24-hour clock C1 /ˌtwenti fɔːr aʊə ˈklɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of using twenty-four numbers to talk about the hours of the day, instead of dividing it into two units of twelve hours 24 小时制
50-yard line C1 /ˌfɪfti ˈjɑːd laɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the line that marks the middle of the field inAmerican football (美式足球的)50 码线,中场线
Try to get tickets near the 50-yard line.争取弄到五十码线附近的票。
争取弄到五十码线附近的票。
A level C1 /ˈeɪ levl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a British exam taken in a particular subject, usually in the final year of school at the age of 18 高级水平普通教育证书考试(英国中学单科考试,通常在毕业年级进行)
You need three A levels to get onto this university course.你要学习这门大学课程,就需要通过三科高级证书考试。
你要学习这门大学课程,就需要通过三科高级证书考试。
What A levels are you doing?你在准备哪些科目的高级证书考试?
你在准备哪些科目的高级证书考试?
I'm doing maths A level.我在准备数学高级证书考试。
我在准备数学高级证书考试。
two A level passes/two passes at A level两门高级证书考试及格
两门高级证书考试及格
ATM card C1 /ˌeɪ tiː ˈem kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plastic card used to get money from acash machine(= a machine in or outside a bank) 现金卡;自动取款卡
Allah C1 /ˈælə/ noun
noun 释义
1 the name of God among Muslims 安拉,真主(穆斯林信奉的神)
Alsatian C1 /ælˈseɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large dog, often trained to help the police, to guard buildings or (especially in the US) to help blind people find their way 德国牧羊犬(常训练成警犬,看家护院,尤其在美国用作导盲犬)
American cheese C1 /əˌmerɪkən ˈtʃiːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kind of orange cheese that is usually sold in thin slices wrapped in plastic 美式奶酪(橙色,通常切片用塑料包装出售)
Anglo-Saxon C1 /ˌæŋɡləʊ ˈsæksn/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person whoseancestorswere English 盎格鲁–撒克逊人(英格兰血统的人)
2 an English person of the period before the Norman Conquest (诺曼征服以前的)英国人
3 the Old English language 盎格鲁–撒克逊语;古英语
adjective 释义
1 used to describe somebody whoseancestorswere English 盎格鲁–撒克逊人(英格兰血统的人)
2 of or connected with the period of English history before the Norman Conquest (诺曼征服以前的)英国人
Anglo-Saxon kings盎格鲁–撒克逊诸王
盎格鲁–撒克逊诸王
3 of or connected with the Old English language 盎格鲁–撒克逊语;古英语
BC C1 /ˌbiː ˈsiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 before Christ(used in the Christiancalendarto show a particular number of years before the year when Christ is believed to have been born) 公元前
in (the year) 2000 BC在公元前 2000 年
在公元前 2000 年
the third century BC公元前 3 世纪
公元前 3 世纪
BCE C1 /ˌbiː siː ˈiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 before the Common Era (before the birth of Christ, when the Christiancalendarstarts counting years.BCEcan be used to give dates in the same way asBC) 公元前(用于表示年份,用法与 BC 同)
in (the year) 2 000 BCE在公元前 2 000 年
在公元前 2 000 年
the third century BCE公元前三世纪
公元前三世纪
BMX C1 /ˌbiː em ˈeks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong bicycle which can be used for riding on rough ground 小轮车;越野自行车
2 the sport of racingBMXbicycles on rough ground 小轮车越野赛
Bengali C1 /beŋˈɡɔːli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person from Bangladesh or West Bengal in eastern India 孟加拉国人;(印度东部的)西孟加拉邦人
2 the language of people from Bangladesh or West Bengal in eastern India 孟加拉语
Big Bang C1 /ˌbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the single large event, followed by a rapidexpansion, that most scientists suggest created the universe (宇宙)大爆炸
Black Lives Matter C1 /ˌblæk ˌlaɪvz ˈmætə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a movement formed to campaign againstracismand violence, especially police violence, against black people “黑人的命也是命”运动
Blu-ray C1 /ˈbluː reɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 technology that uses a bluelaser(= a very strong line of light)to record and play large amounts of high quality data on a type of DVD 蓝光(用蓝色激光刻录并播放大容量高品质资料的光盘技术)
These high definition movies are all out on Blu-ray.这些高清晰度影片全部以蓝光技术推出。
这些高清晰度影片全部以蓝光技术推出。
Blu-ray Disc™ C1 /ˈbluː reɪ dɪsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of DVD on which large amounts of data can be stored, used especially to play high quality video 蓝光光盘(尤用以播放高品质影像)
Bluetooth™ C1 /ˈbluːtuːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a radio technology that makes it possible for mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices to be linked over short distances, without needing to be connected by wires 蓝牙(用于手机、计算机等电子设备的短距离无线连接技术)
Bluetooth-enabled devices蓝牙设备
蓝牙设备
Bollywood C1 /ˈbɒliwʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 used to refer to the Hindi film industry, which is mainly based in the Indian city of Mumbai (in the past called Bombay) 宝莱坞(指主要集中于孟买的印度电影业)
Bonfire Night C1 /ˈbɒnfaɪə naɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the night of 5 November, when there is a tradition in the UK that people lightbonfiresand havefireworksto celebrate the failure of the plan in 1605 to destroy the parliament buildings withexplosives 篝火之夜(11 月 5 日夜晚,英国人借以庆祝 1605 年炸毁议会大厦的阴谋失败)
It was 5 November—Bonfire Night—and the children were excited.那天是11月5号——篝火之夜,孩子们很兴奋。
那天是11月5号——篝火之夜,孩子们很兴奋。
What are you doing for Bonfire Night?你在篝火之夜有什么庆祝活动?
你在篝火之夜有什么庆祝活动?
Broadway C1 /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a street in New York City where there are many theatres, sometimes used to refer to the US theatre industry in general 百老汇(美国纽约市戏院集中的一条大街);(美国的)戏剧业
a Broadway musical百老汇音乐剧
百老汇音乐剧
The play openedon Broadwayin 2013.该剧于 2013 年在百老汇首演。
该剧于 2013 年在百老汇首演。
Buddha C1 /ˈbʊdə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the person on whose teachings the Buddhist religion is based 佛陀(对佛教创始人乔达摩·悉达多的尊称)
2 a statue or picture of the Buddha 佛像
3 a person who has achievedenlightenment(= spiritual knowledge)in Buddhism 佛,觉者(佛教中觉行圆满的人)
Buddhism C1 /ˈbʊdɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 an Indian religion widely followed in Asia, based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama (or Buddha) 佛教
She became interested in Zen Buddhism.她对禅宗佛教产生了兴趣。
她对禅宗佛教产生了兴趣。
Buddhist C1 /ˈbʊdɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 following or connected with the religion ofBuddhism 佛教的;佛的
aBuddhist monk/temple佛教僧侣/寺庙
佛教僧侣/寺庙
noun 释义
1 a person who follows the religion ofBuddhism 佛教徒
a devout Buddhist虔诚的佛教徒
虔诚的佛教徒
C-19 C1 /ˌsiː naɪnˈtiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a disease caused by acoronavirusthat was first reported in 2019 and became apandemic(the abbreviation forCovid-19) 2019 冠状病毒病;新型冠状病毒肺炎;新冠肺炎
There have been twelve new C-19 cases in the county over the last 24 hours.在过去 24 小时内,该县新增十二名新冠病例。
在过去 24 小时内,该县新增十二名新冠病例。
CCTV C1 /ˌsiː siː tiː ˈviː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 closed-circuit television 闭路电视
He was caught on CCTV leaving the store.闭路电视拍到他离开商店。
闭路电视拍到他离开商店。
CCTV cameras/footage闭路电视摄像机/录像
闭路电视摄像机/录像
CE C1 /ˌsiː ˈiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 Church of England 英国国教会;英格兰圣公会
2 Common Era(the period since the birth of Christ when the Christiancalendarstarts counting years).CEcan be used to give dates in the same way asAD. 基督纪元,公元(表示日期时用法同 AD)
CFO C1 /ˌsiː ef ˈəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in a company who has the most authority over the finances (the abbreviation for‘chief financial officer’) 首席财务官(全写为 chief financial officer)
CTO C1 /ˌsiː tiː ˈəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in a company who is responsible for managing the company’s technology requirements (the abbreviation for‘chief technology officer’) 首席技术官(全写为 chief technology officer)
His technical genius and passion for solving hard problems makes him the ideal CTO.他的技术天才和解决难题的热情使他成为理想的首席技术官。
他的技术天才和解决难题的热情使他成为理想的首席技术官。
Canada goose C1 /ˌkænədə ˈɡuːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a common North Americangoosewith a black head and neck 加拿大黑雁;黑额黑雁
Catholicism C1 /kəˈθɒləsɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the beliefs and principles of the part of the Christian Church that has thepopeas its leader 天主教:以教皇为首的基督教会部分的信仰和原则
Chinese New Year C1 /ˌtʃaɪniːz njuː ˈjɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the beginning of the year according to the Chinese calendar 中国新年,春节,农历新年
One of the traditions of Chinese New Year is to give red envelopes filled with money to friends and family.中国新年的传统之一是给亲朋好友送装满钱的红包。
中国新年的传统之一是给亲朋好友送装满钱的红包。
Christ C1 /kraɪst/ noun, exclamation
noun 释义
1 the man that Christians believe is the son of God and on whose teachings the Christian religion is based 基督;耶稣基督
exclamation 释义
1 a swear word that many people find offensive, used to show that you are angry, annoyed or surprised (很多人认为含冒犯意,表示生气、恼火或吃惊)天哪
Christ! Look at the time—I'm late!天哪!看看时间,我迟到了!
天哪!看看时间,我迟到了!
Christian name C1 /ˈkrɪstʃən neɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in Western countries) a name given to somebody when they are born or when they arechristened; a personal name, not a family name (西方人的)圣名,教名,洗礼名
We're all on Christian-name terms here.我们这里所有的人都用教名相互称呼。
我们这里所有的人都用教名相互称呼。
Christmas Eve C1 /ˌkrɪsməs ˈiːv/ noun
noun 释义
1 the day before Christmas Day, 24 December; the evening of this day 圣诞节前一天(12 月 24 日);圣诞夜,平安夜(12 月 24 日晚)
Christmas carol C1 /ˌkrɪsməs ˈkærəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Christian religious song sung at Christmas 圣诞颂歌
Easter Monday C1 /ˌiːstə ˈmʌndeɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the day after Easter Sunday.Easter Mondayis a public holiday in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and some other countries. 复活节星期一:复活节星期日之后的第二天。复活节星期一是英格兰,威尔士,北爱尔兰和其他一些国家的公共假日。
There is a special timetable available for Easter Monday.复活节星期一有一个特殊的时间表。
复活节星期一有一个特殊的时间表。
The highest holiday attendance was on Easter Monday 2017, when 5 500 people visited the park.假日游客人数最高的是 2017 年复活节星期一,当时有 5 500 人参观了公园。
假日游客人数最高的是 2017 年复活节星期一,当时有 5 500 人参观了公园。
FBI C1 /ˌef biː ˈaɪ/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 Federal Bureau of Investigation(the police department in the US that is controlled by the national government and that is responsible for dealing with crimes that affect more than one state) (美国)联邦调查局
FM C1 /ˌef ˈem/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 frequency modulation(a method of broadcasting high-quality sound by radio) 调频
Radio 1 FM无线电调频 1 台
无线电调频 1 台
2 (in writing)field marshal (书写形式)陆军元帅
Fahrenheit C1 /ˈfærənhaɪt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 of or using a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° 华氏温度计的,华氏的(冰点为 32 度,沸点为 212 度)
fifty degrees Fahrenheit五十华氏度
五十华氏度
Temperatures tomorrow will rise to around seventy degrees Fahrenheit.明天气温将升至七十华氏度左右。
明天气温将升至七十华氏度左右。
noun 释义
1 the scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° 华氏温度计的,华氏的(冰点为 32 度,沸点为 212 度)
to give the temperature in Fahrenheit显示华氏温度
显示华氏温度
French bread C1 /ˌfrentʃ ˈbred/ noun
noun 释义
1 white bread in the shape of a long thick stick 法式面包棒
GCSE C1 /ˌdʒiː siː es ˈiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a British exam taken by students in England and Wales and some other countries, usually around the age of 16.GCSEscan be taken in a range of subjects. (GCSEis the abbreviation for‘General Certificate of Secondary Education’.) 中等教育普通证书考试,16岁考试(英格兰和威尔士及其他国家的课程考试,全写为 General Certificate of Secondary Education)
She's got 10 GCSEs.她已获得 10 门学科的普通中等教育证书。
她已获得 10 门学科的普通中等教育证书。
He's doing German at GCSE.他在学习普通中等教育证书的德语课程。
他在学习普通中等教育证书的德语课程。
Gill C1 /dʒɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 0.142 of alitrein the UK and some other countries, and 0.118 of alitrein the US. There are fourgillsin apint. 及耳(液量单位,在英国等国家等于 0.142 升,在美国等于 0.118 升;等于四分之一品脱)
Greek salad C1 /ˌɡriːk ˈsæləd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a salad that is made with tomatoes,olivesandfeta cheese 希腊风味色拉(用番茄、橄榄和菲达奶酪调制而成)
HD C1 /ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that gives television, film or video images that are extremely high quality, with very clear, sharp outlines and details (the abbreviation for‘high-definition’) (电视、电影或视频)高清晰度,高画质(全写为 high-definition)
The film was shot in HD.这部影片是用高清技术拍摄的。
这部影片是用高清技术拍摄的。
HD-ready television sets高清电视机
高清电视机
HIV C1 /ˌeɪtʃ aɪ ˈviː/ noun
noun 释义
1 the virus that can causeAIDS(the abbreviation for‘human immunodeficiency virus’) 人类免疫缺陷病毒,艾滋病病毒(全写为 human immunodeficiency virus)
to have HIV感染艾滋病毒
感染艾滋病毒
somebody'sHIV status(= whether or not they have the HIV virus)某人的艾滋病毒感染状况
某人的艾滋病毒感染状况
to beHIV-positive/HIV-negative(= to have had a medical test that shows that you do/do not have the virus)人类免疫缺陷病毒检测呈阳性/阴性反应
人类免疫缺陷病毒检测呈阳性/阴性反应
HTML C1 /ˌeɪtʃ tiː em ˈel/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 Hypertext Markup Language(a system used to mark text for World Wide Web pages in order to obtain colours, style, pictures, etc.) 超文本置标语言;超文本标记语言
IGCSE C1 /ˌaɪ dʒiː siː es ˈiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 an international exam in different subjects that students can take when they are between 14 and 16 (the abbreviation for‘International General Certificate of Secondary Education’) 国际中学教育普通证书(由英国剑桥大学创立,是针对14岁至16岁学生的国际普通中学教育认证,被全世界多数大学及雇主所承认)
Impressionism C1 /ɪmˈpreʃənɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a style in painting developed in France in the late 19th century that uses colour to show the effects of light on things and to suggest atmosphere rather than showing exact details 印象主义,印象派(19 世纪下半叶兴起于法国的绘画风格,主要表现光与色的效果,不着眼于准确的细节)
Independence Day C1 /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 4 July, celebrated in the US as the anniversary of the day in 1776 when the Americans declared themselves independent of Britain 美国独立纪念日(7 月 4 日,美国国庆日,纪念 1776 年美国宣布脱离英国)
Islamic C1 /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the Muslim religion 伊斯兰教的
Islamic law伊斯兰教教法
伊斯兰教教法
Jeep™ C1 /dʒiːp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small strong vehicle used, especially by the army, for driving over rough ground 吉普车;越野车
Jesus C1 /ˈdʒiːzəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the man that Christians believe is the son of God and on whose teachings the Christian religion is based 基督;耶稣基督
Kiswahili C1 /ˌkiːswəˈhiːli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a language widely used in East Africa, especially between people who speak different first languages.Kiswahilihas official status in several countries. 斯瓦希里语(在东非广泛使用,尤用于母语不同者之间的交流)
Koran C1 /kəˈrɑːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the holy book of the Islamic religion, written in Arabic, containing the word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 《古兰经》;《可兰经》
LGBT C1 /ˌel dʒiː biː ˈtiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 非异性恋者族群,性少数群体,LGBT 人群(女同性恋者、男同性恋者、双性恋者与跨性别者的合称)
LGBTQ C1 /ˌel dʒiː ˌbiː tiː ˈkjuː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (or questioning) LGBTQ 人群(女同性恋者、男同性恋者、双性恋者、跨性别者与酷儿或性别认同不明确者的合称)
the LGBTQ communityLGBTQ 族群
LGBTQ 族群
LOL C1 /lɒl/ exclamation
exclamation 释义
1 (in emails, social media, etc. from the abbreviation for ‘laugh out loud’) used to express fun, laughter or the feeling that something makes you smile (用于电邮、社交媒体等,表示逗乐、大笑或好玩,全写为 laugh out loud)
We've come a long way since that pic. Lol!自从那张照片以来,我们已经走了很长一段路。哈哈!
自从那张照片以来,我们已经走了很长一段路。哈哈!
The dog kept running around chasing its tail. Lolz.那只狗一直追着自己的尾巴转圈跑。真逗!
那只狗一直追着自己的尾巴转圈跑。真逗!
Labrador C1 /ˈlæbrədɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large dog that can be yellow, black or brown in colour, often used by blind people as a guide 拉布拉多猎犬(常用于导盲)
agolden/black/chocolate Labrador金黄色/黑色/深褐色拉布拉多犬
金黄色/黑色/深褐色拉布拉多犬
Lego™ C1 /ˈleɡəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a children’s toy that consists of small coloured bricks that fit together 乐高(儿童积木玩具)
Ltd C1 abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 Limited(used after the name of a British company or business) 有限责任公司,股份有限公司(用于英国公司或商行名称之后)
Pearce and Co. Ltd皮尔斯有限公司
皮尔斯有限公司
MBA C1 /ˌem biː ˈeɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a second university degree in business (the abbreviation for‘Master of Business Administration’) 工商管理硕士(大学商科的二级学位,全写为 Master of Business Administration)
to do an MBA攻读工商管理硕士学位
攻读工商管理硕士学位
Memorial Day C1 /məˈmɔːriəl deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a holiday in the US, usually the last Monday in May, in honour of members of the armed forces who have died in war 阵亡将士纪念日(美国假日,通常为五月的最后一个星期一)
Mexican wave C1 /ˌmeksɪkən ˈweɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a continuous movement that looks like a wave on the sea, made by a large group of people, especially people watching a sports game, when one person after another stands up, raises their arms, and then sits down again 人浪(尤指体育比赛中看台上的观众依次站起坐下而形成的波浪状场面)
Milky Way C1 /ˌmɪlki ˈweɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a band of light across the night sky made up of a huge number of stars that form a large part of thegalaxythat includes our sun and its planets 银河
2 a chocolate bar with a soft, light centre. For many years it was advertised as‘the sweet you can eat between meals without ruining your appetite’. 银河系:巧克力棒,中心柔和,轻盈。多年来,它被宣传为“您可以在两餐之间吃而不会破坏食欲的甜食”。
3 a chocolate bar with a soft, light centre andcaramelinside it. In Britain it is sold as aMars Bar. 银河系:巧克力棒,内部柔软,轻盈,焦糖色。在英国,它作为火星酒吧出售。
Mohammed C1 /məˈhæmɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ArabProphetthrough whom the Koran wasrevealedand the religion of Islam established and completed 穆罕默德(阿拉伯的先知、伊斯兰教的创立人)
2 a first name for boys 穆罕默德(男子名)
Muhammad C1 /məˈhæmɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ArabProphetthrough whom the Koran wasrevealedand the religion of Islam established and completed 穆罕默德(阿拉伯的先知、伊斯兰教的创立人)
2 a first name for boys 穆罕默德(男子名)
Māori C1 /ˈmaʊri/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to or connected with the group of people who were the original people living in New Zealand, before Europeans arrived (新西兰)毛利人的
noun 释义
1 a member of the group of people who were the original people living in New Zealand, before Europeans arrived (新西兰)毛利人
2 the language of the Māori people 毛利语
NASA C1 /ˈnæsə/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration(a US government organization that does research into space and organizes space travel) 美国国家航空航天局
NATO C1 /ˈneɪtəʊ/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 North Atlantic Treaty Organization.NATOis an organization to which many European countries and the US and Canada belong. They agree to give each other military help if necessary. 北约;北大西洋公约组织
NGO C1 /ˌen dʒiː ˈəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 non-governmental organization(a charity, association, etc. that is independent of government and business) 非政府组织(独立于政府或商界的慈善机构、协会等)
Neptune C1 /ˈneptjuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a planet in thesolar systemthat is 8th in order of distance from the sun 海王星
Old English C1 /ˌəʊld ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the English language before about 1150, which is very different from modern English 古英语(约公元 1150 年前的英语,与现代英语差异很大)
PC C1 /ˌpiː ˈsiː/ noun, abbreviation
noun 释义
1 a computer that is designed for one person to use at work or at home (the abbreviation for‘personal computer’) 个人计算机,个人电脑(全写为 personal computer)
abbreviation 释义
1 police constable 警员
2 politically correct 政治上正确的
PR C1 /ˌpiː ˈɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the business of giving the public information about a particular organization or person in order to create a good impression (the abbreviation for‘public relations’) 公关,公共关系(全写为 public relations)
aPR department/agency/campaign公关部门/机构/活动
公关部门/机构/活动
The article is very good PR for the theatre.这篇文章能大大提升剧院的公共形象。
这篇文章能大大提升剧院的公共形象。
2 a system that gives each party in an election a number of seats in relation to the number of votes its candidates receive (the abbreviation for‘proportional representation’) 比例代表制(按参选各党派的得票比例分配席位,全写为 proportional representation)
Paralympic C1 /ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with theParalympics(= an international competition for athletes who have adisability) 残疾人奥林匹克运动会的;残奥会的
Next week over six hundred Paralympic athletes will be arriving to take part in the competition.下周将有超过六百名残奥运动员抵达参赛。
下周将有超过六百名残奥运动员抵达参赛。
Pluto C1 /ˈpluːtəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of a number of round objects in space that are not as large as planets but which go around the sun. In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union declared thatPlutoshould be called adwarf planetbecause it is smaller and has different characteristics from the other planets in oursolar system; in 2008 it declared thatdwarf planetsfurther from the sun than Neptune could also be calledplutoids. 冥王星(比行星小但围绕太阳旋转的星体之一。2006 年 8 月,国际天文学联合会宣布应将其称为矮行星,因为它比我们太阳系的其他行星小,而且有着不同的特点。2008 年,国际天文学联合会宣布较海王星离太阳更远的矮行星也可称为类冥矮行星。)
Protestant C1 /ˈprɒtɪstənt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to or connected with the part of the Western Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century 新教教徒(16 世纪脱离天主教)
The majority of the population is Protestant.人口中大多数是新教徒。
人口中大多数是新教徒。
a Protestant church/country新教教堂/国家
新教教堂/国家
noun 释义
1 a member of a part of the Western Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century 新教教徒(16 世纪脱离天主教)
He's a Protestant.他是新教教徒。
他是新教教徒。
Protestantism C1 /ˈprɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the beliefs and principles of the part of the Western Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century 新教教徒(16 世纪脱离天主教)
Qur’an C1 /kəˈrɑːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the holy book of the Islamic religion, written in Arabic, containing the word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 《古兰经》;《可兰经》
R & B C1 /ˌɑːr ən ˈbiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 rhythm and blues 节奏布鲁斯;节奏蓝调
S C1 /es/ noun, abbreviation, symbol, suffix, short form
noun 释义
1 the 19th letter of the English alphabet 英语字母表的第 19 个字母
‘Snow’ begins with (an) S/‘S’.snow 一词以字母 s 开头。
snow 一词以字母 s 开头。
abbreviation 释义
1 Saint 圣人;圣徒
2 (especially for sizes of clothes) small (尤指服装的尺码)小号
3 south; southern 南方(的);南部(的)
S Yorkshire约克郡南部
约克郡南部
4 siemens 西(门子)(电导单位)
symbol 释义
1 the symbol forentropy
suffix 释义
1 belonging to (表示所属关系)…的
the cats’ tails这些猫的尾巴
这些猫的尾巴
their wives’ jobs他们妻子的工作
他们妻子的工作
short form 释义
1 used afterhe,sheoritandwhere,what,whoorhowto mean ‘is’ or ‘has’ (用于 he、she、it 和 where、what、who 以及 how 后,表示 is 或 has)
She's still in the bath.她还在洗澡。
她还在洗澡。
What's he doing now?他现在在干什么呢?
他现在在干什么呢?
It's time to go now.该走了。
该走了。
Who's taken my pen?谁拿走了我的笔?
谁拿走了我的笔?
Where's he gone?他上哪儿去了?
他上哪儿去了?
It's gone wrong again.它又出毛病了。
它又出毛病了。
2 us 咱们;我们
Let's go out for lunch.咱们出去吃午饭吧。
咱们出去吃午饭吧。
Saturn C1 /ˈsætɜːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large planet in thesolar systemthat has rings around it and is 6th in order of distance from the sun 土星
2 a USrocketused in the 1960s and 1970s to sendspacecraftand satellites into space. The original Saturn was developed in 1958 byWernher von Braun, and it had tworocketsused in sequence. Saturn 5 had threerocketsand carried 12 million USgallons/45.6 millionlitresof fuel. It was used for theApollo programto send men to the moon. 土星运载火箭(美国的一系列太空火箭,其中大型的“土星5号”曾被用作1969-1972年阿波罗计划的运载工具)
3 a popular make of small US car that is cheap to run, produced byGeneral Motorssince 1990 土星汽车(自1990年起由通用汽车公司生产,价格低廉且颇受欢迎的小型美国汽车)
Seeing Eye dog™ C1 /ˌsiːɪŋ ˈaɪ dɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dog trained to guide a blind person 导盲犬;领路狗
Snow White C1 /ˌsnəʊ ˈwaɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pure white in colour 雪白的
snow-white sheets雪白的床单
雪白的床单
Swahili C1 /swəˈhiːli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a language widely used in East Africa, especially between people who speak different first languages.Swahilihas official status in several countries. (通行于东非)斯瓦希里语
Swiss cheese C1 /ˌswɪs ˈtʃiːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 any hard cheese with holes in it 瑞士干酪(中间有孔)
Tamil C1 /ˈtæmɪl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to or connected with a people living in Tamil Nadu in South India and in Sri Lanka; in or connected with the language of these people 泰米尔人的;泰米尔语的
noun 释义
1 a member of a people living in Tamil Nadu in South India and in Sri Lanka (居住在印度南部和斯里兰卡的)泰米尔人
2 the language of the Tamils 泰米尔语
TikTok™ C1 /ˈtɪktɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 asocial mediawebsite for creating and sharing shortpersonalizedvideos TikTok;抖音国际版
The couple often post videos on TikTok of them dancing together.这对夫妇经常在 TikTok 上发他们一起跳舞的视频。
这对夫妇经常在 TikTok 上发他们一起跳舞的视频。
UFO C1 /ˌjuː ef ˈəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strange object that some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe is aspacecraftfrom another planet (the abbreviation for‘unidentified flying object’) 不明飞行物(全写为 unidentified flying object)
UPF C1 /ˌjuː piː ˈef/ noun
noun 释义
1 food that is produced industrially with few natural ingredients (the abbreviation forultra-processed food) 超加工食品(ultra-processed food的缩写)
Nutritionists recommended eating freshly prepared meals and avoiding UPFs.营养学家建议吃新鲜烹制的食物并避免使用 UPF。
营养学家建议吃新鲜烹制的食物并避免使用 UPF。
Studies have warned of the risk of eating too much UPF.研究警告食用过多 UPF 的风险。
研究警告食用过多 UPF 的风险。
2 a number that tells you how much protection a particular cloth gives you from the harmful effects of the sun (the abbreviation for‘ultraviolet protection factor’) 紫外线防护系数(ultraviolet protection factor的缩写)
The shirt offers UPF 30 protection from UV rays.该衬衫提供 UPF 30 的紫外线防护。
该衬衫提供 UPF 30 的紫外线防护。
They use a fabric with a high UPF.他们使用具有高 UPF 的面料。
他们使用具有高 UPF 的面料。
USB C1 /ˌjuː es ˈbiː/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 universal serial bus(the system for connecting other pieces of equipment to a computer) 通用串行总线(连接计算机外接设备的系统)
All new PCs now have USB sockets.新的个人计算机现在都有通用串行总线插孔。
新的个人计算机现在都有通用串行总线插孔。
a USB port通用串行总线端口
通用串行总线端口
USB drive C1 /ˌjuː es ˈbiː draɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small memory device that can be used to store data from a computer or digital camera and to move it from one device to another 闪存盘;闪盘;U 盘
Uranus C1 /ˈjʊərənəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the planet in thesolar systemthat is 7th in order of distance from the sun 天王星
Urdu C1 /ˈʊəduː/ noun
noun 释义
1 the official language of Pakistan, and one of the official languages of India 乌尔都语(巴基斯坦的官方语言,也是印度的官方语言之一)
VAR C1 /ˌviː eɪ ˈɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic system in which officials watch video recordings of important moments in a match in order to advise thereferee(= the official who controls the match)and correct any mistakes (the abbreviation forvideo assistant referee) 视频助理裁判技术(回放关键时刻视频以辅助裁判准确判罚,全写为 video assistant referee)
In Europe VAR has been widely used for key decisions since 2018.欧洲自 2018 年以来已广泛使用视频助理裁判技术作关键判决。
欧洲自 2018 年以来已广泛使用视频助理裁判技术作关键判决。
The goal was finally given after a lengthyVAR review.经过长时间视频助理裁判技术审核,最终判进球有效。
经过长时间视频助理裁判技术审核,最终判进球有效。
VIP C1 /ˌviː aɪ ˈpiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a famous or important person who is treated in a special way (the abbreviation for‘Very Important Person’) 要人,贵宾(全写为 Very Important Person)
the VIP lounge贵宾厅
贵宾厅
to getthe VIP treatment得到贵宾待遇
得到贵宾待遇
VTuber C1 /ˈviːtjuːbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 anavatar(= a picture that represents a computer user)that appears in videos onYouTube™or other video sharing websites (an abbreviation for‘virtual YouTuber’) 虚拟主播(全写为 virtual YouTuber)
Many VTubers have millions of subscribers.许多虚拟主播有几百万人订阅。
许多虚拟主播有几百万人订阅。
Veterans Day C1 /ˈvetərənz deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a holiday in the US on 11 November, in honour of members of the armed forces and others who have died in war 退伍军人节(美国纪念阵亡将士的日子,定于 11 月 11 日)
Victorian C1 /vɪkˈtɔːriən/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with the period from 1837 to 1901 when Queen Victoria was queen in the UK (英国)维多利亚女王时代(1837–1901 年)的
Victorian architecture维多利亚女王时代的建筑
维多利亚女王时代的建筑
the Victorian age维多利亚时代
维多利亚时代
2 having the attitudes that were typical of society during Queen Victoria’sreign 持维多利亚时代观点的
Victorian attitudes to sex(= being easily shocked by sexual matters)维多利亚时代的性爱观
维多利亚时代的性爱观
She advocated a return toVictorian values(= hard work, pride in your country, etc.).她提倡恢复维多利亚时代的价值观念。
她提倡恢复维多利亚时代的价值观念。
noun 释义
1 a British person who was alive during the period from 1837 to 1901, when Queen Victoria was queen 维多利亚时代的英国人
XL C1 /ˌeks ˈel/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 extra large(used for sizes of things, especially clothes) (尤指服装的尺码)特大号
an XL T-shirt一件特大号 T 恤衫
一件特大号 T 恤衫
XXL C1 /ˌeks eks ˈel/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 extra extra large(used for sizes of things, especially clothes) 加加大号(用于物品尺寸,尤其是衣服)
The T-shirt comes in nine colours and goes up to XXL.这款 T 恤有九种颜色,最大尺寸为 XXL。
这款 T 恤有九种颜色,最大尺寸为 XXL。
I want that shirt in XXL.我想要XXL号的衬衫。
我想要XXL号的衬衫。
able C1 /ˈeɪbl/ adjective, suffix
adjective 释义
1 having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something 拥有做某事所需的技能、智力、机会等
You must be able to speak French for this job.干这项工作你得会说法语。
干这项工作你得会说法语。
A viral illness left herbarely ableto walk.一场病毒引起的疾病使她走路都十分困难。
一场病毒引起的疾病使她走路都十分困难。
We're stillable to getvisas to come and go from Thailand.我们仍然能够获得出入泰国的签证。
我们仍然能够获得出入泰国的签证。
I didn't feel able to disagree with him.我觉得不能不同意他的意见。
我觉得不能不同意他的意见。
Will you be able to come?你能来吗?
你能来吗?
Are you reallywilling and ableto do what is necessary?你真的愿意并且有能力去做必要的事情吗?
你真的愿意并且有能力去做必要的事情吗?
They don't even seemable to seewhat's good about their ideas.他们似乎甚至无法看到他们的想法有什么好处。
他们似乎甚至无法看到他们的想法有什么好处。
These families are less able to afford a balanced, healthy diet.这些家庭负担不起均衡、健康的饮食。
这些家庭负担不起均衡、健康的饮食。
2 intelligent; good at something 有才智的;有才能的;(某方面)擅长的
She's the ablest student in the class.她是班里最能干的学生。
她是班里最能干的学生。
suffix 释义
1 that can or must be 可…的;能…的;应…的
calculable可计算的
可计算的
taxable应纳税的
应纳税的
2 having the quality of 具有…性质的
fashionable时髦
时髦
comfortable舒服的;舒适的
舒服的;舒适的
changeable易变的
易变的
aboard C1 /əˈbɔːd/ adverb,preposition
adverb,preposition 释义
1 on or onto a ship, plane, bus or train 在(船、飞机、公共汽车、火车等)上;上(船、飞机、公共汽车、火车等)
We went aboard.我们上了船。
我们上了船。
He was already aboard the plane.他已经登机了。
他已经登机了。
The plane crashed, killing all 157 passengers aboard.飞机坠毁,机上 157 名乘客全部遇难。
飞机坠毁,机上 157 名乘客全部遇难。
All aboard!(= the bus, boat, etc. is leaving soon)请大家上车(或船等)!(表示马上就要开了)
请大家上车(或船等)!(表示马上就要开了)
Welcome aboard!(= used to welcome passengers or a person joining a new organization, etc.)欢迎各位乘客!;欢迎加盟(新组织等)!
欢迎各位乘客!;欢迎加盟(新组织等)!
abolition C1 /ˌæbəˈlɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ending of a law, a system or an institution (法律、制度、习俗等的)废除,废止
the abolition of slavery奴隶制的废除
奴隶制的废除
The report recommended the complete abolition of the tax.该报告建议完全取消这项税收。
该报告建议完全取消这项税收。
the abolition of apartheid/the death penalty种族隔离/死刑的废除
种族隔离/死刑的废除
abortion C1 /əˈbɔːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the deliberate ending of apregnancyat an early stage 人工流产;堕胎;打胎
tosupport/oppose abortion支持/反对堕胎
支持/反对堕胎
a woman’s right to abortion妇女做人工流产的权利
妇女做人工流产的权利
the country's strict abortion laws该国严格的堕胎法
该国严格的堕胎法
Both pro-choice and anti-abortion groups want to ensure their voices are heard.争取选择权派和反堕胎派都希望确保自己的声音被听到。
争取选择权派和反堕胎派都希望确保自己的声音被听到。
2 a medical operation to end apregnancyat an early stage 人工流产手术;堕胎手术
She decided tohave an abortion.她决定做人工流产。
她决定做人工流产。
Some medical staff wanted the right to refuse to perform abortions.一些医务人员希望有权拒绝堕胎。
一些医务人员希望有权拒绝堕胎。
3 the process of giving birth to a baby before it is fully developed and able to survive 流产
absorbed C1 /əbˈzɔːbd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very interested in something/somebody so that you are not paying attention to anything else 被…吸引住;专心致志;全神贯注
She seemed totally absorbed in her book.她好像完全沉浸在书中。
她好像完全沉浸在书中。
abuse C1 /əˈbjuːs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful 滥用;妄用
alcohol/drug abuse酗酒/吸毒
酗酒/吸毒
The system of paying cash bonuses isopen to abuse(= might be used in the wrong way).支付现金红利制度可能被人钻空子。
支付现金红利制度可能被人钻空子。
The legal system is open to abuse.这种法律制度容易被钻空子。
这种法律制度容易被钻空子。
He was arrested on charges of corruption andabuse of power.他因被控贪污腐化和滥用职权而遭逮捕。
他因被控贪污腐化和滥用职权而遭逮捕。
What she did was an abuse of her position as manager.她的所作所为是滥用经理职权。
她的所作所为是滥用经理职权。
2 unfair, cruel or violent treatment of somebody 虐待
child abuse虐待儿童
虐待儿童
sexual abuse性虐待
性虐待
reported abuses by the secret police已举报的秘密警察虐待行为
已举报的秘密警察虐待行为
They suffered years of physical abuse.他们遭受了多年的身体虐待。
他们遭受了多年的身体虐待。
3 rude and offensive remarks, usually made when somebody is very angry 辱骂;恶语
toscream/hurl/shout abuse高声谩骂;破口大骂;大声辱骂
高声谩骂;破口大骂;大声辱骂
astream/torrent of abuse不断辱骂;劈头盖脸一通臭骂
不断辱骂;劈头盖脸一通臭骂
The man burst into a torrent of foul-mouthed racist abuse.这个人突然破口大骂种族主义者。
这个人突然破口大骂种族主义者。
verb 释义
1 to make bad use of something, or to use so much of something that it harms your health 滥用
toabuse alcohol/drugs酗酒;嗜毒
酗酒;嗜毒
He systematically abused his body with heroin and cocaine.他因吸食海洛因和可卡因一步一步地把身体搞垮了。
他因吸食海洛因和可卡因一步一步地把身体搞垮了。
People who abuse alcohol over a long period will develop health problems.长期酗酒的人会引发健康问题。
长期酗酒的人会引发健康问题。
2 to use power or knowledge unfairly or wrongly 滥用,妄用(权力、所知所闻)
She abused her position as principal by giving jobs to her friends.她滥用自己作为校长的职权,把工作安排给朋友们。
她滥用自己作为校长的职权,把工作安排给朋友们。
He felt they had abused his trust by talking about him to the press(= tricked him, although he had trusted them).他觉得他们向新闻界透露有关他的情况是辜负了他的信任。
他觉得他们向新闻界透露有关他的情况是辜负了他的信任。
3 to treat a person or an animal in a cruel or violent way, especially sexually 虐待;(尤指)性虐待;伤害
The boy had beensexually abused.这个男孩曾遭受过性虐待。
这个男孩曾遭受过性虐待。
All the children had been physically and emotionally abused.所有这些儿童的身心都受到了摧残。
所有这些儿童的身心都受到了摧残。
abused children受虐儿童
受虐儿童
4 to make rude or offensive remarks to or about somebody 辱骂;对…恶语相加;诋毁
The referee had been threatened andverbally abused.裁判遭到了恐吓和辱骂。
裁判遭到了恐吓和辱骂。
He claimed he had beenracially abused.他声称遭受过种族歧视。
他声称遭受过种族歧视。
academic year C1 /ˌækədemɪk ˈjɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the period of the year during which students go to school or university 学年
The students return in October for the start of the new academic year.学生于十月返校,开始新学年的学习。
学生于十月返校,开始新学年的学习。
academy C1 /əˈkædəmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a school or college for special training 专科院校
She trained at the Royal Academy of Music.她在皇家音乐学院培训过。
她在皇家音乐学院培训过。
apolice/military academy警官/军官学校
警官/军官学校
2 a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop art, literature, science, etc. (艺术、文学、科学等的)研究院,学会
the Royal Academy of Arts皇家艺术学会
皇家艺术学会
3 asecondary schoolin Scotland (苏格兰)中等学校,中学
He went to Ayr Academy.他曾就读于艾尔中等学校。
他曾就读于艾尔中等学校。
4 a private school in the US (美国)私立学校
5 a school in England that is independent of local authority control (英格兰不受地方政府管辖的)国立学校,国立中学
accelerate C1 /əkˈseləreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to happen faster or earlier; to make something happen faster or earlier (使)加速,加快
Inflation continues to accelerate.通货膨胀不断加速。
通货膨胀不断加速。
Exposure to the sun can accelerate the ageing process.暴露在日光下会加快老化过程。
暴露在日光下会加快老化过程。
2 to start to go faster 加速;加快
The runners accelerated smoothly around the bend.赛跑运动员在转弯处顺势加速。
赛跑运动员在转弯处顺势加速。
The car accelerated to overtake me.那辆汽车加速超过了我。
那辆汽车加速超过了我。
The car purred into life and accelerated away.那辆轿车轰隆隆地发动起来,然后加速开走了。
那辆轿车轰隆隆地发动起来,然后加速开走了。
accelerator C1 /əkˈseləreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 thepedalin a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine (汽车等的)加速装置,油门
She put her foot on the accelerator and we sped through the traffic lights.她一踩油门,我们就冲过了红绿灯。
她一踩油门,我们就冲过了红绿灯。
2 a machine for makingelementary particlesmove at high speeds (基本粒子)加速器
acceptance C1 /əkˈseptəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of accepting a gift, an invitation, an offer, etc. 接受(礼物、邀请、建议等)
Please confirm your acceptance of this offer in writing.请书面确认你接受这项建议。
请书面确认你接受这项建议。
He made a shortacceptance speech/speech of acceptance.他发表了简短的提名感言。
他发表了简短的提名感言。
Invitations have been sent out and 80 acceptances have already been received.请帖已经发出,目前收到了 80 份接受邀请的回复。
请帖已经发出,目前收到了 80 份接受邀请的回复。
So far we have had one refusal and three acceptances.迄今为止,我们收到一个回绝,三个接受。
迄今为止,我们收到一个回绝,三个接受。
2 the act of agreeing with something and approving of it 同意;认可
The new laws havegained widespread acceptance.新法律获得广泛赞同。
新法律获得广泛赞同。
3 the process of allowing somebody to join something or be a member of a group 接纳,接受(为成员、会员等)
Your acceptance into the insurance plan is guaranteed.你参加保险计划一事已有保证。
你参加保险计划一事已有保证。
Social acceptance is important for most young people.对大多数青年来说,为社会所接纳很重要。
对大多数青年来说,为社会所接纳很重要。
The group is now seeking formal acceptance.这个团体现正努力寻求官方的承认。
这个团体现正努力寻求官方的承认。
4 the quality of being willing to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation 无怨接受(逆境、困境等);逆来顺受
acceptance of death/suffering接受死亡/苦难
接受死亡/苦难
access road C1 /ˈækses rəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a road used for driving into or out of a particular place (进出某处的)行车通道
an access road to an industrial estate通往工业区的道路
通往工业区的道路
accessibility C1 /əkˌsesəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 how easy something is to reach, enter, use, see, etc. 可访问性:某事物到达,输入,使用,查看等的难易程度。
Data accessibility and reliability are essential factors in today's business world.数据可访问性和可靠性是当今商业世界的重要因素。
数据可访问性和可靠性是当今商业世界的重要因素。
Accessibility to computers is vital.计算机的可访问性至关重要。
计算机的可访问性至关重要。
Improving the accessibility of woodlands to the public is seen as a key issue.改善公众对林地的可达性被视为一个关键问题。
改善公众对林地的可达性被视为一个关键问题。
2 how easy something is to reach, enter, use, etc. for somebody with adisability 无障碍
The building has limited wheelchair accessibility.该建筑的轮椅通道有限。
该建筑的轮椅通道有限。
This checklist will help you to evaluate the accessibility of a venue.该清单将帮助您评估场地的可达性。
该清单将帮助您评估场地的可达性。
3 how easy something is to understand 容易理解的;易懂的
the accessibility of her poetry她的诗歌的易读性
她的诗歌的易读性
accessory C1 /əkˈsesəri/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an extra piece of equipment that is useful but not essential or that can be added to something else as a decoration 附件;配件;附属物
We stock a large range of bicycle accessories.我们库存了各类自行车配件。
我们库存了各类自行车配件。
Our catalogue now includes a range of furnishings and accessories for the home.我们的目录现在包括一系列家居家具和配件。
我们的目录现在包括一系列家居家具和配件。
2 a thing that you can wear or carry that matches your clothes, for example a belt or a bag (衣服的)配饰
fashion accessories to dress up your wardrobe装扮衣橱的时尚配饰
装扮衣橱的时尚配饰
3 a person who helps somebody to commit a crime or who knows about it and protects the person from the police 同谋;从犯;帮凶
He was charged with being an accessory to murder.他被控为谋杀罪的从犯。
他被控为谋杀罪的从犯。
anaccessory before/after the fact(= before/after the crime was committed)事前/事后从犯
事前/事后从犯
adjective 释义
1 not the most important when compared to others 辅助的;副的
the accessory muscles of respiration辅助呼吸肌
辅助呼吸肌
accommodate C1 /əˈkɒmədeɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit 提供住宿(或膳宿、座位等)
The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.这家旅馆最多可供 500 位旅客住宿。
这家旅馆最多可供 500 位旅客住宿。
The aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers.这架飞机能容纳28名乘客。
这架飞机能容纳28名乘客。
2 to provide enough space for somebody/something 容纳;提供空间
The garage can accommodate three cars.这个车库可以停放三辆车。
这个车库可以停放三辆车。
The old town hall now accommodates a Folk Museum.老市政厅现在设有民俗博物馆。
老市政厅现在设有民俗博物馆。
3 to consider something such as somebody’s opinion or a fact and be influenced by it when you are deciding what to do or explaining something 考虑到;顾及
Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups.我们的提案尽量照顾到少数群体的特殊需要。
我们的提案尽量照顾到少数群体的特殊需要。
She modified her views so as to accommodate the objections of American feminists.她改变了自己的观点,以适应美国女权主义者的反对意见。
她改变了自己的观点,以适应美国女权主义者的反对意见。
4 to help somebody by doing what they want 帮忙;给…提供方便
I have accommodated the press a great deal, giving numerous interviews.我多次接受采访,已给了新闻界许多方便。
我多次接受采访,已给了新闻界许多方便。
I’m sure the bank will be able to accommodate you.我确信银行能够满足您的要求。
我确信银行能够满足您的要求。
5 to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better 顺应,适应(新情况)
I needed to accommodate to the new schedule.我需要适应新的时间表。
我需要适应新的时间表。
accomplice C1 /əˈkʌmplɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who helps another to commit a crime or to do something wrong 帮凶;共犯;同谋
She became his unwitting accomplice in the robbery.她稀里糊涂地成了他进行抢劫的帮凶。
她稀里糊涂地成了他进行抢劫的帮凶。
an accomplice to murder谋杀案的共犯
谋杀案的共犯
The police suspect that she had an accomplice.警方怀疑她有同伙。
警方怀疑她有同伙。
accomplished C1 /əˈkʌmplɪʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very good at a particular thing; having a lot of skills 才华高的;技艺高超的;熟练的
an accomplished artist/actor/chef技艺高超的艺术家/演员/厨师
技艺高超的艺术家/演员/厨师
She was an elegant and accomplished woman.她是位优雅的才女。
她是位优雅的才女。
accomplishment C1 /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work 成就;成绩
It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments.那是总统最大的成就之一。
那是总统最大的成就之一。
The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画作品是相当有成就的。
这一系列的绘画作品是相当有成就的。
2 a skill or special ability 才艺;技艺;专长
Drawing and singing were among her many accomplishments.她多才多艺,能歌善画。
她多才多艺,能歌善画。
He was described as ‘a poet of rare accomplishment’.他被描述为“一位具有罕见成就的诗人”。
他被描述为“一位具有罕见成就的诗人”。
3 the successful completing of something 完成;成就
Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标,钱是至关重要的。
要实现我们的目标,钱是至关重要的。
There is a real sense of accomplishment when everything goes right.一切顺利时,人们就会有真正的成就感。
一切顺利时,人们就会有真正的成就感。
accordance C1 /əˈkɔːdns/ noun
noun 释义
1 according to a rule or the way that somebody says that something should be done 依照;依据
in accordance with legal requirements根据法律要求
根据法律要求
We acted in accordance with my parents’ wishes.我们按照父母的意愿行事。
我们按照父母的意愿行事。
accountability C1 /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked (对自己的决定、行为)负有责任,有说明义务
proposals for greater police accountability加强警方问责制的提案
加强警方问责制的提案
the accountability of a company’s directors to the shareholders公司董事对股东所负之责
公司董事对股东所负之责
accountable C1 /əˈkaʊntəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked (对自己的决定、行为)负有责任,有说明义务
The state spends taxpayers’ money and should beheld accountable.国家花的是纳税人的钱,所以应该承担责任。
国家花的是纳税人的钱,所以应该承担责任。
Politicians are ultimately accountable to the voters.从政者最终是向选民负责。
从政者最终是向选民负责。
Someone must beheld accountablefor the killings.必须有人要对这些凶杀事件负责。
必须有人要对这些凶杀事件负责。
accountancy C1 /əˈkaʊntənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the work or profession of anaccountant 会计工作;会计职业
She studied accountancy at university.她在大学里学会计。
她在大学里学会计。
It had taken considerable ‘creative accountancy’ on my part to produce a set of figures that showed us making any profit at all.我在一定程度上“造账”,以提供一套数字,表示我们根本没有盈利。
我在一定程度上“造账”,以提供一套数字,表示我们根本没有盈利。
the members of the different professional accountancy bodies不同行业会计团体的成员
不同行业会计团体的成员
accumulate C1 /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time 积累;积聚
I seem to have accumulated a lot of books.我好像已经收集了很多书。
我好像已经收集了很多书。
By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune.她投资精明,积累了一笔财富。
她投资精明,积累了一笔财富。
We have accumulated a great amount of evidence.我们积累了大量证据。
我们积累了大量证据。
2 to gradually increase in number or quantity over a period of time (数量)逐渐增加;(数额)逐渐增长
Debts began to accumulate.债务开始增加。
债务开始增加。
Dust and dirt soon accumulate if a house is not cleaned regularly.房子如果不经常打扫,灰尘很快会越积越多。
房子如果不经常打扫,灰尘很快会越积越多。
accumulation C1 /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of gradually increasing or getting more and more of something over a period of time 积累;积聚
the accumulation of wealth财富积累
财富积累
2 an amount of something that has gradually increased over a period of time 聚积物;累积物
an accumulation of toxic chemicals有毒化学物质的积聚
有毒化学物质的积聚
achiever C1 /əˈtʃiːvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who achieves a high level of success, especially in their career (尤指事业)成功者
2 a person who achieves the particular level of success that is stated 取得…成绩的人
a low achiever成绩平平的人
成绩平平的人
acid rain C1 /ˌæsɪd ˈreɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 rain that contains harmful chemicals from factory gases and that damages trees, crops and buildings 酸雨;酸性降水
Sulphur, falling as acid rain, is killing fish in the Great Lakes.硫磺以酸雨形式降落,正在杀死五大湖中的鱼类。
硫磺以酸雨形式降落,正在杀死五大湖中的鱼类。
acidity C1 /əˈsɪdəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of having a bitter sharp taste or of containingacid 酸味;酸性
to test the acidity of soil测试土壤的酸度
测试土壤的酸度
acoustic C1 /əˈkuːstɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 related to sound or to the sense of hearing 声音的;音响的;听觉的
2 designed to make natural sound, not soundamplified(= made louder)by electrical equipment 原声的;不插电的
acquisition C1 /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc. (知识、技能等的)获得,得到
theories of child language acquisition幼儿语言习得的理论
幼儿语言习得的理论
2 something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something valuable (多指贵重的)购得物
His latest acquisition is a racehorse.他最近购得一匹赛马。
他最近购得一匹赛马。
The money will be spent on acquisitions for the university library.这笔钱将用于购买大学图书馆。
这笔钱将用于购买大学图书馆。
3 a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company; the act of buying it 购置物;收购的公司(或产业);购置;收购
They have made acquisitions in several EU countries.他们在几个欧盟国家购买了一些产业。
他们在几个欧盟国家购买了一些产业。
the acquisition of shares by employees雇员购股
雇员购股
The group has announced its first overseas acquisition: a successful software company.该集团宣布了其第一笔海外收购:一家成功的软件公司。
该集团宣布了其第一笔海外收购:一家成功的软件公司。
The company has just made another acquisition.该公司刚刚又完成了一项收购。
该公司刚刚又完成了一项收购。
acquit C1 /əˈkwɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime 宣判无罪
The jury acquitted him of murder.陪审团裁决他谋杀罪不成立。
陪审团裁决他谋杀罪不成立。
Both defendants were acquitted.两名被告均被无罪释放。
两名被告均被无罪释放。
She was acquitted on all charges.她获宣判所有罪名不成立。
她获宣判所有罪名不成立。
He was acquitted on the grounds of insufficient evidence.由于证据不足,他被无罪释放。
由于证据不足,他被无罪释放。
2 to perform or behave well, badly, etc. 表现好(或坏等)
He acquitted himself brilliantly in the exams.他在考试中表现出色。
他在考试中表现出色。
acre C1 /ˈeɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring an area of land; 4 840 square yards or about 4 050 square metres 英亩(4 840 平方码,约为 4 050 平方米)
3 000 acres of parkland3 000 英亩开阔绿地
3 000 英亩开阔绿地
a three-acre wood一片三英亩的林地
一片三英亩的林地
Each house has acres of space around it(= a lot of space).每座房屋四周都有大片空地。
每座房屋四周都有大片空地。
act on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to take action as a result of advice, information, etc. 根据(建议、信息等)行事
Acting on information from a member of the public, the police raided the club.警察根据群众举报,突击检查了这家俱乐部。
警察根据群众举报,突击检查了这家俱乐部。
Why didn't you act on her suggestion?你为什么没有按照她的建议去做呢?
你为什么没有按照她的建议去做呢?
act upon C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to take action as a result of advice, information, etc. 根据(建议、信息等)行事
Acting on information from a member of the public, the police raided the club.警察根据群众举报,突击检查了这家俱乐部。
警察根据群众举报,突击检查了这家俱乐部。
Why didn't you act on her suggestion?你为什么没有按照她的建议去做呢?
你为什么没有按照她的建议去做呢?
activation C1 /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of making something such as a device or chemical process start working 激活;活化作用
The activation of several target genes results in two major effects.几个目标基因被激活,导致两个重要结果。
几个目标基因被激活,导致两个重要结果。
to trigger/inhibit/block the activation of something触发/抑制/阻止某物的激活
触发/抑制/阻止某物的激活
active C1 /ˈæktɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 always busy doing things, especially physical activities (尤指体力上)忙碌的,活跃的
Stayingphysically activein later years can also keep you feeling younger.晚年保持体力活动也能够使人感觉年轻。
晚年保持体力活动也能够使人感觉年轻。
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle.进入现代社会以前,人们的生活方式是活动量大、忙忙碌碌。
进入现代社会以前,人们的生活方式是活动量大、忙忙碌碌。
2 involved in something; making a determined effort and not leaving something to happen by itself 积极的
They were bothpolitically active.他们两人在政治上都很积极。
他们两人在政治上都很积极。
hisactive involvement/participationin the arts他对艺术活动的积极参与
他对艺术活动的积极参与
She takes anactive partin school life.她积极参加学校活动。
她积极参加学校活动。
He still has anactive rolein running the company.他仍然在公司的运营中发挥着积极的作用。
他仍然在公司的运营中发挥着积极的作用。
anactive participant/member积极的参与者;积极分子
积极的参与者;积极分子
He is anactive memberof several professional organizations.他是多个专业组织的活跃成员。
他是多个专业组织的活跃成员。
At 50, I'm anactive participantin my community.50 岁时,我是社区的积极参与者。
50 岁时,我是社区的积极参与者。
Sheremained activein politics until her death.她一直活跃在政治舞台上,直到去世。
她一直活跃在政治舞台上,直到去世。
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget.学生家长积极参加反对削减教育预算的活动。
学生家长积极参加反对削减教育预算的活动。
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease.他们采取积极措施,防止疾病蔓延。
他们采取积极措施,防止疾病蔓延。
3 doing something regularly; functioning 定期进行的;起作用的
Numbers ofsexually activeteenagers have continued to rise.有性行为的青少年人数持续增加。
有性行为的青少年人数持续增加。
These animals are active only at night.这些动物仅在夜间活动。
这些动物仅在夜间活动。
The virus is still active in the blood.这种病毒仍然在血液中起作用。
这种病毒仍然在血液中起作用。
an active volcano(= likely toerupt)活火山
活火山
4 lively and full of ideas 活跃的;(思想上)充满活力的
That child has a very active imagination.那个小孩想象力十分丰富。
那个小孩想象力十分丰富。
It's important to remain mentally active after retirement.退休后保持敏捷的思维是十分重要的。
退休后保持敏捷的思维是十分重要的。
5 working; in use or able to be used 使用中的;可以使用的
The old watermill was active until 1960.这台旧水磨一直用到 1960 年。
这台旧水磨一直用到 1960 年。
Ensure the website URL is an active link.确保网站 URL 是有效链接。
确保网站 URL 是有效链接。
6 having or causing a chemical effect 起化学作用的;有效的
What is the active ingredient in aspirin?什么是阿司匹林中的有效成分?
什么是阿司匹林中的有效成分?
drugs that are active against cancers对治疗癌症有效的药物
对治疗癌症有效的药物
7 connected with a verb whose subject is the person or thing that performs the action 主动语态的
In ‘He was driving the car’, the verb is active.在 He was driving the car 一句中,动词是主动语态。
在 He was driving the car 一句中,动词是主动语态。
noun 释义
1 the form of a verb in which the subject is the person or thing that performs the action 主动语态
In ‘She drove the car’, ‘she’ is the subject and the verb ‘drove’ is in the active.在“She drove the car”中,“she”是主语,动词“drove”是主动语态。
在“She drove the car”中,“she”是主语,动词“drove”是主动语态。
active duty C1 /ˌæktɪv ˈdjuːti/ noun
noun 释义
1 taking part in military action as a member of the armed forces 现役
He has been treated in hospital and is returning to active duty.他已在医院接受治疗,即将返回继续服役。
他已在医院接受治疗,即将返回继续服役。
He sustained serious injuries while on active duty.他服役期间受了重伤。
他服役期间受了重伤。
active service C1 /ˌæktɪv ˈsɜːvɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 taking part in military action as a member of the armed forces, especially during a war 现役;(尤指)战时服役
troops on active service现役部队
现役部队
activism C1 /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of working to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims 积极分子;活跃分子
political/social/environmental activism政治/社会/环境行动主义
政治/社会/环境行动主义
activist C1 /ˈæktɪvɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims 积极分子;活跃分子
human/civil/animal rights activists人权/公民权/动物权利活动人士
人权/公民权/动物权利活动人士
Thousands ofenvironmental activistsjoined the march to demand action on climate change.数千名环保活动人士参加了游行,要求采取行动应对气候变化。
数千名环保活动人士参加了游行,要求采取行动应对气候变化。
The Prime Minister will faceparty activistswhen he addresses the party conference tomorrow.首相明天在党内会议上发表讲话时将面对党内积极分子。
首相明天在党内会议上发表讲话时将面对党内积极分子。
actor-manager C1 /ˌæktə ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an actor who is in charge of a theatre company and acts in the plays that they perform 演员兼剧团总监
acute C1 /əˈkjuːt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very serious or severe 十分严重的
There is an acute shortage of water.水严重短缺。
水严重短缺。
acute pain剧痛
剧痛
the world’s acute environmental problems全球十分严重的环境问题
全球十分严重的环境问题
Competition for jobs is acute.求职竞争非常激烈。
求职竞争非常激烈。
The scandal was an acute embarrassment for the President.这桩丑闻使总统处于极度难堪的境地。
这桩丑闻使总统处于极度难堪的境地。
He was suffering from acute chest pains.他患了急性胸痛。
他患了急性胸痛。
2 anacuteillness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous (疾病)急性的
acute appendicitis急性阑尾炎
急性阑尾炎
3 describing or designed for patients suffering from anacuteillness 重症的
acute patients重症患者
重症患者
an acute ward重症病房
重症病房
4 very sensitive and well developed 灵敏的
Dogs have an acute sense of smell.狗的嗅觉灵敏。
狗的嗅觉灵敏。
5 intelligent and quick to notice and understand things 敏锐的;有洞察力的
He is an acute observer of the social scene.他是个敏锐的社会现状观察者。
他是个敏锐的社会现状观察者。
Her judgement is acute.她的判断敏锐。
她的判断敏锐。
6 less than 90° 锐角的
acutely C1 /əˈkjuːtli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 noticing or feeling something very strongly 深深感觉到;强烈意识到
I am acutely aware of the difficulties we face.我十分清楚我们面临的困难。
我十分清楚我们面临的困难。
2 (describing unpleasant feelings) very; very strongly (描述不快的感觉)极其,强烈地
acutely embarrassed极其尴尬
极其尴尬
3 to a severe and dangerous degree 严重地;危险地
acutely ill病重
病重
adaptable C1 /əˈdæptəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations 有适应能力的;能适应的
Older workers can be as adaptable and quick to learn as anyone else.较年长的工人的适应能力和学习速度有时并不亚于其他任何人。
较年长的工人的适应能力和学习速度有时并不亚于其他任何人。
Successful businesses are highly adaptable to economic change.成功的企业对于经济变化的适应能力很强。
成功的企业对于经济变化的适应能力很强。
The company provides highly adaptable business systems.这家公司的业务系统适应性非常强。
这家公司的业务系统适应性非常强。
The vehicles are large and not easily adaptable to new uses.这些交通工具很大,不易改作新的用途。
这些交通工具很大,不易改作新的用途。
adaptation C1 /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation 适应
the adaptation of buildings for military purposes出于军事目的对建筑进行的改造
出于军事目的对建筑进行的改造
The process of adaptation to a new school is difficult for some children.对有些孩子来说,适应新学校的过程非常艰难。
对有些孩子来说,适应新学校的过程非常艰难。
making adaptations to your home改造你的家
改造你的家
2 a film, television drama or play that is based on a particular book or play but has been changed to suit the new medium 改编本;改写本
a screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’莎士比亚悲剧《麦克白》的电影改写本
莎士比亚悲剧《麦克白》的电影改写本
3 the process of change by which a species becomes better suited to its environment (物种对环境的)适应
the adaptation of desert species to the hot conditions沙漠物种对炎热环境的适应
沙漠物种对炎热环境的适应
Adaptations in plants occur over thousands of years.植物发生适应性变化要花上成千上万年。
植物发生适应性变化要花上成千上万年。
adapter C1 /əˈdæptə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device for connecting pieces of electrical equipment that were not designed to fit together (电器设备的)转接器,适配器
2 a device for connecting more than one piece of equipment to the samesocket(= a place in the wall where equipment is connected to the electricity supply) (供多个设备连接电源的)多头插座,多功能插座
3 a person who changes a book or play so that it can be made into a play, film, television drama, etc. 改编者
award-winning writer and adapter Andrew Davies屡获殊荣的作家和改编者安德鲁·戴维斯
屡获殊荣的作家和改编者安德鲁·戴维斯
addict C1 /ˈædɪkt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful 成瘾者;瘾君子
aheroin/drug addict吸食海洛因/毒品成瘾的人
吸食海洛因/毒品成瘾的人
a gambling/social media addict赌徒;沉迷于网络社交媒体的人
赌徒;沉迷于网络社交媒体的人
the treatment and rehabilitation of addicts成瘾者的治疗和康复
成瘾者的治疗和康复
I used to be a video game addict—I literally spent all my free time playing games.我过去是个电子游戏迷,我简直是把所有空余时间都花在打游戏上了。
我过去是个电子游戏迷,我简直是把所有空余时间都花在打游戏上了。
addictive C1 /əˈdɪktɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 if a substance or activity isaddictive, it makes people unable to stop using it or doing it 使人上瘾的
Heroin ishighly addictive.海洛因很容易使人上瘾。
海洛因很容易使人上瘾。
The game is very addictive.这个游戏很令人着迷。
这个游戏很令人着迷。
Marijuana is said to be psychologically though not physically addictive.据说大麻在心理上会让人上瘾,但不会在身体上上瘾。
据说大麻在心理上会让人上瘾,但不会在身体上上瘾。
Addicted people are afraid of coping or living without their addictive substance or behaviour.成瘾者害怕在没有成瘾物质或行为的情况下应对或生活。
成瘾者害怕在没有成瘾物质或行为的情况下应对或生活。
2 easily becomingaddictedto something; showing this 易上瘾的
Some people have an addictive personality.有些人容易对事物成瘾。
有些人容易对事物成瘾。
adhere to C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to behave according to a particular law, rule, set of instructions, etc.; to follow a particular set of beliefs or a fixed way of doing something 坚持,遵守,遵循(法律、规章、指示、信念等)
For ten months he adhered to a strict no-fat low-salt diet.十个月来他严格坚持无脂肪少盐饮食。
十个月来他严格坚持无脂肪少盐饮食。
She adheres to teaching methods she learned over 30 years ago.她依循她 30 多年前所学的教学法教学。
她依循她 30 多年前所学的教学法教学。
Staff should adhere strictly to the safety guidelines.工作人员应严格遵守安全准则。
工作人员应严格遵守安全准则。
The diet will work if it is adhered to.如果坚持的话,饮食就会起作用。
如果坚持的话,饮食就会起作用。
adjacent C1 /əˈdʒeɪsnt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 next to something 与…毗连的
The planes landed on adjacent runways.这些飞机在毗连的跑道上降落。
这些飞机在毗连的跑道上降落。
numbers that are adjacent in the sequence序列中相邻的数字
序列中相邻的数字
Our farm land was adjacent to the river.我们的农田在河边。
我们的农田在河边。
The vineyards of Verzy lie adjacent to those of Verzenay.维兹的葡萄园与维兹奈的葡萄园邻近。
维兹的葡萄园与维兹奈的葡萄园邻近。
There is a row of houses immediately adjacent to the factory.有一排房子紧挨着工厂。
有一排房子紧挨着工厂。
administer C1 /ədˈmɪnɪstə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to manage and organize the affairs of a company, an organization, a country, etc. 管理(公司、组织、机构等);治理(国家)
to administer a charity/fund/school管理一家慈善机构/一项基金/一所学校
管理一家慈善机构/一项基金/一所学校
the high cost of administering medical services医疗服务管理成本高昂
医疗服务管理成本高昂
The pension funds are administered by commercial banks.养老基金由商业银行管理。
养老基金由商业银行管理。
2 to make sure that something is done fairly and in the correct way 施行;执行
toadminister justice/the law司法;执法
司法;执法
The questionnaire was administered by trained interviewers.问卷调查是由经过训练的采访人员负责执行的。
问卷调查是由经过训练的采访人员负责执行的。
3 to give or to provide something, especially in a formal way 给予;提供
The teacher has the authority to administer punishment.老师有权处罚。
老师有权处罚。
A taxi driver administered first aid to the victims.一个出租车司机对受害人进行了急救。
一个出租车司机对受害人进行了急救。
The priest was called to administer the last rites.请来牧师做临终祈祷。
请来牧师做临终祈祷。
4 to give drugs, medicine, etc. to somebody 给予,施用(药物等)
Police believe his wife could not have administered the poison.警方认为他的妻子是不可能下毒的。
警方认为他的妻子是不可能下毒的。
The dose was administered to the child intravenously.已给那孩子静脉注射了一剂药物。
已给那孩子静脉注射了一剂药物。
5 to kick or to hit somebody/something 踢;打
He administered a severe blow to his opponent's head.他朝着对手的头部狠狠打了一拳。
他朝着对手的头部狠狠打了一拳。
administrative C1 /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution 管理的;行政的
anadministrative job/assistant/error管理工作;行政助理;管理上的错误
管理工作;行政助理;管理上的错误
administrator C1 /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc. (公司、机构的)管理人员,行政人员
Such organizational decisions are made by the hospital administrators.此等组织上的决策是由医院管理人员作出的。
此等组织上的决策是由医院管理人员作出的。
For an application form, please contact our administrator.请联系我们的行政人员索要申请表。
请联系我们的行政人员索要申请表。
2 a person who manages a computer system and controls who can access it (计算机系统的)管理员
If you are unable to access the site, contact yoursystem administrator.如果无法登录本网站,请联系系统管理员。
如果无法登录本网站,请联系系统管理员。
3 a person legallyappointed(= chosen)to manage the financial affairs of a business that cannot pay its debts (破产企业的)托管人
admiral C1 /ˈædmərəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an officer of very high rank in thenavy 海军将官;海军上将;舰队司令
The admiral visited the ships under his command.舰队司令视察了他所统率的军舰。
舰队司令视察了他所统率的军舰。
Admiral Lord Nelson海军上将纳尔逊勋爵
海军上将纳尔逊勋爵
admiration C1 /ˌædməˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of respect for and approval of somebody/something 钦佩;赞赏;羡慕
He never lost the admiration of his students.他从未失去学生对他的尊敬。
他从未失去学生对他的尊敬。
I have great admiration for her as a writer.我十分钦佩她这个作家。
我十分钦佩她这个作家。
to watch/gaze in admiration赞赏地观看/凝视着
赞赏地观看/凝视着
admission C1 /ədˈmɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization (机构、组织等的)准许加入,加入权,进入权
Hospital admission is not necessary in most cases.大多数情况下,病人无须住院。
大多数情况下,病人无须住院。
Hospital admissions for asthma attacks have doubled.哮喘发作入院人次已成倍增加。
哮喘发作入院人次已成倍增加。
the universityadmissions policy/office大学招生政策/招生办公室
大学招生政策/招生办公室
They tried to get into the club but were refused admission.他们试图进入俱乐部,但遭到了拒绝。
他们试图进入俱乐部,但遭到了拒绝。
She failed togain admissionto the university of her choice.她未被自己选择的大学录取。
她未被自己选择的大学录取。
Is there any charge for admission?入场需要付费吗?
入场需要付费吗?
There was a steady decline in cinema admissions during the 1960s.20世纪60年代,电影院的入场人数稳步下降。
20世纪60年代,电影院的入场人数稳步下降。
countries applying for admission to the European Union申请加入欧洲联盟的国家
申请加入欧洲联盟的国家
Last admissions to the park are at 4 p.m.公园最晚的入园时间是下午 4 点。
公园最晚的入园时间是下午 4 点。
2 a statement in which somebody admits that something is true, especially something wrong or bad that they have done (尤指对过错、罪行的)承认,招认,招供
He is a thiefby his own admission(= he has admitted it).他自己供认是小偷。
他自己供认是小偷。
anadmission of guilt/failure/defeat承认有罪/失败/被击败
承认有罪/失败/被击败
The minister's resignation was an admission that she had lied.这位部长辞职等于承认她自己撒过谎。
这位部长辞职等于承认她自己撒过谎。
3 the amount of money that you pay to go into a building or to an event 入场费;门票费
admission charges/prices入场费
入场费
£5 admission入场费 5 英镑
入场费 5 英镑
What's the admission?门票多少钱?
门票多少钱?
admit C1 /ədˈmɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true (常指勉强)承认
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.我承认,那次干的是件蠢事。
我承认,那次干的是件蠢事。
‘I'm very nervous,’ she admitted reluctantly.“我很紧张。”她勉强承认说。
“我很紧张。”她勉强承认说。
Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.不要怕认错。
不要怕认错。
She admits to being strict with her children.她承认对自己的孩子很严厉。
她承认对自己的孩子很严厉。
Headmittedall hismistakes.他承认了全部错误。
他承认了全部错误。
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth.她顽固地拒不承认事实。
她顽固地拒不承认事实。
Why don't you justadmit defeat(= recognize that you cannot do something)and let someone else try?你干吗不干脆承认自己不行,让别人来试试?
你干吗不干脆承认自己不行,让别人来试试?
I hate to admit it, but I think he is right.我认为他是对的,尽管我不想承认这一点。
我认为他是对的,尽管我不想承认这一点。
Admit it! You were terrified!承认了吧!你吓坏了!
承认了吧!你吓坏了!
I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I watch this show.我几乎羞于承认这一点,但我看了这个节目。
我几乎羞于承认这一点,但我看了这个节目。
Theyfreely admit(that) they still have a lot to learn.他们坦率承认,他们要学的东西还很多。
他们坦率承认,他们要学的东西还很多。
You must admit thatit all sounds very strange.你必须承认这一切听起来很古怪。
你必须承认这一切听起来很古怪。
Shereadily admitsmistakes were made.她痛快地承认犯了错误。
她痛快地承认犯了错误。
I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult.我无法向父母实话实说,我觉得这门课程很难。
我无法向父母实话实说,我觉得这门课程很难。
It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.普遍认为,政府行动过急。
普遍认为,政府行动过急。
The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake.现在公认那次任命是一个错误。
现在公认那次任命是一个错误。
2 to say that you have done something wrong or illegal 承认(过错、罪行);招认;招供
He refused to admit to the other charges.他拒不承认其他指控。
他拒不承认其他指控。
She admitted to having stolen the car.她供认偷了那辆轿车。
她供认偷了那辆轿车。
She admitted theft.她招认了偷窃行为。
她招认了偷窃行为。
He refused to admit his guilt.他拒不认罪。
他拒不认罪。
The hospital has admitted liability for the accident.医院已承认对这起事故负有责任。
医院已承认对这起事故负有责任。
She admitted having driven the car without insurance.她供认驾驶了这辆没有保险的轿车。
她供认驾驶了这辆没有保险的轿车。
3 to allow somebody/something to enter a place 准许…进入(某处)
Each ticket admits one adult.每张票只准许一位成人入场。
每张票只准许一位成人入场。
You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started.演出开始后不许进入剧场。
演出开始后不许进入剧场。
The narrow windows admit little light into the room.窗户狭窄,只有少量光线可以照进房间。
窗户狭窄,只有少量光线可以照进房间。
4 to allow somebody to become a member of a club, a school or an organization 准许…加入(俱乐部、组织);接收(入学)
The society admits all US citizens over 21.凡 21 岁以上的美国公民均可加入该社团。
凡 21 岁以上的美国公民均可加入该社团。
Women were only admitted into the club last year.这家俱乐部去年才接纳女会员。
这家俱乐部去年才接纳女会员。
5 to take somebody to a hospital or other institution where they can receive special care 接收入院(或收容所等);收治
Two crash victimswere admitted tothe localhospital.两位车祸受害者已送进当地医院。
两位车祸受害者已送进当地医院。
6 to accept that evidence is legallyvalidand can be presented in court 承认:接受证据在法律上有效并且可以在法庭上提出
Judge Neilson refused to admit the evidence because it had been illegally obtained.尼尔森法官拒绝承认这些证据,因为这些证据是非法获得的。
尼尔森法官拒绝承认这些证据,因为这些证据是非法获得的。
adolescence C1 /ˌædəˈlesns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time in a person’s life when they develop from a child into an adult 青春期
Adolescence brings about major changes in a young person’s body.在青春期时身体会发生很大变化。
在青春期时身体会发生很大变化。
He had survived a difficult adolescence.他度过了艰难的青春期。
他度过了艰难的青春期。
adolescent C1 /ˌædəˈlesnt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a young person who is developing from a child into an adult 青少年
adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they face13 至 18 岁的青少年以及他们面临的问题
13 至 18 岁的青少年以及他们面临的问题
Stop acting like an adolescent!别再表现得像个孩子一样!
别再表现得像个孩子一样!
adjective 释义
1 in or relating to the process of developing from a child into an adult 青少年
adolescent boys/girls/experiences青春期的男孩/女孩/经历
青春期的男孩/女孩/经历
adoption C1 /əˈdɒpʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of adopting a child; the fact of being adopted 收养
She put the baby up for adoption.她提出要让人收养那个婴儿。
她提出要让人收养那个婴儿。
The number of adoptions has fallen markedly since the 1970s.自 20 世纪 70 年代以来,收养数量显着下降。
自 20 世纪 70 年代以来,收养数量显着下降。
his adoption into an American family美国家庭对他的收养
美国家庭对他的收养
2 the decision to start using something such as an idea, a plan or a name (想法、计划、名字等的)采用
The widespread adoption of new information technology could save $162 billion a year.广泛采用新的信息技术每年可节省 1,620 亿美元。
广泛采用新的信息技术每年可节省 1,620 亿美元。
The committee recommended the adoption of new safety procedures.委员会建议采用新的安全程序。
委员会建议采用新的安全程序。
3 the act of choosing somebody as a candidate for an election (候选人的)选定,推选,推举
his adoption as the Labour candidate他被选定为工党候选人
他被选定为工党候选人
The party announced the formal adoption of George Smith as their election candidate.该党宣布正式提名乔治·史密斯为其竞选候选人。
该党宣布正式提名乔治·史密斯为其竞选候选人。
adoptive C1 /əˈdɒptɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in that relationship as a result of the parent legally adopting the child 收养的;有收养关系的
his adoptive father他的养父
他的养父
adrenaline C1 /əˈdrenəlɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance produced in the body when you are excited, afraid or angry. It makes the heart beat faster and increases your energy and ability to move quickly. 肾上腺素(能使心跳加速、精力充沛、行动迅速)
The excitement at the start of a race can reallyget the adrenaline flowing.来到赛道起点,感到兴奋不已、热血沸腾。
来到赛道起点,感到兴奋不已、热血沸腾。
anadrenaline rush一阵兴奋
一阵兴奋
a rush/surge of adrenaline肾上腺素激增
肾上腺素激增
A shot of adrenaline was given as an antidote to the wasp sting.注射了一针肾上腺素作为黄蜂蜇伤的解毒剂。
注射了一针肾上腺素作为黄蜂蜇伤的解毒剂。
advancement C1 /ədˈvɑːnsmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of helping something/somebody to make progress or succeed; the progress that is made 促进;推动;发展;前进
theadvancement of knowledge/education/science知识/教育/科学的发展
知识/教育/科学的发展
advancements in science科学上的进步
科学上的进步
2 progress in a job, social class, etc. (工作、社会阶级等的)提升,晋升
There are good opportunities for advancement if you have the right skills.如果有合适的技能,就有很好的晋升机会。
如果有合适的技能,就有很好的晋升机会。
advantaged C1 /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 being in a good social or financial situation (在社会上或经济上)处于优越地位的
We aim to improve opportunities for the less advantaged in society.我们的宗旨是为社会地位比较低下的人增加机会。
我们的宗旨是为社会地位比较低下的人增加机会。
advice columnist C1 /ədˈvaɪs kɒləmnɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who writes in a newspaper or magazine or on a website giving advice in reply to people’s emails and letters about their personal problems (报刊、网站的)答问专栏作者
aerial C1 /ˈeəriəl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment made of wire or long straight pieces of metal for receiving or sending radio and television signals 天线
a forest of television aerials on the roofs屋顶上布满电视天线的森林
屋顶上布满电视天线的森林
adjective 释义
1 from a plane,drone, etc. 从飞机上的;从无人机上的
aerial attacks/bombardment/photography空中攻击/轰炸/摄影
空中攻击/轰炸/摄影
an aerial view of Palm Island棕榈岛鸟瞰图
棕榈岛鸟瞰图
Not all patterns and marks seen on aerial photographs represent archaeological sites.并非航空照片上看到的所有图案和标记都代表考古遗址。
并非航空照片上看到的所有图案和标记都代表考古遗址。
2 in the air; existing above the ground 空中的;空气中的;地表以上的
The banyan tree has aerial roots.榕树有气生根。
榕树有气生根。
Bees have half a dozen aerial dances to indicate where to find nectar.蜜蜂有六种空中舞蹈来指示在哪里可以找到花蜜。
蜜蜂有六种空中舞蹈来指示在哪里可以找到花蜜。
aerobic C1 /eəˈrəʊbɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 needingoxygen 需氧的;好氧的
aerobic bacteria好氧细菌
好氧细菌
2 especially designed to improve the function of the heart and lungs 有氧的;增强心肺功能的
aerobic exercise有氧运动
有氧运动
aerospace C1 /ˈeərəʊspeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the industry of building aircraft, vehicles and equipment to be sent into space 航空航天工业
jobs in aerospace and defence航天与国防工作
航天与国防工作
the aerospace industry航空航天工业
航空航天工业
affection C1 /əˈfekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them 喜爱;钟爱
Children need lots of love and affection.孩子需要多多疼爱和关怀。
孩子需要多多疼爱和关怀。
He didn'tshowhis wife anyaffection.他没有向妻子表示一点爱。
他没有向妻子表示一点爱。
She was held in deep affection by all her students.她的学生都十分爱戴她。
她的学生都十分爱戴她。
Mr Darcy’s affection for his sister达西先生对他妹妹的关爱之情
达西先生对他妹妹的关爱之情
I have a great affection for New York.我很喜欢纽约。
我很喜欢纽约。
2 a person’s feelings of love 爱情
Anne had two men trying to win her affections.安妮有两个男人追求。
安妮有两个男人追求。
The object of her affections was a young man named Paul.她的爱慕对象是一个名叫保罗的年轻人。
她的爱慕对象是一个名叫保罗的年轻人。
affectionate C1 /əˈfekʃənət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing caring feelings and love for somebody 表示关爱的
He is very affectionate towards his children.他非常关爱他的孩子。
他非常关爱他的孩子。
an affectionate kiss亲昵的一吻
亲昵的一吻
affirm C1 /əˈfɜːm/ verb
verb 释义
1 to state clearly that something is true 申明;断言;肯定属实
Both sides affirmed their commitment to the ceasefire.双方均申明同意停火。
双方均申明同意停火。
I can affirm that no one will lose their job.我可以肯定,谁都不会丢掉工作。
我可以肯定,谁都不会丢掉工作。
2 to publicly defend something or state that you support it strongly 公开捍卫某事或声明您强烈支持它
We affirm the principle that leaders must be chosen by the people and be accountable to the people.我们申明领导人必须由人民选出、对人民负责的原则。
我们申明领导人必须由人民选出、对人民负责的原则。
3 to confirm a legal decision 确认法律决定
The decision was affirmed by the Court of Appeal.上诉法院维持了该决定。
上诉法院维持了该决定。
4 to provide emotional support or approval 情感上的支持(或肯定)
They believe that it's important that parents affirm their children as they are.他们认为父母肯定孩子的本来面目非常重要。
他们认为父母肯定孩子的本来面目非常重要。
affirmative C1 /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ adjective, noun, exclamation
adjective 释义
1 anaffirmativeword or reply means ‘yes’ or expresses agreement 肯定的;同意的
an affirmative response to the question对问题的肯定答复
对问题的肯定答复
2 expressing something that is true, did happen, etc.; not containing words such as ‘no’, ‘not’, ‘never’, etc. 肯定的
affirmative and negative forms/sentences肯定和否定形式/句子
肯定和否定形式/句子
noun 释义
1 a word or statement that means ‘yes’; an agreement or aconfirmation 肯定;同意
She answered in the affirmative(= said ‘yes’).她作出了肯定的答复。
她作出了肯定的答复。
She asked if he would give his support to the scheme and he answered in the affirmative.她问他是否会支持该计划,他的回答是肯定的。
她问他是否会支持该计划,他的回答是肯定的。
exclamation 释义
1 used to agree to a statement or request (表示赞同或应允)对,是的
‘Affirmative, sir’ responded the lieutenant.“是的,长官。”中尉回答道。
“是的,长官。”中尉回答道。
affirmatively C1 /əˈfɜːmətɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that means ‘yes’ or expresses agreement 肯定的;同意的
90 per cent voted affirmatively.90% 投票赞成。
90% 投票赞成。
affix C1 /əˈfɪks/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to stick or attach something to something else; to be able to be fixed to something 粘上;贴上;附上
The label should be firmly affixed to the package.这张标签应该牢牢地贴在包裹上。
这张标签应该牢牢地贴在包裹上。
The strings affix to the back of the bridge绳索可固定在桥背面。
绳索可固定在桥背面。
noun 释义
1 a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning. Theprefixun-inunhappyand thesuffix-lessincarelessare bothaffixes. 词缀(unhappy 中的 un- 和 careless 中的 -less 都是词缀)
affordable housing C1 /əˌfɔːdəbl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 houses or flats that are available for people on low incomes to buy or rent at a low price, especially because the government has required house-building companies to offer a certain number of new properties at lower prices 经济适用房(尤指政府要求开发商提供一定数量的新房,供低收入者以较低价格购买或租住)
The city needs more affordable housing for families on low incomes.该市需要为低收入家庭提供更多经济适用房。
该市需要为低收入家庭提供更多经济适用房。
The shortage of affordable housing has caused an increase in the number of homeless people.经济适用房的短缺导致无家可归者人数增加。
经济适用房的短缺导致无家可归者人数增加。
after-sales service C1 /ˌɑːftə ˌseɪlz ˈsɜːvɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of providing help to customers after they have bought a product, usually involving doing repairs that are needed or giving advice on how to use the product 售后服务
aftermath C1 /ˈɑːftəmæθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially a war, an accident, etc. (战争、事故、不快事情的)后果,创伤
A lot of rebuilding took place in the aftermath of the war.战后进行了大量的重建工作。
战后进行了大量的重建工作。
the assassination of the prime minister and its immediate aftermath暗杀首相及其直接后果
暗杀首相及其直接后果
How does a country cope with the aftermath of war?一个国家如何处理战后问题?
一个国家如何处理战后问题?
The president visited the region in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.灾难刚一发生,总统就视察了那个地区。
灾难刚一发生,总统就视察了那个地区。
again C1 /əˈɡen/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 one more time; on another occasion 再一次;又一次
This must neverhappen again.这种事再也不能发生了。
这种事再也不能发生了。
Try again—it takes practice.再试一次,这需要练习。
再试一次,这需要练习。
Can westart again, please?我们再来一次好吗?
我们再来一次好吗?
Could you say it again, please?请再说一遍好吗?
请再说一遍好吗?
When will I see you again?我何时能再见到你?
我何时能再见到你?
This author again proves to be a superb storyteller.事实再次证明,这位作者是一位出色的讲故事的人。
事实再次证明,这位作者是一位出色的讲故事的人。
I've told youagain and again(= many times)not to do that.我一再告诉过你别干那种事。
我一再告诉过你别干那种事。
I'll have to write itall over again(= again from the beginning).我得从头再写一遍。
我得从头再写一遍。
She triedover and over again(= many times)to get it right.她尝试了许多次才做对。
她尝试了许多次才做对。
He hasyet again(= as has happened many times before)shown that he cannot be trusted.又一次证明他是不可信任的。
又一次证明他是不可信任的。
Once again(= as had happened several times before), the train was late.火车又晚点了。
火车又晚点了。
2 showing that somebody/something is in the same place or state that they were in originally 返回原处;复原
We're very happy to be here together again.我们很高兴一起回到这里。
我们很高兴一起回到这里。
He was glad to be home again.他很高兴又回到家了。
他很高兴又回到家了。
You'll soon feel well again.你很快就会康复的。
你很快就会康复的。
She spends two hours a day getting to work andback again.她每天上班来回要花两小时。
她每天上班来回要花两小时。
3 added to an amount that is already there 增加;多
The cost is abouthalf as much againas it was two years ago.现在的价格比两年前提高约一半。
现在的价格比两年前提高约一半。
I'd likethe same again(= the same amount or the same thing).我想再来一份同样的。
我想再来一份同样的。
4 used to show that a comment or fact is connected with what you have just said 再说;其次
And again, we must think of the cost.再说,我们必须考虑成本。
再说,我们必须考虑成本。
5 used to introduce a fact or an opinion that contrasts with what you have just said (引出相对照的事实或看法)再说,另一方面
We might buy it but then again we might not.我们可能买,不过也可能不买。
我们可能买,不过也可能不买。
6 used when you ask somebody to tell you something or repeat something that you think they have told you already 请再说一遍
What was the name again?叫什么名字,再说一遍好不好?
叫什么名字,再说一遍好不好?
7 from time to time; occasionally 有时;偶尔;时常
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep.她隔一会儿就看看他是否还在睡觉。
她隔一会儿就看看他是否还在睡觉。
8 used to ask somebody to serve you the same drink as before 同样的(饮料)再来一份
Same again, please!和刚才一样的,请再来一份!
和刚才一样的,请再来一份!
9 often; on many or all occasions 一次又一次;一再;屡屡;总是
You will get a perfect result time after time if you follow these instructions.如果你遵循这些用法说明,每次都会得到最佳的效果。
如果你遵循这些用法说明,每次都会得到最佳的效果。
Time and again, the girls have shown how strong and determined they can be.女孩们一次又一次地展示了她们的坚强和决心。
女孩们一次又一次地展示了她们的坚强和决心。
aged C1 /eɪdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 of the age of …岁
They have two children aged six and nine.他们有两个小孩,一个六岁,一个九岁。
他们有两个小孩,一个六岁,一个九岁。
volunteers aged between 25 and 4025 至 40 岁的志愿者
25 至 40 岁的志愿者
Children have the opportunity to meet similarly aged children.孩子们有机会认识年龄相仿的孩子。
孩子们有机会认识年龄相仿的孩子。
2 very old 年迈的
my aged aunt我年迈的婶婶
我年迈的婶婶
People caring for an aged relative need support.照顾年老亲戚的人需要支持。
照顾年老亲戚的人需要支持。
I’m not sure if my aged car can make it up that hill.我拿不准我的老爷车是否能爬上那座山。
我拿不准我的老爷车是否能爬上那座山。
3 very old people (统称)老人
services for the sick and the aged为病人和老人提供的服务
为病人和老人提供的服务
aggression C1 /əˈɡreʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 feelings of anger and hate that may result inthreateningor violent behaviour 好斗情绪;攻击性
Video games have been blamed for causing aggression.电子游戏被指责造成攻击行为。
电子游戏被指责造成攻击行为。
Nowadays our aggression is channelled into sports.现今,我们的攻击性倾注到体育运动之中。
现今,我们的攻击性倾注到体育运动之中。
2 a violent attack or threats by one person against another person or by one country against another country 侵犯;挑衅;侵略
unprovoked military aggression无端军事侵犯
无端军事侵犯
agitated C1 /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing in your behaviour that you are anxious and nervous 焦虑不安的;激动的
Calm down! Don't get so agitated.冷静下来!别那么激动。
冷静下来!别那么激动。
agonizing C1 /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing great pain, worry or difficulty 使人十分痛苦的;令人焦虑不安的;带来巨大困难的
his father’s agonizing death他父亲极度痛苦的死
他父亲极度痛苦的死
It was the most agonizing decision of her life.这是她一生中最难作的决定。
这是她一生中最难作的决定。
agony C1 /ˈæɡəni/ noun
noun 释义
1 extreme physical or mental pain (精神或肉体的)极度痛苦
Jack collapsed in agony on the floor.杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
She waited in an agony of suspense.她提心吊胆地等待着。
她提心吊胆地等待着。
It was agony not knowing where the children were.孩子们下落不明真让人揪心。
孩子们下落不明真让人揪心。
The worst agonies of the war were now beginning.战争最深重的苦难现在开始了。
战争最深重的苦难现在开始了。
Tell me now! Don’tprolong the agony(= make it last longer).现在就告诉我吧!别再让我心急如焚。
现在就告诉我吧!别再让我心急如焚。
It is inhuman to keep a man facing the agony of execution for so long.让一个人长期面临死刑的痛苦是不人道的。
让一个人长期面临死刑的痛苦是不人道的。
2 to make an unpleasant situation worse 使雪上加霜;伤口上撒盐
Bosses piled on the agony with threats of more job losses.老板威胁要削减更多的职位,令情况更加恶化。
老板威胁要削减更多的职位,令情况更加恶化。
agricultural C1 /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the science or practice of farming 农业的;农学的;农艺的
agricultural policy/land/production/development农业政策/用地/生产/发展
农业政策/用地/生产/发展
aide C1 /eɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their job (尤指从政者的)助手
White House aides总统助手
总统助手
ailment C1 /ˈeɪlmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an illness that is not very serious 轻病;小恙
childhood/common/minor ailments儿童期/常见/轻微小病
儿童期/常见/轻微小病
I got all the usual childhood ailments.所有常见的儿童期疾病我都得过。
所有常见的儿童期疾病我都得过。
Below is a list of common childhood ailments.下面是一份儿童期常见轻微病症的清单。
下面是一份儿童期常见轻微病症的清单。
air fryer C1 /ˈeə fraɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small oven with a fan that moves hot air around to cook foods that are normally fried, without using oil (使用极少量或不用油的)气炸锅,空炸机
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.将空气炸锅预热至 180°C。
将空气炸锅预热至 180°C。
air hostess C1 /ˈeə həʊstəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a femaleflight attendant (飞机上的)女乘务员;空中小姐
air raid C1 /ˈeə reɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 an attack by a number of aircraft dropping many bombs on a place 空袭
The building was demolished in an air raid.该建筑在空袭中被摧毁。
该建筑在空袭中被摧毁。
anair-raid shelter/warning防空洞;空袭警报
防空洞;空袭警报
air strike C1 /ˈeə straɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 an attack made by aircraft 空中打击;空袭
air traffic control C1 /ˌeə træfɪk kənˈtrəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of giving instructions by radio to pilots of aircraft so that they know when and where to take off or land 空中交通管制;空管
air traffic control systems空中交通管制系统
空中交通管制系统
the air traffic control tower空中交通管制塔
空中交通管制塔
2 the group of people or the organization that provides anair traffic controlservice 空中交通管制人员(或管制站)
The pilot was given clearance to land by air traffic control.飞行员得到空中交通管制站发出的着陆许可。
飞行员得到空中交通管制站发出的着陆许可。
air traffic controller C1 /ˌeə træfɪk kənˈtrəʊlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to give instructions by radio to pilots of aircraft so that they know when and where to take off or land 空中交通管制员;航空调度员
airfield C1 /ˈeəfiːld/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of flat ground where military or private planes can take off and land 飞机场
airplane mode C1 /ˈeəpleɪn məʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a setting on a smartphone or tablet for use on board an aircraft (智能手机或平板电脑的)飞行模式
Customers are now requested to toggle their devices to airplane mode.现在客户被要求将设备切换成飞行模式。
现在客户被要求将设备切换成飞行模式。
airspace C1 /ˈeəspeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of the sky where planes fly, usually the part above a particular country that is legally controlled by that country 领空;(某国的)空域
The airspace over Europe is becoming more and more crowded.欧洲上空的空域变得越来越拥挤。
欧洲上空的空域变得越来越拥挤。
The jet entered Chinese airspace without permission.那架喷气飞机未经许可闯入中国领空。
那架喷气飞机未经许可闯入中国领空。
The plane strayed into French airspace.飞机偏离航道,进入了法国领空。
飞机偏离航道,进入了法国领空。
alert C1 /əˈlɜːt/ verb, noun, adjective
verb 释义
1 to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate action 向…报警;使警觉;使警惕;使戒备
Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.邻居很快向应急服务机构报了警。
邻居很快向应急服务机构报了警。
Alerted by a noise downstairs, he sat up and turned on the light.楼下的响声使他警觉,他坐起来打开灯。
楼下的响声使他警觉,他坐起来打开灯。
The coastguard were alerted that a yacht had run into difficulties.海岸警卫队接到警报称一艘游艇遇到了困难。
海岸警卫队接到警报称一艘游艇遇到了困难。
2 to make somebody aware of something 使意识到;使认识到
They had been alerted to the possibility of further price rises.他们已意识到价格可能继续上涨。
他们已意识到价格可能继续上涨。
noun 释义
1 a situation in which people are watching for danger and ready to deal with it 警戒;戒备;警惕
Police are warning the public to be on the alert for suspicious packages.警方警告公众要警惕可疑包裹。
警方警告公众要警惕可疑包裹。
More than 5 000 troops have been placedon (full) alert.5 000 多名士兵已处于(全面)戒备状态。
5 000 多名士兵已处于(全面)戒备状态。
2 a warning of danger or of a problem 警报
abomb/fire alert炸弹/火警警报
炸弹/火警警报
3 a signal on an electronic device to inform the user of something or remind them to do something (电子设备上的)提醒,提示
You can set a vibrating alert to remind you.你可以给自己设置一个振动提醒。
你可以给自己设置一个振动提醒。
Receive regular text alerts about breaking news.接收有关突发新闻的定期短信提醒。
接收有关突发新闻的定期短信提醒。
adjective 释义
1 able to think quickly; quick to notice things 警觉的;警惕的;戒备的
Suddenly he found himself awake and fully alert.突然他发觉自己醒了过来,而且高度警觉。
突然他发觉自己醒了过来,而且高度警觉。
Two alert scientists spotted the mistake.两个警觉的科学家发现了这个错误。
两个警觉的科学家发现了这个错误。
Try to stay alert while driving at night.夜间驾驶时尽量保持警惕。
夜间驾驶时尽量保持警惕。
an alert mind机警的头脑
机警的头脑
mentally alert机警
机警
2 aware of something, especially a problem or danger 意识到,注意到(尤指问题或危险)
We must be alert to the possibility of danger.我们必须认识到危险发生的可能性。
我们必须认识到危险发生的可能性。
She was alert to the slightest sound.她注意到了最轻微的声音。
她注意到了最轻微的声音。
algae C1 /ˈældʒiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 very simple plants, such asseaweed, that have no real leaves,stemsor roots, and that grow in or near water 藻类;海藻
algebra C1 /ˈældʒɪbrə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of mathematics in which letters and symbols are used to represent quantities 代数学
alibi C1 /ˈæləbaɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 evidence that proves that a person was in another place at the time of a crime and so could not have committed it 不在犯罪现场证明
The suspects all had alibis for the day of the robbery.嫌疑人均有证据证明抢劫当天不在犯罪现场。
嫌疑人均有证据证明抢劫当天不在犯罪现场。
2 an excuse for something that you have done wrong 借口;托辞
all C1 /ɔːl/ determiner, pronoun, adverb, combining form
determiner 释义
1 the whole number of 所有;全部;全体;一切
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses.所有的马都是动物,但并不是所有的动物都是马。
所有的马都是动物,但并不是所有的动物都是马。
Cars were coming from all directions(= every direction).汽车从四面八方驶来。
汽车从四面八方驶来。
All the people you invited are coming.你邀请的人都会来。
你邀请的人都会来。
All my plants have died.我的花草全死光了。
我的花草全死光了。
All five of them are hard workers.他们五个人都是勤奋的人。
他们五个人都是勤奋的人。
2 the whole amount of 所有;全部;一切
All wood tends to shrink.所有的木头都会收缩。
所有的木头都会收缩。
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work.享受都是你得,苦活儿都是我做。
享受都是你得,苦活儿都是我做。
All this mail must be answered.所有这些信件都必须回复。
所有这些信件都必须回复。
He has lost all his money.他失去了所有的钱。
他失去了所有的钱。
3 used with singular nouns showing something has been happening for a whole period of time (与单数名词连用,表示某事在某段时间内持续发生)全部的,整个的
They have worked hard all year.他们辛苦了一年。
他们辛苦了一年。
She was unemployed for all that time.那段时间她一直失业。
那段时间她一直失业。
4 the greatest possible 极度;尽量
In all honesty(= being as honest as I can), I can't agree.说实在的,我不能同意。
说实在的,我不能同意。
5 consisting or appearing to consist of one thing only 唯一;全是;仅仅
The magazine was all advertisements.这份杂志全是广告。
这份杂志全是广告。
She wasall smiles(= smiling a lot).她笑容满面。
她笑容满面。
6 any whatever 无论什么;任何
He denied all knowledge of the crime.他矢口否认对这桩罪案知情。
他矢口否认对这桩罪案知情。
7 and other similar things 以及诸如此类的
I'm bored by history—dates and battles and all that stuff.我厌烦历史,尽是些年代啦战争啦什么的。
我厌烦历史,尽是些年代啦战争啦什么的。
8 despite 尽管;虽然
For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading.这本书虽然文体清晰,但读起来并不容易。
这本书虽然文体清晰,但读起来并不容易。
9 used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody (表示对某人不重要、无价值或无所谓)
For all I knowshe's still living in Boston.据我所知,她还住在波士顿。
据我所知,她还住在波士顿。
You can do what you like, for all I care.你想干什么就可以干什么,我才不管呢。
你想干什么就可以干什么,我才不管呢。
For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered.那件事带来的好处不多,我们本不该操心的。
那件事带来的好处不多,我们本不该操心的。
10 not particularly good, well, etc. 不那么好;不很好
He doesn't sing all that well.他唱得并不特别好。
他唱得并不特别好。
11 not as much as has been suggested 并非那么坏(等)
They're not as rich as all that.他们并不是那么富有。
他们并不是那么富有。
We didn't play particularly well, but we didn't do as badly as all that.我们打得不是特别好,但也不是那么差。
我们打得不是特别好,但也不是那么差。
12 used to express anger (表示生气)
I've locked myself out. Of all the stupid things to do!我把自己锁在门外了,真是蠢得很!
