radiating from the back of the neck. ...a general sense of well-being. ...raising the level of general physical fitness.【21世纪英汉词典】gen.er.al`dVZnErEl, `dVZnrEl; 5dVen3rEl《源自拉丁文 [某一种类 (整体) 的] 的意思》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) (非特殊的而是) 一般的,总括的,全面 的,普遍的( ←→ special,particular) → general agenta ~ attack 总攻击a ~ catalog 总目录a ~ manager 总经理a ~ meeting [council] 大会,全会→ general strikea ~ war 全面战争2 (无比较级、最高级) (不限于某一部门而是 ) 一般的; 各种各样的( ←→ special) ~ affairs 庶务,总务a ~ clerk 庶务 [总务] 人员~ culture course 一般教养 [文化] 课程a ~ dealer 杂货商a ~ magazine 综合性杂志a ~ reader ( 非专家的) 一般读者 (不详细而) 概略的,大体的,大致 的3( ←→ specific) a ~ outline 概要~ principles 通则; 总则~ rules 一般原则in ~ terms 总括地说,笼统地I'll give you a ~ idea of it. 我来把这件事概略地 告诉你4 (无比较级、

Q: view VIEW [vju:]

A: 【简明词典】n.景色, 风景, 观点, 见解, 观察, 观看, 意见, 认为vt.观察, 观看【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 view views Your views on something are the beliefs or opinions that you have about it, for example whether you think it is good, bad, right, or wrong. Washington and Moscow are believed to have similar views on Kashmir. I take the view that she should be stopped as soon as possible. My own view is absolutely clear. What I did was right. You should also make your views known to your local MP.= opinionN-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N on n, N that2 view Your view of a particular subject is the way that you understand and think about it. The drama takes an idealistic, even a naive view of the subject. The whole point was to get away from a Christian-centred view of religion. In the old animistic world view, people believed that nature was organised by invisible souls.N-SING: with supp, oft N of n3 view views viewing viewed If you view something in a particular way, you think of it in that way. First-generation Americans view the United States as a land of golden opportunity. Abigail's mother Linda views her daughter's talent with a mixture of pride and worry. Sectors in the economy can be viewed in a variety of ways. We would view favourably any sensible suggestion for maintaining the business.= regardVB4 view views The view from a window or high place is everything which can be seen from that place, 【21世纪英汉词典】viewvju; vju:《源自古法语"看见 "的意思》>1 (U)视力; 可看见的状态[范围], 视界,视野a field of ~ 视野be in (plain) ~ 看得见 [看得清清楚楚] We turned a corner and came in ~ of the house [and the house came into ~]. 我们转过街角便看见 那栋房子Soon the plane disappeared from ~ [passed out of ~, was lost to (our) ~]. 不久那飞机便不见了 [从视线中消失了,从 (我们的) 视野消失了] Try to keep that car in ~. 设法使那辆车子保持 在视线之内He did it in full ~ of the public. 他在众目睽睽之下做 了那件事There was no tree any where with in ~. 放眼所极之处都没有 树木2 [用单数a. 观看,眺望,参观[ofa private ~ 预展It was our first ~ of the ocean. 这是我们第一次看到 海洋If you go up there, you can get a better ~ of the parade. 如果你上去那边,你可 以更清楚地看到游行 队伍b. 概观,通览,概说[ofA V~ of English Grammar "英文文法概说"a concise ~ of contemporary literature 当代

Q: month MONTH [mQnW]

A: 【简明词典】n.月【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 month months A month is one of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into, for example January or February. The trial is due to begin next month. ...an exhibition which opens this month at London's Design Museum... I send him fifteen dollars a month.N-COUNT2 month months A month is a period of about four weeks. She was here for a month. Over the next several months I met most of her family. They had all spent {Pound}430 for a month's unlimited train travel around Europe.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】monthmQnW; mQnW>(pl. ~s[mn s,mnts; mn s])1 (历书上之) 月; 一个月(略作 m.; cf. day 1 a,year 2 a)this ~ 本 [这个] 月last [next] ~ 上[下]个月the ~ before last 上上个月the ~ after next 下下个月on the third of this ~ 在本月三日for ~s 好几个月~s ago 好几个月前In which ~ was he born?. 他是哪一月出生的?【字源】源自义为" 月亮"的古英语. 由天上月亮盈亏的周 期来计算时间,显然是 阴历. 现在虽然都采用阳历, 不过由于在古代英国 也和中国一样用阴历, 因此阴历的计时单位 "月" (month) 仍然留存使用2 怀孕月分She is in her fifth ~. 她已怀孕五个月 [有五个月身孕] a month of Sundays(口语)很长的时间(cf. a WEEK of Sundays) I haven't been home in [for] a ~ of Sundays. 我已很久没有回家month after month月复一月month by month月月,每月month in,month out一个月又一个月,月复 一月,月月this day month = today month(1) 下个月的今天(2) 上个月的今天

Q: friend FRIEND [frend]

A: 【简明词典】n.朋友, 赞助者, 助手【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 friend friends A friend is someone who you know well and like, but who is not related to you. I had a long talk about this with my best friend. She never was a close friend of mine. ...Sara's old friend, Ogden.N-COUNT2 friend friends If you are friends with someone, you are their friend and they are yours. I still wanted to be friends with Alison. We remained good friends. Sally and I became friends.N-PLURAL: oft N with n3 friend friends The friends of a country, cause, organization, or a famous politician are the people and organizations who help and support them. ...the friends of Israel. ...The Friends of Birmingham Royal Ballet.N-PLURAL: oft in names4 friend friends If one country refers to another as a friend, they mean that the other country is not an enemy of theirs. The president said that Japan is now a friend and international partner.= allyN-COUNT5 friend If you make friends with someone, you begin a friendship with them. You can also say that two people make friends. He has made friends with the kids on the street. Dennis made friends easily. He had made a friend of both girls.PHR-RECIP: V inflects, usu PHR with n【21世纪英汉词典】friendfrZnd; frend>1 友人,朋友He is a ~ of mine [my father('s)]. 他是我的 [我父亲的] 朋友They are good [great] ~s. 他们是好朋友 [亲密的朋友] 2 同一阵线的人; 赞助者,支持者; 同情者[to, of( ←→ enemy) a ~ of the poor 穷人的朋友a ~ to [of] liberty 自由的支持者He has been a good ~ to me. 他一向待我很好3 a. 同伴; 与人为友的动物The dog is a ~ of man. 狗是人类的朋友b. 有帮助 [可靠 (等) ] 之物Her shyness was her best ~. 她的腼腆对她有很大 帮助4 [one's ~; 用于称呼] (吾) 友my learned ~ → learned 1a.5[F~]教友派 (the Society of Friends) 的一员,战栗教徒 (Quaker) be [keep,make] friends with?与...做朋友,和...要好 [亲密] make friends again言归于好,重修旧好the Society of Friends 基督教教友派

Q: service SERVICE [5sE:vis]

A: 【简明词典】n.服务, 服务性工作, 服役, 仪式vt.保养, 维修adj.(军队)服现役的, 服务性的, 仆人的, 耐用的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 service services For meaning 14, services is both the singular and the plural formA service is something that the public needs, such as transport, communications facilities, hospitals, or energy supplies, which is provided in a planned and organized way by the government or an official body. Britain still boasts the cheapest postal service. We have started a campaign for better nursery and school services. The authorities have said they will attempt to maintain essential services.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 service services For meaning 14, services is both the singular and the plural formYou can sometimes refer to an organization or private company as a particular service when it provides something for the public or acts on behalf of the government. All these changes follow months of negotiations between the BBC and the Foreign Office, which provides the money for the World Service. ...Careers Advisory Services.N-COUNT: oft in names3 service services For meaning 14, services is both the singular and the plural formIf an organization or company provides a particular service, they can do a particular job or a type of work for you. The kitchen maintains a twenty-four hour service and can be contacted via Reception. The larger firm was capable of providing a better range of services.N-COUNT4 service services For meaning 14, services is both the singular and the plural formServices are activities such as tourism, banking, and selling things which are part of a country's economy, but are not concerned with p 【21世纪英汉词典】ser.vice`sVvIs; 5sE:vis>1 a. (U) (对别人的) 服务social ~ 社会服务receive [offer] ~ 接受 [提供] 服务b. 有用,效劳,帮助be of ~ 有用的,能帮助的Can I be of (any) ~ to you?. 我能为你效劳吗?do a person a ~ 为某人效劳 [服务] Will you do me a ~?. 你愿意帮助我吗?You have done me a great ~ by driving me home. 你开车送我回家帮了 我一个大忙c. (C)[常 ~s](文语)尽力,努力, 功劳,功绩,贡献employment ~s 职业介绍 [辅导] medical ~s 医疗 (服务) You need the ~s of a doctor [lawyer]. 你需要看医生 2 公共事业a. (火车、公车等的) 班次,行驶(an) hourly train ~ 一小时有一班火车There is an excellent bus ~ in this town. 这城镇有极方便的公 共汽车班次We have regular air ~ to London. 我们有定期航空班机 到伦敦b. (邮电、电话等的) (公共) 事业,设施the telephone ~ 电话事业The postal ~ is poor in this district. 这个地区的邮政服务 差(有误&

Q: future FUTURE [5fju:tFE]

A: 【简明词典】n.未来, 将来, 前途, 远景adj.未来的, 将来的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 future The future is the period of time that will come after the present, or the things that will happen then. The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future. He was making plans for the future. I had little time to think about what the future held for me. pastN-SING: the N2 future Future things will happen or exist after the present time. She said if the world did not act conclusively now, it would only bequeath the problem to future generations. Meanwhile, the domestic debate on Denmark's future role in Europe rages on. ...the future King and Queen.for future reference: see reference.ADJ: ADJ n3 future futures Someone's future, or the future of something, is what will happen to them or what they will do after the present time. His future as prime minister depends on the outcome of the elections. Graeme remains a supremely talented cricketer and must still have a splendid future in the game. ...a proposed national conference on the country's political future... Young people are an investment for our future.N-COUNT: usu sing, usu with supp4 future futures If you say that someone or something has a future, you mean that they are likely to be successful or to survive. These abandoned children have now got a future. There's no future in this relationship.N-COUNT: usu a N in sing5 future futures When people trade in futures, they buy stocks and shares, c 【21世纪英汉词典】fu.ture`fjutFL; 5fju:tFE《源自拉丁文"往后 发生"的意思》>1 (U)[常 the ~]未来,将来(cf. present 1,past 1) the youth of the ~ 未来的青年in the ~ 将来,今后in the near ~ =in no distant ~ = in the not too distant ~ 在不久的将来for the ~ 将来,今后provide for the ~ 为将来作准备储蓄等2 a. (C)有希望的前途,远 景have a bright [brilliant] ~ before one 有光明的前途have no ~ 没有前途,前途无望b. (U)成功的可能性3 (U)[常 the ~]'文法'未来时态, 未来式(cf. present 2,past 3.) 4 (C)[常 ~s]'商'期货,期货 契约deal in ~s 作期货交易; 做投机生意>1 未来的,将来的; 来世的~ ages 后世,未来的时代the [a] ~ life 来世,来生one's ~ wife 某人的未来妻子for ~ use 为了将来使用2'文法'未来的(cf. present 3,past 4) the ~ tense 未来时态,未来式

Q: end END [end]

A: 【简明词典】n.末端, 尽头, 结束, 目标, 限度, 梢, 末端, 死亡v.结束, 终结, 终止【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 end The end of something such as a period of time, an event, a book, or a film is the last part of it or the final point in it. The {Pound}5 banknote was first issued at the end of the 18th century. The report is expected by the end of the year. You will have the chance to ask questions at the end.N-SING: the N, usu prep N, N of n2 end ends ending ended When a situation, process, or activity ends, or when something or someone ends it, it reaches its final point and stops. The meeting quickly ended and Steve and I left the room. Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting. She began to weep. That ended our discussion.V-ERG* ending The ending of a marriage by death is different in many ways from an ending occasioned by divorce.N-SING: usu the N of n3 end ends An end to something or the end of it is the act or result of stopping it so that it does not continue any longer. The French government today called for an end to the violence. I was worried she would walk out or bring the interview to an end. Francis fined him two weeks' wages and said: `That's the end of the matter.'N-COUNT: usu sing, oft N to/of n4 end ends ending ended If you say that someone or something ends a period of time in a particular way, you are indicating what the final situation was like. You can also say that a period of time ends in a particular way.【21世纪英汉词典】endZnd; end>A(C)1 a. (时间、事情的) 终结,结束,终了,末尾the ~ of a day [an hour, a year] 1 日 [1 小时,1 年] 的终了[结束→ one's JOURNEY'S endat the ~ 最后,终于to the ~ of time 永远to the (very) ~ 直到最后,到底There is an ~ of it. 就此结束,话到此为止b. (信、故事等的) 结束,终结,末尾at the ~ of a letter 在信尾The E~. (. 影片等的) 剧终I was moved by the ~ of this novel. 我被这本小说的结局 感动了2 a. (存在、行为等的) 终止,废止come to an ~ 结束bring ? to an ~ 结束make an ~ of ?=put an ~ to ?结束...,停止...b. [常 one's[the]~] 死come to an untimely ~ 早死,夭折meet one's ~ 死亡He is near [is nearing] his ~. 他的死期近了(他离死 期不远)Another attack will be the ~ of him. 再次发作会使他没救3 a. (细长物的) 端,末端,前端; (街道等的) 末端; 尽头both ~s of a table 餐桌的两端the deep ~ of a swimming pool 游泳池水深的一端 [头] at the ~ of the street 在街道的尽

Q: chance CHANCE [tFB:ns]

A: 【简明词典】n.机会, 可能性, 偶然性, 运气v.碰巧, 偶然发生, 冒...的险adj.偶然的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 chance chances If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen. Do you think they have a chance of beating Australia?. This partnership has a good chance of success. The specialist who carried out the brain scan thought Tim's chances of survival were still slim. There was really very little chance that Ben would ever have led a normal life.N-VAR: oft N of -ing/n, N that2 chance If you have a chance to do something, you have the opportunity to do it. The electoral council announced that all eligible people would get a chance to vote. Most refugee doctors never get the chance to practice medicine in British hospitals. I felt I had to give him a chance.N-SING: usu N to-inf, N for n to-inf3 chance A chance meeting or event is one that is not planned or expected. ...a chance meeting.ADJ: ADJ n+ chance Also a noun. ...a victim of chance and circumstance.N-UNCOUNT4 chance chances chancing chanced If you chance to do something or chance on something, you do it or find it although you had not planned or tried to. (FORMAL) A man I chanced to meet proved to be a most unusual character. It was just then that I chanced to look round. ...Christopher Columbus, who chanced upon the Dominican Republic 【21世纪英汉词典】chancetFAns; tFB:ns《源自拉丁文"掉落, 发生"的意思》>1 (C)a. 机会,良机,时机(→ opportunity【同义字 】) the ~ of a lifetime 一生难得的良机Now is your ~. 现在是你的机会Give him another [a second] ~. 再给他一次机会 (这次或许他会注意) The ~ of his going abroad is lost. 他出国的机会没有了; 他失去出国的机会b. 机会jump [grab] at the ~ to go abroad 抓住出国的机会c. [...]机会It is a good ~ for you to meet him. 这是你与他见面的好 机会2 a. (可能的) 希望,胜算,把握have an even ~ 有一半的胜算stand a good [fair] ~ (of ?) 大有 (...的) 希望 [可能] stand no ~ against ? 对...没有胜算 [无把握] → off chanceThere is only a slim ~, if any, for his success. 他成功的希望即使有 也渺茫We have no [not much] ~ of winning [gaining] the game. 我们赢得这场比赛的 可能性不大Not a ~. (口语) [回答对方的询问] (那种事) 行不通,绝不?

Q: condition CONDITION [kEn5diFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.条件, 情形, 环境, 社会地位vt.以...为条件, 使达到要求的情况【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 condition If you talk about the condition of a person or thing, you are talking about the state that they are in, especially how good or bad their physical state is. He remains in a critical condition in a California hospital. I received several compliments on the condition of my skin. The two-bedroom chalet is in good condition. You can't drive in that condition.N-SING: also no det, with supp2 condition conditions The conditions under which something is done or happens are all the factors or circumstances which directly affect it. This change has been timed under laboratory conditions. In ideal conditions, a devaluation will work by putting up the prices of imported goods while boosting exports. The conditions are ripe for the spread of disease.N-PLURAL: usu with supp3 condition conditions The conditions in which people live or work are the factors which affect their comfort, safety, or health. People are living in appalling conditions. He could not work in these conditions any longer. The conditions in the camp are just awful.N-PLURAL: usu with supp4 condition The condition of a group of people is their situation in life, especially with regard to the difficulties they have. (FORMAL) The condition of the people could be elevated by a programme of social reform. The government has encouraged its p 【21世纪英汉词典】con.di.tionkEn`dIFEn; kEn`diFn《源自拉丁文"一致, 条件"的意思》>A 1a. (U) [又作 a ~] (人、物、财政等的) 状态,情形,状况; 健康状况,身体状况(→ state A【同义字】) the ~ of affairs ( 世界的) 局势 [事态] ,社会动向my financial ~ 我的经济状况 [收支情形] the ~ of weightlessness 无重力状态be in good [bad, poor] ~ 状况良好 [恶劣] ; 健康 [不健康] be in ~ 健康,情形 [状况] 良好be out of ~ ( 因缺乏运动而) 不健康,情形 [状况] 不佳be in a certain [a delicate, an interesting] ~ (委婉语.古)妊娠,怀孕b. (U) [又作 a ~] 状态He is in no ~ [not in a ~]to attend school. 他的情况不适于上学c. (C)(口语) (身体的) 异常,疾病have a heart ~ 心脏不好2 (C)身分,地位,境遇people of every ~ 各阶层的人live according to one's ~ 过适合自己身分的生 活change one's ~ 开始新的生活; (尤指) 结婚3 [~s] (周围的) 状况,情况,现状

Q: coming COMING [5kQmiN]

A: 【简明词典】n.来达adj.就要来的, 将来的, 大有前途的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆coming A coming event or time is an event or time that will happen soon. This obviously depends on the weather in the coming months. They talk of the coming battle.See also come.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】com.ing`kQmIN; 5kQmiN>1 即将来临的,下次的the ~ election 下次的选举2 (口语)新进的; 将成名的a ~ man 即将崭露头角的人>1 到来with the ~ of spring 随著春天的来临the ~s and goings of tourists 旅客的来来往往2 [the (Second) C~] 耶稣的再 (度降) 临

Q: cup CUP [kQp]

A: 【简明词典】n.杯子, 酒杯, 奖杯vt.使成杯状, 为...拔火罐【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cup cups A cup is a small round container that you drink from. Cups usually have handles and are made from china or plastic. ...cups and saucers.N-COUNT+ cup cups A cup of something is the amount of something contained in a cup. Mix about four cups of white flour with a pinch of salt.N-COUNT: usu N of n2 cup cups Things, or parts of things, that are small, round, and hollow in shape can be referred to as cups. ...the brass cups of the small chandelier.N-COUNT: oft N of n3 cup cups A cup is a large metal cup with two handles that is given to the winner of a game or competition.= trophyN-COUNT4 cup cups Cup is used in the names of some sports competitions in which the prize is a cup. Sri Lanka's cricket team will play India in the final of the Asia Cup. ...after his fateful injury in the 1991 FA Cup final.N-COUNT: usu the n N5 cup cups cupping cupped If you cup your hands, you make them into a curved shape like a cup. He cupped his hands around his mouth and called out for Diane. David knelt, cupped his hands and splashed river water on to his face. She held it in her cupped hands for us to see.VB6 cup cups cupping cupped If you cup something in your hands, you make your hands into a curved dish-like shape and support it or hold it gently.【21世纪英汉词典】cupkQp; kQp>1 (C) (喝红茶、咖啡用,有 手把的) 杯子,茶杯(→ glass 3{比较}) a coffee ~ 咖啡杯 a breakfast ~ 早餐用的大杯子(约普通的两倍大)a ~ and saucer附有碟子的茶杯,一套 杯碟2 (C)一杯的量(烹调时为 pint)a ~ of tea 一杯茶two ~s of flour 两杯面粉3 a. (C)圣餐杯,圣杯 (chalice) b. [the ~]圣餐 (Eucharist) 用的葡萄酒c. (C) [有时 the C~] 优胜奖杯; 争取优胜奖杯的比赛→ Davis Cup.4 (C)杯状物a. (骨头的) 杯状窝,骨臼b. (花的) 萼 (calyx) c. (橡果 [橡子] 的) 杯状壳d. (胸罩的) 杯子状部分e.'高尔夫'球洞(插在草坪上球洞中的 铁杯)5 a. [~s,又作 the ~] 酒; 饮酒→ in one's CUPsHe is fond of the ~. 他喜欢喝酒b. [the ~] (the bottle(对于酒精[酒]类而言 的)咖啡、红茶之类6(U) 香槟酒、葡萄酒、苹 果酒等中加入香料、 甜味,再用冰冷却的饮

Q: sign SIGN [sain]

A: 【简明词典】n.标记, 符号, 记号, 征兆, 迹象, 征候v.签名(于), 署名(于)～, 签署【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sign signs A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music. Equations are generally written with a two-bar equals sign.= symbolN-COUNT2 sign signs A sign is a movement of your arms, hands, or head which is intended to have a particular meaning. They gave Lavalle the thumbs-up sign. The priest made the sign of the cross over him.N-COUNT3 sign signs signing signed If you sign, you communicate with someone using sign language. If a programme or performance is signed, someone uses sign language so that deaf people can understand it. All programmes will be either `signed' or subtitled.VB4 sign signs A sign is a piece of wood, metal, or plastic with words or pictures on it. Signs give you information about something, or give you a warning or an instruction. ...a sign saying that the highway was closed because of snow. ...a cardboard sign, which stated `No to Poll Tax'... As soon as the seat belt sign had been switched off, we rushed out.N-COUNT5 sign signs If there is a sign of something, there is something which shows that it exists or is happening. They are prepared to hand back a hundred prisoners of war a day as a sign of good will. His face and movements rarely betrayed a sign of nerves. Your blood would have been checked for any sign of kidn 【21世纪英汉词典】signsaIn; sain>1 (数学、音乐等的) 符号,记号the negative [minus] ~ 负符号 [-] the positive [plus] ~ 正符号 2 a. 信号,暗号; 手势,姿势(→signal【同义字】) → call signA red flag is a ~ of danger. 红旗是危险的信号make the ~ of the cross 用手画十字b. 信号,暗号; 姿势make a ~ to walk 做出步行的手势 [示意步行] c. [对某人发出做...的] 信号,暗号,姿势She made a ~ for me to approach her. 她对我发出靠近她的 暗号 [她示意我靠近她] d. 信号,暗号; 姿势She made a ~ that I (should) approach. 她以动作示意我靠过 去3 a. 标志,告示,牌示a road [traffic] ~ 道路 [交通] 标志a safety ~ 安全驾驶标志b. 招牌 (signboard) c. 暗语,秘语a ~ and countersign 黑话,行话; 隐语(如说"山"则回 说"河"等)4 a. 显现,征兆,预兆,迹象 [ofthe ~s of the times 时光的征兆,动向,时 势The robin is a ~ of spring. 知更鸟是春?

Q: staff STAFF [stB:f]

A: 【简明词典】n.棒, 杖, 杆, 支柱, 全体职员, [军]参谋机构, [音]五线谱vt.供给人员, 充当职员【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 staff staffs The staff of an organization are the people who work for it. The staff were very good. The outpatient program has a staff of six people. He thanked his staff. ...members of staff... Many employers seek diversity in their staffs.See also Chief of Staff.N-COUNT-COLL2 staff staffs People who are part of a particular staff are often referred to as staff. 10 staff were allocated to the task. He had the complete support of hospital staff.= employeesN-PLURAL3 staff staffs staffing staffed If an organization is staffed by particular people, they are the people who work for it. They are staffed by volunteers. The center is staffed with highly trained physicians. The centre is staffed at all times. Some have regular clinics staffed by nursing officers.VB: usu passive* staffed The house allocated to them was pleasant and spacious, and well-staffed. ...poorly staffed hotels.See also short-staffed.ADJ: adv ADJ4 staff staffs A staff is a strong stick or pole.5 A staff is the five lines that music is written on. (AM; in BRIT use stave)N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】staffstAf; stB:f>(pl. ~s,staves[stevz,st vz; steivz])1 a. (步行、武器等用的) 杖,棒,棍b. (旗) 竿c. 权杖(cf. pastoral n. 3) 2 可依赖的东西,支柱, 支持物[ofthe ~ of a person's old age 某人老年的依靠the ~ of life 生命的支柱; (尤指) 面包3'音乐'五线谱 (stave)

Q: sign away SIGN AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.签字放弃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign away signs away; signing away; signed awayIf you sign something away, you sign official documents that mean that you no longer own it or have a right to it. The Duke signed away his inheritance. They signed the rights away when they sold their idea to DC Comics.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】formally give up rights， property，money，et c．by signing a document签字放弃（ 权利等）*He signed away his share of the house to his daughter．他签字把 他那份房产让与女儿。*He later regretted that he signed away his right to his mother's estate．他后悔他签 字放弃了继承他母亲 遗产的权利。

Q: plant PLANT [plB:nt]

A: 【简明词典】n.植物, 庄稼, 工厂, 车间, 设备vt.种植, 栽培, 培养, 安置vi.种植【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 plant plants A plant is a living thing that grows in the earth and has a stem, leaves, and roots. Water each plant as often as required. ...exotic plants.See also bedding plant, pot plant, rubber plant.N-COUNT2 plant plants planting planted When you plant a seed, plant, or young tree, you put it into the ground so that it will grow there. He says he plans to plant fruit trees and vegetables.VB* planting Extensive flooding in the country has delayed planting and many crops are still under water.N-UNCOUNT3 plant plants planting planted When someone plants land with a particular type of plant or crop, they put plants, seeds, or young trees into the land to grow them there. They plan to plant the area with grass and trees. Recently much of their energy has gone into planting a large vegetable garden. ...newly planted fields.VB4 plant plants A plant is a factory or a place where power is produced. ...Ford's British car assembly plants... The plant provides forty per cent of the country's electricity.N-COUNT5 plant Plant is large machinery that is used in industrial processes. Firms may start to invest in plant and equipment abroad where costs may be lower.= machineryN-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】plantplAnt; plB:nt《源自拉丁文"芽" 的意思》>1 (C)a. (尤指比树木小的) 植物,草木flowering ~s 显[开]花植物b. 苗木 (seedling) 2 (C)a. [常构成复合字]工厂a manufacturing ~ 制造厂→ power planta nuclear power ~ 核能发电厂b. 装置,一整套机器 (apparatus) an air-conditioning ~ 空调装置3 (U) (生产等的) 设施,设备(包括机器类、建筑物 、建筑用地等)4 (C)(口语)a. (陷人入罪的) 策略,陷阱b. (栽赃的) 赃物,诱饵c. (在犯罪集团中卧底的 ) 警察的内线>1 a. 栽种 ~ trees 植树b. 撒~ seeds 撒种子c. 在上遍植[...][ with, in]; [在土地上] 种植...[inShe ~ed her garden with tulips. = She ~ed tulips in her garden. 她在花园里种植郁金 香2 把 灌输 [散播] [在...][in~ mutual trust in the minds of young people 把互信的观念灌$

Q: order 2 ORDER 2 [5C:dE]

A: 【简明词典】n.次序, 顺序, 正常(工作)状态, 秩序, 会议规则, 命令, 定购, 定单vt.命令, 定购, 定制【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆commands and requests1 order orders ordering ordered If a person in authority orders someone to do something, they tell them to do it. Williams ordered him to leave. He ordered the women out of the car. `Let him go!' he ordered. `Go up to your room. Now,' he ordered him.= commandVB2 order orders ordering ordered If someone in authority orders something, they give instructions that it should be done. The President has ordered a full investigation. The radio said that the prime minister had ordered price controls to be introduced. He ordered that all party property be confiscated. The President ordered him moved because of fears that his comrades would try to free him.VB3 order orders If someone in authority gives you an order, they tell you to do something. The activists were shot when they refused to obey an order to halt. As darkness fell, Clinton gave orders for his men to rest. I don't take orders from him any more. They were later arrested and executed on the orders of Stalin.= instructionN-COUNT4 order orders A court order is a legal instruction stating that something must be done. She has decided not to appeal against a court order banning her from keeping ani 【21世纪英汉词典】or.der`CrdL; 5C:dE《源自拉丁文"队伍, 排列"的意思》>A 1 (U)a. 顺序,次序in the ~ named 依照所提的顺序take things in ~ 按顺序处理事情Then comes B, C, and D in that ~. 然后是 B,C,D,按顺序排列in alphabetical [chronological] ~ 按照英文字母 [年代] 的排列顺序in ~ of age [importance, size] 依照年龄 [重要性,大小] 的顺序b.'文法'字的排列 次序,字序 (word order) 2 (U)a. 整理,整顿,排列draw (up) in ~ 排队draw up pupils in ~ 使学生排队keep things in ~ 把东西整理好put [set] a room in ~ 整理房间→ set[put]one's HOUSE in orderput one's ideas into ~ 理一理自己的思绪b. 正常 [健全] 的状态,常态→ out of ORDER.c. 状态,情况Affairs are in good [bad] ~. 事情的情况良好[不好The books arrived in good ~. 书籍寄到时完整无损3 a. (U) (社会的) 秩序,治安( ←→ disorder) a breach of ~ 秩序的紊乱 [破坏] law and ~ 法律与秩序,治安keep [preserve, maintain] ~

Q: right 1 RIGHT 1 [rait]

A: 【简明词典】n.正义, 公正, 正确, 权利, 右边, 右派adj.正当的, 正确的, 对的, 合适的, 恰当的, 健康的, 健全的, 正面的adv.正当地, 正确地, 一直地, 直接地, 完全地, 彻底地, 在右边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆correct, appropriate, or acceptable1 right If something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts. That's absolutely right. Clocks never told the right time. You chip away at the problem until somebody comes up with the right answer. The barman tells me you saw Ann on Tuesday morning. Is that right?= correct wrongADJ+ right Also an adverb. He guessed right about some things.ADV: ADV after v* rightly She attended one meeting only, if I remember rightly.ADV: ADV after v2 right If you do something in the right way or in the right place, you do it as or where it should be done or was planned to be done. Walking, done in the right way, is a form of aerobic exercise. They have computerized systems to ensure delivery of the right pizza to the right place. The chocolate is then melted down to exactly the right temperature.= correct wrongADJ: usu ADJ n+ right Also an adverb. To make sure I did everything right, I bought a fat instruction book.= correctlyADV: ADV after v3 right If you say that someone is 【21世纪英汉词典】rightraIt; rait)>(more ~; most ~)A ( ←→ wrong) 1 (从道德上或一般观念 而言) 对的a. 正当的,正义的,正直 的Always do what is ~. 永远做正当的事It is ~ that you should have given up the plan. 你放弃了这个计画是 对的b. [在...上]对的, [做...是] 正当的[inYou were ~ in judging so [in your judgment]. 你那样判断 [你的判断] 是对的c. 正确的, 应当的It was quite ~ of you to refuse the offer.= You were quite ~ to refusethe offer. 你拒绝那项建议是完 全对的2 没有错的,准确的; 正确的the ~ answer 正确的答案Show me the ~ way to do it. 教我做这件事的正确 方法See that you take the ~ train. 注意别搭错火车My watch isn't ~. 我的表不准确3 a. 适当的,恰当的the ~ man in the ~ place 适材适所b. [对...]最恰当的,正合 适的[forJack is the ~ boy for the job. 杰克正是适合做这件 工作的男

Q: come over COME OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.过来过来,抓住【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come over comes over; coming over; came over The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a feeling or desire comes over you, especially a strange or surprising one, it affects you strongly. As I entered the corridor which led to my room that eerie feeling came over me. I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me.PHR-V: no passive2 come over comes over; coming over; came over The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes over all dizzy or shy, for example, they suddenly start feeling or acting in that way. When Connie pours her troubles out to him, Joe comes over all sensitive. Now you are coming over all puritanical about nothing.PHR-V-LINK3 come over comes over; coming over; came over The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or what they are saying comes over in a particular way, they make that impression on people who meet them or are listening to them. You come over as a capable and amusing companion. He came over well -- perhaps a little pompous, but nevertheless honest and straightforward.= come acrossPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．come from a distance；pass overhead or above 从远处来；从...上经 过*He came over from North America last week，just to see us．他上周从北美专 程来看我们。*It's very noisy here because planes are coming over all the time．这儿嗓音很大 ，因为老是有飞机从 头上飞过。2．change sides or opinions改变立场或 意见*How would you like to come over to us？You could double your salary within a year．你愿不愿到我 们这儿来？一年内你 的工资就会加倍。*After a long debate they all came over to our side．经过长时间的 辩论，他们全站到我 们这一边来了。3．come from the other side of，as across a road to pay a visit随便来访*You really must come over sometime and have dinner with us．你该抽时间过来 跟我们一起吃顿饭。*Come over anytime；we're always in．什么时候来玩都 行，我们一直在家。4．suddenly feel（queer，funny and dizzy）感到（奇怪、 有趣、头晕等）*She came over all dizzy just now．她刚才一阵头昏 眼花。*I came over ill，so I had to lie down．我感到不舒服 ，因此我不得不躺下。*A fit of dizziness came over me．我突然感到一阵 头晕。*A feeling of shame came over her face．她脸上掠过一 阵羞愧的神情。5．be heard or seen on radio or TV 收看；收听*The programmes came over very well on my TV set．我的电视机收看 效果很好。*His speech on the radio came over very well．他的广播讲话 听得很

Q: right 2 RIGHT 2 [rait]

A: 【简明词典】n.正义, 公正, 正确, 权利, 右边, 右派adj.正当的, 正确的, 对的, 合适的, 恰当的, 健康的, 健全的, 正面的adv.正当地, 正确地, 一直地, 直接地, 完全地, 彻底地, 在右边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆direction and political groupings1 right The right is one of two opposite directions, sides, or positions. If you are facing north and you turn to the right, you will be facing east. In the word `to', the `o' is to the right of the `t'. Ahead of you on the right will be a lovely garden. He looks to his left, up at the screen, then to his right. leftN-SING: usu the N+ right Also an adverb. Turn right into the street.ADV: ADV after v2 right Your right arm, leg, or ear, for example, is the one which is on the right side of your body. Your right shoe or glove is the one which is intended to be worn on your right foot or hand. leftADJ: ADJ n3 right The spelling Right is also usedYou can refer to people who support the political ideals of capitalism and conservatism as the right. They are often contrasted with the left, who support the political ideals of socialism. The Tory Right despise him. The right attacks me for being irreligious. leftN-SING-COLL: the N4 right The spelling Right is also usedIf you say that someone has moved to the right, you mean that their political beliefs have become more right-wing. They see the shift to the Right as a worldwide phenomenon. leftN-SING: the N【21世纪英汉词典】rightraIt; rait)>(more ~; most ~)A ( ←→ wrong) 1 (从道德上或一般观念 而言) 对的a. 正当的,正义的,正直 的Always do what is ~. 永远做正当的事It is ~ that you should have given up the plan. 你放弃了这个计画是 对的b. [在...上]对的, [做...是] 正当的[inYou were ~ in judging so [in your judgment]. 你那样判断 [你的判断] 是对的c. 正确的, 应当的It was quite ~ of you to refuse the offer.= You were quite ~ to refusethe offer. 你拒绝那项建议是完 全对的2 没有错的,准确的; 正确的the ~ answer 正确的答案Show me the ~ way to do it. 教我做这件事的正确 方法See that you take the ~ train. 注意别搭错火车My watch isn't ~. 我的表不准确3 a. 适当的,恰当的the ~ man in the ~ place 适材适所b. [对...]最恰当的,正合 适的[forJack is the ~ boy for the job. 杰克正是适合做这件 工作的男

Q: right 4 RIGHT 4 [rait]

A: 【简明词典】n.正义, 公正, 正确, 权利, 右边, 右派adj.正当的, 正确的, 对的, 合适的, 恰当的, 健康的, 健全的, 正面的adv.正当地, 正确地, 一直地, 直接地, 完全地, 彻底地, 在右边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆discourse uses1 right You use right in order to attract someone's attention or to indicate that you have dealt with one thing so you can go on to another. (SPOKEN) Right, I'll be back in a minute. Wonderful. Right, let's go to our next caller.ADV: ADV cl2 right You can use right to check whether what you have just said is correct. (SPOKEN) They have a small plane, right?. So if it's not there now, the killer has it. Right?CONVENTION3 right You can say `right' to show that you are listening to what someone is saying and that you accept it or understand it. (SPOKEN) `Your children may well come away speaking with a bit of a broad country accent' --- `Right.' --- `because they're mixing with country children.'= yesADV: ADV as reply4 right You say `right on' to express your support or approval. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN, OLD-FASHIONED) He suggested that many of the ideas just would not work. But the tenor of his input was `Right on! Please show us how to make them work'.CONVENTION5 right If someone says `right you are', they are agreeing to do something in a very willing and happy way. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN) `I want a word with you when you stop.' --- `Right you are.'= OKPHR 【21世纪英汉词典】rightraIt; rait)>(more ~; most ~)A ( ←→ wrong) 1 (从道德上或一般观念 而言) 对的a. 正当的,正义的,正直 的Always do what is ~. 永远做正当的事It is ~ that you should have given up the plan. 你放弃了这个计画是 对的b. [在...上]对的, [做...是] 正当的[inYou were ~ in judging so [in your judgment]. 你那样判断 [你的判断] 是对的c. 正确的, 应当的It was quite ~ of you to refuse the offer.= You were quite ~ to refusethe offer. 你拒绝那项建议是完 全对的2 没有错的,准确的; 正确的the ~ answer 正确的答案Show me the ~ way to do it. 教我做这件事的正确 方法See that you take the ~ train. 注意别搭错火车My watch isn't ~. 我的表不准确3 a. 适当的,恰当的the ~ man in the ~ place 适材适所b. [对...]最恰当的,正合 适的[forJack is the ~ boy for the job. 杰克正是适合做这件 工作的男孩4 a. 完满

Q: right 3 RIGHT 3 [rait]

A: 【简明词典】n.正义, 公正, 正确, 权利, 右边, 右派adj.正当的, 正确的, 对的, 合适的, 恰当的, 健康的, 健全的, 正面的adv.正当地, 正确地, 一直地, 直接地, 完全地, 彻底地, 在右边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆entitlement1 right rights Your rights are what you are morally or legally entitled to do or to have. They don't know their rights. You must stand up for your rights. ...voting rights.N-PLURAL: usu poss N2 right If you have a right to do or to have something, you are morally or legally entitled to do it or to have it. ...a woman's right to choose... People have the right to read any kind of material they wish.N-SING: usu N to-inf3 right rights If someone has the rights to a story or book, they are legally allowed to publish it or reproduce it in another form, and nobody else can do so without their permission. An agent bought the rights to his life. He'd tried to buy the film rights of all George Bernard Shaw's plays.N-PLURAL: the N, usu with supp4 right If something is not the case but you think that it should be, you can say that by rights it should be the case. She did work which by rights should be done by someone else.PHR: PHR with cl5 right If someone is a successful or respected person in their own right, they are successful or respected because of their own efforts and talents rather than those of the people they are closely connected with. Although now a celebrity in her own right, actress Lynn Redgrave kn 【21世纪英汉词典】rightraIt; rait)>(more ~; most ~)A ( ←→ wrong) 1 (从道德上或一般观念 而言) 对的a. 正当的,正义的,正直 的Always do what is ~. 永远做正当的事It is ~ that you should have given up the plan. 你放弃了这个计画是 对的b. [在...上]对的, [做...是] 正当的[inYou were ~ in judging so [in your judgment]. 你那样判断 [你的判断] 是对的c. 正确的, 应当的It was quite ~ of you to refuse the offer.= You were quite ~ to refusethe offer. 你拒绝那项建议是完 全对的2 没有错的,准确的; 正确的the ~ answer 正确的答案Show me the ~ way to do it. 教我做这件事的正确 方法See that you take the ~ train. 注意别搭错火车My watch isn't ~. 我的表不准确3 a. 适当的,恰当的the ~ man in the ~ place 适材适所b. [对...]最恰当的,正合 适的[forJack is the ~ boy for the job. 杰克正是适合做这件 工作的男

Q: right 5 RIGHT 5 [rait]

A: 【简明词典】n.正义, 公正, 正确, 权利, 右边, 右派adj.正当的, 正确的, 对的, 合适的, 恰当的, 健康的, 健全的, 正面的adv.正当地, 正确地, 一直地, 直接地, 完全地, 彻底地, 在右边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used for emphasis1 right You can use right to emphasize the precise place, position, or time of something. The back of a car appeared right in front of him. ...a charming resort right on the Italian frontier... I had to decide right then.ADV: ADV adv/prep2 right You can use right to emphasize how far something moves or extends or how long it continues. ...the highway that runs through the Indian zone right to the army positions... She was kept very busy right up to the moment of her departure. It was taken right there on a conveyor belt.= all the wayADV: ADV prep/adv3 right You can use right to emphasize that an action or state is complete. The candle had burned right down. If somebody fell in that water we could throw them a rope and pull them right out!ADV: ADV adv/prep4 right You can use right to emphasize a noun, usually a noun referring to something bad. (BRIT, INFORMAL) He gave them a right telling off. England's European Championship plans are in a right mess.= realADJ: ADJ n5 right If you say that something happened right after a particular time or event or right before it, you mean that it happe 【21世纪英汉词典】rightraIt; rait)>(more ~; most ~)A ( ←→ wrong) 1 (从道德上或一般观念 而言) 对的a. 正当的,正义的,正直 的Always do what is ~. 永远做正当的事It is ~ that you should have given up the plan. 你放弃了这个计画是 对的b. [在...上]对的, [做...是] 正当的[inYou were ~ in judging so [in your judgment]. 你那样判断 [你的判断] 是对的c. 正确的, 应当的It was quite ~ of you to refuse the offer.= You were quite ~ to refusethe offer. 你拒绝那项建议是完 全对的2 没有错的,准确的; 正确的the ~ answer 正确的答案Show me the ~ way to do it. 教我做这件事的正确 方法See that you take the ~ train. 注意别搭错火车My watch isn't ~. 我的表不准确3 a. 适当的,恰当的the ~ man in the ~ place 适材适所b. [对...]最恰当的,正合 适的[forJack is the ~ boy for the job. 杰克正是适合做这件 工作的男

Q: mother MOTHER [5mQTE]

A: 【简明词典】n.母亲, 妈妈【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 mother mothers Your mother is the woman who gave birth to you. You can also call someone your mother if she brings you up as if she was this woman. She sat on the edge of her mother's bed. She's an English teacher and a mother of two children. Mother and child form a close attachment. I'm here, Mother.N-FAMILY2 mother mothers mothering mothered If a woman mothers a child, she looks after it and brings it up, usually because she is its mother. Colleen had dreamed of mothering a large family.VB* mothering The reality of mothering is frequently very different from the romantic ideal.N-UNCOUNT3 mother mothers mothering mothered If you mother someone, you treat them with great care and affection, as if they were a small child. She felt a great need to mother him. Stop mothering me.VB【21世纪英汉词典】moth.er`mQTL; 5mQTE>1 a. (C)母亲(cf. father) become a ~ 成为母亲; 生孩子She was the ~ of three children. 她是三个孩子的母亲b. [M; 也用于称呼] 妈妈M~ is out. 妈妈不在家2 (C)a. 似母亲般照顾...之妇 女,保母She was a ~ to the poor. 她是穷人的保母b. [常 M~; 也用于称呼] 女修道院院长3 [the ~]母爱The ~ in her was aroused. 她的母爱被激起4 [the ~]源泉,根源[of5 [M~; 用作对 (下层社会) 老妇人之敬称.相当于 Mrs.] (古)老太太,伯母M~ Jones 琼斯老太太 [伯母] 6(C) (雏鸡、雏鸟之) 保育器every mother's son (口语)每个人,人人the Mother of God 圣母玛利亚>1 母亲的,身为母亲的, 像母亲的,适于母亲的~ love 母爱2 本国的→ mother tongue.>1 a. 对...尽母职,视为己出 而抚养..., (似母亲般) 照顾...Every woman he meets wants to ~ him. 他所遇到的每一个女 人都想要照顾他b. 生出,生下Necessity ~s invention. 需要会产生发明2 a. 承认为自己所 生b. 声称 系自己所著作

Q: rate RATE [reit]

A: 【简明词典】n.比率, 速度, 等级, 价格, 费用vt.估价, 认为, 鉴定等级, 责骂vi.被评价, 责骂【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 rate rates The rate at which something happens is the speed with which it happens. The rate at which hair grows can be agonisingly slow. The world's tropical forests are disappearing at an even faster rate than experts had thought.N-COUNT: with supp2 rate rates The rate at which something happens is the number of times it happens over a period of time. New diet books appear at a rate of nearly one a week. His heart rate was 30 beats per minute slower. Britain held the unenviable record of having the highest divorce rate in Europe.N-COUNT: with supp3 rate rates A rate is the amount of money that is charged for goods or services. Calls cost 36p per minute cheap rate and 48p at all other times. ...specially reduced rates for travellers using Gatwick Airport... East German wages were converted at the rate of one old East mark for one Deutschmark.See also exchange rate.N-COUNT: with supp4 rate rates The rate of taxation or interest is the amount of tax or interest that needs to be paid. It is expressed as a percentage of the amount that is earned, gained as profit, or borrowed. The government insisted that it would not be panicked into interest rate cuts.N-COUNT: with supp5 rate rates In Britain, the rates were a local tax which you paid if you owned property or if you rented property without furniture. reit>1 (C)a. 比率,率,比例[ofat the ~ of ... 按...的比例birth ~ 出生率the ~ of discount 折扣率b. 行情,行市,市价,时价the ~ of exchange 兑换率2 (C) (按一定收费标准的) 费用,价格hotel ~s 旅馆费用postal [railroad] ~s 邮资 [铁路运费] give special ~s 予以特价优待at a high [low] ~ 以高 [廉] 价3 (C)速度,进度at a great ~ 以高速walk at a leisurely ~ 以悠闲的步伐走at the [a] ~ of 40 miles an hour 以每小时四十哩的速 度4 (C)[常 ~s] (房屋、店铺等之所有 人所缴纳的) 税; (英)地方税 ((美)local taxes) ~s and taxes 地方税及国税pay the ~s 缴纳地方税5(U) 等级; (...) 等→ first-rate,second-r ate.at an easy rate(1) 以廉价(2) 不费力地,轻易地at any rate(1) 无论如何(2) 至少You didn't do the test very well, but at any ~ you passed. 你考得并不很好,但至 少及格了at that[this]rate若照那种[这种]情形; 如果那样[这样]

Q: pay off PAY OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.还清(债务等)付清, 报复, 赢利【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pay off pays off; paying off; paid offIf you pay off a debt, you give someone all the money that you owe them. It would take him the rest of his life to pay off that loan.PHR-V2 pay off pays off; paying off; paid offIf you pay off someone, you give them the amount of money that you owe them or that they are asking for, so that they will not take action against you or cause you any trouble. ...his bid to raise funds to pay off his creditors... In societies where corruption is endemic, decision-making is slowed as more politicians and officials have to be paid off.PHR-V3 pay off pays off; paying off; paid offIf an action pays off, it is successful or profitable after a period of time. Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．pay the wages of付工资*The men were paid off just before the holiday．刚好放假前 ，这些人领到了工资。*They're usually paid off at weekends．他们一般 在周末领工资。2．discharge a debt completely偿清（债 务）*It took them three years to pay off their debts．他们付了3年 才付清了债务。*You must pay off your old loan before you can obtain a new one．你必须还清旧债 才能再借款。3．be rewarding有报偿*John studied hard before the examination，and it paid off．约翰考试前学习 很刻苦，因而得到了 回报。*It has been rather costly to install the machinery， but it should pay off in the long run．安装机械的代价 很高，但从长远看是 划算的。4．pay and discharge from a job发薪遣散*The manager paid off the redundant employees．经理将冗 员的工资付清后把他 们解雇了。*The whole ship's crew were paid off at the end of the voyage．远航结束时 全船员工拿到工资后 就被遣散了。5．get revenge on报复；报仇*You'll be paid off for negligence．你将因 失职而受到处罚。*Joel wanted to pdy William off for backbiting him．乔尔因威廉在背 后说他坏话而要对他 进行报复。6． give money to sb． to stop him from threatening给（某人 ）钱使其不做危害自 己的事；贿赂*He agreed to pay the gang off if they promised not to burn down his shop．如果匪徒们答 应不烧毁他的商店， 他同意给他们钱。*The inspector won't be paid off to let that go through．检查员是不 会受贿而让那件事通 过的。

Q: get in GET IN

A: 【简明词典】v.进入, 到达, 收获, 插入, 陷入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inIf a political party or a politician gets in, they are elected. If the Conservatives got in they might decide to change it.PHR-V2 get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inIf you get something in, you manage to do it at a time when you are very busy doing other things. I plan to get a few lessons in.PHR-V3 get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inTo get crops or the harvest in means to gather them from the land and take them to a particular place. We didn't get the harvest in until Christmas, there was so much snow.PHR-V4 get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inWhen a train, bus, or plane gets in, it arrives. We would have come straight here, except our flight got in too late.PHR-V5 get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inIf you get something in, you eventually succeed in saying it, usually when a lot of people are talking at the same time or one person is talking without stopping. It was hard to get a word in.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．enter 进入*I knew this case would be too small；I can't get all my clothes in．我早就知道这个 箱子太小，不能把我 的衣服全都装进去。*He invited us to get in the car and go for a ride with him．他请我们上车陪 他乘车逛一趟。*The rain can get in through this window．雨水会从这 扇窗户打进来。2．join 参加*He has been trying for years to get in that club．他多年来一直 都想参加那个俱乐部。3．arrive 到达*What time does the train from Bei jing get in？从北京开来的火 车何时进站？*The train got in on time．火车正点到达 。4．buy 买进*We must get some wine in for the dinner party．我们必须为晚 宴买一些酒。5．introduce；say sth．esp． by interrupting sb．else 插话*He always gets his favourite story in when he makes a speech．他在演讲时 总要穿插一点他最爱 讲的故事。*He talked so fast that I couldn't get a word in．他讲得太快，我 一句话也插不进。6．plant；sow 种植；播种*We must get next year's potatoes in before it is too late．我们必须及时 地把明年的马铃薯种 下。*We hope to get the seed in this week．我们希望本周 能把种子播下去。7．（cause to） be elected（使）当选*Do you think the Conservatives will get in？你认为保守党会 当选吗？*Their candidate got in all right．他们的候选人 顺利当选了。*He expects to get in at the next election．他希望在 下次选举中当

Q: go into GO INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.进入, 加入, 探究, 变得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go into goes into; going into; went into; gone intoIf you go into something, you describe or examine it fully or in detail. It was a private conversation and I don't want to go into details about what was said.PHR-V2 go into goes into; going into; went into; gone intoIf you go into something, you decide to do it as your job or career. Mr Pok has now gone into the tourism business.PHR-V3 go into goes into; going into; went into; gone intoIf an amount of time, effort, or money goes into something, it is spent or used to do it, get it, or make it. Is there a lot of effort and money going into this sort of research?PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．go or fit inside of；be able to be put in进入；放进*Two men were seen going into the house after dark．有人看见两个 男人在天黑后进入这 个住宅。*The table is too big to go into the closet．桌子太大， 放不进贮藏室。*My foot won't go into this boot．我的脚穿不进 这长筒靴。2．enter a state or condition of进入某种状态或情 况*The sick man went into a coma．病人进入昏迷 状态。*Everyone went into raptures over her dancing and singing．看她跳舞唱 歌，大家都欣喜若狂。*The new railway will go into service on the first of next month．这条新铁路将 于下月一日正式通车。*The new regulation goes into effect today．新章程即日生 效。*The book will go into its third edition．这本书要出 第3版了。*The old woman went into a decline and nothing the doctor could do would help．她突然身体垮 了，医生怎么治疗也 无济于事。3．discuss；talk about；state in detail讨（谈）论； 详细论述*There's no need to go into details yet；just give me the general idea．还没有必要谈 论细节，就给我谈谈 一般情况吧。*The teacher went into the subject of newspapers today．老师今天谈论 了报纸这个专题。*The engineer went into a full explanation of the purpose of the machine．工程师详细 地解释了这台机器的 用途。4．be busy in or take part in；enter as a job or profession从事；参 与；进入（某种行业）*The Mayor went into politics as a very young man．市长年轻时便参 与了政治。*He wants to go into law when he gets out of school．他毕业后想 当律师。5．investigate；tak e up；examine 调查；着手处理；审查*The police intend to go into the matter very carefully．警察打算 认真地调查这件事情。*The accountant will go into these figures for you．会计将替你审查 这些数字。*We'l

Q: game GAME [geim]

A: 【简明词典】n.比赛, 游戏, 竞赛, [复]运动会, 玩耍, 比分, 比赛规则, 策略vi.赌博adj.勇敢的, 有胆量的, 关于野味的, 跛的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 game games A game is an activity or sport usually involving skill, knowledge, or chance, in which you follow fixed rules and try to win against an opponent or to solve a puzzle. ...the wonderful game of football. ...a playful game of hide-and-seek. ...a video game.N-COUNT2 game games A game is one particular occasion on which a game is played. It was the first game of the season. He regularly watched our games from the stands. We won three games against Australia.= matchN-COUNT3 game games A game is a part of a match, for example in tennis or bridge, consisting of a fixed number of points. She won six games to love in the second set. ...the last three points of the second game.N-COUNT4 game games Games are an organized event in which competitions in several sports take place. ...the 1996 Olympic Games at Atlanta.N-PLURAL5 game games Games are organized sports activities that children do at school. (BRIT) At his grammar school he is remembered for being bad at games but good in debates.= sportN-PLURAL6 game Someone's game is the degree of skill or the style that they use when playing a particular game. Once I was through the first set my game picked up.N-SING: usu poss N7 game games You can describe a situation that you do not treat seriously as a game. Many people regard life as a game: you win some, you lose some. It's a cat-and-mouse game to him, and I'm the mouse.N-COUNT8 game games You can use game to describe a way of behaving in which a person uses a particular plan, usually in order to gain an advantage for himself or herself. When the uncertainties become greater than the certainties, we end up in a game of bluff. Until now, the Americans have been playing a very delicate political game.N-COUNT: usu with supp9 game Wild animals or birds that are hunted for sport and sometimes cooked and eaten are referred to as game. As men who shot game for food, they were natural marksmen.N-UNCOUNT10 game If you are game for something, you are willing to do something new, unusual, or risky. After all this time he still had new ideas and was game to try them. He said he's game 【21世纪英汉词典】gamegem; ^eim>跛的; 受伤的; 无用的(gamer,gamest)Once I had a ~ leg, and then I went limping. 我曾经有一条腿受伤, 那时就跛著脚行走

Q: water WATER [5wC:tE]

A: 【简明词典】n.水, 雨水, 海水, 水位, 水面, 流体vt.喷淋, 供以水, 注入水, 使湿vi.流泪, 加水adj.水的, 水上的, 水生的, 含水的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 water Water is a clear thin liquid that has no colour or taste when it is pure. It falls from clouds as rain and enters rivers and seas. All animals and people need water in order to live. Get me a glass of water. ...the sound of water hammering on the metal roof. ...a trio of children playing along the water's edge.N-UNCOUNT2 water waters You use waters to refer to a large area of sea, especially the area of sea which is near to a country and which is regarded as belonging to it. The ship will remain outside Chinese territorial waters. ...the open waters of the Arctic Ocean.N-PLURAL: with supp3 water waters You sometimes use waters to refer to a situation which is very complex or difficult. ...the man brought in to guide him through troubled waters... The British Government may be in stormy economic waters.N-PLURAL: adj N4 water waters watering watered If you water plants, you pour water over them in order to help them to grow. He went out to water the plants.VB5 water waters watering watered If your eyes water, tears build up in them because they are hurting or because you are upset. His eyes watered from cigarette smoke.VB6 water waters watering watered If you say that your mouth is watering, you mean tha 【21世纪英汉词典】wa.ter`wCtL, `wBtL; 5wC:tE>1 (U)水; 饮料水cold ~ 冷水cool ~ 凉水hot ~ 热水boiling (hot) ~ 滚 (热的) 水warm ~ 温水a glass [bottle] of ~ 一杯 [瓶] 水fresh [sweet] ~ 淡水,清水W~ is turned into steam by heat. 水加热则变成蒸汽2 a. (U) (自来水等的) 水,用水tap ~ 自来水的 (生) 水turn on [off] the ~( 扭转活栓) 放水 [关水] b. [~s] (天然的) 矿泉 (水) drink [take] the ~s 饮用矿泉水; 接受矿泉治疗c. (含矿物质的) 饮用水; 碳酸水→ mineral water.3 (U)[常 the ~] (与空中、陆地相对的 ) 水中Fish live in ~. 鱼生活在水中jump in(to) the ~ 跳入水中4 a. (U) [常 the ~s; 常与修饰语连用] (海、河、瀑布、湖、 池塘等的) 流水; 海水,河水blue ~ 海open ~ 没有岛 [暗礁,结冰 (等) ] 的海the ~s of the Nile 尼罗河的水→ cast[throw]one's BREAD upon the watersb. [~s; 常与修饰语连用] 领海,海域,

Q: level LEVEL [5lev(E)l]

A: 【简明词典】n.水平, 水平面, 水准, 标准, 级别adj.同高的, 平坦的, 齐平的, 水平的vt.使...水平, 夷平, 使同等, 瞄准, 对准vi.变平, 拉平【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 level levels (AM) leveling, leveledA level is a point on a scale, for example a scale of amount, quality, or difficulty. If you don't know your cholesterol level, it's a good idea to have it checked. Michael's roommate had been pleasant on a superficial level. We do have the lowest level of inflation for some years. The exercises are marked according to their level of difficulty.N-COUNT: with supp2 level (AM) leveling, leveledThe level of a river, lake, or ocean or the level of liquid in a container is the height of its surface. The water level of the Mississippi River is already 6.5 feet below normal. The gauge relies upon a sensor in the tank to relay the fuel level.See also sea level.N-SING: the N3 level (AM) leveling, leveledIn cookery, a level spoonful of a substance such as flour or sugar is an amount that fills the spoon exactly, without going above the top edge. Stir in 1 level teaspoon of yeast. heapedADJ: ADJ n4 level (AM) leveling, leveledIf something is at a particular level, it is at that height. Liz sank down until the water came up to her chin and the bubbles were at eye level.N-SING: usu supp N5 level (AM) leveling, leveledIf one thing is level with another thing, it is at the same height as it. He leaned over the counter so his face 【21世纪英汉词典】lev.el`lZvl; 5levl《源自拉丁文"天秤 "的意思》>(~.er,~.est; (英)lev.el.ler,lev. el.lest)1 平的,平坦的; 水平的two ~ tablespoonfuls of sugar 大汤匙二平匙的糖He found a ~ site to build the cabin. 他找到盖小屋用的平 坦地点【同义字】level 指表面水平flat 表面无大的凹凸或起 伏,表面本身未必水平even 表面无高低而且平坦2 (无比较级、最高级)a. 同一水准 [高度,程度] 的,不相上下的,势均 力敌的a ~ race 一场势均力敌的赛跑b. 同样的水准 [高度,程度] 的[witha building whose roof is ~ with the spire of the church 与教堂尖塔一样高的 建筑物3 平板的,单调的,平调 的4 平稳的; 冷静的answer in a ~ tone 以平稳的语调回答keep [have] a ~ head( 面临危机仍) 保持冷静

Q: car CAR [kB:]

A: 【简明词典】n.汽车, 小汽车, 车辆, 客车, [铁]车厢【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 car cars A car is a motor vehicle with room for a small number of passengers. He had left his tickets in his car. They arrived by car.N-COUNT: also by N2 car cars A car is one of the separate sections of a train. (AM; in BRIT usually use carriage) Tour buses have replaced railway cars.N-COUNT3 car cars Railway carriages are called cars when they are used for a particular purpose. (BRIT) He made his way into the dining car for breakfast.N-COUNT: usu supp N【21世纪英汉词典】carkBr; kB:《源自"四轮车"的 意思》>1 汽车,车travel by ~ 坐汽车旅行drive a ~ 开车get into [out of] a ~ 上车 [下车] 2 [常构成复合字a. (美) (各种) 铁路车辆,客车,货车; 车厢a 16-car train 十六个车厢相连的列 车a passenger ~ 客车a subway ~ 地下火车→ Pullman (car) b. (英) (特殊同途的) 车辆,...车→ buffet car,restaurant car.3 轨道车→ streetcar,tramcar.4 a. (电梯的) 机厢b. (飞艇、电缆车等的) 吊篮5(诗)=chariot 2

Q: sign up SIGN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.签约参加工作, 签约雇用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign up signs up; signing up; signed upIf you sign up for an organization or if an organization signs you up, you sign a contract officially agreeing to do a job or course of study. He signed up as a steward with P&O Lines. He saw the song's potential, and persuaded the company to sign her up.PHR-V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】1．join by signing签约受雇；招 收*Our factory signed up a number of young workers last week．上周我厂招收 了一批青年工人。2．arrange a contact with跟...安排合同*They managed to sign up all the best performers．他们设 法跟所有最佳演员签 订了合同。

Q: oil OIL [Cil]

A: 【简明词典】n.油, 石油, 油类vt.给(机器等)加油, 上油, 涂油【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 oil oils Oil is a smooth, thick liquid that is used as a fuel and for making the parts of machines move smoothly. Oil is found underground. The company buys and sells about 600,000 barrels of oil a day. ...the rapid rise in prices for oil and petrol. ...a small oil lamp.N-MASS2 oil oils oiling oiled If you oil something, you put oil onto or into it, for example to make it work smoothly or to protect it. A crew of assistants oiled and adjusted the release mechanism until it worked perfectly. The leather may need to be oiled every two to three weeks in order to retain its suppleness.= lubricateVB3 oil oils Oil is a smooth, thick liquid made from plants and is often used for cooking. Combine the beans, chopped mint and olive oil in a large bowl. Drop the slices into the oil and fry until golden brown.N-MASS: usu n N4 oil oils Oil is a smooth, thick liquid, often with a pleasant smell, that you rub into your skin or add to your bath. Try a hot bath with some relaxing bath oil. My sister smeared herself with suntan oil and slept by the swimming pool all day.N-MASS: usu supp N5 oil oils Oils are oil paintings. Her colourful oils and works on paper have a naive, dreamlike quality.N-COUNT: usu pl6 oil When an artist paints in oils, he or sh 【21世纪英汉词典】oilCIl; Cil>1 a. (U) 油,石油machine ~ 机油various ~s 各种油~ and vinegar [water] 油与醋[水(互不相溶 [容] 的东西)【字源】oil 一般称之为"油",但 它的原义在希腊文中 是"橄榄油". 所以 oil 与 olive 同源由"橄榄油"的 希腊文变成"油"的 拉丁文 oleum,再变成英文的 oil,而在 petroleum (石油) 一字里,我们看得出拉 丁字 petr"石头,岩石"与 oleum 合并成字的痕迹b. (U)石油2 [~s]油画 (颜料) paint in ~s 作油画3 (U)(口语)谄媚,奉承He uses too much ~. 他说太多的奉承话burn the midnight oil读书[工作]至深夜mix like oil and water→ mixoil of vitriol '化学'硫酸 (vitriol) pour oil on the flame (s) (1) 火上加油(2) 煽动pour [throw] oil on troubled waters 平息风波,调解争端smell of the (midnight) oil 看得见费心 [用功] 的迹象(→ burn the midnight OIL) strike oil (1) 钻得油矿 (2) (因投机而) 发财; 大获成功

Q: law LAW [lC:]

A: 【简明词典】n.法律, 诉讼, 法学, 法治, 司法界, 规律v.对...起诉, 控告abbr.[军] Light Anti-Tank Weapon, 轻型反坦克武器【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 law The law is a system of rules that a society or government develops in order to deal with crime, business agreements, and social relationships. You can also use the law to refer to the people who work in this system. Obscene and threatening phone calls are against the law. They are seeking permission to begin criminal proceedings against him for breaking the law on financing political parties. There must be changes in the law quickly to stop this sort of thing ever happening to anyone else. The book analyses why women kill and how the law treats them.N-SING: the N2 law Law is used to refer to a particular branch of the law, such as criminal law or company law. He was a professor of criminal law at Harvard University law school. Under international law, diplomats living in foreign countries are exempt from criminal prosecution. Important questions of constitutional law were involved.N-UNCOUNT: usu adj N3 law laws A law is one of the rules in a system of law which deals with a particular type of agreement, relationship, or crime. ...the country's liberal political asylum law... The law was passed on a second vote.N-COUNT: oft n N4 law laws The laws of an organization or activity are its rules, which are used to organize and control it. ...the laws of the Church of England... Match officials should not tolerate 【21世纪英汉词典】lawlC; lC:《源自古北欧语"被 放置之物,被规定之物 "的意思》>1 a. (U)法律by ~ 依法→natural law,LAW and orderIt is good [bad] ~. 这是合法的 [不合法的] His word is ~. 他的话就是法律(要求 绝对服从)【同义字】law 受权力支持而有义务 服从的法律rule 为维持秩序或功能等 须遵守的规则regulation 由社团组织等所定的 规则b. (C) (一条一条的) 法律,法规c. [the ~] (综合法律、法规的全 体的) 法,国法the ~ of the land 国法Everybody is equal before the ~. 法律之前人人平等d. (U) (分立的特殊的) ...法commercial ~ 商法common ~ 不成文法,习惯法private [public] ~ 私[公]法international ~ 国际法2 a. (U)法律学,法学study [read] ~ 研读法律 (学) a man of ~ 律师b. (U)[常 the ~]法律业,律师业,司 法界be learned [versed] in the ~ 精通法律follow the ~ 以律师为业,当律

Q: court 1 COURT 1 [kC:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.法院, 庭院, 朝廷, 宫庭, 球场, 奉承, 求爱, 殷勤vt.向...献殷勤, 追求, 设法获得(他人的支持等), 博得(喝彩), 招致(失败、危险等)vi.求爱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses1 court courts A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate. At this rate, we could find ourselves in the divorce courts! ...a county court judge... He was deported on a court order following a conviction for armed robbery. The 28-year-old striker was in court last week for breaking a rival player's jaw.N-COUNT: oft n N, N n, also in/at N2 court courts You can refer to the people in a court, especially the judge, jury, or magistrates, as a court. A court at Tampa, Florida has convicted five officials on charges of handling millions of dollars earned from illegal drugs deals.N-COUNT3 court courts A court is an area in which you play a game such as tennis, basketball, badminton, or squash. The hotel has several tennis and squash courts. Graf watched a few of the games while waiting to go on court against Tauziat.N-COUNT: usu supp N, also on/off N4 court courts The court of a king or queen is the place where he or she lives and carries out ceremonial or administrative duties. She came to visit England, where she was presented at the court of James I. Their family was certainly well regarded at court.N-COUNT: oft with poss, also at N5 court In Britain, Court is used in the names of large houses and bl 【21世纪英汉词典】courtkort, kCrt; kC:t《源自拉丁文"围起 的场所"的意思》>A 1 (C)a. (周围有建筑物的) 庭院,天井 (courtyard) b. (英) (周围有建筑物的后街 ) 巷道,死巷2 (C) (网球等的) 球场a grass ~ 草地网球场→tennis court,hard court,service courtThe ball was on ~. 球在球场上The ball was off [out of] ~. 球在球场外3 a. (C) [at,in,to 的后面为(U)] 常 C~]宫庭,宫室,朝廷the C~ of St. James's 英国宫廷at ~ 在宫廷go to ~ 进宫b. (U) [the ~,one's ~; 集合称] 朝臣,廷臣the king and the [his] whole ~ 国王与全体朝臣c. [常 C~]觐见 (礼) ,国王主持的会议,御前 会议hold ~ 举行觐见礼; 召开国王主持的会议be received at ~ 受帝王接见be presented at C~

Q: care CARE [kZE]

A: 【简明词典】n.注意, 照料, 烦恼, 忧虑, 由...转交vi.关心, 顾虑, 照顾, 喜爱vt.在意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 care cares cared If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it. ...a company that cares about the environment. ...young men who did not care whether they lived or died... Does anybody know we're here, does anybody care?VB: no cont2 care cares cared If you care for someone, you feel a lot of affection for them. He wanted me to know that he still cared for me. ...people who are your friends, who care about you.VB: no cont* caring ...the `feminine' traits of caring and compassion.N-UNCOUNT3 care cares caring cared If you care for someone or something, you look after them and keep them in a good state or condition. They hired a nurse to care for her. ...these distinctive cars, lovingly cared for by private owners. ...well-cared-for homes.= look after neglectVB+ care Also a noun. Most of the staff specialise in the care of children. ...sensitive teeth which need special care... She denied the murder of four children who were in her care. neglectN-UNCOUNT: usu with supp4 care Children who are in care are looked after by the state because their par 【21世纪英汉词典】carekZr, kAr; kZE《源自古英语"悲伤, 不安"的意思》>1 挂念a. (U)忧虑,担心,不安Few people are free of ~. 很少人是无忧无虑的C~ killed the [a] cat. (谚)忧虑扼死九命猫; 忧能伤人【同义字】care 因责任、恐惧而产生 的忧虑或担心concern 关心或对于所爱事物 的担心,挂念anxiety 对前途的不幸、灾难 的担心,忧虑worry 对某个问题的担心,忧 虑b. (C)[常 ~s]忧虑的事; 令人担心 [操心] 的原因He didn't have a ~ in the world. 他简直没有什么烦恼labor under a burden of ~s 为种种忧虑的重压而 苦恼,忧心忡忡2 挂念,挂虑 :(U)a. (细心的) 注意,照料,照顾with ~ 小心地,谨慎地Handle with ~!. 小心搬运give ~ to ? 注意 [小心] ...b. 照料,照顾,保护; 管理,监督My mother is under the doctor's ~. 我母亲由医师照顾The boy was left in his aunt's ~. 那个男孩交由他的姑 ?

Q: watch 1 WATCH 1 [wCtF]

A: 【简明词典】n.注视, 注意, 手表, 看守, 守护, 监视, 值班人vt.看, 注视, 照顾, 监视, 警戒, 守护, 看守vi.观看, 注视, 守侯adj.手表的, 挂表的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆looking and paying attention1 watch watches watching watched If you watch someone or something, you look at them, usually for a period of time, and pay attention to what is happening. The man was standing in his doorway watching him. He watched the barman prepare the beer he had ordered. Chris watched him sipping his brandy. I watched as Amy ate a few nuts.= observeVB2 watch watches watching watched If you watch something on television or an event such as a sports match, you spend time looking at it, especially when you see it from the beginning to the end. I'd stayed up late to watch the film. They spent a great deal of time watching television.VB3 watch watches watching watched If you watch a situation or event, you pay attention to it or you are aware of it, but you do not influence it. Human rights groups have been closely watching the case. Annoyed commuters could only watch as the departure time ticked by.= observeVB4 watch watches watching watched If you watch people, especially children or animals, you are responsible for them, and make sure that they are not in danger. Parents can't be expected to watch their children 24 hours a day.= watch overVB5 watch watches watching watched 【21世纪英汉词典】watchwBtF, wCtF; wCtF《源自古英语"不睡 的"的意思》>1 (通常指站著或坐著) 注视(→ look A【同义字】) a. 注视,注意看守 ~ television [TV] 看电视~ baseball on TV 在电视上看棒球赛b. 注意看...W~ what he is going to do. 注意看他要做什么W~ how to do this. 注意看怎么做这个c. 注视...I sat there, ~ing the sun come up. 我坐在那里观看日出I learned by ~ing someone do it. 我看著别人做才学会 这件事d. 注视...She stood ~ing people passing by. 她站著注视过路的行 人2 a. 监视,看守I think I'm being ~ed. 我想我正受到监视b. 看护,照顾~ a patient carefully 小心地看护病人c. 看顾 3 等待,伺 ~ one's time [opportunity] 等待时机[机会4 a. 注意,当心,留意~ the time 留意时间 (以

Q: test TEST [test]

A: 【简明词典】n.测试, 试验, 检验v.测试, 试验, 检验【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 test tests testing tested When you test something, you try it, for example by touching it or using it for a short time, in order to find out what it is, what condition it is in, or how well it works. Either measure the temperature with a bath thermometer or test the water with your wrist. Here the army has its ranges where Rapier missiles and other weaponry are tested. The drug must first be tested in clinical trials to see if it works on other cancers.VB2 test tests A test is a deliberate action or experiment to find out how well something works. ...the banning of nuclear tests.N-COUNT3 test tests testing tested If you test someone, you ask them questions or tell them to perform certain actions in order to find out how much they know about a subject or how well they are able to do something. There was a time when each teacher spent an hour, one day a week, testing pupils in every subject. She decided to test herself with a training run in London.VB4 test tests A test is a series of questions that you must answer or actions that you must perform in order to show how much you know about a subject or how well you are able to do something. Out of a total of 2,602 pupils only 922 passed the test. She had sold her bike, taken a driving test and bought a car.N-COUNT5 test tests testing tested If you test someone, you deliberately make things difficult for them in order to see how they react. From the first day, Rud 【21世纪英汉词典】testtZst; test《源自拉丁文"土制 的壶"的意思; 因曾使用此种壶检验 金属》>1 a. (试验能力等的) 测验a written ~ 笔试give [take] a ~ in English 举行[接受]英语测验put ? to the ~ 使...接受考验stand [bear] the ~ 经得起考验; 测验合格stand [withstand] the ~ of time 经得起时间的考验,长 留记忆中b. (物之) 检查,检验,实验a blood ~ 血液检查,验血a nuclear ~ 核 (子) 试验2 试验之物,试金石; 试验之手段[ofWealth, no less than poverty, is a ~ of character. 富有与贫穷一样是品 德的试金石3'化学'试验,分析, 鉴定4 (英口语)= test match>1 a. 检验; 检查I got my eyes ~ed. 我验了光The teacher ~ed us in English. 老师考我们英文b. 试,试验,实验~ nuclear weapons 试验核子武器c. 检查... [是否有...] ,化验[forHe ~ed the product for defects. 他检查那产品是否有 缺陷He ~ed the metal for radioactivity. ?

Q: sign on SIGN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.签约雇用, 开始广播【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign on signs on; signing on; signed onWhen an unemployed person signs on, they officially inform the authorities that they are unemployed, so that they can receive money from the government in order to live. (BRIT) He has signed on at the job centre. I had to sign on the dole on Monday.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】sign on'广播'开播

Q: play PLAY [plei]

A: 【简明词典】n.游戏, 比赛, 运动, 赌博, 剧本v.玩, 扮演, 播放, 进行比赛v.播放【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 play plays playing played When children, animals, or perhaps adults play, they spend time doing enjoyable things, such as using toys and taking part in games. ...invite the children round to play... They played in the little garden. Polly was playing with her teddy bear.VB+ play Also a noun. ...a few hours of play until the baby-sitter takes them off to bed.N-UNCOUNT2 play plays playing played When you play a sport, game, or match, you take part in it. While the twins played cards, Francis sat reading. Alain was playing cards with his friends. I used to play basketball. I want to play for my country. He captained the team but he didn't actually play.V-RECIP+ play Also a noun. Both sides adopted the Continental style of play.N-UNCOUNT3 play plays playing played When one person or team plays another or plays against them, they compete against them in a sport or game. Northern Ireland will play Latvia. I've played against him a few times.VB+ play Also a noun. Fischer won after 5 hours and 41 minutes of play.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】playple; plei>A1 游戏,玩耍a. 玩耍,游戏There are a lot of children ~ing in the playground. 有很多小孩在运动场 玩耍b. 玩[...]; 嬉戏[withThe child was ~ing with a doll. 那个小孩在玩洋娃娃We watched the kitten ~ing with a ball. 我们望著那只猫在玩 球2 玩弄[...],摸弄[with~ with matches 玩 (弄) 火柴~ with a woman's affection 玩弄女人的感情~ with oneself (委婉语)耽于手淫→ play with FIREHe's not a man to be ~ed with. 他不是一个可以戏弄 的人3 a. (在...) 摇动,闪动; (在...) 浮现,泛起; (在...) 轻拂,吹动The beam of a flashlight ~ed across the room. 手电筒的光照过房间There was a breeze ~ing on the water. 一阵微风轻拂著水面A faint smile ~ed on [over] his lips. 他的唇上浮现一丝微 笑b. 喷水 (于...) The water of the fountain ~ed on the children's faces. 喷泉的水喷到孩子们 的脸上c. (对...) 发射; 放出B

Q: match MATCH [mAtF]

A: 【简明词典】n.火柴, 比赛, 竞赛, 匹配, (足球, 捧球, 蓝球)比赛v.相配, 相称, 比赛, 相比, 匹配【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 match matches A match is an organized game of football, tennis, cricket, or some other sport. (mainly BRIT) He was watching a football match. France won the match 28-19.= gameN-COUNT2 match matches A match is a small wooden stick with a substance on one end that produces a flame when you rub it along the rough side of a matchbox. ...a packet of cigarettes and a box of matches.N-COUNT3 match matches matching matched If something of a particular colour or design matches another thing, they have the same colour or design, or have a pleasing appearance when they are used together. `The shoes are too tight.' --- `Well, they do match your dress.'. All the chairs matched. You don't have to match your lipstick exactly to your outfit. Mix and match your tableware and textiles from the new Design House collection.V-RECIP-ERG+ match up matches up; matching up; matched upMatch up means the same as match. The pillow cover can match up with the sheets. Because false eyelashes come in various lengths and shades, it's so easy to match them up with your own.PHR-V-ERG4 match matches matching matched If something such as an amount or a quality matches with another amount or quality, they are both the same or equal. If you match two things, you make them the same or equal. Their strengths in memory and spatial skills matched. Our value system does not match with their value system. ...efforts to match demand with supply by building new schools.V-RECIP-ERG5 match matches matching matched If one thing matches another, they are connected or suit each other in some way. The students are asked to match the books with the authors. We will try to match you to employers with the vacancies you are looking for. It can take time and effort to match buyers and sellers. The sale would only go ahead if the name and number matched. If the figure matches with the target dividend declared in the paper you win or share the prize money.V-RECIP-ERG+ match up matches up; matching up; matched upMatch up means the same as match. The consultant seeks to match up jobless professionals with small companies in need of expertise. They compared the fat intake of groups of vegetarians and meat eaters, and matched their diets up with levels of harmful blood fats. My sister and I never really matched up.【21世纪英汉词典】matchmAtF; mAtF《源自拉丁文"蜡烛 的芯"的意思》>(一根) 火柴a box of ~es 一盒火柴a safety ~ 安全火柴light [strike] a ~ 点 [擦] 燃火柴

Q: point POINT [pCint]

A: 【简明词典】n.点, 尖端, 分数, 要点, 分数vt.弄尖, 指向, 指出, 瞄准, 加标点于vi.指, 指向, 表明【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 point points You use point to refer to something that someone has said or written. We disagree with every point Mr Blunkett makes. Dave Hill's article makes the right point about the Taylor Report. The following tale will clearly illustrate this point.N-COUNT2 point If you say that someone has a point, or if you take their point, you mean that you accept that what they have said is important and should be considered. `If he'd already killed once, surely he'd have killed Sarah?' She had a point there. Oh I take your point, John, about that.N-SING: a N, poss N3 point The point of what you are saying or discussing is the most important part that provides a reason or explanation for the rest. `Did I ask you to talk to me?' --- `That's not the point.'. The American Congress and media mostly missed the point about all this.N-SING: the N4 point If you ask what the point of something is, or say that there is no point in it, you are indicating that a particular action has no purpose or would not be useful. What was the point of thinking about him?. There was no point in staying any longer.N-SING: usu N of/in n/-ing5 point points A point is a detail, aspect, or quality of something or someone. Many of the points in the report are correct. The most inte 【21世纪英汉词典】pointpCInt; pCint《源自拉丁文"刺" "尖端"的意思》>A1 (C)尖端a. (武器、工具等的) 尖头[ofthe ~ of a sword [needle] 剑尖 [针头] → ball-point pen→ at GUNPOINTcome to a ~ 前端变细尖b. [身体部位] 突出的前端[ofthe ~ of the jaw 颚端c. [常 P~ 用作地名] 岬,地角P~ Conception (. 在美国加利福尼亚州 (California) 的) 康塞普逊岬2 (C) (小的) 点a. 点,小标记a ~ of light 一小点的光b. (小数的) 小数点 (decimal point) two ~ five 二点五(2.5)~ two 零点二(0.2)c. 句点,句号 (period,full stop) d. (点字的) 点e.'音乐'附点; 断音符号3 (表示面、线、时间位 置的) 点a. (C) (空间的) 某一点 [场所,地点] (spot) a ~ on a map 地图上的一点a starting ~ 出发点visit the ~s of interest in a town 参观镇上的名胜(有趣的场所)the ~where the two streets cross 两条街道的交叉点→ POINT of view.b. (C)(口语)停车场,招

Q: photo PHOTO [5fEutEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.照片【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆photo photos A photo is the same as a photograph. We must take a photo!. I've got a photo of him on the wall.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】pho.to`foto; 5foutou《photograph 之略》(口语)>(pl. ~s)照片,相片take a ~ of 照一张...相have [get] one's ~ taken 请人照相>= photograph

Q: love LOVE [lQv]

A: 【简明词典】n.爱, 热爱, 爱情, 爱好, 性爱, 情人, 零vt.爱, 热爱, 爱好, 爱慕vi.爱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 love loves loving loved If you love someone, you feel romantically or sexually attracted to them, and they are very important to you. Oh, Amy, I love you. We love each other. We want to spend our lives together.VB2 love Love is a very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically or sexually attracted to. Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. ...a old fashioned love story. ...an album of love songs.N-UNCOUNT3 love loves loving loved You say that you love someone when their happiness is very important to you, so that you behave in a kind and caring way towards them. You'll never love anyone the way you love your baby.VB4 love Love is the feeling that a person's happiness is very important to you, and the way you show this feeling in your behaviour towards them. My love for all my children is unconditional. She's got a great capacity for love.N-UNCOUNT5 love loves loving loved If you love something, you like it very much. We loved the food so much, especially the fish dishes. I loved reading. ...one of these people that loves to be in the outdoors... I love it when I hear you laugh.VB【21世纪英汉词典】lovelQv; lQv>1 (U)a. [对家族、朋友、祖国 等的] 爱,爱情 [for,of,to,toward] ~ and hate 爱与恨~ of (one's) country 爱国心the ~ for one's children 对子女的爱b. [常one's ~] (托第三者的) 问候,关怀Give [Send] my ~ to.. 请代我向...问候L~ from mother. 母亲在问候你2 a. (U) [对异性的] 恋爱,爱情of,for,to,toward] (one's) first ~ 初恋free ~ 自由恋爱 (论) ~ at first sight 一见钟情L~ is blind. (谚)爱情是盲目的,情 人眼里出西施b. (U)色欲; 性交→make love.c. (C)男女关系,恋爱事 件3 a. (U) [又作 a ~] [对于事、物的] 喜好,爱好,嗜好[of, fora ~ of learning 好学心have a ~ of nature 爱好自然a labor of ~→labor n.3.b. (C)喜爱之物[事Golf is one of his great ~ s. 高尔夫球是他的一大 爱好4 a. (C) (常指由男人看的) 爱人(cf. lover 1) b. [my ~ 用于夫妻间的称呼] 亲爱的,吾爱 (darling) c. 心肝; 儿,孩子Yes, ~. ?

Q: like 3 LIKE 3 [laik]

A: 【简明词典】n.爱好, 同样的人(或物)adj.相似的, 同样的vt.喜欢, 希望, 愿意vi.喜欢, 希望prep.象, 如同adv.可能【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses and phrases1 like You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics. You have to make sure you're comparing like with like. Homeopathic treatment is based on the `like cures like' principle.N-UNCOUNT2 like likes Someone's likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant. I thought that I knew everything about Jemm@ A: her likes and dislikes, her political viewpoints. dislikesN-PLURAL: usu poss N3 like If you mention particular things or people and then add and the like, you are indicating that there are other similar things or people that can be included in what you are saying. Many students are also keeping fit through jogging, aerobics, weight training, and the like.= and so onPHR: n PHR4 like You say if you like when you are making or agreeing to an offer or suggestion in a casual way. You can stay here if you like. `Shall we stop talking about her?' --- `If you like.'= if you wantPHR: PHR with cl5 like You say if you like when you are expressing something in a different way, or in a way that you think some people might disagree with or find strange. This is more like a downpayment, or a deposit, if you like.= let's sayPHR: PHR with cl/group【21世纪英汉词典】likelaIk; laik《源自古英语"同样 的"的意思》>(more~,most~; (诗)lik.er,-est)1 (无比较级、最高级) 同样的 (外观、量等) ,类似的; 相等的a ~ sum 同额in ~ manner 同样地cloth of a ~ pattern 相同花样的布料L~ master, ~ man. (谚)有其主必有其仆L~ father, ~ son. (谚)有其父必有其子2 相似的These two pictures are very ~. 这两幅画非常相似They are (as) ~ as two peas (in a pod). 他们 (两人) (长得) 一模一样3 a. (美口语.英古)几乎要 ...的The shelf was ~ to fall on me. 那棚架差一点落在我 身上b. (古)可能...的It is ~ we shall see him no more. 我们可能将不会再见 到他>1 a. 像...的,似...的What is she ~ ?. 她是个什么样的人?He is very ~ his father. 他很像他父亲He doesn't know what it is ~ to be [~ being] poor. 他不知贫困是什么样 子的→ That's more like it.b. 像...?

Q: like 1 LIKE 1 [laik]

A: 【简明词典】n.爱好, 同样的人(或物)adj.相似的, 同样的vt.喜欢, 希望, 愿意vi.喜欢, 希望prep.象, 如同adv.可能【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition and conjunction uses1 like likes If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas. Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters. It's a bit like going to the dentist; it's never as bad as you fear. It's nothing like what happened in the mid-Seventies. This is just like old times. ...a mountain shaped like a reclining woman.PREP2 like If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features. What was Bulgaria like?. What did she look like?. What was it like growing up in Hillsborough?. Joe still has no concept of what it's like to be the sole parent.PREP3 like You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned. The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 years is tremendous. He could say things like, `Let's go to the car' or `Let us go for a walk' in French.= such asPREP: n PREP n/-ing4 like You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing. It also moved those who, like me, are too yo 【21世纪英汉词典】likelaIk; laik《源自古英语"同样 的"的意思》>(more~,most~; (诗)lik.er,-est)1 (无比较级、最高级) 同样的 (外观、量等) ,类似的; 相等的a ~ sum 同额in ~ manner 同样地cloth of a ~ pattern 相同花样的布料L~ master, ~ man. (谚)有其主必有其仆L~ father, ~ son. (谚)有其父必有其子2 相似的These two pictures are very ~. 这两幅画非常相似They are (as) ~ as two peas (in a pod). 他们 (两人) (长得) 一模一样3 a. (美口语.英古)几乎要 ...的The shelf was ~ to fall on me. 那棚架差一点落在我 身上b. (古)可能...的It is ~ we shall see him no more. 我们可能将不会再见 到他>1 a. 像...的,似...的What is she ~ ?. 她是个什么样的人?He is very ~ his father. 他很像他父亲He doesn't know what it is ~ to be [~ being] poor. 他不知贫困是什么样 子的→ That's more like it.b. 像...?

Q: like 2 LIKE 2 [laik]

A: 【简明词典】n.爱好, 同样的人(或物)adj.相似的, 同样的vt.喜欢, 希望, 愿意vi.喜欢, 希望prep.象, 如同adv.可能【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb uses1 like likes liked If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive. He likes baseball. I can't think why Grace doesn't like me. What music do you like best?. I just didn't like being in crowds. Do you like to go swimming?. I like my whisky neat. That's one of the things I like about you. You're strong.VB: no cont2 like likes liked If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant. How do you like America?. How did you like the trip?= findVB: no cont, no passive3 like likes liked If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it. I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out. The US administration would like to see a negotiated settlement to the war. Opal, his wife, didn't really like him drinking so much. I don't like relying on the judges' decisions.VB: no cont4 like likes liked If you say that you like to do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done as part of your normal life or routine.【21世纪英汉词典】likelaIk; laik《源自古英语"同样 的"的意思》>(more~,most~; (诗)lik.er,-est)1 (无比较级、最高级) 同样的 (外观、量等) ,类似的; 相等的a ~ sum 同额in ~ manner 同样地cloth of a ~ pattern 相同花样的布料L~ master, ~ man. (谚)有其主必有其仆L~ father, ~ son. (谚)有其父必有其子2 相似的These two pictures are very ~. 这两幅画非常相似They are (as) ~ as two peas (in a pod). 他们 (两人) (长得) 一模一样3 a. (美口语.英古)几乎要 ...的The shelf was ~ to fall on me. 那棚架差一点落在我 身上b. (古)可能...的It is ~ we shall see him no more. 我们可能将不会再见 到他>1 a. 像...的,似...的What is she ~ ?. 她是个什么样的人?He is very ~ his father. 他很像他父亲He doesn't know what it is ~ to be [~ being] poor. 他不知贫困是什么样 子的→ That's more like it.b. 像...?

Q: father FATHER [5fB:TE]

A: 【简明词典】n.父亲, 岳父, 公(丈夫的父亲), 祖先, 前辈, 长辈, 神父, 创始者vt.当...的父亲, 保护, 创立, 治理, 发明, 培养【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 father fathers Your father is your male parent. You can also call someone your father if he brings you up as if he was this man. His father was a painter. He would be a good father to my children. ...Mr Stoneman, a father of five.N-FAMILY2 father fathers fathering fathered When a man fathers a child, he makes a woman pregnant and their child is born. She claims Mark fathered her child. He fathered at least three children by the wives of other men.VB3 father fathers The man who invented or started something is sometimes referred to as the father of that thing. ...Max Dupain, regarded as the father of modern photography. ...Mahatma Gandhi, the founding father of independent India.N-COUNT: N of n4 father In some Christian churches, priests are addressed or referred to as Father. I would like your advice on a matter of conscience, Father. ...Father William.N-VOC; N-TITLE; N-COUNT5 father Christians often refer to God as our Father or address him as Father. ...Our Father in Heaven.N-PROPER: our N; N-VOC 【21世纪英汉词典】fa.ther`fBTL; 5fBTE>1 (C)a. 父,父亲(cf. mother) He is the ~ of two sons. 他是两个儿子的父亲Like ~, like son. (谚)有其父,必有其子b. [F~; 也用于称呼] 父亲F~ is out. 父亲不在家(父亲出去 了)2 (C)被敬仰为父者,保 护者The king is the ~ of his country. 国王为该国之父 [建国者] 3 (U)[the ~]父亲的情分,父爱The ~ in him was aroused. 他心中的父爱被激了 起来4 a. (C)创始者,始祖the ~ of the atomic bomb 原子弹之父b. [the F~] [...之]父[ofthe F~ of his Country 建国之父,国父(指华盛顿 G. Washington)the F~ of History 史学之父(指希罗多德 Herodotus)the F~ of Medicine 医学之父(指希波克拉底 Hippocrates)c. [常无冠词]本源,根源The child is ~ to [of] the man. (谚)童年时代可决定人 之未来; 三岁看大,四岁看老The wish is ~ to the thought. (谚)愿望是思想之父; 有什么愿望就有什么 念头d. [the Fathers] (美)= Pilgrim Fathers; Founding Fathers5(C)[常 ~s]祖先be gathered to one's ~s = sleep with one's ~s 葬于祖坟,长眠,死亡6 a. [对

Q: special SPECIAL [5speFEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.特派员, 专车, 专刊adj.特别的, 特殊的, 专门的, 专用的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 special Someone or something that is special is better or more important than other people or things. You're very special to me, darling. There are strong arguments for holidays at Easter and Christmas because these are special occasions. Just to see him was something special. My special guest will be comedian Ben Elton. ordinaryADJ-GRADED2 special Special means different from normal. In special cases, a husband can deduct the travel expenses of his wife who accompanies him on a business trip. So you didn't notice anything special about him?. There is nothing worse than trying to relax and eat a special meal only to find clouds of cigarette smoke drifting over you. ...`Little Scarlet' strawberry jam, made from a special variety of strawberry. normalADJ: ADJ n3 special You use special to describe someone who is officially appointed or who has a particular position specially created for them. Due to his wife's illness, he returned to the State Department as special adviser to the President. Frank Deford is a special correspondent for Newsweek magazine.ADJ: ADJ n4 special Special institutions are for people who have serious physical or mental problems. Police are still searching for a convicted rapist, who escaped from Broadmoor special hospital yesterday.ADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】spe.cial`spZFEl; 5speFl《源自 especial 字首消失的变体字》>(more ~; most ~)1 (无比较级、最高级) (与普通一般东西不同 的) 特别的,特殊的(←→ general,ordinary) (→ particular【同义字 】) a ~ agency 特别代理商a ~ case 特殊情形,特例2 (无比较级、最高级)a. 独特的,特有的a ~ flavor 独特的香味b. [...]特有的[tocharacteristics ~ to the Japanese people 日本人具有的特征c. 专用的,个人用的my father's ~ chair 父亲专用的椅子3 (无比较级、最高级) 专门的,专攻的(←→ general) a ~ hospital 专科医院make a ~ study of ? 专攻...,专修...4 (无比较级、最高级) 特别用的,临时的a ~ constable → constable 1~ delivery (美)快递a ~ train 专车,临时列车5 (量、程度等) 非寻常的,例外的,格 外的a ~ friend 特别亲密的朋友a matter of ~ importance 特别重要的问题

Q: class CLASS [klB:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.班级, 阶级, 社会等级, 种类, (一节)课vt.把...分类(或分等级)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 class classes A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. He had to spend about six months in a class with younger students. Reducing class sizes should be a top priority.N-COUNT2 class classes A class is a course of teaching in a particular subject. He acquired a law degree by taking classes at night. I go to dance classes here in New York.= lessonN-COUNT: oft n N3 class If you do something in class, you do it during a lesson in school. There is lots of reading in class.N-UNCOUNT: in N4 class The students in a school or university who finish their course in a particular year are often referred to as the class of that year. These two members of Yale's Class of '57 never miss a reunion.N-SING: N of date5 class classes Class refers to the division of people in a society into groups according to their social status. ...the relationship between social classes... What it will do is create a whole new ruling class. ...the characteristics of the British class structure.See also chattering classes, middle class, upper class, working class.N-VAR6 class classes A class of things is a group of them with similar characteristics. Harbour staff noticed that measurements given for the same class of boats o 【21世纪英汉词典】classklAs; klB:s《源自拉丁文" (罗马人的) 阶级,区分"的意思》>1 (C) (具有共同性质的) 种,类别,种类an ordinary ~ of car(s) 普通型 [种类] 的车be divided into three ~es 被分成三类be in a ~ with ? 与...是同类2 (C)a. (学校的) 班,年级(cf. form 9) The ~ consists of 40 boys and girls. 这个班级由四十名男 女学生所组成b. (班级的) 上课 (时间) between ~es 两堂课之间be in ~ 正在上课中go to ~ 去上课attend a history ~ =attend a ~ in history 上历史课cut [skip] (a) ~ 翘课c. 讲习 (课) take ~es in cooking 上烹饪课3 (C)[集合称a. [也常用于称呼] 班上的学生们The ~ was [were] glad to hear the news. 班上的同学们听到这 个消息很高兴Good morning, ~!. 各位同学早!C~ dismissed!. 下课!b. (美)同期毕业生 [同年级的学生] the ~ of 1985 1985 年毕业班c.'军'同期兵the 1985 ~ 1985 年期的士兵4 a. (C) [常 ~es; 常与形容词&

Q: reason REASON [5ri:zn]

A: 【简明词典】n.理由, 原因, 动机, 理智, 前提vt.说服, 推论, 辩论vi.推论, 劝说, 思考【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 reason reasons The reason for something is a fact or situation which explains why it happens or what causes it to happen. There is a reason for every important thing that happens. Who would have a reason to want to kill her? ...the reason why Italian tomatoes have so much flavour... The only reason I went was because I was told to. My parents came to Germany for business reasons. The exact locations are being kept secret for reasons of security.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N for n, N to-inf2 reason If you say that you have reason to believe something or to have a particular emotion, you mean that you have evidence for your belief or there is a definite cause of your feeling. They had reason to believe there could be trouble. He had every reason to be upset. He doesn't trust me. With good reason.= causeN-UNCOUNT: usu N to-inf3 reason The ability that people have to think and to make sensible judgements can be referred to as reason. ...a conflict between emotion and reason... Mike is my voice of reason. He thinks logically and points out where I'm going wrong.= common senseN-UNCOUNT4 reason reasons reasoning reasoned If you reason that something is true, you decide that it is true after thinking carefully about all the facts. I reasoned tha 【21世纪英汉词典】rea.son`rizn; 5ri:zn>1a. 理由,原因,缘故; 动机(→ cause【同义字】) for economical ~s =for ~s of economy 为了经济的理由,为了 节约for some ~ (or other) 为了某种理由He struck me without [for no] ~. 他无缘无故揍我He resigned for no other ~ than this. 他辞职不外乎是为了 这个理由For what ~?. 是为了什么理由?为何 缘故?b. [...的]理由; 缘故; 动机 [for,of] What is the ~ for his absence?. 他缺席的理由是什么?He gave a good ~ for it. 他举出其正当理由She had her own ~s for coming here. 她来这里有她的理由There is (every) ~ for their being displeased. 他们感到不快是有其 充分理由的c. 理由The meeting was put off for the simple ~ that the chairman was ill. 会议只是因为主席生 病而延期的(别无其他 原因)I see no ~ why they should not make a happy couple. 我看不出他们不能成 为幸福夫妻的理由This [That] is the ~ why I am leaving Britain. 这"那"就是我即将 离开英国的理由The ~ why he hesitates is that. ...他迟疑的原因

Q: life LIFE [laif]

A: 【简明词典】n.生命, 生活, 一生, 寿命, 生命力, 传记【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 life Life is the quality which people, animals, and plants have when they are not dead, and which objects and substances do not have. ...a baby's first minutes of life... Amnesty International opposes the death penalty as a violation of the right to life. ...the earth's supply of life-giving oxygen.N-UNCOUNT2 life You can use life to refer to things or groups of things which are alive. Is there life on Mars?. The book includes some useful facts about animal and plant life.N-UNCOUNT: with supp3 life lives If you refer to someone's life, you mean their state of being alive, especially when there is a risk or danger of them dying. Your life is in danger. A nurse began to try to save his life. The intense fighting is reported to have claimed many lives.N-COUNT: usu poss N4 life lives Someone's life is the period of time during which they are alive. He spent the last fourteen years of his life in retirement. For the first time in his life he regretted that he had no faith.N-COUNT: poss N5 life lives You can use life to refer to a period of someone's life when they are in a particular situation or job. Interior designers spend their working lives keeping up to date with the latest trends. That was the beginning of my life in the television business.【21世纪英汉词典】lifelaIf; laif《live 的名词》>(pl. lives[lavz; laivz])1 (U)生命; 性命the origin of ~ 生命的起源the struggle for ~ 生存竞争a matter of ~ and [or] death 生死攸关的重大问题, 死活问题at the sacrifice of ~ 牺牲性命While there is ~, there is hope. (谚)留得青山在,不怕 没柴烧; 一息尚存永不绝望2 (C) (个人的) 生命seek the ~ of ? 企图谋害...的生命lose one's ~ 丧生take a person's [one's own] ~ 杀人 [自杀] 3 (C) (有生命的) 人Many lives were lost. 死了很多人4 (U)[集合称]生物animal [vegetable] ~ 动[植]物bird ~ 鸟类There is no ~ on Mars. 火星上没有生物存在5 a. (C) (某一段时期或毕生的 ) 生涯,一生,寿命a long [short] ~ 长[短]寿all one's ~ = in one's ~ 一辈子,毕生,终生; 出生以来all one's ~ (through)=through ~ 终生一直b. (C) (机械、政府等的) 寿命the ~ of machine [battery] 机械 [电池] 的寿命c. (U)(口语)无期徒刑get ~ 被处无期徒刑6

Q: man MAN [mAn]

A: 【简明词典】n.男人, 人类, 人, 丈夫, 雇工vt.为...配备人手, 操纵, 在...就位, 使振奋【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 man men A man is an adult male human being. He had not expected the young man to reappear before evening. I have always regarded him as a man of integrity. ...the thousands of men, women and children who are facing starvation.N-COUNT2 man men Man and men are sometimes used to refer to all human beings, including both males and females. Some people dislike this use. The chick initially has no fear of man. Anxiety is modern man's natural state. ...a possible first step to sending a man back to the moon or to Mars.N-VAR3 man men If you say that a man is, for example, a gambling man or an outdoors man, you mean that he likes gambling or outdoor activities. Are you a gambling man, Mr Graham?. He is a keen outdoors man with a great interest in photography and walking.N-COUNT: supp N4 man men If you say that a man is, for example, a London man or an Oxford man, you mean that he comes from London or Oxford, or went to university there. ...as the Stockport man collected his winnings... Attlee was an Oxford man.N-COUNT: n-proper N5 man men If you refer to a particular company's or organization's man, you mean a man who works for or represents that company or organization. (JOURNALISM) ...the Daily Telegraph's man in Abu Dhabi. mAn>(pl. men[mn; men])1 男人a. (C) (成年之) 男人,男子(←→ woman) men and women 男女a ~ among men 男人中的男人b. (U) [无冠词当通称用] 男人M~ is stronger than woman. 男人比女人强壮c. (C)有男子气概的男人 ,已长大可自立的男人 ; 像个男人样子的男人, 男子汉,大丈夫; 了不起的人,重要 [著名] 的人make a person a ~ 使某人成为一个男子 汉,使某人成功make a ~ (out) of a person 使某人成大人play the ~ 表现得像个男子汉Be a ~. 要做个男子汉 [要像个男人] Is he ~ enough to play the role?. 他是个足够担当这项 任务的男子汉吗2 人a. (C) (不分男女而泛指一般 的) 人All men must die. (. 凡是) 人都免不了死亡What can a ~ do in such a case?. 一个人在这种情形之 下能怎么办?any ~ 任何人no ~ 无人...,任何人都不...b. (C) (有某种工作、性格等 鮃

Q: boy BOY [bCi]

A: 【简明词典】n.男孩, 儿子, 孩子气的人, 男仆【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 boy boys A boy is a child who will grow up to be a man. I knew him when he was a little boy. He was still just a boy.N-COUNT2 boy boys You can refer to a young man as a boy, especially when talking about relationships between boys and girls. ...the age when girls get interested in boys.N-COUNT3 boy boys Someone's boy is their son. (INFORMAL) Eric was my cousin Edward's boy. I have two boys.N-COUNT: usu poss N4 boy boys You can refer to a man as a boy, especially when you are talking about him in an affectionate way. (INFORMAL) ...the local boy who made President... `Come on boys', he shouted to the sailors.= ladN-COUNT: with supp5 boy boys You can use boy when giving instructions to a horse or dog. Down, boy, down!N-VOC6 boy The police are sometimes referred to as the boys in blue. (OLD-FASHIONED)PHR7 boy Some people say `boy' or `oh boy' in order to express strong feelings of excitement or admiration. (mainly AM, INFORMAL) Oh Boy! Just think what I could tell him.EXCLAM8 boy If you say boys will be boys, for example when a group of men are behaving noisily or aggressively, you are suggesting in a light-hearted way that this is typical male beh 【21世纪英汉词典】boybCI; bCi《源自中古英语"男 仆"的意思》>1 (C) (←→ girl) a. 男孩,少年(指十七、十八岁以下 者)a ~s' school 男子学校Boys will. [`wl; 'wil]be ~s.(谚)男孩子就是男孩子 ; 男孩子总是难免调皮Got lost, ~?. 小弟弟,迷路了是吗?b. (对大人而言的未成年 的) 青年,年轻人2 (C) [常 one's~] (口语)儿子This is my ~. 这是我儿子3 (C)男学生college ~s 男大学生4 [the ~sa. 一家中的儿子b. 一群男伙伴,一群家伙the public relations ~s 公关 (部门) 的那群家伙the ~s at the office 公司里的男同事5(C) [常 one's~] (男性) 爱人,情郎,男朋友Jane's ~. 珍的男朋友 [爱人] 6(C)男侍,茶房,男服 务生7[~s] (尤指战斗部队的) 士兵们the ~s at the front 在前线的士兵们8 a. (C) (男孩般未成熟或涉世 不深的) (男) 人b. 老兄Thank you, my (dear) ~. 谢谢你啊,老兄9(C)(美

Q: per cent PER CENT [pE5sent]

A: 【简明词典】n.百分数, 有固定利率之公债【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆per cent The spelling percent is also used. Per cent is both the singular and the plural form.You use per cent to talk about amounts. For example, if an amount is 10 per cent (10%) of a larger amount, it is equal to 10 hundredths of the larger amount. 20 to 40 per cent of the voters are undecided. We aim to increase sales by 10 per cent. The area has an unemployment level of 40 per cent.N-COUNT: num N, oft N of n+ per cent The spelling percent is also used. Per cent is both the singular and the plural form.Also an adjective. There has been a ten per cent increase in the number of new students arriving at polytechnics this year.ADJ: ADJ n+ per cent The spelling percent is also used. Per cent is both the singular and the plural form.Also an adverb. ...its prediction that house prices will fall 5 per cent over the year... It's 50 per cent wool, 50 per cent acrylic.ADV: ADV with v

Q: cover COVER [5kQvE]

A: 【简明词典】n.盖子, 封面, 藉口vt.覆盖, 铺, 掩饰, 保护, 掩护, 包括, 包含, 适用vi.覆盖, 涂, 代替【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cover covers covering covered If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it. Cover the casserole with a tight-fitting lid. He whimpered and covered his face. Keep what's left in a covered container in the fridge.VB2 cover covers covering covered If one thing covers another, it has been placed over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it. His finger went up to touch the black patch which covered his left eye. His head was covered with a khaki turban.VB3 cover covers covering covered If one thing covers another, it forms a layer over its surface. The clouds had spread and nearly covered the entire sky. Two oil slicks are covering a total area of seven square miles. The desk was covered with papers. I looked in the mirror and saw that my face was covered in blood.VB* -covered ...chocolate-covered biscuits.COMB in ADJ4 cover covers covering covered To cover something with or in something else means to put a layer of the second thing over its surface. The trees in your garden may have covered the ground with apples, pears or plums. She covered the walls with the signs of the zodiac.VB【21世纪英汉词典】cov.er`kQvL; 5kQvE《源自拉丁文"完全 隐藏"的意思》>1 盖,遮蔽a. 覆盖...的表面Snow ~ed the ground. 雪覆盖地面The ground was ~ed with snow. 地面覆盖著雪His shoes were ~ed with [in] dust. 他的鞋子盖满灰尘b. [用...]覆盖[with, inShe ~ed the mouth piece of the phone with her hand. 她用手遮住电话的话 筒c. 隐藏,掩饰 He laughed to ~ his annoyance. 他藉大笑来掩饰他的 烦恼2 a. 在上加盖; 在上戴帽子~ a dish 在盘子上加盖~ one's head 戴上帽子b. 在披 上 [衣服等] ,戴上[...][withC~ your knees with this rug. 用这条毛毯盖在你的 膝盖上c. [~ oneself][用...]包裹[with~ oneself with a coat (against the cold) ( 为御寒而) 用外套裹身d. [~ oneself]使自己蒙受 [耻辱] ,载 [誉等] ,获得[...][withHe ~ed himself with glory. 他获得荣誉She was ~ed with confusion [shame]. 她一脸困惑 [羞愧] 的样子3 a.

Q: list LIST [list]

A: 【简明词典】n.目录, 名单, 列表, 序列, 数据清单, 明细表, 条纹, [总称]各种上市证券vt.列出, 列于表上, 记入名单内, 装布条vi.列于表上【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 list lists A list of things such as names or addresses is a set of them which all belong to a particular category, written down one below the other. We are making a list of the top ten men we would not want to be married to. There were six names on the list. ...fine wine from the hotel's exhaustive wine list.See also Civil List, hit list, honours list, laundry list, mailing list, shopping list, waiting list.N-COUNT: oft N of n2 list lists A list of things is a set of them that you think of as being in a particular order. High on the list of public demands is to end military control of broadcasting. I would have thought if they were looking for redundancies I would be last on the list. `First City' joined a long list of failed banks.N-COUNT: oft N of n3 list lists listing listed To list several things such as reasons or names means to write or say them one after another, usually in a particular order. The pupils were asked to list the sports they loved most and hated most. Ingredients are listed in order of the amount used.VB4 list lists listing listed To list something in a particular way means to include it in that way in a list or report. A medical examiner has listed the deaths as homicides. He was not listed under his real name on the residents panel.VB5 list lists listing listed In sailing, if something, especially a ship, lists, it leans over to one side. (TECHNICAL) The ship listed again, and she was thrown back across the bunk.VB+ list Also a noun. The ship's list was so strong now that almost at once she stumbled.N-SING【21世纪英汉词典】listlIst; list(~.ed,~; ~.ed; [第三人称单数现在式 ] (~,~.eth) )(古)>1 合之意2 希望[想]...>愿意The wind bloweth where it listeth. 风任意地吹

Q: look 2 LOOK 2 [luk]

A: 【简明词典】n.看, 注视, 脸色, 面容, 外表vi.看, 注意, 朝着, 好象, 显得vt.打量, 注视, 用眼神(或脸色)表示, 期待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆appearance1 look looks looking looked You use look when describing the appearance of a person or thing or the impression that they give. Sheila was looking miserable. I shall use the money to make my home look lovely. You don't look 15 years old. He does not look the most reliable of animals. They look like stars to the naked eye. He looked as if he was going to smile. Everybody in the club looked to be fourteen years old.V-LINK* -looking She was a very peculiar-looking woman.COMB in ADJ-GRADED2 look If someone or something has a particular look, they have a particular appearance or expression. She had the look of someone deserted and betrayed. When he came to decorate the kitchen, Kenneth opted for a friendly rustic look. To soften a formal look, Caroline recommends ethnic blouses.= appearanceN-SING: with supp3 look looks When you refer to someone's looks, you are referring to how beautiful or ugly they are, especially how beautiful they are. I never chose people just because of their looks. ...a young woman with wholesome good looks.N-PLURAL4 look looks looking looked You use look when indic 【21世纪英汉词典】looklJk; luk>A1 看【同义字】look 用于静止的东西watch 用于动态的东西see 单指看见东西gaze 以惊讶、赞赏的心情 凝视stare 以惊讶、赞赏、恐惧 的心情,睁眼瞪视glance 略视,看一眼a. (注意) 看,望,观,注视She ~ed but didn't see. 她视而不见I ~ed everywhere, but couldn't find it. 我到处找过,但没能找 到L~ before you leap →leap v.i. 1a.b. 看,望[at→ look at.c. 看d. 看哪!喂!瞧!L~, there he is!. 你看,他在那边!L~ here!. 喂!瞧!L~ you!. 注意!留心!2 向著,朝著My house ~s (to the) south. 我的家朝南The window ~s on the river. 那窗户面向河流3 (美)盼望...,期待...Mother is ~ing to meet you again. 母亲盼望再和你会面B1 a. 脸色 [样子] 看起来,显得,似 乎You ~ pale. 你脸色显得苍白He ~s ill. 他看起来身体不好This ~s very good. 这看起来很?

Q: look 1 LOOK 1 [luk]

A: 【简明词典】n.看, 注视, 脸色, 面容, 外表vi.看, 注意, 朝着, 好象, 显得vt.打量, 注视, 用眼神(或脸色)表示, 期待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆using your eyes or your mind1 look looks looking looked If you look in a particular direction, you direct your eyes in that direction, especially so that you can see what is there or see what something is like. I looked down the hallway to room number nine. She turned to look at him. He looked away, apparently enraged. If you look, you'll see what was a lake.VB+ look Also a noun. Lucille took a last look in the mirror. Assisi has a couple of churches that are worth a look if you have time.N-SING2 look looks looking looked If you look at a book, newspaper, or magazine, you read it fairly quickly or read part of it. You've just got to look at the last bit of Act Three.VB+ look Also a noun. A quick look at Monday's British newspapers shows that there's plenty of interest in foreign news.N-SING: oft N at n3 look looks looking looked If someone, especially an expert, looks at something, they examine it, and then deal with it or say how it should be dealt with. Can you look at my back? I think something's wrong.VB+ look Also a noun. The car has not been running very well and a mechanic had to come over to have a look at it.N-SING: usu N at n【21世纪英汉词典】looklJk; luk>A1 看【同义字】look 用于静止的东西watch 用于动态的东西see 单指看见东西gaze 以惊讶、赞赏的心情 凝视stare 以惊讶、赞赏、恐惧 的心情,睁眼瞪视glance 略视,看一眼a. (注意) 看,望,观,注视She ~ed but didn't see. 她视而不见I ~ed everywhere, but couldn't find it. 我到处找过,但没能找 到L~ before you leap →leap v.i. 1a.b. 看,望[at→ look at.c. 看d. 看哪!喂!瞧!L~, there he is!. 你看,他在那边!L~ here!. 喂!瞧!L~ you!. 注意!留心!2 向著,朝著My house ~s (to the) south. 我的家朝南The window ~s on the river. 那窗户面向河流3 (美)盼望...,期待...Mother is ~ing to meet you again. 母亲盼望再和你会面B1 a. 脸色 [样子] 看起来,显得,似 乎You ~ pale. 你脸色显得苍白He ~s ill. 他看起来身体不好This ~s very good. 这看起来很?

Q: eye EYE [ai]

A: 【简明词典】n.眼睛, 视力, 眼光, 观点, 见解, 眼状物, 风吹来的方向, [气]风眼vt.看, 注视, 在...上打眼【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 eye eyes Your eyes are the parts of your body with which you see. I opened my eyes and looked. Maria's eyes filled with tears. ...a tall, thin white-haired lady with piercing dark brown eyes... He is now blind in one eye.N-COUNT: oft poss N in pl2 eye eyes eyeing or eying eyed If you eye someone or something in a particular way, you look at them carefully in that way. Sally eyed Claire with interest. We eyed each other thoughtfully. Martin eyed the bottle at Marianne's elbow.VB3 eye eyes You use eye when you are talking about a person's ability to judge things or about the way in which they are considering or dealing with things. William was a man of discernment, with an eye for quality. Their chief negotiator turned his critical eye on the United States. It did not take his practised eye long to notice that he was not the only one who was hanging about. He first learnt to fish under the watchful eye of his grandmother.N-COUNT: usu sing, with supp, oft a N for n4 eye eyes An electric eye or infrared eye is a device which can recognize the presence of people or objects by detecting the light or heat coming from them. An infra-red eye is said to detect the movement of any animal within an angle of 110 degrees at up to 10 metres.N-COU 【21世纪英汉词典】eyeaI; ai>1 (C)眼睛a girl with blue ~s 蓝眼睛的女孩an artificial ~ 义眼with dry ~s 不流泪地; 蛮不在乎地,无动于衷 的open [close] one's ~s 张开 [闭上] 眼睛look a person in the ~(s) 直视 [正视] 某人的脸meet the ~s of a person [a person's ~s] 被某人看到; 出现在某人眼前; 偶尔引起某人注意Eyes front !. '口令'向前看! 向前看齐!Eyes right [left]!. '口令'向右[左]看!Where are your ~s ?. 你的眼睛长在哪里了 ?(注意看)His ~s are bigger than his belly. 他眼馋肚子饱(吃不下 却贪婪)2 (C)a. [常 ~s]视力,视觉as far as the ~ can see [reach] 视力所及,在看得到的 范围内have good ~s 视力好have sharp [weak] ~s 视力敏锐[差b. 观察力,鉴别力,眼光, 眼力 [for,of] have an ~ [a good ~] for pictures 有鉴别画的眼光have the ~ of a painter 具有画家的眼力3 (C)[常 ~s]眼睛的神色,眼神the green ~ 嫉妒的眼神→ evil eye,glad eyeHe looked at the man with a tranquil

Q: mine 1 MINE 1 [main]

A: 【简明词典】n.矿, 矿山, 矿井, 源泉, 宝库, 地雷, 水雷vt.挖掘, 开采, 在...布雷, 破坏vi.开矿, 埋设地雷pron.我的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pronoun usemine Mine is the first person singular possessive pronoun. A speaker or writer uses mine to refer to something that belongs or relates to himself or herself. Her right hand is inches from mine. That wasn't his fault, it was mine. I'm looking for a friend of mine who lives here.PRON-POSS: oft n of PRON【21世纪英汉词典】minemaIn; main>1 (C) 矿山,矿场; 矿坑; (英) (尤指) 煤矿a diamond ~ 钻石矿→ coal mine,gold mine.2 [a ~]丰富的资源,宝藏[o fa ~ of information 知识的宝库3 (C)'军'a. (挖到敌地下面,用以 埋地雷的) 坑道,地雷坑b. 地雷; 水雷,机械水雷a floating [drifting, surface] ~ 浮雷a submarine ~ 深水水雷lay [place] a ~ 布雷,埋地雷spring a mine(1) 引发地雷(2) 偷袭[某人][on>1 a. 开采 b. [为开采矿石、煤等] 在...挖坑道[for~ a mountain for gold 开山采金2 布雷于...; 用地雷 [水雷] 炸毁...The road is ~d. 这条道路埋有地雷3 用秘密手段 [计谋] 推翻 [破坏] ...,用阴谋使垮台>1 a. 开采[...][forb. 挖坑道2 布地雷mine out采完

Q: research RESEARCH [ri5sE:tF]

A: 【简明词典】n.研究, 调查vi.研究, 调查【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 research Research is work that involves studying something and trying to discover facts about it. 65 percent of the 1987 budget went for nuclear weapons research and production. ...cancer research. ...his researches into which kinds of flowers bees get their best honey from.N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl2 research researches researching researched If you research something, you try to discover facts about it. She spent two years in South Florida researching and filming her documentary. So far we haven't been able to find anything, but we're still researching.VB* researcher researchers He chose to join the company as a market researcher.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】re.search`risVtF, rI`sVtF; ri5sEtF, 5risEtF>1 a. (U) (学术) 研究,学术调查,探索, 探讨the results of recent ~ in physics 物理学上的最近 [新近] 研究成果b. (C)[常 ~es] [某一领域的] 研究 [into,on] They are making [carrying out] several ~es [a ~] into the history of languages. 他们正在做[进行]语 言史的研究2 (U)研究能力,研究心a scholar of great ~ 在研究方面造诣很深 的学者rI`sVtF, `risVtF; ri5sEtF>研究,探索,探讨,调查(→examine【同义字】 ) ~ cancer 研究癌症>研究[...],调查 [into,on] ~ into [on] a problem 调查问题

Q: pound POUND [paund]

A: 【简明词典】n.磅, 英镑, 重击, 鱼塘, 兽栏, 拘留所vt.强烈打击, 捣烂, 监禁, 关入栏vi.连续重击, 连续敲打, 苦干【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pound pounds The pound is the unit of money which is used in Britain. It is represented by the symbol {Pound}. One British pound is divided into a hundred pence. Some other countries, for example Egypt, also have a unit of money called a pound. Beer cost three pounds a bottle. A thousand pounds worth of jewellery and silver has been stolen. ...multi-million pound profits. ...a pound coin.N-COUNT: num N2 pound The pound is used to refer to the British currency system, and sometimes to the currency systems of other countries which use pounds. The pound is expected to continue to increase against most other currencies.N-SING: the N3 pound pounds A pound is a unit of weight used mainly in Britain, America, and other countries where English is spoken. One pound is equal to 0.454 kilograms. A pound of something is a quantity of it that weighs one pound. Her weight was under ninety pounds. ...a pound of cheese.N-COUNT: num N, N of n4 pound pounds A pound is a place where dogs and cats found wandering in the street are taken and kept until they are claimed by their owners. (mainly BRIT)N-COUNT5 pound pounds A pound is a place where cars that have been parked illegally are taken by the police and kept until they have been claimed by their owners.N-COUNT6 pound pounds pounding pounded If you pound something or pound on it, you hit it wit 【21世纪英汉词典】poundpaJnd; paund《源自古英语"殴伤 "的意思》>1 a. 把...捣碎,把...捣成粉 ~ rice 把米捣碎~ sesame in a mortar 用捣 (捣碎芝) b. 把...打碎[成...][to, intoThe waves ~ed the boat to pieces. 浪把小船打成碎片2 a. 连续猛击 [乱敲] ; 敲打 He ~ed the drum furiously. 他猛打鼓b. [用...]砰砰地打[敲][ with]; 把...砰然撞[向...][on~ the door with one's fist = ~ one's fist on the door 用拳头砰砰地敲门c. 敲 [弹] 出...~ out a tune on the piano 在钢琴上弹出曲子3 猛烈地炮击...>1 重击,连打,乱打 [against,at,on] Somebody was ~ing at [on] the door. 有人在猛敲门I could hear him ~ing on the drum. 我听到他在冬冬地打 鼓2 连续炮声[...][ atThe field artillery ~ed away at the for tress. 野战炮兵连续炮击那 座要塞3 冬冬地响; 怦怦地跳

Q: society SOCIETY [sE5saiEti]

A: 【简明词典】n.社会, ...会, ...社, 友伴, 交际, 社交界, 上流社会【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 society Society is people in general, thought of as a large organized group. This reflects attitudes and values prevailing in society. He maintains Islam must adapt to modern society.N-UNCOUNT2 society societies A society is the people who live in a country or region, their organizations, and their way of life. We live in a capitalist society. ...those responsible for destroying our African heritage and the fabric of our society. ...the complexities of South African society.N-VAR: with supp3 society societies A society is an organization for people who have the same interest or aim. ...the North of England Horticultural Society. ...the historical society.= associationN-COUNT4 society Society is the rich, fashionable people in a particular place who meet on social occasions. The couple quickly became a fixture of society pages. ...the high season for society weddings.N-UNCOUNT: oft N n【21世纪英汉词典】so.ci.e.tysE`saIEtI; sE5saiEti《源自拉丁文"伙伴, 朋友"的意思》>1 (具有独自惯例、法律 等组织体的特定的) 社会human ~ 人类的社会primitive ~ 原始社会Ants have a well organized ~. 蚂蚁有组织良好的社 会2 (U)社交界,上流社会move in ~ 出入社交界3 a. (U)社交,交往,交际seek [avoid] the ~ of ? 寻求 [避免] 与...的交往b. 社交场所in ~ 在社交场所4 (C)会,协会,学会,工 会,团体,社a literary ~ 文学会→ Royal Societythe S~ for the Propagation of the Gospel 福音布道会(略作 S.P.G.)7 →the Society of friends,the Society of JESUS.>社交界的,上流社会的a ~ column ( 报纸的) 社交栏a ~ man [lady, woman] 社交界的男士 [女士]

Q: fall FALL [fC:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.秋天, 落下, 瀑布, 降低, 落差, 采伐量, 堕落, 下降vi.倒下, 落下, 来临, 失守, 变成, 垮台, 下跌, 阵亡vt.击倒, 砍倒(树木)adj.秋天的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall falls falling fell fallen If someone or something falls, they move quickly downwards onto or towards the ground, by accident or because of a natural force. Her father fell into the sea after a massive heart attack. Prince Charles has again fallen from his horse. Bombs fell in the town. I ought to seal the boxes up. I don't want the books falling out. Twenty people were injured by falling masonry.VB+ fall falls Also a noun. The helmets are designed to withstand impacts equivalent to a fall from a bicycle.N-COUNT: oft N from n2 fall falls falling fell fallen If a person or structure that is standing somewhere falls, they move from their upright position, so that they are then lying on the ground. The woman gripped the shoulders of her man to stop herself from falling. We watched buildings fall on top of people and pets. He lost his balance and fell backwards.VB+ fall falls Also a noun. Mrs Briscoe had a bad fall last week.N-COUNT+ fall down falls down; falling down; fell down; fallen downFall down means the same as fall. I hit him so hard he fell down. Children jumped from upper floors as the buildin 【21世纪英汉词典】fallfCl; fC:l>(fell[fl; fel]; fall.en[`fln; 'f:ln])A1 (因重力而无意地) 落下 a. 落下~ to the ground (with a thud) ( 砰然) 跌落地上~ off [(down) from] a ladder 从梯子上跌落~ off one's chair 从椅子上跌落; (口语)非常吃惊 [有趣] ~ out of a car 从车上跌落~ over a cliff 从悬崖坠落~ down the stairs 从楼梯掉落He fell into [in] the river. 他掉进河里There was a big hole and he fell in. 那里有个大洞,他掉进 去了b. 下,降The snow was ~ing fast. 雪下得很急c. 脱落; 掉落,散 落; 脱落The poster fell down. 海报掉下来了2 (尤指突然、不情愿地 ) 倒下a. 倒下,跌下; (自动) 倒下,跪下flat [full length] on the grass 平卧在草地上~ over a stone 碰到石头而跌倒The tree fell (over) in the storm. 那棵树在暴风雨中倒 下~ on one's knees 跪下来b. 倒下

Q: race RACE [reis]

A: 【简明词典】n.种族, 种族气质, 种族特征, 赛跑, 急流, 姜根vi.赛跑, 疾走vt.与...赛跑, 使空转【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 race races A race is a competition to see who is the fastest, for example in running, swimming, or driving. The women's race was won by the only American in the field, Patti Sue Plumer.N-COUNT2 race races racing raced If you race, you take part in a race. In the 10 years I raced in Europe, 30 drivers were killed. They may even have raced each other -- but not regularly.VB3 race races The races are a series of horse races that are held in a particular place on a particular day. People go to watch and to bet on which horse will win. The high point of this trip was a day at the races.N-PLURAL: the N4 race races A race is a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for power or control. The race for the White House begins in earnest today. The race is on to build up membership fast.See also arms race, rat race.N-COUNT: usu sing, usu with supp5 race races A race is one of the major groups which human beings can be divided into according to their physical features, such as the colour of their skin. The College welcomes students of all races, faiths, and nationalities. Discrimination by employers on the grounds of race and nationality was illegal.See also human race, race relations.N-VAR6 race races racing raced If you race somewhere, you go there as quickly as possible. He raced across town to the State House building. The hares raced away out of sight.VB7 race races racing raced If something races towards a particular state or position, it moves very fast towards that state or position. Do they realize we are racing towards complete economic collapse?. A 【21世纪英汉词典】raceres; reis《源自古法语"氏族 "的意思》>1 (C)a. 人种(→ people 5【同义字】) the black [white, yellow] ~ 黑 [白,黄] 色人种b. 民族the Japanese [German] ~ 日本 [德意志] 民族2 a. (C) (有共同祖先的) 子孙the ~ of Abraham 亚伯拉罕的子孙b. (U)家系; 名门 [世家] 出身a man of ancient ~ 世家出身的人3 (C)伙伴,同类the ~ of writers 作家 [文人] 们4 a. (C) (生物的) 种类the human ~ 人类the feathered [finny, four-footed] ~ (谑)鸟 [鱼,四足] 类b. [the ~]人类c. (C) (生物的) 品种an improved ~ of horse 改良种的马>种族的,种族上的a ~ problem 种族问题~ prejudice 种族偏见

Q: kind 1 KIND 1 [kaind]

A: 【简明词典】n.种类, 性质adj.仁慈的, 和蔼的, 亲切的, 友爱的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses and phrases1 kind kinds If you talk about a particular kind of thing, you are talking about one of the types or sorts of that thing. The party needs a different kind of leadership. Had Jamie ever been in any kind of trouble?. I'm not the kind of person to get married. This book prize is the biggest of its kind in the world. Ear pain of any kind must never be ignored.= sortN-COUNT: usu N of n2 kind kinds If you refer to someone's kind, you are referring to all the other people that are like them or that belong to the same class or set. I hate Lewis and his kind just as much as you do. I can take care of your kind.= sortN-COUNT: poss N3 kind You can use all kinds of to emphasize that there are a great number and variety of particular things or people. Adoption can fail for all kinds of reasons. Donations came from all kinds of people. All kinds of remarkable things began to happen.= all sorts ofPHR: PHR n4 kind You use kind of when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way. (SPOKEN) It was kind of sad, really. She wasn't beautiful. But she was kind of cute. It kind of gives us an idea of what's happening.= sort o 【21世纪英汉词典】kindkaInd; kaind《源自古英语"种类, 性质"的意思》>1 a. (C)种类 (sort) [ofa ~ of apple [metal] 一种苹果[金属]→a KIND ofa new ~ of lighter 一种新式的打火机this [that] ~ of book=a book of this [that]~ 这种 [那种] 书this ~ of metal=metal of this ~ 这种金属This ~ of book is rare. = Books of this ~ are rare. =. (口语)These ~ of books are rare.这类 [这样的] 书不多见all [different, many] ~s of people 各种各类 [许多种类] 的人These ~s of books are valuable. = Books of these ~s are valuable. 这几种书有价值What ~ of (a) man is he?. 他是怎样的人呢?What ~(s) of trees are these?. 这些是哪一 (几) 种类的树 ?It wasn't anything of that ~. 这根本不是那回事I'll do nothing of that ~. 我绝不做那种事I wanted something of the ~. 我要的是那一类东西b. [the ~; 与关系子句或 to do 连用] (会...的) 那种 (的人) He is not the ~ of person to do [who does] things by halves. 他不是做事只做一半 [半途而废] 的 (那种) 人c. [a person's ~] 合于 (某人) 性情的人She is not my ~. 她与我性情不合2 (C) (动

Q: sort SORT [sC:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.种类, 类别v.分类, 拣选【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sort sorts If you talk about a particular sort of something, you are talking about a class of things that have particular features in common and that belong to a larger group of related things. What sort of school did you go to?. There are so many different sorts of mushrooms available these days. A dozen trees of various sorts were planted. He had a nice, serious sort of smile. That's just the sort of abuse that he will be investigating. Eddie was playing a game of some sort. It is the last time I will take on this sort of work. Let's have some more articles of this sort.= type, kindN-COUNT: with supp, usu N of n2 sort You describe someone as a particular sort when you are describing their character. He seemed to be just the right sort for the job. She was a very vigorous sort of person. What sort of men were they?= type, kindN-SING: with supp3 sort sorts sorting sorted If you sort things, you separate them into different classes, groups, or places, for example so that you can do different things with them. He sorted the materials into their folders. The students are sorted into three ability groups. He unlatched the box and sorted through the papers. I sorted the laundry.VB【21世纪英汉词典】sortsCrt; sC:t《源自拉丁文"命运 "的意思》>1 种类 (kind) [ofthis ~ of house=a house of this ~ 这种房屋these ~s of trees=trees of these ~s 这些种类的树木problems of this ~ = (口语)these ~ of problems这种 [这些] 问题all ~s and conditions of men 各式各样的人,各种类 型的人That's the ~ of thing I want. 那就是我所要的东西What ~ of (a) book do you want?. 你要哪一种书?2 (口语) (...的) 人,东西He is a good [bad]~. 他是个好[坏]人He is not my ~. 他不是我喜欢的那一 型的人It takes all ~s (to make a world). 世界上有各种各样的 人 [世界上人形形式式无 奇不有] (所以不要见怪)3'印刷'某类型的一 套铅字after a sort有些,有几分,稍为a sort of ?一种...,可以说是...的 东西[人a ~ of politician 可以说是政治家的人, 像政治家那一类的人in a sort = after a sortof sorts = of a sort蹩脚的,较差的out of sorts(口语)(1) 不舒服的,没精神的(2) 心情不好的,?

Q: second 2 SECOND 2 [5sekEnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.秒, 片刻, 第二者, 第二人, 助手, 次货, 二等品adj.另一个, 又一个num.第二vt.赞成, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆coming after something else1 second The second item in a series is the one that you count as number two. ...the second day of his visit to Delhi. ...their second child... My son just got married for the second time. ...the Second World War... She was the second of nine children. ...King Charles the Second... Britain came second in the Prix St Georges Derby.ORD2 second Second is used before superlative adjectives to indicate that there is only one thing better or larger than the thing you are referring to. The party is still the second strongest in Italy. ...the second-largest city in the United States.ORD: ORD adj-superl3 second You say second when you want to make a second point or give a second reason for something. First, the weapons should be intended for use only in retaliation after a nuclear attack. Second, the possession of the weapons must be a temporary expedient.ADV: ADV cl4 second seconds In Britain, an upper second is a good honours degree and a lower second is an average honours degree. I then went up to Lancaster University and got an upper second.N-COUNT5 second seconds If you have seconds, you have a second helping of food. (INFORMAL) There's seconds if you want 【21世纪英汉词典】sec.ond`sZkEnd, `sZkEnt; 5sekEnd>1 [常the ~] 第二的→ second base,second floorthe ~ chamber ( 两院制议会的) 上院in the ~ place 第二,其次The ~ month of the year is February. 一年的第二个月是二 月the ~ largest city in the world 世界的第二大城2 a. (顺位、重要性等) 二等的,次位的win (the) ~ prize 获第二奖He was ~ in the race. 他赛跑得第二名b. 次[于...]的,劣[于...] 的[toS~ to him, I am the fastest runner on [in] our team. 我仅次于他,是队中跑 得第二快的人He is ~ only to his teacher. 他仅次于他的老师3 另一个的,又一个的, 另外的,附加的,替代的have a ~ helping ( 用餐时) 再来一碗 [份] 4 '音乐'第二度音程 的; 较低的the ~ violin 第二小提琴~ alto 次女低音,次男高音the ~ fiddle → fiddle5'汽车'第二速的, 第二档的at second hand→ handsecond to none(口语)不亚于任何人, 不比任何人

Q: second 1 SECOND 1 [5sekEnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.秒, 片刻, 第二者, 第二人, 助手, 次货, 二等品adj.另一个, 又一个num.第二vt.赞成, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆part of a minutesecond seconds A second is one of the sixty parts that a minute is divided into. People often say `a second' or `seconds' when they simply mean a very short time. For a few seconds nobody said anything. It only takes forty seconds. Her orbital speed must be a few hundred meters per second. Within seconds the other soldiers began firing too. Seconds later, firemen reached his door.N-COUNT 【21世纪英汉词典】sec.ond`sZkEnd, `sZkEnt; 5sekEnd>1 [常the ~] 第二的→ second base,second floorthe ~ chamber ( 两院制议会的) 上院in the ~ place 第二,其次The ~ month of the year is February. 一年的第二个月是二 月the ~ largest city in the world 世界的第二大城2 a. (顺位、重要性等) 二等的,次位的win (the) ~ prize 获第二奖He was ~ in the race. 他赛跑得第二名b. 次[于...]的,劣[于...] 的[toS~ to him, I am the fastest runner on [in] our team. 我仅次于他,是队中跑 得第二快的人He is ~ only to his teacher. 他仅次于他的老师3 另一个的,又一个的, 另外的,附加的,替代的have a ~ helping ( 用餐时) 再来一碗 [份] 4 '音乐'第二度音程 的; 较低的the ~ violin 第二小提琴~ alto 次女低音,次男高音the ~ fiddle → fiddle5'汽车'第二速的, 第二档的at second hand→ handsecond to none(口语)不亚于任何人, 不比任何人逊色He is ~ to none in French [as a cook]. 他的法文 不比任何人逊色>1 第二地,次要地come [place] ~ 得第二,居次位2 以搭乘二等 (座位) 方式 :travel ~以搭乘二等座位方式 [搭乘二等客舱] 旅行>1 (U) [常 the ~; 有时 a ~] a. (序数的) 第二 (位) ,二等,第二名,第二号 ,第二部,二世,第二代 (略作 2nd)(the) ~ in command 副司令官,副指挥官Elizabeth the S~. 伊利莎白二世be a close [distant, poor] ~ 与第一名差距很小[大 ]的第二名b. (月的) 第二日,初二the ~ of April 四月二日2 (C)(英) (大学的单位考?

Q: secretary SECRETARY [5sekrEtri]

A: 【简明词典】n.秘书, 书记, 部长, 大臣【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 secretary secretaries A secretary is a person who is employed to do office work, such as typing letters, answering phone calls, and arranging meetings.N-COUNT2 secretary secretaries The secretary of an organization such as a trade union, a political party, or a club is its official manager. (BRIT) My grandfather was secretary of the Scottish Miners' Union.N-COUNT3 secretary secretaries The secretary of a company is the person who has the legal duty of keeping the company's records.N-COUNT4 secretary secretaries Secretary is used in the titles of ministers and officials who are in charge of main government departments. ...the British Foreign Secretary. ...Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger.N-COUNT: usu the N in sing; N-TITLE【21世纪英汉词典】sec.re.tar.y`sZkrE9tZrI; 5sekrEtri《源自拉丁文"机密 的受托人"的意思》>1 (私人) 秘书an executive ~ 执行 [行政] 秘书She is [acts as] ~ to the president. 她是 [担任] 董事长的秘书2 (团体、协会的) 书记,干事; (官署的) 书记官,秘书官,事务 官a chief ~ 秘书长the First [Second] S~ at the Chinese Embassy 中国大使馆一 [二] 等秘书3 [S~a. (美) (部会) Department (的) 首长b. (英)大臣4 写字台(附有抽屉、折叠式桌 面及书架等)the Secretary of State(1) (美国的) 国务卿(国务院 (Department of State) 的首长,为首席内阁阁 员,相当于他国的外交 部长)(2) (英国的) 国务大臣

Q: move MOVE [mu:v]

A: 【简明词典】n.移动, 迁居, 步骤vt.移动, 感动, 鼓动vi.移动, 离开, 运行, 迁移, 搬家【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move moves moving moved When you move something or when it moves, its position changes and it does not remain still. She moved the sheaf of papers into position. You can move the camera both vertically and horizontally. A traffic warden asked him to move his car. I could see the branches of the trees moving back and forth. The train began to move.V-ERG2 move moves moving moved When you move, you change your position or go to a different place. She waited for him to get up, but he didn't move. There was so much furniture you could hardly move without bumping into something. He moved around the room, putting his possessions together. She moved away from the window.VB+ move moves Also a noun. The doctor made a move towards the door. Daniel's eyes followed her every move.= movementN-COUNT: usu sing3 move moves moving moved If you move, you act or you begin to do something. Industrialists must move fast to take advantage of new opportunities in Eastern Europe.= actVB4 move moves A move is an action that you take in order to achieve something. The one point cut in interest rates was a wise move.【21世纪英汉词典】movemuv; mu:v>1 使...动a. 移...,使...移动~ troops 调动部队~ a thing aside 把东西移到旁边The police ~d us on. 警察 (不让我们停下来而) 要我们继续前进He ~d his chair nearer (to) [away from] the fire. 他把椅子移 [挪,搬动] 得离火更近 [远] 些b. 活动 ~ one's legs 活动双腿c. 摇摆,摇动 ~ the flag up and down 上下摇动旗子The wind ~d the branches of the trees. 风吹动了树枝d. 开动,启动 ,使...运转That button ~s the machine. 按那个钮可开动机器2 迁移 ; 使迁移→ move HOUSE.3 a. 使感动Their deep friendship ~d us deeply. 他们深厚的友情使我 们深受感动She was ~d by his speech. 她被他的演说所感动b. 使感动 [得...] [toI was ~d to tears. 我感动得流泪c. 使感动[with, byThe actress ~d the audience with her performance. 这位女演员以演技感 动观众4 使

Q: tax TAX [tAks]

A: 【简明词典】n.税, 税款, 税金vt.对...征税, 使负重担, 指控, 责备【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 tax taxes Tax is an amount of money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. No-one enjoys paying tax. They are calling for large spending cuts and tax increases. ...a cut in tax on new cars. ...a pledge not to raise taxes on people below a certain income... His decision to return to a form of property tax is the right one.N-VAR2 tax taxes taxing taxed When a person or company is taxed, they have to pay a part of their income or profits to the government. When goods are taxed, a percentage of their price has to be paid to the government. Husband and wife are now taxed separately on their incomes. ...the government's commitment to simplifying the way companies are taxed... The Bonn government taxes profits of corporations at a rate that is among the highest in Europe.VB3 tax taxes taxing taxed If something taxes your strength, your patience, or your resources, it uses nearly all of them, so that you have great difficulty in carrying out what you are trying to do. Overcrowding has taxed the city's ability to deal with waste. These dilemmas would tax the best of statesmen.VB【21世纪英汉词典】taxtAks; tAks《源自拉丁文"触摸 (评估) "的意思》>1 税,租税,税金→ income taxdirect [indirect] ~es 直接[间接]税free of ~ 免税land ~ 地租local ~es (美)地方税lay [levy] a ~ on ? 课税于...2 [a ~]繁重的工作,沉重的 负担,苛求[onThe work was a ~ on his heart. 那工作对他的心脏是 沉重的负担>1 对 征税,对...课 [抽] 税~ a person's property 对某人的财产课税It is unfair to ~ rich and poor equally. 对富人和穷人同等地 课税是不公平的2 使...挑重担,使...负重 荷; 虐待Reading for many hours will certainly ~ your eyes. 连续看书好几个小时 一定会累 (坏) 眼睛3 (文语)斥责...,谴责... [withHe ~ed his son with laziness [with having been lazy all day]. 他骂儿子懒惰 [整天懒散无所事事]

Q: system SYSTEM [5sistEm]

A: 【简明词典】n.系统, 体系, 制度, 体制, 秩序, 规律, 方法【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 system systems A system is a way of working, organizing, or doing something which follows a fixed plan or set of rules. You can use system to refer to an organization or institution that is organized in this way. The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory. ...a flexible and relatively efficient filing system. ...a multi-party system of government... The Court of Appeal has a pivotal role in the English legal system.= methodN-COUNT: usu with supp2 system systems A system is a set of devices powered by electricity, for example a computer or an alarm. Viruses tend to be good at surviving when a computer system crashes.N-COUNT: usu supp N3 system systems A system is a set of equipment or parts such as water pipes or electrical wiring, which is used to supply water, heat, or electricity. ...a central heating system.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 system systems A system is a network of things that are linked together so that people or things can travel from one place to another or communicate. ...Australia's road and rail system. ...a news channel on a local cable system.= networkN-COUNT: usu supp N5 system systems Your system is your body's organs and other parts that together perform particular functions. He had slept for over fourteen hours, and his system seemed to have recuperated admirably. 【21世纪英汉词典】sys.tem`sIstEm, -tIm; 5sistEm, -tim《源自希腊文"结合 者"的意思》>1 (由复杂成分构成一个 综合体的) 组织a. (C) (政治、经济、社会等 的) 体系,制度a ~ of government 政府 [治] 体制,政体the feudal ~ 封建制度an educational ~ 教育制度b. [the ~] (控制的) 体制upset the ~ 推翻 (现存) 体制c. (C) (学问、思想等的) 体制; 学说the Copernican ~ 哥白尼的地动说d. (C) (通讯、运输等的) 组织网a communication ~ 通讯网a railroad ~ 铁路网e.(C) (山、河川等的) 系统a mountain ~ 山系a river ~ 河川系f.(C)'生物'系统, 器官the nervous ~ 神经系统g.(C)'天文'系,系 统the solar ~ 太阳系2 (C)a. (有系统的) 方式,方法a sales ~ 推销法,销售法the decimal ~ 十进法a ~ of classification 分类方式b. 分类 (法) 3 (U) (井然的) 次序,规律,统一性do a thing without ~ 做事没有条理,办事杂 乱无章This boo

Q: red RED [red]

A: 【简明词典】n.红色, 红衣服, 红颜料, 赤字, 亏空adj.红(色)的, 革命的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 red reds redder reddest Something that is red is the colour of blood or fire. ...a bunch of red roses... She had small hands with nails painted bright red.COLOUR2 red redder reddest If you say that someone's face is red, you mean that it is redder than its normal colour, because they are embarrassed, angry, or out of breath. With a bright red face I was forced to admit that I had no real idea. She was red with shame.ADJ-GRADED3 red You describe someone's hair as red when it is between red and brown in colour. ...a girl with red hair... He is still vain enough to dye his hair red.ADJ4 red Your red blood cells or red corpuscles are the cells in your blood which carry oxygen around your body.ADJ: ADJ n5 red reds You can refer to red wine as red. The spicy flavours in these dishes call for reds rather than whites.N-MASS6 red reds If you refer to someone as a red or a Red, you disapprove of the fact that they are a communist, a socialist or have left-wing ideas. (INFORMAL) They're all so terrified of Reds.N-COUNT7 red If a person or company is in the red or if their bank account is in the red, they have spent more money than they have in their account and therefore they owe money to the bank. The theatre is {Pound}500,000 in t 【21世纪英汉词典】redrZd; red>(red.der; red.dest)1 a. 红的,红色的,鲜红的; 粉红的; 通红的a ~ rose 红玫瑰b. 红的,红铜色的 ; 红毛的c. 皮肤呈红色的Her hands were ~ with cold. 她的手冷得变红d. 发红的with ~ eyes 眼球充血; 哭红著眼睛(cf. red-eyed 1) e.(无比较级、最高级 )红的,深紫 色的→ red wine.2 a. (气、羞) 红了脸的Her cheeks burned ~. 她的两颊通红b. [因怒、羞而] 满脸通红的[withHe turned ~ with anger [shame]. 他气得 [羞愧得] 满脸通红3 染著血的; 流血的with ~ hands 手上沾满血迹的; 犯了杀人罪的(cf. red-handed) 4 [常 R~a. (无比较级、最高级) 共产主义的the R~ Army( 苏联、中共的) 红军b. (在政治上) 偏激的,革命性的,被 赤化的5'会计'赤字的,亏 损的a ~ balance sheet 有赤字的资产负债表paint the town red→ town>

Q: paper PAPER [5peipE]

A: 【简明词典】n.纸, 报纸, 文件, 证件, 论文, 考卷vt.用纸糊(墙壁等), 用纸包装adj.纸的, 象纸的, 纸上的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 paper Paper is a material that you write on or wrap things with. The pages of this book are made of paper. He wrote his name down on a piece of paper for me. She sat at the table with pen and paper. ...a sheet of pretty wrapping paper. ...a paper bag.N-UNCOUNT2 paper papers A paper is a newspaper. I might get a paper in the village. I'll cook and you read the paper.N-COUNT3 paper papers You can refer to newspapers in general as the paper or the papers. You can't believe everything you read in the paper. There's been a lot in the papers about the problems facing stepchildren.= the pressN-COUNT: the N4 paper papers Your papers are sheets of paper with writing or information on them, which you might keep in a safe place at home. After her death, her papers -- including unpublished articles and correspondence -- were deposited at the library.= documentsN-PLURAL: usu with poss5 paper papers Your papers are official documents, for example your passport or identity card, which prove who you are or which give you official permission to do something. A young Moroccan stopped by police refused to show his papers. They have arrested four people who were trying to leave the country with for 【21世纪英汉词典】pa.per`pepL; 5peipE《源自希腊文纸草 (papyrus) ; 古埃及人以此植物造 纸,故名》>1 (U)纸two sheets of ~ 两张纸wrapping ~ 包装纸ruled ~ 格纸,画线的纸→ brown paperwork with ~ and pencil 用纸与铅笔勤劳地工 作2 (C)(口语)新闻,报纸a daily ~ 日报an evening ~ 晚报get into the ~s 上报; 成为新闻的题材I read an article about that in the ~s. 我在报上读到有关那 件事的文章Would you buy me the morning ~?. 请你替我买份早报好 吗?What ~ do you take?. 你订什么报?3 (C)a. (研究) 论文read [deliver, give] a ~ on ?宣读有关...的论文b. 报告assign [give in] a ~ on Cromwell 指定 [呈交] 一篇有关克伦威尔的 报告 (作业) 4 (C)试题; 答案 (用纸) set a ~ in grammar (英)出文法考题mark (examination) ~s 打考卷的分数hand back (exam) papers 交回考卷The history ~ was a very easy one. 历史试题很容易5[~sa. 文件,记录Look through the ~s, will you?. 请

Q: economy ECONOMY [i(:)5kCnEmi]

A: 【简明词典】n.经济, 节约, 节约措施, 经济实惠, 系统, 机体, 经济制度的状况【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 economy economies An economy is the system according to which the money, industry, and trade of a country or region are organized. Zimbabwe boasts Africa's most industrialised economy.N-COUNT2 economy economies A country's economy is the wealth that it gets from business and industry. The Japanese economy grew at an annual rate of more than 10 per cent.N-COUNT: usu the N in sing3 economy Economy is the use of the minimum amount of money, time, or other resources needed to achieve something, so that nothing is wasted. ...improvements in the fuel economy of cars... There was mostly silence. I have never known such economy with words.N-UNCOUNT: with supp4 economy economies If you make economies, you try to save money by not spending money on unnecessary things. They will make economies by hiring fewer part-time workers.= savingsN-COUNT: usu pl5 economy Economy services such as travel are cheap and have no luxuries or extras.See economy class.ADJ: ADJ n6 economy Economy is used to describe large packs of goods which are cheaper than normal sized packs. ...an economy pack containing 150 assorted screws.ADJ: ADJ n7 economy If you describe an attempt to save money as a false economy, you mean that you have not saved any money as you will have to spend a lot more later. A cheap bed can be a false economy, so spend as much as you can afford. It seems a false economy to me to cut down on libraries.PHR: v-link PHR【21世纪英汉词典】e.con.o.myI`kBnEmI, i-; i5kCnEmi, i:5k-《源自希腊文"家政, 家计"的意思》>1 a. 节约,节俭practice [use] ~ 节俭b. (C) [时间、劳力等的] 节省有效运用[ofwith an ~ of words 省去赘言地,简洁地2 a. (U)经济domestic ~ 家庭经济,家政→ political economy.b. (C) (一地方、一国等的) 经济结构,经济制度; (有机的) 组织[of>1 便宜的,经济的; 实惠的an ~ car( 省燃料的) 经济车2 (客机的) 经济舱的~ passengers 经济舱的乘客3 (大型) 经济包装的an ~ size bar [box] of soap 经济包装条形 [盒形] 肥皂

Q: pass PASS [pB:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.经过, 关口, 途径, 护照, 通行证, 入场券, 传球, 及格vt.通过, 审查通过, 忽略, 传递vi.经过, 变化, 流通, 宣判, 被忽略, 终止, 传递, 不叫牌【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pass passes passing passed To pass someone or something means to go past them without stopping. As she passed the library door, the telephone began to ring. Jane stood aside to let her pass. I sat in the garden and watched the passing cars.VB2 pass passes passing passed When someone or something passes in a particular direction, they move in that direction. He passed through the doorway into Ward B. He passed down the tunnel. The car passed over the body twice, once backward and then forward.= goVB3 pass passes passing passed If something such as a road or pipe passes along a particular route, it goes along that route. After going over the Col de Vars, the route passes through St-Paul-sur-Ubaye. The road passes a farmyard.VB4 pass passes passing passed If you pass something through, over, or round something else, you move or push it through, over, or round that thing. She passed the needle through the rough cloth, back and forth. `I don't understand,' the Inspector mumbled, passing a hand through his hair. He passed a hand wearily over his eyes.VB5 pass passes passing passed If you pass something to someone, you take it in your hand and give it to them. Ken passed the books to Sergeant Parrott. Pass me that bottle.= handVB6 pass passes passing passed If something passes or is passed from one person to another, the second person then has it instead of the first. His mother's small estate had passed to him after her death. These powers were eventually passed to municipalities. ...a genetic trait, which can be passed from one generation to the next.V-ERG7 pass passes passing passed If you pass information to someone, you give it to them because it concerns them. 【21世纪英汉词典】passpAs; pB:s>1 a. (C)狭窄的通路; (尤指) 山路,山顶上的路a mountain ~ 山路b. [P~; 用于地名] ...山路the Simplon P~ ( 义大利和瑞士间的) 辛普伦山路the Khyber P~ ( 印度和阿富汗间的) 凯巴尔山路2 (C)a. 水路,河口,河道b. (设于鱼梁上的) 鱼道hold the pass捍卫主义 [利益] ,把关sell the pass(1) 放弃防卫地点; 让出地位(2) 背叛主义

Q: final FINAL [5fainEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.结局, 决赛, 期末考试, 报纸(在一天中)最晚版adj.最后的, 最终的, 决定性的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 final In a series of events, things, or people, the final one is the last one. Astronauts will make a final attempt today to rescue a communications satellite from its useless orbit. This is the fifth and probably final day of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On the last Saturday in September, I received a final letter from Clive.= lastADJ: det ADJ2 final Final means happening at the end of an event or series of events. You must have been on stage until the final curtain. The countdown to the Notting Hill Carnival is in its final hours.ADJ: ADJ n3 final You can use final to emphasize that a situation has a particular quality to a very great or severe degree. (WRITTEN) Only a few go through the final humiliation of meeting the bailiff at the door.= ultimateADJ: ADJ n4 final If a decision or someone's authority is final, it cannot be changed or questioned. The judges' decision is final. The White House has the final say. I'm not going, and that's final.ADJ5 final finals The final is the last game or contest in a series and decides who is the winner. ...the Scottish Cup Final... Pakistan's Jansher Khan has won the men's final at the Singapore Open.See also quarter-f 【21世纪英汉词典】fi.nal`faInl; 5fainl《源自拉丁文"末尾 的"的意思》>(无比较级、最高级)1 最终的,最后的(→ last【同义字】) the ~ edition( 当日报纸的) 末版the ~ round 最后一回合 [一局] ,决赛2 决定性的; 终极的the ~ aim 终极的目的the ~ ballot 决选投票(候选人均未达到法定 票数时,对得票最多者 进行再度投票以决定 当选人)the ~ cause '哲'究因(亚里斯多德所提倡的 运动四原因之一,即表 示事物为何存在的目 的,可视为促进事物存 在、生成、行为的原因之一)3 '文法'表示目的的a ~ clause 目的子句(如:We eat so that we may live.)>1 a. 最后的东西b. (当日报纸的) 末版2 [常 ~s]'运动'决赛run [play] in the ~s 参加赛跑[比赛]的决 赛→ semifinal 1,quarterfi

Q: result RESULT [ri5zQlt]

A: 【简明词典】n.结果, 成效, 计算结果vi.起因, 由于, 以...为结果, 导致【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 result results A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that has happened. Compensation is available for people who have developed asthma as a direct result of their work. A real pizza oven gives better results than an ordinary home oven.N-COUNT: oft as a N2 result results resulting resulted If something results in a particular situation or event, it causes that situation or event to happen. Fifty per cent of road accidents result in head injuries. Regular trips back to her adopted motherland have resulted in her first book, Tiger Balm.VB3 result results resulting resulted If something results from a particular event or action, it is caused by that event or action. Many hair problems result from what you eat. Ignore the early warnings and illness could result.VB4 result results A result is the situation that exists at the end of a contest. `What was the result?' --- `One-nil to Leeds.'. The final election results will be announced on Friday. ...the football results.N-COUNT5 result results A result is the number that you get when you do a calculation. They found their computers producing different results from exactly the same calculation.= answerN-COUNT6 result results Your results are the 【21世纪英汉词典】re.sultrI`zQlt; ri5zQlt《源自拉丁文"向后 跳"的意思》>1 a. 结果; 收场,终局,成果( ←→ cause) the ~s of an election 选举的结果meet with good ~s 获得好结果【同义字】result 因行为或手续等所得 的具体结果effect 与 cause 相对,原因所产生的结 果consequence 因事件而产生或相关 的必然后果b. (C)[常 ~s] (考试、竞技等的) 成绩the football ~s 足球比赛的结果2 (C)(英俚) (足球比赛的) 胜利3 (C)'数学'结果,答 案as a result结果in the result结果without result白白地,徒然with the result that?(文语)结果; 结果是; 因此There was a lot of drink but no food, with the ~ that everybody got drunk. 有很多酒可是没有食 物,因此[结果]人人都 醉了>1 a. 作为结果而发生War is sure to~. 结果必定会发生战争b. 起因,由来[于...],[由 ...]引起[fromDisease often ~s from poverty. 疾病常?