我把自己锁在门外了,真是蠢得很!
13 used to express surprise because somebody/something seems the least likely person, example, etc. 在所有的…当中偏偏
I didn't think you, of all people, would become a vegetarian.我真没有想到,在所有的人当中偏偏你会成为素食者。
我真没有想到,在所有的人当中偏偏你会成为素食者。
14 in or from all directions; everywhere 从四面八方;到处
We realized we were surrounded on all sides.我们意识到我们被包围了。
我们意识到我们被包围了。
Disaster threatens on every side.灾祸四伏。
灾祸四伏。
She was bombarded with questions from all sides.她受到来自各方的质询。
她受到来自各方的质询。
pronoun 释义
1 the whole number or amount 所有;全部;全体;一切
All of the food has gone.食物全光了。
食物全光了。
They've eaten all of it.他们全吃光了。
他们全吃光了。
They've eaten it all.他们全吃光了。
他们全吃光了。
I invited some of my colleagues but not all.我邀请了一些同事,但并不是所有人。
我邀请了一些同事,但并不是所有人。
Not all of them were invited.他们当中并不是人人都受到邀请。
他们当中并不是人人都受到邀请。
All of them enjoyed the party.他们都喜欢那次聚会。
他们都喜欢那次聚会。
They all enjoyed it.他们都喜欢。
他们都喜欢。
His last movie was best of all.他最近的那部电影是他所有电影中最好的一部。
他最近的那部电影是他所有电影中最好的一部。
2 the only thing; everything 唯一的事物;所有的事物;一切
All I want is peace and quiet.我只要和平安宁。
我只要和平安宁。
It was all that I had.那就是我拥有的一切。
那就是我拥有的一切。
3 most important of all; especially 最重要的是;尤其是
Above all, keep in touch.最要紧的是保持联系。
最要紧的是保持联系。
4 despite what has been said or expected 毕竟;终归
So you made it after all!你毕竟成功了!
你毕竟成功了!
5 used when you are explaining something, or giving a reason (解释或说明理由)别忘了,到底
He should have paid. He suggested it, after all.他本来就应该付款,反正他自己也这么提出。
他本来就应该付款,反正他自己也这么提出。
6 everything you have 所有的一切
They gave their all(= fought and died)in the war.他们在战争中英勇牺牲,献出了一切。
他们在战争中英勇牺牲,献出了一切。
7 when everything is considered 从各方面考虑;总的说来
All in all it had been a great success.总的说来,那是个巨大的成功。
总的说来,那是个巨大的成功。
8 having two or more uses, functions, etc. 多功能;多用途
It's a corkscrew and bottle-opener all in one.这是一物多用,既是瓶塞钻,又是开瓶器。
这是一物多用,既是瓶塞钻,又是开瓶器。
9 also; included; in addition 而且;还;包括
She jumped into the river, clothes and all(= with her clothes on).她连衣服也没脱就跳进河中。
她连衣服也没脱就跳进河中。
10 as well; too
‘I'm freezing.’ ‘Yeah, me and all.’“我都快冻僵了。”“对,我也是。”
“我都快冻僵了。”“对,我也是。”
11 used to emphasize how extreme a quality or action is 用以强调某一品行的极端性
The man is guilty as all get out.这个男人罪恶滔天。
这个男人罪恶滔天。
We rushed like all get out.我们拼命地跑。
我们拼命地跑。
12 in any way; to any degree 一点也(不);完全(不)
I didn't enjoy it at all.我一点也不喜欢。
我一点也不喜欢。
13 to kill yourself 自杀;一了百了
14 despite 尽管;虽然
For all its clarity of style, the book is not easy reading.这本书虽然文体清晰,但读起来并不容易。
这本书虽然文体清晰,但读起来并不容易。
15 used to say that something is not important or of no interest or value to you/somebody (表示对某人不重要、无价值或无所谓)
For all I knowshe's still living in Boston.据我所知,她还住在波士顿。
据我所知,她还住在波士顿。
You can do what you like, for all I care.你想干什么就可以干什么,我才不管呢。
你想干什么就可以干什么,我才不管呢。
For all the good it's done we might as well not have bothered.那件事带来的好处不多,我们本不该操心的。
那件事带来的好处不多,我们本不该操心的。
16 as a total 总共;共计
There were twelve of us in all for dinner.我们一共十二人吃饭。
我们一共十二人吃饭。
That's £25.40 in all.总计 25.40 英镑。
总计 25.40 英镑。
17 used as a polite reply to an expression of thanks (回答道谢的客套语)不用谢,哪儿的话
‘Thanks very much for your help.’ ‘Not at all, it was a pleasure.’“多谢你帮了忙。”“别客气,不用谢。”
“多谢你帮了忙。”“别客气,不用谢。”
18 to kill yourself 自杀;一了百了
adverb 释义
1 completely 完全;十足;彻底
She was dressed all in white.她穿得一身白。
她穿得一身白。
He lives all alone.他索居独处。
他索居独处。
The coffee went all over my skirt.咖啡溅了我一裙子。
咖啡溅了我一裙子。
2 very 非常;极其
She was all excited.她非常激动。
她非常激动。
Now don't get all upset about it.别再为那件事那么难过了。
别再为那件事那么难过了。
3 used to show that something is more than you would like 太;过分
I'm all too aware of the problems.我实在太明白这些问题了。
我实在太明白这些问题了。
The end of the trip came all too soon.这次旅行结束得未免太快了。
这次旅行结束得未免太快了。
4 to each side 每方;各
The score was four all.比分是四平。
比分是四平。
5 all the time; from the beginning 一直;始终
I realized it was in my pocket all along.我发觉它一直就在我口袋里。
我发觉它一直就在我口袋里。
6 in every way; in all respects 在各方面;全面
a good performance all around各方面表现都很好
各方面表现都很好
7 for each person 给每个人
She bought drinks all around.她给大家都买了饮料。
她给大家都买了饮料。
8 so much better, harder, etc. 更好(或努力等)
We'll have to work all the harder with two people off sick.有两个人病了没上班,所以我们得加把劲干。
有两个人病了没上班,所以我们得加把劲干。
Her difficult childhood makes her achievements all the more remarkable.艰难的童年使她的成就更加引人注目。
艰难的童年使她的成就更加引人注目。
9 almost 几乎;差不多
The party was all but over when we arrived.我们到的时候,聚会都快要结束了。
我们到的时候,聚会都快要结束了。
It was all but impossible to read his writing.他的笔迹几乎没法辨认。
他的笔迹几乎没法辨认。
10 everything or everyone except something/somebody 除…外全部
All but one of the plates were damaged.除去一只,盘子全打碎了。
除去一只,盘子全打碎了。
11 physically tired 疲劳;疲惫
At the end of the race he felt all in.他在赛跑结束时感到筋疲力尽。
他在赛跑结束时感到筋疲力尽。
12 including everything 全部包括在内;总共
The trip cost £750 all in.旅行总共花了 750 英镑。
旅行总共花了 750 英镑。
13 used to emphasize an amount, a size, etc. usually when it is very small (强调数量、体积等,而实际上通常很小)足足
It must be all of 100 metres to the car!走到车那里一定足足有 100 米呀!
走到车那里一定足足有 100 米呀!
14 everywhere 到处;处处
We looked all over for the ring.我们到处找那枚戒指。
我们到处找那枚戒指。
15 what you would expect of the person mentioned 正如所提到的人那样;十分像;十足
That sounds like my sister all over.这听起来很像我的妹妹。
这听起来很像我的妹妹。
16 in every way; in all respects 在各方面;全面
a good performance all round从各方面看来都精彩的演出
从各方面看来都精彩的演出
17 for each person 给每个人
She bought drinks all round.她给每个人都买了饮料。
她给每个人都买了饮料。
18 (not) having a healthy mind; (not) thinking clearly 心理健全;头脑清醒
My dog behaves very oddly at times—I don't think he's quite all there.我的狗有时表现得很奇怪——我认为他不太正常。
我的狗有时表现得很奇怪——我认为他不太正常。
19 used to say what the most important aspect of something is 最重要的是;主要的是
It's all about money these days.如今谈的就是钱。
如今谈的就是钱。
20 to believe strongly that something should be done 坚信某事应完成;完全赞成
They're all for saving money where they can.他们想尽一切办法省钱。
他们想尽一切办法省钱。
21 to show a lot of interest in or enthusiasm for somebody 向某人献殷勤;讨好某人;谄媚
He was all over her at the party.他在聚会上向她大献殷勤。
他在聚会上向她大献殷勤。
22 to be very attractive or impressive 魅力十足;美丽动人;十分出色
He thinks he's all that.他觉得自己颇有魅力。
他觉得自己颇有魅力。
23 to be the end for somebody (某人)完蛋了
It looks as though it's all up with us now(= we are ruined, have no further chances, etc.).看来我们现在全完蛋了。
看来我们现在全完蛋了。
combining form 释义
1 completely 完全;十足;彻底
an all-female cast全女性演员阵容
全女性演员阵容
an all-inclusive price全部包括在内的价格
全部包括在内的价格
2 in the highest degree 最高程度;最
all-important极重要的
极重要的
all-powerful有无上权力的
有无上权力的
all-day C1 /ˈɔːl deɪ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 continuing or available for the whole day 整整一天的;全天的
an all-day meeting持续一天的会议
持续一天的会议
The cafe serves an all-day breakfast.这家小餐馆供应全日早餐。
这家小餐馆供应全日早餐。
all-inclusive C1 /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 including everything or everyone 包括一切的;无所不包的
Our trips are all-inclusive—there are no hidden costs.我们的旅行费用全包,没有任何隐含性费用。
我们的旅行费用全包,没有任何隐含性费用。
all-wheel drive C1 /ˌɔːl wiːl ˈdraɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system in which power is applied to all four wheels of a vehicle, making it easier to control; a vehicle with this system (车辆)四轮驱动;四轮驱动汽车
all-you-can-eat C1 /ˌɔːl juː kən ˈiːt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to a restaurant meal at which you can eat as much food as you want for a fixed price 随意吃的,吃到饱的(一餐)
Most of the restaurants offer an all-you-can-eat buffet.大多数餐厅都提供无限量自助餐。
大多数餐厅都提供无限量自助餐。
alliance C1 /əˈlaɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all want (国家、政党等的)结盟,联盟,同盟
toform/make an alliance结成/缔结同盟
结成/缔结同盟
The Social Democrats are nowin alliance withthe Greens.社会民主党现在与绿党结成联盟。
社会民主党现在与绿党结成联盟。
an alliance between education and business to develop the use of technology in schools为在学校中加强技术应用而结成的校企联盟
为在学校中加强技术应用而结成的校企联盟
2 a group of people, political parties, etc. who work together in order to achieve something that they all want 结盟团体;联盟
The Green Alliance was formed to campaign against environmental damage.成立绿色联盟是为了开展反对破坏环境的运动。
成立绿色联盟是为了开展反对破坏环境的运动。
allied C1 /ˈælaɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with countries or groups that join together to fight a war or work for a shared aim 结盟的;联盟的
allied forces/troops盟军;盟军部队
盟军;盟军部队
Many were lost in allied bombing raids.许多人在盟军的轰炸袭击中丧生。
许多人在盟军的轰炸袭击中丧生。
The party is allied with the Communists.该党与共产主义者结成同盟。
该党与共产主义者结成同盟。
2 connected with the countries that fought together against Germany in the First and Second World Wars (第一次世界大战期间)协约国的;(第二次世界大战期间)同盟国的
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915.1915 年,意大利加入协约国参战。
1915 年,意大利加入协约国参战。
3 (of two or more things) similar or existing together; connected with something (两个或以上事物)类似的;共存的;有关联的
medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and other allied professions医药、护理、理疗以及其他相关专业
医药、护理、理疗以及其他相关专业
In this job you will need social skills allied with technical knowledge.这项工作需要社交能力和专业知识。
这项工作需要社交能力和专业知识。
alligator C1 /ˈælɪɡeɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largereptilesimilar to acrocodile, with a long tail, hard skin and very bigjaws, that lives in rivers and lakes in North and South America and China 钝吻鳄
allowance C1 /əˈlaʊəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 an amount of money that is given to somebody regularly or for a particular purpose 津贴;补贴;补助
an allowance of $20 a day每天 20 美元补贴
每天 20 美元补贴
aclothing/living/travel allowance服装/生活/交通补贴
服装/生活/交通补贴
Do you get an allowance for clothing?你有服装补贴吗?
你有服装补贴吗?
2 the amount of something that is allowed in a particular situation 限额;定量
a baggage allowance of 20 kilos行李限重 20 公斤
行李限重 20 公斤
Roman soldiers received a salt allowance, called salarium, the origin of the word salary.罗马士兵领取盐津贴,称为salarium,是“salary”一词的由来。
罗马士兵领取盐津贴,称为salarium,是“salary”一词的由来。
The recommended daily allowance of vitamin C is 60–90 milligrams.维生素 C 的每日建议摄取量是 60 - 90 毫克。
维生素 C 的每日建议摄取量是 60 - 90 毫克。
3 a small amount of money that parents give their children, usually every week or every month (父母给孩子的)零花钱
4 an amount of money that can be earned or received before you start paying tax 免税额
personal tax allowances直接税免税额
直接税免税额
5 to consider something, for example when you are making a decision or planning something 考虑到,估计到(如在制定决策或计划时)
The budget made allowance for inflation.预算考虑到了通货膨胀。
预算考虑到了通货膨胀。
The plan makes no allowance for people working at different rates.这个计划没有把人们工作速度不同考虑在内。
这个计划没有把人们工作速度不同考虑在内。
6 to allow somebody to behave in a way that you would not usually accept, because of a problem or because there is a special reason 体谅;谅解
You have to make allowances for him because he’s tired.你得体谅他,因为他累了。
你得体谅他,因为他累了。
ally C1 /ˈælaɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war (尤指战时的)同盟国
our European/NATO allies我们的欧洲/北约盟国
我们的欧洲/北约盟国
a loyal ally of the United States美国的忠实盟国
美国的忠实盟国
Portugal is a traditional ally of England.葡萄牙是英国的传统盟友。
葡萄牙是英国的传统盟友。
2 a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician (尤指从政者的)盟友,支持者
a close ally and friend of the prime minister首相的一个亲密盟友兼伙伴
首相的一个亲密盟友兼伙伴
her most powerful political ally她最有权势的政治盟友
她最有权势的政治盟友
His sister was his ally against their grandparents.姐姐和他一伙,共同对付爷爷奶奶。
姐姐和他一伙,共同对付爷爷奶奶。
3 a person who offers their support to a particular group of people in society that they themselves do not belong to, in order to help ensure their basic rights and ability to be happy and successful in society 向自己不属于的社会特定群体提供支持的人,以帮助确保他们在社会上幸福和成功的基本权利和能力
Fran has been an ally to First Nations people her whole life.弗兰一生都是原住民的盟友。
弗兰一生都是原住民的盟友。
Being an ally to somebody means acting when you see an injustice.成为某人的盟友意味着当你看到不公正现象时采取行动。
成为某人的盟友意味着当你看到不公正现象时采取行动。
4 the group of countries including the UK and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars (第一次世界大战中的)协约国;(第二次世界大战中的)同盟国
the Western Allies西方诸盟国
西方诸盟国
verb 释义
1 to give your support to another group or country 与…结盟
The prince allied himself with the Scots.王子与苏格兰人结盟。
王子与苏格兰人结盟。
almond C1 /ˈɑːmənd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the flat pale sweet nut of thealmond treeused in cooking and to makealmondoil 扁桃仁(扁桃树的果仁)
ground almonds扁桃仁粉
扁桃仁粉
blanched almonds(= with their skins removed)去皮扁桃仁
去皮扁桃仁
almond paste扁桃仁糊
扁桃仁糊
almond eyes(= eyes shaped likealmonds)杏眼
杏眼
almond blossom(= the flowers of thealmondtree)杏花
杏花
almond milk C1 /ˈɑːmənd mɪlk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a white liquid made fromalmondsthat is used in a similar way to milk 扁桃仁奶(也叫扁桃仁露、扁桃浆,杏仁奶)
Unsweetened almond milk can be used in many recipes to substitute cow's milk.不加糖的杏仁奶可在许多食谱中用来替代牛奶。
不加糖的杏仁奶可在许多食谱中用来替代牛奶。
alternate C1 /ɔːlˈtɜːnət/ adjective, verb, noun
adjective 释义
1 happening or following one after the other regularly 交替的;轮流的
alternate layers of fruit and cream水果层和奶油层相间
水果层和奶油层相间
Stretch up 30 times with alternate arms as a warm-up exercise.双臂交替伸展 30 次作为热身运动。
双臂交替伸展 30 次作为热身运动。
2 if something happens onalternatedays, nights, etc. it happens on one day, etc. but not on the next 间隔的;每隔(…天等)的
John has to work on alternate Sundays.约翰每隔一周就有一个星期日得上班。
约翰每隔一周就有一个星期日得上班。
The ferry service will initially run on alternate days, increasing eventually to daily sailings.渡轮服务最初将隔日运行,最终增加到每日航行。
渡轮服务最初将隔日运行,最终增加到每日航行。
3 that can be used instead of something else 可供替代的
verb 释义
1 to make things or people follow one after the other in a repeated pattern 使交替;使轮流
Alternate cubes of meat and slices of red pepper.交替放置肉丁和红辣椒片。
交替放置肉丁和红辣椒片。
Alternate cubes of meat with slices of red pepper.交替放置肉丁和红辣椒片。
交替放置肉丁和红辣椒片。
Her music alternates moments of sudden quiet with moments of dramatic intensity.她的音乐交替出现突然安静的时刻和戏剧性强烈的时刻。
她的音乐交替出现突然安静的时刻和戏剧性强烈的时刻。
2 to follow one after the other in a repeated pattern 交替;轮流
alternating dark and pale stripes深浅条纹相间
深浅条纹相间
Dark stripes alternate with pale ones.深浅条纹相间。
深浅条纹相间。
3 to keep changing from one thing to another and back again 交替
Her mood alternated between happiness and despair.她的心情一会儿高兴一会儿绝望。
她的心情一会儿高兴一会儿绝望。
They believed that the earth’s climate alternated between periods of extreme cold and warm.他们相信地球的气候在极冷和极热的时期之间交替。
他们相信地球的气候在极冷和极热的时期之间交替。
noun 释义
1 a person who does a job for somebody who is away 代替者;代理人;候补者
altitude C1 /ˈæltɪtjuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the height above sea level 海拔;海拔高度;高程
We are flying at an altitude of 6 000 metres.我们的飞行高度是 6 000 米。
我们的飞行高度是 6 000 米。
The plane made a dive to a lower altitude.飞机俯冲到较低高度。
飞机俯冲到较低高度。
2 a place that is high above sea level (海拔高的)高处,高地
Snow leopards liveat high altitudes.雪豹生活在海拔高的地区。
雪豹生活在海拔高的地区。
The athletes trained at altitude in Mexico City.田径运动员在墨西哥城进行高原训练。
田径运动员在墨西哥城进行高原训练。
aluminium C1 /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Aluminiumis a light, silver-grey metal used for making pans, etc.
aluminium saucepans/window frames铝锅;铝窗框
铝锅;铝窗框
aluminium foil(= for example, for wrapping food in)铝箔(如用于包裹食物)
铝箔(如用于包裹食物)
always C1 /ˈɔːlweɪz/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 at all times; on every occasion 总是;每次都是
There'salmost alwayssomebody at home in the evenings.晚上几乎总是有人在家。
晚上几乎总是有人在家。
Always lock your car.每次都要把汽车锁上。
每次都要把汽车锁上。
She always arrives at 7.30.她每次都是 7:30 到。
她每次都是 7:30 到。
The children always seem to be hungry.孩子们好像永远都肚子饿。
孩子们好像永远都肚子饿。
Success seems always to be out of reach.成功似乎总是遥不可及。
成功似乎总是遥不可及。
Your ideas arealways welcome.随时欢迎你们提出意见。
随时欢迎你们提出意见。
It's not always easy to do the right thing.做正确的事情并不总是容易的。
做正确的事情并不总是容易的。
We're not always this busy!我们并不总是这么忙!
我们并不总是这么忙!
2 for a long time; since you can remember 一直;一贯
Pat has always loved gardening.帕特一直喜爱园艺。
帕特一直喜爱园艺。
This is the way we've always done it.我们一直是这样干的。
我们一直是这样干的。
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art(= so it is not very surprising).这幅画很好——埃利一直擅长绘画。
这幅画很好——埃利一直擅长绘画。
Did you always want to be an actor?你以前一直想当演员吗?
你以前一直想当演员吗?
3 for all future time (将)永远
I'll always love you.我将永远爱你。
我将永远爱你。
4 if you say a person isalways doingsomething, or something isalways happening, you mean that they do it, or it happens, very often, and that this is annoying (讨厌地)老是,一再
She's always criticizing me.她老是批评我。
她老是批评我。
That phone's always ringing.那个电话总是响个不停。
那个电话总是响个不停。
Why are you always complaining about my cooking?为什么你总是抱怨我做饭?
为什么你总是抱怨我做饭?
5 used to suggest a possible course of action (建议可能的行动)总还,总还有
If it doesn't fit, you can always take it back.要是它不合适,你总还可以把它退回去嘛。
要是它不合适,你总还可以把它退回去嘛。
If he can't help, there's always John.如果他帮不上忙,总还有约翰呢。
如果他帮不上忙,总还有约翰呢。
6 as usually happens or is expected 和往常一样;和料想的一样
As always, Polly was late for school.波莉和往常一样,上学又迟到了。
波莉和往常一样,上学又迟到了。
7 used to say that somebody cannot change (表示一个人不能改变)一次为…便永远是…
Once an actor, always an actor.一朝从艺,永为艺人。
一朝从艺,永为艺人。
ambassador C1 /æmˈbæsədə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country 大使
the British Ambassador to Italy/in Rome英国驻意大利/罗马大使
英国驻意大利/罗马大使
a former ambassador to the UN前任驻联合国代表
前任驻联合国代表
2 a person who represents or promotes a particular activity 形象大使;代言人
The best ambassadors for the sport are the players.这种运动最好的代言人就是运动员。
这种运动最好的代言人就是运动员。
amphibian C1 /æmˈfɪbiən/ noun
noun 释义
1 any animal that can live both on land and in water.Amphibianshave cold blood and skin withoutscales.Frogs,toadsandnewtsare allamphibians. 两栖动物
amplifier C1 /ˈæmplɪfaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electrical device or piece of equipment that makes sounds or radio signals louder 放大器;扩音器;扬声器
a 25 watt amplifier一台 25 瓦扩音器
一台 25 瓦扩音器
amplify C1 /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to increase something in strength, especially sound 放大,增强(声音等)
toamplify a guitar/an electric current/a signal放大吉他声音;增强电流/信号
放大吉他声音;增强电流/信号
2 to add details to a story, statement, etc. 阐发,充实(故事、事情、陈述等)
She refused to amplify further.她拒绝提供详情。
她拒绝提供详情。
You may need to amplify this point.你可能需要对这一点进一步予以说明。
你可能需要对这一点进一步予以说明。
anaesthetic C1 /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a drug that makes a person or an animal unable to feel anything, especially pain, either in the whole body or in a part of the body 麻醉药;麻醉剂
How long will I be under anaesthetic?我会处于麻醉状态多长时间?
我会处于麻醉状态多长时间?
They gave him ageneral anaesthetic(= one that makes you become unconscious).他们对他施行了全身麻醉。
他们对他施行了全身麻醉。
(a)local anaesthetic(= one that affects only a part of the body)局部麻醉
局部麻醉
We forget what life must have been like without anaesthetics and painkillers.我们忘记了没有麻醉剂和止痛药的生活会是什么样子。
我们忘记了没有麻醉剂和止痛药的生活会是什么样子。
adjective 释义
1 containing a substance that makes a person or an animal unable to feel pain in all or part of the body 麻醉的
ananaesthetic drug/spray麻醉药;麻醉喷剂
麻醉药;麻醉喷剂
analogue C1 /ˈænəlɒɡ/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 using a continuously changing range of physical quantities to measure or store data 模拟的
ananalogue circuit/computer/signal模拟线路/计算机/信号
模拟线路/计算机/信号
2 showing the time using hands on adialand not with a display of numbers 指针式的
noun 释义
1 a thing that is similar to another thing 相似物;类似事情
Scientists are attempting to compare features of extinct animals with living analogues.科学家正试图把已灭绝动物的特征与现存类似动物的相比较。
科学家正试图把已灭绝动物的特征与现存类似动物的相比较。
analogy C1 /əˈnælədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features; a feature that is similar 类比;比拟;相似之处
The teacherdrew an analogybetween the human heart and a pump.老师打了个比喻,把人的心脏比作水泵。
老师打了个比喻,把人的心脏比作水泵。
There are no analogies with any previous legal cases.以往的法律案件没有哪一宗可与此案类比。
以往的法律案件没有哪一宗可与此案类比。
2 the process of comparing one thing with another thing that has similar features in order to explain it 类推;比拟
learningby analogy用类推法学习
用类推法学习
We can understand this theory by analogy with human beings.我们用人来作类比就能理解这个理论了。
我们用人来作类比就能理解这个理论了。
ancestry C1 /ˈænsestri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the family or the group of people that you come from (统称)祖宗,祖先;列祖列宗
to have Scottish ancestry祖籍苏格兰
祖籍苏格兰
He was able to trace his ancestry back over 1 000 years.他可追祖溯宗至 1 000 多年以前。
他可追祖溯宗至 1 000 多年以前。
people of Japanese ancestry日本血统的人
日本血统的人
anchor C1 /ˈæŋkə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a heavy metal object that is attached to a rope or chain and dropped over the side of a ship or boat to keep it in one place
todrop anchor抛锚
抛锚
We raised the anchor and set sail.我们起锚出航。
我们起锚出航。
Weweighed anchor(= pulled it out of the water).我们起锚。
我们起锚。
The ship lay at anchor two miles off the rocky coast.船在离岩岸两英里处抛锚停泊。
船在离岩岸两英里处抛锚停泊。
2 a person or thing that gives somebody a feeling of safety 给以安全感的人(或物);精神支柱;顶梁柱
the anchor of the family全家的顶梁柱
全家的顶梁柱
3 a person who presents a live radio or television programme and introduces reports by other people; ananchormanoranchorwoman (广播电视直播节目的)主持人;播音员
She was questioned by an NBC anchor about her trip.全国广播公司(NBC)主播询问了她的旅行情况。
全国广播公司(NBC)主播询问了她的旅行情况。
ABC news anchor Peter Jennings美国广播公司新闻主播彼得·詹宁斯
美国广播公司新闻主播彼得·詹宁斯
verb 释义
1 to let ananchordown from a boat or ship in order to prevent it from moving away 抛锚;下锚
We anchored off the coast of Spain.我们在西班牙沿海抛锚停泊。
我们在西班牙沿海抛锚停泊。
2 to fix something in position so that it cannot move 使固定;扣牢;系牢
Make sure the table is securely anchored.务必要把桌子固定好。
务必要把桌子固定好。
The crane is securely anchored at two points.起重机稳稳地固定在两点之间。
起重机稳稳地固定在两点之间。
The ropes were anchored to the rocks.绳子固定到岩石上。
绳子固定到岩石上。
3 to base something on something else 使扎根;使基于
Her novels are anchored in everyday experience.她的小说取材自日常生活经验。
她的小说取材自日常生活经验。
4 to be the person who introduces reports or reads the news on television or radio 主持(电视、广播节目)
She anchored the evening news for seven years.她主持了七年晚间新闻报道。
她主持了七年晚间新闻报道。
angel C1 /ˈeɪndʒl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a spirit who is believed to be a servant of God, and is sent by God to deliver a message or perform a task.Angelsare often shown dressed in white, with wings. 天使
a host of angels一群天使
一群天使
2 a person who is very good and kind; a child who behaves well 安琪儿(指善良的人或乖巧的小孩);善人
Johnis no angel, believe me(= he does not behave well).相信我,约翰绝非善良之辈。
相信我,约翰绝非善良之辈。
Mary’s children are little angels.玛丽的孩子们都是小天使。
玛丽的孩子们都是小天使。
I could hardly see Lisa in the role of ministering angel.我很难想象出莉萨成为一个救死扶伤的天使会是个什么样子。
我很难想象出莉萨成为一个救死扶伤的天使会是个什么样子。
3 used when you are talking to somebody and you are grateful to them 大好人(感激某人时所说)
Thanks Dad,you're an angel.谢谢爸爸,你是个大好人。
谢谢爸爸,你是个大好人。
Be an angeland make me a cup of coffee.行行好,给我冲杯咖啡。
行行好,给我冲杯咖啡。
4 a person who supports a business by investing money in it, especially somebody who supports a new small business with their own money 天使投资人(尤指新创小企业的投资者)
When will the angels get their money back?天使们什么时候才能拿回钱呢?
天使们什么时候才能拿回钱呢?
They started the business with the help of $2 million supplied by angel investors.他们在天使投资人提供的 200 万美元的帮助下创办了这家公司。
他们在天使投资人提供的 200 万美元的帮助下创办了这家公司。
5 people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing (智者却步处)愚者独敢闯
animate C1 /ˈænɪmeɪt/ verb, adjective
verb 释义
1 to make something more lively or full of energy 使具活力;使生气勃勃
A smile suddenly animated her face.她嫣然一笑,立显容光焕发。
她嫣然一笑,立显容光焕发。
2 to make models, toys, images, etc. seem to move in a film, either by rapidly showing slightly different pictures of them in a series, one after another, or by using computer techniques to create moving images 把…制作成动画片
The much-loved characters have been animated in this new feature film.这部新故事片将深受喜爱的角色动画化。
这部新故事片将深受喜爱的角色动画化。
adjective 释义
1 living; having life 有生命的;有活力的;有生气的
animate beings生物
生物
Children quickly learn to distinguish between animate and inanimate motion.孩子们很快学会区分生物体和非生物体的运动。
孩子们很快学会区分生物体和非生物体的运动。
annoyance C1 /əˈnɔɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of being slightly angry 恼怒;生气;烦恼
He could not conceal his annoyance at being interrupted.他因受扰而难掩怒色。
他因受扰而难掩怒色。
Muchto our annoyance, they decided not to come after all.他们最终决定不来,使我们很生气。
他们最终决定不来,使我们很生气。
She stamped her footin annoyance.她气得直跺脚。
她气得直跺脚。
His behaviour caused great annoyance to his colleagues.他的行为给同事们带来了极大的困扰。
他的行为给同事们带来了极大的困扰。
2 something that makes you slightly angry 使人烦恼的事;令人生气的事物
The delay is now shorter but still an annoyance.延迟的时间现在变短了,但还是让人厌烦。
延迟的时间现在变短了,但还是让人厌烦。
petty annoyances and irritations各种小烦恼
各种小烦恼
antelope C1 /ˈæntɪləʊp/ noun
noun 释义
1 an African or Asian animal, like adeer, that runs very fast. There are many types ofantelope. 羚;羚类动物
antenna C1 /ænˈtenə/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of the two long thin parts on the heads of some insects and some animals that live in shells, used to feel and touch things with 触角;第二触角;大触角
The minister was praised for his acute political antennae(= ability to understand complicated political situations).这位部长以政治触觉敏锐而为人称道。
这位部长以政治触觉敏锐而为人称道。
2 a piece of equipment made of wire or long straight pieces of metal for receiving or sending radio and television signals 天线
radio antennas收音机天线
收音机天线
anthem C1 /ˈænθəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a song that has a special importance for a country, an organization or a particular group of people, and is sung on special occasions 国歌;(组织或群体的)社歌,团歌
The European anthem was played at the opening and closing ceremonies.欧洲颂歌在开幕式和闭幕式上演奏。
欧洲颂歌在开幕式和闭幕式上演奏。
The song could become an anthem for the classless society.这首歌可以成为无阶级社会的赞歌。
这首歌可以成为无阶级社会的赞歌。
2 a short religious song for achoir(= a group of singers), often with an organ (宗教)颂歌(常由管风琴伴奏)
anthropological C1 /ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the study of the human race, especially its origins, development, customs and beliefs 人类学
She has conducted anthropological fieldwork in a number of different countries.她在许多不同的国家进行了人类学实地考察。
她在许多不同的国家进行了人类学实地考察。
anthropologist C1 /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who studies the human race, especially its origins, development, customs and beliefs 人类学家
anthropology C1 /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of the human race, especially of its origins, development, customs and beliefs 人类学
Social anthropology examines family relationships in detail.社会人类学详尽地探讨家庭关系。
社会人类学详尽地探讨家庭关系。
Cultural anthropology covers the whole range of human activities which are learned and transmitted.文化人类学涵盖了人类学习和传承的全部活动。
文化人类学涵盖了人类学习和传承的全部活动。
Physical anthropology is the study of human physical variation.体质人类学是研究人体生理变化的学科。
体质人类学是研究人体生理变化的学科。
anti C1 /ˈænti/ preposition, prefix
preposition 释义
1 if somebody isantisomebody/something, they do not like or agree with that person or thing 反对
They’re completely anti the new proposals.他们完全反对新的提议。
他们完全反对新的提议。
prefix 释义
1 opposed to; against 反;反对
anti-tank weapons反坦克武器
反坦克武器
antisocial反社会
反社会
2 the opposite of …的反义
anti-hero反英雄
反英雄
anticlimax扫兴的结局
扫兴的结局
3 preventing 防;防止
antifreeze防冻剂
防冻剂
anti-racism C1 /ˌænti ˈreɪsɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 policies, actions or beliefs that oppose the unfair treatment of people because of their race 反种族歧视,反种族主义
The school has a website page dedicated to anti-racism.学校有一个专门针对反种族主义的网页。
学校有一个专门针对反种族主义的网页。
anti-racism campaigners/legislation反种族主义运动者/立法
反种族主义运动者/立法
anti-racist C1 /ˌænti ˈreɪsɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with policies, actions or beliefs that oppose the unfair treatment of people because of their race 反种族主义的
Police authorized the anti-racist march to go ahead as planned.警方批准反种族主义游行按计划进行。
警方批准反种族主义游行按计划进行。
anti-racist policies/protesters反种族主义政策/抗议者
反种族主义政策/抗议者
noun 释义
1 a person who opposes or tries to prevent the unfair treatment of people because of their race 反种族主义者
The party was formed by a group of committed anti-racists.该党是由一群坚定的反种族主义者组成的。
该党是由一群坚定的反种族主义者组成的。
anti-vaccine C1 /ˌænti ˈvæksiːn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 opposed tovaccination 反对接种疫苗的
Anti-vaccine activists have been demonstrating outside schools and hospitals.反疫苗活动人士一直在学校和医院外示威。
反疫苗活动人士一直在学校和医院外示威。
the anti-vaccine movement反疫苗接种运动
反疫苗接种运动
antiseptic C1 /ˌæntiˈseptɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a substance that helps to prevent infection in wounds by killing bacteria 防腐剂;抗菌剂
amild/strong/powerful antiseptic温和/强效/强效防腐剂
温和/强效/强效防腐剂
Use antiseptic to clean and dress cuts.使用消毒剂清洁和包扎伤口。
使用消毒剂清洁和包扎伤口。
Dab the graze with antiseptic.用消毒剂涂抹擦伤处。
用消毒剂涂抹擦伤处。
You should put some antiseptic on that cut.你应该在伤口上擦些防腐剂。
你应该在伤口上擦些防腐剂。
adjective 释义
1 able to prevent infection 防腐的;抗菌的
antiseptic cream/lotion/wipes防腐乳膏/洗液/擦剂
防腐乳膏/洗液/擦剂
Essential oils have powerful antiseptic properties.精油具有强大的防腐性能。
精油具有强大的防腐性能。
2 very clean and free from bacteria 无菌的;消过毒的
Cover the burn with an antiseptic dressing.在烧伤处包上无菌敷料。
在烧伤处包上无菌敷料。
antiseptic surgery防腐外科
防腐外科
antivirus C1 /ˈæntivaɪrəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 designed to find and destroy computer viruses 防病毒的;杀毒的
antivirus software防病毒软件
防病毒软件
antler C1 /ˈæntlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the twohornsthat grow on the head of maledeer 鹿角
Poachers in search of antlers prey on red deer.偷猎者为了寻找鹿角而捕食马鹿。
偷猎者为了寻找鹿角而捕食马鹿。
appalled C1 /əˈpɔːld/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling or showing horror at something unpleasant or wrong 感到惊骇的;表示憎恶的
anappalled expression/silence惊恐的表情;吓得说不出话
惊恐的表情;吓得说不出话
We watched appalled as the child ran in front of the car.小孩从汽车前面跑过,我们看得心惊胆战。
小孩从汽车前面跑过,我们看得心惊胆战。
They were appalled at the waste of recyclable material.他们憎恶浪费可回收材料。
他们憎恶浪费可回收材料。
apparatus C1 /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task 仪器;器械;装置
a piece of laboratory apparatus一件实验室仪器
一件实验室仪器
Firefighters needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house.消防队员需要呼吸器以便进入燃烧的大楼。
消防队员需要呼吸器以便进入燃烧的大楼。
Science departments say they are lacking basic apparatus.理科系说他们缺少最基本的仪器。
理科系说他们缺少最基本的仪器。
2 the structure of a system or an organization, particularly that of a political party or a government (尤指政党或政府的)机构,组织,机关
the power of the state apparatus国家机关的权力
国家机关的权力
We cannot do without the apparatus of government in protecting the rights of the individual.我们离不开政府机构来保护个人权利。
我们离不开政府机构来保护个人权利。
3 a system of organs in the body 器官
the sensory apparatus感觉器官
感觉器官
appetite C1 /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 physical desire for food 食欲;胃口
He suffered from headaches andloss of appetite.他头痛,而且食欲不振。
他头痛,而且食欲不振。
The walk gave me a good appetite.散步使我胃口大开。
散步使我胃口大开。
Don'tspoil your appetiteby eating between meals.不要在两餐之间吃东西,以免影响胃口。
不要在两餐之间吃东西,以免影响胃口。
2 a strong desire for something 渴望;渴求
sexual appetites性欲
性欲
The preview was intended towhet your appetite(= make you want more).预告是为了吊胃口。
预告是为了吊胃口。
The public have an insatiable appetite for scandal.公众对丑事总是喜闻乐道。
公众对丑事总是喜闻乐道。
There isno appetite for(= people do not want)massive federal investment in the US.美国公众对大规模联邦投资没有兴趣。
美国公众对大规模联邦投资没有兴趣。
appetizer C1 /ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small amount of food or a drink that you have before a meal (餐前的)开胃品,开胃饮料
Some green olives make a simple appetizer.一些绿橄榄可以做简单的开胃菜。
一些绿橄榄可以做简单的开胃菜。
This wine should be served chilled as an appetizer.此酒应冷藏后作为开胃菜。
此酒应冷藏后作为开胃菜。
2 a small dish of food that is served before the main course of a meal (主菜前的)开胃小菜
We ordered our appetizers and entrees.我们点了开胃菜和主菜。
我们点了开胃菜和主菜。
I can recommend the shrimp appetizer.我可以推荐虾开胃菜。
我可以推荐虾开胃菜。
appetizing C1 /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that smells or looks attractive; making you feel hungry or thirsty 开胃的;引起食欲的;使渴的
the appetizing aroma of sizzling bacon炸得咝咝作响、热气腾腾的腊肉那令人胃口大开的香气。
炸得咝咝作响、热气腾腾的腊肉那令人胃口大开的香气。
The meals he cooked were always nourishing but never particularly appetizing.他做的饭总是很有营养,但向来不怎么好吃。
他做的饭总是很有营养,但向来不怎么好吃。
appoint C1 /əˈpɔɪnt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility 任命;委任
They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school.我儿子读书的学校任命了一位新校长。
我儿子读书的学校任命了一位新校长。
She has recently been appointed to the committee.她最近获委任为委员会成员。
她最近获委任为委员会成员。
They appointed him (as) captain of the English team.他们任命他为英格兰队队长。
他们任命他为英格兰队队长。
She's been appointed British ambassador to the UN.她获任命为英国驻联合国大使。
她获任命为英国驻联合国大使。
A lawyer was appointed to represent the child.一名律师被指定为这个孩子的代理人。
一名律师被指定为这个孩子的代理人。
2 to arrange or decide on a time or place for doing something 安排,确定(时间、地点)
A date for the meeting is still to be appointed.会议日期尚待确定。
会议日期尚待确定。
Everyone was assembled at theappointed time.全体人员均按规定时间召集到场。
全体人员均按规定时间召集到场。
appraise C1 /əˈpreɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to consider or examine somebody/something and form an opinion about them or it 估量;估价
anappraising glance/look打量的一瞥/目光
打量的一瞥/目光
Her eyes coolly appraised him.她冷冷地打量着他。
她冷冷地打量着他。
She stepped back to appraise her workmanship.她退后一步,看看她的作品是否完美。
她退后一步,看看她的作品是否完美。
The architect gave the exterior an appraising glance.建筑师对外部进行了评估。
建筑师对外部进行了评估。
2 to officially examine a building, an object, etc. and say how much it is worth 评估;估价
They appraised the painting at £200 000.他们对这幅画的估价是 20 万英镑。
他们对这幅画的估价是 20 万英镑。
3 to make a formal judgement about the value of a person’s work, usually after a discussion with them about it (对某人的工作)作出评价
Managers must appraise all staff.经理必须对全体员工作出评价。
经理必须对全体员工作出评价。
appreciate C1 /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something 欣赏;赏识;重视
Over the years hecame to appreciatethe beauty and tranquillity of the river.经过这些年,他开始欣赏这条河的美丽和宁静。
经过这些年,他开始欣赏这条河的美丽和宁静。
His talents are notfully appreciatedin that company.他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。
他的才干在那家公司未受到充分赏识。
Her family doesn't appreciate her.她的家人不重视她。
她的家人不重视她。
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。
看翻译作品不能真正欣赏到外国文学原著的美妙之处。
The sound quality was poor so we couldn't fully appreciate the music.音质太差了,我们根本无法好好欣赏音乐。
音质太差了,我们根本无法好好欣赏音乐。
2 to be grateful for something that somebody has done; to welcome something 感激;感谢;欢迎
I'd appreciate some help.如果有人帮忙我将非常感激。
如果有人帮忙我将非常感激。
Yoursupport is greatly appreciated.十分感谢你的支持。
十分感谢你的支持。
Thanks for coming. Iappreciate it.谢谢光临。无任欢迎。
谢谢光临。无任欢迎。
I would appreciate any comments you might have.如果您有任何意见,我将不胜感激。
如果您有任何意见,我将不胜感激。
Your kindness and generosity ismuch appreciated.非常感谢您的善意和慷慨。
非常感谢您的善意和慷慨。
We really appreciate the extra effort you're making.我们非常感谢您所付出的额外努力。
我们非常感谢您所付出的额外努力。
I would appreciate it ifyou paid in cash.假如你支付现金的话,我会不胜感激。
假如你支付现金的话,我会不胜感激。
I appreciate having the opportunity to discuss these important issues with you.我很高兴有机会与您讨论这些重要问题。
我很高兴有机会与您讨论这些重要问题。
I don't appreciate being made to wait half an hour.我不喜欢等半个小时。
我不喜欢等半个小时。
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.如有任何问题,请告诉我们。
如有任何问题,请告诉我们。
3 to understand that something is true 理解;意识到;领会
What Ifailed to appreciatewas the distance between the two cities.我没有意识到这两座城市间的距离。
我没有意识到这两座城市间的距离。
The experience helped meunderstand and appreciatesome of the difficulties people face.这段经历帮助我理解并理解人们面临的一些困难。
这段经历帮助我理解并理解人们面临的一些困难。
I don't think you appreciate how expensive it will be.我想你不了解它会有多昂贵。
我想你不了解它会有多昂贵。
We didn'tfully appreciatethat he was seriously ill.我们没有充分认识到他的病情很严重。
我们没有充分认识到他的病情很严重。
4 to increase in value over a period of time 增值;升值
Their investments have appreciated over the years.他们的投资这些年来已经增值。
他们的投资这些年来已经增值。
We wanted a property that wouldappreciate in value.我们想要一处会增值的房产。
我们想要一处会增值的房产。
The euro continues to appreciate against the dollar.欧元对美元继续升值。
欧元对美元继续升值。
appreciation C1 /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 pleasure that you have when you recognize and enjoy the good qualities of somebody/something 欣赏
She shows little appreciation of good music.她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。
她感受不到美好音乐的妙处。
The crowd murmured in appreciation.人群低声赞叹着。
人群低声赞叹着。
2 a full understanding of something, such as a situation or a problem, and of what it involves 理解;体谅;同情
I had no appreciation of the problems they faced.我没有体谅到他们所面临的困难。
我没有体谅到他们所面临的困难。
3 the feeling of being grateful for something 感激;感谢
I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
Please accept this gift in appreciation of all you've done for us.承蒙鼎力相助,不胜感激,谨备薄礼,敬请笑纳。
承蒙鼎力相助,不胜感激,谨备薄礼,敬请笑纳。
She never shows any appreciation for our efforts.她对我们的努力从无感激之情。
她对我们的努力从无感激之情。
The clock was presented to Snell by his colleagues as an appreciation of his work and friendship.该时钟是斯内尔的同事赠送给他的,以感谢他的工作和友谊。
该时钟是斯内尔的同事赠送给他的,以感谢他的工作和友谊。
4 increase in value over a period of time 增值;升值
an appreciation in the value of the house房屋升值
房屋升值
capital appreciation资本增值
资本增值
5 a piece of writing or a speech in which the strengths and weaknesses of somebody/something, especially an artist or a work of art, are discussed and judged (尤指艺术方面的)鉴定,评价,评估
They were asked to write an appreciation of a poem of their choice.他们被要求为自己选择的一首诗写一篇欣赏。
他们被要求为自己选择的一首诗写一篇欣赏。
apprehensive C1 /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen 忧虑的;担心的;疑惧的;恐惧的
anapprehensive face/glance/look忧虑的面容/一瞥/目光
忧虑的面容/一瞥/目光
The long delay had made me quite apprehensive.长时间的耽搁使我相当焦虑。
长时间的耽搁使我相当焦虑。
I was a little apprehensive about the effects of what I had said.我有点担忧我说的话所带来的影响。
我有点担忧我说的话所带来的影响。
You have no reason to be apprehensive of the future.你不必忧虑未来。
你不必忧虑未来。
She was deeply apprehensive that something might go wrong.她很担心可能要出什么差错。
她很担心可能要出什么差错。
apprenticeship C1 /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time working as anapprentice; a job as anapprentice 学徒期;学徒工作
She was in the second year of her apprenticeship as a carpenter.她当木工学徒已是第二年了。
她当木工学徒已是第二年了。
He hadserved his apprenticeshipas a plumber.他当过管子工学徒。
他当过管子工学徒。
Apprenticeships were becoming more difficult to find.学徒职位变得越来越难找到。
学徒职位变得越来越难找到。
approach C1 /əˈprəʊtʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task (待人接物或思考问题的)方式,方法,态度
Shetook thewrongapproachin her dealings with them.她和他们打交道的方式错了。
她和他们打交道的方式错了。
It was time to take adifferent approach.该换一种方法了。
该换一种方法了。
an alternative/innovative approach替代/创新方法
替代/创新方法
a traditional/similar approach传统/类似的方法
传统/类似的方法
The approach they were using no longer seemed to work.他们使用的方法似乎不再有效。
他们使用的方法似乎不再有效。
We need toadopta newapproachto the problem.我们需要对这个问题采取新的措施。
我们需要对这个问题采取新的措施。
The therapy takes a holistic approach to health and well-being.这种治疗对身心健康采取整体疗法。
这种治疗对身心健康采取整体疗法。
a variety of approaches for the treatment of depression治疗抑郁症的多种方法
治疗抑郁症的多种方法
Will this be a successful approach for providing high-tech offices?这将是提供高科技办公室的可行方法吗?
这将是提供高科技办公室的可行方法吗?
2 movement nearer to somebody/something in distance or time (在距离或时间上的)靠近,接近
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened.她没有听见他走近的声音,所以门开时吓了一跳。
她没有听见他走近的声音,所以门开时吓了一跳。
the approach of spring春天的来临
春天的来临
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war.他们担心战争会到来。
他们担心战争会到来。
The children fell silent at the approach of their teacher.老师一来,孩子们变得鸦雀无声。
老师一来,孩子们变得鸦雀无声。
3 the act of speaking to somebody about something, especially when making an offer or a request 接洽;建议;要求
The club hasmade an approachto a local company for sponsorship.俱乐部已向当地一家公司寻求赞助。
俱乐部已向当地一家公司寻求赞助。
We've received an approach from the director of a rival company.一家竞争公司的董事曾经接触我们。
一家竞争公司的董事曾经接触我们。
4 attempts to start a personal or sexual relationship with somebody 试图与某人开始个人或性关系
She resented his persistent approaches.她对他没完没了的纠缠极为反感。
她对他没完没了的纠缠极为反感。
5 a path, road, etc. that leads to a place 通路;路径;道路
All the approaches to the palace were guarded by troops.通往宫殿的所有道路都有军队守卫。
通往宫殿的所有道路都有军队守卫。
a new approach road to the port去港口的一条新通路
去港口的一条新通路
The approach to the village was very pretty.通往村庄的路非常漂亮。
通往村庄的路非常漂亮。
6 the part of an aircraft’s flight immediately before landing 进场;进场着陆
to begin the final approach to the runway开始进入跑道着陆
开始进入跑道着陆
The aircraft had to make a steep approach to the landing strip.飞机不得不陡直降落到简易机场。
飞机不得不陡直降落到简易机场。
7 a thing that is like something else that is mentioned 相似(或近似)的事物
That's thenearest approachto an apology you'll get from him.那是他所能作出的最似歉意的表示。
那是他所能作出的最似歉意的表示。
8 if you usethe carrot and stick approach, you persuade somebody to try harder by offering them a reward if they do, or a punishment if they do not 胡萝卜加大棒;威逼利诱
The emphasis is on the carrot of incentive rather than the stick of taxes.重点是激励的胡萝卜而不是税收的大棒。
重点是激励的胡萝卜而不是税收的大棒。
verb 释义
1 to come near to somebody/something in distance or time (在距离或时间上)靠近,接近
We could hear the train approaching.我们能够听到火车开过来了。
我们能够听到火车开过来了。
Winter is approaching.冬天就要来临。
冬天就要来临。
The deadline wasfast approaching.截止日期即将到来。
截止日期即将到来。
The rapidly approaching storm could be seen on the horizon.地平线上可以看到正在迅速逼近的风暴。
地平线上可以看到正在迅速逼近的风暴。
She's approaching the end of her first year in the job.她干这项工作快满一年了。
她干这项工作快满一年了。
I was approached by a woman who asked for the time.一位女士找到我询问时间。
一位女士找到我询问时间。
The house is approached via a long driveway.房子是通过一条长长的车道到达的。
房子是通过一条长长的车道到达的。
The menapproachedthe creature cautiouslyfrom behind.那些男人从后面小心翼翼地靠近那个动物。
那些男人从后面小心翼翼地靠近那个动物。
2 to speak to somebody about something, especially to ask them for something or to offer to do something 接洽;建议;要求
We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.一些对我们的产品感兴趣的公司已和我们接洽。
一些对我们的产品感兴趣的公司已和我们接洽。
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach(= not easy to talk to in a friendly way).我想征求他的意见,但发现很难和他谈得拢。
我想征求他的意见,但发现很难和他谈得拢。
She was often approached for help and advice.经常有人找她寻求帮助和建议。
经常有人找她寻求帮助和建议。
We have approached the company about the possibility of a merger.我们已就合并的可能性与该公司接洽。
我们已就合并的可能性与该公司接洽。
Have you approached John about organizing a concert?组织音乐会的事你有没有找过约翰?
组织音乐会的事你有没有找过约翰?
She was approached to take part in the event.有人邀请她参加该活动。
有人邀请她参加该活动。
3 to come close to something in amount, level or quality (在数额、水平或质量上)接近
Interest rates are approaching zero.利率正在逼近零。
利率正在逼近零。
profits approaching 30 million dollars接近 3 000 万美元的利润
接近 3 000 万美元的利润
Few writers approach his richness of language.他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。
他语言之丰富很少有作家能望其项背。
4 to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way 着手处理;对付
to approach a subject/matter/task/question处理题材/事项/任务/问题
处理题材/事项/任务/问题
What's the best way to approach this problem?处理这个问题的最佳方式是什么?
处理这个问题的最佳方式是什么?
The issues should beapproached with caution.这些问题应该谨慎处理。
这些问题应该谨慎处理。
approval rating C1 /əˈpruːvl reɪtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the percentage of the population that expresses approval of somebody/something, usually a politician (常指政治人物的)支持率
The president's approval rating after a year in office is the lowest on record.总统上任一年后,支持率跌至历史最低点。
总统上任一年后,支持率跌至历史最低点。
apricot C1 /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a round fruit with yellow or orange skin and a large hard seed inside 杏;杏子
dried apricots杏干
杏干
2 a pale orange colour 杏黄色
adjective 释义
1 pale orange in colour 杏黄色
The room was painted apricot and white.房间刷成了杏黄色和白色。
房间刷成了杏黄色和白色。
aquarium C1 /əˈkweəriəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept 养鱼缸;水族玻璃槽
2 a building where people can go to see fish and other water creatures 水族馆
arch C1 /ɑːtʃ/ noun, combining form, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 a curved structure that supports the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building 拱(支撑如桥梁或房屋上部的弧形结构)
a bridge with three arches有三个拱的桥。
有三个拱的桥。
There are a number of workshops under the railway arches.铁路拱门下有许多车间。
铁路拱门下有许多车间。
2 a structure with a curved top that is supported by straight sides, sometimes forming an entrance or built as amonument 拱门
Go through the arch and follow the path.穿过拱门沿小径往前走。
穿过拱门沿小径往前走。
Marble Arch is a famous London landmark.大理石拱门是伦敦著名的地标。
大理石拱门是伦敦著名的地标。
3 the raised part of the foot formed by a curved section of bones 足背;足弓
4 anything that forms a curved shape at the top 拱形;拱形物
the delicate arch of her eyebrows她那弯弯的柳眉
她那弯弯的柳眉
The branches of the trees formed an arch over the bench.树枝交错,在长椅上方形成一个拱形。
树枝交错,在长椅上方形成一个拱形。
combining form 释义
1 main; most important or most extreme 主要的;最重要的;极端的
archbishop大主教
大主教
arch-enemy主要敌人
主要敌人
verb 释义
1 if youarchpart of your body, or if itarches, it moves and forms a curved shape (使)成弓形
The cat arched its back and hissed.猫弓起背发出嘶嘶声。
猫弓起背发出嘶嘶声。
2 to be in a curved line or shape across or over something 呈拱形覆盖;呈弧形横跨
Tall trees arched over the path.大树呈拱形遮阴了小道。
大树呈拱形遮阴了小道。
adjective 释义
1 seeming pleased with yourself because you know more about a situation than other people 调皮的;狡黠的
an arch tone of voice调皮的语气
调皮的语气
He tapped the side of his nose in an uncharacteristically arch gesture.他以一反常态的弓形姿势轻拍鼻子一侧。
他以一反常态的弓形姿势轻拍鼻子一侧。
arched C1 /ɑːtʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in the shape of anarch 拱形的;弧形的
a chair with an arched back有拱形靠背的椅子
有拱形靠背的椅子
The entrance to the church is through an arched door.通过一道拱门便是教堂的入口。
通过一道拱门便是教堂的入口。
architectural C1 /ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃərəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to architecture and buildings 建筑的
architectural features建筑特色
建筑特色
archive C1 /ˈɑːkaɪv/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a collection of historical documents or records of a government, a family, a place or an organization; the place where these records are stored 档案;档案馆;档案室
the National Sound Archive国家音响档案馆
国家音响档案馆
archive film档案胶片
档案胶片
The BBC's archives are bulging with material.英国广播公司的档案库材料极其丰富。
英国广播公司的档案库材料极其丰富。
2 an electronic record of the data on a computer system, stored on a separate device for safety and security (计算机)档案
Optical media is perfect for storing archives of critical corporate data, such as financial records.光学介质非常适合存储重要的公司数据档案,例如财务记录。
光学介质非常适合存储重要的公司数据档案,例如财务记录。
verb 释义
1 to put or store a document or other material in anarchive 把…存档;把…归档
2 to move information that is not often needed to a different disk, tape or other computer to store it 将(不常用信息)存档
arena C1 /əˈriːnə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment 圆形运动场;圆形剧场
a concert at Wembley Arena在温布利体育馆举行的音乐会
在温布利体育馆举行的音乐会
an indoorsports arena室内运动场
室内运动场
a hockey/basketball arena曲棍球场;篮球馆
曲棍球场;篮球馆
plans to construct a new downtown arena计划建造一个新的市中心体育场
计划建造一个新的市中心体育场
2 an area of activity that interests the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries 斗争场所;竞争舞台;活动场所
thepolitical/international arena政治/国际舞台
政治/国际舞台
arguable C1 /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that you can give good reasons for 可论证的;有论据的
He had a good arguable case.他有一个很好的、有争议的案例。
他有一个很好的、有争议的案例。
It is arguable that giving too much detail may actually be confusing.过分详细反而使人糊涂,这种说法是有道理的。
过分详细反而使人糊涂,这种说法是有道理的。
2 not certain; that you do not accept without question 无把握的;可疑的
It is arguable whether the case should ever have gone to trial(= perhaps it should not have).这个案件原本是否应该审理还是个问题。
这个案件原本是否应该审理还是个问题。
arguably C1 /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 used (often before a comparative or superlative adjective) when you are stating an opinion that you believe you could give reasons to support (常用于形容词比较级或最高级前)可论证地,按理
He is arguably the best actor of his generation.按理他是他那一代中最优秀的演员。
按理他是他那一代中最优秀的演员。
argue into doing C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody to do/not do something by giving them reasons 说服(某人)做/不做(某事)
They argued him into withdrawing his complaint.他们说服他撤回了投诉。
他们说服他撤回了投诉。
argue out of doing C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody to do/not do something by giving them reasons 说服(某人)做/不做(某事)
They argued him into withdrawing his complaint.他们说服他撤回了投诉。
他们说服他撤回了投诉。
argumentative C1 /ˌɑːɡjuˈmentətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 a person who isargumentativelikes arguing or often starts arguing 好争论的;爱辩论的
Everyone in the family was argumentative.家里的每个人都在争论。
家里的每个人都在争论。
arid C1 /ˈærɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having little or no rain; very dry 干旱的;干燥的
arid and semi-arid deserts干旱和半干旱的沙漠
干旱和半干旱的沙漠
Nothing grows in these arid regions.这些干旱地区寸草不生。
这些干旱地区寸草不生。
The pioneers hoped to transform the arid outback into a workable landscape.开拓者们希望将干旱的内陆地区改造成适合耕种的景观。
开拓者们希望将干旱的内陆地区改造成适合耕种的景观。
2 with nothing new or interesting in it 枯燥的;乏味的;毫无新意的
an arid discussion枯燥的讨论
枯燥的讨论
aristocracy C1 /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in some countries) people born in the highest social class, who have special titles (某些国家的)贵族
members of the aristocracy贵族成员
贵族成员
the landed aristocracy土地贵族
土地贵族
the shift of power from the aristocracy to the bourgeoisie权力从贵族向资产阶级的转移
权力从贵族向资产阶级的转移
The aristocracy was/were replaced as the holder/holders of power, wealth and status.贵族被取代,成为权力、财富和地位的拥有者。
贵族被取代,成为权力、财富和地位的拥有者。
aristocrat C1 /ˈærɪstəkræt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of thearistocracy (一个)贵族
The castle has been owned by a succession of wealthy aristocrats.城堡的主人是历代富有的贵族
城堡的主人是历代富有的贵族
arithmetic C1 /əˈrɪθmətɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the type of mathematics that deals with the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbers 算术
He's not very good at arithmetic.他不太擅长算术。
他不太擅长算术。
2 sums involving the adding, multiplying, etc. of numbers 算术运算;四则运算
a quick bit ofmental arithmetic(= sums you do in your head, without writing anything down)快速心算
快速心算
I think there's something wrong with your arithmetic.我认为你的计算有错。
我认为你的计算有错。
I’ve worked out the price, but I need to check the arithmetic.我已经算出了价钱,但还需要检查一下计算结果。
我已经算出了价钱,但还需要检查一下计算结果。
a test of mental arithmetic心算测验
心算测验
adjective 释义
1 relating toarithmetic 算术的
arithmetic calculation算术计算
算术计算
armour C1 /ˈɑːmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 special metal clothing that soldiers wore in the past to protect their bodies while fighting; special clothing that soldiers or police officers wear to protect their bodies 盔甲;甲冑;防弹衣
a suit of armour一副盔甲
一副盔甲
police officers in full body armour全身穿防弹衣的警察
全身穿防弹衣的警察
Monkeys do not have any kind of protective armour and use their brains to solve problems.猴子没有任何防身的盔甲,就动脑筋解决问题。
猴子没有任何防身的盔甲,就动脑筋解决问题。
2 metal covers that protect ships and military vehicles such as tanks (军舰、坦克等的)装甲,防弹钢板
3 military vehicles used in war 装甲部队;装甲车辆
an attack by infantry and armour步兵和装甲兵的进攻
步兵和装甲兵的进攻
4 a weak point in somebody’s argument, character, etc., that can be used in an attack (论点、性格等易受攻击的)弱点,缺陷,薄弱环节
5 a man who saves somebody, especially a woman, from a dangerous situation 救人(尤指女子)于危难之中的男子;(拯救美人的)英雄
She's still waiting for a knight in shining armour to come and rescue her.她仍在等待身着闪亮盔甲的骑士来救她。
她仍在等待身着闪亮盔甲的骑士来救她。
arson C1 /ˈɑːsn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of deliberately setting fire to something, especially a building 纵火(罪);放火(罪)
to carry out anarson attack进行纵火袭击
进行纵火袭击
arsonist C1 /ˈɑːsənɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who commits the crime ofarson 纵火犯;放火犯
art director C1 /ˈɑːt dərektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person who is responsible for the pictures, photos, etc. in a magazine (杂志的)美术编辑
2 the person who is responsible for thesetsandpropswhen a film is being made (电影的)布景师,美术指导
artery C1 /ˈɑːtəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body 动脉
blocked arteries堵塞的动脉
堵塞的动脉
2 a large and important road, river, railway line, etc. 干线(指主要的公路、河流、铁路线等)
articulate C1 /ɑːˈtɪkjuleɪt/ verb, adjective
verb 释义
1 to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words 明确表达;清楚说明
She struggled to articulate her thoughts.她竭力表明她的想法。
她竭力表明她的想法。
It is the school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.学校有责任向家长阐明其做法。
学校有责任向家长阐明其做法。
2 to speak, pronounce or play something in a clear way 口齿清楚;清晰吐(词);清晰发(音)
He was too weak to articulate properly.他太虚弱了,无法正确表达。
他太虚弱了,无法正确表达。
Every note was carefully articulated.每个音都唱得很认真、很清楚。
每个音都唱得很认真、很清楚。
She spoke slowly, articulating each word clearly.她说得很慢,每一个字都说得很清楚。
她说得很慢,每一个字都说得很清楚。
3 to be related to something so that together the two parts form a whole 与…合成整体
These courses are designed to articulate with university degrees.这些课程旨在与大学学位接轨。
这些课程旨在与大学学位接轨。
4 to be joined to something else by ajoint, so that movement is possible; to join something in this way 用关节连接;链合;铰接
bones that articulate with others与其他骨骼以关节相连的骨骼
与其他骨骼以关节相连的骨骼
a robot with articulated limbs关节型四肢机器人
关节型四肢机器人
adjective 释义
1 good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words 善于表达的
He was unusually articulate for a ten-year-old.对于一个十岁的孩子来说,他的表达能力非同一般。
对于一个十岁的孩子来说,他的表达能力非同一般。
She is the most articulate critic of government policy.她是对政府政策最明确的批评者。
她是对政府政策最明确的批评者。
The teachers help the children to be more articulate about their strengths and weaknesses.老师帮助这些孩子把自己的长处和不足讲得更清楚。
老师帮助这些孩子把自己的长处和不足讲得更清楚。
a highly articulate woman极擅言辞的女子
极擅言辞的女子
2 clearly expressed or pronounced 口齿清楚的;发音清晰的
All we could hear were loud sobs, but no articulate words.我们听到的只是大声啜泣,没有清楚的话语。
我们听到的只是大声啜泣,没有清楚的话语。
artistic director C1 /ɑːˌtɪstɪk dəˈrektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in charge of deciding which plays,operas, etc. a theatre company will perform, and the general artistic policy of the company (剧团)艺术总监
artistic gymnastics C1 /ɑːˌtɪstɪk dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a form ofgymnastics(= physical exercises, often done as a sport in competitions)in which athletes jump, balance, etc. using special equipment 竞技体操
At the last Olympics she won the gold in artistic gymnastics.她在上一届奥运会上赢得竞技体操金牌。
她在上一届奥运会上赢得竞技体操金牌。
as C1 /əz/ preposition, adverb, conjunction
preposition 释义
1 used to describe somebody/something appearing to be somebody/something else 像;如同
They were all dressed as clowns.他们都打扮成小丑。
他们都打扮成小丑。
The bomb was disguised as a package.炸弹伪装成一个包裹。
炸弹伪装成一个包裹。
2 used to describe the fact that somebody/something has a particular job or function 作为;当作
She works as a courier.她的职业是导游。
她的职业是导游。
Treat me as a friend.要把我当作朋友。
要把我当作朋友。
I respect him as a doctor.我尊敬他这个医生。
我尊敬他这个医生。
You can use that glass as a vase.你可以把那个玻璃杯当作花瓶用。
你可以把那个玻璃杯当作花瓶用。
The news came as a shock.消息传来,令人震惊。
消息传来,令人震惊。
She had been there often as a child(= when she was a child).她小时候常去那里。
她小时候常去那里。
adverb 释义
1 used when you are comparing two people or things, or two situations (比较时用)像…一样,如同
You're as tall as your father.你和你父亲一样高。
你和你父亲一样高。
He was as white as a sheet.他面无血色。
他面无血色。
She doesn't play as well as her sister.她演奏得不如她姐姐。
她演奏得不如她姐姐。
I haven't known him as long as you(= as you have known him).我认识他的时间没有你长。
我认识他的时间没有你长。
He doesn't earnas much asme.他挣的钱比我少。
他挣的钱比我少。
He doesn't earn as much as I do.他挣的钱比我少。
他挣的钱比我少。
It's not as hard as I thought.这没有我想象的那么困难。
这没有我想象的那么困难。
Run as fast as you can.你尽量快跑。
你尽量快跑。
We'd like it as soon as possible.我们希望越快越好。
我们希望越快越好。
2 used to say that something happens in the same way (指事情以同样的方式发生)和…一样
As always, he said little.他和平时一样,少言寡语。
他和平时一样,少言寡语。
The ‘h’ in honest is silent, as in ‘hour’.honest 中的 h 与 hour 中的 h 一样都不发音。
honest 中的 h 与 hour 中的 h 一样都不发音。
3 used to emphasize an amount (强调数量)达到
As many as2 million people could be affected.多达 200 万人可能会受到影响。
多达 200 万人可能会受到影响。
The chimp is an endangered species, withas few as170 000 chimps left in the wild.黑猩猩是濒临灭绝的物种,野外仅存17万只黑猩猩。
黑猩猩是濒临灭绝的物种,野外仅存17万只黑猩猩。
conjunction 释义
1 while something else is happening 当…时;随着
He sat watching her as she got ready.他一直坐着看她准备停当。
他一直坐着看她准备停当。
As she grew older she gained in confidence.随着年龄的增长她的信心增强了。
随着年龄的增长她的信心增强了。
2 in the way in which 照…方式
They did as I had asked.他们是按照我的要求做的。
他们是按照我的要求做的。
Leave the papers as they are.别去动那些文件。
别去动那些文件。
She lost it, just as I said she would.我就说了吧,她把它弄丢了。
我就说了吧,她把它弄丢了。
3 used to state the reason for something 因为;由于
As you were out, I left a message.你不在,所以我留了一张字条儿。
你不在,所以我留了一张字条儿。
She may need some help as she's new.她是新来的,可能需要一些帮助。
她是新来的,可能需要一些帮助。
4 used to make a comment or to add information about what you have just said 正如;如同
As you know, Julia is leaving soon.你是知道的,朱莉娅马上要离开了。
你是知道的,朱莉娅马上要离开了。
She's very tall, as is her mother.她个子很高,和她母亲一样。
她个子很高,和她母亲一样。
5 used to say that although something is true, what follows is also true 尽管;虽然;即使
Happy as they were, there was something missing.尽管他们很快乐,但总缺少点什么。
尽管他们很快乐,但总缺少点什么。
Try as he might(= however hard he tried), he couldn't open the door.他想尽了办法也没能打开门。
他想尽了办法也没能打开门。
6 in contrast with something 与…相对照;和…相比较
They got 27 per cent of the vote as against 32 per cent at the last election.这次选举他们得了 27% 的选票,而上次他们得了 32%。
这次选举他们得了 27% 的选票,而上次他们得了 32%。
7 used to say that something may happen at some time in the future, but only when something else has happened (用于在特定条件下才会发生的事情)将来…时,到时候
We'll decide on the team as and when we qualify.将来我们具备了条件时就会决定成立这个队。
将来我们具备了条件时就会决定成立这个队。
I'll tell you more as and when(= as soon as I can).我一有可能就会告诉你更多情况。
我一有可能就会告诉你更多情况。
8 used to start talking about somebody/something 至于;关于
As for Jo, she's doing fine.至于乔,她现在日子过得不错。
至于乔,她现在日子过得不错。
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of.关于聚会要用的食物,都在置办当中。
关于聚会要用的食物,都在置办当中。
9 used to show the time or date from which something starts (指起始时间或日期)自…起
Our phone number is changing as from May 12.我们的电话号码自 5 月 12 日起更改。
我们的电话号码自 5 月 12 日起更改。
Lee and I are now officially engaged, as of yesterday.李和我昨天正式订婚了。
李和我昨天正式订婚了。
10 in a way that suggests something 似乎;好像;仿佛
He behaved as if nothing had happened.他表现得若无其事。
他表现得若无其事。
It sounds as though you had a good time.听起来你好像过得挺愉快。
听起来你好像过得挺愉快。
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know!今天是我的生日。你好像不知道似的!
今天是我的生日。你好像不知道似的!
‘Don't say anything.’ ‘As if I would!’(= surely you do not expect me to)“什么也别说。”“我才不会说呢!”
“什么也别说。”“我才不会说呢!”
11 used to say that you doubt something very much 不对!不是这样!
‘He says he'll be on time tomorrow.’ ‘As if! He's always late!’"他说他明天会准时到。" "谁信啊!他总是迟到!"
"他说他明天会准时到。" "谁信啊!他总是迟到!"
12 considering the present situation; as things are 照现状
We were hoping to finish it by next week—as it is, it may be the week after.我们本希望在下周完成,看样子可能要下下周才行。
我们本希望在下周完成,看样子可能要下下周才行。
I can't help—I've got too much to do as it is(= already).我帮不了忙,我已经有太多的工作了。
我帮不了忙,我已经有太多的工作了。
13 used when a speaker is giving his or her own impression of a situation or expressing something in a particular way 可以说;在一定程度上
Teachers must put the brakes on, as it were, when they notice students looking puzzled.当老师发现学生神色茫然时,就应该在一定程度上放慢速度。
当老师发现学生神色茫然时,就应该在一定程度上放慢速度。
14 used when you are referring to something 关于;至于
As to tax, that will be deducted from your salary.至于税款,将从你薪水中扣除。
至于税款,将从你薪水中扣除。
I have a few ideas as to how we might do this.关于我们怎么做这事,我有一些想法。
关于我们怎么做这事,我有一些想法。
There is a serious issue as to whether or not we give tutors enough guidance.关于是否给予导师足够的指导,这是一个严肃的问题。
关于是否给予导师足够的指导,这是一个严肃的问题。
15 until now or until a particular time in the past 直到现在;直至过去某时
an as yet unpublished report一篇尚未发表的报告
一篇尚未发表的报告
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease.当时人们对这种疾病的起因几乎一无所知。
当时人们对这种疾病的起因几乎一无所知。
16 used as a comment on something that you have just said (对刚说过的话的评论)
He smiled and I smiled back. As you do.他微笑,我也报以微笑。正所谓礼尚往来。
他微笑,我也报以微笑。正所谓礼尚往来。
A little boy finds a gigantic robot in his backyard—as you do—and has to keep it secret.一个小男孩在他的后院发现了一个巨大的机器人——就像你一样——并且必须保守秘密。
一个小男孩在他的后院发现了一个巨大的机器人——就像你一样——并且必须保守秘密。
17 if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing 与其偷羊羔被绞死,不如偷只羊;一不做,二不休
asparagus C1 /əˈspærəɡəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant whose young green or whitestemsare cooked and eaten as a vegetable 芦笋;石刁柏
aspiration C1 /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong desire to have or do something 渴望;抱负;志向
I didn't realize you had political aspirations.我没有意识到你有政治上的抱负。
我没有意识到你有政治上的抱负。
He has never had any aspiration to earn a lot of money.他从未企求赚很多钱。
他从未企求赚很多钱。
What changes are needed to meet women's aspirations for employment?需要什么样的改革才能满足女性对就业的渴望呢?
需要什么样的改革才能满足女性对就业的渴望呢?
2 the action of pronouncing a word with a breath that can be heard, as in the/h/sound inhousein English 送气;发送气音
aspire C1 /əˈspaɪə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to have a strong desire to achieve or to become something 渴望(成就);有志(成为)
She aspired to a scientific career.她有志于科学事业。
她有志于科学事业。
He aspired to be their next leader.他渴望成为他们的下一届领导人。
他渴望成为他们的下一届领导人。
aspiring C1 /əˈspaɪərɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 wanting to start the career or activity that is mentioned 有抱负的;有雄心壮志的
Aspiring musicians need hours of practice every day.想当音乐家就要每天练好几个小时。
想当音乐家就要每天练好几个小时。
2 wanting to be successful in life 有抱负的;有志向的
He came from an aspiring working-class background.他出身于有抱负的工人阶级家庭。
他出身于有抱负的工人阶级家庭。
assassin C1 /əˈsæsɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who murders somebody important or famous, for money or for political reasons (为金钱或政治目的的)暗杀者,行刺者
ahired/professional assassin受雇/职业刺客
受雇/职业刺客
He was killed by a hired assassin.他被人雇凶杀害。
他被人雇凶杀害。
They hired a professional assassin to do the job for them.他们雇用了一名职业杀手来做那件事。
他们雇用了一名职业杀手来做那件事。
assassinate C1 /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to murder an important or famous person, especially for political reasons (尤为政治目的)暗杀,行刺
a plot to assassinate the president刺杀总统的阴谋
刺杀总统的阴谋
The prime minister was assassinated by extremists.首相遭极端分子暗杀。
首相遭极端分子暗杀。
assault C1 /əˈsɔːlt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the crime of attacking somebody physically 侵犯他人身体(罪);侵犯人身罪
Both men were charged with assault.两人均被控侵犯他人身体罪。
两人均被控侵犯他人身体罪。
sexual assaults性侵犯(指强奸、猥亵)
性侵犯(指强奸、猥亵)
A significant number ofindecent assaultson women go unreported.大量的猥亵妇女罪没有被举报。
大量的猥亵妇女罪没有被举报。
2 the act of attacking a building, an area, etc. in order to take control of it 攻击;突击;袭击
An assault on the capital was launched in the early hours of the morning.凌晨时分向首都发起了攻击。
凌晨时分向首都发起了攻击。
3 the act of trying to achieve something that is difficult or dangerous (向困难或危险事物发起的)冲击
The government has mounted a new assault on unemployment.政府向失业发起新的攻势。
政府向失业发起新的攻势。
a two-year legal assault on alleged tax fraud对涉嫌税收诈骗的行为长达两年的法律抨击
对涉嫌税收诈骗的行为长达两年的法律抨击
Three people died during an assault on the mountain(= while trying to climb it).登山过程中有三人死亡。
登山过程中有三人死亡。
4 an act of criticizing somebody/something severely 抨击
The suggested closurescame under assaultfrom all parties.关闭机构的建议受到各方严厉批评。
关闭机构的建议受到各方严厉批评。
The paper's assault on the president was totally unjustified.这份报纸对总统的攻击纯属无稽之谈。
这份报纸对总统的攻击纯属无稽之谈。
5 an act that threatens to harm somebody physically, whether or not actual harm is done 威胁要对某人造成身体伤害的行为,无论是否造成了实际伤害
verb 释义
1 to attack somebody violently, especially when this is a crime 猛烈攻击,袭击,侵犯(尤指构成罪)
He has been charged with assaulting a police officer.他被控袭击警察。
他被控袭击警察。
Four women have beensexually assaultedin the area recently.近来这个地区有四名妇女遭到性侵犯。
近来这个地区有四名妇女遭到性侵犯。
He admitted indecently assaulting three men.他承认猥亵了三名男子。
他承认猥亵了三名男子。
Many healthcare workers say they have been physically assaulted by patients.许多医护人员表示,他们遭到了患者的身体攻击。
许多医护人员表示,他们遭到了患者的身体攻击。
2 to affect your senses in a way that is very unpleasant or uncomfortable 使(感官)难受
Loud rock music assaulted our ears.喧闹的摇滚乐直往我们耳朵里钻。
喧闹的摇滚乐直往我们耳朵里钻。
assemble C1 /əˈsembl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group 聚集;集合;收集
All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall.全体学生接到通知到大礼堂集合。
全体学生接到通知到大礼堂集合。
She then addressed theassembled company(= all the people there).接着她向全体集合者讲话。
接着她向全体集合者讲话。
to assemble evidence/data收集证据/数据
收集证据/数据
The manager has assembled a world-class team.经理组建了一个世界一流的团队。
经理组建了一个世界一流的团队。
He tried to assemble his thoughts.他试着整理自己的思绪。
他试着整理自己的思绪。
2 to fit together all the separate parts of something, for example a piece of furniture 装配;组装
The shelves are easy to assemble.搁架容易装配。
搁架容易装配。
assembly C1 /əˈsembli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country 立法机构;会议;议会
state/legislative/federal/local assemblies州众议院;立法会议;联邦/地方议会
州众议院;立法会议;联邦/地方议会
Power has been handed over to provincial and regional assemblies.权力已移交给省和地区议会。
权力已移交给省和地区议会。
The national assembly has voted to adopt the budget.国民议会已表决通过预算。
国民议会已表决通过预算。
the California Assembly美国加利福尼亚州众议院
美国加利福尼亚州众议院
the UN General Assembly联合国大会
联合国大会
assembly elections议会选举
议会选举
an elected assembly民选议会
民选议会
2 the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose; a group of people who meet together for a particular purpose 集会;(统称)集会者
They were fighting for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.他们为言论自由和集会自由而斗争。
他们为言论自由和集会自由而斗争。
He was to address a public assembly on the issue.他要对公众集会发表演说谈论这个问题。
他要对公众集会发表演说谈论这个问题。
anassembly point(= a place where people have been asked to meet)集会地点
集会地点
3 a meeting of the teachers and students in a school, usually at the start of the day, to give information, discuss school events or say prayers together (全校师生的)晨会,朝会
The deputy head was taking(= leading)school assembly that day.副校长正在主持那天的晨会。
副校长正在主持那天的晨会。
4 the process of putting together the parts of something such as a vehicle or piece of furniture 装配;组装;总成
Putting the bookcase together should be a simple assembly job.组装书橱应该是个简单的装配活。
组装书橱应该是个简单的装配活。
a car assembly plant汽车装配厂
汽车装配厂
the correct assembly of the parts零部件的正确组装
零部件的正确组装
assembly line C1 /əˈsembli laɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a line of workers and machines in a factory, along which a product passes, having parts made, put together or checked at each stage until the product is finished 生产线;装配线;流水线
workers on the assembly line装配线上的工人
装配线上的工人
assert C1 /əˈsɜːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to state clearly and definitely that something is true 明确肯定;断言
She continued to assert that she was innocent.她仍然坚称自己无辜。
她仍然坚称自己无辜。
The report asserts confidently that the industry will grow.报告断言该行业肯定会发展起来。
报告断言该行业肯定会发展起来。
She continued to assert her innocence.她仍然坚称自己无辜。
她仍然坚称自己无辜。
The German Chancellor was anxious to assert his government's commitment to European unity.德国总理急于表明其政府对欧洲团结的承诺。
德国总理急于表明其政府对欧洲团结的承诺。
‘That is wrong,’ he asserted.“那是错的。”他断言道。
“那是错的。”他断言道。
It is commonly asserted that older people prefer to receive care from family members.人们普遍确认,老年人更愿意由家人照顾。
人们普遍确认,老年人更愿意由家人照顾。
2 to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions 坚持自己的主张;表现坚定
You’re too timid—you must try to assert yourself more.你太畏缩了--要尽量增强自信心。
你太畏缩了--要尽量增强自信心。
3 to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way 维护自己的权利(或权威)
toassert your independence/rights维护你的独立/权利
维护你的独立/权利
I was determined toassertmyauthorityfrom the beginning.我决心一开始就维护我的权威。
我决心一开始就维护我的权威。
4 to start to have an effect 生效;起作用
Good sense asserted itself.明智服人。
明智服人。
assertion C1 /əˈsɜːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true 认定;断言
He was correct in his assertion that the minister had been lying.他认定部长说谎,事实果然如此。
他认定部长说谎,事实果然如此。
Do you have any evidence to support your assertions?你的断言是否有真凭实据?
你的断言是否有真凭实据?
2 the act of stating, using or claiming something strongly 声称;使用;主张
the assertion of his authority对他权威的维护
对他权威的维护
The demonstration was an assertion of the right to peaceful protest.这次示威游行行使了和平抗议权。
这次示威游行行使了和平抗议权。
assertive C1 /əˈsɜːtɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice 坚定自信的;坚决主张的
You should try and be more assertive.你应该努力坚定信心。
你应该努力坚定信心。
assertive behaviour坚定自信的行为
坚定自信的行为
assertively C1 /əˈsɜːtɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a strong and confident way, so that people take notice of what you think or want 果断地
assistance dog C1 /əˈsɪstəns dɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dog trained to help somebody who has a medical condition ordisability 协助犬;辅助犬
Dogs are not allowed inside the cafe, with the exception of assistance dogs.除辅助犬外,咖啡馆禁止犬只入内。
除辅助犬外,咖啡馆禁止犬只入内。
assure C1 /əˈʃʊə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it 使确信;向…保证
You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not.你认为这是我故意干的,不过我向你保证不是的。
你认为这是我故意干的,不过我向你保证不是的。
Let me assure you that I will try to help you.我向你保证,我会尽力帮你。
我向你保证,我会尽力帮你。
We were assured that everything possible was being done.我们得到保证说,正在尽一切努力。
我们得到保证说,正在尽一切努力。
She's perfectly safe,I can assure you.我可以向你保证,她绝对安全。
我可以向你保证,她绝对安全。
We assured him of our support.我们向他保证给予支持。
我们向他保证给予支持。
I won’t let you down, I can assure you of that.我不会让你失望,我可以向你保证。
我不会让你失望,我可以向你保证。
‘He'll come back,’ Susan assured her.“他会回来的。”苏珊安慰她道。
“他会回来的。”苏珊安慰她道。
2 to make yourself certain about something 弄清;查明
He assured himself of her safety.他确定她是安全的。
他确定她是安全的。
She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer.她查清楚信仍然在抽屉里。
她查清楚信仍然在抽屉里。
3 to make something certain to happen 使必然发生;确保
Victory would assure a place in the finals.胜利将确保能参加决赛。
胜利将确保能参加决赛。
Victory would assure them a place in the finals.获胜后他们就能参加决赛。
获胜后他们就能参加决赛。
This achievement has assured her a place in the history books.这一成就确定了她将在史册中留名。
这一成就确定了她将在史册中留名。
4 toinsuresomething, especially against somebody’s death 保险(尤指人寿险)
What is the sum assured?人寿保险额是多少?
人寿保险额是多少?
asthma C1 /ˈæsmə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a medical condition of the chest that makes breathing difficult 哮病;哮喘
a severe asthma attack哮喘严重发作
哮喘严重发作
We have thousands of asthma cases a year.我们每年接诊的哮喘病例达数千起。
我们每年接诊的哮喘病例达数千起。
children who develop asthma出现哮喘的儿童
出现哮喘的儿童
astonishment C1 /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of very great surprise 大为惊奇;惊诧
To my utter astonishment, she remembered my name.她竟记得我的名字,使我万分惊讶。
她竟记得我的名字,使我万分惊讶。
He staredin astonishmentat the stranger.他惊愕地盯着那陌生人。
他惊愕地盯着那陌生人。
astound C1 /əˈstaʊnd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to surprise or shock somebody very much 使震惊;使大惊
His arrogance astounded her.他的傲慢使她震惊。
他的傲慢使她震惊。
She was astounded by his arrogance.他的傲慢使她震惊。
他的傲慢使她震惊。
astounded C1 /əˈstaʊndɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very surprised or shocked by something, because it seems very unlikely 感到震惊的;大吃一惊的
an astounded expression大吃一惊的表情
大吃一惊的表情
How can you say that? I'm absolutely astounded.你怎么能说出那种话?我感到大为震惊。
你怎么能说出那种话?我感到大为震惊。
She looked astounded at the news.她听到那消息时显得震惊。
她听到那消息时显得震惊。
The doctors were astounded (that) he survived.医生们十分惊愕的是他竟活过来了。
医生们十分惊愕的是他竟活过来了。
I was astounded to see her appear from the house.我看见她从房子里出来,大吃一惊。
我看见她从房子里出来,大吃一惊。
astrobiologist C1 /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a scientist who studies life on other planets 天体生物学家
astrobiology C1 /ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the scientific study of life on other planets 天体生物学
asylum C1 /əˈsaɪləm/ noun
noun 释义
1 protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons (政治)庇护,避难
to seek/apply for/be granted asylum寻求/申请/获准政治避难
寻求/申请/获准政治避难
There was a nationwide debate on whether the asylum laws should be changed.对是否应该修改政治避难法展开了一场全国性的大辩论。
对是否应该修改政治避难法展开了一场全国性的大辩论。
2 a hospital where people who were mentally ill could be cared for, often for a long time 精神病院
atmospheric C1 /ˌætməsˈferɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 related to the earth’s atmosphere 大气的;大气层的
atmospheric pollution/conditions/pressure大气污染/状况/压力
大气污染/状况/压力
2 creating an exciting or emotional mood 令人激动的;使人动感情的
atmospheric music有感染力的音乐
有感染力的音乐
a stunningly atmospheric performance令人惊叹的大气表演
令人惊叹的大气表演
The new restaurant is highly atmospheric.新开的餐厅很有气氛。
新开的餐厅很有气氛。
atomic C1 /əˈtɒmɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating toatomsor anatom 原子的;与原子有关的
atomic structure原子结构
原子结构
2 relating to the energy that is produced whenatomsare split; related to weapons that use this energy 原子能的;原子武器的
atomic energy/power原子能/动力
原子能/动力
the post-war atomic programme战后核计划
战后核计划
atomic bomb C1 /əˌtɒmɪk ˈbɒm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bomb that explodes using the energy that is produced when anatomoratomsare split 原子弹
atomic energy C1 /əˌtɒmɪk ˈenədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a powerful form of energy produced by changing matter into energy by splitting thenuclei(= central parts)ofatoms. It is used to produce electricity. 核能;原子能
atrocity C1 /əˈtrɒsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a cruel and violent act, especially in a war (尤指战争中的)残暴行为
In the war, both sides committed atrocities.在战争中,双方都犯下暴行。
在战争中,双方都犯下暴行。
attain C1 /əˈteɪn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort (通常经过努力)获得,得到
Most of our students attained five ‘A’ grades in their exams.我们多数学生的考试成绩是五个 A。
我们多数学生的考试成绩是五个 A。
We only consider applicants who have attained a high level of academic achievement.我们只考虑取得高水平学术成就的申请人。
我们只考虑取得高水平学术成就的申请人。
attain (a) degree/standard/level/proficiency/mastery达到一定程度/标准/水平;熟练掌握;精通
达到一定程度/标准/水平;熟练掌握;精通
2 to reach a particular age, level or condition 达到(某年龄、水平、状况)
The cheetah can attain speeds of up to 97 kph.猎豹的奔跑速度可达 97 千米每小时。
猎豹的奔跑速度可达 97 千米每小时。
attainment C1 /əˈteɪnmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you achieved 成就;造诣
a young woman of impressive educational attainments一位学业成就斐然的年轻女子
一位学业成就斐然的年轻女子
2 success in achieving something 达到;获得
The attainment of his ambitions was still a dream.他要实现的抱负仍然是一个梦想。
他要实现的抱负仍然是一个梦想。
attainment targets(= for example in education)学业成绩目标
学业成绩目标
Bonus payments encourage the attainment of higher production targets.奖金支付鼓励实现更高的生产目标。
奖金支付鼓励实现更高的生产目标。
schools with high levels of academic attainment学术成就斐然的学校
学术成就斐然的学校
attendance C1 /əˈtendəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of being present at a place, for example at school 出席;参加;上学;到场
Attendance at these lectures is not compulsory.这些课不是硬性规定要听的。
这些课不是硬性规定要听的。
Teachers must keep a record of students' attendances.老师必须记录学生的出勤情况。
老师必须记录学生的出勤情况。
2 the number of people present at an organized event 出席人数
high/low/falling/poor attendances出席的人数多/少/下降/很少
出席的人数多/少/下降/很少
There was an attendance of 42 at the meeting.有 42 人参加了会议。
有 42 人参加了会议。
Cinema attendances have risen again recently.最近电影院的上座率再次上升。
最近电影院的上座率再次上升。
3 to be present at a special event 出席(特别活动)
Several heads of state were in attendance at the funeral.有几位国家元首出席了葬礼。
有几位国家元首出席了葬礼。
4 to be with or near somebody in order to help them if necessary 陪侍;随侍(某人)左右;服侍
He always has at least two bodyguards in attendance.他总有至少两名保镖护卫。
他总有至少两名保镖护卫。
The ambulances were in attendance within 22 minutes.救护车 22 分钟就赶到了现场。
救护车 22 分钟就赶到了现场。
5 to be with somebody and do things to help and please them 讨好;奉承;迎合
6 to check who is present and who is not present at a place and to mark this information on a list of names 点名
Mrs Sakamoto had finished taking attendance.阪本夫人已经点完名了。
阪本夫人已经点完名了。
attentive C1 /əˈtentɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 listening or watching carefully and with interest 注意的;专心的;留心的
an attentive audience聚精会神的听众
聚精会神的听众
He listened, quiet and attentive.他安静而专注地听着。
他安静而专注地听着。
2 helpful; making sure that people have what they need 关心的;肯帮忙的
The hotel staff are friendly and attentive.旅馆人员友好而且照顾周到。
旅馆人员友好而且照顾周到。
Our host was most attentive.我们的主人非常细心。
我们的主人非常细心。
Ministers should be more attentive to the needs of families.部长们应该更关怀家庭的需求。
部长们应该更关怀家庭的需求。
attorney C1 /əˈtɜːni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a lawyer, especially one who can act for somebody in court 律师(尤指代表当事人出庭者)
The prosecuting attorney began with a short opening statement.检察官首先发表了简短的开庭陈词。
检察官首先发表了简短的开庭陈词。
2 a person who is given the power to act for another person in business or legal matters (业务或法律事务上的)代理人
She was made her father's attorney when he became ill.她在父亲生病时代理父亲的事务。
她在父亲生病时代理父亲的事务。
3 asolicitor(= a lawyer who prepares legal documents and advises on legal matters) 事务律师;诉状律师
attractiveness C1 /əˈtræktɪvnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being pleasant to look at or experience (长相或声音)漂亮;诱人;悦耳
The hotel had a certain glamour and attractiveness.这家酒店有一定的魅力和吸引力。
这家酒店有一定的魅力和吸引力。
Physical attractiveness, personality and reliability are all considered important in a prospective partner.对于未来的伴侣来说,外表吸引力、个性和可靠性都被认为很重要。
对于未来的伴侣来说,外表吸引力、个性和可靠性都被认为很重要。
2 the quality of seeming interesting or worth having 诱惑,吸引力
the attractiveness of travelling abroad出国旅游的吸引力
出国旅游的吸引力
au pair C1 /ˌəʊ ˈpeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young person, usually a woman, who lives with a family in a foreign country in order to learn the language. Anau pairhelps in the house and takes care of children and receives a small wage. 互惠(女)生(住国外家庭,以劳动换取食宿并学习语言)
She worked in Paris for six months as an au pair.她作为互惠生在巴黎工作了六个月。
她作为互惠生在巴黎工作了六个月。
There seem to be very few male au pairs.男性互惠生似乎很少。
男性互惠生似乎很少。
We decided to get an au pair to help with the children.我们决定找一个互惠生来帮助照顾孩子。
我们决定找一个互惠生来帮助照顾孩子。
aubergine C1 /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vegetable with shiny dark purple skin that is soft and white inside 茄子
auction house C1 /ˈɔːkʃn haʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a company that sells things inauctions 拍卖行
auction room C1 /ˈɔːkʃn ruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building in whichauctionsare held 拍卖厅
audit C1 /ˈɔːdɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an official examination of business and financial records to see that they are true and correct 审计;稽核
an annual audit年度审计
年度审计
a tax audit税项审计
税项审计
preparing the accounts for audit准备账目以供审计
准备账目以供审计
2 an official examination of the quality or standard of something (质量或标准的)审查,检查
an environmental audit环境审核
环境审核
verb 释义
1 to officially examine the financial accounts of a company 审计;稽核
We have just had our accounts audited.我们的账目刚刚完成审计。
我们的账目刚刚完成审计。
The National Audit office is responsible for auditing the accounts of a wide range of bodies.国家审计署负责审计各种机构。
国家审计署负责审计各种机构。
2 to officially examine the quality or standard of something 正式检查某物的质量或标准
We have decided to audit our recruitment policy to ensure it is as fair and inclusive as possible.我们决定审核我们的招聘政策,以确保其尽可能公平和包容。
我们决定审核我们的招聘政策,以确保其尽可能公平和包容。
3 to attend a course at college or university but without taking any exams or receiving credit 旁听(大学课程)
She audited classes at the University of California.她在加州大学旁听课程。
她在加州大学旁听课程。
authenticity C1 /ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being true or what somebody claims it is 真实性;确实性
The authenticity of the letter is beyond doubt.这封信的真实性是毋庸置疑的。
这封信的真实性是毋庸置疑的。
A sentry checked the ID card’s authenticity then activated the electronic turnstile.哨兵检查了身份证的真实性,然后启动了电子转门。
哨兵检查了身份证的真实性,然后启动了电子转门。
autism C1 /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a condition affecting brain development that can be severe or mild. People withautismcan find it difficult to communicate and form relationships, and may show repeated or limited patterns of thought and behaviour. 自闭症
autistic C1 /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 havingautism; connected withautism 患有自闭症;与自闭症有关
autistic children/traits自闭症儿童/特征
自闭症儿童/特征
Our son is autistic.我们的儿子患有自闭症。
我们的儿子患有自闭症。
auto racing C1 /ˈɔːtəʊ reɪsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport of racing fast cars on a special track 赛道汽车赛
autobiographical C1 /ˌɔːtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on the writer's or artist's own experiences 自传:基于作者或艺术家的个人经历
an autobiographical novel自传体小说
自传体小说
The movie is largely autobiographical.这部电影很大程度上是自传性的。
这部电影很大程度上是自传性的。
2 being or connected with the story of a person's life, written by that person 自传;自传体写作
autobiographical writing自传体写作
自传体写作
automatic pilot C1 /ˌɔːtəmætɪk ˈpaɪlət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device in an aircraft or a ship that keeps it on a fixed course without the need for a person to control it (飞机的)自动驾驶仪;(船的)自动操舵装置
The aircraft was set on automatic pilot.飞机上配置自动驾驶仪。
飞机上配置自动驾驶仪。
2 to do something without thinking because you have done the same thing many times before 习惯性地做;机械性地做
I got up and dressed on automatic pilot.我习惯性地起床穿衣。
我习惯性地起床穿衣。
autonomy C1 /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the freedom for a country, a region or an organization to govern itself independently 自治;自治权
a campaign in Wales for greater autonomy威尔士争取更大自治权的运动
威尔士争取更大自治权的运动
2 the ability to act and make decisions without being controlled by anyone else 自主;自主权
giving individuals greater autonomy in their own lives给个人在生活中更大的自主权
给个人在生活中更大的自主权
autopilot C1 /ˈɔːtəʊpaɪlət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device in an aircraft or a ship that keeps it on a fixed course without the need for a person to control it (飞机的)自动驾驶仪;(船的)自动操舵装置
2 to do something without thinking because you have done the same thing many times before 习惯性地做;机械性地做
I got up and dressed on autopilot.我习惯性地起床穿衣。
我习惯性地起床穿衣。
autoplay C1 /ˈɔːtəʊpleɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feature that allows a video or audio file to play without the user needing to do anything 自动播放
You can choose to disable autoplay in the Settings menu.你可以在设置菜单中选择关闭自动播放。
你可以在设置菜单中选择关闭自动播放。
avenue C1 /ˈævənjuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a wide street in a town or city (城镇的)大街
a hotel on Fifth Avenue第五大街上的一家旅馆
第五大街上的一家旅馆
120 Holland Park Avenue荷兰公园大道120号
荷兰公园大道120号
2 a wide straight road with trees on both sides, especially one leading to a big house 林荫道(尤指通往大住宅者)
an avenue lined with plane trees种满梧桐树的大道
种满梧桐树的大道
3 a choice or way of making progress towards something 选择;途径;手段
Several avenues are open to us.有几个办法可以供我们选择。
有几个办法可以供我们选择。
We will explore every avenue until we find an answer.我们会探索一切途径,直到找到答案为止。
我们会探索一切途径,直到找到答案为止。
He saw bankruptcy as the only avenue left open to him.他认为破产是他唯一的出路。
他认为破产是他唯一的出路。
avert C1 /əˈvɜːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening 防止,避免(危险、坏事)
A disaster was narrowly averted.及时防止了一场灾难。
及时防止了一场灾难。
He did his best to avert suspicion.他尽量避嫌。
他尽量避嫌。
Talks are taking place in an attempt to avert a strike.正在进行谈判以避免出现罢工的局面。
正在进行谈判以避免出现罢工的局面。
He managed to avert the closure of the factory.他设法使工厂免于倒闭。
他设法使工厂免于倒闭。
2 to turn your eyes, etc. away from something that you do not want to see 转移目光;背过脸
She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her.她背过脸,不去看面前可怕的场面。
她背过脸,不去看面前可怕的场面。
aviation C1 /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the designing, building and flying of aircraft 航空制造业;航空;飞行
civil/military aviation民用/军用航空
民用/军用航空
theaviation business/industry航空业
航空业
avocado C1 /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tropical fruit with hard, dark green skin and a soft, light green inside part that does not taste sweet and contains a large seed 鳄梨,油梨(热带水果,皮硬呈深绿色,肉软呈浅绿色,核大)
award C1 /əˈwɔːd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done 奖;奖品;奖金;奖状
He was nominated for the best actor award.他获得最佳男演员奖提名。
他获得最佳男演员奖提名。
the UK's mostprestigiousliteraryaward英国最具声望的文学奖
英国最具声望的文学奖
the Housing Design Award住宅设计奖
住宅设计奖
The mayor willpresent the awards.市长将颁发奖项。
市长将颁发奖项。
towin/accept an awardfor something因某事赢得/获得奖项
因某事赢得/获得奖项
Hereceivednumerousawardsfor excellence in teaching.他因教学出色而获奖无数。
他因教学出色而获奖无数。
She was recently honoured with alifetime achievement award.她最近荣获终身成就奖。
她最近荣获终身成就奖。
The winners of the awards are picked by the network's viewers.奖项的获奖者由网络观众选出。
奖项的获奖者由网络观众选出。
anawards ceremony颁奖仪式
颁奖仪式
2 an increase in the amount of money somebody earns (收入的)增加额
an annual pay award年工资增加额
年工资增加额
The union is unhappy with this year's pay award.工会对今年的提薪不满。
工会对今年的提薪不满。
3 an amount of money given as an official payment or grant to somebody 支付的款项;(赔偿)裁定额
an award of £600 000 in libel damages60 万英镑的诽谤损害赔偿
60 万英镑的诽谤损害赔偿
The judge has the power to make damages awards.法官有权决定损失赔偿额的额度。
法官有权决定损失赔偿额的额度。
Students on diploma courses could apply for a discretionary award from their local authority.文凭课程的学生可以向当地政府申请酌情奖励。
文凭课程的学生可以向当地政府申请酌情奖励。
4 the official decision to give something to somebody 授予;颁发
Satisfactory completion of the course will lead to the award of the Diploma of Social Work.完成此课程合格者将获得社会工作文凭。
完成此课程合格者将获得社会工作文凭。
The court must specify the different elements in its award of compensation.法院必须详细说明其裁定的赔偿额的不同部分。
法院必须详细说明其裁定的赔偿额的不同部分。
verb 释义
1 to make an official decision to give something to somebody as a payment, prize, contract, etc. 授予,给予(报酬、奖励、合约等)
Knowing why and how corporationsaward contractsis vitally important.了解公司授予合同的原因和方式非常重要。
了解公司授予合同的原因和方式非常重要。
The judges awarded equal points to both finalists.裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
The judges awarded both finalists equal points.裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
裁判判定决赛双方得分相同。
He wasawarded damagesof £50 000.他判得损害赔偿金 5 万英镑。
他判得损害赔偿金 5 万英镑。
He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.他死后被追授维多利亚十字勋章。
他死后被追授维多利亚十字勋章。
The referee awarded a penalty against them.裁判判给了他们点球。
裁判判给了他们点球。
axe C1 /æks/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tool with a wooden handle and a heavy metalblade, used for cutting up wood, cutting down trees, etc.
to chop a tree down with an axe用斧头砍倒一棵树
用斧头砍倒一棵树
2 if somebody getsthe axe, they lose their job; if an institution or a project getsthe axe, it is closed or stopped, usually because of a lack of money (遭)解雇;倒闭;被停业
Up to 300 workers arefacing the axeat a struggling Merseyside firm.默西赛德的一家艰苦挣扎的公司有多达 300 名工人面临被解雇。
默西赛德的一家艰苦挣扎的公司有多达 300 名工人面临被解雇。
Patients are delighted their local hospital has been saved from the axe.病人高兴的是当地医院得以免遭关闭。
病人高兴的是当地医院得以免遭关闭。
Protesters, anxious over the spending cuts, urged councillors to think again before wielding the axe.抗议者对削减开支感到焦虑,敦促议员在挥舞斧头之前再三考虑。
抗议者对削减开支感到焦虑,敦促议员在挥舞斧头之前再三考虑。
3 to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for a particular cause 有私心;有个人打算
She had no axe to grind and was only acting out of concern for their safety.她毫无私心,这样做只是出于对他们安全的担忧。
她毫无私心,这样做只是出于对他们安全的担忧。
These criticisms are commonly voiced by those who have some political axe to grind.这些批评通常是那些有政治目的的人提出的。
这些批评通常是那些有政治目的的人提出的。
verb 释义
1 to get rid of a service, system, etc. or to reduce the money spent on it by a large amount 精简(机构等);大量削减(经费等)
Other less profitable services are to be axed later this year.其他盈利较少的服务预计今年稍晚将被大量削减。
其他盈利较少的服务预计今年稍晚将被大量削减。
2 to remove somebody from their job 解雇;开除
Jones has been axed from the team.琼斯已被开除出队。
琼斯已被开除出队。
2 500 employees were axed as part of a rationalization program.作为合理化计划的一部分,2500名员工被解雇
作为合理化计划的一部分,2500名员工被解雇
3 to kill somebody with anaxe 用斧把…砍死
axis C1 /ˈæksɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an imaginary line through the centre of an object, around which the object turns 轴(旋转物体假想的中心线)
Mars takes longer to revolve on its axis than the Earth.火星自转一周的时间比地球长。
火星自转一周的时间比地球长。
the earth’s axis of rotation地球的旋转轴
地球的旋转轴
2 a fixed line against which the positions of points are measured, especially points on agraph (图表中的)轴
thevertical/horizontal axis纵轴;横轴
纵轴;横轴
The real wage is measured along the horizontal axis and the quantity of labour is measured along the vertical axis.横轴衡量实际工资,纵轴衡量劳动数量。
横轴衡量实际工资,纵轴衡量劳动数量。
The main road is on a north-south axis.主要道路位于南北轴线上。
主要道路位于南北轴线上。
the speed is measured along the horizontal axis速度用横轴线来表示。
速度用横轴线来表示。
3 a line that divides a shape into two equal parts 对称中心线(将物体平分为二)
an axis of symmetry对称轴
对称轴
The axis of a circle is its diameter.圆的对称中心线就是其直径。
圆的对称中心线就是其直径。
4 an agreement oralliancebetween two or more countries that forms the centre for a larger grouping of nations 轴心(国与国结盟组成的更大国家集团的核心)
the Franco-German axis法德轴心
法德轴心
axle C1 /ˈæksl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long straight piece of metal that connects a pair of wheels on a vehicle 车轴
thefront/rear axle前/后车轴
前/后车轴
baby tooth C1 /ˈbeɪbi tuːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the first set of teeth in young children that drop out and are replaced by others 乳齿;乳牙
baby-faced C1 /ˈbeɪbi feɪst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with a face that looks young and innocent 长着稚气的脸的;娃娃脸的
babyhood C1 /ˈbeɪbihʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the period of your life when you are a baby 婴儿期
back up C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to move backwards, especially in a vehicle 后退;倒(车)
You can back up another two feet or so.你可以再退两英尺左右。
你可以再退两英尺左右。
I backed the car up to the door.我把车倒到门前。
我把车倒到门前。
Can you back your car up so that I can get through?你能不能把车倒一下让我过去?