Q: effect EFFECT [i5fekt]

A: 【简明词典】n.结果, 效果, 作用, 影响, (在视听方面给人流下的)印象vt.招致, 实现, 达到(目的等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 effect effects The effect of one thing on another is the change that the first thing causes in the second thing. Parents worry about the effect of music on their adolescent's behavior. The austerity measures will have little immediate adverse effect on the average Moroccan. Even minor head injuries can cause long-lasting psychological effects.N-VAR: oft N of/on n, N of -ing, adj N2 effect effects An effect is an impression that someone creates deliberately, for example in a place or in a piece of writing. The whole effect is cool, light and airy.= impressionN-COUNT3 effect effects A person's effects are the things that they have with them at a particular time, for example when they are arrested or admitted to hospital, or the things that they owned when they died. (FORMAL) His daughters were collecting his effects.= belongingsN-PLURAL: with poss4 effect effects The effects in a film are the specially created sounds and scenery.N-PLURAL5 effect effects effecting effected If you effect something that you are trying to achieve, you succeed in causing it to happen. (FORMAL) Prospects for effecting real political change seemed to have taken a major step backwards.VB6 effect If you say that someone is doing something for effect, you mean that they are doing it in order to impress people and to draw attention to themselves. i5fekt《源自拉丁文"引起 "的意思》>1 (由原因直接引起的) 结果(→ result 【同义字】) The ~s of the accident were not serious. 这个意外事故所引起 的后果并不严重2a. (导致结果的) 效果; 影响[on, uponbe of no ~ 无效的,没有用的without [with no] ~ 无效地with ~ 有效地The event had [produced] a good [an evil] ~ on me. 这事件对我产生 [给我带来] 好的[坏的]影响.Our warning did not have much ~ on him. 我们的警告对他没有 多大效果.b. (法律等的) 效力; (药物等的) 效果,功效take ~ 生效; 有效side ~s 副作用→ in EFFECT (2)The medicine had a miraculous ~. 这药有神奇的效果3 a. [用单数] (因色彩、形状的配合 所产生的) 效果,感觉,印象for ~ 为了使 (看者、听者) 产生预期的效果This shopwindow display is calculated for ~. 橱窗的商品陈列是为 了达到引人注目

Q: line LINE [lain]

A: 【简明词典】n.绳, 索, 线路, 航线, 诗句vt.排成一行, 顺...排列, 划线于, 使有线条, 使起皱纹vi.排队【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 line lines A line is a long thin mark which is drawn or painted on a surface. Draw a line down that page's center. ...a dotted line... The ball had clearly crossed the line.N-COUNT2 line lines The lines on someone's skin, especially on their face, are long thin marks that appear there as they grow older. He has a large, generous face with deep lines. ...fine lines and wrinkles.= wrinkleN-COUNT: usu pl3 line lines A line of people or things is a number of them arranged one behind the other or side by side. The sparse line of spectators noticed nothing unusual.= rowN-COUNT: oft N of n4 line lines A line of people or vehicles is a number of them that are waiting one behind another, for example in order to buy something or to go in a particular direction. Children clutching empty bowls form a line.= queueN-COUNT5 line lines A line of a piece of writing is one of the rows of words, numbers, or other symbols in it. The next line should read: Five days, 23.5 hours. Tina wouldn't have read more than three lines.N-COUNT6 line lines In school, if a child is given lines, he or she is punished by being made to write out a sentence many times or to write out a passage from a book. (BRIT)N-PLURAL7 line lines A line of a poem, song, or play is a group of words that are spoken or sung together. If an actor learns his or her lines for a play or film, they learn what they have to say. ...a line from Shakespeare's Othello: `one that loved not wisely but too well'... Every time I sing that line, I have to compete with that bloody trombone!. Learning lines is very easy. Acting is very difficult.N-COUNT8 line lines A particular type of line in a conversation is a remark that is intended to have a particular effect. `In time perhaps you'll marry again'. `That's a great line, coming from you!'. ...chat-up lines like `You've got beautiful eyes'.N-COUNT: with supp9 line lines You can refer to a long piece of wire, string, or cable as a line when it is used for a particular purpose. She put her washing on the line. ...a piece of fishing-line... The winds downed power lines.N-VAR: usu with supp10 line lines A line is a connection which makes it possible for two people to speak to each other on the telephone. The telephone lines went dead. It's not a very good line. Shall we call you back Susan?. She's on the line from her home in Bost 【21世纪英汉词典】line>(lined,lining,lines )(野兽) 交配

Q: green GREEN [gri:n]

A: 【简明词典】n.绿色, 绿色颜料, 绿色物品adj.绿色的, 未成熟的, 新鲜的, 精力旺盛的, 无经验的, 青春的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 green greens greener greenest Green is the colour of grass or leaves. ...shiny red and green apples... Yellow and green together make a pale green.COLOUR2 green greener greenest A place that is green is covered with grass, plants, and trees and not with houses or factories. Cairo has only thirteen square centimetres of green space for each inhabitant.ADJ-GRADED* greenness ...the lush greenness of the river valleys.N-UNCOUNT3 green Green issues and political movements relate to or are concerned with the protection of the environment. The power of the Green movement in Germany has made that country a leader in the drive to recycle more waste materials.ADJ: ADJ n4 green greener greenest If you say that someone or something is green, you mean they harm the environment as little as possible. ...trying to persuade governments to adopt greener policies... Our children are being educated to be green in everything they do.ADJ-GRADED* greenness A Swiss company offers to help environmental investors by sending teams round factories to ascertain their greenness.N-UNCOUNT5 green greens Greens are members of green political movements. The Greens see themselves as a radical alternative to the two major B 【21世纪英汉词典】greengrin; ^ri:n>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. 绿 (色) 的,草绿色的a ~ dress 绿色的衣服The grass was ~er after the rain. 雨后草地更加翠绿b. 绿色的→ green light.2 a. 绿油油的,青葱的~ fields [hills] 绿色的原野 [山丘] b. 没有被雪覆盖的; 温暖的3 青菜的,菜叶的,蔬菜 的~ crops 青菜~ food 蔬菜a ~ salad 蔬菜沙拉~ vegetables 青菜,蔬菜类4 a. 未熟的a ~ appleThese bananas are too ~ to eat. 这香蕉还没成熟,不能 吃b. 不陈的,未熟的c. 未干的,生的5 a. 未成熟的; 无经验的; 生手的a ~ hand 生手→ as green as grass.b. 未熟练[于...]的,不习 惯[...]的[at, inHe is still ~ at his job [in the army]. 他仍然对工作不熟悉 [他仍然不习惯军队生 活] c. 容易受骗的,轻信的6 a. (因疾病?

Q: sixty SIXTY [5siksti]

A: 【简明词典】num.六十【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sixty Sixty is the number 60. ...the sunniest April in Britain for more than sixty years.NUM2 sixty sixties When you talk about the sixties, you are referring to numbers between 60 and 69. For example, if you are in your sixties, you are aged between 60 and 69. If the temperature is in the sixties, it is between 60 and 69 degrees. ...a lively widow in her sixties.N-PLURAL3 sixty sixties The sixties is the decade between 1960 and 1969. In the sixties there were the deaths of the two Kennedy brothers and Martin Luther King.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】six.ty`sIkstI; 5siksti>1 六十的,六十个的,六 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他六十岁2 六十岁的He is ~. 他六十岁>1 a. (U) [有时(C); 常无冠词] (基数的) 六十b. (C)六十的记号2 a. (U)六十岁; 六十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a man of ~ 六十岁的男人b. [the sixties] (世纪的) 六十年代c. [one's sixties] (年龄的) 六十几岁>六十个,六十人There are ~. 有六十个[人

Q: union UNION [5ju:njEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.联合, 合并, 结合, 联盟, 协会【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 union unions A union is a workers' organization which represents its members and which aims to improve things such as their working conditions and pay. I feel that women in all types of employment can benefit from joining a union. ...union officials.= trade unionN-COUNT2 union When the union of two or more things occurs, they are joined together and become one thing. In 1918 the Romanian majority in this former tsarist province voted for union with Romania.N-UNCOUNT: oft N with/of n3 union When two or more things, for example countries or organizations, have been joined together to form one thing, you can refer to them as a union. Tanzania is a union of the states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. ...the question of which countries should join the currency union.= coalitionN-SING: usu with supp, oft N of pl-n4 union unions The marriage of two people is sometimes referred to as a union. (FORMAL) Even Louis began to think their union was not blessed in the eyes of God.N-COUNT: usu sing5 union Union is used in the name of some clubs, societies, and organizations. The naming of stars is at the discretion of the International Astronomical Union. ...the Mothers' Union.N-IN-NAMES 【21世纪英汉词典】u.nion`junjEn; 5ju:njEn《源自拉丁文"合为 一"的意思》>1 (U)a. (两个以上的东西的) 结合 (为一体) ,联合,合并,团结U~ is strength. =In ~ there is strength. (谚)团结就是力量【同义字】union 由各个独立者所构成 的利害团体,具统一性unity 为共同目的结合成的 组织,彼此协调维持和谐b. (尤指国与国间的政治 性) 联合,合并the ~ of two states 两国的合并the ~ between the two countries 两国之间的联合the ~ of Scotland with [and] England 苏格兰和英格兰的联 合(1707 年)2 a. (U)融洽,和睦live in perfect ~ 很融洽地生活b. 结婚,婚姻a happy ~ 幸福的婚姻a fruitful ~ 子孙满堂的婚姻3 a. [常 U~] (C)联邦the U~ of Soviet Socialist Republics 苏维埃社会主义共和 国联邦(Soviet Union 的正式名称; 略作 USSR)b. [the U~] 美利坚合众国 (the United States of America) c. [the U~] (美国南北战争时支持 联邦政府的) 北部各州d. [the U~] 大不列颠王国; (1707 英吉利与苏格兰的合 并)联合王国 (the United Kingdom)

Q: power POWER [5pauE]

A: 【简明词典】n.能力, 力量, 动力, 权力, [数]幂, [物]功率vt.使...有力量, 供以动力, 激励【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 power If someone has power, they have a lot of control over people and activities. She interviewed six women who have reached positions of great power and influence. In a democracy, power must be divided. ...a political power struggle between the Liberals and National Party.N-UNCOUNT2 power Your power to do something is your ability to do it. Human societies have the power to solve the problems confronting them. Fathers have the power to dominate children and young people. He was so drunk that he had lost the power of speech.N-UNCOUNT: usu N to-inf, N of n3 power If it is in or within your power to do something, you are able to do it or you have the resources to deal with it. Your debt situation is only temporary, and it is within your power to resolve it. Although it is not in his power to do so, he said he would rebuild the Air Base. We must do everything in our power to ensure the success of the conference.N-UNCOUNT: poss N4 power If someone in authority has the power to do something, they have the legal right to do it. The Prime Minister has the power to dismiss and appoint senior ministers. The police have the power of arrest. The legal powers of British Customs officers are laid out in the Customs and Excise Management Act of 1969.N-UNCOUNT: also N i 【21世纪英汉词典】pow.er`paJL; 5pauE《源自拉丁文"能够 "的意思》>1 (U)力,力量【同义字】power 力量,能力force 实际使用的力量,也可 变成武力、暴力energy 潜在的力量或积蓄的 力量might 权力、武力等强大的 力量strength 使个人的行为、行动 变为可能的力量a. (物理上或自然具备的 ) 力量,能力[ofthe ~ of nature 自然力to the best of one's ~ 尽最大力量do all in one's ~ 尽力而为I did all in my ~ to save the boy from drowning. 我尽全力去救那个男 孩使他免于溺水He has the ~ of holding his audience. 他具有吸引住听众的 能力b. [the ~]力量,能力She is said to have the ~ to foretell the future. 据说她有预测未来的 能力c. (国家、军队等的) 力量,国力,军力d. 强力; 魄力by muscular [intellectual] ~ 凭肌肉的力量 [智力] a man of ~ 有魄力者a poem of great ~ 一首气势澎湃的诗2 [~s] (身体上、

Q: step STEP [step]

A: 【简明词典】n.脚步, 步幅, 步调, 步伐, 步骤, 措施, 梯级, 台阶v.走, 举步, 移步, 踏产品数据转换规范【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 step steps If you take a step, you lift your foot and put it down in a different place, for example when you are walking. I took a step towards him. She walked on a few steps. I followed her, five steps behind. He heard steps in the corridor.N-COUNT2 step steps stepping stepped If you step on something or step in a particular direction, you put your foot on the thing or move your foot in that direction. This was the moment when Neil Armstrong became the first man to step on the Moon. She accidentally stepped on his foot on a crowded commuter train. I tried to step back, but he held my upper arms too tightly.VB3 step steps Steps are a series of surfaces at increasing or decreasing heights, on which you put your feet in order to walk up or down to a different level. This little room was along a passage and down some steps. A flight of stone steps leads to the terrace.= stairsN-COUNT4 step steps A step is a raised flat surface in front of a door. A little girl was sitting on the step of the end house. Leave empty milk bottles on the step.See also doorstep.N-COUNT5 step steps A step is one of a series of actions that you take in order to achieve something. step>1 a. (C)步,脚步take [make] a ~ forward [back, backward] 向前走 [后退] 一步miss one's ~ 踩空,失足b. [~s] (走的) 方向retrace one's ~s 回头走,折回去turn one's ~s toward [to] ? 向...走去2 (C)一步的间 隔; 步程,短距离It is only a ~ to the store. 那一家店就在附近3 (C)a. 脚步声Steps were heard approaching. 听到脚步声走近b. 足迹follow [walk, tread] in a person's ~s 跟著某人的脚步走,效 法某人,以某人为榜样4a. 步态,步伐,步调keep ~ (with ?) (与...) 齐步走, (与...) 配合, (与...) 步调一致break ~ 乱了步伐,步伐不一致Change ~!. '口令'换步走!I walked with long [rapid] ~s. 我大步 [快步] 走b. (跳舞的) 舞步5 a. (C)踏级, (梯子的) 级; (门口的) 台阶; (交通工具上下的) 阶梯,踏板(→ flight) sit on the top [bottom] ~ 坐在台阶的最上[下] 级Each flight of stairs has 20 ~s. 每段阶梯有二十级→ Mind the step.b.

Q: face 1 FACE 1 [feis]

A: 【简明词典】n.脸, 面容, 表情, 威信, 正面, 地形, 外观vt.面对, 面向, 面临, 承认, 抹盖vi.朝, 向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses1 face faces Your face is the front part of your head from your chin to the top of your forehead, where your mouth, eyes, nose, and other features are. He rolled down his window and stuck his face out. A strong wind was blowing right in my face. He was going red in the face and breathing with difficulty. She had a beautiful face.N-COUNT: oft poss N2 face faces If your face is happy, sad, or serious, for example, the expression on your face shows that you are happy, sad, or serious. He was walking around with a sad face. The priest frowned into the light, his face puzzled.N-COUNT: poss N, adj N3 face faces The face of a cliff, mountain, or building is a vertical surface or side of it. Harrer was one of the first to climb the north face of the Eiger. He scrambled 200 feet up the cliff face.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N of n4 face faces The face of a clock or watch is the surface with the numbers or hands on it, which shows the time.N-COUNT5 face If you say that the face of an area, institution, or field of activity is changing, you mean its appearance or nature is changing. ...the changing face of the British countryside... This would change the face of Malaysian politics.N-SING: the N of n6 face If you 【21世纪英汉词典】facefes; feis《源自拉丁文"外形, 样子"的意思》>1 (C)脸(指下巴 ( chin) 到头发的头部 ( head) 的前面部分; 包括眼睛 (eye) ,鼻子 (nose) ,嘴 (mouth) ,颊 (cheek) 等,但不包括耳朵 (ears) ,太阳穴 (temple) )a broad [pinched] ~ 宽阔的 [憔悴的] 脸→ look a person in the FACEShe got red in the ~. 她脸红了【同义字】countenance 流露出感情的脸feature 眼、耳、鼻、嘴等容 貌2 (C)a. 脸色; 表情a happy ~ 愉快的 [幸福的] 表情pull [make, wear] a long ~ 拉长脸,板著脸→ make a FACE [FACEs] b. [常 ~s]愁容,苦脸3 (C)a. (东西的) 表面b. (货币、奖章等的) 表面c. 钟面,表面d. (建筑物等的) 正面4 (C)a. (文件的) 字面(未经解释或未添加意 义的)on [upon] the ~ of the document 在文件的字面上b. (股票等的) 票面,面额(cf. face value) c. (纸牌的) 面(印有画、号码的一面 )lie on its ~

Q: face 2 FACE 2 [feis]

A: 【简明词典】n.脸, 面容, 表情, 威信, 正面, 地形, 外观vt.面对, 面向, 面临, 承认, 抹盖vi.朝, 向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb and phrasal verb uses1 face faces facing faced If someone or something faces a particular thing, person, or direction, they are positioned opposite them or are looking in that direction. They stood facing each other. The garden faces south.VB2 face faces facing faced If you face someone or something, you turn so that you are looking at them. She stood up from the table and faced him. Stand up. Face the wall.VB3 face faces facing faced If you have to face a person or group, you have to stand or sit in front of them and talk to them, although it may be difficult and unpleasant. Christie looked relaxed and calm as he faced the press. He was hauled in to face the judge.VB4 face faces facing faced If you face or are faced with something difficult or unpleasant, or if it faces you, it is going to affect you and you have to deal with it. Williams faces life in prison if convicted of attempted murder. The immense difficulties facing European businessmen in Russia were only too evident. We are faced with a serious problem.VB5 face faces facing faced If you face the truth or face the facts, you accept that something is true. If you face someone with the truth or with the facts, you try to make them accept that something is true. Although your heart is breaking, you must face the truth that a relati 【21世纪英汉词典】facefes; feis《源自拉丁文"外形, 样子"的意思》>1 (C)脸(指下巴 ( chin) 到头发的头部 ( head) 的前面部分; 包括眼睛 (eye) ,鼻子 (nose) ,嘴 (mouth) ,颊 (cheek) 等,但不包括耳朵 (ears) ,太阳穴 (temple) )a broad [pinched] ~ 宽阔的 [憔悴的] 脸→ look a person in the FACEShe got red in the ~. 她脸红了【同义字】countenance 流露出感情的脸feature 眼、耳、鼻、嘴等容 貌2 (C)a. 脸色; 表情a happy ~ 愉快的 [幸福的] 表情pull [make, wear] a long ~ 拉长脸,板著脸→ make a FACE [FACEs] b. [常 ~s]愁容,苦脸3 (C)a. (东西的) 表面b. (货币、奖章等的) 表面c. 钟面,表面d. (建筑物等的) 正面4 (C)a. (文件的) 字面(未经解释或未添加意 义的)on [upon] the ~ of the document 在文件的字面上b. (股票等的) 票面,面额(cf. face value) c. (纸牌的) 面(印有画、号码的一面 )lie on its ~

Q: stage STAGE [steidV]

A: 【简明词典】n.舞台, 戏剧, 活动场所, 发展的进程, 阶段或时期, 驿站vt.上演, 筹备, 举行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stage stages A stage of an activity, process, or period is one part of it. The way children talk about or express their feelings depends on their age and stage of development. Mr Cook has arrived in Greece on the final stage of a tour which also included Egypt and Israel.= phaseN-COUNT: usu with supp2 stage stages In a theatre, the stage is an area where actors or other entertainers perform. The road crew needed more than 24 hours to move and rebuild the stage after a concert. I went on stage and did my show.N-COUNT: also on N3 stage You can refer to acting and the production of plays in a theatre as the stage. Madge did not want to put her daughter on the stage. He was the first comedian I ever saw on the stage.N-SING: the N4 stage stages staging staged If someone stages a play or other show, they organize and present a performance of it. Maya Angelou first staged the play `And I Still Rise' in the late 1970s.= put onVB5 stage stages staging staged If you stage an event or ceremony, you organize it and usually take part in it. Russian workers have staged a number of strikes in protest at the republic's declaration of independence. At the middle of this year the government staged a huge military parade.= holdVB【21世纪英汉词典】stagestedV; steidV《源自拉丁文"站的 地方"的意思》>A1 (C)a. (剧场的) 舞台a revolving ~ 旋转[活动]舞台on ~ 在舞台上off ~ 在舞台后面b. (演讲的) 讲台, (演奏等的) 表演台2 [the ~]戏剧,演艺事业,戏 剧界,戏剧文学go on [take to] the ~ 做演员tread the ~ 踏上舞台,做演员3 (C)[常 the ~](文语) [活动的] 舞台,活动范围, [战争、杀人等的] 舞台,场所[ofB(C)1 a. (发展等的) 时期,程度,阶段at this ~ 在这个 [现在的] 阶段,目前in the first [last]~ of ?在...的第一个 [最后] 阶段take one's plan a ~ farther 把某人的计画往前推 进一步b. (疾病、 症状等的) ...期the early ~s of cancer 癌症初期2 a. (从前马车的) 驿站,客栈; (驿站间的) 旅程,行程travel by long [short, easy] ~s 匆匆地 [停停走走地,从容地] 旅行; 赶著 [拖拖拉拉地]

Q: blue BLUE [blu:]

A: 【简明词典】n.蓝色adj.蓝色的, 忧郁的, 沮丧的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 blue blues bluer bluest Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day. There were swallows in the cloudless blue sky. She fixed her pale blue eyes on her father's. ...colourful blues and reds.COLOUR2 blue blues The blues is a type of music which was developed by African American musicians in the southern United States. It is characterized by a slow tempo and a strong rhythm. His singing really does have the depth and the emotional range of the blues. ...the blues bars of Chicago.N-PLURAL: the N3 blue blues If you have got the blues, you feel sad and depressed. (INFORMAL) Interfering in-laws are the prime sources of the blues.N-PLURAL: the N4 blue bluer bluest If you are feeling blue, you are feeling sad or depressed, often when there is no particular reason. (INFORMAL) There's no earthly reason for me to feel so blue.= downADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ5 blue blues A Cambridge blue or an Oxford blue is a man or woman who has played for Cambridge or Oxford University in a particular sport. (BRIT)N-COUNT: usu supp N6 blue Blue films, stories, or jokes are about sex. ...a secret stash of porn mags and blue movies.ADJ: ADJ n7 blue If something happens out of the blue, it happens unexpectedly. One of them wrote to us out o 【21世纪英汉词典】blueblu; blu:>(blu.er; blu.est)1 a. 青色的; 蓝色的,天蓝色的,蔚 蓝的,藏青色的the ~ sky 蓝色的天空the deep ~ sea 蓝色的深海~ water 汪洋大海b. 穿著蓝色衣服的2 a. (因寒冷、恐惧等而) 脸色发青的,苍白的~ in the face( 沮丧得) 脸色发青的turn ~ with fear 害怕得 (脸色) 变苍白b. (因跌打损伤而) 瘀血变青的3 (口语)a. 忧郁的,悲观的, 沮丧的look ~ 显出闷闷不乐的样子I'm [I feel] ~. 我心里郁闷b. 不乐观的Things are looking ~. 情况不容乐观 [不妙] 4 (英国) 保守党 (Tory) 的5 严格的,严厉的,拘板 的→ blue law.6 猥亵的,黄色的,下流 的a ~ film 色情 [春宫] 影片~ jokes 猥亵 [黄色] 的笑话7'音乐'布鲁士曲调 的cry [scream,shout] blue murder→ murderdrink till all's blue喝到烂醉like blue murder→ murderonce in a blue moon→ moontill [until] one is blue in th

Q: film FILM [film]

A: 【简明词典】n.薄膜, 膜层, 胶卷, 影片, 薄雾, 轻烟, 电影vt.在...上覆以薄膜, 拍成电影vi.生薄膜, 变成朦胧, 拍电影【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 film films A film consists of moving pictures that have been recorded so that they can be shown at the cinema or on television. A film tells a story, or shows a real situation. (mainly BRIT; in AM use movie) Everything about the film was good. Good acting, good story, good fun. ...a government health film about the dangers of smoking.= movieN-COUNT2 film films filming filmed If you film something, you use a camera to take moving pictures which can be shown on a screen or on television. He had filmed her life story. Considering the restrictions under which she filmed, I think she did a commendable job.VB3 film Film of something is moving pictures of a real event that are shown on television or on a screen. They have seen news film of families queueing in Russia to buy a loaf of bread.= footageN-UNCOUNT4 film films A film is also the narrow roll of plastic that is used in a camera to take photographs. The photographers had already shot a dozen rolls of film.N-VAR5 film The making of cinema films, considered as a form of art or a business, can be referred to as film or films. (mainly BRIT) Film is a business with limited opportunities for actresses. She wanted to set up her own company to invest in films.N-UNCOUNT, also N in pl6 film film 【21世纪英汉词典】filmfIlm; film《源自古英语"膜" 的意思》>A1 (U) [又作 a ~] (形成于表面的) 薄层,薄皮,薄膜[ofa ~ of oil on the water 水面上的一层油a ~ of dust 一层灰尘2 (C)细丝; (飘浮在空中的) 蜘蛛丝3 (C)a. (眼睛的) 薄翳b. 朦胧; 薄雾the ~ of early twilight(太阳初下的) 薄暮,黄昏B1 (U) 软片,胶卷a roll of ~ 一卷软片2 (英)a. (C)电影,影片(→ movie 2{比较}) a silent ~ 无声电影,默片a sound ~ 有声电影shoot a ~ 拍摄电影 [影片] b. [the ~s; 集合称] 电影业,电影界>电影的a ~ actor [actress] 电影男演员 [女演员] a ~ fan 影迷a ~ star 电影明星a ~ version ( 小说等) 改编为电影者,电影版>1 a. 把...覆以薄皮b. 成薄膜状地覆盖...[wi thThe pond was ~ed with algae. 藻类植物成薄膜状地 覆盖著?

Q: fly FLY [flai]

A: 【简明词典】n.苍蝇, 两翼昆虫, 飞行vi.飞翔, 飘扬, 溃逃vt.飞越, 使飘扬, 逃脱adj.机敏的, 敏捷的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fly flies A fly is a small insect with two wings. There are many kinds of flies, and the most common are black in colour.N-COUNT2 fly flies flying flew flown When something such as a bird, insect, or aircraft flies, it moves through the air. The planes flew through the clouds. The bird flew away.VB3 fly flies flying flew flown If you fly somewhere, you travel there in an aircraft. He flew to Los Angeles. He flew back to London. Mr Baker flew in from Moscow.VB4 fly flies flying flew flown When someone flies an aircraft, they control its movement in the air. Parker had successfully flown both aircraft. He flew a small plane to Cuba. His inspiration to fly came even before he joined the Army.VB* flying ...a flying instructor.N-UNCOUNT5 fly flies flying flew flown To fly someone or something somewhere means to take or send them there in an aircraft. It may be possible to fly the women and children out on Thursday. The relief supplies are being flown from a warehouse in Pisa.VB6 fly flies flying flew flown If something such as your hair is flying about, it is moving about freely and loosely in the air. His long, uncovered hair flew back in the wind. She was running down the stairs, her hair flying.VB7 fly flies flying flew flown If you fly a flag or if it is flying, you display it at the top of a pole. They flew the flag of the African National Congress. A Chinese flag was flying on the new military HQ.【21世纪英汉词典】flyflaI; flai《源自"飞行 (fly) 者"的意思》>1 (C)'昆虫'[常构成 复合字a. 苍蝇→ houseflydie like flies ( 像苍蝇似地) 纷纷死亡b. 飞行的昆虫→ butterfly,dragonfly ,firefly.2 (U) (危害植物、家畜的) 蝇类或小虫的虫害3 (C)'钓鱼'用作鱼饵 的真蝇 [假蚊钩] tie a ~ 系上假蚊钩a fly in the ointment(1) 膏油中的苍蝇; 美中不足(2) 扫兴的事[东西There are [There's] no flies on him [her,etc.] (1) 他[她]不是个傻瓜 [很精明] (2) 他[她]十全十美 [无毛病可挑剔] would not hurt [harm] a fly (其实) 很温和

Q: drug DRUG [drQg]

A: 【简明词典】n.药, 麻药, 麻醉药, 滞销货vi. 吸毒vt.使服毒品, 毒化【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 drug drugs A drug is a chemical which is given to people in order to treat or prevent an illness or disease. The drug will be useful to hundreds of thousands of infected people. ...the drug companies.N-COUNT2 drug drugs Drugs are substances that some people take because of their pleasant effects, but which are usually illegal. His mother was on drugs, on cocaine. She was sure Leo was taking drugs. The problem of drug abuse and drug traffic continues to grow.N-COUNT3 drug drugs drugging drugged If you drug a person or animal, you give them a chemical substance in order to make them sleepy or unconscious. They drugged the guard dog with doped meatballs. She was drugged and robbed. He grew tired, and drifted off into a drugged sleep.VB4 drug drugs drugging drugged If food or drink is drugged, a chemical substance is added to it in order to make someone sleepy or unconscious when they eat or drink it. I wonder now if that drink had been drugged. Anyone who knew you would drink that wine could have drugged it. A tourist was robbed after being given a drugged orange.VB【21世纪英汉词典】drugdrQg; drQ^>1 a. 药,药品,药剂b. 药材2 a. 麻醉药品,麻醉剂, (其他的) 毒品the ~ habit 常用麻醉药的习惯,毒 瘾a ~ addict 常服用麻醉药者,吸毒 上瘾者b. 使人上瘾的东西(烟、酒等)a drug on the market(口语)在市面上乏人问津的 货品,滞销货>(drugged; drug.ging)1 在...混入药物; 在中添 加药物 [麻醉药] ,下药于...drugged coffee 搀入麻醉药的咖啡2 给...服用药物 [麻醉剂] ; 使...麻醉The horses were ~ged. 那些马给下了药>常用麻醉药,吸毒上瘾

Q: pay PAY [pei]

A: 【简明词典】n.薪水, 工资v.支付, 交纳, 给予, 有利, 值得, 合算【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pay pays paying paid When you pay an amount of money to someone, you give it to them because you are buying something from them or because you owe it to them. When you pay something such as a bill or a debt, you pay the amount that you owe. Accommodation is free -- all you pay for is breakfast and dinner. We paid {Pound}35 for each ticket. The wealthier may have to pay a little more in taxes. He proposes that businesses should pay taxes to the federal government. You can pay by credit card.VB2 pay pays paying paid When you are paid, you get your wages or salary from your employer. The lawyer was paid a huge salary. I get paid monthly. They could wander where they wished and take jobs from who paid best.VB3 pay Your pay is the money that you get from your employer as wages or salary. ...their complaints about their pay and conditions. ...the workers' demand for a twenty per cent pay rise.N-UNCOUNT4 pay pays paying paid If you are paid to do something, someone gives you some money so that you will help them or perform some service for them. Students were paid substantial sums of money to do nothing all day but lie in bed. If you help me, I'll pay you anything.VB5 pay pays paying paid If a government or organization makes someone pay for 【21世纪英汉词典】paype; pei《源自拉丁文" (支付) 使和平"的意思》(pa id[ped; peid])>1 支付a. 支付 ,付给~ one's debts [rent] 还债 [付房租] b. 付 (报酬) 给; 偿还 (债务) He ~s his employees well. 他付给他的员工优厚 的薪水I'll ~ you by the day. 我会按日付钱给你c. [为...货款 [酬劳] ] 付[forI paid ten dollars for this cap. 我为这顶帽子付了十 美元d. [为...货款 [酬劳] ] 付钱给[forI paid him for the rent (of the house). 我付给他房租Do what you are paid for. 按你支领的钱做你该 做的事e. 支付 :支付 给[某人][toI'll ~ you the money next week. = I'll ~ the money to you next week. 我下周付给你这笔钱She is paid fifty pounds a month. 她每个月领五十英镑 薪水f. 付给 I paid him 50 dollars to do the work. 我拿出五十美元请他 做那件工作g. 把存进银

Q: walk over WALK OVER

A: 【简明词典】n.虐待, 利用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆walk over walks over; walking over; walked overIf someone walks over you, they treat you very badly. (INFORMAL) Do you think you can walk over me? Well, you won't, ever!. You let your children walk all over you.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．disregard the wishes or feelings of；treat like a slave；impose upon 无视（某人）的感情 或愿望；把...当奴隶 对待；欺侮*He would walk over other people to get what he wanted．他会无视别 人的意愿来达到自己 的目的。*Don't let your husband walk over you like that．别让你丈夫那 样盛气凌人对你。2．defeat easily and by a wide margin轻易地打败（ 而且分数相差甚多） ；获胜全不费工夫*Joans simply walked over Brown in billiards．在台球比 赛中，琼斯不费吹灰 之力赢了布朗。

Q: street STREET [stri:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.街, 街道【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 street streets A street is a road in a city, town, or village, usually with houses along it. He lived at 66 Bingfield Street. Boppard is a small, quaint town with narrow streets.N-COUNT: oft in names after n2 street streets You can use street or streets when talking about activities that happen out of doors in a town rather than inside a building. Changing money on the street is illegal-always use a bank. Their aim is to raise a million pounds to get the homeless off the streets. ...a New York street gang.N-COUNT: the N, usu on/off N3 street If someone is streets ahead of you, they are much better at something than you are. He was streets ahead of the other contestants.PHR: usu v-link PHR, oft PHR of n4 street If you talk about the man in the street or the man or woman in the street, you mean ordinary people in general. The average man or woman in the street doesn't know very much about immune disorders.PHR5 street If a job or activity is up your street, it is the kind of job or activity that you are very interested in. (BRIT; in AM use up your alley) She loved it, this was just up her street.PHR: usu v-link PHR【21世纪英汉词典】streetstrit; stri:t《源自拉丁文"铺设 的 (道路) "的意思》>1 (C)街,街道a high[ (美)main] ~ 主要街道,大街I met her in [on] the ~. 我在街上遇见她【同义字】street 街上两侧有建筑物并 列的道路road 连接都市与都市间的 道路2 [常写作 St. 用作街道名] ...街West 39th Street ( 纽约) 西39街3 (C) (与人行道有所区别的 ) 车道Don't play in the ~. 不要在车道上玩耍4 [the ~; 集合称]街上的人们The whole ~ was excited at the parade. 整条街的人都对游行 感到兴奋be on [walk] the streets(1) 无家可归,流落街头(2) 为娼,以卖淫为生go on the streets(1) 变成无家可归(2) 变成妓女not in the same street with[as(口语)不能与...相比streets ahead of?(英口语)比...好得多, 远胜过...the man in [(美)on] the street →manup a person's street(英)=up a person's ALLEYwoman of the streets → woman>1 街道的,街上的a ~ map [plan] 市街地图2 适合上街穿的~ clothes 外出服

Q: think over THINK OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.仔细考虑, 重新考虑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆think over thinks over; thinking over; thought overIf you think something over, you consider it carefully before making a decision. She said she needs time to think it over. I suggest you think over your position very carefully.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】consider carefully仔细考虑*I'll think over what he suggested．我将仔细 考虑他的建议。*When you've thought things over，you'll probably realize that my idea is quite good after all．你把情况认真加 以思考之后，就可能 会意识到，我的想法 毕竟是相当不错的。*You must think it over before you answer．你得先考虑 一下再回答。

Q: show SHOW [FEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.表示, 展览, 炫耀, 外观, 假装v.出示, 指示, 引导, 说明, 显示, 展出, 放映【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 show shows showing showed shown If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people. Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer. He was arrested at his home in Southampton after a breath test showed he had drunk more than twice the legal limit for driving. These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment. It was only later that the drug was shown to be addictive. You'll be given regular blood tests to show whether you have been infected.VB2 show shows showing showed shown If a picture, chart, film, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it. Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system. ...a coin showing Cleopatra... The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95. Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task. Our photograph shows how the plants will turn out.VB3 show shows showing showed shown If you show someone something, you give it to them, take them to it, or point to it, so that they can see it or know what you are referring to. Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager. He showed me the flat he shares with Esther. I showed them where the gun was. Show me which one you l 【21世纪英汉词典】showFo; Fou( ~ed [od; oud]; shown[on; oun],(美)~ed)>1 出示,露出【同义字】show 把东西给人看display 将东西的美与优点展 示exhibit 为引人注目而在公众 面前展示expose 将隐藏的东西曝露a. 出示S~ your ticket, please. 请出示你的票This picture ~s a variety of dogs. 这张照片里有各种狗→ show one's face,show one's hand~ one's teeth → tooth 成语b. 给看"This is a new coin."- "S~ me.". "这是新硬币""给 我看"c. 给看; [给人]看[toHe ~ed me his photos.= He ~ed his photos tome. 他给我看他的照片d. 给看...I ~ed the doctor where my leg hurt. 我给医生看腿伤的地 方e. 显示...The photo ~s them sitting on a bench. 该照片显示他们坐在 长凳子上2 a. 使...看得见,使...注意 到; 显出,露出That color will not ~ dirt. 那颜色不会看得出脏 来 [那颜色耐脏] Your coat is ~ing signs of wear. 你的外套显出磨?

Q: brown BROWN [braun]

A: 【简明词典】n.褐色adj.褐色的, 棕色的v.(使)成褐色, 晒黑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 brown browns browner brownest Something that is brown is the colour of earth or of wood. ...her deep brown eyes... The stairs are decorated in golds and earthy browns.COLOUR2 brown browner brownest You can describe a white-skinned person as brown when they have been sitting in the sun until their skin has become darker than usual. I don't want to be really really brown, just have a nice light golden colour.= tannedADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ3 brown If someone browns in the sun they become brown in colour. Her skin was of the fortunate kind that could brown in the sun without burning. There were many gorgeous females busy browning themselves.VB4 brown A brown person is someone who belongs to a race of people who have brown-coloured skins. ...a slim brown man with a speckled turban.ADJ: usu ADJ n5 brown Brown is used to describe grains that have not had their outer layers removed, and foods made from these grains. ...brown bread. ...spicy tomato sauce served over a bed of brown rice. whiteADJ-UNGRADED: usu ADJ n6 brown browns browning browned When food browns or when you brown food, you cook it, usually for a short time on a high flame. Cook for ten minutes until the sugar browns. He browned the chicken in a frying pan.V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】brownbraJn; braun>( ~. er; ~. est)1 褐色的,棕色的~ hair [shoes] 棕色的头发 [鞋] ~ sugar 红糖2 (皮肤) 呈褐色的; 晒黑的You are quite ~. 你晒得相当黑do brown(1) 烤成棕色(2)(英俚)使上当 ,欺骗do up brown(美俚)把做得彻 底 [完善,完美] >1 (U) 褐色,茶色,棕色light ~ 淡褐色dark ~ 暗褐色The door was a light [dark] ~. 那门是淡 [深] 褐色2 (U)褐色 [棕色] 颜料 [染料] 3 (U)褐色的衣服 [衣料] dressed in ~ 穿著褐色的衣服fire into the brown(英)(1) 向 (一群乌黑的) 飞鸟 (随便瞄准著) 射击(2) 不加以瞄准地向群体 (等) 射击>使...成褐色; 将...烤成棕色be [get] ~ed 被晒成褐色>变成褐 [棕] 色; (晒太阳) 成褐色brown off(英俚)使厌烦; 惹怒,使...焦躁

Q: west WEST [west]

A: 【简明词典】n.西方, 西部adj.西的, 西方的adv.向西方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 west also West.The west is the direction which you look towards in the evening in order to see the sun set. I pushed on towards Flagstaff, a hundred miles to the west. The sun crosses the sky from east to west.N-UNCOUNT: also the N2 west also West.The west of a place, country, or region is the part of it which is in the west. ...physicists working at Bristol University in the west of England.N-SING: usu the N, oft N of n3 west also West.If you go west, you travel towards the west. We are going West to California.ADV: ADV after v4 west also West.Something that is west of a place is positioned to the west of it. ...their home town of Paisley, several miles west of Glasgow.ADV: usu ADV of n5 west also West.The west part of a place, country, or region is the part which is towards the west. ...a small island off the west coast of South Korea.ADJ: ADJ n6 west also West.West is used in the names of some countries, states, and regions in the west of a larger area. Mark has been working in West Africa for about six months. ...his West London home. ...Charleston, West Virginia.ADJ: ADJ n7 west also West.A west wind blows from the west.ADJ: ADJ n8 west also West.The 【21世纪英汉词典】westwZst; west>1 [the ~]西,西方; 西部(略作 w.,W,W.; ←→ east; → north{用法})in the ~ of ? 在...的西部on the ~ of ? 在...的西侧 [邻接西边] to the ~ of ? 在...的西方,在...以西2 a. [the ~]西部地方b. [the W~] (美)西部 (各州) (自密西西比河 (Mississippi) 到太平洋岸之间的各 州)c. [the W~] 西洋,西欧; 欧美d. [the W~] 西欧各国,民主国家, 西方国家e. [the W~] (古时) 西罗马帝国west by north西偏北(略作 WbN,W.bN.)west by south西偏南(略作 WbS,W.bS.)>1 (在) 西方的; 西向的a ~ window 西边的窗子2 (教会) 祭坛对面的3 [常W~] 西部的,西方国家的; 西部居民的4 从西方来[吹]的a ~ wind 西风>向西,在[向]西方,在[ 向]西部due ~ 正西地The village is [lies] 15 miles ~ of town. 该村庄位于城西十五 哩处go west(1) 往西方去(2)(俚.谑)归西,死; 损失

Q: demand DEMAND [di5mB:nd]

A: 【简明词典】n.要求, 需求(量), 需要v.要求, 需要, 要求知道, 查询【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 demand demands demanding demanded If you demand something such as information or action, you ask for it in a very forceful way. Mr Byers last night demanded an immediate explanation from the Education Secretary. Russia demanded that Unita send a delegation to the peace talks. The hijackers are demanding to speak to representatives of both governments. `What did you expect me to do about it?' she demanded.VB2 demand demands demanding demanded If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully. He said the task of reconstruction would demand much patience, hard work and sacrifice. There would be fewer international crises demanding his attention. But he could also turn on the style when the occasion demanded.= requireVB3 demand demands A demand is a firm request for something. There have been demands for services from tenants up there. They consistently rejected the demand to remove US troops. He grew ever more fierce in his demands.N-COUNT: usu with supp4 demand If you refer to demand, or to the demand for something, you are referring to how many people want to have it, do it, or buy it. Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose. Demand for coal is down and so are prices. di5mB:nd《源自拉丁文"托付 "的意思》>1 要求【同义字】demand 根据命令、权力要求claim 要求某些事物为自己 当然的权利a. 要求A mugger ~ed the tourist's money. 强盗向那位观光客索 取金钱b. [向人]要求...,要求[ 某人]...[of, fromHe ~ed an apology from me. 他要我向他道歉She ~ed too high a price of him. 她向他索价太高c. 要求The sentry sharply ~ed to know why I was there. 那名哨兵厉声诘问为 什么我会在那里d. 要求She ~ed that we let her in. 她要求我们让她进来e. 要求说..."Give me money, " he ~ed. 他要求说"给我钱"2 a. 要求说出...The policeman ~ed my name and address. 那位警察要我说出名 字与住址b. 诘问..."Where are you going?" he ~ed. 他诘问:"你要去哪里 ?"3 需要...Keeping a diary ~s patience. 写日记需要耐心The matter ~s great caution. 那件事需要很谨慎>1 (C)

Q: rule RULE [ru:l]

A: 【简明词典】n.规则, 惯例, 统治, 章程, 破折号, 准则, 标准, 控制vt.规定, 统治, 支配, 裁决vi.统治, 管辖, 裁定n.规则, 水线【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 rule rules Rules are instructions that tell you what you are allowed to do and what you are not allowed to do. ...a thirty-two-page pamphlet explaining the rules of basketball... Sikhs were expected to adhere strictly to the religious rules concerning appearance. Strictly speaking, this was against the rules. ...the amendment to Rule 22.N-COUNT: oft N of n, N num2 rule rules A rule is a statement telling people what they should do in order to achieve success or a benefit of some kind. An important rule is to drink plenty of water during any flight. By and large, the rules for healthy eating are the same during pregnancy as at any other time.N-COUNT: oft N for/of n3 rule rules The rules of something such as a language or a science are statements that describe the way that things usually happen in a particular situation. It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede the noun they modify. ...according to the rules of quantum theory.N-COUNT: oft N of n4 rule If something is the rule, it is the normal state of affairs. However, for many Americans today, weekend work has unfortunately become the rule rather than the exception.N-SING: the N5 rule rules ruling ruled The person or group that rules a country controls its affairs. For four centurie 【21世纪英汉词典】rulerul; ru:l《源自拉丁文"笔直 的棒子"→"界尺" 的意思》>A(C)1 a. 规则,规定,法规,规章 ,章程,条例; 教规,教条,法令(→ law 【同义字】) the ~s of baseball 棒球的比赛规则a breach of (the) ~s 违规~s and regulations ( 琐细而多的) 规章制度bend the ~s 曲解规则stretch the ~s 扩大解释规则的适用 范围R~s are made to be broken. 规则是为了被违反而 制定的It is against the ~s for an employee to drink while on duty. 员工在上班时间喝酒 是违反规定的b. 规则There is a ~ that one mustn't touch the ball with one's hands in soccer. 足球有一项规则球员 不可用手触球c. (科学、艺术等的) 法则,方式; (数学上的) 法 (则) ,规则,律the ~s of grammar 文法规则→ the rule of three, (a) rule of thumb.2 习以为常之事,习惯; 惯例,常例,常发生之 事My ~ is to take a rubdown with a wet towel every morning. 我有每天早上

Q: role ROLE [rEul]

A: 【简明词典】n.角色, 任务【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 role roles If you have a role in a situation or in society, you have a particular position and function in it. Until now scientists had very little clear evidence about the drug's role in preventing more serious effects of infection. Under Communist rule, the role of the monarchy was absolutely discredited. Both sides have roles to play.N-COUNT: with supp, oft N in/of/as n2 role roles A role is one of the characters that an actor or singer can play in a film, play, or opera. She has just landed the lead role in The Young Vic's latest production. Shakespearean women's roles were originally written to be played by men.N-COUNT: usu with supp【21世纪英汉词典】rolerol; roul《源自法语"记载演 员台词的书卷"的意 思》>1 (演员的) 角色the leading ~ 主角→ title roleplay the ~ of Ophelia in Hamlet 扮演 (莎士比亚名著) "哈姆雷特"中 (可怜少女) 欧菲莉亚的角色2 任务,职责,职务,本分fill the ~ of ? 完成...的任务one's ~ as a teacher 教师的职责play an important ~ in ?在...中扮演一个很重 要的角色

Q: police POLICE [pE5li:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.警察队, 警察机关, 公安部门vt.管辖, 维持治安adj.警察的, 有关警察的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 police The police are the official organization that is responsible for making sure that people obey the law. The police are also looking for a second car. Police say they have arrested twenty people following the disturbances. I noticed a police car shadowing us.N-SING-COLL2 police Police are men and women who are members of the official organization that is responsible for making sure that people obey the law. More than one hundred police have ringed the area.N-PLURAL3 police polices policing policed If the police or military forces police an area or event, they make sure that law and order is preserved in that area or at that event. ...the tiny UN observer force whose job it is to police the border... The march was well-organised, heavily policed and largely good-humoured.See also secret police.VB* policing ...the policing of public places.See also community policing.N-UNCOUNT4 police polices policing policed If a person or group in authority polices a law or an area of public life, they make sure that what is done is fair and legal. ...Imro, the self-regulatory body that polices the investment management business.VB* policing Policing of business courses varies widely.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】po.licepE`lis; pE5li:s《源自拉丁文"行政 "的意思; 作"警察"的意思始 于十八世纪》>1 [集合称; 当复数用; 常 the ~] 警察; 警方harbor [marine] ~ 港口 [水上] 警察the metropolitan ~ department 市警局→ riot policecall the ~ 打电话给警方The ~ are on his track. 警方正在追捕他Several hundred ~ are on duty. 数百名警察在值勤2 [集合称; 当复数用; 常 the ~] 保安 (队) the military ~ 宪兵队the campus ~ 校警>1 维持...的治安The zone was ~d by United Nations forces. 该地带由联合国部队 维持治安2 (用警察等) 取缔...The expressway was ~d against speeding. 那条高速公路由警察 取缔超速

Q: plan PLAN [plAn]

A: 【简明词典】n.计划, 设计图, 平面图vt.计划, 设计【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 plan plans A plan is a method of achieving something that you have worked out in detail beforehand. The three leaders had worked out a peace plan. The project is part of a United Nations plan for refugees. ...a detailed plan of action for restructuring the group... He maintains that everything is going according to plan.= strategyN-COUNT: usu with supp, also according to N2 plan plans planning planned If you plan what you are going to do, you decide in detail what you are going to do, and you intend to do it. If you plan what you're going to eat, you reduce your chances of overeating. He planned to leave Baghdad on Monday. It would be difficult for schools to plan for the future. I had been planning a trip to the West Coast. A planned demonstration in the capital later today has been called off by its organisers.VB3 plan plans If you have plans, you are intending to do a particular thing. `I'm sorry,' she said. `I have plans for tonight.'. The Bonn government is making plans to evacuate more than two hundred of its citizens from the troubled area.= arrangementsN-PLURAL: usu with supp, oft N for n/-ing, N to-inf4 plan plans planning planned When you plan something that you are going to make, build, or create, you decide what the main parts of it will be and do a drawing of how it should be made. plAn>1 a. 计画,方案; 方法a five-year ~ 五年计画~s for the future 未来的计画make ~s for the summer vacation 拟定暑假计画What is the ~ of action?. 行动的计画是什么样 的?【同义字】plan 计画的泛用语program 预定的活动、仪式或 节目等的实施计画project 大规模,有野心的或实 验性的计画design 有特定意图,经周密考 虑的计画b. 计画I don't like your ~ to emigrate to Canada. 我不赞成你移民加拿 大的计画2 作法,作风,方式→ American plan,European plan.3 a. 图面,平面图(cf. elevation 5) a perspective ~ 透视图a working ~ 工作图draw a ~ 制图b. (市街的) 地图c. (机器等的) 图解; (建筑物、花园等的) 设计图according to plan 按照 (预定的) 计画go according to ~ 按照 (预定的) 计画进行>(planned; plan.ning)1 a. 计画,策划(→ intend【同义字】) ~ a picnic 计画野餐

Q: leave LEAVE [li:v]

A: 【简明词典】n.许可, 同意, 请假, 休假vt.离开, 动身, 剩下, 遗忘, 委托, 遗弃vi.出发, 离开, 生叶, 动身【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 leave leaves leaving left If you leave a place or person, you go away from that place or person. He would not be allowed to leave the country. I simply couldn't bear to leave my little girl. My flight leaves in less than an hour. The last of the older children had left for school.VB2 leave leaves leaving left If you leave an institution, group, or job, you permanently stop attending that institution, being a member of that group, or doing that job. He left school with no qualifications. I am leaving to concentrate on writing fiction. ...a leaving present.VB3 leave leaves leaving left If you leave your husband, wife, or some other person with whom you have had a close relationship, you stop living with them or you finish the relationship. He'll never leave you. You need have no worry. I would be insanely jealous if Bill left me for another woman.VB4 leave leaves leaving left If you leave something or someone in a particular place, you let them remain there when you go away. If you leave something or someone with a person, you let them remain with that person so they are safe while you are away. I left my bags in the car. Don't leave your truck there. From the moment that Philippe had left her in the bedroom at the hotel, she had heard nothing of him. Leave your key with a neighbour in case you lock yourself out one day.VB5 leave leaves leaving left If you leave a message or an answer, you write it, record it, or give it to someone so that it can be found or passed on. You can leave a message on our answering m 【21世纪英汉词典】leaveliv; li:v《源自古英语"许可 "的意思》>1 (U)a. 许可,准许by [with] your ~ 恕我冒昧,对不起Don't go without (my) ~. 没有 (我的) 许可不要去b. 许可You have my ~ to go home. 我允许你回家He asked ~ to adopt the boy as his son. 他请求许可收养那少 年为他的儿子2 a. (U) (尤指政府官员、军人 所请的) 准假ask for ~ (of absence) 请假→ sick leaveb. (请得 [获准] 的) 休假 (期间) take (a) six months' ~ = take (a) ~ of absence for six months 请假六个月We have two ~s a year. 我们一年有两次休假on leave 告假中,休假中She is away on ~. 她外出休假去了take French leave→ French leavetake (one's) leave (of ?) (向...) 告辞,辞别I took my ~ (of them) and went out. 我 (向他们) 告别后出去

Q: design DESIGN [di5zain]

A: 【简明词典】n.设计, 图案, 花样, 企图, 图谋, (小说等的)构思, 纲要v.设计, 计划, 谋划, 构思【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 design designs designing designed When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made. They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical. ...men wearing specially designed boots.VB2 design designs designing designed When someone designs a survey, policy, or system, they plan and prepare it, and decide on all the details of it. We may be able to design a course to suit your particular needs. Computer security systems will be designed by independent technicians. A number of very well designed studies have been undertaken.VB3 design Design is the process and art of planning and making detailed drawings of something. He was a born mechanic with a flair for design. Most mobile robots are still in the design stage. She came to London in 1960 to study fashion design.N-UNCOUNT4 design The design of something is the way in which it has been planned and made. These machines are constantly updated by improving the design of the computers. ...a new design of clock... The shoes were of good design and good quality. BMW is recalling 8,000 cars because of a design fault.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp5 design d 【21世纪英汉词典】de.signdI`zaIn; di5zain《源自拉丁文"划分 出"的意思》>1 制作 的草图,打图样; 设计 ~ a dress 设计女装~ a garden [stage sets] 设计庭园 [舞台布景] 2 a. 计画,筹画; 起草The author ~ed a good plot. 作者构思了一个好情 节b. 打算He ~ed to be a lawyer. 他打算当律师3 a. 打算让...[做...][forHis father ~s him for the ministry. 他父亲打算让他任神 职(cf. 3b) This plot is ~ed for a garden. 这块土地被圈定为庭 园用地b. 打算使...His father ~s him to be a minister. 他父亲打算让他当牧 师(cf. 3a) The slogan was ~d to arouse the people. 该标语是为唤醒国民 而拟定的c. 把...预定This book is ~d as a textbook. 这本书预定作为教科 书用>设计; [为特定商店、公司等 ] 构思,制作图案,打图样[forShe ~s for a firm of dressmakers. 她

Q: charge CHARGE [tFB:dV]

A: 【简明词典】n.负荷, 电荷, 费用, 主管, 掌管, 充电, 充气, 装料v.装满, 控诉, 责令, 告诫, 指示, 加罪于, 冲锋, 收费【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 charge charges charging charged If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them. Even local nurseries charge {Pound}100 a week. The majority of stalls charged a fair price. The hospitals charge the patients for every aspirin. Some banks charge if you access your account to determine your balance. ...the architect who charged us a fee of seven hundred and fifty pounds.VB2 charge charges charging charged To charge something to a person or organization means to tell the people providing it to send the bill to that person or organization. To charge something to someone's account means to add it to their account so they can pay for it later. Go out and buy a pair of glasses, and charge it to us. All transactions have been charged to your account.= billVB3 charge charges A charge is an amount of money that you have to pay for a service. We can arrange this for a small charge. Customers who arrange overdrafts will face a monthly charge of {Pound}5.N-COUNT4 charge charges A charge is a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime. He may still face criminal charges. They appeared at court yesterday to deny charges of murder.= indictment【21世纪英汉词典】chargetFBrdV; tFB:dV《源自拉丁文"装货 于 (车) 上"的意思》>A1 a. 索取 [作为...的代价、费用 ] [forHow much do you ~ for a dozen eggs?. 蛋一打多少钱?A toll is ~d for the use of the expressway. 在那条高速公路上行 驶需付通行费b. 索取 He always ~s me too much for his goods. 他总是向我索取过高 的货价She was ~d $200. 她被索取两百美元2 a. 赊买We can ~ the goods at this shop. 我们可以在这家商店 赊买东西b. 把 记在 [某人 (的帐上) ] [toC~ the cost to my account [up to me]. 把那笔费用记在我的 帐上 [那笔费用算我的] 3 a. 谴责 [检举,告发] [withHe was ~d with speeding [tax evasion]. 他被指控超速 [漏税] b. 谴责 [告发] He ~d that they had infringed his copyright. 他控告他们侵害他的 版权c. 把

Q: money MONEY [5mQni]

A: 【简明词典】n.货币, 钱, 金钱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 money Money is the coins or bank notes that you use to buy things, or the sum that you have in a bank account. A lot of the money that you pay at the cinema goes back to the film distributors. Players should be allowed to earn money from advertising. She probably had more money but she didn't spend it. ...discounts and money saving offers.N-UNCOUNT2 money monies or moneys Monies is used to refer to several separate sums of money that form part of a larger amount that is received or spent. (FORMAL) We drew up a schedule of payments for the rest of the monies owed. ...the investment and management of monies by pension funds.N-PLURAL3 money If you say that someone has money to burn, you mean that they have more money than they need or that they spend their money on things that you think are unnecessary. He was a high-earning broker with money to burn.PHR: V inflects4 money If you are in the money, you have a lot of money to spend. (INFORMAL) If you are one of the lucky callers chosen to play, you could be in the money.= rolling in itPHR: usu v-link PHR5 money If you make money, you obtain money by earning it or by making a profit. They couldn't find work or make money in the cities. ...the only bit of the firm that consistently made money.PHR: V inflects6 money If you say that you w 【21世纪英汉词典】mon.ey`mQnI; 5mQni>(pl. ~s,(罕)mon.ies)1 (U)钱a. 货币,通货hard ~ 硬币paper ~ 纸币,钞票; 支票standard [subsidiary] ~ 本位 [辅助] 货币good ~ 良币bad ~ 劣币【字源】罗马神话里 最高神朱彼特 (Jupiter) 的妻子茱诺 (Juno) 是 Juno Mono ta (Juno the Adviser) ,而 Moneta 有"警告者"之意,因 为这位女神常在危险 时"警告"罗马人. money 就是从 Moneta演变而来的,因 为罗马人把造币厂设 在茱诺女神神殿里面, Moneta 于是衍生出 "造币厂"、"货币 "等意义b. 金钱; 财产,财富for ~ 为了金钱raise ~ (on ?) (卖 [押] ...) 筹 [张罗] 钱make ~ 赚钱lose ~ 亏钱,损失钱put ~ in to ? 投资于put ~ on ? 在 赌钱I'm not made of ~. 我身上不会长钱的,钞 票不是我在印的M~ talks. (谚)钱能使鬼,钱能通 神,有钱好说话Time is ~. (谚)时间就是金钱→ pocket money.2 (U)'经济'交换

Q: trade TRADE [treid]

A: 【简明词典】n.贸易, 商业, 交易, 生意, 职业, 行业, [气]信风, 顾客vi.交易, 买卖, 经商, 对换, 购物vt.用...进行交换【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 trade Trade is the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services between people, firms, or countries. The ministry had direct control over every aspect of foreign trade. ...negotiations on a new international trade agreement... Texas has a long history of trade with Mexico.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp2 trade trades trading traded When people, firms, or countries trade, they buy, sell, or exchange goods or services between themselves. They may refuse to trade, even when offered attractive prices. They had years of experience of trading with the West. He has been trading in antique furniture for 25 years.VB* trading Trading on the stock exchange may be suspended. Sunday trading laws will be reformed.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp3 trade trades A trade is a particular area of business or industry. They've completely ruined the tourist trade for the next few years. ...the arms trade.N-COUNT: usu supp N4 trade trades Someone's trade is the kind of work that they do, especially when they have been trained to do it over a period of time. He learnt his trade as a diver in the North Sea. Allyn was a jeweller by trade. She is a patr 【21世纪英汉词典】tradetred; treid《源自中古英语"路 "的意思》>1 (U)商业,交易,买卖; 贸易,通商domestic [foreign] ~ 国内[国外]贸易fair ~ 公平交易; 互惠贸易free ~ 自由贸易2 (C)职业,生意follow a ~ 从事某种职业He is a butcher by ~. 他的职业是肉商a jack of all ~s 万事通的人,多面手Every one to his ~.=Every man for his own ~. (谚)各有所长,各专其 业Two of a ~ never agree. (谚)同行是冤家,同业 者相嫉3 [the ~; 常与修饰语连用] ...业,...业界 the tourist ~ 观 [旅游] 业4 [a ~; 常与修饰语连用营业 额do [make] a roaring ~ 生意兴隆5(U) [集合称; 常 the ~] a. 同业 [同行] 者,零售商discount to the ~ 同业折扣,批发折扣The automobile ~ will welcome the measure. 汽车业者将会欢迎这 项措施b. (美)顾客,客户That salesman is popular with the ~. 那名推销员受客户的 欢迎6[the ~s]贸易风 (trade winds) 7(C)a. 交换

Q: fund FUND [fQnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.资金, 基金v.支助, 投资【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fund funds Funds are amounts of money that are available to be spent, especially money that is given to an organization or person for a particular purpose. The concert will raise funds for research into Aids. ...government funds.See also fund-raising.N-PLURAL2 fund funds A fund is an amount of money that is collected or saved for a particular purpose. ...a pension fund. ...a scholarship fund for undergraduate engineering students.See also trust fund.N-COUNT: oft n N3 fund funds funding funded When a person or organization funds something, they provide money for it. The Bush Foundation has funded a variety of faculty development programs. The airport is being privately funded by a construction group. ...a new privately funded scheme.VB* -funded ...government-funded institutions.COMB in ADJ4 fund funds If you have a fund of something, you have a lot of it. He is possessed of the most brilliant talents and an extraordinary fund of energy.= reserveN-COUNT: N of n【21世纪英汉词典】fundfQnd; fQnd《源自拉丁文"底部 "的意思》>1 (C)资金,基金,专款(cf. capital 3) ~ raising 筹款,筹备资金a relief ~ 救济基金a reserve ~ 公积金→ sinking fund.2 [~s]财源; 手头的现款,存款in [out of] ~s 有 [缺] 钱3 [the ~s](英)公债4 [a ~] [知识等的] 贮存,贮备[ofa ~ of knowledge 丰富的知识>1 给 提供资金2 换 为长期公债; 储存资金以支付 的利息3 (英)将投资于公 债

Q: foot FOOT [fut]

A: 【简明词典】n.足, 底部, 英尺, 音步(英诗), 步调, 步兵, 末尾vt.走在...上, 支付, 给...换底, 结算vi.步行, 跳舞, 总计【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 foot feet Your feet are the parts of your body that are at the ends of your legs, and that you stand on. She stamped her foot again. ...a foot injury. ...his aching arms and sore feet.N-COUNT* -footed She was bare-footed. ...pink-footed geese.COMB in ADJ2 foot The foot of something is the part that is farthest from its top. David called to the children from the foot of the stairs. ...the foot of Highgate Hill... A single word at the foot of a page caught her eye.= bottom head, topN-SING: usu the N of n3 foot The foot of a bed is the end nearest to the feet of the person lying in it. Friends stood at the foot of the bed, looking at her with serious faces. headN-SING: usu the N of n4 foot feet A foot is a unit for measuring length, height, or depth, and is equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimetres. When you are giving measurements, the form `foot' is often used as the plural instead of the plural form `feet'. This beautiful and curiously shaped lake lies at around fifteen thousand feet. ...a shopping and leisure complex of one million square feet... He occupies a cell 10 foot long, 6 foot wide and 10 foot high.【21世纪英汉词典】footfJt; fut>(pl. feet[fit; fi:t])1 (C)a. 脚,足b. 足部(软体动物的触脚)c. (袜子的) 纳足部分2 a. (U) [又作 a ~] 步子,脚步with heavy ~ 以沉重的脚步have a light ~ 步子轻捷be swift [slow, sure] of ~ 脚步快 [慢,踏实] b. (U)徒步→ on FOOT.3 (U)[常 the ~]足部[ofa. (床、墓等的) 下面部分,末端(cf. head 2) b. (器具、杯子的) 脚c. 山麓,山脚at the ~ of the mountain 在山麓d. (阶梯、东西等的) 最下面,最低部分; 末席[位at the ~ of a page 在页底4 (C)??n5[集合称; 当复数用](英古)步兵a regiment of ~ 步兵团horse and ~ 骑兵与步兵6(C)'韵律'音步,韵 脚(诗行的节奏单位,英 诗由强弱,古典诗由长 短组合而成; cf. iambus,trochee,anap aest,dactyl)at a person's feet(1) 在某人的脚下 [门下,手下] (2) 被人迷住(3) 任人摆布,服从某人be caught on the wrong foot措手不及; 冷不防遭?

Q: run RUN [rQn]

A: 【简明词典】n.跑, 赛跑, 奔跑, 运转, 趋向vi.跑, 奔, 逃跑, 竞选, 跑步, 蔓延, 进行, 行驶vt.使跑, 参赛, 追究, 使流, 管理, 运行, 开动adj.熔化的, 融化的, 浇铸的vbl.run的过去式和过去分词【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run runs running ran The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbWhen you run, you move more quickly than when you walk, for example because you are in a hurry to get somewhere, or for exercise. I excused myself and ran back to the telephone. Police believe the gunmen ran off into the woods. Neighbouring shopkeepers ran after the man and caught him. He ran the last block to the White House with two cases of gear. Antonia ran to meet them.VB+ run runs Also a noun. After a six-mile run, Jackie returns home for a substantial breakfast.N-COUNT: usu sing2 run runs running ran The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbWhen someone runs in a race, they run in competition with other people. ...when I was running in the New York Marathon... Phyllis Smith ran a controlled race to qualify in 51.32 sec.VB3 run runs running ran The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbWhen a horse runs in a race or when its owner runs it, it competes in a race. He was overruled by the owner, Peter Bolton, who insisted on Cool Ground running in the Gold Cup. If we have a wet spell, Cecil could also run Armiger in the Derby.【21世纪英汉词典】runrQn; rQn(ran[rn; rn]; run; run.ning)>A1 a. 跑,奔,赶 去He ran two miles. 他跑了两哩~ like a rabbit [the devil] 拼命地跑 [一溜烟地逃跑] I ran for my life [dear life]. 我拼命地跑 [没命地逃跑] →run for it.b. 跑去,奔去~ about 跑来跑去I ran out to see the parade. 我跑出去看游行Somebody came running toward us. 有人朝我们的方向跑 过来c. 做匆匆忙忙的短期旅 行; 跑 [往访] 一趟~ up to New York 匆匆忙忙地旅行到纽 约~ down to Dorsetshire 到多塞特郡跑一趟d. 突然攻击; [向...]冲,扑过去[atThe dog ran at the boy. 那狗向少年猛扑过去2 逃,逃亡, 逃走,逃跑As soon as they saw us they ran. 他们一看到我们就逃 跑They ran before their enemy. 他们被敌人追著跑 [临阵脱逃] 3 a. 行走,航行 ; 扬帆行驶Trains

Q: way WAY [wei]

A: 【简明词典】n.路, 路线, 路途, 习惯, 行业, 规模, 道路, 情形adj.中途, 途中的adv.远远地, 大大地, 非常【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 way ways If you refer to a way of doing something, you are referring to how you can do it, for example the action you can take or the method you can use to achieve it. Freezing isn't a bad way of preserving food. Another way of making new friends is to go to an evening class. I worked myself into a frenzy plotting ways to make him jealous. I can't think of a worse way to spend my time. There just might be a way. `All right, Mrs Bates,' she said. `We'll do it your way'.N-COUNT: oft N of -ing, N to-inf2 way ways If you talk about the way someone does something, you are talking about the qualities their action has. She smiled in a friendly way. He had a strange way of talking. I also used to love the smooth way in which the foreigner operated.N-COUNT: usu sing, usu adj N3 way ways If a general statement or description is true in a particular way, this is the form of it that is true in a particular case. Computerized reservation systems help airline profits in several ways. She was afraid in a way that was quite new to her. To be female is not a disability; it is just a particular way of being human.N-COUNT: with supp, oft in N4 way ways You use way in expressions such as in some ways, in many ways, and in every way to indicate the degree or extent to which a statement is true. In some ways, the official opening is a formality. She described her lover as `perfect in every way'.= respectN-COUNT: in N with supp5 way ways The ways of a particular person or group of people are their customs or their usual behaviour. He denounces people who urge him to alter his ways. I think you've been too long in Cornwall. You've forgotten the ways of the city. He said he was against returning to old authoritarian ways.N-PLURAL: with supp6 way If you refer to someone's way, you are referring to their usual or preferred type of behaviour. She is now divorced and, in her usual resourceful way, has started her own business. Direct confrontation was not his way.N-SING: with poss7 way ways You use way to refer to one particular opinion or interpretation of something, when others are pos 【21世纪英汉词典】waywe; wei>A1 道路a. (C)[常构成复合字]路 ,道路→bikeway,expresswa y,highway,motorway, railway.b. [W~; 与专有名词连用] (古代罗马人建造的) 街道; (英) (城市的) 街道the Appian [`pn; 'pin]W~ 阿比恩街He lives in Abbot's. [`bts; 'bts] W~.他住在阿巴

Q: road ROAD [rEud]

A: 【简明词典】n.路, 道路, 公路, 大道【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 road roads A road is a long piece of hard ground which is built between two places so that people can drive or ride easily from one place to the other. There was very little traffic on the roads. We just go straight up the Bristol Road. He was coming down the road the same time as the girl was turning into the lane. Buses carry 30 per cent of those travelling by road. You mustn't lay all the blame for road accidents on young people.N-COUNT: oft in names, also by N2 road roads The road to a particular result is the means of achieving it or the process of achieving it. We are bound to see some ups and downs along the road to recovery.N-COUNT: usu sing, N to n3 road If you hit the road, you set out on a journey. (INFORMAL) I was relieved to get back in the car and hit the road again.PHR: V inflects4 road If you are on the road, you are going on a long journey or a series of journeys by road. He still hoped someday to get a new truck and go back on the road.PHR: usu v-link PHR5 road If you say that someone is on the road to something, you mean that they are likely to achieve it. The government took another step on the road to political reform. ...the stunning fashion pictures which launched unknown teenager Jane March on the road to stardom.= on the wayPHR: usu PHR after v, PHR to n 【21世纪英汉词典】roadrod; roud《源自古英语"骑马 (riding) "或"骑马之旅"的 意思》>1 (C)路,道路(→street【同义字】) There was ice on the ~. 道路上结著冰Don't play in [on] the ~. 不要在马路上玩Don't stand in the ~; get on the pavement. 不要站在马路上,到人 行道上All ~s lead to Rome. → Rome.2 a. [the R~; 用于通往某一场所的 路] (英)街道(略作 Rd.)the London R~ 伦敦街道b. [R~; 用于城市主要街道名] 路(略作 Rd.)Victoria R~. 维多利亚路30 York Rd., London. 伦敦市约克路三十号3 [the ~] [导向...之] 路, [致...之] 道[tothe ~ to peace [ruin] 通往和平 [毁灭] 之路on the (high) ~ to recovery [success] 在恢复 [成功] 的途中→ royal road.4 (C)(美)铁路5(C)[常 ~s]'航海'停泊处anchor in the ~s 在停泊处下锚6 =roadbed 27[the ~](美) (剧团、选手团等的) 巡回公演地(通常指纽约以外的任 何地方)(cf. on the road (3),road show 1) burn up the road(美口语)驾驶汽车飞 驰

Q: body BODY [5bCdi]

A: 【简明词典】n.身体, 肉体, 人, 尸体, 主要部分, 团体, 大量vt.赋以形体【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 body bodies Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs. The largest organ in the body is the liver.N-COUNT2 body bodies You can also refer to the main part of your body, except for your arms, head, and legs, as your body. Lying flat on the floor, twist your body on to one hip and cross your upper leg over your body.= torso, trunkN-COUNT3 body bodies You can refer to a person's dead body as a body. Officials said they had found no traces of violence on the body of the politician.= corpseN-COUNT4 body bodies A body is an organized group of people who deal with something officially. ...the Chairman of the policemen's representative body, the Police Federation. ...the main trade union body, COSATU, Congress of South African Trade Unions.= organizationN-COUNT: usu with supp5 body bodies A body of people is a group of people who are together or who are connected in some way. ...that large body of people which teaches other people how to teach.= groupN-COUNT: N of n6 body The body of something such as a building or a document is the main part of it or the largest part of it. The main body of the church had been turned into a massive television studio. Give an introduction, followed by the body of the material, then a br 【21世纪英汉词典】bod.y`bBdI; 5bCdi《源自古英语"大木 桶"的意思》>1 (C)a. (人的) 身体) ; (动物的) 躯体; 肉体the human ~ 人体the whole ~ 全身b. 尸体,遗骸2 (C)a. (除去四肢、头部的) 躯体,躯干b. (衣服的) 躯体部分c. (树的) 主干3 (C) (物之) 主要部分a. 车身,船身, (飞机的) 机身b. (建筑物的) 本体,主体c. (信件、演说的) 本文,本题; (法律的) 主文d. (乐器的) 共鸣部分4 (C)(口语)人; (尤指) 女人a good sort of ~ 一位好人5(C)a. (军队等的) 主力b. [集合称]团体,组织a diplomatic ~ 外交团6 [常 a ~ of?] a. 聚集a ~ of water 水域(海、湖等)b. 一团,一群; 大群,众多,许多a ~ of students 一群学生a ~ of laws 法典a ~ of facts 一大堆事实7[the ~] [团体等的] 大部分[ofthe ~ of the population 人口的大部分8(U) [又作 a ~] a. (物之) 实质,实在; (织物的)

Q: turn TURN [tE:n]

A: 【简明词典】n.转动, 旋转, 转变方向, 轮流, 时机, (一)回, 倾向, 癖性v.(使)转动, 翻转, 扭转, (使)变质, 超过(年龄,数量等), 车(成)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Turn is used in a large number of other expressions which are explained under other words in the dictionary. For example, the expression `turn over a new leaf' is explained at leaf.1 turn turns turning turned When you turn or when you turn part of your body, you move your body or part of your body so that it is facing in a different or opposite direction. He turned abruptly and walked away. He turned to his publicist and jokingly asked, `What's next?'. He sighed, turning away and surveying the sea. He turned his head left and right. He waited for the woman to turn her face back to the road.VB+ turn around turns around; turning around; turned aroundTurn around or turn round means the same as turn. I felt a tapping on my shoulder and I turned around. Turn your upper body round so that your shoulders are facing to the side.PHR-V2 turn turns turning turned When you turn something, you move it so that it is facing in a different or opposite direction, or is in a very different position. They turned their telescopes towards other nearby galaxies. Turn the cake the right way up on to a wire rack. I turned my jacket inside out. She had turned the bedside chair to face the door. The lid, turned upside down, served as a coffee table.VB3 turn tu 【21世纪英汉词典】turntVn; tE:n>A1 使...转动【同义字】turn 在轴或中心的周围旋 转rotate 以轴为中心旋转revolve 在中心点周围的轨道 旋转spin 以轴为中心快速旋转a. 旋转 ; 转动 ; 扭转 ~ the wheel of a car 旋转车子的方向盘T~ the key in the lock. 转动锁眼中的钥匙~ the knob of a door 转动门把b. [向...]转...[to]; 将...转[到...][toT~ the steering wheel to the right. 向右打方向盘He ~ed the hands of his watch to 3 o'clock. 他将他手表的指针转 到三点钟c. 转动 让水 [瓦斯 (等) ] 出来; 开 ; 开 T~ the gas cock on. 打开瓦斯栓T~ the lights on. 打开电灯d. 转动 关闭水 [瓦斯 (等) ] ; 关 ; 关 T~ the gas cock off. 关瓦斯栓T~ off the radio. 关掉收音机2 旋转?

Q: less LESS [les]

A: 【简明词典】n.较少, 较小adj.少的, 小的adv.较少地, 更小地, 不及prep.减去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Less is often considered to be the comparative form of little.1 less You use less to indicate that there is a smaller amount of something than before or than average. You can use `a little', `a lot', `a bit', `far', and `much' in front of less. People should eat less fat to reduce the risk of heart disease. ...a dishwasher that uses less water and electricity than older machines... Children of very low ability should not be permitted to pay less attention to the sciences. moreDET: DET n-uncount+ less Also a pronoun. Borrowers are striving to ease their financial position by spending less and saving more. morePRON+ less Also a quantifier. Last year less of the money went into high-technology companies. The other option would be for me to own less of the house but that would be stupid. moreQUANT: QUANT of def-n-uncount/sing2 less You use less than before a number or amount to say that the actual number or amount is smaller than this. Motorways actually cover less than 0.1 percent of the countryside. Less than a half hour later he returned upstairs.PHR-PREP: PREP amount3 less You use less to indicate that something or someone has a smaller amount of a quality than they used to or than is average or usual. I often think about those less fortunate than me. les《little 的比较级; 但字源不同》>1 [修饰不可数名词] (量、程度) 较少的,更少的( ←→ more; cf. lesser) eat ~ meat 少吃些肉L~ noise, please!. 请安静一点More haste, ~ speed. (谚)欲速则不达He had ~ money than I thought. 他不如我所想的那么 有钱2 [修饰集合名词,(C)的 复数名词] (口语) (数) 较少的L~ people go to church than to the theater. 上教堂做礼拜的人比 去戏院看戏的人少3 (尺寸、大小) 较小的,更小的May your shadow never grow [be] ~!. → shadow 1.>1 [修饰形容词,副词] 较少、更少,不如...那 样He is ~ fat than he was. 他没有以前那样胖2 [修饰动词] 较少He is ~ talked of than before. 人们对他的议论比以 前少了He was ~ scared than surprised. 与其说他受惊吓,不如 说是惊奇The ~ said the better. 话说得愈少愈好less and less 越来越少little less than ?和...几乎?

Q: side SIDE [said]

A: 【简明词典】n.边, 旁边, 面, 侧面, 胁, 一方, (一个)方面, 摆架子adj.旁边的, 侧面的, 副的, 枝节的vi.站在同一边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 side sides The side of something is a position to the left or right of it, rather than in front of it, behind it, or on it. On one side of the main entrance there's a red plaque. ...a photograph with me in the centre and Joe and Ken on each side of me. ...the nations on either side of the Pacific... There's nothing but woods on the other side of the highway. There has been a build-up of troops on both sides of the border. To the side of the large star is a smaller star. PC Dacre knocked on Webb's door and, opening it, stood to one side.N-COUNT: usu prep N of n2 side sides The side of an object, building, or vehicle is any of its flat surfaces which is not considered to be its front, its back, its top, or its bottom. We put a notice on the side of the box. ...a van bearing on its side the name of a company... There was a stone staircase against the side of the house. A carton of milk lay on its side. ...a huge vacation house on the side of a mountain.N-COUNT: usu with poss3 side sides The sides of a hollow or a container are its inside vertical surfaces. The rough rock walls were like the sides of a deep canal. Line the base of the dish with greaseproof paper and lightly grease the sides. said>1 (C)a. (左右、上下、前后、 东西方等的) 侧,边,面the right [left] ~ of a road 道路的右[左]侧on this ~ of the post office 在邮局的这一边 [前面] on the east [west] ~ of a town 在城镇的东 [西] 边The study was lined on three ~s with books. 那间书房三面都是整 排的书b. (内外、表里等的) 侧,面the ~s of a cave 洞窟的内侧 [壁面] the other ~ of the moon 月球的背面both ~s of a record 唱片的两面put one's socks on (the) wrong ~ out 把袜子的里面穿在外 面(穿反)c. (书、笔记簿的) 单面,页2 (C) (前后、上下以外的) 侧面the ~ of a house( 从外面看到的) 房屋侧面Your tie is on one ~. 你的领结歪向一边了The bus lay on its ~. 那部巴士横卧著3 (C)a. (身体的) 腹侧I had a pain in my right ~. 我的右肋痛They burst [split] their ~s (laughing [with laughter]). (口语)笑破肚皮b. (头部的) 侧面,旁边hair graying at the ~s 两鬓斑白的头发

Q: past PAST [pB:st]

A: 【简明词典】n.过去, 往时adj.过去的, 结束的prep.越过, 晚于vbl.pass的过去分词【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, past is used in the phrasal verb `run past'.1 past If you accuse someone of living in the past, you mean that they think too much about the past or believe that things are the same as they were in the past. In the past, about a third of the babies born to women with diabetes were lost. He should learn from the mistakes of the past. We have been here before. We would like to put the past behind us. What was the point in living in the past, thinking about what had or had not happened?PHR: V inflects2 past pasts Your past consists of all the things that you have done or that have happened to you. ...revelations about his past. ...Germany's recent past.= historyN-COUNT: usu sing, usu with supp3 past Past events and things happened or existed before the present time. I knew from past experience that alternative therapies could help. ...a return to the turbulence of past centuries... The list of past champions includes many British internationals.= former+ Also used after periods of time. (LITERARY) A South Korean newspaper said today the event will be smaller than in years past.ADJ: ADJ n4 past You use past to talk about a period of time that has just finished. For example, if you talk about the past five years, you mean the period of five years that has just finished. 【21世纪英汉词典】pastpAst; pB:st《passed 的古形》>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. [也可置于名词后] 过去的,往昔的~ sorrows 过去的悲伤in ~ years [times] =in years [times] ~ 在过去几年 [在往昔] b. 过去的,完了的My youth is ~. 我的青春已逝Summer is ~. 夏天过去了2 [也可置于名词后] 刚过去的He has been sick for some time ~. 他前些日子一直在生 病I haven't met him for the ~ two months. 我最近两个月没有遇 见他3 任期已过的,前任的a ~ chairman 前任议长[主席4 '文法'过去的(cf. present 3,future 2) the ~ tense 过去式>用单数1 [常 the ~]过去in the ~ 在过去the remote ~ 遥远的过去2 a. 过去的事,往事a country with a glorious ~ 有辉煌历史的国家b. 经历,来历; (尤指不名誉的) 经历,过去的生活a woman with a ~ 过去行为不检的女人

Q: process PROCESS [prE5ses]

A: 【简明词典】n.过程, 作用, 方法, 程序, 步骤, 进行, 推移vt.加工, 处理【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 process processes A process is a series of actions which are carried out in order to achieve a particular result. There was total agreement to start the peace process as soon as possible. They decided to spread the building process over three years. The best way to proceed is by a process of elimination.N-COUNT: oft supp N, N of n2 process processes A process is a series of things which happen naturally and result in a biological or chemical change. It occurs in elderly men, apparently as part of the ageing process. The regularity with which this occurs suggests that the process is genetically determined.N-COUNT3 process processes processing processed When raw materials or foods are processed, they are prepared in factories before they are used or sold. ...fish which are processed by the best methods: from freezing to canning and smoking... The material will be processed into plastic pellets. ...diets high in refined and processed foods.VB+ process processes Also a noun. ...the cost of re-engineering the production process.N-COUNT* processing America sent cotton to England for processing. ...nuclear fuel processing plant.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp4 process processes processing processed When people process information, they put it through a system or into a computer in order to deal with it. ...facilities to process the data, and the right to publish the results... The information gathered by the telescopes will be processed by computers.VB* processing ...data processing... The advances in communications altered the nature of information processing.See also word processing.N-UNCOUNT: supp N5 process processes processing processed When people are processed by officials, their case is dealt with in stages and they pass from one stage of the process to the next. Patients took more than two hours to be processed through the department.VB: usu passive6 process If you are in the process of doing something, you have started to do it and are still doing it. The administration is in the process of drawing up a peace plan. Her novel is in the process of being turned into a television series.PHR: V inflects, usu v-link PHR7 process If you are doing something and you do something else in the process, you do the second thing as part of doing the first thing. He finished ahead of the Spaniard, and in the process picked up his first time trial win as a pro. You have to let us 【21世纪英汉词典】pro.cesspro`sZs; prE5ses, prou-《procession 的逆成字》>列队行进

Q: course COURSE [kC:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.过程, 经过, 进程, 方针, 路线, 跑道, 课程, 一道菜v.追猎, 急行, 运行, 流动学业【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 course Course is often used in the expression `of course', or instead of `of course' in informal spoken English. See of course.= of course2 course The course of a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, is the route along which it is travelling. Aircraft can avoid each other by going up and down, as well as by altering course to left or right. The tug was seaward of the Hakai Passage on a course that diverged from the Calvert Island coastline.N-UNCOUNT: also a N3 course courses A course of action is an action or a series of actions that you can do in a particular situation. My best course of action was to help Gill by being loyal, loving and endlessly sympathetic. He must fall on his sword. That's the only course left open to him. Vietnam is trying to decide on its course for the future.N-COUNT: usu sing4 course You can refer to the way that events develop as, for example, the course of history or the course of events. ...a series of decisive naval battles which altered the course of history... In the natural course of events cows would wish to be milked more than twice a day. His adult life mirrored the downward course of his father's life.N-SING: the N of n5 course courses A course is a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject. ...a course in business administration... I'm shortly to begin a course on the modern novel.【21世纪英汉词典】coursekors, kCrs; kC:s《源自拉丁文"跑" 的意思》>1 (C)a. (东西移动的) 前进路线; 水道the upper [lower] ~ of a river 河流的上[下]游a river which takes its ~ to the west 向西流的河b. (船、飞机的) 航线a ship's ~ 船的航线follow [pursue] her [its] ~照一定的航线前 进shape her [its] ~ 决定航线The ship is on (her) ~. 那只船沿著航线航行The plane was many miles off ~. 那架飞机偏离航线很 多哩2 (U)a. [常 the ~] (时空的) 进行; 生涯the ~ of life 人生的道路,一生b. 过程,经过; 发展the ~ of an argument 议论的顺序 [过程] in the ~ of nature=in the ordinary ~of things [events] 依照事情自然 [正常] 发展的情形,自然而然 地allow events to follow their ~ 让事情自然发展→in the COURSE of.3 (C) (行动的) 方针,方向hold to a middle ~ 行中庸之道hold [change] one's ~ 抱定[改变]方针,不变 [改变]方向take one's own ~ 采取独自的方针,随自 ?

Q: miss 1 MISS 1 [mis]

A: 【简明词典】n.过错, 避免, 失败, 小姐, 姑娘vt.未得到, 未达到, 未听到, 思念, 未觉察, 错过, 遗漏, 逃脱vi.失败, 击不中【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used as a title or a form of address1 Miss You use Miss in front of the name of a girl or unmarried woman when you are speaking to her or referring to her. It was nice talking to you, Miss Giroux. Miss Singleton didn't call back, did she?. The club was run by Miss Ivy Streeter.N-TITLE2 Miss Misses In some schools, children address their women teachers as Miss. (mainly BRIT) `Chivers!' --- `Yes, Miss?'N-VOC3 Miss Misses People sometimes address young women as Miss. (OLD-FASHIONED) `I wouldn't know about that, Miss,' the woman said, backing away.N-VOC4 Miss Miss is used in front of the name of a place or region to refer to the young woman who has been chosen in a competition as the most beautiful woman there. Kappy was named Miss Hawaii in 1954. ...two former Miss Scotlands.N-TITLE 【21世纪英汉词典】missmIs; mis《源自古英语"未射 中 (靶) "的意思》>1 使...失误a. 未捉住 ,让...溜掉; 未击中~ one's aim 没击中目标~ a catch 漏接 (球) His punch ~ed the mark. 他那一拳没打中目标b. 未赶上 ,未能搭上I ~ed the train by 3 minutes. 我晚了三分钟所以没 能赶上那班火车c. 未能达到 d. 没找到,看漏~ a person in a crowd 在人群中没能找到人The house is opposite the church; you can't ~ it. 那房子在教堂对面,你 不可能找不到e. 听[看]漏,没听 [没看] 到,错过~ a recital 错过一场音乐会f. 未能了解,无法了解I ~ed the point of his speech. 我没能领会出他演说 的要点g. 未能遇见h. 不出席,缺 ,跷 ,爽 i. 不履行 ,不守 2 a. 错过,失去~ an opportunity [a chance] 错过机会He never ~es a chance to see a movie. 他从不错过看电影的 机会b. 没得到...的机会,没能 ...,没...成I ~ed seeing the sight. 我没能看到那景象I never ~ going there. 只要有机会我总是去 那儿(每次都不会错过)

Q: operation OPERATION [7CpE5reiFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.运转, 操作, 实施, 作用, 业务, 工作, 手术, 军事行动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 operation operations An operation is a highly organized activity that involves many people doing different things. The rescue operation began on Friday afternoon. The soldiers were engaged in a military operation close to the Ugandan border. ...a big operation against the drugs trade.N-COUNT: usu supp N2 operation operations A business or company can be referred to as an operation. Thorn's electronic's operation employs around 5,000 people. The two parent groups now run their business as a single combined operation.= enterpriseN-COUNT3 operation operations When a patient has an operation, a surgeon cuts open their body in order to remove, replace, or repair a diseased or damaged part. Charles was at the clinic recovering from an operation on his arm.N-COUNT4 operation If a system is in operation, it is being used. Until the rail links are in operation, passengers can only travel through the tunnel by coach. ...the free banking system that has been in operation since the early eighties.= in useN-UNCOUNT: in/out of N5 operation If a machine or device is in operation, it is working. There are three ski lifts in operation.= workingN-UNCOUNT: in/out of N6 operation When a rule, system, or plan comes into operation or you put 【21世纪英汉词典】op.er.a.tion9BpE`reFEn; 9CpE5reiFn《operate 的名词》>1a. 作用,动作,工作[ofthe ~ of breathing 呼吸作用the ~(s) of nature 大自然的作用[活动b. 作业,工事[ofthe ~ of brushing one's teeth 刷牙 (的动作) 2 (U)a. (机器等的) 运转,操作,运行 (法) the ~ of elevators 电梯的操作The tape recorder was in ~. 录音机在转动b. (企业等的) 营运,经营3 (U)a. (制度等的) 实施,施行a law in ~ 实施中的法律(cf. 2 a) b. [药等的] 效力,效能[ofthe ~ of narcotics on the mind 麻醉剂对精神 [头脑] 的影响4 (C) [常~s] (工作上的) 作业,业务,工事building ~s 建筑工程begin ~s 开始作业5(C)手术perform [have, undergo] an ~ for cancer 施行[接受]癌症手术He had an ~ on his nose. 他接受鼻子的手术6 a. (C) [常~s] '军'军事行动,作战military ~s 军事行动b. [~s]军事指挥部; (机场等的) 管制室 c. [O~] [用以指特定的作战、 企划等的暗号名称] ...?

Q: carry CARRY [5kAri]

A: 【简明词典】n.进位, 射程, 运载vt.携带, 运送, 支持, 支撑, 传送, 意味vi.被携带, 能达到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 carry carries carrying carried If you carry something, you take it with you, holding it so that it does not touch the ground. He was carrying a briefcase. He carried the plate through to the dining room. She carried her son to the car. If your job involves a lot of paperwork, you're going to need something to carry it all in.VB2 carry carries carrying carried If you carry something, you have it with you wherever you go. You have to carry a bleeper so that they can call you in at any time.VB3 carry carries carrying carried If something carries a person or thing somewhere, it takes them there. Flowers are designed to attract insects which then carry the pollen from plant to plant. The delegation was carrying a message of thanks to President Mubarak. The ship could carry seventy passengers.= transportVB4 carry carries carrying carried If a person or animal is carrying a disease, they are infected with it and can pass it on to other people or animals. The official number of people carrying the AIDS virus is low. Frogs eat pests which destroy crops and carry diseases.VB5 carry carries carried If an action or situation has a particular quality or consequence, you can say that it carries it. Check that any medication you're taking c 【21世纪英汉词典】car.ry`kArI; 5kAri《源自拉丁文"用车 运送"的意思》>A1 运送,搬运a. (用手或背部) 运送,搬运 Please ~ this trunk for me. 请你替我搬这个大皮 箱I ran as fast as my legs could ~ me. 我尽量快跑This bus carries 90 passengers. 这辆巴士载著九十名 乘客b. 把 [装载于...] 运送,搬运,带去[on, in~ a box on one's back [shoulder] 把箱子 [扛] 在背 [肩] 上~ a stick in one's hand 手里拿著一根拐杖~ a baby in one's arms 怀里抱著婴儿c. 载运,搬运 (到某处) ~ a bag upstairs [downstairs] 把皮箱搬到楼上 [楼下] A limousine carried us to the museum. 一辆小型巴士载我们 到博物馆C~ these dirty plates back to the kitchen. 把这些脏盘子拿回厨 房2 a. 把 传达[给...],传递,转 告[toHelen carried the news to the class. 海伦把这消息传达给 班上同学b. 传送,传播 The wind carries sounds. 风

Q: election ELECTION [i5lekF(E)n]

A: 【简明词典】n.选举, 当选, 选择权, [宗]上帝的选拔【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 election elections An election is a process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an official position. ...Poland's first fully free elections for more than fifty years... During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet. The final election results will be announced on Friday. Many residents say they have little or no idea who's standing for election.N-VAR2 election The election of a particular person or group of people is their success in winning an election. ...the election of the Labour government in 1964. ...Vaclav Havel's election as president of Czechoslovakia... In Illinois, the Democrat candidate is the favorite to win election to the Senate.N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss【21世纪英汉词典】e.lec.tionI`lZkFEn, E-; i5lekFn《elect 的名词》>1 (经由投票的) 选举; 当选a general ~ 大选,普选hold [conduct] an ~ 举行选举carry [win] an ~ 赢得选举,当选stand for (an) ~ (英)提名候选2 (U)'神学' (为了赋予某种使命救 世的) 上帝的选择(cf. reprobation 2)

Q: stay STAY [stei]

A: 【简明词典】n.逗留, 延缓, 中止, 支柱v.在, 暂住, 坚持, 止住, 抑制, 延缓, 停(下)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stay stays staying stayed If you stay where you are, you continue to be there and do not leave. `Stay here,' Trish said. `I'll bring the car down the drive to take you back.'. In the old days the woman stayed at home and the man earned the money.VB2 stay stays staying stayed If you stay in a town, or hotel, or at someone's house, you live there for a short time. Gordon stayed at The Park Hotel, Milan. He tried to stay a few months every year in Scotland.VB+ stay Also a noun. An experienced Indian guide is provided during your stay.N-COUNT: usu supp N3 stay stays staying stayed If someone or something stays in a particular state or situation, they continue to be in it. The Republican candidate said he would `work like crazy to stay ahead'. ...community care networks that offer classes on how to stay healthy... Nothing stays the same for long.= remainV-LINK4 stay stays staying stayed If you stay away from a place, you do not go there. Government employers and officers also stayed away from work during the strike. Every single employee turned up at the meeting, even people who usually stayed away.= keepVB5 stay stays staying stayed If you stay out of something, you do not get involved in it. In the past, the UN has stayed out of the internal affairs of countries unless invited in. After months of staying well out of the problem, Washington has expressed a willingness to help find a solution.VB6 stay If you say that something is here to stay, you mean that people have accepted it and it has become a part of everyday life. Satellite TV is here to stay. Nuclear weapons are here to stay because they have changed the way countries approach the idea of war.PHR: v-link PHR7 stay If you stay put, you remain somewhere. He was forced by his condition to stay put and remain out of politics. Nigel says for the moment he is very happy to stay put in Lyon.PHR: V inflects8 stay If you stay the night in a place, you sleep there for one night. 【21世纪英汉词典】stayste; stei>1 (C)支柱2 (C)(文语)依靠,可依 赖的人[物He is the ~ of my old age. 他是我年老时的依靠3 [~s; 常 a pair of ~s] (从前) 妇女穿的紧身褡 [胸衣] >1 以支柱支持2 (文语)支撑; 使...固定,给予... (精神上的) 鼓励

Q: information INFORMATION [7infE5meiFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.通知, 报告, 消息, 情报, 知识, 见闻, 资料, 起诉信息【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 information Information about someone or something consists of facts about them. Pat refused to give her any information about Sarah. Each centre would provide information on technology and training. For further information contact the number below. ...an important piece of information... The information was passed on to another government department.N-UNCOUNT: oft N about/on n2 information Information is a service which you can telephone to find out someone's telephone number. (AM; in BRIT use directory enquiries)N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】in.for.ma.tion9InfL`meFEn; 9infE5meiFn《inform 的名词》>1 a. 情报,知识; 消息,报告,报导[on, aboutfor your ~ 供您参考It was a sad piece [bit] of ~. 那是一则令人悲痛的 消息We have no ~ on the where abouts of our uncle. 我们无法得知任何有 关伯[叔]父下落的消息A~ dictionary gives ~ about words and phrases. 字典提供有关词和片 语的知识b. 情报,知识I have certain ~ that school will begin a day earlier this year. 我得到确实的消息说 学校今年要提早一天 开学c. (情报、知识的) 提供,传达2 a. (车站、旅馆等的) 询问处,服务台b. (电信局的) 查号台Call ~. 打给查号台3 '电算'a. 资讯(使电算机记忆的资料 )b. 资讯量(cf. bit)

Q: department DEPARTMENT [di5pB:tmEnt]

A: 【简明词典】n.部, 局, 处, 科, 部门, 系, 学部【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 department departments A department is one of the sections in an organization such as a government, business, or university. A department is also one of the sections in a large shop. ...the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare... He moved to the sales department. ...the geography department of Moscow University. ...the jewelry department.N-COUNT: usu with supp2 department If you say that a task or area of knowledge is not your department, you mean that you are not responsible for it or do not know much about it. `I'm afraid the name means nothing to me,' he said. `That's not my department.'PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】de.part.mentdI`pBrtmEnt; di5pB:tmEnt>1 (C) (公司、企业等组织的 ) 部门,...部 [课,科] the export ~ 出口部the accounting ~ 会计课the personnel ~ 人事课2 [常 D~](C)a. (由美国行政组织长官 (secretary) 管辖的) 部,院[ofthe D~ of Commerce [the Interior, the Treasury, Energy] 商务 [内政,财政,能源] 部the D~ of State 国务院the D~ of Justice [Agriculture, Labor,Education, Transportation] 司法 [农业,劳工,教育,交 通] 部the D~ of Defense 国防部(统辖陆、海、空军)the D~ of Health and Human Services 卫生暨社会福利部the D~ of Housing and Urban Development 住宅暨都市发展部b. (英国行政组织的) 部the D~ of Education and Science 教育暨科学部the D~ of Employment 就业部the D~ of Energy 能源部the D~ of the Environment 环境部the D~ of Health and Social Security 卫生暨社会安全部the D~ of Industry 工业部the D~ of Trade 贸易部the D~ of Transport 交通部c. (英国行政组织的) 局,部3 (C)! (大学等的) 系,科,部the literature ~ = the ~ of literature 文学科[系4 [用单数; 常 one's ~] (口语)(工作等的) (专门) 领域, (担任的) 范围That's your ~. 那是你的工作范围

Q: part 1 PART 1 [pB:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.部分, 局部, 零件, 角色vt.分开, 分离, 分配vi.分开, 断裂, 分手adv.部分地, 有几分adj.部分的, 局部的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses, quantifier uses, and phrases1 part parts A part of something is one of the pieces, sections, or elements that it consists of. I like that part of Cape Town. Respect is a very important part of any relationship.= bit, pieceN-COUNT: usu N of n2 part parts A part for a machine or vehicle is one of the smaller pieces that is used to make it. ...spare parts for military equipment... This engine has only got three moving parts.= componentN-COUNT3 part Part of something is some of it. It was a very severe accident and he lost part of his foot. Mum and he were able to walk part of the way together. Woodhead spent part of his childhood in Rhodesia.= someQUANT: QUANT of sing-n/n-uncount4 part If you say that something is part one thing, part another, you mean that it is to some extent the first thing and to some extent the second thing. The television producer today has to be part news person, part educator. Several people looked over the part-Jacobean, part-Georgian building.= halfADV: ADV n, ADV adj5 part parts You can use part when you are talking about the proportions of substances in a mixture. For example, if you are told to use five parts water to one part paint, the mixture should con 【21世纪英汉词典】partpBrt; pB:t>A1 (C) (构成全体的) 部分(cf. whole 1)in the middle ~ of the 18th century 在十八世纪的中期Which ~ of the play did you like best?. 你最喜欢那出戏中的 哪一部分?Parts of his article are mistaken. 他的论文有些地方错 了He spent the greater ~ of his vacation in Canada. 他的大部分假期在加 拿大度过【同义字】part 构成全体的一部分portion 分得的一份,从全体中 划分出的部分piece 切下或分离的部分2 [ (a) part of?] a. [...的]一部分Only (a) ~ of the report is true. 那篇报告只有一部分 是真实的P~ [A~] of the students live in the dormitory. 一部分学生住在宿舍 里I will go with you ~ of the way. 我陪你走一段路A large ~ of the money was wasted. 那笔钱的大部分都被 浪费掉了b. 重要部分,要素 (element) Music was (a) ~ of his life. 音乐是他生活的一个 重要部分3 (C)a. ...分之一a third ~ 三分之一two third ~s 三分之二

Q: minister MINISTER [5ministE]

A: 【简明词典】n.部长, 大臣【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 minister ministers In Britain and some other countries, a minister is a person who is in charge of a particular government department. When the government had come to power, he had been named minister of culture. The new Defence Minister is Senator Robert Ray.N-COUNT: oft N of n, n N2 minister ministers A minister is a person who officially represents their government in a foreign country and has a lower rank than an ambassador. He concluded a deal with the Danish minister in Washington.N-COUNT: usu supp N3 minister ministers A minister is a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches. His father was a Baptist minister.N-COUNT4 minister ministers ministering ministered If you minister to people or to their needs, you serve them or help them, for example by making sure that they have everything they need or want. (FORMAL) For 44 years he had ministered to the poor, the sick, the neglected and the deprived.VB【21世纪英汉词典】min.is.ter`mInIstL; 5ministE《源自拉丁文"仆人 "的意思; cf. minstrel》>1 (英国、日本等的) 大臣, (中国的) 部长the Prime M~ 首相; 行政院长the M~ of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ( 英国的) 农、渔、粮食部长the M~ of Education 教育部长the Foreign M~ = the M~ of [for] Foreign Affairs 外交部长2 公使; 外交使节(地位仅次于大使 (ambassador) )a ~ to Egypt 驻埃及公使3 神职人员,牧师>1 做神职人员的工作; (做礼拜) 主持2 伺候,服侍[...]; [对...]有帮助[to~ to the sick 照顾病人~ to the needs of ? 照顾 [应付] ...的需要

Q: release RELEASE [ri5li:s]

A: 【简明词典】n.释放, 让渡, 豁免, 发行的书, 释放证书vt.释放, 解放, 放弃, 让与, 免除, 发表n.版本, 发布【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 release releases releasing released If a person or animal is released from somewhere where they have been locked up or looked after, they are set free or allowed to go. He was released from custody the next day. He is expected to be released from hospital today. Fifty-five foxes were released from a fur farm by animal rights activists. He was released on bail.VB: usu passive2 release releases When someone is released, you refer to their release. He called for the immediate release of all political prisoners. ...the secret negotiations necessary to secure hostage releases... Serious complications have delayed his release from hospital.N-COUNT: with supp3 release releases releasing released If someone or something releases you from a duty, task, or feeling, they free you from it. (FORMAL) Divorce releases both the husband and wife from all marital obligations to each other. This releases the teacher to work with individuals who are having extreme difficulty.VB+ release Also a noun. Our therapeutic style offers release from stored tensions, traumas and grief. They look on life at college as a blessed release from the obligation to work.N-UNCOUNT: also a N, oft N from N4 release releases releasing released To release feeling 【21世纪英汉词典】re.leaserI`lis; ri5li:s>1 a. 放开,放走,解开 ~ one's hold 放开握著的手He suddenly ~d my arm. 他忽然松开了我的臂 膀b. 使 [自固定之物] 分离,脱离[from]; [自...]投下 [from~ an arrow from a bow 从弓上放箭They ~d several bombs from the airplane. 他们从飞机上投下数 枚炸弹2 a. 释放 ~ prisoners of war 释放战俘b. [从囚禁、限制、义务 等] 释放,解放; 解除,免除[from~ a bird from a cage 把鸟从笼中放走He was ~d from the army. 他退伍了We are ~d from school at five o'clock. 我们五点钟放学3 a. 首次公开放映 [上演] ; 发售 ~ a new single 发售一张新的单曲唱 片(一边只有一支歌曲的 唱片)b. 发表,公开4 松开 ,摘开5'法?

Q: door DOOR [dC:, dCE]

A: 【简明词典】n.门, 通道, 家, 户【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 door doors A door is a piece of wood, glass, or metal, which is moved to open and close the entrance to a building, room, cupboard, or vehicle. I was knocking at the front door there was no answer. The policeman opened the door and looked in. I heard a door slamming.N-COUNT2 door doors A door is the space in a wall when a door is open. She looked through the door of the kitchen. Her daughter was at the stove.= doorwayN-COUNT3 door doors The door is the entrance to a large building such as a shop, hotel, or theatre. He entered Harrods by the main door. The queues at the door wound around the building.= entranceN-COUNT4 door doors Doors is used in expressions such as a few doors down or three doors up to refer to a place that is a particular number of buildings away from where you are. (INFORMAL) Mrs Cade's house was only a few doors down from her daughter's apartment.N-PLURAL: amount N down/up5 door When you answer the door, you go and open the door because a visitor has knocked on it or rung the bell. Carol answered the door as soon as I knocked.PHR: V inflects6 door If you say that someone gets or does something by the back door or through the back door, you are criticizing them for doing it secretly and unofficially. The government would not allow anyone to sneak in by the back door and seize power by force 【21世纪英汉词典】doordor, dCr; dC:>1 门,户2 门口, (有门的) 出入口at the ~ 在门口There is someone at the ~. 有人在门口; 门口有访客in the ~ 在出入口stand in the ~ 站在门口,堵住进出口answer the ~ (口语)应门,开门 (迎客) → front doorHe lives only a few ~s away. 他住在仅隔两三家的 地方,过去几家就是他 住的地方3 一户,一栋→ NEXT door4 [通往...的] 道路,关口,入口,门户 [to→ open doora ~ to success 通往成功之路at a person's door(1) 在 (家) 近处,在附近 (close by) (2) 归因 [咎] 于某人The fault lies at my ~. 那个过失是我的责任lay the fault at his ~ 把过失归咎于他at the door of?= at a person's DOOR (2)be at death's door濒临死亡,垂死be on the door做 (剪票等) 管理出入的工作by the back door秘密地,偷偷地close the door on[to]?(1) 关门不让...进入(2) 对...关上门,对...闭门 不纳darken a person's door (s) from door to door 挨家挨户地in doors 在屋内,在家内leave the door op

Q: question QUESTION [5kwestFEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.问题, 疑问, 询问v.询问, 审问, 怀疑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 question questions A question is something that you say or write in order to ask a person about something. They asked a great many questions about England. The President refused to answer further questions on the subject. Right, next question. `Do you feel that the British gamble more than they should?' --- `Well, that's a very difficult question to answer.'N-COUNT: oft N about/on n2 question questions questioning questioned If you question someone, you ask them a lot of questions about something. This led the therapist to question Jim about his parents and their marriage. A man is being questioned by police in connection with an attack on a disabled woman.VB* questioning The police have detained thirty-two people for questioning.N-UNCOUNT3 question questions questioning questioned If you question something, you have or express doubts about whether it is true, reasonable, or worthwhile. It never occurs to them to question the doctor's decisions. Weber is challenging his audience to question their own beliefs.VB4 question If you say that there is some question about something, you mean that there is doubt or uncertainty about it. If something is in question or has been called into question, doubt or uncertainty has been expressed about it. There's no question about their success. There's some question as to whether he wil 【21世纪英汉词典】ques.tion`kwZstFEn; 5kwestFEn>1 (C)a.问题,疑问,怀疑(←→ answer) ~ and answer 问答(因对话而无冠词)He put a difficult ~ to me. =. (英)He put me a difficult ~.他向我提出一个难 题May I ask (you) a ~ ?. 我可以问你一个问题 吗 ?That's a good ~ !. 那是个好问题b.'文法'疑问句2 (U)a. [常 no ~] [关于...的] 疑问,怀疑 (doubt) [about,as to,of] There is no ~ about [as to, of] her diligence. = There is no ~ about [as to, of] her being diligent. 她的勤勉无庸置疑b. [常 no ~] 无疑的[地],确实的[ 地There is no ~ (but) that he will come here on time. 毫无疑问,他一定会准 时到这儿c. [否定句] 可能性[ofThere is no ~ of success. 不可能成功There is little ~ of failure. 很少有失败的可能性3 (C)a.问题; 论点,讨论的事物,问 题所在之处[ofan open ~ 未解决的问题a difficult [burning] ~ 困难的 [燃眉的] 问题the ~ at [in] issue 争执中的问题,悬案the ~ of unemployment 失业问题That is the ~. 问题就在那里The ~ of securing enough personnel is more important. 确保足

Q: problem PROBLEM [5prCblEm]

A: 【简明词典】n.问题, 难题【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 problem problems A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people. ...the economic problems of the inner city... The main problem is unemployment. He told Americans that solving the energy problem was very important. I do not have a simple solution to the drug problem.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of/with n2 problem problems A problem is a puzzle that requires logical thought or mathematics to solve it. With mathematical problems, you can save time by approximating.N-COUNT3 problem Problem children or problem families have serious problems or cause serious problems for other people. In some cases a problem child is placed in a special school. She is afraid to contact the social services in case they are labelled a problem family.= difficultADJ: ADJ n4 problem You say `no problem' to show that you are willing to do what you have been asked. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN) `Can you repair it?' - `No problem'. If the property needs a new dishwasher, no problem, just put it on a credit card.CONVENTION5 problem You say `no problem' to let someone know that you do not mind them doing something they have said they are going to do. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN) `I ought to think about going actually. If that's all right with you.' - `Yeah. No problem.'. If they don't want to speak to me, fine. No problem.CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】prob.lem`prBblEm; 5prCblEm《源自希腊文"被丢 在前面的事物"的意 思》>1 (尤指难解的) 问题,疑问( → question 3【同义字】) solve a mathematical ~ 解答数学问题tackle the ~ of adopting a new method 处理关于采用新方法 的问题We must discuss the ~ of how to prevent war. 我们必须讨论如何防 止战争的问题2 麻烦的人物,问题儿童 ; 造成烦恼的原因The boy is a ~. 那个少年是个难以管 教的儿童No problem. 没问题,OK.>1 有问题的,难以管教的a ~ child 问题儿童2 有关社会问题的a ~ play ( 反映社会问题的) 问题剧

Q: team TEAM [ti:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.队, 组【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 team teams A team is a group of people who play a particular sport or game together against other similar groups of people. The team failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup finals. He had lost his place in the England team.N-COUNT-COLL2 team teams You can refer to any group of people who work together as a team. Each specialist consultant has a team of doctors under him. The governors were joined by Mr Hunter and his management team. BirtN-COUNT-COLL【21世纪英汉词典】teamtim; ti:m>集合称1 (竞赛、工作等的) 队,组He was on [in] the baseball ~. 他是那支棒球队的队 员2 (拖车、犁等的两头以 上的) 一组马 [牛] >协力从事 [联合] [with

Q: land LAND [lAnd]

A: 【简明词典】n.陆地, (书面语)国家、国土, 地带, [复数]地产, 田产vi.靠岸, 登陆, 登岸, 到达vt.使上岸, 使登陆, 使到达, 使处于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 land Land is an area of ground, especially one that is used for a particular purpose such as farming or building. Good agricultural land is in short supply. ...160 acres of land. ...a small piece of grazing land.N-UNCOUNT2 land lands You can refer to an area of land which someone owns as their land or their lands. Their home is on his father's land. His lands were poorly farmed.N-COUNT: poss N3 land If you talk about the land, you mean farming and the way of life in farming areas, in contrast to life in the cities. Living off the land was hard enough at the best of times.N-SING: the N4 land Land is the part of the world that consists of ground, rather than sea or air. It isn't clear whether the plane went down over land or sea. ...a stretch of sandy beach that was almost inaccessible from the land.N-UNCOUNT: also the N5 land lands You can use land to refer to a country in a poetic or emotional way. (LITERARY) Her husband's body lies buried 2,000 miles away in a strange land. ...blessed lands of sun and sea and olive trees. ...America, land of opportunity. ...this land of free speech.N-COUNT: with supp【21世纪英汉词典】landlAnd; lAnd>1 (U) (对海等而言的) 陆,陆地(←→ sea)travel by ~ 陆路旅行clear the ~ 离开陆地,出外海close with the ~ 接近陆地make ~ = sight ~ 看到陆地,航行到可看 见陆地的地方2 (U)a. (从土质看是否适于耕 作的) 土地,地面arable [barren] ~ 耕 [不毛之] 地waste ~ 荒地forest ~ 森林地带agricultural [farm] ~ 农地b. (作为农地的) 土,土壤work the ~ 耕作土地work on the ~ 从事耕作 [农业] go on the ~ 成为农夫There was not much ~ to cultivate in the village. 那村里可耕作的土地 没有多少3 (U)[常 ~s] (作为所有的) 土地,地产private [public] ~ 私[公]有地houses and ~s 房地产He owns ~(s). 他拥有地产4 (C)a. 国家,国土,国度one's native ~ 祖国About this time of year many visitors come here from all ~s. 每年这个时候许多观 光客从世界各国前来 此地b. [集×

Q: need NEED [ni:d]

A: 【简明词典】n.需要, 必需, 必需品, 要求, 贫困vt.需要modal v.必要, 必须【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Need sometimes behaves like an ordinary verb, for example `She needs to know' and `She doesn't need to know' and sometimes like a modal, for example `She need know', `She needn't know', or, in more formal English, `She need not know.'1 need needs needed If you need something, or need to do something, you cannot successfully achieve what you want or live properly without it. He desperately needed money. These diets provide everything your body needs. I need to make a phone call. A baby does not need to wear shoes until he starts to walk. I need you to do something for me. I need you here, Wally. I need you sane and sober.VB: no cont+ need needs Also a noun. Charles has never felt the need to compete with anyone. ...the child who never had his need for attention and importance satisfied. ...the special nutritional needs of the elderly, babies and children.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N to-inf, N for n2 need needs needed If an object or place needs something doing to it, that action should be done to improve the object or place. If a task needs doing, it should be done to improve a particular situation. The building needs quite a few repairs. ...a garden that needs tidying... The taste of vitamins is not too nice so the flavour sometimes needs to be disguised.VB: no cont3 【21世纪英汉词典】neednid; ni:d《源自古英语"穷困, 必需"的意思》>1 (U) [又作 a ~] a. 必需,需要,要求 [for,of] There was no [not much] ~ for haste. 完全没有 [不太有] 必要慌张; 不 [不太] 需要匆忙 [急促] There is a great ~ of money. 极需钱He is in ~ of help. 他需要帮助The car stands in ~ of repairs. 那辆汽车需要修理She is in ~ of finding work. 她需要找工作He spoke about the ~ for [of] preserving historical places. 他说到关于保存史迹 的必要b. 需要You have no ~ to be ashamed. 你不用惭愧c. [...]必要There is no ~ for you to apologize. 你没有道歉的必要2 (C)[常 ~s]需要之物(→ lack【同义字】) our daily ~s 日用品meet the ~s of ? 满足...的需求His ~s were few. 他需要之物甚少3 (U)穷困之时,困难之 境fail a person in his ~ 弃某人于患难中,"见 死不救"in time [case] of ~ 在紧急 [万一] 时A friend in ~ is a friend indeed. (谚)患难之交才是真朋 友The best books will give us invaluable help at [i

Q: music MUSIC [5mju:zik]

A: 【简明词典】n.音乐, 乐曲【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 music Music is the pattern of sounds produced by people singing or playing instruments. ...classical music. ...the music of George Gershwin. ...a mixture of music, dance, cabaret and children's theatre. ...a music critic for the New York Times.N-UNCOUNT2 music Music is the art of creating or performing music. He went on to study music, specialising in the clarinet. ...a music lesson.N-UNCOUNT3 music Music is the symbols written on paper which represent musical sounds. He's never been able to read music.See also sheet music.N-UNCOUNT4 music If something that you hear is music to your ears, it makes you feel very happy. Popular support -- it's music to the ears of any politician.PHR: v-link PHR5 music If you face the music, you put yourself in a position where you will be criticized or punished for something you have done. Sooner or later, I'm going to have to face the music.PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】mu.sic`mjuzIk; 5mju:zik>1 a. 音乐【字源】希腊神话里 主神宙斯 (Zeus) 与司记忆之女神尼穆 西妮 (Mnemosyne) 生了九个女神,就是后 来司掌音乐、文学与 艺术等的九位缪斯 (the nine Muses) . music 就是从这些女神的名 字 Muse 衍生出来的,原义是" Muse 之才艺"b. 乐曲compose ~ 作曲set a poem to ~ 为一首诗谱曲 [配乐] c. [集合称]曲 (集) 2 乐谱,谱面without ~ 不用乐谱地read ~ 读乐谱3 (树叶、溪水、风等之 ) 奏乐,悦耳之声,乐音, 妙音the ~ of the birds 鸟儿们的歌声4 音乐欣赏力,音感He has no ~ in him [his soul]. 他没有音乐欣赏力be music to a person's ears(常指令他人厌恶之声 音[言词]) 令某人感觉悦耳face the music(对自己之行为) 负起责任,勇敢面对[ 接受] (众人之) 批评the music of the spheres天体之音乐(古希腊数学及哲学家 Pythagoras 所想像宇宙间星球天 体运行时所产生之人 类所无法听及之神奇 音乐; cf. sphere 3)

Q: page PAGE [peidV]

A: 【简明词典】n.页, 记录, 事件, 专栏vt.标明...的页数, 翻...的书页vi.翻书页【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 page pages A page is one side of one of the pieces of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper. Each page usually has a number printed at the top or bottom. Where's your book? Take it out and turn to page 4. ...the front page of the Guardian. ...1,400 pages of top-secret information.N-COUNT: oft N num2 page pages The pages of a book, magazine, or newspaper are the pieces of paper it consists of. He turned the pages of his notebook. Over the page you can read all about the six great books on offer.N-COUNT3 page pages You can refer to an important event or period of time as a page of history. (LITERARY) ...a new page in the country's political history.N-COUNT: with supp4 page pages paging paged If someone who is in a public place is paged, they receive a message, often over a speaker, telling them that someone is trying to contact them. He was paged repeatedly as the flight was boarding. I'll have them paged and tell them you're here.VB5 page pages A page is a small boy who accompanies the bride at a wedding. (mainly AM; in BRIT use pageboy)N-COUNT6 page pages A page is a young person who takes messages or does small jobs for members of the United States Congress or state legislatures. (AM)N-COUNT7 page pages In former times, a page was a young boy who was a knight's servant and was learning to be a knight.N-COUNT: oft poss N【21世纪英汉词典】pagepedV; peidV《源自希腊文"少年 "的意思》>1 a. (又作 page boy) (旅馆、戏院等穿制服 的) 服务生,男侍b. (美) (侍候国会议员等的) 服务员a congressional ~ 国会议员的服务员2 (结婚典礼时跟随新娘 的) 花童3 a. (昔日服侍贵族的) 听差,随从b. (昔日的) 见习骑士>(在旅馆、飞机场等地 ) 喊名找Paging Mr. Smith 史密斯先生有人找

Q: top TOP [tCp]

A: 【简明词典】n.顶部, 顶端, 极点, 顶蓬, 陀螺, (常用复数)根菜植物的叶子, 上部, 盖子adj.最高的, 顶上的, 头等的vt.盖, 戴, 高耸, 达到顶端, 截去(植物)顶端, 高过, 超越vi.结束, 完成, 胜过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 top tops The top of something is its highest point or part. I waited at the top of the stairs. ...the picture at the top of the page... Bake the biscuits for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned. bottomN-COUNT: usu the N in sing, oft N of n+ top Also an adjective. The bullet had entered the top part of the brain. ...the top corner of his newspaper. bottomADJ: ADJ n2 top The top thing or layer in a series of things or layers is the highest one. I can't reach the top shelf. Our new flat was on the top floor. A plastic surgeon can remove the top layer of skin.= bottomADJ: ADJ n3 top tops The top of something such as a bottle, jar, or tube is a cap, lid, or other device that fits or screws onto one end of it. ...the plastic tops from aerosol containers. ...a bottle top.N-COUNT4 top The top of a street, garden, bed, or table is the end of it that is farthest away from where you usually enter it or from where you are. (mainly BRIT) ...a little shop at the top of the street... He moved to the empty chair at the top of the table.= end, headN-SING: the N, oft N of n+ top Also an adjective. ...the hill near the top end of the garden. ...the top corridor of the main building.ADJ: ADJ n5 top tops A top is a piece of clothing that you wear on the upper half of your body, for example a blouse or shirt. (INFORMAL) Look at my new top.N-COUNT6 top You can use top to indicate that something or someone is at the highest level of a scale or measurement. The vehicles have a top speed of 80 kilometres per hour. ...a top-ranking Saudi officer. bottomADJ: ADJ n7 top The top of an organization or career structure is the highest level in it. We started from the bottom and we had to work our way up to the top. ...his 【21世纪英汉词典】toptBp; tCp>陀螺spin a ~ 转陀螺whip a ~ 以系在棒子末端的带 子打陀螺,以使它旋转The ~ sleeps [is sleeping]. 陀螺定转(as) sound as a top→ soundsleep like a top熟睡,睡得很熟

Q: leader LEADER [5li:dE]

A: 【简明词典】n.领导者, 社论n.[计]前导字符n.[机]导杆【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 leader leaders The leader of a group of people or an organization is the person who is in control of it or in charge of it. ...the leader of the Conservative Party, William Hague... But in either case, it is the head of the party with the largest number of members in the legislature who becomes the country's leader.N-COUNT: usu N of n, n N2 leader leaders The leader at a particular point in a race or competition is the person who is winning at that point. The leaders came in two minutes clear of the field. The world drivers' championship leader crossed the line ahead of Sweden's Ingvar Carlsson.N-COUNT3 leader leaders The leader among a range of products or companies is the one that is most successful. Procter in AM use concertmaster)N-COUNT5 leader leaders The leader of an orchestra is the conductor. (AM)N-COUNT6 leader leaders A leader in a newspaper is a piece of writing which gives the editor's opinion on an important news item. (BRIT; in AM use editorial)N-COUNT7 leader leaders A leader in a newspaper is the most important story in it. (AM; in BRIT use lead or lead story)N-COUNT 【21世纪英汉词典】lead.er`lidL; 5li:dE《源自 lead》>1 a. 引导者,领导者; 先导者,先驱b. 首领,主将; 指挥官,指挥者,率领 者c. (在竞赛等之过程中的 某一点) 居首位 [最领先] 的与赛者2 (英)主要辩护人; (巡回法庭的) 首席律师3'音乐'a. (英) (管弦乐团的) 首席演奏者(首席第一小提琴手)b. (美) (舞曲乐团的) 指挥c. (管乐团的) 首席短号手d. (合唱团的) 首席女高音4 (英) (报纸的) 社论5 马车的先导马( ←→ wheel horse) 6 (吸引顾客的) 特价品→ loss leader.7 a. (机械的) 主轮b. 导火线c. (水管的) 导水管8'植物'嫩枝9[~s]'印刷' (用以使表格或目次等 易看的) 点线; 虚线10'电影.电视'a. 字幕b. 引子(影片或影带的开头的 空白部分)11 (美)'钓鱼' (钓丝上的) 蚊钩the leader of the House of Commons '英?

Q: food FOOD [fu:d]

A: 【简明词典】n.食物, 养料【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 food foods Food is what people and animals eat. Enjoy your food. ...supplies of food and water. ...emergency food aid. ...frozen foods.See also convenience food, fast food, health food, junk food, wholefood.N-MASS2 food If you are off your food, you do not want to eat, usually because you are ill. It's not like you to be off your food.PHR: v-link PHR3 food If you give someone food for thought, you make them think carefully about something. Lord Fraser's speech offers much food for thought. Developments in your career may give you food for thought.PHR: usu PHR after v【21世纪英汉词典】foodfud; fu:d>1 食物,粮食; (对饮料而言的) 食品→ ANIMAL food,VEGETABLE food~ and drink 食物和饮料; 饮食bad ~ 没有营养的食物Spaghetti is one of my favorite ~s. 义大利式细面条是我 喜欢的食品之一2a. (精神上的) 食粮,资料mental ~ 精神粮食(书籍等)b. 饵食[for~ for powder 炮灰,士兵(讽刺的说法)~ for thought [reflection] 该思索 [反省] 的事~ for wonder 令人惊叹的事物,惊奇 的根源be [become] ~ for (the) fish(es) 葬身鱼腹; 淹死be ~ for (the) worms 成为蛆虫之粮; 死亡

Q: capital CAPITAL [5kApitEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.首都, 首府, 大写字母, 资本, 资金, 资产adj.首都的, 重要的, 死罪的, 大写的, 极好的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 capital Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money. Companies are having difficulty in raising capital. A large amount of capital is invested in all these branches.N-UNCOUNT2 capital You can use capital to refer to buildings or machinery which are necessary to produce goods or to make companies more efficient, but which do not make money directly. ...capital equipment that could have served to increase production. ...capital investment.N-UNCOUNT: usu N n3 capital Capital is the part of an amount of money borrowed or invested which does not include interest. With a conventional repayment mortgage, the repayments consist of both capital and interest.= principalN-UNCOUNT4 capital capitals The capital of a country is the city or town where its government or parliament meets. ...Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.N-COUNT: usu the N in sing, oft N of n5 capital capitals If a place is the capital of a particular industry or activity, it is the place that is most famous for it, because it happens in that place more than anywhere else. Colmar has long been considered the capital of the wine trade. ...New York, the fashion capital of the world.N-COUNT: usu the N in sing, with supp6 capital capitals Capitals or 【21世纪英汉词典】cap.i.tal`kApEtl; 5kApitl《源自拉丁文"头" 的意思》>1 (C)a. 首都the ~ of France 法国的首都b. (某种活动的) 中心 (地点) the ~ of American finance 美国的金融中心2 (C)大写字母in ~s 用大写字母3a. (U)资本,资产→ CIRCULATING capital,FLOATING capital,FIXED capitalforeign ~ 外资b. (U) [又作 a ~] 资金,资本,本金~ and interest 本金与利息 (本利) pay 5% interest on ~ 对本金支付五分的利 息start a business on borrowed ~ [on a borrowed~ of two million dollars] 用借来的资金 [两百万美元借款] 创业c. (U)力量 [利益] 的根源,源泉This writer's ~ is his childhood. 这位作家的创作源泉 是他的幼年时代4 (U) [常 C~; 集合称] 资本家 (阶级) the relations between C~ and Labor 劳资关系make capital (out) of ?利用...,趁...>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 主要的,极重要的 (影响、重要性) a ~ ship 主力舰an issue of ~ importance 非常厡

Q: chief CHIEF [tFi:f]

A: 【简明词典】n.首领, 领袖, 酋长, 长官, 主要部分, 最有价值的部分adj.主要的, 首要的, 首席的, 主任的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 chief chiefs The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it. ...a commission appointed by the police chief. ...Putin's chief of security.N-COUNT: with supp2 chief The chief of a tribe is its leader. ...Sitting Bull, chief of the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains.N-COUNT; N-TITLE3 chief Chief is used in the job titles of the most senior worker or workers of a particular kind in an organization. ...the chief test pilot.= headADJ: ADJ n4 chief The chief cause, part, or member of something is the most important one. Financial stress is well established as a chief reason for divorce. The job went to one of his chief rivals.= main, principalADJ: ADJ n【21世纪英汉词典】chieftFif; tFi:f《源自拉丁文"头" 的意思》>1 (组织、集团的) 领袖,首领; 长官,上司,局 [部,课,所] 长a ~ of ?/font>police (美)警察局长(→police【说明】) →fire chiefthe ~ of staff 参谋长the ~ of state( 国家的) 元首2 (种族的) 酋长,族长an Indian ~ 印地安的酋长3 (俚)头子,头目,老板 (boss) in chief(1) 最高的,长官的(2)(古.文语)主要; 尤其>(无比较级、最高级)1 最高的, (重要性) 最大的(→main【同义字】) a ~ officer [mate] '航海'大副a ~ petty officer '美海军'一等下士(下士官)a ~ engineer 总工程师, (船上的) the C~ Executive (美)总统the C~ Justice →justice 4b.2 主要的,最重要的the ~ thing to do 当务之急

Q: drive DRIVE [draiv]

A: 【简明词典】n.驾车, 驱动器, 快车道, 推进力, 驱使, 动力, 干劲, 击球vt.开车, 驱赶, 推动、发动(机器等), 驾驶(马车,汽车等)vi.开车, 猛击, 飞跑n.[计]驱动器【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 drive drives driving drove driven When you drive somewhere, you operate a car or other vehicle and control its movement and direction. I drove into town and went to a restaurant for dinner. He put the bags in the car and drove off. She never learned to drive. Mrs Glick drove her own car and the girls went in Nancy's convertible.VB* driving ...a qualified driving instructor... It was an outrageous piece of dangerous driving.N-UNCOUNT2 drive drives driving drove driven If you drive someone somewhere, you take them there in a car or other vehicle. His daughter Carly drove him to the train station.VB3 drive drives A drive is a journey in a car or other vehicle. I thought we might go for a drive on Sunday.N-COUNT4 drive drives A drive is a wide piece of hard ground, or sometimes a private road, that leads from the road to a person's house.= drivewayN-COUNT5 drive drives driving drove driven If something drives a machine, it supplies the power that makes it work. The current flows into electric motors that drive the wheels.VB6 drive Drive is the power supplied by the en 【21世纪英汉词典】drivedraIv; draiv(drove[drov; drouv]; driv.en[`drvn; 'drivn])>A 1 驾驶a. 驾驶; 驾御 ,驱,赶~ a taxi [a truck] 驾驶计程车 [货车] He drove his car with caution. 他小心翼翼地驾车b. 驱 ,赶 ,驾御c. 用车子载[送]I will ~ you home. 我会开车送你回家2 使转动,驱动Water ~s the mill. 水使 (水力) 磨粉机转动The machine is driven by electricity [compressed air]. 那部机器是用电力 [压缩空气] 驱动的B 1 驱策a. 追逐 (到...) ; 追赶D~ the dog away. 把那条狗赶走He drove the cattle to the fields. 他把牛赶到田野里去They drove the sheep in. 他们把羊赶进去She drove them back. 她把他们赶回去~ a person into a corner→ corner n. 4.b. 把[从...]驱 逐 [from,out of] They drove the enemy from the country. 他们把敌人驱逐出境c. (代) 名] 驱使 [

Q: high HIGH [hai]

A: 【简明词典】n.高度, 高处adj.高的, 高原的, 高等的, 高音的, 傲慢的, 高尚的, 昂贵的, 严重的adv.高度地, 奢侈地, 高价地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 high higher highest Something that is high extends a long way from the bottom to the top when it is upright. You do not use the word high to describe people, animals, or plants. ...a house, with a high wall all around it... Mount Marcy is the highest mountain in the Adirondacks. ...distraught people who have threatened to jump from high buildings. ...high-heeled shoes... The gate was too high for a man of his age to climb. lowADJ-GRADED+ high Also an adverb. ...wagons packed high with bureaus, bedding, and cooking pots.ADV-GRADED: ADV after v2 high You use high to talk or ask about how much something upright measures from the bottom to the top. ...an elegant bronze horse only nine inches high... The grass in the yard was waist high. Measure your garage: how high is the door?ADJ: amount ADJ, n ADJ, how ADJ, as ADJ as, ADJ-compar than3 high higher highest If something is high, it is a long way above the ground, above sea level, or above a person or thing. I looked down from the high window. The bridge was high, jacked up on wooden piers. The sun was high in the sky, blazing down on us. In Castel Molo, high above Taormina, you can sample the famous almond w 【21世纪英汉词典】highhaI; hai>(~.er; ~.est)1 高的( ←→ low) a. (高度) 高的(cf. 1 d,tall) a ~ building 高的建筑物~ heels 高跟 (鞋) a ~ wave 大浪(cf. high sea) b. (在离床) 高处的a ~ ceiling 高的天花板a ~ window 高窗c. 往 [自] 高处的; 高空的a ~ dive ( 游泳的) 高台跳水~ flying 高空飞行→ high up (1)d. 高...的a tower 40 feet ~ 塔高四十??nThe building is about 40 feet ~. 那座建筑高约四十??n The house is three stories ~. 那栋房子有三层楼高He is five feet ~. (英)他身高五??n2 a. 高的,高贵的a ~ official 高级官员(the) ~ life 上流社会的生活~ society 上流社会a man of ~ birth 出身高贵[名门]的人→ in high places.b. 高贵的,崇高的,高尚 的,清高的,远大的a ~ tone ( 精神上的) 高格调a ~ character 高尚的人格~ ideals 崇高的理想~ culture 高尚的文化plain living and ~ thinking→ living n. 1 a.c. 上等的,高级的

Q: ten TEN [ten]

A: 【简明词典】num.十, 十个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆ten Ten is the number 10. Over the past ten years things have changed.ten a penny: see penny.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】tentZn; ten>1 十的,十个的,十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十岁~ times as big 大十倍2 十岁的He is ~. 他十岁3 (含糊地指) 很多的I'd ~ times rather do. ?. 我一百个宁愿去做...>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 十~s of thousands 好几万Two times five is ~. 二的五倍 [二乘五] 是十b. (C)十的记号 [数字] (10,x,X)2 (U)十时; 十岁; 十元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 于十时a child of ~ 一个十岁的孩子3 (C)十个[人]一组4 (C) (纸牌等的) 十点ten (for) a penny→ pennyten to one十之八九,十拿九稳It is ~ to one (that) he will forget about it. 他十之八九会忘记这 件事T~ to one you will be chosen. 你十拿九稳准会被选 上>十个,十人There are ~. 有十个[人

Q: yellow YELLOW [5jelEu]

A: 【简明词典】n.黄色adj.黄色的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 yellow yellows Something that is yellow is the colour of lemons, butter, or the middle part of an egg. The walls have been painted bright yellow. Kim opted for cooler blues and yellows in the master bedroom.COLOUR2 yellow yellows yellowing yellowed If something yellows, it becomes yellow in colour, often because it is old. The flesh of his cheeks seemed to have yellowed. She sat scanning the yellowing pages until she heard a knock on the door.VB【21世纪英汉词典】yel.low`jZlo; 5jelou>(~.er; ~.est)1 黄 (色) 的2 黄皮肤的; 黄种人 [蒙古人] 的the ~ races 黄种人3 (口语)胆怯的They were too ~ to walk in the darkplace. 他们那么胆小,不敢在 暗处行走4 煽情的→ yellow press>1 黄色; 金黄色2 黄色颜料 [涂料,染料] 3 蛋黄 (yolk) the ~ of an egg 蛋黄>使...成黄色The curtains have been ~ed. 窗帘已经发黄了>变成黄色,发黄The leaves of the trees begin to ~ in September. 树叶在九月开始变黄White paper ~s with age. 白纸因年久而发黄

Q: ninety NINETY [5nainti]

A: 【简明词典】num.九十【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 ninety Ninety is the number 90. It was decided she had to stay another ninety days.NUM2 ninety nineties When you talk about the nineties, you are referring to numbers between 90 and 99. For example, if you are in your nineties, you are aged between 90 and 99. If the temperature is in the nineties, the temperature is between 90 and 99 degrees. By this time she was in her nineties and needed help more and more frequently.N-PLURAL3 ninety nineties The nineties is the decade between 1990 and 1999. These trends only got worse as we moved into the nineties.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】nine.ty`naIntI; 5nainti>1 九十的,九十个的,九 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他九十岁2 九十岁的He is ~. 他九十岁>1 a. [通常无冠词] (数字的) 九十b. (C)九十的符号(90,xc,XC)2 a. (U)九十岁; 九十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] an old man of ~ 九十岁的老人b. [the nineties] (一个世纪的) 九十年代(在文艺上尤指十九世 纪末之十年间,须以大 写字母开始; cf. fin de siecle)c. [one's nineties] (年龄的) 九十几岁>九十个,九十人There are ~. 有九十个[人

Q: thousand THOUSAND [5WauzEnd]

A: 【简明词典】num.一千, 一千个n.许多, 无数【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 thousand The plural form is thousand after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'A thousand or one thousand is the number 1,000. ...five thousand acres... Visitors can expect to pay about a thousand pounds a day.NUM: usu a/num NUM2 thousand The plural form is thousand after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'If you refer to thousands of things or people, you are emphasizing that there are very many of them. Thousands of refugees are packed into over-crowded towns and villages. I must have driven past that place thousands of times.QUANT: QUANT of pl-n+ thousand The plural form is thousand after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'You can also use thousands as a pronoun. Hundreds have been killed in the fighting and thousands made homeless.PRON【21世纪英汉词典】thou.sand`WaJznd; 5Wauznd>1 (C)a. (基数的) 千; (一) 千美元 [英镑 (等) ] a [ (强调)one] ~ (一) 千three ~ 三千one in a ~ 千中之一,一千人中有 一人(对于特别优秀或是稀 奇之物的夸张说法)b. 千的记号(1000,M)2 [~s]多数,无数; 好几千,数千(many) ~s of people 好几千人tens of ~s (of ?) 好几万 (的...) ~s and ~s (of ?) 无数 (的...) Thousands upon ~s of soldiers were being sent to the front. 好几千名士兵陆续被 送往前线a thousand to one(1) 千对一,几乎绝对的(2) [a ~ to one (chance) ] 大概没有什么希望的 [希望很小的] (事) by the thousand (s) 成千地,数以千计地, 无数地>一千个,一千人There are a [one] ~. 有一千个[人>1 一千的,一千个的,一 千人的2 [常 a ~] 数千的; 许多 [无数] 的a ~ times easier 容易千倍 [得简直无法相比] A ~ thanks [pardons, apologies]. 感激不尽 [非常抱歉] (a) thousand and one无数的She made a ~ and one apologies. 她再三地道歉The Thousand and One Nights"一千零一夜"("天方夜谭" (The Arabian Nights' Entertainments) )

Q: seven SEVEN [5sevEn]

A: 【简明词典】num.七, 七个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆seven Seven is the number 7. Sarah and Ella have been friends for seven years.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】sev.en`sZvEn; 5sevn>1 七的,七个的,七人的~ (dollars and) fifty (cents) 七元五角He is ~ years old [of age]. 他七岁2 七岁的He is ~. 他七岁the City of (the) Seven Hills七丘之城(罗马Rome) 市的俗称)the seven cardinal [principal] virtues → virtuethe seven deadly sins → sinthe Seven Hills (of Rome) 罗马七丘(古罗马的七个山丘; 古代罗马市的中心)the Seven Wonders of the World(古代的) 世界七大奇观>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 七Two from ~ leaves five. 七减二为五b. (C)七的记号(7,vii,VII)2 (U)七点钟,七岁,七元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在七点钟a child of ~ 七岁的小孩3 (C)七个[人]一组者4 (C) (纸牌等的) 七>七,七个,七人There are ~. 有七 [个,人]

Q: seventy SEVENTY [5sevEnti]

A: 【简明词典】num.七十【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 seventy Seventy is the number 70. Seventy people were killed.NUM2 seventy seventies When you talk about the seventies, you are referring to numbers between 70 and 79. For example, if you are in your seventies, you are aged between 70 and 79. If the temperature is in the seventies, it is between 70 and 79. I thought it was a long way to go for two people in their seventies, but Sylvia loved the idea.N-PLURAL3 seventy seventies The seventies is the decade between 1970 and 1979. In the late Seventies, things had to be new, modern, revolutionary.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】sev.en.ty`sZvEntI; 5sevnti>1 七十的,七十个的,七 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他七十岁2 七十岁的He is ~. 他七十岁seventy times seven到七次的七十倍,无数 次地>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 七十b. (C)七十的记号(70,lxx,LXX)2 a. (U)七十岁; 七十元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] an old man of ~ 七十岁的老人b. [the seventies] (世纪的) 七十年代c. [one's seventies] (年龄的) 七十几岁>七十个,七十人There are ~. 有七十个[人

Q: three THREE [Wri:]

A: 【简明词典】num.三【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆three Three is the number 3. We waited three months before going back to see the specialist.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】threeWri; Wri:>1 三的,三个的,三人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他三岁~ parts 四分之三(→ part n. A 3) the T Wise Men '圣经'东方三贤人(即 the Magi)2 三岁He is ~. 他三岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 三T~ times [by] ~ make(s) nine. 三乘三得九b. (C)三的记号(3,iii,III)2 (U)三时; 三岁; 三美元 [英镑,分 (等) ] at ~ 于三时a child of ~ 一个三岁的孩子~ ten (英口语)三英镑十便士 (￡3 10p) 3 (C)三个[人]一组之物4 (C) (纸牌、骰子等的) 三 (点) the rule of three→ rulethe Three in One'基督教'三位一体 (the Trinity) >三个,三人There are ~. 有三个[人

Q: thirty THIRTY [5WE:ti]

A: 【简明词典】num.三十【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 thirty Thirty is the number 30.NUM2 thirty thirties When you talk about the thirties, you are referring to numbers between 30 and 39. For example, if you are in your thirties, you are aged between 30 and 39. If the temperature is in the thirties, the temperature is between 30 and 39 degrees. Mozart clearly enjoyed good health throughout his twenties and early thirties.N-PLURAL3 thirty thirties The thirties is the decade between 1930 and 1939. She became quite a notable director in the thirties and forties.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】thir.ty`WVtI; 5WE:ti>1 三十的,三十个的,三 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他三十岁2 三十岁He is ~. 他三十岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 三十b. (C)三十的记号(30,xxx,XXX)2 a. (U)三十岁; 三十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a man of ~ 一个三十岁的男人b. [the thirties] (世纪的) 三十年代c. [one's thirties] (年龄的) 三十几岁die in one's thirties 在三十几岁死去3 (U)'网球'两分(裁判对比赛者得分的 叫法)>三十个,三十人There are ~. 有三十个[人

Q: nine NINE [nain]

A: 【简明词典】num.九, 九个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 nine Nine is the number 9. We still sighted nine yachts. ...nine hundred pounds.NUM2 nine If you say that someone is dressed up to the nines or dressed to the nines, you mean that they are wearing very smart or elegant clothes. (INFORMAL)nine times out of ten: see time.PHR【21世纪英汉词典】ninenaIn; nain>1 九的,九个的,九人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他九岁2 九岁的He is ~. 他九岁a nine days' wonder→ wondernine tenths 十分之九,几乎全部nine times [in nine cases] out of ten 十之八九,大致,大体 上>1 a. [通常无冠词] (数字的) 九N~ divided by three gives [is] three. 九除以三得三b. (C)九的符号(9,ix,IX)2 (U)九点钟; 九岁; 九美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在九点钟a child of ~ 九岁的小孩3 (C)a. 九个[人]一组; 棒球队the Yankees ~ 扬基 (九人) 棒球队b. [the N~]缪司九女神the Muses(司文艺及美术)4 (C) (纸牌戏等的) 九5(C)'高尔夫' (十八洞球场的前半或 后半的) 九洞the front [back] ~ 前[后]九洞dial [ring] 999 (英)打紧急电话dressed (up) to the nines 盛装,打扮漂亮; 衣饰华丽nine to five从早上九点钟至下午 五点钟的上班时间He works ~ to five. 他从早上九点工作到 下午五点>九个,九人There are ~. 有九个[人

Q: two TWO [tu:]

A: 【简明词典】num.二, 两个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 two Two is the number 2.NUM2 two If you say it takes two or it takes two to tango, you mean that a situation or argument involves two people and they are both therefore responsible for it. Divorce is never the fault of one partner; it takes two. It takes two to tango and so far our relationship has been one-sided.PHR3 two If you put two and two together, you work out the truth about something for yourself, by using the information that is available to you. Putting two and two together, I assume that this was the car he used.PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】twotu; tu:>1 二的,两个的,两人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他两岁→ in[of]two MINDSin one or ~ days = in a day or ~ 在一两天内T~ heads are better than one. (谚)一人不抵二人智 [三个臭皮匠,胜过诸 葛亮] 2 两岁的He is ~. 他两岁>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 二in ~ 成两半地T~ and ~ make four. 二加二等于四; 自然明白的道理T~ can play at that (game). 你有一手,我也有一手 ; (你摆我一道,) 咱们走著瞧 !(誓言报复的话)Two's company, (but) three's none [a crowd]. (谚)两人好作伴,三人 反成绊b. (C)二的记号(2,ii,II)2 (U)两点钟; 两岁; 两元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在两点钟a child of ~ 两岁的孩子3 (C)两个[人]一组,一 对by [in] ~s and threes 三三两两,零零落落4 (C) (纸牌、骰子等的) 二in two twos(英口语)马上,立刻put two and two together根据事实、情况来推 论That makes two of us. 我的情形也是一样,我 也那样想"I don't like him."- "That makes ~ of us.". "我讨厌他""我也 一样"two and[by]two每次两人,两个两个two (for) a penny → penny>两个,两人There are ~. 有两个[人

Q: twenty TWENTY [5twenti]

A: 【简明词典】num.二十, 二十个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 twenty Twenty is the number 20.NUM2 twenty twenties When you talk about the twenties, you are referring to numbers between 20 and 29. For example, if you are in your twenties, you are aged between 20 and 29. If the temperature is in the twenties, the temperature is between 20 and 29 degrees. They're both in their twenties and both married with children of their own.N-PLURAL3 twenty twenties The twenties is the decade between 1920 and 1929. It was written in the Twenties, but it still really stands out.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】twen.ty`twZntI; 5twenti>1 二十的,二十个的,二 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他二十岁~ times 二十次 [倍] 2 二十岁的He is ~. 他二十岁3 许多的I have told you ~ times. 我已经跟你讲过很多 次了>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 二十b. (C)二十的记号(20,xx,XX)2 a. (U)二十岁; 二十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a man of ~ 二十岁的人b. [the twenties] (世纪的) 二十年代c. [one's twenties] (年龄的) 二十几岁3 (C)'印刷'二十开>二十个,二十人There are ~. 有二十个[人

Q: five FIVE [faiv]

A: 【简明词典】num.五, 五个(人或物)n.五个一组, 五厘息金的证券【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 five Five is the number 5.NUM2 five Fives is a British ball game in which you hit the ball with your hands or a bat against three walls of a court.N-UNCOUNT【21世纪英汉词典】fivefaIv; faiv>1 五的,五个的,五人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他五岁 [他年龄为五岁] 2 五岁的He is ~. 他五岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 五Two times ~ makes [is] ten. 二乘五是十b. (C)五的记号(5,v,V)2 (U)五点钟; 五岁; 五元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在五点钟a child of ~ 五岁的小孩3 (C)a. 五个[人]一组the big F~ 五大国,五巨头b. 篮球队4 (C) (纸牌戏、骰子等的) 五点5(C)a.(英)五英镑纸币b. (美口语)五美元纸币>五,五个,五人There are ~. 有五个[人

Q: eighty EIGHTY [5eiti]

A: 【简明词典】num.八十, 八十个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 eighty Eighty is the number 80. Eighty horses trotted up.NUM2 eighty eighties When you talk about the eighties, you are referring to numbers between 80 and 89. For example, if you are in your eighties, you are aged between 80 and 89. If the temperature is in the eighties, the temperature is between 80 and 89 degrees. He was in his late eighties and had become the country's most respected elder statesman.N-PLURAL3 eighty eighties The eighties is the decade between 1980 and 1989. He ran a property development business in the eighties.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】eighty`etI; 5eiti>1 八十的,八十个的,八 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他八十岁2 八十岁的He is ~. 他八十岁>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 八十b. (C)八十的记号(80,lxxx,LXXX)2 a. (U)八十岁; 八十美元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] an old man of ~ 八十岁的老人b. [the eighties] (世纪的) 八十年代c. [one's eighties] (年龄的) 八十几岁>~s]八十个[人There are ~. 有八十个[人

Q: six SIX [siks]

A: 【简明词典】num.六, 六个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 six Six is the number 6. ...a glorious career spanning more than six decades.NUM2 six sixes In cricket, if a player hits a six, they score six runs by hitting the ball so that it crosses the boundary at the edge of the playing area before it touches the ground.N-COUNT: usu sing3 six If someone or something is hit for six or knocked for six, they are very upset or badly affected by an experience or piece of news. (BRIT, INFORMAL) The loss of my wife hit me for six; it took me months to recover. Many areas in the North were knocked for six by that first recession.PHR: V inflects4 six If you say that someone or something is at sixes and sevens, you mean that they are confused or disorganized. (INFORMAL) The government is at sixes and sevens over the issue of domestic security.PHR: usu v-link PHR【21世纪英汉词典】sixsIks; siks>1 六的,六个的,六人的~ men 六个男人He is ~ years old [of age]. 他六岁2 六岁的He is ~. 他六岁It is six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. 旗鼓相当,半斤八两; 难兄难弟six to one(1) 六比一(2) 相差 [优劣] 悬殊>1 a. (U) [有时(C); 常无冠词] (基数的) 六Divide ~ by two and you get three. 六除以二得三b. (C)六的记号(6,vi,VI)2 (U)六点钟; 六岁; 六美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] at ~ 在六点钟a child of ~ 六岁的小孩3 (C) (纸牌、骰子等的) 六点the ~ of hearts 红心的六点at sixes and sevens(1) 乱七八糟(2) 不一致【字源】关于此成语 的起源有几种说法,莫 衷一是. 一说是,Six and seven make thirteen. (六加七等于十三) 是不吉利的数字. 另一说是与赌博用的 骰子有关因为骰子上 只有六个数目字,想掷 出七的数目的人必是 脑筋有问题或乱糟糟>六个,六人There are ~. 有六个[人

Q: seventeen SEVENTEEN [5sevEn5ti:n]

A: 【简明词典】num.十七n.十七个【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆seventeen Seventeen is the number 17. Jenny is seventeen years old.NUM【21世纪英汉词典】sev.en.teen9sZvEn`tin, `sZvEn`tin; 9sevn5ti:n>1 十七的,十七个的,十 七人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他十七岁2 十七岁的He is ~. 他十七岁>1 a. [通常无冠词] (基数的) 十七b. (C)十七的记号(17,xvii,XVII)2 (U)十七岁,十七元 [镑,分,便士 (等) ] a boy of ~ 十七岁的少年>十七个,十七人

Q: four FOUR [fC:]

A: 【简明词典】num.四, 四个, 第四(卷,章,叶等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 four Four is the number 4. Judith is married with four children.NUM2 four fours In cricket, if a player hits a four, they score four runs by hitting the ball along the ground so that it crosses the boundary at the edge of the playing area. Taylor hit 13 fours and batted for 140 minutes.N-COUNT3 four fours A four is a narrow racing boat that is rowed by a team of four people.N-COUNT4 four If you are on all fours, your knees, feet, and hands are on the ground. She crawled on all fours over to the window.PHR: PHR after v, v-link PHR【21世纪英汉词典】fourfor, fCr; fC:>1 四的,四个的,四个人 的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他四岁~ balls '棒球'四坏球→ four corners.2 四岁的He is ~. 他四岁to the four winds向四面八方scatter ?to the ~ winds 把...撒向四面八方>1 a. [常无冠词] (基数的) 四F~ and ~ make eight. 四加四等于八b. (C)四的数字[符号(4,iv,IV)2 (U)四点; 四岁; 四美元 [英镑,分,便士等] at ~ 四点a child of ~ 四岁的小孩→ all fours.3 a. (C)四个[人]一组in ~s 以四个一组b. [four horses 之略,无冠词] 驷马a carriage [coach] and ~ 四匹马拉的马车c. (C)四桨艇,四桨艇的 划手d. [~s]四桨艇竞赛4 (C) (纸牌、骰子等的) 四点5[~s]'军'四列纵队on all fours→ all fours.>四,四个,四人There are ~. 有四个[人

Q: forty FORTY [5fC:ti]

A: 【简明词典】num.四十, 40n.四十岁【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 forty Forty is the number 40.NUM2 forty forties When you talk about the forties, you are referring to numbers between 40 and 49. For example, if you are in your forties, you are aged between 40 and 49. If the temperature is in the forties, the temperature is between 40 and 49 degrees. He was a big man in his forties, smartly dressed in a suit and tie.N-PLURAL3 forty forties The forties is the decade between 1940 and 1949. Steel cans were introduced sometime during the forties.N-PLURAL: the N【21世纪英汉词典】for.ty`fCrtI; 5fC:ti>1 四十的,四十个的,四 十人的He is ~ years old [of age]. 他的年纪是四十岁→ forty winks.2 四十岁的He is ~. 他四十岁>1 a. [一般无冠词] (基数的) 四十b. (C)四十的记号(40,xl,XL)2 a. (U)四十岁,四十美元 [英镑,分,便士 (等) ] a man of ~ 四十岁的男人b. [the forties] (世纪的) 四十年代c. [one's forties] (年龄) 四十来岁(四十至四十九岁)d. [the Forties] 苏格兰东北岸与挪威 西南岸之间的海域→ the ROARING forties.3 (U)'网球' (在一局中得) 两分(→tennis【说明】) F~ love. 三比零>四十个,四十人There are ~. 有四十个[人

Q: million MILLION [5miljEn]

A: 【简明词典】num.百万, 百万个n.无数【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 million The plural form is million after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'A million or one million is the number 1,000,000. Up to five million people a year visit the county. Profits for 1999 topped {Pound}100 million.NUM2 million The plural form is million after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'If you talk about millions of people or things, you mean that there is a very large number of them but you do not know or do not want to say exactly how many. The programme was viewed on television in millions of homes.QUANT-PL: QUANT of pl-n+ million The plural form is million after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'You can also use millions as a pronoun. This wretched war has brought misery to millions.PRON【21世纪英汉词典】mil.lion`mIljEn; 5miljEn《源自拉丁文"千" 的意思; →milli,mile》>1 (C) (美)~] (基数的) 百万; 百万美元 [英镑 (等) ] a ~ and a half = one and a half ~s 一百五十万two ~s and a quarter = two and a quarter ~s 二百二十五万two ~ of these people 这些人中的两百万人Among the eight ~ are a few hundred to whom this does not apply. 八百万人中有数百人 不适用此项He made a ~ [two ~(s)]. 他赚了一百万 [两百万] 2 [~s]数百万,无数~s of motorcars 数百万辆汽车~s of miles of highways 长达数百万哩的公路in a million罕有 [见] 的(一百万个中只有一 个的); 极优秀 [出色] 的a [one] chance in a ~ 千载难逢的机会a car in a ~ 极出色的车子>百万个,百万人There are a [one] ~. 有一百万个[人>1 百万的a [three] ~ people 一[三]百万人a few ~ people 数百万人2 [常 a ~] 无数的a ~ questions 无数的问题like a million (dollars) (美口语)(1) 精神[心情]很好的feel like a ~ (dollars) 觉得心情很好(2)亮丽的 ,惹人注目的You look like a ~ (dollars). 你看来很吸引人

Q: for FOR [fC:; fE]

A: 【简明词典】prep.(表示目的)为了, 因为, 至于, 对于, 适合于conj.因为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, for is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information, and in phrasal verbs such as `account for' and `make up for'. It is also used with some verbs that have two objects in order to introduce the second object.1 for WEAK STRONGIf something is for someone, they are intended to have it or benefit from it. Isn't that enough for you?. I have some free advice for you. ...that intense need to care for your baby. ...a table for two... Your mother is only trying to make things easier for you. What have you got for me this morning, Patrick?. He wanted all the running of the business for himself.PREP2 for WEAK STRONGIf you work or do a job for someone, you are employed by them. I knew he worked for a security firm. Have you had any experience writing for radio? ...a buyer for one of the largest chain stores in the south.PREP3 for WEAK STRONGIf you speak or act for a particular group or organization, you represent them. She appears nightly on the television news, speaking for the State Department. ...the spokesman for the Democrats.= on behalf ofPREP4 for WEAK STRONGIf someone does something for you, they do it so that you do not have to do it. If your pharmacy doesn't stoc 【21世纪英汉词典】for轻读)fL; fE; (重读)fCr:fC:>A1 为了...,对...give one's life ~ one's country 为国家捐躯 [牺牲生命] work ~ an oil company 为一家石油公司工作, 在一家石油公司上班Can I do anything ~ you?. 我能为你做什么事 [替你服务] 吗?Smoking is not good ~ your health. 吸烟对你的健康有害It was fortunate ~ you that he was there. 他在那里对你来说是 幸运的2 a. 为纪念...,为...A party was held ~ them. 设宴招待他们b. (美.文语)由于...,以 ...命名 [取名] ( (英) after) He was named James ~ his grandfather. 他以祖父的名字被命 名 [取名] 为詹姆斯3 为给... (的) ,...收的a present ~ you 给你的礼物I've got some good news ~ you. 我有一些好消息要告 诉你Who is it ~?. 那是给谁的?Bill, there's a call ~ you. 比尔,有人打电话给你She bought a new tie ~ Tom. 她为汤姆买了一条新 领带4 向...,往...去 (的) ; 为进入... (?

Q: of OF [Cv, Ev, v, f]

A: 【简明词典】prep....的, 由...制成的, 离, 关于, 对于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, of is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. Of is also used in phrasal prepositions such as `because of', `instead of' and `in spite of', and in phrasal verbs such as `make of' and `dispose of'.1 of WEAK STRONGYou use of to combine two nouns when the first noun identifies the feature of the second noun that you want to talk about. The average age of the women interviewed was only 21.5. ...the population of this town... The aim of the course is to help students to comprehend the structure of contemporary political and social systems.PREP: n PREP n2 of WEAK STRONGYou use of to combine two nouns, or a noun and a present participle, when the second noun or present participle defines or gives more information about the first noun. Would you say what you felt was a feeling of betrayal?. She let out a little cry of pain. ...the problem of a national shortage of teachers. ...an idealized but hazy notion of world socialism. ...the recession of 1974-75... This has been a good chance of meeting up with everyone again.PREP: n PREP n/-ing3 of WEAK STRONGYou use of after nouns referring to actions to specify the person or thing that is affected by the action or that performs the action. For example, `the kidnapping of the child' refers to an action affecting a child; `the arrival of the next train' refers to an action performed by a train. ...the reduction of trade union power inside the party. ...the asses 【21世纪英汉词典】of轻读)Ev, v; Ev, v, (重读)Bv, Qv; Cv>A1 ...的,属于...的,...拥 有的the room of my brothers 我兄弟的房间the leg of a table 餐桌的脚2 a. ...的the works of Milton 密尔顿的作品the love of God 神的爱b. [it is+形容词+of+ (代) 名词 (+ to do) ] [某人] (做...) 是...的It was kind ~ you to do so. 你这样做真好It was very kind of you indeed !. 承蒙关照,谢谢!3 a. ...的; ...之事; 对于...的the discovery of America 美洲的发现the love of nature 对于大自然的喜爱in search of happiness 对于幸福的寻求(寻求 幸福)b. ...的I am fond of music. 我喜爱音乐She had a look expressive of happiness. 她洋溢著幸福的表情4 叫做...的,...的the city of Rome 罗马市the fact of my having seen him 该项我曾见过他的事 实the five of us 我们五个人a friend of mine [yours, his, hers] 我的 [你的,他的,她的] 一位朋友(→mine 2) Look at that red nose of Tom's. 看看汤姆的红鼻子There are about five hun

Q: from FROM [frCm, frEm, frm]

A: 【简明词典】prep.从, 今后, 来自, 由于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, from is used in phrasal verbs such as `date from' and `grow away from'.1 from WEAK STRONGIf something comes from a particular person or thing, or if you get something from them, they give it to you or they are the source of it. He appealed for information from anyone who saw the attackers. ...an anniversary present from his wife... The results were taken from six surveys. The dirt from the fields drifted like snow.PREP2 from WEAK STRONGSomeone who comes from a particular place lives in that place or originally lived there. Something that comes from a particular place was made in that place. ...an art dealer from Zurich... Katy Jones is nineteen and comes from Birmingham. ...wines from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence.PREP3 from WEAK STRONGA person from a particular organization works for that organization. ...a representative from the Israeli embassy. ...Colonel Milan Gvero, who is from the federal Defense Ministry in Belgrade.PREP4 from WEAK STRONGIf someone or something moves or is moved from a place, they leave it or are removed, so that they are no longer there. The guests watched as she fled from the room.PREP5 from WEAK STRONGIf you take one thing or person from another, you move that thing or person so that they are no longer with the other or attached to the other. In many bone transplants, bon 【21世纪英汉词典】from轻读)frEm; frEm; (重读)frBm, frQm; frCm>1 由...,从...go ~ London to Paris 从伦敦到巴黎walk home ~ the station 从车站走路回家fall ~ the sky 从天空落下hang ~ the ceiling 自天花板垂吊而下Come down ~ that tree at once!. 立刻从那棵树上下来!He turned away ~ her. 他把背转过来避开她; 他不理睬她The bee moved ~ flower to flower. 蜜蜂徘徊于花朵间→ from DOOR to door,from HOUSE to house,from HAND to hand,from MOUTH to mouth.2 (cf. to prep. A 1 a,5 a,till prep. 1,until prep. 1] ) ~ early this morning 从今天一大早起~ childhood [a child] 自幼; 从童年起~ the (very) first 从最初 [最早] ~ now on 今后~ then [that time] on 从那时以后The Rocky Mountains extend ~ the United States into Canada. 洛矶山脉从美国延伸 至加拿大How far is it ~ here to the station?. 从这里到火车站多远?work ~ morning to [till] night 从早到晚工作~ Monday to Friday 从星期一到星期五~ just after the war until the present time 从战后到现在Ten minutes ~ now we will go. 从现在起过十分钟我 们就出发

Q: until UNTIL [En5til, Qn5til]

A: 【简明词典】prep.到...为止, 在...以前conj.到...为止, 在...以前, 直到...才【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 until If something happens until a particular time, it happens during the period before that time and stops at that time. Until 1971, he was a high-ranking official in the Central Communist Committee. ...consumers who have waited until after the Christmas holiday to do that holiday shopping.= tillPREP: PREP n/prep+ until Also a conjunction. I waited until it got dark. Stir with a metal spoon until the sugar has dissolved.= tillCONJ-SUBORD2 until You use until with a negative to emphasize the moment in time after which the rest of your statement becomes true, or the condition which would make it true. The traffic laws don't take effect until the end of the year. It was not until 1911 that the first of the vitamins was identified.= tillPREP: PREP after neg+ until Also a conjunction. The EC will not lift its sanctions until that country makes political changes.= tillCONJ-SUBORD: CONJ after neg【21世纪英汉词典】un.tilEn`tIl; En5tilprep1 (直) 到...时候 (为止) ,在...以前Wait ~ two o'clock. 等到两点钟为止U~ when will he stay ?. 他要停留到什么时候 ?He had a shutout ~ the ninth inning. 他封锁对方打击直到 第九局U~ then I had known nothing about it. 直到那时,我对那件事 都一无所知2 不到... (不...) ,到...才 (做...) He didn't come home ~ eleven o'clock. 他到十一点才回家It was not ~ quite recently that I noticed it. 一直到最近我才注意 到它conj1 到...为止 (一直) We must wait ~ he comes. 我们必须等到他来为 止U~ you told me, I had never thought of it. 在你告诉我之前,我从 未想过那件事2 在...以前一直 (不...) ,...以后才It was not ~ he was thirty that he started to paint. 他直到三十岁才开始 绘画3 ...后终于,直到...的程 度He worked and worked, ~ (at last) he felt utterly exhausted. 他不断地工作,一直干 到筋疲力竭unless and until = until 1 ( → unless)

Q: into INTO [5intu, 5intE]

A: 【简明词典】prep.到...里, 进入到...之内, 成为...状况, 深入...之中【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, into is used after some verbs and nouns in order to introduce extra information. Into is also used with verbs of movement, such as `walk' and `push', and in phrasal verbs such as `enter into' and `talk into'.1 into If you put one thing into another, you put the first thing inside the second. Combine the remaining ingredients and put them into a dish. Until the 1980s almost all olives were packed into jars by hand.= inPREP2 into If you go into a place or vehicle, you move from being outside it to being inside it. I have no idea how he got into Iraq. She got up and went into an inner office. He got into bed and started to read.PREP3 into If one thing goes into another, the first thing moves from the outside to the inside of the second thing, by breaking or damaging the surface of it. Flavell had accidentally discharged a pistol, firing it into the ceiling. The rider came off and the handlebar went into his neck.PREP4 into If one thing gets into another, the first thing enters the second and becomes part of it. Poisonous smoke had got into the water supply. The money went into a common fund.PREP5 into If you are walking or driving a vehicle and you bump into something or crash into something, you hit it accidentally. A train from Kent plowed into the barrier at the end of the platform 【21世纪英汉词典】in.to(在母音前)`Int; `IntE; 5intu, (在子音前)`IntE; 5intE, (主要在句尾)`IntJ; 5intu>1 a. 向...里面 [之中] (←→out of) come ~ the house 进屋look ~ a box 朝盒子里面看inquire ~ a matter 调查一件事get ~ difficulties 陷入困境get [run] ~ debt 负债go ~ teaching 担任教职He was well ~ his fifties. 他五十几岁了b. far [well] ~ the night 到深夜2 成为...turn water ~ ice 使水变成冰make flour ~ bread 将面粉制成面包burst ~ tears [laughter] 放声大哭 [爆笑] translate English ~ Chinese 将英文译成中文The rain changed ~ snow. 雨变成雪A caterpillar turns ~ a butterfly. 毛虫变成蝴蝶frighten [reason] a person ~ compliance 恐吓 [说服] 某人使其应诺3 撞到...The car ran ~ a wall. 汽车撞到墙4 '数学'除...2 ~ 6 goes 3 times [equals 3] . 二除六等于三5(俚)对...关心的,热 中...的She is ~ aerobics. 她热中于有?

Q: to 1 TO 1 [tu:; tE, tu]

A: 【简明词典】prep.向, 往, 给...,于...,直到...为止, 在...之前, 比, 对, [表示程度、范围] 到, 达[域] Tonga , 汤加【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition and adverb uses ; In addition to the uses shown below, to is used in phrasal verbs such as `see to' and `come to'. It is also used with some verbs that have two objects in order to introduce the second object.1 to You use to when indicating the place that someone or something visits, moves towards, or points at. Two friends and I drove to Florida during college spring break. Ramsay made a second visit to Italy. ...a five-day road and rail journey to Peking... She went to the window and looked out. He pointed to a chair, signalling for her to sit.PREP2 to If you go to an event, you go where it is taking place. We went to a party at the leisure centre. He came to dinner. I do hope you'll be able to come to the wedding. Eliza accepted Charles' invitation to a house party.PREP3 to If something is attached to something larger or fixed to it, the two things are joined together. There was a piece of cloth tied to the dog's collar. Many patients prefer hand-held shower heads rather than those fixed to the wall. Scrape off all the meat juices stuck to the bottom of the pan.PREP4 to You use to when indicating the position of something. For example, if something is to your left, it is nearer your left side than your right side. tE; (母音之前)tJ, tE; tu; (在句子或子句的末尾 )tu; tu:; (重读)tu; tu:)prepA1 a. [不含到达之意表方向 ] 向...方turn to the right 转向右方,向右转point to the tower 指著塔with one's back to the fire 背向火b. [含到达之意表示方向 ; cf. from 1] 迄...,到...,至...,达...go to the office 去公司上班I have often been ~ India. 我常到印度去Something dropped to the floor. 有东西掉到地板上→ from PLACE to place.c. 在...方Their house is to the north of the park. 他们的房子在公园的 北面2 (变) 成..., (变) 得...rise to wealth 变成富有grow to manhood 长大成人The light has changed to red. 信号灯转为红色3 a. 到...,至...from beginning to end 自始至终count from one to thirty 从一数到三十all wet to the skin 湿透b. 至...,到...的程度,成 ...,得...tear a letter to pieces 把信撕成碎片to the best of my belief [knowledge] 在我所相信 [知道] 的范围之内,据我所信 [知] to that [this] extent 到那 [这] 个

Q: to 2 TO 2 [tu:; tE, tu]

A: 【简明词典】prep.向, 往, 给...,于...,直到...为止, 在...之前, 比, 对, [表示程度、范围] 到, 达[域] Tonga , 汤加【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used before the base form of a verb1 to You use to before the base form of a verb to form the to-infinitive. You use the to-infinitive after certain verbs, nouns, and adjectives, and after words such as `how', `which', and `where'. The management wanted to know what I was doing there. She told ministers of her decision to resign. Trish was the first to see him. Nuclear plants are expensive to build, though cheap to operate. Darling! It's lovely to see you. She did not take the judge's advice about how to do her job. The Foreign Minister is to visit China. The youngest child, John, was to die at the age of fourteen.to inf2 to You use to before the base form of a verb to indicate the purpose or intention of an action. ...using the experience of big companies to help small businesses... He was doing this to make me more relaxed. He is leaving tomorrow to play his first match. ...programs set up to save animals... To help provide essential nourishment, we've put together these nutritious drinks.in order to: see order.= in order toto inf3 to You use to before the base form of a verb when you are commenting on a statement that you are making, for example when saying that you are being honest or brief, or that you are summing up or giving an example. tE; (母音之前)tJ, tE; tu; (在句子或子句的末尾 )tu; tu:; (重读)tu; tu:)prepA1 a. [不含到达之意表方向 ] 向...方turn to the right 转向右方,向右转point to the tower 指著塔with one's back to the fire 背向火b. [含到达之意表示方向 ; cf. from 1] 迄...,到...,至...,达...go to the office 去公司上班I have often been ~ India. 我常到印度去Something dropped to the floor. 有东西掉到地板上→ from PLACE to place.c. 在...方Their house is to the north of the park. 他们的房子在公园的 北面2 (变) 成..., (变) 得...rise to wealth 变成富有grow to manhood 长大成人The light has changed to red. 信号灯转为红色3 a. 到...,至...from beginning to end 自始至终count from one to thirty 从一数到三十all wet to the skin 湿透b. 至...,到...的程度,成 ...,得...tear a letter to pieces 把信撕成碎片to the best of my belief [knowledge] 在我所相信 [知道] 的范围之内,据我所信 [知] to that [this] extent 到那 [这] 个

Q: towards TOWARDS [tE5wC:dz]

A: 【简明词典】prep.向, 朝, 对面, 接近, 对, 有助于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, towards is used in phrasal verbs such as `count towards' and `lean towards'.1 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf you move, look, or point towards something or someone, you move, look, or point in their direction. Caroline leant across the table towards him. Anne left Artie and walked down the corridor towards the foyer. When he looked towards me, I smiled and waved. Patterson pointed toward a plain cardboard box beneath a long wooden table.PREP2 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf things develop towards a particular situation, that situation becomes nearer in time or more likely to happen. The talks made little evident progress towards agreement. She also began moving toward a different life-style. ...the trend towards couples living together rather than marrying.PREP: PREP n/-ing3 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf you have a particular attitude towards something or someone, you have that attitude when you think about them or deal with them. It's the business of the individual to determine his own attitude towards religion. Not everyone in the world will be kind and caring towards you. My feelings towards Susan have changed over the years.PREP4 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf something happens towards a particular time, it happens just before that time. The Channel tunnel was due to open towards the end of 1993. There was a forecast of cooler weather toward the end of the week.PREP5 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf something is towards part of a place or thing, it is near that part. The home of the Morgan family was up Gloucester Road, towards the top of the hill. The most popular items are located toward the back of the store.PREP6 towards (AM) and sometimes (BRIT) towardIf you give money towards something, you give it to help pay for that thing. He gave them {Pound}50,000 towards a house. 71 percent of the entire budget went towards the military. Families could use the money as a contribution towards the cost of sending their children to a public school.PREP【21世纪英汉词典】to.wardstordz, tCrdz, tE`wCrdz; tE5wC:dz, twC:dz, tC:dz>= toward

Q: on ON [Cn]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之上, 依附于, 临近, 靠近, 向, 在...时候, 关于, 涉及adv.在上, 向前, 行动中, 作用中【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, on is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. On is also used in phrasal verbs such as `keep on', `cotton on', and `sign on'.1 on If someone or something is on a surface or object, the surface or object is immediately below them and is supporting their weight. He is sitting beside her on the sofa. On top of the cupboards are vast straw baskets which Pat uses for dried flower arrangements. On the table were dishes piled high with sweets. The cushions were soft blue to match the Chinese rug on the floor.PREP2 on If something is on a surface or object, it is stuck to it or attached to it. I admired the peeling paint on the ceiling. The clock on the wall showed one minute to twelve. There was a smear of gravy on his chin.PREP+ on Also an adverb. I know how to darn, and how to sew a button on.ADV: ADV after v3 on If you put, throw, or drop something on a surface, you move it or drop it so that it is then supported by the surface. He got his winter jacket from the closet and dropped it on the sofa. He threw a folded dollar on the counter.= ontoPREP4 on You use on to say what part of your body is supporting your weight. He continued 【21世纪英汉词典】onBn, Cn; Cn>1 在...的表面,在...之上There is a book ~ the desk. 桌上有一本书There are boats on the lake [sea]. 湖[海]上有船只a fly on the ceiling 在天花板上的苍蝇live on a farm 在农场生活on the street [train] 在街 [火车] 上2 附著于...上,携带于... 身上(cf. about prep. 3,with prep.C 4 b) "Have you got any money ?"-"Not on me, I'm afraid.". "你身上有带钱吗?" "我恐怕没带"The dog is on the chain. 狗被链子拴著put a bell on the cat 把铃系在猫身上3 a. 用...,以...为轴carry a bag on one's back [shoulders] 背袋子于背 [肩] 上walk on tiptoe 用脚尖 (悄悄) 走on foot [horseback] 徒步走 [骑在马背上] crawl on hands and knees [on all fours] 爬著走,匍匐而行turn on a pivot 以轴为中心旋转b. 以...保证; 对...起誓on one's honor 以某人的名誉保证I swear on the Bible. 我对圣经起誓4 接近...,面临...; 沿著...a house on a river 河畔的一幢房屋the countries on the Pacific

Q: under UNDER [5QndE]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之下, 在...之内, 在...领导下, 低于, 假借adv.在下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, under is also used in phrasal verbs such as `go under' and `knuckle under'.1 under If a person or thing is under something, they are at a lower level than that thing, and may be covered or hidden by it. They found a labyrinth of tunnels under the ground. ...swimming in the pool or lying under an umbrella... Under a wide shelf that holds coffee jars stands a pile of magazines. She buried her head under the covers, pretending to be asleep. A path runs under the trees.PREP2 under In a place such as a sea, river, or swimming pool, if someone or something is under the water, they are fully in the water and covered by it. They said he'd been held under the water and drowned. Goldfish were swimming lazily in a group just under the surface.PREP+ under Also an adverb. When the water was up to his neck, a hand came from behind and pushed his head under.ADV: ADV after v3 under If you go under something, you move from one side to the other of something that is at a higher level than you. He went under a brick arch. A river boat passed under the bridge.PREP4 under Something that is under a layer of something, especially clothing, is covered by that layer. I was wearing two sweaters under the green army jacket. 【21世纪英汉词典】un.der`QndL; 5QndE>1 a. 在...之下,...的正下面~ the bridge 在桥下~ a tree 在树下,在树荫下from ~ the table 从桌下→ under the SUN.b. ...的山麓a village nestling ~ a hill 紧挨在山脚下的村庄c. 在...的内侧 [内部] ; 没于...之中,被...所覆 盖) ~ the ground 在地下~ the skin 在皮肤下→ get under a person's SKINa field ~ water 被水淹没的田地 [原野] He was wearing a vest ~ his coat. 他在外套的里面穿了 一件背心He hid (himself) ~ the bedclothes. 他 (把自己) 藏入棉被下面; 他钻进棉被中2 a. 正在接受 ,在...之中~ consideration [discussion, investigation] 正在考虑 [议论,调查] 中[的a road ~ repair [construction] 在修理 [修筑] 中的道路land ~ the plow = land ~ cultivation [tillage] 耕地b. 在 之下; 接受 the class ~ our control 在我们控制下的阶级England ~ (the rule of) Cromwell. 在克伦威尔统治下的 劚

Q: in 2 IN 2 [in]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之内(上), 在...期间, 从事于, 符合, 穿着adv.进入, 朝里, 在家, 已到达(来临)adj.在里面的, 执政的n.执政者, 入口[域] India , 印度【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆inclusion or involvement1 in If something is in a book, film, play, or picture, you can read it or see it there. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book. ...one of the funniest scenes in the film.PREP2 in If you are in something such as a play or a race, you are one of the people taking part. Alf offered her a part in the play he was directing. The Princess had been invited to ride in a charity race. More than fifteen thousand people took part in the memorial service.PREP3 in Something that is in a group or collection is a member of it or part of it. The New England team are the worst in the league. ...the most spectacular painting in the collection.PREP4 in You use in to specify a general subject or field of activity. ...those working in the defence industry. ...future developments in medicine and surgery.PREP 【21世纪英汉词典】inIn; in>1 a. 在...内[中],在...里面in the house 在家里a bird in a cage 笼中的鸟in a crowd 在群众中in the world 在世界上b. 在...(→ at 1 a {用法}) in Japan 在日本in London 在伦敦meet a person in the streetThere is some reason ~ what he does. 他做的事有些道理c. 在 [向,从] ...方向in that direction 在那方向The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起d. 乘坐(→ by 3 a; on 1) in a car 在车上,坐车e. [著眼于场所的功能, 不用冠词] 在...内 [中,上] in school 在校内,在学校里in class 在上课中in bed 在床上,卧床2 (口语)...的里面,...之 中fall in a river 掉入河里put one's hands in one's pockets 把手插入口袋里[中Throw it in the wastebasket. 把它扔入字纸篓里3 a. 在...状态中in bad [good] health 健康欠佳 [良好] in confusion 在混乱中,混乱地in full blossom 盛开中in excitement 兴奋地,在兴奋中in alarm 在惊恐中,惊慌地in haste 在急忙中,急忙地in a rage 盛怒著,在激怒中in despair 在绝望中,绝望地b. 在...中in the dark 在黑暗中go out in the rain [snow] 冒

Q: in 5 IN 5 [in]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之内(上), 在...期间, 从事于, 符合, 穿着adv.进入, 朝里, 在家, 已到达(来临)adj.在里面的, 执政的n.执政者, 入口[域] India , 印度【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other uses and phrases1 in If you say that something is in, or is the in thing, you mean it is fashionable or popular. (INFORMAL) A few years ago jogging was the in thing. It is the `in' place to go for a quick drink after work.ADJ2 in You use in with a present participle to indicate that when you do something, something else happens as a result. He shifted uncomfortably on his feet. In doing so he knocked over Steven's briefcase.PREP: PREP -ing3 in If you say that someone is in for a shock or a surprise, you mean that they are going to experience it. You might be in for a shock at the sheer hard work involved. When you venture outside, you are in for a surprise.PHR: V inflects, PHR n4 in If someone has it in for you, they dislike you and try to cause problems for you. (INFORMAL) The other kids had it in for me.PHR: V inflects, PHR n5 in If you are in on something, you are involved in it or know about it. I don't know. I wasn't in on that particular argument. I'm going to let you in on a little secret.PHR-PREP: v-link PREP n, v n PREP n6 in If you are in with a person or group, they like you and accept you, and are likely to help you. (INFORMAL)PHR: PHR n7 in 【21世纪英汉词典】inIn; in>1 a. 在...内[中],在...里面in the house 在家里a bird in a cage 笼中的鸟in a crowd 在群众中in the world 在世界上b. 在...(→ at 1 a {用法}) in Japan 在日本in London 在伦敦meet a person in the streetThere is some reason ~ what he does. 他做的事有些道理c. 在 [向,从] ...方向in that direction 在那方向The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起d. 乘坐(→ by 3 a; on 1) in a car 在车上,坐车e. [著眼于场所的功能, 不用冠词] 在...内 [中,上] in school 在校内,在学校里in class 在上课中in bed 在床上,卧床2 (口语)...的里面,...之 中fall in a river 掉入河里put one's hands in one's pockets 把手插入口袋里[中Throw it in the wastebasket. 把它扔入字纸篓里3 a. 在...状态中in bad [good] health 健康欠佳 [良好] in confusion 在混乱中,混乱地in full blossom 盛开中in excitement

Q: in 1 IN 1 [in]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之内(上), 在...期间, 从事于, 符合, 穿着adv.进入, 朝里, 在家, 已到达(来临)adj.在里面的, 执政的n.执政者, 入口[域] India , 印度【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆position or movement ; In addition to the uses shown below, in is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. In is also used with verbs of movement such as `walk' and `push', and in phrasal verbs such as `give in' and `dig in'.1 in Someone or something that is in something else is enclosed by it or surrounded by it. If you put something in a container, you move it so that it is enclosed by the container. He was in his car. ...clothes hanging in the wardrobe... Put the knives in the kitchen drawer. Mix the sugar and the water in a cup.PREP2 in If something happens in a place, it happens there. ...spending a few days in a hotel... He had intended to take a holiday in America. Those rockets landed in the desert.PREP3 in If you are in, you are present at your home or place of work. My flatmate was in at the time. He has had to be in every day. outADV: be ADV4 in When someone comes in, they enter a room or building. She looked up anxiously as he came in. They shook hands and went in.ADV: ADV after v5 in If a train, boat, or plane has come in or is in, it has arrived at a station, port, or airpo 【21世纪英汉词典】inIn; in>1 a. 在...内[中],在...里面in the house 在家里a bird in a cage 笼中的鸟in a crowd 在群众中in the world 在世界上b. 在...(→ at 1 a {用法}) in Japan 在日本in London 在伦敦meet a person in the streetThere is some reason ~ what he does. 他做的事有些道理c. 在 [向,从] ...方向in that direction 在那方向The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起d. 乘坐(→ by 3 a; on 1) in a car 在车上,坐车e. [著眼于场所的功能, 不用冠词] 在...内 [中,上] in school 在校内,在学校里in class 在上课中in bed 在床上,卧床2 (口语)...的里面,...之 中fall in a river 掉入河里put one's hands in one's pockets 把手插入口袋里[中Throw it in the wastebasket. 把它扔入字纸篓里3 a. 在...状态中in bad [good] health 健康欠佳 [良好] in confusion 在混乱中,混乱地in full blossom 盛开中in excitement

Q: in 4 IN 4 [in]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之内(上), 在...期间, 从事于, 符合, 穿着adv.进入, 朝里, 在家, 已到达(来临)adj.在里面的, 执政的n.执政者, 入口[域] India , 印度【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆states and qualities1 in If something or someone is in a particular state or situation, that is their present state or situation. The economy was in trouble. Dave was in a hurry to get back to work. Their equipment was in poor condition. One of their men was in danger.PREP: v-link PREP n2 in You use in to indicate the feeling or desire which someone has when they do something, or which causes them to do it. Simpson looked at them in surprise. Chris wept, crying freely in anger and grief. Carl pushed ahead in his eagerness to reach the wall.PREP3 in If a particular quality or ability is in you, you naturally have it. Violence is not in his nature. I couldn't find it in me to embrace him.PREP: oft PREP pron to-inf4 in You use in when saying that someone or something has a particular quality. He had all the qualities I was looking for in a partner. `I don't agree,' she said, surprised at the strength in her own voice. There is artistry in what he does.PREP5 in You use in to indicate how someone is expressing something. Information is given to the patient verbally and in 【21世纪英汉词典】inIn; in>1 a. 在...内[中],在...里面in the house 在家里a bird in a cage 笼中的鸟in a crowd 在群众中in the world 在世界上b. 在...(→ at 1 a {用法}) in Japan 在日本in London 在伦敦meet a person in the streetThere is some reason ~ what he does. 他做的事有些道理c. 在 [向,从] ...方向in that direction 在那方向The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起d. 乘坐(→ by 3 a; on 1) in a car 在车上,坐车e. [著眼于场所的功能, 不用冠词] 在...内 [中,上] in school 在校内,在学校里in class 在上课中in bed 在床上,卧床2 (口语)...的里面,...之 中fall in a river 掉入河里put one's hands in one's pockets 把手插入口袋里[中Throw it in the wastebasket. 把它扔入字纸篓里3 a. 在...状态中in bad [good] health 健康欠佳 [良好] in confusion 在混乱中,混乱地in full blossom 盛开中in excitement

Q: in 3 IN 3 [in]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之内(上), 在...期间, 从事于, 符合, 穿着adv.进入, 朝里, 在家, 已到达(来临)adj.在里面的, 执政的n.执政者, 入口[域] India , 印度【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆time and numbers1 in If something happens in a particular year, month, or other period of time, it happens during that time. ...that early spring day in April 1949... Export orders improved in the last month. In the evening, the people assemble in the mosques. He believes food prices will go up in the future.PREP2 in If something happens in a particular situation, it happens while that situation is going on. His father had been badly wounded in the last war. ...issues you struggle with in your daily life.PREP3 in If you do something in a particular period of time, that is how long it takes you to do it. He walked two hundred and sixty miles in eight days.PREP: PREP amount4 in If something will happen in a particular length of time, it will happen after that length of time. I'll have some breakfast ready in a few minutes. They'll be back in a few months.PREP: PREP amount5 in You use in to indicate roughly how old someone is. For example, if someone is in their fifties, they are between 50 and 59 years old. ...young people in their twenties. ...Molly, a tall woman in her early sixties.PREP: PREP poss pl-num【21世纪英汉词典】inIn; in>1 a. 在...内[中],在...里面in the house 在家里a bird in a cage 笼中的鸟in a crowd 在群众中in the world 在世界上b. 在...(→ at 1 a {用法}) in Japan 在日本in London 在伦敦meet a person in the streetThere is some reason ~ what he does. 他做的事有些道理c. 在 [向,从] ...方向in that direction 在那方向The sun rises in the east. 太阳从东方升起d. 乘坐(→ by 3 a; on 1) in a car 在车上,坐车e. [著眼于场所的功能, 不用冠词] 在...内 [中,上] in school 在校内,在学校里in class 在上课中in bed 在床上,卧床2 (口语)...的里面,...之 中fall in a river 掉入河里put one's hands in one's pockets 把手插入口袋里[中Throw it in the wastebasket. 把它扔入字纸篓里3 a. 在...状态中in bad [good] health 健康欠佳 [良好] in confusion 在混乱中,混乱地in full blossom 盛开中in excitement

Q: during DURING [5djuEriN]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...的期间, 在...的时候【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 during If something happens during a period of time or an event, it happens continuously, or happens several times between the beginning and end of that period or event. Sandstorms are common during the Saudi Arabian winter. Plants need to be looked after and protected during bad weather.PREP2 during If something develops during a period of time, it develops gradually from the beginning to the end of that period. Wages have fallen by more than twenty percent during the past two months. American business in Britain during the 1950s grew much faster than British business.PREP3 during An event that happens during a period of time happens at some point or moment in that period. The attack is believed to have been carried out during the early morning hours. During his visit, the Pope will also bless the new hospital.PREP【21世纪英汉词典】dur.ing`dJrIN, `djJrIN; 5djuEriN>1 (特定期间的) 在...的期间 [时候] ~ my stay in London 在我停留伦敦的期间The sun shines ~ the day. 太阳在日间照耀2 (特定期间的) 在...期间的某时候,在 ...之间,...之间的He came ~ my absence. 他在我不在时来过I'll take my vacation for two weeks ~ August. 我将在八月间休假两 周

Q: by BY [bai]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在附近, 在旁边, 经, 由, 依据, 按照, 通过, 用adv.通过, 经过, 附近[域] Belarus, 白俄罗斯【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, by is used in phrasal verbs such as `abide by', `put by', and `stand by'.1 by If something is done by a person or thing, that person or thing does it. The feast was served by his mother and sisters. I was amazed by their discourtesy and lack of professionalism. The town has been under attack by rebel groups for a week now.PREP2 by If you say that something such as a book, a piece of music, or a painting is by a particular person, you mean that this person wrote it or created it. A painting by Van Gogh has been sold in New York for more than eighty two million dollars. `Jacob's Ladder', the newest film by Adrian Lyne, is a post-Vietnam horror story.PREP3 by If you do something by a particular means, you do it using that thing. If you're travelling by car, ask whether there are parking facilities nearby. ...dinners by candlelight.PREP4 by If you achieve one thing by doing another thing, your action enables you to achieve the first thing. Make the sauce by boiling the cream and stock together in a pan. The all-female yacht crew made history by becoming the first to sail round the world. By using the air ambulance to transport patients between hospitals, he estimates that they can save up to {Pound}15,000 per patient.PREP: PREP -ing5 by You use by 【21世纪英汉词典】by重读)baI; bai; (轻读)bE; bi, bE>1 在...近旁,在...之旁边 ,在...身边,靠近...a house by the seaside 海滨的房屋I haven't got it ~ me. 我身边没有这样东西【同义字】beside 和 by 都有"旁边"的意思, 而 beside 比 by 更明确2 a. 由...的旁边,经过...go by me [the church] 从我 [教堂] 旁边走过b. 通过,沿著...,顺 著...drive by the highway 沿著公路驾车pass by the river 经过河边c. 经由...,取道... (via) travel by (way of) Italy 取道义大利旅游3 a. 用...,藉...,乘...,搭...by letter [wire] 用书信 [电报] send by post 邮寄go [travel] by bus [boat, bicycle, plane, rail(road), train, etc.] 搭乘巴士 [船,自行车,飞机,火 车 (等) ] 去[旅行go by water [air] 由水路 [搭飞机] 去by land [sea] 由陆路 [水路] go by the 9:00 p.m. train 搭下午九点的火车去b. 用...,藉...,以...by hand [machine] 用手[机器] (?

Q: with WITH [wiT]

A: 【简明词典】prep.有, 以, 用, 同...,由于, 和...一致, 赞成, 关于, 就【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, with is used after some verbs, nouns and adjectives in order to introduce extra information. With is also used in most reciprocal verbs, such as `agree' or `fight', and in some phrasal verbs, such as `deal with' and `dispense with'.1 with If one person is with another, they are together in one place. With her were her son and daughter-in-law. She is currently staying with her father at his home.PREP2 with If something is put with or is with something else, they are used at the same time. Serve hot, with pasta or rice and French beans. Cookies are just the thing to serve with tall glasses of real lemonade.PREP3 with If you do something with someone else, you both do it together or are both involved in it. Parents will be given reports on their child's progress and the right to discuss it with a teacher. He walked with her to the front door.PREP4 with If you fight, argue, or compete with someone, you oppose them. About a thousand students fought with riot police in the capital. He was in an argument with his landlord downstairs.PREP5 with If you do something with a particular tool, object, or substance, you do it using that tool, object, or substance. Remove the meat with a fork and divide it among four plates. Pack the fruits and nuts into the jars and cover with brandy. wiT, wiW>A1 a. 与...一起,与...一同; 偕同...He is living [staying] ~ his aunt. 他与姑妈同住 [暂居姑妈家] She is going to the park ~ her two children. 她正要和她的两个小 孩一起去公园Will you come ~ us, too?. 你也跟我们一道来吗?b. 作为...的一员,服务于 ...She is an air hostess ~ JAL. 她是服务于日本航空 公司的空服员He has been ~ the company (for) ten years. 他服务于那家公司十 年了He used to play baseball ~ the Giants. 他以前是巨人队的棒 球选手c. 把...算在一起,包括...W~ the maid, the family numbers eight. 包括女佣,这一家共有 八口2 a. 与...,跟...discuss a problem ~ a person 与某人讨论问题join one end ~ the other 把一端与另一端接在 一起We are acquainted [friendly] ~ him. 我们跟他很熟 [有深交] We are always in touch ~ them. 我们经常与他们联络b. 与...mix whiskey ~ water 威士忌加水混合3 a. 与...I agree ~ you there. 在那一点上,我与你的 意见

Q: without WITHOUT [wiT5aut]

A: 【简明词典】prep.没有, 不, (表条件)如果没有, 要没有adv.在外, 在屋外【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, without is used in the phrasal verbs `do without', `go without', and `reckon without'.1 without You use without to indicate that someone or something does not have or use the thing mentioned. I don't like myself without a beard. She wore a brown shirt pressed without a wrinkle. ...a meal without barbecue sauce. withPREP2 without If one thing happens without another thing, or if you do something without doing something else, the second thing does not happen or occur. He was offered a generous pension provided he left without a fuss. They worked without a break until about eight in the evening. Alex had done this without consulting her.PREP: PREP n/-ing3 without If you do something without a particular feeling, you do not have that feeling when you do it. Janet Magnusson watched his approach without enthusiasm. `Hello, Swanson,' he said without surprise. withPREP4 without If you do something without someone else, they are not in the same place as you are or are not involved in the same action as you. I told Franklin he would have to start dinner without me. How can I rebuild my life without my husband?. We would never go anywhere without you. withPREP 【21世纪英汉词典】with.outwIT`aut, wIW; wi5Taut>1 a. 没有...,无...a rose ~ a thorn 无刺的玫瑰; 没有痛苦的欢乐~ (a) reason 没有理由 [原因] 地He did it ~ difficulty. 他不费力地做了那件 事→ without DOUBT,without FAIL,without NUMBER.b. 若无...No man could live ~ food. 若无食物,没有人能活W~ my advice, he would have failed. 如果没有我的劝告,他 可能失败了2 [主要与动名词连用] 不 (做) ...,没有...He went away ~ taking leave. 他没有辞行就走了; 他不告而别I passed by ~ his seeing me. 我走过他身边而没有 被他看到They never meet ~ quarreling. 他们每次见面必吵架Not a week passed ~ her writing to us. 她每周给我们写信,从 未有过例外They sat still for a few minutes, ~ a single word spoken. 他们静静地坐了几分 钟,连一句话都没说3 (文语.古)在...的外面(cf. within 2) do without?→ dogo without?→ go vIt goes without saying that?.→ say>(无比较级、最高级)1 (口语)在没有 (某物) 的情况下If ther

Q: through THROUGH [Wru:]

A: 【简明词典】prep.穿过, 通过, 从开始到结束, 经由, 以adv.从头到尾, 自始至终, 直达地, 彻底, 完全adj.直达的, 直通的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, through is used in phrasal verbs such as `see through', `think through', and `win through'.1 through To move through something such as a hole, opening, or pipe means to move directly from one side or end of it to the other. The theatre was evacuated when rain poured through the roof at the Liverpool Playhouse. Go straight through that door under the EXIT sign. Visitors enter through a side entrance. The main path continues through a tunnel of trees.PREP+ through Also an adverb. He went straight through to the kitchen and took a can of beer from the fridge. She opened the door and stood back to allow the man to pass through.ADV: ADV after v2 through To cut through something means to cut it in two pieces or to make a hole in it. Use a proper fish knife and fork if possible as they are designed to cut through the flesh but not the bones. Rabbits still manage to find a way in. I am sure that some have even taken to gnawing through the metal.PREP+ through Also an adverb. Score lightly at first and then repeat, scoring deeper each time until the board is cut through.ADV: ADV after v3 through To go through a town, area, or country means to travel across it or in it. Go up to Ramsgate, cross into France, go through Andorra and in 【21世纪英汉词典】throughWru; Wru:>1 [表贯穿、通过] a. 通过...,经过,穿过fly ~ the air 飞过天际see ~ glass 透过玻璃看pass a comb [one's fingers] ~ one's hair 梳 [搔] 头发drive a nail ~ a board 把钉子钉入木板walk right ~ the village 走过那村庄He pushed his way ~ the crowd. 他从人群中挤过去b. 经过 ,通过,穿过,从...go ~ a door 通过门~ a pipe 通过管子He came in ~ the window. 他从窗口进来c. 闯过 The car drove ~ the red light. 那辆汽车闯了红灯d. 在 之中仍...,尽管是在 之中I could hear her scream ~ the howling of the storm. 我在暴风雨呼啸之中 仍听得见她的尖叫声e. 穿过; 看穿 An idea flashed ~ his mind. 一个主意闪过他的脑 海He saw ~ the trick. 他识破了那诡计f. 通过; 脱离 They got the bill ~ Parliament. 他们使那议案在议会 通过The matter has already passed ~ my

Q: but BUT [bEt, bQt]

A: 【简明词典】prep.除...以外conj.而是, 但是adv.几乎, 仅仅【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 but WEAK STRONGYou use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said. `You said you'd stay till tomorrow.' --- `I know, Bel, but I think I would rather go back.'. Place the saucepan over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not boiling. He not only wants to be taken seriously as a musician, but as a poet too.CONJ-COORD2 but WEAK STRONGYou use but when you are about to add something further in a discussion or to change the subject. They need to change the image because they need to recruit more people into the prison service. But another point I'd like to make is that a large proportion of the prisons in this country were built in the nineteenth century.CONJ-COORD3 but WEAK STRONGYou use but after you have made an excuse or apologized for what you are just about to say. Please excuse me, but there is something I must say. I'm sorry, but it's nothing to do with you. Forgive my asking, but you're not very happy, are you?CONJ-COORD4 but WEAK STRONGYou use but to introduce a reply to someone when you want to indicate surprise, disbelief, refusal, or protest. `I don't think I should stay in this house.' --- `But why?'. `Somebody wants you on the telephone' --- `But no one knows I'm here!'CONJ-COORD5 but WEAK STRONGBut is used to mean `except'. Europe will be repr 【21世纪英汉词典】but轻读)bEt; bEt; (重读)bQt; bQt《源自古英语"在... 之外,除去...的"的意 思》>A (对等连接词) 1 a. [引导与前面之字、片 语、子句相反或相对 的字、片语、子句] 但是,然而a young ~ wise man 一个年轻但聪明的人He is poor ~ happy. 他虽穷但很快乐I didn't go, ~ he did. 我没去,但是他去了b. (诚然...) 但是Indeed he is young, ~ he is wise. 诚然他年轻,但是他聪 明You may not believe it, ~ that's true. 你也许不相信这件事, 但那是真的2 (非...) 而...It is not a pen, ~ a pencil. 那不是钢笔而是铅笔He didn't go to school ~ stayed at home. 他没去上学而留在家 里Not that I disliked the work, ~ that I have no time. 我并不是讨厌那个工 作,而是没有时间3 仅当连接词用而不含 意思Heavens, ~ it rains!. 天啊,下大雨了!"Why didn't you go ?"-"Oh [Ah], ~ I did.". "你为什么没去呢?" "噢,我去

Q: them THEM [Wem]

A: 【简明词典】pron.[they 的宾格] 他们, 她们, 它们【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Them is a third person plural pronoun. Them is used as the object of a verb or preposition.1 them WEAK STRONGYou use them to refer to a group of people, animals, or things. The Beatles -- I never get tired of listening to them. Kids these days have no one to tell them what's right and wrong. She let the dogs into the house and fed them. His dark socks, I could see, had a stripe on them.PRON-PLURAL: v PRON, prep PRON2 them WEAK STRONGYou use them instead of `him or her' to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people think this use is incorrect. It takes great courage to face your child and tell them the truth.PRON-PLURAL: v PRON, prep PRON3 them WEAK STRONGIn non-standard spoken English, them is sometimes used instead of `those'. `Our Billy doesn't eat them ones,' Helen said.DET【21世纪英汉词典】them轻读)TEm; TEm; (重读)TZm; Tem>1 [they 的受格] a. 他 [她、它] 们He teaches ~. 他教他们b. 他 [她、它] 们He gave ~ books. 他给他们书c. He gave books to ~. 他把书给他们2 [代替不定单数 (代) 名词] = him,herNobody has so much to worry ~ as he has. 没有人像他那么烦恼

Q: their THEIR [TZE, TEr]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他们的, 她们的, 它们的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Their is the third person plural possessive determiner.1 their You use their to indicate that something belongs or relates to the group of people, animals, or things that you are talking about. Janis and Kurt have announced their engagement. Horses were poking their heads over their stall doors. ...as the trees shed their leaves and the year begins to die.DET-POSS2 their You use their instead of `his or her' to indicate that something belongs or relates to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people think this use is incorrect. It is up to the student to improve their own lot by regular and proper practice of yoga techniques. But anyone looking for income from their investments is in a much worse state.DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】their轻读)TL; TE; (重读)TZr; TZE>1 [they 的所有格] 他们的2 [代替不定单数 (代) 名词] = his,herNo one in ~ senses would do it. 神智正常 [清醒] 的人都不会做这件事

Q: she SHE [Fi:, Fi]

A: 【简明词典】pron.[主格]她【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆She is a third person singular pronoun. She is used as the subject of a verb.1 she WEAK STRONGYou use she to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal who has already been mentioned or whose identity is clear. When Ann arrived home that night, she found Brian in the house watching TV. She was seventeen and she had no education or employment. She was a little fluffy baby duck which we reared until she was fully grown.PRON-SING2 she WEAK STRONGSome writers may use she to refer to a person who is not identified as either male or female. They do this because they wish to avoid using the pronoun `he' all the time. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `he or she' or `they'. The student may show signs of feeling the strain of responsibility and she may give up. Very early in life when the baby feels the pangs of hunger, she learns to scream.PRON-SING3 she WEAK STRONGShe is sometimes used to refer to a country or nation. Now Britain needs new leadership if she is to play a significant role shaping Europe's future development.PRON-SING4 she WEAK STRONGSome people use she to refer to a car or a machine. People who sail often use she to refer to a ship or boat. Hundreds of small boats clustered round the yacht as she sailed into Southampton docks.PRON-SING【21世纪英汉词典】she轻读)FI; Fi; (重读)Fi; Fi:>1 [第三人称,单数,女性 ,主格] 她My mother says ~ likes you. 我母亲说她喜欢你What a beautiful ship!What is ~ called?. 多么漂亮的一条船!船 名叫什么?2 [对女婴说] 你 (you) Does ~ want her toy?. 你要你的玩具吗?(Fi; Fi:)>(pl. ~s)1 女孩子,女子,女人Is your baby a he or a ~ ?. 你的婴儿是男的或是 女的?2 雌者,雌性动物 (female) (cf. he 2) (Fi; Fi:)>冠以动物名构成复合 字] 雌的 (female) (cf. he) a she-cat 雌猫; 坏心眼的女人a she-goat 母山羊

Q: one ONE [wQn]

A: 【简明词典】pron.一个人, 任何人, 一方num.一, 一个adj.一方的, 某一, 同样的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 one One is the number 1. They had three sons and one daughter. ...one thousand years ago... Scotland beat England one-nil at Wembley. ...one of the children killed in the crash.NUM2 one If you say that someone or something is the one person or thing of a particular kind, you are emphasizing that they are the only person or thing of that kind. They had alienated the one man who knew the business. His one regret is that he has never learned a language.= onlyADJ: det ADJ3 one One can be used instead of `a' to emphasize the following noun. There is one thing I would like to know -- What is it about Tim that you find so irresistible?. One person I hate is Russ.DET: DET sing-n4 one You can use one instead of `a' to emphasize the following adjective or expression. (INFORMAL) If we ever get married we'll have one terrific wedding. It's like one enormous street carnival here.DET: DET adj sing-n5 one You can use one in front of someone's name to indicate that you have not met them or heard of them before. (FORMAL) It seems that the fifth man is one John Cairncross.= a certainDET: DET n-proper6 one You can use one to refer to the first of two 【21世纪英汉词典】onewQn, wEn; wQn《在古英语中与 a,an 为同一字》>1 a. 单一的,一个的,一人 的 (single) ~ dollar 一元in ~ word 总而言之,总之~ or two days 一两天,极少的天数He is ~ year old [of age]. 他一岁~ man in ten 十人中一人No ~ man can do it. 无论是谁,一个人是做 不来的~ man ~ vote 一人一票 (制) b. 一...~ thousand (and) ~ hundred 一千一百c. 一岁的He is ~. 他一岁2 a. 某...~ day [night] ( 过去或未来的) 某日[晚~ summer night 一个 [某] 夏天的夜晚O~ day in May, she met a young man. 五月里的某一天,她遇 见一位年轻人b. 一个名叫...的人~ Smith 一个名叫史密斯的人3 一方的,一面的To know a language is ~ thing,to teach it is another. 懂得一种语言是一回 事,教这种语言是另一 回事If A said ~ thing, B was sure to say another. 如果 A 说一件事,B 一定说另一件事(无论 A 说什么,B 一定反对)He is so careless that your advice seems to go in (at) ~ ea

Q: he HE [hi:; i:, hi, i]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他n.男, 雄abbr.[军] High Explosive, 高爆炸药【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆He is a third person singular pronoun. He is used as the subject of a verb.1 he WEAK STRONGYou use he to refer to a man, boy, or male animal. He could never quite remember all our names. He lives in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rex did all sorts of tricks. I cried when he died.PRON-SING2 he WEAK STRONGIn written English, he is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `he or she' or `they'. The teacher should encourage the child to proceed as far as he can, and when he is stuck, ask for help.PRON-SING3 he WEAK STRONGIn some religions, He is used to refer to God.PRON-SING【21世纪英汉词典】he轻读)i, I, hI; i:, i, hi; (重读)hi; hi:>1 [第三人称单数男性主 格] 他2 a. [所指人的性别不详或 无需指明其性别时] 那个人Go and see who is there and what ~ wants. 去看看谁在那里,他要 干什么b. [用以称呼男婴] 你,宝宝Does he want his toy ?. 宝宝要玩具吗?3 (文语)凡...者 [的人] He who carries nothing loses nothing. (谚)不带东西的人不会 失去东西4 (口语)它Which way is he going?. 它 [那部车子] 往哪里去?>(hi; hi:)(pl. hes,he's[z; z])1 男人,男子Is your baby [Is it] a he or a she?. 你的婴儿是男的还是 女的?2 雄,公 (male) (cf. she) Is your cat a he or a she?. 你的猫是公的还是母 的?(hi; hi:)>1 [冠于动物名等之前构 成复合字] 雄的,公的 (male) a he-goat 公山羊a hewolf 公狼2 男性的,男子气慨的→ heman

Q: him HIM [him, im, Em]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Him is a third person singular pronoun. Him is used as the object of a verb or a preposition.1 him You use him to refer to a man, boy, or male animal. John's aunt died suddenly and left him a surprisingly large sum. Is Sam there? Let me talk to him. On his arrival, Elaine met him at the bus station. My brother had a lovely dog. I looked after him for about a week.PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON2 him In written English, him is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `him or her' or `them'. If the child encounters `hear', we should show him that this is the base word in `hearing' and `hears'.PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON3 him In some religions, Him is used to refer to God. God will help you if you turn to Him in humility and trust.PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON【21世纪英汉词典】him轻读)hIm, Im; im; (重读)hIm; him>1 [he 的受格] a. [直接受词] 他l know ~ 我认识他b. [间接受词] 他I gave ~ a book. 我给他一本书c. [介系词的受词] I went with ~. 我和他同行 [一起去] 2 a. [作 be 动词的补语] (口语)=heIt's ~. 是他That's ~. 就是他b. [在 as,than,but 之后当主词用] (口语)= heShe is as young as ~. 她和他一样年轻You are worse than ~. 你比他更坏 [更差] 3 [用作动名词意义上的 主词] = hisWhat do you think of ~ becoming a teacher?. 你对于他当老师有何 看法4 (古.诗)[反身用法]他 自己 (himself) He went to a tailor and got ~ a suit. 他到西装店为自己定 制一套西装He laid ~ down to sleep. (古)他躺下来睡觉

Q: they THEY [Tei; Te]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他们, 它们【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆They is a third person plural pronoun. They is used as the subject of a verb.1 they You use they to refer to a group of people, animals, or things. The two men were far more alike than they would ever admit. People matter because of what they are, not what they have. The young horses broke in a pack, and over the first furlong, they remained in a pack.PRON-PLURAL2 they You use they instead of `he or she' to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people think this use is incorrect. The teacher is not responsible for the student's success or failure. They are only there to help the student learn. I never saw anyone go in to buy. Whether they ever did I don't know.PRON-PLURAL3 they You also use they in expressions such as `they say' or `they call it' to refer to people in general when you are making general statements about what people say, think, or do. They say there's plenty of opportunities out there, you just have to look carefully and you'll find them. They call us terrorists and say we must be destroyed.PRON-PLURAL【21世纪英汉词典】they轻读)TZ; Te; (重读)Te; Tei>1 [第三人称复数主格] 他们,她们,彼等,它们 ,它们2 [泛指一般人] 人们,世人T~ say that Mr. Smith has taken a doctor's degree. 据说史密斯先生获得 了博士学位3 [代替不定之单数 (代) 名词] =he,sheNobody ever admits that ~ are to blame. 无人会承认错在自己 [自己错] 4 当局; (军方、民间的) 有权力 [势] 者,大人物T~ have raised (the) taxes again. 政府已再度提高了税 金5(古) (凡是) ...的人们~ who [that] ? ...的人们T~ do least who talk most. 话最多的人所做最少

Q: themselves THEMSELVES [TEm5selvz]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他们自己, 她们自己, 它们自己, 他们亲自, 她们亲自, 它们亲自【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Themselves is the third person plural reflexive pronoun.1 themselves You use themselves to refer to people, animals, or things when the object of a verb or preposition refers to the same people or things as the subject of the verb. They all seemed to be enjoying themselves. The men talked amongst themselves. All artists have part of themselves that they can never share with anyone else.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON2 themselves You use themselves to emphasize the people or things that you are referring to. Themselves is also sometimes used instead of `them' as the object of a verb or preposition. Many mentally ill people are themselves unhappy about the idea of community care. Cities themselves are changing rapidly. Care-givers get a chance to socialize with men and women who are in the same position as themselves.PRON-REFL-EMPH3 themselves You use themselves instead of `himself or herself' to refer back to the person who is the subject of sentence without saying whether it is a man or a woman. Some people think this use is incorrect. What can a patient with emphysema do to help themselves?. Nobody was prepared to commit themselves.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON4 themselves You use themselves instead of `himself or herself' to emphasize the person you are referring to without saying whether it is a man or a woman. Themselves is also sometimes used as the object of a verb or preposition. Some people think this use is incorrect. Each student makes o 【21世纪英汉词典】them.selvesTEm`sZlvz; TEm5selvz>1 [用以强调] 他 [她、它] 们本身[自己a. They ~ did it.= They did it ~. 他们自己做了这件事b. [用以代替 they,them; 作and ~] Their parents and ~ went there. 他们父母亲和他们 (本身) 去那儿(→ myself 1 b{语法}) c. [用以代替 they,them; 置于 as,like,than 之后] We can do it better than ~. 我们能比他们 (自己) 做得更好d. [用以指示独立构句之 主词关系] T~ happy, they made the others happy, too. 因为他们快乐,他们也 使别人快乐2 [反身用法]将他 [她,它] 们自己,对[向]他 [她,它] 们自己a. (→ myself 2 a◆) They presented ~ before the king. 他们出现在国王的面 前b. They made ~ a new club. 他们给自己创设了新 的俱乐部c. They must take care of ~. 他们必须自己照顾自 己3 往常的他 [她,它] 们,平常的他 [她,它] 们They are not ~ today. 他们今天失常(不像平 常的他们)beside themselves → oneselfby themselves → oneself

Q: his HIS [hiz;iz]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆His is a third person singular possessive determiner. His is also a possessive pronoun.1 his You use his to indicate that something belongs or relates to a man, boy, or male animal. Brian splashed water on his face, then brushed his teeth. He spent a large part of his career in Hollywood. The past 10 years have been the happiest and most fulfilling of his life. The dog let his head thump on the floor again.DET-POSS+ his Also a possessive pronoun. He had taken advice, but the decision was his. Anna reached out her hand to him and clasped his.PRON-POSS2 his In written English, his is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `his or her' or `their'. Formerly, the relations between a teacher and his pupils were dominated by fear on the part of the pupils. Everyone should receive a fair price for the product of his labour.DET-POSS+ his Also a possessive pronoun. The student going to art or drama school will be even more enthusiastic about further education than the university student. His is not a narrow mind, but one eager to grasp every facet of anything he studies.PRON-POSS3 his In some religions, His is used to refer to God. ...humble faith in God, and trust in His Church.DET-POSS+ his Also a possessive pronoun. In what way do you feel called to serve God as a clergyman? Is it your way, or His?PRON-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】his轻读)hIz, Iz; iz; (重读)hIz; hiz>1 [he 的所有格] 他的~ book 他的书(拥有的或著作的书)2[hz; hiza. 他的东西(cf. mine) That book is ~. 那本书是他的H are the white ones. 他的是白色的3 [of ~]他的a friend of ~ 他的一位朋友that pride of ~ 他的那种高傲

Q: himself HIMSELF [him5self]

A: 【简明词典】pron.他自己, 他亲自【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Himself is a third person singular reflexive pronoun. Himself is used when the object of a verb or preposition refers to the same person as the subject of the verb, except in meaning 4.1 himself You use himself to refer to a man, boy, or male animal. He poured himself a whisky and sat down in the chair. A driver blew up his car and himself after being stopped at a police checkpoint. William went away muttering to himself.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON2 himself In written English, himself is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `himself or herself' or `themselves'. The child's natural way of expressing himself is play. The student is invited to test each item for himself by means of specific techniques.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON3 himself In some religions, Himself is used to refer to God. He thanked God for concealing Himself from the wise and revealing Himself to the simple.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON4 himself You use himself to emphasize the person or thing that you are referring to. Himself is sometimes used instead of `him' as the object of a verb or preposition. The Prime Minister himself is on a visit to Peking. He himself had joined the others straight from the office. There's no work and no future for students like himself.PRON-REFL-EMPH【21世纪英汉词典】him.selfhIm`sZlf; him5self>1 [强调用法] 他自己a. He ~ says so. = He says so ~. 他自己 [亲口] 这样说的I saw the man ~. 我见过他本人(确实见过)b. [用以代替 he,him; and ~] His father and ~ were invited to the ceremony. 他的父亲和他被邀请 参加典礼(→ myself 1 b{语法}) c. [在 as,like,than 之后,用以代替 he,him] I can do it better than ~. 我能做得比他更好d. [用以特别表示独立构 句的主词关系] H~ unhappy, he understood the situation. 他本身不幸,他了解那 种处境2 [反身用法]他自己a. (→ myself 2 a) He dressed ~. 他自己穿上衣服He killed ~. 他自杀了b. He bought ~ a watch. 他为自己买了一部照 相机c. The money I gave him is for ~. 我给他的那笔钱,是给 他本人的 (不是给别人的) 3 平时的他,正常的他He is ~ again. 他清醒了; 他已恢复正常 [复原了] He is not ~ today. 他今天反常(精神失常,身体有异 状)beside himself → oneselfby himself→ one-selffor himself → oneselfto himself → one-self

Q: you YOU [ju:, ju]

A: 【简明词典】pron.你, 你们【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆You is the second person pronoun. You can refer to one or more people and is used as the subject of a verb or the object of a verb or preposition.1 you A speaker or writer uses you to refer to the person or people that they are talking or writing to. It is possible to use you before a noun to make it clear which group of people you are talking to. When I saw you across the room I knew I'd met you before. You two seem very different to me. I could always talk to you about anything in the world. What is alternative health care? What can it do for you?. What you kids need is more exercise.PRON2 you In spoken English and informal written English, you is sometimes used to refer to people in general. Veal is good value when compared with minced beef, and gives you a greater cooked yield. `I didn't want to go into nursing,' she said, `but my dad told me to, and in those days you did what you were told.'PRON3 you In some dialects of English, yous is sometimes used instead of `you' when talking to two or more people. `Yous two are no' gettin' paid,' he said. `Ye're too lazy!'PRON-PLURAL【21世纪英汉词典】you轻读)ju, jE; ju, jE; (重读)ju; ju:>1 a. [第二人称单数 [复数] 主格] 你,你们Y~ and I are good friends. 你和我是好朋友Y~ are mad. 你 (们) 疯了.b. [第二人称单数 [复数] 受格] 你,你们I choose ~ three; the rest of ~ can stay here. 我选择你们三个,其他 的人可以留在这里2 a. Y~ begin. 从你开始,你先.b. [用以呼唤促使对方注 意或用于感叹句而与 名词同格] Y~ there, what's your name ?. 喂,你叫什么名字?Y~, my daughters. 喂,我的女儿们Y~ liar !. 你这个撒谎者!3 人 (任何人) Y~ never can tell. (. 未来的事) 任何人都无法预测When ~ face (the) north, (the) east is at [. (英)to] your right.当你面向北方 时,东方在你的右侧4 (古.诗)你们自己 (yourself,yourselve s) Get ~ gone. 滚!all of you你们,各位Sit down, all of ~. 各位 [大家] 请坐.between you and me→ betweenThere's ? for you !那才真是...; 那正是...There's a rogue for ~ !. 那才真是恶棍!You and your ? !...是你的口头禅(又来 了),你这个...又来了Y~ and your sob stories!. 又是你那几则赚人眼 泪的故事!you fellows [folks,people,chaps ,guys] (口语)你们 (all of you)

Q: your YOUR [jC:, juE]

A: 【简明词典】pron.你的, 你们的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Your is the second person possessive determiner. Your can refer to one or more people.1 your A speaker or writer uses your to indicate that something belongs or relates to the person or people that they are talking or writing to. Emma, I trust your opinion a great deal. I left all of your messages on your desk. If you are unable to obtain the information you require, consult your telephone directory.DET-POSS2 your In spoken English and informal written English, your is sometimes used to indicate that something belongs to or relates to people in general. Pain-killers are very useful in small amounts to bring your temperature down. I then realized how possible it was to overcome your limitations.DET-POSS3 your In spoken English, a speaker sometimes uses your before an adjective such as `typical' or `normal' to indicate that the thing referred to is a typical example of its type. Stan Reilly is not really one of your typical Brighton Boys. It's just your average wooden door.DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】your轻读)jur, jL; jE; (重读)jur; jC:>1 [you 的所有格] 你的,你们的2 人的,一个人的3[jur,j; j](口语)大家常说的 ,你所谓的,所谓的So this is ~ good works !这就是你所谓的善行 !This is ~ fair play, is it?. 这就是你所谓的公正 处理,是吗 ?(真不像话)4 [常 Y~; 与尊称连用以代替 you] Y~ Majesty 陛下(称呼)

Q: her HER [hE:; E:7hE, E]

A: 【简明词典】pron.她的, 她【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Her is a third person singular pronoun. Her is used as the object of a verb or a preposition. Her is also a possessive determiner.1 her WEAK STRONGYou use her to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal. I went in the room and told her I had something to say to her. Catherine could not give her the advice she most needed. I really thought I'd lost her. Everybody kept asking me, `Have you found your cat?'PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON+ her WEAK STRONGAlso a possessive determiner. Liz travelled round the world for a year with her boyfriend James. We admire her courage, compassion and dedication. ...a black dog, her hair erect along the centre of her back.DET-POSS2 her WEAK STRONGIn written English, her is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `him or her' or `them'. Talk to your baby, play games, and show her how much you enjoy her company.PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON+ her WEAK STRONGAlso a possessive determiner. The non-drinking, non smoking model should do nothing to risk her reputation.DET-POSS3 her WEAK STRONGHer is sometimes used to refer to a country or nation. (FORMAL or WRITTEN)PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON+ her WEAK STRONGAlso a possessive determiner. Our reporter looks at reactions to Britain's apparently deep-rooted distrust of her EC partner.DET-POSS4 her WEAK STRONGPeople sometimes use her to refer to a car, machine, or ship. Kemp got out of his car. `Just fill her up, thanks.'PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON+ her WEAK STRONGAlso a possessive determiner. This dramatic photograph was taken from Carpathia's deck by one of her passengers.DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】her轻读)hL, L; E:, hE, E(重读)hV; hE:>1 [she 的受格] a. [直接受词] 她They love ~. 他们爱她b. [间接受词] 她I gave ~ a pen. 我给她一支笔c. [介系词的受词] I gave the book to ~. 我把那本书给了她2 [she 的所有格] 她的~ mother 她的母亲~ admirers 她的崇拜者3 a. [用作 be 的补语] (口语)= sheIt's ~. 就是她b. [在 as,than,but 之后当主词用] (口语)= sheI can run faster than ~. 我能跑得比她快4 (古.诗)她自己 (herself) She laid ~ down. 她躺下来

Q: herself HERSELF [hE:5self, hE5self]

A: 【简明词典】pron.她自己, 她本人亲自【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Herself is a third person singular reflexive pronoun. Herself is used when the object of a verb or preposition refers to the same person as the subject of the verb, except in meaning 5.1 herself You use herself to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal. She let herself out of the room. Jennifer believes she will move out on her own when she is financially able to support herself. Robin didn't feel good about herself.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON2 herself In written English, herself is sometimes used to refer to a person without saying whether that person is a man or a woman. Some people dislike this use and prefer to use `himself or herself' or `themselves'. How can anyone believe stories for which she feels herself to be in no way responsible?PRON-REFL3 herself Herself is sometimes used to refer to a country or nation. (FORMAL or WRITTEN) Britain's dream of herself began to fade.PRON-REFL4 herself People sometimes use herself to refer to a car, machine, or ship. The ship adjusted herself to the roll and rhythm of the sea.PRON-REFL5 herself You use herself to emphasize the person or thing that you are referring to. Herself is sometimes used instead of `her' as the object of a verb or preposition. She's so beautiful herself. Has anyone thought of consulting Bethan herself?. She herself was not a keen gardener.PRON-REFL-EMPH【21世纪英汉词典】her.selfhL`sZlf, L`sZlf; hE:5self, hE5s-, E:5s->1 她自己a. She ~ came to see me.=She came to see me ~. 她亲自来看我b. [用以代替 she,her; and ~] Her mother and ~ were invited to the party. 她母亲和她被邀请参 加聚会(→ myself 1 b {语法}) c. [在 as,like,than 之后用以代替 she,her] I can do it better than ~. 我能比她本人做得更 好d. [用以特别表示独立构 句的主词关系] (文语)H~ an orphan, she understood the situation. 她自己是个孤儿,所以 她了解那种情况2 [反身用法]她自己a. [用作反身动词的受词 ] (→ myself 2a ◆) She killed ~. 她自杀了b. [用作一般动词的受词 ] She made ~ a new dress. 她给自己做了一件新 衣c. [用作介系词的受词] He wished Jane to take good care of ~. 他希望珍好好照顾她 自己3 平时 [正常] 的她She is not quite ~ today. 她今天反常beside herself → oneselfby herself → oneselffor herself → oneselfto herself → oneself

Q: it IT [it]

A: 【简明词典】pron.它[域] Italy , 意大利【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆It is a third person singular pronoun. It is used as the subject or object of a verb, or as the object of a preposition.1 it You use it to refer to an object, animal, or other thing that has already been mentioned. He saw the grey Land-Rover down the by-pass. It was more than a hundred yards from him. It's a wonderful city, really. I'll show it to you if you want. My wife has become crippled by arthritis. She is embarrassed to ask the doctor about it. I took a lot of convincing that parenthood was a good idea and I didn't think I'd be much use at it.PRON-SING2 it You use it to refer to a child or baby whose sex you do not know or whose sex is not relevant to what you are saying. She could, if she wanted, compel him, through a court of law, to support the child after it was born. He threw the baby high in the air and it stopped crying.PRON-SING3 it You use it to refer in a general way to a situation that you have just described. He was through with sports, not because he had to be but because he wanted it that way. Antonia will not be jealous, or if she is, she will not show it.PRON-SING4 it You use it before certain nouns, adjectives, and verbs to introduce your feelings or point of view about a situation. It was nice to see Steve again. It's a pity you never got married, Sarah. It's funny how you remember things. It's good of him to spare the time to visit at all. 【21世纪英汉词典】itIt; it>1 [第三人称单数中性主 格] 它,它2 [第三人称单数中性受 格] a. [直接受词] 它,它I saw ~. 我看到它I gave it him. 我把它给了他b. [间接受词] 它,它I gave it food. 我给它食物c. [介系词受词] I gave food to it. 我给它食物3 Go and see who it is. 去看看是谁It's me. (口语)是我It says, "Keep to the left.". 它 [标示] 写著「靠左边走"It says in the Bible that. ?. 圣经上说...It says in the papers that. ?. 报纸上说...4 a. It is impossible to master English in a month or two. 要在一两个月内精通 英文是不可能的It will be difficult for him to come so early. 要他来得那么早是有 困难的It's kind of you to give me a present. 你真好,送我礼物It is no use trying. 试也白试It isn't certain whether we shall succeed. 我们是否会成功还很 难说It is strange that he says so. 他这样说真奇怪It is said that the universe is infinite. 据说宇宙是无限的b. [作形式上的受词,以 代表后述实际主词騜

Q: itself ITSELF [it5self]

A: 【简明词典】pron.它本身, 它自己【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 itself Itself is used as the object of a verb or preposition when it refers to something that is the same thing as the subject of the verb. Scientists have discovered remarkable new evidence showing how the body rebuilds itself while we sleep. Unemployment does not correct itself. ...the threat of Europe building trade business around itself.PRON-REFL: v PRON, prep PRON2 itself You use itself to emphasize the thing you are referring to. I think life itself is a learning process. The involvement of the foreign ministers was itself a sign of progress. He cheered up on Christmas Day itself.PRON-REFL-EMPH3 itself If you say that someone is, for example, politeness itself or kindness itself, you are emphasizing they are extremely polite or extremely kind. I am never really happy staying in a hotel, although the management here have been kindness itself. Many men are charm itself. He is rarely satisfied with anything less than perfection itself.PRON-REFL-EMPH: n PRON【21世纪英汉词典】it.selfIt`sZlf; it5self>1 [用以作同位格的强调 ] 它本身,它自己The rectory burned but the church ~ was spared. 教区长的住宅烧毁,但 教堂本身幸免She is beauty ~. 她是美的化身2 [反身用法]使它本身a. A good opportunity presented ~. 好机会出现了b. The hare hid ~. 野兔把自己隐藏起来c. The cell is reproductive of ~. 细胞使它本身再生(有繁殖作用)3 平常状态,正常情形My dog is not ~ today. 我的狗今天和平时不 一样(有异状)by itself(1)独自,单独地The villa stands by ~ on the hill. 那栋别墅孤零零地矗 立在山丘上(2)自行,自然地The machine works by ~. 那机器自动运转for itself(1)独力,单独地(2)为了它本身,本身I value honesty for ~. 我重视诚实本身in itself在它本身,就其 本身而论,本来,本质上Advertising in modern times has become a business in ~. 在现代广告本身已成 为一种企业of itself(古)= by itselfto itself为它自己,作为 己有The magazine got the market all to ~. 该杂志独占市场

Q: its ITS [its]

A: 【简明词典】pron.它的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Its is a third person singular possessive determiner.its You use its to indicate that something belongs or relates to a thing, place, or animal that has just been mentioned or whose identity is known. You can use its to indicate that something belongs or relates to a child or baby. The British Labor Party concludes its annual conference today in Brighton. ...Japan, with its extreme housing shortage... The dog lifted its head, listening. I met one woman whose tiny baby had just died and whose other child was fighting for its life.DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】itsIts; its>it 的所有格] 它的,它的(→it 1{用法}) The child lost ~ way. 那个小孩迷了路

Q: I I [ai]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我n.字母I, [化]碘元素, 罗马数字1【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆I A speaker or writer uses I to refer to himself or herself. I is a first person singular pronoun. I is used as the subject of a verb. Jim and I are getting married. She liked me, I think.PRON-SING: PRON v【21世纪英汉词典】I(符号)'化学'iodin e

Q: me ME [mi:7mi]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆me WEAK STRONGA speaker or writer uses me to refer to himself or herself. Me is a first person singular pronoun. Me is used as the object of a verb or a preposition. I had to make important decisions that would affect me for the rest of my life. He asked me to go to Cambridge with him. Give me a few hours to think about it. She looked up at me, smiling.PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON【21世纪英汉词典】me轻读)mI; mi; (重读)mi; mi:>1 [I 的受格] a. [直接受词] 我They know ~ very well. 他们很了解我b. [间接受词] (给,向) 我Father gave me a book. 父亲给我一本书c. [介系词的受词] She spoke to me. 她对我说2 a. [作为 be 的补语] (口语) (是) 我 (I) It's me. 是我b. (口语) (是) 我 (I) You're as tall as [taller than] me. 你跟我一样高 [比我高] Nobody else went but me. 除了我以外没有人去c. [习惯用法] "I want to see the movie."-"Me, too.". "我想去看那部 电影""我也想看""Say, who are you ?"-"Me ?". "你是谁?""我吗? "3 (口语)我的 (my) Father is very proud of me having succeeded him. 父亲对于我之继承他 的事业感到很骄傲4 Ah me!. 哎呀!Dear me!. 唷!哎哟!5(古.诗.俚)我自己 (myself) I got me a wife. 我给自己找了一个太 太If I don't respect me, nobody else will. 如果我不尊重自己,没 有人会尊敬我between you and me→ between

Q: us US [Qs; Es]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我们[域] United States , 美国【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Us is the first person plural pronoun. Us is used as the object of a verb or a preposition.1 us WEAK STRONGA speaker or writer uses us to refer both to himself or herself and to one or more other people. You can use us before a noun to make it clear which group of people you are referring to. Neither of us forgot about it. Heather went to the kitchen to get drinks for us. They don't like us much. He showed us aspects of the game that we had never seen before. Another time of great excitement for us boys was when war broke out.PRON-PLURAL: v PRON, prep PRON2 us WEAK STRONGUs is sometimes used to refer to people in general. All of us will struggle fairly hard to survive if we are in danger. Each of us will have our own criteria for success.PRON-PLURAL: v PRON, prep PRON3 us WEAK STRONGA speaker or writer may use us instead of `me' in order to include the audience or reader in what they are saying. (mainly FORMAL) This brings us to the second question I asked.PRON-PLURAL: v PRON, prep PRON4 us WEAK STRONGIn non-standard English, us is sometimes used instead of `me'. (BRIT, SPOKEN) `Hang on a bit,' said Eileen. `I'm not finished yet. Give us a chance.'PRON-SING: v PRON, prep PRON【21世纪英汉词典】us轻读)Es; Es; (重读)Qs; Qs>1 [we 的受格] a. [直接受词] 我们She showed ~ into the room. 她把我们带入房间b. [间接受词] 我们They gave us presents. 他们送我们礼物c. [介系词的受词] He spoke to us. 他对我们说话2a. [国王的正式用语; cf. we 2 a] 朕 (me) b. [报纸社论用语; cf. we 2b] 我们3 (诗.古) 我们本身 (ourselves) We laid us down. 我们躺下来

Q: team up TEAM UP

A: 【简明词典】v.(使)结成一队, 合作, 协作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆team up teams up; teaming up; teamed upIf you team up with someone, you join them in order to work together for a particular purpose. You can also say that two people or groups team up. Elton teamed up with Eric Clapton to wow thousands at a Wembley rock concert. Recently a friend suggested that we team up for a working holiday in Europe in the summer.PHR-V-RECIP【21世纪英汉词典】work together as a group与...合作*It's a pleasure to team up with such excellent workers.与这么好的 工人合作是令人愉快 的。

Q: get across GET ACROSS

A: 【简明词典】v.(使)越过, 通过, 被理解【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get across gets across; getting across; got across or gotten acrossWhen an idea gets across or when you get it across, you succeed in making other people understand it. Officers felt their point of view was not getting across to ministers. I had created a way to get my message across while using as few words as possible.= get overPHR-V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to）cross a road， water，etc．（使） 通过*Using the new bridge to get across will save people a lot of time．从新桥上通过 可以节省人们大量时 间。*The general had to get his troops across the river．将军必须把部 队带过河去。*When the traffic lessened， they managed to get across．车辆减少时 ，他们设法穿过了马 路。2．（cause to）become understood or accepted（使）理解 ；把...讲清楚*I spoke slowly，but my meaning didn't get across．我讲得很慢 ，但我的意思还是没 有被理解。*The advertisement's basic message gets across very well．这条广告的基 本信息表达得一清二 楚。*He found it difficult to get his American jokes across to an English audience．他发觉他 的美国笑话很难使英 国听众发笑。*The teacher tried to explain the problem but the explanation did not get across to the class．老师试图把这 个问题解释清楚，但 是他的解释没有被学 生理解。*He gets across well， doesn't he？他说的很清楚， 是不是？3．annoy； offend； form a bad relation with使生气；触犯； 与...搞坏关系*They really get across me！他们实在使我生 气。*She got across the boss， who made life very difficult for her．她得罪了老板， 老板使她的日子很不 好过。*These two girls are so different in tem perament that they were bound to get across each other．这两个女孩的 性格相差太悬殊，彼 此肯定合不来。

Q: we WE [wi:; wi]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我们【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆We is the first person plural pronoun. We is used as the subject of a verb.1 we WEAK STRONGA speaker or writer uses we to refer both to himself or herself and to one or more other people as a group. You can use we before a noun to make it clear which group of people you are referring to. We both swore we'd be friends ever after. We ordered another bottle of champagne. Don't you think we should ask this young man some technical questions?. We students outnumbered our teachers.PRON-PLURAL2 we WEAK STRONGWe is sometimes used to refer to people in general. We need to take care of our bodies. ...the withdrawal symptoms that we all experience at the end of a long, close relationship.PRON-PLURAL3 we WEAK STRONGA speaker or writer may use we instead of `I' in order to include the audience or reader in what they are saying, especially when discussing how a talk or book is organized. (FORMAL) We will now consider the raw materials from which the body derives energy.PRON-PLURAL【21世纪英汉词典】we轻读)wI; wi; (重读)wi; wi; >1 [第一人称复数主格] 我们,我等,咱们2 a. [国王用于正式的自称 ; cf. ourself] 朕,寡人 (I) b. 我们3 a. [对于对方表示同情之 意而用以代替 you] =youHow are we this morning, young man ?. 年轻人,你今天早上好 吗 ?b. 我们的列车 [飞机,船 (等) ] We will make a brief stop at Los Angeles. 我们将在洛杉机短暂 停留4 我们 (人) We are not naturally bad. 人的本性 [天性] 非恶(人性本善)We had much rain last year. 去年的雨量多

Q: our OUR [5auE]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我们的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Our is the first person plural possessive determiner.1 our You use our to indicate that something belongs or relates both to yourself and to one or more other people. We're expecting our first baby. I locked myself out of our apartment and had to break in. Clear it away so we can put our mugs down.DET-POSS2 our A speaker or writer sometimes uses our to indicate that something belongs or relates to people in general. The quality of our life depends on keeping well. We are all entirely responsible for our actions, and for our reactions.DET-POSS3 our Speakers sometimes use our with the name of a member of their family. (BRIT, DIALECT) Our Barry had a habit of doing that sort of thing.DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】ouraJr, Br; 5aJE, B:>we 的所有格] 1 我们的~ country [school] 我们的国家 [学校] O~ Father. 我们人类之父,我们的 天父,上帝O~ Lady(. 天主教徒的) 圣母玛利亚this ~ country (文语)我们这个国家2 a. [国王的正式用语,用 以代替 my] 朕的,我的 (my) (cf. we 2a) b. 我们的(cf. we 2b) in ~ opinion 依照我们的看法,就我 们所见3 (表示谈话双方已知的 ,或不便明说的) 那件事,那个人~ gentleman in the black hat 那个戴黑帽子的先生

Q: my MY [mai; mi]

A: 【简明词典】pron.我的int.嗳呀!啊呀![域] Malaysia , 马来西亚【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆My is the first person singular possessive determiner.1 my A speaker or writer uses my to indicate that something belongs or relates to himself or herself. I invited him back to my flat for a coffee. John's my best friend. I received a bill for the car rental from my credit card company. My understanding was that we'd meet at her place.DET-POSS2 my In conversations or in letters, my is used in front of a word like `dear' or `darling' to show affection. My sweet Freda. Yes, of course, my darling.DET-POSS3 my My is used in phrases such as `My God' and `My goodness' to express surprise or shock. (SPOKEN) My God, I've never seen you so nervous. My goodness, Tim, you have changed!DET-POSS【21世纪英汉词典】mymaI; mai>1 [I 的所有格] 我的my father 我的父亲her and my father 她的也是我的父亲her and my father(s) 她的父亲和我的父亲my own 我自己的 (东西 (等)I missed ~ train. 我没能赶上我的火车2 my boy [friend, man, son, daughter, etc.my dear [darling, love, etc.my dear fellow = my good man 老兄3 [做为动名词意味上之 主词] Heavy rain prevented my going out. 大雨使我不能外出my Lord → lord 4>哎呀! 啊! 哇! 咦! 嗄!My! It's beautiful!. 哇,漂亮!

Q: something SOMETHING [5sQmWiN]

A: 【简明词典】pron.某事, 某物adj.有点象, 大约【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 something You use something to refer to a thing, situation, event, or idea, without saying exactly what it is. He realized right away that there was something wrong. There was something vaguely familiar about him. The garden was something special. `You said there was something you wanted to ask me,' he said politely. There was something in her attitude that bothered him. People are always out in their cars, watching television or busy doing something else.PRON-INDEF: oft PRON adj, PRON adj about n2 something You can use something to say that the description or amount that you are giving is not exact. He described the smell as something between a circus and a sea-port. Clive made a noise, something like a grunt. There was something around a thousand dollars in the office strong box. Their membership seems to have risen to something over 10,000.PRON-INDEF: PRON prep3 something If you say that a person or thing is something or is really something, you mean that you are very impressed by them. (INFORMAL) You're really something. The doors here are really something, all made of good wood like mahogany. This is really something. Someone actually thinks my records are all right!PRON-INDEF4 something You can use something in expressions like `that's something' when you think that a situation is not ver 【21世纪英汉词典】some.thing`sQmWIN; 5sQmWiN>1 a. 某物,某事S~ must have gone wrong. 一定有什么事不对劲I want ~ to eat [drink]. 我要一点吃[喝]的东 西I'll look for ~ cheaper. 我要找些更便宜的东 西b. 某物,某事Is there ~ to eat?. 有什么可吃的东西吗?How about seeing ~ interesting?. 去看点有趣的东西如 何?Can't you do ~?. 你不能想点办法吗?c. 某物,某事If ~ happens to you, I'll come to help you at once. 假如你发生什么事,我 会立刻来帮助你2 a. [...的]若干,一些,少 许,几分[ofThere was ~ of uncertainty in his reply. 他的答覆有点含糊I have seen ~ of his work. 我已经看过一些他的 作品He knows ~ of psychology. 他懂得一些心理学b. [~ of a[an]?,当补语用] (口语)稍 [略] 有 (名气) 的,颇为...He is ~ of a musician. 他是位略有名气的音 乐家His novel was ~ of a success. 他的小说颇为成功3 a. (口语)重要的东西[人He believes he is quite ~. 他相信自己是十分重 要的人物→ make something of (2).b.

Q: everything EVERYTHING [5evriWiN]

A: 【简明词典】pron.每件事物, 万事【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 everything You use everything to refer to all the objects, actions, activities, or facts in a particular situation. He'd gone to Seattle long after everything else in his life had changed. Early in the morning, hikers pack everything that they will need for the day's hike. Everything in the building had gone silent. nothingPRON-INDEF: oft PRON else2 everything You use everything to refer to all possible or likely actions, activities, or situations. `This should have been decided long before now.' --- `We can't think of everything.'. Cathy thought that she had the answer to everything. Noel and I do everything together. Are you doing everything possible to reduce your budget?PRON-INDEF3 everything You use everything to refer to a whole situation or to life in general. She says everything is going smoothly. Is everything all right?. Everything's going to be just fine.= thingsPRON-INDEF4 everything If you say that someone or something is everything, you mean you consider them to be the most important thing in your life, or the most important thing that there is. I love him. He is everything to me. Crime cases were something that agents solved, and to him the case was everything. Money isn't everything.= all nothing【21世纪英汉词典】ev.ery.thing`ZvrI9WIN; 5evriWiN>1 一切事物,每样事物, 万事E~ has its beginning. 凡事都有个开始I will do ~ in my power to assist you. 我会尽全力协助你How is ~ ?. 一切都好吗?We had ~ necessary. 我们拥有所需要的一 切2 并非每一样都You cannot have ~. 你不可能拥有一切东 西3 最重要的东西[事情(cf. nothing 2) My wife is [means] ~ to me. 我的妻子对我来说比 什么都重要Money is ~. 钱就是一切and everything(口语)以及其他的一 切 [种种] His constant absences and ~ led to his dismissal. 他经常旷职以及其他 种种 (原因) 导致他被解雇before everything比什么都重要,在一切 之上His work comes before ~. 他的工作比什么都重 要like everything(1) 与 (其他) 一切事一样,像任何事 一样Scholarship, like ~ (else), requires hard work. 学问就像其他的事一 样,需要勤奋(2)(美口语)全力地, 拼命地; 非常You've got to work like ~ in order to please him. 你必须尽力工作以博 得

Q: who WHO [hu:]

A: 【简明词典】pron.谁, 那...的(人)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Who is used as the subject or object of a verb. See entries at whom and whose.1 who You use who in questions when you ask about the name or identity of a person or group of people. Who's there?. Who is the least popular man around here?. Who do you work for?. Who do you suppose will replace her on the show?. `You reminded me of somebody.' --- `Who?'QUEST2 who You use who after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you talk about the identity of a person or a group of people. Police have not been able to find out who was responsible for the forgeries. I went over to start up a conversation, asking her who she knew at the party. You know who these people are.CONJ-SUBORD3 who You use who at the beginning of a relative clause when specifying the person or group of people you are talking about or when giving more information about them. There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves. The woman, who needs constant attention, is cared for by relatives. The hijacker gave himself up to police, who are now questioning him.PRON-REL【21世纪英汉词典】whohu; hu:>A (疑问代名词) 1 [用以询问姓名、身分 等] 谁,什么人,怎样的人W~ is he?. 他是谁 ?W~ knows him?. 谁认识他 ?W~ would have thought it ?. 谁会想过那件事 ?Nobody knew ~ he was. 没有人知道他是谁"When will the war end?"-" W~ knows.". "战争何时会结束 ?""谁知道"2 [用以代替 whom] (口语)谁,甚么人W~ do you mean ?. 你指的是谁 ?W~ is the letter from ?. 谁寄来的信 ?I told him ~ to look for. 我告诉他该去找谁B[ehu,h

Q: whose WHOSE [hu:z]

A: 【简明词典】pron.谁的, 那(些)人的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 whose You use whose at the beginning of a relative clause where you mention something that belongs to or is associated with the person or thing mentioned in the previous clause. I saw a man shouting at a driver whose car was blocking the street. ...a speedboat, whose fifteen-strong crew claimed to belong to China's navy. ...tourists whose vacations included an unexpected adventure.PRON-REL2 whose You use whose in questions to ask about the person or thing that something belongs to or is associated with. Whose was the better performance?. `Whose is this?' --- `Mick's stuff.'. `It wasn't your fault, John.' --- `Whose, then?'QUEST+ whose Also a determiner. Whose car were they in?. Whose daughter is she?DET-POSS-QUEST3 whose You use whose after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you talk about the person or thing that something belongs to or is associated with. I'm wondering whose mother she is then. I can't remember whose idea it was for us to meet again.DET-POSS+ whose Also a conjunction. I wondered whose the coat was. That kind of person likes to spend money, it doesn't matter whose it is.CONJ-SUBORD 【21世纪英汉词典】whosehuz; hu:z>A (疑问代名词 who 的所有格) 1 谁的W~ umbrella is this ?. 这是谁的伞 ?I wonder in [at] ~ house the party will be held. 我不知道这次聚会会 在谁家举行2 [独立用法] 谁的东西W~ are these shoes?. 这是谁的鞋子?Tell me ~ to borrow. 告诉我该借谁的B[huz,huz; hu:z,huz] (关系代名词) 1 [who 的所有格] a. [限定用法] _ (做) ...的 (人) I know a girl ~ mother is a pianist. 我认识一个女孩,她的 母亲是钢琴师The lady about ~ age you asked me is well over forty. 你问起其年龄的那位 女士已大大超过四十 岁了b. [非限定用法; 通常前面加逗点] 而那个 [些] 人Mrs. Brown, ~ house we have rented for our vacation, is a rich widow. 那位租房子给我们度 假用的房东布朗太太是位富 孀2 [which 的所有格] a. [限定用法] (做) ...的 (东西) A book ~ pages are torn is worth less money. 书页被撕破的书籍比 较便宜b. [非限定用法; 通常前面加逗点] 它的,该物的This microcircuit, ~ parts are too small to be seen, was made in America. 这个?

Q: look around LOOK AROUND

A: 【简明词典】v.(=look round)到处寻找,察看,观光,游览【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look around looks around; looking around; looked around (BRIT) also look roundIf you look around or look round a building or place, you walk round it and look at the different parts of it. We went to look round the show homes. I'm going to look around and see what I can find.PHR-V

Q: might 1 MIGHT 1 [mait]

A: 【简明词典】v.(past tense, past participle of maysee may)n.力量, 威力, 权力, 能, 可能aux.可以【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆modal uses ; Might is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb.1 might You use might to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain. There's a report today that smoking might be banned totally in most buildings. The two countries might go to war. I might well regret it later. He said he might not be back until tonight.= mayMODAL2 might You use might to indicate that there is a possibility that something is true, but you cannot be certain. She and Simon's father had not given up hope that he might be alive. You might be right. They haven't seen each other for five years; he might not be interested in her any more. ...a suit that looks as though it might contain polyester.= mayMODAL3 might You use might to indicate that something could happen or be true in particular circumstances. America might sell more cars to the islands if they were made with the steering wheel on the right. ...the type of person who might appear in a fashion magazine.= couldMODAL4 might You use might have with a past participle to indicate that it is possible that something happened or was true, or when giving a possible explanation for something. I heard what might have been an explosion. She thought the shooting might have been an accident. The equipment needed to clean up the spill might not have arrived yet. The letters might not have been meant for me at all.= may haveMODAL5 might You use might have with a past participle to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. If she had had to give up riding she might have taken up sailing competitively. Had the bomb dropped over a populated area of the city, there might have been a great deal of damage. The report might have been better written. I didn't give my name because if I did I thought you might not have come.MODAL6 might You use might in statements where you are accepting the truth of a situation, but contrasting it with something that is more important. He might be a bore, but he was as quick-witted as a weasel. They might not have two cents to rub together, but at least they have a kind of lifestyle that is different.【21世纪英汉词典】mightmaIt; mait>力,力气; 势力,权力,实力; 武力; 优势(→power) by ~ 凭力气 [用武力] M~ is right. (谚)力量即正义,强权 即公理(胜者为王,败 者为寇)with all one's might = (with) might and main尽全力地,拼命地

Q: would WOULD [wud, wEd, Ed, d]

A: 【简明词典】v.aux.will的过去式, 将, 愿意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Would is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. In spoken English, would is often abbreviated to 'd.1 would WEAK STRONGYou use would when you are saying what someone believed, hoped, or expected to happen or be the case. No one believed the soldiers stationed at the border would actually open fire. Would he always be like this?. Once inside, I found that the flat would be perfect for my life in Paris. He expressed the hope that on Monday elementary schools would be reopened. A report yesterday that said British unemployment would continue to rise. I don't think that he would take such a decision.MODAL2 would WEAK STRONGYou use would when saying what someone intended to do. The statement added that although there were a number of differing views, these would be discussed by both sides. George decided it was such a rare car that he would only use it for a few shows. He did not think he would marry Beth.MODAL3 would WEAK STRONGYou use would when you are referring to the result or effect of a possible situation. Ordinarily it would be fun to be taken to fabulous restaurants. It would be wrong to suggest that police officers were not annoyed by acts of indecency. It would cost very much more for the four of us to go from Italy. ...identity cards without which fans would not be able to get into stadiums.MODAL4 would WEAK STRONGYou use would, or would have with a past participle, to indicate that you are assuming or guessing that something is true, because you have good reasons for thinking it. You wouldn't know him. His fans would already be familiar with Caroline. That would have been Della's car. He made a promise to his great-grandfather? That would have been a long time ago. It was half seven; her mother would be annoyed because he was so late.MODAL5 would WEAK STRONGYou use would in the main clause of some `if' and `unless' sentences to indicate something you co 【21世纪英汉词典】would轻读)wEd, Ed, d; wEd, Ed, d; (重读)wJd; wud>1 [根据时态一致的原则 ,用于附属子句内或间 接引句中] a. 将[会]...She believed that her husband ~ soon get well. 她相信她的丈夫不久 会康复I asked if he'd come and see me immediately. 我问他是否会立刻来 看我She said she ~ be very pleased. 她说她将非常乐意I thought you ~ have finished it by now. 我以为到现在为止你 已经做完那件事b. 要...I decided I ~ do my best. 我决心全力以赴I said I ~ do it. 我说我要做那件事2 [w

Q: get down GET DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.(从...)下来, 吞下, 写下, 使沮丧【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get down gets down; getting down; got down or gotten downIf something gets you down, it makes you unhappy. At times when my work gets me down, I like to fantasize about being a farmer.PHR-V2 get down gets down; getting down; got down or gotten downIf you get down, you lower your body until you are sitting, kneeling, or lying on the ground. She got down on her hands and knees on the floor. `Get down!' she yelled. `Somebody's shooting!'PHR-V3 get down gets down; getting down; got down or gotten downIf you get something down, especially something that someone has just said, you write it down. The idea has been going around in my head for quite a while and now I am getting it down on paper.PHR-V4 get down gets down; getting down; got down or gotten downIf you get food or medicine down, you swallow it, especially with difficulty. (INFORMAL) I bit into a hefty slab of bread and cheese. When I had got it down I started talking.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．descend or bring down（使）下来*The stairs were so steep that it was difficult to get the furniture down．这楼梯太陡， 家俱难以搬下楼去。*I bumped into Mr．Wang as I got down from the bus．我下公共汽车时 ，偶然遇到了王先生。2．kill or destroy by shooting（通过射击 ）击落*They got down two enemy planes．他们击落两 架敌机。*The hunter got down a number of birds．猎手打落了一 些鸟。3．record in writing 记录下来*Here is a telephone message I got down for you．这是我给你记下 来的电话留言。*Get down every word she says．记下她讲的每 句话。*The teacher asked，"Have you got all the sentences down？"老师问：" 你们把所有的句子都 记下来了吗？"4．become depressed 沮丧；垂头丧气*She soon gets down， but she just as soon recovers her cheer fulness．她容易灰心 丧气，但恢复愉快的 心情也很快。5．depress sb．or impair sb．'s health使沮丧；使苦 闷或损害健康*The news certainly got him down．这条消息肯定 使他沮丧。*This miserable weather really gets us down．这鬼天气实在 令我们难受。*In the end， the long hours of work combined with domestic worries got him down．长时间的工作 以及家事的烦恼终于 使他的身体垮了下来。*Difficulties，neve r get him down．困难从来压不 垮他。*It is not desirable to get down．You should draw lessons from the failure，keep up your spirits and do your work well．垂头丧气是不 可取的，你应该从失 败中吸取教训，振&

Q: go by GO BY

A: 【简明词典】v.(从...旁)走过, 依照, 顺便走访【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go by goes by; going by; went by; gone byIf you say that time goes by, you mean that it passes. My grandmother was becoming more and more sad and frail as the years went by.= go onPHR-V2 go by goes by; going by; went by; gone byIf you go by something, you use it as a basis for a judgement or action. If they prove that I was wrong, then I'll go by what they say.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass by走过*You've missed the bus；it just went by．你错过了这趟公 共汽车，它刚开走。*We waited for the procession to go by．我们等队伍过去 。2．be guided by sth．giving direction靠...指引（ 方向）*Having no map to go by，we soon lost our way．没有地图判断方 向，我们很快就迷了 路。3．act according to；be guided by照...办事*We should have a clearout criterion to go by．我们应有明确的 标准去遵循。*We have a precedent to go by．我们有先例可循 。*If you ride a bicycle，you must go by the traffic rules．你如果骑车， 就必须遵守交通规则。*She always goes by a pattern when she makes a dress．她总是照式样 裁制衣服。4．judge by；form an opinion by；trust as being correct判断；凭...而 判断；以为...是正确的*You can't always go by appearance．你不能 老是以貌取人。*We can't go by that clock；it is hardly ever right．我们不能以那 个钟为准，它很少对 过。*You can't go by one person's opinion；you must ask everyone what they think．你不能光凭一 个人的意见就下结论 ，你得问一问大家是 怎么想的。5．（time，days，we eks，etc．）pass；e lapse；go on（时间等）流逝*Three years have gone by since we came to this university．我们进 这所大学已3年了。*This event will be forgotten as time goes by．随着时间的推移 ，此事将被遗忘。6．（opportunity，c hance，etc．）pass without being used or grasped（机会等）轻 易地放过*Don't let this opportunity go by．不要错过这个机 会。*John hesitated just a little too long over the offer of a partnership in the firm，and when he finally made up his mind to accept，the opportunity had gone by．约翰对别人主动 要和他合股开商行迟 疑的时间稍长了一点 ，等他下定决心同意 时，机会已经错过了。7．be known by；be called为人所知；称 为*Many actors do not go by their real names．很多演员的真 实姓名不为人

Q: sit SIT [sit]

A: 【简明词典】v.(使)就座, (使)坐【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sit sits sitting sat If you are sitting somewhere, for example in a chair, your bottom is resting on the chair and the upper part of your body is upright. Mother was sitting in her chair in the kitchen. They sat there in shock and disbelief. They had been sitting watching television. He was unable to sit still for longer than a few minutes.VB2 sit sits sitting sat When you sit somewhere, you lower your body until you are sitting on something. He set the cases against a wall and sat on them. Eva pulled over a chair and sat beside her husband. When you stand, they stand; when you sit, they sit.VB+ sit down sits down; sitting down; sat downSit down means the same as sit. I sat down, stunned. Hughes beckoned him to sit down on the sofa.PHR-V3 sit sits sitting sat If you sit someone somewhere, you tell them to sit there or put them in a sitting position. He used to sit me on his lap. He'll sit you in front of his computer and give you a glimpse of the problem.VB+ sit down sits down; sitting down; sat downTo sit someone down somewhere means to sit them there. She helped him out of the water and sat him down on the rock. They sat me down and had a serious discussion about sex.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】sitsIt; sit(sat[st; st]; sit.ting)>1 a. 坐,就坐~ next to a person 坐在某人邻座~ cross-legged on the floor 盘腿坐在地板上~ with one's legs bent beneath one 正坐,端坐b. 坐[在...][on, inPlease ~ down. 请坐He sat down on the bench. 他坐在长凳上c. 坐 [在...处] [on, in]; 坐 [在桌子边] [at~ at table 入席 [坐下吃饭] ~ on [in] a chair 坐在椅子上d. 坐著She sat still for hours. 她静静地坐了好几小 时e. 坐著She sat reading in the sitting room. 她坐在起居室 [客厅] 读书2 a. [用...]坐著,蹲 著[onThe dog was sitting on his hind legs. 那只狗用它的后腿端 坐著b. 栖息 [于树枝] [on]; 栖息 [在树上] [inA bird was sitting in a tree. 鸟栖息在树上c. 孵蛋[onThe hens don't ~ this year. 这些母鸡今年都不孵 蛋3 a. 任 [委员会、议会等的] 一员[on, in~ ona jury [committee] 担任陪审员 [委员] ~ in Parliament [Congress] 任国会议员b. (英)代表 [选区] [for~ for a constituency( 在议会) 代表一

Q: put about PUT ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.(使)转向, 散布(谣言,想法等), 打扰【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put about puts about; putting about The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something about, you tell it to people that you meet and cause it to become well-known. (mainly BRIT) Moderate Republicans in America are putting it about that minority groups really shouldn't take some of the things said at the recent Republican Convention too seriously. The King had been putting about lurid rumours for months.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．spread a rumor，piece of news，story，etc． 传播；散布*They've put it about that the Government's going to resign．他们谣传说 政府将集体辞职。*Someone has been putting rumors about that we are leaving．有人散布谣 言说我们要走了。2．trouble；distres s麻烦*Please don't put yourself about because of me．请别为我麻烦了 。*He was very much put about by the news of the illness of his fellow worker．听到同事生 病的消息他很难过。3．cause to change direction改变方向*The captain put the ship about and headed for safety．船长将船转 航，驶向安全水域。

Q: lead up to LEAD UP TO

A: 【简明词典】v.(向上)一路通过, 作为...的准备(或先导)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 lead up leads up; leading up; led upThe events that led up to a particular event happened one after the other until that event occurred. Alan Tomlinson has reconstructed the events that led up to the deaths. They had a series of arguments, leading up to a decision to separate.See also lead-up.PHR-V2 lead up leads up; leading up; led upThe period of time leading up to an event is the period of time immediately before it happens. ...the weeks leading up to Christmas.PHR-V: usu cont3 lead up leads up; leading up; led upIf someone leads up to a particular subject, they gradually guide a conversation to a point where they can introduce it. I'm leading up to something quite important.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．approach indirectly 渐渐讲到；暗示*Anyone could see what he was leading up to．He wanted to borrow some money from us．谁都看得出他将 要提到的是什么，他 是要向我们借钱。*He led up to the question of money．他渐渐提到钱 的问题。*What are you leading up to？你究竟想要说什 么？2． prepare the way for 为...铺路；引起；导 致*These circumstances will lead up to war．这种形势会导致 战争。*The series of events led up to his resignation．这一连 串的事件导致了他的 辞职。*The border conflict led up to an allround war between the two countries．边境冲突 导致了两国间的全面 战争。

Q: make over MAKE OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.(尤指以法律形式)转让, (所有权)移交, 改造修改,移转【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make over makes over; making over; made overIf you make something over to someone, you legally transfer the ownership of it to them. Hampton Court was made over to Henry VIII as a present. John had made over to him most of the land. They moved on to a larger farm and in time made it over to Francis.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． alter and make like new（particularly of clothes）翻改（衣服 ）*Do you think you can make over this old coat？你看你能把这 件旧上衣改一下吗？*The house has been made over into a school．这座房子已 改建成一所学校。2．transfer转移*Mr．Brown has made over his business to his son．布朗先生已经把 公司移交给了他儿子。*he has made over his property to a hospital．他把他的 财产捐给了一家医院。

Q: make for MAKE FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.(尤指匆匆地)走向, 有利于, 倾向于, 导致向前进,有助于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆phrasal verbs1 make for makes for; making for; made forIf you make for a place, you move towards it. He rose from his seat and made for the door.= head forPHR-V2 make for makes for; making for; made forIf something makes for another thing, it causes or helps to cause that thing to happen or exist. (INFORMAL) A happy parent makes for a happy child.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． go in the direction of向...前进After the concert the crowd made for the nearest door．音乐会结束后 ，人群涌向离他们最 近的门。*As the mother came into the room，her little girl made straight for her．当母亲走进房间 时，她的小女孩直向 她扑去。2．promote对...有益*Does early rising make for good health？早起可以增 进身体健康吗？*What you've said will make for the good relations between our two people．你讲的话有 助于发展我们两国人 民的友好关系。3． attack ； rush violently攻击；袭击*When I was half way across the field the bull made for me and I had to run．当我走到田中间 时，那头公牛向我冲 来，我只得跑开。

Q: stay out STAY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.不在家, 外出, 呆在户外, 坚持到...结束【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stay out stays out; staying out; stayed outIf you stay out at night, you remain away from home, especially when you are expected to be there. That was the first time Elliot stayed out all night. I met some friends and stayed out until eleven or twelve.= stop out stay inPHR-V2 stay out stays out; staying out; stayed outIf workers who are striking stay out, they remain on strike. (mainly BRIT) The electricians at the power stations went on strike and stayed out nearly five days.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．remain away from home不在家*She stayed out last night until four o'clock．她昨夜4点 才回家。2．continue to refuse to work继续拒绝工作*All the workers are staying out until their demands are met．所有工人都拒绝 复工，直到满足他们 的要求。

Q: hold off HOLD OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.不接近, 拖延, 不使接近【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold off holds off; holding off; held offIf you hold off doing something, you delay doing it or delay making a decision about it. The hospital staff held off taking Rosenbaum in for an X-ray. They have threatened military action but held off until now.PHR-V2 hold off holds off; holding off; held offIf you hold off a challenge in a race or competition, you do not allow someone to pass you. Alesi drove his Tyrrell magnificently, holding off a tremendous challenge from Gerhard Berger.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to） remain at a distance；be aloof（使）拉开距离 ；（使）不接 近；疏远；冷漠*His cold manner holds people off． 他的冷漠态度使人不 敢接近。*Finally he came to realize it was his haughtiness that held people off． 他终于意识到是他的 傲慢态度使人不敢同 他接近。*Mr．Flynn holds off from everybody． I think he is shy．弗林先生远离大 家。我想他是害羞。*The ship held off from the shore because of dangerous crosswinds.由于危险 的侧风，船没有靠岸。2．delay； postpone拖延；延期*As so many different ideas were put forward，they had to hold off making the decision there and then．因为各种各样 的意见提了一大堆， 所以他们当场只好不 作决定。*Jack held off paying for the television set until the dealer fixed it．杰克拖延到商家 把电视机装好才付钱。3． resist 抵抗*Our task is to hold off the enemy's attack for a few hours.我们的任务是 将敌军的进攻抵挡住 几小时。*The police had difficulty in holding the fans off when the popstar was getting in the car．当那位流行歌星 上汽车时，警察费了 很大劲儿才把歌迷们 阻挡住。4． fail to appear（天气）未出 现；拖延*The rain held off for the whole morning，although we had all expected a storm．虽然我们都预 料到要有一场暴雨， 但整个上午都没有下 下来。*The weather forecast predicts that the rain will hold off till this evening．天气预报说 这场雨要到今天晚上 才会下。

Q: fall in FALL IN

A: 【简明词典】v.(房屋等)坍下, 倒塌, [军]集合, 同意, (债务等)到期【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall in falls in; falling in; fell in; fallen inIf a roof or ceiling falls in, it collapses and falls to the ground. Part of my bedroom ceiling has fallen in; I sleep downstairs.PHR-V2 fall in falls in; falling in; fell in; fallen inIf you fall in behind or beside someone who is walking along, you start walking behind them or beside them. Prentice saw Goss fall in behind the informer.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．fall into sth．accidentally； drop into 掉入；跌入*The child was near the river and I was afraid he would fall in．孩子在河边，我 怕他会掉进河里。*He plunged into the lake to rescue the child who'd fallen in．他跳进湖去救那 个落水的孩子。*The water's deep here． Mind you don't fall in．这里水深，当心 别跌进去。2．sink inwards凹进*Because of long illness his eyes fell in．由于长期生病， 他的眼睛向里凹陷。3．agree同意*Once the chairman had stated his decision，the rest of the committee fell in．主席一宣布决定 ，委员会的其余成员 都表示同意。*He made a very good suggestion at the meeting and we fell in immediately.他在会 上提出了一个非常好 的建议，我们立即同 意了。4．（of a debt）become payable；expire（债 务）到期；满期*The city's debts fall in at the end of this year and the council are worried about paying them．市府的公债年 底到期，市政会正为 如何偿还这笔债务发 愁呢。*The lease of the land has fallen in．土地的租期满了 。5．get into line；form ranks站队；集合*He ordered the men to fall in．他命令士兵集合 。*At eight o'clock the students fell in．8点钟学生们集合 。

Q: go over GO OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.(渡过...)转变, (对...进行)仔细检查, 润色, 复习【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go over goes over; going over; went over; gone overIf you go over a document, incident, or problem, you examine, discuss, or think about it very carefully. I won't know how successful it is until an accountant has gone over the books.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass or move over越过*Travellers will not be allowed to go over the frontier without their passports．没有护照 的旅客是不允许越过 边界的。*It's dangerous here，with bullets going over our heads all the time．这儿危险，子 弹时刻在我们头顶飞 过。2．look at carefully；examine to see that it is good；inspect检查（ 是否有误）*We went over the house thoroughly before buying it．在买房子前，我 们彻底检查了一遍。*The mechanic went over the engine but found nothing wrong．机修工检查了 发动机，但没有发现 什么毛病。*Would you mind going over this work for me？请替我把这个工 作全部检查一遍好吗？*The teacher went over the test papers and analyzed the students'mistakes． 老师批阅了考卷并分 析了学生的错误。*The auditor went over the accounts with care．审计员仔细地 核对了账目。*The police went over the gun for fingerprints．警察 仔细检查了枪上的指 纹。3．study or repeat carefully；review重 复；温习*Let's go over the text again．让我们把课文 复习一遍。*I've gone over my lessons carefully．我已经把 功课认真复习过了。*The actor had to go over his lines many times before he got them right．这位演员要把 台词重复好多遍才能 背熟。4．clean or repair擦洗或修理I'v e asked the garage people to go over my car thoroughly before I start my long journey．在开始我的 长途旅行之前，我请 车库工人彻底擦拭保 养我的车。5．touch up；improve润色；改 进*He went over the painting，giving it the finishing touches．他对这幅画 作润色改进。*Someone has gone over this photograph．有人修 整了这张照片。*This paint should be gone voer with a new brush in the other direction．这种油漆 需用新刷换个方向重 新涂。6．consider考虑*I've gone over your suggestion，and have decided not to accept it．我已经考虑过你 的提议，并决定不予 采纳。*Let's go over the facts as we know them．让我们考虑一 下我们所了解的事实。7．search搜索；搜查*The police went over his room three times，but found nothing．警察把他的 房间搜查了3遍A

Q: win WIN [win]

A: 【简明词典】v.(获)胜, 赢得, 劝诱, 取得胜利n.赢, 胜利【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 win wins winning won If you win something such as a competition, battle, or argument, you defeat those people you are competing or fighting against, or you do better than everyone else involved. He does not have any realistic chance of winning the election. The NCAA basketball championship was won by North Carolina. ...when Napoleon was winning his great battles in Italy... The top four teams all won. Sanchez Vicario won 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. loseVB+ win wins Also a noun. ...Arsenal's dismal league run of eight games without a win... The voters gave a narrow win to Vargas Llosa.= victory defeatN-COUNT2 win wins winning won If something wins you something such as an election, competition, battle, or argument, it causes you to defeat the people competing with you or fighting you, or to do better than everyone else involved. The Conservative Party will face the choice of who can best hope to win them the next general election against the present odds. Graham is more determined than ever to win the club its third Championship under his command. loseVB3 win wins winning won If you win something such as a prize or medal, you get it because you have defeated everyone else in something such as an election, competition, battle, or argument, or have done very well in it. The first correct entry wins the prize. She 【21世纪英汉词典】winwIn; win《源自古英语"打仗 "的意思》(won [wn; wn]; win.ning)>1 打赢 ( ←→ lose) ~ a battle [war, race] 在战斗 [战争,赛跑] 中获胜~ a beauty contest 在选美会中获胜~ an election 在选举中获胜~ a bet 赌赢~ the day 得胜~ the toss 掷钱币获胜2 a. 赢得,获得 ~ first place [prize] 获得第一名 [头奖] ~ a fortress 攻下要塞~ a scholarship 获得奖学金~ an Oscar 获得奥斯卡金像奖→ win one's SPURS.b. [在竞赛等中] 夺得 [in]; [在赌博] 赢[at, on~ a prize in a contest 在比赛中获奖He won money on the horse race. 他赌马赢了钱c. 赢取[from, offBob won. ￡5 from[off]his opponent at cards.鲍伯打牌赢得 对方五英镑3 a. 获得,博取 ~ fame and fortune 获得名利Nothing venture, nothing ~ → ventureb. [使人]获得 [forThis action won a good reputation for him. 这一&

Q: turn down TURN DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.(被)向下折转, 拒绝【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn down turns down; turning down; turned downIf you turn down a person or their request or offer, you refuse their request or offer. Before this I'd have smiled and turned her down. I thanked him for the offer but turned it down. Would you turn down $7,000,000 to appear nude in a magazine?= refusePHR-V2 turn down turns down; turning down; turned downWhen you turn down a radio, heater, or other piece of equipment, you reduce the amount of sound or heat being produced, by adjusting the controls. He kept turning the central heating down. She could not bear the relentless music and turned down the volume. turn upPHR-V3 turn down turns down; turning down; turned downIf the rate or level of something turns down, it decreases. (JOURNALISM) (BRIT; in AM use fall) The divorce rate turned down in the 1950s.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．refuse to accept； reject拒绝*I am afraid your request for a pay rise was turned down again．恐怕你们要增 加工资的要求又一次 被拒绝了。2．reduce in speed or volume减弱；调低*Please turn the radio down； I am trying to sleep．请将收音机音 量调小，我想睡觉了。

Q: die away DIE AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.(风, 声音)渐息, 渐弱, (树木等)渐渐凋零, 枯萎(根未死), 假死【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆die away dies away; dying away; died awayIf a sound dies away, it gradually becomes weaker or fainter and finally disappears completely. The firing finally began to die away in the late afternoon. The sound died away and silence reigned.= fade awayPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】（of sound，wind，light ）become weaker or fainter until it ceases 渐渐消失*The noise of the plane died away in the distance．飞机的声 音渐渐地在远方消逝 了。*The sound of the music died away．音乐声渐渐消 失了。*The colors of the sunset died away．落日的余晖消 失了。

Q: wait WAIT [weit]

A: 【简明词典】v.(～ for)等待, 等候n.等待, 等待时间【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 wait waits waiting waited When you wait for something or someone, you spend some time doing very little, because you cannot act until that thing happens or that person arrives. I walk to a street corner and wait for the school bus. Stop waiting for things to happen. Make them happen. I waited to see how she responded. Angus got out of the car to wait. We will have to wait a week or so before we know whether the operation is a success. He told waiting journalists that he did not expect a referendum to be held for several months.VB: no passive* waiting The waiting became almost unbearable.N-UNCOUNT2 wait waits A wait is a period of time in which you do very little, before something happens or before you can do something. ...the four-hour wait for the organizers to declare the result.N-COUNT: usu sing3 wait waits waiting waited If something is waiting for you, it is ready for you to use, have, or do. There'll be a car waiting for you. When we came home we had a meal waiting for us. Ships with unfurled sails wait to take them aboard. Three-hundred railway wagons were waiting to be unloaded. He had a taxi waiting to take him to the train. The President had his plane waiting, 20 minutes' drive away.VB: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】waitwet; weit《源自古德语"看守 "的意思》>1 等a. 等待,等候W~ a moment [minute]. 等一下I'm sorry to have kept you ~ing so long. 抱歉,让你久等了I cannot ~. 我等不下去了I'll ~ till he comes. 我要等到他来为止I ~ed (for) an hour. 我等了一个钟头I'll ~ and see what happens. (口语)我要等著看会发 生什么事Everything comes to those who ~. (谚)静候的人自有好机 会来b. 无所事事地等待,徘徊 等待I can't ~ around here any longer. 我不能再在这里徘徊 等下去了c. 等待[...][forAre you ~ing for anybody ?. 你在等什么人吗?What are you ~ing for ?. 你在等什么 ?She always has to be ~ed for. 她总是让人等d. 等 [...做...] He was ~ing for the bus to come. 他正在等公共汽车来It's the perfect opportunity, yet you seem to be ~ing for it to pass. 那是极好的机会,然而 你似乎坐著眼看它溜走e. 等待I just can't ~ to see him. 我已等不及会见他2 [常 can [cannot] ~] 可延缓 [

Q: should SHOULD [Fud, FEd, Fd]

A: 【简明词典】v.aux.应该, 将要【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Should is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb.1 should WEAK STRONGYou use should when you are saying what would be the right thing to do or the right state for something to be in. I should exercise more. The diet should be maintained unchanged for about a year. He's never going to be able to forget it. And I don't think he should. Sometimes I am not as brave as I should be. Should our children be taught to swim at school?MODAL2 should WEAK STRONGYou use should to give someone an order to do something, or to report an official order. All visitors should register with the British Embassy. The European Commission ruled that British Aerospace should pay back tens of millions of pounds.MODAL3 should WEAK STRONGIf you say that something should have happened, you mean that it did not happen, but that you wish it had. If you say that something should not have happened, you mean that it did happen, but that you wish it had not. I should have gone this morning but I was feeling a bit ill. I should have been in the shade like all the other tourists, then I wouldn't have got burned. You should have done that yesterday you idiot!. You should have written to the area manager again. I shouldn't have said what I did.MODAL4 should WEAK STRONGYou use should when you are saying that something is probably the case or will probably happen in the way you are describing. I 【21世纪英汉词典】should轻读)FEd; FEd; (重读)FJd; Fud>A 1 [基于时态的一致而用 于附属子句中; 用于单纯未来的情形] 会...,将...I knew that I ~ soon get quite well. 我知道我很快会康复He said that he ~ get there before dark. 他说天黑以前他会到 达那里I told him that I ~ be twenty years old next month. 我告诉他我下个月将 二十岁2 [基于时态的一致而用 于附属子句中; 用于意志未来] a. 要...He said he ~ never forget it. 他说他绝不会忘记那 件事b. [用以确定对方的意志 ] 要不要...I asked him if I ~ shut the window. 我问他要不要我关上 窗子B [用假设语气] 1 [不论人称,表示义务 、当然] a. 该做...,理应...You ~ be more punctual. 你该更守时些You shouldn't speak so loud. 你不该那样大声说b. [~ have+过分] 该... (而没有...) You ~ have seen the film. 你要是看了那部影片 就好了You shouldn't have done that. 你不该做那件

Q: write off WRITE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.一口气写成, 写信寄出, 注销, 勾销, 取消【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 write off writes off; writing off; wrote off; written offIf you write off to a company or organization, you send them a letter, usually asking for something. He wrote off to the New Zealand Government for these pamphlets about life in New Zealand.= writePHR-V2 write off writes off; writing off; wrote off; written offIf someone writes off a debt or an amount of money that has been spent on a project, they accept that they are never going to get the money back. It was the president who persuaded the West to write off Polish debts. He had long since written off the money.PHR-V3 write off writes off; writing off; wrote off; written offIf you write someone or something off, you decide that they are unimportant or useless and that they are not worth further serious attention. He is fed up with people writing him off because of his age. His critics write him off as too cautious to succeed. Most voters care more about jobs and therefore the Government can write off voters motivated by environmental issues. These people are difficult to write off as malingering employees.= dismissPHR-V4 write off writes off; writing off; wrote off; written offIf someone writes off a vehicle, they have a crash in it and it is so badly damaged that it is not worth repairing. (BRIT) John's written off four cars. Now he sticks to public transport. One of Pete's friends wrote his car off there.PHR-V5 write off writes off; writing off; wrote off; written offIf you write off a plan or project, you accept that it is not going to be successful and do not continue with it. We decided to write off the rest of the day and go shopping.【21世纪英汉词典】1．cancel an entry in an account，as an unpaid and uncollectable debt 注销；勾销（无法收 回的债）*The debt has been written off．债务已被一笔勾 销。*There seems to be no hope of ever getting the money back from Harry．I think you can write it off．看来没有希望把 钱从哈利那里收回了 ，我想可以把它勾销了。2．reject as beyond repair 因不能修理而抛弃； 报废*They wrote the car off．他们报废了那辆 汽车。*The library writes off a certain quantity of books each year．图书馆每年都 要报废一定数量的图 书。3．compose quickly and easily 迅速而容易地写出； 一口气写成*He wrote five letters in half an hour．他半小时写了5 封信。4．reckon 认为；把...看作*He was written off by his family as a failure，so they were very surprised when he passed all the exams and went to university．家里人 都认为他没有出息， 所以，当他通过所有 考试并且上了大学时 ，他们都惊讶不已。

Q: sit through SIT THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.一直挺到结束, 耐着性子看完(或听完)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit through sits through; sitting through; sat throughIf you sit through something such as a film, lecture, or meeting, you stay until it is finished although you are not enjoying it. ...movies so bad you can hardly bear to sit through them.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】watch or listen until sth． is finished看完或听完*Though he was busy，he sat through the performance of the play．尽管忙，他还 是坚持看完这剧的演 出。*We had to sit through the first half of the film without the sound．电影的前半部 分我们是在无声中看 完的。

Q: go along with GO ALONG WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.一起去, 赞同, 附和【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go along goes along; going along; went along; gone alongIf you go along with a rule, decision, or policy, you accept it and obey it. Whatever the majority decided I was prepared to go along with.PHR-V2 go along goes along; going along; went along; gone alongIf you go along with a person or an idea, you agree with them. `I don't think a government has properly done it for about the past twenty-five years.' --- `I'd go along with that.'PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．accept；agree with同意；赞成*We cannot go along with you on this point．在这一点上我 们不能同意你的意见。*I can't go along with your plan．我不能同意你 的计划。*He could go along with it most of the way，but not entirely．他大部分 同意，但不完全同意。*I don't go along with doing things like that．我不能同意那 样做。2．go together with；accompany与... 一道前进；伴随*Increasing unemployment has gone along with rising prices all over the world in recent years．近年来，全球 的失业人数增加是与 物价上涨齐头并进的。*You go along with Henry；I'll come shortly．你随亨利去 ，我一会就来。*I go along with you as far as the post office．我陪你走到 邮局为止。

Q: go up GO UP

A: 【简明词典】v.上升, 增长, 被兴建起来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go up goes up; going up; went up; gone upIf a price, amount, or level goes up, it becomes higher or greater than it was. Interest rates went up. The cost has gone up to $1.95 a minute. Prices have gone up 61 percent since deregulation.= risePHR-V2 go up goes up; going up; went up; gone upWhen a building, wall, or other structure goes up, it is built or fixed in place. He noticed a new building going up near Whitaker Park.PHR-V3 go up goes up; going up; went up; gone upIf something goes up, it explodes or starts to burn, usually suddenly and with great intensity. I was going to get out of the building in case it went up. The hotel went up in flames.PHR-V4 go up goes up; going up; went up; gone upIf a shout or cheer goes up, it is made by a lot of people together. A cheer went up from the other passengers.= risePHR-V5 go up goes up; going up; went up; gone upIn sport, if a team goes up, they move to a higher division in a league. (BRIT) I fancy Leicester to go up. go downPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．rise升起*The smoke went up．烟串上来了。*Many people came to watch the balloon go up．许多人来看汽球 升空。2．rise；increase； improve（物价）上涨 ；提高；增加*Butter's going up again next week．奶油下星期又 要涨价了。*Prices of fruit and vegetables have already gone up．水果和蔬菜的价 格已经上涨了。*He has gone up in my estimation since he did that．自从他做了那 件事以后，他在我心 目中的威信提高了。*The goods have gone up in quality．这些货的质 量提高了。3．be built；be erected；be put up被建造起来；被公 布*Supermarkets are going up everywhere．到处都 建起了超级市场。*Tall buildings are rapidly up along the new road leading to the downtown area．通往市中心的 新公路两旁，迅速矗 立起了一座座高楼大厦。*Placards declaring new regulations were going up．宣布新规定的公 告张贴出来了。4．explode；be destroyed by explosion爆炸；炸毁*The bomb went up，killing two people．炸弹爆炸了 ，炸死两人。5．be able to become heard；become loud or louder使能听见；声 音变大*A shout went up from the crowd at the game．比赛时人群在 高声助威呐喊。*A cheer went up in the auditorium．礼堂里 响起一阵阵欢呼声。6．become bankrupt破产*Inflation was so bad that many firms went up．通

Q: go down GO DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.下去, 下沉, 坠落, 下降, 平静下来, 被咽下, 被接受, 传下去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIf a price, level, or amount goes down, it becomes lower or less than it was. Income from sales tax went down. Crime has gone down 70 percent. Average life expectancy went down from about 70 to 67.7.= fallPHR-V2 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIf you go down on your knees or on all fours, you lower your body until it is supported by your knees, or by your hands and knees. I went down on my knees and prayed for guidance.= get downPHR-V3 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIn sport, if a person or team goes down, they are defeated in a match or contest. They went down 2-1 to Australia.= losePHR-V4 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIn sport, if a team goes down, they move to a lower division in a league. (BRIT) Only two go down at the end of this season. go upPHR-V5 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIf you say that a remark, idea, or type of behaviour goes down in a particular way, you mean that it gets a particular kind of reaction from a person or group of people. Solicitors advised their clients that a tidy look went down well with the magistrates.PHR-V6 go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downWhen the sun goes down, it goes below the horizon.【21世纪英汉词典】1．descend下去Let's go down by the lift．咱们乘电梯下 去吧。*Go down and see who is at the door，please．请下 去看看谁在门口。2．lessen；be reduced；undergo a decrease；lose value下降；减少；失 去价值*If the wind goes down，we may be able to sail tomorrow．如果风变 小了，我们明天就可 能出海。*Shares have gone down again by six points．股票又下跌 了6点。*Prices are going up all the time；it seems they will never go down．物价总是上涨 ，看来永远也不会下 跌。*The pictures have gone down in value considerably．这些 画的价值降低了许多。3．sink；set 下沉；落下*The ship went down like lead．这只船象铅似 地下沉。*The sun has gone down．太阳落山了。4．be recorded；esp．in writing 记下*This day will go down in history．这一天将载 入史册。*Their heroic exploits will go down in history．他们的英雄 事迹将会被记入史册。*He will go down in history as a national hero．他将作为一位 民族英雄名垂史册。5．be received or be received favourably被接受； 被赞许*How did his lecture go down with the students？他的课学 生脳

Q: come down COME DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.下来, 倒塌, 没落, 病倒, 捐钱, 流传下来, 垂下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf the cost, level, or amount of something comes down, it becomes less than it was before. Interest rates should come down. If you buy three bottles, the bottle price comes down to {Pound}2.42. The price of petrol is coming down by four pence a gallon.PHR-V2 come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes down, it falls to the ground. The cold rain came down. The curtain came down after the first act. A Boeing 737 came down on the M1 motorway.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．fall；drop倒塌； （树）倒下*Several trees came down in last night's storm．昨晚的风暴刮 倒了几棵树。*The building came down in the storm．这幢楼在暴风 雨中倒塌了。2．descend；land下 来；下降*Five of the enemy planes came down in the battle．在战斗中有5 架敌机被打了下来。3．lessen；be reduced降低；减少*Her weight has come down again．她的体重又减 轻了。*The child's temperature came down in the morning．孩子的体温 在早晨降下来了。*The price of beer is coming down soon．啤酒的价格很 快就要下跌。4．be given or left to people who are younger or come later传给；流传下来*The girl's necklace had come down to her from her grandmother．这女孩 的项链是她祖母传下 来的。*The custom has come down in our area for two centuries．这种风俗 在本地区流传有两个 世纪了。*This house has come down from father to son for eight generations．这幢房 子代代相传已达8代。5．lose social rank失掉社会地位*I am fraid the family has come down in the world lately．我担心这个 家庭的社会地位最近 已在下降。*The elderly gentleman plainly has come down in the world．这位老绅士显 然是已经败落破产。*He is coming down in my opinion．他在我心目 中的地位已下降。6．provide money，often as a gift；make a gift of money出钱；捐款*We don't expect him to come down generously．我们并 不指望他会慷慨解囊。7．decide to give support决定给予支持*I am determined to come down in favour of Jim．我决心支持吉姆 。8．be forced to（by poverty）to do sth．humiliating（ 因贫穷）被迫做屈辱 的事*He has come down to begging．他已沦为乞 丐。

Q: keep in with KEEP IN WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.不断讨好【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆keep in keeps in; keeping in; kept inIf you keep in with someone, you stay friendly with them, often in order to gain some advantage for yourself because they have power or influence. (mainly BRIT) I had to keep in with the people who mattered.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】remain familiar or friendly with与...保持良好关 系*You should keep in with him as he is very influential．你应和 他搞好关系，他是一 个很有影响的人。

Q: stay up STAY UP

A: 【简明词典】v.不睡觉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stay up stays up; staying up; stayed upIf you stay up, you remain out of bed at a time when most people have gone to bed or at a time when you are normally in bed yourself. I used to stay up late with my mom and watch movies.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．continue to be high不下降If his temperature stays up all day，call the doctor．假如他的体 温居高不下，就请医 生吧。*The temporary roof won't stay up much longer．那临时屋顶 挺不了多久。2．remain late out of bed迟睡Please don't stay up for me，I may be late．不要迟睡等我 ，我可能会晚回来的。*He stays up late most nights，reading business reports．他常常熬夜 看业务报告。

Q: get off GET OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.下来, 脱下, 出发, 被容忍, 动身, 开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf someone who has broken a law or rule gets off, they are not punished, or are given only a very small punishment. He is likely to get off with a small fine.PHR-V2 get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf you get off, you leave a place because it is time to leave. At eight I said `I'm getting off now.'PHR-V3 get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf you tell someone to get off a piece of land or a property, you are telling them to leave, because they have no right to be there and you do not want them there. I told you. Get off the farm.PHR-V4 get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offYou can tell someone to get off when they are touching something and you do not want them to. I kept telling him to get off. `Get off me!' I screamed.PHR-V5 get off gets off; getting off; got off or gotten offIf you get off, or get off to sleep, you succeed in falling asleep. (BRIT)PHR-V: V P 【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to） leave（a vehicle）（使）下（ 车）*The bus driver got the passengers off in time．公共汽车司机 让乘客及时下了车。*Sue got off the train at the wrong station．苏下错了火 车站。2．leave；start 离开；出发*We got off early and arrived be fore lunch．我们出发得早 ，所以午饭前就赶到 了。*The plane got off on time．飞机准时起飞 了。*We got off immediately after breakfast．早饭后， 我们立即就出发了。3．clean or remove（a mark， dirt，etc．）擦去（ 污渍等）*There's a dirty mark on the wall that I can't get off．墙上有个污渍我 无法擦掉。*I couldn't get the coffee stains off my shirt．我无法去掉我 衬衫上的咖啡污迹。4．tabe off 脱掉*His mother told him to get his wet clothes off．他妈妈要他把湿 衣服脱掉。5．（cause to）leave； not remain on （使）离开；不要停 留在...之上*That grass is newly seeded；please get off．草地刚播种，请 走开。*Getting children off to school is tiring work．催促孩子们去 上学是件烦人的事情。*We got him off on the evening train．我们送他搭晚 车走了。6．save； rescue救出*The last three sailors were got off just before the ship sank． 最后3名水手刚得救船 就沉了。*The crew of the stranded yacht were in danger but we got them off，那艘搁浅帆船上 的船员处于危险之中 ，但我们把他们救出 来了。7．escape or nearly e

Q: fall off FALL OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.下降, 跌落, 减少, 衰退, 离开【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall off falls off; falling off; fell off; fallen offIf something falls off, it separates from the thing to which it was attached and moves towards the ground. When your exhaust falls off, you have to replace it.= drop offPHR-V2 fall off falls off; falling off; fell off; fallen offIf the degree, amount, or size of something falls off, it decreases. Unemployment is rising again and retail buying has fallen off.See also falling-off.= fall awayPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．fall from 跌落*When you are learning to ride a bicycle，you often fall off．学骑自行车时， 经常会摔下来。2．decline in number； lessen in intensity 数量下降；削减*Attendance at church has fallen off this summer．今夏去教堂 的人已减少。*Our sales have fallen off seriously during the past six months．我们的销售 额在过去的6个月中猛 减了。*The number of passengers fell off slightly in January．一月份乘客 数量略有减少。3.decrease；decline in quality降低；衰退； 质量下降*Their enthusiasm seems to be falling off a bit．他们的热情似乎 小了一点。*His support has greatly fallen off．他的支持明显减 少。*The service in this restaurant has been falling off for a long time．这个饭店的服 务质量长时间来一直 在下降。*Your cooking is falling off．你的烹饪技术越 来越不行了。*The quality of the products of this factory has fallen off．这个工厂的产品 质量已经下降。

Q: keep up KEEP UP

A: 【简明词典】v.不低落, 维持, 继续【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upIf you keep up with someone or something that is moving near you, you move at the same speed. She shook her head and started to walk on. He kept up with her.PHR-V2 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upTo keep up with something that is changing means to be able to cope with the change, usually by changing at the same rate. The union called the strike to press for wage increases which keep up with inflation. Things are changing so fast, it's hard to keep up.PHR-V3 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upIf you keep up with your work or with other people, you manage to do or understand all your work, or to do or understand it as well as other people. Penny tended to work through her lunch hour in an effort to keep up with her work. Life here is tough for a parent whose kids aren't keeping up in school.PHR-V4 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upIf you keep up with what is happening, you make sure that you know about it. She did not bother to keep up with the news.PHR-V5 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upIf you keep something up, you continue to do it or provide it. I was so hungry all the time that I could not keep the diet up for longer than a month. They risk losing their homes because they can no longer keep up the repayments.PHR-V6 keep up keeps up; keeping up; kept upIf you keep something up, you prevent it from growing less in amount, level, or degree.【21世纪英汉词典】1．remain at a high level居高不下；不低 落*Prices have kept up all the year．全年物价一直 居高不下。So long as the cost of raw materials keeps up，prices of consumer goods will keep up，too．只要原材料 成本不下降，消费品 价格也不会下降。2．maintain or continue the same speed or level；not fall behind继续；保持某 一速度和某一水平； 不落后*If we can keep up this speed，we should arrive there in about two days．如果我们能保 持这个速度，我们在 两天之内就应到达那里。*That student has been getting all A's．I hope he can keep it up．那个学生各门功 课都得了A，我希望他 能保持下去。*Bill had to word hard to keep up．比尔得努力才不 落后。*The younger boys were not able to keep up in the race．年轻一些的小 伙子们在赛跑中没能 跟得上。*In spite of the unfavourable weather，the grain output of the province managed to keep up．尽管天气不好， 这个省的粮食产量并 未下降。3．maintain in good condition or repair 保存：继续保持良好 状况*Mr．Smith was too poor to keep up his house．史密斯先生太 穷了，修不起房子。

Q: turn away TURN AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.不准...入内, 走开, 转过脸, 解雇, 避免, 防止【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn away turns away; turning away; turned awayIf you turn someone away, you do not allow them to enter your country, home, or other place. Turning boat people away would be an inhumane action. Hard times are forcing community colleges to turn away students.PHR-V2 turn away turns away; turning away; turned awayTo turn away from something such as a method or an idea means to stop using it or to become different from it. Japanese corporations have been turning away from production and have diverted into finance and real estate. Medicine began to turn away from botany in the scientific revolution of the 17th and 18th centuries.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．turn in a different direction转向别处*Please don't turn your head away while I am talking to you．我和你谈话时， 请不要把脸转过去。2．refuse to admit不许进入*Hundreds of people were turned away from the theatre．数以百计的 人未能获准进入剧场。

Q: sit back SIT BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.不采取行动, 休息一下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit back sits back; sitting back; sat backIf you sit back while something is happening, you relax and do not become involved in it. (INFORMAL) They didn't have to do anything except sit back and enjoy life. American firms handed over technologies to their partners and then sat back to enjoy the cash flow.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．relax and do nothing休息*It's marvellous to be able to sit back after a day's hard work．一天辛劳工作 后能坐下来休息休息 真是太美妙了。*Get on with the work；this is not time to sit back．干活吧，这会 儿可不是坐下来休息 的时候。2．be inactive；become a spectator 不采取行动；旁观*He's happy just to sit back and let others make the decision．他真乐意 袖手旁观而让别人作 决定。*Do you expect me to sit back and do nothing？你希望我袖 手旁观什么也不干吗？

Q: take up with TAKE UP WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.与...亲密交往, 致力于, 赞成, 采纳【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upYou say that someone has taken up with someone unsuitable when they have begun a sexual or friendly relationship with them, and you disapprove of this. Sandy took up with a widow 21 years his junior. He took up with smugglers.PHR-V: no passive2 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you are taken up with something, it keeps you busy or fully occupied. His mind was wholly taken up with the question.PHR-V-PASSIVE

Q: reason with REASON WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.与...评理【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆reason with reasons with; reasoning with; reasoned withIf you try to reason with someone, you try to persuade them to do or accept something by using sensible arguments. I have watched parents trying to reason with their children and have never seen it work.PHR-V

Q: break off BREAK OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.中断, 折断, 突然停止, 脱落, 暂停, 断绝, 解除【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break off breaks off; breaking off; broke off; broken offIf part of something breaks off or if you break it off, it comes off or is removed by force. The two wings of the aircraft broke off on impact. Grace broke off a large piece of the clay. They've torn down wooden fences and broken branches off trees.PHR-V-ERG2 break off breaks off; breaking off; broke off; broken offIf you break off when you are doing or saying something, you suddenly stop doing it or saying it. Llewelyn broke off in mid-sentence. The commander of the German task force radioed that he was breaking off the action.PHR-V3 break off breaks off; breaking off; broke off; broken offIf someone breaks off a relationship, they end it. The two West African states had broken off relations two years ago. He doesn't seem to have the courage to break it off with her.PHR-V-RECIP【21世纪英汉词典】1．separate by breaking 弄碎；折掉*He broke off a piece of chocolate and offered it to me．他掰开一块巧克 力递给了我。*He broke off a branch and gave it to me．他折了一根树枝 ，把它递给了我。2．（relationship， agreement）end or terminate suddenly（关系、协 议等）突然结束；解除*The two countries broke off their relations last month．这两个国家上 个月中断了外交关系。*Unfortunately the negotiations have been broken off and are not expected to be resumed．不幸的是， 谈判已中断，而且不 能指望再恢复了。*The girl broke off her engagement last week．这个女孩上周 解除了婚约。3．stop speaking；cease suddenly 中止（谈话）；突然 停止*We had to break off our discussion because it was getting late．时间晚了，我 们不得不中断讨论。*Jack broke off telling the story to answer the telephone．杰克中断 了正在讲的故事，去 接一个电话。*The conference broke off at noon．中午休会。*Bill broke off in the middle of his speech because of shouts of protest from the audience．彼尔在听 众的一片抗议声中中 断了发言。4．stop working for a short time 工间休息*Let's break off for ten minutes．我们休息10 分钟吧。*The whole cast broke off for coffee in the middle of the rehearsal．在排练当 中全体演员休息了一 会喝咖啡。5．abandon；interru pt 放弃；打断*The doctor advised him to break off smoking．医生劝他戒 烟。*Her intrusion broke off our conversation．她闯 进来打断了我们的谈 话。

Q: stop off STOP OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.中途停留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stop off stops off; stopping off; stopped offIf you stop off somewhere, you stop for a short time in the middle of a journey. The president stopped off in Poland on his way to Munich for the economic summit.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】pay a short informal visit，usu．in passing顺便造访*Do stop off on your way home and have a cup of tea with me．回家途中请你务 必顺便来我家喝茶。*They stopped off to pick up some food．他们在半路上 停下来弄点吃的。

Q: sit on SIT ON

A: 【简明词典】v.为...的一员, 开会讨论, 扣押, 在...中任职【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit on sits on; sitting on; sat onIf you say that someone is sitting on something, you mean that they are delaying dealing with it. (INFORMAL) He had been sitting on the document for at least two months.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．continue to sit继续坐着*She sat on until someone agreed to help．她一直坐到有 人同意帮忙为止。2．delay taking action on sth．搁置；压下*They have been sitting on my job application for weeks．他们把我的求 职申请压了好几个星 期。*For weeks they did nothing about my case；they just sat on it．他们好几个星期 拒不审理我的案子， 他们就是拖。3．serve as a member of当...的一个成员*Mr． Brown sat on the jury at the trial．布朗先生担任 陪审员。*He has been sitting on the English committee ever since he came to university．一进大 学他就成了英语协会 的一员。4． quickly subdue sb．who behaves rudely or impertinently申斥； 压制*Her brother sat on her firmly whenever she was too noisy or silly．每当她太吵或 太蠢时，她哥哥都要 训斥她。*The teacher sat on Jack as soon as he began showing off．杰克一开始卖弄 小聪明，老师就马上 加以制止。

Q: put up PUT UP

A: 【简明词典】v.举起, 抬起, 进行, 提供, 表现出, 建造, 提名, 推举【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf people put up a wall, building, tent, or other structure, they construct it so that it is upright. Protesters have been putting up barricades across a number of major intersections. He was putting up a new fence at his home.= erect take downPHR-V2 put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put up a poster or notice, you fix it to a wall or board. They're putting new street signs up. The teacher training college put up a plaque to the college's founder. take downPHR-V3 put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo put up resistance to something means to resist it. In the end the Kurds surrendered without putting up any resistance. He'd put up a real fight to keep you there. The fish put up a spectacular 20 minute struggle before being netted.PHR-V4 put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put up money for something, you provide the money that is needed to pay for it. The state agreed to put up $69,000 to start his company. The merchant banks raise capital for industry. They don't actually put it up themselves.= providePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．build；construct 建造；搭起*They are putting up several new buildings in that block．他们正在那一 街区建几幢楼房。*Several tents have been put up to accommodate the party．搭起了几个帐 篷来给这一行人住。2．provide food and lodging for sb．为...提供食宿*Yes，we can put you up for a night or two．是的，我们可以 安排你住一两夜。*We shall be happy to put you up when you come to town next month．你们下个月到 城里来时我们将很乐 意为你们提供膳宿。*You're welcome to put up in my home for the night．欢迎你们在我 家过夜。*They put Frank up at a good hotel．他们安排弗兰 克住在一家很好的旅 馆里。3．preserve（food） ；lay aside保存（食品）； 把...搁置起来*The fans have been put up for the winter．冬天人们把 扇子收了起来。*The farmers put up the apples in barrels．农民用桶保 存苹果。4．provide（money needed）in advance预先提供（所 需的钱）*He promised to put up the money for the scheme．他许诺要为 这项计划提供资金。*He is willing to put up money on the local team．他乐意把赌注 下

Q: hold up HOLD UP

A: 【简明词典】v.举起, 支撑, 继续下去, 阻挡, 拦截【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold up holds up; holding up; held upIf you hold up your hand or something you have in your hand, you move it upwards into a particular position and keep it there. She held up her hand stiffly. Hold it up so that we can see it.PHR-V2 hold up holds up; holding up; held upIf one thing holds up another, it is placed under the other thing in order to support it and prevent it from falling. Mills have iron pillars all over the place holding up the roof. Her legs wouldn't hold her up.PHR-V3 hold up holds up; holding up; held upTo hold up a person or process means to make them late or delay them. Why were you holding everyone up?. Continuing violence could hold up progress towards reform.= delayPHR-V4 hold up holds up; holding up; held upIf someone holds up a place such as a bank or a shop, they point a weapon at someone there to make them give them money or valuable goods. A thief ran off with hundreds of pounds yesterday after holding up a petrol station.= robPHR-V5 hold up holds up; holding up; held upIf you hold up something such as someone's behaviour, you make it known to other people, so that they can criticize or praise it. She said the picture that had appeared in a Sunday newspaper had held her up to ridicule. He had always been held up as an example to the younger ones.PHR-V6 hold up 【21世纪英汉词典】1.support；raise举 起；抬；拿*My husband has lost so much weight that he has to wear a belt to hold his thousers up.我丈夫体重减了好 多，他只好用根带子 把裤子提起来。2．prove true；prove effective or accurate证明属实； 证明准确、正确*The police were doubtful at first，but that worker's story held up．警察起初怀疑， 但那位工人的叙述证 明情况属实。*The weather forecasts don't always hold up．天气预报并不总 是那么准确。*The contract will hold up for ten years．这合同有效期 10年。3．remain good；not get worse保持不衰；不坏*Sales held up well．销售情况不衰 。4. support；keep from falling承受住；不倒*Don't worry．The house will hold up.别担心，房子不会 倒下。*The chair was too weak to hold you up．这椅子不牢，经 受不住你的体重。*How does he hold up under such a responsibility？他 怎么能承受住这么大 的责任？5. keep up跟得上；不掉队*Though it was a long walk，the youngsters held up until the last minute．虽然这是长 途跋涉，但是孩子们 一直跟到最后，没有 掉队。6． keep one's courage or spir

Q: make out MAKE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.书写, 填写, 拼凑, 进展, 说明, 设法应付, 理解, 辨认出做,了解【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 make out makes out; making out; made outIf you make something out, you manage with difficulty to see or hear it. I could just make out a tall, pale, shadowy figure tramping through the undergrowth. She thought she heard a name. She couldn't make it out, though. I heard the voices, but couldn't make out what they were saying.PHR-V2 make out makes out; making out; made outIf you try to make something out, you try to understand it or decide whether or not it is true. I couldn't make it out at all. It is hard to make out what criteria are used. At first I thought it was an accident, but as far as I can make out, the police consider that's unlikely.= understandPHR-V3 make out makes out; making out; made outIf you make out that something is the case or make something out to be the case, you try to cause people to believe that it is the case. They were trying to make out that I'd actually done it. I don't think it was as glorious as everybody made it out to be. He's more business-minded than he makes himself out to be. He was never half as bad as his teachers made out.PHR-V4 make out makes out; making out; made outIf you make out a case for something, you try to establish or prove that it is the best thing to do. You could certainly make out a case for this point of view. Alice co 【21世纪英汉词典】1． fill out填写*The teacher made out the report cards and gave them to the students to take home．老师填好成绩 单，交给学生带回家。*Will you please make out my bill？请把我的帐单 开给我好吗？2．understand理解； 了解*I couldn't make out what he was saying．我不明白他 在说什么。*I never could make Janet out． Why does she always annoy people who try to help her？我永远也不可能 理解珍妮，为什么她 总要使那些想帮她忙 的人感到不愉快呢？3． distinguish辨认*I can't make out what that sign says； it's still too far away．我无法看清那 个标记，它距离我太 远了。4．try to prove企图证明*Charles and Bob had a fight， and Charles tried to make out that Bob started it．查尔斯和鲍勃打 了一架，查尔斯竭力 说是鲍勃先动的手。*He made out that he had never been to the place before．他企图证明 他从未去过那个地方。5．represent；repre sent as being声称；把...说成*They make themselves out to be poorer than they really are．他们把自己说得 比实际上要穷些。*He made me out to be a hypocrite．他把我说 成是&

Q: buy BUY [bai]

A: 【简明词典】v.买n.购买, 买卖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 buy buys buying bought If you buy something, you obtain it by paying money for it. He could not afford to buy a house. They can now be bought fresh in supermarkets. Lizzie bought herself a mountain bike. I'd like to buy him lunch.VB2 buy buys buying bought If you talk about the quantity or standard of goods an amount of money buys, you are referring to the price of the goods or the value of the money. About {Pound}35,000 buys a habitable house. If the pound's value is high, British investors will spend their money abroad because the pound will buy them more.VB3 buy buys buying bought If you buy something like time, freedom, or victory, you obtain it but only by offering or giving up something in return. It was a risky operation, but might buy more time. For them, affluence was bought at the price of less freedom in their work environment.VB4 buy buys buying bought If you say that a person can be bought, you are criticizing the fact that they will give their help or loyalty to someone in return for money. Once he shows he can be bought, they settle down to a regular payment.= bribeVB: usu passive5 buy buys buying bought If you buy an idea or a theory, you believe and accept it. (INFORMAL) I'm not buying any of that nonsense.VB+ buy into buys into; buying into; bought intoBuy i 【21世纪英汉词典】buybaI; bai(bought[bt; b:t])>1 买( ←→ sell) a. 购,买~ a book 买书You cannot ~ love. 爱情是买不到的b. [在场所] 买[at]; 买[自...], [从[向]...] 买[from]; 买[at, for~ a thing at a store [from a person] 在商店[向人]买东西I bought this ball pen for two dollars. 我花二美元买了这支 原子笔She bought the apples at seventy cents each. 她以每颗七角美元买 了那些苹果c. 买 ~ a thing cheap 买东西买得便宜d. 为买; 买[给人][forI bought her a new purse. = I bought a new purse for her. 我给她买了一顶新皮 包I must ~ myself a new coat. 我必须给自己买一件 新外套e. 给买 I bought him a car cheap. 我给他买汽车买得便 宜 [我便宜地给他买了汽 车] 2 有助于买...,能买 ,买得到Money cannot ~ happiness. 金钱买不到幸福3 请 I'll ~ you lunch. 我请你吃午餐4 收买,笼络,买通,贿赂 (bribe)

Q: buy into BUY INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.买进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆buy into buys into; buying into; bought intoIf you buy into a company or an organization, you buy part of it, often in order to gain some control of it. Other companies could buy into the firm.See also buy 5.PHR-V

Q: fall out FALL OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.争吵, 吵架, 闹翻, 结果是, 离队【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall out falls out; falling out; fell out; fallen outIf something such as a person's hair or a tooth falls out, it comes out. Her hair started falling out as a result of radiation treatment.PHR-V2 fall out falls out; falling out; fell out; fallen outIf you fall out with someone, you have an argument and stop being friendly with them. You can also say that two people fall out. She fell out with her husband. Mum and I used to fall out a lot.PHR-V-RECIP【21世纪英汉词典】fall out1 '军'离队2 失和; 争吵3 发生; 产生

Q: trade off TRADE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.交替换位, 交替使用, 卖掉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 trade off trades off; trading off; traded offIf you trade off one thing against another, you exchange all or part of one thing for another, as part of a negotiation or compromise. They cynically tried to trade off a reduction in the slaughter of dolphins against a resumption of commercial whaling. There is a possibility of being able to trade off information for a reduced sentence.See also trade-off.PHR-V2 trade off trades off; trading off; traded offIf someone trades off something, they make use of it for their own advantage, often in an unfair way. (mainly BRIT) They would be able to trade off their looks and manage on that alone.PHR-V

Q: look over LOOK OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.从...上面看, 察看, 检查, 原谅调查,从上面看过去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look over looks over; looking over; looked overIf you look something over, you examine it quite quickly in order to get a general idea of what it is like. They presented their draft to the president, who looked it over, nodded and signed it. He could have looked over the papers in less than ten minutes.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． examine carefully or fully全面或仔细检查*They have looked over the accounts．他们已经 查过帐目。*I want to look over these exercises before I give them to the teacher．交给老师之 前，我要把这些作业 检查一遍。*The manager has looked over your work and has some comments to make．他仔细地检查 了你的工作，并且要 提出一些看法。2．fail to see or notice ； pass over without punishing忽略；宽恕*He has done wrong but the teacher will look over it this time．他做错了，但 老师这次将原谅他。*I'll look over your carelessness this time，*but be more careful in future．这次我原谅 你的粗心大意，但以 后得细心点。3．revise复习*I should look over my notes before the exam．考试前我得复 习我的笔记。4． inspect by making a tour of（a house，etc．）仔细 查看；巡视*We must look the school over before sending our son there．我们得先去仔 细考察一番这所学校 ，再决定是否把儿子 送去学习。*You should look over the house before you decide to move in．在决定搬进去之 前，你必须先去看一 下房子。5．peer over从...上面看过去*The thief pulled himself to the top of the wall and looked over．小偷爬上墙头 观望。

Q: come by COME BY

A: 【简明词典】v.从旁走过, 得到取得,经过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come by comes by; coming by; came by The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleTo come by something means to obtain it or find it. How did you come by that cheque?. In rural France, English language magazines are rather hard to come by.= get hold ofPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】obtain；acquire获得 ；得到*How did you come by that beautiful landscape painting？你是怎样 弄到那张漂亮的风景 画的？

Q: pay out PAY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.付出, 报复【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pay out pays out; paying out; paid outIf you pay out money, usually a large amount, you spend it on something. ...football clubs who pay out millions of pounds for players.PHR-V2 pay out pays out; paying out; paid outWhen an insurance policy pays out, the person who has the policy receives the money that they are entitled to receive. Many policies pay out only after a period of weeks or months.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． give money付出钱*You can either draw the money in monthly installments until it is exhausted，or you can be paid out here and now．你可以把钱分月 提取，直到取完为止 ，也可以当场一次提完。*He must have paid＄ 50 out on repairing that house this month．他这个月一定 已经付了50美元来修 理这所房子。2．take revenge on向...报复*Wrongdoers are usually paid out in the end．干坏事的人通常 到最后会受到惩罚。*I've paid him out for the trick he played on me．他捉弄了我，我 已进行了报复。3．cause a rope， cable，etc． to run throngh one's hands放松；放出（绳 子）*The kite climbed steadily higher until there was no more string to pay out．风筝平稳地越飞 越高，直到手上再也 放不出线来。*The fish which was hooked darted away so rapidly that we were obliged to pay out the line fast．我们钓住的那 条鱼逃得很急，我们 只好加快速度放长钓线。