你能不能把车倒一下让我过去?
2 to support somebody/something; to say that what somebody says, etc. is true 支持;证实(某人所言)
I'll back you up if they don't believe you.如果他们不相信你,我会为你作证。
如果他们不相信你,我会为你作证。
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples.作者没用实例印证他的看法。
作者没用实例印证他的看法。
3 to provide support for somebody/something 支持;支援
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses由一组护士辅助的两名医生
由一组护士辅助的两名医生
The rebels backed up their demands with threats.反叛者以恐吓手段要挟。
反叛者以恐吓手段要挟。
4 to prepare a second copy of a file, program, etc. that can be used if the main one fails or needs extra support 给(文件、程序等)做备份;备份
It's a good idea to back up your files.备份您的文件是个好主意。
备份您的文件是个好主意。
backcloth C1 /ˈbækklɒθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a painted piece of cloth that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of thescenery (舞台的)背景幕布
2 everything that can be seen around an event or scene (事件发生时)周围陪衬景物
3 the general conditions in which an event takes place, which sometimes help to explain that event (事态或活动的)背景
backdrop C1 /ˈbækdrɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 everything that can be seen around an event or scene (事件发生时)周围陪衬景物
The mountains provided a dramatic backdrop for our picnic.群山如画,给我们的野餐平添景色。
群山如画,给我们的野餐平添景色。
2 the general conditions in which an event takes place, which sometimes help to explain that event (事态或活动的)背景
Her comments cameagainst the backdrop ofgrowing demand for vaccines.她的评论是在疫苗需求不断增长的背景下发表的。
她的评论是在疫苗需求不断增长的背景下发表的。
3 a painted piece of cloth that is hung behind the stage in a theatre as part of thescenery (舞台的)背景幕布
She was an artist who designed backdrops for movies and stage plays.她是一位为电影和舞台剧设计背景的艺术家。
她是一位为电影和舞台剧设计背景的艺术家。
The photographer poses his subjects against painted backdrops.摄影师让他的拍摄对象在绘制的背景布前摆好姿势。
摄影师让他的拍摄对象在绘制的背景布前摆好姿势。
backer C1 /ˈbækə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company that gives support to somebody/something, especially financial support 支持者;资助者;赞助人
The project receives its money from European backers.该项目所需款项由欧洲赞助人提供。
该项目所需款项由欧洲赞助人提供。
We need to find a new financial backer.我们需要寻找新的财务支持者。
我们需要寻找新的财务支持者。
backing C1 /ˈbækɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 help and support from somebody to do something; financial support for something 支持;资助
The police gave the proposals their full backing.警方对这些提案给予全力支持。
警方对这些提案给予全力支持。
They have won financial backing from the EU.他们获得了欧盟财政上的支持。
他们获得了欧盟财政上的支持。
2 material attached to the back of something in order to protect it or make it stronger 背衬
Remove the backing paper from the adhesive tape.从胶带上取下背纸。
从胶带上取下背纸。
The fabric has a special backing for durability.这种织物有一种特殊的背衬, 经久耐用。
这种织物有一种特殊的背衬, 经久耐用。
3 music that goes with the main singer or tune 伴奏
abacking group/singer/track伴奏乐团;伴唱歌手;伴奏乐曲
伴奏乐团;伴唱歌手;伴奏乐曲
Who did thebacking vocalson that track?那首歌的和声是谁唱的?
那首歌的和声是谁唱的?
backstory C1 /ˈbækstɔːri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the things that are supposed to have happened to the characters in a film, novel, etc., before the film, etc. starts (电影、小说等的)幕后故事,故事背景
The film spends too long establishing the characters' backstories.这部电影对人物的背景故事着墨太多。
这部电影对人物的背景故事着墨太多。
2 the background to a news story 新闻报道的背景
First, some backstory:…首先讲一些背景资料:…
首先讲一些背景资料:…
backup C1 /ˈbækʌp/ noun
noun 释义
1 extra help or support that you can get if necessary 增援;后援
The police had backup from the army.警方得到了军方的增援。
警方得到了军方的增援。
We can use him as a backup if one of the other players drops out.如果有参赛者退出,我们可以用他作为替补。
如果有参赛者退出,我们可以用他作为替补。
The hospital has a backup power supply.这家医院有备用电源。
这家医院有备用电源。
2 a copy of a file, etc. that can be used if the original is lost or damaged (文件等的)备份
Always make a backup of your work.所有文件都须备份。
所有文件都须备份。
a backup copy备份文件
备份文件
bad-tempered C1 /ˌbæd ˈtempəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 often angry; in an angry mood 易怒的;爱发脾气的
She gets very bad-tempered when she's tired.她累的时候就很爱发脾气。
她累的时候就很爱发脾气。
He sat in bad-tempered silence.他脾气暴躁地坐着,一言不发。
他脾气暴躁地坐着,一言不发。
badminton C1 /ˈbædmɪntən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it(= ashuttlecock)across a high net using aracket. 羽毛球运动
baggage car C1 /ˈbæɡɪdʒ kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train for carrying passengers’ bags, cases, etc. (火车的)行李车厢
bagpipes C1 /ˈbæɡpaɪps/ noun
noun 释义
1 a musical instrument played especially in Scotland. The player blows air into a bag held under the arm and then slowly forces the air out through pipes to produce a noise. 风笛
The distant skirl of bagpipes was heard.远处传来风笛的声音。
远处传来风笛的声音。
bail C1 /beɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 money that somebody agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial. Whenbailhas been arranged, the accused person is allowed to go free until the trial. 保释金;保释
Can anyoneput up bailfor you?有人保释你吗?
有人保释你吗?
She was released on £2 000 bail.她以 2 000 英镑获得保释。
她以 2 000 英镑获得保释。
Bail was set at $1 million.保释金定为 100 万美元。
保释金定为 100 万美元。
The judgegranted/refused bail.法官准予/不准保释。
法官准予/不准保释。
He committed another offence while he was out on bail(= afterbailhad been agreed).他在取保候审期间又犯罪了。
他在取保候审期间又犯罪了。
2 either of the two small pieces of wood on top of each set of three wooden posts (calledstumps) 三柱门上的横木
3 to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial 弃保潜逃
He skipped bail and went on the run for two weeks.他弃保潜逃了两个星期。
他弃保潜逃了两个星期。
verb 释义
1 to release somebody onbail 允许保释(某人)
He wasbailed to appearin court on 15 March.他获得保释,定于 3 月 15 日到庭应诉。
他获得保释,定于 3 月 15 日到庭应诉。
He was bailed on a minor drugs charge.他因轻微毒品指控而被保释。
他因轻微毒品指控而被保释。
2 to leave a place, especially quickly (尤指迅速地)离开
Sorry, I really have to bail.对不起,我真得赶紧走了。
对不起,我真得赶紧走了。
3 to approach somebody and talk to them, often when they do not want this 与…搭讪(尤指对方不愿意)
baked goods C1 /ˌbeɪkt ˈɡʊdz/ noun
noun 释义
1 foods like bread and cakes that are cooked in an oven 烤制食品;烘焙食品
There was a tempting display of home-made baked goods and refreshments.摆满了诱人的自制烘焙食品和茶点。
摆满了诱人的自制烘焙食品和茶点。
baking flour C1 /ˈbeɪkɪŋ flaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 flour that containsbaking powder 自发面粉(含有发酵粉)
bald eagle C1 /ˌbɔːld ˈiːɡl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a North Americanbird of prey(= a bird that kills other creatures for food)with a white head and white tail feathers. It is used as a symbol of the US. 白头雕,白头鹫(北美猛禽,头尾羽毛呈白色,是美国的象征)
ballad C1 /ˈbæləd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a song or poem that tells a story 叙事诗;民歌;民谣
a medieval ballad about a knight and a lady一首关于骑士和贵族小姐的中世纪谣曲
一首关于骑士和贵族小姐的中世纪谣曲
2 a slow song about love (节奏缓慢的)情歌
Her latest single is a ballad.她的最新单曲是一首情歌。
她的最新单曲是一首情歌。
ballot C1 /ˈbælət/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the system of voting in writing and usually in secret; an occasion on which a vote is held (无记名)投票选举;投票表决
The chairperson is chosen bysecret ballot.主席是通过无记名投票选举产生的。
主席是通过无记名投票选举产生的。
The union cannot call a strike unless itholds a ballotof members.工会未经会员投票表决不得发动罢工。
工会未经会员投票表决不得发动罢工。
a ballot for the Conservative leadership对保守党领导层的投票选举
对保守党领导层的投票选举
a ballot over strike action对罢工的投票表决
对罢工的投票表决
a ballot on the new contracts对这些新合同进行表决的投票
对这些新合同进行表决的投票
2 the piece of paper on which somebody marks who they are voting for 选票
What percentage of eligible voterscast their ballots?合资格选民的投票率是多少?
合资格选民的投票率是多少?
3 the total number of votes in an election 投票总数;选票总数
She won 58.8% of the ballot.她赢得了投票总数的 58.8%。
她赢得了投票总数的 58.8%。
verb 释义
1 to ask somebody to vote in writing and secretly about something 要求某人(对某事)无记名投票
The union balloted its members on the proposed changes.工会要求会员对所提议的变革进行无记名投票。
工会要求会员对所提议的变革进行无记名投票。
The workforce will be balloted over strike action.员工将就罢工行动进行投票。
员工将就罢工行动进行投票。
2 to vote secretly about something 进行无记名投票
The workers balloted for a strike.工人对是否罢工进行无记名投票表决。
工人对是否罢工进行无记名投票表决。
Ambulance crews balloted unanimously to reject the deal.救护车工作人员一致投票否决了这一决议。
救护车工作人员一致投票否决了这一决议。
ballroom C1 /ˈbɔːlruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large room used for dancing on formal occasions 舞厅
He entered the palatial ballroom and took in his surroundings.他走进富丽堂皇的舞厅,仔细打量周围的环境。
他走进富丽堂皇的舞厅,仔细打量周围的环境。
ballroom dancing C1 /ˌbɔːlruːm ˈdɑːnsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of dancing done with a partner and using particular fixed steps and movements to particular types of music such as thewaltz 交际舞;交谊舞
bamboo C1 /ˌbæmˈbuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall plant that is a member of the grass family and has hard hollowstemsthat are used for making furniture,poles, etc. 竹;竹子
a bamboo grove竹林
竹林
a bamboo chair竹椅
竹椅
bamboo shoots(= youngbambooplants that can be eaten)竹笋
竹笋
bandit C1 /ˈbændɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of an armed group of thieves who attack travellers 土匪
Buses driving through the mountains have been attacked by bandits.驶经山区的公共汽车遭到匪徒袭击。
驶经山区的公共汽车遭到匪徒袭击。
bank holiday C1 /ˌbæŋk ˈhɒlədeɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public holiday, for example Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, etc. 银行假日(公共假日,如圣诞节、元旦等)
Bank Holiday Monday银行假日星期一
银行假日星期一
abank holiday weekend(= a weekend followed by a Monday which is a holiday)银行假日周末(之后的星期一为假日的大周末)
银行假日周末(之后的星期一为假日的大周末)
The annual Durrow Carnival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend.一年一度的达罗狂欢节在八月银行假日周末举行。
一年一度的达罗狂欢节在八月银行假日周末举行。
bankrupt C1 /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 without enough money to pay what you owe 破产;倒闭
Theywent bankruptlast year.他们去年破产了。
他们去年破产了。
The company wasdeclared bankruptin the High Court.那家公司经高等法院宣告破产了。
那家公司经高等法院宣告破产了。
2 having absolutely nothing of any value 完全没有(有价值的东西)
a government bankrupt of new ideas完全缺乏新观念的政府
完全缺乏新观念的政府
a society that is morally bankrupt道德沦丧的社会
道德沦丧的社会
noun 释义
1 a person who has been judged by a court to be unable to pay his or her debts (经法院判决的)破产者
He later became Britain’s biggest bankrupt.后来他成为了英国最大的破产者。
后来他成为了英国最大的破产者。
verb 释义
1 to make somebodybankrupt 使破产
The company was almost bankrupted by legal costs.这家公司为律师费用所累几乎破产。
这家公司为律师费用所累几乎破产。
The legal fees almost bankrupted us.律师费几乎让我们破产。
律师费几乎让我们破产。
bankruptcy C1 /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of beingbankrupt 破产
The companyfiled for bankruptcy(= asked to be officiallybankrupt)in 2022.该公司于 2022 年申请破产(=要求正式破产)。
该公司于 2022 年申请破产(=要求正式破产)。
moral/political bankruptcy道德的沦丧;政治的破产
道德的沦丧;政治的破产
There could be further bankruptcies among small farmers.小农场主中可能还会有人破产。
小农场主中可能还会有人破产。
banquet C1 /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a special occasion, at which speeches are often made 宴会;盛宴
A state banquet was held in honour of the visiting president.为来访总统举办了国宴。
为来访总统举办了国宴。
2 a large impressive meal 筵席
The meal that followed was a veritable banquet.随后摆上的饭菜俨然是一桌宴席。
随后摆上的饭菜俨然是一桌宴席。
barbecue sauce C1 /ˌbɑːbɪkjuː ˈsɔːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a spicy sauce served with food that has been cooked on abarbecue 烤肉酱
barbed wire C1 /ˌbɑːbd ˈwaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 strong wire with short sharp points on it, used especially for fences 带刺铁丝网(尤用作围栏)
coils of barbed wire几卷带刺铁丝
几卷带刺铁丝
a barbed wire fence带刺铁丝网围栏
带刺铁丝网围栏
barber C1 /ˈbɑːbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to cut men’s hair and sometimes toshavethem (为男子理发、修面的)理发师
2 a shop where men can have their hair cut (男子)理发店
barcode C1 /ˈbɑːkəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pattern of thick and thin lines that is printed on things you buy. It contains information that a computer can read. 条码
bargaining C1 /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 discussion of prices, conditions, etc. with the aim of reaching an agreement that is acceptable 讨价还价;商谈;商讨
After muchhard bargainingwe reached an agreement.经过一番艰难的讨价还价,我们达成了协议。
经过一番艰难的讨价还价,我们达成了协议。
wage bargaining有关工资的谈判
有关工资的谈判
Exporters are in a strongbargaining positionat the moment.目前出口商在洽谈中处于有利地位。
目前出口商在洽谈中处于有利地位。
bargaining power C1 /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ paʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of control a person or group has when trying to reach an agreement with another group in a business or political situation (谈判中一方的)讨价还价的能力
The smaller states’ efforts to exercise their collective bargaining power against multinationals have failed.小国针对跨国公司行使集体谈判能力的努力失败了。
小国针对跨国公司行使集体谈判能力的努力失败了。
bark C1 /bɑːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the outer layer of a tree 树皮
The bark peels off in summer.树皮在夏季脱落。
树皮在夏季脱落。
The people strip the bark and use it in medicines.这些人剥下树皮入药。
这些人剥下树皮入药。
2 the short loud sound made by dogs and some other animals (狗等的)吠声,嗥叫声
The dog gave a loud bark.那条狗大声地吠叫。
那条狗大声地吠叫。
3 a short loud sound made by a gun or a voice 枪声;短促响亮的人声
a bark of laughter一声大笑
一声大笑
4 used to say that somebody is not really as angry or as aggressive as they sound 嘴硬心软;说话强硬,其实并不伤人;貌似凶狠
verb 释义
1 when a dogbarks, it makes a short loud sound (狗)吠叫
The dog suddenly started barking at us.那条狗突然开始对我们汪汪叫。
那条狗突然开始对我们汪汪叫。
The dog was barking furiously at a cat.那条狗冲着一只猫狂吠。
那条狗冲着一只猫狂吠。
2 to give orders, ask questions, etc. in a loud, unfriendly way 厉声发令;厉声质问
She barked out an order.她厉声命令。
她厉声命令。
He barked questions at her.他厉声质问她。
他厉声质问她。
‘Who are you?’ he barked.“你是谁?”他厉声质问道。
“你是谁?”他厉声质问道。
3 to rub the skin off your knee, etc. by falling or by knocking against something 擦破(或蹭掉)…的皮
I barked my shins when I fell on the steps.当我跌倒在台阶上时,我的小腿发出了叫声。
当我跌倒在台阶上时,我的小腿发出了叫声。
4 to have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve something 把方法搞错(或想偏);走错路线
You're barking up the wrong tree if you're expecting us to lend you any money.你要是指望我们借钱给你,你是走错庙门了。
你要是指望我们借钱给你,你是走错庙门了。
5 if somebody can do a task for you, there is no point in doing it yourself 既然有人代劳,何必自己操劳
barley C1 /ˈbɑːli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant grown for its grain that is used for making food, beer andwhisky; the grains of this plant (皮)大麦;大麦粒
Feed barley prices are set to rise.饲料用大麦的价格要上涨。
饲料用大麦的价格要上涨。
Malt whisky is made from malted barley.麦芽威士忌是用大麦酿制的。
麦芽威士忌是用大麦酿制的。
barn C1 /bɑːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large farm building for storing grain or keeping animals in 谷仓;畜棚;仓房
a hay barn干草棚
干草棚
They live in a converted barn(= abarnthat has been turned into a house).他们住在由谷仓改成的房子里。
他们住在由谷仓改成的房子里。
2 a large plain ugly building 简陋的大建筑物
They live in a great barn of a house.他们住在一所简陋的大房子里。
他们住在一所简陋的大房子里。
3 a building in which buses, trucks, etc. are kept when not being used (公共汽车、卡车等的)车库
4 to try to prevent or avoid loss or damage when it is already too late to do so 马跑了才去关厩门;贼走关门,为时已晚
barn owl C1 /ˈbɑːn aʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 abird of prey(= a bird that kills other creatures for food)of theowlfamily, that often makes itsnestinbarnsand other buildings 仓鸮(常筑巢于谷仓等的猫头鹰)
baron C1 /ˈbærən/ noun
noun 释义
1 anoblemanof the lowest rank. In the UK,baronsuse the titleLord; in other countries they use the titleBaron. 男爵(贵族中的最末一等。英国男爵头衔为 Lord,其他国家为 Baron)
2 a person who owns or controls a large part of a particular industry 工商业巨头
a press baron报业大王
报业大王
the oil barons of Texas得克萨斯州的石油大亨
得克萨斯州的石油大亨
barren C1 /ˈbærən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not good enough for plants to grow on it 贫瘠的;不毛的
a barren desert不毛的沙漠
不毛的沙漠
a barren landscape(= one that is empty, with few plants)寸草不生的荒凉景色
寸草不生的荒凉景色
2 not producing fruit or seeds 不结果实的
3 not able to have babies 不能生育的
4 not able to produce young animals 不育的;不孕的
5 not producing anything useful or successful 无益的;无效果的
The team will come through thisbarren patchand start to win again.这个队将会在经历这段低潮时期之后再创佳绩。
这个队将会在经历这段低潮时期之后再创佳绩。
barter C1 /ˈbɑːtə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the system of exchanging goods, property, services, etc. for other goods, etc. without using money (同某人)以物易物;以财产(或劳务等)作交换
The islanders use a system of barter instead of money.岛民以物易物,不用货币。
岛民以物易物,不用货币。
verb 释义
1 to exchange goods, property, services, etc. for other goods, etc. without using money (同某人)以物易物;以财产(或劳务等)作交换
The prisoners tried to barter with the guards for items like writing paper and books.囚犯们试着从看守那里换得信纸和书之类的东西。
囚犯们试着从看守那里换得信纸和书之类的东西。
The local people bartered wheat for tools.当地人用小麦换取工具。
当地人用小麦换取工具。
basil C1 /ˈbæzl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant with shiny green leaves that smell sweet and are used in cooking as aherb 罗勒(叶子碧绿芳香,用于烹调)
bass1 C1 /beɪs/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a sea orfreshwaterfish that is used for food 鲈(包括多种食用海鱼和淡水鱼)
Fresh sea bass is a great delicacy.新鲜的鲈鱼是一道美味佳肴。
新鲜的鲈鱼是一道美味佳肴。
adjective 释义
1 low in tone 低音的;低声调的
a bass voice低音部
低音部
thebass clef(= the symbol in music showing that the notes following it are low)低音谱号
低音谱号
bathe C1 /beɪð/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to wash something with water, especially a part of your body 用水清洗(尤指身体部位)
Bathe the wound and apply a clean dressing.清洗伤口,再用洁净敷料包扎。
清洗伤口,再用洁净敷料包扎。
His arm was bathed and the wound was dressed.他的手臂被清洗了,伤口也被包扎好了。
他的手臂被清洗了,伤口也被包扎好了。
2 to give a bath to somebody 给…洗澡
Have you bathed the baby yet?你给婴儿洗澡了吗?
你给婴儿洗澡了吗?
I bathe every day.我每天洗澡。
我每天洗澡。
3 to go swimming in the sea, a river, etc. for pleasure (到海、河等中)游泳玩耍
4 to fill or cover something with light (以光线)撒满,覆盖;使沐浴(在光线里)
The moon bathed the countryside in a silver light.月光下的乡村沐浴在一片银辉之中。
月光下的乡村沐浴在一片银辉之中。
noun 释义
1 an act of swimming in the sea, a river, etc. (在海、河等中的)游泳
to go for a bathe去游泳
去游泳
bathing suit C1 /ˈbeɪðɪŋ suːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially the type worn by women and girls (尤指女式)游泳衣
battlefield C1 /ˈbætlfiːld/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where a battle is being fought or has been fought 战场
heavy casualties on the battlefield战场上伤亡惨重
战场上伤亡惨重
He was wounded on the battlefield.他在战场上受伤了。
他在战场上受伤了。
2 a situation in which people are opposed to each other; a subject that people feel strongly about and argue about 对峙的场面;激烈争论的话题
Arkansas is among the key electoral battlefields.阿肯色州是关键的选举战场之一。
阿肯色州是关键的选举战场之一。
Education policy is an ideological battlefield.教育政策是一个意识形态的战场。
教育政策是一个意识形态的战场。
bay C1 /beɪ/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 a part of the sea, or of a large lake, partly surrounded by a wide curve of the land (海或湖的)湾
the Bay of Bengal孟加拉湾
孟加拉湾
Hudson Bay哈得孙湾
哈得孙湾
a magnificent view across the bay海湾一带的壮观景象
海湾一带的壮观景象
apartments overlooking the bay俯瞰海湾的公寓
俯瞰海湾的公寓
2 a marked section of ground either inside or outside a building, for example for a vehicle to park in, for storing things, etc. 分隔间(户外或室内的,用以停放车辆、存放货物等)
aparking/loading bay停车位;装货区
停车位;装货区
Put the equipment in No 3 bay.把设备放在 3 号仓房。
把设备放在 3 号仓房。
3 a curved area of a room or building that sticks out from the rest of the building (建筑物的)突出结构
4 a horse of a dark brown colour 深棕色马;栗色马
He was riding a big bay.他骑着一匹高大的栗色马。
他骑着一匹高大的栗色马。
5 a deep noise, especially the noise made by dogs when hunting (尤指猎犬捕猎时的)低沉吠声
6 a small tree with dark green leaves with a sweet smell that are used in cooking 月桂树,甜月桂(叶子可作香料)
7 the leaves of thebay tree, used in cooking as aherb 月桂叶(用作香料)
8 when an animal that is being hunted isat bay, it must turn and face the dogs andhuntersbecause it is impossible to escape from them (猎物)被围困,被迫作困兽之斗
9 to prevent an enemy from coming close or a problem from having a bad effect 不让(敌人)接近;防止(问题)恶化
I'm trying to keep my creditors at bay.我在竭力避开债主。
我在竭力避开债主。
Charlotte bit her lip to hold the tears at bay.夏洛特咬住嘴唇不让眼泪流出来。
夏洛特咬住嘴唇不让眼泪流出来。
verb 释义
1 to make a long deep sound, especially while hunting (尤指捕猎时)发出长嗥,低沉地吠叫
a pack of baying hounds一群不断吠叫着的猎犬
一群不断吠叫着的猎犬
2 to demand something in a loud and angry way 厉声强要
The referee's decision left the crowdbaying for blood(= threatening violence towards him).裁判的裁决使得群众怒吼着要暴力相向。
裁判的裁决使得群众怒吼着要暴力相向。
adjective 释义
1 dark brown in colour 栗色的;深棕色的
a bay mare一匹栗色的母马
一匹栗色的母马
bead C1 /biːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of glass, wood, etc., with a hole through it, that can be put on a string with others of the same type and worn as jewellery, etc. (有孔的)珠子
a necklace of wooden beads一条木珠项链
一条木珠项链
A bead curtain separated the two rooms.一挂珠帘子把两个房间分开。
一挂珠帘子把两个房间分开。
2 arosary (天主教徒念经时用的)数珠,念珠
In one of the pews a woman was fingering her beads.其中一个长凳上,一位女士正在拨弄珠子。
其中一个长凳上,一位女士正在拨弄珠子。
3 a small drop of liquid (液体的)小滴
There were beads of sweat on his forehead.他的额头上挂满汗珠。
他的额头上挂满汗珠。
Little beads of blood seeped out from a cut on her cheek.小小的血珠从她脸颊上的伤口中渗出。
小小的血珠从她脸颊上的伤口中渗出。
4 to aim carefully at somebody/something before shooting a gun (射击前)瞄准
One of the police officers drew a bead on the gunman and fired.一名警察在枪手身上画了一颗珠子并开枪。
一名警察在枪手身上画了一颗珠子并开枪。
beam C1 /biːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a line of light,electromagneticwaves orparticles 光线;(电磁波的)波束;(粒子的)束
narrowbeams of light/sunlight一丝丝的光线/阳光
一丝丝的光线/阳光
thebeam of a torch/flashlight手电筒光柱
手电筒光柱
alaser/electron beam激光束;电子束
激光束;电子束
The car's headlights were onfull beam(= shining as brightly as possible and not directed downwards).那辆汽车开着远光灯。
那辆汽车开着远光灯。
2 a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support weight, especially as part of the roof in a building
The cottage had exposed oak beams.小屋的橡木梁裸露着。
小屋的橡木梁裸露着。
3 a wooden bar that is used in the sport ofgymnasticsfor people to move and balance on 平衡木
The gymnast performed a somersault on the beam.体操运动员在横梁上翻了一个筋斗。
体操运动员在横梁上翻了一个筋斗。
4 a wide and happy smile 笑容;眉开眼笑
a beam of satisfaction满意的笑容
满意的笑容
5 not correct; wrong 不正确;错误
Your calculation is way off beam.你的计算完全错误。
你的计算完全错误。
verb 释义
1 to have a big happy smile on your face 笑容满面;眉开眼笑
He beamed at the journalists.他笑容满面地面对记者。
他笑容满面地面对记者。
She was positively beaming with pleasure.她的确喜不自胜。
她的确喜不自胜。
The barman beamed a warm smile at them.酒保对他们露出温暖的微笑。
酒保对他们露出温暖的微笑。
His broad face beamed a hearty welcome.他宽阔的脸上流露出热烈的欢迎之情。
他宽阔的脸上流露出热烈的欢迎之情。
‘I'd love to come,’ she beamed(= said with a large smile).“我很乐意来。”她满面笑容地说。
“我很乐意来。”她满面笑容地说。
2 to send radio or television signals over long distances using electronic equipment 发射(电波);播送
Live pictures of the ceremony were beamed around the world.典礼的实况经电视直播传到世界各地。
典礼的实况经电视直播传到世界各地。
3 to produce a stream of light and/or heat 照射;发光;发热
The morning sun beamed down on us.早上的太阳照射着我们。
早上的太阳照射着我们。
Light beamed through a hole in the curtain.光线透过窗帘上的一个孔照射进来。
光线透过窗帘上的一个孔照射进来。
4 to be smiling, etc. a lot because you are very pleased about something 眉开眼笑;笑得合不拢嘴
He was beaming from ear to ear.他笑得合不拢嘴。
他笑得合不拢嘴。
beast C1 /biːst/ noun
noun 释义
1 an animal, especially one that is large or dangerous, or one that is unusual (尤指大型或凶猛、独特的)动物,兽
wild/savage/ferocious beasts野兽;猛兽
野兽;猛兽
mythical beastssuch as unicorns and dragons独角兽和龙之类的神话动物
独角兽和龙之类的神话动物
2 a person who is cruel and whose behaviour shows a lack of control 性情凶残的人;行为粗暴的人
The beast in her wanted to destroy his house.她的兽性使她想毁掉他的房子。
她的兽性使她想毁掉他的房子。
3 an unpleasant person or thing 讨厌的人(或事物)
The maths exam was a real beast.数学考试实在令人讨厌。
数学考试实在令人讨厌。
4 a thing of a particular kind (某种)东西
His new guitar is a very expensive beast.他的新吉他贵得吓人。
他的新吉他贵得吓人。
beautician C1 /bjuːˈtɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to give beauty treatments to the face and body 美容师
beauty salon C1 /ˈbjuːti sælɒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where you can pay for treatment to your face, hair, nails, etc., which is intended to make you more beautiful 美容院
beep C1 /biːp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a short high sound such as that made by a carhornor by electronic equipment (汽车喇叭或电子设备发出的)嘟嘟声,哔哔声
The taxi gave a beep as it drew up to the house.出租车靠近房子时发出“嘟”的一声。
出租车靠近房子时发出“嘟”的一声。
Please record your message after the beep.请在听到蜂鸣声后记录您的信息。
请在听到蜂鸣声后记录您的信息。
verb 释义
1 to make a short high sound 发出哔哔声;发出嘟嘟声
The microwave beeps to let you know when it has finished.微波炉烹饪完毕时会发出哔哔声提醒你。
微波炉烹饪完毕时会发出哔哔声提醒你。
2 when a carhorn, etc.beepsor when youbeepit, it makes a short noise (使汽车喇叭等)发出嘟嘟声
The car behind started beeping at us.后面的汽车开始对我们鸣喇叭。
后面的汽车开始对我们鸣喇叭。
He beeped his horn at the cyclist.他对骑自行车的人按喇叭。
他对骑自行车的人按喇叭。
3 to call somebody on theirbeeper 打(某人)的传呼机;给(某人)打传呼
beetle C1 /ˈbiːtl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the British name for the original Volkswagen small car with aroundeddesign. In the US it is also called thebug. TheBeetlewas particularly popular around the world in the 1960s. 大众甲壳虫
Her first car was a Beetle.她的第一辆车是大众甲壳虫。
她的第一辆车是大众甲壳虫。
verb 释义
1 to move somewhere quickly 快速移动
I last saw him beetling off down the road.我上次见到他时,他正快步沿路而去。
我上次见到他时,他正快步沿路而去。
beforehand C1 /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 earlier; before something else happens or is done 预先;事先
two weeks/three days/a few hours beforehand提前两星期/三天/几小时
提前两星期/三天/几小时
I wish we'd known about it beforehand.要是我们预先知道这事就好了。
要是我们预先知道这事就好了。
He warned me beforehand what to expect.他预先提醒过我这件事。
他预先提醒过我这件事。
beige C1 /beɪʒ/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 light yellow-brown in colour 浅褐色的;米黄色的
a pale beige hat浅米色的帽子
浅米色的帽子
noun 释义
1 a light yellow-brown colour 浅黄褐色
bell pepper C1 /ˈbel pepə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hollow fruit, usually red, green or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked 甜椒;柿子椒;灯笼椒
belly C1 /ˈbeli/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the part of the body below the chest 腹部;肚子
They crawled along on their bellies.他们匍匐前进。
他们匍匐前进。
2 the round or curved part of an object (物体的)圆形或凸起部分
the belly of a ship船腹
船腹
3 having the type ofbellymentioned 腹部…形的
swollen-bellied腹部肿胀的
腹部肿胀的
round-bellied肚子圆圆的
肚子圆圆的
4 a very strong desire to achieve something 雄心壮志;坚定的决心
You need fire in your belly if you want to make it in the music business.如果你想在音乐行业取得成功,你需要内心充满火焰。
如果你想在音乐行业取得成功,你需要内心充满火焰。
5 to fail completely 彻底失败;垮掉;完蛋
Last year the business went belly up after one of the partners resigned.去年一位合伙人退出后,这家企业就垮掉了。
去年一位合伙人退出后,这家企业就垮掉了。
verb 释义
1 to fill with air and become rounder 胀满;鼓起
The sails bellied out in the wind.船帆迎风鼓起。
船帆迎风鼓起。
belonging C1 /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular situation or with a particular group of people, and being treated as a full member of the group 归属感
to feel a sense of belonging有归属感
有归属感
bench C1 /bentʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long seat for two or more people, usually made of wood (木制)长凳,长椅
a park bench公园的长椅
公园的长椅
2 a judge in court or the seat where he/she sits; the position of being a judge ormagistrate 法官;法官席位;法官(或裁判官)的职位
His lawyer turned to address the bench.他的律师转身对法官讲话。
他的律师转身对法官讲话。
She has recently been appointed to the bench.她最近当上了法官。
她最近当上了法官。
3 (in the British parliament) a seat where a particular group of politicians sit (英国议会的)议员席
There was cheering from the Opposition benches.反对党议员席那边响起了欢呼声。
反对党议员席那边响起了欢呼声。
4 the seats where players sit when they are not playing in the game (场边的)运动员休息区
the substitutes’ bench替补队员席
替补队员席
He started the game on the bench but finished as the team’s top scorer.他在替补席上首发,但最终成为球队的最佳得分手。
他在替补席上首发,但最终成为球队的最佳得分手。
He's sick of spending every game on the bench.他讨厌场场比赛都坐在替补席上。
他讨厌场场比赛都坐在替补席上。
5 a long heavy table used for doing practical jobs, working with tools, etc. 工作台
a carpenter’s bench木工的工作台
木工的工作台
verb 释义
1 to remove a player from a team, or not include them in the team that starts a game 开除(队员);不让(队员)上场比赛
The coach's decision to bench her ahead of the play-off has drawn a lot of criticism.教练在附加赛前让她下场的决定引来了很多批评。
教练在附加赛前让她下场的决定引来了很多批评。
He was benched for large portions of the game in order to manage his fitness.出于体能管理的考虑,他在比赛的大部分时间里都坐在替补席上。
出于体能管理的考虑,他在比赛的大部分时间里都坐在替补席上。
2 to be attracted to somebody and want to see them occasionally, but not regularly or as part of a serious relationship 被某人吸引并希望偶尔见到他们,但不是经常见到他们,也不是作为认真关系的一部分
I think that this guy I've been dating is benching me.我认为我一直约会的这个人正在让我坐板凳。
我认为我一直约会的这个人正在让我坐板凳。
berry C1 /ˈberi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small fruit that grows on a bush. There are several types ofberry, some of which can be eaten. 浆果;莓
Birds feed on nuts and berries in the winter.鸟类靠坚果和浆果过冬。
鸟类靠坚果和浆果过冬。
blackberries/raspberries黑莓;覆盆子
黑莓;覆盆子
We picked a few of the berries.我们采了一些浆果。
我们采了一些浆果。
best man C1 /ˌbest ˈmæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a male friend or relative of thebridegroomat a wedding, who helps him during the wedding ceremony 男傧相;伴郎
best woman C1 /ˌbest ˈwʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a female friend or relative of thebridegroomat a wedding, who helps him during the wedding ceremony 伴娘
best-before date C1 /ˌbest bɪˈfɔː deɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a date printed on a container or package, advising you to use food or drink before this date as it will not be of such good quality after that 最佳食用期限,最佳保质期,保存期限(见于食物或饮料包装)
The flour is not yet past its best-before date.面粉尚未过保质期。
面粉尚未过保质期。
beverage C1 /ˈbevərɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 any type of drink except water (除水以外的)饮料
laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages控制酒类销售的法规
控制酒类销售的法规
Studies on the consumption of various alcoholic beverages have been conducted.已经进行了对各种酒精饮料消费情况的研究。
已经进行了对各种酒精饮料消费情况的研究。
beware C1 /bɪˈweə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 if you tell somebody tobeware, you are warning them that somebody/something is dangerous and that they should be careful 当心;小心;提防
Motorists have been warned to beware of icy roads.已经提醒开车的人当心冰封的路面。
已经提醒开车的人当心冰封的路面。
Beware of saying anything that might reveal where you live.说话时谨防透露你的住址。
说话时谨防透露你的住址。
It's a great place for swimming, but beware dangerous currents.那是个游泳的好去处,但要当心危险的水流。
那是个游泳的好去处,但要当心危险的水流。
bib C1 /bɪb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of cloth or plastic that you fasten around a baby’s neck to protect its clothes while it is eating 围嘴;围兜
2 a piece of cloth or plastic with a number or special colours on it that people wear on their chests and backs when they are taking part in a sport, so that people know who they are (运动员佩戴的)号码布,彩色身份标记
3 your best clothes that you only wear on special occasions (个人)最漂亮的衣服
bible C1 /ˈbaɪbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the holy book of the Christian religion, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament 基督教的《圣经》(包括《旧约》和《新约》)
2 the holy book of the Jewish religion, consisting of the Torah (or Law), theprophetsand the Writings 犹太教的《圣经》(包括《律法书》《先知书》及《圣录》)
3 a copy of the holy book of the Christian or Jewish religion 一册(基督教或犹太教的)《圣经》
4 a book containing important information on a subject, that you refer to very often 权威著作(或参考书)
the stamp-collector’s bible集邮者的宝典
集邮者的宝典
bibliography C1 /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a list of books or articles about a particular subject or by a particular author; the list of books, etc. that have been used by somebody writing an article, etc. (某一专题或作家的)书目,索引;参考书目
There is a useful bibliography at the end of each chapter.在每一章后附有一份有用的参考书目。
在每一章后附有一份有用的参考书目。
2 the study of the history of books and their production 目录学;文献学;书志学
big band C1 /ˈbɪɡ bænd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large group of musicians playing jazz or dance music (演奏爵士乐或舞曲的)大乐队
the big-band sound大乐队风格
大乐队风格
big time C1 /ˈbɪɡ taɪm/ adverb, noun
adverb 释义
1 on a large scale; to a great extent 大范围地;很大程度地
This time they've messed up big time!这一次他们把事情搞得糟透了!
这一次他们把事情搞得糟透了!
noun 释义
1 great success in a profession, especially the entertainment business (尤指在娱乐行业的)巨大成功,大红大紫
a bit-part actor who finallymade/hit the big time一位终于走红的小角色演员
一位终于走红的小角色演员
big-hearted C1 /ˌbɪɡ ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very kind; generous 善良的;慷慨的
biker C1 /ˈbaɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who rides a motorcycle, often as a member of a large group 骑摩托车的人(常为大团伙成员)
a biker’s leather jacket机车皮夹克
机车皮夹克
2 a person who rides a bicycle, especially amountain bike 骑自行车的人(尤指骑山地自行车者)
amountain biker山地自行车骑手
山地自行车骑手
bingo C1 /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/ noun, exclamation
noun 释义
1 a game in which each player has a card with numbers on. Numbers are called out in no particular order and the first player whose numbers are all called out, or who has a line of numbers called out, wins a prize. 宾戈游戏(玩者均持有一张数字卡,第一个凑齐庄家喊出的全部或一组数字者胜出)
to play bingo玩宾戈游戏
玩宾戈游戏
a bingo hall宾戈游戏厅
宾戈游戏厅
Tuesdays are bingo night at the club.周二是俱乐部的宾戈(游戏)之夜。
周二是俱乐部的宾戈(游戏)之夜。
exclamation 释义
1 used to express pleasure and/or surprise because you have found something that you were looking for, or done something that you were trying to do (事情如愿时说)好,瞧
The computer program searches, and bingo! We've got a match.电脑程序在搜索,瞧!找到匹配的了。
电脑程序在搜索,瞧!找到匹配的了。
biodegradable C1 /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 a substance or chemical that isbiodegradablecan be changed by the action of bacteria to a natural state that will not harm the environment 可生物降解的
All active ingredients of this soap powder are 98% biodegradable within three days.该皂粉的所有活性成分在三天内可生物降解 98%。
该皂粉的所有活性成分在三天内可生物降解 98%。
Most plastics are not readily biodegradable.大多数塑料不易生物降解。
大多数塑料不易生物降解。
biodiversity C1 /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment 生物多样性(大量各种生物的共存以维持生态环境平衡)
The mining project threatens one of the world’s richest areas of biodiversity.该采矿项目威胁着世界上生物多样性最丰富的地区之一。
该采矿项目威胁着世界上生物多样性最丰富的地区之一。
biographer C1 /baɪˈɒɡrəfə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who writes the story of another person’s life 传记作家
the prime minister's official biographer首相的官方传记作者
首相的官方传记作者
As Dr Johnson's biographer, Boswell became quite famous in his own right.写完约翰逊博士的传记,鲍斯韦尔本人也一举成名。
写完约翰逊博士的传记,鲍斯韦尔本人也一举成名。
She is a very interested, interesting and sympathetic biographer.她是一位非常感兴趣、有趣且富有同情心的传记作家。
她是一位非常感兴趣、有趣且富有同情心的传记作家。
biography C1 /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the story of a person’s life written by somebody else; this type of writing 传记;传记作品
Boswell’s biography of Johnson博斯韦尔写的约翰逊传
博斯韦尔写的约翰逊传
a biography by Antonia Fraser由安东尼娅・弗雷泽写的传记
由安东尼娅・弗雷泽写的传记
The book gives potted biographies of all the major painters.这本书简述了所有重要画家的生平。
这本书简述了所有重要画家的生平。
biological diversity C1 /ˌbaɪəˌlɒdʒɪkl daɪˈvɜːsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment 生物多样性(大量各种生物的共存以维持生态环境平衡)
biological warfare C1 /ˌbaɪəˌlɒdʒɪkl ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of weapons of war that spread disease 生物战;细菌战
biracial C1 /ˌbaɪˈreɪʃl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving people of two different races; having parents from two different races 两种族的
His biracial identity and history are important to him.他的混血身份和历史对他来说很重要。
他的混血身份和历史对他来说很重要。
bird flu C1 /ˈbɜːd fluː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a serious illness that affects birds, especially chickens, that can be spread from birds to humans and that can cause death 禽流感(鸟类传染病,可感染人类并导致死亡)
Ten new cases of bird flu were reported yesterday.昨天新增十例禽流感病例报告。
昨天新增十例禽流感病例报告。
bird of prey C1 /ˌbɜːd əv ˈpreɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bird that hunts and kills other creatures for food.eagles,hawksandowlsare allbirds of prey. 猛禽(捕食其他动物的鸟,如鹰、隼和猫头鹰)
birdwatcher C1 /ˈbɜːdwɒtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who watches birds in their natural environment and identifies different species as a hobby 观鸟者(在自然环境中观察并鉴定鸟类,作为一种爱好)
birdwatching C1 /ˈbɜːdwɒtʃɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the hobby or activity of watching birds in their natural environment and identifying different species 观鸟
birth father C1 /ˈbɜːθ fɑːðə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 thebiologicalfather of a child who has been adopted 生父
birth mother C1 /ˈbɜːθ mʌðə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the woman who gave birth to a child who has been adopted (被领养的孩子的)生母
birthplace C1 /ˈbɜːθpleɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the house or area where a person was born, especially a famous person (尤指名人的)出生时的住宅,出生地
2 the place where something first happened 发源地;发祥地
Hawaii was the birthplace of surfing.夏威夷是冲浪运动的发源地。
夏威夷是冲浪运动的发源地。
Shrewsbury is famous for being the birthplace of Charles Darwin.什鲁斯伯里是查尔斯•达尔文的出生地,因此闻名遐迩。
什鲁斯伯里是查尔斯•达尔文的出生地,因此闻名遐迩。
bisexual C1 /ˌbaɪˈsekʃuəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 sexually or romantically attracted to people of more than one sex orgender 双性恋的
2 having both male and female sexual organs 有两性生殖器官的;两性的;雌雄同体的
noun 释义
1 a person who isbisexual 双性恋者
bishop C1 /ˈbɪʃəp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a senior priest in charge of the work of the Church in a city or district 主教
the Bishop of Oxford牛津区主教
牛津区主教
Bishop Pritchard普里查德主教
普里查德主教
He was appointed Bishop of Ely.他被任命为伊利的主教。
他被任命为伊利的主教。
He’s the diocesan bishop and he has three suffragan bishops to help him.他是教区主教,有3位副主教协助他。
他是教区主教,有3位副主教协助他。
2 a piece used in the game ofchessthat is like abishop’shat in shape and can move any number of squares in adiagonalline (国际象棋中的)象
bistro C1 /ˈbiːstrəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small informal restaurant 小餐馆;小酒馆
black belt C1 /ˈblæk belt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a belt that you can earn in a sport such asjudoorkaratewhich shows that you have reached a very high standard (柔道、空手道等运动中显示已达到很高水平的)黑腰带
2 a person who has gained a black belt 黑带级选手
black cherry C1 /ˌblæk ˈtʃeri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of North Americancherrytree 黑樱桃树
Wild black cherry trees are native to Central Kentucky.野生黑樱桃树原产于肯塔基州中部。
野生黑樱桃树原产于肯塔基州中部。
2 thesour(= not sweet)black fruit of theblack cherrytree 黑樱桃
black cherry jam/yogurt黑樱桃果酱/酸奶
黑樱桃果酱/酸奶
3 the valuable hard wood of theblack cherrytree 黑樱桃木(古典家具用材)
This salad bowl is made of black cherry.这个沙拉碗是用黑樱桃制成的。
这个沙拉碗是用黑樱桃制成的。
black hole C1 /ˌblæk ˈhəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area in space that nothing, not even light, can escape from, becausegravity(= the force that pulls objects in space towards each other)is so strong there 黑洞(宇宙中包括光线在内的任何东西都无法逃逸的强引力区域)
The company viewed the venture as a financial black hole(= it would use a lot of the company's money with no real result).公司认为该项投资是财政上的一个黑洞。
公司认为该项投资是财政上的一个黑洞。
Thousands of people have been plunged into the black hole of unemployment.成千上万的人陷入了失业的黑洞。
成千上万的人陷入了失业的黑洞。
black tea C1 /ˌblæk ˈtiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 tea made from leaves that have been dried andfermented 红茶
Black tea has a stronger flavour and is higher in caffeine.红茶的味道更浓,咖啡因含量也更高。
红茶的味道更浓,咖啡因含量也更高。
2 a drink of hot tea with no milk added to it 没加牛奶的茶
Two coffees and a black tea, please.请来两杯咖啡和一杯红茶。
请来两杯咖啡和一杯红茶。
blackberry C1 /ˈblækbəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of smartphone or tablet 黑莓手机;黑莓平板电脑
Check your emails via your BlackBerry.用黑莓手机查收邮件。
用黑莓手机查收邮件。
blackcurrant C1 /ˈblækkʌrənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small blackberrythat grows in bunches on a garden bush and can be eaten 黑茶藨子;黑加仑子
blackcurrant jam黑茶藨子酱
黑茶藨子酱
a blackcurrant bush黑茶藨子灌木
黑茶藨子灌木
blackmail C1 /ˈblækmeɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the crime of demanding money from a person by threatening to tell somebody else a secret about them 勒索;敲诈
2 the act of putting pressure on a person or a group to do something they do not want to do, for example by making threats or by making them feel guilty 胁迫;威胁;恐吓
emotional/moral blackmail情感上/道德上胁迫
情感上/道德上胁迫
We can’t let them practise this emotional blackmail on us.我们不能让他们对我们施以这种情感上的胁迫。
我们不能让他们对我们施以这种情感上的胁迫。
verb 释义
1 to force somebody to give you money or do something for you by threatening them, for example by saying you will tell people a secret about them 勒索;敲诈;要挟;胁迫
She blackmailed him for years by threatening to tell the newspapers about their affair.她以向报界公开他们的私情要挟了他很多年。
她以向报界公开他们的私情要挟了他很多年。
The president said he wouldn't be blackmailed into agreeing to the terrorists' demands.总统说他不会因受恐怖分子的威胁而答应他们的要求。
总统说他不会因受恐怖分子的威胁而答应他们的要求。
blackmailer C1 /ˈblækmeɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who commitsblackmail 勒索者;敲诈者
blade C1 /bleɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the flat part of a knife, tool or machine, which has a sharp edge or edges for cutting 刀身;刀片;刀刃
The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator.该机器在刀片上配有塑料防护罩,以保护操作员。
该机器在刀片上配有塑料防护罩,以保护操作员。
2 one of the flat parts that turn around in an engine or on a helicopter (机器上旋转的)叶片;桨叶
the blades of a propeller螺旋桨叶
螺旋桨叶
rotor blades on a helicopter直升机的旋翼桨叶
直升机的旋翼桨叶
3 the flat wide part of anoar(= one of the long straight pieces of wood that are used torowa boat)that goes in the water (船桨的)桨叶,桨身
4 a single flat leaf of grass (草的)叶片
Not a blade of grass stirred.连一根草叶都没有动静。
连一根草叶都没有动静。
5 the flat metal part on the bottom of anice skate (溜冰鞋的)冰刀
bland C1 /blænd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with little colour, excitement or interest; without anything to attract attention 平淡的;乏味的
bland background music毫无情调的背景音乐
毫无情调的背景音乐
2 not having a strong or interesting taste 清淡的;无滋味的
a rather bland diet of soup, fish and bread汤、鱼和面包的清淡饮食
汤、鱼和面包的清淡饮食
This sauce is rather bland.这种酱汁太淡了。
这种酱汁太淡了。
3 showing no strong emotions or excitement; not saying anything very interesting 沉稳的;无动于衷的;讲话枯燥的
a bland smile淡然一笑
淡然一笑
After the meeting, a bland statement was issued.会后发布了一条乏味的声明。
会后发布了一条乏味的声明。
blanket C1 /ˈblæŋkɪt/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 a large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm 毯子;毛毯
It’s cold tonight—can I have another blanket?今晚很冷,能再给我一条毯子吗?
今晚很冷,能再给我一条毯子吗?
The baby was wrapped in a blanket.婴儿被裹在毯子里。
婴儿被裹在毯子里。
2 a thick layer or mass of something 厚层;厚的覆盖层
ablanket of fog/snow/cloud厚厚的一层雾/雪/云
厚厚的一层雾/雪/云
The trial was conducted under a blanket of secrecy.审讯在高度保密下进行。
审讯在高度保密下进行。
adjective 释义
1 including or affecting all possible cases, situations or people 包括所有情形(或人员)的;总括的;综合的
ablanket banon tobacco advertising烟草广告的全面取缔
烟草广告的全面取缔
a blanket refusal完全拒绝
完全拒绝
What I object to most is the blanket opposition to change.我最反对的是全盘反对变革。
我最反对的是全盘反对变革。
verb 释义
1 to cover something completely with a thick layer 以厚层覆盖
The ground was soon blanketed with snow.地面很快铺上了一层厚厚的积雪。
地面很快铺上了一层厚厚的积雪。
Deposits of ash blanket the lower slopes of the mountain.火山灰沉积物覆盖在山的较低山坡上。
火山灰沉积物覆盖在山的较低山坡上。
blast C1 /blɑːst/ noun, verb, exclamation
noun 释义
1 an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion 爆炸;(爆炸引起的)气浪,冲击波
a bomb blast炸弹爆炸
炸弹爆炸
27 people were injured in the blast.爆炸造成27人受伤。
爆炸造成27人受伤。
The blast ripped through the building.爆炸的气浪席卷了整座大楼。
爆炸的气浪席卷了整座大楼。
2 a sudden strong movement of air 突如其来的强劲气流
A blast of hot air hit us as we stepped off the plane.我们下飞机时,一股热浪向我们袭来。
我们下飞机时,一股热浪向我们袭来。
the wind’s icy blasts凛冽的狂风
凛冽的狂风
3 a sudden loud noise, especially one made by a musical instrument that you blow, or by awhistleor a carhorn (吹奏乐器、哨子或汽车喇叭等突然发出的)响声,吹奏声,轰鸣
three short blasts on the ship’s siren船上三次短促的汽笛声
船上三次短促的汽笛声
The driver opened the door letting out a blast of Bob Marley.司机打开车门,放出鲍勃·马利的声音。
司机打开车门,放出鲍勃·马利的声音。
He gave a short blast on his trumpet.他猛吹了一下喇叭。
他猛吹了一下喇叭。
4 strong criticism 严厉的批评;斥责;谴责
Blast for prison governors in judge’s report.法官报告中对典狱长猛烈抨击
法官报告中对典狱长猛烈抨击
5 a very happy experience that is a lot of fun 热闹的聚会;狂欢
The party was a blast.聚会非常热闹。
聚会非常热闹。
We had a blast at the party.我们在聚会上玩得很开心。
我们在聚会上玩得很开心。
6 a piece of advertising or information that is sent to a large number of people at the same time by email 群发的电子邮件广告(或信息)
They sent out email blasts and posted information on all their websites.他们发送大量电子邮件并在所有网站上发布信息。
他们发送大量电子邮件并在所有网站上发布信息。
7 a person or thing from your past that you see, hear, meet, etc. again in the present (现在又看见、听到、遇到等的)故人,往事,旧物
8 with the greatest possible volume or power 最大音量地;最大马力地
She had the car stereo on at full blast.她把汽车音响开到了最大音量。
她把汽车音响开到了最大音量。
verb 释义
1 to violently destroy or break something into pieces, usingexplosives (用炸药)炸毁,把…炸成碎片;爆破
They blasted a huge crater in the runway.他们在飞机跑道上炸了一个大坑。
他们在飞机跑道上炸了一个大坑。
They had to blast a tunnel through the mountain.他们得炸出一条穿山隧道。
他们得炸出一条穿山隧道。
All the windows were blasted inwards with the force of the explosion.爆炸的震动力把所有窗户都震碎到屋里。
爆炸的震动力把所有窗户都震碎到屋里。
The jumbo jet was blasted out of the sky.那架巨型喷气式飞机在空中被炸成碎片。
那架巨型喷气式飞机在空中被炸成碎片。
Danger! Blasting in Progress!危险!爆破进行中!
危险!爆破进行中!
2 to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially music 发出刺耳的高音,轰鸣(尤指音乐)
Music suddenly blasted out from the speakers.喇叭中突然响起了轰鸣的音乐。
喇叭中突然响起了轰鸣的音乐。
The radio blasted out rock music at full volume.收音机以最大音量播放摇滚乐。
收音机以最大音量播放摇滚乐。
3 to criticize somebody/something severely 严厉批评;猛烈抨击
The movie was blasted by all the critics.这部影片受到了所有评论家的严厉抨击。
这部影片受到了所有评论家的严厉抨击。
4 to hit, kick or shoot somebody/something with a lot of force 狠打;猛踢;猛击
He blasted the ball past the goalie.他飞脚将球踢过了守门员。
他飞脚将球踢过了守门员。
He blasted(= shot)the policeman right between the eyes.他对着那个警察的眉心开了一枪。
他对着那个警察的眉心开了一枪。
5 to direct air, water, etc. at somebody/something with a lot of force 向…猛吹;(用水)向…喷射
Police blasted the demonstrators with water cannons.警察用高压水炮喷射示威者。
警察用高压水炮喷射示威者。
6 to destroy something such as a plant with disease, cold, heat, etc. 使(植物等)毁于疾病(或寒冷、酷热等)
Their whole crop had been blasted by a late frost.一场晚霜把他们的庄稼全毁了。
一场晚霜把他们的庄稼全毁了。
exclamation 释义
1 people sometimes sayBlast!when they are annoyed about something (恼怒时说)该死,倒霉
Oh blast! The car won't start.真该死!车子发动不了。
真该死!车子发动不了。
bleed C1 /bliːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to lose blood, especially from a wound or an injury 流血;失血
My finger's bleeding.我的手指出血了。
我的手指出血了。
She slowlybled to death.她慢慢地失血死去。
她慢慢地失血死去。
He was bleeding from a gash on his head.他头上的伤口在出血。
他头上的伤口在出血。
The small blood vessels in the nose bleed easily.鼻子里的细小血管很容易出血。
鼻子里的细小血管很容易出血。
2 (in the past) to take blood from somebody as a way of treating disease (旧时)给(某人)放血
3 to force somebody to pay a lot of money over a period of time 长期榨取(某人的钱)
The company seems intent on bleeding us for every penny we have.这间公司似乎存心要榨干我们的每一分钱。
这间公司似乎存心要榨干我们的每一分钱。
4 to remove air or liquid from something so that it works correctly 放掉气体或水(以使某物运行正常);抽干
5 to spread from one area of something to another area 散开;渗开
Keep the paint fairly dry so that the colours don't bleed into each other.涂料尽量干一些,以免颜色相互渗透。
涂料尽量干一些,以免颜色相互渗透。
6 to take away all somebody’s money 榨取某人所有的钱;把某人榨干
The big corporations are bleeding some of these small countries dry.一些大企业正在把这些小国榨干。
一些大企业正在把这些小国榨干。
7 used to say that you do not feel sympathy for somebody (表示不同情)真可怜
‘I have to go to Brazil on business.’ ‘My heart bleeds for you!’“我要出差去巴西。”“真够可怜的!”
“我要出差去巴西。”“真够可怜的!”
blend C1 /blend/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to mix two or more substances together 使混合;掺和
Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.把面粉和牛奶调成均匀的面糊。
把面粉和牛奶调成均匀的面糊。
Blend togetherthe eggs, sugar and flour.把鸡蛋、糖和面粉掺到一起。
把鸡蛋、糖和面粉掺到一起。
2 to form a mixture with something (和某物)混合,融合
Oil does not blend with water.油不溶于水。
油不溶于水。
Oil and water do not blend.油与水不相融。
油与水不相融。
3 to combine with something in an attractive or effective way; to combine something in this way (使)调和,协调,融合
The old and new buildings blend together perfectly.新旧建筑物相映成趣。
新旧建筑物相映成趣。
Their music blends traditional and modern styles.他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。
他们的音乐融合了传统和现代风格。
4 to produce something by mixing different types together 调制;配制
blended whisky/tea调配的威士忌/茶
调配的威士忌/茶
5 to behave in a way that does not attract any attention; to disappear or hide 默默无闻;销声匿迹;蛰伏
noun 释义
1 a mixture of different types of the same thing (同一事物中不同类型的)混合品,混合物
a blend of tea调制茶
调制茶
2 a pleasant or useful combination of different things (不同事物的)和谐结合,融合
a blend of youth and experience年轻而且有经验
年轻而且有经验
blended learning C1 /ˌblendɪd ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of studying a subject that combines being taught in class with the use of different technologies, including learning over the internet 混合式学习(将课堂学习与互联网学习等技术相结合)
Blended learning is a cost-effective way of delivering training.混合式学习是一种划算的培训方式。
混合式学习是一种划算的培训方式。
the university’s approach to blended learning大学的混合学习方法
大学的混合学习方法
blender C1 /ˈblendə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electric machine for mixing soft food or liquid (电动)食物搅拌器
Combine the milk and eggs in a blender.将牛奶和鸡蛋放入搅拌机中混合。
将牛奶和鸡蛋放入搅拌机中混合。
bless C1 /bles/ verb, exclamation
verb 释义
1 to ask God to protect somebody/something 求上帝降福;祝福
They brought the children to Jesus and he blessed them.他们把孩子带到耶稣跟前,耶稣祝福了他们。
他们把孩子带到耶稣跟前,耶稣祝福了他们。
God bless you!愿上帝保佑你!
愿上帝保佑你!
2 to make something holy by saying a prayer over it 祝圣
The priest blessed the bread and wine.神父祝圣了面包和葡萄酒。
神父祝圣了面包和葡萄酒。
3 to call God holy; to praise God 称颂上帝;赞美上帝
We bless your holy name, O Lord.主啊,我们颂扬您的圣名。
主啊,我们颂扬您的圣名。
4 used to express surprise (表示惊奇)
Bless my soul! Here comes Bill!我的天哪!比尔来了!
我的天哪!比尔来了!
‘Where's Joe?’ ‘I'm blessed if I know!’(= I don't know)“乔在哪儿?”“我要是知道才怪呢!”
“乔在哪儿?”“我要是知道才怪呢!”
5 to have something good such as ability, great happiness, etc. 赋有(能力等);享有(幸福等)
She's blessed with excellent health.她身体很好,是一种福气。
她身体很好,是一种福气。
We're blessed with five lovely grandchildren.我们很有福气,有五个可爱的孙子孙女。
我们很有福气,有五个可爱的孙子孙女。
6 said to somebody after they havesneezed (别人打喷嚏时说)
7 used to show that you are pleased with somebody, especially because of something they have done (表示满意或感谢)
Sarah, bless her, had made a cup of tea.真得感谢萨拉,她给沏了一杯茶。
真得感谢萨拉,她给沏了一杯茶。
8 used when you are leaving somebody, to say that you hope they will be safe, etc. (离别时的祝愿语)愿上帝保佑,祝一路平安
Goodnight, God bless.晚安,上帝保佑。
晚安,上帝保佑。
exclamation 释义
1 used to show warm feelings for somebody because of something they have done (为他人所做之事点赞)太好啦,太赞了
‘He bought us all a present.’ ‘Oh, bless!’“他给我们都买了一件礼物。”“啊,太好了!”
“他给我们都买了一件礼物。”“啊,太好了!”
blessing C1 /ˈblesɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 God’s help and protection, or a prayer asking for this 上帝的恩宠;祝福;祝颂
to pray for God’s blessing祈求上帝降福
祈求上帝降福
The bishop said the blessing.主教祝福(会众)。
主教祝福(会众)。
2 approval of or permission for something 赞同;许可
The governmentgave its blessingto the new plans.政府已批准这些新计划。
政府已批准这些新计划。
He wentwithhis parents'blessing.他是得到父母的同意去的。
他是得到父母的同意去的。
3 something that is good or helpful 好事;有益之事
Lack of traffic is one of the blessings of country life.往来车辆少是乡村生活的一大好处。
往来车辆少是乡村生活的一大好处。
It's a blessingthat nobody was in the house at the time.幸好当时屋子里没人。
幸好当时屋子里没人。
Her instant success turned out to be more of a curse than a blessing.事实证明,她的迅速成功与其说是一种祝福,不如说是一种诅咒。
事实证明,她的迅速成功与其说是一种祝福,不如说是一种诅咒。
4 something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end 因祸得福;祸中有福
Losing your job might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.失去工作可能会因祸得福。
失去工作可能会因祸得福。
5 to be grateful for the good things in your life 知足
blister C1 /ˈblɪstə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 aswelling(= an area that is larger and rounder than normal)on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid and is caused, for example, by rubbing or burning (皮肤上因摩擦或烧灼等引起的)水疱,疱
These shoes have given me blisters on my heels.这双鞋让我的脚后跟起了水泡。
这双鞋让我的脚后跟起了水泡。
He’d got blisters on his feet from running.他的脚因为跑步起了水疱。
他的脚因为跑步起了水疱。
There was a blister on her cheek where the boiling milk had splashed her.她的脸颊上被滚烫的牛奶溅到了一个水泡。
她的脸颊上被滚烫的牛奶溅到了一个水泡。
2 a similarswelling, filled with air or liquid, on metal, painted wood or another surface (金属、油漆过的木头或其他表面上的)泡,气泡,水泡
verb 释义
1 to formblisters; to make something formblisters (使)起疱,起泡
His skin was beginning to blister.他的皮肤开始起疱。
他的皮肤开始起疱。
Her face had been blistered by the sun.她的脸让太阳晒起水疱了。
她的脸让太阳晒起水疱了。
2 when a surfaceblistersor somethingblistersit, it becomes covered with round areas that are filled with air or liquid and break open (使表皮等)涨破,爆裂
3 to criticize somebody strongly 猛烈抨击;严厉批评
blockbuster C1 /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 something very successful, especially a very successful book or film 一鸣惊人的事物;(尤指)非常成功的书(或电影)
a Hollywood blockbuster一部好莱坞大片
一部好莱坞大片
blood group C1 /ˈblʌd ɡruːp/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the different types that human blood is separated into for medical purposes 血型
What blood group are you?你是什么血型?
你是什么血型?
What blood type do you have?你是什么血型?
你是什么血型?
blood group/type OO 型血
O 型血
What's your blood group?你的血型是什么?
你的血型是什么?
blood sport C1 /ˈblʌd spɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sport in which animals or birds are killed 血腥运动
blood type C1 /ˈblʌd taɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the different types that human blood is separated into for medical purposes 血型
blood vessel C1 /ˈblʌd vesl/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the tubes through which blood flows through the body 血管
broken blood vessels破裂的血管
破裂的血管
The knife had missed the major blood vessels.刀没有触及主要血管。
刀没有触及主要血管。
blood vessels supplying nutrition to the skin给皮肤提供营养的血管
给皮肤提供营养的血管
blossom C1 /ˈblɒsəm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush (尤指果树或灌木的)花朵,花簇
cherry/orange/apple blossom樱桃花;橘子花;苹果花
樱桃花;橘子花;苹果花
The trees arein blossom.树上鲜花盛开。
树上鲜花盛开。
She loved the spring, when the blossom was out.她喜欢花朵盛开的春天。
她喜欢花朵盛开的春天。
verb 释义
1 to produceblossom 开花
The cherry trees blossomed early this year.樱桃树今年开花早。
樱桃树今年开花早。
2 to become more healthy, confident or successful 变得更加健康(或自信、成功)
She has visibly blossomed over the last few months.她近几个月以来身体明显好多了。
她近几个月以来身体明显好多了。
Their friendship blossomed into love.他们的友谊发展成了爱情。
他们的友谊发展成了爱情。
blow up C1 /ˈbləʊ ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to explode; to be destroyed by an explosion 爆炸;被炸毁
The bomb blew up.炸弹爆炸了。
炸弹爆炸了。
A police officer was killed when his car blew up.一名警员在其汽车爆炸时遇难。
一名警员在其汽车爆炸时遇难。
2 to start suddenly and with force 爆发
A storm was blowing up.暴风雨大作。
暴风雨大作。
A crisis has blown up over the President's latest speech.总统最近的讲话引发了一场危机。
总统最近的讲话引发了一场危机。
3 to destroy something by an explosion 炸毁
The police station was blown up by terrorists.警察局被恐怖分子炸毁了。
警察局被恐怖分子炸毁了。
4 to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes fairly hard 给(某物)充气
The tyres on my bike need blowing up.我的自行车该打气了。
我的自行车该打气了。
5 to make a photograph bigger 放大(照片)
6 to make something seem more important, better, worse, etc. than it really is 夸大;夸张
The whole affair wasblown up out of all proportion.整个事件被渲染得太过了。
整个事件被渲染得太过了。
7 to get angry with somebody (对某人)发火,动怒
I'm sorry I blew up at you.对不起,我对你发脾气了。
对不起,我对你发脾气了。
noun 释义
1 anenlargementof a photograph, picture or design 照片(或图画、图案等)的放大
Can you do me a blow-up of his face?你能帮我把他的脸部放大吗?
你能帮我把他的脸部放大吗?
2 an occasion when somebody suddenly becomes angry 发脾气;发怒
blue cheese C1 /ˌbluː ˈtʃiːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 cheese with lines of bluemouldin it 蓝纹奶酪(有霉菌引起的斑纹)
blue whale C1 /ˌbluː ˈweɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type ofwhalethat is the largest known living animal 蓝鲸
bluebird C1 /ˈbluːbɜːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small North American bird with blue feathers on its back or head 蓝鸲(北美小鸟,背或头有蓝色羽毛)
bluish C1 /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly blue in colour 带蓝色的;有点蓝的
a bluish-green carpet绿中带蓝的地毯
绿中带蓝的地毯
blush C1 /blʌʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to become red in the face because you are embarrassed or ashamed (因尴尬或害羞)脸红,涨红了脸
to blush with embarrassment/shame尴尬/羞愧得面颊绯红
尴尬/羞愧得面颊绯红
She blushed furiously at the memory of the conversation.她一想起那次谈话就气得满脸通红。
她一想起那次谈话就气得满脸通红。
He looked away, blushing.他移开了视线,脸红了。
他移开了视线,脸红了。
He blushed scarlet at the thought.他想起那事便面红耳赤。
他想起那事便面红耳赤。
2 to be ashamed or embarrassed about something (因某事)羞愧,尴尬
I blush to admit it, but I quite like her music.不好意思,但我得承认我很喜欢她的音乐。
不好意思,但我得承认我很喜欢她的音乐。
I blush to think of how I behaved the last time we met.我一想起上次我们见面时自己的表现就觉得羞愧。
我一想起上次我们见面时自己的表现就觉得羞愧。
noun 释义
1 the red colour that spreads over your face when you are embarrassed or ashamed (因难堪、羞愧)面部泛起的红晕
She felt a warm blush rise to her cheeks.她感到双颊热辣辣的。
她感到双颊热辣辣的。
He turned away to hide his blushes.他转过身去,不让人看见他脸红。
他转过身去,不让人看见他脸红。
2 a coloured cream or powder that some people put on theircheeks(= on their faces below the eyes)to give them more colour 腮红
3 to save somebody from an embarrassing situation 不让某人难堪;免得某人丢面子
A last minute goal spared their blushes.最后一刻的进球让他们没有脸红。
最后一刻的进球让他们没有脸红。
boardroom C1 /ˈbɔːdruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a room in which the meetings of the board of a company(= the group of people who control it)are held 董事会会议室
a boardroom row董事会会议上的争吵
董事会会议上的争吵
The directors were working overtime in the boardroom.董事们正在会议室里加班。
董事们正在会议室里加班。
The massive boardroom pay awards were criticized by the workers.董事们薪水过高,受到了工人的批评。
董事们薪水过高,受到了工人的批评。
boast C1 /bəʊst/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you have or can do 自夸;自吹自擂
I don't want to boast, but I can actually speak six languages.不是我吹嘘,我确实能讲六种语言。
不是我吹嘘,我确实能讲六种语言。
She is always boasting about how wonderful her children are.她总是夸耀她的孩子多么出色。
她总是夸耀她的孩子多么出色。
He openly boasted of his skill as a burglar.他公然炫耀他的盗窃手法。
他公然炫耀他的盗窃手法。
Sam boasted that she could beat anyone at poker.萨姆吹嘘说打扑克牌谁都不是她的对手。
萨姆吹嘘说打扑克牌谁都不是她的对手。
Hay's booksellers justifiably boast that they cater for all tastes.海伊的书商有理由吹嘘他们能满足所有人的口味。
海伊的书商有理由吹嘘他们能满足所有人的口味。
‘I won!’ she boasted.“我赢了!”她夸口道。
“我赢了!”她夸口道。
2 to have something that is impressive 拥有(令人印象深刻的事物)
The hotel also boasts two swimming pools and a golf course.那家酒店还有两个游泳池和一个高尔夫球场。
那家酒店还有两个游泳池和一个高尔夫球场。
Rhodes boasts 300 days of sunshine a year.罗得岛一年有300天都是阳光灿烂的日子。
罗得岛一年有300天都是阳光灿烂的日子。
This is a region which proudly boasts its own distinct culture.这是一个拥有独特文化的地区。
这是一个拥有独特文化的地区。
noun 释义
1 something that a person talks about in a very proud way, often to seem more important or clever 夸耀;夸口
Despite his boasts that his children were brilliant, neither of them went to college.尽管他夸赞他的两个孩子聪明,他们却都没念上大学。
尽管他夸赞他的两个孩子聪明,他们却都没念上大学。
It was herproud boastthat she had never missed a day's work because of illness.她引以自豪的是她从未因病而耽误过一天工作。
她引以自豪的是她从未因病而耽误过一天工作。
Her claim that she could beat us all was clearlyno idle/empty boast(= it was true).她声称她可以击败我们所有人,这显然不是空穴来风(=这是真的)。
她声称她可以击败我们所有人,这显然不是空穴来风(=这是真的)。
boathouse C1 /ˈbəʊthaʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building next to a river or lake for keeping a boat in 船库
body search C1 /ˈbɒdi sɜːtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a search of a person’s body, for example by the police or by a customs official, for drugs, weapons, etc. 搜身
bodybuilder C1 /ˈbɒdibɪldə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who does regular exercises in order to make their muscles bigger and stronger 健身
bodybuilding C1 /ˈbɒdibɪldɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger 健身
bodyguard C1 /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or a group of people who are employed to protect somebody 保镖,警卫(队)
The President’s bodyguard is/are armed.总统的护卫人员携带着武器。
总统的护卫人员携带着武器。
boiler C1 /ˈbɔɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a container in which water is heated to provide hot water and heating in a building or to producesteamin an engine 锅炉;汽锅
a central heating boiler中央供暖锅炉
中央供暖锅炉
a gas boiler燃气锅炉
燃气锅炉
a back boiler(= located behind a fire)后锅炉(=位于火后面)
后锅炉(=位于火后面)
boiling C1 /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very hot 炽热的;很热的
You must be boiling in that sweater!你穿着那件毛衣一定很热!
你穿着那件毛衣一定很热!
a boiling hot day酷热的一天
酷热的一天
It’s boiling hot in here!这儿太热了!
这儿太热了!
bombard C1 /bɒmˈbɑːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to attack a place by firing large guns at it or dropping bombs on it continuously 轰炸;轰击
The capital was heavily bombarded for several months.首都遭到长达数月的猛烈轰炸。
首都遭到长达数月的猛烈轰炸。
2 to attack somebody with a lot of questions, criticisms, etc. or by giving them too much information 大量提问;大肆抨击;提供过多信息
We have been bombarded with letters of complaint.我们接二连三收到了大批的投诉信件。
我们接二连三收到了大批的投诉信件。
We are bombarded daily with propaganda about what we should eat.我们每天都收到海量宣传,告诉我们应该吃什么。
我们每天都收到海量宣传,告诉我们应该吃什么。
bonus C1 /ˈbəʊnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an extra amount of money that is added to a payment, especially to somebody’s wages or salary as a reward 奖金;红利
a £100 Christmas bonus100 英镑圣诞节奖金
100 英镑圣诞节奖金
productivity bonuses生产奖金
生产奖金
the row over bankers' bonuses关于银行家红利的严重分歧
关于银行家红利的严重分歧
What is actually paid will depend on the bonus payments made at the end of the policy.实际上支付多少钱将取决于保单到期时分给投保人的红利。
实际上支付多少钱将取决于保单到期时分给投保人的红利。
2 anything pleasant that is extra and more or better than you were expecting 意外收获
Being able to walk to work is anadded bonusof the new job.能够步行去上班是这份新工作额外的好处。
能够步行去上班是这份新工作额外的好处。
As a bonus, club members can get free tickets for all the family.作为奖励,俱乐部会员可以为所有家庭获得免费门票。
作为奖励,俱乐部会员可以为所有家庭获得免费门票。
One of the great bonuses of retirement is having time to spare.退休的最大好处之一就是有闲暇时间。
退休的最大好处之一就是有闲暇时间。
bookmark C1 /ˈbʊkmɑːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long narrow piece of paper, etc. that you put between the pages of a book when you finish reading so that you can easily find the place again 书签
2 a record of the address of a file, a page on the internet, etc. that enables you to find it quickly (电子文件、网页等的)书签
verb 释义
1 to record of the address of a file, a page on the internet, etc. so that you can find it quickly (电子文件、网页等的)书签
Do you want to bookmark this site?你想把这个网站加入书签吗?
你想把这个网站加入书签吗?
bookstall C1 /ˈbʊkstɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small shop that is open at the front, where you can buy books, newspapers or magazines, for example at a station or an airport 书亭;书摊
boom C1 /buːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success (贸易和经济活动的)激增,繁荣
Living standards improved rapidly during the post-war boom.在战后那段繁荣昌盛的时期里,生活水平得到了迅速提高。
在战后那段繁荣昌盛的时期里,生活水平得到了迅速提高。
a boom in car sales汽车销售额的巨增
汽车销售额的巨增
aboom year(for trade, exports, etc.)(贸易、出口等)兴盛的一年
(贸易、出口等)兴盛的一年
aproperty/housing boom房地产的迅速发展
房地产的迅速发展
2 a period when something such as a sport or a type of music suddenly becomes very popular and successful (某种体育运动、音乐等)突然风靡的时期
The only way to satisfy the golf boom was to build more courses.满足这场高尔夫球热的唯一途径是增建球场。
满足这场高尔夫球热的唯一途径是增建球场。
3 a longpolethat the bottom of a sail is attached to and that you move to change the position of the sail 帆桁
4 a loud deep sound 深沉的响声
the distant boom of the guns远处隆隆的炮声
远处隆隆的炮声
5 a floating barrier that is placed across a river or the entrance to aharbourto prevent ships or other objects from coming in or going out 水栅
6 a longpolethat carries amicrophoneor other equipment 吊杆;支架
7 a situation in which a period of rapid economic growth is followed by one of sudden decline 繁荣和萧条
High house prices encourage boom and bust and leave the economy vulnerable.高房价会导致繁荣和萧条,并使经济变得脆弱。
高房价会导致繁荣和萧条,并使经济变得脆弱。
Amid the inevitableboom and bust cycle, families are facing pay cuts and job losses.在不可避免的繁荣和萧条周期中,家庭面临着减薪和失业。
在不可避免的繁荣和萧条周期中,家庭面临着减薪和失业。
verb 释义
1 to make a loud deep sound 轰鸣;轰响
Outside, thunder boomed and crashed.外面雷声隆隆,霹雳炸响。
外面雷声隆隆,霹雳炸响。
2 to say something in a loud deep voice 以低沉有力的声音说话
‘Get out of my sight!’ he boomed.“别让我再见到你!”他低沉而有力地说。
“别让我再见到你!”他低沉而有力地说。
A voice boomed out from the darkness.黑暗中传来低沉有力的嗓音。
黑暗中传来低沉有力的嗓音。
A voice from the loudspeaker boomed out, ‘Good evening, ladies and gentlemen’.扩音器里传来一个声音:“女士们、先生们,晚上好。”
扩音器里传来一个声音:“女士们、先生们,晚上好。”
He had abooming voice.他的嗓音低沉有力。
他的嗓音低沉有力。
3 to have a period of rapid growth; to become bigger, more successful, etc. 迅速发展;激增;繁荣昌盛
By the 1980s, the computer industry was booming.到 20 世纪 80 年代时,计算机行业迅猛发展。
到 20 世纪 80 年代时,计算机行业迅猛发展。
Business is booming!生意兴隆!
生意兴隆!
bore C1 /bɔː(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel bored, especially by talking too much (尤指因啰嗦)使厌烦
I'm not boring you, am I?我没有让你厌烦吧?
我没有让你厌烦吧?
Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip?他是不是在用他旅游的见闻来烦你?
他是不是在用他旅游的见闻来烦你?
2 to make a long deep hole with a tool or by digging 钻,凿,挖(长而深的洞)
The drill is strong enough to bore through solid rock.这把钻足以钻透坚固的岩石。
这把钻足以钻透坚固的岩石。
to bore a hole in something在某物体上挖个洞
在某物体上挖个洞
3 to stare in a way that makes somebody feel uncomfortable 盯着看
I could feel his eyes boring into me.我能感觉到他的目光正盯着我看。
我能感觉到他的目光正盯着我看。
noun 释义
1 a person who is very boring, usually because they talk too much (常因话多)令人厌烦的人
2 a situation or thing that is boring or that annoys you 烦人的状况(或事情)
It's such a bore having to stay late this evening.今天晚上得熬夜了,真是烦人。
今天晚上得熬夜了,真是烦人。
It’s a real bore having to meet my aunt for lunch.要见婶婶并和她一起吃午饭,真是很烦人。
要见婶婶并和她一起吃午饭,真是很烦人。
3 the hollow inside of a tube, such as a pipe or a gun; the measurement from one side of the hole to the other (管道、枪炮等的)孔,内径,口径;膛径
a tube with awide/narrow bore内径宽/窄的管子
内径宽/窄的管子
a twelve-bore shotgun一支十二口径猎枪
一支十二口径猎枪
4 a strong, high wave that rushes along a river from the sea at particular times of the year (海水涌入江河的)涌潮,激潮
5 a deep hole made in the ground, especially to find water or oil (尤指找水或石油的)探孔,钻孔
6 a very boring person, activity, event or subject 讨厌透顶的人
bot C1 /bɒt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that runsautomatedtasks over the internet 自动程序
Developers can program bots to provide anything from automated subscriptions to content such as weather and traffic updates.开发人员可以编写机器人程序,提供从自动订阅天气和交通更新等内容。
开发人员可以编写机器人程序,提供从自动订阅天气和交通更新等内容。
2 a robot 机器人
3 a computer program that createsfakesocial mediaaccounts and communicates with other users 社交媒体机器人(计算机程序,能创建虚假社交媒体账号并与其他用户互动)
It's becoming harder and harder to detect which accounts are real and which are bots.要识别出哪些是真人账号,哪些是机器人账号,变得越来越难。
要识别出哪些是真人账号,哪些是机器人账号,变得越来越难。
bottle-feed C1 /ˈbɒtl fiːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to feed a baby with artificial milk from a bottle 用奶瓶喂(婴儿)
boulevard C1 /ˈbuːləvɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a wide city street, often with trees on either side (市区的)林荫大道
It is a city of broad boulevards and spacious parks.这是一座拥有宽阔林荫大道和宽敞公园的城市。
这是一座拥有宽阔林荫大道和宽敞公园的城市。
A police car sped down the crowded boulevard.一辆警车沿着人群拥挤的大道疾驰过去。
一辆警车沿着人群拥挤的大道疾驰过去。
a boulevard lined with cafes两旁是咖啡店的林荫大道
两旁是咖啡店的林荫大道
2 a wide main road (often used in the name of streets) (常用作街道名称)要道,大街
Sunset Boulevard日落大道
日落大道
We visited the world-famous Hollywood Boulevard.我们参观了闻名世界的好莱坞大道。
我们参观了闻名世界的好莱坞大道。
bounce back C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become healthy, successful or confident again after being ill or having difficulties 恢复健康(或信心等);重整旗鼓
He's had a lot of problems, but he always seems to bounce back pretty quickly.他遭遇过很多挫折,但他似乎总能很快地振作起来。
他遭遇过很多挫折,但他似乎总能很快地振作起来。
2 to return to their previous high level or value after a period of difficulty 回升;反弹;上扬
The airline's shares have bounced back from two days of heavy losses.航空公司的股票狂跌两天后已经反弹回来。
航空公司的股票狂跌两天后已经反弹回来。
boundary C1 /ˈbaʊndri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line 边界;界限;分界线
After the war the national boundaries were redrawn.战后重新划定了国界。
战后重新划定了国界。
county boundaries郡分界线
郡分界线
boundary changes/disputes边界变化/争端
边界变化/争端
The fence marks the boundary between my property and hers.那道篱笆是我和她的住宅之间的分界。
那道篱笆是我和她的住宅之间的分界。
Scientists continue topush back the boundariesof human knowledge.科学家不断扩大人类知识的范围。
科学家不断扩大人类知识的范围。
It is up to the teacher to set the boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.划清可为与不可为之间的界限是老师的职责。
划清可为与不可为之间的界限是老师的职责。
He could just see her beyond the boundary wall of the cemetery.隔着墓地的围墙,他只能看到她。
隔着墓地的围墙,他只能看到她。
to extend the boundaries of high art to include some popular music扩展高雅艺术的界限以包括一些流行音乐
扩展高雅艺术的界限以包括一些流行音乐
2 a hit of the ball that crosses theboundaryof the playing area and scores extra points 使球越过边界线的击球(得加分)
He hit 13 boundaries from 183 balls.他在 183 球中打出了 13 个边界球。
他在 183 球中打出了 13 个边界球。
3 to attempt to go beyond what is allowed or thought to be possible 挑战极限;突破界限
We aim to push the boundaries of what we can achieve.我们的目标是突破我们所能达到的极限。
我们的目标是突破我们所能达到的极限。
She pushes her physical limits through various endurance challenges.她通过各种耐力挑战突破身体极限。
她通过各种耐力挑战突破身体极限。
bouquet C1 /buˈkeɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bunch of flowers arranged in an attractive way so that it can be carried in a ceremony or presented as a gift 花束
The little girl presented the princess with a largebouquet of flowers.那小女孩向公主献上了一大束鲜花。
那小女孩向公主献上了一大束鲜花。
a bridal/wedding bouquet新娘/婚礼花束
新娘/婚礼花束
She received a bouquet of red roses on Valentine’s Day.情人节那天她收到了一束红玫瑰。
情人节那天她收到了一束红玫瑰。
2 the pleasant smell of a type of food or drink, especially of wine (尤指酒的)香味,芬芳
a red wine with a full flavour and a fragrant bouquet一款口感饱满、酒香芬芳的红酒
一款口感饱满、酒香芬芳的红酒
boutique C1 /buːˈtiːk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or expensive gifts 时装店;精品店
adjective 释义
1 (of a business) small and offering products or services of a high quality to a small number of customers (商店)精品的,提供专门服务的(针对少量顾客)
aboutique hotelthat offers an escape from the outside world让人远离尘世喧嚣的精品酒店
让人远离尘世喧嚣的精品酒店
a boutique investment bank精品投资银行
精品投资银行
a boutique financial services firm一家精品金融服务公司
一家精品金融服务公司
It’s a boutique hotel in a chic townhouse.这是一家位于别致联排别墅内的精品酒店。
这是一家位于别致联排别墅内的精品酒店。
bow tie C1 /ˌbəʊ ˈtaɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man’s tie that is tied in the shape of abowand that does not hang down 蝶形领结
bowler C1 /ˈbəʊlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a player who throws the ball towards thebatter 投球手
2 a hard black hat with a curvedbrimand round top, worn, for example, in the past by men in business in Britain 常礼帽(英国旧时商人等戴)
bowling alley C1 /ˈbəʊlɪŋ æli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building or part of a building where people can gobowling 保龄球场
The complex contains a bowling alley, a pool hall and indoor tennis courts.该建筑群设有保龄球馆、台球厅和室内网球场。
该建筑群设有保龄球馆、台球厅和室内网球场。
boxer shorts C1 /ˈbɒksə ʃɔːts/ noun
noun 释义
1 men’sunderpantssimilar to theshortsworn byboxers 男用平脚短内裤(类似拳击短裤)
a pair of boxer shorts一条男用平脚短内裤
一条男用平脚短内裤
boyhood C1 /ˈbɔɪhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time in a man’s life when he is a boy (男子的)孩童期,青少年时代
boyhood days/memories/friends童年时代/回忆;儿时的朋友
童年时代/回忆;儿时的朋友
He spent most of his boyhood with his grandparents.他童年的大部分时间是和祖父母一起度过的。
他童年的大部分时间是和祖父母一起度过的。
All his boyhood heroes were football players.他童年时期的英雄都是足球运动员。
他童年时期的英雄都是足球运动员。
brace C1 /breɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a device that holds things together or holds and supports them in position 箍子;夹子;支架
a neck brace(= worn to support the neck after an injury)矫治用的颈箍
矫治用的颈箍
2 a metal device that people, especially children, wear inside the mouth to help their teeth grow straight (儿童)牙箍
My daughter has to wear a brace on her teeth.我的女儿得戴牙箍以矫正牙齿。
我的女儿得戴牙箍以矫正牙齿。
3 long narrow pieces of cloth, leather, etc. for holding trousers up. They are fastened to the top of the trousers at the front and back and passed over the shoulders. 吊裤带;背带
a pair of braces一副吊裤带
一副吊裤带
The braces held up his trousers.他的裤子是靠背带拉起来的。
他的裤子是靠背带拉起来的。
4 a metal support for weak or injured legs 双脚规形夹(支撑无力或受伤的腿的金属支架)
5 either of the two marks, { }, used to show that the words, etc. between them are connected 大括弧;大括号
6 a pair of birds or animals that have been killed in hunting 猎获的一对鸟(或兽)
two brace of partridge(s)两对山鹑。
两对山鹑。
He scored a brace of goals.他打进了两粒进球。
他打进了两粒进球。
7 taking more actions than are really necessary to make sure that something succeeds or works as it should 双管齐下;多重保障
a belt-and-braces policy稳妥可靠的政策
稳妥可靠的政策
verb 释义
1 to prepare somebody/yourself for something difficult or unpleasant that is going to happen (为困难或坏事)使做准备;使防备
UN troops are braced for more violence.联合国部队准备应付更多的暴行。
联合国部队准备应付更多的暴行。
They are bracing themselves for a long legal battle.他们在为漫长的法律诉讼做准备。
他们在为漫长的法律诉讼做准备。
2 to press your body or part of your body strongly against something in order to stop yourself from falling 使(身体或身体部位)顶住,抵住(以免跌倒等)
They braced themselves against the wind.他们顶着大风站稳。
他们顶着大风站稳。
3 to contract the muscles in your body or part of your body before doing something that is physically difficult (做费劲的事之前)绷紧肌肉
He stood with his legs and shoulders braced, ready to lift the weights.他绷紧腿和肩膀站着,准备举起杠铃。
他绷紧腿和肩膀站着,准备举起杠铃。
4 to make something stronger or more solid by supporting it with something 加强;加固
The roof was braced by lengths of timber.屋顶用几根木头支撑固定住了。
屋顶用几根木头支撑固定住了。
bracelet C1 /ˈbreɪslət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of jewellery worn around thewristor arm 手镯;手链;臂镯
She had a charm bracelet on her wrist.她的手腕上戴着一条魅力手镯。
她的手腕上戴着一条魅力手镯。
bracket C1 /ˈbrækɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 either of a pair of marks, (  ), placed around extra information in a piece of writing or part of a problem in mathematics 括号
Publication dates are givenin bracketsafter each title.出版日期括于书名后面。
出版日期括于书名后面。
Add the numbers in brackets first.先把括号里的数字加起来。
先把括号里的数字加起来。
2 either of a pair of marks, [  ], placed at the beginning and end of extra information in a text, especially comments made by an editor 方括号
3 prices, etc. within a particular range (价格、年龄、收入等的)组级,等级
People in the lower income brackets will not be able to afford this.低收入阶层的人们将无法承担这一费用。
低收入阶层的人们将无法承担这一费用。
Most of the houses are out of our price bracket.大多数房子都超出我们的价格范围。
大多数房子都超出我们的价格范围。
the 30–34 age bracket(= people aged between 30 and 34)30–34 岁的年龄组
30–34 岁的年龄组
4 a piece of wood, metal or plastic fixed to the wall to support a shelf, lamp, etc. (固定在墙上的)托架,支架
fixed to the wall on a bracket通过支架固定在墙上
通过支架固定在墙上
verb 释义
1 to put words, information, etc. between brackets 用括弧括上
2 to consider people or things to be similar or connected in some way 把…等同考虑;把…相提并论
It is unfair to bracket together those who cannot work with those who will not.把不能工作的人和不愿工作的人等同起来是不公平的。
把不能工作的人和不愿工作的人等同起来是不公平的。
He is sometimes wrongly bracketed with the ‘new wave’ film directors.他有时被错误地与“新浪潮”电影导演归为一类。
他有时被错误地与“新浪潮”电影导演归为一类。
The two writers are often bracketed together by critics.评论界经常将这两位作家相提并论。
评论界经常将这两位作家相提并论。
brag C1 /bræɡ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to talk too proudly about something you own or something you have done 吹嘘;自吹自擂
He bragged to his friends about the crime.他向朋友炫耀那桩罪行。
他向朋友炫耀那桩罪行。
I’m not bragging but I think I did very well in the interview.不是我吹嘘,我认为我在面试中确实表现出色。
不是我吹嘘,我认为我在面试中确实表现出色。
They repeatedly bragged that one of their men was responsible for the shooting.他们一再吹嘘说他们的一名手下应对枪击事件负责。
他们一再吹嘘说他们的一名手下应对枪击事件负责。
noun 释义
1 a card game which is a simple form ofpoker 勃莱格牌戏(简化的扑克牌戏)
brainy C1 /ˈbreɪni/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very intelligent 十分聪明的
He’s a brainy kid.他是一个聪明的孩子。
他是一个聪明的孩子。
brand identity C1 /ˈbrænd aɪdentəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the characteristics that customers associate with a particular company or product, which make it different from other companies or products 品牌特色
It takes time for a company to establish a strong brand identity.公司需要时间来建立强大的品牌形象。
公司需要时间来建立强大的品牌形象。
brand loyalty C1 /ˌbrænd ˈlɔɪəlti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the habit of some consumers of continuing to buy a product or service made or offered by particular company, rather than one from a different company 品牌忠诚(指喜欢购买同一公司、同一名称的产品并已成为习惯)
Tobuild brand loyalty, it is essential to understand your customers well.为了建立品牌忠诚度,必须充分了解您的客户。
为了建立品牌忠诚度,必须充分了解您的客户。
Digital engagement can help to increase brand loyalty.数字参与有助于提高品牌忠诚度。
数字参与有助于提高品牌忠诚度。
brand recognition C1 /ˌbrænd rekəɡˈnɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the degree to which the name of a product, company, organization or person is recognized by the public 品牌知名度
The basketball team has fantastic brand recognition all over the world.该篮球队在世界各地拥有极高的品牌知名度。
该篮球队在世界各地拥有极高的品牌知名度。
brandy C1 /ˈbrændi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong alcoholic drink made from wine 白兰地(酒)
a bottle of brandy一瓶白兰地
一瓶白兰地
Do you drink brandy?你喝白兰地吗?
你喝白兰地吗?
It's a fine French brandy.这是一款优质的法国白兰地。
这是一款优质的法国白兰地。
2 a glass ofbrandy 一杯白兰地
a brandy and soda白兰地和苏打水
白兰地和苏打水
brass C1 /brɑːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bright yellow metal made by mixingcopperandzinc; objects made ofbrass 黄铜;黄铜制品
solidbrass fittings/doorhandles纯黄铜配件/门把手
纯黄铜配件/门把手
abrass plate(= a sign outside a building giving the name and profession of the person who works there)黄铜门牌(刻有姓名和职业)
黄铜门牌(刻有姓名和职业)
toclean/polish the brass擦净/擦亮黄铜器
擦净/擦亮黄铜器
candlesticks made of solid brass纯黄铜制成的烛台
纯黄铜制成的烛台
2 the musical instruments made of metal, such astrumpetsorFrench horns, that form a band or section of anorchestra; the people who play them (管弦乐团的)铜管乐器,铜管乐器组
music for piano, strings and brass钢琴、弦乐器和铜管乐器的合奏乐曲
钢琴、弦乐器和铜管乐器的合奏乐曲
The brass was/were playing at top volume.铜管乐演奏的音量最大。
铜管乐演奏的音量最大。
the brass section of the orchestra管弦乐队的铜管乐器组
管弦乐队的铜管乐器组
3 a decorated piece ofbrassused as an attractive object, especially a round flat piece attached to a horse’sharness 黄铜饰品(尤指马挽具上的黄铜圆片)
4 a flat piece ofbrasswith words or a picture on it, fixed to the floor or wall of a church in memory of somebody who has died 黄铜纪念牌(钉在教堂的地上或墙上以纪念死者,上面刻有文字或雕像)
a memorial brass黄铜纪念牌
黄铜纪念牌
5 the people who are in the most important positions in a company, an organization, etc. (公司、机构等的)最高负责人,要员,头目
The military brass rejects/reject these claims.军方高层拒绝/拒绝这些说法。
军方高层拒绝/拒绝这些说法。
6 money
7 without showing any respect, shame or fear 放肆的;厚颜无耻的;胆大妄为的
She marched in here, bold as brass, and demanded a pay rise.她大张旗鼓地走进来,明目张胆地要求加薪。
她大张旗鼓地走进来,明目张胆地要求加薪。
8 if you say that it isbrass monkeysorbrass monkey weather, you mean that it is very cold weather 极冷的天气;天寒地冻
9 a combination of confidence and lack of respect 自以为是;傲慢无理
I didn't think he would have the brass neck to do that.我不认为他有胆量能做到这一点。
我不认为他有胆量能做到这一点。
10 the opportunity to be successful; success that you have worked hard to get 成功的机遇;获胜良机;(来之不易的)成功
The girls' outdoor track team hasgrabbed the brass ringseven times.女子室外径赛运动队已经七次夺冠。
女子室外径赛运动队已经七次夺冠。
11 (to start to consider) the basic facts or practical details of something (开始考虑)基本事实,具体问题
12 used to say that a business activity that is unpleasant or dirty can bring in a lot of money 哪儿有脏活哪儿有钱赚;要挣大钱就别怕脏
breach C1 /briːtʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a failure to do something that must be done by law (对法规等的)违背,违犯
abreach of contract/copyright/warranty违约;侵犯版权;违反保证
违约;侵犯版权;违反保证
They arein breach ofArticle 119.他们违犯了第 119 条。
他们违犯了第 119 条。
(a)breach of the peace(= the crime of behaving in a noisy or violent way in public)扰乱治安
扰乱治安
Selling goods constituted a breach of regulation 10B.销售货物构成违反第 10B 条的行为。
销售货物构成违反第 10B 条的行为。
2 an action that breaks an agreement to behave in a particular way 破坏;辜负
abreach of confidence/trust泄密;背信
泄密;背信
a breach of security(= when something that is normally protected is no longer secure)破坏安全
破坏安全
3 a break in a relationship between people or countries (关系)中断,终止
4 an opening that is created during a military attack or by strong winds or seas 突破口;缺口;窟窿
They escaped through a breach in the wire fence.他们从铁丝网上的一个缺口逃走了。
他们从铁丝网上的一个缺口逃走了。
There were reports of dam breaches in several areas.据报道,多个地区出现了大坝溃决的情况。
据报道,多个地区出现了大坝溃决的情况。
The mortars blew a large breach in the castle walls.迫击炮在城堡的墙壁上炸出了一个大缺口。
迫击炮在城堡的墙壁上炸出了一个大缺口。
5 to do somebody’s job or work when they are suddenly or unexpectedly unable to do it 临时顶替某人工作;临时顶缺
She stepped into the breach caused by Stella's illness.她填补了斯特拉患病造成的缺口。
她填补了斯特拉患病造成的缺口。
verb 释义
1 to not keep to an agreement or not keep a promise 违反;违背
The government is accused of breaching the terms of the treaty.政府被控违反条约中的规定。
政府被控违反条约中的规定。
A doctor was sacked for allegedly breaching patient confidentiality.一名医生因涉嫌违反患者隐私而被解雇。
一名医生因涉嫌违反患者隐私而被解雇。
The proposed changes breached trade union rules.拟议的修改违反了工会规则。
拟议的修改违反了工会规则。
2 to make a hole in a wall, fence, etc. so that somebody/something can go through it 在…上打开缺口
The dam had been breached.大坝决口了。
大坝决口了。
Demonstrators breached police lines around the embassy.示威者冲破了使馆周围的警戒线。
示威者冲破了使馆周围的警戒线。
breadcrumbs C1 /ˈbredkrʌmz/ noun
noun 释义
1 very small pieces of bread that can be used in cooking 面包屑
fish coated with breadcrumbs裹有面包屑的鱼
裹有面包屑的鱼
2 a series of links displayed at the top of a web page, indicating the path to that page 面包屑导航(网页上方指向该页面的路径链接信息)
Breadcrumbs are usually located at the top left of the page.面包屑(导航)通常位于页面的左上角。
面包屑(导航)通常位于页面的左上角。
A breadcrumb trail shows the path from the home page to the current page.面包屑导航显示从主页到当前页的路径。
面包屑导航显示从主页到当前页的路径。
breadstick C1 /ˈbredstɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long thin piece of bread, which is dry like a biscuit 棍子面包;面包棒
2 a piece of fresh bread, baked in the shape of a small stick 小棍状烤面包
breadwinner C1 /ˈbredwɪnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who supports their family with the money they earn 挣钱养家的人
When the baby was born, I became the sole breadwinner.孩子出生后,我成了家里唯一的经济支柱。
孩子出生后,我成了家里唯一的经济支柱。
breakdown C1 /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an occasion when a vehicle or machine stops working (车辆或机器的)故障,损坏
a breakdown on the motorway在高速公路上出的故障
在高速公路上出的故障
a breakdown recovery service车辆抢修服务
车辆抢修服务
Most breakdown services give priority to women travelling alone.大多数故障救险组织优先救援独自旅行的女性。
大多数故障救险组织优先救援独自旅行的女性。
The national breakdown organizations are on hand to help motorists 24 hours a day.全国维修故障机构全天24小时为驾车者服务。
全国维修故障机构全天24小时为驾车者服务。
2 a failure of a relationship, discussion or system (关系)破裂;(讨论、系统)失败
The only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.离婚的唯一理由是婚姻破裂,不可挽回。
离婚的唯一理由是婚姻破裂,不可挽回。
marriage breakdown婚姻破裂
婚姻破裂
There has obviously been a breakdown in communications between the two sides.显然,双方的沟通出现了中断。
显然,双方的沟通出现了中断。
The breakdown of the negotiations was not unexpected.谈判的失败是预料之中的事。
谈判的失败是预料之中的事。
the complete breakdown of law and order法律和秩序彻底崩溃
法律和秩序彻底崩溃
3 detailed information that you get by studying a set of figures 数字细目;分类
First, let's look at a breakdown of the costs.我们首先看一下成本的详细数字。
我们首先看一下成本的详细数字。
Please provide us with a breakdown of expenditure by department.请给我们一份各部门开支的明细表。
请给我们一份各部门开支的明细表。
4 the process of a substance breaking into the parts of which it is made 分解
the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system蛋白质在消化系统中的分解
蛋白质在消化系统中的分解
5 a period of serious mental illness in which somebody is unable to deal with normal life 精神崩溃
It all became too much and he had some sort of breakdown.这一切变得太过分了,他有些崩溃了。
这一切变得太过分了,他有些崩溃了。
breakdown lane C1 /ˈbreɪkdaʊn leɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow piece of ground with a hard surface next to a major road such as amotorwayorinterstatewhere vehicles can stop in an emergency 硬路肩(在高速公路旁,可供紧急停车)
breakthrough C1 /ˈbreɪkθruː/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement 重大进展;突破
tomake/achieve a breakthrough取得突破性进展
取得突破性进展
a significant breakthrough in negotiations谈判中的重大突破
谈判中的重大突破
a major breakthrough in cancer research癌症研究中的重要突破
癌症研究中的重要突破
adjective 释义
1 in which a performer or type of product is successful for the first time, when it is likely to be even more successful in the future 突破性的
It was a breakthrough album for the band.这是该乐队的成名专辑。
这是该乐队的成名专辑。
breakthrough technology/products突破性技术/产品
突破性技术/产品
an award for the best breakthrough artist最佳突破艺术家奖
最佳突破艺术家奖
Her breakthrough role came in 2022.她的突破性角色出现在 2022 年。
她的突破性角色出现在 2022 年。
breastfeed C1 /ˈbrestfiːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 when a womanbreastfeeds, she feeds her baby with milk from her breasts 用母乳喂养;哺乳
breathless C1 /ˈbreθləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having difficulty in breathing; making it difficult for somebody to breathe (使)气喘吁吁的,上气不接下气的
He arrived breathless at the top of the stairs.他爬上楼梯顶时气喘吁吁的。
他爬上楼梯顶时气喘吁吁的。
They maintained a breathless(= very fast)pace for half an hour.他们疾走了半小时。
他们疾走了半小时。
The medication was making me feel breathless and dizzy.药物让我感到呼吸困难和头晕。
药物让我感到呼吸困难和头晕。
2 experiencing, or making somebody experience, a strong emotional reaction (使人)屏息的,目瞪口呆的
the breathless excitement of seeing each other again再次相见时无比的兴奋
再次相见时无比的兴奋
breathless with terror吓得目瞪口呆
吓得目瞪口呆
The children peered through the open door, breathless with excitement.孩子们透过开着的门仔细往里看,激动得喘不过气来。
孩子们透过开着的门仔细往里看,激动得喘不过气来。
3 with no air or wind 令人窒息的;无风的
the breathless heat of a summer afternoon夏日午后的闷热
夏日午后的闷热
breathlessness C1 /ˈbreθləsnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 difficulty in breathing 气喘吁吁;上气不接下气;喘不过气
breathlessness from lack of fitness因缺乏健身而呼吸困难
因缺乏健身而呼吸困难
2 a strong emotional reaction 呼吸困难:强烈的情绪反应
staring at the view with a wide-eyed breathlessness睁大眼睛气喘吁吁地凝视着景色
睁大眼睛气喘吁吁地凝视着景色
breed C1 /briːd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to have sex and produce young 交配繁殖
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year.很多动物只在一年的某些时候交配繁殖。
很多动物只在一年的某些时候交配繁殖。
2 to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones for a particular purpose 饲养,培育(动植物)
The rabbits are bred for their long coats.饲养兔子是为了获取它们的长毛。
饲养兔子是为了获取它们的长毛。
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs.灵𤟥起初是被当作猎狗来饲养的。
灵𤟥起初是被当作猎狗来饲养的。
the first panda to be bred in captivity第一只人工饲养的大熊猫
第一只人工饲养的大熊猫
She's a lovely cat. Will you breed from her?这只猫真可爱,你要用它来下仔吗?
这只猫真可爱,你要用它来下仔吗?
3 to be the cause of something 孕育;导致
Nothing breeds success like success.一事成功,万事亨通。
一事成功,万事亨通。
4 to educate somebody in a particular way as they are growing up 以…方式教育;使养成
Fear of failure was bred into him at an early age.对失败的恐惧在他年幼时便潜移默化地植入他心中。
对失败的恐惧在他年幼时便潜移默化地植入他心中。
5 born and having grown up in a particular place with a particular background and education (在某地)出生长大;受过…熏陶
He was born and bred in Boston.他生于波士顿,长于波士顿。
他生于波士顿,长于波士顿。
I'm a Londoner, born and bred.我是个土生土长的伦敦人。
我是个土生土长的伦敦人。
6 to have a lot of babies in a short space of time (短期内)大量繁殖,大量生育
7 knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it 亲不敬,熟生蔑;过分亲密就会有所侮慢
noun 释义
1 a particular type of animal that has been developed by people in a certain way, especially a type of dog, cat or farm animal 品种(尤指人工培育的狗、猫或牲畜)
Labradors and other large breeds of dog拉布拉多及其他大型犬
拉布拉多及其他大型犬
abreed of cattle/sheep某个品种的牛/羊
某个品种的牛/羊
2 a type of person (人的)类型,种类
He represents a new breed of politician.他代表着新一类的政治家。
他代表着新一类的政治家。
Health workers area breed apart(= different and special)in their commitment and dedication to duty.在事业心和献身精神方面保健人员与一般人不同。
在事业心和献身精神方面保健人员与一般人不同。
breezy C1 /ˈbriːzi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with the wind blowing quite strongly 通风良好的;有微风的
It was a bright, breezy day.那天和风丽日。
那天和风丽日。
the breezy east coast微风吹拂的东海岸
微风吹拂的东海岸
2 having or showing a cheerful and relaxed manner 轻松愉快的
You're very bright and breezy today!你今天精神焕发!
你今天精神焕发!
She tried to sound breezy on the phone.她尽量使自己的语气在电话里听起来轻松愉快。
她尽量使自己的语气在电话里听起来轻松愉快。
brew C1 /bruː/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make beer 酿制(啤酒)
This beer is brewed in the Czech Republic.这种啤酒是在捷克共和国酿造的。
这种啤酒是在捷克共和国酿造的。
2 to make a hot drink of tea or coffee 沏(茶);煮(咖啡)
freshly brewed coffee刚刚煮好的咖啡
刚刚煮好的咖啡
3 to be mixed with hot water and become ready to drink 冲泡;沏
Always let tea brew for a few minutes.每次都要让茶泡上几分钟。
每次都要让茶泡上几分钟。
4 if something unpleasantis brewingorbrewing up, it seems likely to happen soon (不愉快的事)即将来临,酝酿
Trouble has been brewing for some time now.麻烦已经酝酿了一段时间了。
麻烦已经酝酿了一段时间了。
A storm was brewing up out at sea.海上正在酝酿一场风暴。
海上正在酝酿一场风暴。
noun 释义
1 a type of beer, especially one made in a particular place (尤指某地酿造的)啤酒
I thought I'd try the local brew.我想我还是尝尝本地的啤酒。
我想我还是尝尝本地的啤酒。
2 an amount of tea made at one time (茶)一次的冲泡量
I'll make a fresh brew.我来重新沏壶茶。
我来重新沏壶茶。
Let's have a brew.我们来泡杯茶喝吧。
我们来泡杯茶喝吧。
3 a mixture of different ideas, events, etc. (不同思想、事件等的)交融,混合
The movie is a potent brew of adventure, sex and comedy.这部影片将历险、性爱和喜剧有机地糅和在一起。
这部影片将历险、性爱和喜剧有机地糅和在一起。
His music isa heady brew(= a powerful mixture)of heavy metal and punk.他的音乐是重金属乐和朋克摇滚乐的强节奏混合体。
他的音乐是重金属乐和朋克摇滚乐的强节奏混合体。
4 an unpleasant drink that is a mixture of different things 难喝的混合饮料
brewery C1 /ˈbruːəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a factory where beer is made; a company that makes beer 啤酒厂;啤酒公司
bribe C1 /braɪb/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a sum of money or something valuable that you give or offer to somebody to persuade them to help you, especially by doing something dishonest 贿赂
It was alleged that he hadtaken bribeswhile in office.他被指在任时收受贿赂。
他被指在任时收受贿赂。
She had been offered a $50 000 bribe to drop the charges.有人用 5 万美元贿赂她,要她撤回控告。
有人用 5 万美元贿赂她,要她撤回控告。
verb 释义
1 to give somebody money or something valuable in order to persuade them to help you, especially by doing something dishonest 向(某人)行贿;贿赂
They bribed the guards with cigarettes.他们用香烟贿赂看守。
他们用香烟贿赂看守。
She was bribed into handing over secret information.她被收买交出了机密。
她被收买交出了机密。
She bribed him to sign the certificate.她贿赂他签署了这张证明。
她贿赂他签署了这张证明。
I managed tobribe my wayonto the ship.我通过贿赂才登上了这艘船。
我通过贿赂才登上了这艘船。
He must have bribed his way out of the prison.他一定是通过贿赂逃出了监狱。
他一定是通过贿赂逃出了监狱。
bribery C1 /ˈbraɪbəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the giving or taking ofbribes 行贿;受贿;贿赂
She was arrested on bribery charges.她因被控贿赂罪而遭逮捕。
她因被控贿赂罪而遭逮捕。
allegations ofbribery and corruption有关贿赂和贪污的指控
有关贿赂和贪污的指控
brief C1 /briːf/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 lasting only a short time; short 短时间的;短暂的
a brief visit/meeting/conversation短时间的访问/会议/交谈
短时间的访问/会议/交谈
Mozart's life was brief.莫扎特的一生很短暂。
莫扎特的一生很短暂。
He said nothing during the brief court appearance.在短暂的出庭期间,他一句话也没说。
在短暂的出庭期间,他一句话也没说。
a brief pause/silence暂时停顿/沉默
暂时停顿/沉默
Susan was enjoying a brief moment of solitude.苏珊正在享受短暂的独处时光。
苏珊正在享受短暂的独处时光。
He died after a relatively brief period of suffering.他在经历了一段相对短暂的痛苦后去世了。
他在经历了一段相对短暂的痛苦后去世了。
2 using few words 简洁的;简单的
abrief description/summary/overview简明扼要的描述/总结/概述
简明扼要的描述/总结/概述
Pleasebe brief(= say what you want to say quickly).请简明扼要。
请简明扼要。
I will keep my comments brief.我的评论将保持简短。
我的评论将保持简短。
Section 1 of the book gives a brief history of Mexico.本书的第一部分简要介绍了墨西哥的历史。
本书的第一部分简要介绍了墨西哥的历史。
I made a brief introductory statement and our meeting began.我做了简短的介绍性发言,我们的会议开始了。
我做了简短的介绍性发言,我们的会议开始了。
3 short and not covering much of the body 过短的;暴露身体的
a brief skirt超短裙
超短裙
4 in a few words, without details 简言之;一言以蔽之
In brief, the meeting was a disaster.总之,那会议糟透了。
总之,那会议糟透了。
Now the rest of the news in brief.现在简要报道其他新闻。
现在简要报道其他新闻。
noun 释义
1 the instructions that a person is given explaining what their job is and what their duties are 任务简介;指示
It wasn't part of his brief to speak to the press.交付他的任务不包括向新闻界发言。
交付他的任务不包括向新闻界发言。
I wasgiven the briefof reorganizing the department.我被分派去改组这个部门。
我被分派去改组这个部门。
to stick to your brief(= to only do what you are asked to do)仅做分内的事
仅做分内的事
toprepare/produce a brieffor somebody给某人准备/制订指示
给某人准备/制订指示
2 a legal case that is given to a lawyer to argue in court; a piece of work for abarrister (向出庭律师提供的)诉讼摘要;委托辩护
Will you accept this brief?你接受这个案件吗?
你接受这个案件吗?
3 a written summary of the facts that support one side of a legal case that will be presented to a court 辩护状
4 asolicitoror a defence lawyer 事务律师;辩护律师
I want to see my brief.我想见我的律师。
我想见我的律师。
5 the detailed instructions or information that are given to people in a meeting that has been called in order to give these instructions 详细指示;详情介绍
Officials are pushing for this target to be included in the next presidential brief.官员正敦促在下一次总统的简报中一定要包括这个目标。
官员正敦促在下一次总统的简报中一定要包括这个目标。
We were given daily briefs by the commander.指挥官向我们下达了日常工作指令。
指挥官向我们下达了日常工作指令。
6 to not support or be in favour of somebody/something 不支持,不赞成(某人或某事);不为…辩护
I hold no brief for either side in this war.这次战争的双方我都不支持。
这次战争的双方我都不支持。
verb 释义
1 to give somebody information about something so that they are prepared to deal with it 给(某人)指示;向(某人)介绍情况
I expect to be kept fully briefed at all times.我希望随时向我报告所有情况。
我希望随时向我报告所有情况。
The officer briefed her on what to expect.军官简要向她说了一下可能遇到的情况。
军官简要向她说了一下可能遇到的情况。
Each member of my crew took it in turn to brief me on his particular duties.我机组中的所有组员轮流向我介绍了他们各自的职责。
我机组中的所有组员轮流向我介绍了他们各自的职责。
We have all been fully briefed about the mission.我们都已充分了解了这次任务的情况。
我们都已充分了解了这次任务的情况。
2 to give a lawyer, especially abarrister, the main facts of a legal case so that it can be argued in court 向(出庭律师)提供诉讼摘要
briefs C1 /briːfs/ noun
noun 释义
1 men’sunderpantsor women’sknickers (男式或女式)内裤
a pair of briefs一条内裤
一条内裤
brighten C1 /ˈbraɪtn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become or make something lighter or brighter in colour (使)明亮,色彩鲜艳
In the distance, the sky was beginning to brighten.远方的天空开始泛白。
远方的天空开始泛白。
a shampoo to brighten and condition your hair有亮泽兼护发效果的洗发剂
有亮泽兼护发效果的洗发剂
The morning sunshine brightened the room.清晨的阳光照亮了房间。
清晨的阳光照亮了房间。
2 to become, feel or look happier; to make somebody look happier (使)快活起来
Her eyes brightened.她的眼睛亮了起来。
她的眼睛亮了起来。
He brightened up at their words of encouragement.听到他们鼓励的话,他高兴起来。
听到他们鼓励的话,他高兴起来。
A smile brightened her face.她的脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。
她的脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。
3 to become or make something become more pleasant; to bring hope (使)增添乐趣,有希望
A personal letter will usually brighten up a person's day.一封私人来信往往就能使人一天心情愉快。
一封私人来信往往就能使人一天心情愉快。
4 to make something look more brightly coloured and attractive 使更艳丽;使更美丽
Fresh flowers will brighten up any room in the house.鲜花会使屋里的任何房间都亮丽生色。
鲜花会使屋里的任何房间都亮丽生色。
5 to improve and become brighter 放晴
According to the forecast, it should brighten up later.根据天气预报,晚一点天应该会转晴。
根据天气预报,晚一点天应该会转晴。
bring A and B together C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to help two people or groups to end adisagreement 使双方言和;使双方和好
The loss of their son brought the two of them together.丧子使他们两人重归于好。
丧子使他们两人重归于好。
bring about C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make something happen 使发生;使出现
What brought about the change in his attitude?是什么使他改变了态度?
是什么使他改变了态度?
broad-minded C1 /ˌbrɔːd ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 willing to listen to other people’s opinions and accept behaviour that is different from your own 愿意听取他人意见的;胸怀宽阔的;有气量的
broadband C1 /ˈbrɔːdbænd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of connecting to the internet that allows you to receive information, including pictures, etc., very quickly and that is always active (so that the user does not have to connect each time) (接入互联网的)宽带
plans to upgrade broadband in rural areas计划升级农村地区宽带
计划升级农村地区宽带
2 signals that use a wide range of frequencies 宽(谱)带
broke C1 /brəʊk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having no money 没钱;不名一文
I'm always broke by the end of the month.我总是一到月底就没钱花了。
我总是一到月底就没钱花了。
During the recession thousands of small businesseswent broke(= had to stop doing business).经济衰退期间成千上万家小企业被迫关门了。
经济衰退期间成千上万家小企业被迫关门了。
flat/stony broke(= completely broke)彻底破产
彻底破产
2 to risk everything in one determined effort to do something 孤注一掷
3 used to say that if something works well enough, it should not be changed 未损勿修;能用莫换
broken heart C1 /ˌbrəʊkən ˈhɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very sad feeling, especially when somebody you love has died or left you 破碎的心;哀恸
No one ever died of a broken heart.从来没有人因为过度悲伤而死。
从来没有人因为过度悲伤而死。
broken-hearted C1 /ˌbrəʊkən ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 extremely sad, especially when somebody you love has died or left you 破碎的心;哀恸
He was broken-hearted when his wife died.他的妻子去世,他伤心极了。
他的妻子去世,他伤心极了。
bronze C1 /brɒnz/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a dark red-brown metal made by mixingcopperand tin 青铜
a bronze statue青铜像
青铜像
The figure was cast in bronze.这尊塑像是由青铜铸成的。
这尊塑像是由青铜铸成的。
She works mainly in bronze.她主要以青铜为材料进行创作。
她主要以青铜为材料进行创作。
2 a dark red-brown colour, likebronze 深红褐色;青铜色
3 a work of art made ofbronze, for example a statue 青铜艺术品
a fine collection of bronzes一批珍藏的青铜制品。
一批珍藏的青铜制品。
4 amedalgiven as third prize in a competition or race 铜牌;铜质奖章
He got a bronze in the long jump.他在跳远比赛中获得铜牌。
他在跳远比赛中获得铜牌。
She won (a) bronze at the Olympics.她在奥林匹克运动会上赢得了一枚铜牌。
她在奥林匹克运动会上赢得了一枚铜牌。
adjective 释义
1 dark red-brown in colour 深红棕色的;青铜色的
bronze skin古铜色的皮肤
古铜色的皮肤
bronze medal C1 /ˌbrɒnz ˈmedl/ noun
noun 释义
1 amedalgiven as third prize in a competition or race 铜牌;铜质奖章
an Olympic bronze medal winner奥林匹克铜牌得主
奥林匹克铜牌得主
bronze medallist C1 /ˌbrɒnz ˈmedəlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person who wins the third prize in a race or competition, who is given abronze medal 铜牌得主:在比赛或比赛中获得三等奖的人,获得铜牌
She's an Olympic bronze medallist.她是奥林匹克铜牌得主。
她是奥林匹克铜牌得主。
broom C1 /bruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a brush on the end of a long handle, used for sweeping floors 扫把;扫帚
Grab a broom and let’s clean up.拿起扫帚,我们来大扫除吧。
拿起扫帚,我们来大扫除吧。
2 a wild bush with small yellow flowers 金雀花(野生灌木,开小黄花)
3 a person who has just started to work for an organization, department, etc., especially in a senior job, and who is likely to make a lot of changes 新就职者;(尤指)刚上任的新官
Well, you know what they say—a new broom sweeps clean.唉,你知道他们说什么,新官上任三把火。
唉,你知道他们说什么,新官上任三把火。
broom closet C1 /ˈbruːm klɒzɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large built-in closet used for keeping cleaning equipment, etc. in 清洁用具壁橱
There's a broom closet under the stairs.楼梯下面有一个杂物间。
楼梯下面有一个杂物间。
2 a very small room 狭小的房间
I couldn't afford more than a broom closet to set up office in.我只能买一个杂物间来设立办公室。
我只能买一个杂物间来设立办公室。
broom cupboard C1 /ˈbruːm kʌbəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large built-in cupboard used for keeping cleaning equipment, etc. in 清洁用具壁橱
There's a broom cupboard under the stairs.楼梯下有一个清洁用具橱。
楼梯下有一个清洁用具橱。
2 a very small room 狭小的房间
I couldn't afford more than a broom cupboard to set up office in.我的钱也就够搞一间鸡窝大的办公室。
我的钱也就够搞一间鸡窝大的办公室。
brotherhood C1 /ˈbrʌðəhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 friendship and understanding between people 友谊与谅解;手足情谊
to live in peace and brotherhood生活在和平互爱中
生活在和平互爱中
The group tries to promote a spirit of brotherhood among its members.该团体致力于在其成员中弘扬兄弟情谊。
该团体致力于在其成员中弘扬兄弟情谊。
2 an organization formed for a particular purpose, especially a religious society or political organization 宗教(或政治等)组织
a brotherhood of union members工会成员的兄弟情谊
工会成员的兄弟情谊
The brotherhood is/are committed to peace and democracy.兄弟会致力于和平与民主。
兄弟会致力于和平与民主。
3 the relationship of brothers 兄弟关系
the ties of brotherhood兄弟情义
兄弟情义
brotherly C1 /ˈbrʌðəli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 being kind and showing feelings of love in a way that you would expect a brother to behave 兄弟的;兄弟般的;亲切友好的
brotherly love/advice兄弟间的爱;亲切的劝告
兄弟间的爱;亲切的劝告
He gave her a brotherly kiss on the cheek.他像兄长一样吻了她的面颊。
他像兄长一样吻了她的面颊。
brownish C1 /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly brown in colour 带棕色的;近棕色的
You can't see in this light, but my new coat is a sort of brownish colour.这种光线下你看不清楚,其实我的新外衣是一种发棕的颜色。
这种光线下你看不清楚,其实我的新外衣是一种发棕的颜色。
browse C1 /braʊz/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the act of looking at a lot of things in a shop rather than looking for one particular thing (在商店里)随便看看
The gift shop is well worth a browse.这家礼品店很值得一看。
这家礼品店很值得一看。
2 the act of looking through a book, newspaper, website, etc. without reading everything 浏览;翻阅
a cursory browse of the book's contents粗略浏览一下书的内容
粗略浏览一下书的内容
verb 释义
1 to look at a lot of things in a shop rather than looking for one particular thing (在商店里)随便看看
You are welcome to come in and browse.欢迎您光临本店随便看看。
欢迎您光临本店随便看看。
She browsed the shelves for something interesting to read.她浏览着书架,想找本有趣的书看。
她浏览着书架,想找本有趣的书看。
2 to look through a book, newspaper, website, etc. without reading everything 浏览;翻阅
I spent the whole evening just browsing on the internet.我整个晚上都在浏览网络。
我整个晚上都在浏览网络。
I found the article while I was browsing through some old magazines.我在翻阅一些旧杂志时找到了这篇文章。
我在翻阅一些旧杂志时找到了这篇文章。
to browse through the catalogue浏览书目
浏览书目
I browsed the website for information about the event but didn’t find anything useful.我浏览了这个网站了解关于这次活动的情况,却找不到任何有用的信息。
我浏览了这个网站了解关于这次活动的情况,却找不到任何有用的信息。
3 to eat leaves, etc. that are growing high up 吃(绿叶等高处的植物)
browser C1 /ˈbraʊzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that lets you look at or read documents on the World Wide Web 浏览器;浏览程序
What do you use as your default browser?你用什么浏览器作为默认浏览器?
你用什么浏览器作为默认浏览器?
2 a person who looks through books, magazines, etc. or at things for sale, but may not seriously intend to buy anything 浏览图书报刊者;逛商店的人
There were one or two browsers in the bookstore.书店里有一两个浏览器。
书店里有一两个浏览器。
brunch C1 /brʌntʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a meal that you eat in the late morning as a combination of breakfast and lunch 早午餐(早午两餐并作一餐)
Tomorrow we’ll have a lie-in and then go out for brunch.明天我们会睡个懒觉,然后出去吃早午餐。
明天我们会睡个懒觉,然后出去吃早午餐。
buck C1 /bʌk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a US, Australian or New Zealand dollar; a South Africanrand; an Indianrupee (一)美元;(一)澳元;(一)新西兰元;(一)南非兰特;(一)印度卢比
They cost ten bucks.这些值十元钱。
这些值十元钱。
We're talkingbig bucks(= a lot of money)here.我们这当儿谈的可是大买卖。
我们这当儿谈的可是大买卖。
2 a maledeer,hareorrabbit(also called abuck rabbit) 雄鹿;公兔
3 adeer, whether male or female 鹿(不论雌雄)
a herd of buck一群鹿
一群鹿
4 a young man 青年男子;小伙子
5 used in some expressions to refer to the responsibility or blame for something (用于某些表达方式)责任,过失
It was my decision.The buck stops here(= nobody else can be blamed).那是我的决定,不要追究别人了。
那是我的决定,不要追究别人了。
I was tempted topass the buck(= make somebody else responsible).我很想把责任推给别人。
我很想把责任推给别人。
6 if you get more, better, etc.bang for your buck, you get better value for the money you spend or the effort you put in to something 钱花得合算;所作的努力值得
7 to look/feel extremely good 看上去/感觉好极了
Wow, you look like a million dollars.哇,你看起来像百万美元。
哇,你看起来像百万美元。
8 to earn money quickly and easily 轻易地赚钱
This is a long-term project. We are not out to make a quick buck.这是一个长期项目。我们不是为了赚快钱。
这是一个长期项目。我们不是为了赚快钱。
verb 释义
1 to jump with the two back feet or all four feet off the ground 尥起后蹄跳跃;弓背四蹄跳起
The horse bucked wildly.马猛烈地颠簸起来。
马猛烈地颠簸起来。
2 to move up and down suddenly or in a way that lacks control 猛然震荡;剧烈颠簸
The boat bucked and heaved beneath them.小船在他们脚下剧烈颠簸着。
小船在他们脚下剧烈颠簸着。
The shotgun bucked in his hands.霰弹枪在他手中弹了起来。
霰弹枪在他手中弹了起来。
3 to resist or oppose something 抵制;反抗
One or two companies have managed tobuck the trendof the recession.有一两家公司顶住了经济滑坡的势头。
有一两家公司顶住了经济滑坡的势头。
He admired her willingness tobuck the system(= oppose authority or rules).他赞赏她反抗现存体制的主动性。
他赞赏她反抗现存体制的主动性。
The President is unlikely to buck pressure from the public.总统不太可能顶住公众的压力。
总统不太可能顶住公众的压力。
4 to start behaving in a more acceptable way, so that work gets done better, etc. 振作起来
bucket C1 /ˈbʌkɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an open container with a handle, used for carrying or holding liquids, sand, etc. (有提梁的)桶
a plastic bucket塑料桶
塑料桶
They were playing on the beach with theirbuckets and spades.他们带着桶和铲子在沙滩上玩。
他们带着桶和铲子在沙滩上玩。
2 a large container that is part of acraneordiggerand is used for lifting things 吊桶;水斗;(挖掘机的)铲斗
3 the amount contained in abucket 一桶(的量)
two buckets/bucketfuls of water两桶水
两桶水
They used to drink tea by the bucketful(= in large quantities).他们过去喝很多茶。
他们过去喝很多茶。
4 a large amount 大量
To succeed in show business, you need buckets of confidence.要想在演艺界干出名堂,就得有十足的信心。
要想在演艺界干出名堂,就得有十足的信心。
Wewept buckets.我们泪如泉涌。
我们泪如泉涌。
He wassweating bucketsby the end of the race.跑到终点时他汗流浃背。
跑到终点时他汗流浃背。
The rain was coming downin buckets(= it was raining very heavily).下着瓢泼大雨。
下着瓢泼大雨。
5 an amount of something that is too small or unimportant to make any real difference to a situation 沧海一粟;九牛一毛
The amount of money raised was a drop in the bucket compared to what we needed.与我们所需要的相比,筹集到的资金只是九牛一毛。
与我们所需要的相比,筹集到的资金只是九牛一毛。
6 to die 死;翘辫子;蹬腿儿
verb 释义
1 to rain heavily 下大雨
It's bucketing down.大雨倾盆。
大雨倾盆。
It was absolutely bucketing.这绝对是一桶水。
这绝对是一桶水。
buckle C1 /ˈbʌkl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to fasten something or be fastened with abuckle (使)搭扣扣住
She buckled her belt.她扣上了腰带。
她扣上了腰带。
He buckled on his sword.他把剑扣好。
他把剑扣好。
These shoes buckle at the side.这双鞋从侧边系带。
这双鞋从侧边系带。
2 to become bent, damaged or broken under a weight or force; to bend, damage or break something in this way (被)压垮,压弯
The steel frames began to buckle under the strain.钢架在重压下开始变形。
钢架在重压下开始变形。
A weaker man would have buckled under the pressure.意志薄弱的人在这种压力下可能就垮了。
意志薄弱的人在这种压力下可能就垮了。
The crash buckled the front of my car.我的汽车前部被撞扁了。
我的汽车前部被撞扁了。
3 when your knees or legsbuckleor when youbuckleat the knees, your knees become weak and you start to fall 双腿发软
noun 释义
1 a piece of metal or plastic used for joining the ends of a belt or for fastening a part of a bag, shoe, etc. (皮带等的)搭扣,锁扣
shoes with silver buckles带银扣的鞋子
带银扣的鞋子
bud C1 /bʌd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small closed part that grows on a plant and from which a flower, leaf orstemdevelops; a flower or leaf that is not fully open 芽;苞;花蕾
the first buds appearing in spring春天的初芽
春天的初芽
The tree is in bud already.树已发芽。
树已发芽。
2 used to speak to a man you do not know (称呼不认识的男子)老兄,喂
Listen, bud, enough of the wisecracks, OK?听着,老兄,别再说俏皮话了行不行?
听着,老兄,别再说俏皮话了行不行?
3 to stop something when it has just begun because you can see that problems will come from it 将…扼杀在萌芽状态;防患于未然
verb 释义
1 to producebuds 发芽
The tree is already budding.树已发芽。
树已发芽。
buddy C1 /ˈbʌdi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a friend 朋友;同伴
an old college buddy of mine我的一位老校友
我的一位老校友
Howard and Mick were golfing buddies.霍华德和米克是高尔夫球友。
霍华德和米克是高尔夫球友。
We were good buddies.我们是好朋友。
我们是好朋友。
I’d like you to meet an old college buddy of mine.我想介绍你认识我的一个大学好友。
我想介绍你认识我的一个大学好友。
2 used to speak to a man you do not know (称呼不认识的男子)老兄,喂
‘Where to, buddy?’ the driver asked.“去哪儿,老兄?”司机问道。
“去哪儿,老兄?”司机问道。
3 a partner who does an activity with you so that you can help each other 搭档;伙伴
The school uses abuddy systemto pair newcomers with older students.学校采用结伴制,让每个新生跟一较大的学生结伴以获得照顾。
学校采用结伴制,让每个新生跟一较大的学生结伴以获得照顾。
Her driving buddy was in trouble.她的驾驶伙伴遇到了麻烦。
她的驾驶伙伴遇到了麻烦。
budgerigar C1 /ˈbʌdʒəriɡɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small bird of theparrotfamily, often kept in acageas a pet 虎皮鹦鹉
budgie C1 /ˈbʌdʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 abudgerigar(= a small bird of theparrotfamily, often kept in acageas a pet) 虎皮鹦鹉
buffet car C1 /ˈbʌfeɪ kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of a train where you can buy something to eat and drink (火车)餐车
buffet1 C1 /ˈbʌfeɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a meal at which people serve themselves from a table and then stand or sit somewhere else to eat 自助餐
abuffet lunch/supper自助午餐/晚餐
自助午餐/晚餐
Dinner will be a cold buffet, not a sit-down meal.主餐是自助冷食,不是坐着等服务员送来的那种。
主餐是自助冷食,不是坐着等服务员送来的那种。
a finger buffet(= food that you can eat with your hands, not with a knife and fork)(常指在特殊場合客人站著)用手抓著吃的自助餐
(常指在特殊場合客人站著)用手抓著吃的自助餐
2 a place, for example in a train or bus station, where you can buy food and drinks to eat or drink there, or to take away (火车)饮食柜台;(车站)快餐部
3 the part of a train where you can buy something to eat and drink (火车)餐车
4 a piece of furniture in adining roomfor putting food on before it is served, withdrawersin it for storing knives, forks, etc. 餐具柜
verb 释义
1 to knock or push somebody/something roughly from side to side 打来打去;推来搡去
to be buffeted by the wind被风吹得左右摇摆
被风吹得左右摇摆
The nation had been buffeted by a wave of strikes.罢工浪潮使这个国家受到了重创。
罢工浪潮使这个国家受到了重创。
buggy C1 /ˈbʌɡi/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a small car, often without a roof or doors, used for a particular purpose (常指无顶无门的)专用小汽车
agarden/golf buggy花园/高尔夫球场小汽车
花园/高尔夫球场小汽车
2 a type of light folding chair on wheels in which a baby or small child is pushed along 婴儿车;童车
parents pushing baby buggies推着婴儿车的父母
推着婴儿车的父母
3 a lightcarriagefor one or two people, pulled by one horse (由一匹马拉的单座或双座)轻便马车
a horse-drawn buggy马车
马车
adjective 释义
1 full ofbugsso it does not work correctly 有很多漏洞的
The software is buggy and slow.这个软件有很多漏洞,运行很慢。
这个软件有很多漏洞,运行很慢。
2 full ofbugs(= insects) 有很多昆虫的
The summers are hot and humid and buggy.夏天闷热潮湿,有很多小虫。
夏天闷热潮湿,有很多小虫。
3 crazy 精神失常的;发疯的
With this app, kidsgo buggyover math.这款应用软件令孩子们对数学着迷。
这款应用软件令孩子们对数学着迷。
4 sticking out, especially in a way that looks crazy 凸出来的
I do not believe in little alien dudes withbuggy eyes.我不相信真有那些凸眼睛的小外星人。
我不相信真有那些凸眼睛的小外星人。
My eyeswent buggyjust looking at them.只要一看到他们,我的眼球就凸出来了。
只要一看到他们,我的眼球就凸出来了。
building block C1 /ˈbɪldɪŋ blɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of wood or plastic used as a toy for children to build things with 积木;塑料积木
2 parts that are joined together in order to make a large thing exist 组成部分;构成要素
Single words are the building blocks of language.单词是语言的基本单位。
单词是语言的基本单位。
built-in C1 /ˌbɪlt ˈɪn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 included as part of something and not separate from it 是…的组成部分的;嵌入式的;内置的
Both bedrooms havebuilt-in wardrobes.两个卧室都有嵌入式衣柜。
两个卧室都有嵌入式衣柜。
The device has a built-in microphone and speakers.该设备有一个内置麦克风和若干扬声器。
该设备有一个内置麦克风和若干扬声器。
2 existing as an essential part of something 是…的组成部分的;嵌入式的;内置的
The system has a built-in resistance to change.这个体制本身固有一种拒绝改变的特性。
这个体制本身固有一种拒绝改变的特性。
bulb C1 /bʌlb/ noun
noun 释义
1 the glass part that fits into an electric lamp, etc. to give light when it is switched on 电灯泡
a halogen bulb卤素灯泡
卤素灯泡
a room lit by bare bulbs(= with no decorative cover)只有光秃秃的电灯泡照明的屋子(无灯罩、灯饰)
只有光秃秃的电灯泡照明的屋子(无灯罩、灯饰)
2 the round underground part of some plants, like an onion in shape, that grows into a new plant every year (植物)鳞茎
the bulb fields of Holland荷兰的郁金香花田
荷兰的郁金香花田
3 an object that is like abulbin shape, for example the end of athermometer 鳞茎状物(如温度计的球部)
bulletin C1 /ˈbʊlətɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a short news report on the radio or television (电台或电视台的)新闻简报
The story led the television news bulletins that evening.这个故事成为当晚电视新闻的头条新闻。
这个故事成为当晚电视新闻的头条新闻。
2 an official statement about something important 公告;布告
a bulletin on the president’s health关于总统健康的公告
关于总统健康的公告
The government will issue an official bulletin later this week.本周晚些时候政府将发布一则官方公报。
本周晚些时候政府将发布一则官方公报。
3 a printed report that gives news about an organization or a group (机构或组织的)简报
More details will be given in our next news bulletin.在我们接下来的新闻简报中将有更详细的报道。
在我们接下来的新闻简报中将有更详细的报道。
See the June bulletin for details of future events.要了解未来活动的详情,请看6月份的简报。
要了解未来活动的详情,请看6月份的简报。
bullfight C1 /ˈbʊlfaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a traditional public entertainment, popular especially in Spain, in whichbullsare fought and usually killed (尤指盛行于西班牙的)斗牛表演
bum C1 /bʌm/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 the part of the body that you sit on 屁股
They've been sitting on their bums all day, doing nothing.他们一整天就那么坐着,什么事都没做。
他们一整天就那么坐着,什么事都没做。
2 a person who has no home or job and who asks other people for money or food 流浪乞丐;无业游民
a beach bum(= somebody who spends all their time on the beach, without having a job)海滨流浪汉
海滨流浪汉
The city at night intimidated me with the bums and dealers shouting out abuse.这座城市入夜后会有流浪汉和摊贩大声叫骂,让我惊恐不安。
这座城市入夜后会有流浪汉和摊贩大声叫骂,让我惊恐不安。
3 a lazy person who does nothing for other people or for society 懒汉;游手好闲者
He's nothing but a no-good bum!他不过是个没用的懒汉!
他不过是个没用的懒汉!
4 used to refer to the number of people who attend a show, talk, etc., especially when emphasizing the need or desire to attract a large number 观众(或听众)的数量大(尤用于强调吸引大量观众的需要或愿望)
They're not bothered about attracting the right audience—they just want bums on seats.他们不在乎观众是什么样的人,只求卖座。
他们不在乎观众是什么样的人,只求卖座。
5 to force somebody/be forced to leave a place quickly 赶走某人;被撵走
He was soon given the bum's rush from the club.他很快从俱乐部里被撵了出来。
他很快从俱乐部里被撵了出来。
verb 释义
1 to get something from somebody by asking 提出要;乞讨
He bummed a ride home from a friend.他搭朋友的车回家。
他搭朋友的车回家。
2 to make somebody feel upset or disappointed 使不安;使灰心
adjective 释义
1 of bad quality; wrong or not worth anything 质量差的;错误的;无价值的
He didn't play one bum note.他一个音也没奏错。
他一个音也没奏错。
abum deal(= a situation where you do not get what you deserve or have paid for)不合算的交易
不合算的交易
bun C1 /bʌn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small round sweet cake 小圆甜蛋糕;小圆甜饼
an iced bun加糖霜的小圆蛋糕
加糖霜的小圆蛋糕
2 a small round flat bread roll 圆面包
a hamburger bun一个用来夹汉堡饼的面包
一个用来夹汉堡饼的面包
3 long hair that has beentwistedinto a round shape and is worn on top or at the back of the head 圆发髻
She wore her hair in a bun.她盘了个发髻。
她盘了个发髻。
He pulled his hair back into a messy bun.他把头发向后挽成一个凌乱的发髻。
他把头发向后挽成一个凌乱的发髻。
a woman with her hair in a loose bun松松地挽了一个圆发髻的女人
松松地挽了一个圆发髻的女人
4 the two sides of a person’s bottom 屁股
5 to be pregnant 怀孕;怀胎
bungalow C1 /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a house built all on one level, without stairs 平房
He retired at 70 and moved to a bungalow in Rosecroft Gardens.他70岁退休,之后搬到了罗斯克罗夫特花园街的一处平房居住。
他70岁退休,之后搬到了罗斯克罗夫特花园街的一处平房居住。
2 (in South-East Asia) a large house, sometimes on more than one level, that is not joined to another house on either side (某些亚洲国家的)平房,独座房屋
burden C1 /ˈbɜːdn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work (义务、责任等的)重担,负担
tobear/carry/ease/reduce/share the burden承受/担负/减轻/减少/分担重担
承受/担负/减轻/减少/分担重担
The main burden of caring for old people falls on the state.国家担负起了照料老人的大部分责任。
国家担负起了照料老人的大部分责任。
the heavy tax burden on working people加在劳动者头上的重税
加在劳动者头上的重税
I don't want to become a burden to my children when I'm old.我不想在年老的时候成为孩子们的累赘。
我不想在年老的时候成为孩子们的累赘。
2 a heavy load that is difficult to carry 重担;重负
verb 释义
1 to give somebody a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work (使)担负(沉重或艰难的任务、职责等)
They have burdened themselves with a high mortgage.他们负担了一笔很高的按揭借款。
他们负担了一笔很高的按揭借款。
I don't want to burden you with my worries.我不想让你为我的烦恼操心。
我不想让你为我的烦恼操心。
to be burdened by high taxation不堪重税负荷
不堪重税负荷
2 to be carrying something heavy 负重
She got off the bus, burdened with two heavy suitcases.她提着两只沉重的手提箱下了公共汽车。
她提着两只沉重的手提箱下了公共汽车。
bureaucracy C1 /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of official rules and ways of doing things that a government or an organization has, especially when these seem to be too complicated 官僚主义;官僚作风
unnecessary/excessive bureaucracy不必要的官僚式繁文缛节;过分的官僚作风
不必要的官僚式繁文缛节;过分的官僚作风
We need to reduce paperwork and bureaucracy in the company.我们需要减少公司的文书工作和官僚作风。
我们需要减少公司的文书工作和官僚作风。
2 a system of government in which there are a large number of state officials who are not elected; a country with such a system 官僚体制;实行官僚体制的国家
the power of the state bureaucracy国家官僚体制的权力
国家官僚体制的权力
We are living in a modern bureaucracy.我们生活在现代官僚体制中。
我们生活在现代官僚体制中。
burial C1 /ˈberiəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or ceremony of burying a dead body 埋葬;葬礼
aburial place/mound/site安葬地;坟头;坟地
安葬地;坟头;坟地
Her body was sent home for burial.她的尸骨已运回家乡安葬。
她的尸骨已运回家乡安葬。
His family insisted he should be given a proper burial.他的家人坚持应该为他举行得体的葬礼。
他的家人坚持应该为他举行得体的葬礼。
baptism, marriage and burial services洗礼、婚姻和丧葬服务
洗礼、婚姻和丧葬服务
business cycle C1 /ˈbɪznəs saɪkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a cycle or series of cycles in a business or in the economy in which economic activity increases and then decreases 商业周期
The current downturn in the business cycle is the longest the company has yet experienced.当前的商业周期低迷是该公司经历过的最长的一次。
当前的商业周期低迷是该公司经历过的最长的一次。
butler C1 /ˈbʌtlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the main male servant in a large house 男管家
The butler announced that dinner was served.管家通报说晚餐端上桌了。
管家通报说晚餐端上桌了。
buzz C1 /bʌz/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a continuous low sound 发出嗡嗡声
Bees buzzed lazily among the flowers.蜜蜂在花丛中懒洋洋地嗡嗡作响。
蜜蜂在花丛中懒洋洋地嗡嗡作响。
2 to make a sound like a beebuzzing 发出蜂鸣声
The doorbell buzzed loudly.门铃蜂鸣声大作。
门铃蜂鸣声大作。
My ears were buzzing(= were filled with a continuous sound).我耳鸣了。
我耳鸣了。
3 to be full of excitement, activity, etc. 充满兴奋(或活动等)
New York buzzes from dawn to dusk.纽约从早到晚都熙熙攘攘的。
纽约从早到晚都熙熙攘攘的。
My head was still buzzing after the day's events.一天的活动结束后,我头脑中还是闹哄哄的。
一天的活动结束后,我头脑中还是闹哄哄的。
The place was buzzing with journalists.那个地方被记者搞得闹哄哄的。
那个地方被记者搞得闹哄哄的。
4 to call somebody to come by pressing abuzzer 用蜂鸣器(发信号)
The doctor buzzed for the next patient to come in.医生按蜂鸣器叫下一个病人进来。
医生按蜂鸣器叫下一个病人进来。
5 to fly very close to somebody/something, especially as a warning or threat 飞近(尤指作为警告或威胁)
noun 释义
1 a continuous sound like the one that a bee, abuzzeror other electronic device makes 嗡嗡声;蜂鸣声
The air was alive with the buzz of bees and dragonflies.空中有蜜蜂和蜻蜓的嗡嗡声,生气勃勃。
空中有蜜蜂和蜻蜓的嗡嗡声,生气勃勃。
The buzz of the Entryphone interrupted our conversation.大门口对话机的蜂响声打断了我们的谈话。
大门口对话机的蜂响声打断了我们的谈话。
hums and buzzes from the amplifier扬声器发出的嗡嗡声
扬声器发出的嗡嗡声
2 the sound of people talking, especially in an excited way 唧唧喳喳的谈话声
The buzz of conversation suddenly stopped when she came into the room.她一踏进屋子里,热烈的谈话便戛然而止。
她一踏进屋子里,热烈的谈话便戛然而止。
the background buzz of conversation交谈时的背景杂音
交谈时的背景杂音
3 a strong feeling of pleasure, excitement or achievement (愉快、兴奋或成就的)强烈情感
abuzz of excitement/expectation十分兴奋/期待
十分兴奋/期待
Shegets a buzzout of her work.她从工作中得到了很大乐趣。
她从工作中得到了很大乐趣。
Flyinggives me a real buzz.飞行真让我兴奋。
飞行真让我兴奋。
You can sense the creative buzz in the city.在城市里可以感觉到创造的热情。
在城市里可以感觉到创造的热情。
The marketing campaign created extraordinary buzz.营销活动引发了强烈的兴奋情绪。
营销活动引发了强烈的兴奋情绪。
4 news that people tell each other that may or may not be true 传闻;传言
The buzz is that Matt is in Scotland. Have you heard anything?传言说马特在苏格兰。你听到什么了吗?
传言说马特在苏格兰。你听到什么了吗?
5 to phone somebody 给某人打电话
I'll give you a buzz on Monday, OK?我星期一给你打电话行吗?
我星期一给你打电话行吗?
bypass C1 /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a road that passes around a town or city rather than through the centre (绕过城镇的)绕行公路
the western bypass around the town环绕城镇的西绕道
环绕城镇的西绕道
the Newbury bypass纽伯里旁路
纽伯里旁路
2 a medical operation in which blood is directed along a different route so that it does not flow through a part that is damaged or blocked, especially to improve blood flow to the heart; the new route that the blood takes (尤指改善流向心脏血流的)转流术,搭桥术;旁路
heart bypass surgery心脏搭桥手术
心脏搭桥手术
a triple bypass operation接三通管的手术
接三通管的手术
coronary bypass surgery冠状动脉搭桥手术
冠状动脉搭桥手术
verb 释义
1 to go around or avoid a place 绕过;避开
A new road now bypasses the town.一条新路绕城镇而过。
一条新路绕城镇而过。
2 to ignore a rule, an official system or somebody in authority, especially in order to get something done quickly 不顾(规章制度);不请示
They let us bypass the usual admissions procedure.他们让我们绕过了通常的入学程序。
他们让我们绕过了通常的入学程序。
byte C1 /baɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit of information stored in a computer, equal to 8bits. A computer’s memory is measured inbytes. 字节;位组;位元组
cabinet C1 /ˈkæbɪnət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of senior members of a government that is responsible for advising and deciding on government policy 内阁
a cabinet meeting内阁会议
内阁会议
a cabinet minister内阁大臣
内阁大臣
the shadow Cabinet(= the most important members of the opposition party)影子内阁(反对党中最重要的成员)
影子内阁(反对党中最重要的成员)
The cabinet is/are meeting today to discuss the situation.内阁今天开会讨论这一情况。
内阁今天开会讨论这一情况。
2 a piece of furniture with doors,drawersand/or shelves, that is used for storing or showing things 储藏柜;陈列柜
kitchen cabinets橱柜
橱柜
a medicine cabinet药柜
药柜
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet.瓷器陈列在玻璃柜里。
瓷器陈列在玻璃柜里。
cable car C1 /ˈkeɪbl kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle that hangs from and is pulled by a moving cable and that carries passengers up and down a mountain (悬空的)缆车,索车
2 a vehicle that runs on tracks and is pulled by a moving cable 有轨缆车
cactus C1 /ˈkæktəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant that grows in hot dry regions, especially one with thickstemscovered inspinesbut without leaves. There are many different types ofcactus. 仙人掌科植物;仙人掌
calculation C1 /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of using numbers to find out an amount 计算
Cathy did a rough calculation.凯茜做了一个粗略的计算。
凯茜做了一个粗略的计算。
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year.我算了一下,我们去年赢利 2 万英镑。
我算了一下,我们去年赢利 2 万英镑。
Our guess was confirmed by calculation.我们的猜测通过计算得到证实。
我们的猜测通过计算得到证实。
2 the process of using your judgement to decide what the results would be of doing something 权衡;斟酌;考量
Decisions are shaped by political calculations.决策会受到政治权衡的影响。
决策会受到政治权衡的影响。
3 careful planning for yourself without caring about other people 算计;自私的打算
an act of cold calculation冷酷无情的算计
冷酷无情的算计
calf C1 /kɑːf/ noun
noun 释义
1 the back part of the leg between the ankle and the knee 腓肠;小腿肚
I've torn a calf muscle.我拉伤了小腿肌肉。
我拉伤了小腿肌肉。
2 a young cow 小牛;牛犊
The calves are grazed intensively during their first season.小牛在生长的第一季里集中喂养。
小牛在生长的第一季里集中喂养。
These calves are reared for beef.这些小牛是作为肉牛饲养的。
这些小牛是作为肉牛饲养的。
3 a young animal of some other type such as a young elephant orwhale (象、鲸等的)崽,幼兽
4 soft thin leather made from the skin ofcalves, used especially for making shoes and clothing 小牛皮,小牛皮革(尤用于制作皮鞋和皮衣)
5 pregnant 怀崽的
call in C1 /ˈkɔːl ɪn/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to phone a place, especially the place where you work 打电话来(工作单位等)
Several people havecalled in sicktoday.今天有几个人打电话请病假。
今天有几个人打电话请病假。
2 to ask for the services of somebody 召来,叫来(服务)
to call in a doctor/the police请医生来;叫警察来
请医生来;叫警察来
3 to order or ask for the return of something 下令收回;要求退回
Cars with serious faults have been called in by the manufacturers.有严重缺陷的汽车已被制造商召回。
有严重缺陷的汽车已被制造商召回。
noun 释义
1 a radio or television programme in which people can phone and make comments or ask questions about a particular subject (广播或电视的)热线直播节目,听众来电直播节目
camerawork C1 /ˈkæmrəwɜːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the style in which somebody takes photographs or uses a film camera 拍摄风格
camouflage C1 /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a way of hiding soldiers and military equipment, using paint, leaves or nets, so that they look like part of what is around or near them (军事上的)伪装;迷彩
a camouflage jacket(= covered with green and brown marks and worn by soldiers)迷彩夹克衫
迷彩夹克衫
troops dressed in camouflage穿迷彩服的军队
穿迷彩服的军队
He pulled the camouflage net over the entrance to the tent.他把迷彩网拉到帐篷入口处。
他把迷彩网拉到帐篷入口处。
2 the way in which an animal’s colour or shape matches what is around or near it and makes it difficult to see (动物的)保护色,拟态
The whiteness of polar bears and arctic foxes provides camouflage.北极熊和北极狐一身白色,为它们提供了伪装。
北极熊和北极狐一身白色,为它们提供了伪装。
The leopard’s spots act as (a) camouflage.豹子的斑点起到 (a) 伪装的作用。
豹子的斑点起到 (a) 伪装的作用。
Predators make as much use of camouflage as their prey do.捕食者和猎物一样多地利用伪装。
捕食者和猎物一样多地利用伪装。
3 behaviour that is deliberately meant to hide the truth 隐瞒
Her angry words were camouflage for the way she felt.她以气愤的言辞掩盖自己的真实感情。
她以气愤的言辞掩盖自己的真实感情。
verb 释义
1 to hide somebody/something/yourself by making them/it/yourself look like the things around, or like something else 伪装;掩饰
The soldiers camouflaged themselves with leaves.士兵用树叶来伪装自己。
士兵用树叶来伪装自己。
The vehicles were all well camouflaged.车辆都很好地伪装起来了。
车辆都很好地伪装起来了。
It's a big car, though its size is camouflaged by its beautful flowing lines.这是一辆大型汽车,尽管它的尺寸被美丽的流线所掩盖。
这是一辆大型汽车,尽管它的尺寸被美丽的流线所掩盖。
canary C1 /kəˈneəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small yellow bird with a beautiful song, often kept in acageas a pet 金丝雀
2 something that gives you an early warning of danger 危险的预兆;早期预警
Among the species at risk is the silvery minnow, the river's equivalent of a canary in a coal mine.面临危险的物种之一是银鲦鱼,这条河相当于煤矿里的金丝雀。
面临危险的物种之一是银鲦鱼,这条河相当于煤矿里的金丝雀。
3 very pleased with yourself 扬扬得意;踌躇满志
She looked like the cat that’s swallowed the canary. She was almost purring with pleasure.她看起来就像吞下金丝雀的猫。她几乎高兴得发出呼噜声。
她看起来就像吞下金丝雀的猫。她几乎高兴得发出呼噜声。
cancellation C1 /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a decision to stop something that has already been arranged from happening; a statement that something will not happen 取消;撤销
We need at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation.如欲取消,请至少提前 24 小时告知。
如欲取消,请至少提前 24 小时告知。
a cancellation fee注销费
注销费
Heavy seas can cause cancellation of ferry services.海上起大风浪会导致渡轮航班取消。
海上起大风浪会导致渡轮航班取消。
Cancellations must be made in writing.撤销必须有书面通知。
撤销必须有书面通知。
2 something that has been cancelled 被取消了的事物
Are there any cancellations for this evening's performance?(= tickets that have been returned)今晚的演出有退票吗?
今晚的演出有退票吗?
3 the fact of ending an agreement, especially one that has been legally arranged (尤指合法协议等的)取消,解除
the cancellation of the contract合同的取消
合同的取消
cane C1 /keɪn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the hard hollowstemof some plants, for examplebambooor sugar (某些植物,如竹或甘蔗的)茎
2 thesestemsused as a material for making furniture, etc. (用于制作家具等的)竹竿,藤条
a cane chair藤椅
藤椅
3 a piece ofcaneor a thin stick, used as a support for plants (用于支撑植物的)藤条,细竿
bean plants supported by long canes由长藤支撑的豆类植物
由长藤支撑的豆类植物
4 a piece ofcaneor a thin stick, used to help somebody to walk 竹杖;藤杖;手杖
He clutched a top hat and a silver-topped cane.他手里拿着一顶礼帽和一根银顶手杖。
他手里拿着一顶礼帽和一根银顶手杖。
5 a piece ofcaneor a thin stick, used in the past in some schools for beating children as a punishment (旧时学校用于惩罚学童的)竹杖,藤条
toget the cane(= be punished with acane)受藤条鞭罚
受藤条鞭罚
verb 释义
1 to hit somebody with acaneas a punishment 用藤条鞭打,用藤杖打,鞭笞(作为惩罚)
He was caned in front of the whole school.他当着全校的面被鞭打。
他当着全校的面被鞭打。
cannabis C1 /ˈkænəbɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall plant used to producehempfibrefor making rope or cloth, or as a drug 大麻
2 a drug made from the dried leaves and flowers orresinof thecannabisplant, which is smoked or eaten and which gives the user a feeling of being relaxed. Use of the drug is illegal in many countries. 大麻制品
Traces of cannabis were found in the pilot’s blood.在飞行员的血液中发现了少量的大麻成分。
在飞行员的血液中发现了少量的大麻成分。
cannon C1 /ˈkænən/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an old type of large, heavy gun, usually on wheels, that fires solid metal or stone balls (通常装有轮子并发射铁弹或石弹的旧式)大炮
Three cannon opened fire.三门大炮开火了。
三门大炮开火了。
2 a gun that fires many shots from an aircraft ortank (飞机上的)机炮;(坦克上的)火炮
a burst of cannon fire一阵炮火
一阵炮火
verb 释义
1 to hit somebody/something with a lot of force while you are moving 猛撞;碰撞
He ran around the corner, cannoning into a group of kids.他跑过拐角时与一群小孩相撞。
他跑过拐角时与一群小孩相撞。
canoeist C1 /kəˈnuːɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person travelling in acanoe 划划艇的人
He is an experienced canoeist.他是一位经验丰富的独木舟运动员。
他是一位经验丰富的独木舟运动员。
canvas C1 /ˈkænvəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong heavy rough material used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on 帆布
tents made from heavy canvas由厚帆布制成的帐篷
由厚帆布制成的帐篷
2 a piece ofcanvasused for painting on; a painting done on a piece ofcanvas, using oil paints (帆布)画布;油画
a sale of the artist’s early canvases那位画家早期油画的拍卖
那位画家早期油画的拍卖
3 a person or thing that has the potential to be developed or changed in many different ways 空白画布,空白石板(比喻有各种发展变化的潜能)
The building is a blank canvas for a clever investor to potentially make a lot of money.对于聪明的投资者来说,这座建筑是一块空白的画布,有可能赚很多钱。
对于聪明的投资者来说,这座建筑是一块空白的画布,有可能赚很多钱。
Alice was a blank slate in the first film because she had memory loss and knew nothing about herself.爱丽丝在第一部电影中是一张白纸,因为她失去了记忆,对自己一无所知。
爱丽丝在第一部电影中是一张白纸,因为她失去了记忆,对自己一无所知。
4 in a tent 在帐篷里
They spent the night under canvas.他们在帆布下过夜。
他们在帆布下过夜。
capacity C1 /kəˈpæsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the number of things or people that a container or space can hold 容量;容积;容纳能力
a fuel tank with a maximum capacity of 50 litres最大容量为 50 升的油箱
最大容量为 50 升的油箱
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000.那座剧院能容纳 2 000 名观众。
那座剧院能容纳 2 000 名观众。
a hard diskstorage capacityof 1 000 gigabytes硬盘存储容量1 000GB
硬盘存储容量1 000GB
large-capacity disk drives大容量的磁碟机
大容量的磁碟机
The hall wasfilled to capacity(= was completely full).大厅内座无虚席。
大厅内座无虚席。
They played to acapacity crowd(= one that filled all the space or seats).他们给爆满的观众表演。
他们给爆满的观众表演。
2 the ability to understand or to do something 领悟(或理解、办事)能力
mental/intellectual capacity脑力;智力
脑力;智力
She has an enormous capacity for hard work.她特别能吃苦耐劳。
她特别能吃苦耐劳。
Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products.有限的资源正制约着我们开发新产品的能力。
有限的资源正制约着我们开发新产品的能力。
A habit becomes an addiction when it reduces your capacity to enjoy life.习惯使人难以享受生活的乐趣时,就成了一种瘾。
习惯使人难以享受生活的乐趣时,就成了一种瘾。
The mountain walk is well within the capacity of most fit people.大多数健康的人都有足够的体力登山远足。
大多数健康的人都有足够的体力登山远足。
3 the official position or function that somebody has 职位;职责
We are simply involved in anadvisory capacityon the project.我们只不过是以顾问身份参与这个项目。
我们只不过是以顾问身份参与这个项目。
to do something in a business/judicial/professional/voluntary capacity以商业/司法/专业/志愿身份做某事
以商业/司法/专业/志愿身份做某事
She was actingin her capacity asmanager.她以经理的身份行事。
她以经理的身份行事。
In my capacity as president, I would like to thank Jack for his hard work.作为主席,我要感谢杰克的辛勤工作。
作为主席,我要感谢杰克的辛勤工作。
4 the quantity that a factory, machine, etc. can produce 生产量;生产能力
The downturn in the business cycle left the plant withexcess capacity.商业周期的低迷导致工厂产能过剩。
商业周期的低迷导致工厂产能过剩。
Spare oilproduction capacitywill probably remain low.备用油生产能力可能会停留在低水平。
备用油生产能力可能会停留在低水平。
The factory is workingat (full) capacity.这家工厂在开足马力生产。
这家工厂在开足马力生产。
5 the size or power of a piece of equipment, especially the engine of a vehicle (尤指车辆发动机的)容积,功率
an engine with a capacity of 1 600 cc一台功率为 1.6 升的发动机
一台功率为 1.6 升的发动机
cape C1 /keɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a loose outer piece of clothing that has nosleeves(= parts covering the arms), fastens at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, like acloakbut shorter 披肩;披风;短斗篷
a bullfighter’s cape斗牛士的披风
斗牛士的披风
He strode out of the room, his black cape flowing behind him.他大步走出房间,黑色斗篷在身后飘扬。
他大步走出房间,黑色斗篷在身后飘扬。
Superman's cape超人的披风
超人的披风
2 a piece of high land that sticks out into the sea 地角;岬角
Cape Horn合恩角
合恩角
capital punishment C1 /ˌkæpɪtl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 punishment by death 死刑;极刑
an unsuccessful campaign to bring back capital punishment恢复死刑的运动不成功
恢复死刑的运动不成功
capitalism C1 /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 an economic system in which a country’s businesses and industry are controlled and run for profit by private owners rather than by the government 资本主义
the growth of industrial capitalism in the West西方工业资本主义的增长
西方工业资本主义的增长
capsule C1 /ˈkæpsjuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small container that has a measured amount of a medicine inside and thatdissolves(= becomes part of a liquid)when youswallowit(= make it go down your throat into your stomach) (装有药物的)胶囊
The medicine can be taken in tablet or capsule form.该药物可以片剂或胶囊形式服用。
该药物可以片剂或胶囊形式服用。
Take two 30ml capsules a day.每天服用两粒 30 毫升胶囊。
每天服用两粒 30 毫升胶囊。
2 a small plastic container with a substance or liquid inside (装物品或液体的)小塑料容器
To avoid capture, he swallowed a cyanide capsule.为了不当俘虏,他吞下了一粒氰化物胶囊。
为了不当俘虏,他吞下了一粒氰化物胶囊。
capsules containing a poisonous drug含有毒药的胶囊
含有毒药的胶囊
3 the part of aspacecraftin which people travel and that often separates from the mainrocket 太空舱;航天舱
the cramped conditions of a space capsule太空舱的狭窄环境
太空舱的狭窄环境
4 a shell or container for seeds or eggs in some plants and animals (植物的)蒴果,孢蒴;(动物的)芽囊,被膜
car bomb C1 /ˈkɑː bɒm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bomb hidden inside or under a car 汽车炸弹
a car bomb attack outside the embassy大使馆外发生汽车炸弹袭击
大使馆外发生汽车炸弹袭击
Fifteen people were blown to pieces by the car bomb.15 人被汽车炸弹炸成碎片。
15 人被汽车炸弹炸成碎片。
car club C1 /ˈkɑː klʌb/ noun
noun 释义
1 an organization that owns or manages a number of cars that members can rent, usually based in a particular neighbourhood 汽车俱乐部(可供会员租车)
She's a member of a car club, so can still use a car if she needs to.她是汽车俱乐部会员,所以如有需要,还可以用车。
她是汽车俱乐部会员,所以如有需要,还可以用车。
carbon capture and storage C1 /ˌkɑːbən ˌkæptʃər ən ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of collectingcarbon dioxideproduced by burning coal, oil, etc. and other industrial processes, and storing it so that it does not affect the atmosphere 碳捕集与封存(将煤、石油等燃烧及其他工业过程产生的二氧化碳收集并储存)
carbon dating C1 /ˌkɑːbən ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the amounts of different forms ofcarbonin them 碳定年法,放射性碳定年法(根据测定古物不同形态的碳含量以计算年代)
carbon monoxide C1 /ˌkɑːbən məˈnɒksaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a poisonous gas formed whencarbonburns partly but not completely. It is produced when petrol is burned in car engines. 一氧化碳
carbon trading C1 /ˈkɑːbən treɪdɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that gives countries and organizations the right to produce a particular amount ofcarbon dioxideand other gases that causeglobal warming, and allows them to sell this right 碳交易;排污权交易
a global carbon trading system全球碳交易体系
全球碳交易体系
Carbon trading has not been very effective so far in addressing global warming.迄今为止,碳交易在应对全球变暖方面还不是很有效。
迄今为止,碳交易在应对全球变暖方面还不是很有效。
carbon-neutral C1 /ˌkɑːbən ˈnjuːtrəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in which the amount ofcarbon dioxideproduced has been reduced to nothing or is balanced by actions that protect the environment 碳中和的(指碳排放量减为零或通过环保行为抵消)
All of these fuels are renewable and carbon-neutral.所有这些燃料都是可再生和碳中和的。
所有这些燃料都是可再生和碳中和的。
a carbon-neutral house that uses no energy from external sources不使用外部能源的碳中和房屋
不使用外部能源的碳中和房屋
buildings designed to be carbon-neutral旨在实现碳中和的建筑
旨在实现碳中和的建筑
care assistant C1 /ˈkeər əsɪstənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to help and take care of people who have a medical condition ordisabilitythat means they need help, especially people who live in special homes or hospitals (精神病人、残疾人,尤指住院治疗者的)护理员
care home C1 /ˈkeə həʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where people live and are cared for when they cannot live at home or look after themselves 护理院;照护所
children brought up in care homes在疗养院长大的孩子们
在疗养院长大的孩子们
She became very frail and moved into a care home.她变得非常虚弱,搬进了疗养院。
她变得非常虚弱,搬进了疗养院。
He moved to a residential care home when his health deteriorated.当他的健康状况恶化时,他搬到了安老院。
当他的健康状况恶化时,他搬到了安老院。
care worker C1 /ˈkeə wɜːkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to help and take care of people who have a medical condition ordisabilitythat means they need help, especially people who live in special homes or hospitals (精神病人、残疾人,尤指住院治疗者的)护理员
caregiver C1 /ˈkeəɡɪvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person, either a family member or somebody who is paid, who takes care of a child, or of an adult who is not able to care for themselves (居家老弱病患的)照顾者,家庭护理员
Good parental role models are important when you become a caregiver yourself.当您自己成为看护者时,良好的父母榜样非常重要。
当您自己成为看护者时,良好的父母榜样非常重要。
His family would like to thank his devoted caregivers.他的家人要感谢他的忠实护理人员。
他的家人要感谢他的忠实护理人员。
caretaker C1 /ˈkeəteɪkə(r)/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to take care of a building such as a school or a block of flats or an apartment building (建筑物的)管理员,看管人,看门人
2 a person who takes care of a house or land while the owner is away (主人外出时房地产的)看管人,代管人
They believe they are caretakers of the land for future generations.他们相信自己是在为子孙后代守护这片土地。
他们相信自己是在为子孙后代守护这片土地。
3 a person such as a teacher, parent, nurse, etc., who takes care of other people 照看人;监护人;护理人员
adjective 释义
1 in charge for a short time, until a new leader or government is chosen 临时代理的;暂时主管的
acaretaker manager/government代经理;看守政府
代经理;看守政府
cargo C1 /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the goods carried in a ship, an aircraft or a motor vehicle (船、飞机、机动车所载的)货物
The tanker began to spill its cargo of oil.油轮已开始漏油。
油轮已开始漏油。
a cargo ship货船
货船
carol C1 /ˈkærəl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a Christian religious song sung at Christmas 圣诞颂歌
a carol service(= a church ceremony in which people singcarols)颂歌仪式。
颂歌仪式。
verb 释义
1 to sing or say something in a cheerful way 欢快地歌唱;(尤指)唱颂歌
They carolled loud and long.他们大声地唱着长长的颂歌。
他们大声地唱着长长的颂歌。
‘So good of you to join us!’ he carolled merrily.“你能加入我们真是太好了!”他高兴地欢呼道。
“你能加入我们真是太好了!”他高兴地欢呼道。
carol singing C1 /ˈkærəl sɪŋɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the singing of Christmascarolsespecially in a church or outdoors, often to collect money for charity 圣诞报佳音(尤指在教堂或户外唱圣诞颂歌)
carriage C1 /ˈkærɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a separate section of a train for carrying passengers (火车的)客车厢
a railway carriage铁路客车厢
铁路客车厢
2 a road vehicle, usually with four wheels, that is pulled by one or more horses and was used in the past to carry people (旧时载客的)四轮马车
a horse-drawn carriage马车
马车
3 the act or cost of transporting goods from one place to another 运输;运费
£16.95 including VAT and carriage16.95 英镑,包含增值税和运费
16.95 英镑,包含增值税和运费
Orders are despatched within 28 days but allow time for carriage.订单将在28天内发货,但需留出运输时间。
订单将在28天内发货,但需留出运输时间。
a contract for the carriage of goods货物运输合同
货物运输合同
4 a moving part of a machine that supports or moves another part, for example on atypewriter (打字机等机器上的)滑动托架
a carriage return(= the act of starting a new line when typing)回车
回车
5 the way in which somebody holds and moves their head and body 仪态;举止
She showed her pedigree on her face and in her carriage.她的面容和举止无不显示出她的血统。
她的面容和举止无不显示出她的血统。
carve C1 /kɑːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make objects, patterns, etc. by cutting away material from a piece of wood or stone, or another hard material 雕刻
a carved doorway雕花的门道
雕花的门道
The statue was carved out of a single piece of stone.这座雕像是用整块石料雕成的。
这座雕像是用整块石料雕成的。
The beads were carved from solid ivory.这串珠子是纯象牙雕成的。
这串珠子是纯象牙雕成的。
The wood had been carved into the shape of a flower.木头雕成了花朵状。
木头雕成了花朵状。
Over the centuries, melting snow had carved valleys in the landscape.几个世纪以来,融化的积雪在地面上形成了山谷。
几个世纪以来,融化的积雪在地面上形成了山谷。
She carves in both stone and wood.她既做石雕也做木雕。
她既做石雕也做木雕。
2 to write something on a surface by cutting into it
They carved their initials on the desk.他们把自己姓名的首字母刻在书桌上。
他们把自己姓名的首字母刻在书桌上。
A Latin inscription had been carved on the lid of the box.盒子的盖子上刻有拉丁文铭文。
盒子的盖子上刻有拉丁文铭文。
3 to cut a large piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces for eating 把(熟肉)切成块
Who's going to carve the turkey?谁来把火鸡切成小块?
谁来把火鸡切成小块?
4 to work hard in order to have a successful career, reputation, etc. 艰苦创业;奋斗取得(事业、名声等)
He succeeded in carving out a career in the media.他在传媒界闯出了一片天地。
他在传媒界闯出了一片天地。
She has carved a place for herself in the fashion world.她已在时装界谋得一席之地。
她已在时装界谋得一席之地。
5 unable to be changed 不可改变;铁定;板上钉钉
People should remember that our proposals aren't set in stone.人们应该记住我们的建议不是一成不变的。
人们应该记住我们的建议不是一成不变的。
These rules are not set in stone.这些规定并非不可更改。
这些规定并非不可更改。
carving C1 /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an object or a pattern made by cutting away material from a piece of wood or stone, or another hard material 雕刻品;雕刻图案;雕像
stone/wooden carvings石雕/木雕
石雕/木雕
There is some fine carving on the facade.正面有一些精美的雕刻。
正面有一些精美的雕刻。
2 the art of making objects in this way 雕刻术
carving knife C1 /ˈkɑːvɪŋ naɪf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large sharp knife for cutting cooked meat 切(熟)肉刀
cash crop C1 /ˈkæʃ krɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a crop grown for selling, rather than for use by the person who grows it 商品作物;经济作物
Most farmers now produce cash crops such as coffee for the export market.大多数农民现在为出口市场生产咖啡等经济作物。
大多数农民现在为出口市场生产咖啡等经济作物。
the replacement of traditional crops with cash crops for export用出口经济作物取代传统作物
用出口经济作物取代传统作物
cash register C1 /ˈkæʃ redʒɪstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine used in shops, restaurants, etc. for keeping money in, and that shows and records the amount of money received for each thing that is sold 现金收入记录机;现金出纳机
He gave her $10 from the cash register.他从收银机里取出 10 美元给了她。
他从收银机里取出 10 美元给了她。
Put the money straight into the cash register.将钱直接放入收银机内。
将钱直接放入收银机内。
cash transfer C1 /ˌkæʃ ˈtrænsfɜː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of moving money from one bank or place to another; the money moved in this way 货币转移;转账的钱款
He made a cash transfer of $1 000 to his relatives in Haiti.他将 1 000 美元转汇给海地的亲戚。
他将 1 000 美元转汇给海地的亲戚。
cashback C1 /ˈkæʃbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 if you ask forcashbackwhen you are paying for goods in a shop with adebit card(= a plastic card that takes money directly from your bank account), you get a sum of money in cash, which is added to your bill 现金提取(指借记卡持有者可在商店刷卡付账时提取小额现金,此现金附加在购物账单上)
Would you like cashback?你要提取现金吗?
你要提取现金吗?
Customers are allowed up to £30 cashback on each purchase.顾客每次购买最多可获得 30 英镑现金返还。
顾客每次购买最多可获得 30 英镑现金返还。
2 a sum of money that is offered to people who buy particular products or services (购买某些特定商品或支付某些特定服务费时的)现金返还,现金折扣
There's £200 cashback on this laptop if you buy before 31 January.如果您在 1 月 31 日之前购买这款笔记本电脑,可享受 200 英镑现金返还。
如果您在 1 月 31 日之前购买这款笔记本电脑,可享受 200 英镑现金返还。
Choose our First-time Buyer's Mortgage and get up to £1 500 cashback to buy those essential items for your new home!选择我们的首次购房者抵押贷款,即可获得高达 1 500 英镑的现金返还,为您的新家购买这些必需品!
选择我们的首次购房者抵押贷款,即可获得高达 1 500 英镑的现金返还,为您的新家购买这些必需品!
casino C1 /kəˈsiːnəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public building or room where people playgamblinggames for money 赌场
a new hotel and casino in Las Vegas拉斯维加斯的一家新酒店和赌场
拉斯维加斯的一家新酒店和赌场
casserole C1 /ˈkæsərəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a hot dish made with meat, vegetables, etc. that are cooked slowly in liquid in an oven 炖烧菜,炖锅菜(有肉、蔬菜等)
a chicken casserole炖鸡
炖鸡
Is there any casserole left?还剩有炖锅菜吗?
还剩有炖锅菜吗?
2 a container with alid(= cover)used for cooking meat, etc. in liquid in an oven 炖锅;砂锅
Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of a large casserole.把鸡块放在大砂锅底部。
把鸡块放在大砂锅底部。
verb 释义
1 to cook meat, vegetables, etc. slowly in liquid in an oven 炖烧菜,炖锅菜(有肉、蔬菜等)
lamb casseroled with mushrooms, garlic and rosemary蘑菇、大蒜和迷迭香砂锅羊肉
蘑菇、大蒜和迷迭香砂锅羊肉
cast C1 /kɑːst/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction 向…投以(视线、笑容等)
She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.她向他微笑以示欢迎。
她向他微笑以示欢迎。
I cast an angry look at him.我愤怒地看了他一眼。
我愤怒地看了他一眼。
He groaned, casting his eyes to the ceiling.他呻吟了一声,目光投向天花板。
他呻吟了一声,目光投向天花板。
She cast me a disapproving glance.她不以为然地看了我一眼。
她不以为然地看了我一眼。
2 to make light, a shadow, etc. appear in a particular place 投射(光、影子等)
Someone was standing in the darkshadow castby the light.有个人站在灯光下的阴影里。
有个人站在灯光下的阴影里。
The moon hadcasta silverylighton the huts.月亮在小屋上投下了一道银色的光。
月亮在小屋上投下了一道银色的光。
The setting sun cast an orange glow over the mountains.橘红色的夕阳辉映着群山。
橘红色的夕阳辉映着群山。
3 to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that somebody is less honest, good, etc. 使人怀疑;造谣中伤
This latest evidencecastsseriousdoubton his version of events.最新的证据使人们十分怀疑他对事件的说法。
最新的证据使人们十分怀疑他对事件的说法。
‘You know that I'm not one tocast aspersions,’ she said.“你知道我不是一个会诽谤的人,”她说。
“你知道我不是一个会诽谤的人,”她说。
The sad news cast a shadow over the proceedings(= made people feel unhappy).这个坏消息给事件的进程蒙上了一层阴影。
这个坏消息给事件的进程蒙上了一层阴影。
The entire economic future of the islands was cast into doubt.这些岛屿的整个经济未来都受到了质疑。
这些岛屿的整个经济未来都受到了质疑。
4 to vote for somebody/something 投票
He refused to cast a vote for either candidate.他拒绝投票给任何一位候选人。
他拒绝投票给任何一位候选人。
How many of the registered voters will actually cast their ballots?有多少登记选民会实际投票?
有多少登记选民会实际投票?
5 to choose actors to play the different parts in a film, play, etc.; to choose an actor to play a particular role 分配角色;选派角色
The play is being cast in both the US and Britain.目前正在英美两国挑选这部戏剧的演员。
目前正在英美两国挑选这部戏剧的演员。
She has cast him as an ambitious lawyer in her latest movie.她在她的最新电影中让他扮演一位雄心勃勃的律师。
她在她的最新电影中让他扮演一位雄心勃勃的律师。
6 to describe or present somebody/yourself in a particular way 把某人描写成;把某人表现为
He cast himself as the innocent victim of a hate campaign.他把自己说成是无辜的受害者,声誉受到刻意诋毁。
他把自己说成是无辜的受害者,声誉受到刻意诋毁。
The press were quick to cast her in the role of the ‘other woman’.新闻界很快把她描述成“第三者”的角色。
新闻界很快把她描述成“第三者”的角色。
7 to throw one end of afishing lineinto a river, etc. 投(钓线);抛(钓钩)
8 to throw somebody/something somewhere, especially using force 扔;掷;抛
The priceless treasures had been cast into the Nile.价值连城的珍宝被扔进了尼罗河。
价值连城的珍宝被扔进了尼罗河。
They cast anchor at nightfall.他们傍晚抛锚停泊。
他们傍晚抛锚停泊。
9 when a snakecastsits skin, the skin comes off as part of a natural process (蛇)蜕(皮)
10 if a horsecastsa shoe, the shoe comes off by accident (马)踢落(蹄铁)
11 to shape hot liquid metal, etc. by pouring it into a hollow container (called amould) 浇铸;铸造
a statue cast in bronze青铜铸像
青铜铸像
an artistcast in the mould of(= very similar to)Miró风格酷似米罗的一名艺术家
风格酷似米罗的一名艺术家
12 to look at or examine something quickly 用眼光瞥(或扫);匆匆查看;粗略地看一看
Could you just run your eyes over this report?你就粗略地看一下这报告可以吗?
你就粗略地看一下这报告可以吗?
I cast my eyes around the room but couldn't see any familiar faces.我环顾整个房间,但看不到任何熟悉的面孔。
我环顾整个房间,但看不到任何熟悉的面孔。
13 to make a problem, etc. easier to understand 使(问题等)较容易理解
Recent research has cast new light on the causes of the disease.最新研究使人们进一步了解了这种疾病的起因。
最新研究使人们进一步了解了这种疾病的起因。
14 to make a problem, etc. easier to understand 使(问题等)较容易理解
Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease.最近的研究让人们进一步了解了导致这种疾病的原因。
最近的研究让人们进一步了解了导致这种疾病的原因。
15 to make yourself think about something that happened in the past 回顾;回想
I want you to cast your minds back to the first time you met.我要你们回忆初次见面的情景。
我要你们回忆初次见面的情景。
16 to consider a lot of different people, activities, possibilities, etc. when you are looking for something 撒开大网(搜寻时考虑面要宽)
It’s worth casting your net wide when applying for your first job.申请第一份工作时,值得广泛撒网。
申请第一份工作时,值得广泛撒网。
17 to use words that are thought to be magic and have the power to change or influence somebody/something (对…)施魔法,念咒语
18 used to say that an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed 事已成定局;木已成舟
19 to use a method of choosing somebody/something that involves putting a number folded pieces of paper in a bag, one of them with a mark on it. People then take it in turns to take a piece of paper from the bag and the one who takes the paper with the mark on it is chosen. 抽签(选定);抓阄(决定)
They drew lots for the right to go first.他们拈阄儿决定谁先走。
他们拈阄儿决定谁先走。
20 to stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks 不顾危险;鲁莽行事;冒险
He threw caution to the wind and dived into the water after the child.他不顾一切地跳入水中追赶孩子。
他不顾一切地跳入水中追赶孩子。
noun 释义
1 all the people who act in a play or film (一出戏剧或一部电影的)全体演员
anall-star cast(= including many well-known actors)明星云集的演员阵容
明星云集的演员阵容
thesupporting cast(= not the main actors, but the others)配角演员
配角演员
The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly.全体演员都表现出色。
全体演员都表现出色。
Everyone in the cast is excellent.演员阵容中的每个人都非常出色。
演员阵容中的每个人都非常出色。
Bonus features include interviews with thecast and crew.附加内容包括对演员和剧组的采访。
附加内容包括对演员和剧组的采访。
a play with a largecast of characters一部演员阵容庞大的戏剧
一部演员阵容庞大的戏剧
None of the othercast membersmakes much of an impression.其他演员都没有给人留下深刻印象。
其他演员都没有给人留下深刻印象。
members of the cast剧组成员
剧组成员
the cast list演员名单
演员名单
2 an object that is made by pouring hot liquid metal, etc. into amould(= a container with a particular shape) 铸件;铸造品
3 a container with a particular shape used to make an object 模子;模具
4 the way that a person or thing is or appears 特性;特征;外表;外貌
He has an unusualcast of mind.他的思想与众不同。
他的思想与众不同。
I disliked the arrogant cast to her mouth.我不喜欢她傲慢的口吻。
我不喜欢她傲慢的口吻。
5 an act of throwing something, especially a fishing line 投,掷,抛(钓线)
6 a case made ofplaster of Paristhat covers a broken bone and protects it (固定骨折部位的)管形石膏
Her leg's in a cast.她的一条腿打上了石膏。
她的一条腿打上了石膏。
casting C1 /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of choosing actors for a play or film 角色分配;演员挑选
Casting was completed by May.选角工作于五月完成。
选角工作于五月完成。
an odd piece of casting一块奇怪的铸件
一块奇怪的铸件
a casting director选角导演
选角导演
2 an object made by pouring hot liquid metal, etc. into amould(= a container with a particular shape) 铸件;铸造品
casualty C1 /ˈkæʒuəlti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident (战争或事故的)伤员,亡者,遇难者
Our primary objective is reducing road casualties.我们的首要目标是减少交通事故伤亡。
我们的首要目标是减少交通事故伤亡。
Both sides had sufferedheavy casualties(= many people had been killed).双方都伤亡惨重。
双方都伤亡惨重。
2 a person who suffers or a thing that is destroyed when something else takes place 受害者;毁坏物;损坏物
She became a casualty of the reduction in part-time work(= she lost her job).她成了裁减兼职工作的受害人。
她成了裁减兼职工作的受害人。
Small shops have been a casualty of the recession.小商店在经济萧条中深受其害。
小商店在经济萧条中深受其害。
3 the part of a hospital where people who need immediate treatment are taken (医院)急诊室
The victims were rushed to casualty.伤者被迅速送往急诊室。
伤者被迅速送往急诊室。
We waited in casualty until a doctor could see us.我们在伤员中等待,直到医生来见我们。
我们在伤员中等待,直到医生来见我们。
He works as a doctor in casualty.他是急诊医生。
他是急诊医生。
catbird C1 /ˈkætbɜːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a North American bird with dark grey or black feathers, a long tail and a call that sounds like a cat 嘲鸫,猫鹊(北美的一种鸣禽,鸣声似猫叫)
2 to have an advantage over other people or be in control of a situation 处于有利地位;掌控局面
Canada is in the catbird seat as an energy powerhouse.加拿大作为一个能源大国处于优势地位。
加拿大作为一个能源大国处于优势地位。
catching C1 /ˈkætʃɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easily caught by one person from another 有传染性
2 passing quickly from one person to another 有感染力
Try to be as enthusiastic as possible (enthusiasm is catching)!尽量表现得热情(热情具有感染力)!
尽量表现得热情(热情具有感染力)!
caterer C1 /ˈkeɪtərə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company whose job is to provide food and drinks at a business meeting or for a special occasion such as a wedding (商务会议或婚礼等的)酒席承办商,饮食服务公司
caterpillar C1 /ˈkætəpɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small creature like awormwith legs that develops into abutterflyormoth(= flying insects with large, sometimes brightly coloured, wings).Caterpillarseat the leaves of plants. 蠋,毛虫(蝴蝶或蛾的幼虫)
catfish C1 /ˈkætfɪʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large fish with long stiff hairs, like a cat’swhiskers, around its mouth. There are several types ofcatfish, most of which arefreshwaterfish. 鲇鱼(多为淡水鱼)
2 a person who pretends to be somebody else, usually somebody who does not really exist, onsocial mediain order to trick somebody into having a relationship online (在社交媒体上)虚构身份的感情骗子
verb 释义
1 to fish forcatfish 钓鲇鱼
I used to go catfishing with my dad.我过去经常跟父亲去钓鲇鱼。
我过去经常跟父亲去钓鲇鱼。
2 to pretend to be somebody else onsocial mediain order to trick somebody into having a relationship online (用虚构身份在社交媒体上)欺骗感情
My cousin got catfished by a guy she met online.我表妹被网上认识的一个家伙骗了。
我表妹被网上认识的一个家伙骗了。
catholic C1 /ˈkæθlɪk/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to or connected with the part of the Christian Church that has thePopeas its leader 全体基督教徒的;基督教会的
Are they Catholic or Protestant?他们是天主教徒还是新教徒?
他们是天主教徒还是新教徒?
a Catholic church天主教教堂
天主教教堂
2 connected with all Christians or the whole Christian Church 全体基督教徒的;基督教会的
3 including many or most things 包罗万象的;广泛的
to have catholic tastes(= to like many different things)爱好广泛的
爱好广泛的
noun 释义
1 a member of the part of the Christian Church that has thePopeas its leader 天主教徒
They're Catholics.他们是天主教徒。
他们是天主教徒。
cattle C1 /ˈkætl/ noun
noun 释义
1 cows andbullsthat are kept as farm animals for their milk or meat (饲养的)牛
a herd of cattle一群牛
一群牛
twentyhead of cattle(= twenty cows)二十头牛
二十头牛
dairy/beef cattle乳牛;菜牛
乳牛;菜牛
The prisoners were herded into trucks like cattle.囚犯们像牛一样被赶进卡车。
囚犯们像牛一样被赶进卡车。
catwalk C1 /ˈkætwɔːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the long stage that models walk on during a fashion show (时装模特走秀的)狭长表演台,T 型台
acatwalk model/show走秀模特/表演
走秀模特/表演
He presented his latest collection at a catwalk show during Paris fashion week.在巴黎时装周的T形台表演中,他展示了自己最新的时装系列。
在巴黎时装周的T形台表演中,他展示了自己最新的时装系列。
The lights were mounted on a catwalk above the stage.灯光安装到舞台上搭建的通道上。
灯光安装到舞台上搭建的通道上。
2 a narrow platform for people to walk on, for example along the outside of a building or a bridge (楼房旁、桥面等处的)狭窄人行通道
cauliflower C1 /ˈkɒliflaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vegetable with green leaves around a large hard white head of flowers 花椰菜;菜花
Do you like cauliflower?你喜欢菜花吗?