Q: stand for STAND FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.代表, 代替, 象征, 支持, 做...的候选人【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand for stands for; standing for; stood forIf you say that a letter stands for a particular word, you mean that it is an abbreviation for that word. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. What does EEC stand for?PHR-V2 stand for stands for; standing for; stood forThe ideas or attitudes that someone or something stands for are the ones that they support or represent. The party is trying to give the impression that it alone stands for democracy. He hates us and everything we stand for.= representPHR-V3 stand for stands for; standing for; stood forIf you will not stand for something, you will not allow it to happen or continue. It's outrageous, and we won't stand for it any more.PHR-V: with neg【21世纪英汉词典】1．represent；mean 象征；代表；意指*The letters"U．S．A． "stand for "United States of America"．字母U．S ．A．表示美利坚合众国。*I hate the woman and everything she stands for．我恨那个女人以 及她所代表的一切东 西。2．speak in favor of sth．支持*John always stands for what is right．约翰总是支持 正确的事。*We stand for equality among all nations，big or small．我们主张大小 国家一律平等。3．try to be elected for竞选*Three men from London are standing for Parliament．3 位伦敦人参加议会竞 选。*She's standing for governor in the next election．她准备参 加竞选下一任州长。4．permit；tolerate 允许；容忍*The teacher will not stand for fooling in the classroom．老师不允 许在教室里开玩笑。*I will not stand for behavior of that kind in my house．我不允许在我 家出现那种行为。*She stands for a lot of abuse from those children．她忍受了 那些孩子的许多辱骂。

Q: fight out FIGHT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.以斗争解决【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fight out fights out; fighting out; fought outIf two people or groups fight something out, they fight or argue until one of them wins. Instead of retaliating, he gets up and walks away leaving his team-mates to fight it out. Malcolm continued to fight it out with Julien from his self-imposed exile in Paris.PHR-V-RECIP

Q: put down as PUT DOWN AS

A: 【简明词典】v.估计, 认为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone or something down as a particular type of person or thing, you consider that they are that thing. I think they'll put her down as being one of our best Prime Ministers.= classify asPHR-V

Q: go with GO WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.伴随, 与...相配, 和(异性)交朋友【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go with goes with; going with; went with; gone withIf one thing goes with another thing, the two things officially belong together, so that if you get one, you also get the other. ...the lucrative $250,000 salary that goes with the job.= accompanyPHR-V2 go with goes with; going with; went with; gone withIf one thing goes with another thing, it is usually found or experienced together with the other thing. For many women, the status which goes with being a wife is important.PHR-V3 go with goes with; going with; went with; gone withIf someone is going with another person, they are having a sexual or romantic relationship with that person. (INFORMAL)PHR-V: V P n【21世纪英汉词典】1．travel with同...一道旅行*I，ll go with you．我跟你一起去。2．occur with；be the result of；be found together with伴随；同时出现*Rights always go with obligations．权利总 是和义务分不开的。*Poverty goes with laziness．贫穷伴随 着懒惰。*Happiness doesn't necessarily go with money．有钱并不一定 就有幸福。*Disease often goes with dirt．疾病往往与不 清洁联系在一起。3．match or suit；harmonize with配合*I like the way the blue carpet goes with the golden curtains．我喜欢天 蓝色的地毯配上金黄 色的窗帘。*The furniture goes very well with the room．家俱和房间很 和谐。*Certain kinds of wine go with certain kinds of food．什么样的酒配 什么样的饭菜。4．be included with；be a part of 包括在...之内；是... 的一部分*A set of tools goes with each tractor．每出售一台 拖拉机都奉送一套工 具。*The radio does not go with the car．You have to pay for it separately．收音机 不是汽车的一部分， 你得另外付钱。*Transshipment expenses are to go with the goods．转船费用包括 在货价之内。5．agree with；understand和 ...意见一致；理解*I can't go with you in that．在那方面，我 同你的意见不一致。*I don't think I can go with you about the statement．关于这项 声明，我认为我的意 见跟你不一样。6．keep company with（often with a view to marriage）与...谈恋 爱*She's been going with an engineer．她在与一 位工程师谈恋爱。

Q: hold out HOLD OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.伸出, 提供, 维持, 阻止, 制止, 扣留, 声称【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold out holds out; holding out; held outIf you hold out your hand or something you have in your hand, you move your hand away from your body, for example to shake hands with someone. `I'm Nancy Drew,' she said, holding out her hand. Max held out his cup for a refill.PHR-V2 hold out holds out; holding out; held outIf you hold out for something, you refuse to accept something which you do not think is good enough or large enough, and you continue to demand more. I should have held out for a better deal. He can only hold out a few more weeks.PHR-V3 hold out holds out; holding out; held outIf you say that someone is holding out on you, you think that they are refusing to give you information that you want. (INFORMAL) He had always believed that kids could sense it when you held out on them.PHR-V4 hold out holds out; holding out; held outIf you hold out, you manage to resist an enemy or opponent in difficult circumstances and refuse to give in. The guerrillas were holding out in the Paghman valley. One prisoner was still holding out on the roof of the jail.PHR-V5 hold out holds out; holding out; held outIf you hold out hope of something happening, you hope that in the future something will happen as you want it to. He still holds out hope that they could be a family again.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．stretch forward；extend延伸 ； 伸出*They were ready to hold out a friendly hand．他们准备伸出 友 谊之手。Hold your arms out．将两臂伸出。2.offer（usu．promi se，hope，likelihoo d，etc．）提供（允 诺、希望、可能性等）*These were the promises they held out．这些是他们许下 的诺言。*I can hold out no hope of the invalid recovering．我认为 这位病人 康复无望。*Some hope was held out by the chairman that the financial position of the company would improve．董 事长认为，该公司的 财政情况有 好转的希望。3. prove to be sufficient够用；能 维持（下去）*How long will our supplies hold out？我们的给养能维 持多久？*I will stay in Maxico as long as my money holds out．只要我的钱够 用，我将一直呆在墨 西哥。4．continue to operate继续运转*I think the engine will hold out till we get home，then I can have it seen to．我想这发动机可 继续工作 到我们回到家，然后 我可检查一 下。5． resist； continue in spite of diffi culties抵抗；（不畏 困难地）继续*The town was surrounded， but the citizens held out until help at last came．城市被围困， 但居民们能顽 强坚持到最

Q: stand in STAND IN

A: 【简明词典】v.位于...中, 代替演员站好位置, 使花费【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stand in stands in; standing in; stood inIf you stand in for someone, you take their place or do their job, because they are ill or away. I had to stand in for her on Tuesday when she didn't show up. ...the acting president, who's standing in while she's out of the country.See also stand-in.= deputizePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】stand in(拍影片时在灯光等布 置好以前) 代替演员站好位置

Q: live off LIVE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.住在...外, 靠...生活【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live off lives off; living off; lived offIf you live off another person, you rely on them to provide you with money. ...a man who all his life had lived off his father.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．survive on 靠...活下去*He lived off fruit and nuts in the forest．他在森林里 靠水果和坚果维持生 命。*These animals with long necks live off leaves of tall trees．这些长颈动物 吃高树的树叶。2．live at the cost of；depend on for support and shelter 靠...供应*He's been living off his brother for nearly a year．近一年来他一 直靠他兄弟接济。3．find enough food or income寻求足够的食 物或收入*She will not be able to live off her writing．靠写作她是 难以谋生的。

Q: provide for PROVIDE FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.作准备, 供养, 规定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 provide for provides for; providing for; provided forIf you provide for someone, you support them financially and make sure that they have the things that they need. Elaine wouldn't let him provide for her. Her father always ensured she was well provided for.PHR-V2 provide for provides for; providing for; provided forIf you provide for something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it. James had provided for just such an emergency.PHR-V3 provide for provides for; providing for; provided forIf a law or agreement provides for something, it makes it possible. (FORMAL) The bill also provides for the automatic review by the appeal court of all death sentences.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．make preparations for为...做准备*How can everyone provide for unexpected events？对于意外之 事，怎么可能每个人 都有所准备呢？2．supply with the necessary things of life供养*He has five children and a wife to provide for．他要供养妻子和 5个孩子。

Q: send down SEND DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.使下降, 把...向下发送【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send down sends down; sending down; sent downIf a student is sent down from their university or college, they are made to leave because they have behaved very badly. (BRIT; in AM use be expelled) She wondered if he had been sent down for gambling.PHR-V: usu passive2 send down sends down; sending down; sent downIf someone who is on trial is sent down, they are found guilty and sent to prison. (BRIT; in AM use send up) The two rapists were sent down for life in 1983.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．expel a student from a universi ty 开除*As a result of the inquiry，two stu dents have been sent down．调查结果，两 个学生被勒令退学。2．cause to go down 使下降 Perhaps that will send her temper ature down．那样或许会使 她的热度降下去。*The glut of apples sent the prices down．苹果大量上市 使价格降了下来。

Q: bring around BRING AROUND

A: 【简明词典】v.使信服, 使复苏【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring around brings around; bringing around; brought around (BRIT) also bring roundIf you bring someone around when they are unconscious, you make them become conscious again. I'd passed out and he'd brought me round.PHR-V2 bring around brings around; bringing around; brought aroundIf you bring someone around, you cause them to change their opinion about something so that they agree with you. We will do everything we can to bring parliament round to our point of view.PHR-V

Q: turn back TURN BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.使停止往前, 往回走, 翻回到, 重新提到, 折转, 挡住【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn back turns back; turning back; turned backIf you turn back or if someone turns you back when you are going somewhere, you change direction and go towards where you started from. She turned back towards the crossroads. They were very nearly forced to turn back. Police attempted to turn back protesters marching towards the offices of President Ershad.PHR-V-ERG2 turn back turns back; turning back; turned backIf you cannot turn back, you cannot change your plans and decide not to do something, because the action you have already taken makes it impossible. The administration has now endorsed the bill and can't turn back.PHR-V: with brd-neg【21世纪英汉词典】return返回*They walked for two hours and then turned back．他们走了两小 时后又返回来了。

Q: die down DIE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.变弱, 逐渐停止, 渐渐消失【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆die down dies down; dying down; died downIf something dies down, it becomes very much quieter or less intense. The rain remained steady though the wind had died down. The controversy is unlikely to die down.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】become more quiet；decrease；lo se force；lessen in intensity 减弱；逐渐消失*The loud music died down after the police came．警察来后，吵 闹的音乐声变小了。*My anger at him has died down since he apologized to me．他向我道了歉， 我对他的气也就消了。*The room seemed warm enough so we let the fire die down．这房间似乎够 暖和了，因此我们把 火弄小了。*After John left，the party died down．约翰走后，晚 会的气氛就减弱了。

Q: set apart SET APART

A: 【简明词典】v.使分离, 使分开, 留出时间, 金钱等【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆set apart sets apart; setting apart The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf a characteristic sets you apart from other people, it makes you different from the others in a noticeable way. What sets it apart from hundreds of similar small French towns is the huge factory. Li blends right into the crowd of teenagers. Only his accent sets him apart.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reserve 留出；拨出*They decided to set a day apart for the work．他们决定拨出 一天的时间来干这项 工作。2．make sb．or sth．special or dif ferent from others 使突出；使...不平常*His intelligence set him apart from the other boys in his class．他的才华在班 上的男孩中很突出。*Her bright red hair sets her apart from her sisters．她头发绯红 ，同姐妹们迥然不同。

Q: bring about BRING ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.使发生, 致使【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆bring about brings about; bringing about; brought aboutTo bring something about means to cause it to happen. The only way they can bring about political change is by putting pressure on the country.= causePHR-V

Q: bring to BRING TO

A: 【简明词典】v.使恢复知觉, [航海]停船【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆bring to brings to; bringing to; brought toIf you bring someone to when they are unconscious, you make them become conscious again.= bring roundPHR-V: V n P【21世纪英汉词典】1．restore to consciousness 苏醒*They threw some cold water over her head to bring her to．他们在她头上撒 了一些冷水使她苏醒 过来。*I once brought a fellow to that was drowned．我有一次曾 经把一个溺水的人救 活。*He will soon be brought to．他会很快被救醒 过来。*The doctor has brought him to by artificial respiration．医生用 人工 呼吸使他恢复了知觉。2．bring（a ship）to a stop使（船）停下*The ship was finally brought to after a stormy voyage．船在暴风雨 中航行了一段时间后 终于停了下来。*The sailors brought their ship to by dropping the anchor．水手们抛锚 停船。

Q: bring out BRING OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.使显示, 出版, 生产, 说出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring out brings out; bringing out; brought outWhen a person or company brings out a new product, especially a new book or record, they produce it and put it on sale. A journalist all his life, he's now brought out a book.PHR-V2 bring out brings out; bringing out; brought outSomething that brings out a particular kind of behaviour or feeling in you causes you to show it, especially when it is something you do not normally show. Sea air seems to bring out the lover in some people. He is totally dedicated and brings out the best in his pupils.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reveal clearly；present；b ring to light；develop暴露 ；显露；发展，发挥*Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities．艰难困苦 方能显示出一个人的 优秀品质。*The teacher helped to bring out the meaning of the poem．教师帮助阐释 这首诗的含义。*This kind of work brings out the best in him．这种工作最能发 挥他的才干。2．publish；produce or sell出版；发行*They try to bring out one new book each month．他们争取每月 出版一本新书。*An old college friend of mine has brought out a book on English poetry．我大学期间 的一位老朋友出版了 一本英文诗歌方面的书。3．produce生产*They are bringing out a new brand of soap powder next month．他们要在下月 投放市场一种新牌洗 衣粉。*The factory is bringing out a new type of recorder．这家工厂 正在生产一种新型录 音机。

Q: call back CALL BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.叫回来, 收回, 打回电【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆call back calls back; calling back; called backIf you call someone back, you telephone them again or in return for a telephone call that they have made to you. If we're not around she'll take a message and we'll call you back. If you want further advice, you can call back and speak to the same adviser.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．make return 召回；使...回*He was called back from his holiday to handle the problem．他从度假中 被召回来处理这个问 题。2．remember 记起*I can't call his name back．我记不起他的 名字了。3．phone back 回电话*I'll call you back when I get more information．一旦我 得到更多的情况，我 就给你回电话。

Q: put through PUT THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.使穿过, 使从事, 使经受, 搞成, 接通【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put through puts through; putting through The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen someone puts through someone who is making a telephone call, they make the connection that allows the telephone call to take place. The operator will put you through. He asked to be put through to Charley Lunn.= connectPHR-V2 put through puts through; putting through The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone puts you through an unpleasant experience, they make you experience it. She wouldn't want to put them through the ordeal of a huge ceremony. Those two husbands put me through hell.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．complete successfully顺利完 成*He put through an important business deal yesterday．昨天他做 成了一笔大生意。*We can put this task through tomorrow．我们明天 可以完成这项工作。2．cause to pass or succeed使通过；使成 功*Ten U．S．senators helped to put the bill through Congress；the president was very grateful for this special support．10个美国参 议员使这项议案在国 会里通过了，总统对 此特殊的支持深表感激。3．connect sb．by telephone接通电话*Can you put me through to this number？你能替我接 通这个电话吗？

Q: hold together HOLD TOGETHER

A: 【简明词典】v.使结合, 团结【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆hold together holds together; holding together; held togetherIf you hold a group of people together, you help them to live or work together without arguing, although they may have different aims, attitudes, or interests. Her 13-year-old daughter is holding the family together. ...the political balance which holds together the government... The coalition will never hold together for six months.PHR-V-ERG

Q: provide PROVIDE [prE5vaid]

A: 【简明词典】v.供应, 供给, 准备, 预防, 规定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 provide provides providing provided If you provide something that someone needs or wants, or if you provide them with it, you give it to them or make it available to them. I'll be glad to provide a copy of this. They would not provide any details. The government was not in a position to provide them with food.= supplyVB* provider providers They remain the main providers of sports facilities.N-COUNT2 provide provides providing provided If a law or agreement provides that something will happen, it states that it will happen. (FORMAL) The treaty provides that, by the end of the century, the United States must have removed its bases. The Act provides that only the parents of a child have a responsibility for that child's financial support.= stipulateVB【21世纪英汉词典】pro.videprE`vaId; prE5vaid《源自拉丁文"预见 "的意思》>1 供给,准备【同义字】provide 预先准备必需品以便 供给supply 补充不足的东西或必 需品equip 为特定的目的而准备 工具或装备a. 提供,供应This restaurant ~s good wine. 这家餐厅供应好葡萄 酒b. 提供...[给某人],供应 [for]; 提供[...][withWe ~ everything for our customers. = We ~ our customers with everything. 我们供应每样东西给 顾客c. (美)提供,供应They ~d us food and drink. 他们供给我们食物和 饮料2 规定The law ~s that trespassing shall be punished. 法律规定非法侵入将 受处罚>1 a. [为未来之事而] 准备[forWe ~d for our guests. 我们为接待客人而做 准备b. [为将来的危险等而] 准备,采取预防措施[a gainstP~ against accidents!. 预防意外事故!2 供给[某人]生活必需 品,供给[物品],扶养[ ...][for~ for a large family 扶养一个大家庭They were well ~d for. 他们的供需充裕 [什么也不缺] 3 a. 规定[...][forb. 禁止[...][against

Q: get away with GET AWAY WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.侥幸成功, 逃脱处罚【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get away gets away; getting away; got away or gotten awayIf you get away with doing something wrong or risky, you do not suffer any punishment or other bad consequences because of it. The criminals know how to play the system and get away with it. This is one of the few jobs you can do and get away with being completely drunk.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． do sth． forbidden or illegal and escape without punishment 做坏事而逃避或不受 责备惩罚*Not many criminals get away with their crimes．没有多少罪 犯能逃之夭夭。*You can't be rude to everyone and expect to get away with it forever．你不能对每 个人都蛮横无理而且 想永远都不会受到惩罚。*Those who lie and cheat will never get away with it．那些撒谎和欺骗 别人的人决不会逃得 过惩罚。*Half the excuses she gives are not true， but she always seems to get away with，them．她的借 口一半都是假的，但 她似乎总是没有受到 责备。*He is constantly late for work，and yet nothing is ever said to him． I don't know how he gets away with it．他上班经常迟到 ，竟然没有人对他说 什么。我不知道他怎 么会不受到责备。*The child ought to be punished．You shouldnt't let him get away with telling lies．应该处罚这孩 子，不能让他撒谎而 不受惩罚。*You mustn't get away with this！这件事，你不 该逃脱罪责。2．carry off； steal and escape with 携...潜逃；偷走；抢 走*The thief got away with the contents of the safe．小偷把保险柜 里的东西偷走了。*The bandits raided the bank and got away with＄ 100，000．暴徒们抢 劫了银行，抢走10万 美金。*The cashier has got away with the takings．出纳员带着 赃款逃跑了。3．receive a relatively light or negligible punishment of 受到比较轻微的...惩 罚*"As it's a first offence，"the solicitor said，"I think she'll get away with a fine．"律师说：" 由于这是初犯，我认 为她会得到从轻发落 ，罚款了事。"

Q: cut back CUT BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.修剪, 削减, 急忙返回, 倒叙【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆cut back cuts back; cutting back The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut back something such as expenditure or cut back on it, you reduce it. They will be concerned to cut back expenditure on unnecessary items. The Government has cut back on defence spending. We have been cutting back a bit: we did have thirteen horses, but now it's nine.See also cutback.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return quickly 迅速返回*He cut back through the woods to where he had been standing before．他急速穿过 树林回到原先一直站 立的地方。*The wounded soldier recovered and cut back to his unit．这位伤兵养好 了伤，很快就归队了。2．make shorter by cutting 剪短*The tailor cut the cloth back．裁缝把布剪短 了。*We have cut the roses back in order to improve their growth．为了使玫瑰 长得更好，我们已经 修剪了枝干。3．reduce in quantity or amount 削减；压缩*The only way to do that is to cut back expenses．做到这一 点的唯一办法就是减 少开支。*After the big job was finished，the builder cut back the number of men working for him．那项大工程完工 之后，建筑商便裁减 了工人的人数。

Q: give over GIVE OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.停止, 放弃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆give over gives over; giving over; gave over; given overIf you tell someone to give over, you are telling them to stop doing something, usually because they are annoying you. (INFORMAL) Tell him to give over. She gave over teasing and grinned at him.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stop doing sth．停止*Please give over crying．请不要哭了 。*The rain lessened gradually and gave over at last．雨渐渐小下来 ，终于停了。2．hand over；transfer 移交；委托*The keys were given over to our neighbours during our absence．外出时，我 们把钥匙交给了邻居。*He gave charge of the office over to his successor．他将职务 移交给他的接班人。3．set apart for a particular purpose 腾出；留出*The fifth floor is given over to the administrative offices．5楼留作行 政办公室。*The area is now given over to a huge hotel．这块地现在腾 出造一个大饭店。4．abandon 放弃；不再抱有希望*The patient was given over by the doctor．医生认为这 病人已无法治疗。*It's about time you gave over that kind of conduct ．该是你改掉这种行 为的时候了。5．yield（oneself） ；devote one's time to 放任；沉溺于*Don't give yourself over to drink all day long．不要整天沉溺 于饮酒。

Q: do 1 DO 1 [dEu]

A: 【简明词典】v.做, 实行, 尽力, 给予, 可用, 制作, 算出, 解答[域] Dominican Republic , 多米尼加共和国【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆auxiliary verb uses ; Do is used as an auxiliary with the simple present tense. Did is used as an auxiliary with the simple past tense. In spoken English, negative forms of do are often shortened, for example do not is shortened to don't and did not is shortened to didn't.1 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done Do is used to form the negative of main verbs, by putting `not' after `do' and before the main verb in its infinitive form, that is the form without `to'. They don't want to work. I did not know Jamie had a knife. It doesn't matter if you win or lose.AUX2 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done Do is used to form questions, by putting the subject after `do' and before the main verb in its infinitive form, that is the form without `to'. Do you like music?. What did he say?. Where does she live?AUX3 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done Do is used in question tags. You know about Andy, don't you?. I'm sure they had some of the same questions last year didn't they?AUX4 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done You use do when you are confirming or contradicting a statement containing `do', or giving a negative or positive answer to a question. `Did he think there was anything suspicious going on?' --- `Yes, he did.'. `Do you have a metal detector?' --- `No, I don't.'. They say they don't car 【21世纪英汉词典】do轻读)(在子音前)dE; dE, (在母音前)dJ; du; (重读)du; du:>(did[dd; did]; 第三人称、单数、直 说法、现在式 does[ (轻读) dz; dz; (重读) dz; dz])1 a. I ~ not see. 我不懂I did not [didn't] know. 我 (那时) 不知道I don't have a brother. 我没有兄弟b. Don't go!. 别走!Don't be afraid. 不要怕2 Do you hear?. 你听到没有?Do you have (any) money?. 你身上有钱吗?Did you strike her?. 你殴打她了吗?When does he leave?. 他什么时候动身?3 [为强调、平衡等而将 (部分) 述语置于句首时] Never did I see such a fool. 我从未见过这样的傻 瓜(cf. I never saw sucha fool.) Not only did he understand it, but he remembered it. 他不仅了解,而且还把 它记住了Only after weeks of vain effort did the right idea occur to me. 经过几星期的平白努 力后我才想到一个合 适的主意4 [强调肯

Q: do 2 DO 2 [dEu]

A: 【简明词典】v.做, 实行, 尽力, 给予, 可用, 制作, 算出, 解答[域] Dominican Republic , 多米尼加共和国【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other verb uses ; do is used in a large number of expressions which are explained under other words in the dictionary. For example, the expression `easier said than done' is explained at `easy'.1 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done When you do something, you take some action or perform an activity or task. Do is often used instead of a more specific verb, to talk about a common action involving a particular thing. For example you can say `do your teeth' instead of `brush your teeth'. I was trying to do some work. After lunch Elizabeth and I did the washing up. Dad does the garden. Let me do your hair.VB2 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRONG; doing did done Do can be used to stand for any verb group, or to refer back to another verb group, including one that was in a previous sentence. What are you doing?. So tell me what this molecule does that makes it special. Think twice before doing anything. A lot of people got arrested for looting so they will think before they do it again. After the meal I said I would go up to bed. I often did this because they would drink port wine and stay up very late. The first thing is to get some more food. When we've done that we ought to start again. Brian counted to twenty and lifted his binoculars. Elena did the same. He turned towards the open front door but, as he did so, she pushed past him.VB3 do WEAK STRONG; does WEAK STRO 【21世纪英汉词典】do轻读)(在子音前)dE; dE, (在母音前)dJ; du; (重读)du; du:>(did[dd; did]; 第三人称、单数、直 说法、现在式 does[ (轻读) dz; dz; (重读) dz; dz])1 a. I ~ not see. 我不懂I did not [didn't] know. 我 (那时) 不知道I don't have a brother. 我没有兄弟b. Don't go!. 别走!Don't be afraid. 不要怕2 Do you hear?. 你听到没有?Do you have (any) money?. 你身上有钱吗?Did you strike her?. 你殴打她了吗?When does he leave?. 他什么时候动身?3 [为强调、平衡等而将 (部分) 述语置于句首时] Never did I see such a fool. 我从未见过这样的傻 瓜(cf. I never saw sucha fool.) Not only did he understand it, but he remembered it. 他不仅了解,而且还把 它记住了Only after weeks of vain effort did the right idea occur to me. 经过几星期的平白努 力后我才想到一个合 适的主意4 [强调肯

Q: leave off LEAVE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.停止, 不再穿【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 leave off leaves off; leaving off; left offIf someone or something is left off a list, they are not included on that list. She has been deliberately left off the guest list. The judge left Walsh's name off the list of those he wanted arrested.PHR-V2 leave off leaves off; leaving off; left offIf someone leaves off doing something, they stop doing it. We all left off eating and stood about with bowed heads. The film takes up where the original left off and plots the final demise of Billy the Kid. Some of the patients left off treatment.= stopPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stop 停止*Please leave off biting your nails．请不要咬指甲 。*He told the boys to leave off teasing his little brother．他要那些孩 子们停止戏弄他的小 弟弟。*I think we should leave off now and have a cup of tea．我想我们该停下 来喝杯茶了。*We leave off work at 12．我们12点钟下班 。2．no longer wear；stop wearing or using不再穿；不再使 用*They left their woollen underwear when the weather got warm．天气转暖时， 他们不穿羊毛衫了。*She left her coat off when she went out．她没穿外衣就出 去了。*I have left off my overcoat．我已经不 穿大衣了。*He has left off all ather medicines．他已停服 其它所有的药。

Q: let up LET UP

A: 【简明词典】v.停止, 中止, 放松【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆let up lets up; letting up The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf an unpleasant, continuous process lets up, it stops or becomes less intense. The traffic in this city never lets up, even at night. The rain had let up.See also let-up.= ease offPHR-V: oft with brd-neglet up lets up; letting up The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let up on someone or something, you stop being so harsh or strict with them. Though Sybbis complained bitterly, Mama would not let up on her. There were some moves to let up on this curfew a little bit.= ease offPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．lessen in intensity；diminish ；slacken off 减少；放松*It's raining hard as ever．It's not letting up at all．雨下得还是那么 大，根本没有小下来。*Harry never lets up for a minute．哈利一刻也 没有松劲。2．stop working 停止；停止做*Let up for a few minutes．You can't work hard all day．歇一会吧，你不 能整天苦干。*The doctor has been working for fifty hours without letting up．医生已马不停蹄 地连续工作了50小时。3．become easier，kinder or less strict 宽容（常与on连用）*Let up on Jane．She is sick．对简宽容点， 她病了。*Let up on him．He didn't mean any harm．饶了他吧，他 并没有什么恶意。

Q: do without DO WITHOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.免除, 不用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 do without does without; doing without; did without; done withoutIf you do without something you need, want, or usually have, you are able to survive, continue, or succeed although you do not have it. We can't do without the help of your organisation. We've had a bit more money and that, and the baby doesn't do without.PHR-V2 do without does without; doing without; did without; done withoutIf you say that you could do without something, you mean that you would prefer not to have it or it is of no benefit to you. (INFORMAL) He could do without her rhetorical questions at five o'clock in the morning. ...those who love France but can do without the natives... Like all teenagers there's one thing she'd rather do without -- spots.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】manage without没有...也行； 不用...也可以*If you don't like it，you can just do without．你不喜欢它 可以不用。*If there's no suger for our coffee，we'll do without．如果咖啡里 没有糖，我们也行。*I can do without your advice，thank you．谢谢你，我不需 要你的劝告。*No one can do without sleep for very long．没有人能长时 间不睡觉。

Q: sign off SIGN OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.停止广播, 停止活动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sign off signs off; signing off; signed offIf someone signs off, they write a final message at the end of a letter or they say a final message at the end of a telephone conversation. You can say that people such as entertainers sign off when they finish a broadcast. O.K. I'll sign off. We'll talk at the beginning of the week. He would sign off each week with the catch-phrase, `I'll see thee!'.PHR-V2 sign off signs off; signing off; signed offWhen someone who has been unemployed signs off, they officially inform the authorities that they have found a job, so that they no longer receive money from the government. (BRIT) If he sold his art he would be breaking the law, but if he signed off the dole he wouldn't.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】sign off1'广播'收播2(俚)停止讲话

Q: fall in with FALL IN WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.偶遇, 同意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall in falls in; falling in; fell in; fallen inIf you fall in with an idea, plan, or system, you accept it and do not try to change it. Carmen's reluctance to fall in with Driver's plans led to trouble.PHR-V2 fall in falls in; falling in; fell in; fallen inIf you fall in with someone, you become friends with them and start seeing them a lot. At university, Taylor had fallen in with a small clique of literature students.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．meet sb．by chance 偶遇*On our trip we fell in with some interesting people.在这次旅行中 我们遇见了一些有趣 的人。*We fell in with some French tourists from the same hotel．我们结识了住 在同一旅馆的几位法 国旅游者。2．join；associate oneself with 同...合伙；联合*He has fallen in with some strange people．他跟一些奇 怪的人勾搭上了。3.rejoin重返*As soon as he recovered，the soldier fell in with his company．这战士一恢 复健康，就回连队去 了。4. accept；agree with接受；同意*I have decided to fall in with your plan．我已决定接受 你的计划。*He will fall in with any suggestion that involves eating and drinking．他对任何 关于吃喝方面的建议 都会接受的。*She fell in with my views at once．她立即同意了 我的观点。5. coincide with；match 与...协调；相称*The colour of your coat doesn't seem to fall in with your complexion．你的上 衣的颜色与你的肤色 不协调。*The idea you put to us fell in exactly with what we our ourselves had in mind.你提出的主意正 好与我们头脑里想的 一样。

Q: run across RUN ACROSS

A: 【简明词典】v.偶遇, 跑着穿过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run across runs across; running across; ran across The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run across someone or something, you meet them or find them unexpectedly. We ran across some old friends in the village.= come acrossPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．find or meet by chance偶然发现；偶 遇*I ran across the article in yesterday's newspaper．我在昨天 的报纸上偶然发现了 这篇文章。*He ran across an excellent book on the subject in the library．他在图书馆 偶然找到了有关这个 题目的一本极好的书。*I ran across my old classmate in the street yesterday．昨天我在 街上偶然碰到了我的 老同学。2．convey across让...搭车穿过 ；运送...到对面去*He ran us across to the other side of the bay in his private launch．他用私人汽 艇送我们到海湾彼岸。3．cross（by running）（跑着）穿 过*Burning with curiosity，she ran across the fields after the dog．她充满了好奇心 ，跟在那条狗后面奔 过田野。

Q: walk off with WALK OFF WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.偷走, 轻易赢得walk off with顺手拿走偷走拐逃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 walk off walks off; walking off; walked offIf someone walks off with something that does not belong to them, they take it without permission. (INFORMAL) I'll bet you walked off with my coat, too.= go off withPHR-V2 walk off walks off; walking off; walked offIf you walk off with something such as a prize, you win it or get it very easily. (JOURNALISM) The delighted pensioner walked off with a {Pound}2,000 prize.= walk away withPHR-V

Q: pay back PAY BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.偿还(借款), 报答, 报复【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pay back pays back; paying back; paid backIf you pay back some money that you have borrowed or taken from someone, you give them an equal sum of money at a later time. He burst into tears, begging her to forgive him and swearing to pay back everything he had stolen. I'll pay you back that two quid tomorrow.PHR-V2 pay back pays back; paying back; paid backIf you pay someone back for doing something unpleasant to you, you take your revenge on them or make them suffer for what they did. Some day I'll pay you back for this!= get someone backPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return punishment报复*He paid me back by not coming．他采取不来 的方式向我报复。*We'll pay them back for their insults one day．总有一天，我们 将对他们的恶意中伤 进行报复。2．return（money） 还钱；还债*I'm certain that he will pay back every cent he owes you．我敢肯定他会分 文不差地把欠款还给 你。

Q: buy up BUY UP

A: 【简明词典】v.全买【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆buy up buys up; buying up; bought upIf you buy up land, property, or a commodity, you buy large amounts of it, or all that is available. The mention of price rises sent citizens out to their shops to buy up as much as they could. The tickets will be on sale from somewhere else because the agencies have bought them up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】obtain by buying as widely as possible 全买；尽可以多地买 进；囤积*The speculators are trying to buy up the supplies of raw materials．投机商正 在大肆囤积原材料。*They have been buying up all available land．他们一直在买 所有能买到的地皮。

Q: close 1 CLOSE 1 [klEuz]

A: 【简明词典】v.关, 关闭, 结束, 停止, 使靠近, 靠拢, 会合, 包围n.结束adj.近的, 紧密的, 精密的, 齐根的, 封闭的, 亲密的, 闷气的adv.接近, 紧密地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆shutting or completing1 close closes closing closed When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered. If you are cold, close the window. Zacharias heard the door close. Keep the curtains closed.= shut openV-ERG2 close closes closing closed When you close something such as an open book or umbrella, you move the different parts of it together. Slowly he closed the book.VB3 close closes closing closed When you close your eyes or your eyes close, your eyelids move downwards, so that you can no longer see. Bess closed her eyes and fell asleep.V-ERG4 close closes closing closed When a place closes or is closed, work or activity stops there for a short period. Shops close only on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. It was Saturday; they could close the office early. Government troops closed the airport. The restaurant was closed for the night.= shut openV-ERG5 close closes closing closed If a place such as a factory, shop, or school closes, or if it is closed, all work or activity stops there permanently. Many enterprises will be forced to close. klous>(clos.er; -est)A 1a. (时间、空间、程度等 ) 接近的,类似的a ~ resemblance 酷似in ~ proximity 在近旁,很靠近→close quartersb. 类似的,接近的[inbe ~ inmeaning 意思接近的c. 极近[...]的,接近[...] 的[tosomething ~ to hostility 近似敌意的状态[态度The population of the city is ~ to a million. 那个城市的人口接近 一百万She was ~ to tears. 她快要哭出来了d. 危急的,勉强的,好不 容易的→close call,close shave,close thing.2 a. 亲近的,亲密的a ~ friend 密友be in ~ contact with ? 与...关系密切的be [stand] ~ to a person 与人亲密(cf. adv. 1) b. (在亲戚关系上) 接近的~ relatives 近亲3 a. 紧密的,密集的,稠密 的(→dense【同义字】) a ~ thicket 密林b. 无空隙的,紧紧靠拢的~ print 排字紧密的印刷~ printing [writing] ( 排字) 紧密的印刷 (字体) [行距或字距紧密的书 写] c.

Q: turn off TURN OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.关掉, 避开, 使转变方向, 生产, 制造, 用车床加工出, 使厌烦, 变成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn off turns off; turning off; turned offIf you turn off the road or path you are going along, you start going along a different road or path which leads away from it. The truck turned off the main road along the gravelly track which led to the farm. He turned off only to find he was trapped in a town square with no easy exit.PHR-V2 turn off turns off; turning off; turned offWhen you turn off a piece of equipment or a supply of something, you stop heat, sound, or water being produced by adjusting the controls. The light's a bit too harsh. You can turn it off. I have to get up and turn off the radio. Their water was turned off weeks ago without explanation.= switch off turn onPHR-V3 turn off turns off; turning off; turned offIf something turns you off a particular subject or activity, it makes you have no interest in it. What turns teenagers off science and technology?. Teaching off a blackboard is boring, and undoubtedly turns people off.See also turn-off.PHR-V4 turn off turns off; turning off; turned offIf something or someone turns you off, you do not find them sexually attractive or they stop you feeling sexually excited. (INFORMAL) Aggressive men turn me off completely.See also turn-off. turn onPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】switch off关掉*Please turn the lights off when you leave the room. 离开房间时请把灯关 掉。

Q: write down WRITE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.写下, 把...描写成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆write down writes down; writing down; wrote down; written downWhen you write something down, you record it on a piece of paper using a pen or pencil. On the morning before starting the fast, write down your starting weight. Only by writing things down could I bring some sort of order to the confusion.= note downPHR-V

Q: write out WRITE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.写出, 取消某角色【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 write out writes out; writing out; wrote out; written outWhen you write out something fairly long such as a report or a list, you write it on paper. We had to write out a list of ten jobs we'd like to do. If there's a particularly good recipe, write it out on decorative paper and take photocopies to sell.PHR-V2 write out writes out; writing out; wrote out; written outIf a character in a drama series is written out, he or she is taken out of the series. When Angie was written out of `Eastenders' her character went to Spain to open a bar. Maybe soon the scriptwriters will have to write her out of the series.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】write in full； prepare in writing 全部写出；开出*The teacher asked her to write the whole thing out．老师让她把事情 的始末都写出来。*She wrote out a cheque for ￡50．她开了一张50 镑的支票。

Q: decide DECIDE [di5said]

A: 【简明词典】v.决定, 判决【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 decide decides deciding decided If you decide to do something, you choose to do it, usually after you have thought carefully about the other possibilities. She decided to do a secretarial course. He has decided that he doesn't want to embarrass the movement and will therefore step down. The house needed totally rebuilding, so we decided against buying it. I had a cold and couldn't decide whether to go to work or not. Think about it very carefully before you decide.= make up one's mindVB2 decide decides deciding decided If a person or group of people decides something, they choose what something should be like or how a particular problem should be solved. She was still young, he said, and that would be taken into account when deciding her sentence. This is an issue that should be decided by local and metropolitan government.VB3 decide decides deciding decided If an event or fact decides something, it makes it certain that a particular choice will be made or that there will be a particular result. The goal that decided the match came just before the interval. The results will decide if he will win a place at a good university. Luck is certainly not the only deciding factor, but it does play an exceptionally large role.= settleVB4 decide decides deciding decided If you decide that something is true, you form that opinion about it after considering the facts. He decided Franklin 【21世纪英汉词典】de.cidedI`saId; di5said《源自拉丁文"切开 "的意思》>1 决心【同义字】decide 仔细考虑后的决定resolve 决意做到底determine 坚决地决定a. 决心,决意He ~d to postpone his departure. 他决心延后出发b. 决定,决意He ~d that he'd postpone his departure. 他决心要延后出发2 决定a. 决定It has been ~d that the conference shall be held next month. 该会议决定于下个月 举行b. 决定He has ~d when he will go [what he will do]. 他已决定什么时候去 [要做什么] She could not ~ which way to go. 她无法决定该走哪一 条路3 解决a. 解决 ; 判决It is for you to ~ the question. = The question is for you to ~. 这个问题应由你来解 决The judge ~d the case. 法官对该案件作出了 判决b. [对...有利地] 解决,判决 [for,in favor of] ; [对...不利地] 解决,判决[againstThe judge ~d the case in favor of [against] the plaintiff. 法官作了有利[不利] 于原告的判

Q: take away from TAKE AWAY FROM

A: 【简明词典】v.减损【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆take away takes away; taking away; took away; taken awayIf something takes away from an achievement, success, or quality, or takes something away from it, it makes it seem lower in value or worth than it should be. `It's starting to rain again.' --- `Not enough to take away from the charm of the scene.'. The victory looks rather hollow. That takes nothing away from the courage and skill of the fighting forces.= detractPHR-V

Q: call out CALL OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出动, 唤起, 大声叫唤【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆call out calls out; calling out; called outIf you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency. Colombia has called out the army and imposed emergency measures. I called the doctor out. The fire brigade should always be called out to a house fire.See also call 3.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】call out插图各部分之编号

Q: go out GO OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出去, 熄灭, 过时, 罢工, 向往, 辞职, 倒塌【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf you go out, you leave your home in order to do something enjoyable, for example to go to a party, a bar, or the cinema. I'm going out tonight. stay inPHR-V2 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf you go out with someone, the two of you spend time together socially, and have a romantic or sexual relationship. I once went out with a French man. They've only been going out for six weeks.PHR-V-RECIP3 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf you go out to do something, you make a deliberate effort to do it. You do not go out to injure opponents. It will be a marvellous occasion and they should go out and enjoy it.PHR-V4 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf a light goes out, it stops shining. The bedroom light went out after a moment.PHR-V5 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf something that is burning goes out, it stops burning. The fire seemed to be going out.PHR-V6 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outIf a message goes out, it is announced, published, or sent out to people. Word went out that a column of tanks was on its way.PHR-V7 go out goes out; going out; went out; gone outWhen a television or radio programme goes out, it is broadcast. (BRIT)【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave离去*Mr．Browder isn't here；he's gone out，but he'll be back in a few minutes．布鲁德先生 不在这里，他出去了 ，但过几分钟就回来。*I must go out shopping for half an hour．我得外出半小 时买东西。2．leave home for work离开家出去工作*When she was eighteen，she went out as governess．她18岁时 离家当了家庭教师。3．cease burning熄灭*The match went out in the wind．火柴被风吹熄 了。*The candlelight went out of itself．蜡烛自己熄 灭了。4．end结束*The year went out，with great achievements on all fronts．过去的一年 以各条战线上的辉煌 成就而结束。5．cease to be fashionable；cease to be followed，practiced or accepted 过时；不流行*Few Englishmen wear frock coats now．They went out years ago．现在，英国人很 少穿大礼服了。大礼 服已经过时多年了。*This expression has gone out；nobody uses it today．这种表达法已 经过时了，现在没有 人再用它。*Short skirts have gone out．短裙已经过时了 。6．be sent out被送出去了；被发 出去*All the invitations for the party have now gone out．所有宴?

Q: get out GET OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出去, 离开, 逃脱, 泄露, 摆脱, 弄出来, 说出, 出版【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get out gets out; getting out; got out or gotten outIf you get out, you leave a place because you want to escape from it, or because you are made to leave it. They probably wanted to get out of the country. I told him to leave and get out.PHR-V2 get out gets out; getting out; got out or gotten outIf you get out, you go to places and meet people, usually in order to have a more enjoyable life. Get out and enjoy yourself, make new friends.= go outPHR-V3 get out gets out; getting out; got out or gotten outIf you get out of an organization or a commitment, you withdraw from it. I wanted to get out of the group, but they wouldn't let me. Getting out of the contract would be no problem.= pull outPHR-V4 get out gets out; getting out; got out or gotten outIf news or information gets out, it becomes known. If word got out now, a scandal could be disastrous. Once the news gets out that Armenia is in a very critical situation, I think the world will respond.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave a car；come or go out 下车；出来；出去*I told the bus driver that I wanted to get out at the next stop．我告诉汽车司 机，我要在下一站下 车。*He took his cap and got out．他拿了帽子出去 了。*He decided to get out while there was still time．他决定趁还有 点时间出去一趟。2．remove（sth．wit h an effort）；take out搬掉；去掉；拔掉*I can't get this nail out；it's too tight．我无法拔出这 颗钉子，它太牢了。*Can you help me with this wine bottle？ I can't get the cork out．你能帮我打开这 个酒瓶吗？我取不出 这个木塞子。*Did you get the stain out of your skirt？你裙子上的污 迹弄掉了吗？3．escape 逃脱*The main pipe burst in the severe cold，and the gas has been getting out．天太冷了，主管 道爆裂，煤气外泄。*When the fighting broke out， George thought it better to get out before it was too late；so he came back to England．战斗打响时 ，乔治认为他还是趁 早离开的好，于是他 就回到了英国。*The prisoners could not find a way to get themselves out．囚犯们无法找到 一条逃生之路。4．receive or gain得到*When you take part in any performance， you get out as much as you put in．参加任何工作， 你都会得到与投入劳 动相应的报酬。*In most walks of life you only get out what you put in．在大部分行业， 你只能投入多少得到 多少。5．

Q: set off SET OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.出发, 动身, 使爆炸, 引起, 使爆发, 抵销, 分开, 衬托【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set off sets off; setting off The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbWhen you set off, you start a journey. Nichols set off for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut. The President's envoy set off on another diplomatic trip. I set off, full of optimism.= set outPHR-V2 set off sets off; setting off The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something sets off something such as an alarm or a bomb, it makes it start working so that, for example, the alarm rings or the bomb explodes. Any escape, once it's detected, sets off the alarm. Someone set off a fire extinguisher. It could take months before evidence emerges on how the bomb was made, and who set it off.= triggerPHR-V3 set off sets off; setting off The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something sets off an event or a series of events, it causes it to start happening. The arrival of the charity van set off a minor riot as villagers scrambled for a share of the aid. If he attended a party without his wife, it set off a storm of speculation.= triggerPHR-V4 set off sets off; setting off The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something sets a person off, it makes them angry, or makes them remember something and they start talking a lot.&nb 【21世纪英汉词典】1．decorate through contrast 衬托*The bright colors of the birds were set off by the white snow．白雪的衬托使 这些鸟的颜色显得更 加鲜艳。*A red flower needs to be set off by green leaves．红花还需绿 叶扶持。2．balance 弥补*Her great wealth，as he thought， set off her plain face．正如他所想的 那样，她的巨大财富 弥补了她相貌平淡的 不足。*You can set the heavy expenses off against a probable increase in sa lary．薪水可能会增 加，这样你就能弥补 开支的严重不足。3．start to go 出发*They set off for the West in a wagon．他们乘马车去 西部。*Having said farewell to their friends，they set off for home．向朋友们告别 后，他们动身回家。4．cause to begin 引起*A letter from home set off an at tack of homesickness．一封 家信一下子唤起了他 的思乡之情。*Don't mention Italy；you'll set him off on his holiday adventures again．不要提意大利 ，这会使他又谈起他 度假时的冒险经历。*She had stopped crying but his shouting set her off again．她已止住了哭 ，可他的叫喊使她又 哭了起来。5．cause to explode 使爆

Q: start out START OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出发, 动身【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 start out starts out; starting out; started outIf someone or something starts out as a particular thing, they are that thing at the beginning although they change later. Daly was a fast-talking Irish-American who had started out as a salesman. What started out as fun quickly became hard work.PHR-V2 start out starts out; starting out; started outIf you start out by doing something, you do it at the beginning of an activity. We start out by advising people to sit down and identify seven experiences from any time of their life. The child'll start out by making relatively few distinctions in the language.PHR-V

Q: set out SET OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出发, 开始, 装饰, 陈列, 测定, 宣布, 移植, 陈述启程展示【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set out sets out; setting out The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbWhen you set out, you start a journey. When setting out on a long walk, always wear suitable boots.= set offPHR-V2 set out sets out; setting out The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set out to do something, you start trying to do it. He has achieved what he set out to do three years ago. We set out to find the truth behind the mystery.PHR-V3 set out sets out; setting out The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set things out, you arrange or display them somewhere. Set out the cakes attractively, using lacy doilies.= arrangePHR-V4 set out sets out; setting out The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set out a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views. You will be given a Back To Work plan which sets out how you can best help yourself.= set forthPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave on a journey or voyage 启程或启航*The Pilgrims set out for the New World．英国清教徒们 启航驶向"新大陆"。*He will set out tomorrow on his journey to Beijing．他明天动身 去北京。2．attempt 试图*George set out to improve his pitch ing．乔治试图提高他 的投球技术。*He set out to do a lot of things，but didn't succeed．他原打算做 许多事，但都未成功。3．plant in the ground 种植*The gardener set out some tomato seedlings．这位园丁 种植了些西红柿苗。4．display 陈列；布置*The goods are set out in the shop window．商品陈列在 商店的橱窗里。*It took them an hour to set out the room ready for the reception．他们花了 一小时把房间布置好 ，准备开招待会。5．start to do sth．开始；着手*They set out to perform the opera tion．他们开始动手 术。*They are setting out on a new ex periment．他们正着 手进行一项新的试验。6．state；describe ；define 陈述；叙述；说明*He set out his ideas in simple Eng lish．他用简单的英 文表达了他的想法。*He carefully set out all the facts．他仔细陈述了 全部事实。

Q: start off START OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.出发, 开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 start off starts off; starting off; started offIf you start off by doing something, you do it as the first part of an activity. She started off by accusing him of blackmail but he more or less ignored her. Joe Loss started off playing piano background music for silent films in the 1920s.PHR-V2 start off starts off; starting off; started offTo start someone off means to cause them to begin doing something. Her mother started her off acting in children's theatre.PHR-V3 start off starts off; starting off; started offTo start something off means to cause it to begin. He became more aware of the things that started that tension off. Best results are obtained by starting the plants off in a warm greenhouse.PHR-V

Q: sell SELL [sel]

A: 【简明词典】v.出售, 卖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sell sells selling sold If you sell something that you own, you let someone have it in return for money. I sold everything I owned except for my car and my books. His heir sold the painting to the London art dealer Agnews. The directors sold the business for {Pound}14.8 million. It's not a very good time to sell at the moment.VB2 sell sells selling sold If a shop sells a particular thing, it is available for people to buy there. It sells everything from hair ribbons to oriental rugs. Bean sprouts are also sold in cans.VB3 sell sells selling sold If something sells for a particular price, that price is paid for it. Unmodernised property can sell for up to 40 per cent of its modernised market value. ... grain sells at 10 times usual prices.VB4 sell sells selling sold If something sells, it is bought by the public, usually in fairly large quantities. Even if this album doesn't sell and the critics don't like it, we wouldn't ever change. The company believes the products will sell well in the run-up to Christmas.VB5 sell sells selling sold Something that sells a product makes people want to buy the product. It is only the sensational that sells news magazines. ...car manufacturers' long-held maxim that safety doesn't sell.VB6 sell se 【21世纪英汉词典】sellsZl; sel《源自古英语"给与 "的意思》(sold[sol d; sould])>1 卖,售( ←→ buy) a. 卖,出售~ books [insurance] 卖书 [保险] ~ things by auction 以拍卖方式售货b. 以...价出售[at , forHe sold the watch at a good price. 他以好价钱卖了那只 手表He sold his house for $50, 000. 他以五万美元卖掉他 的房子c. 卖给; 把卖[给人][toI sold him my car.=I sold my car to him. 我把我的车子卖给了 他I sold him my car for $500. = I sold my car to him for $500. 我以五百美元把车子 卖给他d. 把 卖给I sold him the car almost new. 这辆车子我卖给他时 几乎是全新的2 a. 贩卖,销售That store ~s sweets. 那家商店卖糖果b. [在店里] 卖[at, inDo you ~ cigars (in this shop)?. 你们 (这家店) 卖雪茄烟吗?They ~ sweets at [in] that store. 那家商店卖糖果3 促进...的销售, 促销Comics ~ newspapers. 漫画促进报纸的销售His name on the co

Q: sit in on SIT IN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.出席【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit in sits in; sitting in; sat inIf you sit in on a lesson, meeting, or discussion, you are present while it is taking place but do not take part in it. Will they permit you to sit in on a few classes?. People can sit in on meetings, even if it's not really in their subject area.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】attend as a visitor or an observer 作为来访客人参加*The professor said I could sit in on his linguistics lectures．教授说我 可以旁听他的语言学 课程。*Our teacher was invited to sit in on the conference．我们的 老师应邀列席会议。*She sat in on the whole debate．整个辩论她 都在场。

Q: come out COME OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出来, 长出, 传出, 褪去, 被展出, 被解出, 露出, 罢工出现,真相大白【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen a new product such as a book or record comes out, it becomes available to the public. The book comes out this week. Christian Slater has a new movie coming out next month in which he plays a vigilante.PHR-V2 come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a fact comes out, it becomes known to people. The truth is beginning to come out about what happened. It will come out that she has covertly donated considerable sums to the IRA.PHR-V3 come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen a gay person comes out, they let people know that they are gay. ...the few gay men there who dare to come out... I came out as a lesbian when I was still in my teens.come out of the closet: see closet.PHR-V4 come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleTo come out in a particular way means to be in the position or state described at the end of a process or event. In this grim little episode of recent American history, few people come out well. So what makes a good marriage? Faithfulness comes out top of the list. Julian ought to have resigned, then he'd have come out of it with some credit.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move outside；emerge；ap pear 出来；出现*The sun came out from behind the clouds late in the afternoon．傍晚时分 ，太阳从云层后面露 了出来。2．open into full bloom（of flowers）开花*Some flowers have begun to come out in early spring．早春时节， 有些花已经开放了。*The roses will come out next week．玫瑰下周就要 开花。3．become clear or known；be discovered明了；被 获知；被发现；披露*The truth will come out at the enquiry．调查一下， 真相就会大白的。*The secret will finally come out．这个秘密终究要 被人知道的。4．be published被出版*When does the new book come out？这本书何时出版 ？*The Communist Manifesto first came out in 1848．《共产党宣言 》于1848年首次发表。*That magazine comes out once a month．那个杂志每月 出一期。5．reach a result结果是*Please tell me how the voting came out．请告诉我选举结 果如何。6．reach a total；amount to a sum 总计*The total income comes out at 5，000yuan．总收入 达5000元。7．go on strike罢工*When their demands were rejected by their boss，the workers again came out．工人们的合理要

Q: come along COME ALONG

A: 【简明词典】v.出现, 发生, 进步陪伴【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come along comes along; coming along; came along The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou tell someone to come along to encourage them in a friendly way to do something, especially to attend something. There's a big press launch today and you're most welcome to come along.PHR-V2 come The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou say `come along' to someone to encourage them to hurry up, usually when you are rather annoyed with them. Come along, Osmond. No sense in your standing around.CONVENTION3 come along comes along; coming along; came along The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen something or someone comes along, they occur or arrive by chance. I waited a long time until a script came along that I thought was genuinely funny. It was lucky you came along.PHR-V4 come along comes along; coming along; came along The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something is coming along, it is developing or making progress. Pentagon spokesman Williams says those talks are coming along quite well. How's Ferguson coming along?PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass；arrive经过 ；过来*Just then a bus came along，so we got on and rode home．正在那时一辆 公共汽车过来，我们 就乘车回家了。2．hurry up赶快*Come along，children，or we'll be late！快点，孩子们 ，不然就迟到了。3．advance；improve 进展；进步*My son has begun to come along very well in French since the new teacher was appointed．自从新老 师派来以后，我儿子 的法语进步很快。*His work is coming along well．他的工作进展 情况很好。*His father was coming along well after the operation．他父亲手 术后身体恢复挺好。4．accompany同...一 起*Would you please come along with me？你同我一起去好 吗？*John wants to come along with us to the movie．约翰想和我们 一道去看电影。

Q: buy out BUY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.出钱使放弃地位【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 buy out buys out; buying out; bought outIf you buy someone out, you buy their share of something such as a company or piece of property that you previously owned together. The bank had to pay to buy out most of the 200 former partners. He bought his brother out for $17 million.See also buyout.PHR-V2 buy out buys out; buying out; bought outIf you buy someone out of the armed forces or another organization, you pay a sum of money so that they can leave before the end of the period they agreed to stay for. Carling eventually bought himself out of the army.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】pay sb．in order to get his property；buy a business from sb．买下...产权*The bigger company bought out all the shareholders of two smaller ones．这家大公司买 下了两家小公司的所 有股份。*He can sell his interest in that business any time because Mr．Smith will gladly buy him out．他随时都可以把 他在那个公司的股份 卖掉，因为史密斯先 生很乐意把他的股份买下。

Q: share in SHARE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.分享, 分担【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆share in shares in; sharing in; shared inIf you share in something such as a success or a responsibility, you are one of a number of people who achieve or accept it. The company is offering you the chance to share in its success. Everybody shares in the cooking chores.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】have a share or part in 分享；分担*He wished we were there to share in his joy．他希望我们在那 儿共享他的喜悦。*She shares in his troubles as well as in his joy．她与他同患难， 共欢乐。

Q: fight off FIGHT OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.击退, 排斥, 竭力避免【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fight off fights off; fighting off; fought offIf you fight off something, for example an illness or an unpleasant feeling, you succeed in getting rid of it and in not letting it overcome you. Unfortunately these drugs are quite toxic and hinder the body's ability to fight off infection. All day she had fought off the impulse to telephone Harry.= overcomePHR-V2 fight off fights off; fighting off; fought offIf you fight off someone who has attacked you, you fight with them, and succeed in making them go away or stop attacking you. The woman fought off the attacker.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．defeat in a fight；repel击退*He fought off three men who attacked him．他打退了3个袭 击他的人。*Our troops have fought the invaders off．我们的部队已击 退了侵略者。*The boat's crew fought off the attack of the octopus．船上水手们 击退了大章鱼的袭击。2． drive away with effort赶走；努力摆 脱；驱除*Although the girl tried to fight him off，in the end she was caught by him．虽然这女孩努力 摆脱他，但最后还是 让他抓住了。*She fought off her drowsiness and went on with her reading．她尽力驱赶 睡意，继续读书。*We can fight off a cold by taking aspirin．我们可以服 用阿斯匹林来治疗感 冒。

Q: give out GIVE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.分发, 发出(气味、热等), 发表, 用尽, 精疲力竭【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 give out gives out; giving out; gave out; given outIf you give out a number of things, you distribute them among a group of people. There were people at the entrance giving out leaflets.PHR-V2 give out gives out; giving out; gave out; given outIf you give out information, you make it known to people. He wouldn't give out any information. How often do you give your phone number out?PHR-V3 give out gives out; giving out; gave out; given outIf a piece of equipment or part of the body gives out, it stops working. All machines give out eventually. One of his lungs gave out entirely.PHR-V4 give out gives out; giving out; gave out; given outIf you give out something such as a scream or a sigh, you sigh, scream, or make some other sound. (WRITTEN) He gave out a scream of pain.= let outPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．send out（sound or light，etc．）产生 （声音、光等）；散发*The sun gives out light and heat to the earth．太阳给大地以 光和热。*Roses give out a sweet smell．玫瑰花发出芬 芳的气息。2．distribute 分给；散发*The government gives out payments to people out of work．政府给失业的 人发放救济金。*Give out the papers ten minutes before the examination．考前10 分钟发试卷。*The children gave out flowers to the soldiers．儿童向战 士们献了鲜花。*We saw a man giving out leaflets in the street．我们看到一 个人在街上散发传单。3．announce；declar e；make known 宣布；公布；发表*He has refused to give out any further information on the matter．他拒绝就这 一问题发表任何更多 的消息。*He gave out that the mayor had been elected．他宣布新市 长已经选出。*The news of the event was given out over the radio．关于这个事件 的消息已通过电台发 布了。*It was given out that the strikers had decided to return to work，and place their dispute in the hands of their union．据宣布，罢工 者已决定复工，并决 定将其争端交给工会 解决。*The result of the examination will be given out this week．考试成绩将在 本周公布。4．be used up；become exhausted用完；耗尽 ；力竭*When their ammunition gave out the enemy troops had to surrender．当弹药用 完时，敌军只好投降。*His strength gave out after he ran that long distance．跑完这么 一段长距离，他已精 疲力竭。*We had just reached home when the petrol gave out．我们刚好到家， 汽

Q: tell off TELL OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.分派出, 责备, 向...透露【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆tell off tells off; telling off; told offIf you tell someone off, you speak to them angrily or seriously because they have done something wrong. He never listened to us when we told him off. I'm always being told off for being so awkward. Dutch police told off two of the gang, aged 10 and 11.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】reprove训斥；斥责*The director told off Jim for being late for work again. 吉姆又一次迟到了， 受到主任的训斥。*The boss told his secretary off for making private telephone calls from the office．老板训斥了 他的秘书，因为她从 办公室往外打私人电话。*She didn't like being told off in front of other people, so she gave in her notice．她不愿意当 众挨批评，于是递交 了辞职通知书。

Q: tell apart TELL APART

A: 【简明词典】v.分辨【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆tell apart tells apart; telling apart; told apartIf you can tell people or things apart, you are able to recognize the differences between them and can therefore identify each of them. Perhaps it is the almost universal use of flavourings that makes it so hard to tell the products apart.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】distinguish between； tell one from the other识别；辨别*Most new cars look so similar that it's impossible to tell them apart．许多新汽车看 上去象是一样的，不 大可能把它们区别开来。*I confused Jim with Mike becauseI can't tell them apart．我把吉姆和麦 克混淆了，因为我分 不清他们。*The two brothers are so much alike that their mother can hardly tell them apart．这兄弟俩长得 太相象了，连他们的 母亲都难以辨别。

Q: deal out DEAL OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.分配, 分给【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆deal out deals out; dealing out; dealt outIf someone deals out a punishment or harmful action, they punish or harm someone. (WRITTEN) ...a failure by the governments of established states to deal out effective punishment to aggressors. ...the tale of a woman who refuses to accept the injustice dealt out to her husband.See also deal 5.PHR-V

Q: cut CUT [kQt]

A: 【简明词典】v.切(割、削), (直线等)相交, 剪, 截, 刺穿, 刺痛, 删节, 开辟n.(刀、剑、鞭等的)切削, 削减, 删节, 伤口, 切口【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cut cuts cutting The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool. Mrs. Haines stood nearby, holding scissors to cut a ribbon. Cut the tomatoes in half vertically. The thieves cut a hole in the fence. Mr. Long was now cutting himself a piece of the pink cake. You can hear the saw as it cuts through the bones. ...thinly cut cucumber sandwiches.VB+ cut cuts The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleAlso a noun. The operation involves making several cuts in the cornea.N-COUNT2 cut cuts cutting The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut yourself or cut a part of your body, you accidentally injure yourself on a sharp object so that you bleed. Johnson cut himself shaving. I started to cry because I cut my finger. Zoe was badly cut as she scrambled down rocks to reach him. Blood from his cut lip trickled over his chin.VB+ cut cuts The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleAlso a noun. kQt(cut; cut.ting)>1 (用锐利的刀等) 切,割【同义字】cut 切,割chop 用菜刀剁或用斧头砍hack 乱砍,乱切a. 割伤,切伤 ~ one's finger 割伤某人的手指→ cut one's (own) THROATI have ~ my finger. 我割伤了我的手指b. [用...]割伤[with, onShe ~ her finger with a knife. 她用小刀割伤了手指He ~ his hand on a piece of glass. 他被玻璃碎片割伤了 手c. [~ oneself] (不小心) [被...]割伤身体,负伤 [with, onBe careful not to ~ yourself while shaving. 刮胡子时要小心别割 伤自己I ~ myself on the cheek with my razor. 我不小心被刮胡刀割 伤了脸颊d. 切割...He ~ the envelope open. 他割开那个信封2 剪断a. 剪断~ the tape [ribbon] 剪断 [剪辑] 录音带 [丝带] b. 剪 ; 割 ~ flowers [wheat] 剪花 [割麦] c. 砍伐~ down trees

Q: cut out CUT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.切掉, 裁剪出, 取代, 停止【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cut out cuts out; cutting out The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut something out, you remove or separate it from what surrounds it using scissors or a knife. Cut out the coupon and send those cheques off today. I cut it out and pinned it to my studio wall.PHR-V2 cut out cuts out; cutting out The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut out a part of a text, you do not print, publish, or broadcast that part, because to include it would make the text too long or unacceptable. I listened to the programme and found they'd cut out all the interesting stuff. Her editors wanted her to cut out the poetry from her novel. Several extraneous prefaces were cut out of the prayer book at the beginning of the eleventh century.= cut, omitPHR-V3 cut out cuts out; cutting out The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo cut out something unnecessary or unwanted means to remove it completely from a situation. For example, if you cut out a particular type of food, you stop eating it, usually because it is bad for you. I've simply cut egg yolks out entirely. We will be pressing ahead with our policies on privatisation, deregulation and cutting out waste. A guilty plea cuts out the need for a long trial.= eliminatePHR-V4 cut out cuts out; cutting out The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you tell someone to cut something out, you are telling them in an irritated way to stop it. (INFORMAL) Do yours 【21世纪英汉词典】1．remove by cutting 剪下；剪裁*She cut out the photograph from the paper．她从报纸上把 照片剪了下来。*The affected tissue was cut out from his leg．他腿部有病的组 织被切除了。2．miss out；omit 删除*You'd better cut out that sentence．你最好把 那个句子删掉。*Let's cut out the unimportant details．我们把不重 要的细节删掉吧。3．refrain from；stop doing sth．戒掉；停止*He has decided to cut out smoking and drinking．他已经决 定戒掉烟酒。4．outrival；replac e 胜过；取代；把...排 挤掉*The new supermarket will cut all the small shops out．这家新超级市场 将会把这些小店全都 挤垮。*He has managed to cut out his rival and marry the girl．他终于挤掉了 竞争者而娶了那个姑 娘。5．stop operating suddenly and unexpectedly 出乎预料地突然停止 运转*As our engine suddenly cut out in the way we had to walk．因为发动机在 半路上突然出了毛病 ，我们只好下车步行。6．shape sth．by cutting 裁剪*The tailor cut out my coat very well．裁缝把我的上 衣裁得很好。

Q: take away TAKE AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.取走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take away takes away; taking away; took away; taken awayIf you take something away from someone, you remove it from them, so that they no longer possess it or have it with them. They're going to take my citizenship away. `Give me the knife,' he said softly, `or I'll take it away from you.'. In prison they'd taken away his watch and everything he possessed.PHR-V2 take away takes away; taking away; took away; taken awayIf you take one number or amount away from another, you subtract one number from the other. We take the time when he goes and we take the time when he comes back, take one away from the other and we know how long the horse has been out.= subtract addPHR-V3 take away takes away; taking away; took away; taken awayTo take someone away means to bring them from their home to an institution such as a prison or hospital. Two men claiming to be police officers called at the pastor's house and took him away. They were taken away in a police bus. Soldiers took away four people one of whom was later released.= take offPHR-V

Q: cut off CUT OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.切断, 断绝, 剥夺继承权【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cut off cuts off; cutting off The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut something off, you remove it with a knife or a similar tool. Mrs Kreutz cut off a generous piece of the meat. He cut me off a slice. He threatened to cut my hair off.PHR-V2 cut off cuts off; cutting off The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo cut someone or something off means to separate them from things that they are normally connected with. One of the goals of the campaign is to cut off the elite Republican Guard from its supplies. The exiles had been cut off from all contact with their homeland. The storm has cut us off.= isolatePHR-V* cut off Without a car we still felt very cut off.ADJ-GRADED3 cut off cuts off; cutting off The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo cut off a supply of something means to stop providing it or stop it being provided. The rebels have cut off electricity from the capital. His company is preparing to shut down in the event that their water supply is cut off. Our phone's been cut off. Why cut the money off?PHR-V4 cut off cuts off; cutting off The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you get cut off when you are on the te 【21世纪英汉词典】1．disconnect（the supply of water or electricity）；inte rrupt；turn off切断（水、电）； 中断；关掉*Their water supply was cut off．他们的水源被切 断了。*All communications are cut off．一切交通都被切 断了。*The telephone operator cut us off before we had finished our conversation．我们 还没有谈完，电话就 被总机接线员切断了。*The chairman will cut a speaker off if he talks too long．如果发言人讲 得太长，主席会打断 他的发言。*The motor was cut off as soon as something seemed to be wrong with it．一旦发现发动机 似乎有点毛病，就立 即把它关掉。2．remove by cutting the ends 切下来；剪下来*They cut off the heads of their captives．他们把俘 虏的头砍了下来。*The rope is two feet longer than we needed，so we cut off the extra length．绳子比我们 需要的长两英尺，因 此我们把多余的给剪 下来了。3．isolate；make lonely 孤立*The enemy soldiers were cut off from their headquarters．敌军 同总部的联系被切断 ，成了孤军。*The flood cut the villagers from the rest of the world．洪水切断了村 民们与外界的联系。4．disinherit

Q: cut up CUT UP

A: 【简明词典】v.切碎, 抨击, 歼灭, 使丧气, 胡闹【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cut up cuts up; cutting up The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut something up, you cut it into several pieces. He sits in his apartment cutting up magazines. Halve the tomatoes, then cut them up coarsely.See also cut up.PHR-V2 cut up cuts up; cutting up The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf one driver cuts another driver up, the first driver goes too close in front of the second one, for example after passing them. They were crossing from lane to lane, cutting everyone up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cut into small pieces 切碎*Please cut the apple up into equal pieces．请把苹果切 成大小相同的块。*The cook was cutting up the meat for making jiaozi．厨师正在切 肉包饺子。*The tailor cut up a large piece of cloth to make one shirt for me and two for my son．裁缝把一大块布 裁开给我做一件衬衣 ，给我儿子做两件。2．wound 受伤*Her face was badly cut up in the car crash．她的面部在车 祸中严重受伤。3．cause suffering to hurt the feeling of；upset 使痛心；使难过*She was very cut up about her father's death．她父亲的去世 使她悲痛万分。*The boy was badly cut up when his girlfriend gave him back his ring．当女朋友还给 他戒指时，这男孩非 常伤心。*There is no need to be so cut up at not succeeding this time．不必因这次没 成功就这样难过。*This news has cut him up．这消息使他心烦 意乱。4．attack；criticiz e 攻击；批评*His book was severely cut up by the critics．他的书遭到 评论家的严厉批评。5．behave in a comic，boisterous or unruly manner 行为滑稽；吵吵闹闹 ；不守规矩*The boys cut up when the old folks were away．大人一走开， 孩子们就开始胡闹起 来。*At the party they cut up and broke the chairs．他们在晚会 上胡闹并把椅子弄坏 了。6．destroy or severely damage 严重破坏；毁坏；受 伤*The machine guns cut up the enemy like knives．机关枪象刀 子一样切入敌军心脏 摧毁了敌军。

Q: rule out RULE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.划去, 排除, 取消【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 rule out rules out; ruling out; ruled outIf you rule out a course of action, an idea, or a solution, you decide that it is impossible or unsuitable. The Prime Minister is believed to have ruled out cuts in child benefit or pensions. Local detectives have ruled out foul play.PHR-V2 rule out rules out; ruling out; ruled outIf something rules out a situation, it prevents it from happening or from being possible. A serious car accident in 1986 ruled out a permanent future for him in farming.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． declare the impossibility of； exclude 排除；表示不可能； 不把...考虑在内*We can not rule out the possibility that he'll come after all．我们不排除他最 终会来的可能性。*Anyone who has entered for the same competition before is ruled out according to the regulations．凡以前 参加过同样比赛的人 ，按照规则均不得参加。*The doctor took Xrays to rule out the chance of broken bones．医生拍了X光 片，以排除骨折的可 能性。*That idea can be completely ruled out．那种想法可以完 全排除。2．not allow ；decide against； prevent不允许；反对 ；阻止*The principal ruled out dances on week days．校长不允许在 周末以外的时间跳舞。*A sudden storm ruled out the boat race．突然来的暴风 雨使划船比赛无法进 行了。

Q: play upon PLAY UPON

A: 【简明词典】v.利用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play upon plays upon; playing upon; played uponTo play upon something means the same as to play on it. (FORMAL)PHR-V

Q: trade on TRADE ON

A: 【简明词典】v.利用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆trade on trades on; trading on; traded onIf someone trades on something, they make use of it for their own advantage, often in an unfair way. He was a man who traded on the achievements of others.PHR-Vtrade up trades up; trading up; traded up If someone trades up, they sell something such as their car or their house and buy a more expensive one. Mini-car owners are trading up to `real' cars. Homeowners will feel more comfortable and they may feel ready to trade up.PHR-V

Q: get through GET THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.到达, 做完, 通过, 度过, 打通【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get through gets through; getting through; got through or gotten throughIf you get through a task or an amount of work, especially when it is difficult, you complete it. I think you can get through the first two chapters.PHR-V2 get through gets through; getting through; got through or gotten throughIf you get through a difficult or unpleasant period of time, you manage to live through it. It is hard to see how people will get through the winter. We couldn't get through a day without arguing.= lastPHR-V3 get through gets through; getting through; got through or gotten throughIf you get through a large amount of something, you use it. (mainly BRIT) We've got through a lot of tyres. You'll get through at least ten nappies a day.PHR-V4 get through gets through; getting through; got through or gotten throughIf you get through to someone, you succeed in making them understand something that you are trying to tell them. An old friend might well be able to get through to her and help her. The message was finally getting through to him.PHR-V5 get through gets through; getting through; got through or gotten throughIf you get through to someone, you succeed in contacting them on the telephone. Look, I can't get through to this number. I've been trying to ring up all day and I couldn't get through.PHR-V6 get through gets through; gett 【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass through 通过；穿过；越过*The water gets through the house every time it rains．每逢下雨，这 房子都漏。*You would wonder how such a large animal could get through such a small hole．你或许会想这 样大的一个动物是怎 么通过这么小的一个 洞的。*He got through into the flooded mine and rescued the wounded miners．他钻进了淹 了水的矿井，把受伤 的矿工救了出来。2．finish or deal with 完成；解决*I've a pile of papers to get through before the meeting．会前我有一 堆文件要处理。*He got through his business as quickly as he could．他尽快完成了 他的事务工作。*My secretary is very quick；she gets through a lot of work in a morning．我的秘书很 利索，她一个早上能 干完许多事情。3．be successful in；pass an examination or vote（考试）及格； 通过考试或表决*I got through the written papers but failed in the oral examination．我笔试 及格，但口试失败了。*The teacher got them through without any failures．老师让学 生全部通过了考试。*The candidates didn't all get through．候选人没有 全部通过。4．be approved by Parliament，etc；ca use（a bill，etc．&

Q: get at GET AT

A: 【简明词典】v.到达, 够到, 了解, 意味着指责, 含沙影射地攻击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get at gets at; getting at; got at or gotten atTo get at something means to succeed in reaching it. A goat was standing up against a tree on its hind legs, trying to get at the leaves.PHR-V2 get at gets at; getting at; got at or gotten atIf you get at the truth about something, you succeed in discovering it. We want to get at the truth. Who killed him? And why?= find outPHR-V3 get at gets at; getting at; got at or gotten atIf you get at someone, you keep criticizing or teasing them in an unkind way. (BRIT, INFORMAL) They don't like my moustache and my long hair, they get at me whenever they can.= pick onPHR-V4 get at gets at; getting at; got at or gotten atIf you ask someone what they are getting at, you are asking them to explain what they mean, usually because you think that they are being unpleasant or are suggesting something that is untrue. `What are you getting at now?' demanded Rick.= insinuatePHR-V: usu cont 【21世纪英汉词典】l．reach；touch； get hold of 到达；触及；抓住*We'd better lock up these cups so that the kids cannot get at them．我们最好把这 些杯子锁起来，这样 孩子们就够不着了。*Can you get at the book at the top shelf？你能够得着书 架顶层的那本书吗？2．acquire knowledge or understading of； find out the meaning；mean；aim at；hint at 知道；领会；发现（ 意思）；理解意旨*In analysing problems，it is most important to get at the essence of a thing and not be put off by temporary appearance．分析问 题时，最重要的是要 抓住事物的本质，不 为一时表面现象所迷惑。*We must get at the kernel of the problem．我们必须抓 住问题的核心。*We are trying to get at him some way or other．我们在设法了 解他的意思。*Have you got at the meaning of this idiom？你理解这条习 惯语的意义吗？*What the teacher was getting at in this lesson was that it is important to write correctly．这一课老 师的目的是要讲清楚 正确写作的重要性。*I don't see what you are getting at．我不明白你的用 意是什么。3．do harm to 伤害*The cat is on the chair trying to get at the canary．椅子上的猫 正设法伤害这金丝雀。4．bribe；influence corruptly and unduly 贿赂；买通*The defendant's parents got at the judge．被告的父母贿 赂法官。*One of the witnesses has been got at．证人之一已经受 了贿赂。*Someone appears to have been trying to get at the jury．看来有人一直 在尽力贿赂陪审员

Q: go along GO ALONG

A: 【简明词典】v.前进, 进行, 赞同, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go along goes along; going along; went along; gone alongIf you go along to a meeting, event, or place, you attend or visit it. I went along to the meeting. You should go along and have a look.PHR-V2 go along goes along; going along; went along; gone alongIf you describe how something is going along, you describe how it is progressing. Things were going along fairly well.PHR-V: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】go on 继续*Work like this becomes less interesting as you go along．这样的工作越 往下干就越觉得没有 兴趣。*You may have some difficulty with this book at first，but you will find it easier as you go along．开始时你会觉 得这本书有点困难， 但你继续读下去时， 便会觉得较为容易了。

Q: go ahead GO AHEAD

A: 【简明词典】v.前进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go ahead goes ahead; going ahead; went ahead; gone aheadIf someone goes ahead with something, they begin to do it or make it, especially after planning, promising, or asking permission to do it. The district board will vote today on whether to go ahead with the plan.= proceedPHR-V2 go ahead goes ahead; going ahead; went ahead; gone aheadIf a process or an organized event goes ahead, it takes place or is carried out. The event will go ahead as planned in Sheffield next summer.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．begin to do sth．；not wait着手做某事；尽 管去做；不要等（常 用于祈使句）*"May I ask you a question？""Yes， go ahead．""我可以问 你一个问题吗？"" 可以，问吧！"*"May I start？""Yes，go ahead．""我可以开 始了吗？""行，开 始吧。"*The teacher told the students not to write on the paper yet，but John went ahead and wrote his name．老师还没叫学 生在纸上写，约翰就 已开始写了他的名字。2．continue 继续*The council at last gave us permission to go ahead with our building plans．委员会最后准 许我们执行建筑计划。*Don't be disturbed；just go ahead with your work．不要受干扰， 你们只管干你们的活。3．make progress；proceed； go forward 进展*With the strike settled，word on the new bridge went ahead like wildfire．罢工的问 题解决之后，新桥梁 的建设速度突飞猛进。*They are going ahead rapidly in their capital construction in the city．他们城市的基 本建设进展很快。4．go first；go in front；move forward领先；先走一 步；走在前面*The athlete quickly went ahead in the race．那位运动员很 快在比赛中取得领先 地位。*You go ahead and tell them that we will be there shortly．你先走一步 ，告诉他们我们随后 就到。*He is going ahead of me in English study；it's difficult for me to catch up with him．他英语学习超过 了我，我很难赶上他。*When the first trains ran，a law was passed stating that a man had to go ahead with a red flag to warn people that the train was coming．当第一批火 车开始运行时，通过 了一项法律：必须有 一个手持红旗的人在 前面警告人们列车来了。

Q: play up PLAY UP

A: 【简明词典】v.加油, 开始奏乐, 使恼火【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 play up plays up; playing up; played upIf you play up something, you emphasize it and try to make people believe that it is important. The media played up the prospects for a settlement. His Japanese ancestry has been played up by some of his opponents.= emphasize play down, underplayPHR-V2 play up plays up; playing up; played upIf something such as a machine or a part of your body is playing up or is playing you up, it is causing problems because it is not working properly. (BRIT, INFORMAL) The engine had been playing up. It was his back playing him up.PHR-V: usu cont, no passive3 play up plays up; playing up; played upWhen children play up, they are naughty and difficult to control. (BRIT, INFORMAL) Patrick often plays up when he knows I'm in a hurry.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．emphasize强调*The coach played up the possibilities of success．教练竭力强 调成功的可能性。*In the article he plays himself up and plays the others down．在文章中他抬 高自己，贬低别人。2．play well； do one's best赛好；加油*I expect them to play up this afternoon．我希望他 们今天下午赛出水平 来。3．behave mischievously；caus e trouble调皮；折磨； 制造麻烦*The new teacher didn't know what to do when the class started playing up．班级开始乱哄哄 时，新来的老师不知 该怎么办。*The old wound has been playing up again lately．近来旧伤又 在折磨人。*Those children do play their parents up．那些孩子确实给 父母惹麻烦。*The engine began playing up．引擎开始出毛病 了。4．（a band） begin to play（乐队）开始演 奏*The band played up the national anthem．乐队奏起了 国歌。

Q: top up TOP UP

A: 【简明词典】v.加满【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆top up tops up; topping up; topped upIf you top something up, you make it full again when part of it has been used. (mainly BRIT) We topped up the water tanks. He topped her glass up after complaining she was a slow drinker.See also top-up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】fill to the top加满*Let me top up your drink；it's half gone．只剩下半杯了 ，让我给你加满。

Q: fight down FIGHT DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.努力抑制, 克服【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fight down fights down; fighting down; fought downIf you fight down an emotion or a desire, you try very hard not to feel it, show it, or act on it. Meg fought down the desire to run. He looked at the telephone, fighting down first the despair and then the anger.= hold backPHR-V

Q: club together CLUB TOGETHER

A: 【简明词典】v.协作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆club together clubs together; clubbing together; clubbed togetherIf people club together to do something, they all give money towards the cost of it. (BRIT) For my thirtieth birthday, my friends clubbed together and bought me a watch.PHR-V

Q: sell up SELL UP

A: 【简明词典】v.卖完, 为还债而变卖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sell up sells up; selling up; sold upIf you sell up, you sell everything you have, such as your house or your business, because you need the money. (BRIT; in AM use sell out) ...all these farmers going out of business and having to sell up... He advised Evans to sell up his flat and move away to the country.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．sell one's major assets 变卖主要财产*The new supermarket has been so successful that some small shop keepers have had to sell up．那家超级市场经 营非常成功，使得一 些小店主不得不歇业。*After farming for over ten years in Britain he sold up and went abroad．他在英国务 农10多年后，变卖财 产出国去了。2．sell sb．'s property for payment of debt 将某人的财产变卖抵 债*Old Williams went bankrupt，and was sold up by his creditors．老威廉斯 破产了，他的全部财 产被债权人变卖了。

Q: sell out SELL OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.卖完, 出卖, 背叛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sell out sells out; selling out; sold out If a shop sells out of something, it sells all its stocks of it, so that there is no longer any left for people to buy. Hardware stores have sold out of water pumps and tarpaulins. The next day the bookshops sold out.PHR-V2 sell out sells out; selling out; sold out If a performance, sports event, or other entertainment sells out, all the tickets for it are sold. Football games often sell out well in advance.PHR-V3 sell out sells out; selling out; sold out When things sell out, all of them that are available are sold. Sleeping bags sold out almost immediately. Tickets for the show sold out in 70 minutes.PHR-V4 sell out sells out; selling out; sold out If you accuse someone of selling out, you disapprove of the fact that they do something which used to be against their principles, or give in to an opposing group. The young in particular see him as a man who will not sell out or be debased by the compromises of politics. Many of his Greenwich Village associates thought Dylan had sold out to commercialism.PHR-V5 sell out sells out; selling out; sold out Sell out means the same as sell up. (AM) I hear she's going to sell out and move to the city.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】sell out1 卖完; 完全脱手This edition of the dictionary is sold out. 本版字典已经卖完2(俚)出卖; 背叛He committed suicide rather than sell out to the enemy. 他宁愿自杀而没有向 敌人投降

Q: keep down KEEP DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.卧下, 镇压, 控制, 缩减, 保留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 keep down keeps down; keeping down; kept downIf you keep the number, size, or amount of something down, you do not let it get bigger or go higher. The prime aim is to keep inflation down. Administration costs were kept down to just {Pound}460.PHR-V2 keep down keeps down; keeping down; kept downIf someone keeps a group of people down, they prevent them from getting power and status and being completely free. No matter what a woman tries to do to improve her situation, there is some barrier or attitude to keep her down.= oppressPHR-V3 keep down keeps down; keeping down; kept downIf you keep food or drink down, you manage to swallow it properly and not vomit, even though you feel sick. I tried to give her something to drink but she couldn't keep it down.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．remain at a lower level 处于低水平*Most of the food shops have promised to keep prices down until after the new year．大多数食品店 答应新年之后才涨价。2．not vomit；retain in the stomach 不呕吐；留在胃里*Jane is sick again today；she hasn't been able to keep her food down．简今天又生病 了，吃下的东西都吐 了出来。3．control 控制；抑制*I could hardly keep my temper down when I saw the boys treating my dog badly．当我看见那些 男孩待我的狗不好时 ，简直按捺不住愤怒。*The children could not keep their voices down．孩子们不能控 制他们的声音。*You should try to keep down your anger．你应该尽量克 制自己的脾气。*The firemen kept the fire down with hoses．消防队员用水 龙管压住了火势。4．keep with limits；limit 限制*She is managing to keep down her daily expenses so she could save more money．她设法紧缩日 常开支，以便能积攒 更多的钱。*We should keep down the soaring prices．我们应控制 物价的飞涨。*We should take measures to keep down nonproductive expenses．我们应采 取措施削减非生产性 开支。5．keep from progressing or growing；prevent from increasing 阻止...前进、生长、 增多*We hoe the garden to keep down the weeds．我们锄花园里 的地以免杂草丛生。*He has found out a new way to keep down weeds in paddy fields．他们找到了 一种控制稻田杂草的 新方法。*Chemicals are used for keeping insects down．用化学药品灭 虫。6．oppress 镇压*The police were ordered to keep down the riot．警察奉命镇压 暴动。*The government intends to keep down the revolutionaries．政 府企图镇压革命者。*The peasants were kept down initially but finally they staged an uprising．农民ê

Q: face down FACE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.压倒, 降服【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆face down faces down; facing down; faced downIf you face someone down, you oppose them or defeat them by being confident and looking at them boldly. (mainly AM) He's confronted crowds before and faced them down.PHR-V

Q: hold down HOLD DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.压制, 抑制, 缩减, 牵制, 垂下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold down holds down; holding down; held downIf you hold down a job or a place in a team, you manage to keep it. He never could hold down a job. Constant injury problems had made it tough for him to hold down a regular first team place.PHR-V: oft with brd-neg2 hold down holds down; holding down; held downIf you hold someone down, you keep them under control and do not allow them to have much freedom or power or many rights. Everyone thinks there is some vast conspiracy wanting to hold down the younger generation.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． control or limit the freedom of；keep in obedience压制；使服 从*Kings used to know very well how to hold down the people．国王很了 解如何使人民服从他 们。2． keep on the ground or in place 固定在地上或原地*The police held the man down to prevent him escaping．警察把这 人按倒在地上以防他 逃跑。*We must hold the tents down because of the strong wind．风很大，我们 必须把帐篷固定住。3． work satisfactorily at；keep（a job）顺利地工作；保 住（工作）*Mr．Wang has held down the tough job for a long time．王先生干这份 艰苦的工作已经很长 时间了。*He seems to be unable to hold any job down．似乎他什么工 作都保不住。*My father holds down quite a good job in the university．我爸爸 在这所大学有份相当 好的工作。4.restrain；check ；control；keep at a low level压制；压低；控 制；缩减*Hold down the noise！将声音放低一 点。*These measures helped to hold down traffic accidents．这些措施 有助于减少交通事故。*When Bob gets mad， you can't hold him down．鲍勃发火的时 候，你无法控制他。*We should hold down our expenditure．我们应 该压缩开支。*Last year we had to hold down the enrolment because of the cuts in the grants．由于补助金 减少，我们去年不得 不压缩招生人数。5.take care of照应；照料*Her neighbour held down her family duties while she was out on an errand．她出差期间 ，她的邻居料理她的 家务。

Q: pass on PASS ON

A: 【简明词典】v.去世, 传递【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pass on passes on; passing on; passed onIf you pass something on to someone, you give it to them so that they have it instead of you. The Queen is passing the money on to a selection of her favourite charities. There is a risk of passing the virus on. The late Earl passed on much of his fortune to his daughter. Tenants remain liable if they pass on their lease.PHR-V2 pass on passes on; passing on; passed onIf you pass on costs or savings to someone else, you make them pay for your costs or allow them to benefit from your savings. They pass on their cost of borrowing and add to it their profit margin. I found we could make some saving and it is right to pass the savings on to the customer.PHR-V3 pass on passes on; passing on; passed onYou can say that someone passed on to mean that they died, if you want to avoid using the word `die' because you think it might upset or offend people. He passed on with a heart attack at the age of 72.= pass awayPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．hand...on传授；传 递*He was a simple man， content to pass on his learning to new generations．他是一 位纯朴的人，以传授 学问给后辈为满足。*Please read this notice and pass it on to others．通知看后请 传给其他人。2．die死*He passed on quietly at his home last night．昨天他在寓所 安详地死去。3．move on； go on继续下去；前进*I have said enough o this subject，now let me pass on．关于这个问题， 我已经谈了不少，现 在我接着谈下面的问题。*Time passed on like an arrow．光阴似箭。4．give an opinion about；judge提议； 审核*The jury will pass on the case next week．陪审团将在下 星期对这个案件作出 裁决。*Will you pass on the authenticity of this painting？请你鉴定 一下这幅画是不是真 的？

Q: pass away PASS AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.去世【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass away passes away; passing away; passed awayYou can say that someone passed away to mean that they died, if you want to avoid using the word `die' because you think it might upset or offend people. He unfortunately passed away last year.= pass onPHR-V

Q: go for GO FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.去找, 努力获取, 被认为, 主张, 拥护【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go for goes for; going for; went for; gone forIf you go for a particular thing or way of doing something, you choose it. People tried to persuade him to go for a more gradual reform programme.= selectPHR-V2 go for goes for; going for; went for; gone forIf you go for someone or something, you like them very much. (INFORMAL) I tend to go for large dark men.PHR-V3 go for goes for; going for; went for; gone forIf you go for someone, you attack them. Pantieri went for him, gripping him by the throat.PHR-V4 go for goes for; going for; went for; gone forIf you say that a statement you have made about one person or thing also goes for another person or thing, you mean that the statement is also true of this other person or thing. It is illegal to dishonour bookings; that goes for restaurants as well as customers.PHR-V5 go for goes for; going for; went for; gone forIf something goes for a particular price, it is sold for that amount. Some old machines go for as much as 35,000 pounds.= fetchPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave a place to perform an activity离开（某地 ）去干*I'd like to go for a walk；will you come with me？我想出去散散步 ，你能跟我一道去吗？*Shall I go for a doctor？要不要我去 请一位医生来？2．be sold for卖*There were perfectly good coats going for ＄20！有一些很好的 外套只卖20美元。*"How much did the house go for？""It went for far less than I expected．""那所 房子卖了多少钱？" "卖价比我原来想象 的少得多。"3．attack，either physically or by words攻击（肉体上或 口头上）*The newspapers have really gone for Tom's new book in a big way！报纸果真大张旗 鼓地攻击起汤姆的那 本新书来。*The taller of the two men had scarcely said a word when the other put up his fists and went for him．那个身材高些的 男人刚刚说完一句话 ，另一个人就挥拳向 他打去。*She really went for him；I've never seen her so badtempered．她真地 对他破口大骂起来了 ，我还从没见过她发 这么大的脾气。4．choose选择*I thought I'd go for question three；it looks easy．我想选第3题， 它似乎容易些。5．admire；like；pu rsue喜欢；想得到*She is not the type of girl that John goes for．她不是约翰要追 求的那种女孩。*She really goes for miniskirts．她确实 喜欢超短裙。*Dark men often go for blondes．黑肤色的男 人往往倾心于

Q: join up JOIN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.参军, 联合起来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 join up joins up; joining up; joined upIf someone joins up, they become a member of the army, the navy, or the air force. When hostilities broke out he returned to England and joined up.= enlistPHR-V2 join up joins up; joining up; joined upIf one person or organization joins up with another, they start doing something together. Hawkins joined up with Mick in Malaga, and the two went touring around the countryside. Councils are joining up with their European counterparts in a number of special interest groups. They began to join up in communities and to contribute to the livelihood of other communities.PHR-V-RECIP【21世纪英汉词典】1．offer oneself as a recruit；join the army 参军；入伍*He joined up at the age of twenty．他20岁参了 军。*On leaving collage，my brother joined up．我的兄弟大学毕 业后参军了。2．connect；link together 连接*The electrician joined the wires up．电工把电线接好 了。3．form or enter into an alliance or league；link up 组成或参加联盟；会 合*The two companies were ordered to join up with each other at Bridge No．3 before dawn．那两个连奉命 于黎明前在3号桥会师。

Q: play at PLAY AT

A: 【简明词典】v.参加, 假装, 敷衍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 play at plays at; playing at; played atIf you say that someone is playing at something, you disapprove of the fact that they are doing it casually and not very seriously. We were still playing at war -- dropping leaflets instead of bombs.PHR-V: no passive2 play at plays at; playing at; played atIf someone, especially a child, plays at being someone or doing something, they pretend to be that person or do that thing as a game. Ed played at being a pirate.PHR-V: no passive3 play at plays at; playing at; played atIf you do not know what someone is playing at, you do not understand what they are doing or what they are trying to achieve. (INFORMAL) She began to wonder what he was playing at. `What do you think you're playing at?' he said. `I can't sell this.'PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．play（ball，card ，etc．）打（球、牌 等）*They are playing at hockey．他们正在打 曲棍球。2．play the game of makebelieve of作假装...的游戏*Let's play at being pirates．让我们来假 装海盗。*We watched the kindergarteners playing at camping out this afternoon．今天下午 我们看了幼儿园的孩 子们做野营游戏。3．do sth．in a halfhearted way 不认真做*You must settle down and concentrate．You're only playing at doing your homework．你做作业 一点也不认真，你要 定下神来专心做你的 作业。*This is a job that needs to be tackled wholeheartedly―not played at．这件工作需要全 神贯注认真对待，不 能敷衍了事。

Q: go in for GO IN FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.参加, 追求, 从事, 赞成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go in goes in; going in; went in; gone inIf you go in for a particular activity, you decide to do it as a hobby or interest. They go in for tennis and bowls.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．go indoors for因...进入室内*Having already left the house，she went in for her umbrella．她已离开 了家，但见开始下雨 又回到屋里取伞。2．try to pass or win想通过或赢得*I'd like to go in for a more advanced examination if I can．如果有可能的话 ，我还想通过更高层 次的考试。3．take strong interest in爱好*I thought he only went in for music and tennis．我以为他只 爱好音乐和网球。*Lots of men go in for fishing．很多人对钓 鱼感兴趣。*Many newspapers go in for sensational happenings．许多报 纸对轰动社会的事件 很感兴趣。*Peter goes in for collecting antique weapons．彼得喜欢收 集古兵器。4．aim towards（a profession）；be engaged in选择...为职业；从 事*He may end up by going in for politics；he's always liked arguing．他最终可能 从政，因为他一直喜 欢辩论。*When she left college，she went in for nursing．大学毕业后 ，她从事护士工作。*Following his example，both his sons went in for medical work．他的两个儿子 跟他一样，从事医务 工作。5．participate in；enter as a candidate参加；加入*Did you go in for the civil service examination yesterday？你参加昨 天的公务员考试了吗？*She has gone in for the beauty competition．她参加 了选美比赛。6．give support to；express approval of支持；赞同*An overwhelming majority of the committee members went in for the currency reform．绝大多数委 员赞成实行币制改革。*They all went in for the dockers of that country in their strike．他们都支持 那个国家的码头工人 罢工。

Q: join in JOIN IN

A: 【简明词典】v.参加,加入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆join in joins in; joining in; joined inIf you join in an activity, you take part in it or become involved in it. I hope that everyone will be able to join in the fun. The songs the woman will sing will be known by everyone present and all will join in as she sings.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】take part in 参加*We invited him to join in our discussion．我们邀 请他加入我们的讨论。*Five of us joined in the research project．我们中间有 5个人参加了这个研究 项目。

Q: set against SET AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】v.反对, 使平衡, 使对立v.从...扣除,比较【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set against sets against; setting against The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf one argument or fact is set against another, it is considered in relation to it. These are relatively small points when set against her expertise on so many other issues. {Pound}1,000 was a considerable sum in those days and particularly when set against the maximum wage.= compare withPHR-V2 set against sets against; setting against The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbTo set one person against another means to cause them to become enemies or rivals. The case has set neighbour against neighbour in the village.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．balance against sth．用（某物）抵消*Certain business losses can be set against taxes．有些经营损失 可以用来抵税。2．oppose sth．firmly 坚决反对*Mary's father was set against the marriage from the beginning．玛丽的父 亲从一开始就坚决反 对这桩婚事。*All those who set themselves against the people will come to no good end．一切与人民为敌 的人，都没有好下场。

Q: go against GO AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】v.反对, 违反, 不利于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go against goes against; going against; went against; gone againstIf a person or their behaviour goes against your wishes, beliefs, or expectations, their behaviour is the opposite of what you want, believe in, or expect. Changes are being made here which go against my principles and I cannot agree with them.PHR-V2 go against goes against; going against; went against; gone againstIf a decision, vote, or result goes against you, you do not get the decision, vote, or result that you wanted. The prime minister will resign if the vote goes against him. Everything began to go against us.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．oppose 反对*It's no use going against the customs of a country that you are visiting．反对你所 访问国家的风俗习惯 是没有用处的。*I don't know why everything seems to go against me．我弄不懂为什么 事事都好象在跟我作 对。2．be not in favour of 不利于*I am afraid the case will go against you．我担心这案件对 你不利。*The war goes against them．这场战争对他 们不利。*The umpire's decision went against our team．裁判员的判决 对我们队不利。3．be opposite to；be contrary to违背*It goes against my nature to get up early in the morning．我生性不习 惯早起。*What you have done goes against your parents'wishes．你 所做的事与你父母的 愿望相反。*His likes of purposely going against the opininons of most people put him in a disadvantageous position．他喜欢故 意违背大多数人的意 见，这使他处于很不 利的地位。*Lilly went against her mother's withes when she married Tony．莉莉违背母意 与托尼结婚。*We mustn't do anything that goes against the interest of the people．我们决不能 做违反人民利益的事。

Q: take against TAKE AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】v.反对【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆take against takes against; taking against; took against; taken againstIf you take against someone or something, you develop a dislike for them, often for no good reason. (mainly BRIT) It is not an unsympathetic biography, but Sir Edward has taken against it.PHR-V: no passive

Q: send up SEND UP

A: 【简明词典】v.发出, 射出, 长出, 呈保, 使上升【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send up sends up; sending up; sent upIf you send someone or something up, you imitate them in an amusing way that makes them appear foolish. (BRIT, INFORMAL) You sense he's sending himself up as well as everything else. ...a spoof that sends up the macho world of fighter pilots.See also send-up.= mockPHR-V2 send up sends up; sending up; sent upIf someone who is on trial is sent up, they are found guilty and sent to prison. (AM; in BRIT use send down) If I'm going to be sent up for killing one guy, then I might as well kill three more.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．cause to go upward 使上升；提高；加大 ；发射*Any increase in production costs is bound to send up prices．生产成本一 提高就必然引起物价 上涨。*The climbers sent two men up to in vestigate the rockfall．登山者派 两个人上去调查滚石 情况。*The distressed ship sent up a flare．遇难的船向空 中发出了闪光信号。2．destroy 毁坏*The terrorists sent the bridge up．恐怖分子炸毁了 大桥。3．ridicule sb．or sth．esp．by imi tating 讽刺性模仿*The play sends up the advertising industry．该剧是讽 刺广告业的。*The students here love to send up the staff．这里的学生爱 模仿教职员的动作取 笑。4．sentence sb．to imprisonment判...入 狱*Do you know that Milton was sent up for fifteen years？你知道弥尔顿 被判刑15年吗？

Q: come about COME ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.发生, 产生, 改变方向发生,转向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come about comes about; coming about; came about The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen you say how or when something came about, you say how or when it happened. Any possible solution to the Irish question can only come about through dialogue. That came about when we went to Glastonbury last year. Thus it came about that, after many years as an interior designer and antiques dealer, he combined both businesses.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．（of a ship or wind）change direction转向*It was so stormy that the ship had to come about and head for the harbour．风浪太大， 船不得不调转航向， 朝港口驶去。2．happen；occur发 生*How did it come about that the man is dismissed？那个人被 解雇了，怎么回事？*The argument came about because they were talking about politics．争论是因 为他们谈论到政治而 引起的。

Q: come out with COME OUT WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.发表, 公布, 说出, 展出, 供应发表,宣布,把...投入市场【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come out comes out; coming out; came out The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come out with a remark, especially a surprising one, you make it. Everyone who heard it just burst out laughing when he came out with it. What was that marvellous quote that she came out with?PHR-V: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．put forward（a proposal，suggestio n，etc．）；make a statement；say提出 （建议等）；说出*There was silence for a few minutes，then he came out with a very good suggestion．冷场了 几分钟后他提出了非 常好的建议。*After some hesitation he came out with the truth．他犹豫了一阵 子后说出了事情的真 相。*He often comes out with funny ideas．他常常提出一 些有趣的想法。2．put on the market；publish投放 市场；出版*The company has come out with three new models．那家公司已 向市场投放3种新型号 的产品。*They are going to come out with a great，new，diction ary next year．明年他们将出 版一本大型的新词典。

Q: send out SEND OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.发送, 派遣, 放出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send out sends out; sending out; sent outIf you send out things such as letters or bills, you send them to a large number of people at the same time. She had sent out well over four hundred invitations that afternoon.PHR-V2 send out sends out; sending out; sent outTo send out a signal, sound, light, or heat means to produce it. The crew did not send out any distress signals. Like bats, they send out sound waves and make sense of their environment from the echoes they receive back.PHR-V3 send out sends out; sending out; sent outWhen a plant sends out roots or shoots, they grow. If you cut your rubber plant back, it should send out new side shoots.= producePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．emit 发出（光亮等）*This lamp sends out a powerful beam．这种灯可发出 强光。2．produce 长出（枝、叶）*Trees send out new shoots in spring．树木入春就 长出新芽。3．dispatch 派遣；发送*He sends out many invitations．他发出 了许多请柬。*The company sends out thousands of circulars every month．这家公司每月 发出数以千计的通知。

Q: call off CALL OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.叫走, 放弃, 使转移走, 依次叫名【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆call off calls off; calling off; called offIf you call off an event that has been planned, you cancel it. He has called off the trip. The union threatened a strike but called it off at the last minute.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．abandon；cancel 取消*He phoned her and called the appointment off．他打电话给她取 消了约会。*The press conference was called off．记者招待会不举 行了。2．cause to keep away 叫开*The dog threatened me until its master called it off．那条狗想咬我， 后来主人把它唤开了。3．divert（one's mind，etc．）；orde r to stop doing（sth．）把（ 思想）转移开；命令 ...停止做（某事）*The chief inspector called his men off．检查官命令他的 随从停止搜查。*He is engaged in his studies and nothing can call off his attention．他正在专 心地学习，什么事情 也不能叫他分心。

Q: call up CALL UP

A: 【简明词典】v.召唤, 使想起, 提出, 打电话给【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 call up calls up; calling up; called upIf you call someone up, you telephone them. (mainly AM) When I'm in Pittsburgh, I call him up. He called up the museum. Sometimes I'd even call up at 4 a.m.= callPHR-V2 call up calls up; calling up; called upIf someone is called up, they are ordered to join the army, navy, or air force. Youngsters coming up to university were being called up. The United States has called up some 150,000 military reservists.PHR-V3 call up calls up; calling up; called upIf someone is called up, they are chosen to play in a sports team. He is likely to be called up for Thursday's match against Italy.See also call-up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．waken 唤醒*Please call me up at four tomorrow morning．请在明天早 晨4点钟把我喊醒。2．telephone 给...打电话*Did anyone call me up while I was out？我不在时有人打 电话给我吗？*I'll call you up when I need your help．需要你帮助时 ，我会给你打电话的。3．order to join the armed forces征召...入伍*During the war，all the young people were called up to fight on the battlefield．战争期 间，所有的年轻人都 被征召参战。*He got his callup papers yesterday．他昨天接 到征召入伍通知书。4．bring to sb．'s mind 想起*This picture called up memories of our class trip．这张照片使我 们想起我们班的那次 旅行。5．summon before an authority；put forward for consideration 传讯；提出...供考虑*All the witnesses were called up when the trial began．审讯开始时， 所有证人都被传到庭。*The design has been called up．这个设计方案已 被提出议论过了。

Q: send for SEND FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.召唤, 派人去拿【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send for sends for; sending for; sent forIf you send for someone, you send them a message asking them to come and see you. I've sent for the doctor.PHR-V2 send for sends for; sending for; sent forIf you send for something, you write and ask for it to be sent to you. Send for your free catalogue today.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．ask sb．to attend 请...来*Send for a doctor；a man has been hurt．去请医生，有 人受伤了。*The police were sent for immedi ately the disturbance began．骚乱刚一开始 ，警察就被叫来了。2．send an order for sth．订购*I have sent for a dozen copies of the book．这书我订购了1 2本。*If you wish to see the book，I'll send for a copy．你要是想看这 本书，我就去订购一 本。

Q: call in CALL IN

A: 【简明词典】v.召集, 召来, 来访【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 call in calls in; calling in; called inIf you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you. Call in an architect or surveyor to oversee the work.PHR-V2 call in calls in; calling in; called inIf you call in somewhere, you make a short visit there. He just calls in occasionally. I got into the habit of calling in on Gloria on my way home.= drop inPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．invite；send for 邀请*They decided to call in a doctor because the child was not any better．他们决定请 个医生来，因为那孩 子一点不见好转。2．pay a short visit；call at sb．'s house 拜访某人的家*I may call in some time this coming Sunday．Will you be home？我可能这个星 期天的某时候来拜访 你，你会在家吗？3．ask to come indoors 要...进来*Call the children in now；it's getting dark outside．外面天快黑 了，叫孩子们进来吧。4．require to be brought in；order the return of 要求归还*The library is calling in all outstanding books．图书馆要求归 还所有久借不还的图 书。*The bank has begun to call its money in．银行已开始要求 偿清贷款。

Q: work out WORK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.可以解决, 设计出, 作出, 计算出, 消耗完work out挤(出去), 冲(出去)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 work works out; working out; worked outIf you have something all worked out, you have thought about it carefully, and know exactly what you are going to do or exactly what you want. Negotiators are due to meet later today to work out a compromise. It took me some time to work out what was causing this. `How will you contact me?' --- `We haven't worked that out yet.' I had the ideal man all worked out in my mind.PHR: have inflects2 work out works out; working out; worked outIf you work out the answer to a mathematical problem, you calculate it. It is proving hard to work out the value of bankrupt firms' assets. When asked what a {Pound}40.35 meal for five people would cost each diner, they were unable to work it out.= calculatePHR-V3 work out works out; working out; worked outIf something works out at a particular amount, it is calculated to be that amount after all the facts and figures have been considered. The price per pound works out at {Pound}3.20. It will probably work out cheaper to hire a van and move your own things.PHR-V4 work out works out; working out; worked outIf a situation works out well or works out, it happens or progresses in a satisfactory way. Things just didn't work out as planned. I hope it will work out well. The deal just isn't working out the way we were promised.&nb 【21世纪英汉词典】1．plan；develop；d evise 计划；发展；设计*We must work out a plan acceptable to all as quickly as we can．我们必须尽快订 出一个大家都能接受 的计划。*They formed a special group to work out measures for labor protection．他们成 立了一个特别小组来 制定劳保措施。2．arrive at by calculation 计算；估算*I'll give you five minutes to work out this problem．我给你5分 钟来解答这个题目。*Have you worked out what I owe you yet？你把我欠你的钱 算出来了吗？3．understand the nature of 理解；看出；判断*It's a very strange situation．I can't work it out 这是一种奇怪的情况 ，我弄不清是怎么回 事。*I can't work out the meaning of this poem．我弄不懂这首 诗的含义。*For as long as I've known him，I've never been able to work him out．我虽然认识他这 么久了，但一直摸不 透他。4．use up；exhaust through exploitation 用尽；枯竭；采掘完*The old mine is completely worked out．那座老矿山已经 被开采尽了。*The professor never seems to be worked out．这位教授好象有 用不完的精力似的。*She wa

Q: play along PLAY ALONG

A: 【简明词典】v.合作, 焦虑地等待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play along plays along; playing along; played alongIf you play along with a person, with what they say, or with their plans, you appear to agree with them and do what they want, even though you are not sure whether they are right. My mother has learnt to play along with the bizarre conversations begun by father. He turned and led the way to the lift. Fox played along, following him.PHR-V: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．keep sb． waiting for an answer or a decision使（某人） 焦急地等候*You've played him along for some time now， without telling him what you really want．你们没告诉他 你们需要什么，使他 焦虑地等待了许久。2．cooperate合作*We felt that the best way to get what we wanted was to play along with them．我们觉得要达 到我们的愿望，最好 的办法是同他们合作。*He plays along with his boss all the time，but I'm sure he does not really agree with him．他跟他老板一直 合作着，但我敢肯定 他并不真正与他老板 意见一致。

Q: figure out FIGURE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.合计为, 计算出, 解决, 断定, 领会到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆figure out figures out; figuring out; figured outIf you figure out a solution to a problem or the reason for something, you succeed in solving it or understanding it. (INFORMAL) It took them about one month to figure out how to start the equipment. They're trying to figure out the politics of this whole situation. I don't have to be a detective to figure that out.= work outPHR-Vfigure up figures up; figuring up; figured up If you figure up a cost or amount, you add numbers together to get the total. (mainly AM) He figured up the balance in their checking account.= calculatePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．calculate；work out；estimate 计算（出）；估计*It would be difficult to figure out the losses at this time．目前很难对损 失作出估计。*I can't figure out how much money I owe them．我算不出欠他 们多少钱。*I have figured out most carefully the time and the materials needed to complete the job．我已经很仔细地 算出了完成这项工作 所需的时间和材料。*He couldn't figure out the last problem on the arithmetic test．他解不出算术 考试卷上的最后一道 题。2．understand with difficulty理解*I couldn't figure out what he was hinting at．我不理解他的用 意何在。*It's difficult to figure out why she said those things at the meeting．很难理解她 为什么要在会上讲那 些事情。*Have you figured out how to succeed without trying？你有没有想 出怎样才能不试而能 成功？*I wish I could figure out how their 168minds work．我要是能摸透 他们的心事就好了。

Q: fall back FALL BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.后退, 退却【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall back falls back; falling back; fell back; fallen backIf you fall back, you move backwards a short distance away from someone or something. He fell back in embarrassment when he saw that Ross had no hair at all. The congregation fell back from them slightly as they entered.PHR-V2 fall back falls back; falling back; fell back; fallen backIf an army falls back during a battle or war, it withdraws. The Prussian garrison at Charleroi was falling back.PHR-V

Q: look up LOOK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.向上看, 尊敬, 仰望, 查寻, 拜访, 好转【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look up looks up; looking up; looked upIf you look up a fact or a piece of information, you find it out by looking in something such as a reference book or a list. I looked your address up in the personnel file. Many people have to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.PHR-V2 look up looks up; looking up; looked upIf you look someone up, you visit them after not having seen them for a long time. I'll try to look him up, ask him a few questions. She looked up some friends of bygone years.= visitPHR-V3 look up looks up; looking up; looked upIf a situation is looking up, it is improving. (INFORMAL) Things could be looking up in the computer industry.= improvePHR-V: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】1．call on sb ； pay a visit访问或拜访某人*Do look me up next time you are in town．下次进城请一 定来看我。*I must look up Uncle George．I've heard he's in bed with arthritis．我应该去 看看乔治叔叔，听说 他因关节炎卧床不起了。2．search for in a dictionary，a reference book， etc．查阅字典或参考 书等*Can you look up the time of the next train to Beijing？你能查一查 下一趟去北京的火车 时间吗？*I'll look it up in the encyclopaedia．我将 在百科全书中查阅它。*If you don't know the meaning of a word， look it up in the dictionary．如果你 不懂一个词的意思， 就查一查词典。*He is looking a name up in the telePhone directory．他在电话 簿里找一个人的名字。3． rise in price上涨*The price of goods is looking up．物价正在上涨。4．be improving；promise more success好转；渐有起 色；进步*The weather is looking up at last．天气终于好起 来了。*Share prices are looking up again！So is business．股票行情 又见涨！生意也有了 起色。*The first year was tough， but business looked up after that．头一年很困难 ，但后来生意就兴旺 起来了。5．raise eyes仰望*She looked up and saw me．她抬头看见了我 。6．seek and find寻找*While he was in Chicago Henry looked up a friend of college days．亨利在芝加哥 时，寻找一位大学时 代的朋友。*If I had known you were in the office building， I would have looked you up．如果知道你在办 公楼里，我就来找你 了。

Q: run up RUN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.向上跑, 赶制, 迅速积累, 抬高, 高涨, 高速运转, 助跑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run up runs up; running up; ran up The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf someone runs up bills or debts, they acquire them by buying a lot of things or borrowing money. He ran up a {Pound}1,400 bill at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel, saying the club would pay. Many ran up huge debts as they spent millions to buy foreign players..PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．raise升起*They ran up the national flag in honor of the victory．他们升起国 旗，庆贺胜利。2．make quickly by sewing ； build or erect quickly很快地缝；迅 速地造起或架起*They ran up the shed in a very short time．他们一会儿就 把棚子搭好了。3．amass；incur；ac cumulate累积；积聚 ；招致*He is running up huge debts．他债台越筑越 高。*He ran up a big bill during his stay in town．他在城里逗留 期间，欠了一大笔债。*I've run up an overdraft and now the bank's stopped my credit．我的透支剧 增，所以银行停止了 我的信贷。*The extra grant will only just cover the deficit that we've run up already．额外的拨款 将勉强弥补我们已经 积欠下来的亏空。4．cause to increase；raise； increase by bidding； bid up， as at an auction or sale抬高（价格）； 提高；（在拍卖时） 迫使（对方）出高价*The special packaging will run up the price of the item．特殊包装会抬 高这种商品的价格。*The sales of the book ran up．这书的销售量迅 速上升。5．add or count up quickly 迅速把... 加起来*He ran up this column of figures in a few minutes．他在几分钟 内就把这一行的数字 加起来了。

Q: vote down VOTE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.否决【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆vote down votes down; voting down; voted downIf people vote down a person or their proposal, they reject that person or proposal, usually as a result of a formal vote. The Congress voted down a motion to change the union's structure. If he demands too much, the unions will vote him down.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】defeat by voting against投票击败；否 决*People have voted him down．人们把他选掉 了。*Someone proposed that the proceedings of the meeting should be recorded on tape，but the suggestion was voted down．有人建议会议 讨论情况必须录音， 但这个建议被否决了。

Q: sound off SOUND OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.奏序曲, 依次报数, 提高声音说话, 吹牛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sound off sounds off; sounding off; sounded offIf someone sounds off, they express their opinions strongly and rather rudely without being asked. (INFORMAL) It is surprising how many people start sounding off about something without really deciding what they think about it.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】tell what one knows or thinks in a loud， clear voice， esp． to brag or complain高声发表意 见（尤指吹牛或抱怨）*George sounded off about how the game should have been played．乔治高声谈 论这场比赛本来应该 如何进行。*Do we have to listen to her sounding off again about her holiday？我们是不是 又要听她抱怨她的假 期？

Q: go back GO BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.回去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go back goes back; going back; went back; gone backIf something goes back to a particular time in the past, it was made or started at that time. The feud with the Catholics goes back to the 11th century. Our association with him goes back four years.PHR-V2 go back goes back; going back; went back; gone backIf someone goes back to a time in the past, they begin to discuss or consider events that happened at that time. If you go back to 1960, you'll find that very few jobs were being created.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move backwards or away后退；撤离*Go back a step or two；you're too near．后退一两步， 你离得太近了。2．return 返回*Go back to bed，you're too ill to be up．回到床上去，你 病重不能起来。3．（of a clock or watch）be set to an earlier time（钟表）回拨*The clocks go back next week，so it will seem dark sooner．下周钟要往 回拨了，所以天似乎 要黑得早些。4．take the mind back in time，in one's thoughts 回顾*Yes，whenever she talks，she always likes to go back to her younger days．是的，她只要 一开口，就喜欢回顾 她的青年时代。*He went back to his childhood．他回忆了 他的童年。*My memory doesn't go back that far．我记不起那么久 的事了。5．date back追溯*The history of those archaeologicalfinds goes back to the 2nd century．这些历史文 物的发现可追溯到2世 纪。*The story went back to thousands of years ago．这个故事追溯到 几千年以前。6．return to an earlier point（in space，time，a discussion，etc．） 回转；回复（前面的 话题、讨论等）*She has gone back to her old habits．她又恢复了 老习惯。*Let's go back to the subject we were discussing．让我们 回到刚才讨论的题目 吧。*Now that you've done a year in Medicine，you can't very well go back and start an Arts course．既然你已经 学医一年，就不大好 回过头来学人文学科了。*Once you decide to emigrate，there will be no going back．一旦你决定移 居他国，就不能反悔 了。

Q: go back to GO BACK TO

A: 【简明词典】v.回去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go back goes back; going back; went back; gone backIf you go back to a task or activity, you start doing it again after you have stopped doing it for a period of time. I now look forward to going back to work as soon as possible. Amy went back to studying.PHR-V2 go back goes back; going back; went back; gone backIf you go back to a particular point in a lecture, discussion, or book, you start to discuss it. Let me just go back to the point I was making.PHR-V

Q: come back COME BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.回来, 在记忆中重现, 复原, 恢复, 反驳【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come back comes back; coming back; came back The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something that you had forgotten comes back to you, you remember it. He was also an MP -- I'll think of his name in a moment when it comes back to me. When I thought about it, it all came back.PHR-V2 come back comes back; coming back; came back The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen something comes back, it becomes fashionable again. I'm glad hats are coming back.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return；recall回 来；回想起*I'll come back in two hours．我两小时后就 回来。*Their names are all coming back to me now．我渐渐想起了他 们的名字。*The scene comes back to my mind．那情景又浮现 在我的脑海中。2．return to a former state；return to life，consciousness or vitality，etc．恢复 原状；复活；恢复知 觉；恢复活力*It's impossible for him to come back soon．要他早日恢复 健康是不可能的。*The little girl came back a few minutes after she fainted．小女孩昏迷 几分钟后醒过来了。3．become fashionable or popular again重新流行*Short skirts are coming back．短裙又开始流 行起来。4．reply forcefully；retort 强烈回答；答辩；反驳*When accused of theft，he came back with a stinging counteraccusation． 别人指责他盗窃，他 反咬人一口。*He came back with a strong protest against their false charge．他对他们的 诬告提出强烈的抗议。*The lawyer came back sharply in defence of his client．这个律师为 保护当事人进行了有 力的辩护。

Q: get back GET BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.回来, 恢复, 找回(失物等), 上台重新(执政)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get back gets back; getting back; got back or gotten backIf someone or something gets back to a state they were in before, they are then in that state again. Then life started to get back to normal. I couldn't get back to sleep.= returnPHR-V2 get back gets back; getting back; got back or gotten backIf you get back to a subject that you were talking about before, you start talking about it again. It wasn't until we had sat down to eat that we got back to the subject of Tom Halliday.= returnPHR-V3 get back gets back; getting back; got back or gotten backIf you get something back after you have lost it or after it has been taken from you, you then have it again. You have 14 days in which you can cancel the contract and get your money back.PHR-V4 get back gets back; getting back; got back or gotten backIf you get back at someone or get them back, you do something unpleasant to them in order to have revenge for something unpleasant that they did to you. (INFORMAL) My wife has left me and I wanted to get back at the first woman I saw. I'm going to get you back so badly you're never going to be able to show your face again.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return to one's starting point 回来；返回原地*I expect my wife to get back at about eight tonight．我盼望我妻 子今晚8点回来。*She got back home dead tired．她回到家里累 得要命。2．regain 取回；收回*Stop worrying about the money you lent him． You'll get it back．不要担心借给 他的钱，你会收回的。*I am unwilling to lend books，be cause it's so difficult to get them back．我不愿借书出 去，因为索还是太难 了。*You can't get back your youth once it's gone．青春一去不复 返。3．go to a reasonable，sensibl e distance；stand away 让开；闪开；后退*The police had great difficulty in making the curious crowd get back and let the ambulance through． 警察费了很大的劲才 使那些好奇的人群让 开，使救护车开过去。*Get back！ The wall is collapsing．闪开！ 墙要倒了。4．return sth． or sb．to its or his place 使某物或某人回到原 处；还回；送回*He took the spring out of the clock，but now he can't get it back．他把钟里的发 条拿了出来，但现在 放不进去了。*If you take my son out for a drive， you must promise to get him back before 5．如果你要开车带我 儿子出去玩，你得答 应5点之前把他送回来。*I got the book back before he noticed it was missing．我把书及时 还了回去，免得他以 为书丢了。

Q: look back LOOK BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.回顾, 倒退回顾,追忆【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look back looks back; looking back; looked backIf you look back, you think about things that happened in the past. Looking back, I am staggered how easily it was all arranged.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．review the past ； think of what has happened回顾过去； 回想*If we look back， we will realize the tremendous changes reform has made．回顾过去，我 们就会发现改革带来 的巨大变化。*He looked back with remorse on the serious mistakes he had made．他回顾自己所 犯的严重错误，深感 悔恨。*As John looked back，his life seemed good to him．约翰回顾过去的 生活时，他觉得过得 不错。2． show signs of retrogression or interrupted progress后退；停止 不前；畏缩*Don't look back； you will succeed．不要畏缩， 你一定会成功的。

Q: come between COME BETWEEN

A: 【简明词典】v.在...中间, 离间居...之间,离开come between居...之间,离开【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come between comes between; coming between; came between The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or something comes between two people, or comes between a person and a thing, they make the relationship or connection between them less close or happy. It's difficult to imagine anything coming between them. He's coming between you and your work.PHR-V: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．interfere in the affairs of干预...之间的事情*He tried to come between the quarrelling men．他设法干预吵架 人之间的争端。2．separate；cause trouble between ...分开；在...之间制 造麻烦*He suddenly realized that a misunderstanding had come between them．他突然意识到 一种误解使他们之间 产生了隔阂。*His motherinlaw came to live in his home，and as time passed she came between him and his wife．他的岳母住在 他家，随着时间的推 移，她使他与他妻子 之间产生了矛盾。

Q: stay in STAY IN

A: 【简明词典】v.在家, 不外出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stay in stays in; staying in; stayed inIf you stay in during the evening, you remain at home and do not go out. If I stay in my boyfriend cooks a wonderful lasagne or chicken or steak. Before we had our child the idea of staying in every night would have been horrific. go outPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】remain indoors留在家中*I'll stay in to wait for his telephone call．我将留在家中 等他的电话。*Let's stay in tonight and read instead of going to a movie．咱们今晚不去 看电影，呆在家里看 书吧。

Q: sit down SIT DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.坐下, 扎营, 坐下来商讨, 停止, 降落【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit down sits down; sitting down; sat downIf you sit down and do something, you spend time and effort doing it in order to try to achieve something. Have you both sat down and worked out a budget together?. 150 countries sat down to discuss the impact of human activities on the atmosphere.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．sit on a seat or resting place坐下*After the gym class Jim was tired and was glad to sit down and rest．体育课结束后 ，吉姆很累，因此很 高兴能坐下来休息。2．sit on the ground to express opposition静坐反对*All the students sat down and refused to leave the building．所有的学 生都静坐，拒绝离开 大楼。3．suffer without protest or complaint逆来顺受*I couldn't sit down any longer．我再也无法 忍受下去了。

Q: sit up SIT UP

A: 【简明词典】v.坐起, 端坐, 熬夜【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sit up sits up; sitting up; sat upIf you sit up, you move into a sitting position when you have been leaning back or lying down. Her head spins dizzily as soon as she sits up.PHR-V2 sit up sits up; sitting up; sat upIf you sit someone up, you move them into a sitting position when they have been leaning back or lying down. She sat him up and made him comfortable.PHR-V3 sit up sits up; sitting up; sat upIf you sit up, you do not go to bed although it is very late. We sat up drinking and talking. I didn't feel like sitting up all night.= stay upPHR-V4 sit up sits up; sitting up; sat upIf something makes you sit up, it makes you suddenly pay attention to what is happening. A defeat like that makes you sit up and think.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move into a sitting position坐起身来*Joe sat up when he heard the knock on his bedroom door．乔听到有人敲 寝室的门，就坐起身 来。*She sat the old man up in bed．她扶老人起来坐 在床上。2．stay awake instead of going to bed迟睡；熬夜*Mrs．Jones will sit up until both of her daughters get home from the dance．琼斯夫人要等 到她两个女儿跳舞回 来后再休息。*I'll be late tonight． Don't sit up for me．今晚我回来得迟 ，不要等我。3． be surprised惊讶*Janice really sat up when I told her the gossip about Tom．当我把有关汤姆 的流言蜚语告诉詹妮 丝时，她确实很惊讶。*You should have seen them all sit up as soon as I mentioned money．你应该注意到 ，当我一提起钱的时 候，他们个个都警觉 了起来。

Q: own up OWN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.坦白, 爽快承认【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆own up owns up; owning up; owned upIf you own up to something wrong that you have done, you admit that you did it. The headmaster is waiting for someone to own up. Last year my husband owned up to a secret affair with his secretary.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】take the blame；admit one's guilt 坦白；爽快地承认*The headmaster promised not to punish whoever broke the window if he owned up．校长保证说只要 承认打破窗户就不受 到惩罚。*He finally owned up to having told the lie．他最后承认自己 说了谎。

Q: wall up WALL UP

A: 【简明词典】v.堵塞【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wall up walls up; walling up; walled upIf someone walls up a room, or if someone is walled up in it, walls are built blocking every door so that nobody can get in or out. They had walled up her room because of the fear that things might be infected.PHR-V

Q: stop up STOP UP

A: 【简明词典】v.塞住【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stop up stops up; stopping up; stopped upIf you stop something up, you cover or fill a hole or gap in it. They stopped up leaks with chewing gum.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．not go to bed不睡觉*We will be home late，so please do not stop up for us．我们回来得迟， 请不要为我们守夜。*She often stops up till he gets home．她常等他回家 后才睡。2．seal up封住；堵住*The gutter was stopped up with fallen leaves and the rain water could not flow away．水沟被落叶塞 住了，雨水流不出去。*She stopped up her ears to keep the noise out．她堵住耳朵隔绝 噪音。*My nose is stopped up with the cold．我的鼻子因感 冒不通气。

Q: open up OPEN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.展开, 打开, 开发, 揭露, 开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 open up opens up; opening up; opened upIf a place, economy, or area of interest opens up, or if someone opens it up, more people can go there or become involved in it. As the market opens up, I think people are going to be able to spend more money on consumer goods. He said he wanted to see how Albania was opening up to the world. If this agreement's going to succeed, the European Community must dramatically open up its markets. The money could open up music to more children.PHR-V-ERG2 open up opens up; opening up; opened upIf something opens up opportunities or possibilities, or if they open up, they are created. It was also felt that the collapse of the system opened up new possibilities. New opportunities are opening up for investors who want a more direct stake in overseas companies.PHR-V-ERG3 open up opens up; opening up; opened upIf you open up a lead in a race or competition, you get yourself into a position where you are leading, usually by quite a long way. The Chinese quartet had opened up a lead of more than two minutes.PHR-V4 open up opens up; opening up; opened upWhen you open up a building, you unlock and open the door so that people can get in. Three armed men were waiting when the postmaster and his wife arrived to open up the shop. Open up, or I break in!PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．unwrap；undo（a parcel，etc．）打开 ；解开*The surgeon opened up the man's stomach to get at the source of the trouble．外科医生切 开了这个人的胃来查 清病源。*Open up the boot of the car，and let me look inside．打开汽车的 行李箱，让我看看。2．begin to fire开火；发动攻击W e held our ears as the machine guns opened up．机枪开火时我们 堵住了耳朵。*Our players opened up with forward passes．我方球员向 前传球，发动了攻势。3．make clear；reveal揭示*After hours of grilling the prisoner opened up．几小时的审讯后 ，犯人终于把秘密说 了出来。*Einstein's theories opened up a whole new area for study．爱因斯坦的理 论揭示了一个全新的 研究领域。4．make sth．available for use or development开发；开 辟*The building of the railway opened up new land to the pioneers．铁路的建 成为先驱者们开辟了 新的土地。*We're being forced to move because the council wants to open up the whole area for redevelopment．我们 只好搬家，因为委员 会准备对这个地区再 开发。5．talk frankly and honestly直率、坦诚 地说*After a few drinks he opened up and told us all his problems．酒下肚后 ，他才开口说话，把 他所有的问题都告

Q: talk up TALK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.大声讲, 大胆讲, 赞扬【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk up talks up; talking up; talked upIf someone talks up a particular thing, they make it sound more interesting, valuable, or likely than it originally seemed. Politicians accuse the media of talking up the possibility of a riot. He'll be talking up his plans for the economy. talk downPHR-V2 talk up talks up; talking up; talked upTo talk someone or something up in negotiations means to persuade someone to pay more money than they originally offered or wanted to. (mainly BRIT) Allan Clarke kept talking the price up, while Wilkinson kept knocking it down. talk downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．speak loudly and clearly大声而清晰地 讲*The teacher asked the student to talk up．老师叫那个学生 大声说清楚。*Please talk up a bit; we can't hear you．请大声点，我们 听不见你的话。2．speak without hesitation；speak distinctly and openly坦白地说；直 率地讲*If you thought that wasn't fair，why didn't you talk up？ 如果你认为那不公平 ，为什么不坦率地说 出来？*George isn't afraid to talk up when he disagrees with the teacher．乔治不同意 老师的意见时，就直 言不讳。3．speak in favor of; discuss enthusiastically 为...说好话；赞扬； 热烈讨论*This dictionary was talked up by the students. 这本词典受到学生们 的好评。*The committee talked up late last night．昨晚委员会讨 论热烈，直到深夜。

Q: speak out SPEAK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.大胆地说, 大声地说【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆speak out speaks out; speaking out; spoke out; spoken outIf you speak out against something or in favour of something, you say publicly that you think it is bad or good. As tempers rose, he spoke out strongly against some of the radical ideas for selling off state-owned property. Viktor Shklovsky spoke out in defence of the book. Even then, she continued to speak out at rallies around the country.PHR-V

Q: fall through FALL THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.失败, 成为泡影【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall through falls through; falling through; fell through; fallen throughIf an arrangement, plan, or deal falls through, it fails to happen. They wanted to turn the estate into a private golf course and offered {Pound}20 million, but the deal fell through.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．descend accidentally through掉进*The boy fell through the ice and was drowned.这个男孩掉 入冰水中淹死了。2．fail to be completed，fail to occur失败；不执行； 落空*If your new agreement falls through，the workers in your company will go on strike．如果你们的 新协议不落实，贵公 司的工人就要罢工了。*I hope the plan doesn't fall through a second time owing to lack of funds．我不希望这项 计划因缺少资金再次 落空。*We are going on a picnic tomorrow，unless it falls through because of the weather．我们明天要 去野餐，除非天气不 好去不成。

Q: carry off CARRY OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.夺去...的生命, 获得, 成功对付【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 carry off carries off; carrying off; carried offIf you carry something off, you do it successfully. He's got the experience and the authority to carry it off.PHR-V2 carry off carries off; carrying off; carried offIf you carry off a prize or a trophy, you win it. It carried off the Evening Standard drama award for best play.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．take by force 抢走；拐走*Thieves carried off the farmer's sheep during the night．小偷在夜里劫 走了那个农民的羊。*The gerrillas broke into the armoury，and carried off 22 rifles．游击队冲进 了武器库，夺走了22 支步枪。2．perform；execute 进行；扮演*The piano piece is difficult to carry off．这首钢琴曲不容 易演奏。3．win；succeed in winning 赢；获得*He was a great success at school，and carried off all the prizes．他在学校成 绩突出，各种奖品都 让他拿到了。*His horse carried off the first prize at the race．他的马在比赛 中获得头奖。*I think he will manage to carry off the honours．我认为他能 争取到这种荣誉。4．kill；cause the death of 杀害；造成...的死亡*She was carried off by a heart attack．她因心脏病 突发而死。5．deal with successfull or easily成功地应付； 巧妙地对付*It was an embarrassing situation，but they carried it off well．这是一个尴尬 的场面，但是他们成 功地应付过去了。*I think she carried it off well，considering her age．按她的年龄，我 觉得她应付得很不错 了。

Q: deal with DEAL WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.安排, 处理, 涉及, 做生意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 deal with deals with; dealing with; dealt withWhen you deal with something or someone that needs attention, you give your attention to them, and often solve a problem or make a decision concerning them. ...the way that building societies deal with complaints... In dealing with suicidal youngsters, our aims should be clear. The President said the agreement would allow other vital problems to be dealt with.PHR-V2 deal with deals with; dealing with; dealt withIf you deal with an unpleasant emotion or an emotionally difficult situation, you recognize it, and remain calm and in control of yourself in spite of it. She saw a psychiatrist who used hypnotism to help her deal with her fear. He was able to deal with his captivity by maintaining a high degree of anger about the unfairness of his capture.= cope withPHR-V3 deal with deals with; dealing with; dealt withIf a book, speech, or film deals with a particular thing, it has that thing as its subject or is concerned with it. ...the parts of his book which deal with contemporary Paris.PHR-V4 deal with deals with; dealing with; dealt withIf you deal with a particular person or organization, you have business relations with them. When I worked in Florida I dealt with British people all the time. He's a hard man to deal with.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．treat；take actions about；be concerned with 处理；对付；论述； 涉及*The man is hard to deal with．这个人很难对 付。*It is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with the problems of traffic in big cities．对付大城市 的交通问题变得日益 困难。*His latest work deals with the Second World War．他的新书的内容 是关于第二次世界大 战。2．have a relationship with sb．，esp．in business matters 与...有来往；与...有 生意来往*He has been dealing with this shop for twenty years．他同这家商店 打了20年交道。

Q: carry out CARRY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.完成, 实现, 贯彻, 执行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆carry out carries out; carrying out; carried outIf you carry out a threat, task, or instruction, you do it or act according to it. The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government. Police say they believe the attacks were carried out by nationalists. Commitments have been made with very little intention of carrying them out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】fulfil；accomplish ；perform 实行；履行*He carried out the plan without difficulty．他毫无 困难地实施了那项计 划。*It is often easier to make plans than to carry them out．常常是订计划容 易，执行计划难。*I expect her to carry out her obligations．我期待 她履行她的义务。

Q: go through with GO THROUGH WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.完成, 把...进行到底【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughIf you go through with an action you have decided on, you do it, even though it may be very unpleasant or difficult for you. Richard pleaded for Belinda to reconsider and not to go through with the divorce.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】finish；do as planned or agreed；complete完 成或结束某事；将某 事坚持做到底*The boy seems very determined about his plan．but his parents don't think he will go through with it．这男孩似乎对他 的计划下了决心，但 他的父母认为他完成 不了。*We are determined to go through with the undertaking．我们决 心完成这项任务。*When will you be able to go through with the building of the bridge？你们什么时 候才能够建成这座桥？*Knowing very well the difficulties the work involved，they were still determined to go through with it．他们充分认识到 了那项工作的困难， 但仍然下决心把它干 到底。

Q: follow through FOLLOW THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.完成球棒(或球拍)击球后的弧形动作, 坚持到底【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆follow through follows through; following through; followed throughIf you follow through an action, plan, or idea or follow through with it, you continue doing or thinking about it until you have done everything possible. The leadership has been unwilling to follow through the implications of these ideas. I was trained to be an actress but I didn't follow it through. He decided to follow through with his original plan.= pursuePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】follow through1 送球(打网球、高尔夫球、 棒球等时,球棒或球拍 击中球后继续完成一 个弧形动作)2 坚持到底; 贯彻始终John drew plans for a table for his mother, but he did not ~ by making it. 约翰替他母亲设计了 好多桌子的式样,但始 终没有做出一张

Q: live up to LIVE UP TO

A: 【简明词典】v.实践, 做到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live up lives up; living up; lived upIf someone or something lives up to what they were expected to be, they are as good as they were expected to be. Sales have not lived up to expectations this year. Had he lived up to his promise, he would have made a fortune in sponsorship money.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reach or maintain a certain high standard达到；不辜 负（期望）；无愧于*This car wil certainly live up to all your expectations if you buy it，sir．如果你买这 辆车的话，先生，它 将肯定会使你一切如 愿的。*It was clear that he would never live up to his father's expectations．很显 然他永远也达不到他 父亲对他的期望。*We'll live up to what our Party expects of us．我们决不辜负党 对我们的期望。2．act according to；agree with；follow 遵守（原则）；履行 （诺言）等*Students should live up to certain standards of behaviour．学生应该 遵守一定的行为准则。*It is difficult to live up to the principles of the Christian religion．实行基督 教的信条是不容易的。*You must live up to your promises．你必须履 行你的诺言。

Q: read out READ OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.宣告开除, 把...读出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆read out reads out; reading outIf you read out a piece of writing, you say it aloud. He's obliged to take his turn at reading out the announcements. Shall I read them out?PHR-V

Q: send off SEND OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.寄出, 派遣, 解雇, 给...送行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send off sends off; sending off; sent offWhen you send off a letter or package, you send it somewhere by post. He sent off copies to various people for them to read and make comments.PHR-V2 send off sends off; sending off; sent offIf a soccer player is sent off, the referee makes them leave the field during a game, as a punishment for seriously breaking the rules. The 30-year-old Scottish international was sent off for arguing with a linesman.See also sending-off.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．post 邮寄*Have you sent off that letter yet？那封信你寄了吗 ？2．see off 为...送行；送别*A great crowd gathered at the sta tion to send the football team off．一大群人聚集在 车站为足球队送行。

Q: do for DO FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.对...有效, 代替, 干掉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆do for does for; doing for; did for; done forIf you say that you are done for, you mean that you are in a terrible and hopeless situation. (INFORMAL) The police have only got to start thinking along those lines and I'm done for.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．be suitable for适合*The coat will do for Alice．这种上衣艾丽 丝穿合适。*You won't do for a teacher．你不适合当 教师。*These shoes won't do for mountainclimbing． 这种鞋子爬山不行。2．serve the purpose of用作；充任*The box will have to do for a desk until the furniture arrives．家具来到之 前，这个箱子就得当 作书桌用了。*This place will do for a gymnasium．这个地方 可以做体育馆用。3．care for；attend to照料；帮...做事； 替...管家*Mrs．Black has been doing for the manager for ten years．布莱克夫人为 经理料理家务已经10 年了。*Mrs． Wang did for me during my illness．我生病时王 太太照应我。4．kill；murder；de stroy杀死；杀害*He said that he would do for the policeman when he got out of prison．他说他出狱 后要干掉那个警察。*Henry received a blow on the head that I thought had done for him．亨利头上挨了一 下子，我想这下子已 经送了他的命。5．ruin； finish off；destroy破坏； 毁掉*The severe storm did for most of the farm buildings．猛烈的风 暴摧毁了大部分农舍。*Our team is done for．我们的队完蛋了 。*My camera is almost done for．我的照相机差不 多坏了。6．wear out entirely极其疲乏*At the end of a long day's hard work I'm just about done for．苦干一整天下来 ，我几乎累垮了。7．manage to solve or obtain设法解决或得 到*How did you do for food during your camping trip？你们野营时是 怎样设法弄到食物的？*What will you do for water while you're crossing the desert？你们穿越沙 漠时将如何解决水的 问题呢？

Q: fall apart FALL APART

A: 【简明词典】v.崩溃, 土崩瓦解【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall apart falls apart; falling apart; fell apart; fallen apartIf something falls apart, it breaks into pieces because it is old or badly made. The work was never finished and bit by bit the building fell apart.PHR-V2 fall apart falls apart; falling apart; fell apart; fallen apartIf an organization or system falls apart, it becomes disorganized or unable to work effectively, or breaks up into its different parts. Europe's monetary system is falling apart. I've tried everything to stop our marriage falling apart.= break downPHR-V3 fall apart falls apart; falling apart; fell apart; fallen apartIf you say that someone is falling apart, you mean that they are becoming emotionally disturbed and are unable to think calmly or to deal with the difficult or unpleasant situation that they are in. (INFORMAL) I was falling apart. I wasn't getting any sleep.= crack upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1.break in pieces without force being used 破裂*This cup just fell apart in my hands．这杯子在我手 中破裂了。2.end in failure崩溃；倒台*With all these increasing costs， the business could fall apart.由于成本增加 ，这家商行可能倒闭。3．separate in a relationship关系破 裂*We used to be good friends， but fell apart about a year ago．我们过去是好友 ，可是大约一年前， 关系破裂了。

Q: run away with RUN AWAY WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.带...潜逃, 获得, 消耗, 轻易接受, 失控【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you let your imagination or your emotions run away with you, you fail to control them and cannot think sensibly. You're letting your imagination run away with you. Radford sometimes allows his enthusiasm to run away with him.PHR-V2 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf someone runs away with a competition, race, or prize, they win it easily. Theresa Zabell ran away with the women's gold medal.PHR-V3 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run away with a particular idea, you accept it without thinking about it carefully, even though it is wrong. It's very easy for us to run away with the idea that we can control everything.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1． get（sb．） out of control 使（某人）失去控制*When he saw his dead son， his grief ran away with him and he shot himself．他看到儿子 死了，悲痛至极开枪 自杀了。*Don't let your enthusiasm run away with you ．不要让你的热情使 你失去了控制。*You must not let your feeling runaway with you．你不要感情用事 。2． take away（sb． of opposite sex）；elope with 与（异性）私奔*He ran away with his master's wife．他与主人的妻 子私奔了。*She was a romantic girl，and gave the impression that she would be quite willing to run away with any young man that flattered her．她是一个浪漫的 姑娘，并且给人以这 种印象：只要有什么 年轻男人去奉承她， 她就愿意和他私奔。3．steal and carry off 携...潜逃 He has run away with all my jewels．他携带我所 有的珠宝潜逃了。4．believe easily； accept hastily without consideration轻易相 信；匆匆接受*Don't run away with the idea that you needn't work．不要轻易认为 你无须工作。*He ran away with the impression that it was out of the question．他未好好 考虑就认为那是办不 到的。*Don't run away with the idea that you can always do this kind of thing with impunity．不要轻易 认为你总能老干这类 事情而不受惩罚。5．consume ；cost 消耗；花费*His new car just runs away with petrol．他的新车耗 油量很大。Not only is smoking bad for your health；it also runs away with your money．吸烟不仅损害 你的健康，而且费钱。6．do far better than others in ；get （a prize，honor， etc．） by surpassing others； win easily（ a prize，etc．）在

Q: make off with MAKE OFF WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.带...而逃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make off makes off; making off; made offIf you make off with something, you steal it and take it away with you. Masked robbers broke in and made off with $8,000.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．steal and hurry away with偷走*The cashier made off with all the money in the safe．出纳员偷走了 保险箱里所有的钱。2．carry off携走；拿走*He made off with the first prize in the table tennis tournament．他在乒 乓球联赛中获得第1名。*Someone has made off with my pen．有人把我的钢笔 拿走了。

Q: think through THINK THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.思考...得出结论【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆think through thinks through; thinking through; thought throughIf you think a situation through, you consider it thoroughly, together with all its possible effects or consequences. I didn't think through the consequences of promotion. The administration has not really thought through what it plans to do once the fighting stops. It was the first time she'd had a chance to think it through.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】think about until one reaches an understanding or conclusion想通；想 透*Think it through carefully before you give me your final decision. 把事情仔细想好以后 再把你的最后决定告 诉我。*You must think a problem through before acting．在采取行动 之前你必须把问题仔 细考虑好。

Q: do away with DO AWAY WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.废除, 弄死【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 do away does away; doing away; did away; done awayTo do away with something means to remove it completely or put an end to it. The long-range goal must be to do away with nuclear weapons altogether.PHR-V2 do away does away; doing away; did away; done awayIf one person does away with another, the first murders the second. If you do away with yourself, you kill yourself. (INFORMAL) ...a woman whose husband had made several attempts to do away with her.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．abolish；get rid of；put an end to废除；去掉*The teachers want to do away with cheating in the school．老师们想在 学校里消灭作弊现象。*They have done away with the old laws．他们废除了旧 法律。*Can you do away with your bad habit？你能改掉坏习 惯吗？*We must do away with all manifestations of disunity．我们一定 要消除一切不团结的 现象。2．murder谋杀*It is said that they will do away with him by poisoning him．据说他们会用毒 药把他干掉。*He did away with his enemies．他杀死了他 的敌人。

Q: live through LIVE THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.度过, 经受过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live through lives through; living through; lived throughIf you live through an unpleasant event or change, you experience it and survive. We are too young to have lived through the war. It's been like living through a nightmare.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】experience and survive 经历...而未死；活过*The old worker who spoke to us yesterday had lived through the three revolutionary civil wars．昨天跟我们讲 话的那位老人经历过3 次国内革命战争。*I don't think the old man will manage to live through another bad winter．我想这位老 人熬不过明年的严冬 了。*All those who lived through the earthquake still have fear in their hearts．所有经历过 那次地震的人至今仍 然心有余悸。

Q: sell off SELL OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.廉价卖清【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sell off sells off; selling off; sold offIf you sell something off, you sell it because you need the money. The company is selling off some sites and concentrating on cutting debts. We had to sell things off to pay the brewery bill.See also sell-off.PHR-V

Q: build BUILD [bild]

A: 【简明词典】v.建造, 建筑n.构造, 体格, 体形【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 build builds building built If you build something, you make it by joining things together. Developers are now proposing to build a hotel on the site. The house was built in the early 19th century. Workers at the plant build the F-16 jet fighter.= constructVB* building In Japan, the building of Kansai airport continues.N-UNCOUNT* built Even newly built houses can need repairs. It's a product built for safety. ...structures that are built to last.ADJ: adv ADJ, ADJ for n, ADJ to-inf2 build builds building built If you build something into a wall or object, you make it in such a way that it is in the wall or object, or is part of it. If the TV was built into the ceiling, you could lie there while watching your favourite programme.VB3 build builds building built If people build an organization, a society, or a relationship, they gradually form it. He and a partner set up on their own and built a successful fashion company. Their purpose is to build a fair society and a strong economy. I wanted to build a relationship with my team.VB* building ...the building of the great civilisations of the ancient world.N-UNCOUNT: usu the N of n 【21世纪英汉词典】buildbIld; bild(built[blt; bilt])>1 建【同义字】build 指建造房屋、桥梁或 建立帝国等大型工作make 指制造小东西a. 建设,建造,建筑,造 Huge dams have been ~ across the river. 横跨大江建起了巨大 的水坝The house is built of brick. 这房子是砖造的b. 为兴建; [为人]兴建[ forHe has built his parents a new house. = He has built a new house for hisparents. 他为父母亲兴建了一 栋新房子2 a. 筑 ~ a nest out of twigs 用小树枝筑巢b. 生~ a fire 生火c. 创设 ,建立 3 将 建立 [在...基础上] [on, upon~ one's hopes on promises 将希望寄托于 (某人的) 承诺上4 a. 将...作[组合][成...]; 将...培养[成...][into~ stones into a wall 把石头砌成一道墙~ a girl into a lady 把女孩教养成淑女b. 将固定装置[ 在...]; 使...成为[...的]一部 分

Q: turn on TURN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.开启, 变得兴奋, 突然装出, 开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn on turns on; turning on; turned onWhen you turn on a piece of equipment or a supply of something, you cause heat, sound, or water to be produced by adjusting the controls. I want to turn on the television. She asked them why they hadn't turned the lights on.= switch on turn offPHR-V2 turn on turns on; turning on; turned onIf someone or something turns you on, they attract you and make you feel sexually excited. (INFORMAL) The body that turns men on doesn't have to be perfect.See also turn-on. turn offPHR-V3 turn on turns on; turning on; turned onIf you say that someone turns on a particular way of behaving, you mean that they suddenly start behaving in that way, and you are often also suggesting that this is insincere. (INFORMAL) He could also turn on the style when the occasion demanded.PHR-V4 turn on turns on; turning on; turned onIf someone turns on you, they attack you or speak angrily to you. Demonstrators turned on police, overturning vehicles and setting fire to them. He turned on Pete and accused him of being mixed up in drugs.PHR-V5 turn on turns on; turning on; turned onIf something turns on a particular thing, its success or truth depends on that thing. The plot turns on whether Ilsa will choose her lover or her husband.= rest onPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．switch on打开*Please turn the lights on for me；it's getting dark．天黑了，请帮 我打开灯。2．turn against攻击；反对*The dog turned on me and bit me in the leg. 这狗向我扑来，咬了 我的腿。

Q: set in SET IN

A: 【简明词典】v.开始, 到来, 上涨, 插入, 嵌入开始,涨潮【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆set in sets in; setting in The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something unpleasant sets in, it begins and seems likely to continue or develop. Then disappointment sets in as they see the magic is no longer there. Winter is setting in and the population is facing food and fuel shortages.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】begin；start 开始*Before the boat could reach shore， a storm had set in．小船还未靠岸， 暴风雨就来了。*The rainy season has set in．雨季开始了。*He didn't keep the wound clean，so infection set in．由于没有保持清 洁，伤口开始发炎了。

Q: take to TAKE TO

A: 【简明词典】v.开始, 喜欢, 沉溺于, 走向, 照料, 求助于, 适应【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take to takes to; taking to; took to; taken toIf you take to someone or something, you like them, especially after knowing them or thinking about them for only a short time. Did the children take to him?. The first series was really bad. But for some reason the public took to it. take againstPHR-V2 take to takes to; taking to; took to; taken toIf you take to doing something, you begin to do it as a regular habit. They had taken to wandering through the streets arm-in-arm.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．begin to apply ordevote oneself to 开始从事；养成（某 种习惯）*Itook to smoking ten years ago．我10年前开始抽 烟。*Some of the plants formerly producing machines have taken to making parts．有些工厂原来 生产整部机器，现在 开始生产零件。*If a man once takes to gambling,it's difficult for him to break the habit．一个人一旦染 上赌博的习惯，是很 难戒掉的。*I have taken to playing golf at weekends．我养成了 在周末打高尔夫球的 习惯。2．be fond of喜欢*He has really taken to that child．他确实喜欢那 孩子。*I took to stampcollecting last year.我是去年爱上集 邮的。*How has Billy taken to his new school？贝利是如何 喜欢上他的新学校的？*I tried to teach him to type， but he didn't seem to take to．我试图教他打字 ，但他似乎对此不感 兴趣。*I took to him immediately we met．我们一见面我就 喜欢上他了。3．have recourse to（usn． for safety）求助于（常 出于安全原因）*When the ship was wrecked， the passengers on board took to the life boats．轮船失事时， 船上的旅客们乘上了 救生艇逃生。4．go to；betake oneself to去；往*Thousands of people took to the streets to welcome the returningcombat heroes．成千上万的 人涌上街头，欢迎归 来的战斗英雄们。*When he is in a bad mood， he usually takes to his room without saymg anything．他情绪不 好时，通常去他自己 的房间，什么话也不说。

Q: begin BEGIN [bi5gin]

A: 【简明词典】v.开始, 首先【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 begin begins beginning began begun To begin to do something means to start doing it. He stood up and began to move around the room. The weight loss began to look more serious. Snow began falling again.= start stopVB2 begin begins beginning began begun When something begins or when you begin it, it takes place from a particular time onwards. The problems began last November. He has just begun his fourth year in hiding. The US is prepared to begin talks immediately.= start, commence endV-ERG3 begin begins beginning began begun If you begin with something, or begin by doing something, this is the first thing you do. Could I begin with a few formalities? ...a businessman who began by selling golf shirts from the boot of his car... He began his career as a sound editor.= start endVB4 begin begins began begun You use begin to mention the first thing that someone says. `Professor Theron,' he began, `I'm very pleased to see you'. He didn't know how to begin. concludeVB: no cont5 begin begins began begun If one thing began as another, it first existed in the form of the second thing. What began as a local festival has blossomed into an international event.= start【21世纪英汉词典】be.ginbI`gIn; bi5^in(be.gan[-`gn; -'n]; be.gun[-`gn; -'n]; be.gin.ning)>1 开始a. 开始,著手Let's ~ our work. 我们开始工作吧I have just begun this story book. 我刚著手 [开始读,开始写] 这本故事书He began his career as an apprentice. 他以当学徒开始他的 职业生涯Well begun is half done. (谚)好的开始是成功的 一半b. 开始...[with, byHe began his lecture with a joke [by cracking a joke]. 他用一则笑话开始他 的演说c. 开始It has begun to rain. 开始下雨I am beginning to remember it. 我开始想起来了He began walking along the sidewalk. 他开始沿人行道步行2 决 (不) 可能I can't ~ to tell you how much I appreciate this. 我真不知道说什么好 来感谢你此番好意>1 a. 开始Has the meeting begun yet?. 会议已经开始了吗?b. [在[从]...时、日、月 (等) ] 开始 [at,on,in] School ~s at eight o'clock [on Monday, in April]. 学校在八时 [从星期一,从四月] 开始c. (顺序上) 开始[withThe concert began with a piano solo. 音乐会以钢琴

Q: lead off LEAD OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 lead off leads off; leading off; led offIf a door, room, or path leads off a place or leads off from a place, you can go directly from that place through that door, into that room, or along that path. There were two doors leading off the central room. The treatment rooms lead off from the swimming pool. A corridor led off to the left.PHR-V2 lead off leads off; leading off; led offIf someone leads off in an activity, meeting, or conversation, they start it. Whenever there was a dance he and I led off. Boren surprisingly led off the most intensive line of questioning today.= start offPHR-V3 lead off leads off; leading off; led offIn baseball, the player who leads off is the first player to bat for their team in a game or inning. Terry Puhl leads off for the Houston Astros.PHR-V* lead-off ...lead-off batter Otis Nixon.ADJ【21世纪英汉词典】begin；start 开始；领先*When the teacher asked if the film helped them to understand，Phil led off by saying that he learned a lot from it．当老师问这部电 影是否有助于他们的 理解时，费尔带头回 答说他从中学到了很 多东西。*The singer led off with a popular ballad．这位歌手首 先唱了一首流行的民 歌。*Who is to lead off the discussion？讨论由 谁来带头发言？*The town band led off by playing the National Anthem．市府乐队首 先奏国歌。

Q: get down to GET DOWN TO

A: 【简明词典】v.开始认真考虑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get down gets down; getting down; got down or gotten downIf you get down to something, especially something that requires a lot of attention, you begin doing it. With the election out of the way, the government can get down to business.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】go to work without waiting or hesitating；resolut ely apply oneself to 立即开始工作；致力 于（工作、任务等）*The chair person started the meeting promptly at seven o'clock and the committee got right down to business．会议主持 者7点钟准时宣布开会 ，委员会接着就开始 了工作。*It's time you got down to some reading or the other students will leave you behind．现在你该开 始学习了，否则其他 同学就要把你甩到后 面去了。*That task isn't as difficult as it seems when you really get down to it．这任务似乎很难 ，但当你真地做起来 ，并不是那么困难。

Q: start on START ON

A: 【简明词典】v.开始进行, 找机会与...吵架【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆start on starts on; starting on; started onIf you start on something that needs to be done, you start dealing with it. No need for you to start on the washing-up yet. He has not finished his drama, in fact, he has not started on it.PHR-V

Q: change up CHANGE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.开快【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆change up changes up; changing up; changed upWhen you change up, you move the gear lever in the vehicle you are driving in order to use a higher gear. (BRIT; in AM use shift up) I accelerated and changed up.PHR-V

Q: change down CHANGE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.开慢【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆change down changes down; changing down; changed downWhen you change down, you move the gear lever in the vehicle you are driving in order to use a lower gear. (BRIT; in AM use shift down) Changing down, he turned into the drive. I braked at the second corner and changed down to third.PHR-V

Q: bring on BRING ON

A: 【简明词典】v.引起, 导致, 使发展, 提出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆bring on brings on; bringing on; brought onIf something brings on an illness, pain, or feeling, especially one that you often suffer from, it causes you to have it. Severe shock can bring on an attack of acne. Bob died of a heart attack, brought on by his lifestyle.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cause to arise or occur；cause to develop or advance 引起；发生；使发展*Living in damp surroundings may bring on rheumatism．生活在 潮湿的环境里会引发 风湿病的。*He has brought all the trouble on himself．麻烦都是他 自找的。*The rain helped to bring on the crops．这场雨有助于 农作物的生长。2．serve（food）up ；introduce （usu．on a stage）端上（饭菜等 ）；介绍（通常在舞 台上）*She'll bring on our lunch right away．她马上把午饭 端上来。*He brought on the guest speaker to the audience．他向听众 介绍了请来的演讲人。

Q: grow on GROW ON

A: 【简明词典】v.引起...爱好, 加深影响【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆grow on grows on; growing on; grew on; grown onIf someone or something grows on you, you start to like them more and more. Slowly and strangely, the place began to grow on me.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．become more interesting or liked by更加使人感到有趣 ；使人更加喜欢*At first glance this doesn't seem in teresting but it grows on me．乍一看这并不有 趣，但是它渐渐吸引 了我。*I didn't like the song at first，but it grows on me the more I hear it．我起初并不喜欢 这首歌，可是我越听 越觉得好听。*The more Jack saw Mary，the more she grew on him．杰克看玛丽，越 看越喜欢。2．become stronger in；increase as a habit of对...越来越有影响*The sense of uneasiness grew on the little girl as she came before the silent stranger．在那个沉 默的陌生人面前，这 个小女孩越来越感到 紧张。*The habit of early rising has grown on me．我已经养成了早 起的习惯。

Q: make up MAKE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.弥补, 虚构, 缝制, 整理, 包装, 和解, 编辑, 化妆补足,拼凑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 make up makes up; making up; made upThe people or things that make up something are the members or parts that form that thing. North Africans make up the largest and poorest immigrant group in the country. Women officers make up 13 per cent of the police force. Insects are made up of tens of thousands of proteins.= formPHR-V2 make up makes up; making up; made upIf you make up something such as a story or excuse, you invent it, sometimes in order to deceive people. I think it's very unkind of you to make up stories about him. I'm not making it up. The character exists in real life.PHR-V3 make up makes up; making up; made upIf you make yourself up or if someone else makes you up, make-up such as powder or lipstick is put on your face. She spent too much time making herself up. She chose Maggie to make her up for her engagement photographs. I can't be bothered to make up my face.PHR-V4 make up makes up; making up; made upIf you make up an amount, you add something to it so that it is as large as it should be. Less than half of the money that students receive is in the form of grants, and loans have made up the difference. The team had six professionals and made the number up with five amateurs. For every {Pound}100 you invest into a pension plan the Inland Revenue makes it up to {Pound}125.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．invent；fabricat e编造*Jane made up stories to amuse her little brother．简编故事逗 她的小弟弟。*He's very good at making up songs．他很善于编歌 。2．constitute组成*A car is made up of many different parts．汽车由许多零 部件组成。*Peasants make up over 80 percent of the Chinese population．农民占 中国人口的百分之八 十以上。3．repay； compensate补偿*We have to drive fast to make up the hour we lost in Boston．我们的车得 开快一点，好补回我 们在波士顿丢掉的时间。*By hard work they made up the loss of time．由于努力工作 ，他们弥补了失去的 时间。4．apply cosmetics化妆*Tom watched his sister make up her face for her date．汤姆望着他姐 姐化妆去赴约。*She spent two hours making herself up before the party．她在参加聚会 前用了两个小时化妆。5．become friends again after a quarrel复交；和解*Why don't you make up with her and forget all about your quarrel？你为什么不 能同她和解并忘掉你 们吵架的事呢？*Has Ray made it up with Ros yet？雷跟罗斯还没有 握手言好吗？6．complete完成；凑 成*She has a

Q: come under COME UNDER

A: 【简明词典】v.归入, 受到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come under comes under; coming under; came under The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come under attack or pressure, for example, people attack you or put pressure on you. The police came under attack from angry crowds. In parliament last week the Finance Minister came under heavy pressure to resign. His relationship with the KGB came under scrutiny.PHR-V: no passive2 come under comes under; coming under; came under The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes under a particular authority, it is managed or controlled by that authority. They were neglected before because they did not come under the Ministry of Defence.PHR-V: no passive3 come under comes under; coming under; came under The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes under a particular heading, it is in the category mentioned. There was more news about Britain, but it came under the heading of human interest.PHR-V: no passive

Q: put down to PUT DOWN TO

A: 【简明词典】v.归因于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something down to a particular thing, you believe that it is caused by that thing. You may be a sceptic and put it down to life's inequalities.= attributePHR-V

Q: give back GIVE BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.归还, 恢复, 后退, 反射(声、光等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆give back gives back; giving back; gave back; given backIf you give something back, you return it to the person who gave it to you. I gave the textbook back to him. You gave me back the projector. I gave it back politely.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return；reflect 返回；反射*This chamber gives back a marvellous echo．这个房间能反 射一种奇妙的声音。*The two opposite mirrors gave back many parallel images．两面对照的 镜子反映出许多相同 的形象。2．allow to enjoy again（health，free dom，liberty，etc． ）恢复（健康、自由等）*There was nothing the doctors could do to give me back the use of my legs．医生已没有办 法使我的腿恢复功能。*They gave those people back their freedom．他们恢复了 那些人的自由。*Living in the country has given me back my health．居住在乡村 使我恢复了健康。3．withdraw from a position or a place；retreat 向后站；后撤；后退*The crowd gave back to let the policemen through．人群向后退 让警察走过去。

Q: think out THINK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.彻底思考, 设计出, 解决, 发现【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆think out thinks out; thinking out; thought outIf you think something out, you consider all the aspects and details of it before doing anything or making a decision. I need time alone to think things out. The book is detailed and well thought out. He chewed at the end of his pencil, thinking out the next problem.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】work out； reason out想出；推想出*I must think out a way of solving the problem．我必须想出 一个解决这个问题的 办法。*His arguments have obviously been well thought out．他的论点很明显 是经过周密思考而产 生的。

Q: stand back STAND BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.往后站, 退后【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stand back stands back; standing back; stood backIf you stand back and think about a situation, you think about it as if you were not involved in it. Stand back and look objectively at the problem.= step backPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stand to the rear向后退*Stand back and let the car pass．退后一点，好 让汽车开过去。*The policeman asked the spectators to stand well back．警察要求围观 者靠后站。2．be situated some distance from sth．位于后一点的地 方*The house stands back from the main rood．那房子离干道 有一段距离。3．distance or detach oneself from sth．退让；摆脱*Sometimes an administrator must stand back from daytoday business to grasp the wider pattern of events．有时一个行 政管理人员必须摆脱 日常事务以便掌握大局。

Q: put up with PUT UP WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.忍受, 容忍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put up puts up; putting up The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory. They had put up with behaviour from their son which they would not have tolerated from anyone else.= tolerate, endurePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】suffer or bear patiently；tolerate 容忍*I cannot put up with all this noise．我无法忍受这 些噪音。*I can't put up with their bad behavior any longer．我再也不能 忍受他们的恶劣行为 了。*No longer able to put up with my toothache，I went to consult a dentist．我再也忍受 不住牙痛，于是就去 请牙科医生诊治。

Q: pass over PASS OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.忽略, 省略【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pass over passes over; passing over; passed overIf someone is passed over for a job or position, they do not get the job or position and someone younger or less experienced is chosen instead. She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion while less experienced white male colleagues were given postings. They've been rejected, disappointed, ignored, passed over.PHR-V: usu passive2 pass over passes over; passing over; passed overIf you pass over a topic in a conversation or speech, you do not talk about it. He largely passed over the government's record. They seem to think her crimes should be passed over in silence.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cross横过*We must take care in passing over the road．我们过马路时 必须小心。2．forgive宽恕*I cannot pass over his fault．我不能宽恕他 的过失。*I'll pass it over this time； but don't do it again．这回我饶恕你 ，但下次不可这样。3．overlook；pay no attention to 对...置之不理*I cannot pass the matter over．我不能对此事 置之不理。*You can't pass over these painful sources of conflict and hope they'll naturally disappear．你不能回 避这些令人痛苦的冲 突根源而希望它们会 自然消失。*I wonder what made the reviewer pass over this aspect of the book in silence．我不知道书 评作者为什么只字不 提该书的这一方面。4．review or summarise sth．briefly回顾； 浏览*He quickly passed over the decisions which had been made at the last meeting．他很快把上 次会议作出的决定回 顾了一下。*I have read the first two chapters and passed over the rest of the book．书的第1、2章 我已阅读过了，其余 部分我只粗看了一遍。5．not promote or choose sb． who feels he should be promoted不予考虑（ 提升、任命）*Did you hear that they've passed over poor old Henry for a newcomer？你听说了 吗，他们没考虑提升 可怜的老亨利，而提 升了一个新来的？*He was passed over by the Army Promotion Board．他未被陆军晋 级委员会考虑提升。

Q: come down on COME DOWN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.惩罚, 索取处罚,批评【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come down on one side of an argument, you declare that you support that side. He clearly and decisively came down on the side of President Rafsanjani.PHR-V2 come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come down on someone, you criticize them severely or treat them strictly. If Douglas came down hard enough on him, Dale would rebel.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．punish惩罚*The court will come down on whoever commits crimes．法庭会惩罚 任何犯罪的人。*The government intends to come down heavily on tax evaders．政府打算严 惩偷漏税者。2．scold；blame责备*The manager came down on him for being late．经理责备他来 迟了。3．attack 进攻*The enemy came down on the town during the night．敌人在夜间进 攻了这座小城。

Q: think THINK [WiNk]

A: 【简明词典】v.想, 思索, 认为vt.认为, 以为, 预料【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 think thinks thought If you think that something is the case, you have the opinion that it is the case. I certainly think there should be a ban on tobacco advertising. Do you think I ought to seal the boxes up?. A generation ago, it was thought that babies born this small could not survive. Tell me, what do you think of my theory?. Peter is useless, far worse than I thought. He manages a good deal better than I thought possible. `It ought to be stopped.' --- `Yes, I think so.'VB: no cont2 think thinks thought If you say that you think that something is true or will happen, you mean that you have the impression that it is true or will happen, although you are not certain of the facts. Nora thought he was seventeen years old. Do you think she was embarrassed about it?. She's in Napa, I think. The storm is thought to be responsible for as many as four deaths. `Did Mr Stevens ever mention her to you?' --- `No, I don't think so.'.VB: no cont3 think thinks thought If you think in a particular way, you have those general opinions or attitudes. You were probably brought up to think like that. He can keep matters under control by silencing the demonstrators and others who think like them. If you think as I do, vote as I do. I don't 【21世纪英汉词典】thinkWINk; WiNk(thought[ t; :t])>1 想,认为,以为a. 认为,想,以为Do you ~ (that) she'll come ?. 你想她会来吗 ?I don't ~ (that) it will rain. 我想不会下雨I should [would] have thought he was much younger. (英)我原以为他年轻得 多呢I don't ~ so.= I ~ not. 我想不是 (这样) b. 想...,以为...It's going to be a fine day, I ~. 我想今天会是个晴天It would be better, don't you ~, to go back. 你不以为回去比较好 吗?→ I don't THINK.c. [疑问词+do you ~?] 想...?Who do you ~ is going with us?. 你想谁会跟我们去?What do you ~ has happened?. 你以为发生了什么事?d. 认为[...]如何?[of, aboutWhat did you ~ of his speech?. 你认为他的演讲怎么 样?I wonder what they will ~ about this proposal. 我不知道他们对这项 建议有何想法What do you ~ about a trip to Hawaii [about going fishing] ?. 你认为去夏威夷旅行 [钓鱼] 如何?e.(文语)将...认为,视为,以为I ~ him (to be) a charming person. 我认为他是个富有魅 力的人I ~ it better not to try. 我认为不要尝试比较 好They were thought to be dead.