你喜欢菜花吗?
two cauliflowers两个花椰菜
两个花椰菜
causal C1 /ˈkɔːzl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the relationship between two things, where one causes the other to happen 因果关系的;前因后果的;原因的
the causal relationship between poverty and disease贫穷与疾病的因果关系
贫穷与疾病的因果关系
2 a word such asbecausethat introduces a statement about the cause of something 表示因果关系的(连接词,如 because)
causative C1 /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 acting as the cause of something 成为原因的;起因的
Smoking is a causative factor in several major diseases.抽烟是引起几种主要疾病的病因。
抽烟是引起几种主要疾病的病因。
2 acausative verbexpresses a cause, for exampleblacken, which means ‘to cause to become black’ 使役的(动词,如 blacken)
caution C1 /ˈkɔːʃn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; the fact of not taking any risks 谨慎;小心;慎重
extreme/great caution特别谨慎;小心翼翼
特别谨慎;小心翼翼
Statistics should be treated with caution.对待统计数字要小心。
对待统计数字要小心。
He could find himself making enemies as well as friends unless he proceedswith the utmost caution.除非他极其谨慎行事,否则他可能会发现自己既树敌又树敌。
除非他极其谨慎行事,否则他可能会发现自己既树敌又树敌。
2 a warning that is given by the police to somebody who has committed a crime that is not too serious (警察向犯轻罪的人发出的)警告
As a first offender, she got off with a caution.她由于是初犯,被从轻发落,只受到了警告。
她由于是初犯,被从轻发落,只受到了警告。
They let her off with a caution.他们给她一个警告便放过了她。
他们给她一个警告便放过了她。
3 a warning or a piece of advice about a possible danger or risk (对危险或风险的)警告,告诫
aword/note of caution一句警告
一句警告
Some cautions must be mentioned—for example good tools are essential to do the job well.有些忠告一定得说,如:工欲善其事,必先利其器。
有些忠告一定得说,如:工欲善其事,必先利其器。
4 to stop caring about how dangerous something might be; to start taking risks 不顾危险;鲁莽行事;冒险
He threw caution to the wind and dived into the water after the child.他不顾一切地跳入水中追赶孩子。
他不顾一切地跳入水中追赶孩子。
verb 释义
1 to warn somebody about the possible dangers or problems of something 警告;告诫;提醒
I would caution against getting too involved.我要提出警告,别介入太深。
我要提出警告,别介入太深。
Sam cautioned him against making a hasty decision.萨姆告诫他不要草率作出决定。
萨姆告诫他不要草率作出决定。
The government cautioned that pay increases could lead to job losses.政府警告说增加工资会导致失业。
政府警告说增加工资会导致失业。
Employees were cautioned to be careful about what they said to people outside the company.员工受到告诫,对公司外的人说话要小心谨慎。
员工受到告诫,对公司外的人说话要小心谨慎。
‘I’d take care if I were you,’ she cautioned (him).“我要是你,我会当心的。”她提醒(他)道。
“我要是你,我会当心的。”她提醒(他)道。
2 to warn somebody officially that anything they say may be used as evidence against them in court 警告,提醒(某人说的任何话都可能在法庭上被当作对其不利的证据)
Suspects must be cautioned before any questions are asked.嫌疑犯在回答问题前必须得到提醒。
嫌疑犯在回答问题前必须得到提醒。
3 to warn somebody officially that they will be punished if they do something wrong or illegal again 警告(某人不得再做错事或非法的事)
She wasn't sent to the juvenile court; instead she was cautioned.她未被送上少年法庭,而是受到了警告。
她未被送上少年法庭,而是受到了警告。
cautious C1 /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 being careful about what you say or do, especially to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks 小心的;谨慎的
The government has been cautious in its response to the report.政府对此报道反应谨慎。
政府对此报道反应谨慎。
They've taken a verycautious approach.他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。
他们采取了十分谨慎的态度。
They expressed cautious optimism about a solution to the crisis.他们对解决危机持谨慎乐观的态度。
他们对解决危机持谨慎乐观的态度。
He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.他谨小慎微,从不轻易作出承诺。
他谨小慎微,从不轻易作出承诺。
celery C1 /ˈseləri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vegetable with long light-greenstemsthat are often eaten raw 芹菜
a stick of celery一根芹菜
一根芹菜
a stalk of celery一根芹菜
一根芹菜
Chop the celery and add it to the salad.把芹菜切碎放到色拉里。
把芹菜切碎放到色拉里。
cello C1 /ˈtʃeləʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a musical instrument with strings, like a largeviolinin shape. The player sits down and holds thecellobetween his or her knees. 大提琴
cellular C1 /ˈseljələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with or consisting of the cells of plants or animals 细胞的;由细胞组成的
cellular structure/processes细胞结构/变化过程
细胞结构/变化过程
2 connected with a phone system that works by radio instead of wires (无线电话)蜂窝状的
a cellular network蜂窝式网络系统
蜂窝式网络系统
cellular radio蜂窝式无线传输系统
蜂窝式无线传输系统
3 looselywovento make it feel warmer 网状的;网眼的
cellular blankets网眼毯
网眼毯
cement C1 /sɪˈment/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a grey powder made by burningclayandlimethat sets hard when it is mixed with water.Cementis used in building to stick stones andbrickstogether and to make very hard surfaces. 水泥
Use a mixture of one part cement to four parts sand.使用一份水泥和四份沙子的混合物。
使用一份水泥和四份沙子的混合物。
2 the hard substance that is formed whencementbecomes dry and hard (干燥后硬化的)水泥
a floor of cement水泥地板
水泥地板
a cement floor水泥地板
水泥地板
3 a soft substance that becomes hard when dry and is used for sticking things together or filling in holes 胶合剂;胶接剂;黏固剂
dental cement(= for filling holes in teeth)补牙用的黏固剂
补牙用的黏固剂
4 something that joins people together in a common interest (共同利益联合起来的)纽带,凝聚力
values that are the cement of society使社会具有凝聚力的价值观念
使社会具有凝聚力的价值观念
verb 释义
1 to join two things together usingcement,glue(= a sticky substance), etc. (用水泥、胶等)黏结,胶合
2 to make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger 加强,巩固(关系、协定等)
The president's visit was intended to cement the alliance between the two countries.总统的访问是为了加强两国的联盟。
总统的访问是为了加强两国的联盟。
cemetery C1 /ˈsemətri/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of land used for burying dead people, especially one that is not next to a church (尤指不紧靠教堂的)墓地,坟地,公墓
He was buried in a private cemetery.他埋在私人墓地。
他埋在私人墓地。
censor C1 /ˈsensə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to examine books, films, etc. and remove parts that are considered to be offensive or a political threat (书、电影等的)审查员,审查官
verb 释义
1 to remove the parts of a book, film, etc. that are considered to be offensive or a political threat 删剪(书、电影等中被认为犯忌或政治上危险的内容)
The news reports had beenheavily censored.这些新闻报道已被大幅删剪。
这些新闻报道已被大幅删剪。
The media may be censored, especially on defence issues.媒体可能会受到审查,尤其是在国防问题上。
媒体可能会受到审查,尤其是在国防问题上。
censorship C1 /ˈsensəʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or policy ofcensoringbooks, etc. 审查;检查;审查制度
press censorship新闻审查制度
新闻审查制度
The decree imposed strict censorship of the media.这个法令强制实行严格的媒体审查制度。
这个法令强制实行严格的媒体审查制度。
The government has imposed strict censorship on the press.政府对新闻出版实行严格的审查制度。
政府对新闻出版实行严格的审查制度。
to take action against institutions practising censorship针对实行审查的机构采取行动
针对实行审查的机构采取行动
centigrade C1 /ˈsentɪɡreɪd/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° 摄氏温度
temperatures in centigrade and Fahrenheit摄氏温度和华氏温度
摄氏温度和华氏温度
adjective 释义
1 of or using a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° 摄氏的
a temperature of 40 degrees centigrade40 摄氏度的温度
40 摄氏度的温度
ceramic C1 /səˈræmɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a pot or other object made ofclaythat has been made permanently hard by heat 陶瓷制品;陶瓷器
an exhibition of ceramics by Picasso毕加索陶瓷作品展
毕加索陶瓷作品展
2 the art of making and decoratingceramics 制陶艺术;陶瓷装潢艺术
adjective 释义
1 made ofclaythat has been made permanently hard by heat 陶瓷制品;陶瓷器
ceramic tiles瓷砖
瓷砖
2 involved in the art of making and decoratingceramics 制陶艺术;陶瓷装潢艺术
a ceramic artist陶瓷艺术家
陶瓷艺术家
chain store C1 /ˈtʃeɪn stɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shop that is one of a series of similar shops owned by the same company 连锁店
These small towns are dominated by chain stores.这些小城镇到处是连锁商店。
这些小城镇到处是连锁商店。
chairlift C1 /ˈtʃeəlɪft/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of chairs hanging from a moving cable, for carrying people up and down a mountain 缆椅
A chairlift carried us to the top of the ski run.升降椅把我们带到滑雪跑道的顶端。
升降椅把我们带到滑雪跑道的顶端。
chalet C1 /ˈʃæleɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a wooden house with a roof that slopes steeply down over the sides, usually built in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland (尤指瑞士山区的)小木屋
2 a small house orhut, especially one used by people on holiday at the sea (尤指海边度假用的)小屋,棚屋
chalk C1 /tʃɔːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a type of soft white stone 白垩
the chalk cliffs of southern England英格兰南部的白垩质峭壁
英格兰南部的白垩质峭壁
2 a substance similar tochalkmade into white or coloured sticks for writing or drawing (白色或彩色的)粉笔
apiece/stick of chalk一支粉笔
一支粉笔
drawing diagrams with chalk on the blackboard用粉笔在黑板上画图表
用粉笔在黑板上画图表
a box of coloured chalks一盒彩色粉笔
一盒彩色粉笔
3 if two people or things are likechalk and cheeseor as different aschalk and cheese, they are completely different from each other 截然不同;天渊之别
Frank and I will never get along. We’re chalk and cheese.弗兰克和我永远不会和睦相处。我们是粉笔和奶酪。
弗兰克和我永远不会和睦相处。我们是粉笔和奶酪。
My two horses are as different as chalk and cheese.我的两匹马迥然不同。
我的两匹马迥然不同。
4 not nearly; not at all 差得远;绝不;一点也不
It's not over yet—not by a long chalk.这事还没有了结,还差得远呢。
这事还没有了结,还差得远呢。
verb 释义
1 to write or draw something withchalk 用粉笔写(或画)
She chalked (up) the day’s menu on the board.她把当天的菜单用粉笔写在黑板上。
她把当天的菜单用粉笔写在黑板上。
A message was chalked on the door—‘Back at 11 o’clock.’门上用粉笔写了一条信息——“十一点钟回来。”
门上用粉笔写了一条信息——“十一点钟回来。”
a chalked outline of a human body人体的粉笔轮廓
人体的粉笔轮廓
The scores were chalked up on the wall.分数被粉笔写在墙上。
分数被粉笔写在墙上。
2 used to say that somebody should think of a failure as being something that they can learn from 从…中吸取教训
We lost a lot of money, but we just chalked it up to experience.虽然损失了很多钱,但我们可以从中吸取教训。
虽然损失了很多钱,但我们可以从中吸取教训。
chalkboard C1 /ˈtʃɔːkbɔːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large board with a smooth black or dark green surface that teachers write on with a piece ofchalk 黑板
challenger C1 /ˈtʃælɪndʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who competes with somebody else in sport or in politics for an important position that the other person already holds (体育运动或政治的)挑战者
the official challenger for the world championship title世界冠军头衔的正式挑战者
世界冠军头衔的正式挑战者
a challenger to the prime minister总理的挑战者
总理的挑战者
chamber C1 /ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings 会议厅
The members left the council chamber.议员离开了会议厅。
议员离开了会议厅。
theSenate/House chamber参议院/众议院会议厅
参议院/众议院会议厅
2 one of the parts of a parliament (议会的)议院
theLower/Upper Chamber(= in Britain, the House of Commons/House of Lords)下议院;上议院
下议院;上议院
The party has gained more seats in the Chamber of Deputies in the Italian parliament.该党在意大利议会众议院中获得了更多席位。
该党在意大利议会众议院中获得了更多席位。
Under Senate rules, the chamber must vote on the bill by this Friday.根据规定,参议院必须在本星期五以前投票表决此项议案。
根据规定,参议院必须在本星期五以前投票表决此项议案。
The chamber has/have been very vocal in supporting these initiatives.商会一直大力支持这些举措。
商会一直大力支持这些举措。
3 a room used for the particular purpose that is mentioned (作特定用途的)房间,室
a Bronze Age burial chamber青铜器时代的墓室
青铜器时代的墓室
4 a space in the body, in a plant or in a machine that is separated from the rest (人体、植物或机器内的)腔,室
the chambers of the heart心腔
心腔
the rocket’s combustion chamber火箭燃烧室
火箭燃烧室
the chamber of a gun(= the part that holds the bullets)枪膛
枪膛
5 a space under the ground that is almost completely closed on all sides 洞穴
They found themselves in a vast underground chamber.他们发现身处一个地下大洞穴。
他们发现身处一个地下大洞穴。
6 a bedroom or private room 卧室;寝室;私人房间
Lady Eleanor was found dead in her chamber.埃莉诺夫人被发现死在她的房间里。
埃莉诺夫人被发现死在她的房间里。
changeable C1 /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 likely to change; often changing 可能变化的;易变的;常变的
The weather is very changeable at this time of year.年年在这个时候天气都变化无常。
年年在这个时候天气都变化无常。
She experienced changeable moods and panic attacks.她经历了情绪多变和惊恐发作。
她经历了情绪多变和惊恐发作。
chaos C1 /ˈkeɪɒs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a complete lack of order 混乱;杂乱;紊乱
economic/political/domestic chaos经济/政治/国内的混乱
经济/政治/国内的混乱
Heavy snow has causedtotal chaoson the roads.大雪导致道路上交通一片混乱。
大雪导致道路上交通一片混乱。
The house was in chaos after the party.聚会后,房子里一片狼藉。
聚会后,房子里一片狼藉。
The country wasthrown/plunged into chaosby the president's death.总统的去世使国家陷入混乱。
总统的去世使国家陷入混乱。
character actor C1 /ˈkærəktər æktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an actor who always takes the parts of interesting or unusual people, instead of taking one of the main parts 性格演员
characterization C1 /ˌkærəktəraɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way that a writer makes characters in a book or play seem real (对书或戏剧中人物的)刻画,描绘,塑造
a work of comic brilliance and masterly characterization一部充满喜剧才华和精湛人物塑造的作品
一部充满喜剧才华和精湛人物塑造的作品
The film is worth seeing for its fine characterizations.这部电影因其细腻的人物塑造而值得一看。
这部电影因其细腻的人物塑造而值得一看。
2 the way in which somebody/something is described or defined 描述方法;界定方法
This is an unfair characterization of the prime minister.这是对首相不公正的描述。
这是对首相不公正的描述。
charged C1 /tʃɑːdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 full of or causing strong feelings or opinions 充满(某种情绪或想法)的;紧张的
a highly charged atmosphere一触即发的紧张气氛
一触即发的紧张气氛
a politically charged issue极具政治敏感性的问题
极具政治敏感性的问题
a culturally charged subject一个充满文化色彩的主题
一个充满文化色彩的主题
The dialogue is charged with menace.对话充满威胁。
对话充满威胁。
2 with an electric charge 带电的
The positively and negatively charged ions cause an electric field to form.带正电和带负电的离子导致形成电场。
带正电和带负电的离子导致形成电场。
chariot C1 /ˈtʃæriət/ noun
noun 释义
1 an open vehicle with two wheels, pulled by horses, used in ancient times in battle and for racing (古代用于战斗或比赛的)双轮敞篷马车
charitable C1 /ˈtʃærətəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a charity or charities 慈善团体的;慈善事业的
acharitable institution/foundation/trust慈善机构/基金会/基金机构
慈善机构/基金会/基金机构
acharitable donation/gift慈善捐赠/赠品
慈善捐赠/赠品
to havecharitable status(= to be an official charity)是认可的慈善机构
是认可的慈善机构
2 helping people who are poor or in need 慈善的;行善的;布施的
His later years were devoted largely tocharitable work.他晚年主要致力于慈善工作。
他晚年主要致力于慈善工作。
3 kind in your attitude to other people, especially when you are judging them 仁爱的;宽厚的;宽容的
Let's be charitable and assume she just made a mistake.咱们宽容些吧,就当她只是犯了个错误。
咱们宽容些吧,就当她只是犯了个错误。
Less charitable accounts of his character say he was vain and selfish.对他性格的不太仁慈的描述称他虚荣且自私。
对他性格的不太仁慈的描述称他虚荣且自私。
chatty C1 /ˈtʃæti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 talking a lot in a friendly way 爱说话的;爱闲聊的;健谈的
You're very chatty today.你今天很健谈。
你今天很健谈。
2 having a friendly informal style 闲聊式的
a chatty letter一封聊天式的信
一封聊天式的信
chauffeur C1 /ˈʃəʊfə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to drive a car, especially for somebody rich or important (尤指富人或要人的)司机
Her chauffeur was waiting in the street outside.她的司机正在外面的街道上等着。
她的司机正在外面的街道上等着。
They were met at the airport by a chauffeur in uniform.他们在机场由一名穿制服的司机迎接。
他们在机场由一名穿制服的司机迎接。
verb 释义
1 to drive somebody in a car, usually as your job 为某人开车;当司机
He was chauffeured to all his meetings.他由司机开车送去参加所有的会议。
他由司机开车送去参加所有的会议。
a chauffeured limousine有专职司机驾驶的豪华轿车
有专职司机驾驶的豪华轿车
With young children, you spend a lot of your time chauffeuring them around to all their various activities.对于年幼的孩子,您会花费大量时间接送他们参加各种活动。
对于年幼的孩子,您会花费大量时间接送他们参加各种活动。
check on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make sure that there is nothing wrong with somebody/something 核实,检查(是否一切正常)
I'll just go and check on the children.我正要去看看孩子们。
我正要去看看孩子们。
check over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to examine something carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable 仔细检查;核对;核查
Check over your work for mistakes.仔细检查你的作业以防有错。
仔细检查你的作业以防有错。
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing.我们仔细检查了那些照片,确保一张不落。
我们仔细检查了那些照片,确保一张不落。
check through C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to examine something carefully to make sure that it is correct or acceptable 仔细检查;核对;核查
Check over your work for mistakes.仔细检查你的作业以防有错。
仔细检查你的作业以防有错。
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing.我们仔细检查了那些照片,确保一张不落。
我们仔细检查了那些照片,确保一张不落。
check up on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make sure that somebody is doing what they should be doing 监督;督促
My parents are always checking up on me.我父母总是督促我。
我父母总是督促我。
2 to find out if something is true or correct 查证;核实
I need to check up on a few things before I can decide.我得核实几件事情才能作决定。
我得核实几件事情才能作决定。
checked C1 /tʃekt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours 有方格图案的(常为双色)
checked material印有方格图案的布料
印有方格图案的布料
cheekbone C1 /ˈtʃiːkbəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the bone below the eye 颧骨
A flush of anger appeared on her cheekbones.一股怒气上冲,她顿时双颊飞红。
一股怒气上冲,她顿时双颊飞红。
The hollows beneath his cheekbones showed his stress.他双颊深陷,看得出他压力很大。
他双颊深陷,看得出他压力很大。
The skin stretched taut over his cheekbones.他的双颧皮包骨头。
他的双颧皮包骨头。
cheeky C1 /ˈtʃiːki/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 rude in a funny or annoying way 厚脸皮的;鲁莽的;放肆的
You cheeky monkey!你这厚脸皮的猴崽子!
你这厚脸皮的猴崽子!
a cheeky grin厚颜无耻的龇牙一笑
厚颜无耻的龇牙一笑
You're getting far too cheeky!你太放肆了!
你太放肆了!
cheesecake C1 /ˈtʃiːzkeɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a colddessert(= a sweet dish)made from a soft mixture ofcream cheese, sugar, eggs, etc. on a base of cake or biscuits broken into small pieces, sometimes with fruit on top 奶酪蛋糕(冷甜食)
a strawberry cheesecake草莓奶酪蛋糕
草莓奶酪蛋糕
Is there any cheesecake left?还有奶酪蛋糕吗?
还有奶酪蛋糕吗?
chemical warfare C1 /ˌkemɪkl ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of poisonous gases and chemicals as weapons in a war 化学战
biological and chemical warfare生物和化学战
生物和化学战
He denied his country has developed the capability for chemical warfare.他否认他的国家已经有能力打化学战。
他否认他的国家已经有能力打化学战。
chewy C1 /ˈtʃuːi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 needing to becheweda lot before it can be eaten 有嚼头的;不易嚼烂的
chick C1 /tʃɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a baby bird, especially a baby chicken 雏鸟;(尤指)雏鸡,小鸡
2 an offensive way of referring to a young woman 小妞儿,小姐(有些人认为该词具有冒犯性)
chicken flu C1 /ˈtʃɪkɪn fluː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a serious illness that affects birds, especially chickens, that can be spread from birds to humans and that can cause death 禽流感(鸟类传染病,可感染人类并导致死亡)
chief financial officer C1 /ˌtʃiːf faɪˌnænʃl ˈɒfɪsə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in a company who has the most authority over the finances 首席财务官
chief technology officer C1 /ˌtʃiːf tekˈnɒlədʒi ɒfɪsə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in a company who is responsible for managing the company’s technology requirements 首席技术官(全写为 chief technology officer)
childminder C1 /ˈtʃaɪldmaɪndə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is paid to care for children while their parents are at work. Achildminderusually does this in his or her own home. (通常指在自己家中)受雇照看孩子者
chilly C1 /ˈtʃɪli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 too cold to be comfortable 寒冷的;阴冷的
It's chilly today.今天很寒冷。
今天很寒冷。
I was feeling chilly.我感到冷得难受。
我感到冷得难受。
2 not friendly 不友好的;冷淡的;冷漠的
The visitors got a chilly reception.客人遭到了冷遇。
客人遭到了冷遇。
chimney C1 /ˈtʃɪmni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a structure through which smoke orsteamis carried up away from a fire, etc. and through the roof of a building; the part of this that is above the roof 烟囱;烟道;(屋顶上的)烟囱管
He threw a bit of paper onto the fire and it flew up the chimney.他把一小片纸扔进火里,纸飘进了烟道。
他把一小片纸扔进火里,纸飘进了烟道。
the factory chimneys of an industrial landscape工厂烟囱林立的工业区景观
工厂烟囱林立的工业区景观
This chimney doesn’t draw very well.这个烟囱抽油烟效果不好。
这个烟囱抽油烟效果不好。
factory chimneys belching smoke over the town工厂烟囱冒出的烟雾笼罩着小镇
工厂烟囱冒出的烟雾笼罩着小镇
2 a narrow opening in an area of rock that a person can climb up (岩石间可供攀登的)狭孔,狭缝
chimpanzee C1 /ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small intelligent Africanape(= an animal like a large monkey without a tail) 黑猩猩
cholesterol C1 /kəˈlestərɒl/ noun
noun 释义
1 afattysubstance found in mosttissuesof the body. Too muchcholesterolin the blood is linked to a higher risk of heart disease. 胆固醇
a high cholesterol level高胆固醇水平
高胆固醇水平
foods that are low in cholesterol胆固醇含量低的食物
胆固醇含量低的食物
This is the fat that won't raise your cholesterol.这种脂肪不会使你的胆固醇水平增高。
这种脂肪不会使你的胆固醇水平增高。
chopping board C1 /ˈtʃɒpɪŋ bɔːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a board made of wood or plastic used for cutting meat or vegetables on 砧板;切菜板
christening C1 /ˈkrɪsnɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Christian ceremony in which a baby is officially named and welcomed into the Christian Church (基督教的)洗礼
We all got together at the christening.我们在洗礼仪式上聚在一起。
我们在洗礼仪式上聚在一起。
my nephew’s christening我侄子的洗礼
我侄子的洗礼
chronic C1 /ˈkrɒnɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 lasting for a long time; difficult to cure 长期的;慢性的;难以治愈的
chronic bronchitis/arthritis/asthma慢性支气管炎/关节炎/哮喘
慢性支气管炎/关节炎/哮喘
2 having had a disease for a long time 长期患病的
achronic alcoholic/depressive慢性酒精中毒者;长期抑郁症患者
慢性酒精中毒者;长期抑郁症患者
3 lasting a long time; difficult to solve 长期的;难以解决的
the country’s chronic unemployment problem该国长期存在的失业问题
该国长期存在的失业问题
a chronic shortage of housing in rural areas农村地区住房的长期匮乏
农村地区住房的长期匮乏
4 very bad 糟透的;拙劣的
The film was just chronic.这部电影简直糟透了。
这部电影简直糟透了。
chronological C1 /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 arranged in the order in which they happened 按发生时间顺序排列的
The facts should be presentedin chronological order.这些事实应按时间先后顺序陈述。
这些事实应按时间先后顺序陈述。
a strictly chronological account of the events严格按时间顺序的纪事
严格按时间顺序的纪事
chronology C1 /krəˈnɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the order in which a series of events happened; a list of these events in order 按事件发生的年代排列的顺序;年表
Historians seem to have confused the chronology of these events.历史学家好像把这些事件发生的年代顺序搞混了。
历史学家好像把这些事件发生的年代顺序搞混了。
a chronology of Mozart’s life莫扎特生平年表
莫扎特生平年表
chunky C1 /ˈtʃʌŋki/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 thick and heavy 粗重的;厚实的;结实的
a chunky gold bracelet沉甸甸的金手镯
沉甸甸的金手镯
a chunky sweater厚实的套头毛衣
厚实的套头毛衣
2 having a short strong body 敦实的;矮胖的
a squat chunky man矮胖敦实的男人
矮胖敦实的男人
3 containing thick pieces (含有)厚片的,大块的
chunky marmalade含果肉的果酱
含果肉的果酱
cinemagoer C1 /ˈsɪnəməɡəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who goes to the cinema, especially when they do it regularly 常去影院看电影的人;影迷
circular C1 /ˈsɜːkjələ(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having the shape of a circle; round 圆形的;环形的;圆的
a circular building圆形建筑物
圆形建筑物
He had round unblinking eyes and a perfectly circular head.他的眼睛圆溜溜的,一眨不眨,脑袋也圆圆的。
他的眼睛圆溜溜的,一眨不眨,脑袋也圆圆的。
The crater was two miles across and roughly circular.这个火山口有 2 英里宽,大致呈圆形。
这个火山口有 2 英里宽,大致呈圆形。
2 moving around in a circle 环行的;绕圈的
a circular tour of the city环城游览
环城游览
Using small circular movements, massage the muscles on either side of the spine.通过小幅度的圆周运动,按摩脊柱两侧的肌肉。
通过小幅度的圆周运动,按摩脊柱两侧的肌肉。
3 using an idea or a statement to prove something that is then used to prove the idea or statement at the beginning 循环论证的(以一种观点证明另一观点,接着再用后一种观点反过来去证明前一观点)
4 sent to a large number of people 大量送发的;传阅的
noun 释义
1 a letter, notice or advertisement that is sent to a large number of people at the same time (同时送达很多人的)信函(或通知、广告)
The company sent a circular to its shareholders giving details of the takeover.该公司向股东发出了一份通函,提供了收购的详细信息。
该公司向股东发出了一份通函,提供了收购的详细信息。
circulate C1 /ˈsɜːkjəleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 when a liquid, gas or aircirculatesoris circulated, it moves continuously around a place or system (液体或气体)环流,循环
The condition prevents the blood from circulating freely.这种病会阻碍血液的畅通循环。
这种病会阻碍血液的畅通循环。
Cooled air is circulated throughout the building.冷气在整座大楼循环。
冷气在整座大楼循环。
2 if a story, an idea, information, etc.circulatesor if youcirculateit, it spreads or it is passed from one person to another 传播;流传;散布
Rumours began to circulate about his financial problems.有关他财务问题的谣言开始流传开来。
有关他财务问题的谣言开始流传开来。
There's a story circulating around the office that you are about to leave the company.办公室里有传言说你要离开公司。
办公室里有传言说你要离开公司。
the latest conspiracy theory circulating among some online communities一些网络社区中流传的最新阴谋论
一些网络社区中流传的最新阴谋论
Who has been circulating these rumours?到底是谁在散布这些谣言呢?
到底是谁在散布这些谣言呢?
3 to send goods or information to all the people in a group 传送;传递;传阅
They circulated a petition for his release.他们散发了一份要求释放他的请愿书。
他们散发了一份要求释放他的请愿书。
The book was circulated widely in Russia.这本书在俄罗斯广为流传。
这本书在俄罗斯广为流传。
The document will be circulated to all members.这份文件将在所有成员间传阅。
这份文件将在所有成员间传阅。
4 to move around a group, especially at a party, talking to different people (尤指在聚会上)往来应酬,周旋
circulation C1 /ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the movement of blood around the body 血液循环
Regular exercise will improve blood circulation.经常锻炼会促进血液循环。
经常锻炼会促进血液循环。
to havegood/bad circulation血液循环良好/不畅
血液循环良好/不畅
2 the passing or spreading of something from one person or place to another 传递;流传;流通
thecirculation of money/information/ideas货币的流通;消息的传播;观念的流行
货币的流通;消息的传播;观念的流行
A number of forged tickets are in circulation.有一些假入场券在流通。
有一些假入场券在流通。
The coins weretaken out of circulation.这种硬币已停止流通。
这种硬币已停止流通。
Copies of the magazine werewithdrawn from circulation.这期杂志有不少已从市场上收回。
这期杂志有不少已从市场上收回。
putting computer viruses into circulation让计算机病毒传播
让计算机病毒传播
3 the usual number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold each day, week, etc. (报刊)发行量,销售量
a daily circulation of more than one million日发行量超过一百万份
日发行量超过一百万份
The newspaper has a daily circulation of 20 000.这份报纸的日发行量为 2 万份。
这份报纸的日发行量为 2 万份。
4 the movement of something (for example air, water, gas, etc.) around an area or inside a system or machine (气、水等的)环流,循环
Poor air circulation can cause condensation.空气流通不良会导致凝结。
空气流通不良会导致凝结。
5 the fact that somebody takes part in social activities at a particular time (某段时间的)社交活动,交际
Anne has been ill but now she's back in circulation.安妮一直生病,但现在又回来参加社交活动了。
安妮一直生病,但现在又回来参加社交活动了。
I was out of circulation for months after the baby was born.孩子出生后我有几个月都没有参加社交活动。
孩子出生后我有几个月都没有参加社交活动。
circumstance C1 /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action 条件;环境;状况
Police said there were nosuspicious circumstancessurrounding the boy's death.警方说关于男孩死亡一事没有发现可疑的情况。
警方说关于男孩死亡一事没有发现可疑的情况。
Undernormal circumstances, your white blood cells are able to fight infections.在正常情况下,白细胞能够抵抗感染。
在正常情况下,白细胞能够抵抗感染。
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement incertain circumstances.本公司保留在一定条件下取消这项协议的权利。
本公司保留在一定条件下取消这项协议的权利。
Inexceptional circumstances, detainees could be denied access to a lawyer.在特殊情况下,被拘留者可能不允许接触律师。
在特殊情况下,被拘留者可能不允许接触律师。
I know I can trust her in any circumstance.我知道我在任何情况下都能信任她。
我知道我在任何情况下都能信任她。
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to reschedule the concert.由于不可预见的情况,我们不得不重新安排音乐会的时间。
由于不可预见的情况,我们不得不重新安排音乐会的时间。
Britain is fortunately not facing the sameset of circumstances.幸运的是,英国没有面临同样的局面。
幸运的是,英国没有面临同样的局面。
The court will take into account all thecircumstances of the case.法庭将考量该案的所有情况。
法庭将考量该案的所有情况。
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of a baby boy.警方正在调查一名男婴的死亡情况。
警方正在调查一名男婴的死亡情况。
2 the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have 境况;境遇;(尤指)经济状况
We want to work towards improving the oftendifficult circumstancesin which people find themselves.我们要努力改善人们经常遭遇的困难处境。
我们要努力改善人们经常遭遇的困难处境。
Theparticular circumstancesof each individual claimant must be considered.必须考虑每个索赔人的特殊情况。
必须考虑每个索赔人的特殊情况。
Grants are awarded according to your personal circumstances.补助金的发放将根据您的个人情况而定。
补助金的发放将根据您的个人情况而定。
her family/domestic circumstances她的家庭/家庭情况
她的家庭/家庭情况
3 situations and events that affect and influence your life and that are not in your control 命运;客观环境
avictim of circumstance(= a person who has suffered because of a situation that they cannot control)客观环境的牺牲品
客观环境的牺牲品
He had to leave the country throughforce of circumstance(= events made it necessary).为势所迫,他不得不离开这个国家。
为势所迫,他不得不离开这个国家。
We were simply thrown together by circumstance on the long journey.我们只是在漫长的旅途中因环境而聚集在一起。
我们只是在漫长的旅途中因环境而聚集在一起。
4 used before or after a statement to show that you have thought about the conditions that affect a situation before making a decision or a statement 在这种情况下;既然如此
Under the circumstances, it seemed better not to tell him about the accident.在这种情况下,不告诉他有关这次事故的情况似乎更好。
在这种情况下,不告诉他有关这次事故的情况似乎更好。
She did the job very well in the circumstances.她在那种情况下仍把工作干得很出色。
她在那种情况下仍把工作干得很出色。
In the circumstances, you'd better call the police.在这种情况下,你最好打电话报警。
在这种情况下,你最好打电话报警。
5 used to emphasize that something should never happen or be allowed 决不;无论如何不
Under no circumstances should you lend Paul any money.你无论如何都不能借钱给保罗。
你无论如何都不能借钱给保罗。
Don't open the door, in any circumstances.在任何情况下都不要开门。
在任何情况下都不要开门。
Under no circumstances should you leave the door unlocked.无论如何都不应该不锁门。
无论如何都不应该不锁门。
6 formal and impressive ceremony 隆重的仪式
Funerals of famous people were conducted with great pomp and circumstance.名人的葬礼非常隆重、隆重。
名人的葬礼非常隆重、隆重。
7 the state of being poorer than you were before. People say‘living in reduced circumstances’to avoid saying‘poor’. (委婉说法,与 poor 同义)境况不济
citizen journalism C1 /ˌsɪtɪzn ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 reports and pictures of events recorded by ordinary people and shown especially on the internet (尤指利用互联网的)公民新闻
citizen journalism websites公民新闻网站
公民新闻网站
Distrust of the news media led to the rise of citizen journalism.对新闻媒体的不信任导致了公民新闻的兴起。
对新闻媒体的不信任导致了公民新闻的兴起。
The media used citizen journalism including photos from phones and eyewitness accounts in covering the tsunami.媒体使用公民新闻,包括手机照片和目击者描述来报道海啸。
媒体使用公民新闻,包括手机照片和目击者描述来报道海啸。
citizenship C1 /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the legal right to belong to a particular country 公民身份;公民资格
They were granted full French citizenship.他们获授正式法国国籍。
他们获授正式法国国籍。
You can apply for citizenship after five years' residency.居住满五年可申请公民身份。
居住满五年可申请公民身份。
2 the state of being a citizen and accepting the responsibilities of it 公民义务
an education that prepares young people for citizenship培养年轻人履行公民义务的教育
培养年轻人履行公民义务的教育
citrus C1 /ˈsɪtrəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 fruit belonging to the group of fruit that includes oranges, lemons,limesandgrapefruit 柑橘类果实
citrus fruit/trees/growers柑橘果实/果树/种植者
柑橘果实/果树/种植者
fabric in bright citrus shades(= orange, yellow or green)色调鲜艳的橙黄色布料
色调鲜艳的橙黄色布料
civic C1 /ˈsɪvɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 officially connected with a town or city 市政的;城市的;城镇的
civic buildings/leaders市政建筑物/领导人
市政建筑物/领导人
2 connected with the people who live in a town or city 市民的;城镇居民的
a sense ofcivic pride(= pride that people feel for their town or city)作为某市市民的自豪感
作为某市市民的自豪感
civic duties/responsibilities市民的义务/职责
市民的义务/职责
The competition would be an opportunity to foster civic pride.这次比赛将是培养市民自豪感的好机会。
这次比赛将是培养市民自豪感的好机会。
Voting should be a matter of civic duty.选举应该是市民的义务。
选举应该是市民的义务。
civil engineering C1 /ˌsɪvl endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the design, building and repair of roads, bridges,canals, etc.; the study of this as a subject 土木工程;土木工程学
civil marriage C1 /ˌsɪvl ˈmærɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a marriage with no religious ceremony 公证结婚,世俗结婚(不采用宗教仪式)
civil partner C1 /ˌsɪvl ˈpɑːtnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person that somebody has acivil partnershipwith(= a legal relationship between two people of the same sex, with the same legal status as marriage) 民事伴侣:与某人有民事伴侣的人
Civil partners are taxed in exactly the same way as married couples.民事伴侣的纳税方式与已婚夫妇完全相同。
民事伴侣的纳税方式与已婚夫妇完全相同。
civil partnership C1 /ˌsɪvl ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in some countries) a legal relationship between two people, usually of the same sex, with the same legal status as marriage 民事结合,民事伴侣关系(同性伴侣享有与男女婚姻同等的法律地位)
They registered their intention to enter a civil partnership.他们登记想要结成民事伴侣关系。
他们登记想要结成民事伴侣关系。
civil servant C1 /ˌsɪvl ˈsɜːvənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who works in thecivil service (政府的)公务员,文职人员
He’s a 35-year-old civil servant with two young children.他是一名 35 岁的公务员,有两个年幼的孩子。
他是一名 35 岁的公务员,有两个年幼的孩子。
civil war C1 /ˌsɪvl ˈwɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a war between groups of people in the same country 内战
the Spanish Civil War西班牙内战
西班牙内战
30 years of bitter civil war30 年惨烈的内战
30 年惨烈的内战
2 the war fought in the US between the northern and the southern states in the years 1861 to 1865 美国内战,美国南北战争(1861–1865 年)
civilian C1 /səˈvɪliən/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who is not a member of the armed forces or the police 平民;老百姓;庶民
Two soldiers and one civilian were killed in the explosion.在爆炸中有两个士兵和一个平民被炸死。
在爆炸中有两个士兵和一个平民被炸死。
Hundreds ofinnocent civilianshave died in the air strikes.数百名无辜平民在空袭中丧生。
数百名无辜平民在空袭中丧生。
Further measures are needed to protect civilians.需要采取进一步措施来保护平民。
需要采取进一步措施来保护平民。
The group was accused of targeting civilians.该组织被指控以平民为目标。
该组织被指控以平民为目标。
adjective 释义
1 connected with people who are not members of the armed forces or the police 平民的;老百姓的;庶民的
He left the army and returned to civilian life.他从军队退了役,重新过上平民百姓的生活。
他从军队退了役,重新过上平民百姓的生活。
The bombs resulted in large numbers of civilian casualties.炸弹造成大量平民伤亡。
炸弹造成大量平民伤亡。
He condemned the attacks on civilian targets.他谴责针对民用目标的袭击行动。
他谴责针对民用目标的袭击行动。
clan C1 /klæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of families who are related to each other, especially in Scotland (尤指苏格兰的)宗族,氏族,家族
the Macleod clan麦克劳德氏族
麦克劳德氏族
clan warfare宗族冲突
宗族冲突
The Campbell clan was/were the most powerful of the Protestant clans.坎贝尔家族是新教家族中最强大的。
坎贝尔家族是新教家族中最强大的。
2 a very large family, or a group of people who are connected because of a particular thing 庞大的家族;宗派;帮派;小集团
She's one of a growing clan of stars who have left Hollywood.她是离开好莱坞的越来越多的明星之一。
她是离开好莱坞的越来越多的明星之一。
There's a photo of the whole Kennedy clan on the bookshelf.书架上有一张肯尼迪家族全家的照片。
书架上有一张肯尼迪家族全家的照片。
The entire clan was/were gathered for Donald's birthday.整个家族都聚集在一起庆祝唐纳德的生日。
整个家族都聚集在一起庆祝唐纳德的生日。
clarinet C1 /ˌklærəˈnet/ noun
noun 释义
1 a musical instrument of thewoodwindgroup. It is like a pipe in shape and has areedand amouthpieceat the top that you blow into. 单簧管;黑管
clarinettist C1 /ˌklærəˈnetɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who plays theclarinet 单簧管(或黑管)演奏者
clash C1 /klæʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a short fight between two groups of people (两群人之间的)打斗,打架,冲突
Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators.警方与示威者发生了冲突。
警方与示威者发生了冲突。
Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards.在与边防警卫的冲突中有八人受伤。
在与边防警卫的冲突中有八人受伤。
Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police.几个人在与警察的暴力冲突中受了伤。
几个人在与警察的暴力冲突中受了伤。
2 an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas 争论;辩论;争执
There has been a head-on clash between the two candidates over education policy.两位候选人一直在教育政策上针锋相对。
两位候选人一直在教育政策上针锋相对。
3 the difference that exists between two things that are opposed to each other 差别;差异;分歧
aclash of interests/opinions/cultures利益冲突;意见分歧;文化差异
利益冲突;意见分歧;文化差异
apersonality clashwith the boss与老板的个性不合
与老板的个性不合
4 a situation in which two events happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both (时间上的)冲突,矛盾
a clash in the timetable/schedule时间安排有冲突
时间安排有冲突
5 a loud noise made by two metal objects being hit together (金属的)撞击声
aclash of cymbals/swords铙钹的敲击声;剑的撞击声
铙钹的敲击声;剑的撞击声
6 an occasion when two teams or players compete against each other 交锋;交战;比赛
Bayern’s clash with Roma in the Champions League拜仁队在欧洲冠军联赛中与罗马队的交锋
拜仁队在欧洲冠军联赛中与罗马队的交锋
7 the situation when two colours, designs, etc. look ugly when they are put together 不协调;不和谐;搭配不当
verb 释义
1 to come together and fight or compete in a contest 打斗;冲突;比赛
The two sets of supporters clashed outside the stadium.双方的支持者在体育场外打了起来。
双方的支持者在体育场外打了起来。
The two teams clash in tomorrow's final.这两支队将在明天的决赛中厮杀。
这两支队将在明天的决赛中厮杀。
Demonstrators clashed violently with police.示威者与警方发生了激烈的冲突。
示威者与警方发生了激烈的冲突。
They often clash violently with rival gangs.他们经常和敌对帮派发生激烈冲突。
他们经常和敌对帮派发生激烈冲突。
2 to argue or disagree seriously with somebody about something, and to show this in public (公开地)争论,辩论,争辩
The leaders and members clashed on the issue.领袖和下属的成员在这个问题上产生了分歧。
领袖和下属的成员在这个问题上产生了分歧。
The leaders clashed with party members on the issue.政党领袖与该党党员在这个问题上产生了分歧。
政党领袖与该党党员在这个问题上产生了分歧。
3 to be very different and opposed to each other 迥然不同;不相容;抵触
His left-wing views clashed with his father's politics.他的左翼观点与他父亲的政见分歧很大。
他的左翼观点与他父亲的政见分歧很大。
His views and his father's clashed.他的观点与他父亲的观点相抵触。
他的观点与他父亲的观点相抵触。
They have clashing personalities.他们的个性迥然相异。
他们的个性迥然相异。
4 to happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both (时间上)相冲突,相矛盾
Unfortunately your party clashes with a wedding I'm going to.不巧得很,你的聚会和我要参加的婚礼在时间上有冲突。
不巧得很,你的聚会和我要参加的婚礼在时间上有冲突。
The dates of my exams clash, so what do I do?我的考试日期冲突了,我该怎么办?
我的考试日期冲突了,我该怎么办?
5 to look ugly when put together 不协调;不和谐;搭配不当
The wallpaper clashes with the carpet.墙纸与地毯的色彩不协调。
墙纸与地毯的色彩不协调。
The wallpaper and the carpet clash.墙纸和地毯的色彩不相配。
墙纸和地毯的色彩不相配。
Do you think these colours clash?你觉得这些颜色冲突吗?
你觉得这些颜色冲突吗?
6 to hit together and make a loud ringing noise; to make two metal objects do this (使)撞击出巨大的响声;(使)当啷作响
The long blades clashed together.长刀相击铿然作响。
长刀相击铿然作响。
She clashed the cymbals.她当啷一声敲响铙钹。
她当啷一声敲响铙钹。
claw C1 /klɔː/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 one of the sharp curved nails on the end of an animal’s or a bird’s foot (动物或禽类的)爪,脚爪,脚趾
The cat lashed out with its claws.猫用爪子猛击。
猫用爪子猛击。
2 a long, sharp curved part of the body of some types ofshellfish, used for catching and holding things (水生有壳动物的)螯,钳
the claws of a crab螃蟹的螯
螃蟹的螯
3 part of a tool or machine, like aclaw, used for holding, pulling or lifting things 爪形夹具;(机械的)爪
4 to manage to get into a relationship with somebody in a way that gives you control over them 设法以一种能让你控制某人的方式与他们建立关系
She’s really got her claws into you!她真的对你伸出了爪子!
她真的对你伸出了爪子!
5 to criticize somebody severely 严厉批评
Wait until the media gets its claws into her.等着媒体来严厉批驳她吧。
等着媒体来严厉批驳她吧。
6 involving opposition or competition that is violent and without sympathy 残酷无情;血淋淋;决不宽容
nature, red in tooth and claw残酷无情的大自然
残酷无情的大自然
verb 释义
1 toscratchor tear somebody/something withclawsor with your nails (用爪子或手指甲)抓,撕,挠
The cat was clawing at the leg of the chair.那只猫在抓挠椅子腿。
那只猫在抓挠椅子腿。
She screamed and clawed at his eyes.她尖叫着,抓着他的眼睛。
她尖叫着,抓着他的眼睛。
Branches clawed at her hair.树枝抓着她的头发。
树枝抓着她的头发。
He had clawed Stephen across the face.他用爪子抓了史蒂芬的脸。
他用爪子抓了史蒂芬的脸。
His hands clawed the air.他的双手在空中乱抓。
他的双手在空中乱抓。
She flew at him, clawing blindly with her nails.她朝他扑过去,手指到处乱抓。
她朝他扑过去,手指到处乱抓。
2 to gradually achieve something or move somewhere by being determined and using a lot of effort 努力逐步获得;艰难地移动
She clawed her way to the top of her profession.她努力不懈,终于爬到了职业的顶峰。
她努力不懈,终于爬到了职业的顶峰。
Slowly, he clawed his way out from under the collapsed building.他艰难地从倒塌的大楼废墟底下慢慢爬了出来。
他艰难地从倒塌的大楼废墟底下慢慢爬了出来。
clay court C1 /ˈkleɪ kɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tenniscourtthat has a surface made ofclay 红土网球场;沙地网球场
cleanse C1 /klenz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to clean your skin or a wound 清洁(皮肤);清洗(伤口)
a cleansing cream洁肤霜
洁肤霜
The wound was then cleansed and dressed.随后清洗了伤口并包扎好。
随后清洗了伤口并包扎好。
a lotion to cleanse the face/skin洁面乳;洁肤液
洁面乳;洁肤液
2 to take away somebody’s guilty feelings orsin 使免除(罪过);使净化
She felt cleansed of her sins after confession.她忏悔之后觉得自己的罪洗清了。
她忏悔之后觉得自己的罪洗清了。
clear up C1 /ˈklɪər ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become fine or bright 转晴;放晴;变晴朗
I hope it clears up this afternoon.我希望今天下午天气放晴。
我希望今天下午天气放晴。
2 to disappear 消失
Has your rash cleared up yet?你的皮疹消失了吗?
你的皮疹消失了吗?
3 to make something clean and neat 使整洁;清理
It's time to clear up.该打扫了。
该打扫了。
I'm fed up withclearing up after you!你弄脏了的地方总是要我来打扫,我受够了!
你弄脏了的地方总是要我来打扫,我受够了!
Clear up your own mess!看你把这里弄得又脏又乱的,你自己来收拾吧!
看你把这里弄得又脏又乱的,你自己来收拾吧!
I want you to clear all this mess up.我想让你把这些乱七八糟的东西整理好。
我想让你把这些乱七八糟的东西整理好。
4 to solve or explain something 解决;解答;解释
to clear up a mystery/misunderstanding揭开谜团;消除误会
揭开谜团;消除误会
I hope this explanationclears up any confusion.我希望这个解释能消除困惑。
我希望这个解释能消除困惑。
noun 释义
1 the process of removing rubbish and tidying things 打扫清理
a massive clear-up operation大扫除活动
大扫除活动
clearing C1 /ˈklɪərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an open space in a forest where there are no trees 林中空地
We made camp that night in a clearing in the woods.那天晚上,我们在树林里的一块空地上扎营。
那天晚上,我们在树林里的一块空地上扎营。
2 (in the UK) the system used by universities to find students for the places on their courses that have not been filled, just before the beginning of the academic year (大学的)补录(学年开始前补招学生以填补空缺名额)
She got into university through clearing.她通过补录上了大学。
她通过补录上了大学。
You can apply for a place through the clearing system.你可以通过补录系统申请一个名额。
你可以通过补录系统申请一个名额。
The university has a limited number of clearing places this year.今年这所大学的补录名额有限。
今年这所大学的补录名额有限。
Clearing is the final round of the admissions cycle.清算是招生周期的最后一轮。
清算是招生周期的最后一轮。
We can make you an offer through clearing.我们可以通过清算向您提供报价。
我们可以通过清算向您提供报价。
click and collect C1 /ˌklɪk ən kəˈlekt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that enables customers to buy or order goods from a store's website and collect them from a local shop 网购店取(网上购物,门店取货)
Delivery options include free click and collect or £2.99 for home delivery.配送方式包括免费的网购店取或支付 2.99 英镑送货上门。
配送方式包括免费的网购店取或支付 2.99 英镑送货上门。
climate change denial C1 /ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ dɪnaɪəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of refusing to accept thatclimate changeis happening and is caused by human behaviour 气候变化否定论
Climate change denial and the promotion of fossil fuels have eroded the world's ability to hold back global warming.否认气候变化和推动使用化石燃料削弱了世界遏制全球变暖的能力。
否认气候变化和推动使用化石燃料削弱了世界遏制全球变暖的能力。
climate denial C1 /ˈklaɪmət dɪnaɪəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of refusing to accept thatclimate changeis happening and is caused by human behaviour 气候变化否定论
The event shed light on climate denial tactics by big polluters.该事件让人们了解了主要污染者否定气候变化的策略。
该事件让人们了解了主要污染者否定气候变化的策略。
climax C1 /ˈklaɪmæks/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the most exciting or important event or point in time (重要事情或时刻的)高潮,极点,顶点
tocome to/reach a climax达到极点
达到极点
Signing the peace agreement was the climax of his political career.和平协议的签署是他政治生涯的顶峰。
和平协议的签署是他政治生涯的顶峰。
The team’s 3–1 victory in the final provided a fitting climax to a great season.该队在决赛中3:1获胜恰如其分地将这一重要赛季推向高潮。
该队在决赛中3:1获胜恰如其分地将这一重要赛季推向高潮。
2 the most exciting part of a play, piece of music, etc. that usually happens near the end (戏剧、音乐等通常接近结束时出现的)高潮
The book’s powerful climax is the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes.这本书的高潮是南希被她的情人比尔·赛克斯谋杀。
这本书的高潮是南希被她的情人比尔·赛克斯谋杀。
3 the highest point of sexual pleasure 性高潮
She found it hard to achieve a/reach climax.她感觉很难达到性高潮。
她感觉很难达到性高潮。
verb 释义
1 to come to or form the best, most exciting, or most important point in something 达成(或形成)极点(或顶点、高潮)
The festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert.星期天的音乐盛会将把这次会演推向高潮。
星期天的音乐盛会将把这次会演推向高潮。
2 to have anorgasm 达到性高潮
climbing frame C1 /ˈklaɪmɪŋ freɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a structure made of metal bars joined together for children to climb and play on (儿童游乐设施)攀爬架
clinical trial C1 /ˌklɪnɪkl ˈtraɪəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a research study in which a medical treatment is carefully tested on people in order to assess how safe and effective it is 临床试验
The new drug is undergoing clinical trials.这种新药正在进行临床试验。
这种新药正在进行临床试验。
cloak C1 /kləʊk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a type of coat that has no arms, fastens at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders, worn especially in the past (尤指旧时的)披风,斗篷
She stormed off, her cloak flying behind her.她气呼呼地冲了出去,斗篷在身后飞扬。
她气呼呼地冲了出去,斗篷在身后飞扬。
She threw a heavy cloak over her shoulders.她把一件厚重的斗篷披到肩上。
她把一件厚重的斗篷披到肩上。
a flowing black cloak飘动的黑色斗篷
飘动的黑色斗篷
2 a thing that hides or covers somebody/something 遮盖物
They left under the cloak of darkness.他们在黑暗的掩护下离开了。
他们在黑暗的掩护下离开了。
The author prefers to hide behind a cloak of anonymity.作者更喜欢隐藏在匿名的背后。
作者更喜欢隐藏在匿名的背后。
verb 释义
1 to cover or hide something 遮盖;掩盖
The hills were cloaked in thick mist.大雾笼罩着群山。
大雾笼罩着群山。
The meeting wascloaked in mystery.会议笼罩着神秘的气氛。
会议笼罩着神秘的气氛。
clone C1 /kləʊn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a plant or an animal that is produced naturally or artificially from the cells of another plant or animal and is therefore exactly the same as it 克隆动物(或植物);无性繁殖动物(或植物);复制动物(或植物)
2 a person or thing that seems to be an exact copy of another 好像一模一样的人;复制品;仿造品;翻版
Caroline’s brothers grinned alongside her, clones of their father.卡罗琳的兄弟们在她身边微笑,他们都是父亲的克隆人。
卡罗琳的兄弟们在她身边微笑,他们都是父亲的克隆人。
3 a computer that is a copy of another more expensive model 克隆(计算)机;仿制(计算)机
Once they found that the PC clones were just as good, companies saved a lot.一旦他们发现克隆电脑一样好用,公司就省了很多钱。
一旦他们发现克隆电脑一样好用,公司就省了很多钱。
verb 释义
1 to produce an exact copy of an animal or a plant from its cells 以无性繁殖技术复制;克隆
A team from the UK were the first to successfully clone an animal.英国的一个小组率先克隆动物成功。
英国的一个小组率先克隆动物成功。
Dolly, the cloned sheep克隆羊多利
克隆羊多利
2 to illegally make an electronic copy of stored information from a person’s credit card or mobile phone so that you can make payments or phone calls but the owner of the card or phone receives the bill 非法复制,克隆(复制他人信用卡或手机的存储信息,从而使卡主或机主付费)
close down C1 /ˈkləʊz daʊn/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 if a radio or television stationcloses down, it stops broadcasting at the end of the day (电台或电视台在一天的播送后)结束播放,停止播音
2 if a company, shop, etc.closes down, or if youcloseitdown, it stops operating as a business (电台或电视台在一天的播送后)结束播放,停止播音
All the steelworks around here were closed down in the 1980s.这一带的所有钢铁厂都在 20 世纪 80 年代关闭了。
这一带的所有钢铁厂都在 20 世纪 80 年代关闭了。
noun 释义
1 the act of stopping work, especially permanently, in an office, a factory, etc. (尤指永久的)停工,停业;倒闭
2 the end of broadcasting on a television or radio station until the next day (当天广播或电视节目的)结束
close up C1 /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 when a woundcloses up, it gets better as the skin, etc. joins together and goes back to normal (伤口)愈合
2 to hide your thoughts or emotions 避而不谈(思想感情)
She closed up when I asked about her family.我问起她的家人时她避而不谈。
我问起她的家人时她避而不谈。
Peter turned away from him, his expression closing up.Peter转过身去,表情凝重。
Peter转过身去,表情凝重。
3 to shut and lock something such as a shop or a building, especially for a short period of time (尤指临时)关门停业,锁上门
Why don't we close up and go out for lunch?我们何不关上门出去吃顿午饭?
我们何不关上门出去吃顿午饭?
Can the last one out close up the office?最后离开的人把办公室锁上好吗?
最后离开的人把办公室锁上好吗?
4 to come closer together; to bring people or things closer together (使)靠拢,靠紧
Traffic was heavy and cars were closing up behind each other.交通拥挤不堪,汽车一辆紧挨一辆地前行。
交通拥挤不堪,汽车一辆紧挨一辆地前行。
5 to become narrower and less open 变狭窄
Every time he tried to speak, his throat closed up with fear.每当他试图讲话时,他都害怕得喉咙发紧说不出话来。
每当他试图讲话时,他都害怕得喉咙发紧说不出话来。
noun 释义
1 a photograph, or picture in a film, taken very close to somebody/something so that it shows a lot of detail (照片、电影的)特写,特写镜头
a close-up of a human eye人眼睛的特写镜头
人眼睛的特写镜头
It was strange to see her own facein close-upon the screen.在屏幕上看见她自己的脸部特写使她感到奇怪。
在屏幕上看见她自己的脸部特写使她感到奇怪。
close-up pictures of the planet这颗行星的特写照片
这颗行星的特写照片
The slide gave close-up detail of petal formation.幻灯片展示了花瓣结构的细部特写。
幻灯片展示了花瓣结构的细部特写。
The wound was photographed in extreme close-up.伤口用大特写镜头拍了照片。
伤口用大特写镜头拍了照片。
close-knit C1 /ˌkləʊs ˈnɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having strong relationships with each other and taking a close, friendly interest in each other’s activities and problems 紧密结合在一起的;志同道合的;意气相投的
the close-knit community of a small village小村庄里抱团的村民
小村庄里抱团的村民
closing argument C1 /ˌkləʊzɪŋ ˈɑːɡjumənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a final speech that a lawyer makes near the end of a trial in court, after all the evidence has been given (判决前的)证据总结
The prosecutor told the jury in his closing argument that a fight over money probably sparked the killing.检察官在结案陈词中告诉陪审团,金钱之争可能引发了凶杀案。
检察官在结案陈词中告诉陪审团,金钱之争可能引发了凶杀案。
closure C1 /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the situation when a factory, school, hospital, etc. shuts permanently (永久的)停业,关闭;倒闭
factory closures工厂倒闭
工厂倒闭
The hospital has been threatened with closure.这家医院面临着关闭的威胁。
这家医院面临着关闭的威胁。
Spending cuts could mean the closure of the village school.削减开支可能意味着乡村学校关闭。
削减开支可能意味着乡村学校关闭。
2 the temporary closing of a road or bridge (路或桥的)暂时封闭
There will be road closures and diversions in the area from 8 p.m.从晚上8点开始,该地区将封闭道路并改道。
从晚上8点开始,该地区将封闭道路并改道。
The accident caused the complete closure of the road.事故造成道路完全封闭。
事故造成道路完全封闭。
3 the feeling that a difficult or an unpleasant experience has come to an end or been dealt with in an acceptable way (因困境结束或事情得到妥善处理等的)宽慰;如释重负
The conviction of their son's murderer helped to give them a sense of closure.谋杀儿子的凶手被判罪,让他们得到了一些安慰。
谋杀儿子的凶手被判罪,让他们得到了一些安慰。
People who lose family members need closure, not false hope.失去家人的人们需要安慰,而不是虚假的希望。
失去家人的人们需要安慰,而不是虚假的希望。
clumsy C1 /ˈklʌmzi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 moving or doing things in a way that is not smooth or steady or careful 笨拙的;不灵巧的
I spilt your coffee. Sorry—that was clumsy of me.我弄洒了你的咖啡。对不起,我真是笨手笨脚的。
我弄洒了你的咖啡。对不起,我真是笨手笨脚的。
His clumsy fingers couldn't untie the knot.他的手很笨拙,无法解开这个结。
他的手很笨拙,无法解开这个结。
2 done without skill or in a way that offends people 无技巧的;冒犯人的;不得体的
She madea clumsy attemptto apologize.她本想道歉,但措辞生硬。
她本想道歉,但措辞生硬。
3 difficult to move or use easily; not well designed 难以移动的;难用的;设计欠佳的
4 too complicated to understand or use easily 复杂难懂的;使用不便的
The complaints procedure is clumsy and time-consuming.申诉程序复杂耗时。
申诉程序复杂耗时。
cluster C1 /ˈklʌstə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a group of things of the same type that grow or appear close together (同类物丛生或聚集的)簇,团,束,串
The telescope is focused on a dense cluster of stars at the edge of the galaxy.那架望远镜聚焦在银河系边缘一个密集的星群。
那架望远镜聚焦在银河系边缘一个密集的星群。
The plant bears its flowers in clusters.这种植物开花成簇。
这种植物开花成簇。
a leukaemia cluster(= an area where there are more cases of the disease than you would expect)白血病高发区
白血病高发区
2 a group of people, animals or things close together (人或动物的)群,团,组;(物品的)堆,批
a cluster of spectators一群观众
一群观众
a little cluster of houses挤在一起的几栋房屋
挤在一起的几栋房屋
3 a group of consonants that come together in a word or phrase, for example/str/at the beginning ofstring 辅音丛;辅音连缀
a consonant cluster辅音丛
辅音丛
verb 释义
1 to come together in a small group or groups 群聚;聚集
The children clustered together in the corner of the room.孩子们聚集在房间的角落里。
孩子们聚集在房间的角落里。
The doctors clustered anxiously around his bed.医生们焦急地围在他的床边。
医生们焦急地围在他的床边。
clutter C1 /ˈklʌtə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to fill a place or area with too many things, so that it is untidy 凌乱地塞满;乱堆放
Don't clutter the page with too many diagrams.别用太多的图表来堆砌版面。
别用太多的图表来堆砌版面。
Too many graphics can clutter the screen.图片太多会让屏幕显示杂乱。
图片太多会让屏幕显示杂乱。
I don't want all these files cluttering up my desk.我不想看到这么多文档乱堆在我的桌子上。
我不想看到这么多文档乱堆在我的桌子上。
Try not to clutter your head with trivia.尽量别满脑子都想些鸡毛蒜皮的事。
尽量别满脑子都想些鸡毛蒜皮的事。
noun 释义
1 a lot of things in an untidy state, especially things that are not necessary or are not being used; a lack of order 杂乱的东西(尤指不需要或无用的);凌乱
There's always so much clutter on your desk!你桌子上总有那么多乱七八糟的东西!
你桌子上总有那么多乱七八糟的东西!
Try to get rid of screen clutter.清理屏幕,摆脱杂乱。
清理屏幕,摆脱杂乱。
There was a clutter of bottles and tubes on the shelf.架子上胡乱堆满了瓶子和管子。
架子上胡乱堆满了瓶子和管子。
co-author C1 /ˌkəʊ ˈɔːθə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to write a book or an article with somebody else (书或文章的)合著者
noun 释义
1 a person who writes a book or an article with somebody else (书或文章的)合著者
co-parent C1 /ˈkəʊ peərənt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who shares the duties of bringing up a child 共同承担抚养子女义务的家长(尤指作为非亲生父母或不与小孩同住的父母),共亲父母
The former couple remain devoted co-parents to daughter Rose and son Jack.这对前夫妇仍然是女儿罗斯和儿子杰克的忠实共同父母。
这对前夫妇仍然是女儿罗斯和儿子杰克的忠实共同父母。
verb 释义
1 to share the duties of bringing up a child, especially when a couple are separated or not married (尤指离异夫妇或未婚男女)共同抚养(孩子)
Andrew and I are still very close and are co-parenting the girls.安德鲁和我仍然非常亲密,并且共同抚养孩子们。
安德鲁和我仍然非常亲密,并且共同抚养孩子们。
co-parenting C1 /ˌkəʊ ˈpeərəntɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of sharing the duties of bringing up a child, especially when a couple are separated or not married (尤指分居或未婚伴侣)共同抚养子女
Co-parenting is working really well for us as we always put the children first.我们一起抚养孩子,做得很好,因为我们总是把孩子放在第一位。
我们一起抚养孩子,做得很好,因为我们总是把孩子放在第一位。
co-pilot C1 /ˈkəʊ paɪlət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a second pilot who helps the main pilot in an aircraft (飞机的)副驾驶员
co-star C1 /ˈkəʊ stɑː(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to appear as one of the main actors with somebody in a play or film (在电影或戏剧中)与其他明星联合主演
a movie in which Jennifer Lawrence co-stars with Joel Edgerton詹妮弗·劳伦斯与乔尔·埃哲顿联袂主演的电影
詹妮弗·劳伦斯与乔尔·埃哲顿联袂主演的电影
2 to have two or more famous actors acting in it (由明星演员)联袂主演,合演
a movie co-starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton由詹妮弗·劳伦斯和乔尔·埃哲顿联袂主演的电影
由詹妮弗·劳伦斯和乔尔·埃哲顿联袂主演的电影
noun 释义
1 one of two or more famous actors who appear together in a film or play (电影或戏剧中的)联袂主演明星
coalition C1 /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a government formed by two or more political parties working together (两党或多党)联合政府
The two parties have formed a coalition.两党结成了一个联盟。
两党结成了一个联盟。
a two-party coalition两党联合的政府
两党联合的政府
a coalition government联合政府
联合政府
The coalition was/were in power for four years.该联盟执政四年。
该联盟执政四年。
The two parties governed in coalition for four years.两党联合执政四年。
两党联合执政四年。
They didn't rule out coalition with the Social Democrats.他们不排除与社会民主党人结盟的可能性。
他们不排除与社会民主党人结盟的可能性。
a coalition between the Socialists and Communists社会党和共产党的联合政府
社会党和共产党的联合政府
2 a group formed by people from several different groups, especially political ones, agreeing to work together for a particular purpose (尤指多个政治团体的)联合体,联盟
The network is a global coalition of environmental and consumer groups.这个圈子网罗了全球的环境保护团体和消费者团体。
这个圈子网罗了全球的环境保护团体和消费者团体。
coastal C1 /ˈkəʊstl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 of or near a coast 沿海的;靠近海岸的
coastal waters/resorts/scenery沿海水域;海滨胜地/风景
沿海水域;海滨胜地/风景
acoastal path(= one that follows the line of the coast)滨海小道
滨海小道
cocaine C1 /kəʊˈkeɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a powerful drug that some people take illegally for pleasure and can becomeaddictedto. Doctors sometimes use it as ananaesthetic. 可卡因;古柯碱
cockpit C1 /ˈkɒkpɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the area in a plane, boat or racing car where the pilot or driver sits (飞机、船或赛车的)驾驶舱,驾驶座
cockroach C1 /ˈkɒkrəʊtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large brown insect with wings, that lives in houses, especially where there is dirt 蟑螂
The kitchens were discovered to be infested with cockroaches.厨房被发现有蟑螂出没。
厨房被发现有蟑螂出没。
cocktail C1 /ˈkɒkteɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a drink usually made from a mixture of one or morespirits(= strong alcoholic drinks)and fruit juice. It can also be made without alcohol. 鸡尾酒
a cocktail bar/cabinet/shaker鸡尾酒吧/橱柜/调酒器
鸡尾酒吧/橱柜/调酒器
2 a dish of small pieces of food, usually served cold 凉菜;冷盘
a prawn/shrimp cocktail大虾/小虾冷盘
大虾/小虾冷盘
fruit cocktail什锦水果丁
什锦水果丁
3 a mixture of different substances or elements, often ones that do not mix together well (通常不太相融的)混合物
a lethal cocktail of drugs致命的混合药物
致命的混合药物
The show was a heady cocktail of jazz and political satire.这场演出是爵士乐和政治讽刺剧的混搭,很搞笑。
这场演出是爵士乐和政治讽刺剧的混搭,很搞笑。
cocktail waiter C1 /ˈkɒkteɪl weɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man whose job is to serve alcoholic drinks to people at tables in a club or bar 一个男人,其工作是在俱乐部或酒吧的餐桌上为人们提供酒精饮料
Guests are greeted by a cocktail waiter.鸡尾酒服务员会迎接客人。
鸡尾酒服务员会迎接客人。
cocktail waitress C1 /ˈkɒkteɪl weɪtrəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman whose job is to serve alcoholic drinks to people at tables in a club or bar 酒吧女招待
We placed our orders with our cocktail waitress Vikki.我们向吧女维吉下了单。
我们向吧女维吉下了单。
coconut C1 /ˈkəʊkənʌt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the large nut of a tropical tree called acoconut palm. It grows inside a hard shell and contains a soft white substance that can be eaten and juice that can be drunk. 椰子
She broke open the coconut and drank its sweet milk.她打开椰子喝里面的甜椰汁。
她打开椰子喝里面的甜椰汁。
a bay fringed with swaying coconut palms婆娑的椰树环绕的海湾
婆娑的椰树环绕的海湾
huge bunches of fresh coconuts大串大串的新鲜椰子
大串大串的新鲜椰子
2 the soft white substance inside acoconut, used in cooking, making soap, etc. (用于烹调、制作肥皂等的)椰子肉,椰蓉
desiccated coconut椰子干
椰子干
coconut biscuits/cookies椰蓉饼干
椰蓉饼干
coconut oil椰子油
椰子油
coconut milk C1 /ˈkəʊkənʌt mɪlk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a white liquid that is made from the inside of acoconutand is used in cooking 椰奶;椰汁
Add the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes and water.加入椰奶、切碎的西红柿和水。
加入椰奶、切碎的西红柿和水。
canned coconut milk罐装椰奶
罐装椰奶
2 a drink made from the white liquid produced fromcoconuts, used instead of milk 椰奶饮料
Include plant-based milks (such as soya, almond or coconut milk) in your smoothie.在冰沙中加入植物奶(例如豆奶、杏仁奶或椰奶)。
在冰沙中加入植物奶(例如豆奶、杏仁奶或椰奶)。
cod C1 /kɒd/ noun, adjective, abbreviation
noun 释义
1 a large sea fish that is white inside and used for food 鳕鱼
fishing for cod捕鳕鱼
捕鳕鱼
cod fillets鳕鱼鱼片
鳕鱼鱼片
cod and parsley sauce鳕鱼和欧芹酱
鳕鱼和欧芹酱
adjective 释义
1 not real or what somebody claims it is 假的;伪的;不真实的
a cod American accent假装的美国口音
假装的美国口音
cod psychology伪心理学
伪心理学
abbreviation 释义
1 cash on deliveryor (in American English)collect on delivery(payment for goods will be made when the goods are delivered) 货到付款;交货付现
code word C1 /ˈkəʊd wɜːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a word or phrase with a secret meaning that is used instead of the usual name for something 暗语;代称;委婉说法
They were asked to bring ‘cigars’ to the meeting, a code word for guns.他们被要求带“雪茄”参加会议,这是枪支的代号。
他们被要求带“雪茄”参加会议,这是枪支的代号。
The police use code words for their major operations.警察在重大行动中使用代号。
警察在重大行动中使用代号。
codfish C1 /ˈkɒdfɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large sea fish that is white inside and used for food 鳕鱼
coffee shop C1 /ˈkɒfi ʃɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small restaurant, often in a store, hotel, etc., where coffee, tea, other drinks without alcohol and simple food are served 小咖啡厅(常设在商店、旅馆等内,供应咖啡、茶、其他无酒精饮料及小吃)
coffee table C1 /ˈkɒfi teɪbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small low table for putting magazines, cups, etc. on, usually in front of asofa 咖啡桌;茶几
coffin C1 /ˈkɒfɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a box in which a dead body is buried orcremated 棺材;棺椁;棺木
A procession of mourners slowly followed the coffin.哀悼队伍缓缓跟随在灵柩后面。
哀悼队伍缓缓跟随在灵柩后面。
the flag-draped coffins of soldiers coming home运回国的覆盖着国旗的军人灵柩
运回国的覆盖着国旗的军人灵柩
2 something that makes the end or failure of an organization, somebody’s plans, etc. more likely to happen 导致失败的事物;导致某事终结之物
This latest defeat is another nail in the government's coffin.最近的滑铁卢是政府走向灭亡的另一个征兆。
最近的滑铁卢是政府走向灭亡的另一个征兆。
coherent C1 /kəʊˈhɪərənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear 合乎逻辑的;有条理的;清楚易懂的
acoherent narrative/account/explanation条理清楚的叙述/描述/阐述
条理清楚的叙述/描述/阐述
a coherent policy for the transport system运输系统方面的一个前后一致的政策
运输系统方面的一个前后一致的政策
2 able to talk and express yourself clearly 有表达能力的;能表述清楚的
She only became coherent again two hours after the attack.她发病两小时之后才恢复了清楚说话的能力。
她发病两小时之后才恢复了清楚说话的能力。
You're not being very coherent.你的话前后不太一致。
你的话前后不太一致。
cold war C1 /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a relationship between two countries who are not friendly but are not actually fighting each other, usually used about the situation between the US and the Soviet Union after the Second World War 冷战(两国敌对但未进入战争状态,通常指第二次世界大战后美国与苏联之间的对峙局面)
cold-blooded C1 /ˌkəʊld ˈblʌdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing no feelings or sympathy for other people 冷酷的;无情的;残酷的
a cold-blooded killer冷酷无情的杀手
冷酷无情的杀手
cold-blooded murder残忍的谋杀
残忍的谋杀
2 having a body temperature that depends on the temperature of the surrounding air or water 冷血的
cold-hearted C1 /ˌkəʊld ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not showing any love or sympathy for other people; unkind 冷酷无情的;无同情心的;不仁慈的
collaborate C1 /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to work together with somebody in order to produce or achieve something 合作;协作
Researchers around the world are collaborating to develop a new vaccine.世界各地的研究人员正在合作培育一种新的疫苗。
世界各地的研究人员正在合作培育一种新的疫苗。
We have collaborated on many projects over the years.这些年来我们合作搞了许多项目。
这些年来我们合作搞了许多项目。
She agreed to collaborate with him in writing the biography of her grandmother.她同意与他合作撰写她祖母的传记。
她同意与他合作撰写她祖母的传记。
2 to help the enemy who has taken control of your country during a war 通敌;勾结敌人
He was accused of collaborating with the enemy.他被指控与敌人勾结。
他被指控与敌人勾结。
collaboration C1 /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of working with another person or group of people to create or produce something 合作;协作
It was a collaboration that produced extremely useful results.这是一次带来极其有益的成果的合作。
这是一次带来极其有益的成果的合作。
The new plane was a triumph of European industrial and technical collaboration.这架新飞机是欧洲工业和技术合作的胜利。
这架新飞机是欧洲工业和技术合作的胜利。
the results of a fruitful collaboration with the industry与业界有效合作的成果
与业界有效合作的成果
She wrote the book in collaboration with one of her students.她和她的一个学生合写了这本书。
她和她的一个学生合写了这本书。
The government worked in close collaboration with teachers on the new curriculum.政府和教师就新的课程进行了紧密协作。
政府和教师就新的课程进行了紧密协作。
collaboration between the teachers and the government教师和政府间的合作
教师和政府间的合作
2 a piece of work produced by two or more people or groups of people working together 合作成果(或作品)
The exhibition is a collaboration with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.该展览是与澳大利亚移动图像中心合作举办的。
该展览是与澳大利亚移动图像中心合作举办的。
This mission was a collaboration between the National Space Development Agency of Japan and NASA.这次任务是由日本宇宙开发事业团和美国国家航空航天局合作完成的。
这次任务是由日本宇宙开发事业团和美国国家航空航天局合作完成的。
3 the act of helping the enemy during a war when they have taken control of your country 通敌;勾结敌人
his wartime collaboration with the Nazis他战时与纳粹的勾结
他战时与纳粹的勾结
collaborative C1 /kəˈlæbərətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving, or done by, several people or groups of people working together 合作的;协作的;协力的
collaborative projects/studies/research合作项目/研究
合作项目/研究
acollaborative effort/venture共同的努力;合作企业
共同的努力;合作企业
collarbone C1 /ˈkɒləbəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of the two bones that go from the base of the neck to the shoulders 锁骨
collective C1 /kəˈlektɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 done or shared by all members of a group of people; involving a whole group or society 集体的;共有的;共同的
collective leadership/decision-making/responsibility集体领导/决策;共同责任
集体领导/决策;共同责任
collective memory(= things that a group of people or a community know or remember, that are often passed from parents to children)集体记忆
集体记忆
2 used to refer to all members of a group 全体成员的;总体的
The collective name for mast, boom and sails on a boat is the ‘rig’.船的桅杆、帆桁和帆总称为“索具”。
船的桅杆、帆桁和帆总称为“索具”。
noun 释义
1 a group of people who own a business or a farm and run it together; the business that they run 企业集团;合作农场;集体企业
an independent collective making films for television为电视制作影片的独立集体企业
为电视制作影片的独立集体企业
collide C1 /kəˈlaɪd/ verb
verb 释义
1 if two people, vehicles, etc.collide, they crash into each other; if a person, vehicle, etc.collideswith another, or with something that is not moving, they crash into it 碰撞;相撞
The car and the van collided head-on in thick fog.那辆小轿车和货车在浓雾中迎面相撞。
那辆小轿车和货车在浓雾中迎面相撞。
Two trains collided head-on.两辆火车迎头相撞。
两辆火车迎头相撞。
The car collided head-on with the van.那辆小轿车与货车迎面相撞。
那辆小轿车与货车迎面相撞。
As he fell, his head collided with the table.他跌倒时头部撞上了桌子。
他跌倒时头部撞上了桌子。
2 to disagree strongly 严重不一致;冲突;抵触
They regularly collide over policy decisions.他们经常在政策决策上发生冲突。
他们经常在政策决策上发生冲突。
collision C1 /kəˈlɪʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an accident in which two vehicles or people crash into each other 碰撞(或相撞)事故
a collision between two trains两列火车相撞事故
两列火车相撞事故
Stewart was injured in a collision with another player.斯图尔特与另一选手相撞受了伤。
斯图尔特与另一选手相撞受了伤。
ahead-on collision(= between two vehicles that are moving towards each other)(车辆的)迎头相撞
(车辆的)迎头相撞
a mid-air collision(= between two aircraft while they are flying)(两架飞机的)空中相撞
(两架飞机的)空中相撞
His car was in collision with a motorbike.他的车和一辆摩托车撞上了。
他的车和一辆摩托车撞上了。
Wind and ice were blamed for the collision involving up to 12 vehicles.这场涉及多达 12 辆车的碰撞事故被归咎于风和冰。
这场涉及多达 12 辆车的碰撞事故被归咎于风和冰。
2 a strongdisagreementbetween two people or between ideas, opinions, etc. that are opposed to each other; the meeting of two things that are very different (两人之间或对立意见、看法等之间的)冲突,抵触
a collision between two opposing points of view两种对立观点的冲突
两种对立观点的冲突
In his work we see the collision of two different traditions.在他的作品中我们看到两种不同传统的碰撞。
在他的作品中我们看到两种不同传统的碰撞。
3 to be in a situation that is almost certain to cause an argument 几乎发生冲突(或争端、纠纷)
I was on a collision course with my boss over the sales figures.我和我的老板在销售数字问题上差点发生争执。
我和我的老板在销售数字问题上差点发生争执。
4 to be moving in a direction in which it is likely that you will crash into somebody/something 朝着可能会碰撞的方向移动;有可能相撞的趋势
A giant iceberg was on a collision course with the ship.巨大的冰山朝着可能与船相撞的方向漂移。
巨大的冰山朝着可能与船相撞的方向漂移。
colon C1 /ˈkəʊlən/ noun
noun 释义
1 the mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, a summary, an explanation, etc. or before reporting what somebody has said 冒号
2 the main part of the largeintestine(= part of thebowels) 结肠
colonel C1 /ˈkɜːnl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an officer of high rank in the army, themarines, or the USair force (陆军、海军陆战队或美国空军)上校
Colonel Jim Edge吉姆·埃奇上校
吉姆·埃奇上校
coloring C1 /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance that is used to give a particular color to food (食物的)着色剂,色素
redfood coloring红色食物着色剂
红色食物着色剂
Contains no artificial coloring or flavoring.不含人工色素或香料。
不含人工色素或香料。
2 the color of a person’s skin, eyes and hair (皮肤、眼睛和头发的)颜色
Blue suited her fair coloring.蓝色适合于她白皙的肤色。
蓝色适合于她白皙的肤色。
This face powder will enhance your natural coloring.这款粉底会增强你的自然肤色。
这款粉底会增强你的自然肤色。
3 the colors that exist in something, especially a plant or an animal (尤指动植物的)天然色,色彩
insects with vivid yellow and black coloring躯体带有鲜黄色和黑色的昆虫
躯体带有鲜黄色和黑色的昆虫
She realized the coins were fake when the gold coloring began to rub off.当金色涂层开始脱落时,她意识到硬币是假的。
当金色涂层开始脱落时,她意识到硬币是假的。
colour in C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to put colour inside a particular area, shape, etc. using coloured pencils,crayons, etc. (用彩色笔、蜡笔等)给…涂色,给…着色
I'll draw a tree and you can colour it in.我来画一棵树,你给它涂上颜色。
我来画一棵树,你给它涂上颜色。
colouring C1 /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance that is used to give a particular colour to food (食物的)着色剂,色素
redfood colouring红色食物着色剂
红色食物着色剂
Contains no artificial colouring or flavouring.不含人工色素或香料。
不含人工色素或香料。
2 the colour of a person’s skin, eyes and hair (皮肤、眼睛和头发的)颜色
Blue suited her fair colouring.蓝色适合于她白皙的肤色。
蓝色适合于她白皙的肤色。
This face powder will enhance your natural colouring.这款粉底会增强你的自然肤色。
这款粉底会增强你的自然肤色。
3 the colours that exist in something, especially a plant or an animal (尤指动植物的)天然色,色彩
insects with vivid yellow and black colouring躯体带有鲜黄色和黑色的昆虫
躯体带有鲜黄色和黑色的昆虫
She realized the coins were fake when the gold colouring began to rub off.当金色涂层开始脱落时,她意识到硬币是假的。
当金色涂层开始脱落时,她意识到硬币是假的。
columnist C1 /ˈkɒləmnɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a journalist who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine 专栏作家
anewspaper columnist报纸专栏作家
报纸专栏作家
combat C1 /ˈkɒmbæt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 fighting or a fight, especially during a time of war 搏斗;打仗;战斗
He was killed in combat.他在战斗中阵亡。
他在战斗中阵亡。
armed/unarmed combat(= with/without weapons)武装/非武装对抗
武装/非武装对抗
combat troops作战部队
作战部队
combat boots军靴
军靴
aerial combat空战
空战
Knightly combats were only a very small part of medieval warfare.骑士格斗只是中世纪战争的一小部分。
骑士格斗只是中世纪战争的一小部分。
verb 释义
1 to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse 防止;减轻
measures tocombat crime/inflation/unemployment/disease防止犯罪/通货膨胀/失业/疾病的措施
防止犯罪/通货膨胀/失业/疾病的措施
2 to fight against an enemy 战斗;与…搏斗
The security forces were unwilling to combat the insurgents.安全部队不愿意打击叛乱分子。
安全部队不愿意打击叛乱分子。
come around C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become conscious again 恢复知觉;苏醒
Your mother hasn't yet come around from the anaesthetic.你的母亲麻醉后还没有苏醒过来。
你的母亲麻醉后还没有苏醒过来。
2 to happen again 再度发生;再次出现
My birthday seems to come around more quickly every year.我的生日似乎一年比一年来得快。
我的生日似乎一年比一年来得快。
3 to come to a place, especially somebody’s house, to visit for a short time (尤指到某人家中)短暂造访
Do come around and see us some time.务必抽空来看看我们。
务必抽空来看看我们。
4 to change your mood or your opinion 改变心态;改变观点
He'll never come around to my way of thinking.他绝不会改变观点与我的思路一致。
他绝不会改变观点与我的思路一致。
come round C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become conscious again 恢复知觉;苏醒
Your mother hasn't yet come around from the anaesthetic.你的母亲麻醉后还没有苏醒过来。
你的母亲麻醉后还没有苏醒过来。
2 to happen again 再度发生;再次出现
My birthday seems to come around more quickly every year.我的生日似乎一年比一年来得快。
我的生日似乎一年比一年来得快。
3 to come to a place, especially somebody’s house, to visit for a short time (尤指到某人家中)短暂造访
Do come around and see us some time.务必抽空来看看我们。
务必抽空来看看我们。
4 to change your mood or your opinion 改变心态;改变观点
He'll never come around to my way of thinking.他绝不会改变观点与我的思路一致。
他绝不会改变观点与我的思路一致。
comeback C1 /ˈkʌmbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 if a person in public life makes acomeback, they start doing something again that they had stopped doing, or they become popular again 复出;重返;再度受欢迎
an ageing pop star trying to stage a comeback试图重返歌坛的已经上了年纪的流行音乐歌星
试图重返歌坛的已经上了年纪的流行音乐歌星
The player is on the comeback trail after a serious knee injury.这名运动员经历了严重的膝伤之后正准备复出。
这名运动员经历了严重的膝伤之后正准备复出。
2 if a thing makes acomeback, it becomes popular and fashionable or successful again 再度流行并变得时髦;再度获得成功
3 a quick reply to a critical remark (对批评迅速作出的)反驳,回应
4 a way of holding somebody responsible for something wrong that has been done to you 可因自身受到伤害而追究某人的责任
You agreed to the contract, so now you have no comeback.你同意了这份合同,所以现在你不能追究他人的责任了。
你同意了这份合同,所以现在你不能追究他人的责任了。
comet C1 /ˈkɒmɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mass of ice and dust that moves around the sun and looks like a bright star with a tail 彗星;扫帚星
comfort food C1 /ˈkʌmfət fuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 food that makes you feel better, often because it contains a lot of sugar, or because it reminds you of home 抚慰人心的食物;疗愈食物
As the days get colder, we long for comfort food—home-made cakes and chocolate biscuits.随着天气变冷,我们渴望舒适的食物——自制蛋糕和巧克力饼干。
随着天气变冷,我们渴望舒适的食物——自制蛋糕和巧克力饼干。
Chocolate is a great comfort food.巧克力是一种非常好的令人舒心的食物。
巧克力是一种非常好的令人舒心的食物。
comic strip C1 /ˈkɒmɪk strɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of drawings inside boxes that tell a story and are often published in newspapers (常登载于报纸上的)连环漫画
Charles Schulz's classic ‘Peanuts’ comic strip查尔斯·舒尔茨的经典漫画《花生漫画》
查尔斯·舒尔茨的经典漫画《花生漫画》
commanding C1 /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders 指挥的;统帅的
Who is your commanding officer?谁是你们的指挥官?
谁是你们的指挥官?
2 if you are in acommanding positionor have acommanding lead, you are likely to win a race or competition (速度竞赛或比赛)居领先位置的,遥遥领先的
3 powerful and making people admire and obey you 权威的;威严的
acommanding figure/presence/voice威严的人物/气派/说话声
威严的人物/气派/说话声
4 if a building is in acommanding positionor has acommanding view, you can see the area around very well from it 居高临下的;视野宽阔的
The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.城堡占据着山上居高临下的位置。
城堡占据着山上居高临下的位置。
commemorate C1 /kəˈmeməreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to remind people of an important event or person from the past with a special action or object; to exist to remind people of a person or an event from the past (用…)纪念;作为…的纪念
A series of movies will be shown to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of his death.为纪念他逝世 30 周年,有一系列的电影将要上映。
为纪念他逝世 30 周年,有一系列的电影将要上映。
A plaque commemorates the battle.设了一块匾额来纪念那次战役。
设了一块匾额来纪念那次战役。
commemoration C1 /kəˌmeməˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an action, or a ceremony, etc. that makes people remember and show respect for an important person or event in the past 纪念;纪念仪式
a commemoration service纪念仪式
纪念仪式
Protests and commemorations took place in several cities on the anniversary of the uprising.起义周年纪念日,多个城市举行了抗议和纪念活动。
起义周年纪念日,多个城市举行了抗议和纪念活动。
a statue in commemoration of a national hero纪念民族英雄的雕像
纪念民族英雄的雕像
commence C1 /kəˈmens/ verb
verb 释义
1 to begin to happen; to begin something 开始发生;开始;着手
The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon.会议定于午间召开。
会议定于午间召开。
I will be on leave during the week commencing 15 February.我将从 2 月 15 日开始一周的休假。
我将从 2 月 15 日开始一周的休假。
The day commenced with a welcome from the principal.那天由校长致欢迎词开始。
那天由校长致欢迎词开始。
She commenced her medical career in 1996.她于1996年开始了她的医疗生涯。
她于1996年开始了她的医疗生涯。
The companycommenced operationsin April.公司4月份开业了。
公司4月份开业了。
to commence bankruptcy proceedings against somebody对某人启动破产程序
对某人启动破产程序
We commence building next week.我们下周破土动工。
我们下周破土动工。
Operators commenced to build pipelines in 1862.运营商于 1862 年开始兴建管道。
运营商于 1862 年开始兴建管道。
commentary C1 /ˈkɒməntri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a spoken description of an event that is given while it is happening, especially on the radio or television (尤指电台或电视台所作的)实况报道,现场解说
a sports commentary体育实况报道
体育实况报道
I was listening to the radio commentary on the game.我在听电台的比赛实况解说。
我在听电台的比赛实况解说。
The station provided live commentary on the African Nations Cup.该台对非洲国家杯进行了实况报道。
该台对非洲国家杯进行了实况报道。
2 a written explanation or discussion of something such as a book or a play 注释;解释;评注;评论
a critical commentary on the final speech of the play对这剧本结尾的台词所作的批判性评论
对这剧本结尾的台词所作的批判性评论
3 a criticism or discussion of something 批评;议论
The petty quarrels were a sad commentary on the state of the government.这些鸡毛蒜皮的争吵说明了政府的状况很糟糕。
这些鸡毛蒜皮的争吵说明了政府的状况很糟糕。
The movie is a biting commentary on contemporary life in a big city.这部电影是对大城市当代生活的尖锐评论。
这部电影是对大城市当代生活的尖锐评论。
political commentary政治评论
政治评论
commentary box C1 /ˈkɒməntri bɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place in a sports ground where the people who describe what is happening in a sports event for radio or television sit (为电台或电视转播而设在体育赛事现场的)解说席
They will be in the commentary box to broadcast live and exclusive coverage of the game.他们将在解说室现场直播并独家报道比赛。
他们将在解说室现场直播并独家报道比赛。
the reporters in the commentary box实况转播间里的记者
实况转播间里的记者
commentator C1 /ˈkɒmənteɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who describes an event while it is happening, especially on television or radio (尤指电视台或电台的)现场解说员,实况播音员
atelevision/sports commentator电视台/体育运动实况解说员
电视台/体育运动实况解说员
He's one of the great sports commentators of our time.他是我们那个时代优秀的体育比赛解说员之一。
他是我们那个时代优秀的体育比赛解说员之一。
2 a person who is an expert on a particular subject and talks or writes about it on television or radio, in a newspaper or onsocial media (电视台、电台、报章或社交媒体的)评论员
She's a political commentator for the BBC.她是英国广播公司的政治评论员。
她是英国广播公司的政治评论员。
commerce C1 /ˈkɒmɜːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 trade, especially between countries; the buying and selling of goods and services (尤指国家间的)贸易;商业;商务
Leaders of industry and commerce met at the summit in Paris.工商界领导人在巴黎首脑会议上会面。
工商界领导人在巴黎首脑会议上会面。
commercial bank C1 /kəˌmɜːʃl ˈbæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bank that offers services to the general public and to businesses 商业银行
Authorities want commercial banks to cut interest rates to revive car sales.主管机构要求商业银行降低利率以重振汽车销售。
主管机构要求商业银行降低利率以重振汽车销售。
committed C1 /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; believing strongly in something 尽心尽力的;坚信的;坚定的
a committed member of the team忠于职守的队员
忠于职守的队员
They are committed socialists.他们是坚定的社会主义者。
他们是坚定的社会主义者。
The president is personally committed to this legislation.总统本人坚定地支持这项立法。
总统本人坚定地支持这项立法。
commodity C1 /kəˈmɒdəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold 商品
rice, flour and other basic commodities稻米、面粉和其他基本商品
稻米、面粉和其他基本商品
a drop in commodity prices商品价格的下跌
商品价格的下跌
Crude oil is the world's most important commodity.原油是世界上最重要的商品。
原油是世界上最重要的商品。
basic agricultural commodities基本农产品
基本农产品
2 a thing that is useful or has a useful quality 有用的东西;有使用价值的事物
Water is a precious commodity that is often taken for granted in the West.水很宝贵,但在西方国家人们往往意识不到这一点。
水很宝贵,但在西方国家人们往往意识不到这一点。
Time is a very valuable commodity.时间是非常宝贵的。
时间是非常宝贵的。
common market C1 /ˌkɒmən ˈmɑːkɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of countries that have agreed on low taxes on goods traded between countries in the group, and higher fixed taxes on goods imported from countries outside the group 共同市场(成员国之间实行低关税贸易,对从成员国之外的国家进口的商品规定较高关税)
2 a former name of the European Union 欧洲共同市场(欧洲联盟旧称)
communism C1 /ˈkɒmjənɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs 共产主义
2 the system of government by a ruling Communist Party, such as in the former USSR 共产主义制度
a book describing life under Communism描写共产主义体制下生活的书籍
描写共产主义体制下生活的书籍
communist C1 /ˈkɒmjənɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected withcommunism 共产主义的
communist ideology共产主义思想体系
共产主义思想体系
2 governed by or belonging to aCommunistparty 共产党的
a Communist country/government/leader共产党国家/政府/领导人
共产党国家/政府/领导人
noun 释义
1 a person who believes in or supportscommunism 共产主义者;共产主义的支持者
2 a member of a Communist Party 共产党党员
The president of the new democracy is actually a former Communist.新民主政体的总统实际上是一个前共产党人。
新民主政体的总统实际上是一个前共产党人。
community hospital C1 /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈhɒspɪtl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small hospital for the local community 社区医院(为当地社区提供基本医疗服务)
A woman with severe leg pain was admitted to the community hospital.一名腿部严重疼痛的妇女被送往社区医院。
一名腿部严重疼痛的妇女被送往社区医院。
community organizer C1 /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈɔːɡənaɪzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to manage and organize work done for and by people who live in a particular area 社区组织者(负责组织管理对本地区居民的服务工作)
He worked as a community organizer in Chicago before going into politics.在从政之前,他曾在芝加哥担任社区组织者。
在从政之前,他曾在芝加哥担任社区组织者。
Community organizers are finalizing plans for the summer youth program.社区组织者正在敲定夏季青年计划的计划。
社区组织者正在敲定夏季青年计划的计划。
companion C1 /kəmˈpænjən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or an animal that travels with you or spends a lot of time with you 旅伴;伴侣
travelling companions旅伴
旅伴
Geoff was my companion on the journey.杰夫是我旅途中的同伴。
杰夫是我旅途中的同伴。
Fear was the hostages' constant companion.人质一直都感到恐惧不安。
人质一直都感到恐惧不安。
2 a person who shares your experiences, especially when these are particularly pleasant or unpleasant 同甘共苦的人;伙伴
She was a charming dinner companion.与她同桌进餐使人感到十分高兴。
与她同桌进餐使人感到十分高兴。
His younger brother is not much of a companion for him.他的弟弟和他志趣不太相投。
他的弟弟和他志趣不太相投。
They're drinking companions(= they go out drinking together).他们是酒友。
他们是酒友。
We became companions in misfortune.我们成了患难之交。
我们成了患难之交。
He was an entertaining dinner companion.他是饭桌上大家的开心果。
他是饭桌上大家的开心果。
3 a person, usually a woman, employed to live with and help somebody, especially somebody old or ill 陪护(通常受雇照料老人或病人)
She lived in the house as a companion to our grandmother.她住在这栋房子里给我们的祖母作伴。
她住在这栋房子里给我们的祖母作伴。
4 one of a pair of things that go together or can be used together 成对的物品之一;一副物品中的一个
A companion volume is soon to be published.这卷书的姊妹篇即将问世。
这卷书的姊妹篇即将问世。
5 used in book titles to describe a book giving useful facts and information on a particular subject (用于书名)指南,手册
A Companion to French Literature《法国文学指南》
《法国文学指南》
companionship C1 /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the pleasant feeling that you have when you have a friendly relationship with somebody and are not alone 友情;交谊;友谊
They meet at the club for companionship and advice.他们在俱乐部相会是为了联谊和寻求建议。
他们在俱乐部相会是为了联谊和寻求建议。
She had only her cat for companionship.她只有猫儿做伴。
她只有猫儿做伴。
He had never had any close companionship with another man.他从未与其他男人有过亲密的友谊。
他从未与其他男人有过亲密的友谊。
comparison shopping C1 /kəmˈpærɪsn ʃɒpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of comparing prices for similar items in different shops and websites, in order to pay the least amount of money for something 比价购物(对比不同商店或网站的类似商品以求最低价)
Be prepared to do some comparison shopping before you decide which TV to buy.要货比三家,再决定买哪个电视。
要货比三家,再决定买哪个电视。
comparison site C1 /kəmˈpærɪsn saɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a website that consumers use to compare the prices and features of goods and services from different companies 比价网站
Financial comparison sites offer useful lists of savings accounts to help you narrow down your choices.财务比较网站提供有用的储蓄账户列表,帮助您缩小选择范围。
财务比较网站提供有用的储蓄账户列表,帮助您缩小选择范围。
comparison-shop C1 /kəmˈpærɪsn ʃɒp/ verb
verb 释义
1 to go from one store or website to another and compare prices for similar items, in order to pay the least amount of money for something (为省钱)货比三家
Customers use their phones to comparison-shop while in showrooms.顾客在陈列室中使用手机进行比较。
顾客在陈列室中使用手机进行比较。
Prospective customers can comparison-shop health insurance plans in an online marketplace.潜在消费者可以在网上市场对不同的医疗保险产品进行比较。
潜在消费者可以在网上市场对不同的医疗保险产品进行比较。
compartment C1 /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the separate sections that something such as a piece of furniture or equipment has for keeping things in (家具或设备等的)分隔间,隔层
The desk has a secret compartment.这书桌有一个秘密暗格。
这书桌有一个秘密暗格。
There is a handy storage compartment beneath the oven.在烤箱的下面设有储物空间,很便利。
在烤箱的下面设有储物空间,很便利。
2 one of the separate sections that a coach on a train is divided into (列车车厢的)隔间,包厢
He found an empty first-class compartment.他在头等车厢找到了一个空着的隔间。
他在头等车厢找到了一个空着的隔间。
I opened the door of the compartment.我打开包间的门。
我打开包间的门。
compassionate C1 /kəmˈpæʃənət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling or showing sympathy for people or animals who are suffering 有同情心的;表示怜悯的;有爱心的
Politicians are not usually regarded as warm or compassionate people.政客通常不被视为热情或富有同情心的人。
政客通常不被视为热情或富有同情心的人。
He was allowed to go home on compassionate grounds(= because he was suffering).出于同情,准许他回家了。
出于同情,准许他回家了。
compatible C1 /kəmˈpætəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to be used together 兼容的;可共用的
The new system will be compatible with existing equipment.新的系统将与现有的设备相互兼容。
新的系统将与现有的设备相互兼容。
three different, yet entirely compatible programs3 个不同但完全兼容的程序
3 个不同但完全兼容的程序
2 able to exist or be used together without causing problems 可共存的;可共用的;兼容的
Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth?保护环境的措施与经济的增长协调吗?
保护环境的措施与经济的增长协调吗?
compatible blood groups相容的血型
相容的血型
3 if two people arecompatible, they can have a good relationship because they have similar ideas, interests, etc. (因思想、志趣等相投而)关系好的,和睦相处的
She found a compatible partner on an online dating site.她在一个在线约会网站上找到了一个兼容的伴侣。
她在一个在线约会网站上找到了一个兼容的伴侣。
compelling C1 /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting 引人入胜的;扣人心弦的
Her latest book makes compelling reading.她新出的书读起来扣人心弦。
她新出的书读起来扣人心弦。
His eyes were strangely compelling.他的目光有一种奇异的摄人心魄的力量。
他的目光有一种奇异的摄人心魄的力量。
2 so strong that you cannot resist it 非常强烈的;不可抗拒的
acompelling need/desire非常强烈的需要/欲望
非常强烈的需要/欲望
He was a sad man with a compelling need to talk about his unhappiness.他是个伤心之人,特别想说说自己的不幸。
他是个伤心之人,特别想说说自己的不幸。
3 that makes you think it is true 令人信服的
There is no compelling reason to believe him.没有令人信服的理由让人相信他。
没有令人信服的理由让人相信他。
The new studies provide compelling evidence in support of these concepts.新的研究为这些概念提供了很有说服力的支持证据。
新的研究为这些概念提供了很有说服力的支持证据。
competent C1 /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard 足以胜任的;有能力的;称职的
He's very competent in his work.他工作十分称职。
他工作十分称职。
Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work.要确保这家公司有能力完成这项工作。
要确保这家公司有能力完成这项工作。
I don’t feel competent to comment.我觉得没有资格发表评论。
我觉得没有资格发表评论。
She is highly competent at her job.她对工作胜任有余。
她对工作胜任有余。
2 of a good standard but not very good 合格的;不错的;尚好的
Ron was a competent player—more than that, he was good!罗恩是个合格的选手,岂止合格,他很棒!
罗恩是个合格的选手,岂止合格,他很棒!
3 having the power to decide something 有决定权的
The case was referred to a competent authority.事情已交给有关当局处理。
事情已交给有关当局处理。
complain of C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to say that you feel ill or are suffering from a pain 诉说(病情或痛苦)
She left early, complaining of a headache.她说自己头疼,很早就离开了。
她说自己头疼,很早就离开了。
compliance C1 /kəmˈplaɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority 服从;顺从;遵从
procedures that must be followed to ensure full compliance with the law为确保严格遵守法律所必须遵行的程序
为确保严格遵守法律所必须遵行的程序
Safety measures were carried out in compliance with paragraph 6 of the building regulations.遵照建筑规程的第 6 条实施了安全措施。
遵照建筑规程的第 6 条实施了安全措施。
The compliance officer is responsible for enforcing policies and procedures.合规官负责执行政策和程序。
合规官负责执行政策和程序。
2 the quality of being too willing to agree with somebody or do what they want 盲从;信从;唯命是听
He was appalled by his parents' unquestioning compliance with the regime.他对父母毫无异议地屈从政权感到震惊。
他对父母毫无异议地屈从政权感到震惊。
complication C1 /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thing that makes a situation more complicated or difficult 使更复杂化(或更困难)的事物
The bad weather added a further complication to our journey.恶劣的天气给我们的旅行增加了更多的困难。
恶劣的天气给我们的旅行增加了更多的困难。
2 a new problem or illness that makes treatment of a previous one more complicated or difficult 并发症
She developed complications after the surgery.她手术后出现了并发症。
她手术后出现了并发症。
Infertility is one of the complications of this type of radiotherapy.不孕症是此类放射治疗的并发症之一。
不孕症是此类放射治疗的并发症之一。
comply C1 /kəmˈplaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to obey a rule, an order, etc.; to meet particular standards 遵从;服从;符合
They refused to comply with the UN resolution.他们拒绝遵守联合国的决议。
他们拒绝遵守联合国的决议。
All furniture must comply with the fire safety regulations.所有家具必须符合消防安全规定。
所有家具必须符合消防安全规定。
When requested to leave, they refused to comply.当被要求离开时,他们拒绝服从。
当被要求离开时,他们拒绝服从。
What sanctions can they take against us if we fail to comply?如果我们不遵守,他们能对我们采取什么制裁措施?
如果我们不遵守,他们能对我们采取什么制裁措施?
composition C1 /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized 成分;构成;组合方式
the chemical composition of the soil土壤的化学成分
土壤的化学成分
the composition of the board of directors董事会的组成
董事会的组成
the size and composition of an average class平均班级的规模和构成
平均班级的规模和构成
2 a short text that is written as a school exercise; a short essay 作文;小论文
a composition on the effects of crime论述犯罪影响的文章
论述犯罪影响的文章
In the exam you will have to do a composition.考试中得写一篇作文。
考试中得写一篇作文。
3 a piece of music or art, or a poem (音乐、艺术、诗歌的)作品
one of Beethoven’s finest compositions贝多芬最优美的音乐作品之一
贝多芬最优美的音乐作品之一
4 the act ofcomposingsomething, especially a piece of music; the art of writing music (音乐)创作;作曲
pieces performed in the order of their composition按作曲顺序表演的作品
按作曲顺序表演的作品
to study composition学习作曲
学习作曲
5 the arrangement of people or objects in a painting or photograph (绘画、摄影的)构图
compost C1 /ˈkɒmpɒst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a mixture ofdecayed(= destroyed by natural processes)plants, food, etc. that can be added to soil to help plants grow 混合肥料;堆肥
potting compost(= a mixture of soil andcompostthat you can buy to grow new plants in)盆栽混合肥料
盆栽混合肥料
verb 释义
1 to make something intocompost 把…制成堆肥
Cover the area with composted bark or peat.用堆肥树皮或泥炭覆盖该区域。
用堆肥树皮或泥炭覆盖该区域。
2 to putcomposton or in something 施堆肥于
compost bin C1 /ˈkɒmpɒst bɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a container in the garden where leaves, plants, etc. are put to makecompost (花园里的)堆肥桶;落叶垃圾桶
compress C1 /kəmˈpres/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to press things together or press something into a smaller space; to be pressed in this way (被)压紧,压缩
The hydrogen gas is then compressed into a liquid.然后氢气被压缩成液体。
然后氢气被压缩成液体。
compressed air/gas压缩空气/气体
压缩空气/气体
As more snow fell, the bottom layer was compressed into ice.随着更多的雪落下,底层被压缩成冰。
随着更多的雪落下,底层被压缩成冰。
She compressed her lips.她紧闭双唇。
她紧闭双唇。
Her lips compressed into a thin line.她的双唇抿成了一道缝。
她的双唇抿成了一道缝。
2 to reduce something and fit it into a smaller space or amount of time 精简;浓缩;压缩
The main arguments were compressed into one chapter.主要的论证被压缩为一个章节。
主要的论证被压缩为一个章节。
Rehearsal time will have to be compressed into two evenings.排练时间必须压缩为两个晚上。
排练时间必须压缩为两个晚上。
3 to make computer files, etc. smaller so that they use less space on a disk, etc. 压缩(文件等)
noun 释义
1 a cloth that is pressed onto a part of the body to stop the loss of blood, reduce pain, etc. (止血、减痛等的)敷布,压布
to apply a cold compress冷敷
冷敷
compromise C1 /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end 妥协;折中;互让;和解
After lengthy talks the two sides finallyreached a compromise.双方经过长期的商谈终于达成了妥协。
双方经过长期的商谈终于达成了妥协。
In any relationship, you have tomake compromises.在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。
在任何关系当中,人们都得作出让步。
acompromise solution/agreement/candidate折中的解决方案/协议/候选人
折中的解决方案/协议/候选人
2 a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together 妥协(或折中)方案
This model represents the best compromise between price and quality.这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。
这种型号是平衡了价格和质量的最佳折中方案。
It was a fair compromise between the two sides.这是对双方都公平的折衷办法。
这是对双方都公平的折衷办法。
3 the act of reaching acompromise 达成妥协(或和解)
Compromise is an inevitable part of life.妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。
妥协是生活不可避免的一部分。
There is no prospect of compromise in sight.目前还没有和解的希望。
目前还没有和解的希望。
There could be no compromise with the nationalists.和民族主义分子不可能妥协。
和民族主义分子不可能妥协。
verb 释义
1 to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with somebody (为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步
Neither side is prepared to compromise.双方都不愿意妥协。
双方都不愿意妥协。
After much argument, the judges finally compromised on(= agreed to give the prize to)the 18-year old pianist.经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴演奏者获奖。
经过激烈争论,评委终于同意那个 18 岁的钢琴演奏者获奖。
They were unwilling to compromise with the terrorists.他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。
他们不愿与恐怖分子妥协。
2 to do something that is against your principles or does not reach standards that you have set 违背(原则);达不到(标准)
I refuse to compromise my principles.我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
我拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
We are not prepared to compromise on safety standards.我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。
我们不愿在安全标准问题上放松。
3 to cause somebody/something/yourself to be in danger or to be suspected of something, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible (尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑
She had already compromised herself by accepting his invitation.她接受了他的邀请,这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。
她接受了他的邀请,这件事已经使她的声誉受到了损害。
Defeat at this stage wouldcompromise their chances(= reduce their chances)of reaching the finals of the competition.这个阶段的失败会影响他们进入决赛的机会。
这个阶段的失败会影响他们进入决赛的机会。
The affair seriously compromised the party's prospects of electoral success.这一事件严重影响了该党在选举中获胜的机会。
这一事件严重影响了该党在选举中获胜的机会。
4 to cause something to be in danger of attack or of working less well 危害;使效用降低
Users perform tasks every day that can compromise the security of their computers.用户每天运行的任务有可能危害其电脑的安全性。
用户每天运行的任务有可能危害其电脑的安全性。
Do not compromise your health by following fake tips on social media.不要因遵循社交媒体上的虚假提示而损害您的健康。
不要因遵循社交媒体上的虚假提示而损害您的健康。
computer-aided C1 /kəmˌpjuːtər ˈeɪdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 performed or produced using a computer 计算机辅助的
They make the best software for computer-aided engineering.他们开发最优秀的计算机辅助工程软件。
他们开发最优秀的计算机辅助工程软件。
computer-generated C1 /kəmˌpjuːtə ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 produced by a computer after data or instructions are put into it 计算机生成的
acomputer-generated imageof a bridge计算机生成的桥梁图像
计算机生成的桥梁图像
computer-literate C1 /kəmˌpjuːtə ˈlɪtərət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to use computers well 能熟练使用计算机的;会用电脑的
She is highly computer-literate, and good at explaining the use of the system to others.她具有很高的计算机素养,并且善于向他人解释系统的使用方法。
她具有很高的计算机素养,并且善于向他人解释系统的使用方法。
computerize C1 /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to provide a computer or computers to do the work of something 用计算机做;使计算机化;使电脑化
The factory has been fully computerized.这家工厂已完全计算机化了。
这家工厂已完全计算机化了。
2 to store information on a computer 用计算机存储,用电脑存储(信息)
computerized databases计算机化数据库
计算机化数据库
The firm has computerized its records.那家公司已把记录存入计算机。
那家公司已把记录存入计算机。
concede C1 /kənˈsiːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to admit that something is true, logical, etc. after first denying it or resisting it (在否认或拒不承认后)承认(某事属实、合乎逻辑等)
‘Not bad,’ she conceded grudgingly.“不错。”她勉强承认道。
“不错。”她勉强承认道。
He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.他被迫承认可能会有困难。
他被迫承认可能会有困难。
I had to concede the logic of this.我得承认这件事情有它的逻辑。
我得承认这件事情有它的逻辑。
He reluctantlyconceded the pointto me.他不情愿地向我承认了这一点。
他不情愿地向我承认了这一点。
He reluctantly conceded me the point.他不情愿地向我承认了这一点。
他不情愿地向我承认了这一点。
It must be conceded thatdifferent judges have different approaches to these cases.必须承认不同的法官会采用不同的方法来判定这些案件。
必须承认不同的法官会采用不同的方法来判定这些案件。
2 to admit that you have lost a game, an election, etc. 承认(比赛、选举等失败)
After losing this decisive battle, the general was forced to concede.输掉了这场决定性的战役后,那位将军不得不承认失败。
输掉了这场决定性的战役后,那位将军不得不承认失败。
Injury forced Hicks to concede defeat.受伤后,希克斯被迫认输。
受伤后,希克斯被迫认输。
3 to give something away, especially unwillingly; to allow somebody to have something (尤指勉强地)让与,让步;允许
The president was obliged to concede power to the army.总统被迫把权力让给军队。
总统被迫把权力让给军队。
England conceded a goal immediately after half-time.英格兰队在下半场一开始就被攻入一球。
英格兰队在下半场一开始就被攻入一球。
Women were only conceded full voting rights in the 1950s.妇女在 20 世纪 50 年代才被容许完全享有选举权。
妇女在 20 世纪 50 年代才被容许完全享有选举权。
The firm should concede a significant salary increase to its employees.公司应该作出让步,给员工大幅度提高工资。
公司应该作出让步,给员工大幅度提高工资。
conceited C1 /kənˈsiːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 being too proud of yourself and what you do 自负的;骄傲自大的
a very conceited person极其自命不凡的人
极其自命不凡的人
It's very conceited of you to assume that your work is always the best.你认为你的工作总是最好的,真是太自大了。
你认为你的工作总是最好的,真是太自大了。
conceive C1 /kənˈsiːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to form an idea, a plan, etc. in your mind 想出(主意、计划等);构想;设想
He conceived the idea of transforming the old power station into an arts centre.他想出了把旧发电站改造为艺术中心的主意。
他想出了把旧发电站改造为艺术中心的主意。
The dam project was originally conceived in 1997.该大坝工程最初设想于1997年。
该大坝工程最初设想于1997年。
2 to imagine something 想象;幻想
God is often conceived of as male.上帝常常被想象为男性。
上帝常常被想象为男性。
I cannot conceive(= I do not believe)(that) he would wish to harm us.我无法想象他会存心伤害我们。
我无法想象他会存心伤害我们。
I cannot conceive what it must be like.我想象不出它会是什么样子。
我想象不出它会是什么样子。
3 when a womanconceivesorconceives a child, she becomes pregnant 怀孕;怀胎
She is unable to conceive.她不能怀孕。
她不能怀孕。
Their first child was conceived on their wedding night.他们的第一个小孩是在新婚之夜怀上的。
他们的第一个小孩是在新婚之夜怀上的。
She was unable to conceive a child naturally and was offered fertility treatment.她因不能自然怀孕而接受不孕治疗。
她因不能自然怀孕而接受不孕治疗。
conception C1 /kənˈsepʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an understanding or a belief of what something/somebody is or what something/somebody should be 理解(认为某事/某人怎样或应该怎样)
Marx’s conception of social justice马克思对社会公平概念的理解
马克思对社会公平概念的理解
He hasno conception ofhow difficult life is if you're unemployed.他不懂得失业后生活会是怎样的艰难。
他不懂得失业后生活会是怎样的艰难。
I had to reassess my conception that she was basically an honest person.我不得不重新评估我的观念,即她基本上是一个诚实的人。
我不得不重新评估我的观念,即她基本上是一个诚实的人。
2 the process of forming an idea or a plan 构思;构想;设想
The plan was brilliant in its conception but failed because of lack of money.尽管这计划构想绝妙,但终因资金不足而告流产。
尽管这计划构想绝妙,但终因资金不足而告流产。
3 the process of an egg beingfertilizedinside a woman’s body so that she becomes pregnant 怀孕;受孕
the moment of conception受孕的一刻
受孕的一刻
A child is born about 40 weeks after conception takes place.孩子在受孕后大约40周出生。
孩子在受孕后大约40周出生。
concerto C1 /kənˈtʃeətəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of music for one or moresoloinstruments playing with anorchestra 协奏曲
a piano concerto钢琴协奏曲
钢琴协奏曲
a concerto for flute and harp长笛与竖琴协奏曲
长笛与竖琴协奏曲
a concerto for clarinet and orchestra单簧管和管弦乐队协奏曲
单簧管和管弦乐队协奏曲
concession C1 /kənˈseʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult 让步;妥协
The firm will be forced tomake concessionsif it wants to avoid a strike.要想避免罢工,公司将不得不作出一些让步。
要想避免罢工,公司将不得不作出一些让步。
to win a concession from somebody取得某人的让步
取得某人的让步
a major/an important concession重大的让步
重大的让步
Shemade no concessionto his inexperience as a manager.对于他作为经理缺乏经验,她并没有做出让步。
对于他作为经理缺乏经验,她并没有做出让步。
2 the act of giving something or allowing something; the act ofconceding 承认;给予;许可;让步
the concession of university status to some colleges对某些学院升为大学的许可
对某些学院升为大学的许可
herconcession speech(= when she admitted that she had lost the election)她的败选演讲(=当她承认自己输掉了选举时)
她的败选演讲(=当她承认自己输掉了选举时)
Military support was offered in return for the concession of territory.提供军事援助以作为对领土让步的回报。
提供军事援助以作为对领土让步的回报。
3 a reduction in an amount of money that has to be paid; a ticket that is sold at a reduced price to a particular group of people 减价;(对某类人的)减价票
They may grant tax concessions to encourage foreign investors.他们可能会给予税收优惠以鼓励外国投资者。
他们可能会给予税收优惠以鼓励外国投资者。
Tickets are £3; there is a £1 concession for students.票价为 3 英镑,学生票减免 1 英镑。
票价为 3 英镑,学生票减免 1 英镑。
Adults £2.50, concessions £2, family £5成人、优惠、家庭票价分别为 2.50 英镑、2 英镑、5 英镑。
成人、优惠、家庭票价分别为 2.50 英镑、2 英镑、5 英镑。
Travel concessions are available to older people.老年人可享受旅行优惠。
老年人可享受旅行优惠。
4 a right or an advantage that is given to a group of people, an organization, etc., especially by a government or an employer (尤指由政府或雇主给予的)特许权,优惠
The Bolivian government has granted logging concessions covering 22 million hectares.玻利维亚政府批准了在 2 200 万公顷土地上的伐木特许权。
玻利维亚政府批准了在 2 200 万公顷土地上的伐木特许权。
The company has just won a mining concession in the north of the country.这家公司刚刚取得了在国家北部的采矿特许权。
这家公司刚刚取得了在国家北部的采矿特许权。
5 the right to sell something in a particular place; the place where you sell it, sometimes an area that is part of a larger building or store (在某地的)特许经营权;(有时为大型建筑物或商场中的)销售场地,摊位
the burger concessions at the stadium体育场内的汉堡包小吃摊
体育场内的汉堡包小吃摊
They went to theconcession standto get a hot dog.他们去食品摊位买了热狗。
他们去食品摊位买了热狗。
concise C1 /kənˈsaɪs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words 简明的;简练的;简洁的
a concise summary简明扼要的总结
简明扼要的总结
She gave us clear and concise instructions.她给我们做了言简意赅的说明。
她给我们做了言简意赅的说明。
2 shorter than the original book, on which it was based 简略的;简缩的;简明的
This is just a concise dictionary—you should get yourself something bigger.这只是一本缩略版词典,你应该买一本更大部头的。
这只是一本缩略版词典,你应该买一本更大部头的。
concretely C1 /ˈkɒŋkriːtli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is based on facts, not on ideas or guesses 确实的,具体的(而非想象或猜测的)
People started to think more concretely about political questions.人们开始更具体地思考政治问题。
人们开始更具体地思考政治问题。
2 in a way that you can see and feel 具体来说:您可以看到并感觉到的方式
These are private moments, but are captured concretely on film.这些都是私人时刻,但在电影中被具体捕捉到。
这些都是私人时刻,但在电影中被具体捕捉到。
condemn C1 /kənˈdem/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say very strongly that you think something is bad, usually for moral reasons (通常出于道义而)谴责,指责
The government issued a statement condemning the killings.政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
The editor of the newspaper was condemned as lacking integrity.这家报纸的主编被指责为缺乏操守。
这家报纸的主编被指责为缺乏操守。
2 to say what somebody’s punishment will be 宣判;判处(某人某种刑罚)
He was condemned to death for murder and later hanged.他因谋杀罪被判处死刑后被绞死了。
他因谋杀罪被判处死刑后被绞死了。
She was condemned to hang for killing her husband.她因杀害亲夫被处以绞刑。
她因杀害亲夫被处以绞刑。
3 to force somebody to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation 迫使…接受困境(或不愉快的状况)
He was condemned to a life of hardship.他不得不过苦日子。
他不得不过苦日子。
They were condemned to spend every holiday on a rainy campsite.他们得在阴雨连绵的野营地度过每一个假日,徒叹奈何。
他们得在阴雨连绵的野营地度过每一个假日,徒叹奈何。
4 to say officially that something is not safe enough to be used 宣告使用…不安全
The meat was condemned as unfit to eat.这种肉被宣告不宜食用。
这种肉被宣告不宜食用。
a condemned building一座已宣告不能居住的危楼
一座已宣告不能居住的危楼
5 to show or suggest that somebody is guilty of something 证明(或表明)有罪
She is condemned out of her own mouth(= her own words show that she is guilty).她自己说的话显示她有罪责。
她自己说的话显示她有罪责。
cone C1 /kəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a solid or hollow object with a round flat base and sides that slope up to a point (实心或空心的)圆锥体
2 a solid or hollow object that is like aconein shape (实心或空心的)圆锥形物
a paper cone full of popcorn装满爆玉米花的锥形纸筒
装满爆玉米花的锥形纸筒
the cone of a volcano火山锥
火山锥
3 a plastic object shaped like aconeand often red and white, or yellow in colour, used on roads to show where vehicles are not allowed to go, for example while repairs are being done 锥形交通标,锥形桶,路锥(常为红白色或红黄色的塑料锥形物,表示在维修道路等时禁止车辆通行)
4 a piece of thin dry biscuit like aconein shape that you can put ice cream in to eat it (盛冰激凌的)锥形蛋卷筒
an ice cream cone冰激凌蛋筒
冰激凌蛋筒
5 the hard dry fruit of apineorfirtree (松树或冷杉的)球果
a pine/fir cone松树/冷杉球果
松树/冷杉球果
confer C1 /kənˈfɜː(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to discuss something with somebody, in order to exchange opinions or get advice 商讨;协商;交换意见
He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision.他想与他的同事先商议一下再作出决定。
他想与他的同事先商议一下再作出决定。
2 to give somebody an award, a university degree or a particular honour or right 授予,颁发(奖项、学位、荣誉或权利)
An honorary degree was conferred on him by Oxford University in 2019.牛津大学于 2019 年授予他荣誉学位。
牛津大学于 2019 年授予他荣誉学位。
conference call C1 /ˈkɒnfərəns kɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a phone call in which three or more people take part 电话会议
confession C1 /kənˈfeʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a statement that a person makes, admitting that they are guilty of a crime; the act of making such a statement 供词;供状;认罪;供认
After hours of questioning by police, she made a full confession.经过警察数小时的审问,她供认了全部罪行。
经过警察数小时的审问,她供认了全部罪行。
His confession was extracted under torture.他是屈打成招的。
他是屈打成招的。
2 a statement admitting something that you are ashamed or embarrassed about; the act of making such a statement (对使自己羞愧或尴尬的事的)表白,承认
I've a confession to make—I lied about my age.我有错要承认,我谎报了年龄。
我有错要承认,我谎报了年龄。
3 a private statement to a priest about the bad things that you have done; an occasion when you make such a statement (向神父做的)告罪,告解,忏悔
The priest heard her confession and granted absolution.神父聆听了她的告解并给予她宽赦。
神父聆听了她的告解并给予她宽赦。
I used to go to confession every Saturday as a child.小时候我每周六都去向神父告罪。
小时候我每周六都去向神父告罪。
4 a statement of your religious beliefs, principles, etc. (宗教的)信仰表白
a confession of faith宗教信仰表白
宗教信仰表白
conform C1 /kənˈfɔːm/ verb
verb 释义
1 to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society 顺从,顺应(大多数人或社会);随潮流
There is considerable pressure on teenagers to conform.青少年被大力要求守规矩。
青少年被大力要求守规矩。
He refused to conform to the local customs.他拒绝遵从当地的风俗习惯。
他拒绝遵从当地的风俗习惯。
2 to obey a rule, law, etc. 遵守,遵从,服从(规则、法律等)
The building does not conform with safety regulations.这座建筑物不符合安全条例。
这座建筑物不符合安全条例。
3 to agree with or match something 相一致;相符合;相吻合
It did not conform to the usual stereotype of an industrial city.这和工业城市那种千篇一律的格局不一样。
这和工业城市那种千篇一律的格局不一样。
Wordsworth changed the ideas of his poem to conform with his later religious and political opinions.华兹华斯改变了他的诗的思想,以符合他后来的宗教和政治观点。
华兹华斯改变了他的诗的思想,以符合他后来的宗教和政治观点。
the attempt to force science to conform with a political or social ideology迫使科学与政治或社会意识形态保持一致的企图
迫使科学与政治或社会意识形态保持一致的企图
conformity C1 /kənˈfɔːməti/ noun
noun 释义
1 behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society (对社会规则的)遵从,遵守
a society of outward religious conformity表面上宗教信仰一致的社会
表面上宗教信仰一致的社会
They act in unthinking conformity to customs.他们总是一味地按风俗习惯行事。
他们总是一味地按风俗习惯行事。
2 following the rules of something;conformingto something 遵循(规则);与…相符合(或一致)
regulations that are in conformity with European law符合欧洲法律的条例
符合欧洲法律的条例
confrontation C1 /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation in which there is anger between people or groups who disagree because they have different opinions 对抗;对峙;冲突
She wanted to avoid another confrontation with her father.她想避免和父亲再次发生冲突。
她想避免和父亲再次发生冲突。
Confrontation between employers and unions has resulted in strike action.资方与工会之间的对峙导致罢工行动。
资方与工会之间的对峙导致罢工行动。
congratulate C1 /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to tell somebody that you are pleased about their success or achievements 向(某人)道贺;祝贺
I congratulated them all on their results.我为他们取得的成就向他们所有人表示祝贺。
我为他们取得的成就向他们所有人表示祝贺。
The authors are to be congratulated on producing such a clear and authoritative work.向创作出这样一部具有权威性又清晰易懂的作品的作者们祝贺。
向创作出这样一部具有权威性又清晰易懂的作品的作者们祝贺。
2 to feel pleased and proud because you have achieved something or been successful at something (为成就或成功)感到自豪,引以为豪
You can congratulate yourself on having done an excellent job.你应该为你出色的工作感到自豪。
你应该为你出色的工作感到自豪。
The organizers are congratulating themselves on attracting record numbers to the event.参加这项活动的人数之多创了纪录,组织者感到非常自豪。
参加这项活动的人数之多创了纪录,组织者感到非常自豪。
congregation C1 /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of people who are gathered together in a church for a religious service, not including the priest andchoir (教堂的)会众
The congregation stood to sing the hymn.会众站起来唱圣歌。
会众站起来唱圣歌。
2 a group of people who regularly attend a particular church (定期去特定地方做礼拜的)会众
members of local congregations地方教堂会众
地方教堂会众
The congregation is/are very diverse in terms of background and ethnicity.该会众在背景和种族方面非常多样化。
该会众在背景和种族方面非常多样化。
3 a group or collection of people, animals or things 会众:一群人,动物或事物的集合
Large congregations of birds filled the evening skies.傍晚的天空中布满了大群的鸟儿。
傍晚的天空中布满了大群的鸟儿。
congressional C1 /kənˈɡreʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 related to or belonging to acongressor the Congress in the US 立法机构的;代表大会的;(美国)国会的
acongressional committee/bill代表委员会;国会议案
代表委员会;国会议案
the midterm Congressional elections国会的中期选举
国会的中期选举
connotation C1 /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning 含义;隐含意义
The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and excellence.professional 这个词隐含着技艺和专长的意思。
professional 这个词隐含着技艺和专长的意思。
negative connotations贬义
贬义
It is important to understand the power of connotation.了解内涵的力量很重要。
了解内涵的力量很重要。
conquer C1 /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take control of a country or city and its people by force 占领;攻克;征服
The Normans conquered England in 1066.诺曼人于 1066 年征服了英格兰。
诺曼人于 1066 年征服了英格兰。
In 330 BC Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great.亚历山大大帝于公元前330年征服了波斯。
亚历山大大帝于公元前330年征服了波斯。
conquered territories/subjects/lands被征服的领土/臣民/土地
被征服的领土/臣民/土地
The Roman Empire offered citizenship to its conquered peoples.罗马帝国向其被征服的人民提供公民身份。
罗马帝国向其被征服的人民提供公民身份。
2 to defeat somebody, especially in a competition, race, etc. (尤指比赛、赛跑等中)击败,战胜
The world champion conquered yet another challenger last night.昨晚这位世界冠军又战胜了一名挑战者。
昨晚这位世界冠军又战胜了一名挑战者。
3 to succeed in dealing with or controlling something (成功地)对付,克服,控制
The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.克服恐惧的唯一方法是正视恐惧。
克服恐惧的唯一方法是正视恐惧。
Mount Everest was conquered(= successfully climbed)in 1953.珠穆朗玛峰于 1953 年被征服。
珠穆朗玛峰于 1953 年被征服。
He will need to conquer his nerves to progress in this competition.他需要克服自己的紧张情绪才能在这场比赛中取得进步。
他需要克服自己的紧张情绪才能在这场比赛中取得进步。
4 to become very popular or successful in a place 在(某地)很受欢迎;在(某地)成功
The band is now setting out to conquer the world.这支乐队现在要出发去征服世界。
这支乐队现在要出发去征服世界。
This is a British film which could conquer the US market.这是一部能够征服美国市场的英国电影。
这是一部能够征服美国市场的英国电影。
conqueror C1 /ˈkɒŋkərə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whoconquers 征服者;占领者;胜利者
William the Conqueror(= King William I of England)征服者威廉(英国国王威廉一世)
征服者威廉(英国国王威廉一世)
After numerous defeats in the boxing ring the conquered finally became the conqueror.在拳击场上屡战屡败之后,被征服者最终成为了征服者。
在拳击场上屡战屡败之后,被征服者最终成为了征服者。
The disease was introduced by the Spanish conquerors in the sixteenth century.这种疾病在16世纪由西班牙占领者带入。
这种疾病在16世纪由西班牙占领者带入。
conscience C1 /ˈkɒnʃəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong 良心;良知
to have aclear/guilty conscience(= to feel that you have done right/wrong)问心无愧/有愧
问心无愧/有愧
This is amatter ofindividualconscience(= everyone must make their own judgement about it).这关系到个人的良知。
这关系到个人的良知。
He won't let it trouble his conscience.他不会让这件事搞得自己良心不安的。
他不会让这件事搞得自己良心不安的。
2 a guilty feeling about something you have done or failed to do 内疚;愧疚
She was seized by a sudden pang of conscience.她突然感到一阵内疚。
她突然感到一阵内疚。
I have a terrible conscience about it.我对此事深感愧疚。
我对此事深感愧疚。
3 the fact of behaving in a way that you feel is right even though this may cause problems 凭良心
freedom of conscience(= the freedom to do what you believe to be right)凭良心行事的自由
凭良心行事的自由
Emilia is the voice of conscience in the play.埃米莉亚在这出戏中是良知的代言人。
埃米莉亚在这出戏中是良知的代言人。
4 believing your actions to be fair (认为行为)公正地,公平地,凭良心
We cannot in all conscience refuse to help.凭良心我们不能拒绝去帮助别人。
凭良心我们不能拒绝去帮助别人。
5 making you feel guilty for doing or failing to do something 使人内疚;良心不安
I'll write and apologize. I've had it on my conscience for weeks.我要写信赔礼道歉。几个星期以来我都为此而良心不安。
我要写信赔礼道歉。几个星期以来我都为此而良心不安。
It’s still on my conscience that I didn’t warn him in time.良心上还怪我没有及时警告他。
良心上还怪我没有及时警告他。
6 to make you feel guilty about something; to feel guilty about something 唤醒良心;受到良心谴责
Her conscience pricked her as she lied to her sister.她对姐姐撒谎时良心上感到很不安。
她对姐姐撒谎时良心上感到很不安。
conscientious C1 /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 taking care to do things carefully and correctly 勤勉认真的;一丝不苟的
a conscientious student/teacher/worker勤勉认真的学生;一丝不苟的老师;认真负责的工作者
勤勉认真的学生;一丝不苟的老师;认真负责的工作者
He was thorough and conscientious, rather than brilliant.他做事周到认真,但并非才华横溢。
他做事周到认真,但并非才华横溢。
She was a popular and conscientious teacher.她是受欢迎的老师,工作一丝不苟。
她是受欢迎的老师,工作一丝不苟。
consciousness C1 /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening 清醒状态;知觉
I can't remember any more—I must havelost consciousness.我什么都想不起来了,我当时一定是失去了知觉。
我什么都想不起来了,我当时一定是失去了知觉。
She did notregain consciousnessand died the next day.她再也没有苏醒过来,第二天便去世了。
她再也没有苏醒过来,第二天便去世了。
2 the state of being aware of something 觉察;感觉;意识
his consciousness of the challenge facing him他对所面临的挑战的清醒意识
他对所面临的挑战的清醒意识
The words slowly entered her consciousness.她开始慢慢听清了这些话。
她开始慢慢听清了这些话。
3 the ideas and opinions of a person or group 观念;看法
her newly developed political consciousness她最近形成的政治观念
她最近形成的政治观念
issues affecting the popular consciousness of the time影响当时大众意识的问题
影响当时大众意识的问题
consensus C1 /kənˈsensəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an opinion that all members of a group agree with 一致的意见;共识
She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues.她擅长就敏感问题进行斡旋,从而达成共识。
她擅长就敏感问题进行斡旋,从而达成共识。
There is a growingconsensus of opinionon this issue.对这个问题的看法日趋一致。
对这个问题的看法日趋一致。
an attempt toreach a consensus达成共识的尝试
达成共识的尝试
There now exists a broad political consensus in favour of economic reform.现在存在支持经济改革的广泛政治共识。
现在存在支持经济改革的广泛政治共识。
consensus politics(= that people in general agree with)代表多数人意见的政纲(政府,新闻业)
代表多数人意见的政纲(政府,新闻业)
There is a general consensus among teachers about the need for greater security in schools.教师们对必须加强学校的安全工作有普遍的共识。
教师们对必须加强学校的安全工作有普遍的共识。
There seems to be a consensus that the plan should be rejected.看来人们一致同意放弃这一计划。
看来人们一致同意放弃这一计划。
They have always governed by consensus.他们总是通过协商一致来管理。
他们总是通过协商一致来管理。
consent C1 /kənˈsent/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority 同意;准许;允许
The written consent of a parent is required.要求有家长的书面同意。
要求有家长的书面同意。
Children under 16 cannotgive consentto medical treatment.16 岁以下的儿童不得自行同意接受治疗。
16 岁以下的儿童不得自行同意接受治疗。
torefuse/withholdyourconsent拒不同意
拒不同意
He is charged with taking a car without the owner's consent.他因未征得车主的同意自行开走车而受到指控。
他因未征得车主的同意自行开走车而受到指控。
2 agreement about something 同意;赞同
She was chosen as leaderby common consent(= everyone agreed to the choice).大家一致同意选她为领导人。
大家一致同意选她为领导人。
By mutual consentthey didn't go out(= they both agreed not to).他俩一致同意不出门了。
他俩一致同意不出门了。
3 an official document giving permission for something 正式批准文件;批文
Your family, in effect, signs the consent for you.事实上,你的家人给你签了同意书。
事实上,你的家人给你签了同意书。
verb 释义
1 to agree to something or give your permission for something 同意;准许;允许
When she told them what she intended, they readily consented.她告诉他们她的打算时,他们欣然同意。
她告诉他们她的打算时,他们欣然同意。
He reluctantly consented to the proposal.他勉强同意了这个提议。
他勉强同意了这个提议。
She finally consented to answer our questions.她最终同意回答我们的问题。
她最终同意回答我们的问题。
consequent C1 /ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening as a result of something 随之发生的;作为结果的
the lowering of taxes and the consequent increase in spending税收降低与随之引起的消费增长
税收降低与随之引起的消费增长
the responsibilities consequent upon the arrival of a new child新生儿出世后随之而来的职责
新生儿出世后随之而来的职责
conservationist C1 /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who takes an active part in the protection of the environment 自然环境保护主义者
a meeting of local conservationists当地自然环境保护主义者的会议
当地自然环境保护主义者的会议
conserve C1 /kənˈsɜːv/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed 保护;保存;保藏
new laws to conserve wildlife in the area保护该地区野生动物的新法令
保护该地区野生动物的新法令
2 to use as little of something as possible so that it lasts a long time 节省;节约
Help to conserve energy by insulating your home.对房屋做隔热处理来帮助节约能源。
对房屋做隔热处理来帮助节约能源。
Renewable energy resources can help conserve fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.可再生能源有助于节约化石燃料并减少碳排放。
可再生能源有助于节约化石燃料并减少碳排放。
noun 释义
1 jam containing large or whole pieces of fruit (含有大块或整块水果的)果酱,蜜饯
considerate C1 /kənˈsɪdərət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others 考虑周到的;为(他人)着想的;体谅的;体贴的
She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.她对待雇员总是客客气气,关心体谅。
她对待雇员总是客客气气,关心体谅。
It was very considerate of him to wait.他一直在等候着,真是体贴。
他一直在等候着,真是体贴。
Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man.路易斯是一个和善、亲切而又体贴的年轻人。
路易斯是一个和善、亲切而又体贴的年轻人。
Try to be a bit more considerate.请再多一点替人着想。
请再多一点替人着想。
consideration C1 /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of thinking carefully about something 仔细考虑;深思;斟酌
An employer is legally bound togivedueconsideration tothe request.雇主在法律上有义务对这一要求给予适当考虑。
雇主在法律上有义务对这一要求给予适当考虑。
Careful considerationshould be given to issues of health and safety.健康与安全的问题应该认真予以考虑。
健康与安全的问题应该认真予以考虑。
Her ideas are worthy ofserious consideration.她的想法值得认真思考。
她的想法值得认真思考。
to merit/deserve/warrant further consideration值得进一步考虑
值得进一步考虑
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak.他想了片刻后开始讲话。
他想了片刻后开始讲话。
There needs to be a consideration of the legal issues involved.需要对有关法律问题加以考虑。
需要对有关法律问题加以考虑。
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).那些提案目前正在审议中。
那些提案目前正在审议中。
I enclose the report for your consideration.随函附上报告供你酌情处理。
随函附上报告供你酌情处理。
The group have submitted two resolutions for consideration by shareholders.该集团已提交两项决议案供股东审议。
该集团已提交两项决议案供股东审议。
2 something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding something (做计划或决定时)必须考虑的事(或因素、原因)
The government's decision was obviously motivated by political considerations.政府的决定显然是出于政治考量。
政府的决定显然是出于政治考量。
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations需要考虑的经济/商业/环境/实际因素
需要考虑的经济/商业/环境/实际因素
Time is anotherimportant consideration.时间是另一个需要考虑的重要因素。
时间是另一个需要考虑的重要因素。
3 the quality of being sensitive towards others and thinking about their wishes and feelings (对他人的)考虑周到,体谅,顾及
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten.他们的善意和体贴不会被忘记。
他们的善意和体贴不会被忘记。
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings.他们根本不体谅我的感受。
他们根本不体谅我的感受。
She was shocked by his lack of consideration for others.她对他缺乏为他人着想的态度感到震惊。
她对他缺乏为他人着想的态度感到震惊。
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family.出于对亡人家属的考虑,新闻记者没有到葬礼现场。
出于对亡人家属的考虑,新闻记者没有到葬礼现场。
4 a reward or payment for a service 报酬;酬金;支付款
You can buy the books for a small consideration.你可以花一小笔钱买这些书。
你可以花一小笔钱买这些书。
She agreed, for a small consideration, to arrange a meeting with the casting director.为了一点小小的考虑,她同意安排与选角导演的会面。
为了一点小小的考虑,她同意安排与选角导演的会面。
5 as payment for something 作为…的报酬(或酬劳)
a small sum in consideration of your services对你服务的微薄酬金
对你服务的微薄酬金
6 after thinking about something carefully and for a long time 经过深思熟虑;经过审慎考虑
7 to think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an opinion or making a decision 考虑到;顾及
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made.作决定时要考虑候选人的经验和资格。
作决定时要考虑候选人的经验和资格。
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success.总的说来,这项活动取得了极大的成功。
总的说来,这项活动取得了极大的成功。
consistency C1 /kənˈsɪstənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent 一致性;连贯性
She has played with great consistency all season.她整个赛季表现相当稳定。
她整个赛季表现相当稳定。
We need to ensure consistency of service to our customers.我们需要确保为客户提供的服务的一致性。
我们需要确保为客户提供的服务的一致性。
2 theconsistencyof a mixture or a liquid substance is how thick, smooth, etc. it is 黏稠度;密实度;平滑度;坚实度
Beat the ingredients together to a creamy consistency.把配料搅拌成乳脂状。
把配料搅拌成乳脂状。
The cement should have the consistency of wet sand.水泥的稠度应如湿沙。
水泥的稠度应如湿沙。
consolidate C1 /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue 使加强;使巩固
With this new movie he hasconsolidatedhispositionas the country's leading director.他新执导的影片巩固了他作为全国最佳导演的地位。
他新执导的影片巩固了他作为全国最佳导演的地位。
Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.意大利队的第二个进球巩固了其领先的地位。
意大利队的第二个进球巩固了其领先的地位。
2 to join things together into one; to be joined into one (使)结成一体,合并
All the debts have been consolidated.所有债项均已合并。
所有债项均已合并。
consolidated accounts合并账目
合并账目
The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.为提高效率,这两家公司已合并。
为提高效率,这两家公司已合并。
consolidation C1 /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of making a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue 加强,巩固
the consolidation of power权力的巩固
权力的巩固
2 the act or process of joining things together into one or of being joined into one 合并
the consolidation of Japan’s banking industry日本银行业的兼并
日本银行业的兼并
debt consolidation债务合并
债务合并
conspirator C1 /kənˈspɪrətə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is involved in aconspiracy(= a secret plan to do something illegal) 共谋者;搞阴谋的人
political conspirators政治阴谋家
政治阴谋家
The emperor pardoned five of the conspirators.皇帝赦免了其中五个参与密谋的人。
皇帝赦免了其中五个参与密谋的人。
constellation C1 /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of stars that forms a shape in the sky and has a name 星座
The Little Bear constellation is still used by navigators at sea.小熊星座至今仍被海上航海家使用。
小熊星座至今仍被海上航海家使用。
2 a group of related ideas, things or people 一系列(相关的想法、事物);一群(相关的人)
a constellation of Hollywood talent一群好莱坞天才
一群好莱坞天才
constituency C1 /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a district that elects its own representative to parliament (选举议会议员的)选区
Unemployment is high in her constituency.她的选区失业人数众多。
她的选区失业人数众多。
He owns a house in his Darlington constituency.他在自己的选区达灵顿拥有一座房子。
他在自己的选区达灵顿拥有一座房子。
2 the people who live in and vote in a particular district 选区的选民
constituency opinion选区选民的意见
选区选民的意见
What does/do the constituency think?选区怎么想?
选区怎么想?
3 a particular group of people in society who are likely to support a person, an idea or a product (统称)支持者
There is a strong constituency of support for his proposal.他的提议得到了很多选民的支持。
他的提议得到了很多选民的支持。
the constituency that is/are in favour of the proposal赞成该提案的选区
赞成该提案的选区
constitution C1 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country or an organization is governed by 宪法;章程
your right to vote under the constitution根据宪法所拥有的选举权
根据宪法所拥有的选举权
According to the constitution…依照宪法…
依照宪法…
to propose a new amendment to the Constitution提出一项新的宪法修正案
提出一项新的宪法修正案
the South African Constitution南非宪法
南非宪法
A two-thirds majority is needed to amend the club’s constitution.修改俱乐部章程需要三分之二的多数票同意。
修改俱乐部章程需要三分之二的多数票同意。
2 the condition of a person’s body and how healthy it is 身体素质;体质;体格
to have ahealthy/strong/weak constitution体质健康/强壮/虚弱
体质健康/强壮/虚弱
3 the way something is formed or organized 构成;构造
the genetic constitution of cells细胞的基因构造
细胞的基因构造
4 the act of forming something 组成;形成
He recommended the constitution of a review committee.他建议设立审查委员会。
他建议设立审查委员会。
constitutional C1 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with theconstitutionof a country or an organization 宪法的;章程的
constitutional government/reform立宪政体;宪法的修改
立宪政体;宪法的修改
a constitutional amendment宪法修正案
宪法修正案
She had long advocated constitutional reform.她长期以来一直支持修改宪法。
她长期以来一直支持修改宪法。
2 allowed or limited by theconstitutionof a country or an organization 宪法准许的;受宪法限制的;受章程限制的
They can't pass this law. It's not constitutional.他们无法通过这项法律,它不符合宪法。
他们无法通过这项法律,它不符合宪法。
constitutional rights宪法规定的权利
宪法规定的权利
aconstitutional monarchy(= a country with a king or queen whose power is controlled by a set of laws and basic principles)君主立宪国家
君主立宪国家
3 related to the body’s ability to stay healthy, be strong and fight illness 身体素质的;体质的;体格的
constitutional remedies体质顺势疗法
体质顺势疗法
noun 释义
1 a short walk that people take because it is good for their health 保健散步
constitutionally C1 /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is connected with theconstitutionof a country or an organization 宪法的;章程的
constitutionally guaranteed rights受到宪法保障的权利
受到宪法保障的权利
2 in a way that is allowed or limited by theconstitutionof a country or an organization 宪法准许的;受宪法限制的;受章程限制的
The police have an obligation to act constitutionally.警察有义务按照宪法行事。
警察有义务按照宪法行事。
3 in a way that is connected with the body's ability to stay healthy, be strong, and fight illness 身体素质的;体质的;体格的
He was much weakened constitutionally by the disease.他生病后身体虚弱了许多。
他生病后身体虚弱了许多。
constructor C1 /kənˈstrʌktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company that builds things, especially cars or aircraft (尤指汽车或飞机的)建造者,制造者,建造商
Riley&Scott, the US racing car constructorRiley&Scott,美国赛车制造商
Riley&Scott,美国赛车制造商
consultancy C1 /kənˈsʌltənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a company that gives expert advice on a particular subject to other companies or organizations 咨询公司
amanagement/design/computer, etc. consultancy管理/设计/计算机等咨询公司
管理/设计/计算机等咨询公司
2 expert advice that a company or person is paid to provide on a particular subject 专家咨询
consultancy fees咨询费
咨询费
consultation C1 /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it 咨询;商讨;磋商
aconsultation document/paper/period/process咨询文件/论文/期/过程
咨询文件/论文/期/过程
The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。
这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。
acting in consultation with all the departments involved和所有有关部门磋商后行事
和所有有关部门磋商后行事
2 a formal meeting to discuss something 商讨会;协商会
There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
两国之间进行了广泛磋商。
3 a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment (向专家请教的)咨询会;(尤指)就诊
A 30-minute consultation will cost £500.30 分钟的咨询费用为 500 英镑。
30 分钟的咨询费用为 500 英镑。
4 the act of looking for information in a book, etc. 查找;查阅;查看
There is a large collection of texts available for consultation online.有大量文本可供在线咨询。
有大量文本可供在线咨询。
consumer spending C1 /kənˌsjuːmə ˈspendɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of money that consumers spend on goods and services, expressed as a percentage of a country's economy 消费支出
Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of the country's economic activity.消费者支出约占该国经济活动的70%。
消费者支出约占该国经济活动的70%。
consumerism C1 /kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services 消费;消费主义(认为大量消费对社会和个人有利)
She was appalled by the greed andrampant consumerismshe saw in modern society.她对现代社会中贪婪和消费主义的大行其道感到震惊。
她对现代社会中贪婪和消费主义的大行其道感到震惊。
green consumerism(= the buying of products that are not harmful to the environment)绿色消费主义
绿色消费主义
consumerist C1 /kənˈsjuːmərɪst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with buying and using goods and services, or with the beliefs ofconsumerism 消费主义的;顾客至上的;保护消费者利益的
consumerist values消费主义价值观
消费主义价值观
contactless C1 /ˈkɒntæktləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to the technology that allows asmart card(= a small plastic card used to store information electronically), mobile phone, etc. to contact an electronic device that it is not connected to, usually in order to make a payment 无触点感应的;非接触式(技术)的
contactless cards非接触式卡
非接触式卡
a contactless payment一笔非接触式支付款项
一笔非接触式支付款项
contagious C1 /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 acontagiousdisease spreads by close contact between people (疾病)接触传染的
Scarlet fever is highly contagious.猩红热的接触传染性很强。
猩红热的接触传染性很强。
His enthusiasm was contagious(= spread quickly to other people).他的热情富有感染力。
他的热情富有感染力。
a contagious laugh有感染力的笑声
有感染力的笑声
The new disease proved contagious.这种新的疾病证明具有触染性。
这种新的疾病证明具有触染性。
2 if a person iscontagious, they have a disease that can be spread by close contact with other people 患接触性传染病
container C1 /kənˈteɪnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported 容器
aplastic container塑料容器
塑料容器
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container.如果贮藏在密封的容器里,食物能保存比较久的时间。
如果贮藏在密封的容器里,食物能保存比较久的时间。
These women carry heavy containers of water over long distances.这些妇女背着沉重的水容器长途跋涉。
这些妇女背着沉重的水容器长途跋涉。
containers for nuclear materials核材料容器
核材料容器
2 a large metal or wooden box of a standard size in which goods are packed so that they can easily be lifted onto a ship, train, etc. to be transported 集装箱;货柜
ashipping container集装箱
集装箱
acontainer ship(= one designed to transport such containers)集装箱船
集装箱船
3 a box or pot made of wood,clay, plastic, etc. for growing plants in 花盆
Planting bulbs in containers is a great alternative if you don't have a garden.如果没有花园,在花盆里种植球茎是一个很棒的选择。
如果没有花园,在花盆里种植球茎是一个很棒的选择。
contaminate C1 /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease 污染;弄脏
The drinking water has become contaminated with lead.饮用水被铅污染了。
饮用水被铅污染了。
contaminated blood/food/soil受到污染的血液/食物/土壤
受到污染的血液/食物/土壤
a river contaminated by pollution被污染的河流
被污染的河流
These substances can contaminate groundwater.这些物质会污染地下水。
这些物质会污染地下水。
2 to influence people’s ideas or attitudes in a bad way 玷污,毒害,腐蚀(人的思想或品德)
They were accused of contaminating the minds of our young people.他们被指控毒害我们青少年的心灵。
他们被指控毒害我们青少年的心灵。
contamination C1 /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process or fact of making a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease 污染;弄脏
radioactive contamination放射性污染
放射性污染
bacterial/chemical contamination细菌/化学污染
细菌/化学污染
Environmental contamination resulting from human activities is a major health concern.人类活动造成的环境污染是一个主要的健康问题。
人类活动造成的环境污染是一个主要的健康问题。
2 the act of influencing people's ideas or attitudes in a bad way 玷污,毒害,腐蚀(人的思想或品德)
They feared cultural contamination from the influx of tourists.他们担心游客涌入会造成文化污染。
他们担心游客涌入会造成文化污染。
contempt C1 /kənˈtempt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling that somebody/something is without value and deserves no respect at all 蔑视;轻蔑;鄙视
She looked at him with contempt.她轻蔑地看着他。
她轻蔑地看着他。
I shall treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves.我对那项建议当然会不屑一顾。
我对那项建议当然会不屑一顾。
His treatment of his children is beneath contempt(= so bad that it is not even worth feelingcontemptfor).他对待自己子女的行径为人所不齿。
他对待自己子女的行径为人所不齿。
Politicians seem to be generallyheld in contemptby ordinary people.一般百姓似乎普遍鄙视从政者。
一般百姓似乎普遍鄙视从政者。
They had shown a contempt for the values she thought important.他们对她所认为重要的价值表示蔑视。
他们对她所认为重要的价值表示蔑视。
His remarks betray a staggering contempt for the truth(= are completely false).他的话表明他完全无视事情的真相。
他的话表明他完全无视事情的真相。
2 a lack of worry or fear about rules, danger, etc. (对规则、危险等的)藐视,不顾
The firefighters showed a contempt for their own safety.那些消防队员把他们自己的安全置之度外。
那些消防队员把他们自己的安全置之度外。
She'd developed what she considered a healthy contempt for authority.她养成了蔑视权威的习惯,认为这是正常合理的。
她养成了蔑视权威的习惯,认为这是正常合理的。
3 the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge 藐视法庭(罪)
He could be jailed for two years for contempt.他由于藐视法庭可能被监禁两年。
他由于藐视法庭可能被监禁两年。
She was held in contempt for refusing to testify.她因拒绝作证而被判藐视法庭罪。
她因拒绝作证而被判藐视法庭罪。
4 knowing somebody/something very well may cause you to lose respect for them/it 亲不敬,熟生蔑;过分亲密就会有所侮慢
contemptuous C1 /kənˈtemptʃuəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling or showing that you have no respect for somebody/something 蔑视的;鄙视的;表示轻蔑的
She gave him a contemptuous look.她鄙夷地看了他一眼。
她鄙夷地看了他一眼。
The company has shown a contemptuous disregard for Henry’s complaints.公司对亨利的抱怨漠然视之。
公司对亨利的抱怨漠然视之。
Her voice sounded almost contemptuous.她的语气近乎轻蔑。
她的语气近乎轻蔑。
He was contemptuous of everything I did.他对我所做的一切都不屑一顾。
他对我所做的一切都不屑一顾。
contend C1 /kənˈtend/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say that something is true, especially in an argument (尤指在争论中)声称,主张,认为
I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.我倒认为部长的想法在这一点上有漏洞。
我倒认为部长的想法在这一点上有漏洞。
2 to compete against somebody in order to gain something 竞争;争夺
Three armed groups were contending for power.三个武装集团在争夺权力。
三个武装集团在争夺权力。
content marketing C1 /ˈkɒntent mɑːkɪtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of advertising a company's products by creating and sharing online material such as videos, blogs andsocial mediaposts 内容营销
In a digital world full of new content, the challenge with content marketing is to stand out from your competitors.在一个充溢着新内容的数字世界,内容营销的挑战在于如何从竞争者中脱颖而出。
在一个充溢着新内容的数字世界,内容营销的挑战在于如何从竞争者中脱颖而出。
content1 C1 /ˈkɒntent/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being happy or satisfied 满意;满足
She stood for a moment looking with content at her husband.她站了一会儿,满意地看着她的丈夫。
她站了一会儿,满意地看着她的丈夫。
2 as much as you want 尽情地;心满意足
a supervised play area where children can run around to their heart’s content一处能让孩子们尽情游玩且有人看管的地方
一处能让孩子们尽情游玩且有人看管的地方
adjective 释义
1 happy and satisfied with what you have 满意;满足
He seemed more content, less bitter.他看起来比较满意,不那么愤愤不平。
他看起来比较满意,不那么愤愤不平。
He had to be content with third place.他只好屈居第三名。
他只好屈居第三名。
Not content with stealing my boyfriend(= not thinking that this was enough), she has turned all my friends against me.她夺走了我的男朋友还不满足,又挑起我所有的朋友和我作对。
她夺走了我的男朋友还不满足,又挑起我所有的朋友和我作对。
2 willing to do something 愿意
I was content to wait.我愿意等候。
我愿意等候。
I'm perfectly content just to lie in the sun.我在阳光下躺着就感到非常满足。
我在阳光下躺着就感到非常满足。
verb 释义
1 to accept and be satisfied with something and not try to have or do something better 满足;满意;知足
Martina contented herself with a bowl of soup.马丁娜喝了一碗汤就心满意足了。
马丁娜喝了一碗汤就心满意足了。
The crowd contented themselves with shouting insults.那群人只顾着破口大骂。
那群人只顾着破口大骂。
2 to make somebody feel happy or satisfied 使满意;使满足
My apology seemed to content him.我的道歉好像使他感到满意。
我的道歉好像使他感到满意。
Nothing would content her.没有什么能让她满意。
没有什么能让她满意。
contention C1 /kənˈtenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 anger between people who disagree 争执;争吵
One area of contention is the availability of nursery care.争论的一个方面是提供幼儿照顾的问题。
争论的一个方面是提供幼儿照顾的问题。
Privatization of the health service remains a point of contention.公共医疗服务私有化的问题仍然备受争议。
公共医疗服务私有化的问题仍然备受争议。
There is no contention between the two groups.这两个团体之间没有争执。
这两个团体之间没有争执。
2 a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument (尤指争论时的)看法,观点
It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外事故。
我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外事故。
I would reject that contention.我不会同意那种观点。
我不会同意那种观点。
3 a subject that causes people to disagree 争议的焦点
Where to go on holiday is always a bone of contention in our family.到哪去度假总是引起家里的争执。
到哪去度假总是引起家里的争执。
4 with a chance of winning something 有机会赢得
Only three teams are now in contention for the title.现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。
现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。
5 without a chance of winning something 没有机会赢得
The Jaguars are now out of contention.美洲虎队现在没有机会赢了。
美洲虎队现在没有机会赢了。
contentious C1 /kənˈtenʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 likely to cause people to disagree 有争议的;可能引起争论的
acontentious issue/topic/subject有争议的问题/话题/主题
有争议的问题/话题/主题
Both views are highly contentious.两种观点都很有争议。
两种观点都很有争议。
Try to avoid any contentious wording.尽量避免使用任何可能会引起争议的措辞。
尽量避免使用任何可能会引起争议的措辞。
The government’s treatment of refugees remains a highly contentious issue.政府对待难民的方式仍然是一个备受争议的问题。
政府对待难民的方式仍然是一个备受争议的问题。
2 liking to argue; involving a lot of arguing 爱争论的;充满争吵的
a contentious meeting争论不休的会议
争论不休的会议
continental C1 /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 of or in the continent of Europe, not including Britain and Ireland 欧洲大陆的(不包括英国和爱尔兰)
a popular continental holiday resort受欢迎的欧洲大陆度假胜地
受欢迎的欧洲大陆度假胜地
Britain’s continental neighbours英国的欧洲大陆邻国
英国的欧洲大陆邻国
a continental lifestyle西、南欧大陆的生活方式
西、南欧大陆的生活方式
The shutters and the balconies make the street look almost continental.活动护窗和阳台使这条街看起来颇具欧洲大陆风格。
活动护窗和阳台使这条街看起来颇具欧洲大陆风格。
2 connected with the main part of the North American continent 北美大陆的
Prices are often higher in Hawaii than in the continental United States.夏威夷的物价常常比美国大陆高。
夏威夷的物价常常比美国大陆高。
3 forming part of, or typical of, any of the seven main land masses of the earth 大洲的;大陆的
continental Antarctica/Asia/Europe南极洲/亚洲/欧洲大陆
南极洲/亚洲/欧洲大陆
to study continental geography研究大陆地理学
研究大陆地理学
noun 释义
1 a person who lives in the continent of Europe, not including Britain and Ireland 欧洲大陆人
continual C1 /kənˈtɪnjuəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 repeated many times in a way that is annoying (令人厌烦地)多次重复的,频繁的
continual complaints/interruptions反复的抱怨/打搅
反复的抱怨/打搅
2 continuing without being interrupted 接连不断的;连续的;频频的
He was in a continual process of rewriting his material.他一直在不断地改写他的材料。
他一直在不断地改写他的材料。
We lived in continual fear of being discovered.我们长期生活在害怕被发现的恐惧中。
我们长期生活在害怕被发现的恐惧中。
Her daughter was a continual source of delight to her.她的女儿是她无限快乐的源泉。
她的女儿是她无限快乐的源泉。
She kept the letter as a continual reminder of his kindness.她保留了这封信,以不断提醒他的善意。
她保留了这封信,以不断提醒他的善意。
continually C1 /kənˈtɪnjuəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is repeated many times so that it is annoying (令人厌烦地)反复地,频繁地
They argue continually about money.他们没完没了地为钱争吵。
他们没完没了地为钱争吵。
2 in a way that continues without a break 不断地;持续地;连续地
the need to adapt to new and continually changing circumstances适应不断变化的新形势的需要
适应不断变化的新形势的需要
New products are continually being developed.新产品正源源不断地开发出来。
新产品正源源不断地开发出来。
continuing education C1 /kənˌtɪnjuːɪŋ edʒuˈkeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 education for adults that is available outside the formal education system, for example at evening classes or over the internet 成人教育
We have a thriving continuing education department.我们有一个蓬勃发展的继续教育部门。
我们有一个蓬勃发展的继续教育部门。
contradict C1 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say that something that somebody else has said is wrong, and that the opposite is true 反驳;驳斥;批驳
All evening her husband contradicted everything she said.整个晚上她说什么丈夫都反驳。
整个晚上她说什么丈夫都反驳。
You've justcontradicted yourself(= said the opposite of what you said before).你恰好与你刚才说的自相矛盾。
你恰好与你刚才说的自相矛盾。
‘No, it’s not,’ she contradicted (him).“不,不是的。”她反驳(他)说。
“不,不是的。”她反驳(他)说。
2 to be so different from each other that one of them must be wrong 相抵触;相矛盾;相反
The two stories contradict each other.这两种说法相互抵触。
这两种说法相互抵触。
This version of events was contradicted by eye-witness reports.对事件的这种说法和目击者的报告相矛盾。
对事件的这种说法和目击者的报告相矛盾。
contradiction C1 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a lack of agreement between facts, opinions, actions, etc. (事实、看法、行动等的)不一致,矛盾,对立
There is a contradiction between the two sets of figures.这两组数据相互矛盾。
这两组数据相互矛盾。
How can we resolve this apparent contradiction?我们怎样才能解决这个明显的矛盾呢?
我们怎样才能解决这个明显的矛盾呢?
His public speeches arein direct contradiction tohis personal lifestyle.他的公开言论与他私下的生活方式恰恰相反。
他的公开言论与他私下的生活方式恰恰相反。
2 the act of saying that something that somebody else has said is wrong or not true; an example of this 反驳;驳斥
I think I can say,without fear of contradiction, that…就算有人反驳,我也敢说…
就算有人反驳,我也敢说…
Now you say you both left at ten—that's a contradiction of your last statement.你现在说你们俩是十点钟离开的,这可和你上次的说法不一致。
你现在说你们俩是十点钟离开的,这可和你上次的说法不一致。
3 a statement containing two words thatcontradicteach other’s meaning 自相矛盾的说法
A ‘nomad settlement’ is a contradiction in terms.“游牧者的定居点”是用词上的自相矛盾。
“游牧者的定居点”是用词上的自相矛盾。
The idea is almost a contradiction in terms.这主意本身几乎就是自相矛盾的。
这主意本身几乎就是自相矛盾的。
contradictory C1 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing or showing a lack of agreement between statements, facts, opinions or actions 相互矛盾的;对立的;不一致的
We are faced with two apparently contradictory statements.我们面前这两种说法显然是矛盾的。
我们面前这两种说法显然是矛盾的。
The advice I received was often contradictory.我所得到的建议常常是相互矛盾的。
我所得到的建议常常是相互矛盾的。
contrast C1 /ˈkɒntrɑːst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them 明显的差异;对比;对照
The two cities make an interesting contrast.这两个城市形成有趣的对比。
这两个城市形成有趣的对比。
There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.东西方文化之间有明显的差异。
东西方文化之间有明显的差异。
In contrast, the south suffered very little hurricane damage.相比之下,南部几乎没有遭到飓风破坏。
相比之下,南部几乎没有遭到飓风破坏。
The situation when we arrived was inmarked contrastto the news reports.我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。
我们到达时的局势与新闻报道的截然不同。
The poverty of her childhoodstands intotalcontrast toher life in Hollywood.她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。
她孩提时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。
The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.这家公司本季度亏损了 700 万美元,与去年同期 620 万美元的盈利形成了对照。
这家公司本季度亏损了 700 万美元,与去年同期 620 万美元的盈利形成了对照。
to show asharp/stark/striking contrastwith something与某事物形成鲜明/明显/显著的对比
与某事物形成鲜明/明显/显著的对比
A wool jacket complements the silk trousers andprovidesan interestingcontrastin texture.毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。
毛料上衣配真丝长裤,质地上的差异非常有趣。
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。
看一看他们的新系统,就显得我们的系统陈旧过时了。
Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。
把两个计划仔细地加以对比就可看出一些重要的差异。
2 a person or thing that is clearly different from somebody/something else 明显不同的人(或事物)
The work you did today is quite a contrast to(= very much better/worse than)what you did last week.你今天的表现与上周截然不同。
你今天的表现与上周截然不同。
3 differences in colour or in light and dark, used in photographs and paintings to create a special effect (摄影或绘画中的)颜色反差,明暗对比
The artist's use of contrast is masterly.这位艺术家娴熟地运用了明暗对比。
这位艺术家娴熟地运用了明暗对比。
4 the amount of difference between light and dark in a photograph or the picture on a television screen (照片或电视图像的)明暗对比度,反差
Use this button to adjust the contrast.用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。
用此按钮调节图像明暗的对比度。
verb 释义
1 to compare two things in order to show the differences between them 对比;对照
The poem contrasts youth and age.这首诗对比了青年与老年。
这首诗对比了青年与老年。
Compare and contrastthe two novels(= discuss how they are similar and how they are different).对比一下这两部小说。
对比一下这两部小说。
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。
把英国的法制与美国的加以对比很有意思。
2 to show a clear difference when close together or when compared (靠近或作比较时)显出明显的差异,形成对比
Her actionscontrasted sharplywith her promises.她的行为与她的诺言相差甚远。
她的行为与她的诺言相差甚远。
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。
她的行动与她的诺言相差甚远。
contributor C1 /kənˈtrɪbjətə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who writes articles for a magazine, book or website, or who talks on a radio or television programme or at a meeting (杂志、书或网站的)撰稿人,投稿人;(电台、电视节目中的)嘉宾;(会议的)发言人
a regular contributor to this magazine该杂志的定期撰稿人
该杂志的定期撰稿人
I am a contributor to several blogs.我是几个博客的撰稿人。
我是几个博客的撰稿人。
2 a person or thing that provides money or goods to help pay for or support something 捐款者;捐赠者;作出贡献者
Older people are important contributors to the economy.老一辈人为发展经济作出了重要贡献。
老一辈人为发展经济作出了重要贡献。
the largest net contributor to EU funds欧盟基金最大的净捐助者
欧盟基金最大的净捐助者
3 something that helps to cause something 促成物
Sulphur dioxide is a pollutant and a major contributor to acid rain.二氧化硫是一种污染物,并且是形成酸雨的主要因素。
二氧化硫是一种污染物,并且是形成酸雨的主要因素。
control C1 /kənˈtrəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the power to make decisions about how a country, an area, an organization, etc. is run (对国家、地区、机构等的)管理权,控制权,支配权
The party expects togain controlof the council in the next election.该党期待在下次选举中获得对地方议会的控制权。
该党期待在下次选举中获得对地方议会的控制权。
Militants havetaken controlof the town.激进分子控制了这座城市。
激进分子控制了这座城市。
The Democrats havelost controlof Congress.民主党已经失去对国会的控制。
民主党已经失去对国会的控制。
A military juntaseized controlof the country.军政府夺取了国家的控制权。
军政府夺取了国家的控制权。
The founders eventuallyregained controlof the company.创始人最终重新获得了公司的控制权。
创始人最终重新获得了公司的控制权。
He defended the tradition of civilian control over the military.他捍卫文官控制军队的传统。
他捍卫文官控制军队的传统。
The city is in the control of enemy forces.那座城市现处于敌军的控制之下。
那座城市现处于敌军的控制之下。
The area remains under international control.该地区仍在国际控制之下。
该地区仍在国际控制之下。
2 the ability to make somebody/something do what you want 控制(或操纵)能力
The teacherhadnocontrolover the children.那位老师管不住学生。
那位老师管不住学生。
He fought hard toretain controlover his work.他努力争取保持对工作的控制权。
他努力争取保持对工作的控制权。
She struggled to keep control of her voice.她竭力控制住自己的声音。
她竭力控制住自己的声音。
Shelost controlof her car on the ice.她在冰上开车失去了控制。
她在冰上开车失去了控制。
He got so angry helost control(= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do).他气得失去了自制。
他气得失去了自制。
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled.由于出现了我们无法控制的情况,飞往罗马的航班已被取消。
由于出现了我们无法控制的情况,飞往罗马的航班已被取消。
The situation is under control.局势得到控制。
局势得到控制。
The coach made the team work hard on ball control(= in a ball game).教练让全队努力练习控球。
教练让全队努力练习控球。
3 the act of limiting or managing something; a method of doing this 限制;约束;管理;管制
traffic control交通管制
交通管制
talks on arms control军备控制谈判
军备控制谈判
tight controlson government spending对政府开支的严格限制
对政府开支的严格限制
Price controls on food were ended.对食物价格的控制已告结束。
对食物价格的控制已告结束。
exciting advances in the control of malaria疟疾控制方面令人振奋的进展
疟疾控制方面令人振奋的进展
state control of the economy国家对经济的控制
国家对经济的控制
It was an exercise indamage control(= trying to prevent further damage).这是一次损害控制的演习。
这是一次损害控制的演习。
Apest controlofficer was called in to deal with the rat problem.一名虫害防治员被请来应对鼠害问题。
一名虫害防治员被请来应对鼠害问题。
4 the switches and buttons, etc. that you use to operate a machine or a vehicle (机器或车辆的)操纵装置,开关,按钮
the controls of an aircraft飞机的操纵装置
飞机的操纵装置
thecontrol panel控制面板
控制面板
thevolume controlof a TV电视的音量调节器
电视的音量调节器
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed.副驾驶员操纵着飞机着陆。
副驾驶员操纵着飞机着陆。
5 a person, thing or group used as a standard of comparison for checking the results of a scientific experiment; an experiment whose result is known, used for checking working methods 对照标准;(检验工作方法的)参照实验
The study showed that women with the disease have had fewer children than the controls.研究表明,患有这种疾病的女性比对照组女性生育的孩子少。
研究表明,患有这种疾病的女性比对照组女性生育的孩子少。
One group was treated with the new drug, and thecontrol groupwas given a sugar pill.一组采用新药治疗,而对照检验组服用的则是糖丸。
一组采用新药治疗,而对照检验组服用的则是糖丸。
6 a place where orders are given or where checks are made; the people who work in this place 指挥(或检查、控制)站;指挥(或检查、控制)人员
We went through passport control and into the departure lounge.我们通过护照检查站进入了候机大厅。
我们通过护照检查站进入了候机大厅。
7 (on a computer keyboard) a key that you press when you want to perform a particular operation (键盘上的)控制键
8 to direct or manage an organization, an area or a situation 掌管,管理,控制,操纵(某机构、地区或局势)
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control.他虽然已到退休年龄,但仍大权在握。
他虽然已到退休年龄,但仍大权在握。
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation.比赛后发生了一些暴力事件,但是现在警方已控制了局势。
比赛后发生了一些暴力事件,但是现在警方已控制了局势。
The elected government is back in control.民选政府重新取得了控制权。
民选政府重新取得了控制权。
9 to be able to organize your life well and keep calm 处之泰然;安之若素
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control.她虽然家庭问题重重,却能完全处之泰然。
她虽然家庭问题重重,却能完全处之泰然。
10 to be or become impossible to manage or to control 无法管理;失去控制
The children are completely out of control since their father left.这些孩子自他们的父亲离开后就无法无天了。
这些孩子自他们的父亲离开后就无法无天了。
A truck ran out of control on the hill.一辆卡车在山上失去了控制。
一辆卡车在山上失去了控制。
11 to be being dealt with successfully 被控制住;处于控制之下
Don't worry—everything's under control!别担心,一切都控制住了!
别担心,一切都控制住了!
12 to succeed in dealing with something so that it does not cause any damage or hurt anyone 控制得住,抑制得住(从而不造成损害)
It took two hours to bring the fire under control.花了两个小时才控制住火势。
花了两个小时才控制住火势。
Please keep your dog under control!请管好你的狗!
请管好你的狗!
verb 释义
1 to have power over a person, company, country, etc. so that you are able to decide what they must do or how it is run 指挥;控制;掌管;支配
By the age of 21 he controlled the company.他 21 岁就掌管了公司。
他 21 岁就掌管了公司。
The whole territory is now controlled by the army.现在全境都在军队的控制之下。
现在全境都在军队的控制之下。
Can't you control your children?你就不能管管你这些孩子?
你就不能管管你这些孩子?
a multinational company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa一家总部位于英国但由南非控制的跨国公司
一家总部位于英国但由南非控制的跨国公司
We want to control our own destiny(= decide what happens to us).我们想控制自己的命运(=决定我们会发生什么)。
我们想控制自己的命运(=决定我们会发生什么)。
attempts by corporations to control access to information公司试图控制信息访问
公司试图控制信息访问
2 to limit something or make it happen in a particular way 限制;限定
It is essential for businesses tocontrol costs.企业控制成本很关键。
企业控制成本很关键。
government attempts to control immigration政府试图限制移民的措施
政府试图限制移民的措施
Local industries weretightly controlled.当地工业受到严格控制。
当地工业受到严格控制。
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones.许多生物变化过程都是由激素控制的。
许多生物变化过程都是由激素控制的。
Try to control your breathing.尝试控制你的呼吸。
尝试控制你的呼吸。
They built a reservoir to control the flow of water.他们建造了一个水库来控制水流。
他们建造了一个水库来控制水流。
Parents should control what their kids watch on television.父母应该限定孩子看什么样的电视节目。
父母应该限定孩子看什么样的电视节目。
3 to stop something from spreading or getting worse 阻止蔓延(或恶化)
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze.消防队员仍在尽力控制火势的蔓延。
消防队员仍在尽力控制火势的蔓延。
to control a disease控制疾病
控制疾病
She was given drugs to control the pain.给她服用了镇痛药。
给她服用了镇痛药。
Most of the symptoms can be controlled with medication.大多数症状可以通过药物控制。
大多数症状可以通过药物控制。
4 to make something such as a machine or system work in the way that you want it to 操纵,控制(机器或系统等)
This knob controls the volume.此旋钮调节音量。
此旋钮调节音量。
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer.交通信号灯由中心计算机控制。
交通信号灯由中心计算机控制。
The entrance gates are electronically controlled.入口大门是电子控制的。
入口大门是电子控制的。
lighting that you can control with your smartphone可以用智能手机控制的照明
可以用智能手机控制的照明
The thermostat can be controlled via an app.恒温器可以通过应用程序进行控制。
恒温器可以通过应用程序进行控制。
toys that can be controlled from a mobile device可以通过移动设备控制的玩具
可以通过移动设备控制的玩具
5 to manage to make yourself remain calm, even though you are upset or angry 抑制;克制
I was so angry I couldn't control myself.我气得无法控制自己。
我气得无法控制自己。
He was finding it difficult to control his feelings.他觉得很难克制住自己的感情。
他觉得很难克制住自己的感情。
You can learn to control your emotions.你可以学会控制自己的情绪。
你可以学会控制自己的情绪。
control tower C1 /kənˈtrəʊl taʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building at an airport from which the movements of aircraft are controlled (机场的)指挥塔台,控制塔,指挥调度台
convenience food C1 /kənˈviːniəns fuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 food that you buy frozen or in a box or can and that you can prepare and cook very quickly and easily 方便食品;便利食品
Convenience foods can make life easier.方便食品可以让生活更轻松。
方便食品可以让生活更轻松。
I lived on a diet of convenience food.我以方便食品为生。
我以方便食品为生。
He has a busy lifestyle and he only eats ready-made convenience food.他的生活忙碌,只吃现成的方便食品。
他的生活忙碌,只吃现成的方便食品。
The children like convenience food such as pizzas.孩子们喜欢比萨饼之类的方便食品。
孩子们喜欢比萨饼之类的方便食品。
convention C1 /kənˈvenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way in which something is done that most people in a society expect and consider to be polite or the right way to do it 习俗;常规;惯例
the rigid social conventions of Victorian Britain英国维多利亚时期僵化的社会习俗
英国维多利亚时期僵化的社会习俗
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions.她是一个喜欢无视传统习俗的年轻女子。
她是一个喜欢无视传统习俗的年轻女子。
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman.按惯例,这一领导职务的副职总是由女性担任。
按惯例,这一领导职务的副职总是由女性担任。
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation.公约要求俱乐部成员在这种情况下必须辞职。
公约要求俱乐部成员在这种情况下必须辞职。
2 a large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc. (从业者、政党成员等的)大会,集会
to hold a convention召开大会
召开大会
the Democratic Party Convention(= to elect a candidate for president)民主党代表大会(选出总统候选人)
民主党代表大会(选出总统候选人)
3 an official agreement between countries or leaders (国家或首脑间的)公约,协定,协议
the Geneva convention日内瓦公约
日内瓦公约
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child联合国儿童权利公约
联合国儿童权利公约
4 a traditional method or style in literature, art or the theatre (文学、艺术或戏剧的)传统手法,传统风格
the conventions of Greek tragedy希腊悲剧的传统手法
希腊悲剧的传统手法
conversion C1 /kənˈvɜːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of changing something from one form, use or system to another 转变;转换;转化
Their main business is the conversion of farm buildings into family homes.他们的主要业务是将农场建筑物改建为家庭住宅。
他们的主要业务是将农场建筑物改建为家庭住宅。
Conversion to gas central heating will save you a lot of money.转成燃气中央供暖系统可以省不少钱。
转成燃气中央供暖系统可以省不少钱。
No conversion from analogue to digital data is needed.不需要把模拟数据转换为数字数据。
不需要把模拟数据转换为数字数据。
a metric conversion table(= showing how to changemetricamounts into or out of another system)公制换算表
公制换算表
a firm which specializes in house conversions(= turning large houses into several smaller flats)专营房屋改建的公司
专营房屋改建的公司
2 the process or experience of changing somebody's or your own religion or beliefs (宗教或信仰的)改变;皈依;归附
the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons by Christian missionaries基督教传教士使盎格鲁–撒克逊人的信仰改变
基督教传教士使盎格鲁–撒克逊人的信仰改变
his conversion from Judaism to Christianity他由犹太教改信基督教
他由犹太教改信基督教
Late in life she experienced a religious conversion.晚年她经历了宗教皈依。
晚年她经历了宗教皈依。
She began by supporting monetarist economics, but later underwent quite a conversion when she saw how it increased unemployment.她一开始支持货币主义经济学,但后来当她看到货币主义经济学如何增加失业率时,她发生了很大的转变。
她一开始支持货币主义经济学,但后来当她看到货币主义经济学如何增加失业率时,她发生了很大的转变。
3 a way of scoring extra points after scoring atryor atouchdown (持球过对方球门线触地或达阵后的)附加攻门(得分)
The try came in the third minute and Jon Bland added the conversion.第三分钟,乔恩・布兰德踢定位球又拿到了附加分。
第三分钟,乔恩・布兰德踢定位球又拿到了附加分。
4 a building or room that has been changed so that it can be used for a different purpose, especially for living in (尤指为居住而)改建的房屋
a barn/loft conversion谷仓/阁楼改建
谷仓/阁楼改建
convict C1 /kənˈvɪkt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime 定罪;宣判…有罪
He was convicted of fraud.他被判犯有诈骗罪。
他被判犯有诈骗罪。
a convicted murderer已定罪的谋杀犯
已定罪的谋杀犯
There wasn’t enough evidence to convict her.没有足够的证据给她定罪。
没有足够的证据给她定罪。
noun 释义
1 a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sent to prison 已决犯;服刑囚犯
The novel begins with Pip’s meeting with an escaped convict from the prison ship.这本小说以皮普与从囚犯船上逃出来的一个囚犯见面开始。
这本小说以皮普与从囚犯船上逃出来的一个囚犯见面开始。
conviction C1 /kənˈvɪkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court; the fact of having been found guilty 判罪;定罪;证明有罪
He plans to appeal against his conviction.他不服判决,准备上诉。
他不服判决,准备上诉。
She has six previous convictions for theft.她有六次盗窃前科。
她有六次盗窃前科。
an offence that carries, on conviction, a sentence of not more than five years’ imprisonment定罪后可判处五年或五年以下监禁的罪行
定罪后可判处五年或五年以下监禁的罪行
2 a strong opinion or belief 坚定的看法(或信念)
strongpolitical/moral convictions坚定不移的政治/道德信念
坚定不移的政治/道德信念
She was motivated by deep religious conviction.她的行动是出于虔诚的宗教信仰。
她的行动是出于虔诚的宗教信仰。
We were sustained by the conviction that all would be well in the end.那时候是最终一切都会好起来的坚定信念给了我们力量。
那时候是最终一切都会好起来的坚定信念给了我们力量。
3 the quality of showing that you believe strongly in what you are saying (对自己所说的话的)深信,坚信,坚定,肯定
‘Not true!’ she said with conviction.“不真实!”她肯定地说道。
“不真实!”她肯定地说道。
He said he agreed but his voice lacked conviction.他说他赞同,但语气不坚定。
他说他赞同,但语气不坚定。
The leader's speech in defence of the policy didn'tcarry much conviction.那位领导人为政策辩护的讲话不是很有说服力。
那位领导人为政策辩护的讲话不是很有说服力。
4 to be/not be brave enough to do what you feel to be right 有/没有勇气做自己认为正确的事
You need to have the courage of your convictions.你需要有勇气做自己认为正确的事。
你需要有勇气做自己认为正确的事。
cooperate C1 /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something 合作;协作
The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.这两个组同意相互协作。
这两个组同意相互协作。
They had cooperated closely in the planning of the project.他们曾密切合作,共同规划这一项目。
他们曾密切合作,共同规划这一项目。
2 to be helpful by doing what somebody asks you to do 协助;配合
Their captors told them they would be killed unless they cooperated.抓住他们的人说如果他们不配合就杀掉他们。
抓住他们的人说如果他们不配合就杀掉他们。
The company has agreed to cooperate with the employment survey.公司同意配合就业调查。
公司同意配合就业调查。
cooperation C1 /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim 合作;协作
They offered their cooperation on the project.他们表示愿意在这个项目上合作。
他们表示愿意在这个项目上合作。
a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry政府与化工行业合作提出的一份报告
政府与化工行业合作提出的一份报告
We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools.我们希望家长和学校有更加紧密的合作。
我们希望家长和学校有更加紧密的合作。
We should like to thank you for your cooperation with us.感谢您与我们的合作。
感谢您与我们的合作。
2 a desire to be helpful and do as you are asked 协助;配合
We would be grateful for your cooperation in clearing the hall as quickly as possible.你们若大力协助尽快把大厅腾空,我们将不胜感激。
你们若大力协助尽快把大厅腾空,我们将不胜感激。
You will need a bit of cooperation from your family.你将需要家人的一点协助。
你将需要家人的一点协助。
cooperative C1 /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 involving doing something together or working together with others towards a shared aim 合作的;协作的;同心协力的
Cooperative activity is essential to effective community work.要把社区工作做好,协作活动是必不可少的。
要把社区工作做好,协作活动是必不可少的。
The documentary was a cooperative effort by film-makers from five countries.这部纪录片是由五个国家的电影制片人通力合作完成的。
这部纪录片是由五个国家的电影制片人通力合作完成的。
This is a cooperative venture with the University of Copenhagen.这是与哥本哈根大学的一个合作项目。
这是与哥本哈根大学的一个合作项目。
2 helpful by doing what you are asked to do 协助的;配合的
Employees will generally be more cooperative if their views are taken seriously.如果雇员的意见得到认真对待,他们一般都会更加配合。
如果雇员的意见得到认真对待,他们一般都会更加配合。
3 owned and run by the people involved, with the profits shared by them 共同拥有共同经营利益共享的;合作的
a cooperative farm合作农场
合作农场
The cooperative movement started in Britain in the nineteenth century.合作社运动十九世纪始于英国。
合作社运动十九世纪始于英国。
noun 释义
1 acooperativebusiness or other organization 合作企业;合作社组织
agricultural cooperatives in India印度的农业合作社
印度的农业合作社
The factory is now a workers' cooperative.这家工厂现为工人合作企业。
这家工厂现为工人合作企业。
coordinate C1 /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well 使协调;使相配合
They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.为协调这个队的工作,他们任用了一位新经理。
为协调这个队的工作,他们任用了一位新经理。
We need to develop a coordinated approach to the problem.我们需要制订一个协调一致的方式来解决这个问题。
我们需要制订一个协调一致的方式来解决这个问题。
a carefully coordinated policy经过周密协调的政策
经过周密协调的政策
We try to coordinate our activities with those of other groups.我们正努力协调我们与其他团体的活动。
我们正努力协调我们与其他团体的活动。
2 to make the different parts of your body work well together 使(身体各部位)动作协调;协同动作
the part of the brain that coordinates body movements大脑中协调身体运动的部位
大脑中协调身体运动的部位
3 if youcoordinateclothes, furniture, etc. or if theycoordinate, they look nice together (使衣服、家具等)搭配,协调
This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.这种深浅的颜色可与很多颜色搭配。
这种深浅的颜色可与很多颜色搭配。
The company has extended its coordinated clothing range.该公司拓展了其服装产品的搭配系列。
该公司拓展了其服装产品的搭配系列。
noun 释义
1 either of two numbers or letters used to fix the position of a point on a map orgraph 坐标
the x, y coordinates of any point on a line一条线上任意一点的 x、y 坐标
一条线上任意一点的 x、y 坐标
2 pieces of clothing that can be worn together because, for example, the colours look good together (颜色协调的)配套服装,套装
coordination C1 /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of making parts of something, groups of people, etc. work together in an efficient and organized way 协作;协调;配合
The aim was to improve the coordination of services.目的是使各项服务工作更协调。
目的是使各项服务工作更协调。
a need for greater coordination between departments各部门间加强配合的必要
各部门间加强配合的必要
a lack of coordination in conservation policy环保政策的不协调
环保政策的不协调
a pamphlet produced by the government in coordination with(= working together with)the Sports Council政府与体育委员会合作发行的小册子
政府与体育委员会合作发行的小册子
advice on colour coordination(= choosing colours that look nice together, for example in clothes or furniture)对颜色搭配的建议
对颜色搭配的建议
2 the ability to control your movements well 协调动作的能力
You need goodhand-eye coordinationto play ball games.玩球类游戏,手和眼的动作要协调好。
玩球类游戏,手和眼的动作要协调好。
cop C1 /kɒp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a police officer 警察
Somebody call the cops!去个人报警啊!
去个人报警啊!
children playingcops and robbers在玩警察抓小偷的孩子们
在玩警察抓小偷的孩子们
a TV cop show电视警察节目
电视警察节目
2 used by somebody who is caught doing something wrong, to say that they admit that they are wrong (当场被抓获时说)这是罪有应得,抓得有理
3 not very good 不好的;差的
He's not much cop as a singer.他的歌唱得不怎么样。
他的歌唱得不怎么样。
verb 释义
1 to receive or suffer something unpleasant 遭受;忍受
He copped a lot of hassle after the accident.事故发生后,他遇到了很多麻烦。
事故发生后,他遇到了很多麻烦。
2 to notice something 注意到
Cop a load of this!(= Listen to this)听听这一大套!
听听这一大套!
3 to take hold of something 抓住,握住(某物)
4 to be punished 被罚;受罚
Will you cop it from your dad if you're late?如果你迟到了,你会挨你爸爸的骂吗?
如果你迟到了,你会挨你爸爸的骂吗?
5 to be killed 被杀
He almost copped it in a horrific accident.他差点在那场可怕的事故中送了命。
他差点在那场可怕的事故中送了命。
6 to admit in court to being guilty of a small crime in the hope of receiving less severe punishment for a more serious crime 避重就轻地认罪(以求轻判)
The Feds said if I didn't cop a plea I would get 15 years.联邦调查局说,如果我不认罪,就会被判15年。
联邦调查局说,如果我不认罪,就会被判15年。
copper C1 /ˈkɒpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Copperis a soft red-brown metal used for making electric wires, pipes and coins.
a copper mine铜矿
铜矿
copper pipes铜管
铜管
copper-coloured hair红棕色的头发
红棕色的头发
2 brown coins that do not have much value 铜币
I only paid a few coppers for it.我只花了几个铜板买下这东西。
我只花了几个铜板买下这东西。
3 a police officer 警察
Apparently, her dad's a copper.显然,她的父亲是个铜人。
显然,她的父亲是个铜人。
There are a couple of coppers waiting outside.外面已经有几个警察在等着了。
外面已经有几个警察在等着了。
copyright C1 /ˈkɒpiraɪt/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 if a person or an organization holds thecopyrighton a piece of writing, music, etc., they are the only people who have the legal right to publish, broadcast, perform it, etc., and other people must ask their permission to use it or any part of it 版权;著作权
Copyright protects your work from being commercially exploited by someone else without your consent.版权可保护你的作品,防止别人在未经你许可的情况下将其用于商业牟利。
版权可保护你的作品,防止别人在未经你许可的情况下将其用于商业牟利。
The publishers wrote to him about obtaining the copyrights.出版商写信给他询问版权事宜。
出版商写信给他询问版权事宜。
They were sued forbreach/infringementof copyright.他们被指控侵犯版权。
他们被指控侵犯版权。
Who owns the copyright on this song?谁拥有这首歌曲的版权?
谁拥有这首歌曲的版权?
His work is now out of copyright.他的作品现在已经过了版权保护期。
他的作品现在已经过了版权保护期。
The songs remain in copyright.这些歌曲仍然受版权保护。
这些歌曲仍然受版权保护。
adjective 释义
1 protected bycopyright; not allowed to be copied without permission 受版权保护的;未经准许不得复制的
copyright material版权资料
版权资料
verb 释义
1 to get thecopyrightfor something 获得…的版权
corkscrew C1 /ˈkɔːkskruː/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tool for pullingcorksfrom bottles. Mostcorkscrewshave a handle and a longtwistedpiece of metal for pushing into thecork. 瓶塞钻;螺旋开瓶起子
verb 释义
1 to move in a particular direction while turning in circles (顺某方向)做螺旋式转动
The path corkscrews down through the trees.小路蜿蜒穿过树林。
小路蜿蜒穿过树林。
cornflakes C1 /ˈkɔːnfleɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a breakfast food made from small dry yellow pieces ofmaize, usually eaten with milk and sugar 脆玉米片(通常加牛奶和糖作早餐)
cornflour C1 /ˈkɔːnflaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 fine white flour made frommaize, used especially for making sauces thicker (精制)玉米粉;(尤指)玉米淀粉
corps C1 /kɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large unit of an army, consisting of two or moredivisions (由两个或以上师组成的)军,兵团
the commander of the third army corps陆军第三军团的指挥官
陆军第三军团的指挥官
a multinational corps under UK command英国领导下的一支多国部队
英国领导下的一支多国部队
When the war ended, the 2nd Corps was/were demobilized.战争结束后,第二军复员。
战争结束后,第二军复员。
2 one of the groups of an army with a special responsibility (陆军)特种部队
He's in the Royal Army Medical Corps.他在英国皇家陆军医疗队工作。
他在英国皇家陆军医疗队工作。
the Army Corps of Engineers陆军工程兵部队
陆军工程兵部队
3 a group of people involved in a particular job or activity (从事某工作或活动的)一群人,一组人
a corps of trained and experienced doctors一队训练有素并富有经验的医生
一队训练有素并富有经验的医生
Local people worked alongside an international corps of volunteers.当地人和一个国际志愿者团体一同工作。
当地人和一个国际志愿者团体一同工作。
correlate C1 /ˈkɒrəleɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 if two or more facts, figures, etc.correlateor if a fact, figure, etc.correlateswith another, the facts are closely connected and affect or depend on each other 相互关联影响;相互依赖
The figures do not seem to correlate.这些数字似乎毫不相干。
这些数字似乎毫不相干。
A high-fat diet correlates with a greater risk of heart disease.高脂肪饮食与增加心脏病发作的风险密切相关。
高脂肪饮食与增加心脏病发作的风险密切相关。
The average speed of the vehicles correlates closely with the severity of the accident caused.平均车速与所引起事故的严重程度密切相关。
平均车速与所引起事故的严重程度密切相关。
2 to show that there is a close connection between two or more facts, figures, etc. 显示(两个或多个事实或数字等)的紧密联系
Researchers are trying to correlate the two sets of figures.研究人员正试图展示这两组数字的相关性。
研究人员正试图展示这两组数字的相关性。
Property values are negatively correlated to the tax rate.财产价值与税率负相关。
财产价值与税率负相关。
noun 释义
1 one of two or more facts, figures, etc. that are closely connected and affect or depend on each other 相互关联影响;相互依赖
Drug use is a significant correlate of property crime.吸毒与财产犯罪密切相关。
吸毒与财产犯罪密切相关。
correlation C1 /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other does 相互关系;相关;关联
There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.暴露在太阳下与皮肤癌直接相关。
暴露在太阳下与皮肤癌直接相关。
the correlation of social power with wealth社会权力与财富的相关性
社会权力与财富的相关性
correspondent C1 /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station 记者;通讯员
She's the BBC's political correspondent.她是英国广播公司的政治新闻记者。
她是英国广播公司的政治新闻记者。
aforeign/war/sports correspondent驻外/战地/体育记者
驻外/战地/体育记者
our Delhi correspondent我们驻德里的通讯员
我们驻德里的通讯员
2 a person who writes letters, emails, etc. to another person 通信者;(电子邮件等的)联系人
She's a poor correspondent(= she does not write regularly).她是个懒于写信的人。
她是个懒于写信的人。
He was a vivid and witty correspondent.他是一位生动、机智的记者。
他是一位生动、机智的记者。
corrupt C1 /kəˈrʌpt/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 willing to use their power to do dishonest or illegal things in return for money or to get an advantage 贪污的;受贿的;腐败的;营私舞弊的
It was seen as the only way to overthrow a corrupt regime.这被视为推翻腐败政权的唯一方法。
这被视为推翻腐败政权的唯一方法。
They promised to seek out the corrupt officials who had accepted the bribes.他们承诺将追查收受贿赂的腐败官员。
他们承诺将追查收受贿赂的腐败官员。
one of the most notoriously corrupt city councils贪污腐败最为臭名昭著的市议会之一
贪污腐败最为臭名昭著的市议会之一
2 not honest or moral 不诚实的;不道德的
They had been engaged in corrupt practices.他们曾从事腐败行为。
他们曾从事腐败行为。
The whole system is inefficient and corrupt.整个体系都效率低下并且腐败堕落。
整个体系都效率低下并且腐败堕落。
3 containing changes or faults, and no longer in the original state 已变换的;有缺陷的;有错误的
corrupt software已受损的软件
已受损的软件
The file on the disk seems to be corrupt.这张磁盘上的文件好像有错误。
这张磁盘上的文件好像有错误。
verb 释义
1 to have a bad effect on somebody and make them behave in a way that is not honest or moral 使腐化;使堕落
He was corrupted by power and ambition.权力与野心使他腐化堕落。
权力与野心使他腐化堕落。
the corrupting effects of great wealth巨大财富的腐蚀作用
巨大财富的腐蚀作用
2 to change the original form of something, so that it is damaged or made less good in some way 破坏;损坏
a corrupted form of Buddhism一种蜕变了的佛教
一种蜕变了的佛教
3 to cause mistakes to appear in a computer file, etc. with the result that the information in it is no longer correct; (of a computer file, etc.) to start containing mistakes 引起(计算机文件等的)错误;损坏;出错
The program has somehow corrupted the system files.这程序莫名其妙地导致系统文件出错了。
这程序莫名其妙地导致系统文件出错了。
corrupted data被破坏数据
被破坏数据
The disk will corrupt if it is overloaded.磁盘如果过载,数据就会出错。
磁盘如果过载,数据就会出错。
corruption C1 /kəˈrʌpʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority 腐败;贪污;贿赂;受贿
allegations ofbribery and corruption对贿赂与贪污的指控
对贿赂与贪污的指控
The new district attorney has promised to fight police corruption.新上任的地方检察官承诺要打击警察腐败。
新上任的地方检察官承诺要打击警察腐败。
2 the act or effect of making somebody change from moral toimmoralstandards of behaviour 堕落;腐蚀
He claimed that sex and violence on TV led to the corruption of young people.他断言电视中所宣扬的色情与暴力诱使青少年堕落。
他断言电视中所宣扬的色情与暴力诱使青少年堕落。
3 the form of a word or phrase that has become changed from its original form in some way; the process by which a word or phrase changes form in this way (单词或短语的)变体,变体过程
The word ‘holiday’ is a corruption of ‘holy day’.单词 holiday 是 holy day 的变体。
单词 holiday 是 holy day 的变体。
He thought it was possible to secure the language from corruption and decay.他认为有可能使语言免于腐败和腐烂。
他认为有可能使语言免于腐败和腐烂。
4 the effect when data is changed by accident in a computer system due tohardwareor software failure (数据的)损坏
A failure of a hard disk can cause unrecoverable data corruption.硬盘故障可能会导致不可恢复的数据损坏。
硬盘故障可能会导致不可恢复的数据损坏。
cosmic C1 /ˈkɒzmɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the whole universe 宇宙的
Do you believe in a cosmic plan?你相信冥冥中的安排吗?
你相信冥冥中的安排吗?
2 very great and important 巨大且重要的
This was disaster on a cosmic scale.这是塌天大祸。
这是塌天大祸。
cosmonaut C1 /ˈkɒzmənɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 anastronautfrom the former Soviet Union (苏联的)宇航员,航天员,太空人
cosmos C1 /ˈkɒzmɒs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the universe, especially when it is thought of as an ordered system (尤指被视为有序体系时的)宇宙
the structure of the cosmos宇宙的结构
宇宙的结构
our place in the cosmos我们在宇宙中的位置
我们在宇宙中的位置
cost-cutting C1 /ˈkɒst kʌtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the reduction of the amount of money spent on something, especially because of financial difficulty (尤指因财政困难的)成本削减
Deliveries of mail could be delayed because of cost-cutting.由于削减成本,邮件的递送可能会延迟。
由于削减成本,邮件的递送可能会延迟。
acost-cutting exercise/measure/programme成本削减的实施/措施/计划
成本削减的实施/措施/计划
costly C1 /ˈkɒstli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay 花钱多的;昂贵的;价钱高的
Buying new furniture may prove too costly.购买新家具可能会花钱太多。
购买新家具可能会花钱太多。
2 causing problems or the loss of something 引起困难的;造成损失的
acostly mistake/failure造成重大损失的错误/失败
造成重大损失的错误/失败
Mining can be costly in terms of lives(= too many people can die).采矿有时会造成重大的生命损失。
采矿有时会造成重大的生命损失。
costume drama C1 /ˈkɒstjuːm drɑːmə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a play or film set in the past, in which the actors wear clothes that are typical of the period 古装戏剧;古装电影
The film is a costume drama based on a 19th-century novel.这是一部古装电影,取材自一部19世纪的小说。
这是一部古装电影,取材自一部19世纪的小说。
cosy C1 /ˈkəʊzi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 warm, comfortable and safe, especially in a small space (尤指空间狭小而)温暖舒适的
a cosy little room温暖舒适的小房间
温暖舒适的小房间
a cosy feeling惬意的感觉
惬意的感觉
I felt warm and cosy sitting by the fire.坐在炉火旁,我感到又暖和又舒服。
坐在炉火旁,我感到又暖和又舒服。
We stopped in a cosy little cafe for a cup of tea.我们在一家温暖舒适的小咖啡馆停下,喝了一杯茶。
我们在一家温暖舒适的小咖啡馆停下,喝了一杯茶。
2 friendly and private 亲密无间的;密切的
a cosy chat with a friend与朋友亲切的闲聊
与朋友亲切的闲聊
3 easy and convenient, but not always honest or right 轻易得到的,轻松的(但不一定是诚实或正当的)
The firm has a cosy relationship with the Ministry of Defence.这家公司与国防部关系密切。
这家公司与国防部关系密切。
The danger is that things get too cosy.危险在于一切都来得太容易。
危险在于一切都来得太容易。
cot C1 /kɒt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child (有围栏的)婴儿床,幼儿床
a travel cot(= one that can be moved around easily, used when travelling)旅行幼儿床
旅行幼儿床
2 a light narrow bed that you can fold up and carry easily 折叠床;行军床
couch potato C1 /ˈkaʊtʃ pəteɪtəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television 老泡在电视机前的人
He's turned into a real couch potato since he subscribed to the sports channel.他订购了体育频道后,变成了十足的电视迷。
他订购了体育频道后,变成了十足的电视迷。
council flat C1 /ˈkaʊnsl flæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flat rented from the local council 地方政府出租的住房(或公寓)
councillor C1 /ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a city or county council 市议员;地方议会议员;政务委员会委员
Councillor Ann Jones安·琼斯委员
安·琼斯委员
Talk to your local councillor about the problem.关于这个问题可与你那里的政务委员谈一谈。
关于这个问题可与你那里的政务委员谈一谈。
counselling C1 /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 professional advice about a problem 咨询;辅导
The couple decided to go for relationship counselling.这对夫妇决定去寻求关系咨询。
这对夫妇决定去寻求关系咨询。
Some groups offer bereavement counselling.一些团体提供丧亲咨询。
一些团体提供丧亲咨询。
a student counselling service学生辅导服务
学生辅导服务
counsellor C1 /ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has been trained to advise people with problems, especially personal problems (尤指针对私人问题的)顾问;辅导顾问
I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me.我去找了一位债务顾问,她同意和我一起去银行。
我去找了一位债务顾问,她同意和我一起去银行。
2 a lawyer 律师
3 a person who is in charge of young people at a summer camp 夏令营负责人
count on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to trust somebody to do something or to be sure that something will happen 依赖,依靠,指望(某人做某事);确信(某事会发生)
‘I'm sure he'll help.’ ‘Don't count on it.’“我肯定他会帮忙的。”“那可靠不住。”
“我肯定他会帮忙的。”“那可靠不住。”
I'm counting on you to help me.我就靠你帮我啦。
我就靠你帮我啦。
Few people can count on having a job for life.很少人会指望一辈子都干一个工作。
很少人会指望一辈子都干一个工作。
We can't count on this warm weather lasting.我们不能指望这暖和的天气会持久。
我们不能指望这暖和的天气会持久。
countess C1 /ˈkaʊntəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman who has the rank of acountor anearl 女伯爵
2 the wife of acountor anearl 伯爵夫人
the Earl and Countess of Rosebery罗斯伯里伯爵及夫人
罗斯伯里伯爵及夫人
county court C1 /ˌkaʊnti ˈkɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a local court. In the UKcounty courtsonly deal with privatedisagreementsbut in the US they also deal with criminal cases. 郡法院(在英国受理私人纠纷);县法院(在美国受理私人纠纷和刑事案件)
coup C1 /kuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent 政变
He seized power in a military coup in 2008.他在 2008 年的军事政变中夺取了政权。
他在 2008 年的军事政变中夺取了政权。
tostage/mount a coup发动政变
发动政变
He was sentenced to death for his part in the attempted coup.他因参与未遂政变而被判处死刑。
他因参与未遂政变而被判处死刑。
a failed/an abortive coup失败的/流产的政变
失败的/流产的政变
She lost her position in a boardroom coup(= a sudden change of power among senior managers in a company).她在董事会的人事突变中失去了职位。
她在董事会的人事突变中失去了职位。
2 the fact of achieving something that was difficult to do 努力办到难办的事
Getting this contract has been quite a coup for us.把这份合同争取到手让我们费了很大力气。
把这份合同争取到手让我们费了很大力气。
He pulled off a major diplomatic coup by winning agreement from all the warring factions on a permanent ceasefire.说服交战各方同意签署永久停火协议是他在外交上取得的重大成就。
说服交战各方同意签署永久停火协议是他在外交上取得的重大成就。
courageous C1 /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing courage 勇敢的;无畏的
a very courageous decision十分勇敢的决定
十分勇敢的决定
I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice.我希望人们能敢于说出来,反对这种不公。
我希望人们能敢于说出来,反对这种不公。
courier C1 /ˈkʊriə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person or company whose job is to take packages or important papers somewhere (递送包裹或重要文件的)信使,通讯员,专递公司
We sent the documents by courier.我们派了信使送交这些文件。
我们派了信使送交这些文件。
I’ll send a courier with the blueprints.我会派人把设计图送达。
我会派人把设计图送达。
Urgent deliveries of medicine may be sent by motorcycle courier.需紧急递送的药物可以通过摩托车投递员送。
需紧急递送的药物可以通过摩托车投递员送。
2 a person who is employed by a travel company to give advice and help to a group of tourists on holiday (旅游公司的)导游
verb 释义
1 to send a package, important papers, etc. bycourier(= not by normal post) (递送包裹或重要文件的)信使,通讯员,专递公司
Courier that letter—it needs to get there today.那封信必须今天到达,用专递寄吧。
那封信必须今天到达,用专递寄吧。
coursebook C1 /ˈkɔːsbʊk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book for studying from, used regularly on a particular course of study 教科书;课本
court order C1 /ˈkɔːt ɔːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a decision that is made in court about what must happen in a particular situation 法庭命令(或指令、庭谕)
He failed to meet four court orders to pay debts of £4 000.他未能履行四项法院命令,支付 4000 英镑的债务。
他未能履行四项法院命令,支付 4000 英镑的债务。
She tried to get a court order to prevent him from coming near her.她试图争取法庭命令以阻止他接近自己。
她试图争取法庭命令以阻止他接近自己。
courtside C1 /ˈkɔːtsaɪd/ noun, adjective,adverb
noun 释义
1 the area around a tennis court, basketball court, etc. 球场边
Her parents watched the match from courtside.她的父母在球场边观赛。
她的父母在球场边观赛。
adjective,adverb 释义
1 by the side of a tennis court, basketball court, etc. 球场边的;在球场边
expensive courtside seats昂贵的球场边座位
昂贵的球场边座位
The couple were among celebrities sitting courtside.这对夫妇坐在球场边的名人中间。
这对夫妇坐在球场边的名人中间。
courtyard C1 /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle, a large house, etc. (通常为城堡、大宅第等的)庭院,院子,天井
thecentral/inner courtyard中心/内庭院
中心/内庭院
cove C1 /kəʊv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a smallbay(= an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land) 小海湾
a secluded cove僻静的小海湾
僻静的小海湾
2 a man 家伙;汉子;小子
coward C1 /ˈkaʊəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is not brave or who does not have the courage to do things that other people do not think are especially difficult 胆小鬼;懦夫;胆怯者
You coward! What are you afraid of?你这胆小鬼!你怕什么呢?