Q: think up THINK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.想出, 发明, 捏造, 虚构【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆think up thinks up; thinking up; thought upIf you think something up, for example an idea or plan, you invent it using mental effort. Julian has been thinking up new ways of raising money. `Where do you get that idea about the piano?' --- `Well, I just thought it up.'PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】invent； find想出*We must think up a new way of dealing with him．我们必须想出一 个对付他的新办法。*That was a clever idea． Who thought it up？那是一个聪明的 主意。是谁想出来的？*Jack's very good at thinking up excuses for not working．杰克很善于 为自己不干活找借口。

Q: run up against RUN UP AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】v.意外地碰到, 偶遇, 撞上, 与...相撞, 和...发生冲突【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run up runs up; running up; ran up The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run up against problems, you suddenly begin to experience them. I ran up against the problem of getting taken seriously long before I became a writer. He ran up against a solid wall of opposition when it came to the sensitive issue of party privileges.= encounterPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． meet by chance ；encounter碰到；偶 遇*I thought we would be successful，but we ran up against a lack of money．我本以为我们 会成功，但因资金短 缺而受阻。*Could you help me？I've run up against a few problems．你能帮我 一下吗？我碰上了几 个问题。2．collide with与...相撞*In the dark he ran up against a big tree．黑暗中，他撞 到一棵大树上去了。

Q: understand UNDERSTAND [7QndE5stAnd]

A: 【简明词典】v.懂, 了解, 听说, 推定, 以为, 省略【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 understand understands understood If you understand someone or understand what they are saying, you know what they mean. I think you heard and also understand me. Rusty nodded as though she understood the old woman. I don't understand what you are talking about. He was speaking poor English, trying to make himself understood.VB: no cont2 understand understands understood If you understand a language, you know what someone is saying when they are speaking that language. I couldn't read or understand a word of Yiddish, so I asked him to translate.VB: no cont3 understand understands understood To understand someone means to know how they feel and why they behave in the way that they do. It would be nice to have someone who really understood me, a friend. Trish had not exactly understood his feelings. She understands why I get tired and grumpy.VB: no cont4 understand understands understood You say that you understand something when you know why or how it happens. They are too young to understand what is going on. She didn't understand why the TV was kept out of reach of the patients. In the effort to understand AIDS, attention is moving from the virus to the immune system.VB: no cont5 understand understands understood If you understand that something is the case, you think it is true because you have heard or read that it is. You can say that something is understood to be the case to mean that people generally think it is true. We understand that she's in the studio recording her second album. I understand you've heard about David. As I understand it, you came round the corner by the cricket field and there was the man in the road. The management is understood to be very unwilling to agree to this request. It is understood that the veteran reporter had a heart attack.VB: no cont6 understand If someone is given to understand that something is the case, it is communicated to them that it is the case, usually without them being told directly. I am given to understand that he was swearing throughout the game at our fans.PHR: give inflects, usu PHR that7 understand You can use understand in expressions like do you understand? or is that understood? after you have told someone what you want, to make sure that they have understood you and will obey you. You do not hit my grandchildren, do you understand?. I don't need it, understand?. I don't want to hear another word about it. Is that understood, Emma?CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】un.der.stand9QndL`stAnd; 9QndE5stAnd《源自古英语 "站在下面 [中间] 的意思》(-stood[-`s t

Q: draw on DRAW ON

A: 【简明词典】v.戴上, 吸收, 利用, 引诱, 向...提取, 招来, 临近【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 draw on draws on; drawing on; drew on; drawn onIf you draw on or draw upon something such as your skills or experience, you make use of it in order to do something. He drew on his experience as a yachtsman to make a documentary programme.PHR-V2 draw on draws on; drawing on; drew on; drawn onAs a period of time draws on, it passes and the end of it gets closer. As the afternoon drew on we were joined by more of the regulars.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．come near in time；gradually approach接近；临近*Winter is drawing on．冬天来临了。*The fateful date drew on．决定命运的日子 临近了。2．put on穿上*Help her draw on these boots．It's raining outside．帮她穿上靴 子，外面在下雨。*Hastily John drew on his trousers and rushed out into the street．约翰匆匆忙 忙穿上裤子，向街上 冲去。3．make use of（money，etc．） ；take or use as a source利用；动用（ 钱等）*The company can draw on their vast reserves to pay for the project．公司可以动 用其雄厚的储备金来 支付该工程的费用。*We mustn't draw on our savings．我们不可挪 用我们的积蓄。*A writer has to draw on his imagination and experience．作家必 须要利用自己的想象 力和经历进行创作。*She kept drawing on her bank account to such an extent that the bank soon notified her that she was overdrawn．她不断从 银行取款，不久银行 就通知她透支了。*Fat reserves are like bank accounts to be drawn on in the winter when food supplies are limited．脂肪储备如 同银行里的存款，供 冬天食物来源有限时 支取使用。4．encourage；induc e or make sb．continue on his course鼓励；诱使某 人继续...*Professor Chen encouraged his students to draw on their speeches freely．陈教授鼓励 他的学生们继续自由 地演讲下去。*She drew him on to tell her about what had happened．她鼓励他 说出所发生的事情。*The feeling that he was near his destination drew him on．他感到目的地在 望，这鼓励他继续前 进。*He drew the monkey on till he brought it into a trap．他引诱猴子直 到使它掉进了陷阱。

Q: go at GO AT

A: 【简明词典】v.扑向, 着手干, 尽全力干【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go at goes at; going at; went at; gone atIf you go at a task or activity, you start doing it in an energetic, enthusiastic way. He sank the spade into the ground, and went at it.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．attack攻击*The newspapers are really going at the government，aren't they？报界确实是在 攻击政府，对吗？2．go towards and overcome扑向*The thier went at the wall and cleared it．那窃贼扑向那堵 墙，并且翻了过去。*The crazed man went at the policeman with a knife．那个疯子拿着 刀向警察扑过去。3．undertake energetically努力从 事*I have taken physical exercise；now I must go at my lesson．我已经体育 锻炼过了，现在得温 习功课。*How are you going to go at the job？你打算如何着手 干这工作？*You've been going at it all day．Shouldn't you take a rest now？这事你已干了一 整天，还不该休息一 会儿吗？

Q: bring down BRING DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.打倒, 击落, 打死, 降低【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring down brings down; bringing down; brought downWhen people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power. They were threatening to bring down the government by withdrawing from the ruling coalition. His challenge to Mrs Thatcher brought her down.PHR-V2 bring down brings down; bringing down; brought downIf someone or something brings down a person or aeroplane, they cause them to fall, usually by shooting them. Military historians may never know what brought down the jet.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reduce；make low 减少（价格）；使跌 落*After much hard bargaining he brought the trader down to ＄100for the carpet．经过激烈的 讨价还价之后，他使 卖主的地毯降到100美元。*Some countries demand to bring down the price of petroleum．一些国家 要求降低石油价格。*Sellers at last agreed to bring down the prices by 5%．卖方最终同意降 低5%的价格出售。2．defeat；cause to come down 推翻；击落*The opposition party planned to bring the government down．反对党谋划推 翻政府。*This scandal could well bring him down．这件丑事很有 可能使他垮台。*He brought down 9 enemy aircraft during the Korean War．在朝鲜战场上他 击落了9架敌机。3．cause to be in low spirits；dePress；d eflate 使情绪低落；使沮丧 ；使泄气*The temporary setback seemed to have brought them down completely．暂时的 挫折似乎使他们完全 失去了信心。*Even the failure did not bring him down．甚至失败也没 有使他沮丧。

Q: turn over TURN OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.打翻, 营业额达到, 周转, 移交给, 反复考虑, 翻身, 折腾, 翻阅【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn something over, or if it turns over, it is moved so that the top part is now facing downwards. Liz picked up the blue envelope and turned it over curiously. I turned him over on his back. I don't suppose you thought to turn over the tape, did you?. The buggy turned over and Nancy was thrown out.PHR-V-ERG2 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn over, for example when you are lying in bed, you move your body so that you are lying in a different position. Ann turned over in her bed once more.= roll overPHR-V3 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn something over in your mind, you think carefully about it. Even when she didn't say anything you could see her turning things over in her mind.PHR-V4 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn something over to someone, you give it to them when they ask for it, because they have a right to it. I would, indeed, turn the evidence over to the police. The lawyer turned over the release papers.= hand overPHR-V5 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn over a job or responsibility that you have, you give it to someone else, so that you no longer have it. The King may turn over some of his official posts to his son. Parliamentarians were eager to turn over responsibility for the decision.PHR-V6 turn over turns over; turning over; turned overIf you turn over when you are watching television, you change to another channel. Whenever he's on TV, I turn over.= switch overPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．give control to； give ownership to 移交（管理权、业务 等）*Since the original owner was now too old to hold on to his business， he turned it over to his son. 原来的主人因年迈而 不能继续从业，就转 交给他儿子了。*When the company president resigned， he turned control over to his associate. 公司总裁辞职时，把 管理权让给了副总裁。2．hand over； turn in（to the police）上交（警察 等）*I turned the thief over to the police．我把窃贼交 给了警方。3．turn upside down翻转*The car turned over three times after the crash．撞车后，小汽 车翻了3个跟斗。4．think about carefully考虑*You'd better turn the matter over．你最好考虑一 下此事。

Q: do out DO OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.打扫, 收拾【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆do out does out; doing out; did out; done outIf a room or building is done out in a particular way, it is decorated and furnished in that way. (BRIT) ...a room newly done out in country-house style.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】sweep or clean out；put in order扫除；整理*This room needs doing out．这房间需要清扫 。*She did the rooms out completely．她把房 间收拾得干干净净。*While you do out the diningroom，I'll tidy up the study．你打扫餐厅时 ，我将整理书房。

Q: turn out TURN OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.打扫, 驱逐, 使外倾, 生产, 起床, 翻出, 制造, 关掉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If something turns out a particular way, it happens in that way or has the result or degree of success indicated. If I had known my life was going to turn out like this, I would have let them kill me. Sometimes things don't turn out the way we think they're going to. I was positive things were going to turn out fine.= work outPHR-V-LINK2 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out When you are commenting on pleasant weather, you can say that is has turned out nice or fine, especially if this is unexpected. (BRIT, SPOKEN) It's turned out nice again.PHR-V-LINK3 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If something turns out to be a particular thing, it is discovered to be that thing. Cosgrave's forecast turned out to be quite wrong. It turned out that I knew the person who got shot.PHR-V4 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out When you turn out something such as a light or gas, you move the switch or knob that controls it so that it stops giving out light or heat. I'll just play until the janitor comes round to turn the lights out.= turn offPHR-V5 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If a business or other organization turns out something, it produces it. They have been turning out great blades for 400 years.PHR-V6 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If you turn someone out of a place, especially the place where they have been living, you force them to leave that place. Surely nobody would suggest turning him out of the house. They were turned out of the hotel. It was previously a small monastery but the authorities turned all the monks out.= throw outPHR-V7 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If you turn out the contents of a container, you empty it by removing them or letting them fall out. Turn out the dough on to a floured surface. Turn the plants out of their pots.PHR-V8 turn out turns out; turning out; turned out If people turn out for a particular event or activity, they go and take part in it or watch it. Thousands of people turned out for the funeral. It was no wonder the fans turned out. The matches yielded 259 goals.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．result结果证明*What he had said turned out false.他的话结果证 明是假的。2．produce生产*The school has turned out some good scholars．该校培养 出了一些优秀的学者。3．appear出现*A lot of people turned out for the rally．许多人参加了 集会。

Q: break up BREAK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.打碎, 破碎, 分裂, 结束, 衰落, 分解, 变坏, 驱散【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break up breaks up; breaking up; broke up; broken upWhen something breaks up or when you break it up, it separates or is divided into several smaller parts. Civil war could come if the country breaks up. There was a danger of the ship breaking up completely. Break up the chocolate and melt it. He broke the bread up into chunks and gave Meer a big one. Tanks are strongly built. It is a complicated and difficult process to break them up.PHR-V-ERG2 break up breaks up; breaking up; broke up; broken upIf you break up with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife, your relationship with that person ends. My girlfriend had broken up with me. He felt appalled by the whole idea of marriage so we broke up.= split upPHR-V-RECIP3 break up breaks up; breaking up; broke up; broken upIf a marriage breaks up or if someone breaks it up, the marriage ends and the partners separate. MPs say they work too hard and that is why so many of their marriages break up. Fred has given me no good reason for wanting to break up our marriage.PHR-V-ERG4 break up breaks up; breaking up; broke up; broken upWhen a meeting or gathering breaks up or when someone breaks it up, it is brought to an end and the people involved in it leave. A neighbour asked for the music to be turned down and the party broke up. Police used tear gas to break up a demonstration.【21世纪英汉词典】1．smash to pieces；divide into small pieces 打破；弄碎；拆开*She broke up the glass in her search for money．她在找钱时把 玻璃打碎了。*He can break up that stone with his hand．他用手能打碎 那块石头。2．end for a holiday（学校期终） 放假*The boys will break up for the Christmas vacation next week．孩子们下周放 圣诞假。*When does the school break up for the summer holidays？学校什么 时候放暑假？*We break up on July 25th．我们7月25日放 假。3．end；stop 结束；停止*The party broke up at midnight．晚会在午 夜结束。*What time is the meeting expected to break up？会议可望在几点 钟结束？*He broke up the fight between the two gangs．他制止了两伙 人打架。*A fight started in that street last night，so the police were called in to break it up．昨晚在那条马路 上发生了一起斗殴事 件，人们把警察叫来 制止。4．become weak；upset completely （指人）身体衰弱； 完全搅乱*He may break up under all these troubles．遇到这么 多麻烦，他可能会垮 下来。*This trouble has really broken him up．这件麻烦事确实 使他心烦意乱?

Q: plan on PLAN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.打算【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆plan on plans on; planning on; planned onIf you plan on doing something, you intend to do it. They were planning on getting married. They are planning on a trip to Guyana next month.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．intend打算*We plan on visiting your city next month．我们打算下个 月访问你们的城市。*I plan on going to the movies after I finish my homework．我打算做 完作业后就去看电影。2．count on指望；确定；预期*I'm hoping to go away for the weekend，but I'm not planning on it．我想外出度周末 ，但没定下来。*Don't plan on my going with you，for I expect to be busy this weekend．不要以为我 会陪你一块去，因为 本周末我会很忙的。

Q: find out FIND OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.找出, 发现, 查明(真相等), 认识到, 想出, 揭发【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 find out finds out; finding out; found outIf you find something out, you learn something that you did not already know, especially by making a deliberate effort to do so. It makes you want to watch the next episode to find out what's going to happen. I was relieved to find out that my problems were due to a genuine disorder. Yesterday, the men's families held a news conference in their campaign to find out the truth. As soon as we found this out, we closed the ward. He began by reading everything he could find out about heroin.= discoverPHR-V2 find out finds out; finding out; found outIf you find someone out, you discover that they have been doing something dishonest. Her face was so grave, I wondered for a moment if she'd found me out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．discover； learn发现；查出*The teacher was very angry when he found out that the student had been cheating．老师发现 那个学生作弊极为气 愤。*As soon as all the facts have been found out， we can begin to formulate a theory．全部事实一 经查明，我们就能着 手提出一个意见。*She will find out all his secrets．她将发现他 所有的秘密。*The burglars were trying to find out how to open the safe．夜盗想发现怎 样打开保险柜。2．make enquiries about打听*Will you try to find out when the trains leave？请设法打听一 下火车发车的时间好 吗？*Can you find out Mr Johnson's address for me？你能帮我查一下 约翰逊先生的地址吗？*Please ring him up and find out about the plans for the summar vacation．请给他打 个电话，问问他打算 如何度暑假。

Q: turn up TURN UP

A: 【简明词典】v.找到, 发现, 出现, 折起, 拐入, 卷起, 使仰卧, 突然发生【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn up turns up; turning up; turned upIf you say that someone or something turns up, you mean that they arrive, often unexpectedly or after you have been waiting a long time. Richard had turned up on Christmas Eve with Tony. This is similar to waiting for a bus that never turns up.= show upPHR-V2 turn up turns up; turning up; turned upIf you turn something up or if it turns up, you find, discover, or notice it. Investigations have never turned up any evidence. ...a very rare 15th-Century spoon, which turned up in an old house in Devon.PHR-V-ERG3 turn up turns up; turning up; turned upWhen you turn up a radio, heater, or other piece of equipment, you increase the amount of sound, heat, or power being produced, by adjusting the controls. Bill would turn up the TV in the other room. I turned the volume up. Turn the heat up high. turn downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．appear出现*He said he would come， but hasn't turned up yet．他说他会来的， 但是还没有到。2．increase增加*Please turn the radio up;I'd like to listen to the news．请把收音机音 量开大一些，我想听 听新闻。

Q: cut across CUT ACROSS

A: 【简明词典】v.抄近路通过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆cut across cuts across; cutting across The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf an issue or problem cuts across the division between two or more groups of people, it affects or matters to people in all the groups. The problem cuts across all socioeconomic lines and affects all age groups. School crime and violence cuts across urban, rural and suburban areas.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．go a short way；take a short cut across 走捷径；抄近路穿过*They didn't want to walk to the corner and turn，so they cut across the lane to the bus stop．他们不想走到 街道的拐角处拐弯而 是穿过小巷到了汽车站。*We can gain time if we cut across this field．如果我们抄近 路从这田野横穿过去 ，就可以赢得时间。2．interrupt 打断*Her loud voice cut across their conversation．她的 高嗓门打断了我们的 谈话。3．contradict；be opposite to 跟...相抵触；与...背 道而驰*The chairman's decision cuts across the opinion of the whole committee．主席的决 定与委员会全体成员 的意见背道而驰。*I don't wish to press my suggestion if it woulh cut across anything you have in mind．如果我的建议 违背你的想法的话， 我不打算强迫你接受。

Q: take over TAKE OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.把...从一地带到另一地, 接收, 接管【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take over takes over; taking over; took over; taken overIf you take over a company, you get control of it, for example by buying its shares. A British newspaper says British Airways plan to take over Trans World Airways.PHR-V2 take over takes over; taking over; took over; taken overIf someone takes over a country or building, they get control of it by force, for example with the help of the army. The Belgians took over Rwanda under a League of Nations mandate. The parliament in Madrid was taken over by civil guards.PHR-V3 take over takes over; taking over; took over; taken overIf you take over a job or role or you take over, you become responsible for the job after someone else has stopped doing it. His widow has taken over the running of his empire, including six London theatres. In 1966, Pastor Albertz took over from him as governing mayor. She took over as chief executive of the Book Trust.PHR-V4 take over takes over; taking over; took over; taken overIf one thing takes over from something else, it becomes more important, successful, or powerful than the other thing, and eventually replaces it. Cars gradually took over from horses. When the final vote came, rationality took over.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．take the ownership or control of; assume management of or responsibility for接管；接收*When he retired， his eldest son took over the farm．他退休时，他 的长子接管了农场。*Henry's taken over the running of the family firm from his old father．亨利从年迈 的父亲手里接管了自 家的商行。*We will take over thefactory．我们将 接管这家工厂。*The new department head took over yesterday．新的系主 任昨天接任。2．borrow; imitate；adopt借用 ；模仿；采用*They have taken over many European ways of life．他们已袭用了 许多欧洲的生活方式。

Q: figure on FIGURE ON

A: 【简明词典】v.把...估计在内, 指望, 计划, 打算【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆figure on figures on; figuring on; figured onIf you figure on something, you plan that it will happen or assume that it will happen when making your plans. (INFORMAL) Jack worked as hard as he could to build his business, but he hadn't figured on a few obstacles.= bargain forPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．depend on；count on依赖；指望*Don't figure on the weather being fine for your garden party．不要指望花园 聚会有好天气。*I was figuring on your support．我指望你的 支持。*We can figure on him to be on time．我们能指望他 按时来。2．expect打算；期待 ；估计*If you figure on success，you stand a better chance of winning．如果你想成 功，你就有了取胜的 较大可能。*We figured on his coming and he came．我们估计他要 来，他真来了。*It was something we had not figured on．这是我们料想不 到的事。*We did not figure on having so many people at the picnic．我们没有料 到会有这么多人参加 野餐。

Q: put together PUT TOGETHER

A: 【简明词典】v.把...加起来, 装配, 使成整体, 整理(思路,意见等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put together puts together; putting together The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something together, you join its different parts to each other so that it can be used. He took it apart brick by brick, and put it back together again. The factories no longer relied upon a mechanic to put together looms within the plant.= assemblePHR-V2 put together puts together; putting together The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put together a group of people or things, you form them into a team or collection. It will be able to put together a governing coalition. He is trying to put a team together for next season.= form, assemblePHR-V3 put together puts together; putting together The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put together an agreement, plan, or product, you design and create it. We wouldn't have time to put together an agreement. Reports speak of Bonn putting together an aid package for Moscow. We got to work on putting the book together.See also put 15.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】assemble组装*It's easier to take a machine to pieces than to put it together again．拆卸机器比重 新安装要容易。*He put the story together by asking lots of people what had happened．通过向许 多人了解所发生的事 ，他把故事串连了起来。

Q: fly at FLY AT

A: 【简明词典】v.猛烈攻击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fly at flies at; flying at; flew at; flown atIf you fly at someone, you attack them, either physically by hitting them, or with words by insulting them. She flew at him for making a very anti-British remark.= let flyPHR-V

Q: plant out PLANT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.把...移植户外【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆plant out plants out; planting out; planted outWhen you plant out young plants, you plant them in the ground in the place where they are to be left to grow. Plant out the spring cabbage whenever opportunities arise.PHR-V

Q: give in GIVE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.投降, 屈服, 让步, 交上, 宣布【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 give in gives in; giving in; gave in; given inIf you give in, you admit that you are defeated or that you cannot do something. All right. I give in. What did you do with the ship?PHR-V2 give in gives in; giving in; gave in; given inIf you give in, you agree to do something that you do not want to do. I pressed my parents until they finally gave in and registered me for skating classes. Officials say they won't give in to the workers' demands.PHR-V

Q: take on TAKE ON

A: 【简明词典】v.披上, 呈现, 具有, 雇用, 承担, 盛气凌人, 接纳, 流行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf you take on a job or responsibility, especially a difficult one, you accept it. No other organisation was able or willing to take on the job. Don't take on more responsibilities than you can handle.PHR-V2 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf something takes on a new appearance or quality, it develops that appearance or quality. Believing he had only a year to live, his writing took on a feverish intensity.= assumePHR-V: no passive3 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf a vehicle such as a bus or ship takes on passengers, goods, or fuel, it stops in order to allow them to get on or to be loaded on. This is a brief stop to take on passengers and water.PHR-V4 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf you take someone on, you employ them to do a job. He's spoken to a publishing firm. They're going to take him on. The party has been taking on staff, including temporary organisers.PHR-V5 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf you take someone on, you fight them or compete against them, especially when they are bigger or more powerful than you are. Democrats were reluctant to take on a president whose popularity ratings were historically high. I knew I couldn't take him on.PHR-V: no passive6 take on takes on; taking on; took on; taken onIf you 【21世纪英汉词典】1．employ雇佣*Our factory will take on twenty more workers next month．我们厂下个月 将再雇用20名工人。*No more workers are being taken on at present．眼下不再招 收工人。2．undertake 承担*She takes on extra work on Sundays．她星期天还 承担了额外工作。*Is he willing to take on the responsibility？他 愿意承担责任吗？*I'll take the work on，but I can't tell you exactly when I'll finish it．我会承担这项工 作，可我不能确切地 告诉你什么时候完成。*You should never take on more than you can do．你切莫承担力不 能及的工作。3．become excited；show great emotion（excitement ，grief or anger）激动；表现出 强烈的感情（激动、 悲痛、气愤等）*At the news of her husband's death she took on like a mad woman．听到丈夫逝世 的消息，她伤心得象 疯了一样。*She took on something dreadful when she was accused of telling lies．当被指控说谎 时，她的脸部表情很 可怕。*She took on terribly when her sister was so badly hurt．妹妹受伤这么 厉害，她伤心得不得 了。*The indignant passenger took on about the rudeness of the bus conductor．愤怒的乘

Q: go back on GO BACK ON

A: 【简明词典】v.背弃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go back goes back; going back; went back; gone backIf you go back on a promise or agreement, you do not do what you promised or agreed to do. The budget crisis has forced the President to go back on his word.PHR-V

Q: draw out DRAW OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.抽出, 拉长, 使说出实情, 拟订, 跑到别人前面并拉开距离【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 draw out draws out; drawing out; drew out; drawn outIf you draw out a sound or a word, you make it last longer than usual. Liz drew the word out carefully.PHR-V2 draw out draws out; drawing out; drew out; drawn outIf you draw someone out, you make them feel less nervous and more willing to talk. Her mother tried every approach to draw her out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．take out；pull out取出；拉出；掏出*She drew out her wallet．她掏出了钱 包。*He drew out a revolver from his pocket and aimed it at the policeman．他从口袋 里掏出一把手枪，向 警察瞄准。2．prolong or stretch拖长；拉长*The director drew out his speech to almost two hours．主任洋洋洒洒 讲了将近2小时。*This meeting has been drawn out long enough．这次会议拖 得够长的。*The singer draws her notes out too much．唱歌者把调子 拖得太长了。*He heated the mental and drew it out into a long wire．他将那金属烧 热，并把它拉成一根 长的金属丝。3．（of days）become longer（指白天）变 长*With the approach of spring the days begin to draw out quite noticeably．随着春 天来临，白天开始很 明显地变长了。4．work out；formulate拟定*The committee has drawn out a plan for the building of the city．委员会已经拟 定了一个城市建设规 划。*I am drawing out a teaching plan．我正在起草一 份教学计划。*The general drew out his plan of action．将军拟定了 他的作战计划。5．encourage or cause to speak鼓励或使某人说 出*The girl was very shy，but we managed to draw her out and make her tell us her fiance's name．这女孩很害羞 ，但我们还是设法使 她说出了未婚夫的名字。6．（a train）move away from the platform（火车）出 站*We missed the train by about a minute；it was drawing out just as we arrived on the platform．我们大约 晚了一分钟而误了火 车，我们赶到月台时 ，火车刚刚出站。7．take money from a place of deposit提取存款*She drew some money out from the bank to buy a bicycle for his son．她从银行取出一 些钱，给儿子买自行 车。*They drew their savings out before they went on holiday．他们在度假 前取出了存款。8．develop；make known or seen 阐述*The teacher drew out the meaning of the poem to his students．教师给学 生们阐述这首诗的意 义。

Q: take apart TAKE APART

A: 【简明词典】v.拆开, 粗暴对待, 剖析【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take apart takes apart; taking apart; took apart; taken apartIf you take something apart, you separate it into the different parts that it is made of. When the clock stopped, he took it apart, found what was wrong, and put the whole thing together again.= dismantlePHR-V2 take apart takes apart; taking apart; took apart; taken apartIf you take apart something such as an argument or an idea, you show what its weaknesses are, usually by analyzing it carefully. They will take that problem apart and analyze it in great detail. He proceeds to take apart every preconception anyone might have ever had about him.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．separate into parts 拆开*We have to take the whole engine apart to discover the cause of the trouble．我们必须将 整个发动机拆开，查 明故障的原因。*He took the machine apart to clean and oil the parts．他拆开机器， 把所有的部件都擦净 并上了油。*It's much easier to take a clock apart than to put it together again．把钟拆开比重 新装上要容易得多。2．treat roughly or rudely；defeat utterly；punish severely；criticize harshly 粗暴对待；彻底打败 ；严厉批评*He had a rough time in his first fight．He was drawn opposite a real old pro who took him apart inside two rounds．他在第1场拳 击比赛中吃了不少苦 头，他抽签碰上的对 手是一名副其实的职 业选手，不到两个回 合他就被打得一败涂地。*The critics really took the novel apart，but I thought it quite good．那些批评家简 直把这部小说说得一 无是处，不过我觉得 还可以。

Q: draw DRAW [drC:]

A: 【简明词典】v.拉, 曳, 牵, 画, 绘制, 拖曳vt.汲取, 领取, 提取, 引起, 吸引vi.向...移动, 挨近n.平局, 和局, 拖曳【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 draw draws drawing drew drawn When you draw, or when you draw something, you use a pencil or pen to produce a picture, pattern, or diagram. She would sit there drawing with the pencil stub. Draw a rough design for a logo. He starts a painting by quickly drawing simplified shapes.= sketchVB* drawing I like dancing, singing and drawing.N-UNCOUNT2 draw draws drawing drew drawn When a vehicle draws somewhere, it moves there smoothly and steadily. Claire had seen the taxi drawing away. A carriage door struck him as a train drew into Basildon station.VB3 draw draws drawing drew drawn If you draw somewhere, you move there slowly. (WRITTEN) She drew away and did not smile. When we drew level, he neither slowed down nor accelerated.VB4 draw draws drawing drew drawn If you draw something or someone in a particular direction, you move them in that direction, usually by pulling them gently. (WRITTEN) He drew his chair nearer the fire. He put his arm around Caroline's shoulders and drew her close to him. Wilson drew me aside after an interview.= pullVB5 draw draws drawing drew drawn When you draw a curtain 【21世纪英汉词典】drawdrC; drC:(drew[dru; dru:]; drawn[drn; dr:n])>A1 拉,拖(→ pull 【同义字】) a. 拉,牵引~ a cart 拉马车~ a net 拉网b. 把拉 (往某方向) He drew the blanket over his head. 他拉毯子盖住头He drew me aside. (. 为了说悄悄话) 他把我拉到一旁He drew out a chair and seated himself. 他拉出一把椅子坐了 下来D your chair a little forward [up to the fire]. 把你的椅子向前拉一 点 [拉到火 (炉) 边] He drew the boat (up) onto the beach. 他把小船拉上海滩c. 张 ; 拉紧 ~ a belt tighter 把皮带拉紧He drew his bow to shoot an arrow. 他拉弓准备射箭d. (通常为"关"之意) 把 (继续) 拉; 拉下[上~ a curtain (across a window) 把窗帘拉过去 (遮住窗) (cf. draw a CURTAIN over) ~ down the blinds 拉下百叶窗e. 把 硬拉入[...][into~ a person into a room 硬把人拉入房间~ a person into conversation 硬把某人拉入谈话中2 拉出,拔出

Q: turn in TURN IN

A: 【简明词典】v.拐入, 上床睡觉, 上缴, 出卖, 把...向内折, 告发, 作出, 取得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 turn in turns in; turning in; turned inWhen you turn in, you go to bed. (INFORMAL) Would you like some tea before you turn in?PHR-V2 turn in turns in; turning in; turned inIf you turn someone in, you take them to the police or tell the police where they are because they are suspected of committing a crime. If you turn yourself in, you go to the police because you have been involved in a crime. He has been given until noon today to turn himself in to authorities. There would be strong incentives to turn someone in. He seems to be making all the arrangements necessary so that he can continue trafficking in drugs when he turns himself in. I might today hesitate to turn in a burglar.PHR-V3 turn in turns in; turning in; turned inWhen you turn in a completed piece of work, especially written work, you give it to the person who asked you to do it. Now we wait for them to turn in their contracts. I want everybody to turn a report in on Zanzibar.= hand inPHR-V4 turn in turns in; turning in; turned inIf you turn something in, you return it to the place or person you borrowed it from. (mainly AM) I went back to the station-house to turn in my badge and gun. The official showed up to tell her to turn in her library books.= returnPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．deliver送交*Don't forget to turn in your gun when you leave the army．离开部队时， 别忘了把枪交上来。2．go to bed睡觉*I feel very tired and want to turn in now．我觉得很累，想 现在就睡。

Q: pass up PASS UP

A: 【简明词典】v.拒绝【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass up passes up; passing up; passed upIf you pass up a chance or an opportunity, you do not take advantage of it. The official urged the government not to pass up the opportunity that has now presented itself. `I can't pass this up.' She waved the invitation.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．let go放弃*John was offered a good job in California，but he passed it up because he didn't want to move．约翰在加州得 到一份好工作，可他 放弃了，因为他不想 搬家。*He passed up the chance of going to New York for a year．他放弃了去纽 约一年的机会。2．hand to sb．above oneself 把...向上递*Pass up the paint pot and brush，and I'll put another coat on the ceiling．把油漆桶和 刷子递给我，我要把 天花板再上一层漆。3．decline；reject 谢绝；拒绝*Mary passed up the dessert because she was on a diet．玛丽没吃甜食 ，因为她在节食。

Q: hold over HOLD OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.拖延, 继任, 以...威胁【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold over holds over; holding over; held overIf you hold something over someone, you use it in order to threaten them or make them do what you want. Did Laurie know something, and hold it over Felicity?PHR-V2 hold over holds over; holding over; held overIf something is held over, it does not happen or it is not dealt with until a future date. Further voting might be held over until tomorrow. We would have held the story over until the next day.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．postpone延期；推 迟*The meeting was held over until next week．会议延期到下 一周。*Let's hold the matter over until the next meeting， because it's too late to begin a discussion on it now．咱们把这个问题 推迟到下次会上再讨 论吧，现在太晚了， 不能对这个问题展开 讨论了。*The directors held over their decision until they could get more in formation.董事会决 定延期，等到有更多 的信息时再作决定。2． continue or keep until a later time期满后继续延长*They are going to hold that movie over for another week．他们打算延长 一周继续放映那部电 影。*The old treasurer held over for six months when the new treasurer died suddenly．新任会计 突然死亡，老会计继 续留任6个月。*Miss Wang will hold over till a successor is appointed.王小姐将 留任到继任者上任为 止。*The actors cannot be held over without additional pay．不付额外工资演 员们是不可能超期再 演出的。3.keep保存*Please hold over the rest of the goods．请保存其余货 物。4．threaten；use...a s a threat以某事威胁*He is holding my past record over me．他用我过去的档 案记载来威胁我。*He knows I have been to prison and is holding it over me．他知道我坐过牢 ，就以此要挟我。*hold still remain quiet； not move静止*How can I take your picture if you don't hold still？如果你不安静 下来，我怎么能给你 照相呢？

Q: take 2 TAKE 2 [teik]

A: 【简明词典】v.拿, 拿走, 取, 抓, 占领, 获得, 接受, 感受n.捕获量【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other uses1 take takes taking took taken If you take something, you reach out for it and hold it. Here, let me take your coat. Colette took her by the shoulders and shook her. She took her in her arms and tried to comfort her.VB2 take takes taking took taken If you take something with you when you go somewhere, you carry it or have it with you. Mark often took his books to Bess's house to study. I'll take these papers home and read them. You should take your passport with you when changing money. Don't forget to take your camera.VB3 take takes taking took taken If a person, vehicle, or path takes someone somewhere, they transport or lead them there. She took me to a Mexican restaurant. The school bus takes them to school and brings them back. She was taken to hospital.VB4 take takes taking took taken If something such as a job or interest takes you to a place, it is the reason for you going there. He was a poor student from Madras whose genius took him to Cambridge. My work takes me abroad a lot.VB5 take takes taking took taken If you take something such as your problems or your business to someone, you go to that person when you have problems you want to discuss or things you want to buy. You need to take your problems to a trained counsellor. In a true market, the customer can take business elsewhere.VB6 take takes taking took taken If one thing takes another to a particular level, condition, or state, it causes it to reach that level or condition. A combination of talent, hard work and good looks have taken her to the top. The managing director had given himself a pay rise of 20%, taking his salary to {Pound}220,000. Her latest research takes her point further.VB7 take takes taking took taken If you take something from a place, you remove it from there. He took a handkerchief from his pocket and lightly wiped his mouth. Opening a drawer, she took out a letter.VB8 take takes taking took taken If you take something from someone who owns it, you steal it or go away with it without their permission. He has taken my money, and I have no chance of getting it back. The burglars took just about anything they could carry.VB9 take takes taking took taken If an army or political party takes something or someone, they win them from their enemy or opponent. A Serb army unit took the town. Marines went in, taking 15 prisoners. Labour took Edgbaston from the Conservatives.【21世纪英汉词典】taketek; teik)(took[t

Q: take 1 TAKE 1 [teik]

A: 【简明词典】v.拿, 拿走, 取, 抓, 占领, 获得, 接受, 感受n.捕获量【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used with nouns describing actions ; Take is used in combination with a wide range of nouns, where the meaning of the combination is mostly given by the noun. Many of these combinations are common idiomatic expressions whose meanings can be found at the appropriate nouns. For example, the expression take care is explained at care.1 take takes taking took taken You can use take followed by a noun to talk about an action or event, when it would also be possible to use the verb that is related to that noun. For example, you can say `she took a shower' instead of `she showered'. She was too tired to take a shower. Betty took a photograph of us. I've never taken a holiday since starting this job. There's not enough people willing to take the risk. Walk around the property and take a good look at it from the outside. We took a long walk through the pines.VB2 take takes taking took taken In ordinary spoken or written English, people use take with a range of nouns instead of using a more specific verb. For example people often say `he took control' or `she took a positive attitude' instead of `he assumed control' or `she adopted a positive attitude'. The Patriotic Front took power after a three-month civil war. I felt it was important for women to join and take a leading role. The constitution requires members of parliament to take an oath of allegiance. In Asia the crisis took a different form.VB【21世纪英汉词典】taketek; teik)(took[t

Q: take down TAKE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.拿下, 记下, 拆卸, 病倒【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take down takes down; taking down; took down; taken downIf you take something down, you reach up and get it from a high place such as a shelf. Alberg took the portrait down from the wall. Gil rose and went to his bookcase and took down a volume.PHR-V2 take down takes down; taking down; took down; taken downIf you take down a structure, you remove each piece of it. The Canadian army took down the barricades erected by the Indians. They put up the bird table, but it got in everyone else's way so Les tried to take it down. put upPHR-V3 take down takes down; taking down; took down; taken downIf you take down a piece of information or statement, you write it down. We've been trying to get back to you, Tom, but we think we took your number down incorrectly. I took down his comments in shorthand.= write downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．remove；get by lifting down 移动*Please take down the books from the shelf．请把书从架上 取下来。2．write in shorthand；write down；record 用速记记录；记录； 速记*The policeman took down all particulars of the accident．警察把事 故的所有细节都记录 下来了。*She took down the speech in short hand．她用速记法把 演讲记了下来。3．diminish the pride or arrogance of；humiliate 挫某人的傲气；挫锐 气*A person who is always trying to take other people down gets himself disliked．老是企图 让别人丢面子的人不 讨人喜欢。*Margaret has too high an opinion of herself．Someone must take her down a bit．玛格丽特太自负 了，应当有人挫一挫 她的傲气。4．dismantle；pull or take apart 拆卸；拆散*The workmen are now taking down the scaffolding round the building．工人们正 在拆卸建筑物周围的 脚手架。*Carpenters took down the old house in order to build a new one．木工们拆掉那老 房子，以便建一幢新 房。5．fall sick；become ill 病倒*He was taken down with fever．他因发烧而病 倒了。6．cheat 欺骗*The plausible rogue took me down over that bargain．这花言巧语 的流氓在那宗交易中 欺骗了我。*Only when he got the camera home and began to examine it did he realize that he had been taken down at the pawnbroker's．当他 回家检查买回来的照 相机时，才发觉自己 在当铺里受骗了。7．swallow with difficulty 困难地吞下*Take the medicine down and do not stop to think about it．把药吞下去，吞 的时候不要停下来想 它。

Q: take out TAKE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.拿出, 取出, 去掉, 出发, 取得, 扣除, 抵充, 发泄【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take out takes out; taking out; took out; taken outIf you take something out, you remove it permanently from its place. I got an abscess so he took the tooth out. When you edit the tape you can take out the giggles.PHR-V2 take out takes out; taking out; took out; taken outIf you take out something such as a loan, a licence, or an insurance policy, you obtain it by fulfilling the conditions and paying the money that is necessary. They find a house, agree a price, and take out a mortgage through their building society.PHR-V3 take out takes out; taking out; took out; taken outIf you take someone out, they go to something such as a restaurant or theatre with you after you have invited them, and usually you pay for them. Jessica's grandparents took her out for the day. Reichel took me out to lunch. ...a father taking out his daughter for a celebratory dinner.PHR-V4 take out takes out; taking out; took out; taken outIf you take someone out, you kill them, or injure them so badly that they can no longer fight or do anything to harm you. (INFORMAL) In my neighbourhood, the local crack dealers would have taken him out a long time ago.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．accompany； lead or carry forth into the open air， or from a private to a public place or into society陪伴；带...出 去或到公共场所等*I am going to take Smith out this evening．今晚我要陪 史密斯出去。*Bob takes his wife out to the theatre every weekend, but my husband hasn't taken me out for months．鲍勃每逢周 末都陪同夫人去看戏 ，可我丈夫有好几个 月没带我出门了。*If you go overseas, will you take the family out with you？假如你出国，你 会带全家一同去吗？*The weather is perfect for taking the family out for a walk．这种天气带全 家出来散步好极了。2．take from a place where sth． is kept取出*The students took out their textbooks and started reading．学生们拿出 课本，开始阅读。*His tooth had such a large hole in it that it had to be taken out．他的牙齿上有个 大洞，一定得拔掉。*The surgeon took out his appendix.外科医生切 除了他的阑尾。3．purchase；apply for and obtain 领取；申请并得到*We must take out fire insurance on our home．我们务必要给 家产保火灾险。*He took out a licence the day before yesterday．他前天领 到了执照。*As soon as he got married he took out an insurance policy which would grarantee his wife a regular income for the rest of her life,should he die．他一结婚就申请 得到一张保险单，保 证在他死后他的妻子 在晚年有定期的收入。*Mary and John took out a mar

Q: go off with GO OFF WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.拿去, 抢走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf someone goes off with another person, they leave their husband, wife, or lover and have a relationship with that person. I suppose Carolyn went off with some man she'd fallen in love with.PHR-V2 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf someone goes off with something that belongs to another person, they leave and take it with them. He's gone off with my passport.PHR-V

Q: bring back BRING BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.拿回来, 使回忆起来, 使恢复【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring back brings back; bringing back; brought backSomething that brings back a memory makes you think about it. Your article brought back sad memories for me. Talking about it brought it all back.PHR-V2 bring back brings back; bringing back; brought backWhen people bring back a practice or fashion that existed at an earlier time, they introduce it again. The House of Commons is to debate once again whether to bring back the death penalty.= reintroducePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．return 送还；归还；退还*These books must be brought back within a week．这些书必须在 一周内送还。*If you don't like the dress you bought，you can always bring it back．如果你不喜欢 你买的衣服，你随时 都可以退回来。2．recall；bring to mind 回想起；记起*The smell of the flower brings back her memories．花香唤起 了她对往事的回忆。

Q: take off TAKE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.拿掉, 取消, 脱衣, 起飞, 减弱, 离开, 岔开, 复制【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offWhen an aeroplane takes off, it leaves the ground and starts flying. We eventually took off at 11 o'clock and arrived in Venice at 1.30. landPHR-V2 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offIf something such as a product, an activity, or someone's career takes off, it suddenly becomes very successful. They need to expand the number of farmers who are involved if the scheme's going to really take off. In 1944, he met Edith Piaf, and his career took off.PHR-V3 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offIf you take off or take yourself off, you go away, often suddenly and unexpectedly. He took off at once and headed back to the motel. He took himself off to Mexico.PHR-V4 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offIf you take a garment off, you remove it. He wouldn't take his hat off. She took off her spectacles. put onPHR-V5 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offIf you take time off, you obtain permission not to go to work for a short period of time. Mitchel's schedule had not permitted him to take time off. She took two days off work.PHR-V6 take off takes off; taking off; took off; taken offIf you take someone off, you make them go with you to a particular place, es 【21世纪英汉词典】1．remove 脱下*Help me to take this handle off．帮我取下这个把 手。*Take your coat off and sit down．脱掉外衣坐下 吧。2．leave the ground and go up（飞机）起飞*The plane is taking off．飞机要起飞了。3．imitate；give an amusing imitation of 模仿*Mary can take off her English teacher perfectly．玛丽模仿 她的英文老师维妙维 肖。*He takes that comedian off beautifully．他学那 个喜剧演员学得极象。4．reduce；subtract as a discount；deduct 减少；减去；打折扣*They took off 25 per cent discount for each．他们每一个都 打七五折。*As the cover of the book was torn，the bookseller took 50p off．因为那本书的封 皮已破，店主把书减 价50便士。5．remove from service or circulation；discon tinue 取消班车等服务；中止*Some local trains have been taken off，as there was no demand for them．一些区间火车 已被取消，因为用不 着了。*The 7 a．m．express to London will be taken off next month．上午7点开往 伦敦的快车下月将取 消。*The play was taken off after six performances．这出 戏演了6场后停演了。6．amputate 截除*The surgeon took off his arm．

Q: take up TAKE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.拿起, 开始从事, 继续, 吸收, 责备, 拘留, 占据, 认购【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take up an activity or a subject, you become interested in it and spend time doing it, either as a hobby or as a career. He did not particularly want to take up a competitive sport. He left a job in the City to take up farming. Angela used to be a model and has decided to take it up again.PHR-V2 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take up a question, problem, or cause, you act on it or discuss how you are going to act on it. Mr de Garis's MP, Max Madden, took up the case. Most scientists who can present evidence of an environmental threat can reasonably assume that a pressure group will take up the issue. Dr Mahathir intends to take up the proposal with the prime minister. If the bank is unhelpful take it up with the Ombudsman.PHR-V3 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take up a job, you begin to work at it. He will take up his post as the head of the civil courts at the end of next month.PHR-V4 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf you take up an offer or a challenge, you accept it. Increasingly, more wine-makers are taking up the challenge of growing Pinot Noir. 96 per cent of the eligible employees took up the offer.PHR-V5 take up takes up; taking up; took up; taken upIf something takes up a particular amount of time, space, or eff 【21世纪英汉词典】1．allow（ passengers， etc．） to mount； stop and accept停车接纳乘客*The cars took their passengers up outside the hotel．那些汽车在旅 馆外面接纳乘客。*The bus stopped to take up passengers．公共汽 车停下来让乘客上车。*The train stops here to take up more passengers，and then goes fast all the way to London. 火车在这里停下来， 再让一些乘客上车， 然后就直抵伦敦。2．occupy（time， space， etc．）占有（时间， 空间等）*This work will take up a lot of my time．这项工作将占 去我很多时间。*I must get rid of this large table;it takes up too much room．我得把这个大 桌子拿走，它太占地 方。I'm sorry to have taken up so much of your valuable time．占用了你那么 多宝贵时间，真抱歉。3．continue； resume继续做；接着 ...讲*I put the telephone down and took up the work again．我放下电话继 续工作。*She took up her sewing after the visitor had gone．客人走后她继 续做她的针线活。4．assume（a position， office， atti tude，etc．）担任； 承担（职位）；采取 态度*When does the new director take up his post? 新

Q: point out POINT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.指出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 point out points out; pointing out; pointed outIf you point out an object or place, you make people look at it or show them where it is. They kept standing up to take pictures and point things out to each other. They'd already driven along the wharf so that she could point out her father's boat.PHR-V2 point out points out; pointing out; pointed outIf you point out a fact or mistake, you tell someone about it or draw their attention to it. Critics point out that the prince, on his income, should be paying tax. I should point out that these estimates cover just the hospital expenditures. We all too easily point out our mothers' failings.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．explain解释*He pointed out that it was not his fault．他解释说这不 是他的过错。*I pointed out the advantages of the plan．我说明了这计 划的优点。2．call to attention唤起注意*The policeman pointed out that the law forbids public sale of firecrackers．警察 指出法律禁止公开销 售鞭炮。*It was pointed out to him that his application had arrived too late．有人向他指出 ，他的申请交来太晚 了。*When the mistake was pointed out to him he hastened to correct it．人们向他指出错 误时，他赶紧纠正。

Q: sort out SORT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.挑选出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 sort out sorts out; sorting out; sorted outIf you sort out a group of things, you separate them into different classes, groups, or places, for example so that you can do different things with them. Sort out all your bills, receipts, invoices and expenses as quickly as possible and keep detailed accounts. Davina was sorting out scraps of material. How do we sort out fact from fiction?PHR-V2 sort out sorts out; sorting out; sorted outIf you sort out a problem or the details of something, you do what is necessary to solve the problem or organize the details. India and Nepal have sorted out their trade and security dispute. Have you sorted something out for tomorrow night?PHR-V3 sort out sorts out; sorting out; sorted outIf you sort someone out, you make them realize that they have behaved wrongly, for example by talking to them or by punishing them. (mainly BRIT) It was the older women and young mothers who sorted all the troublemakers out. The crucial skill you need to develop is sorting out the parents.PHR-V4 sort out sorts out; sorting out; sorted outIf you sort yourself out, you organize yourself or calm yourself so that you can act effectively and reasonably. We're in a state of complete chaos here and I need a little time to sort myself out.= get yourself togetherPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． arrange things neatly or into groups分类*The child was sorting out the bricks into different colors．那孩子在把 砖分成不同的颜色种 类。*These things will take some sorting out．这些东西要清理 一阵子呢！2．resolve an argument解决；澄清*You will have to sort out your differences yourselves．你们得 自己解决你们的分歧。*You'd better send somebody over there to sort the situation out．你最好派个人去 那儿把情况弄清。3．organize整顿（人 员等）*He took just one month to sort out his new office and the secretarial staff．他仅用了一个 月就整顿好了他的新 办公室及秘书人员。*She told him to sort himself out or she would leave him．她告诉他把自己 管好，否则她将离开 他。*The school was sorted out in a matter of two months．那所学校用 了差不多两个月的时 间就整顿好了。4． attack sb． either verbally or physically惩处；惩 罚*If you don't stop fighting， I shall come and sort you out．你们要是继续打 架，我就要出来惩治 你们了。

Q: put off PUT OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.推迟, 拖延, 搪塞, 使分心, 使厌恶, 扔掉, 脱掉, 劝阻【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put off puts off; putting off The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something off, you delay doing it. Women who put off having a baby often make the best mothers. The Association has put the event off until October.= postponePHR-V2 put off puts off; putting off The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone off, you make them wait for something that they want. The old priest tried to put them off, saying that the hour was late.PHR-V3 put off puts off; putting off The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf something puts you off something, it makes you dislike it, or decide not to do or have it. The high divorce figures don't seem to be putting people off marriage. His personal habits put them off. The country's worsening reputation does not seem to be putting off the tourists. We tried to visit the Abbey but were put off by the queues.= deterPHR-V4 put off puts off; putting off The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone or something puts you off, they take your attention from what you are trying to do and make it more difficult for you to do it. She asked me to be serious -- said it put her off if I laughed. It put her off revising for her exams.= distract 【21世纪英汉词典】1．take off脱去*As it got warmer，I put off my overcoat．天气暖和 了些，我脱去了大衣。2．postpone推迟*Never put off till tomorrow what may he done today．今天可以干的 事绝不要拖到明天。*The concert had to be put off because the main singer was ill．由于主要歌唱演 员病了，音乐会不得 为延期。*He had to put off his trip to Japan for two weeks．他只好把去日 本的行期推迟两周。3．distract使分散*The slightest noise puts me off when I am concentrating．当我 精神高度集中的时候 ，很轻的声音都会使 我注意力分散。*I don't like people talking when I'm writing a letter；it puts me off．我写信时不喜欢 别人谈话，那会使我 分心。4．embarrass；displ ease使为难*Don't be put off by his appearance；he's nice when you get to know him．不要对他的外表 反感，当你与他熟悉 后，你会觉得他为人 很好。*Don't let his rough manners put you off．不要对他的粗鲁 态度不高兴。*I was very hungry but the smell of rotten eggs put me off．我非常饿，但臭 鸡蛋味使我倒胃口。*I was rather put off by the shamele

Q: cover up COVER UP

A: 【简明词典】v.掩盖【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cover up covers up; covering up; covered upIf you cover something or someone up, you put something over them in order to protect or hide them. He fell asleep in the front room so I covered him up with a duvet.PHR-V2 cover up covers up; covering up; covered upIf you cover up something that you do not want people to know about, you hide the truth about it. He suspects there's a conspiracy to cover up the crime. They knew they had done something terribly wrong and lied to cover it up. How do we know you're not just covering up for your friend?See also cover-up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cover completely；protect with clothing，etc．盖严 ；用衣服等把...裹起来*He covered the child up with a blanket．他用一条毯 子把孩子盖严。*It's very cold outside and you should cover up warmly．外面很冷， 你要穿暖和些。2．hide sth．wrong or bad 掩盖；掩饰*Lies cannot cover up facts．谎言掩盖不了 事实。*No pretty words can cover up its aggressive acts．漂亮的言辞掩 盖不了它的侵略行径。

Q: bring forward BRING FORWARD

A: 【简明词典】v.提出, 提前, 显示【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring forward brings forward; bringing forward; brought forwardIf you bring forward a meeting or event, you arrange for it to take place at an earlier date or time than had been planned. He had to bring forward an 11 o'clock meeting so that he could get to the funeral on time. The election date had to be brought forward by two months.= put forward put backPHR-V2 bring forward brings forward; bringing forward; brought forwardIf you bring forward an argument or proposal, you state it so that people can consider it. The Government will bring forward several proposals for legislation.= put forwardPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．introduce；propo se提出*She brought forward a new proposal．她提出了 一项新的建议。*The matter will be brought forward at the next meeting．这个问题将 在下次会上提出来。*They have brought forward a plan to reform the curricula of our department．他们提 出了一个改革我系课 程设置的计划。2．advance in time提前*They have brought the meetingforward to this Friday．他们已把会 议提前到本周五召开。*This warm weather will bring the crops forward．这种暖和的 天气会促使庄稼早熟。

Q: write in WRITE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.提出书面要求, 把...写入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 write in writes in; writing in; wrote in; written inIf you write in to an organization, you send them a letter. What's the point in writing in when you only print half the letter anyway?. So there's another thing that you might like to write in to this programme about.PHR-V2 write in writes in; writing in; wrote in; written inIn the United States, if someone who is voting in an election writes in a person whose name is not on the list of candidates, they write that person's name on the voting paper and vote for him or her. I think I'll write in Pat Wilson. I'm going to write him in on my ballot next year.PHR-V

Q: move up MOVE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.提前, 上升【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move up moves up; moving up; moved upIf you move up, you change your position, especially in order to be nearer someone or to make room for someone else. Move up, John, and let the lady sit down.PHR-V2 move up moves up; moving up; moved upIf someone or something moves up, they go to a higher level, grade, or class. Share prices moved up. In nearly all British schools, children learn in mixed ability classes and move up a class each year.= go upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move farther in the direction indicated沿着指定的 方向往前移动*Move up in front，we haven't any room to sit．往前移点儿，我 们没地方可坐了。*Would you mind moving up a bit to that I can sit down？能不能挪点地 方让我坐下来？2．rise in rank；promote升职； 提升*He's moved very rapidly up the promotion ladder．他步步高升 。*She's learnt so fast that we can now move her up to a more advanced class．她学得很快， 我们可以把她调到高 班去。3．（an exchange rate，etc．） rise （兑换率等）升高*The exchange rate of the pound moved up sharply．英镑的兑换 率急剧上升。4．move into a battle area进入战斗区*Two companies were moved up under cover of darkness to reinforce the front line．两个连在夜幕 的掩护下增援前线。

Q: cut in CUT IN

A: 【简明词典】v.插嘴, 插入, 把...插进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆cut in cuts in; cutting in The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut in on someone, you interrupt them when they are speaking. Immediately, Daniel cut in on Joanne's attempts at reassurance. `Not true,' the Duchess cut in.= interruptPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．interrupt；inter vene；interpose插嘴 （后不带宾语）；干 涉；插入*She always cuts in when other people are talking．别人谈话时 她总要插嘴。*The telephone operator cut in and said that I had already spoken 3minutes．总机插话 说我已经通了3分钟的 话了。*I think I ought to cut in on what they are doing．我想我应该干 预他们的事。*He was stopped when he tried to cut in on the queue．他想插队时被 人阻止了。2．enter sharply into the path of another 超车；抢先*We were driving peacefully along the road when a police car cut in，forcing us to slow down．我们的车子在 平稳地向前行驶，突 然一辆警车超了上来 ，迫使我们减慢了速度。*Accidents are often caused by drivers who try to cut in．司机超车抢先常 常造成意外事故。*The police car cut in ahead of the escaping robber．警车拦截了 那个逃跑的强盗。3．include；absorb 包括；吸收*I would like to be cut in on this project．我想加入这 个项目。*"If you contribute ＄ 1，000，we'll cut you in，"the chairman of the charity committee said to Mrs．Robinson．"如 果你捐助1000美元， 我们就吸收你入会。 "慈善委员会主席对 鲁滨逊太太说。

Q: show up SHOW UP

A: 【简明词典】v.揭露, 露出, 露面【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 show up shows up; showing up; showed up; shown upIf something shows up or if something shows it up, it can be clearly seen or noticed. You may have some strange disease that may not show up for 10 or 15 years. The orange tip shows up well against most backgrounds. ...a telescope so powerful that it can show up galaxies billions of light years away... There have been four hundred escapes this year, showing up the lack of security.PHR-V-ERG2 show up shows up; showing up; showed up; shown upIf someone or something shows you up, they make you feel embarrassed or ashamed of them. He wanted to teach her a lesson for showing him up in front of Leonov. She kept saying I ought to try some, but I wasn't going to show myself up. We expected every drawing exercise to show us up as hopeless artists.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．make known the real truth about 使了解真相；揭露*The man said that he was a mind reader，but he was shown up a fake．那人说他能知 道别人在想什么，但 他实际上是一个骗子。*All their deceptions have been shown up by their own deeds．他们的种种欺 骗都被自己的行为揭 穿了。2．become or make easy to see 使显露*The detective put a chemical on the paper，and the fingerprints showed up．侦探在纸上涂了 化学试剂，指纹就显 示了出来。*The sun shows up the dirt on the windows．阳光下，窗 户上的污迹都显露了 出来。3．appear；come 出席；到来*We had agreed to meet at the gym，but Larry didn't show up．我们商量好在体 育馆见面，但拉里没 有来。*We thought that you were never going to show up．我们以为你永远 都不会露面了。*He showed up an hour late．他来了，迟到 了一小时。4．make sb．feel shame 使...难堪*When we go to dinner parties my husband always shows me up with the rude jokes he tells．每次我们去参 加宴会，我丈夫总是 开些粗俗的玩笑，使 我很难堪。*He showed his parents up rather badly．他给他父母丢 尽了脸。*My friend always shows me up by laughing too loudly in the theatre．我朋友总在 电影院里放声大笑， 使我很尴尬。

Q: move out MOVE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.搬出, 开始行动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move out moves out; moving out; moved outIf you move out, you stop living in a particular house or place and go to live somewhere else. The harassment had become too much to tolerate and he decided to move out. They had a huge row and Sally moved out of the house. move inPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move or cause to move from a house，etc．搬出*The tenants of that old house are moving out to the new flats．那座老房子的 住户将搬到新公寓去。*They're having to move out because they can't afford the rent．因为交不起房 租他们只得准备搬家。2．quit；leave离开*The troops have moved out．军队已经开拔了 。*Tell the men to pack their kit；we're moving out．通知大家打好背 包，我们要出发了。

Q: feel for FEEL FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.摸索, 同情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 feel for feels for; feeling for; felt forIf you feel for something, for example in the dark, you try to find it by moving your hand around until you touch it. I felt for my wallet and papers in my inside pocket. I slumped down in my usual armchair and felt around for the newspaper.= grope forPHR-V2 feel for feels for; feeling for; felt forIf you feel for someone, you have sympathy for them. She cried on the phone and things like that and I really felt for her.= feel sorry forPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．pity；sympathize with同情*I feel for that poor widow．我同情那可怜 的寡妇。*It's easy to feel for people in need；it's harder to bring youself to do something practical about it．对有困难的人表 示同情是容易的，但 要自己为些做点实际 的事情就不那么容易了。*We all felt for the parents on the loss of their only child．我们对那死去 独子的父母深表同情。*He felt for her in her sorrow．他同情她的 痛苦。2．search for sth．with the hands用手摸索*I felt for the book in the dark room， but could not find it．我在没有灯光的 房间里摸着找书，但 未能找到。*In the fog he felt for the kerb with his walkingstick．他在 雾中用手杖试探路边 的镶边石。*She felt along the wall for the door．她沿着墙在摸 门。*The old woman felt in her pocket for the piece of paper on which her son had written down the address．那位老妇人 在口袋里摸一张纸条 ，上面有她儿子写下 的地址。

Q: put aside PUT ASIDE

A: 【简明词典】v.撇开, 储存...备用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put aside puts aside; putting aside The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something aside, you keep it to be dealt with or used at a later time. She took up a slice of bread, broke it nervously, then put it aside. Encourage children to put aside some of their pocket-money to buy Christmas presents.= put to one sidePHR-V2 put aside puts aside; putting aside The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put a feeling or disagreement aside, you forget about it or ignore it in order to solve a problem or argument. We should put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common. We admitted that the attraction was there, but decided that we would put the feelings aside.= forgetPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．place sth．on one side放在一边*She put her sewing aside when the telephone rang．电话响时她把 缝纫活放在一边。2．save or reserve节省或存储*He tries to put aside a little money every month．每月他都努力 省些钱下来。3．ignore不予理会*During the war everyone put their political differences aside and worked together．战争期间 大家都放弃政治分歧 通力合作。

Q: draw off DRAW OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.撤退, 排除(水)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆draw off draws off; drawing off; drew off; drawn offIf a quantity of liquid is drawn off from a larger quantity, it is taken from it, usually by means of a needle or pipe. The fluid can be drawn off with a syringe. He allowed the doctors to open a vein of his arm and draw off a pint of blood.PHR-V

Q: play back PLAY BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.播放, 把球打回给对方【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play back plays back; playing back; played backWhen you play back a tape or film, you listen to the sounds or watch the pictures after recording them. He bought an answering machine that plays back his messages when he calls. Ted might benefit from hearing his own voice recorded and played back. I played the tape back.See also playback.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】replay放录音*We recorded our English lesson and then played it back．我们把英语课 内容录了下来，然后 就放录音听。I'm going to play back the first half of Act One．我打算重放第 1幕上半部的录音。

Q: operate OPERATE [5CpEreit]

A: 【简明词典】v.操作, 运转, 开动, 起作用, 动手术, 开刀n.[军]作军事行动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 operate operates operating operated If you operate a business or organization, you work to keep it running properly. If a business or organization operates, it carries out its work. Until his death in 1986 Greenwood owned and operated an enormous pear orchard. ...allowing commercial banks to operate in the country... Operating costs jumped from {Pound}85.3m to {Pound}95m.V-ERG* operation Company finance is to provide funds for the everyday operation of the business.N-UNCOUNT2 operate operates operating operated The way that something operates is the way that it works or has a particular effect. Ceiling and wall lights can operate independently. How do accounting records operate?. The world of work doesn't operate that way.= functionVB* operation Why is it the case that taking part-time work is made so difficult by the operation of the benefit system?= functioningN-UNCOUNT: oft N of n3 operate operates operating operated When you operate a machine or device, or when it operates, you make it work. A massive rock fall trapped the men as they operated a tunnelling machine. The number of fax machines operating around the world has now reached ten million.V-ERG* operation ...over 1,0 【21世纪英汉词典】op.er.ate`BpE9ret; 5CpEreit《源自拉丁文"工作 "的意思》>1 a. 运转,转动; 工作,起作用The machines will not ~ properly. 那些机器不能顺利运 转b. (在...) 经营Their firm ~s abroad [in foreign countries]. 他们的公司在海外 [外国] 经营2 a. [对...]起作用,有影响 ; 生效,见效[on, uponThe body ~s very powerfully on [upon] the soul both for good and evil. 身体对精神,无论好与 坏,都有重大的影响The medicine ~d quickly (on me). 那种药对我很快就生 效b. 起作用 [而致...] Various causes ~d to bring on the calamity. 这件惨事的背后有各 种因素在起作用c. [对人等] 产生不利的作用[agai nst3 [对人]开刀,动手术[o n, upon]; 施行...手术[forThe surgeon ~d on him [for appendicitis]. 外科医师对他施行 [盲肠] 手术He was ~d on for appendicitis. 他接受盲肠的手术He had his nose ~d on. 他接受鼻子的手术4 '军'[对...]采

Q: stand by STAND BY

A: 【简明词典】v.支持, 遵守, 袖手旁观, 准备行动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand by stands by; standing by; stood byIf you are standing by, you are ready and waiting to provide help or to take action. British and American warships are standing by to evacuate their citizens if necessary. We will be holding the auditions from nine o'clock tomorrow night so stand by for details.See also standby.PHR-V2 stand by stands by; standing by; stood byIf you stand by and let something bad happen, you do not do anything to stop it. The Secretary of Defence has said that he would not stand by and let democracy be undermined. The police just stood by and watched as the missiles rained down on us.PHR-V3 stand by stands by; standing by; stood byIf you stand by someone, you continue to give them support, especially when they are in trouble. I wouldn't break the law for a friend, but I would stand by her if she did.= stick byPHR-V4 stand by stands by; standing by; stood byIf you stand by an earlier decision, promise, or statement, you continue to support it or keep it. The decision has been made and I have got to stand by it. He continues to insist that all he wrote in the book is nothing but the truth, and that he will stand by his word.= stick byPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．be close beside or near紧靠在旁边*Mary could not tell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by．玛丽不能把秘密 告诉简，因为她的弟 弟当时站在旁边。*The house stands by the river．房屋位于河边 。2．watch sth．and do nothing袖手旁观*He could not stand by and watch the boy being beaten．他不能袖手 旁观孩子被打。*Don't just stand by．Can't you lend a hand？别袖手旁观， 你不能帮一下忙吗？3．be near；wait to do sth．when needed在附近等待做 某事；准备行动*The policeman in the patrol car radioed the station about the robbery，and stood by for orders．巡逻车里的 警察用无线电向总部 报告有关抢劫案的情 况，然后等待行动命令。4．follow or keep（one's promise）信守（诺言 ）*He is a boy who always stands by his promises．他是个信 守诺言的男孩。*I stand by every word I said．我信守我说的 每一句话。5．be loyal to；support忠于；支 持He is the sort of person who will always stand by a friend．他是那种永 远忠实于朋友的人。*When three big boys attacked Bill，Ed stood by him．当3个大男孩袭 击比尔时，艾德帮助 了他。

Q: stand up for STAND UP FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stand up stands up; standing up; stood upIf you stand up for someone or something, you defend them and make your feelings or opinions very clear. They stood up for what they believed to be right. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.= stick up for, defendPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．support；speak in favor of支持；替...说话*Will you stand up for me？你会支持我吗？*When the boss wanted to dismiss Bill the other workers all stood up for him．当老板要开除比 尔时，其他工人全部 为他说话。2．defend；insist upon保护；坚持*He always stands up for women's rights．他一贯维护 妇女的权益。*We must stand up for truth and correct mistakes．我们必须 坚持真理，修正错误。

Q: draw in DRAW IN

A: 【简明词典】v.收, 引诱, 接近黄昏, 紧缩开支【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 draw in draws in; drawing in; drew in; drawn inIf you say that the nights, evenings, or days are drawing in, you mean that it is becoming dark at an earlier time in the evening, because autumn or winter is approaching. (BRIT) The days draw in and the mornings get darker.PHR-V2 draw in draws in; drawing in; drew in; drawn inIf you draw someone in or draw them into something you are involved with, you cause them to become involved with it. It won't be easy for you to draw him in. You gradually fall under the spell and get drawn in deeper and deeper. Don't let him draw you into his strategy.PHR-V3 draw in draws in; drawing in; drew in; drawn inIf you draw in your breath, you breathe in deeply. If you draw in air, you take it into your lungs as you breathe in. Rose drew her breath in sharply. Roll the wine around in your mouth, drawing in air at the same time.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．arrive；come into the station到达；进站*As we reached the station，the train was just drawing in．我们到达车站时 ，列车刚好进站。2．bring in；attract to participate in or join；induce to enter吸引；吸引参加 ；引诱*This play is drawing in large crowds every night．这戏每天晚上 都吸引着大量观众。*We must draw in the broad masses to take part in the work．我们必须吸引 广大群众来参加这项 工作。*The prisoner pleaded that he was drawn in to the commission of the crime．囚犯辩解说他 是受人引诱而犯罪的。3．pull in；breathe in收进；吸入*The fisherman drew in the net．渔民把网收进来 了。*He drew in some fresh air．他吸进一些新鲜 空气。4．（the days）become shorter；be more economical（白天） 变短；紧缩开支*The days are drawing in as winter approaches．冬季来 临了，白昼渐渐变短 了。*We must draw in a bit， although essential expenditure should not be cut．虽然必要的开支 不能削减，但是我们 还是要稍为节约点。*I'm getting short of money．I'll draw in my expenditure．我的钱 快用完了，我得要紧 缩开支。

Q: buy off BUY OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.收买【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆buy off buys off; buying off; bought offIf you say that a person or organization buys off another person or group, you are criticizing the fact that they are giving them something such as money so that they will not complain or cause trouble. ...policies designed to buy off the working-class vote... Be careful that in buying your children all these things, you are not in a sense buying them off.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】bribe 贿赂*The criminal tried to buy off the policemen．那个罪犯 试图贿赂警察。*I don't like the way they are trying to buy me off―there must be something suspicious going on．我不喜欢他们这 样想方设法买通我， 其中定有某种可疑之事。

Q: live down LIVE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.改正行为而使...被人遗忘【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live down lives down; living down; lived downIf you are unable to live down a mistake, failure, or bad reputation, you are unable to make people forget about it. Labour was also unable to live down its reputation as the party of high taxes. I thought I'd never live it down.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】live so as to allow（a scandal，disgrace， etc．） to be forgotten or forgiven；remove（b lame，distrust）by good conduct 改过自新；被忘怀或 原谅；变好*After her release from prison，she vowed to live down her crimes．她从狱中被 释放以后，发誓改过 自新。*Frank was rather a bad boy，but he lived it down as he grew up．法兰克是个相当 坏的孩子，但当他长 大后渐渐变好了。*It will be difficult to live down this humiliation．忘记这 样的耻辱是困难的。

Q: set on SET ON

A: 【简明词典】v.攻击, 前进, 怂恿, 使开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆set on sets on; setting on The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbTo set animals on someone means to cause the animals to attack them. They brought the young men in and set the dogs on them.PHR-V

Q: set 1 SET 1 [set]

A: 【简明词典】v.放, 置, 移动到, 使(人或事物处于某种状态), 提出, 树立, 规定, 调整n.一套, 一副, 一批, 接受机, 装置, 趋势, 布景adj.固定的, 规定的, 坚决的, 固执的, 事先做好的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆noun uses1 set sets A set of things is a number of things that belong together or that are thought of as a group. There must be one set of laws for the whole of the country. I might need a spare set of clothes. The computer repeats a set of calculations. Only she and Mr Cohen had complete sets of keys to the shop. The mattress and base are normally bought as a set. ...a chess set.N-COUNT: oft N of n2 set sets In tennis, a set is one of the groups of six or more games that form part of a match. Graf was leading 5-1 in the first set.N-COUNT: oft supp N3 set sets In mathematics, a set is a group of mathematical quantities that have some characteristic in common.N-COUNT4 set sets A band's or musician's set is the group of songs or tunes that they perform at a concert. The band continued with their set after a short break. He plays a solo acoustic set.N-COUNT5 set You can refer to a group of people as a set if they meet together socially or have the same interests and lifestyle. ...what the press called `The Chelsea Set' -- upper-class rakes forced by lack of cash to fraternise with criminals.See also jet set.N-SING: supp N【21世纪英汉词典】setsZt; set(set; set.ting)>A1 (在特定场所稳定地) 安置,安放(→ put【同义字】) a. 安置,安装,放置She ~ the dish on the table. 她把盘子安置在餐桌 上A vase was ~ on the desk. 花瓶被放置在桌上He ~ the ladder against the wall. 他把梯子靠墙放She ~ her baby in the chair. 她把婴儿放在椅子上( 她使婴儿坐在椅子上)b. 使居于 (某种关系) ; 把配置于 (工作岗位等) ,安插~ a watch here and there 四处部署卫兵~ spies on a person 派人监视某人~ a guard at the gate 大门配置守卫They ~ him over the group as its leader. 他们安置他为该团体 的领袖c. 将...评定为 (...) ~ Shakespeare above all other writers 评定莎士比亚优于所 有其他作家~ duty before pleasure 把工作看得比娱乐重 要2 固定a. 将 竖立[于...][in~ a flagpole in concrete 将旗杆插嗜

Q: fall away FALL AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.背离, 离开, 消失, 消瘦, 倾斜【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall away falls away; falling away; fell away; fallen awayIf something falls away from the thing it is attached to, it breaks off. Officials say that one or two engines fell away from the plane shortly after takeoff.PHR-V2 fall away falls away; falling away; fell away; fallen awayIf you say that land falls away, you mean it slopes downwards from a particular point. On either side of the tracks the ground fell away sharply.PHR-V3 fall away falls away; falling away; fell away; fallen awayIf the degree, amount, or size of something falls away, it decreases. His coalition may hold a clear majority but this could quickly fall away. Demand began to fall away.= fall offPHR-V

Q: set 2 SET 2 [set]

A: 【简明词典】v.放, 置, 移动到, 使(人或事物处于某种状态), 提出, 树立, 规定, 调整n.一套, 一副, 一批, 接受机, 装置, 趋势, 布景adj.固定的, 规定的, 坚决的, 固执的, 事先做好的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb and adjective uses1 set sets setting The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set something somewhere, you put it there, especially in a careful or deliberate way. He took the case out of her hand and set it on the floor. When he set his glass down he spilled a little drink.= putVB2 set The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something is set in a particular place or position, it is in that place or position. The castle is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds. Quiberon is set on an eight-mile peninsula.= situatedADJ: v-link ADJ prep/adv3 set The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something is set into a surface, it is fixed there and does not stick out. The man unlocked a gate set in a high wall and let me through. Set into an alcove under the side deck is a tiny wash basin.ADJ: v-link ADJ prep/adv4 set sets setting The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbYou can use set to say that a person or thing causes another person or thing to be in a particular condition or situation. For example, to set someone free means to cause them to be free, and to set something going means to cause it to start working. Set the 【21世纪英汉词典】setsZt; set(set; set.ting)>A1 (在特定场所稳定地) 安置,安放(→ put【同义字】) a. 安置,安装,放置She ~ the dish on the table. 她把盘子安置在餐桌 上A vase was ~ on the desk. 花瓶被放置在桌上He ~ the ladder against the wall. 他把梯子靠墙放She ~ her baby in the chair. 她把婴儿放在椅子上( 她使婴儿坐在椅子上)b. 使居于 (某种关系) ; 把配置于 (工作岗位等) ,安插~ a watch here and there 四处部署卫兵~ spies on a person 派人监视某人~ a guard at the gate 大门配置守卫They ~ him over the group as its leader. 他们安置他为该团体 的领袖c. 将...评定为 (...) ~ Shakespeare above all other writers 评定莎士比亚优于所 有其他作家~ duty before pleasure 把工作看得比娱乐重 要2 固定a. 将 竖立[于...][in~ a flagpole in concrete 将旗杆插?

Q: set down SET DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.放下, 使下车, 使着陆, 登记, 把...归于, 击败, 把...看作, 记下放下,制定【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set down sets down; setting down The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf a committee or organization sets down rules for doing something, it decides what they should be and officially records them. The Dublin Convention of June 1990 sets down rules for deciding which EC country should deal with an asylum request.= lay downPHR-V2 set down sets down; setting down The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set down your thoughts or experiences, you write them all down. Old Walter is setting down his memories of village life.= write downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．let sb．out of a bus or other ve hicle 让...下车*The driver will set you down just outside our house．司机会送你到 我们家门口的。2．place；put down 把...放下*She set down the tray on the table and went out．她把盘子放在桌 上就出去了。*Set down your bags and take a rest．把包放下来， 歇一会儿吧。3．write down 定下；记下*I will set down the story as it was told to me．我将按我听说的 情况写。*He was good at setting his thoughts down on paper．他善于把自己 的想法记录在纸上。4．consider；attrib ute 认为；把...归因于*He set her attitude down to shy ness．他把她的态度 归因于害羞。*when he heard the man speak，he set him down as a fool．他听了那个人 讲话后，认为他是个 傻瓜。*The failure was set down to bad planning．这次失败 是由于计划不周全而 造成的。

Q: let down LET DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.放下, 使失望, 辜负, 松劲, 减速下降【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 let down lets down; letting down The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone down, you disappoint them, by not doing something that you have said you will do or that they expected you to do. Don't worry, Xiao, I won't let you down. When such advisers fail in their duty, they let down the whole system.PHR-V* let down The company now has a large number of workers who feel badly let down.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ2 let down lets down; letting down The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf something lets you down, it is the reason you are not as successful as you could have been. Many believe it was his shyness and insecurity which let him down. Sadly, the film is let down by an excessively simple plot.PHR-V3 let down lets down; letting down The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let down something such as a tyre, you allow air to escape from it. (mainly BRIT) I let the tyres down on his car. Remove wheelnuts, let down tyre, put on spare.= deflatePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．descend；lower 放下*Please let down the blinds．请把百叶窗 放下。2．disappoint；betr ay 使...失望*The team felt that they had let the coach down．队员们觉得他 们让教练失望了。*We've been let down so many times by the importers，who always seem to be late delivering the goods．进口商们已多 次令我们失望，他们 似乎总是要推迟交货。*He won't let you down；he's very reliable．他不会让 你失望的，他很靠得 住。3．slow up；slacken 慢下来；松懈*The horse let down near the end of the race and lost．那匹马在近终 点时慢了下来，所以 输了。*Don't let down even if the going is good．即使在顺利的 情况下也不要松劲。*We must not let down our vigilance against the enemy．我们决不可放 松对敌人的警惕性。4．lengthen；make（ clothes）longer延长 ；把（衣服）放长*She let the dress down，several centimetres．她把这 件衣服放长了几厘米。5．loosen and let fall 披散*She let her hair down．她披散着头发 。6．deflate 放气*A naughty boy has let down the back tyre of my bike．一个顽皮的男 孩把我自行车后胎的 气给放了。

Q: put down PUT DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.放下, 拒绝, 镇压, 羞辱, 削减, 记下, 制止, 取缔【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something down somewhere, you write or type it there. Never put anything down on paper which might be used in evidence against you at a later date. We've put down on our staff development plan for this year that we would like some technology courses. I had prepared for the meeting by putting down what I wanted from them.PHR-V2 put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put down some money, you pay part of the price of something, and will pay the rest later. He bought an investment property for $100,000 and put down $20,000. He's got to put cash down.PHR-V3 put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen soldiers, police, or the government put down a riot or rebellion, they stop it by using force. Soldiers went in to put down a rebellion.= crushPHR-V4 put down puts down; putting down The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone puts you down, they treat you in an unpleasant way by criticizing you in front of other people or making you appear foolish. (INFORMAL) I know that I do put people down occasionally. She learned to stop putting herself down and comparing herself to others. Racist jokes come from wanting to put down other 【21世纪英汉词典】1．stop by force；crush武力镇 压*In 24 hours the general had entirely put down the rebellion．在24小时 内，这位将军就把叛 乱完全镇压下去了。2．write a record of记录*Make sure that you put down every word she says．务必记下她所 说的每一个字。3．name sth．as a cause归因于*I would put his bad manners down to tiredness．我认为他 的无礼是因为他太疲 劳了。*I don't think you can put all his success down to pure luck．我认为你不能 把他所取得的全部成 就归结为侥幸。4．charge sth．to a particular account把（开支）记 在...帐上*She put the dress down to her mother's account．她把买衣服 的钱记在母亲帐上。5．stop and let a passenger get out of a vehicle让乘客下车*Where would you like me to put you down？你要我在哪儿 让你下车？*The bus stopped at the station to put down one or two passengers．公共汽 车到站停下，让一两 位乘客下车。6．land or cause sth．to land使...降落*The pilot put the plane down safely，despite the storm．尽管有暴风雨 ，飞行员还是安全地 降落了飞机。7．humiliate sb．驳斥；使哑口无 &

Q: play out PLAY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.放出, (使)筋疲力尽, 使破产, 结束【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play out plays out; playing out; played outIf a dramatic event is played out, it gradually takes place. The political turmoil is being played out against a backdrop of terror attacks by far-right bombers. The film has eerie parallels with the drama being played out in real life.= unfoldPHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．perform to the end把...进行到底*In spite of the heavy rain they managed to play out the football match．尽管雨下得很 大，他们还是坚持把 球踢完。*The actors played out the comedy and the audience applauded．演员们演 完喜剧后，观众拍手 喝采。2．exhaust疲倦*I'm always played out by the time I finish work on Fridays．每到星期五 这时候，所有的事情 都做完了，我总会感 到精疲力竭。*The work was strenuous for John，and each day he would arrive home all played out．对于约翰来说， 这工作实在太吃力了 ，他每天回到家里， 总是精疲力尽。3．become ineffective已不适用*Such methods soon played out．这些方法很快就 不适用了。

Q: do down DO DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.胜过, 欺骗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆do down does down; doing down; did down; done downIf someone does you down, they try to you make other people think that you are unpleasant or unsuccessful by criticizing you. (BRIT, INFORMAL) Glover thinks that Smith did him down, perhaps out of envy.= run downPHR-V

Q: put out PUT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.放出, 伸出, 生产, 消除, 打扰, 麻烦, 作出努力, 使退场【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put out puts out; putting out The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put out an announcement or story, you make it known to a lot of people. The French news agency put out a statement from the Trade Minister.= broadcastPHR-V2 put out puts out; putting out The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put out a fire, candle, or cigarette, you make it stop burning. Firemen tried to free the injured and put out the blaze. He lit a half-cigarette and almost immediately put it out again.= extinguishPHR-V3 put out puts out; putting out The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put out an electric light, you make it stop shining by pressing a switch. He crossed to the bedside table and put out the light.= turn outPHR-V4 put out puts out; putting out The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put out things that will be needed, you place them somewhere ready to be used. Paula had put out her luggage for the coach. I slowly unpacked the teapot and put it out on the table.PHR-V5 put out puts out; putting out The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put out your hand, you move it forward, away from your body. He put out his hand to Alfred. &n 【21世纪英汉词典】1．extinguish（a fire）扑灭（火）； 熄灭*The fire brigade soon put out the fire．消防队员很快 就把火扑灭了。*She put out the light and closed the door．她关掉灯，然 后带上了门。2．force to leave逐出；赶走*If you keep talking in class，I'll have to put you out．如果你上课再讲 话，我就把你赶出去。*He put out the cat．他把猫赶了出去 。3．make angry使生气*He never compromises on matters of principle and doesn't care who he puts out．在原则问题上他 从不妥协，不怕得罪 人。*She was so put out by the man's rudeness that she didn't know what to say．那个男子的无礼 使她非常生气，以致 于不知该说什么是好。4．stretch out伸出*It is rude to put out your tongue at people．对别人伸舌 头是不礼貌的。*She put out her hand in welcome．她伸出手来 欢迎。5．set sail出航*The ship put out to sea at dawn．这条船在黎明 时启航了。6．publish；broadca st出版；广播；发表*For years he had put out a weekly newspaper．多年来他 一直在出版一种周报。*The government is about to put out a statement on its wages policy．

Q: put forth PUT FORTH

A: 【简明词典】v.放出, 发表, 颁布, 提出, 启航, 生出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put forth puts forth; putting forth The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone puts forth a plan or proposal, they suggest it. (FORMAL) The rebels put forth a five-point plan.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．produce（leaves ）长出（叶子）*In spring the trees put forth new leaves．树在春天长 出新叶子。2．bring（strength ）into action；show；displ ay使出劲；做出努力*Putting forth a great effort，he uprooted the tree．他费了好大劲 才把那棵树连根拔起。*Students who put forth much effort will get ahead．勤奋的学生是 会取得进步的。*In the contest，our team was trying for the prize，so we put forth a lot of effort．在比赛中， 我们队力争要得奖， 所以我们作了很大努力。3．state；propose； offer（a plan）陈述，提出（ 计划等）*The heads of government of many countries have put forth a better system for preventing world war．许多国家的政府 首脑提出了阻止世界 大战爆发的更好办法。*The President put forth his best plan for cutting down on in flation．总统提出了 控制通货膨胀的最佳 方案。

Q: put forward PUT FORWARD

A: 【简明词典】v.放出, 拿出, 提出, 推举出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put forward puts forward; putting forward The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put forward a plan, proposal, or name, you suggest that it should be considered for a particular purpose or job. He has put forward new peace proposals. I rang the Colonel and asked him to put my name forward for the vacancy in Zurich.= submitPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．propose or suggest提出*The students put forward new proposals on the running of the college to the College Education Committee．学生们向 学院教育委员会提出 了管理学院的建议。*I have put your name forward as the best for the job．我已提议你为这 项工作的最佳人选。2．move the hands of（a clock or watch）to a later time往前拨（钟表）*My watch was slow so I put it forward three minutes．我的表慢了 ，因此往前拨了3分钟。3．move an event，appointment ，etc．to an earlier time or date把...提前*We had to put our holiday forward one month．我们不得不把 我们的假期提前一个 月。*The warm weather has put the crops forward by a month．暖和的天气使 庄稼早熟了一个月。

Q: let off LET OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.放出, 饶恕, 准许...暂停工作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 let off lets off; letting off The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone in authority lets you off a task or duty, they give you permission not to do it. (mainly BRIT) The theatre management kindly let me off a couple of performances to go to Yorkshire. I realised that having a new baby lets you off going to boring dinner-parties.PHR-V2 let off lets off; letting off The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone off, you give them a lighter punishment than they expect or no punishment at all. Because he was a Christian, the judge let him off. When police realised who he was, they asked for an autograph and let him off with a warning.PHR-V3 let off lets off; letting off The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let off an explosive or a gun, you explode or fire it. A resident of his neighbourhood had let off fireworks to celebrate the Revolution.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．explode；fire；r elease放（枪、炮、 烟火等）；排放*The boys were letting off fireworks．孩子们在 放烟火。*The engine let off steam in sudden blasts．机车突然放 出一股蒸汽来。*In honour of the distinguished guest．they let off a salute of 21guns．为向贵宾表 示敬意，他们鸣礼炮2 1响2．excuse from a penalty 免罚*Two boys were caught smoking in the school but the principal let them off with a warning．两个男孩在 学校抽烟，不过校长 对他们提出警告后放 了他们。*With your record， you can hardly expect to be let off lightly．你有前科， 很难指望会从轻发落 。She's been let off the dryingup again．她再次忘记台 词又没有受到批评。*The magistrate told the youths he would let them off this time, but that they would be severely punished if they appeared before him again．地方法官告诉 这些年轻人；他这次 放过他们，但如果他 们再次在他面前出现 ，他们将受到严惩。3．discharge；allow to get off 卸下；让...离开*The train stops to let off passengers on signal．这列火车按 信号停车让旅客下车。*I asked the captain to let me off at the next port of call．我请求船长在 下个停靠岸让我下船。4．excuse from a task or an obligation免除任务 或责任等*Mary's mother said that she would let Mary off from washing the supper dishes．玛丽的母亲 准许玛丽晚餐的碗碟 不洗了。*The factory closed for a month in the summer and let the workers off．工厂夏天停工一 个月，放了工人的假。5．lease in portions；allow to rent a building in po

Q: put back PUT BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.放回原处, 向后移, 推迟, 倒退, 使后退【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put back puts back; putting back The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo put something back means to delay it or arrange for it to happen later than you previously planned. (mainly BRIT) There are always new projects which seem to put the reunion back further. News conferences due to be held by both men have been put back.= delayPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reset the hands of a clock or watch to an earlier time拨回*My watch was ten minutes too fast，and I put it back．我的表快了10 分钟，我把它拨回去 了。2．put off推迟；延误*The meeting has been put back until next week．会议已推迟到 了下个星期。*We had iniended to get married in April but we had to put the wedding back to September．我们原打 算4月份结婚，但后来 只好推迟到9月份。*The strike has put back production considerably．罢工 已经大大地耽误了生 产。

Q: put by PUT BY

A: 【简明词典】v.放在一边, 储存...备用, 避开(人,质问等)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆put by puts by; putting by The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put money by, you save it so that you can use it later. (BRIT) Dermot's putting his money by, in a Deposit Account. There was enough put by for her fare. Well we need to put by {Pound}400 for the pump valves to be renewed.= savePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．lay aside储备*We should put by something for a rainy day．我们应该未雨绸 缪。*We have put by some medicine for emergencies．我们储 存了一些药品，以备 急用。2．leave out of consideration；evad e sth．把...搁在一边； 回避*We may shelve the difficulties for a while，but they cannot be put by inde finitely．我们可以 暂时不考虑这些困难 ，但要永远回避是不 可能的。*He put the idea by until he was at leisure to consider it carefully．他把这个 想法搁在一边，直到 有空时再去仔细考虑。

Q: put away PUT AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.放好, 储存...备用, 处理掉, 放弃, 抛弃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put away puts away; putting away The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put something away, you put it into the place where it is normally kept when it is not being used, for example in a drawer. She finished putting the milk away and turned around. `Yes, Mum,' replied Cheryl as she slowly put away her doll. Her bed was crisply made, her clothes put away.PHR-V2 put away puts away; putting away The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone is put away, they are sent to prison or to a mental hospital for a long time. (INFORMAL) He's an animal! He should be put away. His testimony could put Drago away for life.= lock upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．put sth．in a proper place收拾（东西）*Please put those tools away after you finish the work．干完活后请把 那些工具收起来。2．save（money）存 （钱）*I have put some money away in the bank．我已在银行里 存了点钱。*How much have you put away for your holiday？你为度假存 了多少钱？3．stop thinking about停止考虑*Put away those foolish ideas．放弃那些可笑 的想法吧。*She put away the idea of going home on holiday．她放弃了回 家度假的念头。4．place in prison监禁*The judge put the criminal away for ten years．法官判这名罪 犯服10年刑。5．eat or drink吃或喝*He put away nearly half a bottle of whisky last night．昨晚他喝了近 半瓶威士忌酒。*How can they put away so much rice？这么多的饭， 他们怎么能吃光？6．kill；kill to prevent suffering处死；杀掉*The dog was so old and ill that it had to be put away．那条狗年老多 病，只好处死。*Douglas put away Collins in cold blood．道格拉斯蓄意 杀死了柯林斯。

Q: give up GIVE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.放弃(念头、希望等), 停止, 抛弃, 认输, 把...送交, 对...绝望(=give up)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give up something, you stop doing it or having it. Coastguards had given up all hope of finding the two divers alive. ...smokers who give up before 30.PHR-V2 give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give up, you decide that you cannot do something and stop trying to do it. After a fruitless morning sitting at his desk he had given up.PHR-V3 give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give up your job, you resign from it. She gave up her job to join her husband's campaign. He is thinking of giving up teaching.PHR-V4 give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give up something that you have or that you are entitled to, you allow someone else to have it. Georgia refuses to give up any territory. One of the men with him gave up his place on the bench.PHR-V5 give up gives up; giving up; gave up; given upIf you give yourself up, you let the police or other people know where you are, after you have been hiding from them. A 28-year-old man later gave himself up and will appear in court today.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．stop trying；cease doing sth．停止做某事；放 弃做某事*I did want a holiday abroad，but I've given up the ided．我确实想出国 度假，但现在已放弃 了这个想法。*If everyone gave up smoking and drinking，it would bring about the breakdown of tobacco and liquor indurstries．如果人 人戒掉烟酒，就会使 烟酒业破产。*He seems so ungrateful for anything we did that we have given up trying to help him．他对于我们为他 做的任何一件事是如 此忘恩负义，以致我 们不打算帮助他了。*She realized she was wrong and gave up the argument．她意识到 她错了，便停止了争 论。2．stop hoping for；give up as a bad job；abandon hope；lose hope对...不抱希望； 对...绝望*Her brother was given up by the doctors after the accident，but he lived just the same．她弟弟在那场 事故以后已被医生宣 布活不长了，但他却 活得很正常。*She seems to have given up all hope．她似乎已放弃 了一切希望。*The climbers were given up for lost．寻找失踪的登 山者是没有希望了。*Just as it had been given up for lost，the necklace was found．项链丢失了， 正对它不抱希望时， 却又找到了。*We shall never get that fellow to see the error of his ways；we may as well give him up as a bad job．我们绝不会?

Q: let out LET OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.放掉, 泄露, 放大, 出租【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 let out lets out; letting out The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf something or someone lets water, air, or breath out, they allow it to flow out or escape. It lets sunlight in but doesn't let heat out. Meer let out his breath in a long sigh.PHR-V2 let out lets out; letting out The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let out a particular sound, you make that sound. (WRITTEN) When she saw him, she let out a cry of horror.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．rent out 租出去*He used to let out cars．他过去出租汽 车。*In the park boats are let out for 3yuan per hour．在公园里，可 以以每小时3元的价格 出租小游艇。2．allow to go out or escape 放出The guard let the prisoners out of jail to work in the garden．看守放犯人 出牢房，在园子里干 活。*Let me out！I'm locked in！让我出来！我被 锁在里面了！*The doctor is letting her out of hospital next week．医生打算下周 让她出院。3．tell；reveal 泄漏*I'll never tell you another secret if you let this one out．假如你把这个机 密泄漏出去，有秘密 的事我再也不告诉你了。*Who let out the exam results？They were supposed to be confidential until tomorrow．谁泄露了 考试结果？在明天以 前这些结果都属于机密。*Someone has let the news out．有人把这个消息 泄露出去了。4．make larger 放大*Mary's mother had to let out Mary's dress because she was growing so tall．玛丽的母亲不 得不把玛丽的衣服放 大些，因为玛丽长得 那么高。*If she gets much fatter she will have to let out all her dresses．如果她继续 发胖，她所有的衣服 都得放宽。5．dismiss 解雇；革职；开除*The shop closed down and all the men were let out．店关了门，所有 的员工都被辞退了。6．terminate；be finished；end（学校 ）放学；（戏院）散 场；（训练）结束*When does the university let out for the summer？大学何时放 暑假？*The coach let us out from practice at 3 o'clock．训练到 3点钟，教练把我们解 散了。*They were waiting for school to let out．他们在等学校放 学。7．make（a sound）come out of the mouth；utter 自口中发出（声音）*A bee stung Charles．He let out a yell and ran home．一只蜜蜂咬了 查理，他大叫一声跑 回家了。*He let out a cry of pain as the nail went into his foot．钉

Q: let in LET IN

A: 【简明词典】v.放进, 允许...进入, 嵌入【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆let in lets in; letting in The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf an object lets in something such as air, light, or water, it allows air, light, or water to get into it, for example because the object has a hole in it. ...balconies shaded with lattice-work which lets in air but not light.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．（of water）enter by leakage （水）漏入*These rubber shoes are letting in water．They need repairing．这双胶鞋 漏水，得补一下了。2．admit；allow to enter or penetrate容许进入*You'd better open the window and let in the light and fresh air．你最好打开窗户 让光线和新鲜空气进 入室内。

Q: put in PUT IN

A: 【简明词典】v.放进, 提出, 提交, 插入, 进入, 使就职, 种植, 进港【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put in puts in; putting in The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put in an amount of time or effort doing something, you spend that time or effort doing it. Wade was going to be paid a salary, instead of by the hour, whether he put in forty hours or not. They've put in time and effort to keep the strike going. If we don't put money in we will lose our investment.PHR-V2 put in puts in; putting in The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put in a request or put in for something, you formally request or apply for that thing. The ministry ordered 113 of these and later put in a request for 21 more. I decided to put in for a job as deputy secretary.PHR-V3 put in puts in; putting in The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put in a remark, you interrupt someone or add to what they have said with the remark. `He was a lawyer before that,' Mary Ann put in. `Helen had something to eat before she left,' put in Cecil anxiously.= interjectPHR-V4 put in puts in; putting in The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen a ship puts in or puts into a port, it goes into the port for a short stop. It's due to put in at Aden and some other ports before arriving in Basra. They had asked Hong Kong for permission to put into port there.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．cause to be in；add使加入；使进 入*You find the tea too strong？Just put in more water．你觉得这茶太 浓吗？多加些水进去 就是了。*He put his head in at the window．他把头伸进 窗口。*It's a pity that he forgot to put in some of the important details in his report．很可惜，他 忘了把一些重要细节 写进报告里。2．spend time doing sth．花费（时间）； 度过（时间）*Altogether，he has put in about four years'work on his thesis．他总共用了4 年时间研究他的课题。*There's still a quarter of an hour to put in before the class begins．还要过一刻 钟才上课。3．make a request or application提出申请 或要求*If any of the goods arrive in a damaged condition，you must put in a claim within three days．如果到的任何 货物有受损情况，你 必须在3天内提出赔偿 要求。*You won't get the money if you don't put in for it．你如果不提出要 求，这笔钱你就得不 到。4．recommend sb．for sth．推荐*His commanding officer is putting him in for the Victoria Cross．他的司令官推 荐授予他维多利亚十 字勋章。*We are thinking of putting John in for the 100 metres．我&

Q: bring off BRING OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.救出, 完成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆bring off brings off; bringing off; brought offIf you bring off something difficult, you do it successfully. They were about to bring off an even bigger coup. He thought his book would change society. But he didn't bring it off.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．carry away；rescue 运走；救出*They brought off all the fishermen on board a sinking boat floating adrift in the sea．他们把飘浮在海 上的一艘沉船上的渔 民全部救了出来。*The lifeboat brought off most of the crew．救生船抢救出 了大部分船员。2．succeed in；complete successfully 成功地完成*He brought the deal off in a spectacular way．他惊人地完成了 这项交易。*You've brought it off at last．I am glad you have passed the test．你总算圆满地 把它结束了，我很高 兴你能通过这次考试。*The plan will probably encounter a great deal of opposition，but with tactics and patience I think we'll be able to bring it off．这项计划可能遭 到许多反对，但是凭 着机智和耐心，我想 我们会成功的。

Q: bring up BRING UP

A: 【简明词典】v.教育, 培养, 提出, (军队等)调上来, (船)抵达目的地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring up brings up; bringing up; brought upWhen someone brings up a child, they look after it until it is an adult. If someone has been brought up in a certain place or with certain attitudes, they grew up in that place or were taught those attitudes when they were growing up. She brought up four children. His grandmother and his father brought him up. He was brought up in North Yorkshire. We'd been brought up to think that borrowing money was bad. I was brought up a Methodist.PHR-V2 bring up brings up; bringing up; brought upIf you bring up a particular subject, you introduce it into a discussion or conversation. He brought up a subject rarely raised during the course of this campaign. Why are you bringing it up now?= raisePHR-V3 bring up brings up; bringing up; brought upIf someone brings up food or wind, food or air is forced up from their stomach through their mouth. It's hard for the baby to bring up wind.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．raise from childhood；educate 抚育；教育*We must train and bring up millions of successors to out revolutionary cause．我们必须培养 和造就千百万革命事 业的接班人。*That child is very badly brought up．那孩子的教养很 差。*His father believed in bringing him up the hard way．他父亲主张对他 管教要严。*The couple brought up many children of the martyrs．这对夫妇养 育了许多烈士的后代。2．mention or present for attention or consideration提出（ 让人注意或考虑）*Your suggestion will be brought up at the mext meeting．你的建议将 在下次会议上提出来 讨论。*In the course of study they brought up many questions．在学习过 程中他们提出了很多 问题。*Please bring your plan up at the meeting．请将你的计 划在会上提出来。3．cause to stop使...停下*The captain was able to bring the ship up just before it hit a huge rock．在即将撞上巨 石的关头，船长把船 停了下来。4．vomit呕吐*Martin has been bringing up all morning．马丁整个早 上都在呕吐。

Q: see about SEE ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.查询, 留意于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆see about sees about; seeing about; saw about; seen aboutWhen you see about something, you arrange for it to be done or provided. Tony announced it was time to see about lunch. I must see about selling the house.PHR-V

Q: build up BUILD UP

A: 【简明词典】v.树立, 增进, 增大, 堵塞【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 build up builds up; building up; built upIf you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it. The regime built up the largest army in Africa. The collection has been built up over the last seventeen years. Slowly a thick layer of fat builds up on the pan's surface.PHR-V-ERG2 build up builds up; building up; built upIf you build someone up, you help them to feel stronger or more confident, especially when they have had a bad experience or have been ill. Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear. Dr. Johnson and I have been trying to build him up physically.PHR-V3 build up builds up; building up; built upIf you build someone or something up, you make them seem important or exciting, for example by talking about them a lot. The media will report on it and the tabloids will build it up. Historians built him up as the champion of parliament. I'd built him up in my head as being the love of my life.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．increase in power and number；develop；ma ke stronger，establish ．发展；使强大；建立*They have been building up their military strength．他们一直 在发展军事力量。*The enemy are building up their offensive capacity along the border．敌人正在边 界一带增强他们的进 攻能力。2．amass；accumulat e gradually 聚积*Tension is building up in this area．这个地区的局 势日趋紧张。*Clouds are building up over the sea．在海面上空，聚 集着一片乌云。*He has built up quite a fortune in that business．他从那项 经营中积累了一大笔 钱。3．restore sb．'s strength or physique after an illness；develop恢 复健康；发育*Every morning he spends 45 minutes doing physical exercises to build up his health．每天早晨他 花45分钟锻炼身体， 以增强体质。*He has built up a remarkable physique by following these exercises．他通过这 些锻炼练出了非常健 康的体格。*Good food builds up the body．好食品能促进 健康。4．acquire；increas e in fame 取得；使...逐渐出名*He has built up his reputation．他使自 己逐渐出了名。*They have built that boy up into a leading singer．他们已把那 个男孩培养成了主要 歌手。

Q: clear up CLEAR UP

A: 【简明词典】v.整理, 消除, 放晴【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 clear up clears up; clearing up; cleared upWhen you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away. After breakfast they played while I cleared up. I cleared up my room.PHR-V2 clear up clears up; clearing up; cleared upTo clear up a problem, misunderstanding, or mystery means to settle it or find a satisfactory explanation for it. There should be someone to whom you can turn for any advice or to clear up any problems. During dinner the confusion was cleared up: they had mistaken me for Kenny.See also clear-up.PHR-V3 clear up clears up; clearing up; cleared upTo clear up a medical problem, infection, or disease means to cure it or get rid of it. If a medical problem clears up, it goes away. Antibiotics should be used to clear up the infection. Acne often clears up after the first three months of pregnancy.PHR-V-ERG4 clear up clears up; clearing up; cleared upWhen the weather clears up, it stops raining or being cloudy. It all depends on the weather clearing up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．improve or brighten；become clear转晴*I hope it will clear up tomorrow．我希望明 天天能放晴。2．find an answer to；make plain 解释；使明白；消除 （误会、疑虑等）*The scientists have been trying to clear up the mystery．科学家们一 直试图揭开这个谜。*The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the passage．老师解释了 文章中较难的部分。*The police hope to clear the matter up quickly．警察希望迅 速查清这件事情。3．tidy up；collect together and carry away（rubbish，etc ．）整理；集中并运 走（垃圾）*I spent nearly an hour clearing up the room after the children's party．孩子们的晚会 结束后，我花了近一 个小时整理房间。*After the fete is over all the litter will have to be cleared up．在游园会结束后 ，一定要清理掉那些 乱丢的废物。4．cure治好*The pills cleared up his stomach trouble．药丸治好了 他的胃病。*The medicine will soon clear up your bad cold．这药很快就会 治好你的重感冒。5．solve；finish解 决；完成工作*The difficulty has been cleared up．困难已经解决了 。*Now that the matter has been cleared up we can go on to consider the next point．既然那个问题 已经解决，我们可以 接着考虑下一步了。*I've lots of work to clear up by the weekend．周末前我有 大量工作要完成。

Q: line up LINE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.整队, 排列起【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 line up lines up; lining up; lined upIf people line up or if you line them up, they move so that they are standing in a line. The senior leaders lined up behind him in orderly rows. The gym teachers lined us up against the cement walls. Four members of a family were lined up and shot. When he came back the sergeant had lined up the terrorists.PHR-V-ERG2 line up lines up; lining up; lined upIf you line things up, you move them into a straight row. I would line up my toys on this windowsill and play. He finished polishing the cocktail glasses and lined them up behind the bar.PHR-V3 line up lines up; lining up; lined upIf you line one thing up with another, or one thing lines up with another, the first thing is moved into its correct position in relation to the second. You can also say that two things line up, or are lined up. You have to line the car up with the ones beside you. Gas cookers are adjustable in height to line up with your kitchen work top. Mahoney had lined up two of the crates. When the images line up exactly, the projectors should be fixed in place. All we have to do is to get the two pieces lined up properly.PHR-V-RECIP-ERG4 line up lines up; lining up; lined upIf you line up an event or activity, you arrange for it to happen. If you line someone up for an event or activity, you arrange for them to be available for that event or activity. She lined up executiv 【21世纪英汉词典】1．form into a line；form a queue 排列一行；排长队*The people lined up at the ticket office．人们在售票 处排队购票。*I hate lining up in the cold to go to a cinema．我讨厌为了 看一场电影而在大冷 天排长队。2．take places in a line or formation；stand side by side；form a line or pattern 排队；整队；排列起 来*The monitor lined up his class in the playground．班长让 全班学生在大操场排 好队。*Shoes of various sizes were lined up on the shelves．货架上排列 着各种尺码的鞋子。3．arrange 安排*Who lined you up to speak at the meeting？谁安排你在 大会上发言的？*What songs are lined up for tonight's broadcast？今晚的广 播安排了哪些歌曲？4．make ready for action；take up a position，for election，etc．；co mplete a plan or agreement for；arrange完成布 置；安排妥当；为选 举摆开阵势等*His friends lined up so many votes for him that he won the election．他的朋友 们帮他拉了很多票， 所以他竞选成功了。*The political parties have lined up behind their candidates．各政党 都已摆开阵势来支持 他们的候选人。*He lined up a summer job before school was out．学期结束之前他 &

Q: pass out PASS OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.昏倒, 死【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 pass out passes out; passing out; passed outIf you pass out, you faint or collapse. He felt sick and dizzy and then passed out. She passed out drunk.PHR-V2 pass out passes out; passing out; passed outWhen a police, army, navy, or air force cadet passes out, he or she completes his or her training. (BRIT) He passed out in November 1924 and was posted to No 24 Squadron.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．lose consciousness；fain t昏迷*The atmosphere in the crowded hall became so stifling that two of the women passed out．拥挤不堪的大厅 里闷得令人窒息，两 个妇女晕了过去。*She passed out while we were waiting for the doctor．我们正在等 大夫时，她晕过去了。*She went back to work while she was still sick，and finally she just passed out．她带病重返工作 ，最后晕了过去。2．distribute分发*The salesman passed out cigarettes to everyone in the restaurant．推销员 给饭店里所有的人发 了香烟。*The exhibitors at the trade fair pass out free samples to stimulate interest．参加交易 会展出的厂商免费赠 送样品以引起人们的 兴趣。3．die死*Mr．White passed out last，night．怀特先 生昨晚去世。4．graduate毕业（尤 指军事院校）*Just over fifty students will be passing out at the end of the semester．有50多名 学生在本学期末将学 成毕业。

Q: wait on WAIT ON

A: 【简明词典】v.服侍, 招待, 拜访, 焦急地等待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wait on waits on; waiting on; waited onIf you are waiting on something, you are waiting for it to happen, for example before you do or decide anything. (AM) Since then I've been waiting on events and till now fortune hasn't favored us. We cannot wait on the government to make changes at its own pace.= awaitPHR-V

Q: kill KILL [kil]

A: 【简明词典】v.杀死, 毁掉, 杀伤【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 kill kills killing killed If a person, animal, or other living thing is killed, something or someone causes them to die. More than 1,000 people have been killed by the armed forces. He had attempted to kill himself on several occasions. Cattle should be killed cleanly and humanely. The earthquake killed 62 people. Heroin can kill.VB* killing There is tension in the region following the killing of seven civilians.N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n2 kill kills The act of killing an animal after hunting it is referred to as the kill. After the kill the men and old women collect in an open space and eat a meal of whale meat.N-COUNT: usu sing3 kill kills killing killed If someone or something kills a project, activity, or idea, they completely destroy or end it. His objective was to kill the space station project altogether. Public opinion may yet kill the proposal.VB+ kill off kills off; killing off; killed offTo kill off means the same as to kill. He would soon launch a second offensive, killing off the peace process. The Government's financial squeeze had killed the scheme off.PHR-V4 kill kills killing killed If something kills pain, it weakens it so that it is no longer as strong as it was. He was forced to take opium to kill the pain 【21世纪英汉词典】killkIl; kil>1 a. 杀,置...于死地~ animals 宰杀动物He was ~ed in the war. 他死于战争【同义字】kill 把人或动植物杀死、 枯死murder 非法而有计画地杀人massacre 大量屠杀assassinate 为政治理由而暗杀b. [~ oneself]自杀; ! (劳累过度而) 缩短寿命c. 使枯死The frost ~ed the buds. 霜使嫩芽枯萎了2 a. 削减 的劲势,镇 [止] ...~ the pain with a drug 以药镇痛b. 削弱...的效果; 中和 That scarlet curtain ~ed the room. 那深红色窗帘抵消了 房间的色彩效果The trumpets ~ the strings. 小喇叭声掩盖了弦乐 器声c. 消灭,破坏 ; 糟蹋~ a person's hopes 使某人的希望破灭~ one's affection 扼杀爱情3 消磨~time 消遣4 a. 否决 [阻拦,搁置] b. (美)取消 [删去] c.'印刷'删除

Q: do up DO UP

A: 【简明词典】v.束起, 重新整修, 收拾齐整, 疲乏, 包好【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 do up does up; doing up; did up; done upIf you do something up, you fasten it. Mari did up the buttons. Keep your scarf on, do your coat up.PHR-V2 do up does up; doing up; did up; done upIf you do up an old building, you decorate and repair it so that it is in a better condition. (BRIT) Nicholas has bought a barn in Provence and is spending August doing it up.PHR-V3 do up does up; doing up; did up; done upIf you say that a person or room is done up in a particular way, you mean they are dressed or decorated in that way, often a way that is rather ridiculous or extreme. ...Beatrice, usually done up like the fairy on the Christmas tree... She's had her blond hair done up exactly like Jackie's.PHR-V: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．fasten扎牢；扣住 ；扣钮扣*She did up the dress．她扣好衣服。*Please help me do up the knot．请帮我把这个 结打好。2．wrap up；pack up包装*The books have been done up in brown paper．这些书已经用 牛皮纸包好了。*Do up these papers and lock them in the safe．把这些文件包 装起来，锁进保险柜。*Please do these things up for me．请帮我把这些东 西包一包。3．repair；improve ；renovate；put in better condition维修；装修 ；收拾*We'll have to do up the old house next summer．我们明年夏 天得维修那座旧房子。*The house needs doing up．这房子需要修缮 一下。*Let's do up this room first！我们先收拾这 个房间吧！4．make oneself more beautiful打扮*She has done herself up for the party．她把自己打扮 了一番，准备参加聚 会。5．wash and press洗熨*Would you please do up my clothes？你给我熨一 下衣服好吗？6．exhaust；make tired疲惫不堪（多用 于被动结构）*He had been chairman of the meeting for five hours．He was very done up．他主持了5个小时 的会议，非常累。*They were all done up after a whole day's work．一天工作下来 ，他们都感到疲惫不 堪。*He was completely done up after walking so many miles．走了这么远的 路，他简直累坏了。

Q: come across COME ACROSS

A: 【简明词典】v.来到, 偶遇, 给人印象深刻不期而遇,交付【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come across comes across; coming across; came across The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come across something or someone, you find them or meet them by chance. He came across the jawbone of a 4.5 million-year-old marsupial. We like to identify and celebrate women's success whenever we come across it.= encounterPHR-V2 come across comes across; coming across; came across The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or what they are saying comes across in a particular way, they make that impression on people who meet them or are listening to them. When sober he can come across as an extremely pleasant and charming young man. He came across very, very well. And his composure continued even under cross examination.= come overPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cross a road，bridge，etc． 穿过（路、桥等）*Don't come across the street when there is heavy traffic．车子多的时 候不要过街。2．find or meet by chance偶然发现或碰 到*I came across this old photograph when looking for a book yesterday．我昨天找 书的时候，偶然发现 了这张早年的照片。3．arise in mind浮现在脑海中*It came across my mind that I had met her before．我记得以前 曾见过她。*A good idea came across my mind．我的脑海中有 了一个好主意。4．give or do what is demanded or requested提供所要求 的东西；交出*They'll come across a sum of money．他们将提供一 笔钱。*The robber told the girl to come across with her purse．强盗要那女孩 交出钱包。5．succeed in producing a desired effect；be understood and received well by others起到预期的效 果；被理解；效果好*The speaker spoke for a long time but I am afraid his meaning did not come across．那位演讲人 讲了很久，但是他的 意思恐怕没有人会理解。*Your speech came across very well；everyone understands your opinion now．你的发言清楚明 了，现在大家都理解 你的观点了。

Q: work over WORK OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.检查, 研究, 重做, 殴打【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆work over works over; working over; worked overTo work someone over means to beat them very violently. (INFORMAL) The gang worked me over.= beat upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．study or examine thoroughly 仔细检查；钻研*For the term paper I worked over 30 volumes of American history．为了写学期 论文，我钻研了30卷 美国史书。*I spent some time in working over those statistic figures．我花了一些 时间去仔细检查那些 统计数字。2．do again or anew 重新加工；翻新*Every time I work the sum over，I get a different answer．每次我复查 这笔帐，得出的数字 都不一样。*We are going to work over the old furniture．我们打算 翻新旧家具。3．beat sb．up very roughly （in order to intimidate him or extort payment，etc．）痛 打（为了威胁或勒索）*They threatened to work him over until he talked．他们威胁说 要打到他开口为止。

Q: go under GO UNDER

A: 【简明词典】v.死, 失败, 屈服, 破产【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go under goes under; going under; went under; gone underIf a business or project goes under, it becomes unable to continue in operation or in existence. If one firm goes under it could provoke a cascade of bankruptcies.= failPHR-V2 go under goes under; going under; went under; gone underIf a boat, ship, or person in a sea or river goes under, they sink below the surface of the water. The ship went under, taking with her all her crew.= sinkPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．（of person）fail；be defeated破产*The filling station went under because there were too many others on the street．这个加油站 破产了，因为在这条 街上有好多家。*He failed in speculation and went under．他投机失败而 告破产。*His business has gone under．他的生意亏本 了。2．（of things）sink沉没*The ship struck upon a rock and soon went under．船触岩石而迅 速沉没了。*The ship hit an icebery and went under．船触冰山而沉 没。3．（of the sun）set（日）落*The sun has gone under．太阳已落山。4．die死亡*He went under in the war．他在战争中阵亡 了。

Q: break down BREAK DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.毁掉, 制服, 压倒, 停顿, 倒塌, 中止, 垮掉, 分解【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break down breaks down; breaking down; broke down; broken downIf a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working. Their car broke down.PHR-V2 break down breaks down; breaking down; broke down; broken downIf a discussion, relationship, or system breaks down, it fails because of a problem or disagreement. Talks with business leaders broke down last night. Paola's marriage broke down.PHR-V3 break down breaks down; breaking down; broke down; broken downTo break down something such as an idea or statement means to separate it into smaller parts in order to make it easier to understand or deal with. The report breaks down the results region by region. These rules tell us how a sentence is broken down into phrases.PHR-V4 break down breaks down; breaking down; broke down; broken downWhen a substance breaks down or when something breaks it down, a biological or chemical process causes it to separate into the substances which make it up. Over time, the protein in the eggshell breaks down into its constituent amino acids. The oil is attacked by naturally occurring microbes which break it down.PHR-V-ERG5 break down breaks down; breaking down; broke down; broken downIf someone breaks down, they lose control of themselves and start crying. Because he was being so kind and concerned, I broke down and cried. The young woman broke down in tears.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．destroy；reduce sth．to pieces 毁掉；打破*The police broke the door down．警察破门而入 。2．crush；defeat镇 压；制服*They broke down all opposition．他们压 倒了所有的对手。3．stop functioning（genera lly of motors and similar mechanical objects）坏了；出毛 病（尤指发动机、机 器等）*The car broke down on the way to the airport．车子在去机 场的路上抛锚了。*The lift broke down，so we had to walk up the stairs．电梯坏了， 我们只好走上楼去。4．fail to carry out（plans，negotia tions，etc．）；com e to nothing失败（指无结 果中断计划、谈判等 ）；坚持不下去*The plan was good，but it broke down，because people were unwilling to cooperate．计划是好 的，但由于人们不愿 合作，还是失败了。*I expect the negotiations to break down soon．我预料谈判不 久就会中断。5．burst into tears；lose control 禁不住痛哭；（身体 、精神）垮了*When he heard his sentence，the man broke dewn．听到判决，那 人不禁号啕大哭。*Your health will break down if you work too hard．太劳累的话， 你身体会

Q: fall back on FALL BACK ON

A: 【简明词典】v.求助于, 退到, 回头再说【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall back falls back; falling back; fell back; fallen backIf you fall back on something, you do it or use it after other things have failed. Unable to defeat him by logical discussion, she fell back on her old habit of criticizing his speech. When necessary, instinct is the most reliable resource you can fall back on.= resort toPHR-V

Q: go without GO WITHOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.没有...也行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go without goes without; going without; went without; gone withoutIf you go without something that you need or usually have or do, you do not get it or do it. I have known what it is like to go without food for days. The embargo won't hurt us because we're used to going without.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】continue in spite of lacking sth．没有...也能对付 过去*If there's no sugar you will have to go without；it won't do you any harm anyway．假如没有糖 ，你就对付一下，无 论如何这对你毫无害处。*He went without food for three days．他一连3天没吃 东西。*It looks as though we shall have to go without a holiday this year．看起来，我们 今年只好不休假了。*At one time men never went without a hat．有一个时期人们 不戴帽子不出门。

Q: live out LIVE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.活过, 住在外面【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 live out lives out; living out; lived outIf you live out your life in a particular place or in particular circumstances, you stay in that place or in those circumstances until the end of your life or until the end of a particular period of your life. Gein did not stand trial but lived out his days in a mental asylum. I couldn't live my life out on tour like he does.PHR-V2 live out lives out; living out; lived outIf you live out a dream or idea, you do the things that you have thought about. He began living out his rock `n' roll fantasy during his last year in law school. I suppose some people create an idea of who they want to be, and then they live it out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stay alive through；survive；l ast through；endure to the end of 活过（一段时期）； 保持寿命；忍受到最后*He lived out the earthquake，but his house was completely destroyed．他虽然经 历地震而活过来了， 但他的房子彻底完了。*The patient lived out another month．病人又活了一 个月。*I doubt if she'll live out the winter．我怀疑她是 否能熬过这个冬天。2．live outside a place of work or institution在所在单 位外寄宿My servant lives out．我家的佣人不住 在我家。3．finish（a period of time）； spend 完成（一段时间）； 消磨时间*After retiring，John and his wife lived out their lives in Florida．退休后，约 翰和他太太在佛罗里 达度过余生。

Q: kill off KILL OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.消灭【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆kill off kills off; killing off; killed offIf you say that a group or an amount of something has been killed off, you mean that all of them or all of it have been killed or destroyed. Their natural predators have been killed off. It is an effective treatment for the bacteria and does kill it off. All blood products are now heat treated to kill off any infection.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．kill or end completely；destroy 杀绝；毁灭*The invaders killed off all the inhabitants of the town．侵略者杀光了 全城的居民。*The factory dumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish．工厂排出有毒 的废水，毒死了河中 的鱼。2．extinguish；elim inate 消除；耗尽；去掉*The president suggested a new law but many members of the Congress were against the idea and they killed it off．总统建议立新法 ，但很多国会议员反 对，因此把它否决了。*The lack of enthusiasm killed the project off quickly．由于大家缺 乏热情，那项计划很 快就不了了之。

Q: lead on LEAD ON

A: 【简明词典】v.率领, 引诱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆lead on leads on; leading on; led onIf someone leads you on, they encourage you to do something, especially by pretending that something is true. I bet she led him on -- but how could he be so weak?PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】deceive；mislead 欺骗；诱使*The washing machine salesman led his customer on with promises of special discounts and aftersales service．洗衣机推销 商的许诺使顾客误以 为会有特别的销售折 扣和售后服务。*Tom led us on to believe that he was a world traveller，but we found out that he had never been outside of our state．汤姆骗我们相 信他周游过世界，但 我们却发现他从未离 开我们这个州。*If you believe in telling the truth，you should never lead someone on．如果你相信讲真 话，你绝不会欺骗任 何人。*The salesman led us on about the quality of the product so that I would buy it．售货员诱使我们 相信产品的质量以便 我买他的产品。

Q: clear off CLEAR OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.清除, 摆脱, 走开, 消散【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆clear off clears off; clearing off; cleared offIf you tell someone to clear off, you are telling them rather rudely to go away. (INFORMAL) They looked at me as if I was nuts and told me to clear off.= push offPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．disappear消散*The mist cleared off when the sun rose．太阳升起来后 雾气就消散了。2．pay completely还清债务*I am glad to have cleared off all the debts．还清了债务， 我很高兴。3．remove；dispose of 清理；处理*The shop decided to clear off the summer clothes when the winter fashions arrived．冬令时装上 市时，商店决定把夏 季服装处理掉。*Please clear the books off the table．请把书从桌上 拿开。*Clear off the things in this cupboard，please． 请把碗橱里的东西清 理出去。4．finish完成*He must clear off the work before he goes on a holiday．他去度假前 必须把工作完成。5．grow bright放晴*The sky will clear off in the afternoon．下午天会 放晴的。6．leave；go away走开；离开*I am busy；clear off quickly．我很忙，快 走开。*When the police appeared，the thieves cleared off．警察来时，那些 小偷溜走了。

Q: clear away CLEAR AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.清除, 消失【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆clear away clears away; clearing away; cleared awayWhen you clear things away or clear away, you put away the things that you have been using, especially for eating or cooking. The waitress had cleared away the plates and brought coffee. Tania cooked, served, and cleared away.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】remove completely清除；驱 散*We must clear away such ideas among ourselves．我们必须 消除我们中间的这些 想法。*The police cleared the crowd away．警察把人群驱 散了。*Please clear away the dinner things．请把餐具撤 去。

Q: clear out CLEAR OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.清除, 离开, 把...清出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 clear out clears out; clearing out; cleared outIf you tell someone to clear out of a place or to clear out, you are telling them rather rudely to leave the place. (INFORMAL) She turned to the others in the room. `The rest of you clear out of here.'. `Clear out!' he bawled. `Private property!'= get outPHR-V2 clear out clears out; clearing out; cleared outIf you clear out a container, room, or house, you tidy it and throw away the things in it that you no longer want. I took the precaution of clearing out my desk before I left.See also clear-out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．get rid of处理掉*When are you going to clear all that rubbish out of the green house？你们准备什么 时候把所有的垃圾从 温室中清理出去？*He has cleared out all the rat holes around the house．他把房子周围 的鼠洞都清除掉了。2．leave离开；出港*The ship cleared out at midnight．那条船是 在午夜起航的。*The man cleared out without paying his room rent．那个人没有付 房钱就离开了。*The thieves took the jewels and then cleared out．窃贼抢了珠宝后 逃之夭夭。

Q: work off WORK OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.渐渐地清除, 排除, 清理, 售出, 冒充【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 work off works off; working off; worked offIf you work off energy, stress, or anger, you get rid of it by doing something that requires a lot of physical effort. Cleaning my kitchen really works off frustration if I've had a row with someone. If I've had a bad day I'll work it off by cooking.PHR-V2 work off works off; working off; worked offIf you work off a debt, you repay it by working. The report proposes that students be allowed to work off their debt through community service. There were heavy debts. It would take half Edward's lifetime to work them off.PHR-V

Q: play around PLAY AROUND

A: 【简明词典】v.玩耍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 play around plays around; playing around; played aroundIf you play around, you behave in a silly way to amuse yourself or other people. (INFORMAL) Stop playing around and eat!. There was no doubt he was serious, it wasn't just playing around. Had he taken the keys and played around with her car?= mess about, fool aroundPHR-V2 play around plays around; playing around; played aroundIf you play around with a problem or an arrangement of objects, you try different ways of organizing it in order to find the best solution or arrangement. (INFORMAL) I can play around with the pictures in all sorts of ways to make them more eye-catching.PHR-V3 play around plays around; playing around; played aroundIf someone plays around, they have sex with people other than the person they are married to or having a serious relationship with. (INFORMAL) Up to 75 per cent of married men may be playing around. Robert was playing around with another woman.= fool aroundPHR-V

Q: bring in BRING IN

A: 【简明词典】v.生产, 挣得, 介绍引进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring in brings in; bringing in; brought inWhen a government or organization brings in a new law or system, they introduce it. The government brought in a controversial law under which it could take any land it wanted.= introducePHR-V2 bring in brings in; bringing in; brought inSomeone or something that brings in money makes it or earns it. I have three part-time jobs, which bring in about {Pound}14,000 a year.PHR-V3 bring in brings in; bringing in; brought inIf you bring in someone from outside a team or organization, you invite them to do a job or join in an activity or discussion. The firm decided to bring in a new management team.PHR-V4 bring in brings in; bringing in; brought inWhen a jury or inquest brings in a verdict, the verdict is officially decided. The jury took 23 hours to bring in its verdict. The inquest will bring in a verdict of suicide.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．gather（crop）收 （庄稼）*The farmers are busy bringing in the wheat．农民们正忙着 收小麦。2．introduce引入， 引进（话题、风尚等 ）；提出（法案）*The newcomers bring in new customs and new habits．新来者带来 新风俗、新习惯。*They've brought in experts to advise on the scheme．他们请来了 专家当该项目的顾问。*The government has brought in a bill to deal with the matter．政府通过了 一项法案来处理那个 问题。*You will have to bring in some outside help or you will never get the job finished in time．你必须借助一 些外来的帮助，否则 是不能按时完成这项 工作的。3．give a verdict判决*The jury brought him in guilty．陪审团判他 有罪。4．yield（a profit）赚；赢*In addition to his salary，he has investments which bring in about five hundred pounds a year．除了工资外， 他的投资每年还有大 约500英镑的红利。

Q: run away RUN AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.潜逃, 失控【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run away from a place, you leave it because you are unhappy there. I ran away from home when I was sixteen. After his beating Colin ran away and hasn't been heard of since. Three years ago I ran away to Mexico to live with a circus.PHR-V2 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run away with someone, you secretly go away with them in order to live with them or marry them. She ran away with a man called McTavish last year. He and I were always planning to run away together.= run offPHR-V-RECIP3 run away runs away; running away; ran away The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run away from something unpleasant or new, you try to avoid dealing with it or thinking about it. They run away from the problem, hoping it will disappear of its own accord. You can't run away for ever.PHR-V

Q: die out DIE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.灭绝, 逐渐消失, 渐渐止息【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 die out dies out; dying out; died outIf something dies out, it becomes less and less common and eventually disappears completely. How did the dinosaurs die out?. We used to believe that capitalism would soon die out.PHR-V2 die out dies out; dying out; died outIf something such as a fire or wind dies out, it gradually stops burning or blowing. (AM) Once the fire has died out, the salvage team will move in.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】cease to exist；disappear gradually and completely 灭绝；消亡；渐渐完 全消失*Many old customs are gradually dying out．许多旧习俗正在 日渐消失。*If too many of these rare animals are killed，their kind will die out．这种稀有动物如 遭大规模的捕杀就可 能灭绝。

Q: show off SHOW OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.炫耀, 卖弄, 使显眼【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 show off shows off; showing off; showed off; shown offIf you say that someone is showing off, you are criticizing them for trying to impress people by showing in a very obvious way what they can do or what they own. All right, there's no need to show off. He had been showing off for her at the poker table.PHR-V2 show off shows off; showing off; showed off; shown offIf you show off something that you have, you show it to a lot of people or make it obvious that you have it, because you are proud of it. Naomi was showing off her engagement ring. Body builders shave their chests to show off their muscles. He actually enjoys his new hair-style and has decided to start showing it off.PHR-V3 show off shows off; showing off; showed off; shown offIf something shows something off, it emphasizes its good features so that it looks especially attractive. She had made Helen a dress which showed off her tiny waist.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．put out nicely for people 展出*The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show off her shell collec tion．科学博览会使 朱莉娅有机会展出她 所收集的贝壳。*He enjoys showing off his new car to people．他喜欢向人 们显示他的新车。2．display to excess one's ability or possessions 炫耀*Joe has not missed a chance to show off his muscles since that pretty girl moved in next door．自从那个漂亮 的姑娘搬进隔壁以来 ，乔从未放弃过任何 机会来炫耀自己健美 的肌肉。

Q: spend SPEND [spend]

A: 【简明词典】v.花费, 消耗, 用尽vt.度过, 消磨【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 spend spends spending spent When you spend money, you pay money for things that you want. By the end of the holiday I had spent all my lire. Businessmen spend enormous amounts advertising their products. Juventus have spent {Pound}23m on new players. The survey may cost at least {Pound}100 but is money well spent.VB* spending Has your spending on food increased?. Government spending is expected to fall.= expenditureN-UNCOUNT2 spend spends spending spent If you spend time or energy doing something, you use your time or effort doing it. Engineers spend much time and energy developing brilliant solutions. This energy could be much better spent taking some positive action.VB3 spend spends spending spent If you spend a period of time in a place, you stay there for a period of time. We spent the night in a hotel.VB 【21世纪英汉词典】spendspZnd; spend(spent[spnt; spent])>1 a. 花用,耗费She ~s ten dollars a day. 她一天花十美元Ill gotten [got], ill spent. (谚)有不正当的收入, 必有不正当的损失; 悖入则悖出b. 花 [在...上面] [on, forHe ~s a lot of money on books. 他花很多钱用于买书c. 花钱,用在[做...][in] (◆{用法}常省略 in)He ~s a lot of money (in) entertaining his friends. 他花很多钱款待他的 朋友2 a. 度过 ~ a pleasant day 度过愉快的一天~ a sleepless night 度过失眠的一夜How did you ~ the vacation?. 你怎样度过假期?b. [在...场所] 度过 [in, atHe spent a day at the beach. 他在海滨度过一天They spent their vacation in Florida. 他们在佛罗里达度过 假期c. 把用在[...上][ onHe ~s very little time on his studies. 他在学习上花的时间 甚少d. 用[做...][inShe ~s too much time (in) dressing herself. 她用太多时间装扮自 己He spent much of his spare time roaming about the streets. 他把大部分的闲暇时 间用来逛街3 a. [在...上面] 耗 (尽) [on~ all one's energies 耗尽某人的精力The storm soon spent its force. (文语)暴风雨不久就平 静了b. [~ oneself]用尽精力,消 耗The storm soon spent itself. 暴风雨很快就平静了>?

Q: draw up DRAW UP

A: 【简明词典】v.草拟, 停住, 逼近, 追上, 整队【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 draw up draws up; drawing up; drew up; drawn upIf you draw up a document, list, or plan, you prepare it and write it out. They agreed to establish a working party to draw up a formal agreement. He wants his ministers to concentrate on implementing policy, not on drawing it up.PHR-V2 draw up draws up; drawing up; drew up; drawn upIf you draw up a chair, you move it nearer to a person or place, for example so that you can watch something or join in with something. He drew up a chair and sat down.PHR-V3 draw up draws up; drawing up; drew up; drawn upIf you draw yourself up, you make your back very straight. He drew himself up to his full height. `Well!', said the innkeeper, drawing herself up indignantly.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．prepare；compose ；draft（a legal paper，contract，tr eaty，agreement，et c．）草拟；制定（合 同、协议等）*The lawyer has drawn up the agreement．律师制订 了协议书。*The two countries drew up a peace treaty after the war ended．战争结束后两 国签订了和平条约。*They have drawn up a contract．他们已经 草拟了一份合同。*The plan drawn up by the Party committee has been adopted at the meeting．党委制定的 计划已经在会上通过 了。2．（a vehicle）come to a stop（车子）停下来*The police drew up outside the house．警察在房子外 面停了车。*A car drew up，and a smartly dressed woman got out．小轿车停下了， 一个打扮入时的妇女 下了车。3．（of troops，etc．）brin g into regular order；set in line（usu．passive ）（军队等）使排列 整齐；列队（通常用 被动语态）*The whole company were drawn up，prepared for battle．全连已列好 阵势，准备战斗。*The troops were drawn up，ready for inspection．士兵们 站好了队，准备接受 检阅。4．bring near；pull up（on to the shore，etc．）使靠 近；拖近；靠岸等*Draw up your chair and let's have a chat．把椅子拉过来 ，我们聊聊。*The boat was drawn up．船靠岸了。

Q: look to LOOK TO

A: 【简明词典】v.照看, 注意, 指望【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look to looks to; looking to; looked toIf you look to someone or something for a particular thing that you want, you expect or hope that they will provide it. The difficulties women encounter with their doctors partly explain why so many of us are looking to alternative therapies.PHR-V2 look to looks to; looking to; looked toIf you look to something that will happen in the future, you think about it. Looking to the future, though, we asked him what the prospects are for a vaccine to prevent infection in the first place.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． attend to ； take care of ； give attention to照管；照顾；注意*The president assigned a man to look to our needs．总统派了一个 人来对我们要求的东 西作出安排。*We must each look to our own work．我们每个人都 必须负责自己的工作。*Look to it that this doesn't happen again．注意不要让这 种事再发生。*Look to your manner，my boy，don't be so rude．注意礼貌，孩 子，别这么无礼。2． depend on； turn to for help依赖；指望*They all look to you for help．他们全都依赖 你的帮助。*He is ashamed to look to others for assistance．他不好 意思求别人帮助。*We looked to him to settle most of the troubles that arose among us．我们都指望他来 解决我们中间产生的 大部分问题。3．look forward to； expect预期；期待*We look to the day when world peace will be a reality．我们期待着 世界和平实现的一天。*We looked to her for a solo．我们希望她来 一个独唱。4．（a house， a building， etc．） face 面向；朝向*The house looks to the south．这房子朝南。

Q: get over GET OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.爬过, 克服, 熬过, 恢复, 原谅【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get over gets over; getting over; got over or gotten overIf you get over an unpleasant or unhappy experience or an illness, you recover from it. It took me a very long time to get over the shock of her death.PHR-V2 get over gets over; getting over; got over or gotten overIf you get over a problem or difficulty, you overcome it. How would they get over that problem, he wondered?= get aroundPHR-V3 get over gets over; getting over; got over or gotten overIf you get your message over to people, they hear and understand it. We have got to get the message over to the young that smoking isn't cool.= get acrossPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass；cross；mov e or climb over 越过；爬过；跨过*The smallest boy was unable to get over the wall as fast as the others．这个最小的 男孩翻墙没有其他孩 子快。*He got over the obstacles easily．他轻松地越 过了障碍物。2． deal with 处理；解决*I see no way of getting over the lack of paper．我不知道解决 纸张短缺的办法。*We have got over our problems．我们已经 解决了问题。3．recover from（surprise，ill ness，a loss，etc．）（从震 惊、疾病、损失等中 ）恢复过来*It always takes some time to get over the shock of someone's death．一个人的死亡 所引起的震惊总要过 一段时间才能恢复。*He soon got over his illness．他的病很快 就好了。*It took me a long time to get over my cold．经过好长时间 ，我的感冒才好。*We thought Fred would never get over the shock of losing all his money，but he is starting up in business again．我们以为弗雷 德破产后难以恢复元 气，可他现在又开张 做起生意来了。*The news was a shock to her， but she got over it very soon． 那个消息对她是一个 震惊，但她很快就恢 复了平静。4．come over过来*I'll try to get over to see you sometime next week．下周我要抽空 过来拜访你。5．overcome（diffic ulties，etc．）克服 （困难等）*We must get over many difficulties on our way forward．我们必须克 服我们前进道路上的 困难。*She can't get over her shyness．她无法克服 她的羞怯。*Have you got over your financial difficulties yet？你已经克服经济 困难了吗？6．excuse；tolerate ； put up with 原谅；容忍*I can't get over his rudeness．我无法容 忍他的无礼。*We can't get over，John leaving for Canada without telling us．约翰去加

Q: hit out HIT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.猛打【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hit out hits out; hitting out The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit out at someone, you try to hit them, although you may miss them. (mainly BRIT) I used to hit out at my husband and throw things at him. I had never punched anybody in my life but I hit out and gave him a black eye.= lash outPHR-V2 hit out hits out; hitting out The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit out at someone or something, you criticize them strongly because you do not agree with them. (JOURNALISM) The President took the opportunity to hit out at what he sees as foreign interference. Brazilian soccer boss Carlos Parreira hit out angrily last night after his side were barred from training at Wembley.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1. strike with the fists 用拳猛击； 猛打*He was hitting out right and left at his assailants．他左右 开弓地回击攻击他的 人。2. attack violently in words抨击*The government wants us to hit out against corruption．政府要 我们抨击腐败现象。*The manager sat calmly and let his critics have their say，then he rose to his feet and in a spirited speech hit out at them.经理冷静地坐着 听批评者的发言，接 着他站起来， 猛烈地回击了他们。*Several news commentators hit out at the president on his foreign policy．有几位时事 评论员猛烈抨击总统 的对外政策。*He made a speech hitting out at racial discrimination.他做 了一次 演讲，猛烈地抨击种 族歧视。

Q: get on GET ON

A: 【简明词典】v.生活, 融洽相处, 进展, (使)前进, 赶快, 发迹, 进展【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you get on with someone, you like them and have a friendly relationship with them. The host fears the guests won't get on. What are your neighbours like? Do you get on with them?= get alongPHR-V-RECIP2 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you get on with something, you continue doing it or start doing it. Jane got on with her work. Let's get on.PHR-V3 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you say how someone is getting on, you are saying how much success they are having with what they are trying to do. Livy's getting on very well in Russian. She learns very quickly. When he came back to see me I asked how he had got on.PHR-V4 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you try to get on, you try to be successful in your career. (mainly BRIT) Politics is seen as a man's world. It is very difficult for women to get on.= get aheadPHR-V5 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf someone is getting on, they are getting old. (INFORMAL) I'm nearly 31 and that's getting on a bit for a footballer.PHR-V: usu cont 【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to）be placed on top of 登上*Get on my shouders and have a look over the fence．爬上我的肩膀 ，看看围墙那边。2．advance；make progress 进步；进展*You are getting on nicely with your English．你的英语进 步很大。*I'm afraid she isn't getting on very well at school．我担心她在 学校的成绩不太好。*How's your broken leg getting on ？你那受伤的腿怎么 样了？*Did you get on all right in the exam？你考试顺利吗 ？3．advance in age or grow older 变老*His white hair and wrinkles are enough to show that he is getting on．他的白发和皱纹 足以说明他上岁数了。*They are all getting on， but won't admit it．他们都在变老， 但就是不服老。*Your parents are getting on in years；you should take good care of them．你的父母已经 上了年纪，你得好好 照顾他们。*She is not very young；she is getting on to middle age．她不很年轻，快 到中年了。4．（cause to） take a place on（a horse， bicycle，etc．）or in（a vehi cle）骑上（马）；上 （车等）*Only one person at a time is allowed to get on the horse．一次只能让一 个人骑上这匹马。*She got on her bicycle and cycled off quickly．她跨上自行 车，飞快地骑走了。*When the old lady got on the bus， a young man stood up to offer her his seat．?

Q: get along GET ALONG

A: 【简明词典】v.生活, 融洽相处, 进展, 有起色【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get along gets along; getting along; got along or gotten alongIf you get along with someone, you have a friendly relationship with them. You can also say that two people get along. It's impossible to get along with him. Although at one point their voices were raised they seemed to be getting along fine.= get onPHR-V-RECIP2 get along gets along; getting along; got along or gotten alongGet along means the same as get by. You can't get along without water. Many older people cannot get along on just their Social Security checks.= manage, survivePHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to） go forward； move on 进展；继续前进*The car could hardly get along on the icy surface．汽车在冰面 上难以行驶。*The sailing boat was getting along fast be fore the wind．帆船正在顺风 飞速前进。2．go；depart走；离 开*We had better get along before the fog gets worse．我们最好在雾 大之前动身。*It's rather late， and I think I'd better be getting along．很晚了，我想 ，我该走了。3．proceed；advance ；make progress进行；进展 ；进步*How are the builders getting along with your new house？建筑工人把你 的新房盖得如何了？*My work's getting along much better now．现在我的工作进 展得顺利多了。*How are you getting along with your English studies？你的英语学 习进展如何？4．manage to live or work设法过下去；设 法干下去；对付*If you work hard， you will get along in that job．假如你努力工作 ，你就可以继续干下 去。*He managed to get along without much money．他设法不用多 少钱就对付过去。*The Robinsons only have a small pension，but they seem to get along all right．罗宾逊一家只 有很少的年金，但似 乎过得还不错。*Don't worry．I'll get along without you．不要担心，你不 在我能对付。5．be on good terms；live or work together in a friendly way相处融洽；合作*He is hard to get along with．他这个人很难 相处。*We get along with them very well．我们跟他们处 得很好。*The two brothers don't get along at all．They are very different in character．这兄弟俩 一点也合不来，他们 的性格截然不同。*The couple got a divorce because they could not get along．那对夫妇离婚 了，因为他们处不好。*Jane has such a bad disposition that nobody can get along with her．简脾气很坏，没 有人能和她合得来。6． move or convey along 运?