你这胆小鬼!你怕什么呢?
I'm a real coward when it comes to going to the dentist.我一去看牙医就胆战心惊。
我一去看牙医就胆战心惊。
cowardly C1 /ˈkaʊədli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not brave; not having the courage to do things that other people do not think are especially difficult 胆小鬼;懦夫;胆怯者
the actions of a weak and cowardly man一个软弱懦夫的行为
一个软弱懦夫的行为
2 carried out against a person who is unable to fight back 对一个没有还手之力的人实施
a cowardly attack on a defenceless man对一个没有自卫能力者的无耻攻击
对一个没有自卫能力者的无耻攻击
cowboy boot C1 /ˈkaʊbɔɪ buːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of leather boot with a high heel and a pointed toe, originally worn bycowboys 牛仔靴(尖头,厚跟)
Gemma wore a pair of white cowboy boots decorated with silver stitching.杰玛穿了一双带银色缝线的白色牛仔靴。
杰玛穿了一双带银色缝线的白色牛仔靴。
cowboy hat C1 /ˈkaʊbɔɪ hæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hat with a widebrim, worn by Americancowboys (美国牛仔戴的)牛仔帽
cowshed C1 /ˈkaʊʃed/ noun
noun 释义
1 a farm building in which cows are kept 牛棚;牛舍
crackdown C1 /ˈkrækdaʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 severe action taken to limit the activities of criminals or of people opposed to the government or somebody in authority 严厉的打击;镇压
a military crackdown on student protesters对抗议的学生实行的军事镇压
对抗议的学生实行的军事镇压
a crackdown on crime对犯罪的严厉打击
对犯罪的严厉打击
The government has ordered a crackdown on truancy.政府已经命令严厉查处玩忽职守行为。
政府已经命令严厉查处玩忽职守行为。
They’re having a crackdown on private phone calls from the office.他们正在严厉查处在办公室打私人电话的行为。
他们正在严厉查处在办公室打私人电话的行为。
cradle C1 /ˈkreɪdl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small bed for a baby that can be pushed gently from side to side 摇篮
She rocked the baby to sleep in its cradle.她摇动摇篮哄婴儿入睡。
她摇动摇篮哄婴儿入睡。
2 the place where something important began 策源地;发源地;发祥地
Greece, the cradle of Western civilization希腊,西方文明的摇篮
希腊,西方文明的摇篮
3 a small platform that can be moved up and down the outside of a high building, used by people cleaning windows, etc. (高楼外供清洁窗户等用的)吊架,托架,吊篮
4 the part of a phone on which thehandsetrests (电话机的)听筒架,叉托支架
5 a way of referring to the whole of a person’s life, from birth until death 一生;一世;从生到死
6 to have a sexual relationship with a much younger person 老牛吃嫩草(指与比自己年轻得多的人发生性关系)
verb 释义
1 to hold somebody/something gently in your arms or hands 轻轻抱着
The old man cradled the tiny baby in his arms.老汉把幼小的婴儿轻轻抱在怀里。
老汉把幼小的婴儿轻轻抱在怀里。
She sat with the child cradled against her.她怀抱孩子坐着。
她怀抱孩子坐着。
craftsman C1 /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person with a special skill, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand 工匠;手艺人;工艺师
rugs handmade by local craftsmen由当地工艺师手工制作的小地毯
由当地工艺师手工制作的小地毯
It is clearly the work of a master craftsman.很明显这是工艺大师的作品。
很明显这是工艺大师的作品。
crane C1 /kreɪn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tall machine with a long arm, used to lift and move building materials and other heavy objects 起重机;吊车
2 a large bird with long legs and a long neck
verb 释义
1 to lean or stretch over something in order to see something better; to stretch your neck (为看得更清楚而)探着身子;伸长(脖子)
People were craning out of the windows and waving.人们把头探出窗外挥手致意。
人们把头探出窗外挥手致意。
Shecraned her neckto get a better view of the stage.她伸长了脖子看舞台,好看清楚些。
她伸长了脖子看舞台,好看清楚些。
crash helmet C1 /ˈkræʃ helmɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hat made of very strong material and worn to protect the head when riding a motorcycle or driving a racing car (骑摩托车或驾驶赛车时戴的)防护头盔,安全帽
crash landing C1 /ˌkræʃ ˈlændɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an occasion when a planecrash-lands 迫降;强行着陆
to make a crash landing实施迫降
实施迫降
crash test C1 /ˈkræʃ test/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a test in which a new vehicle is crashed under carefullycontrolledconditions in order to test how it reacts or to improve its safety 撞击试验(检验新车反应或改进安全性能)
verb 释义
1 to deliberately crash a new vehicle under carefullycontrolledconditions in order to test how it reacts or to improve its safety 撞击试验(检验新车反应或改进安全性能)
crash-land C1 /ˈkræʃ lænd/ verb
verb 释义
1 if a planecrash-landsor a pilotcrash-landsit, the pilot lands it roughly in an emergency, usually because it is damaged and cannot land normally 迫降;强行着陆
crater C1 /ˈkreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large hole in the top of avolcano 火山口
We peered over the lip of the crater into the volcano.我们在火山口边缘观察火山。
我们在火山口边缘观察火山。
volcanic peaks which tower above deep craters高耸于火山口之上的火山山峰
高耸于火山口之上的火山山峰
2 a large hole in the ground caused by the explosion of a bomb or by something large hitting it (由炸弹爆炸或巨物撞击形成的)坑
a meteorite crater陨石坑
陨石坑
crawl C1 /krɔːl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move forward on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground 爬;爬行;匍匐行进
Our baby is just starting to crawl.我们的宝宝刚开始会爬。
我们的宝宝刚开始会爬。
A man was crawling away from the burning wreckage.一个男人正爬离燃烧着的残骸。
一个男人正爬离燃烧着的残骸。
She crawled under the fence.她爬到栅栏下面。
她爬到栅栏下面。
2 when an insect, a spider, etc.crawls, it moves forward on its legs (昆虫、蜘蛛等)爬行
There's a spider crawling up your leg.有只蜘蛛正顺着你的腿往上爬。
有只蜘蛛正顺着你的腿往上爬。
3 to move forward very slowly 缓慢行进
The traffic was crawling along.来往车辆缓缓而行。
来往车辆缓缓而行。
The weeks crawled by.几个星期慢慢地过去了。
几个星期慢慢地过去了。
4 to be too friendly or helpful to somebody in authority, in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to get an advantage from them 卑躬屈膝;谄媚;巴结;拍马屁
She's always crawling to the boss.她对老板总是谄媚奉承。
她对老板总是谄媚奉承。
5 to search the internet in order to record and list data “爬”,自动搜索(大量网页,以获取信息并编制列表显示)
A protocol controls which pages a web crawler will crawl.有一份协议文件控制“网络爬虫”爬哪些网页。
有一份协议文件控制“网络爬虫”爬哪些网页。
6 if you say that somebodycomes/crawls out of the woodwork, you mean that they have suddenly appeared in order to express an opinion or to take advantage of a situation 突然露面;纷纷出笼
When he won the lottery, all sorts of distant relatives came out of the woodwork.他彩票中奖后,八杆子打不着的亲戚都突然来登门造访。
他彩票中奖后,八杆子打不着的亲戚都突然来登门造访。
7 to make you feel afraid or full of horror 使人毛骨悚然;让人起鸡皮疙瘩
Just the sight of him makes my skin crawl.只要看到他我就浑身起鸡皮疙瘩。
只要看到他我就浑身起鸡皮疙瘩。
noun 释义
1 a very slow speed 缓慢的速度
The traffic slowed to a crawl.来往的车辆放缓速度慢慢前行。
来往的车辆放缓速度慢慢前行。
The traffic was moving at a slow crawl.车流在缓慢移动。
车流在缓慢移动。
Westbound traffic was down to a crawl.西行的车辆慢得像在爬行。
西行的车辆慢得像在爬行。
2 a fast swimmingstrokethat you do lying on your front moving one arm over your head, and then the other, while kicking with your feet 爬泳;自由泳
a swimmer doing the crawl游自由泳的运动员
游自由泳的运动员
He struck out across the pool in a powerful crawl.他有力地爬过泳池。
他有力地爬过泳池。
cream cheese C1 /ˌkriːm ˈtʃiːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 soft white cheese containing a lot of cream 奶油奶酪
creamy C1 /ˈkriːmi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 thick and smooth like cream; containing a lot of cream 像奶油的;光滑细腻的;含乳脂的
acreamy sauce/soup奶油调味汁/汤羹
奶油调味汁/汤羹
2 between yellow and white in colour 奶油色的;乳白色的
creamy skin乳白色的皮肤
乳白色的皮肤
creamy white flowers乳白色的花朵
乳白色的花朵
creation C1 /kriˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of making something that is new, or of causing something to exist that did not exist before 创造;创建
Job creationneeds to be the top priority.当务之急是创造就业机会。
当务之急是创造就业机会。
a period of economic growth andwealth creation经济增长和财富创造的时期
经济增长和财富创造的时期
content creationsoftware内容创作软件
内容创作软件
the creation of an independent state独立国家的建立
独立国家的建立
The reforms led to the creation of 220 jobs.改革创造了 220 个就业岗位。
改革创造了 220 个就业岗位。
The committee proposed the creation of a new Chair of Portuguese for the university.委员会提议为该大学设立一名新的葡萄牙语系主任。
委员会提议为该大学设立一名新的葡萄牙语系主任。
He had been with the company since its creation in 1989.他从 1989 年公司成立以来就一直在那里工作。
他从 1989 年公司成立以来就一直在那里工作。
2 a thing that somebody has made, especially something that shows ability or imagination 作品;创作
a literary creation文学作品
文学作品
The cake was a delicious creation of sponge, cream and fruit.这蛋糕是用松糕、奶油和水果制作的,又好吃,又好看。
这蛋糕是用松糕、奶油和水果制作的,又好吃,又好看。
The bright murals in the children’s ward were the creations of the nurses.儿童病房里鲜艳的壁画是护士们的创作。
儿童病房里鲜艳的壁画是护士们的创作。
What an amazing creation(= a very unusual and new piece of clothing)you’re wearing!你穿着多么令人惊叹的作品(=一件非常不寻常的新衣服)!
你穿着多么令人惊叹的作品(=一件非常不寻常的新衣服)!
3 the making of the world, especially by God as described in the Bible (尤指《圣经》所述由上帝)创造天地
4 the world and all the living things in it 世界;天地万物
We need to consider how we care for all creation.我们需要考虑如何照顾所有的创造物。
我们需要考虑如何照顾所有的创造物。
credible C1 /ˈkredəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be believed or trusted 可信的;可靠的
acredible explanation/witness可信的解释/证人
可信的解释/证人
It is just not credible that she would cheat.她会行骗简直难以置信。
她会行骗简直难以置信。
2 that can be accepted, because it seems possible that it could be successful (因看似可能成功而)可接受的
Community service is seen as the only credible alternative to imprisonment.除监禁外,社区劳动被看作是唯一可接受的选择。
除监禁外,社区劳动被看作是唯一可接受的选择。
crib C1 /krɪb/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child (有围栏的)幼儿床
2 a long open box that horses and cows can eat from (马、牛的)饲料槽
3 a model of the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth, placed in churches and homes at Christmas 圣诞马槽(表现耶稣诞生的情景)
4 a set of notes to help you remember important information, especially one taken secretly into an exam room 备忘纸条;(尤指考试作弊用的)纸条,夹带
crib notes小抄
小抄
5 a card game in which players score points by collecting different combinations of cards. The score is kept by putting smallpegsin holes in a board. 克里比奇牌戏(用小木钉插在有孔的木板上记分)
6 the house, flat, etc. where somebody lives 住所;公寓;居所
verb 释义
1 to dishonestly copy work from another student or from a book (学生在考试或做作业时)抄袭,剽窃
2 to complain about somebody/something in an angry way 抱怨;发牢骚
Every time we met up, she would start cribbing.每次我们见面,她都会开始抱怨。
每次我们见面,她都会开始抱怨。
Luckily, my parents never cribbed about my failures.幸运的是,我的父母从来没有抱怨我的失败。
幸运的是,我的父母从来没有抱怨我的失败。
He spent the rest of the day cribbing that he had been overcharged.那天剩下的时间里,他都在抱怨自己被多收了钱。
那天剩下的时间里,他都在抱怨自己被多收了钱。
crisp C1 /krɪsp/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 pleasantly hard and dry 脆的;酥脆的
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp.把油酥面团烤至金黄酥脆。
把油酥面团烤至金黄酥脆。
When fried, the bacon rind becomes crisp and brown.油炸后,培根皮变得酥脆并呈棕色。
油炸后,培根皮变得酥脆并呈棕色。
2 fairly hard and fresh 鲜脆的;脆嫩的
acrisp apple/lettuce新鲜脆生的苹果/生菜
新鲜脆生的苹果/生菜
3 fresh and clean; new and slightly stiff without any folds in it 洁净的;挺括的
a crisp new $5 bill一张崭新挺括的 5 美元钞票
一张崭新挺括的 5 美元钞票
a crisp white shirt一件洁净挺括的白衬衫
一件洁净挺括的白衬衫
The sheets looked clean and crisp.床单看起来干净整洁。
床单看起来干净整洁。
4 pleasantly dry and cold 凉爽的;清新的;干燥寒冷让人舒畅的
It was a crisp winter morning.那是一个清冷干爽的冬日早晨。
那是一个清冷干爽的冬日早晨。
The air was crisp and clear and the sky was blue.空气清新,天空碧蓝。
空气清新,天空碧蓝。
5 hard or dry and making a pleasant noise under pressure (踩踏时发出)脆响的
deep, crisp snow踩上去咯吱作响的厚积雪
踩上去咯吱作响的厚积雪
6 pleasantly clear and sharp 清脆悦耳的;清晰分明的
The recording sounds very crisp, considering its age.考虑到这录音已年代久远,听起来声音还是挺清楚的。
考虑到这录音已年代久远,听起来声音还是挺清楚的。
7 quick and confident in a way that suggests that the person is busy or is not being friendly 简短干脆的(表明某人忙或不友好)
Her answer was crisp, and she gave no details.她的回答简短而干脆,没有提供细节。
她的回答简短而干脆,没有提供细节。
noun 释义
1 a thin round slice of potato that is fried until hard then dried and eaten cold.Crispsare sold in bags and are made to taste of many different foods. 油炸土豆片;炸薯片
a packet of smoky bacon crisps一包熏肉味薯片
一包熏肉味薯片
2 adessert(= a sweet dish) made from fruit that is covered with a rough mixture of flour, butter and sugar, cooked in the oven and usually served hot 酥皮水果甜点(通常烤熟趁热吃)
apple crisp苹果酥
苹果酥
3 to become completely burnt, especially because it has been cooked for too long (尤指因烹调时间过长)烧焦,烤煳
By the time I got home, the cake was burnt to a cinder.等我回到家,蛋糕已经烤成炭了。
等我回到家,蛋糕已经烤成炭了。
verb 释义
1 to give food acrispsurface by putting it in an oven or under agrill; to develop acrispsurface in this way 将(食物的)表皮烤酥脆;表皮变酥脆
Crisp the pastry in the oven.将糕点放入烤箱中酥脆。
将糕点放入烤箱中酥脆。
Cook until the bacon starts to crisp.煮至培根开始变脆。
煮至培根开始变脆。
crispy C1 /ˈkrɪspi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pleasantly hard and dry 脆的;酥脆的
crispy batter炸土豆片用的面糊
炸土豆片用的面糊
2 fairly hard and fresh 鲜脆的;脆嫩的
critical care C1 /ˌkrɪtɪkl ˈkeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 continuous care and attention, often using special equipment, for people in hospital who are very seriously ill or injured (医院里的)特别护理;重症监护
Technology has made life-saving critical care possible.技术使挽救生命的重症监护成为可能。
技术使挽救生命的重症监护成为可能。
2 the part of a hospital that providescritical care 危症监护病房
Patients in critical care are the most vulnerable, because they are very ill.重症监护患者是最脆弱的,因为他们病得很重。
重症监护患者是最脆弱的,因为他们病得很重。
She was transferred to the critical care unit.她被转移到重症监护室。
她被转移到重症监护室。
critique C1 /krɪˈtiːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a piece of written criticism of a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. 评论;评论文章
She wrote a feminist critique of Freud's theories.她写了一篇从女权主义角度评论弗洛伊德理论的文章。
她写了一篇从女权主义角度评论弗洛伊德理论的文章。
The book provides a radical critique of modern workplace structures.这本书对现代工作场所结构提出了激进的批评。
这本书对现代工作场所结构提出了激进的批评。
verb 释义
1 to write or give your opinion of, or reaction to, a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. 写评论;对…发表评论;评判
Her job involves critiquing designs by fashion students.她的工作包括评判时装专业学生的设计。
她的工作包括评判时装专业学生的设计。
croc C1 /krɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 acrocodile(= a largereptilewith a long tail, hard skin and very bigjaws. Crocodiles live in rivers and lakes in hot countries.) 鳄鱼
croissant C1 /ˈkwæsɒ̃/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small sweet roll with a curved shape, eaten especially at breakfast 牛角面包;新月形面包;羊角面包
cross-country C1 /ˌkrɒs ˈkʌntri/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 across-countryrunning or skiing race 越野赛跑;越野滑雪比赛
Who won the cross-country?谁赢得了越野赛?
谁赢得了越野赛?
2 the sport of running or skiing across country 越野赛跑运动;越野滑雪运动
adjective 释义
1 across fields or open country rather than on roads or a track 越野(的)
cross-country running越野赛跑
越野赛跑
We rode cross-country.我们驾车越野前行。
我们驾车越野前行。
2 from one part of a country to the other, especially not using main roads or routes (尤指通过越野)横越全国(的)
cross-country train journeys穿越全国的火车旅行
穿越全国的火车旅行
3 involving two or more countries 跨国的;多国的
The report contains the findings of a cross-country comparison of crime statistics.这份报告包含犯罪数据跨国比较的调查结果。
这份报告包含犯罪数据跨国比较的调查结果。
cross-country skiing C1 /ˌkrɒs ˌkʌntri ˈskiːɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport of skiing across the countryside, rather than down mountains 越野滑雪(与高山滑雪相对)
crow C1 /krəʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a member of a native North American people, many of whom live in the US state of Montana 克劳人(美洲土著,很多居于美国蒙大拿州)
verb 释义
1 to make repeated loud high sounds, especially early in the morning (尤指在清晨)啼叫,打鸣
A cock began to crow.一只公鸡开始打鸣。
一只公鸡开始打鸣。
2 to talk too proudly about something you have achieved, especially when somebody else has been unsuccessful (尤指在其他人不成功时)扬扬自得地夸口,自鸣得意
He won't stop crowing about his victory.他滔滔不绝地夸耀自己的胜利。
他滔滔不绝地夸耀自己的胜利。
The company hasn't much to crow about, with sales down compared with last year.公司的销售额比去年下降了,没有什么可夸耀的。
公司的销售额比去年下降了,没有什么可夸耀的。
‘I've won, I've won!’ she crowed.“我赢了,我赢了!”她得意忘形地叫道。
“我赢了,我赢了!”她得意忘形地叫道。
He crowed that they had sold out in one day.他扬扬得意地炫耀他们一天内就全部售完了。
他扬扬得意地炫耀他们一天内就全部售完了。
3 to make happy sounds 欢叫
She gave the purse to Ruby, who crowed with delight.她把钱包给了鲁比,鲁比高兴得叫了起来。
她把钱包给了鲁比,鲁比高兴得叫了起来。
crown C1 /kraʊn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold andprecious stones, that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions 王冠;皇冠;冕
The crown was placed upon the new monarch's head.王冠戴在了新君主的头上。
王冠戴在了新君主的头上。
the emperor's jewel-encrusted crown皇帝的镶满珠宝的皇冠
皇帝的镶满珠宝的皇冠
2 the government of a country, thought of as being represented by a king or queen 王国政府;王国
land owned by the Crown王国的土地
王国的土地
a Minister of the Crown王国的大臣
王国的大臣
Who's appearing for the Crown(= bringing a criminal charge against somebody on behalf of the state)in this case?谁将在此案中代表王国政府出庭?
谁将在此案中代表王国政府出庭?
a piece of Crown land一片王室的土地
一片王室的土地
3 the position or power of a king or queen 王位;王权
She refused the crown(= refused to become queen).她拒绝接受王位。
她拒绝接受王位。
his claim to the French crown他声称有继任法国王位的权利
他声称有继任法国王位的权利
4 a circle of flowers, leaves, etc. that is worn on somebody’s head, sometimes as a sign of victory 花冠(戴在头上,有时象征胜利)
5 the position of winning a sports competition 冠军宝座;桂冠
She is determined to retain her Wimbledon crown.她决心在温布尔登网球赛上卫冕。
她决心在温布尔登网球赛上卫冕。
6 the top part of the head or a hat 头顶;帽顶
There were raindrops on his bald crown.他的秃顶上有雨滴。
他的秃顶上有雨滴。
She swept her hair into a bun on the crown of her head.她把头发在头顶上盘成一个发髻。
她把头发在头顶上盘成一个发髻。
7 the highest part of something (某物的)顶部,顶端
the crown of a hill山顶
山顶
from the crown of the final bend从最后一个弯道的顶部
从最后一个弯道的顶部
8 the part of a plant just above and below the ground 根颈(植物的茎与根连接的部分)
Roses bloom on shoots that sprout from the crown of the mother plant.玫瑰在从母株的树冠发芽的芽上开花。
玫瑰在从母株的树冠发芽的芽上开花。
9 the top of a tree or other plant 树冠;冠(树或其他植物的顶部)
Nests were built high in the crowns of trees.巢建在高高的树冠上。
巢建在高高的树冠上。
10 an artificial cover for a damaged tooth (受损牙齿的)人造冠
11 the part of the tooth that is above thegum (受损牙齿的)人造冠
12 anything in the shape of acrown, especially as a decoration or abadge 王冠状物(尤指饰物或徽章)
13 a unit of money in several European countries 克朗(欧洲一些国家的货币单位)
Czech crowns捷克克朗
捷克克朗
14 an old British coin worth fiveshillings(= now 25p) 5 先令的英国旧币(等于现在的 25 便士)
15 the most attractive or valuable part of something 王冠上的宝石;最有吸引力(或珍贵、有价值)的东西
The Knightsbridge branch is the jewel in the crown of a 500-strong chain of stores.骑士桥分店是拥有 500 家连锁店的皇冠上的明珠。
骑士桥分店是拥有 500 家连锁店的皇冠上的明珠。
verb 释义
1 to put acrownon the head of a new king or queen as a sign of royal power in a ceremony at which they officially become king or queen 为(新任君王)加冕
Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953.伊丽莎白女王于 1953 年加冕。
伊丽莎白女王于 1953 年加冕。
The prince was soon to be crowned King of England.王子不久就要被立为英格兰国王了。
王子不久就要被立为英格兰国王了。
2 to form or cover the top of something 形成…顶部;给…加顶
His head was crowned with a mop of brown curls.他长了一头蓬乱的棕色鬈发。
他长了一头蓬乱的棕色鬈发。
3 to make something complete or perfect, especially by adding an achievement, a success, etc. (尤指通过增添成就、成功等)使圆满,使完美
The award of the Nobel Prize has crowned a glorious career in physics.荣获诺贝尔奖使其物理学研究的辉煌事业达到了顶点。
荣获诺贝尔奖使其物理学研究的辉煌事业达到了顶点。
Their efforts were finally crowned with success.他们的努力终于取得圆满成功。
他们的努力终于取得圆满成功。
4 to hit somebody on the head 敲(某人)的脑壳
5 to put an artificial cover on a tooth (在牙齿上)镶人造冠
I've had one of my teeth crowned.我的一颗牙齿镶了假齿冠。
我的一颗牙齿镶了假齿冠。
6 used to say that something is the final and worst event in a series of unpleasant or annoying events (在一系列不愉快或讨厌的事件中)最糟糕的是
It was cold and raining, and, to crown it all, we had to walk home.天气寒冷又下着雨,最糟的是我们得走着回家。
天气寒冷又下着雨,最糟的是我们得走着回家。
crude C1 /kruːd/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 in its natural state, before it has been processed orrefined 天然的;自然的
crude oil/metal原油;未经提炼的金属
原油;未经提炼的金属
2 not changed or corrected 原始的;未经加工的
the crude mortality rate概约死亡率。
概约死亡率。
We adjusted crude effects for age, education, height and weight.我们调整了年龄、教育程度、身高和体重的粗略影响。
我们调整了年龄、教育程度、身高和体重的粗略影响。
3 offensive or rude, especially about sex 冒犯的,粗俗的,粗鲁的(尤其有关性的)
crude jokes/language粗俗的笑话/语言
粗俗的笑话/语言
4 simple and not very accurate but giving a general idea of something 粗略的;简略的;大概的
In crude terms, a heart attack is a plumbing problem in blood vessels around the heart.简而言之,心脏病发作是心脏周围血管的管道问题。
简而言之,心脏病发作是心脏周围血管的管道问题。
5 simply made, not showing much skill or attention to detail 粗糙的;粗制的
a crude drawing of a face脸部的略图
脸部的略图
noun 释义
1 oil in its natural state, before it has been processed orrefined 原油;石油
50 000 barrels of crude5 万桶原油
5 万桶原油
crumb C1 /krʌm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very small piece of food, especially of bread or cake, that has fallen off a larger piece 食物碎屑;(尤指)面包屑,糕饼屑
She stood up and brushed the crumbs from her sweater.她站起身掸掉了毛衣上的面包屑。
她站起身掸掉了毛衣上的面包屑。
2 a small piece or amount 一点;少许;少量
I managed to pick up a few crumbs of useful information.我设法收集了一些有用的信息。
我设法收集了一些有用的信息。
The government's onlycrumb of comfortis that their opponents are as confused as they are.政府唯一聊以自慰的是反对派与他们一样困惑不解。
政府唯一聊以自慰的是反对派与他们一样困惑不解。
crunchy C1 /ˈkrʌntʃi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 hard and making a sharp sound when you bite it 脆的;爽脆的;脆口的
a crunchy salad脆口的色拉
脆口的色拉
crutch C1 /krʌtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of two long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk after you have injured your leg or foot (腿或脚受伤者用的)腋杖
After the accident I spent six monthson crutches.事故后我用了六个月的腋杖。
事故后我用了六个月的腋杖。
She can only walk with crutches.她要拄拐杖才能行走。
她要拄拐杖才能行走。
2 a person or thing that gives you help or support but often makes you depend on them too much 依靠;依赖
High interest rates are merely a crutch for the country’s ailing economy.高利率只是该国疲弱经济的一根拐杖。
高利率只是该国疲弱经济的一根拐杖。
He sees religion as an emotional crutch.他将宗教视为情感的拐杖。
他将宗教视为情感的拐杖。
She uses her work as a psychological crutch.她把工作当成是心理上的支柱。
她把工作当成是心理上的支柱。
3 the part of the body where the legs join at the top, including the area around thegenitals (人体的)胯部,两腿分叉处
4 the part of a pair of trousers, etc. that covers thecrotch 裤裆
crystal C1 /ˈkrɪstl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid 结晶;晶体
ice/salt crystals冰/盐的结晶体
冰/盐的结晶体
2 a clear mineral, such asquartz, used in making jewellery and attractive objects 水晶(如石英,用于制作珠宝饰物)
crystal earrings水晶耳环
水晶耳环
3 glass of very high quality 水晶玻璃
acrystal chandelier/vase水晶玻璃枝形吊灯/花瓶
水晶玻璃枝形吊灯/花瓶
Every table had been set with fine china and crystal.每张桌子上都摆满了精美的瓷器和水晶。
每张桌子上都摆满了精美的瓷器和水晶。
4 a small piece of a mineral that some people believe has the power to bring health or happiness (水晶)吉祥物
She claims that Smoky Quartz is a powerful healing crystal.她声称烟晶是一种强大的治疗水晶。
她声称烟晶是一种强大的治疗水晶。
5 a piece of glass or plastic that covers the face of a watch 石英玻璃表护面;塑料表护面;表蒙子
6 a powerful illegal drug,methamphetamine, that looks like small pieces of glass 冰毒(即甲基苯丙胺)
cub C1 /kʌb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young bear, lion,fox, etc. (熊、狮、狐狸等的)幼兽,崽
a lioness guarding her cubs守护幼崽的母狮
守护幼崽的母狮
2 a branch of theScout Associationfor boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 10 or 11 幼童军(8 至 10 或 11 岁的儿童组成的童子军的一支)
to join the Cubs参加幼童军
参加幼童军
3 a member of theCubs 幼童军成员
cube C1 /kjuːb/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a solid or hollow figure with six equal square sides 立方体;立方形
2 a piece of something, especially food, with six sides 立方形的东西(尤指食物)
Cut the meat into cubes.把肉切成丁儿。
把肉切成丁儿。
3 the number that you get when you multiply a number by itself twice 立方;三次幂
The cube of 5 (53) is 125 (5×5×5).5 的立方(53)是 125。
5 的立方(53)是 125。
verb 释义
1 to multiply a number by itself twice 求…的立方
10 cubed is 1 000.10 的立方是 1 000。
10 的立方是 1 000。
2 to cut food intocubes 把(食物)切成小方块
cuff C1 /kʌf/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the lower end of a coat or shirtsleeveat thewrist 袖口
a collar and cuffs of white lace带白色蕾丝花边的衣领和袖口
带白色蕾丝花边的衣领和袖口
2 handcuffs(= a pair of metal rings joined by a chain, used for holding thewristsof a prisoner together) 手铐
3 the bottom of the leg of a pair of trousers that has been folded over on the outside (裤脚的)外翻边,外卷边
4 a light hit with an open hand 用掌轻拍
to give somebody a friendly cuff友好地轻轻拍某人一下
友好地轻轻拍某人一下
5 without previous thought or preparation 未经思考(或准备);即兴
I'm just speaking off the cuff here—I haven't seen the results yet.我只是在这里即兴说说而已,我还没看到结果呢。
我只是在这里即兴说说而已,我还没看到结果呢。
an off-the-cuff remark即席发言
即席发言
verb 释义
1 to hit somebody quickly and lightly with your hand, especially in a way that is not serious 用手轻快地拍(某人)
She cuffed him lightly around his head.她轻轻地在他头上拍了几下。
她轻轻地在他头上拍了几下。
2 to puthandcuffson somebody 用手铐铐住;给(某人)戴上手铐
Both men were cuffed and detained for several hours.两人都被戴上手铐并被拘留了几个小时。
两人都被戴上手铐并被拘留了几个小时。
Her hands were cuffed behind her back.她的双手被反铐在背后。
她的双手被反铐在背后。
cult C1 /kʌlt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a way of life, an attitude, an idea, etc. that has become very popular (对生活方式、态度、观念等的)狂热,时尚,崇拜
the cult of physical fitness健身热
健身热
the cult of youth年轻人的时尚观点
年轻人的时尚观点
2 a small group of people who have extreme religious beliefs and who are not part of any established religion (有极端宗教信仰的)异教团体
Their son ran away from home and joined a cult.他们的儿子离家出走,加入了一个异教团体。
他们的儿子离家出走,加入了一个异教团体。
the members of a religious cult宗教派别的成员
宗教派别的成员
3 a system of religious beliefs and practices 宗教信仰;宗教习俗
the ancient cult of ancestor worship古代祖先崇拜的崇拜
古代祖先崇拜的崇拜
adjective 释义
1 very popular with a particular group of people 受特定群体推崇的;非主流经典的
acult movie/book邪典电影/书
邪典电影/书
The singer has become acult figurein America.那名歌手在美国已成为非主流偶像。
那名歌手在美国已成为非主流偶像。
The cartoon has achievedcult status.这部动画片已成为非主流经典。
这部动画片已成为非主流经典。
The TV series has acult followingamong young people.那部剧集在年轻人中有一批狂热粉丝。
那部剧集在年轻人中有一批狂热粉丝。
cultivate C1 /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops 耕;耕作
The land around here has never been cultivated.这一带的土地从未开垦过。
这一带的土地从未开垦过。
The land here has been intensively cultivated for generations.这片土地经过了几代人的精耕细作。
这片土地经过了几代人的精耕细作。
2 to grow plants or crops 种植;栽培;培育
The people cultivate mainly rice and beans.这里的人们主要种植水稻和豆类。
这里的人们主要种植水稻和豆类。
Olives have been cultivated successfully in southern Australia.橄榄树已在南澳大利亚栽培成功。
橄榄树已在南澳大利亚栽培成功。
3 to try to get somebody’s friendship or support 建立(友谊);结交(朋友);获得(支持)
He purposely tried to cultivate good relations with the press.他特意设法与新闻界搞好关系。
他特意设法与新闻界搞好关系。
It helps if you go out of your way to cultivate the local people.主动结交当地人大有好处。
主动结交当地人大有好处。
4 to develop an attitude, a way of talking or behaving, etc. 逐渐形成(某种态度、谈话或举止方式等)
She cultivated an air of sophistication.她养成了一派精明练达的气度。
她养成了一派精明练达的气度。
This modern image is actively cultivated by the company.公司积极塑造其现代形象。
公司积极塑造其现代形象。
cultivation C1 /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the preparation and use of land for growing plants or crops 耕种;种植;栽培
fertile land that is under cultivation(= beingcultivated)肥沃的耕地
肥沃的耕地
rice/wheat cultivation水稻/小麦种植
水稻/小麦种植
2 the deliberate development of a particular relationship, quality or skill (关系的)培植;(品质或技巧的)培养
the cultivation of a good relationship with local firms发展与当地公司的良好关系
发展与当地公司的良好关系
culture war C1 /ˈkʌltʃə wɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a conflict between groups, usually conservative andliberalgroups, that have different cultural ideals and beliefs 文化战争(文化观念不同的团体之间的冲突)
Extremist groups often try to stoke culture wars by campaigning on specific controversial issues.极端团体常常就特定的争议议题发动宣传,企图激化文化战争。
极端团体常常就特定的争议议题发动宣传,企图激化文化战争。
curator C1 /kjʊəˈreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to be in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or anart gallery, etc. (博物馆或美术馆等的)馆长,负责人,策展人
2 a person who uses their knowledge to select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use and enjoy, especially on the internet (尤指在互联网上)精选并分享的人
She is the founder and curator of a successful fashion website.她是一家成功时尚网站的创始人和策展人。
她是一家成功时尚网站的创始人和策展人。
We have a very big team of expert music curators who know everything about music that you can imagine.我们拥有一支由专业音乐策展人组成的庞大团队,他们了解您能想象到的有关音乐的一切。
我们拥有一支由专业音乐策展人组成的庞大团队,他们了解您能想象到的有关音乐的一切。
curfew C1 /ˈkɜːfjuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a law that says that people must not go outside after a particular time at night until the morning; the time after which nobody must go outside 宵禁令;宵禁时间
The army imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew.军队强制实行黄昏至黎明的宵禁。
军队强制实行黄昏至黎明的宵禁。
You must get home before curfew.你必须在实行宵禁之前回到家中。
你必须在实行宵禁之前回到家中。
2 a time when children must be home in the evening 儿童晚间必须在家的时间
I have a 10 o'clock curfew.我得遵守晚上 10 点之前回家的规定。
我得遵守晚上 10 点之前回家的规定。
curl C1 /kɜːl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to form or make something form into acurlorcurls 卷;(使)拳曲,鬈曲
His hair curls naturally.他的头发天生鬈曲。
他的头发天生鬈曲。
2 to form or make something form into a curved shape (使)成拳曲状;蜷缩
The catcurled into a balland went to sleep.那只猫蜷缩成一团睡着了。
那只猫蜷缩成一团睡着了。
She curled her legs up under her.她盘腿坐着。
她盘腿坐着。
3 to move while forming into atwistedor curved shape; to make something do this (使)呈螺旋(或卷曲)状移动;(使)旋绕;缭绕
The smoke curled steadily upwards.烟袅袅上升。
烟袅袅上升。
The honeysuckle curled around the trunk of the apple tree.金银花盘绕在苹果树的树干上。
金银花盘绕在苹果树的树干上。
Smoke was curling up from the chimney.烟从烟囱里缭绕而上。
烟从烟囱里缭绕而上。
He turned and curled the ball around the goalkeeper.他转身把球一盘,绕过了守门员。
他转身把球一盘,绕过了守门员。
4 if youcurlyour lip or your lipcurls, you move your lip upwards and to the side to show that you think somebody/something is stupid or that you are better than they are 单侧翘起(嘴唇),歪(嘴)(以示轻蔑)
5 to make somebody feel embarrassed or uncomfortable 使人尴尬;使人难为情
The man's broad smile made her toes curl.那个男人咧大嘴笑让她感到不自在。
那个男人咧大嘴笑让她感到不自在。
noun 释义
1 a small bunch of hair that forms a curved or round shape (一绺)鬈发
Her hair was a mass of curls.她满头鬈发。
她满头鬈发。
The baby had dark eyes and dark curls.那婴孩长着深色的眼睛和深色的鬈发。
那婴孩长着深色的眼睛和深色的鬈发。
2 the way that somebody's hair tends to form curved or round shapes (头发的)鬈曲
His hair had a natural curl.他的头发是自然鬈。
他的头发是自然鬈。
3 a thing that forms a curved or round shape 卷状物;螺旋状物
a curl of smoke一缕青烟
一缕青烟
Decorate the cake with curls of chocolate.用圈状巧克力来装饰这个蛋糕。
用圈状巧克力来装饰这个蛋糕。
a contemptuous curl of the lip(= an expression showing disapproval)轻蔑地歪了歪嘴
轻蔑地歪了歪嘴
current account C1 /ˈkʌrənt əkaʊnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of bank account that you can take money out of at any time, and that provides you with adebit cardand (sometimes) achequebook 活期存款账户;往来账户
current affairs C1 /ˌkʌrənt əˈfeəz/ noun
noun 释义
1 events of political or social importance that are happening now 时事
cursor C1 /ˈkɜːsə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small mark on a computer screen that can be moved and that shows the position on the screen where, for example, text will be added (计算机屏幕上的)光标,游标
cushion C1 /ˈkʊʃn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a cloth bag filled with soft material or feathers that is used, for example, to make a seat more comfortable 软垫;坐垫;靠垫
matching curtains and cushions颜色协调的窗帘与靠垫
颜色协调的窗帘与靠垫
a floor cushion(= a largecushionthat you put on the floor to sit on)地板坐垫
地板坐垫
a cushion of moss on a rock岩石上的一层苔藓
岩石上的一层苔藓
I rested my elbow on a cushion.我胳膊肘支着靠垫。
我胳膊肘支着靠垫。
She plumped up the sofa cushions before the guests arrived.客人到来之前,她把沙发垫子都拍蓬松了。
客人到来之前,她把沙发垫子都拍蓬松了。
2 a layer of something between two surfaces that keeps them apart (隔离两个表面的)垫
A hovercraft rides on a cushion of air.气垫船悬浮在气垫上行驶。
气垫船悬浮在气垫上行驶。
Underlay forms a cushion between the carpet and the floor, to minimize wear.衬垫在地毯和地板之间形成缓冲垫,以尽量减少磨损。
衬垫在地毯和地板之间形成缓冲垫,以尽量减少磨损。
3 something that protects you against something unpleasant that might happen 起保护(或缓冲)作用的事物
His savings were a comfortable cushion against financial problems.他的积蓄好比一个舒适的垫子,可以缓解财务问题。
他的积蓄好比一个舒适的垫子,可以缓解财务问题。
The team built up a safe cushion of two goals in the first half.球队上半场射进两球,吃了颗定心丸。
球队上半场射进两球,吃了颗定心丸。
4 the soft inside edge along each side of the table that the ballsbounceoff (台球桌内侧边缘的)弹性衬里
verb 释义
1 to make the effect of a fall or hit less severe (跌倒或碰撞时)起缓冲作用,缓和冲击
My fall was cushioned by the deep snow.积雪很厚,我跌得不重。
积雪很厚,我跌得不重。
2 to protect somebody/something from being hurt or damaged or from the unpleasant effects of something 缓和打击
The south of the country has been cushioned from the worst effects of the recession.国家南部保护得好,没有受到经济衰退造成的最恶劣影响。
国家南部保护得好,没有受到经济衰退造成的最恶劣影响。
He broke the news of my brother's death to me, making no effort tocushion the blow(= make the news less shocking).他把我弟弟死亡的消息直接告诉了我,没有试图减轻此事对我的打击。
他把我弟弟死亡的消息直接告诉了我,没有试图减轻此事对我的打击。
Homeowners will be cushioned from any tax rises.房产业主将免受税费提高的影响。
房产业主将免受税费提高的影响。
custard C1 /ˈkʌstəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sweet yellow sauce made from milk, sugar, eggs and flour, usually served hot with cooked fruit,puddings, etc. 蛋奶沙司(通常与熟水果、布丁等一同食用)
apple pie and custard苹果馅饼加蛋奶沙司
苹果馅饼加蛋奶沙司
Strain the custard to remove lumps.滤去蛋奶沙司中的颗粒。
滤去蛋奶沙司中的颗粒。
2 a mixture of eggs, milk and sugar baked until it is thick and fairly solid (烤制的)蛋奶糕,蛋挞
a custard tart蛋挞
蛋挞
custody C1 /ˈkʌstədi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the legal right or duty to take care of or keep somebody/something; the act of taking care of something/somebody 监护权;保管权;监护;保管
Who willhave custodyof the children?谁来负责监护这些孩子?
谁来负责监护这些孩子?
The parents were givenjoint custodyof the two children.父母双方得到了对两个孩子的共同监护权。
父母双方得到了对两个孩子的共同监护权。
The divorce court awarded custody to the child's mother.离婚法庭把监护权判给了孩子的母亲。
离婚法庭把监护权判给了孩子的母亲。
The parents were locked in a bitter battle for custody.双亲陷入了一场对孩子监护权的激烈争夺之中。
双亲陷入了一场对孩子监护权的激烈争夺之中。
The bank provides safe custody for valuables.这家银行提供对贵重物品的安全保管服务。
这家银行提供对贵重物品的安全保管服务。
The castle is now in the custody of the state.现在那座城堡由国家照管。
现在那座城堡由国家照管。
2 the state of being in prison, especially while waiting for trial (尤指在候审时的)拘留,拘押,羁押
After the riot, 32 people were taken intopolice custody.那场暴乱后,有 32 人被警方拘留。
那场暴乱后,有 32 人被警方拘留。
He wasremanded in custody, charged with the murder of a policeman.他被控谋杀一名警察,正在羁押候审。
他被控谋杀一名警察,正在羁押候审。
customer engagement C1 /ˌkʌstəmər ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of encouraging people to be interested in a company and its products or services 客户参与度,客户互动
Loyalty programmes have become one of the most popular ways to improve customer engagement.忠诚度计划已成为提高客户参与度的最流行方式之一。
忠诚度计划已成为提高客户参与度的最流行方式之一。
cutback C1 /ˈkʌtbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a reduction in something 削减;缩减;减少
Schools and hospitals will need to be prepared for sharp cutbacks in public spending.学校和医院需要为公共支出的大幅削减做好准备。
学校和医院需要为公共支出的大幅削减做好准备。
There have been substantial staff cutbacks in order to save money.为了节省资金,公司大幅裁员。
为了节省资金,公司大幅裁员。
cutlery C1 /ˈkʌtləri/ noun
noun 释义
1 knives, forks and spoons, used for eating and serving food 餐具(刀、叉和匙)
Put the cutlery in the drawer.把餐具放进抽屉里。
把餐具放进抽屉里。
a stainless steel cutlery set不锈钢餐具套装
不锈钢餐具套装
They had a canteen of cutlery as a wedding present.他们有一个装有餐具的食堂作为结婚礼物。
他们有一个装有餐具的食堂作为结婚礼物。
a 24-piece cutlery set24件餐具套装
24件餐具套装
2 knives, etc. that are sharp 刀具
cutting C1 /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an article or a story that you cut from a newspaper or magazine and keep 剪报;杂志剪辑资料
newspaper/press cuttings剪报
剪报
2 a piece cut off a plant that will be used to grow a new plant 插枝,插条(从植物上截取的一段供扦插的枝条)
Take geranium cuttings in late summer.在夏末采摘天竺葵插条。
在夏末采摘天竺葵插条。
3 a narrow open passage that is dug through high ground for a road, railway orcanal (为修道路、铁路或运河从高地开凿出来的)路堑,河道
adjective 释义
1 unkind and likely to hurt somebody’s feelings 尖刻的;刻薄的;挖苦人的
a cutting remark尖酸刻薄的言辞
尖酸刻薄的言辞
There was a cutting reference to Taylor’s failure to secure a deal.有人尖锐地提到泰勒未能达成协议。
有人尖锐地提到泰勒未能达成协议。
2 cold in a sharp and unpleasant way 凛冽的;刺骨的
cybercrime C1 /ˈsaɪbəkraɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 crime that is committed using the internet, for example by stealing somebody’s personal or bank details or byinfectingtheir computer with a virus 网络犯罪
cybersecurity C1 /ˈsaɪbəsɪkjʊərəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 measures that are taken to protect against the criminal use of electronic data 网络安全
The firm implements measures to counter cybersecurity threats and deals with incidents.公司采取措施化解网络安全威胁,处理相关事件。
公司采取措施化解网络安全威胁,处理相关事件。
cyberspace C1 /ˈsaɪbəspeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the internet considered as an imaginary space without a physical location in which communication over computer networks takes place 网络空间;赛博空间
Many more business functions will move into cyberspace.更多的商业功能将进入网络空间。
更多的商业功能将进入网络空间。
cycling shorts C1 /ˈsaɪklɪŋ ʃɔːts/ noun
noun 释义
1 short trousers that end above the knee, are made from material that stretches and fits very closely, and are intended to be worn when riding a bicycle 骑行短裤
These cycling shorts have a generous amount of padding and are ideal for long-distance touring.这些骑行短裤具有充足的衬垫,非常适合长途旅行。
这些骑行短裤具有充足的衬垫,非常适合长途旅行。
cyclone C1 /ˈsaɪkləʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a US type of fence made of connected steel links.Cyclone fencesare especially strong and often used to protect people's homes. 一种由连接的钢链制成的美式围栏。旋风栅栏特别坚固,通常用于保护人们的房屋。
cylinder C1 /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a solid or hollow figure with round ends and long straight sides 圆柱;圆柱体;圆筒
2 an object like acylinderin shape, especially one used as a container (尤指用作容器的)圆筒状物
agas/oxygen cylinder气罐;氧气瓶
气罐;氧气瓶
All our aircraft carry at least one oxygen cylinder for emergency use on board.我们每架飞机至少携带一只氧气瓶,以备机上急用。
我们每架飞机至少携带一只氧气瓶,以备机上急用。
3 the hollow tube in an engine, like acylinderin shape, inside which thepistonmoves (发动机的)气缸
a six-cylinder engine六缸发动机
六缸发动机
4 using all your energy to do something; working as well as possible 竭尽全力;尽力干好;开足马力
daffodil C1 /ˈdæfədɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall yellow spring flower that is like atrumpetin shape. It is a national symbol of Wales. 黄水仙(威尔士的民族象征)
dam C1 /dæm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a barrier that is built across a river in order to stop the water from flowing, used especially to make areservoir(= a lake for storing water) or to produce electricity 水坝;拦河坝
the Narmada dam in India印度讷尔默达大坝
印度讷尔默达大坝
The dam burst.堤坝决了口。
堤坝决了口。
The dam burst and the valley was flooded.水坝决口,山谷被淹了。
水坝决口,山谷被淹了。
2 an artificial lake where rain or spring water is collected and stored 人工湖;水库
The dam was quite full after the winter.冬天过后,大坝已经满了。
冬天过后,大坝已经满了。
3 the mother of some animals, especially horses 母兽;(尤指)母马,骒马
4 a small rubber sheet used by dentists to keep a tooth separate from the other teeth 橡皮障(牙医用的牙齿阻隔膜)
5 a small rubber sheet used to protect the mouth during sex (性交时用的)口腔保护膜;口交保险膜
verb 释义
1 to build adamacross a river, especially in order to make an artificial lake for use as a water supply, etc. (在河上)筑坝
plans to dam Colorado’s South Platte River计划在科罗拉多州南普拉特河筑坝
计划在科罗拉多州南普拉特河筑坝
Locals strongly opposed plans to dam the river.当地人强烈反对在河上筑坝的计划。
当地人强烈反对在河上筑坝的计划。
They formed artificial lakes by damming up a natural stream.他们通过在天然溪流上筑坝形成人工湖。
他们通过在天然溪流上筑坝形成人工湖。
damp C1 /dæmp/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant 潮湿的;微湿的;湿气重的
The cottage was cold and damp.这小屋又冷又湿。
这小屋又冷又湿。
It feels damp in here.这地方使人感到潮乎乎的。
这地方使人感到潮乎乎的。
damp clothes潮湿的衣服
潮湿的衣服
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth.用湿布擦表面。
用湿布擦表面。
2 an event that is disappointing because it is not as exciting or impressive as expected 哑炮;令人失望的事;令人扫兴的事
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib.庆祝活动有点阴暗。
庆祝活动有点阴暗。
noun 释义
1 the state of being slightly wet ; areas on a wall, etc. that are slightly wet 潮湿;潮气;湿气;潮渍
The old house smells of damp.这老房子散发出一股潮气。
这老房子散发出一股潮气。
Those marks above the window look like damp to me.窗子上面的那些印迹看上去像是水渍。
窗子上面的那些印迹看上去像是水渍。
The surveyor found damp in the kitchen.房屋监理发现厨房里有地方返潮。
房屋监理发现厨房里有地方返潮。
verb 释义
1 to make something slightly wet 弄湿;使潮湿
She damped a towel and wrapped it round his leg.她弄湿毛巾,把它裹在他的腿上。
她弄湿毛巾,把它裹在他的腿上。
darling C1 /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a way of addressing somebody that you love 亲爱的;宝贝
What's the matter, darling?怎么啦,亲爱的?
怎么啦,亲爱的?
I love you too, my darling.我也爱你,亲爱的。
我也爱你,亲爱的。
2 a person who is very friendly and kind 亲切友好的人
You are a darling, Hugo.雨果,你真好。
雨果,你真好。
3 a person who is especially liked and very popular 备受宠爱的人;宠儿
She is the darling of the newspapers and can do no wrong.她是新闻界的大红人,不可能做错事的。
她是新闻界的大红人,不可能做错事的。
adjective 释义
1 much loved; very attractive, special, etc. 备受喜爱的;可爱的;迷人的
My darling daughter.我的宝贝女儿。
我的宝贝女儿。
‘Darling Henry,’ the letter began.“亲爱的亨利”,信的开头这样写道。
“亲爱的亨利”,信的开头这样写道。
2 very pretty and pleasing 亲切友好的人
What a darling little hat!多么可爱的小帽子啊!
多么可爱的小帽子啊!
dart C1 /dɑːt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is shot as a weapon or thrown in the game ofdarts 镖;飞镖
a poisoned dart有毒的飞镖
有毒的飞镖
2 a game in whichdartsare thrown at a round board marked with numbers for scoring. Darts is often played in British pubs. 掷镖游戏(常见于英国酒吧里)
a darts match掷镖赛
掷镖赛
They spend the evening playing darts in the pub.他们整个晚上都在酒吧里玩飞镖。
他们整个晚上都在酒吧里玩飞镖。
3 a sudden quick movement 猛冲;突进;飞奔
Shemade a dart forthe door.她朝门口冲去。
她朝门口冲去。
4 a sudden feeling of a strong emotion 突发的强烈情感
Nina felt a sudden dart of panic.尼娜突然感到一阵恐慌。
尼娜突然感到一阵恐慌。
5 a pointed fold that issewnin a piece of clothing to make it fit better 省缝,缝褶(为使衣服更合身而在衣料上缝进去的部分)
verb 释义
1 to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction 猛冲;突进;飞奔
A dog darted across the road in front of me.一条狗突然在我面前窜过马路。
一条狗突然在我面前窜过马路。
Her eyes darted around the room, looking for Greg.她迅速环视了一下房间,寻找格雷格。
她迅速环视了一下房间,寻找格雷格。
2 to look at somebody suddenly and quickly (朝某人猛然)看,瞥
He darted an impatient look at Vicky.他不耐烦地朝维基瞥了一眼。
他不耐烦地朝维基瞥了一眼。
He darted Vicky an impatient look.他不耐烦地瞥了维基一眼。
他不耐烦地瞥了维基一眼。
data lake C1 /ˈdeɪtə leɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large set of data, often with little structure, stored on a computer or in thecloud(= a network of computers accessed using the internet) (储存大量数据的)数据湖
No information is ever discarded—it all goes into a giant data lake.没有信息会被丢弃,全都存入一个巨大的数据湖。
没有信息会被丢弃,全都存入一个巨大的数据湖。
data processing C1 /ˌdeɪtə ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of actions that a computer performs on data to produce anoutput(= results) 数据处理
databank C1 /ˈdeɪtəbæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large amount of data on a particular subject that is stored in a computer (存储在计算机中某一题材的)数据库
datable C1 /ˈdeɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be dated to a particular time 可测定日期的;可确定年代的
pottery that is datable to the second century可确定产于二世纪的陶器
可确定产于二世纪的陶器
2 attractive in a romantic way; available for a date 打扮得光鲜亮丽的;准备好去约会的
She looked highly datable in tight jeans, with a gold chain around her neck.她穿着紧身牛仔裤,脖子上戴着一条金项链,看起来非常时髦。
她穿着紧身牛仔裤,脖子上戴着一条金项链,看起来非常时髦。
There wasn't a datable guy in sight.视线中没有一个可以记录数据的人。
视线中没有一个可以记录数据的人。
dataset C1 /ˈdeɪtəset/ noun
noun 释义
1 a collection of data that is treated as a single unit by a computer 数据集
The fuller dataset for this period permits a much more detailed analysis.这一时期更完整的数据集为更加详细的分析提供了可能。
这一时期更完整的数据集为更加详细的分析提供了可能。
dawn C1 /dɔːn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the time of day when light first appears 黎明;拂晓;破晓;天亮
They start work at dawn.天一亮他们就开始干活了。
天一亮他们就开始干活了。
It's almost dawn.天快亮了。
天快亮了。
We arrived in Sydney asdawn broke(= as the first light could be seen).黎明时分我们到达了悉尼。
黎明时分我们到达了悉尼。
I woke up just before dawn.我正好在拂晓前醒来。
我正好在拂晓前醒来。
summer’s early dawns夏日早到的黎明
夏日早到的黎明
He worksfrom dawn till dusk(= from morning till night).他从早到晚地工作。
他从早到晚地工作。
The plane took off, leaving London behind in a blue-grey dawn.飞机起飞,在蓝灰色的黎明中离开伦敦。
飞机起飞,在蓝灰色的黎明中离开伦敦。
2 the beginning or first signs of something 开端;曙光;萌芽
thedawn of civilization/time/history文明/时代/历史的开端
文明/时代/历史的开端
Peace marked a new dawn in the country's history.和平使这个国家的历史翻开了新的一页。
和平使这个国家的历史翻开了新的一页。
the dawn of a golden age in European art欧洲艺术黄金时代的黎明
欧洲艺术黄金时代的黎明
3 very early in the morning 黎明;破晓;清晨
I have to get up at the crack of dawn.我必须在黎明时分起床。
我必须在黎明时分起床。
4 the moment in the early hours of the morning when it begins to get light 破晓;黎明
verb 释义
1 to begin 开始
The following morning dawned bright and warm.第二天一大早阳光和煦。
第二天一大早阳光和煦。
A new technological age had dawned.新技术时代已经开始。
新技术时代已经开始。
2 to become obvious or easy to understand 变得明朗;开始清楚
Slowly the awful truth dawned.可怕的事实慢慢地清晰起来。
可怕的事实慢慢地清晰起来。
3 somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something 豁然开朗;恍然大悟
I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned.我对这个问题冥思苦想了很久才豁然开朗。
我对这个问题冥思苦想了很久才豁然开朗。
day labor C1 /ˈdeɪ leɪbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 work that does not require much skill and for which you are paid every day (按日计酬的非技术性)零工,散工,临时工作
Workers were standing on corners waiting to be picked up for day labor.劳工站在街角,等待被挑选去做日工。
劳工站在街角,等待被挑选去做日工。
day labourer C1 /ˈdeɪ leɪbərə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who works and gets paid for one day at a time 按日计酬的散工;日工
The square was full of day labourers waiting for work.广场上挤满打散工的人,等着有人来雇。
广场上挤满打散工的人,等着有人来雇。
Many work as day laborers, mowing lawns or cleaning houses.许多人打日工,为人修剪草坪或者打扫房屋。
许多人打日工,为人修剪草坪或者打扫房屋。
Day laborers help with the fall harvest.日工来帮忙秋收。
日工来帮忙秋收。
day nursery C1 /ˈdeɪ nɜːsəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where young children are cared for while their parents are at work 日间托儿所
daypack C1 /ˈdeɪpæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a smallbackpackin which you carry what you need for one day 日用双肩背包
The blanket is light and easy to carry in a daypack.毯子很轻,放进双肩包里携带方便。
毯子很轻,放进双肩包里携带方便。
As I strapped on my daypack, the sun broke through the clouds.我系扣好双肩包,此时太阳破云而出。
我系扣好双肩包,此时太阳破云而出。
deaf-blind C1 /ˈdef blaɪnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 unable to hear and see anything or unable to hear and see very well 聋哑的
Negotiating a public transport system presents all kinds of problems for people who are deaf-blind.对于聋哑人来说,协商公共交通系统会带来各种各样的问题。
对于聋哑人来说,协商公共交通系统会带来各种各样的问题。
dealing C1 /ˈdiːlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 business activities; the relations that you have with somebody in business (商业)活动,往来
I knew nothing of his business dealings.我对他生意上的事一概不知道。
我对他生意上的事一概不知道。
Have youhadany previousdealings withthis company?你曾与这家公司有过业务往来吗?
你曾与这家公司有过业务往来吗?
She has always been very polite in her dealings with me.她在与我交往的过程中总是彬彬有礼。
她在与我交往的过程中总是彬彬有礼。
2 a way of doing business with somebody 经营作风;经营方式
a reputation forfair/honest dealing公平交易/诚信经营的美名
公平交易/诚信经营的美名
3 buying and selling 买卖;交易
drug dealing毒品交易
毒品交易
dealings in shares股票交易
股票交易
dealmaker C1 /ˈdiːlmeɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is good at getting organizations to make important political or business agreements together (政治或商业上的)交易人,斡旋者
A powerful negotiator and master dealmaker, she has worked with multimillion-dollar global operations.她是一个很有影响力的谈判专家、手段高明的斡旋人,曾与资金雄厚的跨国公司合作。
她是一个很有影响力的谈判专家、手段高明的斡旋人,曾与资金雄厚的跨国公司合作。
business brokers and other dealmakers经纪人和其他交易人
经纪人和其他交易人
debatable C1 /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not certain because people can have different ideas and opinions about the thing being discussed 可争辩的;有争议的
a debatable point有争议的观点
有争议的观点
It is highly debatable whether conditions have improved for low-income families.低收入家庭的生活状况是否已得到改善是一个颇有争议的问题。
低收入家庭的生活状况是否已得到改善是一个颇有争议的问题。
debit C1 /ˈdebɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a written note in a bank account or other financial record of a sum of money owed or spent 借记;借方;收方
on the debit side of an account账户的借方
账户的借方
On the debit side(= a negative result will be that)the new shopping centre will increase traffic problems.负面影响是新购物中心会使交通问题加剧。
负面影响是新购物中心会使交通问题加剧。
2 a sum of money taken from a bank account 借项
The total debits on the account were £2 000 last month.上月账户中的借方总额为 2 000 英镑。
上月账户中的借方总额为 2 000 英镑。
verb 释义
1 when a bankdebitsan account ordebitsmoney from an account, it takes money from the account (从银行账户)扣除;记入(账户)的借方;借记
The money will be debited from your account each month.这笔钱将逐月从你的账户中扣除。
这笔钱将逐月从你的账户中扣除。
The bank will debit your account with any withdrawals made using your payment card.银行将把你用支付卡取的所有款项从你的账户中扣除。
银行将把你用支付卡取的所有款项从你的账户中扣除。
Your current account is automatically debited with the amount of your purchase.你购物的金额会自动记入活期存款账户的借方。
你购物的金额会自动记入活期存款账户的借方。
debit card C1 /ˈdebɪt kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plastic card that can be used to take money directly from your bank account when you pay for something 借记卡;借方卡
debt collector C1 /ˈdet kəlektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to collect debts for people or companies 讨债人;收债人
Lee was pursued by debt collectors after her business failed.李生意失败后,被讨债人穷追不舍。
李生意失败后,被讨债人穷追不舍。
debt relief C1 /ˈdet rɪliːf/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of cancelling all or part of the money that a person, organization or country owes 债务减免
The intention was to provide debt relief to poor countries that had suffered natural disasters.目的是向遭受自然灾害的贫困国家提供债务减免。
目的是向遭受自然灾害的贫困国家提供债务减免。
decaffeinated C1 /diːˈkæfɪneɪtɪd/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a drink, especially coffee, that has had most or all of thecaffeineremoved (全)脱咖啡因的
adjective 释义
1 with most or all of thecaffeineremoved (全)脱咖啡因的
deception C1 /dɪˈsepʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of deliberately making somebody believe something that is not true(= ofdeceivingthem) 欺骗;蒙骗;诓骗
a drama full of lies and deception充满谎言和欺骗的一出戏
充满谎言和欺骗的一出戏
He was accused of obtaining property by deception.他被指控骗取钱财。
他被指控骗取钱财。
2 a trick intended to make somebody believe something that is not true 诡计;骗术;骗局
The whole episode had been a cruel deception.这起事件从头到尾就是一个残酷的骗局。
这起事件从头到尾就是一个残酷的骗局。
His elaborate deception fooled everyone.他这个精心策划的骗局愚弄了所有人。
他这个精心策划的骗局愚弄了所有人。
decimal C1 /ˈdesɪml/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 based on or counted in tens or tenths 十进位的;小数的
the decimal system十进制
十进制
noun 释义
1 afraction(= a number less than one) that is shown as a point followed by the number of tenths,hundredths, etc. 小数
The decimal 0.61 stands for 61 hundredths.小数 0.61 代表 61%。
小数 0.61 代表 61%。
2 the system of numbers that counts in tens or tenths 十进制
The computer converts the data from decimal to binary.计算机把数据从十进制转换成二进制。
计算机把数据从十进制转换成二进制。
declaration C1 /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official or formal statement, especially about the plans of a government or an organization; the act of making such a statement 公告;宣告;宣言
toissue/sign a declaration发布/签署公告
发布/签署公告
the declaration of war宣战
宣战
the Declaration of Independence(= of the United States)(美国)独立宣言
(美国)独立宣言
The declaration asked governments to consider introducing new environmental taxes.该宣言要求各国政府考虑征收新的环境税。
该宣言要求各国政府考虑征收新的环境税。
2 a written or spoken statement, especially about what people feel or believe 声明(书);宣布;表白;宣称
adeclaration of love/faith/guilt表白爱情;表达信念;宣判有罪
表白爱情;表达信念;宣判有罪
She had been waiting for him to make a declaration of love.她一直在等待他的爱的宣言。
她一直在等待他的爱的宣言。
The Russian leader received a ringing declaration of support yesterday.俄罗斯领导人昨天收到了给予强有力支持的声明。
俄罗斯领导人昨天收到了给予强有力支持的声明。
3 an official written statement giving information 申报(单)
a declaration of income收益申报表
收益申报表
customs declarations(= giving details of goods that have been brought into a country)报关单(带入境内物品的详细清单)
报关单(带入境内物品的详细清单)
The company will only provide insurance if the information on the proposal form and declaration is correct and complete.只有在投保表和声明中的信息正确且完整的情况下,公司才会提供保险。
只有在投保表和声明中的信息正确且完整的情况下,公司才会提供保险。
We were asked to sign a declaration to the effect that we were UK citizens.我们被要求签署一份声明,大意是说我们是英国公民。
我们被要求签署一份声明,大意是说我们是英国公民。
False declaration of hours worked may lead to dismissal.虚假申报工作时间可能会导致解雇。
虚假申报工作时间可能会导致解雇。
4 an official announcement of the number of votes each candidate has received in an election 选举结果公告
Thedeclaration of the pollwill take place tomorrow morning.将于明日上午公布投票结果。
将于明日上午公布投票结果。
5 the act of ending aninningsbefore all your players havebatted (一方认为已达足够分数获胜而在该局结束前的)宣布结束赛局,宣布停止击球
After England's declaration at 379 for 6, they overwhelmed their hapless opponents.英格兰队在比分 379/6 时宣布结束赛局,随后他们彻底击败了倒霉的对手。
英格兰队在比分 379/6 时宣布结束赛局,随后他们彻底击败了倒霉的对手。
declare C1 /dɪˈkleə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say something officially or publicly 公布;宣布;宣告
The government hasdeclared a state of emergency.政府已宣布进入紧急状态。
政府已宣布进入紧急状态。
Germanydeclared war onFrance on 1 August 1914.德国在 1914 年 8 月 1 日向法国宣战。
德国在 1914 年 8 月 1 日向法国宣战。
The government hasdeclared war on(= officially stated its intention to stop)illiteracy.政府已宣布要扫除文盲。
政府已宣布要扫除文盲。
He will probably have todeclare bankruptcy.他可能不得不宣布破产。
他可能不得不宣布破产。
Neither side was able todeclare victory.双方都未能宣布胜利。
双方都未能宣布胜利。
Shedeclared her intentionof running for the presidency.她宣布了竞选总统的意图。
她宣布了竞选总统的意图。
to declare your interest/candidacy声明您的兴趣/候选资格
声明您的兴趣/候选资格
The court declared that strike action was illegal.法庭宣判罢工为非法。
法庭宣判罢工为非法。
In the end, they weredeclared winnersof the tournament.最终,他们被宣布为比赛的获胜者。
最终,他们被宣布为比赛的获胜者。
The area has been declared a national park.这地区已宣布为国家公园。
这地区已宣布为国家公园。
The painting was declared to be a forgery.这幅画被判定为赝品。
这幅画被判定为赝品。
Excess weight has been declared as one of the top ten health risks in the world.超重已被宣布为世界十大健康风险之一。
超重已被宣布为世界十大健康风险之一。
I declare this bridge open.我宣布这座大桥正式启用。
我宣布这座大桥正式启用。
A doctor had declared him unfit to travel.医生宣布他不适合旅行。
医生宣布他不适合旅行。
Kenya wasofficially declaredindependent on December 12, 1963.肯尼亚于 1963 年 12 月 12 日正式宣布独立。
肯尼亚于 1963 年 12 月 12 日正式宣布独立。
The contract was declared void.这份合同被宣布无效。
这份合同被宣布无效。
2 to state something clearly and definitely 表明;宣称;断言
‘I'll do it!’ Tom declared.“让我来!”汤姆果断地说。
“让我来!”汤姆果断地说。
He declared that he was in love with her.他声称他已爱上她。
他声称他已爱上她。
Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime.很少有人敢宣称他们反对这个政权。
很少有人敢宣称他们反对这个政权。
She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support.她说自己非常伤心,因为没有得到他的支持。
她说自己非常伤心,因为没有得到他的支持。
3 to say clearly and openly who you are or what you intend to do 亮明身份;表明意愿
He was the first gay player in a professional sports team to declare himself openly.他是职业运动队中第一位公开宣布自己身份的同性恋球员。
他是职业运动队中第一位公开宣布自己身份的同性恋球员。
Only two candidates have declared themselves so far.到目前为止,只有两位候选人做了竞选宣言。
到目前为止,只有两位候选人做了竞选宣言。
Freemasons were required by law to declare themselves to the authorities.法律要求共济会会员必须向当局申报自己的身份。
法律要求共济会会员必须向当局申报自己的身份。
4 to tell the tax authorities how much money you have earned 申报(收益)
All income must be declared.所有收益必须申报。
所有收益必须申报。
5 to tellcustomsofficers(= at the border of a country)that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax 申报(应纳税物品)
Do you have anything to declare?你有什么要申报的吗?
你有什么要申报的吗?
6 to decide to end yourinnings(= the period during which your team isbatting)before all your players havebatted (在击球员还未全部出局时)宣布结束赛局,宣布停止击球
England declared at 224 for 4(= 4battershad scored 224runs).英格兰队在 4 名击球手得 224 分后宣布结束赛局。
英格兰队在 4 名击球手得 224 分后宣布结束赛局。
decor C1 /ˈdeɪkɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the style in which the inside of a building is decorated (建筑内部的)装饰布局,装饰风格
interior decor室内装饰风格
室内装饰风格
the restaurant’s elegant new decor餐馆内部雅致的新装潢
餐馆内部雅致的新装潢
Choosing the furniture and decor for their new home was an exciting project.为他们的新家选择家具和装饰是一个令人兴奋的项目。
为他们的新家选择家具和装饰是一个令人兴奋的项目。
decorative C1 /ˈdekərətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty 装饰性的;作装饰用的
The mirror is functional yet decorative.这镜子能照人,但也有装饰作用。
这镜子能照人,但也有装饰作用。
These are purely decorative arches.这些拱门纯属装饰。
这些拱门纯属装饰。
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home.装饰风格使这所房子成为一个温暖而温馨的家。
装饰风格使这所房子成为一个温暖而温馨的家。
The style is ornate and highly decorative.这种风格很华丽,而且装饰效果很好。
这种风格很华丽,而且装饰效果很好。
decorator C1 /ˈdekəreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is painting the inside walls of buildings and putting upwallpaper (房屋内部墙壁的)油漆匠,裱糊匠
She became a painter and decorator.她成为了一名油漆匠和装潢工。
她成为了一名油漆匠和装潢工。
2 a person whose job is designing the inside of houses by choosing colours, carpets, furniture, etc; aninterior decorator 室内(装潢)设计师
He is a professional home decorator.他是一名专业的家居装饰师。
他是一名专业的家居装饰师。
deduce C1 /dɪˈdjuːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to form an opinion about something based on the information or evidence that is available 推论;推断;演绎
We can deduce a lot from what people choose to buy.从人们选购的东西可以作出多方面的推断。
从人们选购的东西可以作出多方面的推断。
Can we deduce from your silence that you do not approve?你保持沉默,我们是否可以据此而推断出你不赞成?
你保持沉默,我们是否可以据此而推断出你不赞成?
deem C1 /diːm/ verb
verb 释义
1 to have a particular opinion about somebody/something 认为;视为;相信
The evening was deemed a great success.大家认为这次晚会非常成功。
大家认为这次晚会非常成功。
Shedeemed itprudent not to say anything.她认为什么都不说是明智的。
她认为什么都不说是明智的。
I deem it an honour to be invited.我认为被邀请是一种荣幸。
我认为被邀请是一种荣幸。
They would take any actiondeemed necessary.他们会采取认为必要的任何行动。
他们会采取认为必要的任何行动。
The strike was deemed to be illegal.那次罢工被认为是非法的。
那次罢工被认为是非法的。
Inspectors deemed that the standard of teaching was unsatisfactory.督察认为,教学水平不令人满意。
督察认为,教学水平不令人满意。
deep freeze C1 /ˌdiːp ˈfriːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large piece of electrical equipment in which you can store food for a long time at a low temperature so that it stays frozen 冷冻柜;冰柜
deep-fry C1 /ˌdiːp ˈfraɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to cook food in oil that covers it completely 油炸
deep-fried chicken pieces油炸鸡块
油炸鸡块
default C1 /dɪˈfɔːlt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 what happens or appears if you do not make any other choice or change, especially in a computer program (尤指计算机程序的)默认,系统设定值,缺省值,预置值
The default is fifty lines.默认为五十行。
默认为五十行。
The default option is to save your work every five minutes.默认设置为每五分钟存盘一次。
默认设置为每五分钟存盘一次。
What is your default browser?你的默认浏览器是什么?
你的默认浏览器是什么?
All my life, envy has been my default emotion.在我的一生中,嫉妒一直是我默认的情绪。
在我的一生中,嫉妒一直是我默认的情绪。
2 failure to do something that must be done by law, especially paying a debt 违约(尤指未偿付债务)
The company is in default on the loan.这家公司拖欠借款。
这家公司拖欠借款。
Mortgage defaults have risen in the last year.去年,按揭借款违约的情况增多了。
去年,按揭借款违约的情况增多了。
3 a game or competition can be wonby defaultif there are no other people, teams, etc. taking part (比赛)因其他参赛者不到场,由于对手缺席(而胜出)
He became world champion in 2007 by default.他在2007年因对手缺席而成为世界冠军。
他在2007年因对手缺席而成为世界冠军。
4 if something happensby default, it happens because you have not made any other decision or choices that would make things happen in a different way 由于没有特别作出决定(或选择)
I became a teacher by default rather than by design.我最初没有选择教师这个职业,但后来机缘巧合地成为了一名教师。
我最初没有选择教师这个职业,但后来机缘巧合地成为了一名教师。
5 because of a lack of something 由于缺乏…;因为没有…
They accepted what he had saidin default ofany evidence to disprove it.由于缺乏相反的证据,他们相信了他的话。
由于缺乏相反的证据,他们相信了他的话。
verb 释义
1 to fail to do something that you legally have to do, especially by not paying a debt 违约,不履行义务(尤指不偿还债务)
to default on a loan/debt拖欠借款/债务
拖欠借款/债务
defaulting borrowers/tenants不偿还债务的借款人;拖欠租金的承租人
不偿还债务的借款人;拖欠租金的承租人
2 to happen when you do not make any other choice or change 默认;预设;预置
The program defaults to the standard style each time you open it.每次打开程序时,程序默认为标准样式。
每次打开程序时,程序默认为标准样式。
defendant C1 /dɪˈfendənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person in a trial who is accused of committing a crime, or who is beingsuedby another person 被告人;被告
Several witnesses gave evidence for the defendant.几位证人提供了有利于被告的证词。
几位证人提供了有利于被告的证词。
The defendant was charged with disturbing the peace.被告被控扰乱治安。
被告被控扰乱治安。
The jury found the defendant guilty on all counts.陪审团裁定被告所有罪名成立。
陪审团裁定被告所有罪名成立。
deficiency C1 /dɪˈfɪʃnsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential 缺乏;缺少;不足
Vitamin deficiency in the diet can cause illness.饮食中缺乏维生素会导致疾病。
饮食中缺乏维生素会导致疾病。
a deficiency of vitamin B缺乏维生素 B
缺乏维生素 B
2 a fault or a weakness in something/somebody that makes it or them less successful 缺点;缺陷
deficiencies in the computer system计算机系统的种种缺陷
计算机系统的种种缺陷
He considers the lack of central control to be a serious deficiency.他认为缺乏中央控制是一个严重的缺陷。
他认为缺乏中央控制是一个严重的缺陷。
deficit C1 /ˈdefɪsɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time 赤字;逆差;亏损
abudget deficit政府预算赤字
政府预算赤字
The trade balance has been in deficit for the past five years.过去五年来贸易一直是逆差。
过去五年来贸易一直是逆差。
2 the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is too small or smaller than something else 不足额;缺款额;缺少
There's a deficit of $3 million in the total needed to complete the project.完成这项工程所需资金还缺少 300 万美元。
完成这项工程所需资金还缺少 300 万美元。
The team has to come back from a 2–0 deficit in the first half.这支队得在上半场 0:2 落后的局面下扳回比分。
这支队得在上半场 0:2 落后的局面下扳回比分。
defrost C1 /diːˈfrɒst/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become warmer so that it is no longer frozen; to make food warmer so that it is no longer frozen (使)解冻
It will take about four hours to defrost.解冻要花四小时左右。
解冻要花四小时左右。
Make sure you defrost the chicken completely before cooking.一定要让鸡肉完全解冻后再烹调。
一定要让鸡肉完全解冻后再烹调。
2 when youdefrosta fridge orfreezer, or when itdefrosts, you remove the ice from it 给(冰箱或冷冻柜)除霜;除霜
3 to remove ice from the surface of a car’s windows 除去(汽车玻璃上的)冰霜
defy C1 /dɪˈfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc. 违抗;反抗;蔑视
I wouldn't have dared to defy my teachers.我可不敢不听老师的话。
我可不敢不听老师的话。
Hundreds of people today defied the ban on political gatherings.今天有数百人违抗禁止政治集会的规定。
今天有数百人违抗禁止政治集会的规定。
2 to be impossible or almost impossible to believe, explain, describe, etc. 不可能,无法(相信、解释、描绘等)
a political move that defies explanation无法解释的政治举动
无法解释的政治举动
The beauty of the scene defies description.景色之美简直难以描绘。
景色之美简直难以描绘。
His face was so odd that it defies description.他的脸长得特别古怪,简直无法描述。
他的脸长得特别古怪,简直无法描述。
3 to successfully resist something to a very unusual degree 经受住;顶住;抗住
The baby boydefied all the oddsand survived(= stayed alive when it seemed certain that he would die).这名男婴九死一生活了下来。
这名男婴九死一生活了下来。
4 used to say that somebody should try to do something, as a way of emphasizing that you think it is impossible to do it 激,挑动(某人尽力做你认为不可能的事)
I defy anyone not to cry at the end of the film.我倒要看看有谁在电影结尾时不哭。
我倒要看看有谁在电影结尾时不哭。
I defy you to leave without buying something.我反对你不买东西就走。
我反对你不买东西就走。
delegate C1 /ˈdelɪɡət/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who is chosen or elected to represent the views of a group of people and vote and make decisions for them 代表;会议代表
Congress delegates rejected the proposals.国会代表拒绝了这些提议。
国会代表拒绝了这些提议。
2 a person who attends a conference 参会人员;会议出席者
The conference was attended by delegates from 56 countries.此次会议有来自 56 个国家的代表出席。
此次会议有来自 56 个国家的代表出席。
They decided not to send a delegate to the conference.他们决定不派代表参加会议。
他们决定不派代表参加会议。
verb 释义
1 to give part of your work, power or authority to somebody in a lower position than you 授(权);把(工作、权力等)委托(给下级)
Some managers find it difficult to delegate.有些经理认为难以做到下放权力。
有些经理认为难以做到下放权力。
The job had to be delegated to an assistant.这工作得交给助手负责。
这工作得交给助手负责。
2 to choose somebody to do something 选派(某人做某事)
I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party.我被选派来组织圣诞聚会。
我被选派来组织圣诞聚会。
deletion C1 /dɪˈliːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of removing something that has been written or printed, or that has been stored on a computer; something that has been removed 删除;删除部分
He made several deletions to the manuscript.他在原稿上删去了几处。
他在原稿上删去了几处。
deli C1 /ˈdeli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shop or part of one that sells cooked meats and cheeses, and special or unusual foods that come from other countries (出售熟肉、干酪和进口风味食品的)熟食店,熟食柜台
There was a wide selection of Italian meats at thedeli counter.熟食柜台上有多种意大利肉类可供选择。
熟食柜台上有多种意大利肉类可供选择。
delicate C1 /ˈdelɪkət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easily damaged or broken 易损的;易碎的;脆弱的
delicate china teacups易碎的瓷茶杯
易碎的瓷茶杯
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.眼睛是人体最娇弱的器官之一。
眼睛是人体最娇弱的器官之一。
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡
热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡
Babies have very delicate skin.婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。
婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics精细织物冷洗程序
精细织物冷洗程序
2 not strong and easily becoming ill 虚弱的;纤弱的
adelicate child/constitution纤弱的孩子/体质
纤弱的孩子/体质
His health had always been delicate.他的健康状况一直很脆弱。
他的健康状况一直很脆弱。
3 small and having a beautiful shape or appearance 纤细的;微小的;精美的;小巧玲珑的
his delicate hands他纤细的手
他纤细的手
4 made or formed in a very careful and detailed way 精致的;精细的;精密的
the delicate mechanisms of a clock钟的精密机件
钟的精密机件
5 showing or needing careful or sensitive treatment 巧妙的;微妙的;需要技巧的;需要小心处理的
I admired your delicate handling of the situation.我佩服你应付这种局面的娴熟技巧。
我佩服你应付这种局面的娴熟技巧。
a delicate problem微妙的问题
微妙的问题
The delicate surgical operation took five hours.这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。
这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。
6 light and pleasant; not strong 柔和的;清淡可口的;清香的
adelicate fragrance/flavour清新的芳香;鲜美的味道
清新的芳香;鲜美的味道
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours用柔和的水彩画的河景
用柔和的水彩画的河景
delicatessen C1 /ˌdelɪkəˈtesn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shop or part of one that sells cooked meats and cheeses, and special or unusual foods that come from other countries (出售熟肉、干酪和进口风味食品的)熟食店,熟食柜台
demographic C1 /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 data relating to the population and different groups within it 人口统计数据
the demographics of radio listeners电台听众统计数据
电台听众统计数据
2 a section of the population who are of a similar age, the same sex, etc. (尤指特定年龄段、同一性别等的)人群,人口
The products are designed to appeal to a young demographic.这些产品是为吸引年轻一代客户而设计的。
这些产品是为吸引年轻一代客户而设计的。
the 18–30 demographic18 至 30 岁的人群
18 至 30 岁的人群
The target demographic is children aged 6–12.目标人群是 6 至 12 岁的儿童。
目标人群是 6 至 12 岁的儿童。
adjective 释义
1 relating to the population and different groups within it 人口的;人口学的
demographic changes/trends/factors人口结构变化/发展趋势/统计要素
人口结构变化/发展趋势/统计要素
demographical data from the 1950s20世纪50年代的人口统计数据
20世纪50年代的人口统计数据
demolish C1 /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to pull or knock down a building; to destroy something 拆毁,拆除(建筑物);毁坏
The factory is due to be demolished next year.这个工厂定于明年拆除。
这个工厂定于明年拆除。
The old slums are being demolished to make way for a new housing project.原有的贫民区正在拆除,腾出地方来建新的住房工程。
原有的贫民区正在拆除,腾出地方来建新的住房工程。
The car had skidded across the road and demolished part of the wall.汽车打滑冲过马路,把部分墙体撞塌了。
汽车打滑冲过马路,把部分墙体撞塌了。
Tornadoes demolished trailers and blew roofs off houses.龙卷风摧毁了一些活动房屋,并卷走了一些住宅的屋顶。
龙卷风摧毁了一些活动房屋,并卷走了一些住宅的屋顶。
2 to show that an idea or theory is completely wrong 推翻,驳倒(观点或理论)
A recent book has demolished this theory.最近出版的一本书推翻了这种理论。
最近出版的一本书推翻了这种理论。
He has successfully demolished the opposition's arguments.他成功驳倒了反对派的论点。
他成功驳倒了反对派的论点。
3 to defeat somebody easily and completely 轻易而彻底地打败
They demolished New Zealand 44–6 in the final.他们在决赛中以 44:6 大败新西兰队。
他们在决赛中以 44:6 大败新西兰队。
4 to eat something very quickly 狼吞虎咽地吃;贪婪地吃
The children demolished their burgers and chips.孩子们狼吞虎咽地吃了汉堡包和炸土豆条。
孩子们狼吞虎咽地吃了汉堡包和炸土豆条。
demonstrator C1 /ˈdemənstreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who takes part in a public meeting ormarch(= an organized walk by many people)in order to protest against somebody/something or to show support for somebody/something (集会或游行的)示威者
Troops opened fire on the demonstrators.部队朝示威人群开枪。
部队朝示威人群开枪。
pro-democracy demonstrators亲民主示威者
亲民主示威者
Troops opened fire on a crowd of pro-democracy demonstrators.军队向拥护民主的示威人群开了枪。
军队向拥护民主的示威人群开了枪。
2 a person whose job is to show or explain how something works or is done 示范者;演示者
He works as a demonstrator in anatomy at Wolfson College.他在沃尔夫森学院担任解剖学演示员。
他在沃尔夫森学院担任解剖学演示员。
den C1 /den/ noun
noun 释义
1 the hidden home of some types of wild animal 兽穴;兽窝
abear’s/lion’s den熊的/狮子的洞穴
熊的/狮子的洞穴
2 a place where people meet in secret, especially for some illegal activity 窝点(尤指非法活动秘密聚会处)
a den of thieves贼窝
贼窝
adrinking/gambling den酗酒窝点;赌窟
酗酒窝点;赌窟
He thought of New York asa den of iniquity.他把纽约视为罪恶的渊薮。
他把纽约视为罪恶的渊薮。
3 a room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc. 休息室
4 a room in a house where a person can work or study without being interrupted 书斋;书房
He would often retire to his den.他往往躲在自己的书房里。
他往往躲在自己的书房里。
5 a secret place, often made roughly with walls and a roof, where children play (儿童的)隐蔽玩耍处
They made themselves a den in the woods.他们在树林里为自己搭了个窝,在里面玩。
他们在树林里为自己搭了个窝,在里面玩。
6 a group of Cub Scouts (幼年童子军)小组,小队
7 a difficult situation in which you have to face a person or people who are unfriendly or aggressive towards you 龙潭虎穴
8 to go to see an important or powerful person to tell them that you disagree with them, that you want something, etc. 进狮穴捋狮须(敢于触犯有权势者)
density C1 /ˈdensəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of beingdense; the degree to which something isdense 密集;稠密;密度;浓度
The population density in this city is very high.这座城市的人口密度很高。
这座城市的人口密度很高。
low-density forest低密度森林
低密度森林
an average density of 2.4 people per hectare每公顷 2.4 人的平均密度
每公顷 2.4 人的平均密度
2 how thick a solid, liquid or gas is, measured by its mass per unit of volume 密度(固体、液体或气体单位体积的质量)
the density of a gas一种气体的密度
一种气体的密度
3 the amount of space available on a disk for recording data 密度(磁盘存储数据的可用空间)
dental surgeon C1 /ˈdentl sɜːdʒən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dentist, especially one who performs surgery inside the mouth 口腔外科医生;牙科医生
dentistry C1 /ˈdentɪstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the medical study of the teeth and mouth 牙科学
2 the work of a dentist 牙科医术;牙医的工作
preventive dentistry预防牙科
预防牙科
dependable C1 /dɪˈpendəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be relied on to do what you want or need 可信赖的;可靠的
She is loyal and totally dependable.她很忠诚,完全值得信赖。
她很忠诚,完全值得信赖。
The service was not entirely dependable and flights were often cancelled.该服务并不完全可靠,航班经常被取消。
该服务并不完全可靠,航班经常被取消。
dependence C1 /dɪˈpendəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of needing the help and support of somebody/something in order to survive or be successful (生存或成功必需的)依靠,依赖,依存
Our relationship was based on mutual dependence.我们的关系建立在相互依存的基础上。
我们的关系建立在相互依存的基础上。
financial/economic dependence财政/经济依赖
财政/经济依赖
his dependence on his parents他对父母的依赖
他对父母的依赖
the dependence of Europe on imported foods欧洲对进口食品的依赖
欧洲对进口食品的依赖
2 the state of beingaddictedto something(= unable to stop taking or using it)
drug/alcohol dependence毒瘾;酒瘾
毒瘾;酒瘾
dependence on alcohol酒瘾
酒瘾
3 the fact of one thing being affected by another 相关(性);相依(性)
the close dependence of soil and landforms土壤和地貌的密切相关
土壤和地貌的密切相关
depict C1 /dɪˈpɪkt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to show an image of somebody/something in a picture 描绘;描画
a painting depicting the Virgin and Child一幅描绘童贞马利亚和圣子耶稣的画
一幅描绘童贞马利亚和圣子耶稣的画
The artist had depicted her lying on a bed.画家画了她躺在床上的画像。
画家画了她躺在床上的画像。
2 to describe something in words, or give an impression of something in words or with a picture 描写;描述;刻画
The novel depicts French society in the 1930s.这部小说描述了 20 世纪 30 年代的法国社会。
这部小说描述了 20 世纪 30 年代的法国社会。
The advertisements depicted the city as glamorous and exciting.这些广告将这座城市描绘得迷人而令人兴奋。
这些广告将这座城市描绘得迷人而令人兴奋。
deploy C1 /dɪˈplɔɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action 部署,调度(军队或武器)
2 000 troops were deployed in the area.那个地区部署了 2 000 人的部队。
那个地区部署了 2 000 人的部队。
At least 5 000 missiles were deployed along the border.沿边境至少部署了 5 000 枚导弹。
沿边境至少部署了 5 000 枚导弹。
2 to use something effectively 有效地利用;调动
todeploy arguments/resources利用论据/资源
利用论据/资源
She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.她反驳了那些事先准备好用来批评她的论据。
她反驳了那些事先准备好用来批评她的论据。
Tanks were deployed effectively during the long campaign.在这场旷日持久的战役中坦克部队得到了有效的部署。
在这场旷日持久的战役中坦克部队得到了有效的部署。
deputy C1 /ˈdepjuti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is the next most important person below a business manager, a head of a school, a political leader, etc. and who does that person’s job when they are away 副手;副职;代理
I'm acting as deputy till the manager returns.我在经理回来之前代行他的职务。
我在经理回来之前代行他的职务。
She was appointed deputy head of the school.她被任命为学校副校长。
她被任命为学校副校长。
2 the name for a member of parliament in some countries (某些国家的)议员
23 women were among the 77 deputies elected.当选的77名议员中有23名女性。
当选的77名议员中有23名女性。
3 (in the US) a police officer who helps thesheriffof an area (美国协助地方治安官办案的)警官
descendant C1 /dɪˈsendənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person’sdescendantsare their children, their children’s children, and all the people who live after them who are related to them 后裔;后代;子孙
He was an O'Conor and adirect descendantof the last High King of Ireland.他属于奥康纳家族,是爱尔兰最后一位君王的嫡系后裔。
他属于奥康纳家族,是爱尔兰最后一位君王的嫡系后裔。
Many of them are descendants of the original settlers.他们中许多人都是早期移民的后裔。
他们中许多人都是早期移民的后裔。
2 something that has developed from something similar in the past (由过去类似物发展来的)派生物
Quechua, the lineal descendant of the Inca language克丘亚语 - 印加语的直系派生语言
克丘亚语 - 印加语的直系派生语言
descent C1 /dɪˈsent/ noun
noun 释义
1 an action of coming or going down 下降;下倾
The plane began its descent to Heathrow.飞机开始向希思罗机场降落。
飞机开始向希思罗机场降落。
the country’s swift descent into anarchy国家迅速陷入无政府状态
国家迅速陷入无政府状态
2 a slope going downwards 斜坡;坡道
There is a gradual descent to the sea.有一片斜坡缓缓伸延到海边。
有一片斜坡缓缓伸延到海边。
3 a person’s family origins 血统;祖籍;祖先;出身
to be of Scottish descent祖籍是苏格兰
祖籍是苏格兰
He traces his line of descent from the Stuart kings.他的家族可追溯到斯图亚特王朝。
他的家族可追溯到斯图亚特王朝。
desktop C1 /ˈdesktɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a screen on a computer that shows theiconsof programs and files that can be used (计算机)桌面
desktop icons桌面图标
桌面图标
2 the top of a desk 桌面
3 a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit that fits on a desk 台式计算机;台式电脑
desolate C1 /ˈdesələt/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 empty and without people, making you feel sad or frightened 无人居住的;荒无人烟的;荒凉的
They looked out on a bleak and desolate landscape.他们向外望去,触目一片荒凉。
他们向外望去,触目一片荒凉。
2 very lonely and unhappy 孤独凄凉的;不幸的;忧伤的
The loss of his friend made him feel utterly desolate.失去朋友让他感到无比的悲凉。
失去朋友让他感到无比的悲凉。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel sad and without hope 使感到悲惨;使感到凄凉;使悲伤绝望
She had been desolated by the death of her friend.朋友的去世使她感到十分悲伤。
朋友的去世使她感到十分悲伤。
despair C1 /dɪˈspeə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the feeling of having lost all hope 绝望
She uttered a cry of despair.她发出了绝望的叫声。
她发出了绝望的叫声。
A deep sense of despair overwhelmed him.深深的绝望使他痛苦不堪。
深深的绝望使他痛苦不堪。
He gave up the struggle in despair.他绝望地放弃了斗争。
他绝望地放弃了斗争。
One harsh word would send her intothe depths of despair.一句严厉的话就会使她陷入极度的绝望之中。
一句严厉的话就会使她陷入极度的绝望之中。
Eventually,driven to despair, he threw himself under a train.他被逼得走投无路,最后卧轨自杀了。
他被逼得走投无路,最后卧轨自杀了。
2 to make somebody worried or unhappy, because they cannot help 令某人担心(或绝望)
My handwriting was the despair of my teachers.我的字写得很差,使老师们感到十分失望。
我的字写得很差,使老师们感到十分失望。
3 advice not to try to do something because it is too difficult 知难而退的建议
verb 释义
1 to stop having any hope that a situation will change or improve 绝望;失去希望;丧失信心
Don't despair! We'll think of a way out of this.别灰心!我们会找到出路的。
别灰心!我们会找到出路的。
I despair of him; he can't keep a job for more than six months.我对他都绝望了,他做任何工作都不超过半年。
我对他都绝望了,他做任何工作都不超过半年。
They'd almost despaired of ever having children.他们对生孩子几乎不抱任何希望了。
他们对生孩子几乎不抱任何希望了。
despise C1 /dɪˈspaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to dislike and have no respect for somebody/something 鄙视;蔑视;看不起
She despised gossip in any form.她对任何形式的流言蜚语都嗤之以鼻。
她对任何形式的流言蜚语都嗤之以鼻。
I don’t know why they despise me so much.我不知道他们为什么这么看不起我。
我不知道他们为什么这么看不起我。
He despised himself for being so cowardly.他为自己如此怯懦而自惭形秽。
他为自己如此怯懦而自惭形秽。
She thoroughly despised him for his weakness.她因为他的软弱而十分鄙视他。
她因为他的软弱而十分鄙视他。
detain C1 /dɪˈteɪn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to keep somebody in an official place, such as a police station, a prison or a hospital, and prevent them from leaving 拘留;扣押;扣留
One man has been detained for questioning.一个男人被拘留审问。
一个男人被拘留审问。
2 to delay somebody or prevent them from going somewhere 耽搁;留住;阻留
I'm sorry—he'll be late; he's been detained at a meeting.对不起,他要晚点儿到,他因会议耽搁了。
对不起,他要晚点儿到,他因会议耽搁了。
The minister was unavoidably detained in Lisbon on affairs of state.部长因国家事务不可避免地被拘留在里斯本。
部长因国家事务不可避免地被拘留在里斯本。
detectable C1 /dɪˈtektəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be discovered or noticed 可发觉的;可检测的
The noise is barely detectable by the human ear.这声音人耳几乎觉察不到。
这声音人耳几乎觉察不到。
detention C1 /dɪˈtenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving 拘留;扣押;监禁
They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.他们被判留在少管所12 个月。
他们被判留在少管所12 个月。
police powers of arrest and detention警方的逮捕和拘留权
警方的逮捕和拘留权
allegations of torture and detention without trial拷打和未经审判便进行关押的指控
拷打和未经审判便进行关押的指控
Prisoners have the right to challenge their detentions.在押人员有权对拘留提出异议。
在押人员有权对拘留提出异议。
a detention camp拘留营
拘留营
2 the punishment of being kept at school for a time after other students have gone home 放学后留校,留堂(处罚学生)
They can’t give me (a) detention for this.他们不能因为这事罚我课后留下来。
他们不能因为这事罚我课后留下来。
detention centre C1 /dɪˈtenʃn sentə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where people who have entered a country without the necessary documents can be kept indetentionfor a short period of time (尤指非法入境者的)收容所,拘留营
They are confined in a detention centre for asylum seekers, and forced to prove their refugee status.他们被关押在寻求庇护者拘留中心,并被迫证明自己的难民身份。
他们被关押在寻求庇护者拘留中心,并被迫证明自己的难民身份。
2 a prison for people who have been accused of a crime and are waiting for their trial or (in the UK in the past) for young people who have been found guilty of a crime 拘留所;(英国旧时的)少年管教所
deteriorate C1 /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become worse 变坏;恶化;退化
Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.她的健康状况急剧恶化,不久便去世了。
她的健康状况急剧恶化,不久便去世了。
They had to cope with deteriorating weather conditions.他们必须应对日益恶化的天气条件。
他们必须应对日益恶化的天气条件。
The discussion quickly deteriorated into an angry argument.这场讨论迅速演变成愤怒的争吵。
这场讨论迅速演变成愤怒的争吵。
deterioration C1 /dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact or process of becoming worse 恶化
a serious deterioration in relations between the two countries两国关系的严重恶化
两国关系的严重恶化
her deterioration into severe depression她恶化为严重抑郁症
她恶化为严重抑郁症
detest C1 /dɪˈtest/ verb
verb 释义
1 to hate somebody/something very much 厌恶;憎恨;讨厌
They detested each other on sight.他们互相看着就不顺眼。
他们互相看着就不顺眼。
They absolutely detest each other.他们完全是相互憎恨。
他们完全是相互憎恨。
Iloathe and detestracism in any form.我厌恶并厌恶任何形式的种族主义。
我厌恶并厌恶任何形式的种族主义。
He detests having his photograph taken.他讨厌别人给他拍照。
他讨厌别人给他拍照。
devastate C1 /ˈdevəsteɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to completely destroy a place or an area 彻底破坏;摧毁;毁灭
The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city.这颗炸弹炸毁了旧城的一大片地方。
这颗炸弹炸毁了旧城的一大片地方。
2 to make somebody feel very shocked and sad 使震惊;使极为忧伤;使极为悲痛
devoted C1 /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having great love for somebody/something and supporting them in everything 挚爱的;忠诚的;全心全意的
a devoted son/friend/fan孝子;忠诚的朋友;狂热的崇拜者
孝子;忠诚的朋友;狂热的崇拜者
They are devoted to their children.他们深爱着自己的孩子。
他们深爱着自己的孩子。
They were totally devoted to each other.他们完全忠诚于彼此。
他们完全忠诚于彼此。
devotion C1 /dɪˈvəʊʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 great love, care and support for somebody/something 挚爱;关爱;关照
His devotion to his wife and family is touching.他对妻子和家人的关爱感人至深。
他对妻子和家人的关爱感人至深。
2 the action of spending a lot of time or energy on something 奉献;忠诚;专心;热心
hisdevotion to duty他对职责的奉献
他对职责的奉献
Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time.她全身心投入工作,几乎没有闲暇。
她全身心投入工作,几乎没有闲暇。
3 religiousworship (宗教的)虔诚,崇拜
The statue of the emperor became an object of devotion.皇帝的雕像成了人们敬拜的对象。
皇帝的雕像成了人们敬拜的对象。
He was a man of deep religious devotion.他是一位有着深厚宗教信仰的人。
他是一位有着深厚宗教信仰的人。
4 prayers and other religious practices 宗教敬拜
She went to her devotions.她去参加灵修活动。
她去参加灵修活动。
devour C1 /dɪˈvaʊə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to eat all of something quickly, especially because you are very hungry (尤指因饥饿而)狼吞虎咽地吃光
He devoured half of his burger in one bite.他一口吞下半个汉堡包。
他一口吞下半个汉堡包。
The animal quickly devoured its prey.那只动物很快就把猎物吞食掉了。
那只动物很快就把猎物吞食掉了。
2 to read or look at something with great interest and enthusiasm 津津有味地看;如饥似渴地读
She devoured everything she could lay her hands on: books, magazines and newspapers.无论是书、杂志,还是报纸,只要能弄到手,她都看得津津有味。
无论是书、杂志,还是报纸,只要能弄到手,她都看得津津有味。
His dark eyes devoured her beauty.他的黑眸吞噬了她的美丽。
他的黑眸吞噬了她的美丽。
3 to destroy somebody/something 吞没;吞噬;毁灭
Flames devoured the house.大火吞噬了这栋房子。
大火吞噬了这栋房子。
4 to be filled with a strong emotion that seems to control you 心中充满(强烈的情感)
She was devoured by envy and hatred.她心中充满嫉妒和憎恨。
她心中充满嫉妒和憎恨。
diagnose C1 /ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say exactly what an illness or the cause of a problem is 诊断(疾病);判断(问题的原因)
The test is used to diagnose a variety of diseases.此项化验可用于诊断多种疾病。
此项化验可用于诊断多种疾病。
The illness was diagnosed as cancer.此病诊断为癌症。
此病诊断为癌症。
He has recently been diagnosed with angina.他最近被诊断出患有心绞痛。
他最近被诊断出患有心绞痛。
I quickly diagnosed the problem as a faulty battery.我很快判断出问题在于电池故障。
我很快判断出问题在于电池故障。
He was diagnosed (as) a diabetic when he was 64.他 64 岁时被诊断患有糖尿病。
他 64 岁时被诊断患有糖尿病。
He was diagnosed (a) diabetic.他被诊断患有糖尿病。
他被诊断患有糖尿病。
diagnosis C1 /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem 诊断;(问题原因的)判断
a diagnosis of lung cancer肺癌的诊断
肺癌的诊断
They are waiting for the doctor's diagnosis.他们正在等待医生的诊断结果。
他们正在等待医生的诊断结果。
An accuratediagnosis was madeafter a series of tests.准确的诊断是在一系列的检查后作出的。
准确的诊断是在一系列的检查后作出的。
They are using new methods of diagnosis.他们在使用新的诊断方法。
他们在使用新的诊断方法。
dial C1 /ˈdaɪəl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc. 表盘;刻度盘;标度盘;仪表盘
an alarm clock with a luminous dial夜光闹钟
夜光闹钟
Check the tyre pressure on the dial.检查一下仪表盘显示的车胎压力。
检查一下仪表盘显示的车胎压力。
Set the dial for the number of copies required.在控制板上设定需要的复印数目。
在控制板上设定需要的复印数目。
You can tune into our station at 1460 on the radio dial.用调节盘把收音机的频率调到1460,就可以收听到我们的电台。
用调节盘把收音机的频率调到1460,就可以收听到我们的电台。
2 the round control on a radio, cooker, etc. that you turn in order to change something, for example to choose a particular station or to choose a particular temperature (收音机、炉、灶等的)调节盘,控制盘
3 the round part on some older phones, with holes for the fingers, that you move around to call a particular number (旧式电话机的)拨号盘
verb 释义
1 to use a phone by pushing buttons or turning thedialto call a number 拨号
He dialled the number and waited.他拨号后便等着通话。
他拨号后便等着通话。
Dial 0033 for France.打电话到法国拨 0033。
打电话到法国拨 0033。
dialect C1 /ˈdaɪəlekt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the form of a language that is spoken in one area with grammar, words and pronunciation that may be different from other forms of the same language 地方话;土话;方言
the Yorkshire dialect约克郡方言
约克郡方言
dialect words/expressions方言词/表达方式
方言词/表达方式
diameter C1 /daɪˈæmɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a straight line going from one side of a circle or any other round object to the other side, passing through the centre 直径;对径
The diameter of the tree trunk was more than a metre.树干的直径有一米多。
树干的直径有一米多。
The dome is 42.3 metres in diameter.这个穹顶直径为 42.3 米。
这个穹顶直径为 42.3 米。
2 a measurement of the power of an instrument tomagnifysomething 放大率;放大倍数
a lens magnifying 300 diameters(= making something look 300 times larger than it really is)放大 300 倍的透镜
放大 300 倍的透镜
diaper C1 /ˈdaɪpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of soft cloth or other thick material that is folded around a baby’s bottom and between its legs to take in and hold its body waste 尿布
I'll change her diaper.我来给她换尿布吧。
我来给她换尿布吧。
It was time for a diaper change.该换尿布了。
该换尿布了。
Isn’t he old to be still in diapers?难道他不够大,还要穿着尿布吗?