Q: move in MOVE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.生活于, 周旋于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move in moves in; moving in; moved inWhen you move in somewhere, you begin to live there as your home. Her house was in perfect order when she moved in. Her husband had moved in with a younger woman. We'd been seeing each other for a year when he suggested we should move in together. move outPHR-V2 move in moves in; moving in; moved inIf police, soldiers, or attackers move in, they go towards a place or person in order to deal with or attack them. There were violent and chaotic scenes when police moved in to disperse the crowd. Forces were moving in on the town of Knin.PHR-V3 move in moves in; moving in; moved inIf someone moves in on an area of activity which was previously only done by a particular group of people, they start becoming involved with it for the first time. These black models are moving in on what was previously white territory: the lucrative cosmetic contracts.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．transfer one's possessions to where he is going to live搬进；迁入*Our new neighbours are moving in tomorrow．我们的新 邻居明天搬来。*They decided to move the luggage in while there was time．他们决定趁还 有时间把行李搬到屋 子里去。2．take possession of a place占据某地*The enemy moved in last night．敌人昨晚占领 了那个地方。

Q: make of MAKE OF

A: 【简明词典】v.用...制造, 了解, 对待, 解释形成,构成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make of makes of; making of; made ofIf you ask a person what they make of something, you want to know what their impression, opinion, or understanding of it is. Well, what did you make of her?. Nancy wasn't sure what to make of Mick's apology.PHR-V

Q: laugh off LAUGH OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.用笑摆脱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆laugh off laughs off; laughing off; laughed offIf you laugh off a difficult or serious situation, you try to suggest that it is amusing and unimportant, for example by making a joke about it. The couple laughed off rumours that their marriage was in trouble. Whilst I used to laugh it off, I'm now getting irritated by it.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．dismiss with a laugh as not important or not serious； not take seriously一笑置之； 不予重视*This is a mistake that can't easily be laughed off．这不是一个可以 等闲视之的错误。*He had a bad fall while iceskating but he laughed it off．他在溜冰时重重 地跌了一跤，但他一 笑了之，没把它当回事。2．escape from or get rid of by laughing以笑来排除 ；笑着逃过*We could but laugh off his suspicions．我们只 好以笑声来排除他的 疑心。*Beset with embarrassing questions at the press conference， the diplomat tried to laugh off his predicament．在记者 招待会上，这位外交 官给一些难题弄得很 尴尬，只好以笑声加 以掩饰。

Q: leave behind LEAVE BEHIND

A: 【简明词典】v.留下, 遗留, 超过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 leave behind leaves behind; leaving behind; left behindIf you leave someone or something behind, you go away permanently from them. Many of the women had left their husbands behind and they told of their fears that they may never see them again. We hear of women who run away, leaving behind their homes and families.PHR-V2 leave behind leaves behind; leaving behind; left behindIf you leave behind an object or a situation, it remains after you have left a place. I don't want to leave anything behind. A misty rain in the morning had left behind a coolness that would stay for hours.PHR-V3 leave behind leaves behind; leaving behind; left behindIf a person, country, or organization is left behind, they remain at a lower level than others because they are not as quick at understanding things or developing. We're going to be left behind by the rest of the world. I got left behind at school with the maths. Inflation has left them way behind.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】go away without 遗留；留下*Can you tell me the time？I've left my watch behind．你能告诉我 时间吗？我没带表。*I realized I'd left my umbrella behind on the train．我意识到把雨 伞忘在火车上了。

Q: set aside SET ASIDE

A: 【简明词典】v.留出, 不顾, 取消, 驳回【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set aside sets aside; setting aside The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set something aside for a special use or purpose, you keep it available for that use or purpose. Some doctors advise setting aside a certain hour each day for worry. {Pound}130 million would be set aside for repairs to schools.PHR-V2 set aside sets aside; setting aside The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set aside a belief, principle, or feeling, you decide that you will not be influenced by it. He urged the participants to set aside minor differences for the sake of achieving peace.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．keep or choose（money or time） for some purpose 特意留出（钱或时间 ）*The busy executive set a weekend aside for a small trip with his family．这位繁忙的 官员腾出一个周末和 家人一起作了一次短 途旅行。*Every month we tried to see aside a few dollars．每个月我们 都设法积蓄几美元。2．pay no attention to；reject 不理睬；拒绝*The complaint was set aside as of no importance．这个投 诉被认为不重要，因 而不被理睬。*I'm afraid we must set aside your request fot more equipment．恐怕我们 要拒绝你要求更多设 备的申请了。3．annul 废止；宣告无效*The Supreme Court set aside the decision of the lower courts．最高法院驳 回了下级法院的判决。

Q: beat up BEAT UP

A: 【简明词典】v.痛打, 打(蛋), 抬(价), 惊动, 召集, 搅拌【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 beat up beats up; beating up; beaten up The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf someone beats a person up, they hit or kick the person many times. Then they actually beat her up as well. The government supporters are beating up anyone they suspect of favouring the demonstrators.PHR-V2 beat up beats up; beating up; beaten up The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat yourself up about something, you worry about it a lot or blame yourself for it. (INFORMAL) Tell them you don't want to do it any more. Don't beat yourself up about it. I don't beat myself up. I don't deal with things I can't handle.PHR-V* beating-up beatings-up There had been no violence, no beatings-up until then.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】1．beat severely痛打*He told the police that he had been beaten up by two masked men．他告诉警察说两 个蒙面人把他痛打了 一顿。*They not only robbed the man of his money， but beat him up．他们不仅抢了那 人的钱，而且还把他 毒打了一顿。2．mix thoroughly搅拌*She beat up me egg in the flour．她把鸡蛋同面 粉搅拌匀。*He is beating up cream．他正在搅拌奶 油。3．go against the wind逆风而行*The ship was beating up the channel．船在海峡里 逆风而行。4．seek eagerly；gather together 热切地寻找；召集*She tried to beat up some support for the campaign she was leading．她努力为自 己所领导的运动寻求 支持。*They will do their best to beat up customers for their company．他们将尽力 为其公司招徕生意。5．disturb as by a sudden visit惊扰*Don't beat up the rabbit．不要惊跑那 只兔子。*The enemy were unaware of our closing in until two shots beat them up．敌人没有觉察到 我们已经逼近，直到 两声枪响震惊了他们。

Q: look after LOOK AFTER

A: 【简明词典】v.目送, 寻求, 照顾, 关心【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look after looks after; looking after; looked afterIf you look after someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them healthy, safe, or in good condition. I love looking after the children. People don't look after other people's property in the same way as they look after their own.= take care ofPHR-V2 look after looks after; looking after; looked afterIf you look after something, you are responsible for it and deal with it or make sure it is all right, especially because it is your job to do so. ...the farm manager who looks after the day-to-day organization... We'll help you look after your finances.= attend toPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．take care of；attend to照顾*John's mother told him to look after his younger brother．约翰的母亲 告诉他好好照顾弟弟。*She has looked after her elderly parents for many years．多年来她一直 照顾她年迈的父母。*When he went to Europe，Mr．Jenkins left his son to look after the business．詹金斯先 生去欧洲时，把生意 交给儿子照管。2．follow（a departing person or thing） with the eye 目送*My mother stood at the gate and looked after us as we walked toward the railway station．我妈妈站在 大门口，目送着我们 向火车站走去。3．pay attention to；concern oneself with 对...关注；为...操心H e knows how to look after his own interests．他知道如 何照顾到他自己的利益。*Don't look after your own interests to the exclusion of those of others．不要只顾自 己的利益而不顾别人 的利益。

Q: leave out LEAVE OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.省去, 遗漏, 不考虑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆leave leaves out; leaving out; left outIf someone feels left out, they feel sad because they are not included in a group or activity. Some would question the wisdom of leaving her out of the team. If you prefer mild flavours reduce or leave out the chilli. Now have we left any country out?PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】1．omit 省略；删去*We can leave out the third sentence．我们可以 删去第3句。*You can leave out the details；just give us the main facts．你可以省去细 节，就告诉我们主要 的事实就行了。2．neglect to put in 遗漏*In copying this paper，be careful not to leave out any word．抄这个文件时 ，不要漏掉任何一个 字。*She left out an important detail in her account．她的账目漏 掉了一个重要的项目。3．exclude；ignore 排除；忽略；冷落（ 某人）*Please leave me out of your plans．你的计划中请 不要把我考虑在内。*Don't leave our teachers out from the invitations．请不要 忘记邀请我们的老师 们。*It's Mary's own fault if she feels left out at the party；she makes no effort to be friendly to peple．要是玛丽感到 在晚会上遭冷落，那 是她自己的过错，她 一点也不想亲近人们。*You left out the possibility that the train might be late．你忽略了火车 晚点的可能性。4．leave available 留下备用*If you aren't home when I go to bed，I'll leave some food out for you．如果我睡觉时你 还没回来，我就给你 留饭。

Q: see SEE [si:]

A: 【简明词典】v.看, 看见, 了解, 领会, 注意, 留心, 经历, 阅历【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 see sees saw seen When you see something, you notice it using your eyes. You can't see colours at night. I saw a man making his way towards me. She can see, hear, touch, smell, and taste. As he neared the farm, he saw that a police car was parked outside it. Did you see what happened?VB: no cont2 see sees seeing saw seen If you see someone, you visit them or meet them. I saw him yesterday. Mick wants to see you in his office right away. You need to see a doctor.VB3 see sees saw seen If you see an entertainment such as a play, film, concert, or sports game, you watch it. He had been to see a Semi-Final of the FA Cup. It was one of the most amazing films I've ever seen.= watchVB: no cont4 see sees saw seen If you see that something is true or exists, you realize by observing it that it is true or exists. I could see she was lonely. ...a lot of people saw what was happening but did nothing about it... You see young people going to school inadequately dressed for the weather. My taste has changed a bit over the years as you can see. You've just been cleaning it, I see. The army must be seen to be taking firm action.VB: no cont5 see sees saw seen If you see what someone means or see why something happened, you understand what they mean or understand why it happened. Oh, I see what you're saying. I don't see why you're complaining. I really don't see any reason for changing it. Now I see that I was wrong.= understandVB: no cont, no passive6 see sees seeing saw seen If you see someone or something as a certain thing, you have the opinion that they are that thing. She saw him as a visionary, but her father saw him as a man who couldn't make a living. They have a normal body weight but see themselves as being fat. Others saw it as a betrayal. I don't see it as my duty to take sides. As I see it, Llewelyn has three choices open to him. Women are sometimes seen to be less effective as managers.= perceiveVB7 see sees saw seen If you see a particular quality in someone, you believe they have that quality. If you ask what someone sees in a particular person or thing, you want to 【21世纪英汉词典】seesi; si:>主教 (bishop) 的辖区; 大主教 (archbishop) 的辖区the ~ of Canterbury 坎特培里大主教辖区the Holy See=the See of Rome 教宗的职权

Q: watch over WATCH OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.看守, 监视【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆watch over watches over; watching over; watched overIf you watch over someone or something, you pay attention to them to make sure that nothing bad happens to them. The guards were originally hired to watch over the houses as they were being built.= watchPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】guard for protection or safekeeping 监视；保护；看守*The farmers there use specially trained dogs to watch over their sheep at night．那儿的农民用 受过特殊训练的狗在 夜间看守羊群。*They were watched over by the policemen．他们由警 察看守。

Q: look in LOOK IN

A: 【简明词典】v.看望顺道访问【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look in looks in; looking in; looked inIf you look in on a person or place, you visit them for a short time, usually when you are on your way somewhere else. I looked in on Louisa. She was sleeping.PHR-V

Q: look through LOOK THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.看穿, 审核, 浏览, 温习, 从...中显露看穿,彻底审查【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look through looks through; looking through; looked throughIf you look through a group of things, you examine each one so that you can find or choose the one that you want. Peter starts looking through the mail as soon as the door shuts.PHR-V2 look through looks through; looking through; looked throughIf you look through something that has been written or printed, you read it. He happened to be looking through the medical book `Gray's Anatomy' at the time.PHR-V3 look through looks through; looking through; looked throughIf you say that someone looks through another person, you mean that they look at that person without seeming to see them or recognize them, for example because they are angry with them or are thinking deeply about something else. As for doctors, when you go to see them they just look right through you.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． study； examine温习*Look through your notes before the examination．考试前 把你的笔记从头至尾 看一遍。2．inspect carefully仔细查看*I looked through my drawer， but I could not find my keys．我仔细查过抽 屉，但是找不到钥匙。*You have to look through those reports before you attend the meeting．开会前，你 必须把那些报告看一 遍。3．not see sb． or sth． that is clearly visible； deliberately ignore sb．one can plainly see故意视而不见*I met him on the way home yesterday，but he just looked straight through me．昨天我在回家的 路上碰见了他，但他 却故意不理睬我。*You must be blind，I was standing ten yards away， and you looked straight through me．你一定瞎眼了， 当时我站在离你只有1 0码远的地方，你竟看 不到我。4． survey or scan（a book， paper，etc．） often briefly粗略地检查、 浏览或翻阅*I usually look through newspapers after supper．晚饭后我常 常浏览一下报纸。

Q: see through SEE THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.看穿, 识破【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆see through sees through; seeing through; saw through; seen throughIf you see through someone or their behaviour, you realize what their intentions are, even though they are trying to hide them. I saw through your little ruse from the start.See also see-through.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．understand or not be deceived by（a trick）识破（诡计） ；不上当*Mother saw through Johnny's ex cuses not to go to bed on Christmas Eve．She knew he wanted to stay up to see Santa Claus．母亲看穿了约 翰尼在圣诞夜不睡觉 的借口。她知道他是 想等着看圣诞老人。*We easily saw through the man and his lies．我们轻而易举 地看破了这人和他的 谎言。2．do until sth．is finished 做完（某事）*Once Charles started a job，he saw it through until it was finished．查尔斯一 旦开始一项工作，就 要把它做完。*Before I leave，I would like to see the project through．我要把这任 务完成后再走。3．help（sb．）thro ugh difficulty 帮助（某人）度过难关*His business was about to fail，but his banker saw him through．他的生意行 将失败，但他的财东 帮助他度过了难关。*She was very upset when her hus band died but her friends saw her through．丈夫的去世 使她非常难过，但她 的朋友们帮她度过了 悲伤时期。4．be enough for or last 够用*This money will see us through the week．这笔钱够我们 用一个星期。*I think we have enough bread to see us through the weekend．我看现有的 面包足够我们吃到周 末了。

Q: go about GO ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.着手做, 从事, 走动, 传开【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆phrasal verbs1 go about goes about; going about; went about; gone aboutThe way you go about a task or problem is the way you approach it and deal with it. I want him back, but I just don't know how to go about it.= approachPHR-V2 go about goes about; going about; went about; gone aboutWhen you are going about your normal activities, you are doing them. We were simply going about our business when we were pounced upon by these police officers.PHR-V3 go about goes about; going about; went about; gone aboutIf you go about in a particular way, you behave or dress in that way, often as part of your normal life. He used to go about in a black cape. He went about looking ill and unhappy.= go aroundPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．move freely（四处）自由 走动*People are going about more now that the weather's better．天气转好， 人们四处走动的更多 了。*Teenage boys tend to go about in groups．十几岁的男 孩喜欢成群结伙地四 处闲逛。*It is dangerous to go about on the construction site without a safety helmet．不戴安全帽 在工地上走来走去是 危险的。2．circulate；go around；spread流传 ；四处传播（谣言、 消息等）*The story may not be true，but it is going about all the same．故事可能不真 实，但照样四处流传。*There is another rumour going about that the President will resign soon．还有一条传闻 说，总统不久就要辞 职。*There are whispers going about the city that the Bank is to raise its interest．城里流传 说银行要提高利率。3．be busy with；be occupied with；keep working on 忙于*The children are going about their homework very seriously tonitht．孩子们今晚 忙着认真地做作业。*Go about your businss．去忙你自己 的事吧。*The best cure for grief is to go about your usual work．消除悲伤的最 好办法是做你通常做 的事。4．tackle；make a start at交涉；对付；着手 处理*Can you help me with this problem？I don't quite know how to go about it．你能帮我解决这 个问题吗？我不太清 楚如何处理。*I'm afraid you're not going about it the right way．你这样做恐怕方 法不对。*He will go about it with his whole heart．他将全心全意 地从事这项工作。*We must go about our work or we'll fall behind the schedule．我们必须 着手这项工作，否则 就完不成预定的计划了。5．keep company for friendship or for courting 来往密切；恋爱*How long have Eric and Hilda been going about with each other？à

Q: know KNOW [nEu]

A: 【简明词典】v.知道, 了解, 认识, 熟悉, 认出, 分辨, 确信【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 know knows knew known If you know a fact, a piece of information, or an answer, you have it correctly in your mind. I don't know the name of the place. I know that you led a rifle platoon during the Second World War. `People like doing things for nothing.' --- `I know they do.'. I don't know what happened to her husband. `How did he meet your mother?' --- `I don't know.'. We all know about his early experiments in flying. They looked younger than I knew them to be. Radon is known to be harmful to humans in large quantities. It is not known whether the bomb was originally intended for the capital itself. It's always been known that key figures in the government do very well for themselves.VB: no cont2 know knows knew known If you know someone, you are familiar with them because you have met them and talked to them before. Gifford was a friend. I'd known him for nine years. Do you two know each other?. He doesn't know anybody in London.VB: no cont3 know knows knew known If you say that you know of something, you mean that you have heard about it but you do not necessarily have a lot of information about it. We know of the incident but have no further details. He said he did not know of any specific terrorist threat. 【21世纪英汉词典】knowno; nou(knew[nu,nju; nju:]; known[non; noun])>1 知道,懂得a. 知道,知悉, 了解He ~s the truth of the matter. 他知道事情的真相I ~ all about that. 那件事我全都知道You ought to ~ your place. 你应该认清自己的身 分 (低) (应该懂 (对待尊长的) 礼节)He ~s all the answers. (口语)他 (似乎) 无事不知(万事通)The space shuttle as we ~ it is still imperfect. 像现在有的 [目前的这种] 太空梭仍然不完美b. 知道...I ~ that she was once a singer. 我知道她从前是个歌 手You must ~ that.. 你必须知道...c. [I don't ~] (口语)不以为...,以为 不...I don't ~ that I will attend the party. 我想我不会出席这次 聚会d. 知道...Please let us ~ when you are coming. 请告诉我们你什么时 候来There is no ~ing what may happen to them. 我们无法知道他们将 发生什么事She doesn't ~ what she is talking about. 她不知道她自己在讲 些什么Poor Mother didn't ~ whether [if] she was coming or going. 可怜的母亲弄得不知 如何是好Do you ~ how to drive a car?.

Q: cut down CUT DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.砍倒, 胜过, 削减, 删节【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 cut down cuts down; cutting down The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut down on something or cut down something, you use or do less of it. He cut down on coffee and cigarettes, and ate a balanced diet. Car owners were asked to cut down travel. If you spend more than your income, can you try to cut down?PHR-V2 cut down cuts down; cutting down The form cut is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you cut down a tree, you cut through its trunk so that it falls to the ground. A vandal with a chainsaw cut down a tree.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．make sth．fall by cutting 砍倒*Many big trees along the road have been cut down for building houses．路旁的许多 大树都被砍掉建房了。2．reduce；lessen 削减；降低*This factory's production has been cut down．这家工厂的生 产减少了。*Strenuous efforts have been made to cut down government expenses to a desirable level．政府已尽力把 开支削减到了一个理 想的水平。*In the end，I cut the dealer down by another＄ 5.00．最后我使商贩 把价格又减少了5美元。*The workers are doing all they can to cut down the accident rate．工人们正在尽 一切努力降低事故率。3．deprive of life or health（by disease，etc．）因 疾病等夺去生命*The man was cut down in his primeof manhood by a pneumonia．那人因患 肺炎而英年早逝。4．destroy（an argument）驳倒*His arguments are very easy to cut down．他的论点很容 易被驳倒。*He was so eloquent that he cut down the finest orator．他非常能言 善辩，驳倒了最好的 演说家。5．reduce the size of（clothes，etc． ）改小或缩短（衣服 等）*The tailor is cutting down my dress．裁缝正在把我 的衣服改小。

Q: break into BREAK INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.破门而入, 侵占【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break into breaks into; breaking into; broke into; broken intoIf someone breaks into a building, they get into it by force. There was no one nearby who might see him trying to break into the house. In this country a house is broken into every 24 seconds.PHR-V2 break into breaks into; breaking into; broke into; broken intoIf someone breaks into something they suddenly start doing it. For example if someone breaks into a run they suddenly start running, and if they break into song they suddenly start singing. The moment she was out of sight she broke into a run. Then, breaking into a smile, he said, `I brought you something.'PHR-V3 break into breaks into; breaking into; broke into; broken intoIf you break into a profession or area of business, especially one that is difficult to succeed in, you manage to have some success in it. She finally broke into films after an acclaimed stage career.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．divide 分成*Alice broke the chocolate into pieces，one for each person．爱丽丝把巧 克力分成小块，每人 一块。2．enter by force 闯入*The policeman found that the house had been broken into and a quantity of jewellery stolen．警察发现有 人闯入室内，盗走一 批珠宝。*The thieves planned to break into the bank．小偷预谋闯进 这家银行。3．burst into；begin suddenly 突然...起来*Jack broke into laughter．杰克突然 大笑起来。*At this point even the interpreter broke into weeping．到这时连翻 译都哭泣起来了。4．interrupt 打断*Don't break into their conversation；they are discussing something important．不要打断 他们的谈话，他们正 在讨论重要的事情。5．open and consume（sth．in reserve）；occupy 启开和动用（储存物 品）；侵占；占用*He has broken into the money he has saved for long．他已动用他长 期积蓄的钱。*They were so hungry that they couldn't help breaking into their emergency supplies of food and water．他们饿极了， 不得不动用应急食物 和饮水。*I can't take on any extra work；my spare time has been broken into far too much as it is．我不能再承担任 何额外的工作，就现 在这样我的业余时间 已经占用得过多了。*Housework has broken into a lot of my time．家务事已占用 了我很多时间。

Q: come up against COME UP AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】v.碰到遭遇【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come up against a problem or difficulty, you are faced with it and have to deal with it. We came up against a great deal of resistance in dealing with the case.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】meet（difficulties ，opposition）遭到 ；应付（困难）；和 ...相抵触*The workers on strike came up against their employer's unwillingness to pay high wages．罢工的工人们 与不愿给他们增加工 资的雇主相对抗。*You may come up against a bit of opposition．你可能 会遭到一些反对。*He came up against the headmaster，and eventually had to leave．他跟校长发生 矛盾，最后只好离开。*When they were dealing with the case，they came up against a series of obstacles．当他们在 审理这个案子的时候 ，遇到了一系列的障碍。

Q: stand up STAND UP

A: 【简明词典】v.站起来, 竖立, 站得住脚, 坚持, 经得起, 拥护, 抵抗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand up stands up; standing up; stood upIf something such as a claim or a piece of evidence stands up, it is accepted as true or satisfactory after being carefully examined. He made wild accusations that did not stand up. How well does this thesis stand up to close examination?PHR-V2 stand up stands up; standing up; stood upIf a boyfriend or girlfriend stands you up, they fail to keep an arrangement to meet you. (INFORMAL) We were to have had dinner together yesterday evening, but he stood me up. He was in a foul mood because he had been stood up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】stand up1 站起; 向上升起; (使) 竖立~, please. 请起立2 站得住脚; 经得起磨损a proof that would ~ in court 在法庭上可站得住脚 的证据3'俗'不守与 (某人) 订好的约会

Q: make off MAKE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.离开, (尤指做了错事后)匆忙离开, 逃走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make off makes off; making off; made offIf you make off, you leave somewhere as quickly as possible, often in order to escape. They broke free and made off in a stolen car.= leavePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】go or run away逃走*When the deer saw the hunter，it made off at once．当那头鹿看见 猎人时，拔腿就跑。*The thieves ran out of the jeweller's and made off in a stolen car．窃贼们溜出珠宝 行，坐上偷来的汽车 逃走了。

Q: come off COME OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.离开, 举行, 实现, 成为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come off comes off; coming off; came off The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes off, it is successful or effective. It was a good try but it didn't quite come off. Slovo said it was a great occasion which he hoped would come off in an orderly and peaceful way.PHR-V2 come off comes off; coming off; came off The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes off worst in a contest or conflict, they are in the worst position after it. If they come off best, they are in the best position. Some Democrats still have bitter memories of how, against all odds, they came off worst during the inquiry. In these circumstances, it is the managers who come off best.PHR-V3 come off comes off; coming off; came off The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come off a drug or medicine, you stop taking it. ...people trying to come off tranquillizers.PHR-V: no passive4 come The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou say `come off it' to someone to show them that you think what they are saying is untrue or wrong. (INFORMAL, SPOKEN)CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】1．fall；cease being joined to脱落；从...离开*This button has just come off．这颗钮扣是刚掉 的。2．take place as planned举行；进行*The tennis finals will come off tomorrow．网球决赛 明天进行。3．succeed成功；实 现*The attempt isn't likely to come off．这种尝试不大可 能成功。*I'm glad everything has come off so nicely．我很高兴一 切进行得这样好。*If this method doesn't come off，we shall have to think of another．假如这个办 法行不通，我们只好 另想办法。4．have a result；turn out to be结果是*She came off badly in the match．她在比赛中成 绩不佳。*The day came off，though it had drizzled early in the morning．虽然那天早 上下着毛毛雨，后来 却转晴了。

Q: go off GO OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.离开, 去世, 消失, 睡去, 爆炸, 被发射, 进行, 变质【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf you go off someone or something, you stop liking them. (BRIT, INFORMAL) `Why have they gone off him now?' --- `It could be something he said.'. I started to go off the idea.PHR-V2 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf an explosive device or a gun goes off, it explodes or fires. A few minutes later the bomb went off, destroying the vehicle.PHR-V3 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf an alarm bell goes off, it makes a sudden loud noise. Then the fire alarm went off. I just grabbed my clothes and ran out.PHR-V4 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf an electrical device goes off, it stops operating. As the water came in the windows, all the lights went off.PHR-V5 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offIf you say how an organized event went off, you are saying whether everything happened in the way that was planned or hoped. The meeting went off all right. The voting went off without any undue irregularities.PHR-V6 go off goes off; going off; went off; gone offFood or drink that has gone off has gone bad. (BRIT) Don't eat that! It's mouldy. It's gone off!PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．make a sudden ringing noise爆发突然的响声*A bomb went off in the theater．一颗炸弹在 剧院里爆炸了。2．leave suddenly（突然）离 走*They went off without telling us．他们走时没有告 诉我们。*She went off in a bad temper．她怒气冲冲 地走了。3．cease；wear off；disappear终止 ；消失*The effect of the drug will go off after two hours．两小时后这药 的效力就将失去。4．sell；be disposed of by sale卖掉；售出*The goods went off rapidly．那批货很快 就卖掉了。5．become worse；deteriorate 变坏（质）*I'll complain to the shop；this meat started going off the same day that I bought it．我要向这家商店 申诉，我买的肉当天 就变质了。*You had better put the cake in the refrigerator，in case it goes off．你最好把蛋糕放 入冰箱，以免坏掉。*The milk has gone off slightly．It must be the weather．这牛奶已经 变质。一定是天气的 关系。6．elope私奔*He went off with his manager's daughter．他和经理 的女儿私奔了。7．lose one's skill失去技巧；工作 质量下降*The standard of his work has gone off over the last few weeks．这几个星期以 来，他的工作水平有 所下降。*The lecturer used to do w

Q: run along RUN ALONG

A: 【简明词典】v.离开, 把...送去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run along runs along; running along; ran along The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you tell a child to run along, you mean that you want them to go away. (INFORMAL) Run along now and play for a bit.PHR-V: usu imper【21世纪英汉词典】1． go away；be off； depart走开；离开*Run along now，children！I'm busy．孩子们，走开 。我正忙着呢。*She said she had something urgent to do and must run along．她说她有急事 要办，得走了。2． convey along（usu． in a car）运送（常指用汽 车）*I'll run you along to the station in a few minutes．我立即用车 送你去车站。

Q: plan out PLAN OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.策划【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆plan out plans out; planning out; planned outIf you plan out the future, you decide in detail what you are going to do. I have started planning out what I shall be doing next week.PHR-V

Q: move off MOVE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.离开, 死, 畅销【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move off moves off; moving off; moved offWhen you move off, you start moving away from a place. Gil waved his hand and the car moved off.= set offPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．depart（开始）离 开*The troops moved off at dawn．部队在黎明时 出发了。*The train moved off．火车开动了。2．be sold rapidly畅销*The first edition moved off within a week．第1版不到一星 期就销完了。3．die死*Whether from the fall or the fright，the Major moved off in a month．也不知道由于 跌倒还是由于惊吓， 少校不到一个月就死了。

Q: stand down STAND DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.离开法庭的证人席, 暂时辞退, 顺潮航行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stand down stands down; standing down; stood downIf someone stands down, they resign from an important job or position, often in order to let someone else take their place. Four days later, the despised leader finally stood down, just 17 days after taking office. Profits plunged and he stood down as chairman last January.= step down, resignPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave the witness box in a court of law离开证人席*If there are no more questions，the witness may now stand domn．没有更多问题 的话，证人可以退席 了。*He asked the witness to stand down．他要求证人离 席。2．withdraw from sth．，esp．in favor of sb．else退出竞争或 竞赛*He stood down as a candidate because he felt a younger man would be more suitable．他退出了 竞选，因为他觉得年 纪轻一点的人更合适。*I'm not going to stand down for him．我不打算给他让 位。

Q: follow up FOLLOW UP

A: 【简明词典】v.穷追, 把...探究到底, 用继续行动来加强效果【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆follow up follows up; following up; followed upIf you follow up something that has been said, suggested, or discovered, you try to find out more about it or take action about it. State security police are following up several leads. An officer took a statement from me, but no one's bothered to follow it up.See also follow 5, follow-up.= investigatePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．seek further details about对...仔细调查； 把...追查到底*They followed the matter up until they got results．他们追查此 事，直到得出结果。*The editor thinks that this story is worth following up ．编辑认为这个情况 值得跟踪报道。*Follow up these clues and analyse them carefully．抓住这些 线索加以仔细分析。2．chase or follow closely and without giving up紧随不舍；跟踪*The Indians followed up the wounded buffalo until it fell dead．那位印第安人 紧跟着受伤的野牛直 至其死亡为止。*They followed the criminal up like a shadow and arrested him at his lodging．他们形影不 离地跟踪那个罪犯， 并在他住所逮捕了他。3．reinforce；make （an action）*more successful by doing sth．more加强；用进 一步的行动来加强... 的效果；再接再厉*We followed up our victory by attacking the enemy on all fronts．我们乘胜向 敌人全面进攻。*They followed up the programme with another just as good．他们接着表演 另一个同样好的节目 来充实演出。*The doctor followed up Billy's operation with Xrays and special exercises to make his foot stronger．医生对比 利手术后又继续以爱 克斯光以及特别的物 理治疗使他的脚能够好转。*Don't rest on your laurels；follow up your success and strive for greater contributions to the people．不要吃老本 ，要发扬成绩，争取 为人民作出更大的贡献。4．folllow（an action， etc．） with a similar or related act； continue a process already begun继续以某个相同 的或有关的行动干下 去；继续已开始的行 动；继承*The series is to be followed up by another programme of a similar theme．在这个系列节 目后还有一个跟这个 主题相近的节目。*The speaker followed up with figures．演讲者接着 列举了数字。*It will be well for us to follow up what our predecessors have done．我们把前人所 创立的功业继承下去 ，这是一件好事。

Q: sign in SIGN IN

A: 【简明词典】v.签到, 记录到达时间, 签收【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign in signs in; signing in; signed inIf you sign in, you officially indicate that you have arrived at a hotel or club by signing a book or form. I signed in and crunched across the gravel to my room.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】indicate one's arrival by signing a register签到*Teachers go to the office and sign in each morning before going to their classrooms．教师们 每天早晨先到办公室 签到，然后去教室上课。

Q: put on PUT ON

A: 【简明词典】v.穿上, 把...放在上, 装出, 假装, 增加, 欺骗, 添上, 使靠...维持生命【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put on puts on; putting on The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it. She put on her coat and went out. Maximo put on a pair of glasses. I haven't even put any lipstick on. take offPHR-V2 put on puts on; putting on The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen people put on a show, exhibition, or service, they perform it or organize it. The band are hoping to put on a UK show before the end of the year. British Airways is putting on an extra flight to London tomorrow. We put it on and everybody said `Oh it's a brilliant production'.PHR-V3 put on puts on; putting on The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf someone puts on weight, they become heavier. I can eat what I want but I never put on weight. Luther's put on three stone.= gainPHR-V4 put on puts on; putting on The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put on a piece of equipment or a device, you make it start working, for example by pressing a switch or turning a knob. I put the radio on. I put on the light by the bed.PHR-V5 put on puts on; putting on The form put 【21世纪英汉词典】1．dress oneself in穿戴*He put his coat on hurriedly and ran out of the house．他匆忙穿上外 套，冲出了屋子。2．turn on开*He opened the door and put on the light．他开了门，打 开了灯。3．pretend假装*He was not really angry．He was putting it on．他并不真生气， 他是假装的。4．present（a performance）上演*The actor put on a fine performance．这位演 员的表演非常精彩。*The senior class put on a dance．高年级学生举 行了一次舞会。5．gain（weight）； increase增加（体重 ）；增添；上涨*She put on a lot of weight last winter．去年冬天她 体重增加了很多。6．force acceptance of sth．on sb．强迫某人接收*In those days various sorts of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous levies were put on the people from time to time．那时候，不时 有各种苛捐杂税加在 人民的身上。*Why do you put the blame on me？你为什么责怪我 呢？7．deceive欺骗*I don't believe you；you are just putting me on．我不相信你，你 不过是在骗我。8．move forward（a clock or the hands of a clock）往前拨（钟表 ）*He forgot to put the clock on last night．他

Q: break out BREAK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.突发, 爆发, 叫嚷, 使作准备, 取出, 倒空, 把...备好待用【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break out breaks out; breaking out; broke out; broken outIf something such as war, fighting, or disease breaks out, it begins suddenly. He was 29 when war broke out. I was in a nightclub in Brixton and a fight broke out.PHR-V2 break out breaks out; breaking out; broke out; broken outIf a prisoner breaks out of a prison, they escape from it. The two men broke out of their cells and cut through a perimeter fence.See also breakout.PHR-V3 break out breaks out; breaking out; broke out; broken outIf you break out of a dull situation or routine, you manage to change it or escape from it. It's taken a long time to break out of my own conventional training. If her marriage becomes too restrictive, she will break out and seek new horizons.PHR-V4 break out breaks out; breaking out; broke out; broken outIf you break out in a rash or a sweat, a rash or sweat appears on your skin. A person who is allergic to cashews may break out in a rash when he consumes these nuts. A line of sweat broke out on her forehead and she thought she might faint.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．occur suddenly 爆发；（突然）发生*The Second World War broke out in September，1939．第 二次世界大战于1939 年9月爆发。*A fire broke out in this hotel last night．昨晚这家旅馆 发生了火灾。*The economic crisis broke out first in the United States．经济危机首 先在美国爆发。*Fighting has broken out on the border and is expected to continue until a settlement is reached．战斗在边界 打响了，预料会继续 下去直到问题得到解决。2．escape 逃脱*Three prisoners have broken out this week and are on the run．本周有3名囚犯 越狱逃跑。*He spent several months in a Nazi concentration camp before he broke out．他在纳粹集中营 里关了几个月后逃了 出来。3．show sudden violence in speech or behaviour（言语或行 为）突然激烈*The whole meeting broke out in cheers．整个会场爆 发出阵阵欢呼声。*She broke out in tears．她突然哭了起 来。*He broke out："That is not so！"他猛然吼道： "并不是这么回事。"*He is liable to break out into furious passions．他很容易 暴跳如雷。

Q: fly into FLY INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.突发【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fly into flies into; flying into; flew into; flown intoIf you fly into a bad temper or a panic, you suddenly become very angry or anxious and show this in your behaviour. Losing a game would cause him to fly into a rage.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】suddenly develop or exhibit突然出现*He flew into a rage when he heardthe news．他听到这一消 息很生气。*Don't fly into a temper with me ！别跟我发脾气！*The students in Class Two flew into raptures when their team won the game．二班的球队获 胜时，全班学生欣喜 若狂。

Q: break through BREAK THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.突围, 突破【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break through breaks through; breaking through; broke through; broken throughIf you break through a barrier, you succeed in forcing your way through it. Protesters tried to break through a police cordon. About fifteen inmates broke through onto the roof.PHR-V2 break through breaks through; breaking through; broke through; broken throughIf you break through, you achieve success even though there are difficulties and obstacles. There is still scope for new writers to break through. I broke through the poverty barrier and it was education that did it.PHR-V3 break through breaks through; breaking through; broke through; broken throughWhen something that was previously hidden or could not be seen breaks through, it appears. Despite everything, Elizabeth's human side keeps breaking through. Sunlight had broken through the clouds.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．break a way through；overcome 突破；冲破；克服*The allied forces soon broke through the enemy's defence line．联军很快就突 破了敌人的防线。*The soldiers have managed to break through．战士们已设 法突围。*We broke through countless enemy encirclements and blockades until we finally reached northern Shanxi．我们突破了 敌人无数次的包围和 封锁，最后到达了陕北。*All difficulties can be broken through．一切困难都 能战胜。2．achieve sth．mew；make a discovery of a new and important kind 取得某种新成就；作 出重大发现*Nuclear physicists claimed to have broken through in several new aspects of the nature of the atom．核物理学家们 宣称，在有关原子本 质的几个新方面已有 重大突破。*Scientists hope to break through soon in their fight against heart disease．科学家们希 望不久在治疗心脏病 方面有所突破。*He failed many times but he finally broke through to find a successful polio vaccine．他失败了许 多次，但最终成功地 发现了预防小儿麻痹 症的疫苗。3．make an appearance出现*A little later the sun broke through the clouds．一会儿太阳 就钻出了云层。

Q: come on COME ON

A: 【简明词典】v.突然产生, 要求, 成为...负担, 偶遇, 跟着来, 开始, 出台, 上演快点,赶快【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou say `Come on' to someone to encourage them to do something they do not much want to do. (SPOKEN) Come on Doreen, let's dance.CONVENTION2 come The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou say `Come on' to someone to encourage them to hurry up. (SPOKEN)CONVENTION3 come The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleYou say `Come on' to someone when you think that what they are saying is silly or unreasonable. (SPOKEN) `Have you said all this to the police?' --- `Aw, come on!'. Come on, Sue, that was two years ago.CONVENTION4 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you have an illness or a headache coming on, you can feel it starting. Tiredness and fever are much more likely to be a sign of flu coming on.PHR-V: usu cont5 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something or someone is coming on well, they are developing well or making good progress. Lee is coming on very well now and it's a matter of deciding how to fit him into the team. The knee's coming on fine, I'm walking comfortably already.= come alongPHR-V: usu cont6 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen something such as a machine or system comes on, it starts working or functioning. The central heating was coming on and the ancient wooden boards creaked.PHR-V7 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a new season or type of weather is coming on, it is starting to arrive. Winter was coming on again. I had two miles to go and it was just coming on to rain.PHR-V: usu cont

Q: come upon COME UPON

A: 【简明词典】v.突然产生, 要求, 成为...负担, 偶遇突临,突袭【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come upon comes upon; coming upon; came upon The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come upon someone or something, you meet them or find them by chance. I came upon an irresistible item at a yard sale.= come acrossPHR-V2 come upon comes upon; coming upon; came upon The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf an attitude or feeling comes upon you, it begins to affect you. (LITERARY) A sense of impending doom came upon all of us.PHR-V

Q: break away BREAK AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.突然离开, 脱离, 放弃, (运动中)反攻为守【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break away breaks away; breaking away; broke away; broken awayIf you break away from someone who is trying to hold you or catch you, you free yourself and run away. I broke away from him and rushed out into the hall. Willie Hamilton broke away early in the race.= cut loosePHR-V2 break away breaks away; breaking away; broke away; broken awayIf you break away from something or someone that restricts you or controls you, you succeed in freeing yourself from them. Aboriginal art has finally gained recognition and broken away from being labelled as `primitive' or `exotic'. The group broke away from the Labour Party in 1932.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．come apart；come into pieces破裂；裂开*The wings of the plane broke away in midair，so the plane crashed．机翼在半空 中裂开，所以飞机失 事了。2．escape；rebel 逃跑；反叛*The criminal broke away from the policemen．罪犯从警 察手中逃走了。*I imagine he will try to break away．我想他会设法 逃跑。3．end one's connection with脱离（社团、政 党等）；断绝关系*The state has broken away from the union．这个州已经脱 离了联邦政府。*He broke away from his family and went abroad．他与家庭断 绝了关系，到国外去 了。4．get rid of；abandon 放弃；解除*You should break away from such bad habits．你应该改掉 这样的坏习惯。*We must break away from convention and adopt as many advanced techniques as possible．我们必须 打破常规，尽量采用 先进技术。

Q: look into LOOK INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.窥视, 浏览, 观察【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look into looks into; looking into; looked intoIf a person or organization is looking into a possible course of action, a problem, or a situation, they are finding out about it and examining the facts relating to it. He had once looked into buying his own island off Nova Scotia. It should also look into the possibilities of wind-generated electricity.= investigatePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．examine；inspect ；investigate 调查；研究*He promised me to look into the matter．他答应我调 查此事。*Mr． Jones said he was looking into the possibility of buying a house．琼斯先生说他 正在研究买房子的可 能性。*The government will look into how to reduce unemployment．政府 将研究如何降低失业 率。*Thank you very much for the information，sir；I 'll get one of our detectives to look into the matter．非常感谢你 提供这些情况，先生 ，我将指派一名侦探 调查此事。2．dip into（a book，etc．）；cons ult （a book， etc．） in a rapid or cursory manner浏览（书等） ；快速或草率地查阅 （书等）*I usually look into a book before deciding whether to read it．我通常在决定是 否读这本书之前先浏 览一下。3．make a brief call or visit to；enter（a house， etc．） for a few moments in passing对...作暂短的 访问或参观；顺便进 入（房屋等）看看*I'll look into the library on the way home to borrow some books for my children．在回家的 路上，我将顺便去图 书馆给孩子们借几本书。*I must look into the garage on the way home to book a service for the car．回家时我得顺路 到汽车修理厂去预约 检修汽车的事情。

Q: end up END UP

A: 【简明词典】v.竖着, 结束, 死【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 end up ends up; ending up; ended upIf someone or something ends up somewhere, they eventually arrive there, usually by accident. The result was that the engine ended up at the bottom of the canal. She fled with her children, moving from neighbour to neighbour and ending up in a friend's cellar.= finish upPHR-V2 end up ends up; ending up; ended upIf you end up doing something or end up in a particular state, you do that thing or get into that state even though you did not originally intend to. If you don't know what you want, you might end up getting something you don't want. Every time they went dancing they ended up in a bad mood. She could have ended up a millionairess.= finish upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reach a final situation；die ；be killed 终结；死；被杀死*The gangster ended up in the electric chair．那个歹徒最后 被送上电椅处死。*The runaway prisoner ended up in a river．那个逃犯最后 死在一条河里。2．come to an end；finish by 结束；以...结束*If you don't slow down，you'll end up in hospital.你要是不减 速，你会被送进医院 的。*She ended up her speech with a short poem．她朗诵了一首 短诗结束了她的演讲。*Despite his strenuous efforts，he ended up unsuccessfully after all．尽管他付出了艰 苦的努力，可最后还 是没有成功。

Q: stand out STAND OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.站出来, 突出, 坚持抵抗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand out stands out; standing out; stood outIf something stands out, it is very noticeable. Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields. Grammatical errors are always obvious to me, spelling mistakes stand out.PHR-V2 stand out stands out; standing out; stood outIf something stands out, it is much better or much more important than other things of the same kind. He played the violin, and he stood out from all the other musicians. Many people were involved in this conspiracy, but three stand out.PHR-V3 stand out stands out; standing out; stood outIf something stands out from a surface, it rises up from it. His tendons stood out like rope beneath his skin. Her hair stood out in spikes.= stick outPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】stand out1 突出; 伸出2 继续抵抗; 支撑The troops ~ against the enemy until their ammunition was exhausted. 这支军队继续抵抗敌 人,直到弹药援绝时3 杰出; 显著She ~s ~ in a crowd. 她在人群中很出众4'航海' (离岸) 驶去~ from the shore 驶离海岸

Q: stand aside STAND ASIDE

A: 【简明词典】v.站开, 躲开, 不做事, (竞选时)退出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand aside stands aside; standing aside; stood asideIf you stand aside from something, you allow it to happen without interfering in it or doing anything to prevent it. Ireland stood aside from this conflict. The key question was whether they would stand aside or would disrupt the elections.PHR-V2 stand aside stands aside; standing aside; stood asideIf someone stands aside, they resign from an important job or position, often in order to let someone else take their place. (BRIT; in AM use stand down) The President said he was willing to stand aside if that would stop the killing.= stand downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】stand out of the way站到一边*The crowd were asked to stand aside to let the players go in．人群被要求站到 一边让运动员们进去。*He never stands aside when he is needed to lend a helping hand．无论什么时候 需要他帮助，他从不 袖手旁观。

Q: keep on at KEEP ON AT

A: 【简明词典】v.纠缠, 使烦恼【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆keep on keeps on; keeping on; kept onIf you keep on at someone, you repeatedly ask or tell them something in a way that annoys them. (BRIT, INFORMAL) You've constantly got to keep on at people about that. She kept on at him to get some qualifications.= nagPHR-V

Q: hold in HOLD IN

A: 【简明词典】v.约束, 抑制【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆hold in holds in; holding in; held inIf you hold in an emotion or feeling, you do not allow yourself to express it, often making it more difficult to deal with. Depression can be traced to holding in anger. Go ahead and cry. Don't hold it in.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．control or restrain控制；抑制*Your horse is going too fast；you must hold it in．你的马跑得太快 了，你得勒住些。*My mother is good at holding in her emotions．我母亲很 善于克制 自己的感情。2．contain oneself； exercise restraint忍耐；克制 自己*He was raging inside，but held himself in for fear of saying something he would regret．他内心 很生气，不过他忍着 ，生怕说出他 会后悔的话。*He wanted to speak up but thought better of it and held in．他真想开 口说话，但仔细想想 还是忍住了。

Q: pass off PASS OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.终止, 停止, 发生【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass off passes off; passing off; passed offIf an event passes off without any trouble, it happens and ends without any trouble. The main demonstration passed off peacefully. The event passed off without any major incidents.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． pretend假装*He passed himself off as a doctor until someone checked his record．在人们查阅 他的档案之前，他一 直伪装成医生。*They resorted to the trick of passing off fisheyes as pearls．他们使用了 鱼目混珠的伎俩。2． disappear 消失*Mrs．White's headache had passed off by that night．怀特太太到了 夜里头痛便消失了。*A few minutes after we started，the fog began to pass off．我们动身后几分 钟，雾就开始散去。3．reach an end；last through to completion；take place完成；举行*The party passed off well．聚会开得很成 功。The organisers were pleased that the demonstration passed off without any police arrests．组织者们很 高兴警察没有在这次 游行中抓人。4．ignore；treat as unimportant忽视；把 ...看作无关紧要*She hated his familiarity，but passed it off as a joke．她讨厌他那种 亲昵的态度，但一笑 置之。*His rude remark was passed off by the host．主人并没有把 他的粗鲁的话放在心 上。

Q: go through GO THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.经历, 经受, 仔细检查, 用完, 被通过, 参加, 搜查, 履行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughIf you go through an experience or a period of time, especially an unpleasant or difficult one, you experience it. He was going through a very difficult time. South Africa was going through a period of irreversible change.PHR-V2 go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughIf you go through a lot of things such as papers or clothes, you look at them, usually in order to sort them into groups or to search for a particular item. It was evident that someone had gone through my possessions.PHR-V3 go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughIf you go through a list, story, or plan, you read or check it from beginning to end. Going through his list of customers is a massive job.PHR-V4 go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughWhen someone goes through a routine, procedure, or series of actions, they perform it in the way they usually do. Every night, they go through the same routine: he throws open the bedroom window, she closes it.PHR-V5 go through goes through; going through; went through; gone throughIf a law, agreement, or official decision goes through, it is approved by a parliament or committee. The bill might have gone through if the economy was growing.= get throughPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass through穿过*The rain has gone through my overcoat．雨水渗透 了我的大衣。*The material is so stiff that even the thickest needle won't go through．这种布料太 硬，连最粗的针也扎 不进去。*A new idea went through his mind．他脑子里有了 一个新的主意。2．examine查阅*We must go through the account books together；there's still some money missing．我们必须检 查所有账簿，因为还 有部分款项无着落。*I will go through your papers．我将审阅你 们的论文。*We have gone through the details of the plan to make sure tere are no loopholes．我们仔细 地审查了计划的每一 个细节，以确保没有 任何漏洞。*The lawyers went through the evidence．律师们核 查了证据。3．be put into effect完成*After months of efforts the work finally went through．经数月的努 力，工作终于完成。*Are they going through with their plans to build a new home？他们将实现他 们的计划，建立一个 新家吗？*Let's go through all the exercises before we go out．我们出去前把练 习做完。*It requires courage and patience to go through the undertaking．要完成 这项工作，需要耐心 和勇气。4．undergo；experie nce；suffer；endure 经历（困难&

Q: come through COME THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.经历, 脱险, 传出, 捐助经历,成功【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come through comes through; coming through; came through The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleTo come through a dangerous or difficult situation means to survive it and recover from it. The city had faced racial crisis and come through it. He's too old to come through a fall like that.PHR-V: no passive2 come through comes through; coming through; came through The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a feeling or message comes through, it is clearly shown in what is said or done. I hope my love for the material came through, because it is a great script. Their talk is often hard to fathom but their exuberance still comes through.PHR-V3 come through comes through; coming through; came through The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes through, it arrives, especially after some procedure has been carried out. The father of the baby was waiting for his divorce to come through. The news came through at about five o'clock on election day.PHR-V4 come through comes through; coming through; came through The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come through with what is expected or needed from you, you succeed in doing or providing it. He puts his administration at risk if he doesn't come through on these promises for reform. We found that we were totally helpless, and our women came through for us.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．survive；recover ；live in spite of danger or difficulty活下来； 经历（灾难、危险）*His mother came through a serious illness．他妈妈生了 一场重病脱险了。*Not many men in that company came through the battle．在那场战斗 中，那个连活下来的 人不多。*He has come through all kinds of difficulties．他经 历过各种各样的困难。2．pass through透出；透过*The rain is coming through the roof．屋顶漏雨。3．succeed成功*Her plan has come through．她的计划成 功了。4．arrive（by telephone，etc．） （经电话、无线电等 ）传来；到达*Your posting has just come through；it's Shanghai．你的调令 刚到，地点是上海。

Q: pass by PASS BY

A: 【简明词典】v.经过, 掠过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass by passes by; passing by; passed byIf you pass by something, you go past it or near it on your way to another place. I told him to drop in and spend a few days with us if he passed by here on his way back. They were injured when a parked car exploded as their convoy passed by.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． go past走过*He passed by without greeting me．他经过我面前时 没打招呼。*A bus passed by just a moment aso．一辆公共汽车刚 开过去。2．（time）elapse ：（chance or opportunity）slip by（时间）过去；（ 机会）错过*The patient grew steadily better as the days passed by．一天天过去了， 病人逐渐好转起来。3．overlook； ignore忽略*We'll pass that matter by for the moment．我们暂时不 去考虑那件事。*In making the selection we passed this short piece by quite inadvertently．在挑 选时我们完全由于疏 忽而漏过了这篇短文。

Q: top off TOP OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.结束, 完成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆top off tops off; topping off; topped offIf you top off an event or period with a particular thing, you end it in an especially satisfactory, dramatic, or annoying way by doing that thing. He topped off his career with an Olympic gold medal. The evening was topped off by a special showing of the museum's new Degas exhibit. To top it all off one of the catering staff managed to slice their finger cutting cheese.PHR-V

Q: keep on KEEP ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续, 穿着...不脱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆keep on keeps on; keeping on; kept onIf you keep someone on, you continue to employ them, for example after they are old enough to retire or after other employees have lost their jobs. Sometimes they keep you on a bit longer if there's no one quite ready to step into your shoes. A skeleton staff of 20 is being kept on.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．continue 继续*He kept on talking all the time．他一直说个不 停。*I wish you wouldn't keep on about the coat you want to buy．我希望你不要再 唠叨那件你想买的外 套了。*The neighbors asked them to stop making noise，but they kept right on．邻居们请他们不 要闹了，但是他们仍 旧在闹。*Keep on till you get to the postoffice and then turn right．一直往前走， 到了邮局再往右拐。2．allow to continue working；continue to employ继续雇用*The men were kept on by the firm at the insistence of the Union．由于工会的坚 决要求，公司继续雇 用了那批工人。*The new owner kept Fred on as gardener．新业主继 续雇用弗莱德做园丁。3．continue to wear继续穿着*I've told you before not to keep your socks on if they get wet．以前我告诉过你 ，如果袜子湿了，就 不要再穿了。*He keeps his hat on even if he is at home．他即使在家也 是一直戴着帽子。

Q: carry over CARRY OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.继续, 结转次页, 延期至...【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆carry over carries over; carrying over; carried overIf something carries over or is carried over from one situation to another, it continues to exist or apply in the new situation. Priestley's rational outlook in science carried over to religion. Springs and wells were decorated, a custom which was carried over into Christian times in Europe.PHR-V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】1．move to a later date 延期*The concert will have to be carried over till next week because the singer is ill．因歌唱演员生病 ，音乐会不得不推延 到下周举行。2．last；carry forward（continue in another place or time）延续；在另一 地方或另一时间继续 下去*The habit carries over from his childhood．这种习惯 是从他童年时代延续 下来的。*The writing carries over on to the next page．这篇作品转接 下页。*Would you please carry the report over on to another page？请把报告续到 另一页纸上好吗？3．transport from one place to another；transfer... from one column，page，or book to another 从一地运到另一地； 把...转到（次栏、页 、册上）*Tobacco was carried over from the West to China．烟草是从西方 传入中国的。*He carried the money over to the next month．他把钱过到下 月份。4．win to one's side 把...争取到自己这边 来*We did our best to carry him over and at last succeeded．我们尽力 争取他，终于成功了。

Q: continue CONTINUE [kEn5tinju:]

A: 【简明词典】v.继续, 连续, 延伸【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 continue continues continuing continued If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop. I hope they continue to fight for equal justice after I'm gone. Interest rates on long-term housing continue to fall. Diana and Roy Jarvis are determined to continue working when they reach retirement age. If you are pregnant, there is no reason why you should not start exercising, or continue with any sport or activity you already enjoy.VB2 continue continues continuing continued If something continues or if you continue it, it does not stop happening. He insisted that the conflict would continue until conditions were met for a ceasefire. But as the investigation continued, the plot began to thicken. Outside the building people continue their vigil, huddling around bonfires. ...the continued existence of a species.V-ERG3 continue continues continuing continued If you continue with something, you start doing it again after a break or interruption. I went up to my room to continue with my packing. She looked up for a moment, then continued drawing.= carry onVB4 continue continues continuing continued If something continues or if you continue it, it starts again after a break or interruption. He denies 18 charges. The trial continues today. Once, he did dive for cover but he soon reappeared and continued his activities.【21世纪英汉词典】con.tin.uekEn`tInjJ; kEn5tinju:, -nju《源自拉丁文"共同 保持,使并列"的意思》>1 (不间断地) 继续( ←→ stop) a. 继续,使 持续They ~d their task. 他们继续工作b. 继续He ~d to write novels. 他继续写小说Prices ~d to rise. 物价继续上涨c. 继续He ~d reading, ignoring the bell. 他不理钟响,继续读下 去How long will you ~ working ?. 你要继续工作 [用功] 多久 ?2 (中断后又) 继续a. (中断后又) 继续,继续进行He took a short rest and ~d his journey. 他稍作休息后又继续 他的旅行To be ~d. 未完,下期待续Continued on [from] page 20. 下接第二十页b. (中断后) 继续He ~d writing after dinner. 他晚餐后继续写c. 接著说...He ~d that we should keep the world in peace. 他接著说我们应该维 持世界和平d. 接著说..."Well, " he ~d, "what I want to say is. ?.""对了,"他接著 说 :"至于我要说的是..."3 a. 使继&

Q: go on GO ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续下去, 过去, 发生, 依靠, 接近, 进行, 依据【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf you go on doing something, or go on with an activity, you continue to do it. Unemployment is likely to go on rising this year. I'm all right here. Go on with your work. I don't want to leave, but I can't go on.= continuePHR-V2 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf something is going on, it is happening. While this conversation was going on, I was listening with earnest attention. I don't know what's going on.= take placePHR-V3 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf a process or institution goes on, it continues to happen or exist. The population failed to understand the necessity for the war to go on.= continuePHR-V4 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf you say that a period of time goes on, you mean that it passes. Renewable energy will become progressively more important as time goes on.= go byPHR-V5 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf you go on to do something, you do it after you have done something else. Alliss retired from golf in 1969 and went on to become a successful broadcaster. She went on to say that she had discussed it with the Canadian foreign minister.PHR-V6 go on goes on; going on; went on; gone onIf you go on to a pl 【21世纪英汉词典】1．travel旅行*I'd like to go on a long triP away from these troubles．我要去作 一次很远的旅行，以 摆脱这些烦恼。2．（theatre）perfo rm on stage在舞台上表演*She does not go on until Act Two．她要到第2幕才 出场表演。3．ride on（an animal，etc．for fun）骑（动物等娱乐 ）*The children want to go on the wooden horses．孩子们想骑 木马玩。4．be lit被点亮*What time do the illuminations go on tonight？今晚彩灯何 时开亮？5．start着手*I'll go on duty in half an hour．我半小时后开 始值勤。6．continue继续*When you've finished those questions，go on to page 41．做完这些问题， 你就接着做第41页上 的题。*I was tired of listening to her complaints，but she went on and on．我听厌了她发牢 骚，但是她却唠叨个 不停。*We'll stop here for today and go on with the text next time．今天我们就讲 到这儿，下次接着讲 课文。*I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and did'n answer．我问简一个 问题，但她继续看书 不回答。*I hope it will not go on raining all day．我希望不会整天 下雨。7．continue after a pause臀

Q: stay on STAY ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续停留【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stay on stays on; staying on; stayed onIf you stay on somewhere, you remain there after other people have left or after the time when you were going to leave. He had managed to arrange to stay on in Adelaide. So few teenage Britons stay on at school, compared with the rest of Europe. The board reversed its decision and asked Mr. Evans to stay on. leavePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】prolong one's stay继续呆下去；继 续留下去*I'll stay on this evening and help you，if you like．如果你愿意， 我今晚留下来帮你。*He is staying on at school for another year．他在学校还要 再呆一年。*He came for a week's holiday and stayed on a month．他来度假，假 期只有一周，他却住 了一个月。

Q: move on MOVE ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续前进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move on moves on; moving on; moved onWhen you move on somewhere, you leave the place where you have been staying or waiting and go there. Mr Brooke moved on from Paris to Belgrade. What's wrong with his wanting to sell his land and move on?PHR-V2 move on moves on; moving on; moved onIf someone such as a policeman moves you on, they order you to stop standing in a particular place and to go somewhere else. Eventually the police were called to move them on.PHR-V3 move on moves on; moving on; moved onIf you move on, you finish or stop one activity and start doing something different. She ran this shop for ten years before deciding to move on to fresh challenges. His mother, Julia, soon moved on to a new relationship. Now, can we move on and discuss the vital business of the day.= go onPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．proceed；advance 前进；继续前进；继 续进行*Medical science has moved on a lot since I was a boy．从我孩提时起， 医学就一直发展得很 快。*We'll now move on to your next proposal．我们现在 接着讨论你的下一个 建议。2．change the discussion， conversation，etc． to sth．else改换（新的 东西）*I think we've talked enough about that subject；let's move on．我看那个题目我 们已经谈得够多了， 让我们换换话题吧。3．depart；start离 开；出发*It's time to be moving on．该走啦。

Q: carry on CARRY ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续开展, 坚持, 举止失常【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 carry on carries on; carrying on; carried onIf you carry on doing something, you continue to do it. The assistant carried on talking. Rachael Carr intends to carry on teaching. Her bravery has given him the will to carry on with his life and his work. His eldest son Joseph carried on his father's traditions. `Do you mind if I just start with the few formal questions please?' --- `Carry on.'= continuePHR-V2 carry on carries on; carrying on; carried onIf you carry on an activity, you do it or take part in it for a period of time. The consulate will carry on a political dialogue with Indonesia. He carried on a passionate affair with Mrs Gilbert.= conductPHR-V3 carry on carries on; carrying on; carried onIf you say that someone is carrying on, you are irritated with them because they are talking very excitedly and saying a lot of unnecessary things. (INFORMAL) She was yelling and screaming and carrying on. He was carrying on about some stupid television series.= make a fussPHR-V4 carry on carries on; carrying on; carried onIf you say that someone is carrying on with someone else, you mean that they are having a sexual relationship and you do not approve of this, usually because one or both of them is married. (INFORMAL) Every week a fresh scandal emerges about ministers carrying on with film actresses and call girls.= have an affairPHR-V: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】1．continue；mainta in 继续；保持*We must try to carry on our work in spite of difficulties．我们 必须不顾困难，把工 作继续下去。*I expect my son to carry on the family tradition．我希望我 儿子能保持家庭传统。2．conduct（a business，a conversation，etc． ）；follow 经营；进行（生意、 谈话等）*The two cities have been carrying on trade for years．这两个城市进 行贸易已经多年了。*It is difficult to carry on a conversation with all this noise around us．周围很吵闹，要 在这里谈话很困难。3．behave in an excited or anxious manner；behave wildly 吵吵闹闹；行动失常 ；恶作剧*The children have been carrying on all morning．孩子们整个 上午都在闹着玩。

Q: play on PLAY ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续比赛(或演奏)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play on plays on; playing on; played onIf you play on someone's fears, weaknesses, or faults, you deliberately use them in order to persuade that person to do something, or to achieve what you want. ...an election campaign which plays on the population's fear of change... I felt guilty saying that, playing on her generosity.= exploitPHR-V

Q: live on LIVE ON

A: 【简明词典】v.继续生活, 以...为主食, 靠...生活【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆live on lives on; living on; lived onIf someone lives on, they continue to be alive for a long time after a particular point in time or after a particular event. I know my life has been cut short by this terrible virus but Daniel will live on after me.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．have...as food or diet；rely on as food 以...为食*They live chiefly on rice．他们以米为主 食。*He lives on plain food．他靠粗茶淡饭 度日。2．depend upon for support，etc．靠... 过活*How can he manage to live on that pension？依靠那点养 老金他怎样生活呢？*He lost his job and lived on credit．他失去了工 作，靠借贷过日子。*I can't live on air！我总不能靠喝西 北风过日子！*Don't live on rumourmongering and lying．不要靠造谣说 谎过日子。3．continue to live；continue 继续活着；继续存在*He will die，but his fame will live on after him．他是要死的，但 是他的声誉将永存。*These traditions will live on for centuries．这些传统 将世代相传。*live on one's name／reputation keep one's position or continue to earn money because one has been successful in the past 靠过去的名声维持生 活（或挣钱）；吃老本*Tom has only written one bestselling book；he can't live on his reputation for ever．汤姆只写了一 本畅销书，他不能只 靠这本书的名声过一 辈子。

Q: get together GET TOGETHER

A: 【简明词典】v.聚集, 收集, 积累【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get together gets together; getting together; got together or gotten togetherWhen people get together, they meet in order to discuss something or to spend time together. This is the only forum where East and West can get together.See also get-together.PHR-V2 get together gets together; getting together; got together or gotten togetherIf you get something together, you organize it. Paul and I were getting a band together, and we needed a new record deal.PHR-V3 get together gets together; getting together; got together or gotten togetherIf you get an amount of money together, you succeed in getting all the money that you need in order to pay for something. Now you've finally got enough money together to put down a deposit on your dream home.= scrape togetherPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．collect 搜集*It'll take me a week to get together all the materials I need for my talk．搜集我演讲所 需要的全部资料得花 一周时间。2．assemble；bring together；unite集会 ；和好；团结*We get together once a year at Christmas time．我们每年圣诞 节时聚会一次。*Mary and her husband had a quarrel yesterday，but I got them together at my house，and they made up．玛丽和她丈夫吵 了一架，我把他们在 我家劝到一起又和好了。3．reach an agreement 达成协议；取得一致 意见*Whether the two great powers will ever get together is impossible to say．这两个大国能否 达成协议还很难说。

Q: fall into FALL INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.落入, 陷于(混乱,错误等), 注入, 开始, 分成, 属于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall into falls into; falling into; fell into; fallen intoIf you fall into conversation or a discussion with someone, usually someone you have just met, you start having a conversation or discussion with them. Over breakfast at my motel, I fell into conversation with the owner of a hardware shop.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．come down from a higher place落入*The child fell into the lake and had to be pulled out．小孩落入湖中， 必须把他拉上来。2．flow into流入*The river falls into the sea．这条河流入大海 。3．form；acquire 养成*Don't let children fall into bad habits．不要让孩子 养成坏习惯。4．begin开始*He fell into a quarrel with his classmate．他与同学 吵了起来。5．be divisible into分成*His book falls into four chapters．他的书分 成4章。6．belong to 属于*Things of a kind come together，people of a mind fall into the same group．物以类聚，人 以群分。7．pass into（a certain state，etc．）进入 （某种状态）；陷入*She was so tired that she fell into a doze in the armchair．她十分疲 劳，以致于在扶手椅 里睡着了。*The company has fallen into extreme difficulties due to the economic depression.这家公司 由于经济萧条，陷入 了困境。

Q: fall behind FALL BEHIND

A: 【简明词典】v.落在...的后面, 拖欠【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall behind falls behind; falling behind; fell behind; fallen behindIf you fall behind, you do not make progress or move forward as fast as other people. Evans had rheumatic fever, missed school and fell behind. Boris is falling behind all the top players.PHR-V2 fall behind falls behind; falling behind; fell behind; fallen behindIf you fall behind with something or let it fall behind, you do not do it or produce it when you should, according to an agreement or schedule. He faces losing his home after falling behind with the payments. Thousands of people could die because the relief effort has fallen so far behind. Construction work fell behind schedule.PHR-Vfall down falls down; falling down; fell down; fallen downIf an argument, organization, or person falls down on a particular point, they are weak or unsatisfactory on that point. The UN, the US and the EC have all fallen down on their obligations towards the new world order. That is where his argument falls down.= failPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】fail to keep up落后；跟不上John fell behind in his studies and finally had to leave school．约翰学习跟 不上，最后只好退学。*To be promoted or to fall behind is not a matter of salary but even more a matter of selfrespect．升职或 者落后不仅仅是薪金 的问题，更重要的是 自尊。*I don't want to fall behind in my studies．在学习上我 不想落伍。*Diligence helps one to go forward，where as laziness makes one fall behind．勤奋使人上 进，懒惰使人落后。

Q: keep back KEEP BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.落在后面, 阻止, 隐瞒, 留下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 keep back keeps back; keeping back; kept backIf you keep back part of something, you do not use or give away all of it, so that you still have some to use at a later time. Roughly chop the vegetables, and keep back a little to chop finely and serve as a garnish.= reservePHR-V2 keep back keeps back; keeping back; kept backIf you keep some information back, you do not tell all that you know about something. Neither of them is telling the whole truth. Invariably, they keep something back.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．prevent from coming阻止*Police horses were used to keep back the crowd．警马被用来阻 挡人群。*Dykes keep back the floodwater．堤坎拦 住洪水。*The police tried in vain to keep back the protesting crowds who were rushing towards the government building．警察企图 挡住冲向政府大厦的 抗议人群，但未能成功。2．control；hold back 控制*Jim was able to keep back his anger and avoid a fight．吉姆能抑制住 自己的愤怒，从而避 免了一场殴斗。*In vain I tried to keep back my tears．我怎么也忍不 住我的眼泪。3．delay 延迟*I am sorry we were late；we started in good time，but heavy rain on the road kept us back．对不起，我们 来晚了。我们虽然准 点起程，可一路上大 雨耽搁了我们赶路。4．not tell；conceal 隐瞒*We must not keep back anything we know．不应该隐瞒我 们所知道的事。*He is keeping something back from us．他对我们有所隐 瞒。*I'll keep back nothing from you．我对你一切都不 隐瞒。*The doctor recommended that the exact nature of the woman's illness should be kept back from her．医生建议不要让 那个妇女知道她所患 疾病的确切性质。5．withhold 扣留*National Insurance keeps bacek 5％of my wages．国家保险公司 扣除我工资的5％。*They are keeping back the names of the victims．他们扣压着 受害者的名单。6．reserve；save 保留；留出*The factory keeps back some money every year for welfare purposes．这个工厂 每年留出一部分钱用 于福利事业。7．hinder 妨碍*I don't want to keep you back from your work．我不想妨碍你 的工作。*I hope I'm not keeping you back．我希望没有妨 碍你。

Q: sit by SIT BY

A: 【简明词典】v.袖手旁观, 无动于衷【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit by sits by; sitting by; sat byIf you sit by while something wrong or illegal is happening, you allow it to happen and do not do anything about it. We can't just sit by and watch you throw your life away. The use of ozone-depleting chemicals grew dramatically and the government sat idly by.= stand byPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stay near；watch and care for 守护照料*Mother sat by her sick baby all night．母亲通宵在生 病的婴儿身边照料。2．observe but fail to act as needed 袖手旁观*Even when his daughter was in trouble，he just sat by and did not help．即使他女儿陷 入困境时，他也袖手 旁观不予支援。*Don't just sit idly by while the other children are all busy．别的孩子都正 忙着，你不要闲着什 么也不干。

Q: look ahead LOOK AHEAD

A: 【简明词典】v.计划未来, 预测未来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look ahead looks ahead; looking ahead; looked aheadIf you look ahead, you think about what is going to happen in the future and perhaps make plans for the future. I'm trying to look ahead at what might happen and be ready to handle it.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】think of and prepare for future needs考虑到将来；展 望未来；预料*We must look ahead before we go further in the matter．在进一步进 行这件事情之前，我 们必须考虑得远一些。*We are looking ahead to a prosperous future．我们预料将 会有一个繁荣昌盛的 未来。

Q: sit out SIT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.袖手旁观, 比...坐得久, 坐到结束, 坐在户外【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit out sits out; sitting out; sat outIf you sit something out, you wait for it to finish, without taking any action. The only thing I can do is keep quiet and sit this one out. He can afford to sit out the property slump.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．remain seated during a dance坐着不跳舞*I think I'll sit out the next dance；I'm tired．下一个舞我不 想跳了，我很累。2． stay until the end of（a play）看完（戏）*I decided to sit out the rest of the film although I was not especially enjoying it， but my friends were．虽然我并不太 喜欢这部电影，可是 我的朋友们喜欢，因 此我决定还是把它看完。*It was a tedious show and very few people sat it out．那部电影冗长乏 味，很少有人坚持看 完的。3． stay longer than比...留得久*It was her turn to leave， but she decided to sit the other women out．该她走了，可她 却决定等其他妇女都 走后再离开。*I wonder which of the visitors will sit out the other．我不知道两位 客人中哪一位坐得更 久。4． sit out of doors坐在室外*Isn't it nice when the sun is warm enough for us to sit out？太阳暖洋洋，我 们坐到室外去不是很 好吗？

Q: set upon SET UPON

A: 【简明词典】v.袭击, 猛攻攻击,开始【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆set upon sets upon; setting upon The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you are set upon by people, they make a sudden and unexpected physical attack on you. We were set upon by about twelve youths and I was kicked unconscious.PHR-V: usu passive

Q: come at COME AT

A: 【简明词典】v.袭击, 达到, 得到到达,攻击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come at comes at; coming at; came at The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a person or animal comes at you, they move towards you in a threatening way and try to attack you. He maintained that he was protecting himself from Mr Cox, who came at him with an axe.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．obtain；reach获 取；得到*Put the food where he can't come at it．把食物放在他拿 不到的地方。*How did you come at the result of the experiment？你是怎 样得到这实验结果的？*I've been looking for that article，but I can't come at it anywhere．我一直在 找那篇文章，但无论 哪里也找不到。2．attack向...进攻*The man came at her with a knife．那男人用刀威 逼她。3．understand；disc over理解；发现*It is often difficult to come at the true facts．弄清楚事实真 相往往是困难的。*The sense of an unfamiliar word is hard to come at．一个不熟悉的词 的含义是很难理解的。

Q: call for CALL FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.要求, 提倡, 为...叫喊, 为...叫【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 call for calls for; calling for; called forIf you call for someone, you go to the building where they are, so that you can both go somewhere. I shall be calling for you at seven o'clock.= pick upPHR-V2 call for calls for; calling for; called forIf you call for something, you demand that it should happen. They angrily called for Robinson's resignation. The ceasefire resolution calls for the release of all prisoners of war.PHR-V3 call for calls for; calling for; called forIf something calls for a particular action or quality, it needs it or makes it necessary. It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.= demandPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．demand；ask for 要求*The man sat down and called for some beer．那人坐下来， 要了一些啤酒。*This is a problem that calls for immediate solution．这是个要 求立即解决的问题。2．go to pick up；collect 去接（某人）；去取 （某物）*I'll call for you at eight o'clock．我8点钟去 接你。*The grocer's boy calls every Monday for orders．杂货店的服 务员每周一来取定货 单。3．require 需要*The present situation calls for rapid action by the government．当前的 局势需要政府迅速采 取措施。*Success in school calls for much hard work．在学校的成功 需要付出大量的辛勤 工作。*The work calls for endurance and patience．这工作需 要忍耐和耐心。

Q: look on LOOK ON

A: 【简明词典】v.观看, 面向, 旁观, 看待【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look on looks on; looking on; looked onIf you look on while something happens, you watch it happening without taking part yourself. About 150 local people looked on in silence as the two coffins were taken into the church.= watchPHR-V

Q: make up to MAKE UP TO

A: 【简明词典】v.讨好, 奉承讨好,接近【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make up makes up; making up; made upIf you say that you will make it up to someone, you are promising that you will do something good for them after they have been upset or disappointed, especially by you. I'll make it up to you, I promise. I must make it up to him for the awful intrusion of last night.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．advance to；approach接近； 向...前行*It was easy to make up to him．他是容易接近的 。*A suspicious boat made up to us．一艘行迹可疑的 船向我们驶来。2．flatter奉承*She started making up to him the day she learnt that he was a millionaire．从她开 始得知他是个百万富 翁那天起，她就巴结他。*She makes up to her boss all the time．她总是讨好她 的老板。3． repay补偿*How can we make it up to them for all the worry we've caused them？我们害得他们 如此焦虑不安，要怎 样才能弥补呢？*He lost some money， but his father made it up to him．他丢了些钱，可 是他父亲给他弥补了 这笔损失。

Q: let into LET INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.让...进入, 使知道【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆let into lets into; letting into The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone into a secret, you allow them to know it. I'll let you into a little showbiz secret.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．allow to enter 让...进入*Who let you into the building？ 谁让你进入大楼的？2．put into the surface of 嵌入；插入*She let a piece of lace into her dress．她在衣服上镶 了一条花边。3．allow to share （a secret） 告之；使知*We have let her into the secret．我们已经把 秘密告诉了她。4．assail either physically by blows or with words 责骂某人；拳打某人*I was so infuriated by what he said that without a word I let into him．他说的话使我大 怒，以致于我一句话 没说就揍了他一顿。*Mr．Brown rose to his feet and let into the last speaker．布朗先生站 起来，责骂前一个发 言的人。

Q: break in BREAK IN

A: 【简明词典】v.训练, 使合用, 闯入, 打断, 开始工作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 break in breaks in; breaking in; broke in; broken inIf someone, usually a thief, breaks in, they get into a building by force. Masked robbers broke in and made off with $8,000. The thief had broken in through a first-floor window.See also break-in.PHR-V2 break in breaks in; breaking in; broke in; broken inIf you break in on someone's conversation or activity, you interrupt them. O'Leary broke in on his thoughts. Mrs Southern listened keenly, occasionally breaking in with pertinent questions. `She told you to stay here,' Mike broke in.PHR-V3 break in breaks in; breaking in; broke in; broken inIf you break someone in, you get them used to a new job or situation. The band are breaking in a new backing vocalist.PHR-V4 break in breaks in; breaking in; broke in; broken inIf you break in something new, you gradually use or wear it for longer and longer periods until it is ready to be used or worn all the time. When breaking in an engine, you probably should refrain from high speed for the first thousand miles. Nathan's new running shoes weren't broken in correctly.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．enter by force，usn．unlawfu lly 闯入*A thief broke in during the night and stole all his money．盗贼夜间闯了 进来，偷走了他所有 的钱。*Many students broke in the door of the burning laboratory．许多学 生破门进入失火的实 验室。2．interrupt 插嘴*Don't break in when your teacher is speaking．当你的老 师说话的时候不要插 嘴。*While I was explaining my point of view，he broke in to argue with me．正当我在解释我 的观点时，他插进来 和我争论。3．train；tame 训练*The horse has been well broken in．这匹马受过良好 的训练。*That PLA man is much noted for his skill in breaking in horses．那个解放军 战士以善于驯马而出 名。4．help adjust；adjust through usage sth．which is new and stiff 使适应新工作；使新 物品逐渐合用*I'll give you an easy job just to break you in to the work．先让你干点容 易的事情，以便适应 工作。*Our new teachers are breaking in well．我们的新教师 正在逐渐适应工作。*He is broken in to the new work．他已经适应了 新的工作。*These new shoes are hurting me．I'll be glad when they are broken in．这双新鞋穿上紧 脚不舒服，等穿到合 脚时我会很高兴的。

Q: read READ [ri:d]

A: 【简明词典】v.读, 阅读, 理解, 学习adj.有学问的n.读取vbl.read的过去式和过去分词【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 read reads reading read When you read something such as a book or article, you look at and understand the words that are written there. Have you read this book?. I read about it in the paper. He read through the pages slowly and carefully. It was nice to read that the Duke will not be sending his son off to boarding school. She spends her days reading and watching television.VB+ read Also a noun. I settled down to have a good read.N-SING: a N2 read reads reading read When you read a piece of writing to someone, you say the words aloud. Jay reads poetry so beautifully. I like it when she reads to us. I sing to the boys or read them a story before tucking them in.VB3 read reads reading read People who can read have the ability to look at and understand written words. He couldn't read or write. He could read words at 18 months.VB4 read reads reading read If you can read music, you have the ability to look at and understand the symbols that are used in written music to represent musical sounds. Later on I learned how to read music.VB5 read reads reading read You can use read when saying what is written on something or in something. For example, if a notice reads `Entrance', the word `Entrance' is written on it. The sign on the bus read `Private: Not In Service'.VB: no cont6 read reads reading read If you refer to how a piece of writing reads, you are referring to its style. The book reads like a ballad. It reads very awkwardly.VB7 read reads If you say that a book or magazine is a good read, you mean that it is very enjoyable to read. Ben Okri's latest novel is a good read.N-COUNT: adj N8 read reads reading read If something is read in a particular way, it is understood or interpreted in that way. The play is being widely read as an allegory of imperialist conquest.【21世纪英汉词典】readrZd; red>read 的过去式.过去分词>(more ~; most ~)1 a. (因阅读 [读书] 而) 有学识的; 熟知的a well-read man 博学的人b. 通晓[...]的[inHe is deeply [well] ~ in the classics. 他精通古典文学He is little [slightly] ~ in music. 他对音乐不大熟悉2 被...地阅读的a widely-read magazine 被广泛地阅读的 [拥有广大读者的] 杂志

Q: set up SET UP

A: 【简明词典】v.设立, 竖立, 架起, 升起, 装配, 创(纪录), 提出, 开业【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set up sets up; setting up The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set something up, you create or arrange it. The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims. ...an organization which sets up meetings about issues of interest to women... Tell us when and why you started your business and how you went about setting it up.PHR-V* setting up The British government announced the setting up of a special fund.N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n2 set up sets up; setting up The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set up a temporary structure, you place it or build it somewhere. They took to the streets, setting up roadblocks of burning tyres. 200 peace activists are planning to set up a peace camp at the border.= erectPHR-V3 set up sets up; setting up The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set up a device or piece of machinery, you do the things that are necessary for it to be able to start working. Setting up the camera can be tricky. I set up the computer so that they could work from home.PHR-V4 set up sets up; setting up The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set up somewhere or set yourself up somewhere, you establish yourself in a new business or new area.【21世纪英汉词典】1．put upright；raise 竖立；升起*They set up some stones as land marks．他们竖起一些 石头当界碑。*An improvised platform was set up in the market square．集市场上搭 起了一座临时讲台。*They set up a notice on the wall．他们在墙上贴 出一张通告。2．construct；found 建立；设立；创立*They set up a committee to investi gate the matter．他们成立了 一个委员会来调查这 件事。*The school has set up a special class to help poor readers．学校专门办 了一个班来帮助阅读 能力差的学生。*The government has set up a tri bunal to examine the problem．政府设置了 专门法庭来审查这个 问题。3．achieve or establish 创造（纪录等）*The French team set up a new record at tonight's meeting．在今晚的会 上法国队创了一个新 纪录。*They have set up a new record for the flight to Beijing．他们创造了 一项飞往北京的飞行 纪录。4．put forward；propose 提出；提议*They have set up a new opinion re garding the case．他们对此事提 出了一个新的意见。*What defence did his counsel set up in the trial？审判时他的律 师提出

Q: sound out SOUND OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.试探【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sound out sounds out; sounding out; sounded outIf you sound someone out, you question them in order to find out what their opinion is about something. He is sounding out Middle Eastern governments on ways to resolve the conflict. Sound him out gradually. Make sure it is what he really wants.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】try to discover the opinion or intention of sb．努力发现...的观 点或意图；刺探*Could you sound the director out on the question of the new appointment？你能从 主任那儿打听到对新 的任命的看法吗？*I'm not sure what he intends to do．Will you try to sound him out？我不清楚他打算 干什么。你能去探探 他的口气吗？

Q: try on TRY ON

A: 【简明词典】v.试穿, 试验【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 try on tries on; trying on; tried onIf you try on a piece of clothing, you put it on to see if it fits you or if it looks nice. Try on clothing and shoes to make sure they fit.PHR-V2 try on tries on; trying on; tried onIf you say that a person is trying it on, you mean that they are trying to obtain something or to impress someone, often in a slightly dishonest way and without much hope of success. (BRIT, INFORMAL) They're just trying it on -- I don't believe they'll go this far.PHR-V: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】put on to test试穿*Never buy shoes without trying them on.买鞋时务必要先试 穿一下。

Q: try out TRY OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.试验, 考验, 提炼【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆try out tries out; trying out; tried outIf you try something out, you test it in order to find out how useful or effective it is or what it is like. She knew I wanted to try the boat out at the weekend. London Transport hopes to try out the system in September.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】test； use during a trial period试验；试用*The new kind of engine must be tried out before they are sold．新型发动机在 销售之前一定要进行 试验。*They let me try out the sewing machine for several days before buying．他们让我先 试用几天这台缝纫机 再买。

Q: talk over TALK OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.详尽地商议, 商量, 讨论, 说服【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆talk over talks over; talking over; talked overIf you talk something over, you discuss it thoroughly and honestly. He always talked things over with his friends. We should go somewhere quiet, and talk it over. Talk over problems, don't bottle them up inside.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．consider； discuss in detail考虑；讨论*Come to my office and we will talk it over．请到我办公室 来讨论一下这个问题。*Jim always talks things over with his parents before he makes an important decision.吉姆在做重 要决定之前总是先与 父母商量一下。*I suggest we talk the matter over in earnest．我建议，我 们认真讨论一下这件 事。2．cause sb．to change his opinion；convince by talking说服（某人） 改变立场；说明*He is very good at talking opponents over to his viewpoing.他善于说 服对方改变立场赞成 他的观点。

Q: write up WRITE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.详细描写, 补写...到最近日期, 写文章赞扬【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆write up writes up; writing up; wrote up; written upIf you write up something that has been done or said, you record it on paper in a neat and complete form, usually using notes that you have made. He wrote up his visit in a report of over 600 pages. Mr Sadler conducted interviews, and his girlfriend wrote them up.See also write-up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．put into writing，esp．in full detail 详细记叙或描写某物*The students were asked to write the chemistry experiment up for homework．学生被要 求把那次化学实验的 报告作为家庭作业详 细写出来。*They wrote him up on the front page．他们在报纸的 头版详细报道了他。2．praise in writing 写文章赞扬*The critics wrote up the acting of the players．评论家们写 文章赞扬了演员们的 演技。*He'll write the play up in the next edition of the paper．他将在下一期 报纸上评述这出戏。

Q: say SAY [sei]

A: 【简明词典】v.说, 讲, 背诵, 念, 表示, 比方说, 假定n.话语, 想说的意见, 发言权【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 say says saying said When you say something, you speak words. `I'm sorry,' he said. She said they were very impressed. Forty-one people are said to have been seriously hurt. I packed and said goodbye to Charlie. I hope you didn't say anything about Gretchen. You didn't say much when you telephoned. Did he say where he was going?. It doesn't sound exactly orthodox, if I may say so.VB2 say says saying said You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact. If you state that you can't say something or you wouldn't say something, you are indicating in a polite or indirect way that it is not the case. I would just like to say that this is the most hypocritical thing I have ever heard in my life. I have to say I didn't even know Fox Lane Police Station existed till about four or five years ago. I must say that rather shocked me, too. Dead? Well, I can't say I'm sorry.VB3 say says saying said You can mention the contents of a piece of writing by mentioning what it says or what someone says in it. The report says there is widespread and routine torture of political prisoners in the country. Auntie Winnie wrote back saying Mam wasn't well enough to write.【21世纪英汉词典】sayse; sei(said[ (重读) sd; sed; (轻读) sd; sd])(says[ (重读) sz; sez; (轻读) sz; sz])>1 说a. [对人]说...; [对人]说[toWhat did you ~?. 你说什么?What do you expect me to ~ to you?. 你要我对你说什么?I have nothing more to ~ (to you). 我不再有话要 (对你) 说Who shall I ~, sir?. 请问先生尊姓大名Easier said than done. (谚)说比做容易(言易 而行难)S~ it with flowers. → flower 1 a→ say the word,say a good word for.b. [关于...]说...,陈述... [about, onWhat did he ~ about the accident [on the subject]?. 关于那意外事件 [主题] 他怎么说?Something needs to [should] be said about it. 关于那件事有些话要 说The less said about it the better. 关于那件事说得愈少 愈好c. [对人]说...[toHe said to me, "Thank you, sir.". 他对我说 :"谢谢您,先生"He said, "Yes, I will.". 他说 :"我会的"d. 说...She said that she lived alone with her mother. 她说她单独和母亲住 在一起It is not too much to ~ that. ?. 说...也不为过I must ~ you are exaggerating. 我必须说你是在夸大 其辞T

Q: talk round TALK ROUND

A: 【简明词典】v.说服, 兜圈子谈【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆talk round talks round; talking round; talked round (AM) usually talk aroundIf you talk someone round, you persuade them to change their mind so that they agree with you, or agree to do what you want them to do He went to the house to try to talk her round. It advises salesmen to talk round reluctant customers over a cup of tea.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．persuade； convince劝说；说服A t first my friend refused to fall in with the scheme we had suggested， but eventually I managed to talk him round．起初我的朋友 不同意我们提出的计 划，但我终于设法说 服了他。*I don't know whether I can talk him round．我不知道我能 否使他回心转意。2．avoid approaching（a subject）directly兜 圈子谈（问题）*He didn't really come to the point；he just talked round it．他其实并没有讲 到点子上，而只是在 兜圈子。

Q: talk out of TALK OUT OF

A: 【简明词典】v.说服某人不做某事劝阻【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk out talks out; talking out; talked outIf you talk someone out of doing something they want or intend to do, you persuade them not to do it. My mother tried to talk me out of getting a divorce. People tried to talk him out of it, but he insisted. talk intoPHR-V2 talk out talks out; talking out; talked outIf you talk yourself out of a particular situation or state, you get yourself out of it by talking. I tried to talk myself out of a fight.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】persuade； dissuade sb． from doing sth. 劝阻...不做*Jim wants to give up his job; can you talk him out of such a foolish idea？吉姆想辞职， 你能否劝他放弃这个 愚蠢的想法？*He planned to have a duel with John，but we talked him out of it.他打算和约翰决斗 ，但我们劝阻了他。*Once he has set his mind on a course of action he is not to be talked out of it．一旦他下决心采 取某一个行动，谁也 说服不了他。*I'd like to go camping，but my wife's trying to talk me out of it．我想去野营，可 是我妻子竭力劝阻我。

Q: talk into TALK INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.说服某人做某事【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk into talks into; talking into; talked intoIf you talk a person into doing something they do not want to do, especially something wrong or stupid, you persuade them to do it. He talked me into marrying him. He also talked me into having a baby. I was a fool to have let her talk me into it. talk out ofPHR-V2 talk into talks into; talking into; talked intoIf you talk yourself into a particular situation or state, you get yourself into it by talking. He has talked himself into a position where he will have no option but to go.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】persuade by talking说服（某人） 干（某事）*Can you talk father into buying a new car？你能说服父亲买 一辆新车吗？*A clever salesman can talk a person into buying something he does not really want．一个聪明的售 货员能说服一个人买 他并不真正想买的东西。*At last we talked him into consent．最后我们说 服了他，他表示同意。

Q: speak SPEAK [spi:k]

A: 【简明词典】v.说话, 谈话, 说明事实, 表示意见, 发言, 演讲, 操(某种语言)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken When you speak, you use your voice in order to say something. He tried to speak, but for once, his voice had left him. He speaks with a lisp. I rang the hotel and spoke to Louie. She says she must speak with you at once. She cried when she spoke of Oliver. ...as I spoke these idiotic words.VB* spoken ...a marked decline in the standards of written and spoken English in Britain.ADJ: ADJ n2 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken When someone speaks to a group of people, they make a speech. When speaking to the seminar Mr Franklin spoke of his experience, gained on a recent visit to Trinidad. He's determined to speak at the Democratic Convention. The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise.VB3 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken If you speak for a group of people, you make their views and demands known, or represent them. He said it was the job of the Church to speak for the underprivileged. I speak for all 7,000 members of our organization. Obviously I can't speak for other people, but certainly no one I know would entertain the idea.VB4 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken If you speak a foreign language, you know the language and are able to have a conversation in it. He doesn't speak English. Many of them can speak two or three or more languages.VB5 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken People sometimes mention something that has been written by saying what the author speaks of. Throughout the book Liu speaks of the abuse of Party power. St Paul speaks of the body as the `temple of the Holy Spirit'.VB6 speak speaks speaking spoke spoken If two people are not speaking, they no longer talk to each other because they have quarrelled. He is not speaking to his mother because of her friendship with his ex-wife. The co-stars are still not speaking.V-RECIP: with neg7 speak speaks spoke spoken If you say that something speaks to you of a quality, experience, or feeling, you mean that it is evidence of it or expresses it. His behaviour spoke of an early maturity. The length of the car and the high polish of its fittings both spoke of money. Their music speaks to us with an innate grandeur we can all understand.VB: no cont8 speak speaks spoke spoken If you say that something speaks for itself, you mean that its meaning or quality is so obvious that it does not need explaining or pointing out. ...the figures speak for themselves -- low order books, bleak prospects at home 【21世纪英汉词典】speak>(美俚)非法酒店; 地下酒吧

Q: talk TALK [tC:k]

A: 【简明词典】v.谈话, 讲, 谈论, 议论, 说服某人做某事n.谈话, 会谈, 讲演, 讲话【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk talks talking talked When you talk, you use spoken language to express your thoughts, ideas, or feelings. He was too distressed to talk. A teacher reprimanded a girl for talking in class. The boys all began to talk at once. Though she can't talk yet, she understands what is going on.VB+ talk Also a noun. That's not the kind of talk one usually hears from accountants.N-UNCOUNT2 talk talks talking talked If you talk to someone, you have a conversation with them. You can also say that two people talk. We talked and laughed a great deal. I talked to him yesterday. A neighbour saw her talking with Craven. When she came back, they were talking about American food. Can't you see I'm talking? Don't interrupt.V-RECIP+ talk talks Also a noun. We had a long talk about her father, Tony, who was a friend of mine.= conversationN-COUNT3 talk talks talking talked If you talk to someone, you tell them about the things that are worrying you. You can also say that two people talk. Your first step should be to talk to a teacher or school counselor. There's no one she can talk to, and she's on the verge of collapse. tC:k>1 说话a. 说话,讲话,搭话; 说人的语言,模仿说话Our child is learning to ~. 我们的孩子正开始学 说话Some birds can ~. 有些鸟会说话She is always ~ing. 她老是在说话She often ~s in her sleep. 她常常说 梦话b. 谈话,交谈[to, withShe was ~ing to [with] her neighbor. 她正在跟邻居谈话I'll ~ to you later. [. 用于电话] 待会儿再跟你讲She sometimes ~s to herself. 她有时自言自语c. 谈[...之事],聊 [about,of,on] What are you ~ing about [of] ?. 你在说什么?→TALK about?!,TALKing ofWe ~ed of one thing and another. 我们无所不谈His death was ~ed about for years afterwards. 他的逝世在其后几年 仍是话题d. 讨论,商谈,商量,磋商 ,商议[withLet me ~ with you about a problem I have. 我想跟你商量我碰到 的一个问题e. 商量,商议Have you ~ed together yet?. 你们已经商量过吗?2 谈论[有关...的]传闻, 说闲话[about, ofPeople will ~. 人言可畏,他人会讲闲 话的He never ~s

Q: take after TAKE AFTER

A: 【简明词典】v.象, 学样【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆take after takes after; taking after; took after; taken afterIf you take after a member of your family, you resemble them in your appearance, your behaviour, or your character. Ted's always been difficult, Mr Kemp -- he takes after his dad.PHR-V: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．resemble sb．in appearance，persona lity or character（在外貌、 品格和性格方面）与 ...相似*He takes after his father in mathematical ability．他在数学方 面的才能很象他的父 亲。*Peter doesn't seem to take after either of his parents；the person he resembles most is his uncle John．彼得长得似乎 不象他的父母亲，而 最象他的叔叔约翰。2．follow as an example；imitate 学...的榜样；仿效*Though he is fairly well off，he is very frugal；he takes after his father in that respect．虽然他相当 富裕，但他非常节约 ，在这方面他是向他 父亲学习的。*Try to take after your mother who is an honest hardworking woman．向你妈妈学学 ，她诚实而且勤劳。

Q: see to SEE TO

A: 【简明词典】v.负责, 注意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆see to sees to; seeing to; saw to; seen toIf you see to something that needs attention, you deal with it. While Franklin saw to the luggage, Sara took Eleanor home.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】attend to or deal with 照料或处理*While Donna bought the theatre tickets，I saw to the parking of the car．唐娜买戏票，我 则负责停车。*The telephone out of order again？Why，it was only last week that it was seen to．电话又出毛病了 ？嗨，上个星期刚刚 找人看过。

Q: hold with HOLD WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.赞同, 容忍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆hold with holds with; holding with; held withIf you do not hold with an activity or action, you do not approve of it. I don't hold with the way they do things nowadays.PHR-V: with brd-neg【21世纪英汉词典】1． be in agreement with； approve of同意；赞成*I don't hold with his pessimistic views．我不同意他的 悲观看法。*I hold with you that young people should dare to think，dare to speak and dare to act．我同意你的看法 ， 年轻人应该敢想、敢 说、敢干。*We do not hold with heavy drinking and wild parties．我们不赞成 酗酒和放荡的聚会。2． tolerate； forgive容忍；原谅*I won't hold with such lawless acts． 我不能原谅这种目无 法纪的行 为。*He is so insupportable that even his wife can't hold with him．他实在 不能让人容忍，连他 的妻子都不 能原谅他。

Q: walk out WALK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.走出, 退席, 罢工, 把(某人)带走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 walk out walks out; walking out; walked outIf you walk out of a meeting, a performance, or an unpleasant situation, you leave it suddenly, usually in order to show that you are angry or bored. Several dozen councillors walked out of the meeting in protest. Mr. Mason walked out during the performance.PHR-V2 walk out walks out; walking out; walked outIf someone walks out on their family or their partner, they leave them suddenly and go to live somewhere else. Her husband walked out on her. She had walked out and gone to live in Bath with her granny.PHR-V3 walk out walks out; walking out; walked outIf workers walk out, they stop doing their work for a period of time, usually in order to try to get better pay or conditions for themselves. Nationwide industrial action began earlier this week, when staff at most banks walked out.= go on strikePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．go on strike罢工*Building workers walked out during the morning in protest of the sacking of a bricklayer．建筑工 人上午举行罢工，抗 议解雇一名砌砖工人。*There's another strike threatening；some of the workers walked out today．又一次罢工迫 近了，今天已有一些 工人不干活了。2．leave in protest退席抗议*The representatives of the offended country walked out when the opposing speaker took the floor．当对方发言时 ，受攻击的国家代表 退席以示抗议。3．be in love谈恋爱*John and Mary are walking out．约翰和玛丽在谈 恋爱。

Q: get about GET ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】v.走动, 旅行, 传开, 参加社会活动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆phrases and phrasal verbs1 get about gets about; getting about; got about or gotten aboutIf you get about, you go to different places and visit different people. So you're getting about a bit again? Not shutting yourself away?PHR-V2 get about gets about; getting about; got about or gotten aboutThe way that someone gets about is the way that they walk or go from one place to another. When he went out of town on business, his wife, a friend, or an associate helped him to get about.PHR-V3 get about gets about; getting about; got about or gotten aboutIf news gets about, it becomes well known as a result of being told to lots of people. (mainly BRIT) How did the rumours get about?. The story had soon got about that he had been suspended.= get aroundPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．go or travel from place to place 来往各处；旅行*People are getting about much more than they used to．人们比以前旅行 多得多了。*John gets about all over Europe，even though he hasn't got a car．尽管约翰没有汽 车，但他游遍了欧洲。*With trains，ships and planes，people can get about much more easily nowadays．如今有了 火车、轮船和飞机， 人们往来各处就方便 多了。2．be able to move again after illness ； walk； go about（病后又能）走 动；到处走动*He was ill last week，but he is getting about now．他上周病了，但 现在能走动了。*Old people can't get about very well in the winter weather．在冬季，老 人走路不大方便。*For some months after her accident she had to get about on crutches．那次事故 以后好几个月，她不 得不依靠拐杖走路。*All this snow and ice makes it difficult for people to get about．冰天雪地使人 难以走动。3．（of news， etc．） spread（新闻等）传 播开*The news of his resignation soon got about．他辞职的消息 很快就传开了。*The story has got about everywhere．这事传 遍了各处。*Let's prevent the rumour from getting about．让我们防止谣 言到处传播。*How did the story of her marriage getabout？她结婚的 消息是怎样传开的？

Q: go away GO AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.走开, 作祈使句, 别傻了!【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go away goes away; going away; went away; gone awayIf you go away, you leave a place or a person's company. I think we need to go away and think about this.PHR-V2 go away goes away; going away; went away; gone awayIf you go away, you leave a place and spend a period of time somewhere else, especially as a holiday. When you go away on holiday, you need to take extra security precautions. Why don't you and I go away this weekend?PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave 离去*There was no answer to my knock，so I went away．敲门没人答应 ，于是我就走了。2．cease 停止*If this pain doesn't go away soon，I'll go mad．若疼痛不马上止 住，我要发疯了。

Q: come up COME UP

A: 【简明词典】v.走近, 上来, 发芽, 流行, 发生, 被提出上升,讨论,出现【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes up or comes up to you, they approach you until they are standing close to you. Her cat came up and rubbed itself against their legs. He came up to me and said: `Come on, John.'PHR-V2 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes up in a conversation or meeting, it is mentioned or discussed. The subject came up at a news conference in Peking today. Jeane Kirkpatrick's name has come up a lot.PHR-V3 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something is coming up, it is about to happen or take place. Plan your activities so that you are rested and refreshed when something important is coming up. We do have elections coming up.PHR-V4 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something comes up, it happens unexpectedly. I was delayed -- something came up at home. Other projects came up and the emphasis of my work altered.PHR-V5 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a job comes up or if something comes up for sale, it becomes available. A research fellowship came up at Girton and I applied 【21世纪英汉词典】1．happen；arise发 生；出现*I expect something to come up soon．我预料不久就 会发生什么事。*I'll let you know if anything comes up．如果发生什么事 的话，我会让你知道 的。*Many question came up about the quality of the project．关于产品质 量的许多问题已经出 现。2．move near；approach走近 ；靠近*I could hear footsteps coming up behind me．我听见身后的脚 步声越来越近。*He came up and introdued himself．他走上前来 并作了自我介绍。*Christmas is coming up soon．圣诞节即将来 临。3．begin to grow生长；长出*The flowers should be coming up now it is spring．春天到了， 花儿该开放了。*The seeds I sowed last week haven't come up yet．上星期我播下的 种子还没有发芽呢。4．rise in society or rank地位提高*He was born poor，and came up the hard way．他出身贫寒，通 过坚韧不拔的努力而 获成功。*That politician has come up in my opinion since I heard his last speech．自从我上次 听了那位政治家的演 说之后，他在我心目 中的地位已有所提高。5．be b

Q: step up STEP UP

A: 【简明词典】v.走近, 逐步增加, 提升, 提高【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆step up steps up; stepping up; stepped upIf you step up something, you increase it or increase its intensity. He urged donors to step up their efforts to send aid to Somalia. Security is being stepped up to deal with the increase in violence. There are reports of stepped-up fighting in El Salvador.= increasePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】step up1 走近; 登上2 逐渐增加The ~ production. 他们增加生产3 升高 (电流) 的电压4 提升; 获得提升

Q: step in STEP IN

A: 【简明词典】v.走进, 插手帮助, 作短时间的非正式访问【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆step in steps in; stepping in; stepped inIf you step in, you get involved in a difficult situation because you think you can or should help with it. If no agreement was reached, the army would step in. There are circumstances in which the State must step in to protect children.= intervenePHR-V1 step out steps out; stepping out; stepped out If someone steps out of a role or situation, they leave it. I don't regret stepping out of the security of marriage.PHR-V2 step out steps out; stepping out; stepped outIf someone steps out, they appear in public, especially wearing particular clothes or with a particular boyfriend or girlfriend. (INFORMAL) Raise a few eyebrows by stepping out in these tiny shorts this summer. She is said to be stepping out with actor Matt Dillon.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】step in1 参与2 介入; 干预; 干涉Father ~ and forbade me to go camping. 父亲出面干预,不准我 去露营

Q: walk into WALK INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.走进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 walk into walks into; walking into; walked intoIf you walk into an unpleasant situation, you become involved in it without expecting to, especially because you have been careless. He's walking into a situation that he absolutely can't control.PHR-V2 walk into walks into; walking into; walked intoIf you walk into a job, you manage to get it very easily. (INFORMAL) When I left school, I could walk into any job.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．eat or drink greedily大吃大喝*He walked into a dinner．他狼吞虎咽 地吃了一顿晚餐。*The boy walked into a big bowl of chicken soup when the mistress was out visiting a neighbour．那男孩趁 女主人出去串门的时 候，把一大碗鸡汤喝 了个精光。2．scold；attack责 骂；申斥；攻击；殴打*He walks into us all as if it were our faults．他把我们大 家大骂了一顿，好象 是我们的过错。*I could hear the director walking into Jim for being late again．我可以听到主 任在责骂吉姆又一次 迟到。*Henry walked into his attackers．亨利毫不 畏惧地向袭击他的人 冲去。3．meet with through inattention 由于疏忽而遭到*Mind you，don't walk into a trap！小心，别上当 ！

Q: come up with COME UP WITH

A: 【简明词典】v.赶上, 提出提出,拿出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come up with a plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it. Several of the members have come up with suggestions of their own. 30 years ago, scientists came up with the theory that protons and neutrons are composed of three smaller particles.PHR-V2 come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come up with a sum of money, you manage to produce it when it is needed. If Warren can come up with the $15 million, we'll go to London.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．offer；produce提 供；提出*I hope you can come up with a better plan than this．我希望你能提 出比这更好的计划来。*The teacher asked who could come up with a good solution to this problem．老师问谁能 提出一个解决这个问 题的好办法。2．overtake；come level with赶上*We'll have to work hard to come up with other companies．我们必须 勤奋工作，以便赶上 别的公司。*When she came up with them，she saw that they had sat down and were going through the contents of the bag．当她追上他们的 时后，她发现他们已 经坐下并且正在翻包 里的东西。*Let's go slowly so that they can come up with us．我们走慢点，好 让他们赶上来。

Q: get up GET UP

A: 【简明词典】v.起床【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get up gets up; getting up; got up or gotten upWhen someone who is sitting or lying down gets up, they rise to a standing position. I got up and walked over to where he was.= stand upPHR-V2 get up gets up; getting up; got up or gotten upWhen you get up, you get out of bed. They have to get up early in the morning.PHR-V3 get up gets up; getting up; got up or gotten upIf you get yourself up in a particular kind of clothing, you dress in that clothing. They knew how to get themselves up in those days. ...an old tramp got up in a velvet smoking-jacket.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．（cause to）arise from a bed（使）起床*Please get up at five tomorrow．明天请5点 起床。2．stand；rise from one's seat 由（座位等）站起来*Few men these days get up to give a lady a seat on a bus．如今几乎没有几 个男士在公共汽车上 给女士让座。3．organize；plan 组织；筹划*The children are getting up a play for next week．孩子们正组织 下周的演出。*The youth club is getting up a concert．青年俱乐部 正在筹备一场音乐会。*The students have got up another petition against the building of a neclear power station．学生们又一 次组织了抗议建立核 电站的请愿活动。*Our reading club is getting up a picnic for next month．我们的读书俱 乐部正计划下个月的 野餐。4．move to a higher level 爬高（坡）*The hill was so steep that the old car had difficulty getting up．此山太陡，这辆 老车很难爬上去。5．rise in position（在地位或 职位上）晋升*Thompson has got up in the world．汤普森举世闻 名了。6．dress up；make beautiful or attractive 打扮；装扮*The children were got up in their best ckitges on June 1．孩子们在6月1日穿 上了节日的盛装。*She gets herself up attractively like a girl of twenty．她打扮得很 迷人，象一个20岁的 姑娘。*They got grand father up as Father Christmas．他们把爷 爷打扮成了圣诞老人。*The book has been got up very nicely by the designer．设计师把 这本书装帧得非常漂 亮。7．study；memorize 学习；背熟*I should get up my history for the test tomorrow．我得背历 史准备明天的考试。8．stimulate；rouse 激发；激起*His rude manner really got my blood up．他那无理的态度 简直把我的肺都要气 炸了。

Q: run down RUN DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.跑下, 用完, 停止, 撞倒, 浏览, 追捕到, 追溯, 逐渐恶化【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run down runs down; running down; ran down The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run people or things down, you criticize them strongly. He last night denounced the British `genius for running ourselves down'. ...that chap who was running down state schools.= criticizePHR-V2 run down runs down; running down; ran down The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf people run down an industry or an organization, they deliberately reduce its size or the amount of work that it does. (mainly BRIT) The government is cynically running down Sweden's welfare system. The property business could be sold or run down.PHR-V3 run down runs down; running down; ran down The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf someone runs down an amount of something, they reduce it or allow it to decrease. (mainly BRIT) But the survey also revealed firms were running down stocks instead of making new products. Its $25m reserve fund had been run down to around $8m.= reducePHR-V4 run down runs down; running down; ran down The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf a vehicle or its driver runs someone down, the vehicle hits them and injures them. Lozano claimed that motorcycle driver Clement Lloyd was trying to run him down.= knock down, run overPHR-V5 run down ru 【21世纪英汉词典】1．（of watch or clock）slow down or stop（钟表）走慢或 不走*The kitchen clock ran down because we forgot to wind it．厨房里的钟停了 ，因为我们忘了上发 条。2．speak ill of；criticize unkindly贬低；不客 气地批评*She is jealous of your success；that's why she's always running you down．她嫉妒你的成 功，这就是她总是讲 你坏话的原因。*He will flatter a person to his face， and then run him down behind his back．他会当面吹捧 一个人，而在背后却 造谣中伤。*That man doesn't like me ；he's always running me down．那人不喜欢我 ，他总是诽谤我。3． chase and catch 追捕*The police were able to run the jewel thieves down after a long search．警察经过长 时间搜查，终于抓获 了盗窃珠宝的小偷。*After hunting for him for over a week，the police ran the escaped prisoner down in a public house．在追捕了一个 多星期后，警察终于 在一家酒店里捉住了 逃犯。4． knock down and hurt撞伤*The poor boy has been run down by a bus．这个可怜的男孩 子被汽车撞伤了。*She was afraid she would run someone down while driving．她害怕在开 车时撞

Q: run out RUN OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.跑出, 离开, 完成, 被用完, 伸向, 流逝, 逐出, 放出去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run out runs out; running out; ran out The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run out of something, you have no more of it left. They have run out of ideas. We're running out of time. By now the plane was running out of fuel. We had lots before but now we've run out.to run out of steam: see steam.PHR-V2 run out runs out; running out; ran out The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf something runs out, it becomes used up so that there is no more left. Conditions are getting worse and supplies are running out. Time is running out.PHR-V3 run out runs out; running out; ran out The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbWhen a legal document runs out, it stops being valid. When the lease ran out the family moved to Campigny. ...the day my visa ran out.= expirePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．come to an end by using用完*Their food was running out fast so the climbers had to return．食品很快就 要用完了，因此登山 者只好返回。*We'd just reached the motorway when the petrol ran out．我们刚开到高速 公路上，汽油就耗完 了。*My patience is running out．我已失去耐心。2．expire期满无效*My employment contract runs out at the end of this month．我的雇佣合同 本月底期满。*The lease for that property will soon run out．那批房产的契约 很快就要到期。3．convey out， usu． in a car 运送（通常指用汽车 ）*I'll happily run you out to see them．我很愿意用车 送你去见他们。

Q: come up to COME UP TO

A: 【简明词典】v.达到, 符合达到(标准),比得上,等于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come up comes up; coming up; came up The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleTo be coming up to a time or state means to be getting near to it. It's just coming up to ten minutes past eleven now.PHR-V: usu cont【21世纪英汉词典】1．move near；approach；rea ch the height of接近；向...走来； 达到...高度*A man came up to me and asked for a match．一个男人向我 走来，要求点个火。*The water is coming up to the bank．水涨到与河岸 相平了。2．equal；reach相当 ；达到；与...匹敌*Your work did not come up to the expected standard．你的工作 没有达到预期的标准。*He will come up to our expectations in his new job．他在新的工作中 不会辜负我们的期望。*This picture does not come up to the one you showed me yesterday．这幅画没 有你昨天给我看的那 一幅好。3．have the expected ill effect or result on对...产生预期的坏 结果*Excessive drinking and smoking will come up to him．过量地喝酒抽烟 ，他是要吃苦头的。

Q: come to COME TO

A: 【简明词典】v.达到, 继承, 复苏, 停止想起,共计【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come to comes to; coming to; came to The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen someone who is unconscious comes to, they recover consciousness. When he came to and raised his head he saw Barney.= come aroundPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．amount to；reach共计；总数 为*The bill comes to ten million dollars．预算总计10 00万美元。*The amounts you have spent will come to a large sum．你花去的钱将是 一个大数目。2．regain consciousness；reco ver from ill temper and become happy again恢复知觉；重新 愉快起来*The doctor applied some medicine and he began to come to．医生用药后，他 开始恢复知觉。*He will come to soon after the operation．手术后不 久他就会醒来。*Father was in a very bad temper this morning，but he had come to by dinner time．上午父亲情绪 极坏，但是到吃晚饭 时他又高兴起来了。3．succeed in得到...结果；有出 息*The boy has no character．He will never come to much．这个男孩没有 个性，将来不会有大 的作为。*If you go on like this，you will come to nothing．如果你继续 这样下去，你将一事 无成。4．speak of谈到*The school has good teachers，but when it comes to buildings，it is poor．这个学校的师 资力量很强，但是论 建筑物，却很差。*When it comes to mathematics，I'm completely at sea．说到数学，我完 全是门外汉。5．arrive at as a result；result in 达成；结果是*Then they came to an agreement．接着，他 们达成了协议。*It comes to the same thing．结果都一样。6．signify；become realized by意味着；意思是； 开始被...所认识*What you say comes to this：you don't agree with us．你说的无非是你 不同意我们的意见。*The concert didn't come to our expectations．音乐 会没有我们期望的那 么好。*What your explanation comes to is that you can't accept our invitation．你的解 释无非是说你不能接 受我们的邀请。*In a flash the truth came to me．突然间我明白了 事情真相。

Q: run to RUN TO

A: 【简明词典】v.跑向, 达到, 发展到, 趋向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run to runs to; running to; ran to The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run to someone, you go to them for help or to tell them something. What would I do? Whom would I run to? Momma was still away. If you were at a party and somebody was getting high, you didn't go running to a cop.PHR-V2 run to runs to; running to; ran to The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf something runs to a particular amount or size, it is that amount or size. The finished manuscript ran to the best part of fifty double-sided pages.= amount toPHR-V3 run to runs to; running to; ran to The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you cannot run to a particular item, you cannot afford to buy it or pay for it. (mainly BRIT) The entire set retails at just over {Pound}100. If you can't run to that, consider the recording of Wolf's complete Spanish Songbook.= affordPHR-V: with brd-neg4 run to runs to; running to; ran to The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf your tastes or interests run to a particular type of thing, that is the type of thing you like. My own tastes run to a comfortable apartment, somewhere high in a modern building.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．afford；have sufficient money，ability，etc ．for买得起；有足够 的钱、能力等做某事*On my salary I can't run to a colour television．靠工资 我买不起彩电。*I'm afraid we can't run to a holiday abroad this year．恐怕今年我们 没钱出国度假了。*The chapel needs redecorating，but funds won't run to it．教堂需要重新装 饰一番，但资金不足。2．amount to；extend to总额达到；伸展到*The book runs to 300 pages．该书多达300 页。*The casualties ran to more than a hundred thousand．伤亡人数 达10万以上。3．tend to倾向于*She naturally runs to fat．她天生会发胖。*I was annoyed that I had let myself run to fat， so I made efforts to lose weight．真烦人，我 长得太胖了，所以我 努力减肥。

Q: run through RUN THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.跑着穿过, 刺, 戳, 贯穿, 匆匆处理, 划掉, 挥霍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run through runs through; running through; ran through The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run through a list of items, you read or mention all the items quickly. I ran through the options with him.= go throughPHR-V2 run through runs through; running through; ran through The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run through a performance or a series of actions, you practise it. Doug stood still while I ran through the handover procedure.= go throughPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．use up wastefully 挥霍尽；乱花光*The rich man's son quickly ran through his money．这位富人的儿 子很快就把钱挥霍光 了。*He ran through the family fortune in a year．他一年之内耗 尽了全部家产。*We run through ten gallons of petrol a week．我们一个星期 用10加仑汽油。2．repeat重复*I'll run through the main points of the news again．我将重播一下 新闻的主要内容。3．review；rehearse 复习；预演；排练*He ran through his lecture in his mind．他在心里默诵 他的演讲词。*We should run through the whole play once more before we actually present it on the stage．我们在公演前 应该把整个剧再排练 一遍。4．pierce or stab，as with a sword 刺入；贯穿*He ran his opponent through with a sword．他用剑刺穿了 他的对手。5．peruse or examine quickly；deal with in rapid succession 迅速阅读或检查；很 快地处理*Will you run through this essay for me， and tell me what you think of it？请你把这篇文章 看一下，并把意见告 诉我，好吗？*I have run through the headlines in today's newspapers．今天报 纸的大标题我都浏览 过了。

Q: run over RUN OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.跑过去, 溢出, 超过限度, 匆匆看, 辗过, 扼要复述, 放送(录音磁带等至完)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run over runs over; running over; ran over The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf a vehicle or its driver runs a person or animal over, it knocks them down or drives over them. You can always run him over and make it look like an accident. He ran over a six-year-old child as he was driving back from a party. ...if I were ever run over by a bus.= knock down, run downPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．overflow溢出*The river is running over its banks and we shall be flooded．河水正在漫 过河岸，我们就要受 淹了。*Someone must have left the tap on，for the water was running over and flooding the bathroom．一定是有 人忘了关水龙头，水 都溢出来了，浴室里 尽是水。2．knock down and pass over with a moving vehicle（车辆）辗过*Go slower ；you might run over those children playing on the road．慢点儿！当心 压了在路上玩耍的孩 子。*The motorist admitted that he ran over a woman on a pedestrian crossing．开车人承 认他的车子在人行横 道上压过一位妇女。3．repeat for practice； go over（a subject）cursorily 温习；扼要复述Just run over the notes before the examination．考前把 笔记复习一下。*I 've explained the subject pretty fully；now I'll run over the main points again．对于这个问题 ，我已经做了相当详 尽的解释，现在我将 重复一下要点。*During the lunch hour，Mary ran over her history facts so she would remember them for the test．午餐时玛丽匆 匆地把历史笔记复习 了一下，以便考试时 记住。4．visit briefly 短暂串门*She ran over to her neighbour's to borrow some milk．她到邻居家去 借些牛奶。*He often runs over to my office to talk about his work．他常来我办公 室谈他的工作。5．go beyond；exceed a limit超过；超出限度*I'm afraid time is running over ；we'll have to end it now． 时间快要到了，我们 该收工了。*His speech ran over the time limit．他的讲话超过 了规定的时间。*The amount collected in taxes ran over the estimate．收的税金 超出了预算。6．play （a tape， etc．）放（磁带）*He ran the tape over again and again and listened carefully．他一遍又 一遍放磁带并仔细听 着。*run short be in short supply；not have enough缺少；不足*The world is gradually running short of oil．世界上的石油正 越来越少。*Drinking water was running short b

Q: run into RUN INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.跑进, 撞上, 偶遇, 陷入, 达到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run into runs into; running into; ran into The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run into problems or difficulties, you unexpectedly begin to experience them. Wang agreed to sell IBM systems last year after it ran into financial problems. But the government's plans have run into strong opposition from civil rights campaigners.= encounterPHR-V2 run into runs into; running into; ran into The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run into someone, you meet them unexpectedly. He ran into Krettner in the corridor a few minutes later.= meet, bump intoPHR-V3 run into runs into; running into; ran into The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf a vehicle runs into something, it accidentally hits it. The driver failed to negotiate a bend and ran into a tree.= crash into, hitPHR-V4 run into runs into; running into; ran into The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbYou use run into when indicating that the cost or amount of something is very great. He said companies should face punitive civil penalties running into millions of pounds.= amount toPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．meet by chance 偶然碰见；巧遇；碰 上*I unexpectedly ran into him on the street yesterday evening．昨天晚上我 在街上偶然碰见了他。*Their ship ran into a strong gale at sea．他们那条船在海 上遇到了大风。2．collide with与...碰撞*Suddenly he lost control of his bike and ran into a lamppost．他突然控 制不住自己的自行车 ，一下子撞到了电线 杆上。*He ran into the back of a bus．他撞上了一辆公 共汽车的尾部。3．be affected by ；get into；encounter遭遇 到；陷入；经历You will certainly run into many difficulties，but you must not give up．你一定会遇到很 多困难，但不能放弃。*When I ran into a problem while making my model airplane， I asked my father for help．当我在做飞机 模型遇到困难时，我 请我父亲帮忙。*He has run into trouble in his job．他在工作中遇到 了困难。*If you travel alone in that forest，you may run into danger．如果你独个 儿在那片森林里行走 ，你会遇到危险的。*She has run heavily into debt．她负债累累。4．add up to；amount to；total总计为；累 计达到*The new dictionary has run into several editions．那部新词 典已经再版好几次了。*The number of people killed on the highways during holidays runs into hundreds．高速公路 上伤亡人数在假?

Q: hold back HOLD BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.踌躇, 阻止, 抑制, 隐瞒【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hold back holds back; holding back; held backIf you hold back or something holds you back, you hesitate before you do something because you are not sure whether it is the right thing to do. The administration had several reasons for holding back. Melancholy and mistrust of men hold her back.PHR-V-ERG2 hold back holds back; holding back; held backTo hold someone or something back means to prevent someone from doing something, or to prevent something from happening. Stagnation in home sales is holding back economic recovery. Jake wanted to wake up, but sleep held him back.= inhibitPHR-V3 hold back holds back; holding back; held backIf you hold something back, you keep it in reserve to use later. Farmers apparently hold back produce in the hope that prices will rise.PHR-V4 hold back holds back; holding back; held backIf you hold something back, you do not include it in the information you are giving about something. You seem to be holding something back.PHR-V5 hold back holds back; holding back; held backIf you hold back something such as tears or laughter, or if you hold back, you make an effort to stop yourself from showing how you feel. She kept trying to hold back her tears. He could no longer hold back convulsive laughter. I was close to tears with frustration, but I held back.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．keep sth./sb.in place；prevent from 阻止*Police horses were used to hold back the crowd．警方的马队被 用来阻 止群众。*If I had not held him back， he would have beaten you soundly．要 不是我阻止了他，他 一定把你痛 打一顿。2． restrain oneself；control（s th．such as a feeling）克制；抑制 （表 情）*Jim held back his anger and avoided a fight．吉姆忍住了怒 气，避免了一场斗殴。*He was so impatient that I could not hold him back．他非常急躁， 我制止不了他。*I held myself back from saying a word．我克制自己不 说一个字。*Though very angry，I held back from telling him exactly what I thought.虽然非常生 气，但我能克制，未 把我的真实想法告诉他。3．delay 拖延Heavy rain on the road held us back．路遇大雨我们 耽搁了。*We can't hold the meal back for more than half an hour to wait for you．我们不能因为等 你而把开饭时间推迟 半小时以上。4． retain possession of； keep back 保有；扣留*He held the money back from his client.他把钱扣下不 给当事人。5．keep from（advancing to the next grade， stage， level， etc．）阻止（前进） ；使留在（原级、原 阶段

Q: look down on LOOK DOWN ON

A: 【简明词典】v.轻视, 看不起蔑视,瞧不起【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look down looks down; looking down; looked downTo look down on someone means to consider that person to be inferior or unimportant, usually when this is not true. I wasn't successful, so they looked down on me.PHR-V

Q: come into COME INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.进入, 得到, 继承继承,取得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come into comes into; coming into; came into The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes into some money, some property, or a title, they inherit it. My father has just come into a fortune in diamonds.= inheritPHR-V: no passive2 come into comes into; coming into; came into The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or something comes into a situation, they have a role in it. We don't really know where Hortense comes into all this, Inspector. It's an unrestricted journey, and rules of any sort don't come into it.PHR-V: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】1．enter；join进入 ；参加*A good idea has just come into my mind．我刚想了一个 好主意。*Trees will come into leaf soon．树不久就要吐 绿了。2．receive as income；receive as inheritance得到收入 ；继承（财产）*When did he come into possession of those rare books？他什么时侯得 到那些珍本的？*He has come into a lot of money from his uncle's estate．他从叔父的 房产中继承了一大笔 钱。3．begin to be in a state or activity 进入某种状态*New laws to control rising prices have recently come into force．控制物价上涨 的新法律最近生效了。

Q: get into GET INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.进入, 陷入, 穿上【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get into gets into; getting into; got into or gotten intoIf you get into a particular kind of work or activity, you manage to become involved in it. He was eager to get into politics.PHR-V2 get into gets into; getting into; got into or gotten intoIf you get into a school, college, or university, you are accepted there as a student. I was working hard to get into Cambridge.PHR-V3 get into gets into; getting into; got into or gotten intoIf you ask what has got into someone, you mean that they are behaving very differently from the way they usually behave. (INFORMAL) What has got into you today? Why are you behaving like this?PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．enter 进入*How did the thieves get into the house？这些窃贼怎么 进入室内的？2．put on；fit 穿上；适合*As I have gained weight， I can't get into my best suit．因为体重增加 ，我无法穿我那件最 好的西装。3．arrive at 到达*The ship got into the harbour safely．船平安地驶 进了海港。4．learn or start 学习；着手*I must get into training soon；the cricket season starts next month．我得马上投入 训练，板球季节下个 月就开始了。*You'll soon get into the way of doing it．你很快就能学会 做这件事。5．fall into or suffer；become a victim of （trouble，difficul ty，debt，etc）陷入 （麻烦、困难、债务等）*It's easier to get into debt than to get out of it again．借债容易还债 难。*He wouldn't take advice，and now he has got into difficulties．他不 听忠告，结果现在陷 入困境。*How on earth did Mary get herself into such a ridiculous situation？玛丽究竟 是怎样使自己陷入如 此荒唐可笑的境地的？*I promise never to get into debt again．我保证今后永 不借债。*Please don't make so much noise．You'll get me into trouble．请不要这么 吵闹，你们会使我感 到很烦躁。6．acquire；develop ；get into （a habit，etc．）养成 ；染上（习惯等）*The children got into the bad habit of switching on the television as soon as they came back from school．孩子们养成 了坏习惯，从学校一 回来就打开电视机。*Don't let yourself get into the bad habit of smoking．不要让自己 染上抽烟的坏习惯。7．enter involuntarily；caus e sb． to enter a certain emotional state；be affected by 不自觉地陷入或使某 人陷入某种精神状态 ；受...影响*When John found that his wife had gone out without waiting for him， he got into a blind fury and smashed the furniture up．当约翰发现他妻 子&

Q: go in GO IN

A: 【简明词典】v.进去, 放得进, 参加【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go in goes in; going in; went in; gone inIf the sun goes in, a cloud comes in front of it and it can no longer be seen. (BRIT) The sun went in, and the breeze became cold.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move indoors进入（室内）*A servant opened the door and we went in．仆人开了门，我 们就进去了。2．take an active part加入*A tennis tournament took place in our school yesterday，but I didn't go in．网球联赛昨天在 我校举行，但我没参 加。3．fit in（a space）适合于（某处 ）*An ordinary nail won't go in a brick wall．一般钉子钉不 进砖墙去。4．be understood被理解*I keep trying to understand how a car engine works，but it doesn't seem to go in；am I stupid something？我一直很 想了解一下汽车发动 机的工作原理，但好 象弄不懂。我是笨还 是怎么的？5．（of the sun，etc．）disappe ar behind clouds（太阳等）被 云遮蔽*At this time of year，when the sun goes in，it is suddenly much colder．每年这个时 候，当云层遮住阳光 ，天气突然间就冷多了。

Q: come in COME IN

A: 【简明词典】v.进来, 到达终点, 流行起来, 当选, (钱)到手【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf information, a report, or a telephone call comes in, it is received. Reports are now coming in of trouble at yet another jail.PHR-V2 come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you have some money coming in, you receive it regularly as your income. She had no money coming in and no funds.PHR-V: usu cont3 come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes in on a discussion, arrangement, or task, they join it. Can I come in here too, on both points?. He had a designer come in and redesign the uniforms.PHR-V4 come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen a new idea, fashion, or product comes in, it becomes popular or available. It was just when geography was really beginning to change and lots of new ideas were coming in. I wouldn't be sorry to see proportional representation and I think it's a thing which will gradually come in.PHR-V5 come in comes in; coming in; came in The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you ask where something or someone comes in, you are asking what their role is in a particular matter. Rose asked again, `But where do we come in, Henry?'. Finally, he could do no more, which is where Jacques 【21世纪英汉词典】1．enter；arrive；s tart进入；到达；开始*When did the train come in？火车何时到达？2．become seasonable上市；到 成熟季节*Watermelons will come in soon．西瓜不久就会 上市了。3．take a place in a competition （比赛）获得...名*He came in third in the singing competition．他在歌 咏比赛中得了第3名。4．become fashionable流行；时 髦；时兴起来*When did the fashion for short skirts come in？什么时候时兴穿 短裙的？5．be elected to power；gain power 上台；执政*The socialists came in at the last election．社会党人 在最近选举中当选。6．rise（of the tide）（潮水）升涨*The tide is coming in．正在涨潮。7．have one's place or work；serve a purpose起作用；做一 份工作*I understand the scheme perfectly，but I don't see where I come in．我完全了解这个 计划，但是我不知道 我能起什么作用。*Don't throw these old newspapers away；they may come in for something or other．不要把旧报纸 扔掉，它们可能会有 某种用处的。8．be received as income收入*The family has ＄5，000 coming in monthly．这个家庭每 月收

Q: carry through CARRY THROUGH

A: 【简明词典】v.进行, 贯彻, 维持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆carry through carries through; carrying through; carried throughIf you carry something through, you do it or complete it, often in spite of difficulties. We don't have the confidence that the UN will carry through a sustained program. The state announced a clear-cut policy and set out to carry it through.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．complete in spite of difficulties（努力 ）完成*He is determined to carry all his plans through．他决心完成 所有的计划。2．help survive；continue to the end 使度过困难；支持到 底*Only his courage carried him through．是勇气使他 度过了难关。*Perseverance will carry a man through．毅力能使人 克服种种困难。

Q: sign over SIGN OVER

A: 【简明词典】签字移交【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign over signs over; signing over; signed overIf you sign something over, you sign documents that give someone else property, possessions, or rights that were previously yours. Two years ago, he signed over his art collection to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Last June, he closed his business voluntarily and signed his assets over to someone else.PHR-V

Q: run after RUN AFTER

A: 【简明词典】v.追捕, 追求, 跟踪【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run after runs after; running after; ran after The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you are running after someone, you are trying to start a relationship with them, usually a sexual relationship. By the time she was fifteen Maria was already running after men twice her age.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． chase追赶The dog ran after a cat．那只狗追赶着一 只猫。*Don't bother running after the bus；you'll never catch it．别费劲去追赶那 辆公共汽车了，你怎 么也赶不上的。2．try to gain attention and company of（an opposite sex）追求（异 性）*He's always running after women．他总是追求女 性。*He has been running after her for months，but she isn't interested in him at all．他追求她好几个 月了，可她对他根本 不感兴趣。3．serve；care for服务；关照*Don't expect me to run after you all your life！别指望我会伺 候你一辈子！*She often runs after my child． 她常照料我的孩子。

Q: go after GO AFTER

A: 【简明词典】v.追逐, 追求【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go after goes after; going after; went after; gone afterIf you go after something, you try to get it, catch it, or hit it. We're not going after civilian targets.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．chase；try to catch 跟踪；追*Half the guards went after the escaped prisoners，but they got away free．半数的哨兵都 去追赶逃犯，但他们 还是跑掉了。2．aim for以...为目标*They went there after petroleum．他们去那 里是为了那里的石油。*Jim's gone after another job．吉姆一直在寻找 另一份工作。3．try to win；pursue 赢得；追求*Jim intends to go after the big prize．吉姆想得大奖 。*He is going after the championship．他在 争取冠军。*They both went after the same girl．他们俩追求同 一个姑娘。*We shouldn't go after fame and wealth．我们不应追 求名利。

Q: give away GIVE AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.送掉, 分发, 放弃, 泄露, 出卖, 让步, 陷下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 give away gives away; giving away; gave away; given awayIf you give away something that you own, you give it to someone, rather than selling it, often because you no longer want it. He was giving his collection away for nothing. We have six copies of the book to give away. keepPHR-V2 give away gives away; giving away; gave away; given awayIf someone gives away an advantage, they accidentally cause their opponent or enemy to have that advantage. We gave away a silly goal. Military advantages should not be given away.= concedePHR-V3 give away gives away; giving away; gave away; given awayIf you give away information that should be kept secret, you reveal it to other people. She would give nothing away. They felt like they were giving away company secrets.= divulgePHR-V4 give away gives away; giving away; gave away; given awayTo give someone or something away means to show their true nature or identity, which is not obvious. Although they are pretending hard to be young, grey hair and cellulite give them away. I was never tempted for a moment to give her away.= betrayPHR-V5 give away gives away; giving away; gave away; given awayIn a Christian wedding ceremony, if someone gives the bride away, they officially present her to her husband. This is traditionally done by the bride's father.PHR-V: V n P 【21世纪英汉词典】1．give as a present 赠给*He gave away all his books before death．他临死前献出 了他的全部书籍。*He gave all his possessions away and became a monk．他把所有的财 产都送给了别人，自 己出家当了修士。*The millionaire gave all his money away．这位百万富翁 把他所有的钱都捐出 来了。2．reveal 泄露*Don't give away our secret．不要泄露我 们的秘密。*They suspected that the secret had been given away by one of their friends．他们怀疑秘 密已被他们的一个朋 友所泄露。*She's not giving away anything he told her．他告诉她的事， 她一点儿也没有泄露。3．betray 出卖*He was given away by a traitor．他被一个叛 徒出卖了。*Nobody knows I've done this，so please don't give me away．没有人知道我 干了这件事，所以请 你不要出卖我。4．distribute 分发*The guest gave away the prizes．客人分发了 礼品。*The headmaster gave away the prizes at the sports meeting．市长在运动 会上颁发奖品。5．（in a marriage ceremony）lead the bride to the groom's side and give her to him（在婚礼上）把新 娘带到新郎身边并

Q: take back TAKE BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.送还, 接回, 取消, 使回忆起【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 take back takes back; taking back; took back; taken backIf you take something back, you return it to the place where you bought it or where you borrowed it from, because it is unsuitable or broken, or because you have finished with it. If I buy something and he doesn't like it I'll take it back. I went to the library and took your books back. I once took back a pair of shoes that fell apart after a week.PHR-V2 take back takes back; taking back; took back; taken backIf you take something back, you admit that something that you said or thought is wrong. I take it back, I think perhaps I am an extrovert. Take back what you said about Jeremy!PHR-V3 take back takes back; taking back; took back; taken backIf you take someone back, you allow them to come home again, after they have gone away because of a quarrel or other problem. Why did she take him back?. The government has agreed to take back those people who are considered economic rather than political refugees.PHR-V4 take back takes back; taking back; took back; taken backIf you say that something takes you back, you mean that it reminds you of a period of your past life and makes you think about it again. I enjoyed experimenting with colours -- it took me back to being five years old. This takes me back.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．withdraw 收回；撤销*I take back what I said just now．我撤回刚才说的 话。*He would neither apologize nor take back what he had said．他既不肯道歉 ，又不肯收回他说过 的话。2．regain possession of 重新获得；取回*Do you mind taking the children back in your car？你可以让孩子们 搭你的车回来吗？3．agree to receive back again；permit to come back 同意收回；同意退回 ；允许...回去*This shop promises to take back any good that don't satisfy the person who buys them．这家商店允许 顾客退回他所不满意 的商品。*The chair was defective and the dealer was obliged to take it back．这把椅子有毛 病，商人不得不同意 把它收回。*Lindsay was fired twice but both times taken back under the pressure from the union．林赛两次被解 雇，但在工会的压力 下，两次都被允许回 去工作。4．remind of earlier time；cause to remember 使回想*This picture took me back to my own childhood．这张照片 使我回忆起我的童年。

Q: send on SEND ON

A: 【简明词典】v.预送, 转送【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆send on sends on; sending on; sent onIf you send on something you have received, especially a document, you send it to another place or person. We coordinate the reports from the overseas divisions, and send them on to headquarters in Athens.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．send ahead or in advance 先送；先遣*We'll have our luggage sent on by train．我们把行李先 交火车运去。*The sales manger had pressing business which kept him Shang hai，so he sent his deputy on to represent him in Guangzhou．销售部经 理因急事耽搁在上海 ，因此他派副手前往 广州做他的代表。2．readdress and repost 转寄；转送*Would you kindly send on the en closed letter to Xiao Wang？劳驾把附来的 信转交给小王好吗？*I'll send on any letters that come for you．给你的信我都将 转给你。

Q: get away GET AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.逃脱, 离开, 把...送走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get away gets away; getting away; got away or gotten awayIf you get away, you succeed in leaving a place or a person's company. She'd gladly have gone anywhere to get away from the cottage. I wanted a divorce. I wanted to get away.= escapePHR-V2 get away gets away; getting away; got away or gotten awayIf you get away, you go away for a period of time in order to have a holiday. He is too busy to get away.PHR-V3 get away gets away; getting away; got away or gotten awayWhen someone or something gets away, or when you get them away, they escape. Dr Dunn was apparently trying to get away when he was shot. I wanted to get her away to somewhere safe.PHR-V-ERG4 get away gets away; getting away; got away or gotten awayIf you get away from an old-fashioned or limited way of doing or thinking about something, you manage to do or think about it in a new way. We want to get away from the politics of outdated dogmatism and class confrontation.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．get loose or get free； escape 挣脱；逃脱*Mary tried to catch a butterfly，but it got away from her． 玛丽设法捉一只蝴蝶 ，但它挣脱飞走了。*One of the prisoners got away from prison yesterday．昨天一个 囚犯从监狱中逃走了。*The thief got away with a lot of money．小偷偷了一大 笔钱逃跑了。2．leave 离开*I hope to get away next Saturday for at least a week．我希望从下周 六开始至少要离开一 周。*They get away from work at five p．m．他们下午5点下 班。*The guard told me to get away from the door．卫兵要我离开 那门口。3．succeed in leaving；go away in order to gain relief from（one's worries， responsibility， excessive work，etc．）脱身； 离开以解脱（自己的 苦恼、责任、繁忙的 工作等）*No matter how he tried， he couldn't get away from his worries．无论他怎样 努力，也无法从烦恼 中解脱出来。*The manager was so busy that he could not get away from the office．经理太忙了 ，一步也离不开办公 室。*She is such a talker！I couldn't get away from her．她讲个没完没了 ，我简直无法脱身。*He didn't come because he couldn't get away from his work．他没有来，因 为工作脱不开身。4．begin；start 开始；出发*The race got away to a fast start．比赛的选手一 开始就很迅速。*We got away early in the morning on the first day of our travel．旅行开始的 第一天，我们一清早 就动身了。

Q: run off RUN OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.逃跑, 流掉, 进行决赛, 进行(试验), 迅速写出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 run off runs off; running off; ran off The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run off with someone, you secretly go away with them in order to live with them or marry them. The last thing I'm going to do is run off with somebody's husband. We could run off together, but neither of us wants to live the rest of our lives abroad.= run awayPHR-V-RECIP2 run off runs off; running off; ran off The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run off copies of a piece of writing, you produce them using a machine. If you want to run off a copy sometime today, you're welcome to.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．escape； run away 逃走*The enemy soldiers ran off at night．敌军夜里逃走 了。*The man has run off with all the funds．那人带了全部 款子逃跑了。2． make or print（copies）印制 ；印刷*When you've finished typing this letter，could you run off four copies for me，please？这封信 你打完后请帮我印4份 好吗？*Has the article been run off yet？这篇文章印好了 没有？3．dash off；recite or compose rapidly 匆匆完成；快速地背 出或写出*He's a remarkable writer ；he can run off a novel a week．他是位才华出 众的作家，能在一周 内赶写出一部小说。*He can run off the list from memory．他能把清单 倒背如流。4． allow to flow away 使流掉*There isn't much wine left in the bottle just run it off．瓶里的酒剩下不 多了，全部倒光吧。*They ran off the excess liquid．他们把多余 的液体排掉了。*The scolding ran off him like water off a duck's back．责备对他毫无 作用，就好比水浇在 鸭背上，瞬间就流掉了。5．cause（a match，a tournament，etc．） to be played to a finish 使（比赛等）赛完； 进行决赛以决定（比 赛等的）胜负*They ran off the heats and selected their representatives for the big competition．为了选 出参加这次大赛的代 表，他们进行了预赛。*When will the race be run off？ 该项比赛的决赛什么 时候进行？6．drive off 撵走；赶走；逐出*The boy saw a dog digging in mother's flower bed，and he ran it off．这男孩看到一条 狗在妈妈的花坛上乱 扒，就把它赶走了。

Q: vote in VOTE IN

A: 【简明词典】v.选出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆vote in votes in; voting in; voted inIf people vote in a particular person or political party, they give enough votes to that person or party in an official election for them to hold a position of power. If he fails, then he will have little excuse in the eyes of those who voted him in. The members of the national assembly will vote in a prime minister by a simple majority.= electPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】elect by vote投票选举出（某 人）*He was voted in by an overwhelming majority．他以压倒 多数的选票当选了。*The President has been voted in for the third time．总统已第3次当 选。

Q: work up WORK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.逐步建立, 逐步引起, 整理, 逐步发展【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 work up works up; working up; worked up If you work yourself up, you make yourself feel very upset or angry about something. She worked herself up into a bit of a state. Don't just lie there working yourself up, do something about it.See also worked up.PHR-V2 work up works up; working up; worked up If you work up the enthusiasm or courage to do something, you succeed in making yourself feel it. Your creative talents can also be put to good use, if you can work up the energy. Malcolm worked up the nerve to ask Grandma Rose for some help.= summon upPHR-V3 work up works up; working up; worked up If you work up a sweat or an appetite, you make yourself sweaty or hungry by doing exercise or hard work. Even if you are not prepared to work up a sweat three times a week, any activity is better than none. It was around seven when I finished at the library. I wasn't hungry, but I'd worked up a thirst.PHR-V4 work up works up; working up; worked up If you work up something such as a piece of writing, you spend time and effort preparing it. I sketched the layout of a prototype store and worked up a business plan. They asked me to work up some sample drawings and bring them down.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．build up gradually by effort，industry，e tc．；develop steadily 通过努力、勤奋逐步 建立；逐渐发展起来*Smith has worked the firm up from almost nothing．史密斯几乎 是白手起家，搞起了 这家公司。*It took us several years to work up a market for this product．我们花了好 几年时间才为这个产 品打开了销路。*The business was almost bankrupt when he took it over but within a few years he had worked it up to be a prosperous concern．他刚接管这 个企业时，企业已濒 临破产，但经过几年 的努力，他渐渐地把 它发展成为一个欣欣 向荣的企业。2．rise to a higher position；advance 晋级；步步高升*If you have what it takes，you can work up to the presidency of the company．如果你有本 事，你可以升到公司 总裁的地位。3．stir up；rouse；excite 鼓动起来，激起；使 激动*I can't work up any enthusiasm for the project，I'm afraid．我恐怕对这 项计划鼓不起什么热 情。*Let's go out for a walk to work up an appetite．我们出去 走走吧，这样会增加 食欲。*Her words worked him up into a rage．她的话使他大 发雷霆。4．make into sth．； elaborately prepare 精心做成；制订*The craftsman is working up the mass of clay into a toy figure．工 匠正把一团泥?

Q: send in SEND IN

A: 【简明词典】v.递送, 呈报【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send in sends in; sending in; sent inIf you send in something such as a competition entry or a letter applying for a job, you post it to the organization concerned. Applicants are asked to send in a CV and a covering letter. We're hoping that readers will send in their ideas for saving money.PHR-V2 send in sends in; sending in; sent inWhen a government sends in troops or police officers, it orders them to deal with a crisis or problem somewhere. He has asked the government to send in troops to end the fighting.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．hand in 递送；呈送*Have they sent in the accounts？他们把帐 单交上来了吗？*He has already sent in his resigna tion．他已提出了辞 职。*Applications must be sent in by May 5．申请书必须于5月5 日前交上来。2．send for a competition or an ex hibition 送...参加比赛或展出*Send in your contest entries to this station．把参加比赛 的名单送到本站来。*We sent in two pictures for the show．我们送去两幅 画参展。

Q: get by GET BY

A: 【简明词典】v.通过, 混过【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get by gets by; getting by; got by or gotten byIf you can get by with what you have, you can manage to live or do things in a satisfactory way. I'm a survivor. I'll get by. Melville managed to get by on a small amount of money.= survivePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．pass 通过*I moved aside to let him get by．我让到一旁让他 过去。*A lorry blocked the pathway， so that we couldn't get by．一辆卡车把路堵 了，我们过不去。*Please move to the right so he can get by．请向右移一下， 以便让他过去。2．succeed by a very narrow margin；reach a standard that is acceptable but not very good 勉强及格；勉强通过 或达到标准*I didn't do too well on the examination，but I think I'll get by．我考的不太好， 但我想我会勉强及格。*Your work will get by，but try to improve it．你的工作勉强达 到标准，但要争取做 得更好些。3．not to be caught and scolded or punished 躲过；避开*How can we get by that guard at the door？ 我们怎样才能躲过门 口的卫兵呢？*The boy got by without answering the teacher's question because a visitor came in．这位学生没有回 答老师的问题，但因 为有客来访，所以没 有受到批评。4．make ends meet 勉强生存She gets by on a remarkably small income．她靠着微薄 的收入过活。*He once got by on hunting．他曾一度靠 打猎勉强维持生活。5．be tolerable；be passable 受得了；过得去*This work will get by， but that's all．这活还能对付得 过去，可也就如此了。*The business has fallen off，but we manage to get by somehow．生意萧条了 ，可我们还是设法勉 强过下去。

Q: do over DO OVER

A: 【简明词典】v.重做【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 do over does over; doing over; did over; done overIf you do a task over, you perform it again from the beginning. (AM) Braun said if she had the chance to do it over, she would have hired a press secretary.PHR-V2 do over does over; doing over; did over; done overIf someone does a place over, they steal things or search the place and leave it very untidy. (BRIT, INFORMAL) The door was open. They had done the place over.PHR-V3 do over does over; doing over; did over; done overTo do someone over means to hurt them badly, for example by hitting or kicking them. (BRIT, INFORMAL) We could get someone to do him over, couldn't we?= beat upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．do again；repeat重做； 重复*The secretary did the work poorly，so her boss told her to do it over．秘书把这工作 做得太差，因此老板 要她重做。*Please do over yesterday's assignment．请把昨 天的作业重做一遍。*Do your homework over；it is full of mistakes．把家庭作 业重做一遍，错误太 多了。2．renovate；redeco rate装修；重新装饰*If you don't like the colour of the wall，you'd better do the room over．如果你不喜欢 墙壁的颜色，你最好 把房间再刷一次。*The redecorating company did my whole house over．装修公司把我 的家重新装修了一遍。*After being done over，the room really looks much nicer．房间重新装饰 后，确实变得好看多 了。

Q: grow up GROW UP

A: 【简明词典】v.长大, 成人, 崛起【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 grow up grows up; growing up; grew up; grown upWhen someone grows up, they gradually change from being a child into being an adult. She grew up in Tokyo.See also grown-up.PHR-V2 grow up grows up; growing up; grew up; grown upIf you tell someone to grow up, you are telling them to stop behaving in a silly or childish way. (INFORMAL) It's time you grew up.PHR-V: usu imper3 grow up grows up; growing up; grew up; grown upIf something grows up, it starts to exist and then becomes larger or more important. A variety of heavy industries grew up alongside the port.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】pass from children to the stage of being adult；reach maturity长大*Susan wants to be a doctor when she grows up．苏珊长大想当个 医生。

Q: grow out of GROW OUT OF

A: 【简明词典】v.长得太高大, 由...而来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 grow out grows out; growing out; grew out; grown outIf you grow out of a type of behaviour or an interest, you stop behaving in that way or having that interest, as you develop or change. Most children who stammer grow out of it.PHR-V2 grow out grows out; growing out; grew out; grown outWhen a child grows out of an item of clothing, they become so tall or big that it no longer fits them properly. You've grown out of your shoes again.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．develop from发展自*Most international firms have grown out of small family businesses．多数国 际性公司是从小的家 庭企业发展起来的。2．arise or result from起因于*His illness grew out of his tendency to overwork．他的病是 工作过度所致。*The accident grew out of his carelessness．这场 事故是由于他粗心而 造成的。3．become too big or too old for太大或太老而不再 适合于...*My son has grown out of his shoes；*I have to buy him new ones．我儿子已长大 ，穿不下这些鞋子了 ，我得给他买新的。*There is no sense in buying expensive clothes for children，as they soon grow out of them．给小孩买贵重 的衣服划不来，因为 他们很快就会长大穿 不下了。*My daughter has grown out of these toys．我女儿已经长 大，不再玩这些玩具 了。*He has grown out of the bad habits of his boyhood days．他长大了，已 经改掉了童年时代的 一些坏习惯。

Q: set forth SET FORTH

A: 【简明词典】v.阐明, 宣布, 提出, 陈列, 出发, 把(会议等)提前动身【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set forth sets forth; setting forth The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set forth a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. (FORMAL) Dr. Mesibov set forth the basis of his approach to teaching students.= set outPHR-V2 set forth sets forth; setting forth The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf you set forth, you start a journey. (LITERARY) It was during the reign of Queen Isabella that Christopher Columbus set forth on his epic voyage of discovery.= set outPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．explain exactly or clearly 阐明*The President set forth his plans in a television talk．总统在电视讲 话中阐明了他的计划。*She willingly set forth her opi nions．她主动提出了 她的意见。2．start to go somewhere 出发*The troops set forth on their tenmile hike early．部队一大早就 进行10英里的行军去 了。

Q: head off HEAD OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.阻止, 拦截【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 head off heads off; heading off; headed offIf you head off a person, animal, or vehicle, you move to a place in front of them in order to capture them or make them change the direction they are moving in. He changed direction swiftly, turned into the hallway and headed her off.= interceptPHR-V2 head off heads off; heading off; headed offIf you head something off, especially something unpleasant, you take action before it is expected to happen in order to prevent it from happening. He would ask Congress to intervene and head off a strike. You have to be good at spotting trouble on the way and heading it off.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．block；stop；pre vent阻截；停止；阻止*We tried our best to head him off from making a speech because he would reveal confidential in formation．我们竭力 阻止他去演讲，因为 他会泄露机密的。*He will get into trouble if someone doesn't head him off．如果没有人阻止 他，他会惹上麻烦。*They could not think of a good way to head off the inflation．他们想不 出一个好办法来阻止 通货膨胀。2．get in front of and stop；turn back or aside超前拦截或截回*The hunters decided to head the an*imals off．猎人决定拦截这 些动物。*Ta ke this small lane and you can head him off at the crossroads．走这条 小巷，你就能在十字 路口赶到他前面去。3．divert thought or attention of使思想或注意力转 移开去*He tried to head off awkward questions about his past．他设法避开有 关他过去情况的尴尬 问题。*The thief realized that the police were following him，but he succeeded in heading them off at the junction．小偷发现 警察在跟踪他，可是 他在十字路口把他们 甩掉了。

Q: set back SET BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.阻碍, 使受挫折, 把(钟表指针)往回拨使退步,花费【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 set back sets back; setting back The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something sets you back or sets back a project or scheme, it causes a delay. It has set us back in so many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up. There will be a risk of public protest that could set back reforms.PHR-V2 set back sets back; setting back The form set is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participle of the verbIf something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money. (INFORMAL) In 1981 dinner for two in New York would set you back {Pound}5.= costPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．delay the progress of sth．延期；耽搁*The snow this winter set back the building of our new house by two months．今冬的一场 雪使得我们新房子的 修建耽搁了两个月。*The harvest was set back by bad weather．由于天气恶 劣，收割推迟了。2．put back 拨回；使回转*Let's set back the clock half an hour．咱们把钟拨回 半个小时。*It's impossible to set back the clock of history．要使历史车 轮倒转是办不到的。3．cost 花费*Her new boots set her back 70 dol lars．她花了70美元 买了双靴子。4．position well back 使缩进去*The house is set back some distance from the street．这房子造得 离街面有一段距离。

Q: sign for SIGN FOR

A: 【简明词典】签收【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sign for signs for; signing for; signed forIf you sign for something, you officially state that you have received it, by signing a form or book. When the postal clerk delivers your order, check the carton before signing for it.PHR-V

Q: play down PLAY DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.降低, 贬低, 减少【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆play down plays down; playing down; played downIf you play down something, you try to make people believe that it is not particularly important. Western diplomats have played down the significance of the reports. He plays down rumours that he aims to become a Labour MP. Both London and Dublin are playing the matter down.= underplay play upPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】make sth． less important贬低；缩小*He gave all the credit to the others and played down his own part in the work．他把功劳都归 于别人，而对自己的 作用则轻描淡写，一 带而过。*The doctors thought it necessary to play down the serious nature of her illness．医生认为把 她的严重病情说得轻 一些是必要的。*The newspaper reports played down the actor's unattractive past．新闻报道对于 该演员不光彩的过去 很少提到。

Q: read into READ INTO

A: 【简明词典】v.隐藏某种意义, 曲解【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆read into reads into; reading intoIf you read a meaning into something, you think it is there although it may not actually be there. The addict often misinterprets the signals coming to him, reading disapproval into people's reactions to him even where it does not exist. It would be wrong to try to read too much into such a light-hearted production.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】give an interpretation to（a statement，a situation，etc．） ；add more than is justified对（声明、 形势等）加以解释； 自以为有某种含意*He read into the statement a deep insult．他认为该声 明含有极大的侮辱。*You are reading into the situation more than the facts warrant．你对形势的 估计比实际情况夸大 了。*Too much should not be read into the minister's statement；we can't expect a sudden easing of the situation．不要对部 长的讲话乱加解释； 我们不能指望形势会 突然缓和下来。*Don't read things into what I say．不要对我讲的话 妄加解释。

Q: close off CLOSE OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.隔离, 封锁, 结帐【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆close off closes off; closing off; closed offTo close something off means to separate it from other things or people so that they cannot go there. Police closed off about 12 blocks of a major San Francisco thoroughfare for today's march. The old guard of leaders are closed off behind walls built of yesterday's ideology.PHR-V

Q: close up CLOSE UP

A: 【简明词典】v.靠近, 关闭, 停止, 愈合, 封网【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 close up closes up; closing up; closed upIf someone closes up a building, they shut it completely and securely, often because they are going away. Just close up the shop. The summer house had been closed up all year.= shut up, lock upPHR-V2 close up closes up; closing up; closed upIf an opening, gap, or something hollow closes up, or if you close it up, it becomes closed or covered. Don't use cold water as it shocks the blood vessels into closing up.PHR-V-ERG【21世纪英汉词典】1．block or shut；seal堵住；封 住*The opening in the wall has now been closed up．墙上的洞被堵住 了。*We must close up the old well．It's too dangerous．我们必须 把这口旧井封起来， 它太危险了。2．heal up；close completely愈合*Don't worry．Your wound is closing up nicely．不要担心， 你的伤口愈合得很好。*This kind of ointment will help to close up your burns．这种药膏会有 助于你烧伤伤口的愈 合。3．shut up停业；关闭*Business declined to such an extent that the store closed up last month．生意清淡到这 个地步，那家商店上 个月只好关门大吉。*The shop is closing up．I must ask you to leave．商店就要关门 了，我只好请你们离 开。4．come or bring closer together in a line or lines把队伍靠紧*The sergeant told the men to close up their ranks．军士命令士兵 把队伍排紧些。

Q: talk back TALK BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.顶嘴, 反驳, (在电台等的对讲电路上)回话【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆talk back talks back; talking back; talked backIf you talk back to someone in authority such as a parent or teacher, you answer them in a rude way. How dare you talk back to me! ...I talked back and asked questions.= answer backPHR-V

Q: stop by STOP BY

A: 【简明词典】v.顺便访问【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stop by stops by; stopping by; stopped byIf you stop by somewhere, you make a short visit to a person or place. (INFORMAL) Perhaps I'll stop by the hospital. I'll stop by to see Leigh before going home.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】make a brief call顺便访问*We were passing your house，so we thought we would stop by for a few minutes．我们路过你 家，所以就想顺便进 来坐一会。*We suggested that she stop by that evening to talk things over．我们建议她在 那晚顺便来找我们， 把事情商量一下。

Q: speak up SPEAK UP

A: 【简明词典】大声地说【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 speak up speaks up; speaking up; spoke up; spoken upIf you speak up, you say something, especially to defend a person or protest about something, rather than just saying nothing. Uncle Herbert never argued, never spoke up for himself. Don't be afraid of speaking up. I am not suggesting that individuals never speak up about wrong-doing.PHR-V2 speak up speaks up; spoke up; spoken upIf you ask someone to speak up, you are asking them to speak more loudly. I'm quite deaf -- you'll have to speak up.PHR-V: no cont

Q: get ahead GET AHEAD

A: 【简明词典】v.（使）走在前面, 进步, 获得成功【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get ahead gets ahead; getting ahead; got ahead or gotten aheadIf you want to get ahead, you want to be successful in your career. He wanted safety, security, a home, and a chance to get ahead.= get onPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1． make progress； succeed取得进一步成 功*Anyone can get ahead in life if he or she really tries hard．任何人只要努 力，都能成功。*We are getting ahead well with the project．我们这个项 目进展顺利。*He is certainly getting ahead in his profession．他在业 务上肯定得心应手。2．proceed进行*I would like to talk more about that but we must get ahead with other matters．我想对那个 问题多谈谈，但是我 们必须进行其它的项目。

Q: could COULD [kud]

A: 【简明词典】vbl.can 的过去式【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Could is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. Could is sometimes considered to be the past form of can, but in this dictionary the two words are dealt with separately.1 could WEAK STRONGYou use could to indicate that someone had the ability to do something. You use could not or couldn't to say that someone was unable to do something. For my return journey, I felt I could afford the extra and travel first class. I could see that something was terribly wrong. He could not resist telling her the truth. When I left school at 16, I couldn't read or write. There was no way she could have coped with a baby around.MODAL2 could WEAK STRONGYou use could to indicate that something sometimes happened. Though he had a temper and could be nasty, it never lasted. He could be very pleasant when he wanted to.MODAL3 could WEAK STRONGYou use could have to indicate that something was a possibility in the past, although it did not actually happen. He could have made a fortune as a lawyer. You could have been killed!. He did not regret saying what he did but felt that he could have expressed it differently.MODAL4 could WEAK STRONGYou use could to indicate that something is possibly true, or that it may possibly happen. Doctors told him the disease could have been caused by years of working in smokey clubs. An improvement in living standards could be years away.【21世纪英汉词典】could轻读)kEd; kEd; (重读)kJd; kud《源自古英语 can 的过去式; -l- 是由 would,should 类推而插入者》>can 的过去式A (用于直说法) 1 能 (做...事) I listened but ~ not hear a [any] sound. 我倾耳聆听但听不见 任何声音When I lived by the station I ~ (always) reach the office on time. 我住在车站附近时 (总是) 能准时到达办公室2 a. [由于要与主要子句中 的过去式时态符合,附 属子句中的 can 用过去式] 能...,可...He thought he ~ swim across the river. 他想他能游过那条河b. [间接叙述法时 can 用过去式] 能...,可...He said (that) he ~ go. 他说他能去(cf. He said,"I can go.") He asked me if he ~ go home. 他问我他是否可以回 家(cf. He said to me,"Can I go home?") B (用于假设法) 1 名词子句] 如果能...; 要是能... (的话) If I ~ go, I should be glad. 如果我能去,我会很高 兴 (但事实上不能去) How I wish I ~ go !. 要是我能去该多好 !

Q: lose out LOSE OUT

A: 【简明词典】失败, 输掉【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆lose out loses out; losing out; lost outIf you lose out, you suffer a loss or disadvantage because you have not succeeded in what you were doing. We both lost out. Laura lost out to Tom. Women have lost out in this new pay flexibility. Egypt has lost out on revenues from the Suez Canal.PHR-V

Q: got GOT [gCt]

A: 【简明词典】vbl.get 的过去式【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 got Got is the past tense and past participle of get.2 got You use have got to say that someone has a particular thing, or to mention a quality or characteristic that someone or something has. In informal American English, people sometimes just use `got'. (SPOKEN) I've got a coat just like this. She hasn't got a work permit. Have you got any ideas?. Every city's got its good and bad points. After a pause he asked, `You got any identification?'= havePHR: have inflects, PHR n3 got You use have got to when you are saying that something is necessary or must happen in the way stated. In informal American English, the `have' is sometimes omitted. (SPOKEN) I'm not happy with the situation, but I've just got to accept it. There has got to be a degree of flexibility. See, you got to work very hard.= mustPHR-MODAL4 got People sometimes use have got to in order to emphasize that they are certain that something is true, because of the facts or circumstances involved. In informal American English, the `have' is sometimes omitted. (SPOKEN) We'll do what we got to do.= mustPHR-MODAL【21世纪英汉词典】gotgBt; ^Ct>get 的过去式及过去分词

Q: including INCLUDING

A: 【简明词典】vbl.包括【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆including You use including to introduce examples of people or things that are part of the group of people or things that you are talking about. A number of international stars, including Joan Collins, are expected to attend. ...many conditions, including allergies, hyperactivity and tooth decay... Preparation time (not including chilling): 5 minutes. excludingPREP: PREP n/-ing

Q: remain REMAIN [ri5mein]

A: 【简明词典】vi.保持, 逗留, 剩余, 残存【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 remain remains remaining remained If someone or something remains in a particular state or condition, they stay in that state or condition and do not change. The three men remained silent. The situation remains tense. The government remained in control. He remained a formidable opponent. It remains possible that bad weather could tear more holes in the tanker's hull.V-LINK2 remain remains remaining remained If you remain in a place, you stay there and do not move away. Souness will have to remain in hospital for at least 10 days. From time to time, James remained at home with his family. leaveVB3 remain remains remaining remained You can say that something remains when it still exists. Many of the differences in everyday life remain. The wider problem remains. There remains deep mistrust of his government.VB4 remain remains remaining remained If something remains to be done, it has not yet been done and still needs to be done. Major questions remain to be answered about his work. Huge amounts of weapons remain to be collected.V-LINK5 remain remains The remains of something are the parts of it that are left after most of it has been taken away or destroyed. They were tidying up the remains of their picn 【21世纪英汉词典】re.mainrI`men; ri5mein>1 a. 剩下,残留,残余 [续存] ,活著未死If you take 3 from 7, 4 ~s. 七减三余四The ~ing snow began to freeze again. 残留的雪又开始结冰b. 被遗留下来[ofVery little ~ed of the original building. 原来建筑物的残迹遗 留下来的很少Most of what ~s of his laboratory is now in the museum. 他实验室遗留下来的 大多数实物现放置在 博物馆中c. 尚须Much more still ~ to be done. 还有更多事要做That ~s to be seen. 那件事 (在现阶段) 不得而知 [只能拭目以待] d. 仍须要[由...]It only ~s for me to say that. ?.剩下我所能说的是 ...2 a. 留下Tom went but his sister ~ed. 汤姆走了但他妹妹留 下b. 停留,逗留He will ~ here [at the hotel] three more days. 他将在这儿 [这旅馆] 多停留三天He ~ed where he was. 他停留在原处3 a. 依然,依旧是When everyone else was in a panic, she ~ed calm. 当其他人都在惊慌时, 她依然镇静They ~ed friends. 他们依旧是朋友b. 继续She ~ed standing there.

Q: join JOIN [dVCin]

A: 【简明词典】vi.参加, 结合, 加入vt.连接, 结合, 参加, 加入n.连接, 结合, 接合点[计] 用子目录名取代驱动器符【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 join joins joining joined If one person or vehicle joins another, they move or go to the same place, for example so that both of them can do something together. His wife and children moved to join him in their new home. The two policemen were joined by another policeman also carrying a pistol.VB2 join joins joining joined If you join an organization, you become a member of it or start work as an employee of it. He joined the Army five years ago. She joined a dance company which took her around the world.VB3 join joins joining joined If you join an activity that other people are doing, you take part in it or become involved with it. Telephone operators joined the strike and four million engineering workers are also planning action. The pastor requested the women present to join him in prayer. Last night the group which represents private contractors joined in condemning the Government's confused stance.VB4 join joins joining joined If you join a queue, you stand at the end of it so that you are part of it. Make sure you join the queue inside the bank.VB5 join joins joining joined To join two things means to fix or fasten them together. The opened link is used to join the two ends of the chain. ...the conjunctiva, the skin which joins the eye to the lid.【21世纪英汉词典】joindVCIn; dVCin>1 结合(→ unite【同义字】) a. 接合,结合,联合He ~ed their hands together. 他使两人手拉手~ two sheets of metal with solder 用焊料把两块金属板 连接起来b. 把连结 [于他物] [to~ one pipe to another 把一支管连结于另一 支管c. [于婚姻、友谊等] 撮合[in~ two persons in marriage [friendship] 撮合两人成为夫妻 [朋友] 2 a. 参加 ,加盟; 归 ~ the army 从军,入伍~ a church 加入某一教会成为信 徒b. [于游戏、活动等] 参加 [in,for] Won't you ~us in [for] the game?. 你要不要参加我们的 游戏?Tom ~ed us in painting the wall. 汤姆同我们一起漆墙The children ~ us in our congratulations. 孩子们也 (和我们) 同声祝贺c. 与 相会,与...会合Wait there, and I'll ~ you soon. 你在那儿等著,我会很 快就和你会合3 与

Q: happen HAPPEN [5hApEn]

A: 【简明词典】vi.发生, 碰巧, 偶然v.发生, 恰巧, 偶然发现【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 happen happens happening happened Something that happens occurs or is done without being planned. We cannot say for sure what will happen. The accident happened close to Martha's Vineyard.VB2 happen happens happening happened If something happens, it occurs as a result of a situation or course of action. She wondered what would happen if her parents found her. He trotted to the truck and switched on the ignition. Nothing happened.VB3 happen happens happening happened When something, especially something unpleasant, happens to you, it takes place and affects you. If we had been spotted at that point, I don't know what would have happened to us. It's the best thing that ever happened to me.VB4 happen happens happening happened If you happen to do something, you do it by chance. If it happens that something is the case, it occurs by chance. We happened to discover we had a friend in common. I looked in the nearest paper, which happened to be the Daily Mail. If it happens that I'm wanted badly somewhere, my mother will take the call and phone through to me here.VB5 happen You use as it happens in order to introduce a statement, especially one that is rather surprising. She called Amy to see if she had any idea of her son's whereabouts. As it happened, Amy had.PHR: V inflects, PHR with cl 【21世纪英汉词典】hap.pen`hApEn; 5hApEn>1 a. 发生Something is likely to ~. 像要发生什么事情b. 发生,降临[到...上][t oPlease let me know, if anything ~s to her. 假若她发生什么事 [意外] ,请告诉我What can have ~ed to this lock?. 这个锁到底怎么搞的?What's ~ing?. 出了 [在发生] 什么事?【同义字】occur 与 happen 相似,两者均指偶发事 件take place 按照预定举行或发生2 a. 偶然,碰巧I ~ed to sit by Jenny. 我碰巧坐在珍妮的旁 边Should you ~ to need anything,I am entirely at your service. 万一你需要什么,我随 时效劳b. 碰巧...It ~ed that we were in Shanghai then. 碰巧当时我们在上海It so ~ed that a mouse had just been caught in the trap. 碰巧有只老鼠刚刚被 捕鼠器捕捉了3 a. 偶然遇见 [想到,发现] [...] [on,upon,across] I ~ed on [upon] the very thing I wanted. 我偶然发现了正是我 想要的那件东西b. (口语)偶然在 [来,去] He ~ed along [by, in]. 他偶然来 [经过,进来] He ~ed into the room when we were

Q: fail FAIL [feil]

A: 【简明词典】vi.失败, 不及格, 忘记vt.使失望, 舍弃, 辜负, 不及格n.不及格, 不及格者【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fail fails failing failed If you fail to do something that you were trying to do, you are unable to do it or do not succeed in doing it. The Workers' Party failed to win a single governorship. He failed in his attempt to take control of the company. Many of us have tried to lose weight and failed miserably. The truth is, I'm a failed comedy writer really. succeedVB2 fail fails failing failed If an activity, attempt, or plan fails, it is not successful. We tried to develop plans for them to get along, which all failed miserably. He was afraid the revolution they had started would fail. After a failed military offensive, all government troops and police were withdrawn from the island. succeedVB3 fail fails failing failed If someone or something fails to do a particular thing that they should have done, they do not do it. (FORMAL) Some schools fail to set any homework. He failed to file tax returns for 1982. The bomb failed to explode.VB4 fail fails failing failed If something fails, it stops working properly, or does not do what it is supposed to do. The lights mysteriously failed, and we stumbled around in complete darkness. In fact many food crops failed because of the drought.VB 【21世纪英汉词典】failfel; feil《源自古法语"缺乏 "的意思》>1 a. 失败,受挫( ←→ succeed) We tried but ~ed. 我们尝试过,可是失败 了You can't ~. 你不能失败b. [在某方面] 失败[in~ inbusiness 生意失败I ~ed in persuading him. 我未能说服他2 a. 不及格,拿到不 及格的分数( ←→ pass) b. [考试、学科] 不及格[inMary ~ed in her exams. 玛丽考试不及格3 a. 不能,未能 ,不He often ~s to keep his word. 他常常未能遵守诺言b. 一定Don't ~ to let me know. 一定要让我知道You won't ~ to be moved by the beauty of the sight. 景象之美一定会使你 心动4 a. 不足; 断, 停The electric supply ~ed. 停电了b. 歉收The crops ~ed last year. 去年农作物歉收5 a. 缺乏 [德性、责任感等] [inHe has plenty of ability, but ~s inpatience. 他很有能力,但缺乏耐

Q: learn LEARN [lE:n]

A: 【简明词典】vi.学习, 听到, 获悉vt.学习, 学会, 认识到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 learn learns learning learned learnt American English uses the form learned as the past tense and past participle. British English uses either learned or learnt.If you learn something, you obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training. Their children were going to learn English. He is learning to play the piano. ...learning how to use new computer systems... Experienced teachers help you learn quickly.VB* learning ...a bilingual approach to the learning of English.N-UNCOUNT2 learn learns learning learned learnt American English uses the form learned as the past tense and past participle. British English uses either learned or learnt.If you learn of something, you find out about it. It was only after his death that she learned of his affair with Betty. It didn't come as a shock to learn that the fuel and cooling systems are the most common causes of breakdown. ...the Admiral, who, on learning who I was, wanted to meet me.= find outVB3 learn learns learning learned learnt American English uses the form learned as the past tense and past participle. British English uses either learned or learnt.If people learn to behave or react in a particular way, they gradually start to behave in that way as a result of a change in attitudes. You have to learn to face your problem. We are learning how to confront death instead of avoiding its reality.VB 【21世纪英汉词典】learnlVn; lE:n(learned[lnd,lnt; l:nt,l:nd],learnt [lnt; l:nt])>1 a. (藉学习、练习等而) 学会 [学得] She is ~ing French. 她在学法语【同义字】learn 指经过学习而学会study 指努力学习的过程b. 学习 ,学会...Has he ~ed how to skate?. 他已学会溜冰 (的方法) 了吗?He has ~ed to drive a car. 他已学会驾驶汽车2 a. (藉经验等而) 学到,学会~ patience 学会忍耐→ learn one's LESSON~ bad habits 沾上了恶习b. (用功 [练习,努力] 而) 变得能够...Have you ~ed to speak English?. 你已学会讲英语了吗?You must ~ to be more patient. 你必须学会更有耐心3 记忆,背L~ this poem (by heart [rote]) by tomorrow. 在明天以前把这首诗 背起来4 a. [从...] (得、闻) 知...[fromI've learnt it from him. 我从他那儿听到这件 事b. [从...] (得、闻) 知...这件事[fromI ~ed (from her) that he had failed in the examination. 我从她那儿听到 [获悉] 燅

Q: come COME [kQm]

A: 【简明词典】vi.来, 来临, 到达, 出现, 来(自), 出生(于), 开始int.嗨!vbl.来, 到达, 合计为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Come is used in a large number of expressions which are explained under other words in this dictionary. For example, the expression `to come to terms with something' is explained at `term'.1 come comes coming came The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen a person or thing comes to a particular place, especially to a place where you are, they move there. Two police officers came into the hall. Come here, Tom. You'll have to come with us. We want you to come to lunch. I came over from Ireland to start a new life after my divorce. We heard the train coming. Can I come too?. The impact blew out some of the windows and the sea came rushing in.VB2 come comes coming came The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen someone comes to do something, they move to the place where someone else is in order to do it, and they do it. In British English, someone can also come and do something and in American English, someone can come do something. However, you always say that someone came and did something. Eleanor had come to visit her. Come and meet Roger. A lot of our friends came and saw me. I want you to come visit me.VB3 come comes coming came The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen you come to a place, you reach it. He came to a door t 【21世纪英汉词典】comekQm; kQm(came[kem; keim]; come)>A1 来a. 来到 (说话者处) ; 去 (对方处) C~ here. 到这里来C~ this way, please. 请向这边来I will ~ to you. 我会到你那里去I'm coming with you. 我与你一起去→COME and go.b. 来She came to see me. 她来看我Will you ~ and dine with us?. 你愿意来 (我家) 与我们共餐吗?You must ~ see us in Boston. 你到波士顿时一定要 来看我们c. 来Some children came running. 有些小孩跑著过来d. 到达,来到 (某处) ; 及,达He hasn't ~ yet. 他还没有来They came to a fountain. 他们来到一座喷泉处The dress ~s to her knees. 那件衣服长及她的膝 部e. [过去分词的特殊用法 ] First ~, first [best] served. (谚)先来先招待 (捷足先登) A Daniel ~ to judgment!. 名审判官但以理驾到 [再世] !(◆出自莎士比亚 (Shakespeare) 所著"威尼斯的商人 (The Merchant of Venice) ")2 a. 循环而来,到 来,来临; (循

Q: walk WALK [wC:k]

A: 【简明词典】vi.步, 行, 走n.步行, 散步, 步, 行道【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 walk walks walking walked When you walk, you move forward by putting one foot in front of the other in a regular way. Rosanna and Forbes walked in silence for some while. We walked into the foyer. She turned and walked away. They would stop the car and walk a few steps. When I was your age I walked five miles to school.VB2 walk walks A walk is a journey that you make by walking, usually for pleasure. I went for a walk. He often took long walks in the hills.N-COUNT3 walk A walk of a particular distance is the distance which a person has to walk to get somewhere. It was only a three-mile walk to Kabul from there. The church is a short walk from Piazza Dante.N-SING: supp N, N of n4 walk walks A walk is a route suitable for walking along for pleasure. There is a 2 mile coastal walk from Craster to Newton.N-COUNT5 walk A walk is the action of walking rather than running. She slowed to a steady walk.N-SING: a N6 walk Someone's walk is the way that they walk. George, despite his great height and gangling walk, was a keen dancer.= gaitN-SING: poss N7 walk walks walking walked If 【21世纪英汉词典】walkwCk; wC:k《源自古英语"滚动 "的意思》>1 a. 行走; 步行,散步~ on crutches 撑拐杖走路~ barefoot(ed) 光著脚走He ~ed (for) two miles. 他步行了两哩Are you going to ~ or ride ?. 你是走路还是坐车去 ?b. 走去; 散步I'm just ~ing around [about]. 我只是在这附近走走Don't knock; just ~ in. '告示'不用敲门,请 进~ into [out of] a room 走进 [走出] 房间~ away [off] 走开,已走了~ up 上楼; 爬坡 [山] He was ~ing up and down the room. 他在房间里走来走去I generally ~ to school. 我通常步行上学A tourist ~ed up to me to ask the way. 一位观光客走过来向 我问路2 出现Ghosts ~ at midnight. 鬼魂在半夜出现3 (文语.古)举止,处身, 涉世~ through life [the world] 生活,度日,涉世~ in peace 和平过日子~ with God 过有信仰的正当生活4'棒球'保送上垒(四坏球上一垒; → n. 8)5'篮球' (不运球也不传球而) 带球走

Q: die DIE [dai]

A: 【简明词典】vi.死亡, 消逝, 平息, 渴望, 漠然, 熄灭vt.死n.骰子, 钢型, 硬模, 冲模【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 die dies dying died When people, animals, and plants die, they stop living. A year later my dog died. Sadly, both he and my mother died of cancer. I would die a very happy person if I could stay in music my whole life. Reynolds says he is haunted by the ghosts of friends who died young.VB: no passive2 die dies dying died If a person, animal, or plant is dying, they are so ill or so badly injured that they will not live very much longer. The elm trees are all dying. Every working day I treat people who are dying from lung diseases caused by smoking. recoverVB: only cont3 die dies dying died If someone dies a violent, unnatural, or painful death, they die in a violent, unnatural, or painful way. Watching helplessly as his mother died an agonizing death permanently altered Billy. I'm no expert, but I don't think Tracy died a natural death.VB: no passive4 die dies dying died If a machine or device dies, it stops completely, especially after a period of working more and more slowly or inefficiently. (WRITTEN) Then suddenly, the engine coughed, spluttered and died.= break downVB5 die dies dying died If a fire or light dies, it stops burning or shining. (LITERARY) Her cigarette glowed brightly, then died.VB6 die dies dying died If an emotion or facial expression dies, it disappears completely, usually after a period of gradually becoming weaker and less noticeable. (LITERARY) My love for you will never die. Kathryn looked down at the floor and the smile died on her lips.VB7 die dies dying died You can say that you are dying of thirst, hunger, boredom, or curiosity to emphasize that you are very thirsty, hungry, bored, or curious. (INFORMAL) Order me a pot of tea, I'm dying of thirst.VB: only cont8 die dies dying died 【21世纪英汉词典】diedaI; dai《源自拉丁文"靠运 气得来之物"的意思》>1 a. (C)骰子The ~ is cast. 骰子已经掷出; 事已决定 [成定局] ,不能更改(为古罗马的军人兼政 治家凯撒 (Caesar) 在对政敌庞培 (Pompey) 战役中,向罗马进军而 渡卢比孔河 (the Rubicon) 时所说的一句话; → Rubicon)b. [dice] 掷骰子游戏,赌博(→ dice 1 b) 2 (C)切成小方块的东西3 (C)a. 印模,冲模; 打孔模型; 铸模b.'机械'螺丝模型(切断螺栓的工具)

Q: grow GROW [grEu]

A: 【简明词典】vi.生长, 成长, 渐渐变得, 增长, 增高vt.种植, 栽培, 培育【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 grow grows growing grew grown When people, animals, and plants grow, they increase in size and change physically over a period of time. We stop growing at maturity.VB2 grow grows growing grew grown If a plant or tree grows in a particular place, it is alive there. The station had roses growing at each end of the platform.VB3 grow grows growing grew grown If you grow a particular type of plant, you put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop. I always grow a few red onions. Lettuce was grown by the Ancient Romans.VB4 grow grows growing grew grown When someone's hair grows, it gradually becomes longer. Your nails also grow. Then the hair began to grow again and I felt terrific.VB5 grow grows growing grew grown If someone grows their hair, or grows a beard or moustache, they stop cutting their hair or shaving so that their hair becomes longer. You can also grow your nails. I'd better start growing my hair.VB6 grow grows growing grew grown If someone grows mentally, they change and develop in character or attitude. They began to grow as persons.VB7 grow grows growing grew grown You use grow to say that someone or something gradually changes until they have a new quality, feeling, or attitude. I grew a little afraid of the guy next door.【21世纪英汉词典】growgro; ^rou(grew[gru; ru:]; grown[gron; roun])>1 a. 成长,茁长; 生长,产生Rice ~s in warm climates. 稻米生长在温暖的地 区b. [从...]成长,长[fromPlants ~ from seeds. 植物由种子生长而来c. 成长[成...],生长[成 ...][into, toHe has grown into a robust young man. 他已长成强壮的青年The ostrich ~s to a height of eight feet. 驼鸟长成八?崭?nd. 伸长Hair ~s at an average rate of six inches a year. 头发平均每年长六??n 2 a. 增大,发展The cities are ~ing every year. 城市年年在发展b. 发达[发展][至...][in toThe skirmish grew into a major battle. 小冲突扩大形成大战 斗The week grew into a month. 一周延长为一个月3 a. (逐渐) 变成He's ~ing old. 他渐渐老了The forest grew thicker as we walked on. 我们愈往前走,森林愈 茂密I grew very fond of the young man. 我变得很喜欢这年轻 人了b. (逐渐) 形成...He grew to be obedient. 他变得听话了She had grown to know him well. 她已很了解他了

Q: go 2 GO 2 [gEu]

A: 【简明词典】vi.离去, 走, 进行, 变成, 趋于, 达到, 求助于, 诉诸vt.以...打赌, 忍受, 出产n.去, 进行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆link verb uses1 go goes going went gone You can use go to say that a person or thing changes to another state or condition. For example, if someone goes crazy, they become crazy, and if something goes green, it changes colour and becomes green. I'm going bald. You'd better serve it to them before it goes cold. 50,000 companies have gone out of business.V-LINK2 go goes going went gone You can use go when indicating whether or not someone wears or has something. For example, if someone goes barefoot, they do not wear any shoes. The baby went naked on the beach. But if you arm the police won't more criminals go armed?V-LINK3 go goes going went gone You can use go before adjectives beginning with `un-' to say that something does not happen. For example, if something goes unheard, nobody hears it. As President, he affirmed that no tyranny went unnoticed.V-LINK【21世纪英汉词典】gogo; ^ou>(日本之) 围棋

Q: go 1 GO 1 [gEu]

A: 【简明词典】vi.离去, 走, 进行, 变成, 趋于, 达到, 求助于, 诉诸vt.以...打赌, 忍受, 出产n.去, 进行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆moving or leaving ; In most cases the past participle of go is gone, but occasionally you use `been': see been.1 go goes going went gone When you go somewhere, you move or travel there. We went to Rome. Gladys had just gone into the kitchen. I went home at the weekend. Four of them had gone off to find help. It took us an hour to go three miles.VB2 go goes going went gone When you go, you leave the place where you are. Let's go. She's going tomorrow.VB3 go goes going went gone You use go to say that someone leaves the place where they are and does an activity, often a leisure activity. We went swimming very early. Maybe they've just gone shopping. He went for a walk.VB4 go goes going went gone When you go to do something, you move to a place in order to do it and you do it. You can also go and do something, and in American English, you can go do something. However, you always say that someone went and did something. His second son, Paddy, had gone to live in Canada. I must go and see this film. Go ask whoever you want.VB5 go goes going went gone If you go to school, work, or church, you attend it regularly as part of your normal life. She will have to go to school. His son went to a top university in America.VB6 go goes going went gone When you say where a road or path goes, you are saying where it begins or ends, or what places it is in. There's a mountain road that goes from Blairstown to Millbrook Village.= leadVB7 go goes going went gone You can use go in expressions such as `don't go telling everybody', in order to express disapproval of the kind of behaviour you mention, or to tell someone not to behave in that way. You don't have to go running upstairs every time she rings. Don't you go thinking it was your fault.VB: with brd-neg8 go goes going went gone You can use go with words like `further' and `beyond' to show the degree or extent of something. He went even further in his speech to the conference. Some physicists have gone so far as to suggest that the entire Universe is a sort of gigantic computer.VB9 go goes going went gone If you say that a period of time goes quickly or slowly, you mean that it seems to pass quickly or slowly. The weeks go so quickly!= passVB10 go goes going went gone If you say where money go 【21世纪英汉词典】gogo; ^ou>(日本之) 围棋

Q: grow out GROW OUT

A: 【简明词典】出[发]芽【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆grow out grows out; growing out; grew out; grown outIf you grow out a hairstyle or let it grow out, you let your hair grow so that the style changes or so that you can cut off the part that you do not want. I also let my hair go darker and grew out my fringe. The red rinse had grown out completely.PHR-V-ERG

Q: go 3 GO 3 [gEu]

A: 【简明词典】vi.离去, 走, 进行, 变成, 趋于, 达到, 求助于, 诉诸vt.以...打赌, 忍受, 出产n.去, 进行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other verb uses, noun uses, and phrases1 go goes going went gone You use go to talk about the way something happens. For example, if an event or situation goes well, it is successful. She says everything is going smoothly. How did it go at the hairdresser's?VB2 go goes going went gone If a machine or device is going, it is working. What about my copier? Can you get it going again?. I said, `My car won't go in fog'.VB3 go goes going went gone If a bell goes, it makes a noise, usually as a signal for you to do something. The bell went for the break.VB4 go goes going went gone If something goes with something else, or if two things go together, they look or taste nice together. I was searching for a pair of grey gloves to go with my new gown. I can see that some colours go together and some don't. Wear something else. This won't go.V-RECIP5 go goes going went gone You use go to introduce something you are quoting. For example, you say the story goes or the argument goes just before you quote all or part of it. The story goes that she went home with him that night. The story goes like this. As the saying goes, `There's no smoke without fire.'.VB6 go goes going went gone You use go when indicating that something makes or produces a sound. For example, if you say that something goes `bang', you mean it produces the sound `bang'. She stopped in front of a painting of a dog and she started going `woof woof'. The button on his jeans went POP.VB7 go goes going went gone You can use go instead of `say' when you are quoting what someone has said or what you think they will say. (INFORMAL) They say `Tom, shut up' and I go `No, you shut up'. He goes to me: `Oh, what do you want?'VB8 go goes A go is an attempt at doing something. I always wanted to have a go at football. She won on her first go. Her hair was bright orange. It took us two goes to get the colour right.= tryN-COUNT: oft N at n/-ing9 go goes If it is your go in a game, it is your turn to do something, for example to play a card or move a piece. I'm two behind you but it's your go. Now whose go is it?= turnN-COUNT: poss N10 go If you go all out to do something or go all out for something, you make the greatest possible effort to do it or get it. (INFORMAL) They will go all out to get e 【21世纪英汉词典】gogo; ^ou>(日本之) 围棋

Q: laugh LAUGH [lB:f]

A: 【简明词典】vi.笑, 讥笑n.笑, 笑声【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 laugh laughs laughing laughed When you laugh, you make a sound with your throat while smiling and show that you are happy or amused. People also sometimes laugh when they feel nervous or are being unfriendly. He was about to offer an explanation, but she was beginning to laugh. He laughed with pleasure when people said he looked like his dad. The British don't laugh at the same jokes as the French. `They'll carry me away on a stretcher if I win on Sunday,' laughed Lyle.VB+ laugh laughs Also a noun. Lysenko gave a deep rumbling laugh at his own joke.N-COUNT2 laugh laughs laughing laughed If people laugh at someone or something, they mock them or make jokes about them. I thought they were laughing at me because I was ugly. She wanted to laugh at the melodramatic way he was acting.VB3 laugh If you do something for a laugh or for laughs, you do it as a joke or for fun. They were persuaded onstage for a laugh by their mates. It's a project she's doing for laughs.PHR: PHR with v4 laugh If a person or their comments get a laugh or raise a laugh, they make the people listening to them laugh. (mainly BRIT) If you can get a laugh by wearing a silly hat, you must have been born a comic. The joke got a big laugh, which encouraged me to continue.PHR: V inflects5 laugh 【21世纪英汉词典】laughlAf; lB:f《拟声语》>1 a. (出声) 笑~ heartily 开心地笑~ silently to oneself 独自暗暗地笑 (在心里) ~ out loud 出声笑Don't make me ~. (口语)别笑死我啦(真 可笑)He ~s best who ~s last. (谚)最后笑的人笑得最 开心(不可随便笑别人,不 可高兴得太早)【同义字】smile 不出声脸部表情微笑grin 不出声、咧嘴,露齿而 笑chuckle 不张口,低声满足地笑 ,或独自格格笑giggle 孩子或年轻女孩吃吃 地小声笑b. 看[听]到[...]而笑,觉 得有趣[at~ ata funny story 听到滑稽的话而笑Don't ~ at him. 不要嘲笑他2 现笑容,状似高兴a stream ~ing in the sun 在阳光之中欢快流淌 的小溪>1 以...的方式笑出,笑成 ...的笑He ~ed a long, bitter laugh. 他苦笑了许久2 以笑表示 He ~ed assent. 他以笑表示同意

Q: seem SEEM [si:m]

A: 【简明词典】vi.象是, 似乎【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 seem seems seemed You use seem to say that someone or something gives the impression of having a particular quality, or of happening in the way you describe. We heard a series of explosions. They seemed quite close by. Everyone seems busy except us. To everyone who knew them, they seemed an ideal couple. {Pound}50 seems a lot to pay. The calming effect seemed to last for about ten minutes. The government seems not to be troubled by its inconsistent policies on minority rights. It was a record that seemed beyond reach. The proposal seems designed to break opposition to the government's economic programme. It seems that the attack this morning was very carefully planned to cause few casualties. It seems clear that he has no reasonable alternative. It seemed as if she'd been gone forever. There seems to be a lot of support in Congress for this move. There seems no possibility that such action can be averted. This phenomenon is not as outrageous as it seems.V-LINK: no cont2 seem seems seemed You use seem when you are describing your own feelings or thoughts, or describing something that has happened to you, in order to make your statement less forceful. I seem to have lost all my self-confidence. I seem to remember giving you very precise instructions. I seemed to have contracted the stomach p 【21世纪英汉词典】seemsim; si:m《源自古北欧语"适 合"的意思》>1 看似,看来,似乎【同义字】seem 发言者主观的判断appear 外观看来如此,有"实 际也许不是"的意思look 也和 appear 一样,用以表示外表上 的事,但多半是"实际 上也如此"a. 对...]看来 好像是...> ,看似...>[toHe ~s (to be) sick. 他看上去像是病了He ~s to have been sick. 他看来好像生过一场 病He ~s young. 他看上去很年轻I ~ unable to do it. 我似乎无法做那件事It ~s likely to snow. 看样子可能要下雪Things are not always what they ~. 事情往往和其外表不 一样(人不可貌相,海水不 可斗量)It ~s like years since I left my hometown. 自从我离开家乡后似 乎已过了好多年The valley ~ed very d

Q: write WRITE [rait]

A: 【简明词典】vt.书写, 著述, 写, 写满, 写信给vi.写, 写字, 写信, 写作, 作曲【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 write writes writing wrote written When you write something on a surface, you use something such as a pen or pencil to produce words, letters, or numbers on the surface. If you'd like one, simply write your name and address on a postcard and send it to us. They were still trying to teach her to read and write. He wrote the word `fingerprints' and put a query.VB2 write writes writing wrote written If you write something such as a book, a poem, or a piece of music, you create it and record it on paper or perhaps on a computer. I had written quite a lot of orchestral music in my student days. Finding a volunteer to write the computer program isn't a problem. Thereafter she wrote articles for papers and magazines in Paris. Jung Lu wrote me a poem once.VB3 write writes writing wrote written Someone who writes creates books, stories, or articles, usually for publication. Jay wanted to write. She writes for many papers, including the Sunday Times. He now works in industry and writes on science in his spare time.VB4 write writes writing wrote written When you write to someone or write them a letter, you give them information, ask them something, or express your feelings in a letter. In American English, you can also write someone. Apparently she had written to her aunt in Holland asking for artistic advice. She had 【21世纪英汉词典】writeraIt; rait《源自古英语"搔" 的意思》(wrote [rot; rout],(古)writ[rt; rit]; written[`rt; 'ritn],(古)writ[rt ; rit])>1 (利用笔、打字机等工 具) 写(→ draw【同义字】) a. 写 ; 作[写]~ a check [cheque] 开支票(cf. WRITE out (2) ~ a book on American history 写一本美国史的书~ an opera [a symphony] 写歌剧 [交响乐曲] He ~s English better than he speaks it. 他的英文写的比说的 好~ one's name and address in a book 把姓名住址写在书上~ a letter on a typewriter 用打字机打一封信He wrote a wonderful melody for the song. 他为那首歌谱上美妙 的旋律b. 写字在 上; 用 写字~ five pages 写五页~ shorthand 用速记写~ a good [bad] hand 字写得好[坏c. 写...He wrote "I love you" on his birthday card to her. 他在给她的生日卡上 面写著「我爱你"d. 写给...I wrote him a check (for the sum [$40]). 我开给他一张 (央步 [四十美元的] ) 支票

Q: receive RECEIVE [ri5si:v]

A: 【简明词典】vt.收到, 接到, 接收, 遭到, 受到, 接待, 接见【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 receive receives receiving received When you receive something, you get it after someone gives it to you or sends it to you. They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm. I received your letter of November 7.= getVB2 receive receives receiving received You can use receive to say that certain kinds of thing happen to someone. For example if they are injured, you can say that they received an injury. He received more of the blame than anyone when the plan failed to work. She was suffering from whiplash injuries received in a car crash.VB3 receive receives receiving received When you receive a visitor or a guest, you greet them. The following evening the duchess was again receiving guests. The shop assistant received me indifferently while leaning on a counter.VB4 receive receives receiving received If you say that something is received in a particular way, you mean that people react to it in that way. The resolution had been received with great disappointment within the PLO. The proposals have been well received by many deputies.VB: usu passive5 receive receives receiving received When a radio or television receives signals that are being transmitted, it picks them up and converts them into sound or pictures. The reception was a little faint but clear enough for him to receive the signal.VB6 receive receives receiving received If someone receives stolen goods, they buy or are given things that have been stolen (LEGAL) (mainly BRIT; in AM use handle) He went to prison for receiving stolen scrap iron. He received the shoes when stolen, and then passed them on to the men who would sell them.= fenceVB7 receive If you are on the receiving end or at the receiving end of something unpleasant, you are the person that it happens to. You saw hate in their eyes and you were on the receiving end of that hate. Bullying can indeed be distressing and frightening for those at the receiving end.PHR【21世纪英汉词典】re.ceiverI`siv; ri5si:v《源自拉丁文"取回 "的意思》>1 a. 收,收到,领受 ~ a degree [an award] 学位 [奖品] I have ~d your letter. 我已收到你的来信【同义字】receive 接受他人的给予,与同 意承诺无

Q: use 1 USE 1 [ju:s]

A: 【简明词典】vt.使用, 利用, 耗费n.使用, 利用, 用途, 效用, 使用价值【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb uses1 use uses using used If you use something, you do something with it in order to do a job or to achieve a particular result or effect. Trim off the excess pastry using a sharp knife. He had simply used a little imagination. Officials used loud hailers to call for calm. The show uses Zondo's trial and execution as its framework.VB2 use uses using used If you use a supply of something, you finish it so that none of it is left. You used all the ice cubes and didn't put the ice trays back. They've never had anything spare -- they've always used it all.VB+ use up; uses up; using up; used upUse up means the same as use. It isn't them who use up the world's resources. We were breathing really fast, and using the air up quickly.PHR-V3 use uses using used If someone uses drugs, they take drugs regularly, especially illegal ones. He denied he had used drugs. You'll find that most people that don't use heroin don't like people that do.= take, doVB4 use uses using used You can say that someone uses the toilet or bathroom as a polite way of saying that they go to the toilet. Wash your hands after using the toilet. He asked whether he could use my bathroom.VB【21世纪英汉词典】usejuz; ju:z>1 a. 用,使用,利用~ a knife 用刀子~ a train 利用火车This noun is ~d only attributively. 这个名词仅作修饰形 容词用b. [为...]使用Gravel is much ~d for making roads. 碎石常用于筑路2 行使,运用 ~ force 诉诸暴力,使用武力~ care 注意U~ your head [common sense]. 运用你的头脑 [常识] 3 耗用,消耗~ 100 liters of gasoline in a month 一个月耗用一百公升 的汽油I have ~d up all my energy. 我耗尽了全部的精力4 (文语) (以...) 对待 (treat) ~ a person well 待人很好~ a person ill [badly] 待人不好5 a. (为达一己目的) 利用I was merely being ~d. 我不过是被人利用罢 了b. [could ~] (口语)能得到...就好 了I could ~ a drink. 我真想喝一杯Your suit could ~ a pressing. 你的衣服要烫一下了>→ useduse up(1) → v.t. 3(2)(美口语)使筋 疲

Q: let LET [let]

A: 【简明词典】vt.假设, 出租, 允许, 排放, 让...进入(或通过), 妨碍vi.出租, (工程等)被承包n.出租屋, 障碍【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 let lets letting The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let something happen, you allow it to happen without doing anything to stop or prevent it. People said we were interfering with nature, and that we should just let the animals die. Thorne let him talk. She let the door slam. I can't let myself be distracted by those things.VB2 let lets letting The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone do something, you give them your permission to do it. I love sweets but Mum doesn't let me have them very often. The Americans won't let her leave the country. Visa or no visa, they won't let you into the country.VB3 let lets letting The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone into, out of, or through a place, you allow them to enter, leave, or go through it, for example by opening a door or making room for them. I had to get up at seven o'clock this morning to let them into the building because they had lost their keys. I let myself into the flat. I'd better go and let the dog out. The guards were removing a section of fencing to let it through.VB4 let lets letting The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleYou u 【21世纪英汉词典】letlZt; let(let; let.ting)>A1 允许【同义字】let 依照对方的意思做而 不反对make 强制或非强制地使对 方做permit 积极地给予许可allow 默许或不禁止的意思 a. 让做...,允 许...He won't ~ anyone enter the room. 他不让任何人进入那 房间He is letting his hair grow. 他在留头发The children wanted to stay up but their mother wouldn't ~ them. 孩子们想晚睡,但他们 母亲不准b. [用祈使语气]让做...L~ me go!. 让我去!放我走!L~ us do it by ourselves, will you?. 让我们自己做这件事, 好吗?Jane, ~ him have the toy. 珍,把那玩具给他"Don't ~ anyone enter the room."- "No, I won't.". "不要让任何人进那 房间""好的,我不会 让人进去"L~ there be no mistake about it. 不要有差错; 不要有误会L~ me be. 不要理会我 (的事) L~ it be. 别管它; 别为它担心L~ it be done at once. 这件事要立刻办c. [

Q: write back WRITE BACK

A: 【简明词典】回复【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆write back writes back; writing back; wrote back; written backIf you write back to someone who has sent you a letter, you write them a letter in reply. Macmillan wrote back saying that he could certainly help. I wrote back to Meudon at once to fix up a meeting.PHR-V

Q: create CREATE [kri5eit]

A: 【简明词典】vt.创造, 创作, 引起, 造成【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 create creates creating created To create something means to cause it to happen or exist. We set business free to create more jobs in Britain. She could create a fight out of anything. The lights create such a glare it's next to impossible to see anything behind them. Criticizing will only destroy a relationship and create feelings of failure.= produce destroyVB* creation These businesses stimulate the creation of local jobs. The creation of large parks and forests is of lower priority than some twenty years ago.N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n2 create creates creating created When someone creates a new product or process, they invent it or design it. It is really great for a radio producer to create a show like this. He's creating a whole new language of painting.= inventVB【21世纪英汉词典】cre.atekrI`et; kri:5eit《源自拉丁文"生出 "的意思》>1 a. 创造 God ~d the heaven and the earth. 神创天地b. 将 创造All men are ~d equal. 所有的人都生而平等2 a. 创造 ; 设计出 ~ a work of art 创作艺术品b. 塑造 ,塑造...的角色3 a. 引起 ~ a sensation 引起轰动,引起物议b. 制造,产生 He ~d a good impression on the jury. 他给陪审团留下了良 好的印象4 封为 He was ~d a baron. 他被封为男爵>1 做有创造性的事I want a job where I can ~. 我要找一份能发挥我 创造才能的工作2 (英口语)大叫大喊,大 吵大闹

Q: make 5 MAKE 5 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆achieving or reaching1 make makes making made If someone makes a particular team or makes a particular high position, they do so well that they are put in that team or get that position. The athletes are just happy to make the British team. He knew he was never going to make director.VB2 make makes making made If you make a place in or by a particular time, you get there in or by that time, often with some difficulty. The engine is gulping two tons of fuel an hour in order to make New Orleans by nightfall.VB3 make If you make it somewhere, you succeed in getting there, especially in time to do something. So you did make it to America, after all. ...the hostages who never made it home... I just made it!PHR: V inflects, oft PHR prep/adv4 make If you make it, you are successful in achieving something difficult, or in surviving through a very difficult period. I believe I have the talent to make it. You're brave and courageous. You can make it.PHR: V inflects5 make If you cannot make it, you are unable to attend an event that you have been invited to. `I can't make it,' she said. `That's Mother's Day.'. He hadn't been able to make it to our dinner.PHR: V inflects, usu with brd-neg, oft PHR to n 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个性 ]

Q: make 1 MAKE 1 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆carrying out an action ; Make is used in a large number of expressions which are explained under other words in this dictionary. For example, the expression `to make sense' is explained at `sense'.1 make makes making made You can use make with a wide range of nouns to indicate that someone performs an action or says something. For example, if you make a suggestion, you suggest something. I'd just like to make a comment. I made a few phone calls. I think you're making a serious mistake. The Pope said the world had made some progress towards peace in 1991. Science and technology have made major changes to the way we live. She had made us an offer too good to refuse.VB2 make makes making made You can use make with certain nouns to indicate that someone does something well or badly. For example, if you make a success of something, you do it successfully, and if you make a mess of something, you do it very badly. Apparently he made a mess of his audition. Are you really going to make a better job of it this time?VB3 make makes making made If you make as if to do something or make to do something, you behave in a way that makes it seem that you are just about to do it. (WRITTEN) Mary made as if to protest, then hesitated. He made to chase Davey, who ran back laughing.VB4 make makes making made In cricket, if a player makes a partic 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个

Q: make 2 MAKE 2 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆causing or changing1 make makes making made If something makes you do something, it causes you to do it. Grit from the highway made him cough. The white tips of his shirt collar made him look like a choirboy. I was made to feel guilty and irresponsible.VB2 make makes making made If you make someone do something, you force them to do it. Mama made him clean up the plate. You can't make me do anything. They were made to pay $8.8 million in taxes and $300,000 in penalty taxes.VB3 make makes making made You use make to talk about causing someone or something to be a particular thing or to have a particular quality. For example, to make someone a star means to cause them to become a star, and to make someone angry means to cause them to become angry. ...James Bond, the role that made him a star... He returned to Chicago, and made it his base for the rest of his life. She made life very difficult for me. She's made it obvious that she's appalled by me. Rationing has made it easier to find some products like eggs, butter and meat. Does your film make a hero of Jim Garrison?VB4 make makes making made If you say that one thing or person makes another seem, for example, small, stupid, or good, you mean that they cause them to seem smal 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个

Q: make 3 MAKE 3 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆creating or producing1 make makes making made To make something means to produce, construct, or create it. She made her own bread. Nissan now makes cars at two plants in Europe. Having curtains made professionally can be costly. They make compost out of all kinds of waste.VB2 make makes making made If someone makes a film or television programme, they are involved in creating or producing it. We are making a film about wildlife. ...the film `Queen Christina', made in 1934.VB3 make makes making made If you make a meal or a drink, you prepare it. You wash while I make some lunch. Would you like me to make us all a coffee?VB4 make makes making made If you make a note or list, you write something down in that form. Mr Perry made a note in his book. Make a list of your questions beforehand.= writeVB5 make makes making made If you make rules or laws, you decide what these should be. The police don't make the laws, they merely enforce them. The only person who makes rules in this house is me.VB6 make makes making made If you make money, you get 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个

Q: make 4 MAKE 4 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆link verb uses1 make makes making made You can use make to say that someone or something has the right qualities for a particular task or role. For example, if you say that someone will make a good politician, you mean that they have the right qualities to be a good politician. She'll make a good actress, if she gets the right training. You've a very good idea there. It will make a good book. Instructors decided he would never make a pilot. I'm very fond of Maurice and I'd make him a good wife.V-LINK2 make makes making made If people make a particular pattern such as a line or a circle, they arrange themselves in this way. A group of people made a circle around the Pentagon.= formV-LINK3 make makes making made You can use make to say what two numbers add up to. Four twos make eight. He is adding three aircraft carriers -- that makes six in all.V-LINK 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个性 ] She was made to be an actress. 她生来就是演员 (的料子) [她是个天生的演员] b. 制定; 制作,立,签订 ~ a will [contract] 立遗嘱 [订契约] ~ a law 制定法律3 a. 整理...,准备...,布置 ...~ a bed 铺床~ tea 茶b. 为

Q: make 6 MAKE 6 [meik]

A: 【简明词典】vt.制造, 安排, 使成为, 认为, 产生, 获得, 进行, 构成vi.开始, 前进, 增大, 被制造, 被处理n.制造, 构造, 性情【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆stating an amount or time1 make makes making made You use make when saying what you calculate or guess an amount to be. All I want to know is how many T-shirts Jim Martin has got. I make it three. I make the total for the year {Pound}69,599.VB2 make makes making made You use make when saying what time your watch says it is. I make it nearly 9.30. `What time d'you make it?' --- `Thirteen past.'VB 【21世纪英汉词典】makemek; meik(made[med; meid])>A1 作,做,制,造(→ build【同义字】) a. 做,制作,制造,组 合,建设,筑,建造; 创作 ,著作~ sandwiches 做三明治~ a garden 营造花园~ a poem 作诗b. 为造; [为人]造[forc. 制 [ (out) of,from] We can ~ synthetic fibers from petroleum. 我们可以用石油制造 合成纤维He made a little statue (out) of clay. 他用黏土做了一座雕 像What is your dress made of?. 你的衣服是用什么 (布料) 做成的?Wine is made from grapes. 葡萄酒是用葡萄制 [酿] 成的d. 将 制成[...][intoShe made the material into a dress. 她把那块布料制成一 件衣服Barley can be made into beer. 大麦可以制成啤酒e. 调制[withWhat can you ~ with eggs?. 你能用蛋调制什么?2 a. 创造 ; 使命中注定God made man. 上帝创造人类I am not made that way. 我生性不是那样 [我生来不是那种个性 ] She was made to be an actress. 她生来就是演员 (的料子) [她是个天生的演员] b. 制定; 制作,立,签订 ~ a will [contract] 立遗嘱 [订契约] ~ a law 制定法律3 a. 整理...,准备...,布置 ...~ a bed 铺床~ tea 茶b. 为准备...,[为人] 准备...[forHe made her a cup of tea. = He made a cup of tea for her. 他为她沏了一杯茶4 a. 使...发生,引起...,成 为...之原因~ a noise 发出噪音,吵闹~ trouble [war] 惹麻烦 [引起战争] ~ a difference 产生差异; 有影响~ an impression 给与印象~ a fuss 小题大作,无事自扰b. 生

Q: include INCLUDE [in5 klu:d]

A: 【简明词典】vt.包括, 包含【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 include includes including included If one thing includes another thing, it has the other thing as one of its parts. A good British breakfast always includes sausages. The trip has been extended to include a few other events. The list includes many British internationals.VB2 include includes including included If someone or something is included in a large group, system, or area, they become a part of it or are considered a part of it. I had worked hard to be included in a project like this. The President is expected to include this idea in his education plan.VB【21世纪英汉词典】in.cludeIn`klud; in5klu:d《源自拉丁文"关在 里面"的意思》>包括,包含 (为全体中的一部分) ( ←→ exclude) (→ contain【同义字】) a. 包含,包括,把...考虑[ 计算]在内This price ~s service charges. 这个价钱包括服务费 在内b. 包括[...His duties ~ guarding against accidents. 他的任务包括防范意 外事故的发生c. 包含...在内All on the plane were lost, including the pilot. 所有飞机上的人,包括 驾驶员在内,全部丧生Price 1, postage ~d [including postage]. 包括邮资在内,价款一 英镑d. 把...包括 [在...之内] ,把...算在 [...之内] [in, amongHe ~s me among his supporters. 他把我列为他的支持 者之一(他把我算作他的支持 者)

Q: develop DEVELOP [di5velEp]

A: 【简明词典】vt.发展, 发达, 发扬, 进步, 逐步展开(情节,音乐主题,方程式等)洗印, 显影vi.发展, 生长, 发育, 逐步显示出来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 develop develops developing developed When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe. As children develop, some of the most important things they learn have to do with their sense of self. It's hard to say at this stage how the market will develop. These clashes could develop into open warfare. ...as society begins to have an impact on the developing child.VB* developed Their bodies were well-developed and super fit.ADJ-GRADED2 develop develops developing developed If a problem or difficulty develops, it begins to occur. A huge row has developed about the pollution emanating from a chemical plant. ...blood clots in his lungs, a problem which developed from a leg injury.= ariseVB3 develop develops developing developed If you say that a country develops, you mean that it changes from being a poor agricultural country to being a rich industrial country. All countries, it was predicted, would develop and develop fast.= progressVB4 develop develops developing developed If you develop a business or industry, or if it develops, it becomes bigger and more successful. An amateur hat-maker has won a scholarship to pursue her dreams of developing her own business. di5velEp《源自法语"解开包 裹"的意思》>1 a. 使...[由...]发展[为... ],使...发达[from][to, intoSwimming will ~ many different muscles. 游泳会使身体各种肌 肉发达The modern electronic computer has been ~ed from the simpler calculating machine. 现代的电子计算机是 由较简单的计算机发 展而来的They are thinking of ~ing the grounds into a stadium for 60, 000 people. 他们正在考虑将该运 动场扩大为能容纳六 万人的体育场b. 使发育,使... 生长Rain and sun ~ plants. 雨水和阳光使植物生 长2 a. 开发 ; 开 ~ the natural resources of a country 开发国家的天然资源b. 把开发 (为住宅用地等) ~ land 开发土地3 a. 发展,启发 ~ one's faculties 发展某人的才能b. 使...发现 ,发挥; 培养出 She has ~ed a good taste in dress.

Q: hear HEAR [hiE]

A: 【简明词典】vt.听到, 听说, 听取, 审理, 允许vi.听见, 听到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hear hears hearing heard When you hear a sound, you become aware of it through your ears. She heard no further sounds. The trumpet can be heard all over their house. They heard the protesters shout: `No more fascism!'. And then we heard the bells ringing out. I'm not hearing properly.VB2 hear hears hearing heard If you hear something such as a lecture or a piece of music, you listen to it. You can hear commentary on the match in about half an hour's time. I don't think you've ever heard Doris talking about her emotional life before. ...if she can hear it played by a professional orchestra.= listen toVB3 hear hears heard If you say that you can hear someone saying something, you mean that you are able to imagine hearing it. Can't you just hear John Motson now?. `I was hot,' I could still hear Charlotte say with her delicious French accent.VB: no cont4 hear hears hearing heard When a judge or a court of law hears a case, or evidence in a case, they listen to it officially in order to make a decision about it. (FORMAL) The jury have heard evidence from defence witnesses. He had to wait months before his case was heard.VB5 hear hears hearing heard If you hear from someone, you receive a letter or telephone call from the 【21世纪英汉词典】hearhIr; hiE(heard[hd; h:d])>1 a. 听见,听到He didn't ~ what I said. 他没有听见我说的话You hear me!. 正如所闻; 正是那样【同义字】listen (to) 指有意识地倾听b. 听见...I heard somebody cry out. 我听见某人大叫c. 听见...He heard branches moving as the wind grew stronger. 风力增强时他听见树 枝在摇动的声音A bird was heard singing. 听见鸟啼声d. 听见...; 听见有人She heard her name called. 她听见有人唤她的名 字2 a. 得知,闻知, 听到We haven't yet heard any news of the event. 关于那事件我们还没 听到任何消息Nothing has been heard of him since. (. 从那时起) 完全没有听到他的消 息(cf. v.i. 2 c) b. (从传言) 闻知,传闻,听 说I am sorry to ~ [I ~ with regret] that your mother is ill. 听说你母亲生病,我真 难过"He is going to resign."-"So I ~.". "他将要辞职""我 听说是这样"c. 听到... ,听见有人说

Q: think back THINK BACK

A: 【简明词典】回想【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆think back thinks back; thinking back; thought backIf you think back, you make an effort to remember things that happened to you in the past. I thought back to the time in 1975 when my son was desperately ill. When you think back on it, do you think that it was the right thing to do?. Thinking back, I don't know how I had the courage.= look backPHR-V

Q: tell TELL [tel]

A: 【简明词典】vt.告诉, 说, 吩咐, 断定, 知道vi.讲述, 泄密, 告发, 表明, 作证n.讲的事, 传闻【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 tell tells telling told If you tell someone something, you give them information. In the evening I returned to tell Phyllis our relationship was over. I called Andie to tell her how spectacular the stuff looked. Claire had made me promise to tell her the truth. I only told the truth to the press when the single was released as it seemed the perfect time to do it. Tell us about your moment on the summit. Her voice breaking with emotion, she told him: `It doesn't seem fair'.VB2 tell tells telling told If you tell something such as a joke, a story, or your personal experiences, you communicate it to other people using speech. His friends say he was always quick to tell a joke. He told his story to The Sunday Times and produced photographs. Will you tell me a story?VB3 tell tells telling told If you tell someone to do something, you order or advise them to do it. A passer-by told the driver to move his car so that it was not causing an obstruction. She told me on the telephone to come help clean the house.VB4 tell tells telling told If you tell yourself something, you put it into words in your own mind because you need to encourage or persuade yourself about something. `Come on', she told herself. I told myself I would be satisfie 【21世纪英汉词典】telltZl; tel(told[told; tould])>1 说【同义字】tell 告诉的泛用字inform 较 tell 郑重而正式relate 叙述自己所看到或经 验的事report 将自己所调查的事报 知他人a. 讲 ,说,言,话,述~ the truth 说 实话~ a lie 说谎b. 对讲,告诉I will ~ you. 我来告诉你He asked where she lived and I told him. 他问她的住处,我告诉 了他(你且听我说)→ I (can) TELL you,You're TELLing me!c. 告诉...,对讲 ...; 告诉[人]...,[对人]讲 ...[toHe told us his adventures. = He told his adventures tous. 他告诉我们他的冒险 故事→ (I'll) tell you WHAT. pron.d. 对说[...之事],传 达,告诉[of, aboutHe told me about his name. 他把他名字的事讲给 我听I told him of her death. 我把她的死讯告诉他e. 告诉He told me that he liked baseball. 他告诉我他喜欢棒球He told me that he had finished reading the book. 他告诉我他已读完那 本书So she told me. 她如此告诉

Q: remember REMEMBER [ri5membE]

A: 【简明词典】vt.回忆起, 铭记, 纪念vi.记得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 remember remembers remembering remembered If you remember people or events from the past, you still have an idea of them in your mind and you are able to think about them. You wouldn't remember me. I was in another group. I certainly don't remember talking to you at all. I remember her being a dominant figure. I remembered that we had drunk the last of the coffee the week before. I can remember where and when I bought each one. I used to do that when you were a little girl, remember?VB2 remember remembers remembering remembered If you remember that something is the case, you become aware of it again after a time when you did not think about it. She remembered that she was going to the social club that evening. Then I remembered the cheque, which cheered me up.VB3 remember remembers remembering remembered If you cannot remember something, you are not able to bring it back into your mind when you make an effort to do so. If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary. I couldn't remember ever having felt so safe and secure. I don't remember you asking me about that. I can't remember what I said. Don't tell me you can't remember.VB: usu with brd-neg4 remember remembers remembering remembered If you remember to do something, you do it when you intend to. ri5membE>1 想起a. 想起,记起I cannot ~ his name. 我想不起他的名字She often ~ed her schooldays. 她常常想起她的学生 时代b. 想起...I ~ed that I had a lot of things to do. 我想起有很多事要做c. 想起...I cannot ~ where I met him. 我想不起在哪里见过 他I have just ~ed how to operate this machine. 我刚想起操作这机器 的方法 [如何操作这机器] 【同义字】remember 记得或想起过去的事recall 努力而有意地想起recollect 意图想起遗忘之事的 努力2 记得a. 记得,记著Do you ~ me?. 你记得我吗?b. 记住,把...牢记在心R~ my promise. 记住 [别忘了] 我的承诺c. 记得 ...I ~ seeing her somewhere. 我记得以前在哪儿见 过她I ~ having heard him mention it. 我记得曾经听他提到 过那件事d. +doing] 记得 I ~ you [your] saying so. 记得你那样说 过e. 记住要 (做) ...I'll ~ to mail [. (英)post] these letters.我会记著 [不会忘&

Q: come down with COME DOWN WITH

A: 【简明词典】付钱,染上(病)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come down with an illness, you get it. Thomas came down with chickenpox at the weekend.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．be taken ill with病倒*Jack has come down with a bad cold．杰克患了重感 冒。*Many children in the kindergarten came down with the flu．幼儿园的许多孩 子都患了流行性感冒。2．provide money；pay out捐钱；付出*He'll come down with a large sum．他将捐一笔巨款 。*How much did she come down with？她出了多少钱 ？

Q: suggest SUGGEST [sE5dVest]

A: 【简明词典】vt.建议, 提出, 使想起, 暗示【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 suggest suggests suggesting suggested If you suggest something, you put forward a plan or idea for someone to think about. He suggested a link between class size and test results of seven-year-olds. I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past. I suggested to Mike that we go out for a meal with his colleagues. No one has suggested how this might occur. `Could he be suffering from amnesia?' I suggested. So instead I suggested taking her out to dinner for a change.VB2 suggest suggests suggesting suggested If you suggest the name of a person or place, you recommend them to someone. Could you suggest someone to advise me how to do this?. They can suggest where to buy one.VB3 suggest suggests suggesting suggested If you suggest that something is the case, you say something which you believe is the case. I'm not suggesting that is what is happening. It is wrong to suggest that there are easy alternatives. Their success is conditional, I suggest, on this restriction.VB4 suggest suggests suggesting suggested If one thing suggests another, it implies it or makes you think that it might be the case. Earlier reports suggested that a meeting would take place on Sunday. Its hairy body suggests a mammal.VB5 suggest suggests suggesti 【21世纪英汉词典】sug.gestsEg`dVZst; sE5dVest《源自拉丁文"拿到 下面"的意思》>1 提议,建议【同义字】suggest 客气的建议,希望获得 对方的考虑propose 积极的提议a. [向...]提出[提议] [toHe ~ed a drink. 他提议去喝一杯He ~ed a new procedure to the committee. 他向委员会提出新的 议事程序b. 提议让[为...][ forI ~ed George for president, and they all agreed. 我提议让乔治当会长, 他们都同意了c. [向某人]建议[ toI ~ed (to him) that the sum (should) be paid immediately. 我 (向他) 建议立刻支付该款d. 提议She ~ed going to the theater. 她提议去戏院看戏He ~ed my selling the car. 他建议我卖掉那部车 子e. 建议Can you ~ how we can get [how to get] there in time?. 你能建议我们如何才 能及时到达那里吗?f. 提议说..."Let's start," he ~ed. 他提议说 :"我们动身吧"2 暗示【同义字】suggest 有意或无意地让对方 ?

Q: want WANT [wCnt]

A: 【简明词典】vt.想要, 希望, 需要, 短缺, 缺少n.需要, 短缺【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 want wants wanted If you want something, you feel a desire or a need for it. I want a drink. Ian knows exactly what he wants in life and is determined to get it. People wanted to know who this talented designer was. They began to want their father to be the same as other daddies. They didn't want people staring at them as they sat on the lawn, so they put up high walls. He wanted his power recognised. I want my car this colour. I want my boy alive. I don't want him to be just a painful memory.VB: no cont, no passive2 want wants wanted You can say that you want to say something to indicate that you are about to say it. I want to say how really delighted I am that you're having a baby. Look, I wanted to apologize for today. I think I was a little hard on you.VB: no cont, no passive3 want wants wanted You use want in questions as a way of making an offer or inviting someone to do something. Do you want another cup of coffee?. Do you want to leave your bike here?VB: no cont, no passive4 want wants wanted If you say to someone that you want something, or ask them if they want to do it, you are firmly telling them what you want or what you want them to do. I want an explanation from you, Jeremy. If you have a problem with that, I want y 【21世纪英汉词典】wantwBnt, wCnt; wCnt《源自古北欧语"缺 乏"的意思; 当作"想要"之意的 一般用法始于十八世 纪左右》>A1 (想) 要,欲得【同义字】want 想要的泛用语wish 不管可不可能,都怀有 愿望desire 与 want 大致同义hope 对希望的事,相信能够 实现而期待expect 确信事情会发生而期 待anticipate 以高兴或不安的心情 等待a. 欲得...,想要...I badly ~ a holiday [new car]. 我很想有个假期 [有部新车] She ~s everything she sees. 她看见什么就想要什 么She is always ~ing money. 她总是缺少钱b. 有事找Tell the maid I ~ her. 告诉那名女佣我有事 找她You are ~ed on the phone. 你有电话(有人找你听 电话)The man was ~ed by the police for murder. 这个人因谋杀罪而被 警方通缉c. 想要I ~ to go to France. 我想要去法国He was asked to go, but he didn't ~ to. 他被要求前往,但他不 想去d.

Q: thank THANK [WANk]

A: 【简明词典】vt.感谢, 用于表示强制的要求, 用将来时【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 thank You use thank you or, in more informal English, thanks to express your gratitude when someone does something for you or gives you what you want. Thank you very much for your call. Thanks for the information. Oh thank you so much! They're so pretty!. Thanks a lot, Suzie. You've been great.CONVENTION2 thank You use thank you or, in more informal English, thanks to politely accept or refuse something that has just been offered to you. `You'd like a cup as well, would you, Mr Secombe?' --- `Thank you, Jane, I'd love one.'. `Would you like a cigarette?' --- `No thank you.'. `A whisky?' --- `I'd better not, thanks.'CONVENTION3 thank You use thank you or, in more informal English, thanks, to politely acknowledge what someone has said to you, especially when they have answered your question or said something nice to you. The policeman smiled at her. `Pretty dog.' `Oh well, thank you.'. `His eyes were glassy?' --- `And dilated. They were watery.' --- `Thank you.'. `It's great to see you.' --- `Thanks. Same to you.'CONVENTION4 thank You use thank you or thank you very much in order to say firmly that you do not want someone's help or to tell them that you do not like the way that they are behaving towards you. I can stir my own tea, thank you. We know where we can get it, thank you very much.CONVENTION【21世纪英汉词典】thankWANk; WANk《源自古英语"体谅 "的意思》>1 a. 感谢,向表示 谢意 [道谢,致谢] She ~ed me heartily. 她由衷地向我道谢T~ you. 谢谢你T~ you very [(ever) so] much. 非常感谢你; 感谢万分No, ~ you. 不 (要) 了,谢谢你b. [为...之事而] 感谢,向道谢 [forI ~ed him for his help. 我感谢他帮忙T~ you for nothing. 谢了,请你少管闲事2 a. 向请求[...][forI will ~ you for the salt. 麻烦你把盐递给我T~ you for that ball. 劳你驾把那个球捡一 下b. 请求...I will ~ you to leave me alone for a moment. 请你暂时别管我I will ~ you to mind your own business. 请你少管闲事3 a. [~ oneself][...]是咎由 自取,自作自受,错在 自己[forYou may ~ yourself for that. 那完全是你咎由自取 [自作自受] (cf. 3 c) b. [have a person to ~] [...]是因为的 缘故[forI have him to ~ for the flu. 我患了流行感冒都是 因为他c. [have oneself to ~] [...]是咎由自取,自作 自

Q: find FIND [faind]

A: 【简明词典】vt.找到, 发现, 感到, 查明, 得到, 认为, 见到...的存在vi.裁决n.发现[计] 在文件中查找指定的字符串【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 find finds finding found If you find someone or something, you see them or learn where they are. The police also found a pistol. They have spent ages looking at the map and can't find a trace of anywhere called Darrowby. I wonder if you could find me a deck of cards?VB2 find finds finding found If you find something that you need or want, you succeed in achieving or obtaining it. Many people here cannot find work. So far they have not found a way to fight the virus. He has to apply for a permit and we have to find him a job. Does this mean that they haven't found a place for him?= getVB3 find found If something is found in a particular place or thing, it exists in that place. Two thousand of France's 4,200 species of flowering plants are found in the park. Fibre is found in cereal foods, beans, fruit and vegetables.V-PASSIVE4 find finds finding found If you find someone or something in a particular situation, they are in that situation when you see them or come into contact with them. They found her walking alone and depressed on the beach. She returned to her east London home to find her back door forced open. Thrushes are a protected species so you will not find them on any menu.= disc 【21世纪英汉词典】findfaInd; faind(found[fand; faund])>1 (努力) 找出a. (寻找而) 找到; 寻获 ~ the right man for a job 寻找某项工作的适当 人选Have you found your car key?. 你找到车子的锁匙了 吗?The dog was nowhere to be found. 到处都找不到那条狗b. 把找出给; 把找出[给 某人][forWill you ~ me my tennis racket?. 请你把我的网球拍找 出来好吗?Please ~ her what she wants. 请把她所要的东西找 出来给她c. 发现We found the missing girl wandering about the woods. 我们发现那个失踪的 女孩在森林中徘徊d. [~ one's way] (辛苦地) 前进,抵达,到达~ one's way home alone 独自一个人抵达家门We found our way to the lake. 我们到达湖边2 (研究、调查、计算等 而) 发现a. 找出 ~ the answer to a problem 找出问题的答案F~ the cube root of 71. 求 71 的立方?

Q: bring BRING [briN]

A: 【简明词典】vt.拿来, 带来, 产生, 引起, 提出(诉讼)vi.停下【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bring brings bringing brought If you bring someone or something with you when you come to a place, they come with you or you have them with you. Remember to bring an apron or an old shirt to protect your clothes. Come to my party and bring a girl with you. Someone went upstairs and brought down a huge kettle. My father brought home a book for me.VB2 bring brings bringing brought If you bring something somewhere, you move it there. Reaching into her pocket, she brought out a cigarette. Her mother brought her hands up to her face.VB3 bring brings bringing brought If you bring something that someone wants or needs, you get it for them or carry it to them. He went and poured a brandy for Dena and brought it to her. The stewardess kindly brought me a blanket.VB4 bring brings bringing brought To bring something or someone to a place or position means to cause them to come to the place or move into that position. I told you about what brought me here. The shock of her husband's arrival brought her to her feet. Edna Leitch survived a gas blast which brought her home crashing down on top of her.VB5 bring brings bringing brought If you bring something new to a place or group of people, you introduce it to that place or cause those people to hear or know about it. briN>(brought[brt; br:t])1 带来 (某处) ,携来【同义字】fetch 是去拿来take 是从某处携往他处a. 带来给; 带来[给人][to , forShe brought me the roses. 她带玫瑰花来给我Please ~ me one. 请带一个给我b. 带来 (某地方) He brought his wife to the party. 他带太太来参加聚会B~ him here with you. 带他一起来Pilate brought Jesus out before the people. 比拉多将耶稣带到众 人前面来2 a. 造成,引起,招致,带来The winter brought heavy snowfalls. 那年冬天带来了 [下了好几场] 大雪b. 给...招致 [带来,造成] ...; [给...]招致 [带来,造成] ...[toThe benign weather brought North America a bumper crop. 温和的气候给北美带 来大丰收He ~s bad luck to anybody he comes in contact with. 凡是跟他接触的人都 会倒楣The bad smell brought tears to my eyes. 这难闻的味道使得我 眼泪直流c. [给...]带来 [造成] ...[into, on, uponThe brisk walk brought a little color into Grandmonther cheeks. 快步行走使

Q: accept ACCEPT [Ek5sept]

A: 【简明词典】vt.接受, 认可, 承担, 承兑vi.同意, 承认【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 accept accepts accepting accepted If you accept something that you have been offered, you say yes to it or agree to take it. Eventually Stella persuaded her to accept an offer of marriage. Your old clothes will be gratefully accepted by jumble sale organisers. All those invited to next week's peace conference have accepted.VB2 accept accepts accepting accepted If you accept an idea, statement, or fact, you believe that it is true or valid. I do not accept that there is any kind of crisis in British science. I don't think they would accept that view. He did not accept this reply as valid. ...a workforce generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe.= acknowledgeVB3 accept accepts accepting accepted If you accept a plan or an intended action, you agree to it and allow it to happen. ...Britain's reluctance to accept a proposal for a single European currency... The Council will meet to decide if it should accept his resignation. rejectVB4 accept accepts accepting accepted If you accept an unpleasant fact or situation, you get used to it or recognize that it is necessary or cannot be changed. People will accept suffering that can be shown to lead to a greater good. Urban dwellers often accept noise as part of city life. I wasn't willing to accept that her leaving was a possibil 【21世纪英汉词典】ac.ceptEk`sZpt, Ak-; Ek5sept《源自拉丁文"...地 接受"的意思》>1 a. (主动地) 接受,收纳 (→ receive) ~ a gift [present] 接受礼物b. 接受,答允,答应,承诺 ~ him as a friend 接受他作朋友c. 答应 的求婚She did not ~ his hand in marriage. 她不肯答应和他结婚d. 勉强接受,承认,甘心 忍受~ things as they are 甘心忍受现状2 a. 采纳,采用,接纳,接受 No scientific theory has been ~ed without opposition. 没有一种科学理论是 不曾遭遇反对就被采 纳的b. 认定 ,视...You may ~ the explanation as true. 你可以把此项说明看 作是真实的c. (文语)同意, 相信I ~ that the evidence is unsatisfactory. 我同意证据不充足3 领会 的涵义,解释an ~ed meaning 众所公认的意义4 '商'承兑

Q: describe DESCRIBE [dis5kraib]

A: 【简明词典】vt.描写, 记述, 形容, 形容v.描述【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 describe describes describing described If you describe a person, object, event, or situation, you say what they are like or what happened. We asked her to describe what kind of things she did in her spare time. She broke down describing how she was arrested for refusing a breath test. She read a poem by Carver which describes their life together. The myth of Narcissus is described in Ovid's work. Just before his death he described seeing their son in a beautiful garden.VB2 describe describes describing described If a person describes someone or something as a particular thing, he or she believes that they are that thing and says so. He described it as an extraordinarily tangled and complicated tale. One of them was a man described by police as a leading terrorist. Andrew describes her as a large, bony and masculine woman. Even his closest allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined. The President has described the meeting as marking a new stage between the military super-powers.VB3 describe describes describing described If something describes a particular shape, it forms that shape or makes a movement that follows the line of that shape. (FORMAL) His pass described a perfect arc through the leaden sky.VB: no passive【21世纪英汉词典】de.scribedI`skraIb; di5skraib《源自拉丁文"摹写 "的意思》>1 用言语叙述a. 叙述,描写,形容D~ him. 描述他 (的长相) Words cannot ~ the scene. 言语无法描述那景色b. (用言语) [向人]说明...[toCan you ~ the car tome?. 你能向我描述那部车 子吗?c. 描述He ~d exactly what had happened. 他如实地描述所发生 的事He ~d how to use the machine. 他说明如何使用该机 器2 把...评述 [看成,说成] He ~d her as clever [a clever woman]. 他说她聪明 [是聪明的女人] He ~d me as lacking in spirits. 他评述说我缺乏魄力3 a. 描画 ~ a circle 画圆圈b.'天文'作 的运行

Q: feel FEEL [fi:l]

A: 【简明词典】vt.摸, 触, 试探, 感觉, 觉得, 触摸, 以为vi.有知觉, (人)有某种感觉, 摸索, 同情n.感觉, 觉得, 触摸【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 feel feels feeling felt If you feel a particular emotion or physical sensation, you experience it. I am feeling very depressed. I will always feel grateful to that little guy. I remember feeling sick. ...soldiers who once felt proud to wear their uniforms... Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder. You won't feel a thing. I felt as if all my strength had gone. I felt like I was being kicked in the teeth every day.V-LINK2 feel feels felt If you talk about how an experience or event feels, you talk about the emotions and sensations connected with it. It feels good to have finished a piece of work. The speed at which everything moved felt strange. Within five minutes of arriving back from holiday, it feels as if I've never been away. It felt like I'd had two babies instead of one. Preparing for that first trial felt like learning the rules of a new game.V-LINK: no cont3 feel feels felt If you talk about how an object feels, you talk about the physical quality that you notice when you touch or hold it. For example, if something feels soft, you notice that it is soft when you touch it. The metal felt smooth and cold. The ten-foot oars felt heavy and awkward.【21世纪英汉词典】feelfil; fil(felt[flt; felt])>1 摸摸看; 触a. 触摸 [摸摸看] ...~ a patient's pulse 给病人把脉F~ my cold hands. 摸摸看我的冷手b. 触摸...就知道,把...拿 在手里看看Just ~ the weight of this jewel. 把这颗宝石拿在手里 看看它有多重c. 摸摸就知道F~ how cold my hands are. 摸摸就知道我的手有 多冷F~ whether it is hot. 摸摸就知道它是否热d. [~ one's way]摸索著前进; 慎重地进行事情He felt his way to the door in the dark. 他在黑暗中摸索著走 到门口2 (身体) 感觉到a. 感觉到 [觉得] I can ~ a sharp pain in my chest. 我感到胸口剧痛b. (身体某部位) 有知觉I can't ~ my fingers. 我的手指没有知觉(因 寒冷等而变麻木)c. 感觉到 [觉得] ...I felt my heart beat violently. 我感觉到自己的心跳 得很厉害d. 觉得...I can ~ something crawling up my leg. 我觉得有什

Q: support SUPPORT [sE5pC:t]

A: 【简明词典】vt.支撑, 扶持, 支持, 支援, 拥护, 维持, 赡养, 忍受n.支撑, 支持, 支援, 维持, 赡养, 支持者, 支柱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 support supports supporting supported If you support someone or their ideas or aims, you agree with them, and perhaps help them because you want them to succeed. The vice president insisted that he supported the hard-working people of New York. The National Union of Mineworkers pressed the party to support a total ban on imported coal.= back opposeVB+ support Also a noun. The prime minister gave his full support to the government's reforms. They are prepared to resort to violence in support of their beliefs.N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp2 support If you give support to someone during a difficult or unhappy time, you are kind to them and help them. It was hard to come to terms with her death after all the support she gave to me and the family. We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.N-UNCOUNT3 support Financial support is money provided to enable an organization to continue. This money is usually provided by the government. ...the EC's proposal to cut agricultural support by only about 15%.= funding, assistanceN-UNCOUNT: oft supp N4 support supports supporting supported If you support someone, you provide them with money or the things that they need. I have children to support, money to be earned, and a home to be maintained. She sold everything she'd ever 【21世纪英汉词典】sup.portsE`port, -`pCrt; sE5pC:t《源自拉丁文"搬运 到下面,忍耐"的意思》>1 a. 支持 [支撑] The walls ~ the roof. 墙壁支撑屋顶That bridge is not strong enough to ~ heavy trucks. 那座桥不够坚固,不能 支撑重型卡车b. [使用工具] 支持[with ]; 支持[ onShe came in, ~ed by her son. 她由儿子扶持著进来He ~ed himself with crutches. 他用拐杖支撑身体He ~ed his burden on his shoulders. 他用双肩荷著重物2 a. 扶养 I have a wife and two children to ~. 我有妻子和两个小孩 要扶养b. [~ oneself]谋生,养活自 己He is old enough to ~ himself. 他已到了可以自立的 年纪c. (财政上) 资助 ~ the local orchestra 资助当地的管弦乐队3 a. 支持,拥护 ~ a motion 支持动议~ Women's Lib 支持妇女解放运动b.'军'支援

Q: put PUT [pQt]

A: 【简明词典】vt.放, 摆, 安置, 表达, 迫使, 移动, 提出, 赋予vi.出发, 航行, 发芽, 击n.掷, 投击, 笨蛋, 怪人vbl.put的过去式和过去分词adj.固定不动的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 put puts putting The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleWhen you put something in a particular place or position, you move it into that place or position. Leaphorn put the photograph on the desk. She hesitated, then put her hand on Grace's arm. Mishka put down a heavy shopping bag.VB2 put puts putting The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you put someone somewhere, you cause them to go there and to stay there for a period of time. Rather than put him in the hospital, she had been caring for him at home. I'd put the children to bed.VB3 put puts putting The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo put someone or something in a particular state or situation means to cause them to be in that state or situation. This is going to put them out of business. He was putting himself at risk. My doctor put me in touch with a psychiatrist. The British people put us back in power.= placeVB4 put puts putting The form put is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleTo put something on people or things means to cause them to have it, or to cause them to be affected by it. The ruling will put extra pressure on health authorities 【21世纪英汉词典】putpJt; put>(put; put.ting)1 放置【同义字】put 放置set 郑重其事,放于"固定 位置"place 放在正确的位置lay 横放a. 把放在 (某场所) ,搁P~ your pencil down. 把你的铅笔放下来P~ the chair here, please. 请把那张椅子放在这 里She ~ the dish on the table. 她把盘子放在桌子上b. 把置于 (某位置) ,使陷入 [处于] (某种处境,情况) You should ~ your happiness first. 你应该把你的幸福置 于第一位(你应该最先考虑你的 幸福)This case will ~ him in a serious position. 这个案件将使他陷入 困境Just ~ yourself in his place. 请你设身处地替他想 想c. 把...置于 (...状态、关系) ,使...成为 (某种状态、关系) ~ names in alphabetical order 把名字依字母顺序排 列~ a law in force 执行法律,实施法律~ something in motion 使东西移动~ a person in (a) good

Q: have 1 HAVE 1 [hAv]

A: 【简明词典】vt.有, 持有, 拿, 从事(某事)aux.已经【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆auxiliary verb uses ; In spoken English, forms of have are often shortened, for example I have is shortened to I've and has not is shortened to hasn't.1 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou use the forms have and has with a past participle to form the present perfect tense of verbs. Alex has already gone. I've just seen a play that I can highly recommend. My term hasn't finished yet. What have you found so far?. This is something which you might have forgotten. Frankie hasn't been feeling well for a long time.AUX2 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou use the form had with a past participle to form the past perfect tense of verbs. When I met her, she had just returned from a job interview. By Friday at 5:30 p.m., I still hadn't heard from Lund. Miss Windham said she had spoken to them over the weekend.AUX3 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGHave is used in question tags. You haven't sent her away, have you?. It's happened, hasn't it?. They hadn't invented sequencers back in those days, had they?AUX4 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou use have when you are confirming or contradicting a statement containing `have', `has', or `had', or answering a question. `You'd never seen the Marilyn Monroe film?' --- 【21世纪英汉词典】havehAv; hAv>(had; hav.ing)A1 拥有,有,持有a. 有...,拥有...I ~ a car and so does [has] Bill. 我有汽车而比尔也有He has a pen (in his hand). 他 (手里) 有钢笔He has a lot of money. 他 (拥) 有很多钱She has a packet in her arms [under her arm]. 她怀里抱著 [腋下夹著] 一个钱袋The store has antique furniture for sale. 这家商店有骨董家具 出售 [有卖骨董家具] He has a large room to himself. 他独自占有一个大房 间b. [身上] 带有...,身怀... [about,on,with,arou nd] (cf. HAVE on) Do you ~ [H~ you (got)] any money with [on, about] you?. 你身上带著钱吗?She had a scarf around her neck. 她脖子上围著围巾c. [受词常被形容词用法 之 to 不定词修饰] 持有 ,有,被赋予,具有I ~ a letter to write. 我有信要写Do you ~ [H~ you] anything to declare?. 你有东西申报吗 [你有要申报的东西吗 ] ?We ~ a long way to go. 我们有一段远路要走I didn't ~ [hadn't] time to see her. 我没有时间去见她2 (表示) 有 (某种关系) a.

Q: have 4 HAVE 4 [hAv]

A: 【简明词典】vt.有, 持有, 拿, 从事(某事)aux.已经【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆modal phrases1 have WEAK STRONGYou use have to when you are saying that something is necessary or required, or must happen. If you do not have to do something, it is not necessary or required. He had to go to Germany. We'll have to find a taxi. You have to be careful what you say on telly. They didn't have to pay tax.= mustPHR-MODAL2 have WEAK STRONGYou can use have to in order to say that you feel certain that something is true or will happen. There has to be some kind of way out. That has to be the biggest lie ever told.= mustPHR-MODAL 【21世纪英汉词典】havehAv; hAv>(had; hav.ing)A1 拥有,有,持有a. 有...,拥有...I ~ a car and so does [has] Bill. 我有汽车而比尔也有He has a pen (in his hand). 他 (手里) 有钢笔He has a lot of money. 他 (拥) 有很多钱She has a packet in her arms [under her arm]. 她怀里抱著 [腋下夹著] 一个钱袋The store has antique furniture for sale. 这家商店有骨董家具 出售 [有卖骨董家具] He has a large room to himself. 他独自占有一个大房 间b. [身上] 带有...,身怀... [about,on,with,arou nd] (cf. HAVE on) Do you ~ [H~ you (got)] any money with [on, about] you?. 你身上带著钱吗?She had a scarf around her neck. 她脖子上围著围巾c. [受词常被形容词用法 之 to 不定词修饰] 持有 ,有,被赋予,具有I ~ a letter to write. 我有信要写Do you ~ [H~ you] anything to declare?. 你有东西申报吗 [你有要申报的东西吗 ] ?We ~ a long way to go. 我们有一段远路要走I didn't ~ [hadn't] time to see her. 我没有时间去见她2 (表示) 有 (某种关系) a. 有 在,有...; 雇有 They ~ two [no] children. 他们有二个[没有]孩 子She has a nephew in the navy. 她有个侄子在海军服 役We ~ a kind boss. 我们有一位仁慈的老 板The organization has a paid staff of ten at its Washington headquarters. 该机构在华盛顿总部 有十位支薪的职员b. 饲养著 (当宠物) He has a pet dog. 他养一条狗当宠物3 具有 (部分、属性) a. 具有 ,有...She has a sweet voice. 她有

Q: have 3 HAVE 3 [hAv]

A: 【简明词典】vt.有, 持有, 拿, 从事(某事)aux.已经【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other verb uses and phrases ; For meanings 1-4, people often use have got in spoken British English or have gotten in spoken American English, instead of have. In this case, have is pronounced as an auxiliary verb. For more information and examples of the use of `have got' and `have gotten', see got.1 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou use have to say that someone or something owns a particular thing, or when you are mentioning one of their qualities or characteristics. Oscar had a new bicycle. I want to have my own business. She had no job and no money. You have beautiful eyes. Her house had a balcony. Do you have any brothers and sisters?. I have a good friend who's a teacher. I have no doubt at all in my own mind about this. I just had a feeling that it was Santero on the telephone. Have you any valuables anywhere else in the house?. I have my microphone with me.VB: no passive2 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGIf you have something to do, you are responsible for doing it or must do it. He had plenty of work to do. I have some important calls to make.VB: no passive3 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou can use have instead of `there is' to say that something exists or happens. For example, you can say `you have no alternative' instead of `there is no alternative', or `he had a good view from h 【21世纪英汉词典】havehAv; hAv>(had; hav.ing)A1 拥有,有,持有a. 有...,拥有...I ~ a car and so does [has] Bill. 我有汽车而比尔也有He has a pen (in his hand). 他 (手里) 有钢笔He has a lot of money. 他 (拥) 有很多钱She has a packet in her arms [under her arm]. 她怀里抱著 [腋下夹著] 一个钱袋The store has antique furniture for sale. 这家商店有骨董家具 出售 [有卖骨董家具] He has a large room to himself. 他独自占有一个大房 间b. [身上] 带有...,身怀... [about,on,with,arou nd] (cf. HAVE on) Do you ~ [H~ you (got)] any money with [on, about] you?. 你身上带著钱吗?She had a scarf around her neck. 她脖子上围著围巾c. [受词常被形容词用法 之 to 不定词修饰] 持有 ,有,被赋予,具有I ~ a letter to write. 我有信要写Do you ~ [H~ you] anything to declare?. 你有东西申报吗 [你有要申报的东西吗 ] ?We ~ a long way to go. 我们有一段远路要走I didn't ~ [hadn't] time to see her. 我没有时间去见她2 (表示) 有 (某种关系) a.

Q: have 2 HAVE 2 [hAv]

A: 【简明词典】vt.有, 持有, 拿, 从事(某事)aux.已经【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used with nouns describing actions ; Have is used in combination with a wide range of nouns, where the meaning of the combination is mostly given by the noun.1 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGYou can use have followed by a noun to talk about an action or event, when it would be possible to use the same word as a verb. For example, you can say `I had a look at the photos' instead of `I looked at the photos.' I went out and had a walk around. She rested for a while, then had a wash and changed her clothes. I'll have a think about that. Sit down and have a good cry. They were having a long wait for someone to serve them.VB: no passive2 have WEAK STRONG; has WEAK STRONG; having had WEAK STRONGIn normal spoken or written English, people use have with a wide range of nouns to talk about actions and events, often instead of a more specific verb. For example people are more likely to say `we had ice cream' or `he's had a shock' than `we ate ice cream', or `he's suffered a shock'. Come and have a meal with us tonight. We will be having a meeting to decide what to do. She had an operation on her knee at the clinic. His visit had a great effect on them.VB: no passive 【21世纪英汉词典】havehAv; hAv>(had; hav.ing)A1 拥有,有,持有a. 有...,拥有...I ~ a car and so does [has] Bill. 我有汽车而比尔也有He has a pen (in his hand). 他 (手里) 有钢笔He has a lot of money. 他 (拥) 有很多钱She has a packet in her arms [under her arm]. 她怀里抱著 [腋下夹著] 一个钱袋The store has antique furniture for sale. 这家商店有骨董家具 出售 [有卖骨董家具] He has a large room to himself. 他独自占有一个大房 间b. [身上] 带有...,身怀... [about,on,with,arou nd] (cf. HAVE on) Do you ~ [H~ you (got)] any money with [on, about] you?. 你身上带著钱吗?She had a scarf around her neck. 她脖子上围著围巾c. [受词常被形容词用法 之 to 不定词修饰] 持有 ,有,被赋予,具有I ~ a letter to write. 我有信要写Do you ~ [H~ you] anything to declare?. 你有东西申报吗 [你有要申报的东西吗 ] ?We ~ a long way to go. 我们有一段远路要走I didn't ~ [hadn't] time to see her. 我没有时间去见她2 (表示) 有 (某种关系) a. 有 在,有...; 雇有 They ~ two [no] children. 他们有二个[没有]孩 子She has a nephew in the navy. 她有个侄子在海军服 役We ~ a kind boss. 我们有一位é

Q: expect EXPECT [iks5pekt]

A: 【简明词典】vt.期待, 预期, 盼望, 指望, (料)想, 认为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 expect expects expecting expected If you expect something to happen, you believe that it will happen. ...a council workman who expects to lose his job in the next few weeks... They no longer expect corporate profits to improve. The talks are expected to continue until tomorrow. Few expected that he would declare his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. It is expected that the new owner will change the yacht's name. They expect a gradual improvement in sales of new cars.VB2 expect expects expecting expected If you are expecting something or someone, you believe that they will be delivered to you or come to you soon, often because this has been arranged earlier. I am expecting several important letters but nothing has arrived. I wasn't expecting a visitor. We were expecting him home again any day now.VB: usu cont3 expect expects expecting expected If you expect something, or expect a person to do something, you believe that it is your right to have that thing, or the person's duty to do it for you. He wasn't expecting our hospitality. I do expect to have some time to myself in the evenings. I wasn't expecting you to help. Is this a rational thing to expect of your partner, or not?. She realizes now she expected too much of Helen.VB【21世纪英汉词典】ex.pectIk`spZkt; ik5spekt, ek-《源自拉丁文"看外 面,盼望"的意思》>1 预期,期待(→ want A【同义字】) . a. (当作当然之事而) 期待...,预期...,等待 ...,预计会有...Don't ~ wonderful results. 不要期待有很好的结 果I ~ed the worst. 我曾预期会有最坏的 情形We are all ~ing you. 我们都在期盼著你来The scenery was not so fine as we ~ed. 景色并不如我们所期 盼的那么美b. 期盼...要来的事What time do you ~ him home?. 你想他什么时候会回 来?I ~ him back at six. 我想他会在六点回家We are ~ing you in London on Tuesday. 我们星期二在伦敦等 你来c. (视为当然地) 期待[某人]; [对某人]寄予...的期 待[of, fromYou are ~ing too much of him. 你对他期望过多As might be ~ed of a gentleman, he was as good as his word. 就像绅士应该做的 [不愧为一名绅士] ,他履行了诺言What more can you ~ of [from] him. 你还能对他期待什么 呢?(更多的期待是办 不

Q: concern CONCERN [kEn5sE:n]

A: 【简明词典】vt.涉及, 关系到n.(利害)关系, 关心, 关注, 关注, 所关心的是【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 concern Concern is worry about a situation. The European Community has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa. The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease. As the militants gather, there is concern that the protest might again run out of control. There is no cause for concern.N-UNCOUNT: oft N prep, N that2 concern concerns concerned If something concerns you, it worries you. The growing number of people seeking refuge in Thailand is beginning to concern Western aid agencies. It concerned her that Bess was developing a crush on Max.VB: no cont* concerned I've been concerned about you lately. We're naturally concerned for our daughter's safety. We are deeply concerned that terrorists appear to be targeting roads. ...a phone call from a concerned neighbor.ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ about/for n, ADJ that3 concern concerns A concern is a fact or situation that worries you. His concern was that people would know that he was responsible. Unemployment was the electorate's main concern.= worryN-COUNT: usu with poss4 concern concerns Someone's concern with something is their feeling that it is important. ...a s 【21世纪英汉词典】con.cernkEn`sVn; kEn5sE:n《源自拉丁文"一起 过筛 [选拔] "的意思》>1 与...有关系a. 对...有关系,与 ...有关; 涉及,事关,与...有利 害关系The story ~s an evil magician. 这是个有关邪恶的魔 法师的故事That doesn't ~ me. 那与我无关b. [~ oneself涉及[...],有关系 [in, withYou'd better not ~ yourself in such things. 你最好不要介入这种 事I shall not ~ myself with his affairs. 我不想介入他的事情c. [~ oneself有关[with2 a. 使担心Don't let my sickness ~ you. 不要担心我的病b. [~ oneself]担心[... ] (worry) [about,for] You must not ~ yourself about me. 你切莫为我担心as concerns(文语)关于...To whom it may concern. 敬致关系当事人>1 (C)a. 关心的事,涉及的事, 重要的事Our chief ~ at the moment is the weather. 眼前我们最关心的事 是天候What he does is no ~ of mine. 他做什么都不关我的 事b. 关系; (投资人等的) 利害关

Q: report back REPORT BACK

A: 【简明词典】传达报告, 报告返回【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 report back reports back; reporting back; reported backIf you report back to someone, you tell them about something that they asked you to find out about. The teams are due to report back to the Prime Minister early next year. I'll report back the moment I have located him. He would, of course, report back on all deliberations. The repairman reported back that the computer had a virus.PHR-V2 report back reports back; reporting back; reported backIf you report back to a place, you go back there and say that you are ready to start work or say that you are present. The authorities have ordered all soldiers who have returned from the front line to report back to barracks. They were sent home and told to report back in the afternoon.PHR-V3 report back reports back; reporting back; reported backIf you report back a comment or remark, often a critical one, you repeat it to the person it was made about. We reported this back to Krajicek. They're scared that their sentiments might be reported back to the government.PHR-V

Q: consider CONSIDER [kEn5sidE]

A: 【简明词典】vt.考虑, 照顾, 认为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 consider considers considering considered If you consider a person or thing to be something, you have the opinion that this is what they are. We don't consider our customers to be mere consumers; we consider them to be our friends. I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman. The paper does not explain why foreign ownership should be considered bad. I consider activities such as jogging and weightlifting as unnatural. Barbara considers that pet shops which sell customers these birds are very unfair.= thinkVB2 consider considers considering considered If you consider something, you think about it carefully. The government is being asked to consider a plan to fix the date of the Easter break. You do have to consider the feelings of those around you. Consider how much you can afford to pay for a course, and what is your upper limit.= think aboutVB3 consider considers considering considered If you are considering doing something, you intend to do it, but have not yet made a final decision whether to do it. I had seriously considered telling the story from the point of view of the wives. Watersports enthusiasts should consider hiring a wetsuit as well as a lifejacket. They are considering the launch of their own political party.= think aboutVB4 consider You say all things considered to indicate that you are making a judgement 【21世纪英汉词典】con.sid.erkEn`sIdL; kEn5sidE>1 (为某种决定、理解而 ) 仔细考虑(→ regard【同义字】) a. 仔细考虑,熟虑,考量; 检讨~ a matter in all its aspects 从各方面考虑某件事Please ~ my proposal. 请慎重考虑我的建议【字源】从前,人们认 为星的运行会影响人 的命运 consider 中的 sider 就是 star (星) 的意思,因此 consider 本来的意思是"观察 星象". 古代的人考虑或决定 一件事之前,都要仔细 观星、占星. 因此"观察星象"也 就转变成"仔细思考 "的意思b. 考虑I first ~ed writing to her, but then decided to see her. 我起先想写信给她,但 后来决定去看她c. 熟虑,慎重考 虑We must ~ whether it will be worth while. 我们必须考虑它是否 值得He ~ed what to do next. 他考虑下一步做什么2 认为a. 认为...,视...We ~ Shakespeare a great poet. 我们认为莎士比亚是 一位药

Q: get 1 GET 1 [get]

A: 【简明词典】vt.获得, 变成, 收获, 使得, 挣得, 受到(惩罚,打击等), 染上, 抓住vi.到达, 成为, 变得n.生殖, 幼兽【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆changing, causing, moving, or reaching ; In most of its uses get is a fairly informal word. Gotten is an American form of the past tense and past participle.1 get gets getting got or gotten You use get with adjectives to mean `become'. For example, if someone gets cold, they become cold, and if they get angry, they become angry. The boys were getting bored. There's no point in getting upset. From here on, it can only get better.V-LINK2 get gets getting got or gotten Get is used with expressions referring to states or situations. For example, to get into trouble means to start being in trouble. Half the pleasure of an evening out is getting ready. Perhaps I shouldn't say that -- I might get into trouble. How did we get into this recession, and what can we do to get out of it?V-LINK3 get gets getting got or gotten To get someone or something into a particular state or situation means to cause them to be in it. I don't know if I can get it clean. What got me interested was looking at an old New York Times. Brian will get them out of trouble.VB4 get gets getting got or gotten If you get someone to do something, you cause them to do it by asking, persuading, or telling them to do it. ...a long campaign to get US politicians to take the Aids epidemic more seriously... How did you get him to pose for this p 【21世纪英汉词典】getgZt; ^et(got[gt; t]; got,(美)got.ten[`g t; 'tn]; get.ting)>A 1 收到a. [由...]收到 ; (经要求、恳求) 获得 ,得到 [from,out of] ~ a doll for Christmas 得到一个玩偶作为圣 诞礼物~ help from one's friends 从朋友们得到帮助→ get no CHANGE out of a personThis room doesn't ~ much sunshine. 这房间晒不到什么阳 光b. [自...]得到 [fromShe ~s her good looks from her mother. 她的美貌系得自母亲 的遗传Where did you ~ that idea (from)?. 你从哪里得到那主意?c. [由...]接受 ,学得[from~ a good education (from him) ( 从他) 接受良好的教育d. (得以) ...,给...,被...~ some sleep 小睡~ a promotion 晋升Go and ~ a haircut. 去 (让人) 理发吧He got a scolding for being late. 他因迟到而被骂2 得到【同义字】get 得到,与有无意志或是 否努力无关gain 努力或逐渐地取得对 自己有

Q: get 2 GET 2 [get]

A: 【简明词典】vt.获得, 变成, 收获, 使得, 挣得, 受到(惩罚,打击等), 染上, 抓住vi.到达, 成为, 变得n.生殖, 幼兽【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆obtaining, receiving, or catching1 get gets getting got or gotten If you get something that you want or need, you obtain it. I got a job at the sawmill. The problem was how to get enough food to sustain life. It is impossible to get help, so she is doing everything herself. He had been having trouble getting a hotel room. I asked him to get me some information.VB2 get gets getting got or gotten If you get something, you receive it or are given it. I'm getting a bike for my birthday. He gets a lot of letters from women. They get a salary of $21,000 a year.VB3 get gets getting got or gotten If you get someone or something, you go and bring them to a particular place. I came down this morning to get the newspaper. Go and get me a large brandy. Go and get your daddy for me.= fetchVB4 get gets getting got or gotten If you get a meal, you prepare it. She was getting breakfast as usual.VB5 get gets getting got or gotten If you get a particular result, you obtain it from some action that you take, or from a calculation or experiment. You could run that race again and get a different result each time.【21世纪英汉词典】getgZt; ^et(got[gt; t]; got,(美)got.ten[`g t; 'tn]; get.ting)>A 1 收到a. [由...]收到 ; (经要求、恳求) 获得 ,得到 [from,out of] ~ a doll for Christmas 得到一个玩偶作为圣 诞礼物~ help from one's friends 从朋友们得到帮助→ get no CHANGE out of a personThis room doesn't ~ much sunshine. 这房间晒不到什么阳 光b. [自...]得到 [fromShe ~s her good looks from her mother. 她的美貌系得自母亲 的遗传Where did you ~ that idea (from)?. 你从哪里得到那主意?c. [由...]接受 ,学得[from~ a good education (from him) ( 从他) 接受良好的教育d. (得以) ...,给...,被...~ some sleep 小睡~ a promotion 晋升Go and ~ a haircut. 去 (让人) 理发吧He got a scolding for being late. 他因迟到而被骂2 得到【同义字】get 得到,与有无意志或是 否努力无关gain 努力或逐渐地取得对 自己有

Q: can 1 CAN 1 [kAn, kEn]

A: 【简明词典】vt.装进罐中, 把食品装罐n.罐头, 铁罐conj.能, 可以【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆modal uses ; Can is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. The form cannot is used in negative statements. The usual spoken form of cannot is can't, pronounced1 can WEAK STRONGYou use can when you are mentioning a quality or fact about something which people may make use of if they want to. Pork is also the most versatile of meats. It can be roasted whole or in pieces. Luckily, iron can be reworked and mistakes don't have to be thrown away. A central reservation number operated by the resort can direct you to accommodations that best suit your needs. A selected list of some of those stocking a comprehensive range can be found in Chapter 8. ...the statue which can still be seen in the British Museum.MODAL2 can WEAK STRONGYou use can to indicate that someone has the ability or opportunity to do something. Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself. I can't give you details because I don't actually have any details. Oh Stephen darling, how can I ever thank you for being so kind?. See if you can find Karlov and tell him we are ready for dinner. `You're needed here, Livy' --- `But what can I do?'. The United States will do whatever it can to help Greece. I cannot describe it, I can't find the words. Customers can choose from sixty hit titles before buying. You can't be with your baby all the time.MODAL【21世纪英汉词典】cankAn; kAn《源自古英语"玻璃 杯"的意思》>1 (C)a. [常构成复合字(通常指附盖子的) 罐子,洋铁罐a trash [a garbage] ~ (美) (金属制的) 垃圾 [废物] 桶a milk ~ 牛奶罐a sprinkling [watering] ~ 喷壶; 洒水壶b. 一罐 (的量) [ofa ~ of milk 一罐牛奶2 (C) (金属制的) 饮水杯3 (C)(美)a. 洋铁罐, (罐头的) 罐子( (英)tin) b. 一罐,罐装[ofa ~ of sardines 沙丁鱼罐头4 [the ~](俚)拘留所,监狱; 警察局be thrown in the ~ 被关进拘留所He did time in the ~. 他坐过牢5[the ~](美俚)厕所6(C)(美俚)屁股a can of worms (口语)复杂的 [麻烦的,棘手的] 问题,复杂的事情carry the can (英口语) [代某人] 受责,承担责任,[为某 人]背黑锅[forin the can(1) → n. 4(2)(口语)已完 成制片的,准备上映的>(canned; can.ning)1 (美)把装罐( (英)tin) ~ fruit [fish] 把水果[鱼]装&

Q: sell on SELL ON

A: 【简明词典】使人有购买的欲望使人相信... 的价值劝使接受【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sell on sells on; selling on; sold onIf you buy something and then sell it on, you sell it to someone else soon after buying it, usually in order to make a profit. Mr Farrier bought cars at auctions and sold them on. The arms had been sold to a businessman; he sold them on to paramilitary groups.PHR-V

Q: bring along BRING ALONG

A: 【简明词典】使发展,领来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆bring along brings along; bringing along; brought alongIf you bring someone or something along, you bring them with you when you come to a place. They brought along Laura Jane in a pram. Dad brought a notebook along to the beach, in case he was seized by sudden inspiration.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】carry 带着*Why don't you bring your gun along with you？We'll perhaps go hunting．你为什么不 把枪带来？我们也许 会去打猎的。

Q: tell on TELL ON

A: 【简明词典】使疲倦告密【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆tell on tells on; telling on; told onIf you tell on someone, you give information about them to a person in authority, especially if they have done something wrong. (INFORMAL) Never mind, I won't tell on you. I'll tell my mummy on you.PHR-V

Q: follow FOLLOW [5fClEu]

A: 【简明词典】vt.跟随, 追随, 沿...而行, 理解, 遵循, 从事, 追求, 注视vi.跟随, 接着n.跟随, 追随【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 follow follows following followed If you follow someone who is going somewhere, you move along behind them because you want to go to the same place. We followed him up the steps into a large hall. Please follow me, madam. They took him into a small room and I followed.VB2 follow follows following followed If you follow someone who is going somewhere, you move along behind them without their knowledge, in order to catch them or find out where they are going. She realized that the Mercedes was following her. I think we're being followed.= trailVB3 follow follows following followed If you follow someone to a place where they have recently gone and where they are now, you go to join them there. He followed Janice to New York, where she was preparing an exhibition.VB4 follow follows following followed An event, activity, or period of time that follows a particular thing happens or comes after that thing, at a later time. ...the rioting and looting that followed the verdict... I remember nothing else about the days following Daddy's death. He was arrested in the confusion which followed. Other problems may follow. Eyewitnesses spoke of a noise followed by a huge red light.= come afterVB5 follow follows foll 【21世纪英汉词典】fol.low`fBlo, -E; 5fClou>1 a. 跟随...去[来],跟在... 后面; 伴随...~ a person out [in, home] 跟随某人出去 [进入,回家] Please ~ me. 请跟我来I ~ed the crowd into the stadium. 我跟著群众进入运动 场The doctor was ~ed by a number of nurses. 医师后面跟著许多护 士b. 追; 追赶; 跟踪; 追求~ an enemy 追敌人We are being ~ed. 我们正被跟踪2 (时间、顺序) 接著...而来; 继起于...之后; 因...而发生 [起] Summer ~s spring. 夏天接著春天而来; 春去夏来One misfortune ~s another. 一件件不幸的事接踵 而来; 祸不单行Economic depression often ~s war. 经济不景气常因战争 所致The food was ~ed by wine. 喝酒后接著用餐3 a. 顺著前进F~ this street to the first corner. 顺著这条街道走到第 一个转角处b. 遵循,奉行 ~ a course of action 遵循行动方针c. 从事 ~ the law 从事

Q: send SEND [send]

A: 【简明词典】vt.送, 寄, 发送, 派遣, 打发【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 send sends sending sent When you send someone something, you arrange for it to be taken and delivered to them, for example by post. Myra Cunningham sent me a note thanking me for dinner. I sent a copy to the minister for transport. He sent a basket of exotic fruit and a card. Sir Denis took one look and sent it back. More than half a million sheep are sent from Britain to Europe for slaughter every year.VB2 send sends sending sent If you send someone somewhere, you tell them to go there. Inspector Banbury came up to see her, but she sent him away. He had been sent here to keep an eye on Benedict. ...the government's decision to send troops to the region... I suggested that he rest, and sent him for an X-ray. Reinforcements were being sent from the neighbouring region..VB3 send sends sending sent If you send someone to an institution such as a school or a prison, you arrange for them to stay there for a period of time. It's his parents' choice to send him to a boarding school, rather than a convenient day school. You're saying they are sending too many people to prison?VB4 send sends sending sent To send a signal means to cause it to go to a place by means of radio waves or electricity. The transmitters will send a signal automatically to a local base station. ...in 1989, after a 12-year journey to Neptune, the space probe Voyager sent back pictures of Triton, its moon.VB5 send sends sending sent If something sends things or people in a particular direction, it causes them to move in that direction. The explosion sent shrapnel flying through the sides of cars on the crowded highway. He let David go with a thrust of his wrist that sent the lad reeling. The slight back and forth motion sent a pounding surge of pain into his skull.VB6 send sends sending sent To send someone or something into a particular state means to cause them to go into or be in that state. My attempt to fix it sent Lawrence into fits of laughter. ...before civil war and famine sent the country plunging into anarchy... An obsessive search for our inner selves, far from saving the world, could send us all mad.VB【21世纪英汉词典】send=scend

Q: lose LOSE [lu:z]

A: 【简明词典】vt.遗失, 浪费, 错过, 输去, 使失去, 使迷路, 使沉溺于vi.受损失, 失败【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 lose loses losing lost If you lose a contest, a fight, or an argument, you do not succeed because someone does better than you and defeats you. A C Milan lost the Italian Cup Final. The government lost the argument over the pace of reform. The Vietnam conflict ultimately was lost. No one likes to be on the losing side.VB2 lose loses losing lost If you lose something, you do not know where it is, for example because you have forgotten where you put it. I lost my keys. I had to go back for my checkup; they'd lost my X-rays.= mislayVB3 lose loses losing lost You say that you lose something when you no longer have it because it has been taken away from you or destroyed. I lost my job when the company moved to another state. He lost his licence for six months. She was terrified they'd lose their home.VB4 lose loses losing lost If someone loses a quality, characteristic, attitude, or belief, they no longer have it. He lost all sense of reason. The government had lost all credibility. He had lost his desire to live.VB5 lose loses losing lost If you lose an ability, you stop having that ability because of something such as an accident. They lo 【21世纪英汉词典】loseluz; lu:z(lost[lst; lst])>1 失a. (不小心而) 失去; 遗忘,遗失Don't ~ the money. 不要丢钱He has lost his keys. 他丢了钥匙b. (因事故等而) 失去~ one's life 丧生~ one's job 失业She lost her only son in a car accident. 她在一次汽车车祸中 丧失了唯一的儿子c. (无法维持而) 失去...~ one's balance 失去平衡~ color 失色,脸色发白~ one's health 失去健康~ heart 灰心~ (one's) patience 变得无法忍耐 [失去耐心] ~ one's reason [senses] 失去理性 [理智] She has lost her sense of direction. 她已无法辨认方向 [失去方向感] I lost my temper. 我发怒了2 a. 迷失 ,找不到The traveler lost his way in the mountains. 旅人在山中迷了路b. [~ oneself]迷路,走失; 迷惑(cf. lost 5) He lost himself in the woods. 他在森林中迷路3 失去,(英罕)未 能赶上~ a train [a bus, a sale, the post] 未能赶上火车 [公共汽车,出售,邮递 ]

Q: lead 1 LEAD 1 [li:d]

A: 【简明词典】vt.领导, 引导, 致使vi.领导, (道路等)通向, 导致, 用水砣测深n.领导, 领先, 导线, 铅, (自船上测海水深度的)铅陲, 石墨, 铅笔芯【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆being ahead or taking someone somewhere1 lead leads leading led If you lead a group of moving people, you walk or ride in front of them. John Major and the Duke of Edinburgh led the mourners. He walks with a stick but still leads his soldiers into battle. Tom was leading, a rifle slung over his back.VB2 lead leads leading led If you lead someone to a particular place or thing, you take them there. He took Dickon by the hand to lead him into the house. She confessed to the killing and led police to his remains. Leading the horse, Evandar walked to the door.VB3 lead leads leading led If a road, gate, or door leads somewhere, you can get there by following the road or going through the gate or door. ...the doors that led to the yard. ...a short roadway leading to the car park... Hundreds of people are said to have blocked a main highway leading north.VB4 lead leads leading led If you are leading at a particular point in a race or competition, you are winning at that point. He's leading in the presidential race. So far Fischer leads by five wins to two. Aston Villa last led the League in March 1990.VB5 lead If you have the lead or are in the lead in a race or competition, you are winning. England took the lead after 31 minutes with a goal by Peter Nail. Labour are still in the lead in the opinion polls.N-SING: the N, oft in/into the 【21世纪英汉词典】leadlZd; led>1 (U)'化学'铅(金属元素; 符号 Pb)→ red lead,white lead.2 a. (C) (用以从船上测水深的 ) 铅锤cast [heave] the ~ 测水深b. [~s](英)铺屋顶用的 铅板c. [~ s] (玻璃窗的) 铅质框架(用于彩色玻璃窗)3 (U)[集合称] (铅的) 子弹 (bullets) 4 (U) 铅笔心a soft [hard] ~ 软 [硬] 铅笔心5(C)'印刷'铅条(用以塞填活字行间)(as) dull as lead(1) 浅黑色似铅的(2)(口语)非常鲁钝的(as) heavy as lead非常重的swing the lead(英俚)装病而怠工 [旷职] >铅 (制) 的>1 a. 以铅被覆 [铺] b. 在...中塞铅2 在...中加铅化合物3'印刷'在...中塞铅 条

Q: tell against TELL AGAINST

A: 【简明词典】不利某人【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆tell against tells against; telling against; told againstIf a feature or characteristic tells against someone, it spoils their chance of success when they are being considered for something, for example a job. His record of misjudgments tells against him.PHR-V

Q: wait up WAIT UP

A: 【简明词典】不睡觉地守侯,停下来等候【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 wait up waits up; waiting up; waited upIf you wait up, you deliberately do not go to bed, especially because you are expecting someone to return home late at night. I hope he doesn't expect you to wait up for him. Don't wait up.= stay upPHR-V2 wait up waits up; waiting up; waited upIf you ask someone to wait up, you are asking them to go more slowly or to stop and wait for you. (AM, INFORMAL) I was running down the hill shouting, `Michael, Michael, man, wait up'.= waitPHR-V: usu imper【21世纪英汉词典】1．delay going to bed熬夜等候*I'll wait up for you tonight．今天晚上我 不睡觉也要等你。*I may be late，but please don't wait up for me．我可能晚回来， 你先睡，不要等我。2．stop and wait for sb．to catch up停下来等候别人赶 上去。*Don't go fast！Wait up for me！别走那么快，等 我一下。*Hadn't we better wait up for theslower ones？我们是不是等 一下后面的人？

Q: match up to MATCH UP TO

A: 【简明词典】与...相符, 符合, 比得上跟上...的水平[形势等]【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆match up matches up; matching up; matched upIf someone or something does not match up to what was expected, they are smaller, less impressive, or of poorer quality. Her career never quite matched up to its promise. ...a father's inability to match up to the expectations of his son... The other stories don't quite match up to the high standard of the first.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】be equal to胜任；比得上；对 付得了*His performance did not match up to the glowing account we had received of him．他的演出完全不 象我们听说的那样了 不起。*He matched up to the situation．那局面他 应付过去了。*The imitation hardly matches up to the original．这个仿制 品简直不能同真品相 比。

Q: get in with GET IN WITH

A: 【简明词典】与某人交往【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get in gets in; getting in; got in or gotten inIf someone tries to get in with you, they try to become friendly with you because they think that they will benefit in some way. She did everything she could to get in with the people she thought would make her look important.PHR-V

Q: run around RUN AROUND

A: 【简明词典】东奔西跑,奔忙,（尤指孩子）到处玩耍游逛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆run around runs around; running around; ran around The form run is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verbIf you run around, you go to a lot of places and do a lot of things, often in a rushed or disorganized way. No one noticed we had been running around emptying bins and cleaning up. I spend all day running around after the family. Jackie was running around with all these brilliant people. I will not have you running around the countryside without my authority.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．be unfaithful to one's wife or husband；seek amusement or companionship restlessly or incessantly 在外寻欢；有外遇； 鬼混作乐When is he going to stop running around and settle for one girl？他什么时候才 不到处和女人鬼混， 而倾心于一个姑娘呢？*She suspected her husband of running around．她怀疑她丈 夫有外遇。*He was sorry that he had wasted his youth running a around．他很后悔浪 费了青春年华。

Q: come for COME FOR

A: 【简明词典】为某种目的而来取来接向...冲来对...进行袭击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come for comes for; coming for; came for The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf people such as soldiers or police come for you, they come to find you, usually in order to harm you or take you away, for example to prison. Lotte was getting ready to fight if they came for her.PHR-V

Q: win over WIN OVER

A: 【简明词典】争取过来,拉过来,战胜【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆win over wins over; winning over; won over (BRIT) also win roundIf you win someone over or win them round, you persuade them to support you or agree with you. He has won over a significant number of the left-wing deputies because his programme is precisely the one they were proposing during the presidential election campaign. They still hope to win him round.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】persuade to change sides or opinions说服；把... 争取过来*They have won over a number of opponents．他们争取 了一些反对者。*She didn't like me at first，but I was soon able to win her over by being especially considerate．她一开 始不喜欢我，可我很 快就通过对她特别关 心体贴而把她争取过来了。

Q: get out of GET OUT OF

A: 【简明词典】从...之中获得...避免, 使说出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get out gets out; getting out; got out or gotten outIf you get out of doing something that you do not want to do, you succeed in avoiding doing it. It's amazing what people will do to get out of paying taxes.= avoidPHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．move out of a space， building，etc．离开*The door locked accidentally， and I couldn't get out of the bathroom．门无意中 锁上了，结果我无法 从浴室里出来。2．remove 取出；拔出*Can you get this nail out of the wall？你能拔出墙上 这颗钉子吗？3． descend from（a vehicle）从（车上） 下来*They can't get the cases and bags out of the plane faster． 他们无法更快地从飞 机上把这些箱子和包 裹搬下来。4．copy 复制；抄袭*His story isn't original；he got it out of a book．他讲的故事并 不新鲜，他是从一本 书上看来的。5．escape from 从...逃脱*Why don't you get out of the country if you don't like it？既然你不喜欢这 个国家，那为什么不 离开它呢？6．gain from； obtain from 获取*The children are always trying to get more money out of their father．那些孩子总 想从父亲手里多弄到 几个钱。*There's nothing to be got out of this book；it's years out of date．从这本书里得 不到什么，它已经过 时多年了。*Unfortunately，I got nothing out of his poor lecture．糟糕的是， 我从他那差劲的讲座 中什么也没有学到。7．forget or lose sth．such as a habit 忘掉或去除（习惯等 ）*Joining a group will help to get you out of the habit．加入一个小组 将有助你改掉这种习 惯。8．avoid doing sth．；be excused from；evade避免做某 事；逃避；摆脱*I wish I could get out of going to that ceremony．我希望我 能不参加那仪式。*Everyone of us must take turns to wash up；no one will be allowed to get out of it．我们大家都得轮 流洗碗，任何人不得 逃避。*He is trying to get out of paying his share of the bill．他试图逃避支 付账单上的他的那一 份钱。*I have an engagement for tonight， but I will try to get out of it．我今晚有个约会 ，但我将设法不去。*Never try to get out of doing your duty．不要逃避你的 责任。*get out or bed（on） the wrong side be in a bad mood or temper（from the moment one gets up）（从一起床起） 心情不好；发脾气*What's the matter with you？You are cursing at everyone this morning．You must have got out

Q: drive off DRIVE OFF

A: 【简明词典】击退【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆drive off drives off; driving off; drove off; driven offIf you drive someone or something off, you force them to go away and to stop attacking you or threatening you. The government said it drove the guerrillas off with infantry and air strikes. Men drove off the dogs with stones.PHR-V

Q: send away for SEND AWAY FOR

A: 【简明词典】函购【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆send away sends away; sending away; sent awayTo send away for something means the same as to send for something. She sent away for a collection of china birds and a clock.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】request by post 写信索要*He sent away to one of the daily papers for a free calendar．他写信向 一家日报社免费索取 一份年历。*He wants to send away for some books．他想写信邮购 一些书。

Q: pass around PASS AROUND

A: 【简明词典】分,分发, 传送【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆pass around passes around; passing around; passed around (BRIT) also pass roundIf a group of people pass something around or pass it round, they each take it and then give it to the next person. Serve the pudding, and pass around a bowl of yogurt to go with it. Just pass this round as I'm talking and take a little look at it. A bottle of whisky was passed around.PHR-V

Q: share out SHARE OUT

A: 【简明词典】分配, 均分【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆share out shares out; sharing out; shared outIf you share out an amount of something, you give each person in a group an equal or fair part of it. If you start taking the prize money off the people from the top then you could share it out a bit more equally. Warsaw Pact members have failed to agree on how to share out proposed cuts in tank numbers. ...a formula for sharing out power among the various clans.See also share-out.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】divide and assign in portions 分配；分摊*The money has been shared out．钱已经分了。*See that these things are shared out fairly．设法使这些 东西得到公平分配。

Q: get around GET AROUND

A: 【简明词典】到处走动, 传播出去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten around (BRIT) also get roundTo get around a problem or difficulty means to overcome it. None of these countries has found a way yet to get around the problem of the polarization of wealth.= get overPHR-V2 get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten aroundIf you get around a rule or law, you find a way of doing something that the rule or law is intended to prevent, without actually breaking it. Although tobacco ads are prohibited, companies get around the ban by sponsoring music shows.= circumventPHR-V3 get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten aroundIf news gets around, it becomes well known as a result of being told to lots of people. They threw him out because word got around that he was taking drugs. I'll see that it gets round that you've arrived.= get aboutPHR-V4 get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten aroundIf you get around someone, you persuade them to allow you to do or have something by pleasing them or flattering them. Max could always get round her.PHR-V5 get around gets around; getting around; got around or gotten aroundIf you get around, you visit a lot of different places as part of your way of life. He claimed to be a journalist, and he got around.PHR-V

Q: stand up to STAND UP TO

A: 【简明词典】勇敢地抵抗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 stand up stands up; standing up; stood upIf something stands up to bad conditions, it is not damaged or harmed by them. Is this building going to stand up to the strongest gales?PHR-V2 stand up stands up; standing up; stood upIf you stand up to someone, especially someone more powerful than you are, you defend yourself against their attacks or demands. He hit me, so I hit him back -- the first time in my life I'd stood up to him. Women are now aware of their rights and are prepared to stand up to their employers.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．resist；face抵抗 ；勇敢地面对；经受住*Mary finds it difficult to stand up to her husband．玛丽发现她 很难对付得了她丈夫。*Will the chair stand up to your weight？这椅子能吃 得住你的重量吗？*They launched fierce attacks on Mary，but she stood up to this undaunted．他们对玛 丽进行了猛烈攻击， 但她毫不畏惧地顶住了。2．match in quality同...相抗衡*This doesn't stand up to the products of other firms．这种产品无法 与其他公司的产品抗 衡。

Q: move along MOVE ALONG

A: 【简明词典】向前移动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move along moves along; moving along; moved alongIf someone, especially a police officer, tells you to move along, or if they move you along, they tell you to stop standing in a particular place and to go somewhere else. Curious pedestrians were ordered to move along. Our officers are moving them along and not allowing them to gather in large groups.PHR-V-ERG2 move along moves along; moving along; moved alongIf a process moves along or if something moves it along, it progresses. Research tends to move along at a slow but orderly pace. Delay is part of the normal process, but I hope we can move things along.PHR-V-ERG

Q: hear out HEAR OUT

A: 【简明词典】听完【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆hear out hears out; hearing out; heard outIf you hear someone out, you listen to them without interrupting them until they have finished saying everything that they want to say. MPs heard him out in silence. Perhaps, when you've heard me out, you'll appreciate the reason for secrecy. He shows keen interest in his friends, hearing out their problems and offering counsel.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】listen to the end听完；听到底*Let's hear him out；don't interrupt him before he finishes telling the whole story．让他把话讲完 ，事情没说完之前不 要打断他。*Don't judge the man guilty without at least hearing his story out．你连这个人的话 都没有听完，就不能 判断他有罪。*We decided to hear him out before making any judgements on what he haddone．我们决定先 听他讲完，再判断他 干了什么事。

Q: wait around WAIT AROUND

A: 【简明词典】呆呆地等,空等【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wait around waits around; waiting around; waited around (BRIT) also wait aboutIf you wait around or wait about, you stay in the same place, usually doing very little, because you cannot act before something happens or before someone arrives. The attacker may have been waiting around for an opportunity to strike. I waited around to speak to the doctor. ...the ghastly tedium of waiting about at the airport.= hang aroundPHR-V

Q: watch out WATCH OUT

A: 【简明词典】密切注视,当心, 提防【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆watch out watches out; watching out; watched outIf you tell someone to watch out, you are warning them to be careful, because something unpleasant might happen to them or they might get into difficulties. You have to watch out because there are land mines all over the place. The casinos in Las Vegas had better watch out since I'm obviously on a lucky streak!= look outPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】look out；be on guard小心；提防*You'll be cheated if you don't watch out．如果你不小心， 就会上当受骗。*Watch out for cars when you cross the street．过街时要注 意来往车辆。

Q: decide on DECIDE ON

A: 【简明词典】对...作出决定[决议]【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆decide on decides on; deciding on; decided onIf you decide on something or decide upon something, you choose it from two or more possibilities. After leaving university, Therese decided on a career in publishing.= choosePHR-V

Q: move down MOVE DOWN

A: 【简明词典】将...移至低处将...调到低班22move forward前进【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move down moves down; moving down; moved downIf someone or something moves down, they go to a lower level, grade, or class. Gold prices moved down.PHR-V

Q: look up to LOOK UP TO

A: 【简明词典】尊敬,仰望【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆look up looks up; looking up; looked upIf you look up to someone, especially someone older than you, you respect and admire them. You're a popular girl, Grace, and a lot of the younger ones look up to you.= admirePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】admire；respect highly尊敬*Mr． Smith had taught for many years， and all the students looked up to him．史密斯先生执教 多年，他的学生都非 常尊敬他。*He was always taught to look up to older people．他接受的教 育总是要尊敬老人。

Q: keep on about KEEP ON ABOUT

A: 【简明词典】就...喋喋不休【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆keep on keeps on; keeping on; kept onIf you say that someone keeps on about something, you mean that they keep talking about it in a boring way. (BRIT, INFORMAL) He kept on about me being `defensive'.= go on aboutPHR-V

Q: help out HELP OUT

A: 【简明词典】帮助(某人)帮助(某人)解决困难[做某事]【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆help out helps out; helping out; helped outIf you help someone out, you help them by doing some work for them or by lending them some money. I help out with the secretarial work. All these presents came to more money than I had, and my mother had to help me out. He thought you'd been brought in from Toronto to help out the local police.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】help in doing or getting；assist as much as possible；help sb．out of a difficulty帮忙；尽 力协助；帮助克服困难*There was only a young girl to help out in the kitchen．厨房里只有 一个年轻的女孩在帮 忙。*On a number of occasions when we were short of staff we were helped out by retired members coming back on a parttime basis．有几次我们缺 少职工，就请退休人 员回来做零活，帮帮忙。*I've of ten helped Bob out when he's short of money．鲍勃手头拮据 时，我常常资助他。*They helped us out a lot during those difficult months．在那些困难 的月份里他们帮了我 们很多忙。

Q: fall to FALL TO

A: 【简明词典】开始, 开始吃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall to falls to; falling to; fell to; fallen toIf a responsibility, duty, or opportunity falls to someone, it becomes their responsibility, duty, or opportunity. He's been very unlucky that no chances have fallen to him. It fell to me to get rid of them.PHR-V2 fall to falls to; falling to; fell to; fallen toIf someone falls to doing something, they start doing it. (WRITTEN) When she had departed, they fell to fighting among themselves.= beginPHR-V

Q: come on to COME ON TO

A: 【简明词典】开始,兴盛【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen you come on to a particular topic, you start discussing it. We're now looking at a smaller system but I'll come on to that later.PHR-V2 come on comes on; coming on; came on The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes on to you, they show that they are interested in starting a sexual relationship with you. (INFORMAL) I don't think that a woman, by using make-up, is trying to come on to a man.PHR-V

Q: come down to COME DOWN TO

A: 【简明词典】归结为,涉及到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come down comes down; coming down; came down The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf a problem, decision, or question comes down to a particular thing, that thing is the most important factor involved. Walter Crowley says the problem comes down to money. I think that it comes down to the fact that people do feel very dependent on their automobile. What it comes down to is, there are bad people out there, and somebody has to deal with them.PHR-V

Q: win back WIN BACK

A: 【简明词典】恢复, 夺得【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆win back wins back; winning back; won backIf you win back something that you have lost, you get it again, especially as a result of a great effort. The Government will have to work hard to win back the confidence of the people. So he went and filed a suit and won his job back.PHR-V

Q: come around COME AROUND

A: 【简明词典】恢复知觉,回来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 come around comes around; coming around; came around The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes around or comes round to your house, they call there to see you. Beryl came round this morning to apologize. Quite a lot of people came round to the house.PHR-V2 come around comes around; coming around; came around The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you come around or come round to an idea, you eventually change your mind and accept it or agree with it. It looks like they're coming around to our way of thinking. She will eventually come round.PHR-V3 come around comes around; coming around; came around The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen something comes around or comes round, it happens as a regular or predictable event. I hope still to be in the side when the World Cup comes around next year.PHR-V4 come around comes around; coming around; came around The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleWhen someone who is unconscious comes around or comes round, they recover consciousness. When I came round I was on the kitchen floor.= come toPHR-V

Q: grow into GROW INTO

A: 【简明词典】成长为变得成熟有经验【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆grow into grows into; growing into; grew into; grown intoWhen a child grows into an item of clothing, they become taller or bigger so that it fits them properly. It's a bit big, but she'll soon grow into it.PHR-V

Q: wall in WALL IN

A: 【简明词典】筑墙围住【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆wall in walls in; walling in; walled inIf someone or something is walled in, they are surrounded or enclosed by a wall or barrier. He is walled in by a mountain of papers in his cluttered Broadway office.PHR-V: usu passive

Q: trade in TRADE IN

A: 【简明词典】抵价购物【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆trade in trades in; trading in; traded inIf you trade in an old car or appliance, you give it to the person you are buying a new one from so that you pay less. He had a Rolls-Royce, and he traded it in for two matching silver Range Rovers. Richard refused to trade in his old Canon cameras.See also trade-in.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】trade in折价换取trade in an old car for a new one 把旧汽车折价换新的

Q: hit back HIT BACK

A: 【简明词典】抵抗, 反击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 hit back hits back; hitting back The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit back when someone hits you, or hit them back, you hit them in return. Some violent men beat up their sons, until the boys are strong enough to hit back. If somebody hit me, I'd hit him back.PHR-V2 hit back hits back; hitting back The form hit is used in the present tense and is the past and present participleIf you hit back at someone who has criticized or harmed you, you criticize or harm them in return. (JOURNALISM) The President has hit back at those who have criticised his economic reforms. British Rail immediately hit back with their own cheap fares scheme.= retaliatePHR-V

Q: fight back FIGHT BACK

A: 【简明词典】抵抗【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fight back fights back; fighting back; fought backIf you fight back against someone or something that is attacking or harming you, you resist them actively or attack them. The teenage attackers fled when the two men fought back. We should take some comfort from the ability of the judicial system to fight back against corruption.PHR-V2 fight back fights back; fighting back; fought backIf you fight back an emotion or a desire, you try very hard not to feel it, show it, or act on it. She fought back the tears.= hold backPHR-V

Q: single out SINGLE OUT

A: 【简明词典】挑选【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆single out singles out; singling out; singled outIf you single someone out from a group, you choose them and give them special attention or treatment. The gunman had singled Debilly out and waited for him. His immediate superior has singled him out for a special mention. We wanted to single out the main threat to civilisation.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】select one person or thing from among many for special treatment 挑选出*We all did well，but the teacher singled him out for praise．我们都做得 很好，但老师就表扬 了他一个人。*He seems to have been singled out for all the nasty jobs． 他似乎是被挑出来专 干脏活的。*I don't know why they keep singling me out for abuse？我不知道他们 为什么专喜欢骂我。

Q: move over MOVE OVER

A: 【简明词典】挪开,让位【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 move over moves over; moving over; moved overIf you move over to a new system or way of doing something, you change to it. The government is having to introduce some difficult changes, particularly in moving over to a market economy.= change toPHR-V2 move over moves over; moving over; moved overIf someone moves over, they leave their job or position in order to let someone else have it. They said Mr Jenkins should make balanced programmes about the Black community or move over and let someone else who can.PHR-V3 move over moves over; moving over; moved overIf you move over, you change your position in order to make room for someone else. Move over and let me drive.PHR-V

Q: water down WATER DOWN

A: 【简明词典】搀水, 加水冲淡【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 water down waters down; watering down; watered downIf you water down a substance, for example food or drink, you add water to it to make it weaker. You can water down a glass of wine and make it last twice as long. I bought a water-based paint, then decided to water it down even more.= dilutePHR-V2 water waters watering watered If something such as a proposal, speech, or statement is watered down, it is made much weaker and less forceful, or less likely to make people angry. Proposed European Community legislation affecting bird-keepers has been watered down.See also watered-down.= tone downVB【21世纪英汉词典】1．reduce in quality or value；weaken the strength or force of sth．（by addition or alteration）降低质 量或价值；（通过增 加或删改）减弱*The teacher had to water down the course for a slowlearning class．老师不得不降 低课程的要求来迁就 慢班的学生。*The story has been watered down．故事的生动性 被冲淡了。2．add water to掺水以冲淡*The whisky has been watered down．那威士忌酒掺 水了。

Q: change over CHANGE OVER

A: 【简明词典】改变成,对调位置【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆change over changes over; changing over; changed overIf you change over from one thing to another, you stop doing one thing and start doing the other. We are gradually changing over to a completely metric system. The two men swapped places, always extinguishing the light when they changed over.See also changeover.= switch overPHR-V

Q: sit around SIT AROUND

A: 【简明词典】无所事事【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆sit around sits around; sitting around; sat around (BRIT) also sit aboutIf you sit around or sit about, you spend time doing nothing useful or interesting. (INFORMAL) Eve isn't the type to sit around doing nothing. We sat about in the gloomy airport lounge.PHR-V

Q: look forward to LOOK FORWARD TO

A: 【简明词典】期望期待,盼望【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look forward looks forward; looking forward; looked forwardIf you look forward to something that is going to happen, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it. He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister.PHR-V2 look forward looks forward; looking forward; looked forwardIf you say that someone is looking forward to something useful or positive, you mean they expect it to happen. Motor traders are looking forward to a further increase in vehicle sales.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】expect； be eager for； anticipate期待；盼 望*Frank was looking forward to that evening's date．弗兰克期待着 那天晚上的约会。*Jim has been working hard and looks forward to spending his vacation lying on the beach doing nothing．吉姆一直工 作努力，他渴望能躺 在海边什么也不干， 度过假期。

Q: die back DIE BACK

A: 【简明词典】枝叶枯萎【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆die back dies back; dying back; died backIf a plant dies back, its leaves die but its roots remain alive. They often take a long time to die back after flowering.PHR-V

Q: go down with GO DOWN WITH

A: 【简明词典】染上疾病【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆go down goes down; going down; went down; gone downIf you go down with an illness or a disease, you catch it. (INFORMAL) Three members of the band went down with flu.= catchPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】become ill with患...病*I was absent yesterday because I had gone down with flu．昨天我因感冒没 来。

Q: May MAY [mei; me]

A: 【简明词典】梅(姓氏, 女子名, Mary的昵称)五月【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆May Mays May is the fifth month of the year in the Western calendar.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Mayme; mei《源自拉丁文"Maia (繁殖、成长的女神名 ) 之月"的意思》>1 五月in ~ 在五月on ~ 1 = on 1 ~ = on the 1st of ~ 在五月一日(→January【说明】) 2 [one's ~](诗)青春3 [m~a. (C)'植物'山楂 (hawthorn) b. (U)[集合称]山楂花(cf. mayflower) the Queen of (the) May = May queen

Q: send out for SEND OUT FOR

A: 【简明词典】派...去取【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆send out sends out; sending out; sent outIf you send out for food, for example pizzas or sandwiches, you phone and ask for it to be delivered to you. Let's send out for a pizza and watch The Late Show.PHR-V

Q: fall for FALL FOR

A: 【简明词典】爱上, 倾心【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 fall for falls for; falling for; fell for; fallen forIf you fall for someone, you are strongly attracted to them and start loving them. He was fantastically handsome -- I just fell for him right away.PHR-V2 fall for falls for; falling for; fell for; fallen forIf you fall for a lie or trick, you believe it or are deceived by it. It was just a line to get you out here, and you fell for it!. I told him I would think about it and asked for his telephone number. He didn't fall for that one.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．accept as true；be cheated by信以为真；受骗*You didn't fall for his sad story about his sick wife and children，did you？ He told that to everyone just to get sympathy！你没被他 那套关于病妻弱子的 鬼话所骗吧？他编造 给大家听的目的只是 为了得到同情。*Don't fall for his tricks！不要轻信他 的伎俩！2．become keen on； fall in love with热心于；迷恋； 爱上*She fell for him in a big way．她非常喜欢他。*He fell for her at first sight．他对她一见钟 情。*My wife always falls for the most expensive dresses in the shop！我妻子总是迷 恋商店里最昂贵的衣 服。

Q: paper over PAPER OVER

A: 【简明词典】用纸复盖, 糊上纸【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆paper over papers over; papering over; papered overIf people paper over a disagreement between them, they find a temporary solution to it in order to give the impression that things are going well. ...his determination to paper over the cracks in his party and avoid confrontation... Differences were papered over but by no means were they fully resolved.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．cover over with paper用纸遮盖*A number of stains on the wall were papered over．墙上的一些污 迹被纸糊盖起来了。2．conceal掩盖*They tried to paper over the differences between union and management， but the agreement did not last for long．他们试图掩盖 工会和资方的差异， 但协议并没延续多久。

Q: talk down to TALK DOWN TO

A: 【简明词典】用高人一等的口气对人说话【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆talk down talks down; talking down; talked downIf you say that someone talks down to you, you disapprove of the way they talk to you, treating you as if you are not very intelligent or not very important. She was a gifted teacher who never talked down to her students.= patronizePHR-V

Q: look out for LOOK OUT FOR

A: 【简明词典】留心, 期待, 物色【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 look out looks out; looking out; looked outIf you look out for something, you pay attention to things so that you notice it if or when it occurs. Look out for special deals. What are the symptoms to look out for?= watch forPHR-V2 look out looks out; looking out; looked outIf you look out for someone, you make sure that they have all the advantages that they can. I'm just trying to look out for you. I felt that I had to look out for myself, because I didn't see that anyone else was going to.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．watch out for；keep a watch for 密切注意；提防*When you're eating fish，look out for the bones．吃鱼的时候， 当心鱼刺。*You must look out for catching cold．你得小心，不 要感冒了。2．seek if one can find寻找*Will you go to the station and look out for your uncle？你去火车站找 你叔叔吗？*We have been looking out for a new house， but the ones we've seen have all been too expensive．我们一直 在找一所新房子，但 是我们看的几所房子 都要价太高。3． take care of照顾；照看*You needn't worry about me， I can look out for myself．你不用替我 担心，我会照顾自己 的。*If you're catching the same train as me，I'll look out for you．如果你要和我同 乘一次火车，我会照 料你的。

Q: move away MOVE AWAY

A: 【简明词典】离开【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move away moves away; moving away; moved awayIf you move away, you go and live in a different town or area of a country. He moved away and broke off relations with the family.PHR-V

Q: grow away from GROW AWAY FROM

A: 【简明词典】终止同...的亲密关系【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆grow away grows away; growing away; grew away; grown awayIf you grow away from someone, you gradually have fewer interests and opinions in common with them. He's never grown away from the people amongst whom he was brought up.PHR-V

Q: visit with VISIT WITH

A: 【简明词典】聊天【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆visit with visits with; visiting with; visited withIf you visit with someone, you go to see them and spend time with them. (AM) I visited with him in San Francisco.PHR-V

Q: come forward COME FORWARD

A: 【简明词典】自告奋勇,自愿【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆come forward comes forward; coming forward; came forward The form come is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone comes forward, they offer to do something or to give some information in response to a request for help. A vital witness came forward to say that she saw Tanner wearing the boots.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】step forward；move to the front；*offer oneself；present oneself站出来；自告 奋勇；主动提出*Then the dean came forward and shook hands with all the representatives．接 着，教务长走上前来 ，同所有的代表一一 握手。*He has come forward with an offer of help．他主动提出帮 忙。*The police want witnesses of the incident to come forward and help them with their inquiries．警察希望 事故目击者能站出来 协助他们调查。*When his home was badly damaged in the storm many soldiers came forward to help him repair it．当他家房子在暴 风雨中遭到严重损坏 时，许多战士主动来 帮助他维修。

Q: fall on FALL ON

A: 【简明词典】落到, 指向【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall on falls on; falling on; fell on; fallen onIf you fall on something when it arrives or appears, you eagerly seize it or welcome it. They fell on the sandwiches with alacrity.PHR-V

Q: fall over FALL OVER

A: 【简明词典】落在...之上, 脸朝下跌倒【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆fall over falls over; falling over; fell over; fallen overIf a person or object that is standing falls over, they accidentally move from their upright position so that they are then lying on the ground or on the surface supporting them. If he drinks more than two glasses of wine he falls over.PHR-V

Q: make up for MAKE UP FOR

A: 【简明词典】补偿【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆make up makes up; making up; made upTo make up for a bad experience or the loss of something means to make the situation better or make the person involved happier. Ask for an extra compensation payment to make up for the stress you have been caused. A conservatory would make up for the fact that we were refused planning permission for a roof terrace. The semi-finalists had to play twice in the day to make up for time lost to bad weather.= compensatePHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】compensate弥补*Hard work can often make up for a lack of intelligence．勤奋 工作往往可以弥补智 力的不足。*His strong personality makes up for his ugly appearance．他坚强 的性格弥补了他丑陋 的外表。*Your kind behavior now more than makes up for your rudeness last week．你此刻的善良 举止大大地弥补了你 上周的野蛮粗鲁。

Q: want out WANT OUT

A: 【简明词典】解除【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆want out wants out; wanting out; wanted outIf you want out, you no longer want to be involved in a plan, project, or situation that you are part of. (INFORMAL) We've had enough, John. We want out. I just want out of the relationship.PHR-V

Q: let in on LET IN ON

A: 【简明词典】让(某人)参与, 使知道, 攻击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆let in lets in; letting in The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you let someone in on something that is a secret from most people, you allow them to know about it. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. He has not yet been let in on the bad news.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】share a secret with；allow sb．to know about sth．； permit to participate in 透露秘密；让某人介 入某事；准许加入*We mustn't let him in on our plans．我们不应让他 了解我们的计划。*Do let me in on your secret！一定得让我 知道你们的秘密。*We re fused to let him in on any information concerning the research project．我们拒绝告 诉他有关那个研究项 目的任何消息。

Q: talk down TALK DOWN

A: 【简明词典】说服指示【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 talk down talks down; talking down; talked downTo talk down someone who is flying an aircraft in an emergency means to give them instructions so that they can land safely. The pilot began to talk him down by giving instructions over the radio.PHR-V2 talk down talks down; talking down; talked downIf someone talks down a particular thing, they make it less interesting, valuable, or likely than it originally seemed. They even blame the government for talking down the nation's fourth biggest industry. Businessmen are tired of politicians talking the economy down. talk upPHR-V3 talk down talks down; talking down; talked downTo talk someone down in negotiations means to persuade them to accept less money than they originally asked for. (mainly BRIT) We talked them down and struck a deal. When he makes you an offer, you send me in and I'll talk him down another thousand. This leaves the Prime Minister, like his predecessors, earnestly trying to talk down wages.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．make silent by talking louder or longer高声压过（别 人的话）；使哑口无言*He tried to argue back but his opponent talked him down．他想反驳，但 他的对手高声压倒了 他的话。*Such an eloquent man will easily talk us down．这样一个有口 才的人，很容易把我 们驳得哑口无言。2．speak disparagingly of; belittle 说...坏话；贬低*The hostile newspapers talked down the importance of the Minister's arrival here．持敌对态度的 报纸对部长来此访问 的重要性加以贬低。3．give radio instructions for landing an airplane because of instrument failure or poor visibility（因仪器 故障或能见度低）用 无线电通讯引导飞机降落*His flying instruments have all been destroyed by enemy gunfire，so the air traffic controllers will have to talk him．他的飞行器械都 给敌人的炮火击毁了 ，所以机场导航员只 能通过无线电讲话引 导他降落。4．use words or ideas that are too easy用太简单的字或 观念*The speaker talked down to the students， and they were bored．演讲者讲的内 容太简单，学生们都 听得不耐烦了。5．speak in a condescending or superior manner以高人一等的 口吻说话*She talks down to everyone，particula rly young people．她对谁讲话 都摆出高人一等的样 子，特别是对青年人。*The audience do not like being talked down to．听众不喜欢听人 用高人一等的口吻同 他们讲话。

Q: talk out TALK OUT

A: 【简明词典】谈个明白,详尽讨论, 说明【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆talk out talks out; talking out; talked outIf you talk out something such as a problem, you discuss it thoroughly in order to settle it. Talking things out with someone else can be helpful. Talk out your problems. Do not keep them bottled up.= talk throughPHR-V

Q: go before GO BEFORE

A: 【简明词典】走在前面居先【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go before goes before; going before; went before; gone beforeSomething that has gone before has happened or been discussed at an earlier time. This is a rejection of most of what has gone before.PHR-V2 go before goes before; going before; went before; gone beforeTo go before a judge, tribunal, or court of law means to be present there as part of an official or legal process. The case went before Mr Justice Henry on December 23 and was adjourned.PHR-V

Q: go around GO AROUND

A: 【简明词典】走来走去, 供应【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 go around goes around; going around; went around; gone around (BRIT) also go roundIf you go around to someone's house, you go to visit them at their house. I asked them to go around to the house to see if they were there. Mike went round to see them.PHR-V2 go around goes around; going around; went around; gone aroundIf you go around in a particular way, you behave or dress in that way, often as part of your normal life. I had got in the habit of going around with bare feet. If they went around complaining publicly, they might not find it so easy to get another job.PHR-V3 go around goes around; going around; went around; gone aroundIf a piece of news or a joke is going around, it is being told by many people in the same period of time. There's a nasty sort of rumour going around about it.= circulatePHR-V4 go around goes around; going around; went around; gone aroundIf there is enough of something to go around, there is enough of it to be shared among a group of people, or to do all the things for which it is needed. Eventually we will not have enough water to go around.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．move about到处走动*The young man is going around looking for work．这位年轻人到 处找工作。2．spread流行；传播*There are a lot of colds going around．感冒正在流 行。3．be shared；be enough to give to everyone够分；分配 ；分享*If there aren't enough chairs to go around，I can bring some from the other room．如果椅子不够 坐，我可以从隔壁房 间搬一些过来。*Only a few guests came，so there were more than enough apples to go around．客人来得不 多，所以苹果够分了。4．go together；keep company同行；相伴*Bill goes around with boys older than he is because he is big for his age．比尔和年龄比他 大的男孩在一起玩， 因为他比同龄人长得大。

Q: move around MOVE AROUND

A: 【简明词典】走来走去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆move around moves around; moving around; moved around (BRIT) also move aboutIf you move around or move about, you keep changing your job or keep changing the place where you live. I was born in Fort Worth but we moved around a lot and I was reared in east Texas. He moved around the country working in orange groves.PHR-V

Q: drive away DRIVE AWAY

A: 【简明词典】赶走,开走【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆drive away drives away; driving away; drove away; driven awayTo drive people away means to make them want to go away or stay away. Patrick's boorish rudeness soon drove Monica's friends away. Increased crime in the Fifth Ward is driving away customers.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．leave in a vehicle乘车离去*The boy began to cry when his parents drove away．父母开车离去 时，那个男孩子哭了。2．make go away驱走；驱散*She can't drive away her feelings of sadness．她驱散不了 心头的悲哀。

Q: get up to GET UP TO

A: 【简明词典】达到【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆get up gets up; getting up; got up or gotten upIf you say that someone gets up to something, you mean that they do it and you do not approve of it. (BRIT, mainly SPOKEN) They get up to all sorts behind your back.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．reach 达到*The temperature got up to 32℃ by 9 o'clock．9点钟气温 达到32℃。2．do（sth．bad）干 （坏事）*Whatever will the students get up to next？学生下一步究 竟想搞什么名堂？*He always gets up to all sorts of tricks．他总是玩弄 各种诡计。*Go and see what those boys are getting up to．去看看那些男孩 在捣什么鬼。*Don't get up to any mischief．不要胡闹 。3．catch up with；come level with赶上；达到*I hope to get up to the required speed for the shorthand exam within the next two months．我希望在两 个月内能达到速记考 试所要求的速度。*He soon got up to the other students in his class．他很快就赶上 了班上其他学生。*We had just got up to that boat when a strong wind hit us．我们刚要赶上那 条船，就遭到了一股 大风的袭击。

Q: step back STEP BACK

A: 【简明词典】进入毫无意义的地位【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆step back steps back; stepping back; stepped backIf you step back and think about a situation, you think about it as if you were not involved in it. I stepped back and analysed the situation. It was necessary to step back from the project and look at it as a whole.= stand backPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．yield ground by moving to the rear；recede后退*He stepped back to admire the painting．他退了几 步来欣赏这幅画。*We stepped back politely to let the ladies pass．我们礼貌地后 退，让女士们过去。2．move backwards from surprise，shock，et c．由于吃惊而后退*When he saw it，he stepped back in surprise．他一看到 它，就吃惊得往后退。*She stepped back，hardly able to believe her ears．她吃惊地往后 退缩，简直不能相信 自己的耳朵。

Q: see off SEE OFF

A: 【简明词典】送行【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 see off sees off; seeing off; saw off; seen offIf you see off an opponent, you defeat them. (BRIT) There is no reason why they cannot see off the Republican challenge.PHR-V2 see off sees off; seeing off; saw off; seen offWhen you see someone off, you go with them to the station, airport, or port that they are leaving from, and say goodbye to them there. Ben had planned a steak dinner for himself after seeing Jackie off on her plane.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】go to say or wave goodbye to sb．upon his departure 为...送行*Wives used to see their husbands off to work at the front door，but this is no longer common．妻子们过去 习惯在门口目送丈夫 们去上班，这在现在 已不常见了。*We saw the visitors off at the bus stop．我们把客人送 到汽车站。*When Marsha flew to Cleveland，Flo saw her off at the airport．玛莎去克利 夫兰时，弗罗在机场 为她送行。

Q: let on LET ON

A: 【简明词典】透露, 假装【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆let on lets on; letting on The form let is used in the present tense and is the past tense and past participleIf you do not let on that something is true, you do not tell anyone that it is true, and you keep it a secret. (INFORMAL) She never let on that anything was wrong. I didn't let on to the staff what my conversation was. He knows the culprit but is not letting on.PHR-V: usu with brd-neg【21世纪英汉词典】1．allow to be known；reveal one's knowledge of（usu．used in the negative）泄露（常 用于否定式）*Don't let on that I told you．不要说出我告诉 了你。*She was terrified at the information，but didn't let on．她听到消息十分 害怕，但没有泄露。*Don't let on about what they did．不要讲他们干的 事。2．pretend；make believe 假装；装做*He let on that he did not see me．他装做没有看见 我。*She is not as rich as she lets on．她并不象她装得 那样有钱。*They let on that they didn't care about not being invited，but I could tell they were hurt．他们未被邀请 ，作出满不在意的样 子，但是我知道他们 的自尊心受到了伤害。*He got the job by letting on that he had a lot of experience．他装着 很有经验的样子得到 了这份工作。

Q: keep to KEEP TO

A: 【简明词典】遵循【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 keep to keeps to; keeping to; kept toIf you keep to a rule, plan, or agreement, you do exactly what you are expected or supposed to do. You've got to keep to the speed limit. He had been unable to keep to his schedule.= stick toPHR-V2 keep to keeps to; keeping to; kept toIf you keep to something such as a path or river, you do not move away from it as you go somewhere. Please keep to the paths.= stick toPHR-V3 keep to keeps to; keeping to; kept toIf you keep to a particular subject, you talk only about that subject, and do not talk about anything else. Let's keep to the subject, or you'll get me too confused.= stick toPHR-V4 keep to keeps to; keeping to; kept toIf you keep something to a particular number or quantity, you limit it to that number or quantity. Keep costs to a minimum.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．stick to；adhere to；abide by 固守；遵守；坚持*He always keeps to his promises．他总是坚 守诺言。*He still keeps to his first resolution．他仍坚 持他最初的决定。*It is necessary for us to keep to the style of hard struggle and plain living．我们很有必 要保持艰苦朴素的作 风。*Whatever your argument， I shall keep to my decision．不管你怎 么争辩，我都将坚持 我自己的决定。2．stay in 呆在某处*He has decided to keep to his bed．他决定躺在床上 。*When he is in a bad temper，he always keeps to her room all day．当他脾气不好时 ，就整天闷在自己的 房间里。*The weather is so terrible that most people are forced to keep to the house．天气太糟糕了 ，大多数人都被迫呆 在家里。3．bear towards 靠向*When driving we keep to the right and overtake on the left．驾驶汽车时， 我们靠右边走，超越 前面的车时，应当从 左边走。*In China，traffic keeps to the right．在中国，车辆 是靠右行驶的。4．not deviate from；limit oneself to 使不偏离；限制在（ 某话题、某范围内）*Let's keep to the subject since we don't have much time．我们不要离题 ，因为我们没有太多 时间了。

Q: get on to GET ON TO

A: 【简明词典】靠近, 接近识破理解, 明白过来get on to知道识透对某人找岔子与...联系[商谈]【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you get on to a topic when you are speaking, you start talking about it. We got on to the subject of relationships.PHR-V2 get on gets on; getting on; got on or gotten onIf you get on to someone, you contact them in order to ask them to do something or to give them some information. (mainly BRIT) I got on to him and explained some of the things I had been thinking of.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．contact；get in touch with（often by telephone or by letter，etc．）跟... 接触或联系（常用电 话、信件等）*I complained to the shop about the faulty washingmachine，and they said they'd get on to the manufacturers．我向 商店埋怨那台有毛病 的洗衣机，商店说， 他们将和厂方取得联系。*If the firestation had been got on to at once，the hotel might have been saved．如果当时和消 防站立刻联系上，这 家旅店就不会被烧掉了。*I'll get on to them straight away and find out what is happening．我马上就 和他们联系，问清楚 发生了什么事情。2．trace；detect；b ecome aware of （sb．'s presence or activity，etc．）； succeed in recognizing（dishon esty，deceit，etc． ）查出；侦察；得知 （某人的去向或活动 ）；认破（虚伪性、欺骗性）*The police have got on to the murderer at last．警察终于侦察 到了凶手。*We are beginning to get on to the traitor，at last．我们终于开始 认清了这个叛徒的嘴 脸。*He has tricked them； they will get on to him sooner or later．他欺骗了他们 ，他们迟早会识破他 的面目的。*The militiamen got on to the enemy agent shortly after he arrived in the country and watched his every move．那个敌特分子 刚进入国境，民兵就 识破了他，并密切注 视他的一举一动。*I'm surprised that he didn't get on to the truth of the matter．我很奇怪， 他没有识破事情的真 相。3．move from one activity or phase to another 转入另一活动或阶段*Now that we've cleared up those necessary routine matters we can get on to what we've all been looking forward to：Mr．Cowley's report on his visit to Thailand．既然我们 已经干完这些必须完 成的日常事务，我们 可以转入大家一直盼 望的另一活动：听考 雷先生有关访问泰国的报告。*I hate all this theory；when do you think we're goi

Q: walk away with WALK AWAY WITH

A: 【简明词典】顺手拿走偷走拐逃【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆walk away walks away; walking away; walked awayIf you walk away with something such as a prize, you win it or get it very easily. (JOURNALISM) Enter our competition and you could walk away with {Pound}10,000.= walk off withPHR-V

Q: drive out DRIVE OUT

A: 【简明词典】驾车外出, 逐出【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆drive out drives out; driving out; drove out; driven outTo drive out something means to make it disappear or stop operating. Herbert offered whisky `to drive out the chill'. He cut his rates to drive out rivals.PHR-V

Q: after AFTER [5B:ftE]

A: 【简明词典】adv.prep.conj.在...之后, 在...后面, 模仿, 与...一致, 以...命名, 后来的, 后面的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, after is used in phrasal verbs such as `ask after', `look after', and `take after'.1 after If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event. After 19 May, strikes were occurring on a daily basis. After breakfast Amy ordered the local taxi to take her to the station. It wasn't until after Christmas that I met Paul. beforePREP+ after Also a conjunction. After Don told me this, he spoke of his mother. Marina cared for him after he seriously injured his eye several years ago.CONJ-SUBORD2 after If you do one thing after doing another, you do it during the period of time that follows the other thing. After completing and signing it, please return the form to us in the envelope provided. ...women who have changed their mind after deciding not to have children... After flying from Los Angeles to London, allow four full days to adjust. beforePREP: PREP -ing3 after You use after when you are talking about time. For example, if something is going to happen during the day after or the weekend after a particular time, it is going to happen during the following day or during the following weekend. She's leaving the day after tomorrow. ...the party's annual conference, to be held the week after next.PREP: n PREP 【21世纪英汉词典】af.ter`AftL; 5B:ftE>(无比较级、最高级)1 在后,随后go ~ 追随,跟在后面Please line up one ~ another. 请按顺序排队wash one's hands before and ~ meals 在饭前饭后洗手2 以后,之后,后来Soon ~, they moved to Hong Kong. 不久之后,他们搬到香 港the day [week, year] ~ 次日 [周,年] long [soon] ~ 过后很久 [随后不久] >1 a. 在...之后,跟随...之后follow ~ him 跟随在他之后Shut the door ~ you when you leave the room. 当你离开房间,请随手 关门b. [在前后均使用同一名 词以表示连续反覆] ...复一...read page ~ page 一页接一页地读下去c. 在...之后; 亚于...,次于...He is the greatest composer ~ Beethoven. 他是仅次于贝多芬的 最伟大作曲家2 a. 比...晚,后于... (later than) ~ breakfast 早餐后the day ~ tomorrow 后天~ a month 过了一个月,一个月后He come back ~ a week. 他一星期后才回来b. [在前后均使用同

Q: as 1 AS 1 [As]

A: 【简明词典】adv.同样地, 被看作, 象prep.当做conj.与...一样, 当...之时, 象, 因为[域] American Samoa, 东萨摩亚abbr.[军] Air to Surface, 空对地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆conjunction and preposition uses1 as WEAK STRONGIf something happens as something else happens, it happens at the same time. Another policeman has been injured as fighting continued this morning. All the jury's eyes were on him as he continued. The play started as I got there.CONJ-SUBORD2 as WEAK STRONGYou use the structure as...as when you are comparing things. I never went through a final exam that was as difficult as that one. There was no obvious reason why this could not be as good a film as the original.PHR-CONJ-COORD+ as WEAK STRONGAlso a conjunction. Being a mother isn't as bad as I thought at first!. I don't think he was ever as fit as he should have been.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD3 as WEAK STRONGYou use as...as to emphasize amounts of something. You can look forward to a significant cash return by saving from as little as {Pound}10 a month. She gets as many as eight thousand letters a month.PHR-CONJ-COORD4 as WEAK STRONGYou use as when you are indicating what someone or something is or is thought to be, or what function they have. He has worked as a diplomat in the US, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The news apparently came as a complete surprise. I had natural abili 【21世纪英汉词典】as轻读)Ez, z; Ez, z; (重读)Az; Az《古英语 all so 至中古英语成为 also,之后变为更弱并 失去 l 而成; 因此与 so 亦有关》>常 as ? as ?,置于形容词,副词前 ] (同...) 一样地,同样地,相等地He is ~ tall ~ you (are). 他和你一样高I love you as much as she (does). 我和她一样爱你I love you as much as I love her. 我爱你如同我爱她I love you as much as her. 我爱你如同爱她; (口语)我和她一样爱 你This is twice [three times] as large as that. 这个有那个的两倍 [三倍] 大Tom is not as honest as John. 汤姆不如约翰那样诚 实He is not as young as he was [as he used to be]. 他 (现在) 没有从前那么年轻Take as much as you want. 你要多少就拿多

Q: air AIR [ZE]

A: 【简明词典】n.空气, 样子, 天空, 空中, 曲调vt.晾干, 使通风, 宣扬, 夸耀, 显示【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 air Air is the mixture of gases which forms the earth's atmosphere and which we breathe. Draughts help to circulate air. Keith opened the window and leaned out into the cold air. ...water and air pollutants.N-UNCOUNT2 air The air is the space around things or above the ground. Government troops broke up the protest by firing their guns in the air. People's cigarette smoke seemed to hang in the air.N-SING: the N3 air Air is used to refer to travel in aircraft. Air travel will continue to grow at about 6% per year. The United Nations have been unable to distribute food around the country, other than by air.N-UNCOUNT: usu N n, by N4 air airs An air is a simple tune which can be easily recognized and remembered. (OLD-FASHIONED)N-COUNT: usu with supp5 air If you say that someone or something has a particular air, you mean that they give this general impression. Jennifer took a drag on her cigarette, regarding him with an air of faint amusement. The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.N-SING: with supp, oft N of n6 air airs If you say that someone is putting on airs or giving themselves airs, you are criticizing them for behaving as if they are better than other people. (INFORMAL) We're poor and we never put on airs.【21世纪英汉词典】airZr, Ar; ZE>A 1 (U) 空气fresh [foul] ~ 新鲜的 [污浊的] 空气go away for a change of ~ → change n.We breathe ~. 我们呼吸空气2 a. [the ~]大气,天空,空中the birds of the ~ 空中的飞鸟in the open ~ 在户外 [野外] ,露天地Birds fiy in the ~. 鸟儿在天空飞翔b. (U) (做为航空之场所的) 天空,空中command of the ~ 制空权→ by AIR.c. (U)[常 the ~] (做为电波之导体的) 大气; (藉无线电[电视]的) 播送,传播→ off the AIR.3 (C)(罕)微风a slight ~ 微风4 (C)(古) (简单而易记的) 曲调,旋律sing an old ~ 唱一首老曲调B 1 (C)外表,样子,风采, 态度with a sad ~ 悲伤地,垂头丧气地with an ~ of triumph 趾高气扬地,得意地He has an ~ of gentility. 他风度翩翩2 [~s] (尤指女人的) 装模作样,作态~s and graces 假扮高尚,附庸风雅, 装文雅,矫柔造作,装 腔作势,矫饰assume [put on] ~s = give oneself ~s 装模作样She gives herself aristocratic ~s. 她&

Q: black out BLACK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.灯火管制, 熄灯, 停止, 中断【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 black out blacks out; blacking out; blacked outIf you black out, you lose consciousness for a short time. I could feel blood draining from my face. I wondered whether I was about to black out. Samadov said that he felt so ill that he blacked out.PHR-V2 black out blacks out; blacking out; blacked outIf a place is blacked out, it is in darkness, usually because it has no electricity supply. Large parts of Lima and other areas south of the capital were blacked out after electricity pylons were blown up.PHR-V3 black out blacks out; blacking out; blacked outIf a film or a piece of writing is blacked out, it is prevented from being broadcast or published, usually because it contains information which is secret or offensive. TV pictures of the demonstration were blacked out.= censorPHR-V: usu passive4 black out blacks out; blacking out; blacked outIf you black out a piece of writing, you colour over it in black so that it cannot be seen. U.S. government specialists went through each page, blacking out any information a foreign intelligence expert could use. Some Welsh activists have started blacking out English language road signs.= censorPHR-V5 black out blacks out; blacking out; blacked outIf you black out the memory of something, you try not to remember it because it upsets you. I tried not to think about it. I blacked it out. It was the easiest way of coping.See also blackout.PHR-V 【21世纪英汉词典】1．darken by putting out or dimming lights so that no light is seen from outside使灯光熄灭（ 或暗下来）；实行灯 火管制*The city was blacked out during the air raid．空袭期间，全 城都实行了灯火管制。*During the war we had to black out all our windows．在战争期间 我们不得不把所有的 窗户遮暗。*The factory was blacked out due to power failure．这家工厂由 于停电一片漆黑。2．cover（esp．with ink）so as to hide completely；cut out涂掉；删去*You had better black out that word．你最好把那个 字涂掉。*In wartime，they often blacked out all news，or gave out false news．在战争期间， 他们常封锁消息或者 发布假新闻。3．lose consciousness；lose one's memory失去知觉；暂 时失去记忆*After the accident he blacked out and couldn't remember what happened．事故之后 ，他晕倒了，记不起 发生了什么事。*It had been a hard and tiring day，and she suddenly blacked out．一整天辛苦疲劳 后，她突然昏倒了。4．cause silence or jam（radio transmission）封锁 或干扰广播*The enemy hoped to black out our radio transmission．敌人 想干扰我们电台的广 播。*blame for consider sb．responsible for

Q: and AND [And; End, nd]

A: 【简明词典】[连接并列的名词、代词或数词]同, 和, 与, 如： Father and I went to Xinhua bookstore yesterday. 父亲和我昨天到新华书店去过。【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 and WEAK STRONGYou use and to link two or more words, groups, or clauses. When he returned, she and Simon had already gone. Between 1914 and 1920 large parts of Albania were occupied by the Italians. I'm going to write good jokes and become a good comedian. I'm 53 and I'm very happy.CONJ-COORD2 and WEAK STRONGYou use and to link two words or phrases that are the same in order to emphasize the degree of something, or to suggest that something continues or increases over a period of time. Learning becomes more and more difficult as we get older. Day by day I am getting better and better. We talked for hours and hours. He lay down on the floor and cried and cried.CONJ-COORD3 and WEAK STRONGYou use and to link two statements about events when one of the events follows the other. I waved goodbye and went down the stone harbour steps. He asked for ice for his whiskey and proceeded to get drunk.= thenCONJ-COORD4 and WEAK STRONGYou use and to link two statements when the second statement continues the point that has been made in the first statement. You could only really tell the effects of the disease in the long term, and five years wasn't long enough. The cure for bad teaching is good teachers, and good teachers cost money 【21世纪英汉词典】and轻读)End, Znd, Zn, En; End, En; (重读)And; And>(对等连接词)1 a. [对等地连接词,连结 对等之字、片语、子 句] ...和...,及,并,同,又you ~ I 你和我In that room there were a chair, a table(,) ~ a bed. 在那房间里面有一张 椅子,一张桌子和一张床You must experiment, reason, think out new devices. 你们必须做实验,推理 ,想出新方法He is a painter ~ novelist. 他是位画家兼小说家The bridge connects Buda ~ Pest. 这座桥连结布达 (镇) 和佩斯 (镇) b. [between?and?] 在...和...之间We must decide between A ~ B. 我们必须在 A 和 B 之间抉择c. [both? and?] ...和... (都...) Both my father ~ mother are dead. 我父亲和母亲都去世 了2 a. (...) 又,边...著eat ~ drink 又吃又喝We walked ~ talked. 我们边走边谈b. ...然后,于是She hesitated ~ walked on. 她踌躇了一下,然后继 续走He took off his hat ~ bowed. 他脱帽,然后鞠躬c.[n,n; n,n]

Q: any ANY [5eni]

A: 【简明词典】adj.任何的, 任何一种, 所有的pron.无论那一个, 任何【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 any You use any in statements with negative meaning to indicate that no thing or person of a particular type exists, is present, or is involved in a situation. I never make any big decisions. I'm not making any promises. We are doing this all without any support from the hospital. Earlier reports were unable to confirm that there were any survivors. It is too early to say what effect, if any, there will be on the workforce.DET: DET pl-n/n-uncount+ any Also a quantifier. You don't know any of my friends. There was nothing you could do, nothing any of us could do.QUANT: QUANT of def-n-uncount/def-pl-n+ any Also a pronoun. The children needed new school clothes and Kim couldn't afford any.PRON: PRON after v2 any You use any in questions and conditional clauses to ask whether there is some of a particular thing or some of a particular group of people, or to suggest that there might be. Do you speak any foreign languages?. Are there any ladies in the audience?. Have you got any cheese I can have with this bread?DET: DET pl-n/n-uncount+ any Also a quantifier. Introduce foods one at a time and notice if you feel uncomfortable with any of them. Have you ever used a homeopathic remedy for any of t 【21世纪英汉词典】an.y`ZnI; 5eni>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 任何一个...,不论哪个 [位]...,随便哪个[位]...A~ child knows that. 任何一个孩子都知道You may call ~ day you please. 随便哪一天来都可以A~ plan is better than no plan. 任何计画都比没有计 画好Choose ~ books you like. 你喜欢什么书,就挑什 么书b. [~ number [amount,length,quan tity] of?] 不论多少的...,无限的...He has ~ amount of money. 他要多少钱就有多少 钱2 [ (轻读) n; ni; (重读) `n; 'enia. (无) 任何的..., (没有) 什么的..., (没有) 一点 [一些,丝毫] 的...He doesn't have ~ books [money]. 他一本书 [一点钱] 也没有There isn't ~ sugar. 一点糖都没有了b. (没有) 任何一个的..., (没有) 任何一位的...He doesn't have ~ book. 他一本书也没有There isn't ~ bookstore near here. 这附近一家书店也没 有Any man who tells a lie cannot be trusted. 任何一个说谎的人都 不能受到信赖3[ (轻读) n; ni; (重读) `n; 'enia. &

Q: all ALL [C:l]

A: 【简明词典】adj.全部的, 所有的, 整个的adv.完全, 更加, 越发pron.全部【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 all You use all to indicate that you are referring to the whole of a particular group or thing or to everyone or everything of a particular kind. He felt betrayed by his mother, and this anger twisted all his later relationships. He lost all his money at a blackjack table in Las Vegas.PREDET: PREDET det pl-n/n-uncount+ all Also a determiner. There is built-in storage space in all bedrooms. 85 percent of all American households owe money on mortgages. Germany, like all great nations, will not change its personality. He was passionate about all literature.DET: DET pl-n/n-uncount+ all Also a quantifier. He was told to pack up all of his letters and personal belongings. He was talking to all of us.QUANT: QUANT of def-pl-n/def-n-uncount+ all Also a pronoun. Molton Brown was the only salon producing its own shampoos and hair-care products, all based on herbal recipes. I'd spent all I had, every last penny.PRON+ all Also an emphasizing pronoun. Milk, oily fish and egg all contain vitamin D. We all admire professionalism and dedication.PRON-EMPH: n PRON v2 all You use all to refer to the whole of a particular period of time. C:l>1 全部的a. 全体的,全部的,全... 的~ China 全中国~ day [night] (long) 终日 [夜] ~ the morning = ~ morning (long) 整个上午~ yesterday 昨日一整天,整个昨天~ one's life 一辈子,终生,一生,毕 生What have you been doing ~ this time?. 你一直在做什么?A the world knows that. 全世界都知道这件事b. 所有的,一切的,全部 的~ men 所有的人,人人,凡是 人in ~ directions 向四面八方,向各方向in ~ respects ( 在) 各方面~ the pupils of this school 这学校的全体学生~ men are equal 人皆平等2 [用以修饰表性质、程 度之抽象名词] 所有一切的,最大的, 最高的 ,尽可能的,最快的with ~ speed 以最快速度in ~ truth 真正地,千真万确地in ~ sincerity 诚心诚意地He made ~ haste to reach home in time. 他尽快的赶路以便及 时回家3 只...的,仅...的 (only) ~ words and no thought 只空谈而无思想There are ~ the facts I know. 这是

Q: bite BITE [bait]

A: 【简明词典】n.咬, 咬伤, 一口, 刺痛v.咬, 刺痛abbr.[军] Built-In Test Equipment, 机内测试设备【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bite bites biting bit bitten If you bite something, you use your teeth to cut into it, for example in order to eat it or break it. If an animal or person bites you, they use their teeth to hurt or injure you. Both sisters bit their nails as children. He bit into his sandwich. He had bitten the cigarette in two. Every year in this country more than 50,000 children are bitten by dogs. Llamas won't bite or kick.VB2 bite bites A bite of something, especially food, is the action of biting it. He took another bite of apple. You cannot eat a bun in one bite.N-COUNT: oft N of n+ bite bites A bite is also the amount of food you take into your mouth when you bite it. Look forward to eating the food and enjoy every bite.N-COUNT3 bite If you have a bite to eat, you have a small meal or a snack. (INFORMAL) It was time to go home for a little rest and a bite to eat.N-SING: a N, usu N to-inf4 bite bites biting bit bitten If a snake or a small insect bites you, it makes a mark or hole in your skin, and often causes the surrounding area of your skin to become painful or itchy. When an infected mosquito bites a human, spores are injected into the blood. We were all badly bitten by mosquitoes.VB5 bite bites 【21世纪英汉词典】bitebaIt; bait(bit[bt; bit]; bit.ten[`bt; 'bitn],bit)>1 咬【同义字】crunch 指出声咀嚼gnaw 指用门齿撕咬chew 指用臼齿磨碎a. 咬; 咬住,咬上~ bread 咬面包~ one's fingernails ( 神经质地) 咬指甲~ one's lower lip 咬下唇Once bit(ten), twice shy. (谚)受过一次教训之后 ,第二次起会小心," 一回被蛇咬,二回不钻草"b. (美口语)吃c. 咬[身体的某部位 ][in, onThe dog bit me in the left leg. 狗咬了我的左脚d. 咬下,咬取,咬掉; 咬断 He bit off a piece of the cake. 他咬下一块蛋糕The mouse bit the net through to save the lion. 老鼠咬破网子救了狮 子e. 咬... [致...] [toThe dog bit the cat to death. 狗咬死了猫He bit the bone to pieces. 他把骨头咬成碎片f. [在 ...上] 咬成[inThe cat bit a hole in the bed. 猫在床上咬了一个洞2 咬,叮,螫; 咬; 夹Take care not to be bitten by the bees. 小心不要被蜜蜂螫到3 a.

Q: be 1 BE 1 [bi:; bi]

A: 【简明词典】prep.是, 在, 存在[域] Belgium , 比利时abbr.[军] Base Ejection, 弹底喷射【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆auxiliary verb uses ; In spoken English, forms of be are often shortened, for example `I am' is shortened to `I'm' and `was not' is shortened to `wasn't'.1 be WEAK STRONG; am are is being was were been You use be with a present participle to form the continuous tenses of verbs. This is happening in every school throughout the country. She didn't always think carefully about what she was doing. Pratt am are is being was were been You use be with a past participle to form the passive voice. Forensic experts were called in. Her husband was killed in a car crash. The cost of electricity from coal-fired stations is expected to fall. Similar action is being taken by the US government.AUX3 be WEAK STRONG; am are is being was were been You use be with an infinitive to indicate that something is planned to happen, that it will definitely happen, or that it must happen. The talks are to begin tomorrow. It was to be Johnson's first meeting with the board in nearly a month. You must take the whole project more seriously if you are to succeed. You are to answer to Brian, to take your orders from him.be about to: see about.AUX【21世纪英汉词典】be轻读)bI; bi; (重读)bi; bi:《字形有变化的 am,is,are; was,were 源自别的字源》>A 1 a. 为,是He is a good doctor. 他是一位好医师Twice two is four. 二乘二是[为]四It's me. 是我(→ I pron. {比较}) That's what I wanted to say. 那正是我想要说的话How are you?. 你好吗?I am quite well [in good health]. 我很好The situation is of utmost importance. 情况至为重要We are the same age. 我们是同年纪The house was on fire [in flames]. 那房屋著火了b. 就是To live is to fight. 人生就是战斗(人生如 战场)c. 就是Seeing is believing. (谚)"百闻不如一见" ,"眼见为信"d. 就是The trouble is that she does not like it. 问题是 [困难在于] 她不喜欢它e. 是 What matters is how they live. 问题是他们如何生活The question is not what to do but how to do it. 问题不是该做什么,而 是该如何去做2 a. 在 ; 是 "Where is Tokyo ?"-"It is in Japan.".

Q: ask around ASK AROUND

A: 【简明词典】到处打听【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆ask around asks around; asking around; asked around (BRIT) also ask roundIf you ask around or ask round, you ask several people a question. Ask around to see what others living in your area think about their doctors.PHR-V

Q: add ADD [Ad]

A: 【简明词典】vt.增加, 添加, 计算...总和, 补充说, 又说vi.加, 加起来, 增添, 做加法【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 add adds adding added If you add one thing to another, you put it in or on the other thing, to increase, complete, or improve it. Add the grated cheese to the sauce. Since 1908, chlorine has been added to drinking water. He wants to add a huge sports complex to Binfield Manor.VB2 add adds adding added If you add numbers or amounts together, you calculate their total. Banks add all the interest and other charges together. Two and three added together are five. subtractVB+ add up adds up; adding up; added upAdd up means the same as add. More than a quarter of seven year-olds cannot add up properly. We just added all the numbers up and divided one by the other. He said the numbers simply did not add up.PHR-V-ERG3 add adds adding added If one thing adds to another, it makes the other thing greater in degree or amount. Overnight bed-rest in a clinic adds substantially to the cost of cosmetic surgery. Smiles, nods, and cheerful faces added to the general gaiety.VB4 add adds adding added To add a particular quality to something means to cause it to have that quality. The generous amount of garlic adds flavour. A delicious blend of cider and delicate fruit juices adds a little sparkle to any oc 【21世纪英汉词典】addAd; Ad>1 a. (给他物) 加...,添加... (于他物) ,附加A~ a little [a pinch of] salt. 加一点 [一撮] 盐b. [给他物] 加...,添加... [于他物] ,附加[to~ salt to a dish 给菜肴加 [放] 盐~ a name to a list 给名单添加一个名字2 a. 将 加起来,合计A~ 4 and 3 and you have 7. 四加三等于七A~ up [together] these figures.= A~ these figures up [together]. 把这些数字加起来b. 加 [于某数目] [toThree ~ed to four makes seven. 四加三等于七3 a. 补充地说,附言, 再言~ a few words 补充 (说) 两三句话b. 补充地说...,附言He said good-bye and ~ed that he had had a pleasant visit. 他道别并说他来访感 到愉快c. 补充地说...,附言"I've had a wonderful time," he ~ed. 他补充说 道:"我玩得快活极了 ">1 将数目加起来,作加法 演算2 增加[...][toThe fine day ~ed to our pleasure. 晴朗的天气增添&

Q: bit BIT

A: 【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bit bits A bit of something is a small amount of it. All it required was a bit of work. I got paid a little bit of money.QUANT: QUANT of n-uncount2 bit A bit means to a small extent or degree. It is sometimes used to make a statement less extreme. This girl was a bit strange. I think people feel a bit more confident. She looks a bit like his cousin Maureen. That sounds a bit technical. Isn't that a bit harsh?= slightlyPHR: PHR adj/adv/prep3 bit You can use a bit of to make a statement less forceful. For example, the statement `It's a bit of a nuisance' is less forceful than `It's a nuisance'. It's all a bit of a mess. Students have always been portrayed as a bit of a joke. This comes as a bit of a disappointment.PHR: PHR n4 bit Quite a bit means quite a lot. They're worth quite a bit of money. Things have changed quite a bit. He's quite a bit older than me.PHR: PHR of n, PHR after v, PHR compar5 bit You use a bit before `more' or `less' to mean a small amount more or a small amount less. I still think I have a bit more to offer. Maybe we'll hear a little bit less noise. ...a bit more than half the total official debt.【21世纪英汉词典】bitbIt; bit《源自"咬取的部分, 一口的分量"的意思; 与 bite 同字源》>1 a. (C)一小片,一小块a ~ of paper 纸片~s of glass 玻璃碎片come to ~s 破成碎片cut [tear] a letter to ~s 把信剪 [撕] 成碎片b. [a ~ of?当形容词用] 少许,一点点; advice, luck 等名词前] (小小的) 一个,一块a ~ of land 一小块土地a ~ of hope 一点点希望a ~ of advice [luck, news] 一点忠告 [运气,消息] know a little ~ of everything 什么事都懂一点点→ a BIT of a.c. [a ~当副词用] (口语)稍微,有些,有 点 (儿) (a little) a ~ difficult 稍难一点I am a ~ tired. 我有点儿累I don't feel a ~ sorry for Helen. 我一点也不为海伦感 到难过d. (C) (食物的) 一口,少量的食物eat every ~ 全部吃光,吃得干干净 净2 [a ~ 常当副词用] (口语)一会儿,片刻, 一下for a ~ 一会儿,一下after a ~ 稍后Wait a ~. (. 请) 稍候 [等一会儿] 3 (C)(口语)a. (风景画的) 小作品b. (戏剧的) 一小段c. (又作 bit part)

Q: bad BAD [bAd]

A: 【简明词典】adj.劣质的, 有害的, 坏的, 不利的, 不健康的, 严重的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bad worse worst Something that is bad is unpleasant, harmful, or undesirable. The bad weather conditions prevented the plane from landing. We have been going through a bad time. I've had a bad day at work. Divorce is bad for children. Analysts fear the situation is even worse than the leadership admits. goodADJ-GRADED2 bad worse worst You use bad to indicate that something unpleasant or undesirable is severe or great in degree. Glick had a bad accident two years ago and had to give up farming. This was a bad case of dangerous driving. The pain is often so bad she wants to scream. The floods are described as the worst in nearly fifty years.= terribleADJ-GRADED3 bad worse worst A bad idea, decision, or method is not sensible or not correct. Economist Jeffrey Faux says a tax cut is a bad idea. Of course politicians will sometimes make bad decisions. That's not a bad way to proceed, just somewhat different. The worst thing you can do is underestimate an opponent.= poor goodADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n4 bad worse worst If you describe a piece of news, an action, or a sign as bad, you mean that it is unlikely to result in benefit or success. The closure of the project is bad news for her staff. It was a bad start in my relationship with Warr. The report couldn't have come at a worse time for the European Commission. goodADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n5 bad worse worst Something that is bad is of an unacceptably low standard, quality, or amount. She was in rather a bad film about the Mau Mau. Many old people in Britain are living in bad housing. The state schools' main problem is that teachers' pay is so bad. It was absolutely the worst food I have ever had.= poor goodADJ-GRADED6 bad worse worst Someone who is bad at doing something is not skilful or successful at it. He had increased Britain's reputation for being bad at languages. He was a bad driver. Rose, her tone implied, was a poor cook and a worse mother.= poor goodADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ at -ing/n, ADJ n7 bad worse worst If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong. Not being able to hear doesn't seem as bad to the rest of us as not being able to see. You need at least ten pounds if you go to the cinema nowadays -- it's really bad. good【21世纪英汉词典】badbAd; bAd>(古)bid 的过去式

Q: available AVAILABLE [E5veilEbl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.可用到的, 可利用的, 有用的, 有空的, 接受探访的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 available If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it. Since 1978, the amount of money available to buy books has fallen by 17%. There are three small boats available for hire. According to the best available information, the facts are these.ADJ* availability ...the easy availability of guns.N-UNCOUNT: usu the N of n2 available Someone who is available is not busy and is therefore free to talk to you or to do a particular task. Mr Leach is on holiday and was not available for comment.ADJ: v-link ADJ【21世纪英汉词典】a.vail.a.bleE`velEbl; E5veilEbl>(more ~; most ~)1 a. (立即) 可用的,可利用的,有 用的employ all [every] ~ means 用尽 [使用一切] 可用的方法b. [...] (立即) 可利用的[toThese goods are ~ to members only. 这些商品只提供给会 员使用2 a. 可得到的,可取得的, 可买到的That book is not ~ in Japan. 这书在日本买不到No suitable work was ~. 找不到适当的工作b. [...]可得到的,可取得 的,可买到的[toThese items are readily ~ to people with money. 这些货品是有钱的人 们可轻易得 [买] 到的3 a. (有空) 可会见 [可来参加] [...]的[forShe was not ~ for the party. 她没能来参加聚会b. 有空 (闲) 的,不太忙的Are you ~ this afternoon?. 你下午有空吗?>-a.bly[-lb; -lbli

Q: back 1 BACK 1 [bAk]

A: 【简明词典】adj.后面的, 在后面, 早过去的, 前(欠)的钱adv.向后地n.背部, 后面v.后退, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆adverb uses ; In addition to the uses shown below, back is also used in phrasal verbs such as `date back' and `fall back on'.1 back If you move back, you move in the opposite direction to the one in which you are facing or in which you were moving before. The photographers drew back to let Thorne and Abbot view the body. She stepped back from the door expectantly. He pushed her away and she fell back on the wooden bench. She pushes back her chair and stands.= backwards forwardsADV: ADV after v, oft ADV prep2 back If you go back somewhere, you return to where you were before. I went back to bed. I'm due back in London by late afternoon. Smith changed his mind and moved back home. I'll be back as soon as I can. He made a round-trip to the terminal and back.ADV: ADV after v, be ADV, oft ADV prep/adv3 back If someone or something is back in a particular state, they were in that state before and are now in it again. The rail company said it expected services to get slowly back to normal. Denise hopes to be back at work by the time her daughter is one. Having recently bought an old typewriter, I am now trying to bring it back into working order.ADV: ADV after v, be ADV, oft ADV prep4 back If you give or put something back, you return it to the person who had it or to the place where it was before you took it. If you get or take something back, you then have it again after not having it for a while. She handed the knife back. Put it back in the freezer. You'll get your money back.ADV: ADV after v, oft ADV prep5 back If you put a clock or watch back, you change the time shown on it so that it shows an earlier time, for example when the time changes to winter time or standard time.ADV: ADV after v6 back If you write or call back, you write to or telephone someone after they have written to or telephoned you. If you look back at someone, you look at them after they have started looking at you. They wrote back to me and they told me that I didn't have to do it. If the phone rings say you'll call back after dinner. Lee looked at Theodora. She stared back.ADV: ADV after v, oft ADV prep7 back You can say that you go or come back to a particular point in a conversation to show that you are mentioning or discussing it again. Can I come back to the question of policing once again?. To come back to what I said in the Introduction, in the nineteenth century Spain was fully a part of Europe. Going back to the school, how many staff are there?ADV: ADV after v, ADV to n8 back 【21世纪英汉词典】back>(酒厂、染坊等处用之 ) 大浅桶

Q: back 2 BACK 2 [bAk]

A: 【简明词典】adj.后面的, 在后面, 早过去的, 前(欠)的钱adv.向后地n.背部, 后面v.后退, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆opposite of front; noun and adjective uses1 back backs A person's or animal's back is the part of their body between their head and their legs that is on the opposite side to their chest and stomach. Her son was lying peacefully on his back. She turned her back to the audience. Three of the victims were shot in the back. He threw the old cloth saddle across the donkey's back. frontN-COUNT: oft poss N2 back backs The back of something is the side or part of it that is towards the rear or farthest from the front. The back of something is normally not used or seen as much as the front. ...a room at the back of the shop... She raised her hands to the back of her neck. Smooth the mixture with the back of a soup spoon. Her room was on the third floor, at the back. frontN-COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n3 back Back is used to refer to the side or part of something that is towards the rear or farthest from the front. He opened the back door. Ann could remember sitting in the back seat of their car. ...the back room of a pub in Camden. ...the path leading to the back garden. frontADJ: ADJ n4 back backs The back of a chair or sofa is the part that you lean against when you sit on it. There was a neatly folded pink sweater on the back of the chair.N-COUNT: usu sing, with supp5 back backs The back of something such as a piece of paper or an envelope is the side which is less important. Send your answers on the back of a postcard or sealed, empty envelope. frontN-COUNT: the N, usu sing6 back backs The back of a book is the part nearest the end, where you can find the index or the notes, for example. The index at the back of the book lists both brand and generic names. You've given a whole list of names and addresses at the back. frontN-COUNT: the N, usu sing7 back You can use back in expressions such as round the back and out the back to refer generally to the area behind a house or other building. (BRIT, SPOKEN) He had chickens and things round the back. The privy's out the back.N-SING: prep the N8 back You use back in expressions such as out back to refer to the area behind a house or other building. You also use in back to refer to the rear part of something, especially a car or building. (AM) Dan informed her that he would be out back on the patio cleaning his shoes. Catlett got behind the wheel and I sat in back. She hurried to the kitchen in back of the st 【21世纪英汉词典】back>(酒厂、染坊等处用之 ) 大浅桶

Q: back 3 BACK 3 [bAk]

A: 【简明词典】adj.后面的, 在后面, 早过去的, 前(欠)的钱adv.向后地n.背部, 后面v.后退, 支持【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆verb uses1 back backs backing backed If a building backs onto something, the back of it faces in the direction of that thing or touches the edge of that thing. We live in a ground floor flat which backs onto a busy street. His garden backs onto a school.VB2 back backs backing backed When you back a car or other vehicle somewhere or when it backs somewhere, it moves backwards. He backed his car out of the drive. The train backed out of Adelaide Yard on to the Dublin-Belfast line. I heard the engines revving as the lorries backed and turned.= reverseV-ERG3 back backs backing backed If you back a person or a course of action, you support them, for example by voting for them or giving them money. His defence says it has found a new witness to back his claim that he is a victim of mistaken identity. ...if France cannot persuade all five permanent members of the Security Council to back the plan... The Prime Minister is backed by the civic movement, Public Against Violence.= supportVB* -backed ...government-backed loans to Egypt.COMB in ADJ4 back backs backing backed If you back a particular person, team, or horse in a competition, you predict that they will win, and usually you bet money that they will win. Roland Nilsson last night backed Sheffield Wednesday to win the UEFA Cup. The horse's owner Mr Hitchins backed him at 200-1 to finish in the first three. It is upsetting to discover that you have backed a loser.VB5 back backs backing backed If a singer is backed by a band or by other singers, they provide the musical background for the singer. She chose to be backed by a classy trio of acoustic guitar, bass and congas.= supportVB: usu passive【21世纪英汉词典】back>(酒厂、染坊等处用之 ) 大浅桶

Q: best BEST [best]

A: 【简明词典】adj.最好的adv.最好地, 最, 极n.最佳状态或作品, 最好的东西【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 best Best is the superlative of good. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus. It's not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of mountains.2 best Best is the superlative of well. James Fox is best known as the author of White Mischief, and he is currently working on a new book.3 best The best is used to refer to things of the highest quality or standard. We offer only the best to our clients. He'll have the best of care. worstN-SING: the N4 best Someone's best is the greatest effort or highest achievement or standard that they are capable of. Miss Blockey was at her best when she played the piano. One needs to be a first-class driver to get the best out of that sort of machinery.N-SING: oft poss N5 best If you say that something is the best that can be done or hoped for, you think it is the most pleasant, successful, or useful thing that can be done or hoped for. A draw seems the best they can hope for. The best we can do is try to stay cool and muddle through.N-SING: the N6 best If you like something best or like it the best, you prefer it. The thing I liked best about the show was the music. Mother liked it best when Daniel got money. What was the role you lov 【21世纪英汉词典】bestbZst; best《good,well 的最高级; 与 good 属不同字源; cf. better; ←→ worst》>1 [good 的最高级] 最好的,最优良的,最 佳的,最理想的,至上的the ~ thing to do [you can do] 最宜做的 [所能做的最好的] 事the ~ movie I (have) ever seen 我所看过的最好的电 影one's ~ days ( 一个人的) 全盛时期one's ~ friend ( 一个人的) 最好的朋友one's ~ girl (口语) (一个人的) 最好的女朋友, (女性) 爱人→ best manthe ~ families 望族,名门the three ~ plays 最好的三部戏剧It is ~ to start it now. 现在开始最好Of all of them, he was (the) ~. 在他们之中他最好The view is ~ in spring. 那景色在春天欢赏最 迷人Jane was the ~ singer of the two. 在两人之中,珍唱歌唱 得较好2 [well 的最高级] (身体状况) 最佳的,最健康的I feel ~ in the fall. 我在秋天感觉身体最 好3 最坏的,最厉害的,彻 头彻尾的,最大的He is the ~ liar in town. 他是?

Q: able ABLE [5eibl]

A: 【简明词典】adj.能...的, 有才能的, 能干的, 能够的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 able If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal. The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive. They seemed able to work together very efficiently.= can be unable toPHR-MODAL2 able If you are able to do something, you have enough freedom, power, time, or money to do it. You'll be able to read in peace. Have you been able to have any kind of contact?. It would be nice to be able to afford to retire earlier.= can be unable toPHR-MODAL3 able abler ablest Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something. ...one of the brightest and ablest members of the government... They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.= clever, giftedADJ-GRADED【21世纪英汉词典】a.ble`ebl; 5eibl>(a.bler; a.bl.est)1 能的,能够的2 (做事) 能干的,能力强的an ~ salesman 一个能力很强干的推 销员【同义字】able 能干(指人具备做事所 需要的才能或卓越的 才干)capable 胜任(指人或物具有能 满足普通要求的能力)competent 称职(指具有做好某种 工作或职务的能力)

Q: better BETTER [5betE]

A: 【简明词典】adj.较好的adv.更好的, 更多的, 更佳的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 better Better is the comparative of good.2 better Better is the comparative of well.3 better If you like one thing better than another, you like it more. I like your interpretation better than the one I was taught. I'd like nothing better than to join you girls. They liked it better when it rained.ADV-COMPAR: ADV after v4 better If you are better after an illness or injury, you have recovered from it. If you feel better, you no longer feel so ill. He is much better now, he's fine. The doctors were saying there wasn't much hope of me getting better.ADJ-GRADED: v-link ADJ5 better You use had better or 'd better when you are advising, warning, or threatening someone, or expressing an opinion about what should happen. It's half past two. I think we had better go home. You'd better run if you're going to get your ticket. He'd better not try to fool me.+ In spoken English, people sometimes use better without `had' or `be' before it. It has the same meaning. Better not say too much aloud.PHR-MODAL6 better If you say that you expect or deserve better, you mean that you expect or deserve a higher standard of achievement, behaviour, or treatment from people than they have shown you. We expect better of you in the future. Our long-suffering mining communities deserve better than this.PRON7 better betters Your betters are people who have a higher status or rank than you do. (OLD-FASHIONED, HUMOROUS) Sit down and be quiet in front of your elders and betters.N-PLURAL: poss N8 better betters bettering bettered If someone betters a high achievement or standard, they achieve something higher. He recorded a time of 4 minutes 23, bettering the old record of 4-24. As an account of adolescence it could hardly be bettered.VB9 better betters bettering bettered If you better your situation, you improve your social status or the quality of your life. If you better yourself, you improve your social status. He had dedicated his life to bettering the lot of the oppressed people of South Africa. Our parents chose to come here with the hope of bettering themselves.10 better Better is used to form the comparative of compound adjectives beginning with `good' and `well.' For example, the comparative of `well-off' is `better-off.'VB11 better You can say that someone is better doing one thing than another, or it is better doing one thing than another to advise someone about what they should do. You are better eating just a small snack than hurrying a main meal. Wouldn't it be better putting a time-limit on the task?. Subjects like this are better left alone.PHR: V inflects, PHR -ing, PHR -ed12 better If somet 【21世纪英汉词典】bet.ter-tL; -tE>打赌的人

Q: also ALSO [5C:lsEu]

A: 【简明词典】adv.也, 同样【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 also You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact. It is the work of Ivor Roberts-Jones, who also produced the statue of Churchill in Parliament Square. He is an asthmatic who was also anaemic three months ago. She has a reputation for brilliance. Also, she is gorgeous.ADV: ADV before v, ADV with cl/group2 also You can use also to indicate that something you have just said about one person or thing is true of another person or thing. General Geichenko was a survivor. His father, also a top-ranking officer, had perished during the war. This rule has also been applied in the case of a purchase of used tires and tubes. Not only cancer, but also heart and lung disease are influenced by smoking.ADV: ADV before v, ADV with group【21世纪英汉词典】al.so`Clso; 5C:lsou>(无比较级、最高级) 也,亦,同样地,并且, 又,另外He ~ speaks English. = He speaks English(,) ~. 他还会说英文She has two dogs and ~ three cats. 她有两只狗另外还有 三只猫not only ? but also→ not>(口语)而且,也,亦,又 (and also)

Q: ago AGO [E5gEu]

A: 【简明词典】adv.以前的, 以往的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆ago You use ago when you are referring to past time. For example, if something happened one year ago, it is one year since it happened. If it happened a long time ago, it is a long time since it happened. He was killed a few days ago in a skiing accident. The meeting is the first ever between the two sides since the war there began 14 years ago. Harry's daughter is dead. She died long ago.ADV: ADV with v, n ADV, long ADV【21世纪英汉词典】a.goE`go; E5^ou《源自古英语"过去 的"的意思》>1 (距今) ...以前a short time [ten years] ~ 不久 [十年] 前a long time ~ 很久以前,从前,往昔The plane landed not long ~ .. 飞机不久前才著陆That was years ~. 那是好几年以前的事2 以前long ~ 许久以前,已久long, long ~ 很久很久以前not long ~ 不久以前

Q: almost ALMOST [5C:lmEust]

A: 【简明词典】adv.几乎, 差不多【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆almost You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case. The couple had been dating for almost three years. Storms have been hitting almost all of Britain recently. The effect is almost impossible to describe. He was almost as tall as Pete, but skinnier. The arrested man will almost certainly be kept at this police station. He contracted Spanish flu, which almost killed him.= nearlyADV: ADV group, ADV before v【21世纪英汉词典】al.mostCl`most, `Cl9most; 5C:lmoust>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 几乎,差不多,将近,快 要(→ about【同义字】) The dog ~ drowned. 这只狗快淹死了The movie has ~ reached the end. 电影快要演完了b. ,always 等之前] 大抵上,绝大部分,几 乎A~ all the people came out. 几乎所有的人都出来 了Fire destroyed ~ the whole building. 火灾差点将整座大楼 烧光了c. [修饰形容词副词] 大致上,大体上; (事实上不是,但) 接近...地,差不多Dinner is ~ ready. 晚餐准备得差不多了Winter is ~ over. 冬天快要过去了d. [修饰动词] 差一点,几乎,快要I'd ~ forgotten that. 我几乎忘了那件事The shack seemed ~ ready to collapse. 那小屋子好像是快要 倒塌了2 几乎不[没有]...A~ no one believed that he was sick. 几乎没有人相信他病 了>(无比较级、最高级)( 文语)几近...的his ~ impudence 他几近厚颜无耻的态 度

Q: again AGAIN [E5gein]

A: 【简明词典】adv.又, 再次, 此外, 再一次【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 again You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before. He kissed her again. Again there was a short silence. I don't ever want to go through anything like that again.ADV: ADV with v, ADV with cl2 again You use again to indicate that something is now in a particular state or place that it used to be in. He opened his attache-case, removed a folder, then closed it again. I started to feel good about myself again.ADV: ADV after v3 again You can use again when you want to point out that there is a similarity between the subject that you are talking about now and a previous subject. Again the pregnancy was very similar to my previous two. With the new artists, you see a more dynamic stage show than you used to see. And again, that's probably part of the progress of technology.ADV: ADV cl4 again You can use again in expressions such as but again, then again, and there again when you want to introduce a remark which contrasts with or weakens something that you have just said. You may be happy to buy imitation leather, and then again, you may wonder what you're getting for your money. They may, but there again they may not.ADV: ADV with cl5 again You can add again to the end of your question when you are asking someone to tell you something that you have forgotten or that they have already told you. (SPOKEN) Sorry, what's your name 【21世纪英汉词典】a.gainE`gZn; E5^en>(无比较级、最高级)1 再,又,复,重...never ~ 绝不再,永远不再once ~ 再一次Try ~. 再试一下,再试一次See you ~. 再见,再会Come and see me ~. 请再来看我2 返回; 恢复原状come [go] back ~ 再回来[去come to life ~ 苏醒过来get well ~ 病愈,康复He was himself ~. 他已恢复原状3 再一倍,加一倍,多一 倍as large [many, much, old] ~ (as ?) (...的) 两倍大 [多,老] half as large [many, much, old] ~ (as ?) (...的) 一倍半大 [多,老] My house is large, but his is as large ~ (as mine). 我的房子大,可是他的 房子有我房子的两倍大4 除此之外,此外,再者, 而且And ~, what about the childen ?. 此外,孩子们怎么了?5 在另一方面,其他方面I might be present, and ~ I might not. 我可能出席,也可能不 去6(罕)回覆,回答; (声音) 回声 [音] answer ~ 还口,回嘴,还嘴echo ~ 回响,回声again and again一再地,再三地(every) now and again → nowonce and again U

Q: as 2 AS 2 [As]

A: 【简明词典】adv.同样地, 被看作, 象prep.当做conj.与...一样, 当...之时, 象, 因为[域] American Samoa, 东萨摩亚abbr.[军] Air to Surface, 空对地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆used with other prepositions and conjunctions1 as WEAK STRONGYou use as for and as to at the beginning of a sentence in order to introduce a slightly different subject that is still connected to the previous one. I feel that there's a lot of pressure put on policemen. And as for putting guns in their hands, I don't think that's a very good idea at all.PHR-PREP: PREP n/-ing2 as WEAK STRONGYou use as to to indicate what something refers to. They should make decisions as to whether the student needs more help. Andy sat down at the table and inquired as to what the problem was.PHR-PREP: PREP wh3 as WEAK STRONGIf you say that something will happen as of, or in British English as from a particular date or time, you mean that it will happen from that time on. The border, effectively closed since 1981, will be opened as of January the 1st. She is to retire as from 1 October.PHR-PREP4 as WEAK STRONGYou use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not. Anne shrugged, as if she didn't know. He burst into a high-pitched laugh, as though he'd said something funny.PHR-CONJ-SUBORD 【21世纪英汉词典】as轻读)Ez, z; Ez, z; (重读)Az; Az《古英语 all so 至中古英语成为 also,之后变为更弱并 失去 l 而成; 因此与 so 亦有关》>常 as ? as ?,置于形容词,副词前 ] (同...) 一样地,同样地,相等地He is ~ tall ~ you (are). 他和你一样高I love you as much as she (does). 我和她一样爱你I love you as much as I love her. 我爱你如同我爱她I love you as much as her. 我爱你如同爱她; (口语)我和她一样爱 你This is twice [three times] as large as that. 这个有那个的两倍 [三倍] 大Tom is not as honest as John. 汤姆不如约翰那样诚 实He is not as young as he was [as he used to be]. 他 (现在) 没有从前那么年轻Take as much as you want. 你要多少就拿多少吧He has as many friends. 他有和我 (所有的) 一样多的朋友I can do it as well. 我也能做得一样好as ?as any不亚

Q: around AROUND [E5raund]

A: 【简明词典】adv.周围, 四周, 到处, 大约, 左右prep.在...周围, 四处【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Around is an adverb and a preposition. In British English, the word `round' is often used instead. Around is often used with verbs of movement, such as `walk' and `drive', and also in phrasal verbs such as `get around' and `hand around'.1 around To be positioned around a place or object means to surround it or be on all sides of it. To move around a place means to go along its edge, back to your starting point. She looked at the papers around her. Today she wore her hair down around her shoulders. ...a prosperous suburb built around a new mosque.PREP+ around Also an adverb. ...a village with a rocky river, a ruined castle and hills all around... The Memorial seems almost ugly, dominating the landscape for miles around.ADV: n ADV2 around If you move around a corner or obstacle, you move to the other side of it. If you look around a corner or obstacle, you look to see what is on the other side. The photographer stopped clicking and hurried around the corner. I peered around the edge of the shed -- there was no sign of anyone else.PREP3 around If you turn around, you turn so that you are facing in the opposite direction. I turned around and wrote the title on the blackboard. He straightened up slowly and spun around on the stool to face us.ADV: ADV after v4 around If you move around a place, you travel through it, going to most of its parts. If you look around a place, you look at ever 【21世纪英汉词典】a.roundE`raJnd; E5raund>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 在周围,在四面,在四 周the scenery ~ 四周的景色People gathered ~. 人们聚集在四周He looked ~ in wonder. 他惊异地环顾周围b. (美)周长 (...) ( (英)round) The tree is four feet [foot] ~. 这棵树周长四??n2 (美)a. 环绕地,旋转地fly ~ over a city 在城市上空盘旋飞行The wheels went ~ (and ~). 车轮一直旋转著b. 遍及地Will you hand the papers ~?. 请您把文件传给大家 好吗?c. 向相反方向地turn ~ 转过身,掉头3 a. 到处,四处travel ~ 到处旅行Waste paper was lying ~ everywhere. 到处都是纸屑b. 在附近,在近处wait ~ for a person 在附近等人He is ~ somewhere. = He is somewhere ~. 他在附近某地方4 a. (季节、顺序等) 循环地A new year has come ~. 新的一年又来到了b. 在整个...期间(all) the year ~=all year ~ 整年地,一年到头地5 绕远路地,迂回地drive ~ by the lake 绕著湖畔驾车兜风

Q: before BEFORE [bi5fC:]

A: 【简明词典】adv.在前, 以前prep.在...之前conj.在...之前, 与其...宁可【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, before is used in the phrasal verbs `go before' and `lay before'.1 before If something happens before a particular date, time, or event, it happens earlier than that date, time, or event. Annie was born a few weeks before Christmas. Before World War II, women were not recruited as intelligence officers. My husband rarely comes to bed before 2 or 3am. afterPREP+ before Also a conjunction. Stock prices have climbed close to the peak they'd registered before the stock market crashed in 1987.CONJ-SUBORD2 before If you do something before doing something else, you do it earlier than the other thing. He spent his early life in Sri Lanka before moving to England. Before leaving, he went into his office to fill in the daily time sheet. afterPREP: PREP -ing+ before Also a conjunction. He took a cold shower and then towelled off before he put on fresh clothes.CONJ-SUBORD3 before You use before when you are talking about time. For example, if something happened the day before a particular date or event, it happened during the previous day. The war had ended only a month or so before.ADV: n ADV+ before Also a preposition. It's interesting that he sent me the book twenty days before the deadline for my book.【21世纪英汉词典】be.forebI`for, bE-, -`fCr; bi5fC:, bE-《源自古英语"前 (fore) "的意思》>1 a. 以前,从前,曾经I have met him ~. 我以前见过他b. 在那时候以前,在那之 前I visited the temple (once) ~. 我以前去过那座庙I had been there ~. 我 (在那时候) 以前到过那儿the day ~ 在那前一天two days ~ 在 (那时候的) 两天前long ~ 很久以前He told me that he had met her the night ~ [three days ~]. 他告诉我他曾在那前 一天晚上 [在三天以前] 见过她(cf. He said to me,"I met her last night [three days ago] .") .c. 较 (所定时间) 早地,更早I'll inform you of good news a few days ~. 我会早几天通知你好 消息I'll pay tomorrow, not ~. 我明天会付 (钱) ,不会提早2 在[向]前,在[向]前方 ; 在[向]前面~ and behind 在前面和后面look ~ and after 瞻前顾后>1 a. 在...前面; 在...面前 [眼前] stand ~ the King 站在国王面前problems ~ the meeting 提交会议讨论的问题lay [put] the matter ~ a person 把

Q: behind 1 BEHIND 1 [bi5haind]

A: 【简明词典】adv.在后地prep.在...之后【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆preposition and adverb uses ; In addition to the uses shown below, behind is also used in a few phrasal verbs, such as `fall behind' and `lie behind'.1 behind If something is behind a thing or person, it is on the other side of them from you, or nearer their back rather than their front. I put one of the cushions behind his head. They were parked behind the truck. The moon disappeared behind a cloud. in front ofPREP+ behind Also an adverb. Rising into the hills behind are 800 acres of parkland. She was attacked from behind.ADV: usu n ADV, from ADV2 behind If you are walking or travelling behind someone or something, you are following them. Keith wandered along behind him. Myra and Sam and the children were driving behind them. in front ofPREP+ behind Also an adverb. The troopers followed behind, every muscle tensed for the sudden gunfire.ADV: ADV after v3 behind If someone is behind a desk, counter, or bar, they are on the other side of it from where you are. The colonel was sitting behind a cheap wooden desk. He could just about see the little man behind the counter. in front ofPREP4 behind When you shut a door or gate behind you, you shut it after you have gone through it. bi5haind, bE->1 a. 在[向]后fall [drop] ~ 落后,落伍look ~ 向后看; 回顾b. 留在后面,留于身后remain ~ 留在后面→ LEAVE behind.c. 隐藏在后,在暗地里 [背后] There must be something ~. 背后定有隐情2 后于,晚于The airplane is ten minutes ~. 飞机晚到十分钟3 [工作、进度等] 落后He is ~ in [with] his work. 他的工作落后(未达到 进度)>1 a. 在...之后,在后面Follow close ~ me. 紧跟在我的后面b. (隐藏) 在...的背后~ a person's back 在某人背后,暗地里, 背著某人The boy was hiding ~ a door. 那男孩躲在一扇门后 面I tried to get ~ his words. 我试图探索 (隐藏在) 他话中的真意2 a. 在...之后,较...迟,晚 于...~ time 迟于 (所定的) 时间~ the times 落伍,赶不上时代b. 在离去之后,留在 后面He left his umbrella ~ him. 他留下了 [忘了带走] 雨伞She left three children ~ her. 她身后留下三

Q: away AWAY [E5wei]

A: 【简明词典】adv.在远处, 到远处, 离去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆Away is often used with verbs of movement, such as `go' and `drive', and also in phrasal verbs such as `do away with' and `fade away'.1 away If someone or something moves or is moved away from a place, they move or are moved so that they are no longer there. If you are away from a place, you are not in the place where people expect you to be. An injured policeman was led away by colleagues. He walked away from his car. She drove away before either of them could speak again. Jason was away on a business trip. Simon had been away a good deal lately.ADV: ADV after v, be ADV, oft ADV prep2 away If you look or turn away from something, you move your head so that you are no longer looking at it. She quickly looked away and stared down at her hands. As he stands up, he turns his face away from her so that she won't see his tears.ADV: ADV after v, oft ADV prep3 away If you put or tidy something away, you put it where it should be. If you hide someone or something away, you put them in a place where nobody can see them or find them. I put my journal away and prepared for bed. All her letters were carefully filed away in folders. I have $100m hidden away where no one will ever find it.ADV: ADV after v4 away If something is away from a person or place, it is at a distance from that person or place. The two women were sitting as far away from each other as possible. I wa 【21世纪英汉词典】a.wayE`we; E5wei>(无比较级、最高级)1 a. 离去,脱离, (移动) 向那边far ~ 在遥远处miles ~ 在数哩之外~ (to the) east 在东方远处She is ~ in the country [on a trip]. 她去乡下 [在旅行中] I shall be ~ for the summer [weekend]. 我将离家去避暑 [度周末] b. (远远地) 离开[...]的[fromstay ~ from ? 远离...,不接近...The post office is five hunder meters ~ from here. 邮局离这里五百公尺c. 不在[...]的[fromHe is ~ from home [his office]. 他不在家 [办公室] d. 另外 (收存,收拾) ,在他处store ~ fuel for the winter 为过冬 (另外) 储存燃料put one's weapons ~ 把武器收起来(放到枪 械库等)2 向那边,离去go ~ 走开,离去A~ ! = Go ~ !. 走开!Get ~ from here. 离开这里3 失去,掉,消失,除去fade ~ ( 颜色) 褪掉cut ~ 切除wash ~ 冲洗掉4 a. 不断地,一直work ~ 不断地 [一直] 工作 [用功] talk ~ 一直讲 (下去) b. 不犹豫地,迅速地,赶 快; 到底,到完Speak ~

Q: actually ACTUALLY [5AktFuEli]

A: 【简明词典】adv.实际上, 事实上, 竟然, 居然, 如今【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 actually You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true. One afternoon, I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes. Interest is only payable on the amount actually borrowed.ADV: ADV before v, ADV group2 actually You use actually when you are correcting or contradicting someone. No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually. `So it's not a family show then?' --- `Well, actually, I think that's exactly what it is.'ADV: ADV with cl3 actually You can use actually when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you. `Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?' --- `Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea.'. I would be surprised, actually, if he left Birmingham.ADV: ADV with cl4 actually You use actually to introduce a new topic into a conversation. Well actually, John, I rang you for some advice. Actually, let's just read this little bit where you've made them bump into each other.ADV: ADV with cl【21世纪英汉词典】ac.tu.al.ly`AktFJElI; 5AktFuEli>(无比较级、最高级)1 实际上,事实上,实际 地He looks unpleasant, but ~ he is very kind. 他看起来板著面孔,但 事实上很和蔼He didn't ~ steal the money. 他实际上没偷那笔钱2 (这样说也许令人难以 置信,不过) 真地,竟然,居然He ~ refused!. 他竟然拒绝了!

Q: already ALREADY [C:l5redi]

A: 【简明词典】adv.已经【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 already You use already to show that something has happened, or that something had happened before the moment you are referring to. Speakers of British English use already with a verb in a perfect tense, putting it after `have', `has', or `had', or at the end of a clause. Some speakers of American English use already with the simple past tense of the verb instead of a perfect tense. They had already voted for him at the first ballot. The group has already shed 10,000 jobs. She says she already told the neighbors not to come over for a couple of days. They've spent nearly a billion dollars on it already.ADV: ADV before v, cl ADV2 already You use already to show that a situation exists at this present moment or that it exists at an earlier time than expected. You use already after the verb `be' or an auxiliary verb, or before a verb if there is no auxiliary. When you want add emphasis, you can put already at the beginning of a sentence. The authorities believe those security measures are already paying off. He was already rich. He was already late for his appointment. She also tried to make a mockery of our already tarnished justice system. Already, he has a luxurious, secluded villa in the swish community of Formello.ADV: ADV before v, ADV with group【21世纪英汉词典】al.read.yCl`rZdI; C:l5redi《all 和 ready 的混合语》>(无比较级、最高级)1 已经,早已,业经,业已She has ~ done her home work. 她已经作完家庭作业When we came in, we found they had ~ arrived. 当我们到时,发现他们 已经到了2 a. (居然) 已经,这么早就(cf. yet 2) Have you read the the book ~?. 你已经看完这本书啦?Is it 12 o'clock ~ ?. 已经十二点了吗?b. 这么早就You are not leaving us, ~ are you?. 你不会这么早就离开 我们吧,是不是?

Q: along ALONG [E5lCN]

A: 【简明词典】adv.往前, 向前prep.顺着, 沿着【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, along is used in phrasal verbs such as `go along with', `play along', and `string along'.1 along If you move or look along something such as a road, you move or look towards one end of it. Newman walked along the street alone. The young man led Mark Ryle along a corridor. I looked along the length of the building.PREP2 along If something is situated along a road, river, or corridor, it is situated in it or beside it. ...enormous traffic jams all along the roads. ...houses built on piles along the river... Along each wall stretched green metal filing cabinets.PREP3 along When someone or something moves along, they keep moving in a particular direction. She skipped and danced along. He raised his voice a little, talking into the wind as they walked along. The wide road was blocked solid with traffic that moved along sluggishly.ADV: ADV after v4 along If you say that something is going along in a particular way, you mean that it is progressing in that way. ...the negotiations which have been dragging along interminably... Everything was coming along fine after all. My life is going along nicely.ADV: ADV after v5 along If you take someone or something along when you go somewhere, you take them with you. E5lCN>1 a. 沿著...There are trees growing ~ by the river. 沿著河边有树木生长b. 循著 (走) walk ~ the street 沿著街道走2 循著 ~ the following lines 循著下列方针3 在的路上; 的途中I met Susan ~ the way to office. 我在上班的路上遇见 苏珊along here [there] 往这[那]方向Come ~ here. 往这儿来>(无比较级、最高级)1 [常 ~ by] 沿著~ by the hedge 沿著树篱2 a. 往前,...进; 向前Let us walk ~. 我们向前走He pulled her ~ by the arm. 他抓著她的手臂把她 拉走了b. 从一个人到另一个人 地,从一处到另一处地 ,逐一 [逐处] 地pass news ~ 一个挨一个往下传消 息c. (口语) (时间、工作等) 颇有进行地,已过了很 久The evening was well ~. 黄昏已过了很久3 a. 一起,带著,连同Bring yuur son ~. 带你儿子起来Jenny brought her sister ~. 珍&

Q: always ALWAYS [5C:lwEz, 5C:lweiz]

A: 【简明词典】adv.总是, 永远, 始终【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 always If you always do something, you do it whenever a particular situation occurs. If you always did something, you did it whenever a particular situation occurred. Whenever I get into a relationship, I always fall madly in love. She's always late for everything. We've always done it this way. In fact, we've never done it any other way. Always lock your garage. neverADV: ADV before v2 always If something is always the case, was always the case, or will always be the case, it is, was, or will be the case all the time, continuously. We will always remember his generous hospitality. He has always been the family solicitor. He was always cheerful. neverADV: ADV before v, ADV group3 always If you say that something is always happening, especially something which annoys you, you mean that it happens repeatedly. She was always moving things around.= foreverADV: ADV before v-cont4 always You use always in expressions such as can always or could always when you are making suggestions or suggesting an alternative approach or method. If you can't find any decent apples, you can always try growing them yourself. `What are you going to do?' --- `I don't know. I could always go back in the Navy or something.'ADV: can/could ADV inf5 always You can say that someone always was, for example, awkward or lucky to indicate that you are not surprised about what they are doing or have just done. She's going to be fine. She always was pretty strong. You always were a good friend.ADV: ADV before v【21世纪英汉词典】al.ways`ClwIz, -wEz, -wez; 5C:lweiz, -wEz, -wIz>(无比较级、最高级)1 经常,总是nearly [almost] ~ 几乎经常 [差不多无例外地] I am ~ at home in the Sunday. 星期日我经常都在家He ~ comes late. 他总是迟到2 老是,一直,始终He is ~ unhappy. 他老是不快乐3 永远地I will remember this man ~. 我会永远记著这个人always excepting ?→ exceptingnot always部分否定] 未必...,不一定...Crows are not ~ black. 乌鸦未必一般黑

Q: across ACROSS [E5krCs]

A: 【简明词典】adv.横过, 交叉地, 在对面prep.越过, 交叉, 在...的那边, 在...对面那边【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, across is used in phrasal verbs such as `come across', `get across', and `put across'.1 across If someone or something goes across a place or a boundary, they go from one side of it to the other. She walked across the floor and lay down on the bed. He watched Karl run across the street to Tommy. ...an expedition across Africa.PREP+ across Also an adverb. Richard stood up and walked across to the window.ADV: ADV after v2 across If something is situated or stretched across something else, it is situated or stretched from one side of it to the other. ...the floating bridge across Lake Washington in Seattle... He scrawled his name across the bill. Lucy had strung a banner across the wall saying `Welcome Home Daddy'.PREP+ across Also an adverb. Trim toenails straight across using nail clippers.ADV: ADV after v3 across If something is lying across an object or place, it is resting on it and partly covering it. She found her clothes lying across the chair. The wind pushed his hair across his face.= overPREP4 across Something that is across something such as a street, river, or area is on the other side of it. Anyone from the hous 【21世纪英汉词典】a.crossE`krCs; E5krCs>1 横过...,横渡...,横架; 在[向]...的另一边a bridge (laid) ~ the river 横架河上的桥go ~ the road 穿越马路help children ~ the road 帮助孩子们越过马路2 在横过...之处; 在...的那一边[对方He lives (just) ~ the road (from us). 他住在我们马路的对 面3 与...交叉,与...成十字 形lay two sticks ~ each other 把两根棍子交叉地 [成十字地] 放著with a rifle ~ one's shoulder 肩上扛著来复枪>(无比较级、最高级)1 横越 (到对面) ,横过get [go] ~ 渡过到对面; 横越到对面hurry ~ to the other side of the street 急忙地横越街道到对 面a river with no bridges ~ 河上没有横跨的桥2 (横越) 到对面We were ~ at last. 我们终于到达对面了3 宽 (...) ,直径 (...) a lake 5 miles ~ 直径五哩的湖4 (罕) (成十字地) 交叉著with one's arms [legs] ~ 两臂 [腿] 交叉

Q: about ABOUT [5Ebaut]

A: 【简明词典】adv.附近, 大约, 转向, 左右, 周围prep.在附近, 关于, 在...周围, 忙于【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, about is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives to introduce extra information. About is also often used after verbs of movement, such as `walk' and `drive', and in phrasal verbs such as `mess about' and `set about', especially in British English.1 about You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns. She came in for a coffee, and told me about her friend Shona. She knew a lot about food. ...advice about exercise and diet... He never complains about his wife.PREP2 about When you mention the things that an activity or institution is about, you are saying what it involves or what its aims are. Leadership is about the ability to implement change.PREP3 about You use about after some adjectives to indicate the person or thing that a feeling or state of mind relates to. `I'm sorry about Patrick,' she said. I feel so guilty and angry about the whole issue.PREP4 about If you do something about a problem, you take action in order to solve it. Rachel was going to do something about Jacob. He said he'd ask Nina for a divorce, but he never did anything about it.PREP5 about When you say that there is a particular quality about someone or something, you mean that they have this quality. There was a warmth and passion about him I never knew existed..【21世纪英汉词典】aboutE`baJt; E5baut>1 关于... (的) ,对于... 从事 ...,忙于a book ~ Taiwan 有关台湾的书I know all ~ it. 我知道有关它的一切Tell me something ~ your school. 告诉我一些关于你们 学校的事She is most particular ~ being concientious. 她最讲究认真He is busy ~ his business. 他忙于自己的事业Be quick ~ it.= Don't be long ~ it. 别拖拖拉拉的,快做!2 a. (英)在...附近,在...的 近处,离...不远( (美)around) ~ here 在这附近I lost the door key ~ here. 我在附近掉了钥匙b. (英)在[向]...四处,在 [向]...到处( (美)around) Don't drop cigarette ash ~ .. 不要四处弹烟灰He travelled ~in Europe. 他在欧洲四处旅行walk ~ the room 在房间里到处走来走 去c. (文语)在...周围,绕于 ...,在...四周the trees ~ the house 房屋周围的树木d. (在) ...左右[前后],大约 [大概] ...,近于 [接近] ...,差不多...~ the end of May 五月底前后They went at ~ three o'clock. 他们大约在三点钟离 开

Q: a A [ei]

A: 【简明词典】art.一n.字母A【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆A or an is the indefinite article. It is used at the beginning of noun groups which refer to only one person or thing. The form an is used in front of words that begin with vowel sounds.1 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an when you are referring to someone or something for the first time or when people may not know which particular person or thing you are talking about. A waiter entered with a tray bearing a glass and a bottle of whiskey. He started eating an apple. Today you've got a new teacher taking you. I manage a hotel.DET: DET sing-n2 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an when you are referring to any person or thing of a particular type and do not want to be specific. ...expensive make-up that we saw being advertised by a beautiful model... I suggest you leave it to an expert. Bring a sleeping bag. ...waiting for a bus.DET: DET sing-n3 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an in front of an uncount noun when that noun follows an adjective, or when the noun is followed by words that describe it more fully. The islanders exhibit a constant happiness with life. He did have a real knowledge of the country. Baseball movies have gained an appreciation that far outstrips those dealing with any other sport.DET: DET n-uncount with supp4 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an in front of a mass noun when you want to refer to a single type or make of something. Bollinger `RD' is a rare, highly prized wine.DET: DET n-mass5 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a in quantifiers such as a lot, a little, and a bit. I spend a lot on expensive jewelry and clothing. I've come looking for a bit of advice.DET: DET in quant6 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an to refer to someone or something as a typical member of a group, class, or type. Some parents believe a boy must learn to stand up and fight like a man. ...the operation a patient has had.DET: DET sing-n7 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an in front of the names of days, months, or festivals when you are referring to one particular instance of that day, month, or festival. The interview took place on a Friday afternoon. It was a Christmas when shoppers passed by expensive silks in favor of more practical gifts.DET: DET sing-n8 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an when you are saying what someone is or what job they have. I explained that I was an artist. He was now a teacher and a respectable member of the community.DET: DET sing-n9 a WEAK STRONG or an WEAK STRONGYou use a or an in front of the names of people as a way of indicating that you do not know them or anything about them and you 【21世纪英汉词典】aE; E>(口语.方言) = ofkinda = kidn ofsorta = sort of

Q: because BECAUSE [bi5kCz, bE5kCz, bi5kEz]

A: 【简明词典】conj.adv.因为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 because You use because when stating the reason for something. He is called Mitch, because his name is Mitchell. Because it is an area of outstanding natural beauty, the number of boats available for hire on the river is limited. Women are doing the job well. This is partly because women are increasingly moving into a man's world. `Why didn't you tell me, Archie?' --- `Because you might have casually mentioned it to somebody else.'CONJ-SUBORD2 because You use because when stating the explanation for a statement you have just made. Maybe they just didn't want to ask too many questions, because they rented us a room without even asking to see our papers. The President has played a shrewd diplomatic game because from the outset he called for direct talks with the United States. I had a sense of deja vu because I could recognise everything in London.CONJ-SUBORD3 because If an event or situation occurs because of something, that thing is the reason or cause. Many families break up because of a lack of money. Because of the law in Ireland, we had to work out a way of getting her over to Britain.PHR-PREP4 because You use just because when you want to say that a particular situation should not necessarily make you come to a particular conclusion. (SPOKEN, INFORMAL) Just because it has a good tune does not mean it is great music. Just because something has always been done a certain way does not make it right. 【21世纪英汉词典】be.causebI`kCz, bE-; bi5kCz, bE-《源自中古英语"因 理由 (by cause) "的意思》>1 因为"Why were you absent?"- "B~ I was sick in bed.". "你为什么缺席?"" 因为我卧病在床"2 a. [because 之前有逗点时,常由句 首译] (那是 (因为...) 之故) I can't go, ~ I catch a cold. 我无法前往,因为我感 冒了b. [because 之前无逗点时,常由 because 之后先译] 因为...He succeeded ~ he did his very best in everything. = B~ he did his very best in everything, he succeeded. 他之所以成功,是因为 他凡事尽力He gave up the plan chiefly ~ it was not supported by all of them. 他放弃这个那计画,主 要是因为无法得到他 们全体支持3 不因...而 (...) You should not despise a man simply ~ he is poor. 你不应该只因某人穷 而瞧不起他He didn't buy it ~ he didn't have enough money. 他没有买是因为他钱 不够He didn't accept it ~ he disliked it. 他并不是因为不喜欢 而不接受4 [引导名词子句] ...这件事The reason (why) I can't go is ~ I'm busy. 我不能去的理由是我 稤

Q: although ALTHOUGH [C:l5TEu]

A: 【简明词典】conj.虽然, 尽管【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause. Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great. Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.CONJ-SUBORD2 although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which makes the main clause of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected. Although I was only six, I can remember seeing it on TV. Although he was twice as old as us, he became the life and soul of the company.= thoughCONJ-SUBORD3 although You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which gives some information that is relevant to the main clause but modifies the strength of that statement. He was in love with her, although a man seldom puts that name to what he feels.= thoughCONJ-SUBORD4 although You use although when admitting a fact about something which you regard as less important than a contrasting fact. Although they're expensive, they last forever and never go out of style. Although not ideal, this attitude is not entirely destructive.CONJ-SUBORD【21世纪英汉词典】al.thoughCl`To; C:l5Tou>虽然,纵然,虽则,尽管 ,纵使A~ it was cold, he did not make a fire in the stove. 虽然很冷,他还是没有 升起火炉

Q: billion BILLION [5biljEn]

A: 【简明词典】n.adj.十亿(的)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 billion The plural form is billion after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'A billion is a thousand million. The Ethiopian foreign debt stands at 3 billion dollars. This year, almost a billion birds will be processed in the region.NUM2 billion The plural form is billion after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'If you talk about billions of people or things, you mean that there is a very large number of them but you do not know or do not want to say exactly how many. Biological systems have been doing this for billions of years. He urged US executives to invest billions of dollars in his country.QUANT-PL: QUANT of pl-n+ billion The plural form is billion after a number, or after a word or expression referring to a number, such as `several' or `a few'You can also use billions as a pronoun. He thought that it must be worth billions.PRON【21世纪英汉词典】bil.lion`bIljEn; 5biljEn>1 a. (美)十亿 [10 的9 次方] b. (英)一兆 [10 的12 次方] 2 [用复数] 庞大的数目[of>(美)十亿的; (英)一兆的

Q: accord ACCORD [E5kC:d]

A: 【简明词典】n.一致, 符合, 调和, 协定vt.一致, 给与vi.符合【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 accord accords An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war. ...UNITA, legalised as a political party under the 1991 peace accords.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft n N2 accord accords according accorded If you are accorded a particular kind of treatment, people act towards you or treat you in that way. (FORMAL) His predecessor was accorded an equally tumultuous welcome. On his return home, the government accorded him the rank of Colonel. The treatment accorded to a United Nations official was little short of insulting.= grantVB3 accord accords according accorded If one fact, idea, or condition accords with another, they are in agreement and there is no conflict between them. (FORMAL) Such an approach accords with the principles of socialist ideology. ...scientific evidence that did not fully accord with the facts uncovered by the police.= correspondVB4 accord If one person, action, or fact is in accord with another, they are in agreement and there is no conflict between them. You can also say that two people or things are in accord. (FORMAL) ...this military action, taken in accord with United Nations resolutions... Old enemies can become new friends even if all their national interests are not in complete accord.PHR: v-link PHR, PHR after v, oft PHR with n5 accord If something happens of its own accord, it seems to happen by itself, without anyone making it happen. In many cases the disease 【21世纪英汉词典】ac.cordE`kCrd; E5kC:d《源自拉丁文"同心 合意"的意思》>1 一致,相合,符合Your words and actions do not ~. 你的言行不一致2 一致,相合,符合[withThat does not ~ with what he said yesterday. 那跟他昨天说的不一 致>(文语)给与 ; 给与[人] [to~ him praise for good work 称赞他工作做得好They ~ed a warm welcome to us. 他们给与我们热烈的 欢迎>1 (U)一致,符合; 调和,协调be in [out of] ~ with ?与...符合 [不符合] ,与一致 [不一致] 2 (C) (国际间的) 协定,条约; 和解 [with,between] 3 (U)'音乐'和音(←→ discord) of its own accord自动地,自然地of one's own accord自动地,出于自愿with one accord一致地,同心 [同声] 一致"We're hungry," they cried with one ~. 他们同声一致喊道" 我们饿啦"

Q: August AUGUST [5C:gEst]

A: 【简明词典】n.八月【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆August Augusts August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar. The world premiere took place in August 1956. The trial will resume on August the twenty-second. This August has been the wettest for four years.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】Au.gust`CgEst; 5C:^Est《源自 AUGUSTUS Caesar 之名; → July,September》>八月(略作 Aug.)in ~ 在八月on ~ 2=on 2 ~ =on the 2nd of ~ 在八月二日

Q: attempt ATTEMPT [E5tempt]

A: 【简明词典】n.努力, 尝试, 企图vt.尝试, 企图【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 attempt attempts attempting attempted If you attempt to do something, especially something difficult, you try to do it. The only time that we attempted to do something like that was in the city of Philadelphia. Before I could attempt a reply he added over his shoulder: `Wait there.'VB2 attempt attempts If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success. ...a deliberate attempt to destabilise the defence... It was one of his rare attempts at humour. ...their involvement in a coup attempt in September.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N to-inf3 attempt attempts An attempt on someone's life is an attempt to kill them. ...an attempt on the life of the former Iranian Prime Minister.N-COUNT: N on n4 attempt attempts In British English, if a sportsman or sportswoman makes an attempt on a sporting record, they try to beat it. In American English you say that they make an attempt to break it. Everything is almost ready for me to make another attempt on the record.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】at.temptE`tZmpt; E5tempt>尝试a. 尝试,企图,试图,?觎They ~ed an attack by night. 他们企图夜袭b. (努力) 试著 [试图,企图] The patient ~ed to rise but fell back. 那病人试著起身但倒 下了c. (努力) 尝试 [试为,试做] ...We ~ed breaking the lines of the enemy. 我们尝试突破敌人的 防线d. 企图 [尝试] 征服 ,向...挑战Let us ~ K2 [the Channel]. 让我们尝试攀登 K2 [游过英吉利海峡] 吧>1 a. 尝试,企图[ata successful ~ 一项成功的尝试He made an ~ at a joke [at joking]. 他试图说笑话b. 企图,尝试 ,努力Sails were raised in an ~ to keep the vessel before the wind. 升起了船帆,以使船顺 风向航行2 企图夺取 [人命] [onAn ~ was made on his life. 有人企图行刺 [谋杀] 他3 袭击,攻击[on, upon4'法律'未遂行为

Q: April APRIL [5eiprEl]

A: 【简明词典】n.四月(略作Apr)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆April Aprils April is the fourth month of the year in the Western calendar. The changes will be introduced in April. They were married on 7 April 1927 at Paddington Register Office.N-VAR【21世纪英汉词典】A.pril`eprEl, `eprIl; 5eiprEl>四月(略作 Ap.,Apr.; 英国的四月多阵雨 (April shower) ,天气善变)in ~ 在四月on ~ 2 = on 2 ~ = on the 2nd of ~ 在四月二日【字源】源自义为" 开"的拉丁文. 一说为"万物发育之 门开启之月"的意思, 另一说为四月是年轻 人感受情爱的月份,所 以四月源自希腊神话 中美与爱之女神"爱 芙罗黛蒂 (Aphrodite) 之月"

Q: aid AID [eid]

A: 【简明词典】n.帮助, 援助, 帮助者, 有帮助的事物vt.资助, 援助, 帮助【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 aid Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves. ...regular flights carrying humanitarian aid to Cambodia... They have already pledged billions of dollars in aid. ...food aid convoys.N-UNCOUNT: oft supp N, N to n2 aid aids aiding aided To aid a country, organization, or person means to provide them with money, equipment, or services that they need. ...US efforts to aid Kurdish refugees. ...a charitable organization that has spent millions aiding pharmaceutical research.VB* -aided ...grant-aided factories. ...state-aided schools.COMB in ADJ3 aid aids aiding aided To aid someone means to help or assist them. (WRITTEN) ...a software system to aid managers in advanced decision-making... The hunt for her killer will continue, with police aided by the army and air force.= help, assistVB+ aid Also a noun. He was forced to turn for aid to his former enemy.= assistanceN-UNCOUNT4 aid If you perform a task with the aid of something, you need or use that thing to perform that task. He succeeded with the aid of a completely new method he discovered.【21世纪英汉词典】aided; eid>1 帮助a. 援助,帮助~ a person's work 帮助某人的工作She ~ed her mother to cook. 她帮妈妈做菜b. [在...方面]援助...[inI ~ed him in the enterprise. 我事业上帮忙他c. 帮助 He ~ed the police to find the criminal. 他帮助警察搜寻罪犯(cf. 1b) d. 援助[withHe ~ed her with money and advice. 他以金钱和忠言帮助 她2 助成,促进>援助,协助aid and abeta person '法律'教唆犯 罪; 伙同作案,与同谋>1 (U)帮助; 援助,救援; 扶助→ first aidseek medical ~ 求医,看医生call in a person's ~ 求某人援助ask a person for ~ 向某人求援come [go] to a person's ~ 来[去]援助某人2 (C) 援助者,帮助者,助手3 (C)[常 ~s]补助器具a hearing ~ 助听器audio-visual ~s 视听教具What's (all) this in aid of?. (英口语)这是为了什么 (目的 [理由] ) ? (你) 这是什么用意? ?

Q: act ACT [Akt]

A: 【简明词典】n.幕, 法案, 法令, 动作, 举动, 节目, (戏剧的)幕vi.行动, 产生...的效果, 担当, 表演, 假装, 表现, 见效vt.扮演, 装作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 act acts acting acted When you act, you do something for a particular purpose. The deaths occurred when police acted to stop widespread looting and vandalism. I have no reason to doubt that the bank acted properly in the best interests of the depositors.VB2 act acts acting acted If you act on advice or information, you do what has been advised or suggested. A patient will usually listen to the doctor's advice and act on it.VB3 act acts acting acted If someone acts in a particular way, they behave in that way. ...a gang of youths who were acting suspiciously... He acted as if he hadn't heard any of it. Open wounds act like a magnet to flies in hot weather.= behaveVB4 act acts acting acted If someone or something acts as a particular thing, they have that role or function. Among his other duties, he acted both as the ship's surgeon and as chaplain for the men. ...the Cunard Princess, which acted as a support ship for American forces.VB5 act acts acting acted If someone acts in a particular way, they pretend to be something that they are not. Chris acted astonished as he examined the note. Kenworthy had tried not to act the policeman.VB6 act acts actin 【21世纪英汉词典】actAkt; Akt>1 a. (C)行为,举动a foolish [heroic] ~ 愚蠢 [英勇] 的行为an ~ of kindness [cruelty] 好心 [残酷] 的行为an ~ of grace ( 不是出于法律、事务 、契约上的需要而是) 出于好意的行为an ~ of God '法律'天灾,不可抗 力【同义字】act 指短时间的 (个别) 行为action 通常指在某一期间内 逐步完成的行为; b. [the ~]行动 (中) ,当场He was caught in the ~ (of stealing). 他 (在行窃时) 当场被捕She was in the very ~ of leaving home when her husband arrived. 正好在她出门时丈夫 到了2 (C)a. [常 A ~] '戏剧'幕(cf. scene 4) a one-act play 独幕剧in A I, Scene ii 在第一幕第二景b. (表演、马戏等) 节目中的一项,节目c. (口语)装模作样,样子 ,"戏"put on an ~ 假装,装样子3 (C)a. [常 A~]法令,条例b. [常 the Acts] (法庭、议会的) 决议 (书) [ofget in on [get into] the [a person's] act(口语)加?

Q: age AGE [eidV]

A: 【简明词典】n.年龄, 成年, 使用年限, 同时期的人, 时代v.变老, 上年纪, 成熟【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 age ages The spelling aging is also used, mainly in American EnglishYour age is the number of years that you have lived. She has a nephew who is just ten years of age. At the age of sixteen he qualified for a place at the University of Hamburg. I admired him for being so confident at his age.N-VAR2 age ages The spelling aging is also used, mainly in American EnglishThe age of a thing is the number of years since it was made. Everything in the room looks in keeping with the age of the building.N-VAR3 age The spelling aging is also used, mainly in American EnglishAge is the state of being old or the process of becoming older. Perhaps he has grown wiser with age. This cologne, like wine, improves with age. The worst sign of age was in the fabric which looked decidedly ancient. youthN-UNCOUNT4 age ages aging aged The spelling aging is also used, mainly in American EnglishWhen someone ages, or when something ages them, they seem much older and less strong or less alert. He had always looked so young, but he seemed to have aged in the last few months. He was only in his mid-thirties, but already worry had aged him.V-ERG5 age ages aging aged The spelling aging is also used, mainly in American EnglishWhen food or alcohol is aged or when it ages, it is left to get older before being eaten or drunk, so that it develops a better flavour.【21世纪英汉词典】ageedV; eidV>A1 a. (U) 年龄(cf. old adj. 2) at the ~ of ten = at ~ ten 十岁的时候He ~ is twenty years. 他二十岁What's his ~?. 他多大年纪?the ~ of the old castle 那座古堡的年龄He died at the ~ of 70. 他七十岁时去世b. ...的年纪He is just my ~. 他和我同年纪when I was your ~ 当我在你这般年纪时2 (U)a. (人生的) 某一时期,某一阶段the ~ of adolescence 青春期a man of middle [old] ~ 中年 [老年] 人b. 成年,规定年龄be [come] of ~ 已成年 [达成年] over [under] ~ 已过成年 [未成年] c. (规定的) 年龄over [under] ~ 超过 [未达] 规定年龄He cannot join the school yet; he is under ~. 他还不能进入学校就 读,因为他没达到入学 年龄d. 年老,高龄His eyes are dim with ~. 他的眼睛因年老而昏 花3 (U) 寿命,一生The ~ of the horse is from 25-30 years. 马的寿命是二十五至 三十岁B1 (C)[常 A~a. (代表历史上某一人物 或特征的) 时代,时?

Q: base BASE [beis]

A: 【简明词典】n.底部, 基础, 根据地, 基地, 本部, 基数, (运动)出发点vt.以...作基础, 基于...adj.卑鄙的, 低级的【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 base bases The base of something is its lowest edge or part. There was a cycle path running along this side of the wall, right at its base. Line the base and sides of a 20cm deep round cake tin with paper.= bottom topN-COUNT: usu the N of n2 base bases The base of something is the lowest part of it, where it is attached to something else. The surgeon placed catheters through the veins and arteries near the base of the head.N-COUNT: usu the N of n3 base bases The base of an object such as a box or vase is the lower surface of it that touches the surface it rests on. Remove from the heat and plunge the base of the pan into a bowl of very cold water.= bottom, underneathN-COUNT: usu with poss4 base bases The base of an object that has several sections and that rests on a surface is the lower section of it. The mattress is best on a solid bed base. The clock stands on an oval marble base, enclosed by a glass dome.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft n N5 base bases A base is a layer of something which will have another layer added to it. Spoon the mixture on to the biscuit base and cook in a pre-heated oven. On many modern wooden boats, epoxy coatings will have been used as a base for varnishing.N-COUNT: usu with supp6 base bases A position or thing that is a base for something is one from which that thing can be developed or achieved. The post will give him a powerful political base from which to challenge the Kremlin. The family base was crucial to my development.= basis, foundationN-COUNT: usu sing, with supp7 base bases basing based If you base one thing on another thing, the first thing develops from the second thing. He based his conclusions on the evidence given by the captured prisoners.= foundVB* based Three of the new products are based on traditional herbal medicines. The figures are based upon average market prices.ADJ: v-link ADJ on n8 【21世纪英汉词典】basebes; beis《源自法语"低"的 意思; 与 bass 同字源》>(bas.er; bas.est)1 (文语) 卑鄙的,鄙劣的,下流 的; 自私的,怯懦的; 下贱的( ←→noble) a ~ action 卑鄙的行为2 下等的,劣质的 ,无价值的,低贱的(cf. noble 4) ~ coins 劣币~ metals 贱金属(铜、铁、铅、锡等)>~.ly>~.ness

Q: beat BEAT [bi:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.敲打, 拍子, 巡逻区域v.打, 打败【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 beat beats beating beaten The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard. My wife tried to stop them and they beat her. They were beaten to death with baseball bats.VB2 beat beats beating beaten The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseTo beat on, at, or against something means to hit it hard, usually several times or continuously for a period of time. There was dead silence but for a fly beating against the glass. Nina managed to free herself and began beating at the flames with a pillow. The rain was beating on the windowpanes.= poundVB+ beat The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseAlso a noun. ...the rhythmic beat of the surf.N-SING: usu the N of n* beating ...the silence broken only by the beating of the rain.N-SING: usu the N of n3 beat beats beating beaten The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseWhen your heart or pulse beats, it continually makes regular rhythmic movements. I felt my heart beating faster.VB+ beat beats The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseAlso a noun. He could hear the beat of his heart. Most people's pulse rate is more than 70 beats per minute.【21世纪英汉词典】beatbit; bi:t)(beat; beat.en[`bit; 'bi:tn],beat>A1 (连续) 打,击(→ strike 【同义字】) a. (用手、棒等) 连打...,击,敲~ a drum 打鼓~ one's breast [chest] ( 夸大地) 捶打胸部表示悲伤b. 打...[with~ a boy with a stick 用棒子打男孩子c. 击败,击退~ flies away [off] 拍赶苍蝇~ off the enemy 击退敌人d. 把...[从...]打出[out of~ the dust out of a carpet 打出地毯上的灰尘e. 把... 打进[...][into~ a stake into the ground 把桩打进地面f. 把...打 [成... 的状态] [to, into~ a dog to death 把狗打死g. 把...打He was beaten black and blue. 他被打得青肿瘀血 [青一块紫一块] 2 a. 拍动 ,鼓 b. [配合音乐的节奏] 拍,[to~ one's hands to a song 配合歌的节奏拍手 [打拍子] c. 跺d. 冲击 waves ~ing the shore 冲击著岸的浪3 用鼓演奏 ; 用鼓打 ~ a march 用鼓演奏进行曲

Q: authority AUTHORITY [C:5WCriti]

A: 【简明词典】n.权威, 威信, 权威人士, 权力, 职权, 典据, 著作权威【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 authority authorities The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed. This provided a pretext for the authorities to cancel the elections. The prison authorities have been criticised for not moving more quickly to end the protest by inmates.N-PLURAL: oft the N2 authority authorities An authority is an official organization or government department that has the power to make decisions. ...the Health Education Authority... Any alterations had to meet the approval of the local planning authority.See also local authority.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft in names3 authority Authority is the right to command and control other people. Local police chiefs should re-emerge as figures of authority and reassurance in their areas. The judge had no authority to order a second trial.N-UNCOUNT4 authority If someone has authority, they have a quality which makes other people take notice of what they say. He had no natural authority and no capacity for imposing his will on others.N-UNCOUNT5 authority Authority is official permission to do something. The prison governor has refused to let him go, saying he must first be given authority from his own superiors.= sanctionN-UNCOUNT6 authority authorities Someone who is an authority on a particular subject knows a lot about it.【21世纪英汉词典】au.thor.i.tyE`WCrEtI; C:5WCrEti《源自拉丁文"个人 之影响力"的意思》>1 (U)权威,权力; 威信,权势,威严with ~ 凭威信,威严地a [the] person in ~ 掌权者,当权者,握有 权力之人a man of great ~ 具有很大威信的人under the ~ of ? 在...支配 [权力] 之下exercise [have] ~ over ?对...行使权力 [具有权力] I have no ~ over them. 我没有权力指挥他们2 (U)a. 权限,职权; (掌权者所赋与之) 许可,认可,自由裁量 (权) [foron one's own ~ 凭一己之意,凭独断, 擅自by (the) ~ of ? 得...之许可,以...之权 力He has no ~ for the act. 他无权这么做On whose ~ did you enter my house?. 你是经什么人的许可 [凭什么] 进入我的房子?b. 权限,职权Who gave you (the) ~ to do this?. 谁授权给你做这事?He has no ~ to settle the question. 他无权解决这个问题3 (C)a. [常 authorities] 官方,当局the proper authorities = the authorities concerned 有关当局[方面the civil

Q: answer ANSWER [5B:nsE]

A: 【简明词典】n.答案, 回答, 答辩, 抗辩v.回答说, 答复说, 符合, 反响, 响应【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 answer answers answering answered When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them. I knew Ben was lying when he answered me. Just answer the question. He paused before answering. `When?' asked Alba, `Tonight', answered Tom. Williams answered that he had no specific proposals yet.= reply, respondVB2 answer answers An answer is something that you say when you answer someone. Without waiting for an answer, he turned and went in through the door. I don't quite know what to say in answer to your question.= reply, responseN-COUNT: also in N to n3 answer If you say that someone will not take no for an answer, you mean that they go on trying to make you agree to something even after you have refused. She is tough, unwilling to take no for an answer. He would never take no for an answer.PHR: with brd-neg4 answer answers answering answered If you answer a letter or advertisement, you write to the person who wrote it. Did he answer your letter?. She answered an advert for a job as a cook.= reply toVB5 answer answers An answer is a letter that you write to someone who has written to you. I wrote to him but I never had an 【21世纪英汉词典】an.swer`AnsL; 5B:nsE《源自古英语"对... 发誓 (swear) "的意思》>1 答,答覆,回覆,回答【同义字】answer 是表示对质问、命令 、招呼、要求等回答 之意的最普通的字; reply 用在较正式之文体中, 或表示较正式且经考 虑之答覆; respond 表示对预期、诉求或 想望者加以反应而作 回答a. 答覆,回答,解答Please ~ my question. 请回答我的问题~ a letter 回信b. [向人]回答...[toHe didn't ~ a word. 他没有回答一句话c. 回答Can you ~ this riddle?. 你能回答这个谜吗?d. 回答说...She ~ed that she would be happy to come. 她回答我说她乐意来e.[向人]回答说...[to"I'm fine, thank you," she ~ed. 她回答说"我很好,谢 谢你"2 应 (开门) ; 接Please ~ the doorbell. 请应门铃声开门She ~ed the telephone in a great hurry. 她急急忙忙的去

Q: arm 1 ARM 1 [B:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.臂, 臂状物, 衣袖, 海湾, 武器vt.供给, 提供, 武装, 装备vi.武装起来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆part of your body or of something else1 arm arms Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end. She stretched her arms out. He had a large parcel under his left arm.N-COUNT2 arm arms The arm of a piece of clothing is the part of it that covers your arm.= sleeveN-COUNT3 arm arms The arm of a chair is the part on which you rest your arm when you are sitting down.N-COUNT4 arm arms An arm of an object is a long thin part of it that sticks out from the main part. ...the lever arm of the machine. ...the arms of the doctor's spectacles.N-COUNT: usu N of n5 arm arms An arm of land or water is a long thin area of it that is joined to a broader area. At the end of the other arm of Cardigan Bay is Bardsey Island.N-COUNT: usu N of n6 arm arms An arm of an organization is a section of it that operates in a particular country or that deals with a particular activity. Millicom Holdings is the British arm of an American company. ...the research arm of Congress.= wingN-COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n7 arm If two people are walking arm in arm, they are walking together with their arms linked. He walked from the court arm in arm with his wife.【21世纪英汉词典】armBrm; B:m>1 臂have a child in one's ~s 怀中抱著孩子a child in ~s 需要人抱的孩子within ~'s reach 在手臂所能伸及之处; 在近旁with one's ~s folded = with folded ~s 抱著胳膊,袖手; 袖手旁观throw one's ~s around a person's neck 以双臂搂住某人的颈 项hold [carry] a package under one's ~ 腋下挟著一个包裹2 似臂之物a. (树的) 粗枝b. 桁架,托架c. (衣服的) 袖子d. (椅子的) 扶手e. (唱机的) 唱头臂3 力,权力the (long) ~ of the law (谑)法律之力,公权力, 警力4 (政府机关、组织等之 ) 部门,分支机构the military ~ of the Government 政府之军事机构arm of the sea内海,海湾arm in arm挽著臂[withat arm's length在伸手可及处; 保持一段距离; 疏远keep[hold]a person at ~'s length疏远某人,不让人接近one's right arm→ right armput the arm on?(美俚)(1) 捉或收押以采取法律 手段(2) 向勒索 [钱等] ,强求[fortwist a pe

Q: arm 2 ARM 2 [B:m]

A: 【简明词典】n.臂, 臂状物, 衣袖, 海湾, 武器vt.供给, 提供, 武装, 装备vi.武装起来【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆weapons1 arm Arms are weapons, especially bombs and guns. (FORMAL) The IRA had extensive supplies of arms. ...arms control.= armamentsN-PLURAL: oft N n2 arm arms arming armed If you arm someone with a weapon, you provide them with a weapon. She'd been so terrified that she had armed herself with a loaded rifle. Arming the police doesn't deter crime.VB3 arm arms arming armed If you arm someone with something that will be useful in a particular situation, you provide them with it. She thought that if she armed herself with all the knowledge she could gather she could handle anything. Armed only with a BBC microphone, I travelled across South Africa meeting writers.VB4 arm The arms of a city or of a noble family are its coat of arms. Arms is often used in the names of British pubs. ...china painted with the arms of Philippe V. ...his local pub, the Abercorn Arms.N-PLURAL5 arm A person's right to bear arms is their right to own and use guns, as a means of defence.PHR: V inflects6 arm If soldiers lay down their arms, they stop fighting and give up their weapons. (OLD-FASHIONED)PHR: V inflects7 arm If one group or country takes up arms against another, they prepare to attack and fight them. B:m>1 臂have a child in one's ~s 怀中抱著孩子a child in ~s 需要人抱的孩子within ~'s reach 在手臂所能伸及之处; 在近旁with one's ~s folded = with folded ~s 抱著胳膊,袖手; 袖手旁观throw one's ~s around a person's neck 以双臂搂住某人的颈 项hold [carry] a package under one's ~ 腋下挟著一个包裹2 似臂之物a. (树的) 粗枝b. 桁架,托架c. (衣服的) 袖子d. (椅子的) 扶手e. (唱机的) 唱头臂3 力,权力the (long) ~ of the law (谑)法律之力,公权力, 警力4 (政府机关、组织等之 ) 部门,分支机构the military ~ of the Government 政府之军事机构arm of the sea内海,海湾arm in arm挽著臂[withat arm's length在伸手可及处; 保持一段距离; 疏远keep[hold]a person at ~'s length疏远某人,不让人接近one's right arm→ right armput the arm on?(美俚)(1) 捉或收押以采取法律 手段(2) 向勒索 [钱等] ,强求[fortwist a pe

Q: art ART [B:t]

A: 【简明词典】n.艺术, 艺术品, 技术, 巧妙, 美术【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 art Art consists of paintings, sculpture, and other pictures or objects which are created for people to look at and admire or think deeply about. ...the first exhibition of such art in the West. ...contemporary and modern American art. ...Whitechapel Art Gallery.N-UNCOUNT2 art Art is the activity or educational subject that consists of creating paintings, sculptures, and other pictures or objects for people to look at and admire or think deeply about. ...a painter, content to be left alone with her all-absorbing art. ...Farnham College of Art and Design. ...art lessons.N-UNCOUNT3 art arts The arts are activities such as music, painting, literature, cinema, and dance, which people can take part in for enjoyment, or to create works which express serious meanings or ideas of beauty. Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. ...the Arts Council of Great Britain. ...the Wexner Centre for the Visual Arts. ...the art of cinema.N-VAR: usu the N in pl4 art arts At a university or college, arts are subjects such as history, literature, or languages in contrast to scientific subjects. ...arts and social science graduates. ...the Faculty of Arts. sciencesN-PLURAL: oft N n5 art Arts or art is used in the names of theatres or cinemas which show plays or films that are intended to make the audience think deeply about the content, and not simply to entertain them. ...the Cambridge Arts Cinema.ADJ: ADJ n6 art arts If you describe an activity as an art, you mean that it requires skill and that people learn to do it by instinct or experience, rather than by learning facts or rules. ...pioneers who transformed clinical medicine from an art to a science. ...the unscientific arts of seduction and romance.7 art Art is an old-fashioned form of the second person singular of the present tense of the verb be. Father, I know thou art aware of me at all times.N-COUNT【21世纪英汉词典】art轻读)Lt; Et; (重读)Brt; B:t>(古.诗) 主词为第二人称代名 词 thou 时 be 的直说法现在式thou ~ = you are

Q: area AREA [5ZEriE]

A: 【简明词典】n.范围, 区域, 面积, 地区, 空地【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 area areas An area is a particular part of a town, a country, a region, or the world. ...the large number of community groups in the area... 60 years ago half the French population still lived in rural areas. ...mountainous areas of Europe, Asia, North and South America.N-COUNT2 area areas Your area is the part of a town, country, or region where you live. An organization's area is the part of a town, country, or region that it is responsible for. Local authorities have been responsible for the running of schools in their areas. If there is an election in your area, you should go and vote.N-COUNT: poss N3 area areas A particular area is a piece of land or part of a building that is used for a particular activity. ...a picnic area. ...the main check-in area located in Terminal 1.N-COUNT: supp N4 area areas An area is a particular place on a surface or object, for example on your body. You will notice that your baby has two soft areas on the top of his head.N-COUNT: with supp5 area areas The area of a surface such as a piece of land is the amount of flat space or ground that it covers, measured in square units. The islands cover a total area of 625.6 square kilometers. Although large in area, the flat did not have many rooms.N-VAR6 area areas You can use area to refer to a particular subject or topic, or to a particular part of a larger, more general situation or activity. ...the politically sensitive area of old age pensions. ...the internationalization of the economy and all other areas of society... She wants to be involved in every area of your life.N-COUNT: usu with supp7 area areas 【21世纪英汉词典】ar.e.a`ZrIE, `erIE; 5ZEriE>1 面积the ~ of a square [triangle] 正方形 [三角形] 之面积It is 100 square miles in ~. 面积 100 平方哩2 (C)地域,地方; 地区,区域; (特定的) 地a commercial ~ 商业地区an agricultural ~ 农业区a parking ~ 停车区a camping ~ 露营区【同义字】area 不论面积大小,是表示 一地域的最普通用语; region 指面积相当广的地域, 是具有文化、社会或 地理上之特征的地方; district 指行政上的区划,或具 有显著特色的地方3 (C)范围,领域an ~ of study 研究范围4 (C)(英)地下室门前凹 地( (美)areaway) (地下室门或窗前之低 洼空地; 送货员或商人之出入 口)

Q: account ACCOUNT [E5kaunt]

A: 【简明词典】n.计算, 帐目, 说明, 估计, 理由vi.说明, 总计有, 认为, 得分vt.认为【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 account accounts If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it. Some banks make it difficult to open an account. I had two accounts with Natwest, a savings account and a current account.N-COUNT2 account accounts In business, a regular customer of a company can be referred to as an account, especially when the customer is another company. Biggart Donald, the Glasgow-based marketing agency, has won two Edinburgh accounts.N-COUNT3 account accounts Accounts are detailed records of all the money that a person or business receives and spends. He kept detailed accounts. ...an account book.N-COUNT: usu pl4 account accounts An account is a written or spoken report of something that has happened. He gave a detailed account of what happened on the fateful night. According to police accounts, Mr and Mrs Hunt were found dead on the floor of their kitchen.= statementN-COUNT: with supp, usu N of n5 account accounts An account of something is a theory which is intended to explain or describe it. (FORMAL) This basic utilitarian model gives a relatively unsophisticated account of human behaviour. Science, on Weber's account, is an essentially value-free activity.N-COUNT: usu N of n, oft poss N【21世纪英汉词典】ac.countE`kaJnt; E5kaunt>A1 (C) (金钱上的) 计算; 帐 (单) ,帐目balance ~s (with ?) (与...) 结清帐目keep ~ s 记帐send (in) an ~ 送上帐单 (请求未付之款项) ,送上 (未付款项的) 帐 [请款] 单settle [square] an ~ with ?结清与...之帐; 向...报复 [找...算帐] 2 (C)a. (与银行等的) 财务往来; 帐户,户头; 存款 (额) open [start] an ~ with [at] ?与...开始帐目往来, 在 开户头close an ~ with ?与...结束财务往来, 取消 的户头,与 停止财务 [帐目] 来往have an ~ with [at] ?与...有帐目往来,在 设有户头b. 赊帐charge ? to a person's ~ 将...记在某人帐上put ? (down) to a person's ~ 将...记在某人帐上Short ~s make long friends. (谚)帐目常清,友谊长 存 [亲兄弟明算帐] 3 (U)a. 评价,考虑take ~ of ?=take ? into ~ 对...加以考虑; 斟酌...take no ~ of ?=leave ? out of ~ 忽视...hold ? in[of]great ~ 非常重视...hold ? in[of

Q: attack ATTACK [E5tAk]

A: 【简明词典】n.进攻, 攻击, (用语言)抨击, 批评, 疾病发作, 侵袭vt.攻击, 抨击, 动手处理(某事)vi.攻击【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 attack attacks attacking attacked To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence. Fifty civilians in Masawa were killed when government planes attacked the town. He bundled the old lady into her hallway and brutally attacked her. While Haig and Foch argued, the Germans attacked. The infantry would use hit and run tactics to slow attacking forces.VB+ attack attacks Also a noun. ...a campaign of air attacks on strategic targets... Refugees had come under attack from federal troops.N-VAR: usu with supp2 attack attacks attacking attacked If you attack a person, belief, idea, or act, you criticize them strongly. He publicly attacked the people who've been calling for secret ballot nominations. A newspaper ran an editorial attacking him for being a showman.VB+ attack attacks Also a noun. The role of the state as a prime mover in planning social change has been under attack. The committee yesterday launched a scathing attack on British business for failing to invest.N-VAR: usu with supp3 attack attacks attacking attacked If something such as a disease, a chemical, or an insect attacks something, it harms or spoils it. The virus seems to have attacked his throat. E5tAk>1 a. (以武力) 攻击,袭击 ~ the enemy [a fortress] 攻击敌人 [要塞] b. (以言词,文章等) 攻击,辱骂,责难,抨击 ~ the government 抨击政府2 著手; 从事,投入; 赶紧动手[开始] We ~ed the hambunger at once. 我们立刻狼吞虎咽地 吃起汉堡来3 侵袭He was ~ed by fever. 他患热病 [发烧] 4 袭击, (企图) 强奸,对...施暴>攻击>1 a. (藉武力之) 攻击,袭击make [begin] an ~ 加以[开始]攻击be under ~ 受到攻击A~ is the best (form of) defense. 攻击乃最佳之防御b. (C) (藉言词,文章等之) 攻击,抨击,谴责,辱骂 ,非难[on, uponmake [deliver] an ~ on the government 对政府加以抨击2 (C) (工作、用餐等之) 开始,著手[onWe'd better make an ~ on the work. 我们最&

Q: bank 1 BANK 1 [bANk]

A: 【简明词典】n.银行, 堤, 岸, 沙洲, 浅滩, 一堆(土), (云)层, 储藏所(库)vt.存(款)于银行, 储蓄, (车或飞机)倾斜转弯【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆finance and storage1 bank banks A bank is an institution where people or businesses can keep their money. Students should look to see which bank offers them the service that best suits their financial needs. I had {Pound}10,000 in the bank.N-COUNT2 bank banks A bank is a building where a bank offers its services.N-COUNT3 bank banks banking banked If you bank money, you pay it into a bank. Once you have registered your particulars with an agency and it has banked your cheque, the process begins.VB4 bank banks banking banked If you bank with a particular bank, you have an account with that bank. My husband has banked with the Co-op since before the war.VB5 bank banks You use bank to refer to a store of something. For example, a blood bank is a store of blood that is kept ready for use. ...Britain's National Police Computer, one of the largest data banks in the world.N-COUNT: with supp, usu n N6 bank If you say that the cost of something will not break the bank, you mean that it will not cost a large sum of money. Prices starting at {Pound}6 a bottle won't break the bank.PHR: V inflects 【21世纪英汉词典】bankbANk; bANk《源自古北欧语"小 丘"的意思》>1 (C)a. (河川、湖泊等的) 土堤,堤防b. (形成小路、田野、菜 园等之界线的) 土垠,土堆sit down against the ~ by the wayside 背对路旁的土堤坐下c. (小丘等的) 斜坡2 (C)a. 河岸the right ~ of a river ( 面向河川下游的) 右岸b. [~s]河的两岸,河的沿 岸on the ~s of the Thames 在泰晤士河沿岸3 (C) (像土堤般) 堆积之物; 一长堆,积层[ofa ~ of snow 雪堆a ~ of clouds 一堆云,云层4 (C) (海洋中的) 沙洲,浅滩a sand ~ 沙洲the ~s of Newfoundland 纽芬兰的浅滩(渔场)5 a. (C) (道路、竞赛跑道转弯 处的向内侧的) 倾斜面b. (U) [又作 a ~] '航空'飞机转弯时 的倾斜the angle of ~ 飞行中左右倾斜角>1 筑堤防于...,以堤围...~ a river 筑堤防于河川2 将...堆积 [重叠] 起来~ snow (up) 把雪堆积起来3 (以灰) 埋 [覆盖] (

Q: army ARMY [5B:mi]

A: 【简明词典】n.陆军, 军队, 大群, 大军【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 army armies An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments. After returning from France, he joined the army. The army is about to launch a major offensive. ...a top-ranking army officer.N-COUNT-COLL2 army armies An army of people, animals, or things is a large number of them, especially when they are regarded as a force of some kind. ...data collected by an army of volunteers. ...armies of ants. ...the army of television cameras outside his house.N-COUNT-COLL: N of n【21世纪英汉词典】ar.my`BrmI; 5B:mi>1 [常 the A~] 陆军(cf. navy) be in the ~ 在陆军服役中enter [join, go into] the ~ 入伍,从军2 (陆军的) 军队raise an ~ 招兵,募兵serve in the ~ 服兵役3 (C) (军队组织式的) 团体the Salvation A~ 救世军4 [an ~ of] 大群an ~ of ants 一大群蚂蚁an ~ of demonstrators 一大群示威者>军队的~ life 军旅生活an ~ chaplain 军中牧师

Q: black BLACK [blAk]

A: 【简明词典】n.黑色, 黑颜料, 黑人adj.黑色的, 弄脏了的, 忧郁的vt.(使)变黑, 涂黑【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 black blacks blacker blackest Something that is black is of the darkest colour that there is, the colour of the sky at night when there is no light at all. She was wearing a black coat with a white collar. He had thick black hair. I wear a lot of black. He was dressed all in black.COLOUR2 black A black person belongs to a race of people with dark skins, especially a race from Africa. He worked for the rights of black people. Sherry is black, tall, slender and soft-spoken. ...the traditions of the black community.ADJ3 black blacks Black people are sometimes referred to as blacks. This use could cause offence. There are about thirty-one million blacks in the US.N-COUNT: usu pl4 black Black coffee or tea has no milk or cream added to it. A cup of black tea or black coffee contains no calories. I drink coffee black.ADJ: ADJ n, v n ADJ5 black blacker blackest If you describe a situation as black, you are emphasizing that it is very bad indeed. It was, he said later, one of the blackest days of his political career. The future for the industry looks even blacker.ADJ-GRADED6 black blacker blackest If someone is in a black mood, the 【21世纪英汉词典】blackblAk; blAk>(~.er; ~.est)1 a. 黑的,黑色的( ←→ white) (as) ~ as coal [ebony, ink, soot] 漆黑的,乌黑的,墨黑 的,黝黑的b. 脏 (得变黑的) ; 带黑的,黑暗无光的 (dark) a ~ night 一个黑暗的夜晚c. (无比较级、最高级)不加牛奶 [奶精] 的~ coffee 黑 [不加牛奶的] 咖啡drink one's coffee ~ 喝咖啡不加牛奶 [奶精] 2 身穿黑衣的a ~ knight 黑衣骑士→ Black Friar.3 (无比较级、最高级) 肤色黑的,黑人的a ~ man 一个黑人the ~ races 黑色人种the ~ vote 黑人选票4 a. 没有光明的,暗淡的; 忧郁的; 悲惨的~ despair 深沉的绝望,极度的失 望b. 不吉祥的a ~ augury 凶兆5 愠怒的,险恶的~ in the face ( 因大怒、用力等而) 脸色发紫的,满脸怒气 的She always gave me a ~ look. 她总是对我怒目而视look ~

Q: at AT [At, Et]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在, 于, 向, 对准, 在...方面[域] Austria , 奥地利【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, at is used after some verbs, nouns, and adjectives to introduce extra information. At is also used in phrasal verbs such as `keep on at' and `play at'.1 at WEAK STRONGYou use at to indicate the place or event where something happens or is situated. We had dinner at a restaurant in Attleborough. He will be at the airport to meet her. I didn't like being alone at home. Hamstrings are supporting muscles at the back of the thigh. The announcement was made at a news conference in Peking.PREP2 at WEAK STRONGIf someone is at school or college, or at a particular school or college, they go there regularly to study. He was shy and nervous as a boy, and unhappy at school. It was at university that he first encountered Hopkins. I majored in psychology at Hunter College.PREP3 at WEAK STRONGIf you are at something such as a table, a door, or someone's side, you are next to it or them. An assistant sat typing away at a table beside him. Graham was already at the door. At his side was a beautiful young woman. He gave the girl at the desk the message.PREP4 at WEAK STRONGWhen you are describing where someone or something is, you can say that they are at a certain distance. You can also say that one thing is at an angle in relation to another thing. The two journalists followed at a discreet distance. The tree was leaning at a low angle from the ground.PREP5 at WEAK STRONGIf something happens at a particular time, that is the time when it happens or begins to happen. The funeral will be carried out this afternoon at 3.00. He only sees her at Christmas and Easter.PREP6 at WEAK STRONGIf you do something at a particular age, you do it when you are that age. Blake emigrated to Australia with his family at 13. Mary Martin has died at her home in California at the age of seventy-six.PREP7 at WEAK STRONGYou use at to express a rate, frequency, level, or price. I drove back down the highway at normal speed. Check the oil at regular intervals, and have the car serviced regularly. The submarine lies at a depth of 6,000 feet in the Barents Sea. ...custom-designed rugs at $16 to $100 a sq ft.PREP8 at WEAK STRONGYou use at before a number or amount to indicate a measurement. Weighing in at eighty tons, the B-19 was easily the largest and most sophisticated warplane in the world. ...as unemployment stays pegged at three million.PREP: PREP amount9 at WEAK STRONGIf you look at s 【21世纪英汉词典】at>(pl. at)艾特(寮国之钱币单位)

Q: among AMONG [E5mQN]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之中, ...之一【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literarySomeone or something that is situated or moving among a group of things or people is surrounded by them. ...youths in their late teens sitting among adults... They walked among the crowds in Red Square. ...a garden of semi-tropical vegetation set among pools and waterfalls.= amidstPREP2 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literaryIf you are among people of a particular kind, you are with them and having contact with them. Things weren't so bad, after all. I was among friends again. I was brought up among people who read and wrote a lot.PREP3 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literaryIf someone or something is among a group, they are a member of that group and share its characteristics. A fifteen year old girl was among the injured. Also among the speakers was the new American ambassador to Moscow.PREP4 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literaryIf you want to focus on something that is happening within a particular group of people, you can say that it is happening among that group. Homicide is the leading cause of death among black men. ...discussions among the world leaders who are in Paris for the European security conference.PREP5 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literaryIf something happens among a group of people, it happens within the whole of that group or between the members of that group. The calls for reform come as intense debate continues among the leadership over the next five-year economic plan. Much of the talk of political disaster had been among intellectuals.PREP6 among The form amongst is also used, but is more literaryIf something such as a feeling, opinion, or situation exists among a group of pe 【21世纪英汉词典】a.mongE`mQN; E5mQN>1 在...中间,在...之中, 在...环绕之中There was a village ~ the hills. 有一座村庄在群山环 绕中2 a. 为 中之一Hong Kong is ~ the biggest cities in the world. 香港是世界最大的都 市之一b. 在 之中的杰出者He is ~ the greatest writers. 他是最伟大的作家之 一3 a. 在...之间Mary is popular ~ the children. 玛丽深受孩子们的欢 迎b. 在...之间 (分配) Divide these apples ~ you three. 你们三个把这些苹果 分了吧c. 在...之间 (共同) We finished the work ~ ourselves. 我们共同完成了那工 作d. 在...之间互相Don't fight ~ yourselves. 你们不要自相残杀from among ?从...之中The chairman is chosen from ~ the members. 主席由会员中选出

Q: between BETWEEN [bi5twi:n]

A: 【简明词典】prep.在...之间, 连接...,由...协力合作【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, between is used in a few phrasal verbs, such as `come between'.1 between If something is between two things or is in between them, it has one of the things on one side of it and the other thing on the other side. She left the table to stand between the two men. Charlie crossed between the traffic to the far side of the street.PREP: usu PREP pl-n2 between If people or things travel between two places, they travel regularly from one place to the other and back again. I spent a lot of time in the early Eighties travelling between London and Bradford.PREP: PREP pl-n3 between A relationship, discussion, or difference between two people, groups, or things is one that involves them both or relates to them both. I think the relationship between patients and doctors has got a lot less personal. There have been intensive discussions between the two governments in recent days. There has always been a difference between community radio and commercial radio.PREP: PREP pl-n4 between If something stands between you and what you want, it prevents you from having it. His sense of duty often stood between him and the enjoyment of life.PREP: PREP n and n5 between If something is in between two amounts or ages, it is greater or older than the first one and smaller or younger than the second one. Increase the amount of time you spend exercising by walking between 15 and 20 minutes. Amsterdam is fun -- 【21世纪英汉词典】be.tweenbE`twin; bi5twi:n, bE-《源自古英语"在两 者之间"的意思》>1 在 之间~ Paris and Amsterdam 在巴黎和阿姆斯特丹 之间the air service ~ London and New York 伦敦、纽约间的航空 业务~ the acts 在 (戏剧的) 幕和幕之间The river runs ~ the two states. 这条河在两州之间流 过2 在...之间~ Monday and Friday 在星期一和星期五之 间[的The accident happened ~ three and four o'clock. 事故发生在三点到四 点之间3 在...的中间[的],兼有 ...和...两种性质的,... 乃至...的The parcel weighs ~ eight and ten pounds. 这包裹有八磅乃至十 磅重a color ~ blue and green 介于蓝绿之间的颜色something ~ a chair and a sofa 像椅子又像沙发的东 西4 在...之间,...的某一方the difference ~ good and evil 善恶之分choose ~ life and death [two courses] 在生死之间做一选择 [两条路] There is nothing to choose ~ the two. 两者之间无差别5 在...之间a treaty ~ three p

Q: be 2 BE 2 [bi:; bi]

A: 【简明词典】prep.是, 在, 存在[域] Belgium , 比利时abbr.[军] Base Ejection, 弹底喷射【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆other verb uses ; In spoken English, forms of be are often shortened, for example `I am' is shortened to `I'm' and `was not' is shortened to `wasn't'.1 be WEAK STRONG; am are is being was were been You use be to introduce more information about the subject, such as its identity, nature, qualities, or position. She's my mother. This is Elizabeth Blunt, BBC, West Africa. He is a very attractive man. My grandfather was a butcher. The fact that you were willing to pay in the end is all that matters. He is fifty and has been through two marriages. The sky was black. It is 1,267 feet high. Cheney was in Madrid. His house is next door. Their last major film project was in 1964. `Is it safe?' --- `Well of course it is.'. He's still alive isn't he?V-LINK2 be WEAK STRONG; am are is being was were been You use be, with `it' as the subject, in clauses where you are describing something or giving your judgement of a situation. It was too chilly for swimming. Sometimes it is necessary to say no. It is likely that investors will face losses. It's nice having friends to chat to. It's a good thing I brought lots of handkerchiefs. It's no good 【21世纪英汉词典】be轻读)bI; bi; (重读)bi; bi:《字形有变化的 am,is,are; was,were 源自别的字源》>A 1 a. 为,是He is a good doctor. 他是一位好医师Twice two is four. 二乘二是[为]四It's me. 是我(→ I pron. {比较}) That's what I wanted to say. 那正是我想要说的话How are you?. 你好吗?I am quite well [in good health]. 我很好The situation is of utmost importance. 情况至为重要We are the same age. 我们是同年纪The house was on fire [in flames]. 那房屋著火了b. 就是To live is to fight. 人生就是战斗(人生如 战场)c. 就是Seeing is believing. (谚)"百闻不如一见" ,"眼见为信"d. 就是The trouble is that she does not like it. 问题是 [困难在于] 她不喜欢它e. 是 What matters is how they live. 问题是他们如何生活The question is not what to do but how to do it. 问题不是该做什么,而 是该如何去做2 a. 在 ; 是 "Where is Tokyo ?"-"It is in Japan.".

Q: against AGAINST [E5genst, E5geinst]

A: 【简明词典】prep.相反, 反对, 逆着, 靠着, 倚着【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆In addition to the uses shown below, against is used in phrasal verbs such as `come up against', `guard against', and `hold against'.1 against If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it. She leaned against him. On a table pushed against a wall there were bottles of beer and wine. ...the rain beating against the window panes.PREP2 against If you are against something such as a plan, policy, or system, you think it is wrong, bad, or stupid. Taxes are unpopular -- it is understandable that voters are against them. Joan was very much against commencing drug treatment. ...a march to protest against job losses. in favour of, forPREP+ against Also an adverb. The vote for the suspension of the party was 283 in favour with 29 against.ADV: ADV after v3 against If you compete against someone in a game, you try to beat them. The tour will include games against the Australian Barbarians. Billy Hardy has pulled out of his second fight against Noel Carroll after a training accident.PREP4 against If you take action against someone or something, you try to harm them. Security forces are still using violence against opponents of the government. ...an upsurge in racism against immigrants... The demonstration itself was against the 【21世纪英汉词典】a.gainstE`gZnst; E5^enst>1 a. 反对...,抵抗fight ~ the enemy 与敌人作战He struggled ~ fate. 他对抗命运Are you for (it) or ~ it?. 你是赞成这件事还是 反对?vote ~ the proposal 对提案投反对票b. 逆...; 违背...,违反...sail ~ the wind 逆风航行~ one's will [conscience] 违反自己的意愿 [意志,良心] We are rowing ~ the current. 我们逆水行舟c. 对...不利的,不利于... 的There is nothing ~ him. 没有任何对他不利的 事2 对著...打击throw a ball ~ the wall 对著墙壁掷球The rain beat ~ the window. 雨打在窗上3 依,靠; 紧靠; 接触He leaned ~ the tree. 他靠著树Please push the ladder ~ the wall. 请把梯子靠墙壁4 a. 以...为背景,在...衬托 下~ the blue sky 以蓝天为背景; b. 与...对照 [对比,相映] The white sail stands out ~ the dark sea. 在与漆黑的海相映之 下,白帆显得格外突出5 防备,预防,以防...They save money ~ a raiy day. 他们存钱以备不时之 需

Q: anything ANYTHING [5eniWiN]

A: 【简明词典】pron.任何事【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 anything You use anything in statements with negative meaning to indicate in a general way that nothing is present or that an action or event does not or cannot happen. We can't do anything. Dad sat, not saying anything. She couldn't see or hear anything at all. By the time I get home, I'm too tired to do anything active. I couldn't manage anything without you.PRON-INDEF: v PRON, oft PRON adj2 anything You use anything in questions and conditional clauses to ask or talk about whether something is present or happening. What happened, is anything wrong?. Did you find anything?. Is there anything you can do to help?. If there's anything I could do for him, I would.PRON-INDEF: oft PRON adj3 anything You can use anything before words which indicate the kind of thing you are talking about. More than anything else, he wanted to become a teacher. Anything that's cheap this year will be even cheaper next year. She collects anything that has charm.PRON-INDEF: PRON cl/group4 anything You use anything to emphasize a possible thing, event, or situation, when you are saying that it could be any one of a very large number of things. He is young, fresh, and ready for anything. At that point, anything could happen. He is convinced he just has to say 【21世纪英汉词典】an.y.thing`ZnI9WIN; 5eniWiN>1 任何东西,什么都Tell me if there is ~ wrong with this watch. 请告诉我这只表有什 么毛病Lend me something to read, ~ will do. 借我一些东西看,随便 什么都可以2 任何东西都 (不...) ,什么也 (不...) I don't know ~ about it. 我对此事一无所知I cannot believe ~ he says. 他所说的话我都不能 相信3 任何东西,什么 (东西) Can I do ~ for you?. 我能为你做什么吗?I wan't say ~ about this matter to her. 关于这件事,我什么都 不会对她说anything but?(1) 除...之外的任何东西I will do ~ but that. 除了那件事以外,我什 么都愿意做(2) 绝非,并非,绝不 (是) ,并不 (是) The men was ~ but rich. 这个人绝不是个富翁anything like(1) 一点都 (不...) ,丝毫 (不...) It's not ~ like as hot today as it was yesterday. 今天不像昨天那样热(2) 有几分...,略微,些许Is she ~ like beautifur?. 她还算美丽吗?(as) ? as anything(口语)极,非常She was as pround as ~. 她非常得意for anything给什è

Q: according to ACCORDING TO

A: 【简明词典】v.依照【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 according to If someone says that something is true according to a particular person, book, or other source of information, they are indicating where they got their information. Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming. He and his father, according to local gossip, haven't been in touch for years.PHR-PREP2 according to If something is done according to a particular set of principles, these principles are used as a basis for the way it is done. They both played the game according to the rules. They must take their own decision according to their own legal advice.PHR-PREP3 according to If something varies according to a changing factor, it varies in a way that is determined by this factor. Prices vary according to the quantity ordered. The route that the boatmen choose varies according to the water level.PHR-PREP4 according to If something happens according to plan, it happens in exactly the way that it was intended to happen. If all goes according to plan, the first concert will be Tuesday evening.PHR: usu PHR after v【21世纪英汉词典】1．in accordance with根据*According to his uncle，the boy is a goodfornothing．据 男孩的叔父说，他是 个无用之人。2．in agreement with；corresponding to依据；依照；与... 相符（后接名词）*We must be prepared to modify our plans according to any new circumstances that may arise．我们务必准备 根据可能出现的新情 况改变计划。

Q: add up ADD UP

A: 【简明词典】v.合计【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 add up adds up; adding up; added upIf facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible. Police said they arrested Olivia because her statements did not add up. Well, I could be wrong, but it all seems to add up.PHR-V: usu with neg2 add up adds up; adding up; added upIf small amounts of something add up, they gradually increase. Even small savings, 5 pence here or 10 pence there, can add up. It's the little minor problems that add up.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．put together加起来*Add these figures up and see what the total is．把这些数字加起 来，看看总数是多少。*The numbers wouldn't add up．这些数字加起来 与总数不符。2．assess； help估计；权衡；有 所帮助*They added up all the advantages and disadvantages and tried to come to a decision．他们权衡 了所有的利弊得失， 试图做出决定。*Doing morning exercise every day will add up．天天做早操有益 于健康。3．make sense；present a reasonable picture有意义；合情 合理His excuse just doesn't add up．他的借口简直没 有道理。*Nothing he does seems to add up．他的所作所为似 乎没有意义。*His story didn't add up．他的故事不合情 理。

Q: add up to ADD UP TO

A: 【简明词典】v.合计达【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆add up adds up; adding up; added upIf amounts add up to a particular total, they result in that total when they are put together. For a hit show, profits can add up to millions of dollars.= amount toPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．amount to；make a total of合计，总共*The money he spent added up to more than ＄ 1，000．他花的钱合 计超过了1000美元。*The bills add up to exactly ￡1，000．这些账单 加起来正好1000英镑。*Eight and ten add up to eighteen．8加10等于 18。2．mean；signify意 味着；意思是*The evidence all adds up to a case of murder．全部证据都 表明这是一件谋杀案。*The rain，the mosquitoes and the crowded cabin all added up to a spoiled vacation．下雨、蚊 子和拥挤的小屋，意 味着这假期过得糟透了。*His long answer just adds up to a refusal．他的冗长的 回答实际上意味着拒 绝。

Q: back off BACK OFF

A: 【简明词典】v.后退【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 back off backs off; backing off; backed offIf you back off, you move away in order to avoid problems or a fight. They backed off in horror.PHR-V2 back off backs off; backing off; backed offIf you back off from a claim, demand, or commitment that you made earlier, or if you back off it, you withdraw it. A spokesman says the president has backed off from his threat to boycott the conference. The union has publicly backed off that demand.PHR-V3 back off backs off; backing off; backed offIf you tell someone to back off, you are telling them to stop interfering. (INFORMAL) Back off, Mom, I'm old enough to make my own decisions!PHR-V: usu imper

Q: bite back BITE BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.咬回, 抑制, 急忙收回(想说的话)【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 bite back bites back; biting back; bit back; bitten backIf you bite back a feeling or something that you were going to say, you stop yourself from expressing it. (LITERARY) Susan bit back the words she would like to have said. A scream rose to her lips again. She had to bite it back.PHR-V2 bite back bites back; biting back; bit back; bitten backIf a person or a group of people who have been defeated, criticized, or insulted bite back, they respond strongly or angrily. (JOURNALISM) He is quickly on the attack, biting back at the questioner until the original question is lost.PHR-V

Q: act out ACT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.将...付诸行动【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆act out acts out; acting out; acted outIf you act out an event which has happened, you copy the actions which took place and make them into a play. The group acts out the stories in such a way that the members experience really being there.PHR-V

Q: beat down BEAT DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.打倒, 杀价, 镇压, 使沮丧【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 beat down beats down; beating down; beaten down The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseWhen the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.PHR-V2 beat down beats down; beating down; beaten down The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseWhen the rain beats down, it rains very hard. Even in the winter with the rain beating down, it's nice and cosy in there.PHR-V3 beat down beats down; beating down; beaten down The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat down a person who is selling you something, you force them to accept a lower price for it than they wanted to get. A fair employer, when arranging for the pay of a carpenter, does not try to beat him down. Beat down the seller to the price that suits you.= barter downPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．force or persuade sb． to lower his price迫使或劝说（某 人）降价；还价*At first he asked for fifty pounds，but I beat him down to fortyfive．起初他要 50镑，后来我把价杀 到45镑。*Can we beat down the price？我们能还价吗 ？2．crush；pour down摧毁；倾泻于； 照射*All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks．他们所有的防 御工事都被坦克摧毁 了。*The heavy rain beat down the crops．大雨倾盆，猛 打着庄稼。3．shine brightly or hotly烈日照射*In summer the sun beats down on the roof，so that the upper rooms become unbearably hot．夏天烈日直射屋 顶，因此楼上的房间 酷热难忍。*The crowds stood there for over an hour， with the sun beating down on them．群众站在那里 一个多小时，烈日一 直照在他们身上。4．deject使沮丧*He was thoroughly beaten down and wretched．他十分沮 丧和痛苦。

Q: ask after ASK AFTER

A: 【简明词典】v.探问【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆ask after asks after; asking after; asked afterIf someone asks after you, they ask someone how you are. I had a letter from Jane. She asks after you.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】enquire about sb．'s health 问候；探问（某人的 健康）*He asked after his father．他探问父亲 的健康情况。*She asked after you and the children．她向你和 孩子们问好。

Q: back up BACK UP

A: 【简明词典】v.支持, 倒退, 裱【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf someone or something backs up a statement, they supply evidence to suggest that it is true. Radio signals received from the galaxy's centre back up the black hole theory. Her views are backed up by a 1989 Home Office report on crime.= supportPHR-V2 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf an idea or intention is backed up by action, action is taken to support or confirm it. The Secretary General says the declaration must now be backed up by concrete and effective actions. It is time the Government backed up its advert campaigns with tougher measures.PHR-V3 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf you back someone up, you show your support for them. His employers, Norfolk social services, backed him up.PHR-V4 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf you back someone up, you help them by confirming that what they are saying is true, even if you know it is not true. The girl denied being there, and the man backed her up.PHR-V5 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf you back up, the car or other vehicle that you are driving moves back a short distance. Back up, Hans. He backed up a few feet and rolled the window down. A police van drove through the protesters and backed up to the front door of the house.= reversePHR-V6 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf vehicles back up, they form a line of traffic which has to wait before it can move on. Traffic into London on the M11 was backed up for several miles.PHR-V7 back up backs up; backing up; backed upIf you back up, you move backwards a short distance. I backed up carefully until I felt the wall against my back. She backed up a few steps.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．drive or move backwards倒车*He had to back his car up because the mountain path was too narrow．由于山路太 窄，他不得不把车子 倒了回来。2．support 支持*I hope you will back me up in this argument．我希望在 这场争论中你能支持 我。*Nobody backed her up when she protested against the decision．当她反对 这项决定时，没人支 持她。3．block； hold up阻塞*The vehicles were backed up because of the accident．车辆因交 通事故受阻了。

Q: back out BACK OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.收回, 停止不干【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆back out backs out; backing out; backed outIf you back out, you decide not to do something that you previously agreed to do. The Hungarians backed out of the project in 1989 on environmental grounds. Wells was supposed to put up half the money, but later backed out.= pull outPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．withdraw from an agreement or contract撤回协议或 契约；退出*If you back out from the contract，you will have to pay a large sum of money to the company．如果你违背 协议，就得向公司支 付一大笔钱。*She backed out of her engagement．她不履 行婚约。2．fail to fulfil sth． such as a promise or obligation食言；收 回承担的责任*He agreed to lend me the money，but backed out later．他答应借钱给 我的，可是后来变卦 了。*At the last minute， John backed out and refused to go with us．最后一分钟时， 约翰变卦了，不同意 和我们一起去。*He backed out because there was not much profit in this undertaking．由于这 项事业效益不大，他 中途退出了。

Q: back down BACK DOWN

A: 【简明词典】v.放弃原主张, 取消前言【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆back down backs down; backing down; backed downIf you back down, you withdraw a claim, demand, or commitment that you made earlier, because other people are strongly opposed to it. The United States had no intention of backing down in its bitter row with the European Community over farm subsidies. It's too late to back down now. He had to back down on plans to backdate the tax changes.= abandonPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．descend backwards背朝后下降*He backed down carefully，while I held the ladder for him．我给他扶梯子， 他小心地爬下来。*The car at the top of the slope backed slowly down．坡顶上的那辆 汽车慢慢地退下来。2．give away；yield放弃；让 步*He backed down and accepted our proposal．他放弃了 原有想法，接受了我 们的建议。*The trade union expects the management to back down． 工会希望资方能够让 步。*He was too proud to back down and admit mistakes．他傲气十 足，不肯让步和承认 错误。

Q: beat out BEAT OUT

A: 【简明词典】v.敲平, 搞清【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 beat out beats out; beating out; beaten out The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat out sounds on a drum or similar instrument, you make the sounds by hitting the instrument. Drums and cymbals beat out a solemn rhythm.= tap outPHR-V2 beat out beats out; beating out; beaten out The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat out a fire, you cause it to go out by hitting it, usually with an object such as a blanket. His brother beat out the flames with a blanket. She managed to beat the fire out.PHR-V3 beat out beats out; beating out; beaten out The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf you beat out someone in a competition, you defeat them. (mainly AM) Indianapolis has beat out nearly 100 other cities as the site for a huge United Airlines maintenance center. If we are certain a rival will beat us out, we are wide open to jealousy.PHR-Vbeat out beats out; beating out; beaten out The form beat is used in the present tense and is the past tenseIf someone beats another person out of something, they get that thing by deceiving the other person or behaving dishonestly. If he could beat his uncle out of a dollar he'd do it.PHR-V

Q: believe BELIEVE [bi5li:v]

A: 【简明词典】v.有坚定的宗教信仰的, 相信, 信任, 认为, 想【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 believe believes believing believed If you believe that something is true, you think that it is true, but you are not sure. (FORMAL) Experts believe that the coming drought will be extensive. I believe you have something of mine. The main problem, I believe, lies elsewhere. We believe them to be hidden here in this apartment. `You've never heard of him?' --- `I don't believe so.'= thinkVB2 believe believes believing believed If you believe someone or if you believe what they say or write, you accept that they are telling the truth. He did not sound as if he believed her. Never believe anything a married man says about his wife. Don't believe what you read in the papers. disbelieveVB3 believe believes believing believed If you believe in fairies, ghosts, or miracles, you are sure that they exist or happen. If you believe in a god, you are sure of the existence of that god. I don't believe in ghosts. Do you believe in magic?VB4 believe believes believing believed If you believe in a way of life or an idea, you are in favour of it because you think it is good or right. He believed in marital fidelity. ...decent candidates who believed in democracy.VB5 believe believes believing believed If 【21世纪英汉词典】be.lievebE`liv, bI-; bi5li:v, bE->1 相信,相信之言,认为...为正 确 [真实] I ~ you. 我相信你 (所说的话) She ~s everything she hears. 她听什么都相信I don't ~ what she says. 我不相信她的话2 想,认为,相信a. 以为,想,相信I ~ (that) he is honest. 我认为他是诚实的There is every reason to ~ that. ?.有充分的理由使人 相信...It used to be ~d [People used to ~] that the earth is the center of the universe. 以前的人相信,地球是 宇宙的中心"Will he be here tomorrow ?"- "I ~ so [not].". "他明天会来这儿吗? ""我想会 [不会] "b. [I ~,与主要子句并列,或 当插入语用] 如果我没记错He has, I ~, been to Africa. 如果我没记错,他曾去 过非洲c. 认为,相 信I ~ him to be honest. 我认为他相当诚实You should always do what you ~ to be right. 你应该做你认为对的 事d. 认为, 相信I ~ this plant to grow in South America. 我认为这种植物会在 南美生长e.

Q: add in ADD IN

A: 【简明词典】v.添加【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆add in adds in; adding in; added inIf you add in something, you include it as a part of something else. Once the vegetables start to cook add in a couple of tablespoons of water.PHR-V

Q: based BASED [beist]

A: 【简明词典】v.立基于, 基于..., 以...为基础, vbl.建立,装置【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆based If you are based in a particular place, that is the place where you live or do most of your work. Both firms are based in Kent. Based on the edge of Lake Matt, Sunbeam Yachts started boatbuilding in 1870.= locatedADJ: v-link ADJ【21世纪英汉词典】based>常构成复合字1 以 (...) 为基础的2 设基地 [根据地] (于...) 的; 以 (...) 为根据地 [地盘,基地] 的a New York-based journalist 驻纽约的新闻记者

Q: allow for ALLOW FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.虑及, 体谅【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆allow for allows for; allowing for; allowed forIf you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur. You have to allow for a certain amount of error. The Agency's budget simply did not allow for such a massive increase.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】1．take into consideration；make concession for考虑到；体谅到； 对...让步*You have to allow for the boy's age．你应该体谅到孩 子的年龄。*Allowing for bad weather，we should set off at once．考虑到天气不 好，我们应该马上动 身。*The company will allow for extra expenditure next year．公司将考虑到 明年的额外开支。*You'd better start earlier；you should allow for traffic delays．你们还是早 些出发为好，要考虑 到路上交通会有耽搁。2．provide for；have room for；Permit供给；允 许*We must allow an hour for the meeting．我们必须留 出一小时来开会。

Q: account for ACCOUNT FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.说明, 占, 解决, 得分【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf a particular thing accounts for a part or proportion of something, that part or proportion consists of that thing, or is used or produced by it. Computers account for 5% of the country's commercial electricity consumption.PHR-V2 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf something accounts for a particular fact or situation, it causes or explains it. Now, the gene they discovered today doesn't account for all those cases.= explainPHR-V3 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf you can account for something, you can explain it or give the necessary information about it. How do you account for the company's alarmingly high staff turnover?. He said only 200 of the train's 600 passengers had been accounted for.= explainPHR-V4 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf someone has to account for an action or policy, they are responsible for it, and may be required to explain it to other people or be punished if it fails. The President and the President alone must account for his government's reforms.= answer forPHR-V5 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf a sum of money is accounted for in a budget, it has been included in that budget for a particular purpose. The really heavy redundancy costs have been accounted for.PHR-V6 account for accounts for; accounting for; accounted forIf you account for an 【21世纪英汉词典】1．explain；give a reason for解释；说明...的原 因*How do you account for the accident？你如何解 释这次事故的原因？*We asked him to account for his conduct．我们要他对 自己的行为加以解释。2．give a statement to show how money or goods have been dealt with说明（钱等的） 用途*You have to account for losing such a large sum of money．丢了这么一大 笔钱，你务必解释清 楚。*We must account for every cent we spent．我们花掉的每 一分钱，都要有个交 代。3．be responsible for负责The librarian has to account for each book in his charge．图书管理员 应对所管的每一本书 负责。*You will have to account for the misprints in the article．你必须对文 章中的印刷错误负责。*It will take him 20 years in prison to account for such a terrible crime．他犯有严重罪 行，将在监狱中监禁2 0年。4．occupy；amount to（数量）占；共计 达*In that country，the production of raw materials accounts for a considerable proportion of the national economy．在那个国家 ，原材料生产在国民 经济中占相当大的比重。*League members account for the majority of the students in the class．团员占这个班 学生

Q: act up ACT UP

A: 【简明词典】v.调皮, 运作不正常【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 act up acts up; acting up; acted upIf something is acting up, it is not working properly. (INFORMAL) She was messing with the coffee pot, which was acting up again.PHR-V: usu cont2 act up acts up; acting up; acted upIf a child is acting up, they are behaving badly. (INFORMAL) I could hear Jonathan acting up downstairs.PHR-V: usu cont

Q: answer for ANSWER FOR

A: 【简明词典】v.负责, 保证, 符合【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 answer for answers for; answering for; answered forIf you have to answer for something bad or wrong you have done, you are punished for it. He must be made to answer for his terrible crimes.= payPHR-V2 answer If you say that someone has a lot to answer for, you are saying that their actions have led to problems which you think they are responsible for.PHR: have inflects【21世纪英汉词典】1． be responsible for；take the responsibility for对...负责*You must answer for any missing articles after the party．你必须对聚会 后遗失的任何物品负 责。*Parents should answer for their children's behaviour．父母应对 自己孩子的行为负责。2．guarantee 保证；担保*I can answer for his honesty．我可以保证 他是诚实的。*I will answer for the truth of his statements．我担保 他说的话是真实的。3．be punished or blamed for因...而受罚；因... 而受责备*He will have to answer for his crimes．他必须因他 的罪行而受到惩罚。*Someday you will answer for your foolish behaviour．总有一天 你将因你的愚蠢行为 而受到惩罚。4．serve for起...作用*That night the table answered for a bed for me．那天晚上那张桌 子成了我的床。5．speak for代表...讲话*Stop answering for John，let him speak．不要替约翰说 ，让他自己讲。*I can't answer for the other members of the committee．我不能代 表其他委员的意见。

Q: back away BACK AWAY

A: 【简明词典】v.逐渐后退【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 back away backs away; backing away; backed awayIf you back away from a commitment that you made or something that you were involved with in the past, you try to show that you are no longer committed to it or involved with it. The company backed away from plans to cut their pay by 15%. He's backing away from the policies and style of his predecessor. Until yesterday, Britain had backed away because it didn't like the cost.= retreat, withdrawPHR-V2 back away backs away; backing away; backed awayIf you back away, you walk backwards away from someone or something, often because you are frightened of them. James got to his feet and started to come over, but the girls hastily backed away.= retreatPHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】draw back ； move backwards后退；移开*The crowd backed away to let the queen's carriage pass through．人群退开了 ，好让女王的车子过 去。

Q: answer back ANSWER BACK

A: 【简明词典】v.顶嘴【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆answer back answers back; answering back; answered backIf someone, especially a child, answers back, they speak rudely to you when you speak to them. She was beaten by teachers for answering back. I always answered him back when I thought he was wrong.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】reply rudely回嘴；顶嘴*Don't answer back like that．别那样顶嘴！*The child often answered his grandmother back．这孩子经常与 祖母顶嘴。

Q: appear APPEAR [E5piE]

A: 【简明词典】vi.出现, 看来, 似乎, 公开露面, 出版, 发表【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 appear appears appeared If you say that something appears to be the way you describe it, you are reporting what you believe or what you have been told, though you cannot be sure it is true. There appears to be increasing support for the leadership to take a more aggressive stance. The aircraft appears to have crashed near Katmandu. It appears that some missiles have been moved. It appears unlikely that the UN would consider making such a move. The presidency is beginning to appear a political irrelevance. Nine months later, those talks appear as distant as ever. He appeared willing to reach an agreement.= seemV-LINK: no cont2 appear appears appeared If someone or something appears to have a particular quality or characteristic, they give the impression of having that quality or characteristic. She did her best to appear more self-assured than she felt. He is anxious to appear a gentleman. Under stress these people will appear to be superficial, over-eager and manipulative.= seemV-LINK: no cont3 appear appears appearing appeared When someone or something appears, they move into a position where you can see them. A woman appeared at the far end of the street. Last night some of the prisoners appeared on the roof.VB4 appear appears appearing appeared When something new appears, 【21世纪英汉词典】ap.pearE`pIr; E5piE《源自拉丁文"成为 可见"的意思》>1 出现(←→ disappear) a. 现形,出现,显现One by one the stars ~ed. 星星一颗一颗地出现 了b. (在集会等) 到场,出席She finally ~ed at four o'clock. 她在四点钟终于到场c. [在...]公开 出现 [出场,演出] [on, in~ on the stage 登台演出~ on a TV program 在电视节目中演出~ in a concert 在演奏会出场d. [在法庭等] 出面,出庭[in]; 出庭 [在法官面前] [beforeThe prisoner ~ed in court. 囚犯出庭受审 [应讯] ~ before the judge 到庭受审e. 出庭 [为...辩护] [forMr. Johnson ~ed for him in court. 詹森先生出庭为他辩 护f. 出版Has his new book ~ed yet?. 他的新书出版了吗?g. [在报上等] 发表,登出[inAn article about him ~ed in the paper. 一篇有关他的文章在 报上发表2 显得,似乎a. 显得 ,似乎,好像(→ seem【同&

Q: become BECOME [bi5kQm]

A: 【简明词典】vi.变成, 成为, 变得vt.适合, 相称【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 become becomes becoming became The form become is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf someone or something becomes a particular thing, they start to change and develop into that thing, or start to develop the characteristics mentioned. I first became interested in Islam while I was doing my nursing training. The cocoa industry dwindled because it became increasingly difficult to cover costs. During the 1980s the world's financial systems became more open. The pilot decided to land, but as we lost altitude the wind became stronger. As she reached the age of thirty she became convinced she would remain single all her life. After leaving school, he became a professional footballer. In 1823 Honduras became a part of the United Provinces of Central America.= getV-LINK2 become becomes became The form become is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf something becomes someone, it makes them look attractive or it seems right for them. Does khaki become you?. Don't be crude tonight, Bernard, it doesn't become you.= suitVB: no passive, no cont3 become The form become is used in the present tense and is the past participleIf you wonder what has become of someone or something, you wonder where they are and what has happened to them. She thought constantly about her family; she might never know what had become of them. Where will he go to school now he's been thrown out of Eton? What will become of him?PHR: V inflects【21世纪英汉词典】be.comebI`kQm; bi5kQm, bE-《源自古英语"来"; 相当于be-+come》(be .came[-`kem; -'keim]; be.come)>成为,变为,转为,变得He became a violinist. 他成为小提琴家The days are becoming longer. 白昼变得越来越长The truth became known to us all. 我们大家 (逐渐) 知道了真相>1 适合,适宜,适于Her pink dress became her very well. 粉红色衣服穿在她身 上显得很匹配2 与 相称,与...相当,与... 相配It does not ~ you to complain. 发牢骚同你的身分可 不大相称 [发牢骚不像是你的作 风] become of?...变成 (怎么样) ; 遭遇 (如何) (happen to) What has ~ of the house in which I lived in my childhood?. 我小时候住的房子后 来不知变成怎样?I don't know what will ~ of the boy. 我不知道这个孩子将 会有什么遭遇

Q: agree AGREE [E5gri:]

A: 【简明词典】vi.同意, 赞成...的意见, 与...一致, 承认, 适合vt.同意【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 agree agrees agreeing agreed If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion. If we agreed all the time it would be a bit boring, wouldn't it?. Both the House and Senate have agreed on the need for the money. So we both agree there's a problem?. I see your point but I'm not sure I agree with you. I agree with you about the gun situation. I agree with you that the open system is by far the best. `It's appalling.' --- `It is. I agree.'. I agree that the demise of London zoo would be terrible. I agree with every word you've just said. `Frankly I found it rather frightening.' `A little startling,' Mark agreed.= concur disagreeV-RECIP2 agree agrees agreeing agreed If you agree to do something, you say that you will do it. If you agree to a proposal, you accept it. He agreed to pay me for the drawings. Donna agreed to both requests. All 100 senators agree to a postponement.= consentVB3 agree If people agree on something, or in British English if they agree something, they all decide to accept or do something. The warring sides have agreed on an unconditional ceasefire. We never agreed a date. 【21世纪英汉词典】a.greeE`gri; E5^ri:《源自古法语"欣然 接受"的意思》>1 进行讨论等而 (同意) (→ consent 【同义字】) a. 赞成(cf. 2a)I ~. 我赞成b. [对提议等] 答应,赞成,同意[toI ~d to the proposal. 我同意该提案I ~ undertake the work. 我答应做这工作c. (议论的结果) [对于条件、意见等] 达成协议,互相同意[o n, upon(cf. 2b)We ~d on a date or the next meeting. 我们同意下次会议的 日期We ~d on starting at once. 我们一致同意立即出 发2 意见一致a. 有同感(cf. 1a) I ~. 我有同感b. 意见一致; 持著同样的想法[with ]; [对于...]意见一致[on , about(cf. 1c)I ~ with you in all your views. 我赞成你的一切意见c. [关于] 意见一致 [as to,about] We could not ~ where we should go. 关于我们去向的问题, 大家意见无法一致3 a. 一致,相符,符合,相合The figures don't ~. 数字不符合b. 一

Q: ask ASK [B:sk]

A: 【简明词典】vi.询问, 问, 要求vt.问, 要求, 需要, 邀请【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 ask asks asking asked If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer. `How is Frank?' he asked. I asked him his name. I wasn't the only one asking questions. She asked me if I'd enjoyed my dinner. If Daniel asks what happened in court we will tell him. You will have to ask David about that. `I'm afraid to ask what it cost.' --- `Then don't ask.'VB2 ask asks asking asked If you ask someone to do something, you tell them that you want them to do it. We had to ask him to leave. She said she had been asked to take two suitcases to Africa by a man called Sean.VB3 ask asks asking asked If you ask to do something, you tell someone that you want to do it. I asked to see the Director.VB4 ask asks asking asked If you ask for something, you say that you would like it. I decided to go to the next house and ask for food. Who asked for your opinion?VB5 ask asks asking asked If you ask for someone, you say that you would like to speak to them. There's a man at the gate asking for you.VB6 ask asks asking asked If you ask someone's permission, opinion, or forgiveness 【21世纪英汉词典】askAsk; B:sk>1 询问,问a. 问,询问,质问~ a person rudely 不礼貌地问某人if you ~ me 如果你要我说我的意 见,依我的意见【同义字】ask 是表示"询问"之意 的最普通用语inquire 是拘泥的说法b. 问 [有关...的情形] [aboutI ~ed her about her job. 我问她有关她工作的 情形c. 问~ the way 问路d. 问 I ~ed where he lived. 我问他住哪儿A~ how to do it. 问怎么做法e. 问道..."Do you know her?" I ~ed. "你认识她吗?"我问 道f. 问,向 问...; (文语)[向人]发 ,[向人]问[ofI ~ed him a question. = I ~ed a question of him. 我向他问一个问题He ~ed me my name. 他向我问我的名字g. 问 A~ him whether [if] he knows her. 问他是否认识她He ~ed her where she had been. 他问她去了哪儿She ~ed me which to choose. 她问我该选哪一个2 求,请求,祈求,央求, 要求a. 请求

Q: allow ALLOW [E5lau]

A: 【简明词典】vt.允许, 承认【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 allow allows allowing allowed If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble. The children are not allowed to watch violent TV programmes. The Government will allow them to advertise on radio and television. They will be allowed home. Smoking will not be allowed.= permit, let forbidVB2 allow allows allowing allowed If you are allowed something, you are given permission to have it or are given it. Gifts like chocolates or flowers are allowed. He should be allowed the occasional treat.= permit forbidVB3 allow allows allowing allowed If you allow something to happen, you do not prevent it. He won't allow himself to fail. If the soil is allowed to dry out the tree could die.= permit preventVB4 allow allows allowing allowed If one thing allows another thing to happen, the first thing creates the opportunity for the second thing to happen. The compromise will allow him to continue his free market reforms. ...an attempt to allow the Moslem majority a greater share of power... She said this would allow more effective planning.= permit, let preventVB5 allow allows allowing allowed If you allow a particular length of time or a particular amount of something for a particular 【21世纪英汉词典】al.lowE`laJ; E5lau>1 允许(→ let【同义字】) a. 允许,准许,许可; 允许...进入I cannot ~ such conduct. 我不能容许这种行为No animals ~ed. '告示'禁止动物进 入b. 允许No smoking is ~ed in this Hospitl. 这医院禁烟c. 允许 (往...之方向) The doorman ~ed me in. (. 在大厦等) 管理员准许我入内We are ~ed into the White House. 我们被允许进入白宫d. 允许,让做...The teacher ~ed the susam to be absent. 老师准许苏珊请假A~ me to introduce Mr. Johnson to you. 让我把强生先生介绍 给您e. 使能够...The money ~ed him to go abroad. 那笔钱使他能够出国2 a. 给与 ; 给与[人] [toHarry ~s his mother 500 dollers a month. 哈利每个月给妈妈500 美元b. [~ oneself]沉溺于...,热 中...,耽于...He doesn't ~ himself any cigarettes. 他在戒烟c. [对存款] 付[onWhat interest is ~ed on fixed deposits?. 定期存款的利息是多 少?3 a. 酌留

Q: announce ANNOUNCE [E5nauns]

A: 【简明词典】vt.宣布, 通告【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 announce announces announcing announced If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially. He will announce tonight that he is resigning from office. She was planning to announce her engagement to Peter. It was announced that the groups have agreed to a cease-fire.VB2 announce announces announcing announced If you announce a piece of news or an intention, especially something that people may not like, you say it loudly and clearly, so that everyone you are with can hear it. Peter announced that he had no intention of wasting his time at any university. `I'm having a bath and going to bed,' she announced, and left the room.= declareVB3 announce announces announcing announced If an airport or railway employee announces something, they tell the public about it by means of a loudspeaker system. Station staff announced the arrival of the train over the tannoy. They announced his plane was delayed.VB4 announce announces announcing announced If a letter, sound, or sign announces something, it informs people about it. The next letter announced the birth of another boy. His entrance was announced by a buzzer connected to the door.VB5 announce announces announcing announced If a meal or a guest is announced by a servant at a formal party, the servant says clearly that the meal is ready or the guest has arrived. Dinner was announced, and served.【21世纪英汉词典】an.nounceE`naJns; E5nauns《源自拉丁文"带给 ...消息"的意思》>1 (正式) 发表a. 通知,通报,告知,预告 ; 公布,宣布,宣告; 显示,播报Thegovernment ~d a cut in taxes. 政府正式通告降低税 率b. [对人]通知...,发表... [toWe have ~d her death to some friends only. 我们只向几个朋友通 报了她的死讯c. 宣布,宣称... ,声称...It has been ~d that Michael Jackson visit this city in May. 据宣布麦可.杰克逊将 于五月访问本市d. 宣布说...,说..."I'm going to marry him," she ~d. 她说 :"我即将和他结婚"e. 宣布...Mr. Robert Brown was ~d as the sponsor. 罗勃特.布朗先生被宣 布为赞助人f.[~ oneself]自称Tom ~d himself to me as my brother's friend. 汤姆自称是家兄的朋 友2 大声通报; 唱名通报; 通知开 Dinner will soon be ~d. 马上就要通知开饭了The servant ~d Mr. Smith. 仆人唱名通报史密斯 先生来访3 a. 显示,前兆; 为...之先声,预告,

Q: add on ADD ON

A: 【简明词典】另外加上去【Collins】 ◆◆◆◆◆1 add on adds on; adding on; added onIf one thing is added on to another, it is attached to the other thing, or is made a part of it. Holidaymakers can also add on a week in Majorca before or after the cruise. To the rear is a large dining room -- added on early this century.PHR-V: usu passive2 add on adds on; adding on; added onIf you add on an extra amount or item to a list or total, you include it. Many loan application forms automatically add on insurance.PHR-V【21世纪英汉词典】add as an extra or extras追加*Would you please add these names on to your list？请把这几个名 字补加到你的名单里 好吗？*Add the other items on at the bottom of the page．把别的项目加 在这页的下端。