难道他不够大,还要穿着尿布吗?
diarrhoea C1 /ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/ noun
noun 释义
1 an illness in which waste matter is emptied from thebowelsmuch more frequently than normal, and in liquid form 腹泻
Symptoms include diarrhoea and vomiting.症状有腹泻和呕吐。
症状有腹泻和呕吐。
dice C1 /daɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a smallcubeof wood, plastic, etc., with a different number of spots on each of its sides, used in games of chance 骰子;色子
a pair of dice一对骰子
一对骰子
toroll/throw/shake the dice滚/掷/摇骰子
滚/掷/摇骰子
You decide who’s going to start by throwing the dice.通过掷骰子来决定谁先开始。
通过掷骰子来决定谁先开始。
You move forward according to the number on the dice.根据骰子上的数字往前走。
根据骰子上的数字往前走。
It was a last desperate throw of the dice to save his marriage.这是他为挽救婚姻而孤注一掷的最后一搏。
这是他为挽救婚姻而孤注一掷的最后一搏。
2 a game played withdice 掷骰游戏;掷骰赌博
We played dice all night.我们掷了一夜的骰子。
我们掷了一夜的骰子。
3 to put somebody at an unfair disadvantage/advantage 使(某人)处于不利/有利地位
He has always felt that the dice were loaded against him in life.他总觉得自己一辈子都背运。
他总觉得自己一辈子都背运。
This is another attempt to load the dice in favour of employers.这是又一次有利于雇主的尝试。
这是又一次有利于雇主的尝试。
4 used to show that you refuse to do something, or that something cannot be done (表示拒绝做或某事做不成)不行,不成,没门儿
He wanted $400 for it, so no dice.他要价 400 美元,所以不行。
他要价 400 美元,所以不行。
verb 释义
1 to cut meat, vegetables, etc. into small square pieces 将(肉、菜等)切成小方块;将…切成丁
diced carrots胡萝卜丁
胡萝卜丁
2 to risk your life by doing something that you know is dangerous 冒生命危险;玩命
dictate C1 /dɪkˈteɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to tell somebody what to do, especially in an annoying way (尤指以令人厌烦的方式)指使,强行规定
They are in no position todictate terms(= tell other people what to do).他们没有资格发号施令。
他们没有资格发号施令。
What right do they have to dictate how we live our lives?他们有什么权利强行规定我们该怎样生活?
他们有什么权利强行规定我们该怎样生活?
2 to control or influence how something happens 支配;摆布;决定
When we take our vacations is very much dictated by Greg's work schedule.我们什么时候休假在很大程度上取决于格雷格的工作时间安排。
我们什么时候休假在很大程度上取决于格雷格的工作时间安排。
It's generally your job that dictates where you live now.一般说来,你住在什么地方是由你的工作决定的。
一般说来,你住在什么地方是由你的工作决定的。
The social conventions of the day dictated that she should remain at home with her parents.那时的社会习俗规定她应该留在家里,与她父母在一起。
那时的社会习俗规定她应该留在家里,与她父母在一起。
3 to say words for somebody else to write down or to be recorded 口述
She dictated the letter to her assistant.她向助理口授了信稿。
她向助理口授了信稿。
OK, you write, and I'll dictate.好吧,你写,我口授。
好吧,你写,我口授。
Just dictate into the machine—we'll transcribe it later.只需对机器口述即可——我们稍后会转录它。
只需对机器口述即可——我们稍后会转录它。
noun 释义
1 an order or a rule that you must obey 命令;规定
to follow the dictates of fashion赶时髦
赶时髦
dictator C1 /dɪkˈteɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it using military force 独裁者
The country suffered at the hands of a series of military dictators.在几个军事独裁者的接连统治下,这个国家饱受苦难。
在几个军事独裁者的接连统治下,这个国家饱受苦难。
2 a person who behaves as if they have complete power over other people, and tells them what to do 发号施令者;专横的人
Her father was a dictator and the whole family was afraid of him.她父亲是个专横的人,全家人都怕他。
她父亲是个专横的人,全家人都怕他。
dictatorship C1 /ˌdɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 government by adictator 独裁;专政
The generals established a military dictatorship.将军们建立了军事独裁统治。
将军们建立了军事独裁统治。
They succeeded in overthrowing the fascist dictatorship.他们成功推翻了法西斯专政。
他们成功推翻了法西斯专政。
These people had all lived under dictatorship.这些人都生活在独裁统治下。
这些人都生活在独裁统治下。
2 a country that is ruled by adictator 独裁国家
Some of these countries are democracies and some are dictatorships.这些国家有些是民主国家,有些是独裁国家。
这些国家有些是民主国家,有些是独裁国家。
diesel C1 /ˈdiːzl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of heavy oil used as a fuel instead of petrol 柴油
adiesel engine(= one that burnsdiesel)柴油机
柴油机
diesel cars/locomotives/trains柴油汽车/机车/火车
柴油汽车/机车/火车
2 a vehicle that usesdieselfuel 柴油车;内燃机车
Our new car is a diesel.我们的新车是柴油车。
我们的新车是柴油车。
digest C1 /daɪˈdʒest/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 when youdigestfood, or itdigests, it is changed into substances that your body can use 消化
Humans cannot digest plants such as grass.人不能消化草类植物。
人不能消化草类植物。
You should allow a little time after a meal for the food to digest.饭后你应该留点时间让食物消化。
饭后你应该留点时间让食物消化。
2 to treat a substance with heat,enzymesor asolvent(1)in order to break it down or obtain other substances that can be used 蒸煮;(用酶、溶剂)分解,提炼
The plant uses anaerobic bacteria to digest organic material and release methane gas.该工厂利用厌氧细菌消化有机物质并释放甲烷气体。
该工厂利用厌氧细菌消化有机物质并释放甲烷气体。
These DNA fragments were digested with the appropriate enzymes.这些 DNA 片段用适当的酶消化。
这些 DNA 片段用适当的酶消化。
3 to think about something so that you fully understand it 领会;领悟;理解
He paused, waiting for her to digest the information.他停了一会儿,等她慢慢领会这一信息。
他停了一会儿,等她慢慢领会这一信息。
The news was hard to digest.这一消息让人很难接受。
这一消息让人很难接受。
noun 释义
1 a short report containing the most important facts of a longer report or piece of writing; a collection of short reports 摘要;概要;文摘;汇编
a monthly news digest每月新闻摘要
每月新闻摘要
digestion C1 /daɪˈdʒestʃən/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process ofdigestingfood 消化
Vegetables are usually cooked to aid digestion.蔬菜通常煮熟以帮助消化。
蔬菜通常煮熟以帮助消化。
2 the ability todigestfood 消化能力
to have agood/poor digestion消化能力强/弱
消化能力强/弱
She's got very poor digestion.她的消化能力很差。
她的消化能力很差。
3 the process by which a substance breaks down when treated with heat,enzymesor asolvent(1) 消化
Food and animal waste will be processed via anaerobic digestion to produce biogas for energy or fertilizer.食物和动物废物将通过厌氧消化进行处理,产生用于能源或肥料的沼气。
食物和动物废物将通过厌氧消化进行处理,产生用于能源或肥料的沼气。
At the digestion plant, expired food is placed in tanks and digested by bacteria that thrive without oxygen.在消化工厂,过期的食物被放入罐中,并被在没有氧气的情况下繁殖的细菌消化。
在消化工厂,过期的食物被放入罐中,并被在没有氧气的情况下繁殖的细菌消化。
digestive C1 /daɪˈdʒestɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with thedigestionof food; helping the process ofdigestion 消化的;帮助消化的
the digestive tract消化道
消化道
digestive problems消化问题
消化问题
Peppermint is often gentler than other digestive herbs.薄荷通常比其他助消化草药温和。
薄荷通常比其他助消化草药温和。
digital asset C1 /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈæset/ noun
noun 释义
1 an item of text or media in a digital format that includes the right to use it 数字资产
NFTs are a type of digital asset that allows buyers to invest in unique works of art.NFT 是一种数字资产,允许买家投资独特的艺术品。
NFT 是一种数字资产,允许买家投资独特的艺术品。
digital currency C1 /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈkʌrənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of money that exists only in electronic form 数字货币;数码货币;数位货币
Users of the platform can buy a range of digital currencies.该平台用户可以购买多种数字货币。
该平台用户可以购买多种数字货币。
Most of the OECD’s member states have a growing desire to regulate digital currencies.大多数经合组织成员国都越来越希望加强数字货币监管。
大多数经合组织成员国都越来越希望加强数字货币监管。
Many millions of people now own and exchange digital currency.当今有数以百万计的人持有和交易数字货币。
当今有数以百万计的人持有和交易数字货币。
digital wallet C1 /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈwɒlɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an app or online service that stores users' payment information and allows them to make payments online and to store electronic tickets, documents, etc. 电子钱包
The digital wallet offers enhanced security during online transactions.这个电子钱包使网上交易更安全。
这个电子钱包使网上交易更安全。
You can also add your ID document or vaccine passport to your digital wallet.你也可以把身份证明文件或疫苗护照加到电子钱包。
你也可以把身份证明文件或疫苗护照加到电子钱包。
dignified C1 /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 calm and serious and deserving respect 庄重的;庄严的;有尊严的
a dignified person/manner/voice有尊严的人;庄重的举止;庄严的声音
有尊严的人;庄重的举止;庄严的声音
Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.在整个审讯过程中,他始终沉默以保持尊严。
在整个审讯过程中,他始终沉默以保持尊严。
She tried to look as dignified as possible in the circumstances.在这种情况下,她尽量让自己看起来有尊严。
在这种情况下,她尽量让自己看起来有尊严。
They left quietly in an orderly and dignified manner.他们默默地离开,庄重而有序。
他们默默地离开,庄重而有序。
dilemma C1 /dɪˈlemə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation that makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult choice between things of equal importance (进退两难的)窘境,困境
I could see no way of resolving this moral dilemma.我想不出解决这种道德困境的办法。
我想不出解决这种道德困境的办法。
The digital era brings new ethical dilemmas for journalists.数字时代给记者带来了新的道德困境。
数字时代给记者带来了新的道德困境。
They were caught in a real dilemma.他们陷入了真正的两难境地。
他们陷入了真正的两难境地。
She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the offer or not.她左右为难,不知是否接受这个提议。
她左右为难,不知是否接受这个提议。
the perennial dilemma between work and family commitments工作职责和家庭责任之间的长期困境
工作职责和家庭责任之间的长期困境
2 in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant 进退两难;左右为难
The medical profession’s eagerness for scientific advance had impaled it on the horns of a dilemma, forcing an unnatural choice between science and morality.医学界对科学进步的渴望使其陷入了困境,迫使他们在科学与道德之间做出不自然的选择。
医学界对科学进步的渴望使其陷入了困境,迫使他们在科学与道德之间做出不自然的选择。
The dire economic situation had placed the prime minister on the horns of a dilemma.严峻的经济形势使首相陷入进退两难的境地。
严峻的经济形势使首相陷入进退两难的境地。
dime C1 /daɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coin of the US and Canada worth ten cents (美国、加拿大的)十分硬币,十分钱
2 very common and therefore not valuable 普通得不值钱;(因常见而)价值低
3 to tell the police or people in authority that somebody has done something wrong (尤指向警方)告密、告发
If he finds out who dropped the dime on him, they're in trouble.如果他发现是谁把一毛钱丢在他身上,他们就有麻烦了。
如果他发现是谁把一毛钱丢在他身上,他们就有麻烦了。
I'm worried if I drop a dime on them, they'll get fired, which I don't think they really deserve.我担心如果我向他们扔一毛钱,他们就会被解雇,我认为他们不应该被解雇。
我担心如果我向他们扔一毛钱,他们就会被解雇,我认为他们不应该被解雇。
dimension C1 /daɪˈmenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a measurement in space, for example how high, wide or long something is 维,维度(构成空间的因素)
We measured the dimensions of the kitchen.我们测量了厨房的尺寸。
我们测量了厨房的尺寸。
computer design tools that work in three dimensions计算机三维设计工具
计算机三维设计工具
2 the size and extent of a situation 规模;程度;范围
a problem of considerable dimensions一个涉及面相当广的问题
一个涉及面相当广的问题
3 an aspect, or way of looking at or thinking about something 方面;侧面
Her job added a new dimension to her life.她的工作为她的生活增添了新的内容。
她的工作为她的生活增添了新的内容。
We should also consider the social dimension of unemployment.我们还应该考虑失业的社会层面。
我们还应该考虑失业的社会层面。
diner C1 /ˈdaɪnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person eating a meal, especially in a restaurant (尤指餐馆的)就餐者
a restaurant capable of seating 100 diners可容纳 100 人就餐的餐馆
可容纳 100 人就餐的餐馆
2 a small, usually cheap, restaurant (常指较便宜的)小餐馆,小饭店
a roadside diner路边小餐馆
路边小餐馆
dining car C1 /ˈdaɪnɪŋ kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train in which meals are served (火车的)餐车
dining table C1 /ˈdaɪnɪŋ teɪbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a table for having meals on 餐桌
dip C1 /dɪp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again 蘸;浸
He dipped the brush into the paint.他拿画笔蘸了蘸颜料。
他拿画笔蘸了蘸颜料。
Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is.把手伸进去看看水有多热。
把手伸进去看看水有多热。
The fruit had been dipped in chocolate.这水果蘸过巧克力酱。
这水果蘸过巧克力酱。
2 to go downwards or to a lower level; to make something do this (使)下降,下沉
The sun dipped below the horizon.太阳落到地平线下了。
太阳落到地平线下了。
Sales for this quarter have dipped from 38.7 million to 33 million.本季度销售额从 3 870 万下降到 3 300 万。
本季度销售额从 3 870 万下降到 3 300 万。
The road dipped suddenly as we approached the town.我们向镇里驶近时道路陡然下斜。
我们向镇里驶近时道路陡然下斜。
The plane dipped its wings.机翼向下倾斜。
机翼向下倾斜。
3 if youdipyourheadlightswhen driving a car at night, you make the light from them point down so that other drivers do not have the light in their eyes 把(汽车前灯的)远光调为近光
4 when farmersdipanimals, especially sheep, they put them in a bath of a liquid containing chemicals in order to kill insects, etc. 给(牲畜,尤指绵羊)洗药浴
5 to spend some of your own money on something 花钱;掏腰包
She was forced to dip into her own pocket to pay for the repairs.她被迫自掏腰包支付维修费用。
她被迫自掏腰包支付维修费用。
6 to start doing something very carefully to see if it will be successful or not 涉足试试;试做
We decided to dip a toe in the computer games market.我们决定涉足电脑游戏市场。
我们决定涉足电脑游戏市场。
noun 释义
1 a system in which documents are treated as images (the abbreviation for‘document image processing’) 文件图像处理(全写为 document image processing)
diphthong C1 /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a combination of two vowel sounds or vowel letters, for example the sounds/aɪ/inpipe/paɪp/or the lettersouindoubt 二合元音;复元音;双元音;双元音字母组合
diplomacy C1 /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of managing relations between different countries; the skill in doing this 外交;外交技巧;外交手腕
international diplomacy国际外交
国际外交
Diplomacy is better than war.采取外交手段胜于诉诸战争。
采取外交手段胜于诉诸战争。
2 skill in dealing with people in difficult situations without upsetting or offending them (处理人际关系的)手腕,手段,策略
She was praised for her tact and diplomacy.她因机智和外交而受到赞扬。
她因机智和外交而受到赞扬。
diplomat C1 /ˈdɪpləmæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to represent his or her country in a foreign country, for example, in anembassy 外交官
Washington's top diplomat in Havana华盛顿驻哈瓦那最高外交官
华盛顿驻哈瓦那最高外交官
a Western diplomat in Islamabad一名驻伊斯兰堡的西方外交官
一名驻伊斯兰堡的西方外交官
2 a person who shows skill at dealing with other people 善于交际的人;通权达变的人;圆通的人;有手腕的人
You’ll need to be a real diplomat to persuade them to come to some agreement.你需要成为一名真正的外交官才能说服他们达成某种协议。
你需要成为一名真正的外交官才能说服他们达成某种协议。
diplomatic C1 /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with managing relations between countries(=diplomacy) 外交的;从事外交的
a diplomatic crisis外交危机
外交危机
Attempts are being made to settle the dispute by diplomatic means.正在努力通过外交途径解决争端。
正在努力通过外交途径解决争端。
tobreak off/establish/restore diplomatic relationswith a country与某国断绝/建立/恢复外交关系
与某国断绝/建立/恢复外交关系
2 having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations 有手腕的;灵活变通的;策略的;圆通的
a diplomatic answer圆通的回答
圆通的回答
You could try being a little more diplomatic this time.这次你可以尝试更圆滑一些。
这次你可以尝试更圆滑一些。
diplomatically C1 /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is connected with managing relations between countries(=diplomacy) 外交的;从事外交的
The country remained diplomatically isolated.这个国家在外交上仍然受到孤立。
这个国家在外交上仍然受到孤立。
2 in a way that shows skill in dealing with people in difficult situations 有手腕的;灵活变通的;策略的;圆通的
‘Why don't we take a break for coffee?’ she suggested diplomatically.“我们休息一下,喝杯咖啡如何?”她婉转地提议道。
“我们休息一下,喝杯咖啡如何?”她婉转地提议道。
direct debit C1 /dəˌrekt ˈdebɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an instruction to your bank to allow somebody else to take an amount of money from your account on a particular date, especially to pay bills 直接借记;直接扣账
We pay all our billsby direct debit.我们以直接借记方式支付所有账单。
我们以直接借记方式支付所有账单。
direction C1 /dəˈrekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the general position a person or thing moves or points towards 方向;方位
Theyheadedin thedirectionof the village.他们朝村子的方向走去。
他们朝村子的方向走去。
She pointed in my direction.她指向我这边。
她指向我这边。
They hit a truck coming inthe opposite direction.他们撞上一辆迎面开来的卡车。
他们撞上一辆迎面开来的卡车。
The road was blocked in both directions.这条路往返方向都堵死了。
这条路往返方向都堵死了。
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.飞机正向北飞去。
飞机正向北飞去。
in the right/wrong direction方向正确/错误
方向正确/错误
When the police arrived, the crowd scatteredin all directions.警察赶到后,人群便向四面八方散开了。
警察赶到后,人群便向四面八方散开了。
Has the windchanged direction?风向变了吗?
风向变了吗?
I lost allsense of direction(= I didn't know which way to go).我完全迷失了方向。
我完全迷失了方向。
2 instructions about how to do something, where to go, etc. 用法说明;操作指南;旅行指南
Let's stop and ask for directions.咱们停下来问问路吧。
咱们停下来问问路吧。
A farmer gave us directions to the town.一个农民给我们指明了去城里的方向。
一个农民给我们指明了去城里的方向。
With all pesticides,follow the directionsfor use carefully.所有杀虫剂均应按照说明小心使用。
所有杀虫剂均应按照说明小心使用。
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box.模型装配的简要说明印在盒子上。
模型装配的简要说明印在盒子上。
3 the general way in which a person or thing develops 趋势;动向
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work.这个展览表明她的创作有几个新动向。
这个展览表明她的创作有几个新动向。
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking.我对俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。
我对俱乐部的发展趋势很不满意。
He wants to take the company in adifferent direction.他想把公司带向一个不同的方向。
他想把公司带向一个不同的方向。
Do you feel your career isheading/headed inthe rightdirection?您觉得您的职业生涯正朝着正确的方向发展吗?
您觉得您的职业生涯正朝着正确的方向发展吗?
It's only a small improvement, but at least it'sa step in the right direction.虽然这只是小小的改进,但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。
虽然这只是小小的改进,但至少是朝正确方向迈出的一步。
The industry will continue tomove inthedirectionof more automation.该行业将继续朝着更加自动化的方向发展。
该行业将继续朝着更加自动化的方向发展。
Do you think this represents a radicalchange of directionfor the president?您认为这是否代表总统方向的根本转变?
您认为这是否代表总统方向的根本转变?
4 the general position a person or thing comes or develops from 方面
Support came from an unexpected direction.一个出人意料的来源提供了帮助。
一个出人意料的来源提供了帮助。
Let us approach the subject from a different direction.咱们从一个不同的角度来探讨这个题目吧。
咱们从一个不同的角度来探讨这个题目吧。
5 a purpose; an aim 目的;目标
We are looking for somebody with a clearsense of direction.我们想找一个有明确目标的人。
我们想找一个有明确目标的人。
Once again her life felt lacking in direction.她的人生似乎又没了方向。
她的人生似乎又没了方向。
6 the art of managing or guiding somebody/something 管理;指导
She was entrusted with the direction of the project.她受委托负责这项计划。
她受委托负责这项计划。
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams.所有作品都是在约翰·威廉斯的指导下由学生创作完成的。
所有作品都是在约翰·威廉斯的指导下由学生创作完成的。
7 the instructions given by somebody directing a film or play (电影或戏剧导演的)指点,指导
There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot.由于导演指导有方,影片拍得非常成功。
由于导演指导有方,影片拍得非常成功。
8 to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems 目标迥异;各行其是
There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions.有各种不同的考虑,常令隔阂愈来愈深。
有各种不同的考虑,常令隔阂愈来愈深。
directory C1 /dəˈrektəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area 名录;电话号码簿;公司名录
a trade directory贸易目录
贸易目录
a directory of European Trade Associations欧洲同业公会名录
欧洲同业公会名录
2 a file containing a group of other files or programs in a computer (计算机文件或程序的)目录
3 a board in an organization or large store listing the names of departments and where to find them (组织机构或大型商场的)指示牌,指引牌
There's a store directory over there.那边有一个商店指示牌。
那边有一个商店指示牌。
disadvantage C1 /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to cause problems and tend to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress 不利因素;障碍;不便之处
Some pension plans may disadvantage women.有些养老金计划可能对妇女不利。
有些养老金计划可能对妇女不利。
Many people will be greatly disadvantaged by the new tax system.新的税制将造成许多人生活大为贫乏。
新的税制将造成许多人生活大为贫乏。
noun 释义
1 something that causes problems and tends to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress 不利因素;障碍;不便之处
a serious/severe/significant disadvantage一个严重不利的条件
一个严重不利的条件
One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.这个地区的一大不便之处就是缺少公共交通工具。
这个地区的一大不便之处就是缺少公共交通工具。
What's the main disadvantage?主要的不利条件是什么?
主要的不利条件是什么?
Each plan has its ownadvantages and disadvantages.每个计划都有其优点和缺点。
每个计划都有其优点和缺点。
There are disadvantages to the plan.这个计划有诸多不利因素。
这个计划有诸多不利因素。
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign languageput him at adistinctdisadvantage.他不会说外语使他处于明显的不利地位。
他不会说外语使他处于明显的不利地位。
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team.与队里较年轻的队员相比,我处于不利地位。
与队里较年轻的队员相比,我处于不利地位。
Poor product quality can put a company at acompetitive disadvantage.产品质量差会使公司处于竞争劣势。
产品质量差会使公司处于竞争劣势。
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.但愿我的经验不足不会使我吃亏。
但愿我的经验不足不会使我吃亏。
TV companies have basically bought football outright, to the complete disadvantage of the fans.电视公司基本上直接购买了足球,这对球迷来说完全不利。
电视公司基本上直接购买了足球,这对球迷来说完全不利。
The advantages of the scheme faroutweighed the disadvantages.这个计划的优点远远超过了缺点。
这个计划的优点远远超过了缺点。
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage.班上许多孩子社会地位低下,而且有经济困难。
班上许多孩子社会地位低下,而且有经济困难。
disadvantaged C1 /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having the things, such as education, or enough money, that people need in order to succeed in life 弱势的;社会地位低下的
disadvantaged groups/children生活条件差的群体/孩子
生活条件差的群体/孩子
a severely disadvantaged area极贫困地区
极贫困地区
socially disadvantaged sections of the community该社区社会地位低下的贫困阶层
该社区社会地位低下的贫困阶层
2 people who aredisadvantaged 下层社会
disagreeable C1 /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not nice or pleasant 讨厌的;令人不快的
a disagreeable smell/experience/job难闻的气味;令人不快的经历;不合意的工作
难闻的气味;令人不快的经历;不合意的工作
2 rude and unfriendly 不友善的;难相处的
a disagreeable bad-tempered man一个脾气不好难以相处的男人
一个脾气不好难以相处的男人
Are you always as disagreeable as this when you don’t get what you want?当你没有得到你想要的东西时,你是否总是像这样不愉快?
当你没有得到你想要的东西时,你是否总是像这样不愉快?
a rather disagreeable woman一个相当令人讨厌的女人
一个相当令人讨厌的女人
disapproval C1 /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or somebody’s behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on somebody else 不赞成;反对
to show/express disapproval表明/表示反对
表明/表示反对
disapproval of his methods不赞同他的方法
不赞同他的方法
He shook his head in disapproval.他摇了摇头,表示反对。
他摇了摇头,表示反对。
She looked at my clothes with disapproval.她不满意地看着我的衣服。
她不满意地看着我的衣服。
disastrous C1 /dɪˈzɑːstrəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very bad, harmful or unsuccessful 极糟糕的;灾难性的;完全失败的
a disastrous harvest/fire/result严重歉收/火灾;灾难性的结果
严重歉收/火灾;灾难性的结果
Lowering interest rates could have disastrous consequences for the economy.降低利率可能给经济带来灾难性后果。
降低利率可能给经济带来灾难性后果。
It was a disastrous start to the season for the team.对于该队来说,这是本赛季一次灾难性的开局。
对于该队来说,这是本赛季一次灾难性的开局。
disastrously C1 /dɪˈzɑːstrəsli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is very bad, harmful or unsuccessful 极糟糕的;灾难性的;完全失败的
How could everything go so disastrously wrong?怎么会事事都出这么大的乱子?
怎么会事事都出这么大的乱子?
discharge C1 /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to give somebody official permission to leave the police or the armed forces; to make somebody leave the police or the armed forces (警察机关或军队)批准(某人)退役,使(某人)退出
He was discharged from the army following his injury.他受伤后就退伍了。
他受伤后就退伍了。
She was discharged from the police force for bad conduct.她因行为不端被清除出警察队伍。
她因行为不端被清除出警察队伍。
He was found guilty and dishonourably discharged from the army.他被判有罪,遭开除军籍。
他被判有罪,遭开除军籍。
2 to allow somebody to leave hospital because they are well enough to leave 准许(某人)出院
Patients were being discharged from the hospital too early.病人都过早获准出院。
病人都过早获准出院。
All the people involved in the accident have now been discharged from hospital.目前,事故涉案人员全部已出院。
目前,事故涉案人员全部已出院。
She had discharged herself against medical advice.她不听医嘱擅自出院了。
她不听医嘱擅自出院了。
3 to allow somebody to leave prison or court 释放
He wasconditionally dischargedafter admitting the theft.他承认偷盗行为后被有条件地释放了。
他承认偷盗行为后被有条件地释放了。
She was formally discharged by the court.她被法庭正式释放。
她被法庭正式释放。
4 to allow a member of ajuryto stop serving in a court case 使(陪审团成员)退出;解散(陪审团)
If the jury cannot agree, it should be discharged.如果陪审团不能达成一致意见,就应该解散。
如果陪审团不能达成一致意见,就应该解散。
The judge took the unusual step of discharging the entire jury halfway through the trial.法官采取了不同寻常的措施,在审判中途解雇了整个陪审团。
法官采取了不同寻常的措施,在审判中途解雇了整个陪审团。
5 when a gas or a liquiddischargesoris discharged, or somebodydischargesit, it flows somewhere 排出;放出;流出
The river is diverted through the power station before discharging into the sea.这条河改道经水电站后流入大海。
这条河改道经水电站后流入大海。
The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river.这家工厂因往河里排放化学物质而被罚款。
这家工厂因往河里排放化学物质而被罚款。
Raw sewage was discharged from the treatment plant directly into the river.未经处理的污水从处理厂直接排入河中。
未经处理的污水从处理厂直接排入河中。
6 if part of the bodydischargessomething, a liquid such aspuscomes out of it (人体部位)排出(脓等)
The wound started discharging pus.伤口开始流脓。
伤口开始流脓。
7 to release force or power 发(力);放(电)
Lightning is caused by clouds discharging electricity.闪电是由云层放电产生的。
闪电是由云层放电产生的。
8 to do everything that is necessary to perform and complete a particular duty 尽(职);完成;履行
todischarge your duties/responsibilities/obligations履行职责/责任/义务
履行职责/责任/义务
todischarge a debt(= to pay it)清偿债务
清偿债务
9 to fire a gun, etc.; (of a gun, etc.) to be fired 开枪;(枪炮等)发射
The police officer accidentally discharged a firearm while unloading it.警察在卸弹时不慎走火。
警察在卸弹时不慎走火。
They gave a cheer and charged, discharging a volley of arrows as they came.他们欢呼一声,发起冲锋,同时射出一排箭。
他们欢呼一声,发起冲锋,同时射出一排箭。
He knocked her hand down and the gun discharged into the floor.他打倒了她的手,枪掉到了地板上。
他打倒了她的手,枪掉到了地板上。
noun 释义
1 the action of releasing a substance such as a liquid or gas; a substance that comes out from inside somewhere 排出(物);放出(物);流出(物)
a ban on the discharge of toxic waste禁止有毒废物的排放
禁止有毒废物的排放
nasal/vaginal discharge(= from the nose/vagina)鼻涕;阴道分泌物
鼻涕;阴道分泌物
a thick discharge from the nose鼻腔流出的浓稠分泌物
鼻腔流出的浓稠分泌物
2 the release of electricity from achargedobject; a flow of electricity through air or other gas 放电;闪电
thunder and lightning caused by electrical discharges由放电产生的雷电
由放电产生的雷电
3 the act of officially allowing somebody, or of telling somebody, to leave the police or the army 退伍;退役
The illness resulted in his discharge from the army.这场病导致他从部队退伍。
这场病导致他从部队退伍。
His quick discharge came as a surprise to everyone.他的快速出院令所有人都感到惊讶。
他的快速出院令所有人都感到惊讶。
4 the act of allowing somebody to leave hospital because they are well enough to leave 出院
Referrals can be discussed before discharge from hospital.出院前可对病人转诊进行讨论
出院前可对病人转诊进行讨论
5 the act of allowing somebody to leave prison or court 释放;准许出狱
He was given an absolute discharge but banned from driving for twelve months.他获得无条件释放,但 12 个月内禁止开车。
他获得无条件释放,但 12 个月内禁止开车。
6 the act of performing a task or a duty or of paying money that is owed (任务或职责的)履行,执行;(债务的)清偿
the discharge of debts/obligations债务的清偿;义务的履行
债务的清偿;义务的履行
Arrangements have been made for the discharge of mortgage payments.已作出偿还抵押贷款的安排。
已作出偿还抵押贷款的安排。
7 the action of firing a gun, etc. 发射;开枪
an accidental discharge from a dropped gun枪掉在地上走火
枪掉在地上走火
discomfort C1 /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable 轻微的病痛;不舒服;不适
You will experience some minor discomfort during the treatment.治疗中你会稍感不适。
治疗中你会稍感不适。
abdominal discomfort腹部不适
腹部不适
2 a feeling of worry or being embarrassed 不安;不自在;尴尬
John's presence caused her considerable discomfort.约翰在场使她颇感尴尬。
约翰在场使她颇感尴尬。
I could sense their discomfort at what I was saying.我能感觉到他们对我所说的话感到不安。
我能感觉到他们对我所说的话感到不安。
3 something that makes you feel uncomfortable or causes you a slight feeling of pain 使人不舒服的事物;苦事;痛苦
the dangers and discomforts of a life at sea海上生活的危险和不适
海上生活的危险和不适
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel anxious or embarrassed 使不舒服;使不安;使尴尬
Many patients complained of being discomforted by the doctor’s manner.许多患者抱怨医生的态度让他们感到不舒服。
许多患者抱怨医生的态度让他们感到不舒服。
disconnect C1 /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to remove a piece of equipment from a supply of gas, water or electricity 切断(燃气、水或电的供应)
First, disconnect the boiler from the water mains.先将锅炉与供水总管断开。
先将锅炉与供水总管断开。
2 to officially stop the supply of phone lines, water, electricity or gas to a building 切断(电话服务);停止供应(水、电或燃气)
You may be disconnected if you do not pay the bill.若不付账单就可能停止供应。
若不付账单就可能停止供应。
3 to separate something from something 使分离;使脱离
The ski had become disconnected from the boot.滑雪板与靴子脱离了。
滑雪板与靴子脱离了。
4 to break the contact between two people who are talking on the phone 使(电话线路)中断
We were suddenly disconnected.我们的电话突然断了。
我们的电话突然断了。
5 to end a connection to the internet (与互联网)断开
I keep getting disconnected when I'm online.我联网时不断掉线。
我联网时不断掉线。
My old tablet kept disconnecting from the internet.我的旧平板电脑总是与互联网断开连接。
我的旧平板电脑总是与互联网断开连接。
6 to remove somebody's connection to a piece of equipment, especially a life support machine 断开,切断(某人与设备的连接,尤指生命支持设备)
It was the family's decision to disconnect her from the life support machine.是家人决定给她断开生命支持设备的。
是家人决定给她断开生命支持设备的。
noun 释义
1 a difference or lack of connection 差异;分歧;缺乏联系
There is a fundamental disconnect between union leaders and members.工会领袖和会员之间存在着根本性的脱节。
工会领袖和会员之间存在着根本性的脱节。
The film is funny despite its disconnect from the real world.尽管这部电影与现实世界脱节,但它很有趣。
尽管这部电影与现实世界脱节,但它很有趣。
The politician's remarks show an appalling disconnect with young people.这位政客的言论显示出他与年轻人的惊人脱节。
这位政客的言论显示出他与年轻人的惊人脱节。
2 a lack of connection with a network, a supply of electricity, the internet, etc. (与网络或电源等)断开连接,没有连接
There might be a power failure or sudden network disconnect.可能是断电或突然断网。
可能是断电或突然断网。
discontent C1 /ˌdɪskənˈtent/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being unhappy because you are not satisfied with a particular situation; something that makes you have this feeling 不满;不满足;不满足的缘由
There is widespread discontent among the staff at the proposed changes to pay and conditions.员工对改变工资和工作环境的建议普遍不满。
员工对改变工资和工作环境的建议普遍不满。
There are a wide variety of popular discontents which need discussing.有各种各样的民众不满情绪需要讨论。
有各种各样的民众不满情绪需要讨论。
discontented C1 /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 unhappy because you are not satisfied with your situation 不满的;不满足的
He felt discontented with the way his life had turned out.他对自己的生活变成这样感到很不满。
他对自己的生活变成这样感到很不满。
discontented party members不满的党员
不满的党员
discretion C1 /dɪˈskreʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation 自行决定的自由;自行决定权
I'll leave it up to you touse your discretion.我把这件事留给你自己斟酌决定。
我把这件事留给你自己斟酌决定。
How much to tell terminally ill patients isleft to the discretion ofthe doctor.晚期病人的病情让本人知道多少由医生自行决定。
晚期病人的病情让本人知道多少由医生自行决定。
2 care in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed; the quality of beingdiscreet 谨慎;慎重;审慎
This is confidential, but I know that I can rely on your discretion.这是机密,不过我知道你靠得住。
这是机密,不过我知道你靠得住。
Jane isthe soul of discretion(= you can trust her).简是谨慎的灵魂(=你可以信任她)。
简是谨慎的灵魂(=你可以信任她)。
Use the utmost discretion when you talk to her.与她交谈时请务必谨慎行事。
与她交谈时请务必谨慎行事。
3 according to what somebody decides or wishes to do 由某人斟酌决定;按照某人的意愿
Bail is granted at the discretion of the court.由法庭决定准予保释。
由法庭决定准予保释。
There is no service charge and tipping is at your discretion.不收服务费,给不给小费由你自行决定。
不收服务费,给不给小费由你自行决定。
4 you should avoid danger and not take unnecessary risks 谨慎即大勇;慎重为勇敢之本
discrimination C1 /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others 区别对待;歧视;偏袒
age/racial/gender/sex discrimination(= because of somebody’s age, race, gender or sex)年龄/种族/性别歧视
年龄/种族/性别歧视
discrimination against the elderly歧视老人
歧视老人
discrimination in favour of the young厚待年轻人
厚待年轻人
They alleged discrimination by the authorities.他们声称受到当局的歧视。
他们声称受到当局的歧视。
toprohibit/outlaw/ban discriminationon the basis of race, gender or sexual orientation禁止/立法禁止/明令禁止基于种族、性别或性取向的歧视
禁止/立法禁止/明令禁止基于种族、性别或性取向的歧视
legislation to ban discrimination on the grounds of age立法禁止年龄歧视
立法禁止年龄歧视
2 the ability to judge what is good, true, etc. 识别力;辨别力;鉴赏力
He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.他在择友方面颇具慧眼。
他在择友方面颇具慧眼。
3 the ability to recognize a difference between one thing and another; a difference that is recognized 区别;识别;辨别
to learn discrimination between right and wrong学会分辨是非
学会分辨是非
Young children find it difficult to make fine discriminations.小孩子很难作出细微的区分。
小孩子很难作出细微的区分。
It takes a lot of experience to make such fine discriminations.做出如此精细的辨别需要大量的经验。
做出如此精细的辨别需要大量的经验。
discussion forum C1 /dɪˈskʌʃn fɔːrəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place on the internet where people can exchange ideas and opinions about a topic (网站)留言板
Join us on the discussion forum and share your views.加入我们的网络论坛,分享你的观点。
加入我们的网络论坛,分享你的观点。
2 a meeting at which people can exchange ideas and opinions about a topic 论坛;讨论会
Several well-attended public discussion forums were held in the community.社区内举办了数场参与者甚多的公众讨论会。
社区内举办了数场参与者甚多的公众讨论会。
disgust C1 /dɪsˈɡʌst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a strong feeling of dislike for somebody/something that you feel is unacceptable, or for something that looks, smells, etc. unpleasant 厌恶;憎恶;反感
The idea fills me with disgust.这个想法实在令我恶心。
这个想法实在令我恶心。
I can only feel disgust for these criminals.对这些罪犯我只感到憎恶。
对这些罪犯我只感到憎恶。
She expressed her disgust at the programme in a tweet.她发推特表达了对这个节目的反感。
她发推特表达了对这个节目的反感。
He walked away in disgust.他厌恶地走开了。
他厌恶地走开了。
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.她闻到那气味,恶心地皱起了鼻子。
她闻到那气味,恶心地皱起了鼻子。
He regarded the cubes of fat with disgust.他厌恶地看着那些肥肉块。
他厌恶地看着那些肥肉块。
Much to my disgust, they refused to help.他们不肯帮忙,令我极其愤慨。
他们不肯帮忙,令我极其愤慨。
verb 释义
1 if somethingdisgustsyou, it makes you feel shocked and almost sick because it is so unpleasant 使作呕;使厌恶;使反感
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me.影片中的暴力程度实在让我反感。
影片中的暴力程度实在让我反感。
The feel of it, all cold and slimy, disgusted him.那东西摸着冰凉凉、黏糊糊的,让他觉得恶心。
那东西摸着冰凉凉、黏糊糊的,让他觉得恶心。
disgusted C1 /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling or showingdisgust 厌恶的;憎恶的;反感的
I was disgusted at/by the sight.我一看就恶心。
我一看就恶心。
I was disgusted with myself for eating so much.我吃得太多,自己也觉得无地自容。
我吃得太多,自己也觉得无地自容。
He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions.看到如此糟糕的生活环境他觉得很气愤。
看到如此糟糕的生活环境他觉得很气愤。
disillusioned C1 /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 disappointed because the person you admired or the idea you believed to be good and true now seems without value 大失所望的;不再抱幻想的;幻想破灭的
I soon became disillusioned with the job.我不久便对这个工作不再抱幻想了。
我不久便对这个工作不再抱幻想了。
I feel utterly disillusioned by his refusal to take any action.我对他拒绝采取任何行动感到彻底失望。
我对他拒绝采取任何行动感到彻底失望。
Her book is the testimony of a disillusioned woman.她的书是一个幻想破灭的女人的自白。
她的书是一个幻想破灭的女人的自白。
Later in life he grew rather disillusioned with communism.晚年他对共产主义越发不抱幻想了。
晚年他对共产主义越发不抱幻想了。
They felt bitter and disillusioned by the decision.他们对这一决定感到气愤与失望。
他们对这一决定感到气愤与失望。
displace C1 /dɪsˈpleɪs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take the place of somebody/something 取代;替代;置换
Gradually factory workers have been displaced by machines.工厂的工人已逐渐被机器取代。
工厂的工人已逐渐被机器取代。
2 to force people to move away from their home to another place 迫使(某人)离开家园
Around 10 000 people have been displaced by the fighting.大约 1 万人因战争而背井离乡。
大约 1 万人因战争而背井离乡。
If the dam is built it will displace 100 000 people.如果大坝建成,将导致10万人口流离失所。
如果大坝建成,将导致10万人口流离失所。
3 to move something from its usual position 移动;挪开;转移
Check for roof tiles that have been displaced by the wind.检查一下屋顶上是否有瓦被风刮得挪了位。
检查一下屋顶上是否有瓦被风刮得挪了位。
4 to remove somebody from a job or position 撤职;免职;使失业
displaced workers辞退的工人
辞退的工人
5 to take the place of an amount of liquid when put or floating in it, used as a way of measuring size 排水;有…的排水量
The ship displaces 58 000 tonnes.这艘船的排水量是 5.8 万吨。
这艘船的排水量是 5.8 万吨。
disposal C1 /dɪˈspəʊzl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of getting rid of something 去掉;清除;处理
The council is responsible forwaste disposaland street cleaning.市政局负责垃圾处理和街道清洁。
市政局负责垃圾处理和街道清洁。
sewage disposal systems污水处理系统
污水处理系统
the problems of the ultimate disposal of nuclear waste核废料最终处理的问题
核废料最终处理的问题
2 the sale of part of a business, property, etc. (企业、财产等的)变卖,让与
The next step is to think about disposal of your assets.下一步是考虑处置您的资产。
下一步是考虑处置您的资产。
3 a machine connected to the waste pipe of a kitchensink, for cutting food waste into small pieces 食物垃圾处理器(安装于厨房水槽下方,可粉碎厨余垃圾)
4 available for use as you prefer/somebody prefers 任某人安排;供某人任意使用;由某人自行支配
He will have a car at his disposal for the whole month.他将有一辆汽车归他使用一个月。
他将有一辆汽车归他使用一个月。
Well, I'm at your disposal(= I am ready to help you in any way I can).好吧,我听候你的吩咐。
好吧,我听候你的吩咐。
disprove C1 /ˌdɪsˈpruːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to show that something is wrong or false 证明…是错误(或虚假)的
The theory has now been disproved.这一理论现已证明是错误的。
这一理论现已证明是错误的。
dispute C1 /dɪˈspjuːt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an argument between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject on which people disagree 争论;辩论;争端;纠纷
industrial/pay disputes劳资/工资纠纷
劳资/工资纠纷
a dispute between the two countries about the border两国间的边界争端
两国间的边界争端
the latest dispute over fishing rights最近关于捕鱼权的争端
最近关于捕鱼权的争端
The union is in dispute with management over working hours.工会与资方在工时问题上发生纠纷。
工会与资方在工时问题上发生纠纷。
The cause of the accident was still in dispute(= being argued about).事故的原因仍在争议之中。
事故的原因仍在争议之中。
These are not the issues under dispute.这些不是有争议的问题。
这些不是有争议的问题。
The matter was settled beyond dispute by the court judgment(= it could no longer be argued about).此问题已由法庭判决,不容争辩。
此问题已由法庭判决,不容争辩。
His theories are open to dispute(= can be disagreed with).他的理论值得商榷。
他的理论值得商榷。
verb 释义
1 to question whether something is true or legally or officially acceptable 质疑(某事是否属实、合法或应该接受)
These figures have been disputed.有人对这些数字提出了质疑。
有人对这些数字提出了质疑。
todispute a decision/claim对某项决定/权利要求提出异议
对某项决定/权利要求提出异议
The family wanted to dispute the will.家属想对遗嘱提出质疑。
家属想对遗嘱提出质疑。
No one is disputing that there is a problem.没有人否认现在有问题。
没有人否认现在有问题。
It is disputed whether the law applies in this case.有人质疑这项法律是否适用于这个案例。
有人质疑这项法律是否适用于这个案例。
2 to argue or disagree strongly with somebody about something, especially about who owns something 争论;辩论;争执
I tried to dispute the bill with the waiter.我试图与服务员争论账单。
我试图与服务员争论账单。
The United Nations recognizes the area as a disputed territory.联合国承认该地区为有争议的领土。
联合国承认该地区为有争议的领土。
The issue remainshotly disputed.这个问题至今仍在激烈的辩论中。
这个问题至今仍在激烈的辩论中。
He taught and disputed with local poets.他教授当地的诗人并和他们进行讨论。
他教授当地的诗人并和他们进行讨论。
3 to fight to get control of something or to win something 争夺;竞争
On the last lap three runners were disputing the lead.在最后一圈,三名赛跑者在争夺领先地位。
在最后一圈,三名赛跑者在争夺领先地位。
dissertation C1 /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree 专题论文;(尤指)学位论文
He wrote his Master's dissertation on rats.他的硕士论文写的是关于老鼠的问题。
他的硕士论文写的是关于老鼠的问题。
Students can either do a dissertation or take part in a practical project.学生可以做学位论文,也可以参加实践项目。
学生可以做学位论文,也可以参加实践项目。
dissolve C1 /dɪˈzɒlv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to mix with a liquid and become part of it 溶解
Salt dissolves in water.盐溶解于水。
盐溶解于水。
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.慢慢加热直到糖溶解为止。
慢慢加热直到糖溶解为止。
The aspirin hasn't dissolved completely yet.阿司匹林还没有完全溶解。
阿司匹林还没有完全溶解。
2 to make a solid become part of a liquid 使(固体)溶解
Dissolve the tablet in water.把药片溶于水中。
把药片溶于水中。
3 to officially end a marriage, business agreement or parliament 解除(婚姻关系);终止(商业协议);解散(议会)
Their marriage was dissolved in 2019.他们的婚姻于2019年解除。
他们的婚姻于2019年解除。
The election was announced and parliament was dissolved.宣布选举后,议会解散了。
宣布选举后,议会解散了。
4 to disappear; to make something disappear 消除;(使)消失,消散
When the ambulance had gone, the crowd dissolved.救护车离开后人群便散开了。
救护车离开后人群便散开了。
The lights in the windows faded and the house dissolved into darkness again.窗户里的灯光暗了下去,房子再次陷入黑暗。
窗户里的灯光暗了下去,房子再次陷入黑暗。
His calm response dissolved her anger.他平静的回答化解了她的怒气。
他平静的回答化解了她的怒气。
5 to suddenly start laughing, crying, etc. 禁不住(笑起来或哭起来等)
When the teacher looked up, the children dissolved into giggles.教师抬头看时,孩子们不禁咯咯地笑起来。
教师抬头看时,孩子们不禁咯咯地笑起来。
Every time she heard his name, she dissolved into tears.每当听到他的名字时,她都禁不住泪流满面。
每当听到他的名字时,她都禁不住泪流满面。
6 to remove or destroy something, especially by a chemical process; to be destroyed in this way (尤以化学手段)除去,毁掉;(被)破坏
a new detergent that dissolves stains新型去污洗涤剂
新型去污洗涤剂
All the original calcium had dissolved away.所有原始钙都被破坏了。
所有原始钙都被破坏了。
The limestone has simply dissolved away.石灰石就这么溶解掉了。
石灰石就这么溶解掉了。
distance learning C1 /ˌdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of education in which people study at home with the help of special internet sites and send or email work to their teachers 远程教育;远程学习
adistance learning programme/package远程学习计划/套餐
远程学习计划/套餐
I got my degree through a distance learning programme.我通过远程学习计划获得了学位。
我通过远程学习计划获得了学位。
The Open University offers a wide range of distance learning programmes.开放大学开设一系列远程学习课程。
开放大学开设一系列远程学习课程。
distant C1 /ˈdɪstənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 far away in space or time 遥远地;在远处;久远地
the distant sound of music远处的音乐声
远处的音乐声
distant stars/planets遥远的恒星/行星
遥远的恒星/行星
The time we spent together is now a distant memory.我们一起度过的时光现已成为久远的记忆。
我们一起度过的时光现已成为久远的记忆。
The airport was about 20 kilometres distant.机场在大约 20 公里远的地方。
机场在大约 20 公里远的地方。
a star 30 000 light years distant from the Earth离地球 3 万光年远的恒星
离地球 3 万光年远的恒星
Peace was just a distant hope(= not very likely).和平只是遥不可及的希望而已。
和平只是遥不可及的希望而已。
2 not like something else 不相似的;不同的
Their life seemed utterly distant from his own.他们的生活与他自己的生活似乎完全不同。
他们的生活与他自己的生活似乎完全不同。
The medieval mind can seem impossibly distant.中世纪的思想似乎遥不可及。
中世纪的思想似乎遥不可及。
3 related to you but not closely 远亲的;远房的
adistant cousin/aunt/relative远房堂兄弟/姑母/亲戚
远房堂兄弟/姑母/亲戚
4 not friendly; not wanting a close relationship with somebody 不友好的;冷淡的;疏远的
Pat sounded very cold and distant on the phone.从电话里听起来帕特非常冷淡和疏远。
从电话里听起来帕特非常冷淡和疏远。
He became emotionally distant from his friends and family after the illness.患病后,他在情感上与朋友和家人变得疏远。
患病后,他在情感上与朋友和家人变得疏远。
5 not paying attention to something but thinking about something completely different 心不在焉的;恍惚的;出神的
There was a distant look in her eyes; her mind was obviously on something else.她眼神恍惚,显然心里在想着别的什么事儿。
她眼神恍惚,显然心里在想着别的什么事儿。
He seemed distant and distracted.他显得冷淡而心不在焉。
他显得冷淡而心不在焉。
6 a long time ago 很久以前;遥远的过去
stories from the dim and distant past遥远过去的故事
遥远过去的故事
In the distant past this land was covered in forests.在遥远的过去,这片土地被森林覆盖。
在遥远的过去,这片土地被森林覆盖。
7 not a long time in the future but fairly soon 在不久的将来
I hope we’ll see each other again in the not too distant future.我希望我们能在不久的将来再次见面。
我希望我们能在不久的将来再次见面。
distinguish C1 /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to recognize the difference between two people or things 区分;辨别;分清
At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong?儿童到什么年龄才能明辨是非?
儿童到什么年龄才能明辨是非?
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter.英国法律明确区分谋杀和过失杀人。
英国法律明确区分谋杀和过失杀人。
It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other.很难分辨出那对双胞胎谁是谁。
很难分辨出那对双胞胎谁是谁。
Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish.有时候现实和幻想很难区分。
有时候现实和幻想很难区分。
We can distinguish five meanings of the word ‘mad’.我们可以区分“疯狂”这个词的五个含义。
我们可以区分“疯狂”这个词的五个含义。
2 to be a characteristic that makes two people, animals or things different 成为…的特征;使具有…的特色;使有别于
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates?是什么使得她有别于班上其他同学呢?
是什么使得她有别于班上其他同学呢?
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak.雄鸟喙红色,有别于雌鸟。
雄鸟喙红色,有别于雌鸟。
The adult bird can be readily distinguished by its orange bill.成鸟很容易根据橘黄色喙识别出来。
成鸟很容易根据橘黄色喙识别出来。
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks?你的猫有什么特殊记号吗?
你的猫有什么特殊记号吗?
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals.语言能力使得人类有别于动物。
语言能力使得人类有别于动物。
3 to be able to see or hear something 看清;认出;听出
I could not distinguish her words, but she sounded agitated.我听不清她说的话,但听得出她很激动。
我听不清她说的话,但听得出她很激动。
She could not distinguish the make and colour of the car in the fading light.在昏暗的灯光下,她无法辨别汽车的品牌和颜色。
在昏暗的灯光下,她无法辨别汽车的品牌和颜色。
4 to do something so well that people notice and admire you 使出众;使著名;使受人青睐
She has already distinguished herself as an athlete.作为运动员她已享有盛名。
作为运动员她已享有盛名。
distinguished C1 /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very successful and admired by other people 卓越的;杰出的;著名的
He has had a long and distinguished career in medicine.他从医时间长,成就卓越。
他从医时间长,成就卓越。
2 having an appearance that makes somebody look important or that makes people admire or respect them 显得重要的;高贵的;有尊严的
I think grey hair makes you look very distinguished.我认为灰白的头发使你看上去特别可敬。
我认为灰白的头发使你看上去特别可敬。
distress C1 /dɪˈstres/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great mental pain 忧虑;悲伤;痛苦
The newspaper article caused the actor considerable distress.报上的文章使这位演员相当苦恼。
报上的文章使这位演员相当苦恼。
She sensed his deep emotional distress.她感觉到他内心非常痛苦。
她感觉到他内心非常痛苦。
She was obviously in distress after the attack.她受到攻击后显然很痛苦。
她受到攻击后显然很痛苦。
2 severe problems caused by not having enough money, food, etc. 贫困;窘迫;困苦
economic/financial distress经济拮据;财政困难
经济拮据;财政困难
The charity aims to relieve poverty and distress caused by natural disasters.该慈善机构旨在缓解自然灾害造成的贫困和痛苦。
该慈善机构旨在缓解自然灾害造成的贫困和痛苦。
3 a situation in which a ship, plane, etc. is in danger or difficulty and needs help (船、飞机等)遇险
a distress signal(= a message asking for help)求救信号
求救信号
It is a rule of the sea to help another boat in distress.救助别的遇难船是海上的规则。
救助别的遇难船是海上的规则。
4 a state of physical pain and effort, especially difficulty in breathing 疼痛疲劳;(尤指)呼吸困难
The patient was suffering seriousrespiratory distress.该患者患有严重的呼吸困难。
该患者患有严重的呼吸困难。
The baby was clearly in distress.那婴儿显然呼吸困难。
那婴儿显然呼吸困难。
5 a young woman who needs help 落难女子
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel very worried or unhappy 使忧虑;使悲伤;使苦恼
It was clear that the letter had deeply distressed her.这封信显然使她极为悲伤。
这封信显然使她极为悲伤。
Don't distress yourself(= don't worry).你别犯愁了。
你别犯愁了。
distressed C1 /dɪˈstrest/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very upset and anxious 烦恼的;忧虑的;苦恼的
He was too distressed and confused to answer their questions.他非常苦恼而困惑,无法回答他们的问题。
他非常苦恼而困惑,无法回答他们的问题。
2 suffering pain; in a poor physical condition 痛苦的;身体虚弱的
When the baby was born, it was blue and distressed.这婴儿出生时全身发青,非常虚弱。
这婴儿出生时全身发青,非常虚弱。
3 made to look older and more worn than it really is 刻意磨损以显老旧的;做旧的
a distressed leather jacket做旧的皮夹克
做旧的皮夹克
4 having problems caused by lack of money 贫困的;窘迫的;受经济困扰的
They buy up financially distressed companies.他们收购陷入财务危机的公司。
他们收购陷入财务危机的公司。
The charity helps kids in distressed situations.这个慈善机构帮助处于困境的儿童。
这个慈善机构帮助处于困境的儿童。
a map showing economically distressed areas in the state显示该州经济困难地区的地图
显示该州经济困难地区的地图
distressing C1 /dɪˈstresɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making you feel extremely upset, especially because somebody is suffering 使人痛苦的;令人苦恼的
It was a very distressing documentary.这是一部非常令人心痛的纪录片。
这是一部非常令人心痛的纪录片。
What could be more distressing than the death of their only child?有什么能比失去了他们唯一的孩子更痛苦呢?
有什么能比失去了他们唯一的孩子更痛苦呢?
The divorce was extremely distressing for the children.这桩离婚对孩子来说是极其痛苦的事。
这桩离婚对孩子来说是极其痛苦的事。
disturbed C1 /dɪˈstɜːbd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 mentally ill, especially because of very unhappy or unpleasant experiences 有精神病的;心理不正常的;精神紊乱的
a special school for emotionally disturbed children为精神异常儿童开办的特殊学校
为精神异常儿童开办的特殊学校
His behaviour is deeply disturbed.他的行为极其失常。
他的行为极其失常。
2 unhappy and full of bad or horrible experiences 不幸的;多灾多难的;坎坷的
The killer had a disturbed family background.那名杀手出身于一个坎坷不幸的家庭。
那名杀手出身于一个坎坷不幸的家庭。
3 very anxious and unhappy about something 心神不安的;心烦意乱的;烦恼的
I was deeply disturbed and depressed by the news.这消息使我深感不安和沮丧。
这消息使我深感不安和沮丧。
I felt vaguely disturbed by the incident.这件事让我感到隐约有些不安。
这件事让我感到隐约有些不安。
ditch C1 /dɪtʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long channel dug at the side of a field or road, to hold or take away water 沟;渠
The car left the road and ended up in a ditch.汽车驶离公路,最后掉进了沟里。
汽车驶离公路,最后掉进了沟里。
verb 释义
1 to get rid of something/somebody because you no longer want or need it/them 摆脱;抛弃;丢弃
The new road building programme has been ditched.新的道路建设计划已废弃。
新的道路建设计划已废弃。
He ditched his girlfriend.他把女朋友给甩了。
他把女朋友给甩了。
2 if a pilotditchesan aircraft, or if itditches, it lands in the sea in an emergency 使(飞机)在海上紧急降落;(在海上)迫降
3 to stay away from school without permission 旷课;逃学
diversify C1 /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to develop a wider range of products, interests, skills, etc. in order to be more successful or reduce risk 增加…的品种;从事多种经营;扩大业务范围
Farmers are being encouraged to diversify into new crops.目前正鼓励农民兼种新的农作物。
目前正鼓励农民兼种新的农作物。
The company has been trying to diversify its business.这家公司一直力求扩大业务范围。
这家公司一直力求扩大业务范围。
2 to change or to make something change so that there is greater variety (使)多样化,变化,不同
Patterns of family life are diversifying.家庭生活模式正在变得多样化。
家庭生活模式正在变得多样化。
The culture has been diversified with the arrival of immigrants.随着外来移民的到来,这里的文化变得多元化了。
随着外来移民的到来,这里的文化变得多元化了。
diversion C1 /daɪˈvɜːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of changing the direction that somebody/something is following, or what something is used for 转向;转移;偏离
a river diversion project河流改道工程
河流改道工程
We made a short diversion to go and look at the castle.我们绕了一小段路去参观城堡。
我们绕了一小段路去参观城堡。
the diversion of funds from the public to the private sector of industry资金从公有企业向私有企业的转移
资金从公有企业向私有企业的转移
2 something that takes your attention away from somebody/something while something else is happening 转移视线(或注意力)的事物
For the government, the war was a welcome diversion from the country's economic problems.政府欢迎这场战争,因为它转移了人们对国家经济问题的注意力。
政府欢迎这场战争,因为它转移了人们对国家经济问题的注意力。
A smoke bombcreated a diversionwhile the robbery took place.劫案发生时,一枚烟幕弹转移了人们的视线。
劫案发生时,一枚烟幕弹转移了人们的视线。
The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.放火是为了转移人们的注意力,让一些囚犯越狱。
放火是为了转移人们的注意力,让一些囚犯越狱。
3 a road or route that is used when the usual one is closed 临时绕行路;分流路
Diversions will be signposted.临时绕行路都将设置路标。
临时绕行路都将设置路标。
4 an activity that is done for pleasure, especially because it takes your attention away from something else 消遣;娱乐
The party will make a pleasant diversion.这个聚会将是一个很不错的消遣活动。
这个聚会将是一个很不错的消遣活动。
The city is full of diversions.城市里各种娱乐活动比比皆是。
城市里各种娱乐活动比比皆是。
TV provided a welcome diversion from our routine.电视为我们提供了刻板的生活之外一种令人喜爱的消遣方式。
电视为我们提供了刻板的生活之外一种令人喜爱的消遣方式。
divided C1 /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 split by arguments or different opinions 分裂的;有分歧的
The government is divided on this issue.政府在这个问题上意见不统一。
政府在这个问题上意见不统一。
a deeply divided society四分五裂的社会
四分五裂的社会
The regime is profoundlydivided against itself.这一政权内部彻底分裂了。
这一政权内部彻底分裂了。
divine C1 /dɪˈvaɪn/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 coming from or connected with God or a god 天赐的;上帝的;神的
divine law/love/will天道;上帝的慈爱;天意
天道;上帝的慈爱;天意
divine intervention(= help from God to change a situation)上帝之佑
上帝之佑
2 wonderful; beautiful 绝妙的;非凡的;极美的
That mango tasted divine!那个芒果味道好极了!
那个芒果味道好极了!
verb 释义
1 to find out something by guessing 猜到;领悟
She could divine what he was thinking just by looking at him.她一看就知道他在想什么。
她一看就知道他在想什么。
They had quickly divined that he was a fraud.他们很快就猜出他是个骗子。
他们很快就猜出他是个骗子。
2 to search for underground water using a stick in the shape of a Y, called adivining rod (用丫形杖)探测(地下水)
division of labour C1 /dɪˌvɪʒn əv ˈleɪbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way different tasks, or different parts of a task, are given to different people, either within a household or in an industrial process to make it more efficient 分工
The traditional gender division of labour within households is slowly changing.家庭内部传统的性别分工正在慢慢改变。
家庭内部传统的性别分工正在慢慢改变。
There is usually a division of labour in even a simple manufacturing process.即使是简单的制造过程通常也存在分工。
即使是简单的制造过程通常也存在分工。
dizzy C1 /ˈdɪzi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling as if everything is turning around you and that you are not able to balance 头晕目眩的;眩晕的
Climbing so high made mefeel dizzy.爬那么高使我感到头晕目眩。
爬那么高使我感到头晕目眩。
I suffer fromdizzy spells(= short periods when I amdizzy).我患有阵发性头晕。
我患有阵发性头晕。
2 making you feeldizzy; making you feel that a situation is changing very fast 使人眩晕的;使人头昏眼花的;使人感到变化太快的
the dizzy descent from the summit从山顶陡然而下,令人目眩
从山顶陡然而下,令人目眩
the dizzy pace of life in Hong Kong香港令人目眩的生活节奏
香港令人目眩的生活节奏
3 silly or stupid 愚蠢的;笨的
a dizzy blonde金发傻妞
金发傻妞
4 an important or impressive position 重要的职位;显赫的地位
She dreamed of reaching the dizzy heights of stardom.她梦想达到巨星的显赫地位。
她梦想达到巨星的显赫地位。
They reached the dizzy heights of Number 11 in the charts.他们达到了排行榜第 11 位的惊人高度。
他们达到了排行榜第 11 位的惊人高度。
dock C1 /dɒk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a part of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them 船坞;船埠;码头
dock workers码头工人
码头工人
The ship was in dock.船泊在船坞。
船泊在船坞。
2 a group ofdocksin a port and the buildings around them that are used for repairing ships, storing goods, etc. 港区
The great system of commercial docks began in the Middle Ages.伟大的商业码头系统始于中世纪。
伟大的商业码头系统始于中世纪。
There are plans to redevelop the old docks for new housing.有计划要将老港区重新开发成住宅区。
有计划要将老港区重新开发成住宅区。
3 a wall or platform built out into the sea, a river, etc., where boats can be tied and where people can get on and off boats 突堤;栈桥;登岸码头
4 a raised platform for loading vehicles or trains (供运货汽车或铁路货车装卸货物的)月台
The products are then taken to theloading dockand delivered to their destination.然后产品被带到装货码头并运送到目的地。
然后产品被带到装货码头并运送到目的地。
5 the part of a court where the person who has been accused of a crime stands or sits during a trial (法庭的)被告席
He's been in the dock(= on trial for a crime)several times already.他已受审几次。
他已受审几次。
6 a wild plant of northern Europe with large thick leaves that can be rubbed on skin that has beenstungbynettlesto make it less painful 酸模(北欧阔叶野草,可用来揉擦被荨麻刺伤的皮肤以止痛)
dock leaves酸模叶
酸模叶
7 a piece of equipment to which a laptop, smartphone or other mobile device can be connected, to provide access to a power supply or so that it can be used with a printer, a keyboard, speakers, etc. (手提电脑、智能手机等移动设备的)扩展坞
verb 释义
1 if a shipdocksor youdocka ship, it sails into aharbourand stays there (使船)进港,停靠码头,进入船坞
The ferry is expected to dock at 6.渡船预计在 6 点停靠码头。
渡船预计在 6 点停靠码头。
2 if twospacecraftdock, orare docked, they are joined together in space (使航天器在外层空间)对接
Next year, a technology module will be docked on the space station.明年将有一个技术舱与空间站对接。
明年将有一个技术舱与空间站对接。
3 to take away part of somebody’s wages, etc. 扣除(部分工资等)
If you're late, your wages will be docked.如果你迟到了,就要扣你的工资。
如果你迟到了,就要扣你的工资。
They've docked 15 per cent off my pay for this week.本周他们扣掉了我 15% 的工资。
本周他们扣掉了我 15% 的工资。
4 to connect a computer to adocking station 入坞(将电脑连接到扩展坞)
I docked my laptop and started work.我把笔记本电脑接入扩展坞,开始工作。
我把笔记本电脑接入扩展坞,开始工作。
5 to cut an animal’s tail short 剪短(动物的尾巴)
The horse’s tail had been docked.马的尾巴已经断掉了。
马的尾巴已经断掉了。
doctorate C1 /ˈdɒktərət/ noun
noun 释义
1 the highest university degree 博士学位
She's studying for her doctorate.她正在攻读博士学位。
她正在攻读博士学位。
dogfish C1 /ˈdɒɡfɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a smallshark(= an aggressive sea fish with very sharp teeth) 狗鲨(小型鲨鱼,极富攻击性)
domain C1 /dəˈmeɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of knowledge or activity; especially one that somebody is responsible for (知识、活动的)领域,范围,范畴
Financial matters are her domain.财务问题是她的专业领域。
财务问题是她的专业领域。
Physics used to be very much a male domain.物理学曾在很大程度上是男性占据的领域。
物理学曾在很大程度上是男性占据的领域。
things that happen outside the domain of the home发生在家庭以外的事情
发生在家庭以外的事情
2 a set of websites on the internet that end with the same group of letters, for example‘.com’,‘.org’ 域;论域;定义域
top-level domains顶级域
顶级域
3 lands owned or ruled by a particular person, government, etc., especially in the past (尤指旧时个人、国家等所拥有或统治的)领土,领地,势力范围
The Spice Islands were within the Spanish domains.香料群岛曾是西班牙的领地。
香料群岛曾是西班牙的领地。
4 the range of possible values of a particularvariable 区域;定义域
dome C1 /dəʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a round roof with acircularbase 穹顶
the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral圣保罗大教堂的穹顶
圣保罗大教堂的穹顶
2 a thing or a building that is like adomein shape 圆顶状物;穹状建筑物
his bald dome of a head他圆溜溜的秃顶
他圆溜溜的秃顶
3 a sports stadium whose roof is shaped like adome 圆顶体育场
the Houston Astrodome休斯敦阿斯托洛圆顶运动场
休斯敦阿斯托洛圆顶运动场
domesticate C1 /dəˈmestɪkeɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a wild animal used to living with or working for humans 驯养,驯化(动物)
Mammals were first domesticated for their milk.哺乳动物最初被驯养是为了取奶。
哺乳动物最初被驯养是为了取奶。
2 to grow plants or crops for human use, especially for the first time 驯化(植物);栽培(农作物)
Corn was domesticated more than 6 000 years ago.玉米在 6000 多年前就被驯化了。
玉米在 6000 多年前就被驯化了。
3 to make somebody good at cooking, caring for a house, etc.; to make somebody enjoy home life 使精于家务;使喜家居
He's been very hard to domesticate.他很难被驯化。
他很难被驯化。
domesticated C1 /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to living with or working for humans 驯养,驯化(动物)
These animals are only partly domesticated.这些动物只是部份驯化了。
这些动物只是部份驯化了。
domesticated elephants驯养的大象
驯养的大象
2 grown for human use 驯化:为人类使用而种植的
the domesticated strawberry驯化的草莓
驯化的草莓
3 good at cooking, caring for a house, etc; enjoying home life 使精于家务;使喜家居
They've become a lot more domesticated since they got married.他们婚后恋家多了。
他们婚后恋家多了。
He is thoroughly domesticated and cooks a delicious chicken casserole.他完全适应了家居生活,烹制的砂锅炖小鸡非常可口。
他完全适应了家居生活,烹制的砂锅炖小鸡非常可口。
donor C1 /ˈdəʊnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, clothes, food, etc. to a charity, etc. 捐赠者;捐赠机构
international aid donors(= countries that give money, etc. to help other countries)国际援助国
国际援助国
She is one of the charity's main donors.她是这个慈善机构的主要捐赠者之一。
她是这个慈善机构的主要捐赠者之一。
2 a person who gives blood or a part of his or her body to be used by doctors in medical treatment 献血者;器官捐献者
a blood donor献血者
献血者
The heart transplant will take place as soon as a suitable donor can be found.一找到合适的捐献者即可进行心脏移植手术。
一找到合适的捐献者即可进行心脏移植手术。
donor organs捐献的器官
捐献的器官
a donor card(= a card that you carry giving permission for doctors to use parts of your body after your death)器官捐献卡(持有者同意死后将器官捐献)
器官捐献卡(持有者同意死后将器官捐献)
donut C1 /ˈdəʊnʌt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small cake made of frieddough, usually in the shape of a ring, or round and filled withjam, fruit, cream, etc. 炸面圈,甜甜圈(常含果酱、水果、奶油等)
don’t-know C1 /ˌdəʊnt ˈnəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who does not have a strong opinion about a question that they are asked in anopinion poll (回答问卷)没有明确意见的人
A quarter of all the people surveyed were don't-knows.参加问卷调查的所有人中有四分之一没有表示明确意见。
参加问卷调查的所有人中有四分之一没有表示明确意见。
Put me down as a don’t-know.把我当作一个不知道的人。
把我当作一个不知道的人。
doom C1 /duːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 death ordestruction; any terrible event that you cannot avoid 死亡;毁灭;厄运;劫数
tomeet your doom死亡
死亡
She hada sense of impending doom(= felt that something very bad was going to happen).她预感到厄运已经逼近。
她预感到厄运已经逼近。
2 a general feeling of having lost all hope, and ofpessimism(= expecting things to go badly) 悲观失望;无望;前景暗淡
Despite the obvious setbacks, it is not all doom and gloom for the England team.尽管明显受挫,但对英格兰队来说绝非胜利无望。
尽管明显受挫,但对英格兰队来说绝非胜利无望。
It's not all doom and gloom and there is lots to look forward to.前景并非一片惨淡,仍然还有很多期待。
前景并非一片惨淡,仍然还有很多期待。
3 a person who predicts that things will go very badly 末日预言者
The prophets of doom who said television would kill off the book were wrong.认为电视会扼杀书籍的悲观预言家完全错了。
认为电视会扼杀书籍的悲观预言家完全错了。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody/something certain to fail, suffer, die, etc. 使…注定失败(或遭殃、死亡等)
The plan wasdoomed to failure.这个计划注定要失败。
这个计划注定要失败。
The plan was doomed to fail.这个计划注定要失败。
这个计划注定要失败。
The marriage wasdoomed from the start.这桩婚姻从一开始就注定要破裂。
这桩婚姻从一开始就注定要破裂。
doorman C1 /ˈdɔːmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man, often in uniform, whose job is to stand at the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or a theatre, and open the door for visitors, find them taxis, etc. (旅馆、剧院等门口身着制服的)门厅侍者
doorwoman C1 /ˈdɔːwʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman, often in uniform, whose job is to stand at the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or a theatre, and open the door for visitors, find them taxis, etc. 女门卫
doping C1 /ˈdəʊpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of using drugs to affect performance in a race or other sport (为提高体育比赛成绩)服用兴奋剂,嗑药
It is alleged the coach knew about doping on the team.据称教练知道队员使用兴奋剂的情况。
据称教练知道队员使用兴奋剂的情况。
Athletes have had their medals withdrawn after a doping scandal.兴奋剂丑闻发生后,运动员的奖牌被收回。
兴奋剂丑闻发生后,运动员的奖牌被收回。
doping allegations服用兴奋剂的指控
服用兴奋剂的指控
dormitory C1 /ˈdɔːmətri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution 集体宿舍;学生宿舍
2 a building for university or college students to live in (大学)学生宿舍
dose C1 /dəʊs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time (药的)一剂,一服
ahigh/low/lethal dose大/小/致死剂量
大/小/致死剂量
Repeat the dose after 12 hours if necessary.如果需要,12 小时后再服一剂。
如果需要,12 小时后再服一剂。
Take a single dose at bedtime to help you sleep.睡前服用一剂可以帮助您入睡。
睡前服用一剂可以帮助您入睡。
I always take my daily dose of vitamin C.我总是每天服用维生素 C。
我总是每天服用维生素 C。
2 an amount of something 一份;一次;一点
A dose of flu kept me off work.一场感冒使得我上不了班。
一场感冒使得我上不了班。
Workers at the nuclear plant were exposed to high doses of radiation.核电站的工作人员受到大量辐射。
核电站的工作人员受到大量辐射。
I can cope with herin small doses(= for short amounts of time).我只能跟她应付片刻。
我只能跟她应付片刻。
The film also contains a hefty dose of comedy.这部电影还包含大量的喜剧成分。
这部电影还包含大量的喜剧成分。
3 very fast and easily 迅速轻易地;一下子
He got through the housework like a dose of salts.他像吃一剂盐一样干完家务。
他像吃一剂盐一样干完家务。
4 the same bad treatment that you have given to others 自己曾给别人的苦头
Let the bully have a taste of his own medicine.让那个恶棍得到报应吧。
让那个恶棍得到报应吧。
verb 释义
1 to give somebody/yourself a medicine or drug 给(某人)服药
She dosed herself up with vitamin pills.她给自己服了一些维生素片。
她给自己服了一些维生素片。
He was heavily dosed with painkillers.他服用了大量止痛药。
他服用了大量止痛药。
double-decker C1 /ˌdʌbl ˈdekə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bus with two floors, one on top of the other 双层公共汽车
2 a sandwich made from three pieces of bread with two layers of food between them 双层三明治
doubtful C1 /ˈdaʊtfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt 拿不定主意;不确定;怀疑
Rose was doubtful about the whole idea.罗斯对整个设想持怀疑态度。
罗斯对整个设想持怀疑态度。
He was doubtful about accepting extra work.他拿不定主意是否接受额外工作。
他拿不定主意是否接受额外工作。
2 unlikely; notprobable 未必;难说;不大可能
It's doubtful if this painting is a Picasso.这未必就是毕加索的画。
这未必就是毕加索的画。
With her injuries it's doubtful that she'll ever walk again.她多处受伤,今后能否行走还很难说。
她多处受伤,今后能否行走还很难说。
It's doubtful whether the car will last another year.这辆汽车未必还能用上一年。
这辆汽车未必还能用上一年。
He is injured and is doubtful for the game tomorrow(= unlikely to play).他受了伤,明天未必能参赛。
他受了伤,明天未必能参赛。
3 uncertain and likely to get worse 不明朗,悬而未定(可能变糟)
At the beginning of the war things were looking very doubtful.战争刚开始时,形势看上去很不明朗。
战争刚开始时,形势看上去很不明朗。
4 of low value; probably not what somebody claims it is or of a quality that you can rely on 低劣的;未必是真的;靠不住的
This wine is of doubtful quality.这酒的质量有问题。
这酒的质量有问题。
dough C1 /dəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread andpastry (用于制面包和糕点的)生面团
Knead the dough on a floured surface.在撒了面粉的案板上揉面团。
在撒了面粉的案板上揉面团。
Leave the dough to rise.让面团发酵。
让面团发酵。
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.把面团倒在撒了少许面粉的案板上。
把面团倒在撒了少许面粉的案板上。
2 money 钱;钞票
doughnut C1 /ˈdəʊnʌt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small cake made of frieddough, usually in the shape of a ring, or round and filled withjam, fruit, cream, etc. 炸面圈,甜甜圈(常含果酱、水果、奶油等)
dove1 C1 /dʌv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bird of thepigeonfamily. The whitedoveis often used as a symbol of peace. 鸽子(白鸽常作为和平的象征)
A dove cooed softly.一只鸽子轻柔地咕咕叫。
一只鸽子轻柔地咕咕叫。
He wore a dove-grey suit.他穿了一套鸽灰色西装。
他穿了一套鸽灰色西装。
2 a person, especially a politician, who prefers peace and discussion to war 鸽派人物,温和派人物(尤指愿意和平与谈判而不愿战争的从政者)
downpour C1 /ˈdaʊnpɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a heavy fall of rain that often starts suddenly 倾盆大雨;暴雨;骤雨
We got caught in a torrential downpour.我们遇上了一场瓢泼大雨。
我们遇上了一场瓢泼大雨。
For the past six hours the downpour had been continuous and torrential.在过去的六个小时里,暴雨一直下个不停。
在过去的六个小时里,暴雨一直下个不停。
downriver C1 /ˌdaʊnˈrɪvə(r)/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in the direction in which a river flows 顺流而下;在下游方向
downstate C1 /ˌdaʊnˈsteɪt/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in or to a part of a state that is far from its main cities, especially a southern part 在(或向)州内偏远地区(尤指南部)
They moved downstate from New York City.他们从纽约市搬到了州内偏远地区。
他们从纽约市搬到了州内偏远地区。
We're thinking about the people downstate during these tornadoes.我们正在考虑龙卷风期间南部地区的人们。
我们正在考虑龙卷风期间南部地区的人们。
adjective 释义
1 in a part of a state that is far from its main cities, especially a southern part 州内偏远地区的;(尤指)州南部的
downstate Illinois伊利诺伊州南部
伊利诺伊州南部
Experienced teachers in many downstate communities can earn $100  000 or more.在州内许多偏远社区,有经验的教师可以挣到 100 000 美元或以上。
在州内许多偏远社区,有经验的教师可以挣到 100 000 美元或以上。
downstream C1 /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in the direction in which a river flows 顺流而下;在下游方向
todrift/float downstream顺水漂流/漂浮而下
顺水漂流/漂浮而下
downstream of/from the bridge桥的下游方向
桥的下游方向
There’s a village about a mile downstream.下游约一英里处有一个村庄。
下游约一英里处有一个村庄。
Hundreds of people were swept downstream in the floods.数百人被洪水冲到下游。
数百人被洪水冲到下游。
adjective 释义
1 in a position along a river which is nearer the sea 在下游的
downstream areas下游地区
下游地区
2 happening as a consequence of something that has happened earlier 引发的;导致的
downstream effects随之产生的后果
随之产生的后果
downturn C1 /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker (商业经济的)衰退,下降,衰退期
the recent economic downturns最近的经济下滑
最近的经济下滑
adownturn in sales/trade/business销量/贸易/营业额下降
销量/贸易/营业额下降
the economic downturn of 2008/20092008 至 2009 年的经济衰退
2008 至 2009 年的经济衰退
a period of economic downturn经济衰退期
经济衰退期
downward C1 /ˈdaʊnwəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 moving or pointing towards a lower level 下降的;向下的
the downward slope of a hill向下的山坡
向下的山坡
the downward trend in inflation通货膨胀的下降趋势
通货膨胀的下降趋势
She was trapped in adownward spiral(= continuous increase)of personal unhappiness.她陷入了个人不幸的漩涡,难以自拔。
她陷入了个人不幸的漩涡,难以自拔。
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2019.该业务一直走下坡路,最终于 2019 年关闭。
该业务一直走下坡路,最终于 2019 年关闭。
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands.沉降是建筑物所在场地的向下运动。
沉降是建筑物所在场地的向下运动。
dragon fruit C1 /ˈdræɡən fruːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the pink or yellow fruit of a type ofcactusthat is white inside 火龙果
Dragon fruit is low in calories but packed with essential vitamins and minerals.火龙果热量低,但富含必需的维生素和矿物质。
火龙果热量低,但富含必需的维生素和矿物质。
drain C1 /dreɪn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way 排空;(使)流光;放干
Drain and rinse the pasta.把通心粉过一过水。
把通心粉过一过水。
The marshes have been drained.沼泽地里的水已排干。
沼泽地里的水已排干。
You will need to drain the central heating system before you replace the radiator.你得先把中央供暖系统的水排净再更换散热器。
你得先把中央供暖系统的水排净再更换散热器。
The swimming pool drains very slowly.游泳池里的水排得很慢。
游泳池里的水排得很慢。
Leave the dishes to drain.把碟子控干。
把碟子控干。
2 to make liquid flow away from something; to flow away (使)流走,流出
We had to drain the oil out of the engine.我们必须把发动机里的机油全部放掉。
我们必须把发动机里的机油全部放掉。
Drain off the excess fat from the meat.把肉里面多余的油沥掉。
把肉里面多余的油沥掉。
She pulled out the plug and the water drained away.她拔掉塞子,让水流走了。
她拔掉塞子,让水流走了。
My anger slowly drained away.我的怒火慢慢平息下来。
我的怒火慢慢平息下来。
The river drains into a lake.这条河流入湖中。
这条河流入湖中。
All the colour drained from his face when I told him the news.我把这消息告诉他时他脸色变得煞白。
我把这消息告诉他时他脸色变得煞白。
His face drained of colour.他的脸上血色全无。
他的脸上血色全无。
3 to empty a cup or glass by drinking everything in it 喝光;喝干
In one gulp, he drained the glass.他一口喝干了杯中的水。
他一口喝干了杯中的水。
She quickly drained the last of her drink.她一下子就把最后一点儿酒喝掉了。
她一下子就把最后一点儿酒喝掉了。
4 to make somebody/something weaker, poorer, etc. by using up their/its strength, money, etc. 使(精力、金钱等)耗尽
My mother's hospital expenses were slowly draining my income.我母亲的住院开销把我的收入渐渐耗光了。
我母亲的住院开销把我的收入渐渐耗光了。
an exhausting and draining experience令人精疲力竭的一段经历
令人精疲力竭的一段经历
The gruelling schedule had drained him of his usual energy.紧张的日程耗尽了他平时的精力。
紧张的日程耗尽了他平时的精力。
I felt drained of energy.我感到筋疲力尽。
我感到筋疲力尽。
His voice was utterly drained of emotion.他的声音再没有任何感情。
他的声音再没有任何感情。
noun 释义
1 a pipe that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste 下水道;排水管
We had to call in a plumber to unblock the drain.我们只得叫个管子工来疏通下水道。
我们只得叫个管子工来疏通下水道。
The drains(= the system of pipes)date from the beginning of the century.下水道排水系统是本世纪初修的。
下水道排水系统是本世纪初修的。
2 a frame of metal bars over the opening to adrainin the ground 下水道孔盖
3 a hole in a bath,sink, etc. where the water flows away and into which aplugfits (浴缸、水池等的)排水孔,渗水孔,漏眼
4 a thing that uses a lot of the time, money, etc. that could be used for something else 消耗;耗竭;耗费
Military spending is a huge drain on the country's resources.军费开支是对国家资源的巨大耗费。
军费开支是对国家资源的巨大耗费。
5 the fact of resources, people, etc. being lost or wasted 流失;浪费
the drain of talented staff to the United States人才流失到美国
人才流失到美国
6 (to be) wasted; (to get) very much worse (被)浪费掉;(变得)非常糟糕
It's just money down the drain, you know.你要知道,这是白白丢钱。
你要知道,这是白白丢钱。
Safety standards have gone down the drain.安全标准根本不管用了。
安全标准根本不管用了。
7 to laugh very loudly 哈哈大笑;放声大笑
dramatist C1 /ˈdræmətɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who writes plays for the theatre, television or radio 剧作家;编剧
a TV dramatist电视剧编剧
电视剧编剧
It is a powerful story written by a great dramatist.那是一个震撼人心的故事,作者是位伟大的剧作家。
那是一个震撼人心的故事,作者是位伟大的剧作家。
dramatize C1 /ˈdræmətaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to present a book, an event, etc. as a play or a film 将…改编成剧本;将…搬上(舞台或银幕)
Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ was dramatized on television recently.简·奥斯汀的《艾玛》最近在电视上上演。
简·奥斯汀的《艾玛》最近在电视上上演。
2 to make something seem more exciting or important than it really is 使戏剧化;戏剧性地表现;夸张
Don't worry too much about what she said—she tends to dramatize things.别太在意她说的话,她往往言过其实。
别太在意她说的话,她往往言过其实。
draw up C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 if a vehicledraws up, it arrives and stops (车辆)到达某处停下,停止
The cab drew up outside the house.出租车在房子外面停了下来。
出租车在房子外面停了下来。
She waved to me as I drew up.我停车时她向我招手。
我停车时她向我招手。
2 to make or write something that needs careful thought or planning 拟订;制订;起草
to draw up a contract/list拟订合同/名单
拟订合同/名单
Make sure the contract is properly drawn up.要确保合同草拟得恰当。
要确保合同草拟得恰当。
dread C1 /dred/ verb, noun, adjective
verb 释义
1 to be very afraid of something; to fear that something bad is going to happen 非常害怕;极为担心
This was the moment he had been dreading.这是他一直最担心的时刻。
这是他一直最担心的时刻。
I dread being sick.我特别害怕生病。
我特别害怕生病。
She dreads her husband finding out.她生怕丈夫察觉出来。
她生怕丈夫察觉出来。
Idread to thinkwhat would happen if there really was a fire here.我不敢想象假如这儿真的发生火灾会是什么情景。
我不敢想象假如这儿真的发生火灾会是什么情景。
I both hoped and dreaded that he would come.我既希望又害怕他来。
我既希望又害怕他来。
noun 释义
1 a feeling of great fear about something that might or will happen in the future; a thing that causes this feeling 恐惧;令人惧怕的事物
The prospect of growing oldfills me with dread.想到人会一天天老下去便使我充满恐惧。
想到人会一天天老下去便使我充满恐惧。
She has an irrational dread of hospitals.她对医院有莫名的恐惧。
她对医院有莫名的恐惧。
The committee memberslive in dread of(= are always worried about)anything that may cause a scandal.委员会成员整天提心吊胆,生怕有什么事会引起流言蜚语。
委员会成员整天提心吊胆,生怕有什么事会引起流言蜚语。
My greatest dread is that my parents will find out.我最担心的就是父母会察觉出来。
我最担心的就是父母会察觉出来。
2 dreadlocks(= hair that istwistedinto long thick pieces that hang down from the head, worn especially byRastafarians) (尤指拉斯塔法里教派成员蓄的)长发绺,脏辫
adjective 释义
1 dreaded(= causing fear) 恐惧;令人惧怕的事物
dress rehearsal C1 /ˌdres rɪˈhɜːsl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the final practice of a play in the theatre, using the clothes and lights that will be used for the real performance 彩排
The earlier protests had just been dress rehearsals for full-scale revolution.早期的抗议仅仅是大革命开始前的预演。
早期的抗议仅仅是大革命开始前的预演。
a dress rehearsal for a Broadway play百老汇戏剧彩排
百老汇戏剧彩排
dressing C1 /ˈdresɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thin sauce added to salads, usually made from oil,vinegar, salt, pepper, etc. 色拉调味汁;色拉酱汁
a low-calorie dressing低热量调料
低热量调料
2 a mixture of food such as bread, onions andherbs, cut into very small pieces and placed inside a chicken, etc. before it is cooked (烹饪前塞入鸡等膛内的)填料
3 a piece of soft material placed over a wound in order to protect it (保护伤口的)敷料
Place the dressing directly onto the wound and hold it in place.把敷料直接放到伤口上,固定住。
把敷料直接放到伤口上,固定住。
4 the act of putting on clothes 穿衣;穿戴
Many of our patients need help with dressing.我们的许多病人需要有人帮助穿衣。
我们的许多病人需要有人帮助穿衣。
dressing gown C1 /ˈdresɪŋ ɡaʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long loose piece of clothing, usually with a belt, worn indoors over night clothes, for example when you first get out of bed 晨衣,晨袍(起床后套于睡衣外在室内穿的宽松长罩衫,通常有束带)
drift C1 /drɪft/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air 漂流;漂移;飘
Clouds drifted across the sky.朵朵浮云在空中飘过。
朵朵浮云在空中飘过。
The empty boat drifted out to sea.空船向海上漂去。
空船向海上漂去。
A cool breeze drifted through the open window.一阵凉风从打开的窗户吹进来。
一阵凉风从打开的窗户吹进来。
Smoke drifted across the room.烟雾飘过房间。
烟雾飘过房间。
2 to move or go somewhere slowly 缓缓移动;缓慢行走
The crowd drifted away from the scene of the accident.人群渐渐从事故现场散去。
人群渐渐从事故现场散去。
Her gaze drifted around the room.她的目光缓缓扫视了一下室内。
她的目光缓缓扫视了一下室内。
People began to drift back to their houses.人们开始陆续回家。
人们开始陆续回家。
3 to do something, happen or change without a particular plan or purpose 无意间发生;无目的地转变;顺其自然地做
I didn't intend to be a teacher—I just drifted into it.我并没打算过当老师,只是顺其自然就当了。
我并没打算过当老师,只是顺其自然就当了。
He hasn't decided what to do yet—he's just drifting.他还没决定做什么,只是顺其自然。
他还没决定做什么,只是顺其自然。
The conversation drifted onto politics.谈话不知不觉就转到政治方面来了。
谈话不知不觉就转到政治方面来了。
We seem to be drifting away from the point.我们似乎有点儿离题。
我们似乎有点儿离题。
4 to go from one situation or state to another without realizing it 无意间进入;不知不觉陷入
Finally she drifted into sleep.最后她不知不觉地睡着了。
最后她不知不觉地睡着了。
The injured man tried to speak but soon drifted into unconsciousness.受伤的男人想说点什么,但一会儿就不省人事了。
受伤的男人想说点什么,但一会儿就不省人事了。
He drifted in and out of consciousness.他时而清醒时而昏迷。
他时而清醒时而昏迷。
She began to drift between sleep and wakefulness.她开始进入时睡时醒的状态。
她开始进入时睡时醒的状态。
5 to be blown into large piles by the wind 吹积;堆积
drifting sand堆积的沙
堆积的沙
Some roads are closed because of drifting.有些道路因积雪而封闭。
有些道路因积雪而封闭。
6 to make something float somewhere 使漂流;使漂浮
The logs are drifted downstream to the mill.原木顺流而下漂到木材加工厂。
原木顺流而下漂到木材加工厂。
noun 释义
1 a slow steady movement from one place to another; a slow change or development from one situation to another, especially to something bad 流动;趋势;缓慢变化(尤指向坏的方面)
the drift of people away from rural areas into urban slums由农村到城市贫民区的人口流动
由农村到城市贫民区的人口流动
attempts to halt the drift towards war制止逐步走上战争道路的努力
制止逐步走上战争道路的努力
2 the movement of a ship or plane away from its direction because of currents or wind (船只或飞机的)偏航,航差
Remember to allow for drift.记住要允许漂移。
记住要允许漂移。
3 the movement of the sea or air 水流;气流;流动
the general direction of drift on the east coast东海岸海水的总体流向
东海岸海水的总体流向
He knew the hidden drifts in that part of the river.他对那段河道中的暗流非常清楚。
他对那段河道中的暗流非常清楚。
4 a large pile of something, especially snow, made by the wind 吹聚物;雪堆
The road was blocked by deep drifts of snow.道路被风吹来的厚厚积雪阻塞。
道路被风吹来的厚厚积雪阻塞。
5 a large mass of something, especially flowers 大丛的花;丛生的植物
Plant daffodils in informal drifts.随便种几丛黄水仙。
随便种几丛黄水仙。
6 the general meaning of what somebody says or writes 大意;主旨;要点
Do youcatch my drift?你大概明白我的意思吗?
你大概明白我的意思吗?
My German isn't very good, but Igot the driftof what she said.我的德语不太好,但我大致明白她说的意思。
我的德语不太好,但我大致明白她说的意思。
drink-driver C1 /ˌdrɪŋk ˈdraɪvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who drives a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol 酒后驾车者
drive-through C1 /ˈdraɪv θruː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a restaurant, bank, etc. where you can be served without having to get out of your car 不必下车即可得到服务的餐馆(或银行等)
They picked up coffee from the drive-through on the way.他们在路上从免下车餐厅买了咖啡。
他们在路上从免下车餐厅买了咖啡。
a drive-through burger joint免下车汉堡店
免下车汉堡店
driven C1 /ˈdrɪvn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 determined to succeed, and working very hard to do so 奋发努力的;发愤图强的
2 influenced or caused by a particular thing 受…影响的;由…造成的
a market-driven economy市场导向的经济
市场导向的经济
a character-driven movie以人物为主的电影
以人物为主的电影
supply-driven inflation供给驱动型通胀
供给驱动型通胀
3 extremely clean, pure, etc. 冰清玉洁;纯洁无瑕
drop-down menu C1 /ˌdrɒp daʊn ˈmenjuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a menu that appears on a computer screen when you choose it, and that stays there until you choose one of the functions on it 下拉式选单
dropout C1 /ˈdrɒpaʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who leaves school or college before they have finished their studies 辍学者;退学者
college dropouts大学肄业生
大学肄业生
a university with a high dropout rate退学率高的大学
退学率高的大学
2 a person who rejects the ideas and ways of behaving that are accepted by the rest of society 拒绝传统社会的人
He’s a dropout who will never have a steady job.他是一个辍学者,永远不会有稳定的工作。
他是一个辍学者,永远不会有稳定的工作。
drunken driving C1 /ˌdrʌŋkən ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol 酒后驾车
dry spell C1 /ˈdraɪ spel/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time when it does not rain 干期(无雨的时段)
The long dry spell resulted in severe drought conditions in 13 states of the country.长时间无雨导致该国 13 个州严重干旱。
长时间无雨导致该国 13 个州严重干旱。
2 a period of time during which somebody is unable to succeed at something 低迷期
That year, he struggled through a six-month dry spell in which he lost 17 consecutive matches.那一年,他经历了一段痛苦的低迷期,6 个月里连续 17 场比赛失利。
那一年,他经历了一段痛苦的低迷期,6 个月里连续 17 场比赛失利。
dry up C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become completely dry 干涸
During the drought the river dried up.旱灾期间,河流都干涸了。
旱灾期间,河流都干涸了。
2 if a supply of somethingdries up, there is gradually less of it until there is none left 枯竭;耗尽
I found that offers of acting work started to dry up.我发现表演工作的机会开始枯竭。
我发现表演工作的机会开始枯竭。
Funds have completely dried up.资金都用完了。
资金都用完了。
3 to suddenly stop talking because you do not know what to say next (因不知该说什么而)突然住口,突然说不出话来
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up.这部戏进展得很顺利,直到其中一位演员突然干涸了。
这部戏进展得很顺利,直到其中一位演员突然干涸了。
4 to dry dishes with a towel after you have washed them 擦干(刚洗的盘子)
I'll wash and you can dry up.我洗盘子,你来擦干。
我洗盘子,你来擦干。
dub C1 /dʌb/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to give somebody/something a particular name, often in a humorous or critical way 把…戏称为;给…起绰号
The media dubbed anorexia ‘the slimming disease’.媒体称厌食症为“瘦身病”。
媒体称厌食症为“瘦身病”。
Genetically modified products have been dubbed ‘Frankenfoods’ in the popular press.转基因产品被大众媒体称为“弗兰肯食品”。
转基因产品被大众媒体称为“弗兰肯食品”。
2 to replace the original speech in a film or television programme with words in another language 为(影片或电视节目)配音;译制
an American movie dubbed into Italian用意大利语配音的美国影片
用意大利语配音的美国影片
3 to make a piece of music by mixing sounds from different recordings 混声录制,混录(音乐)
noun 释义
1 a version of the speech in a film or television programme in which the original words are replaced with words spoken in another language; the work of creating this version 电影或电视节目中的演讲版本,其中原始单词被用另一种语言所说的单词替换;创建此版本的工作
We met the actors who voice the main characters in the English dub of the series.我们见到了为该系列的英文配音中的主要角色配音的演员。
我们见到了为该系列的英文配音中的主要角色配音的演员。
2 a type of West Indian music or poetry with a strong beat (西印度群岛的)强节奏音乐,强节拍诗歌
dubious C1 /ˈdjuːbiəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not certain about something and suspecting that something may be wrong; not knowing whether something is good or bad 怀疑;无把握;拿不准
I was rather dubious about the whole idea.我对这整个想法持怀疑态度。
我对这整个想法持怀疑态度。
Kate looked dubious, but did as she was asked.凯特看上去半信半疑,但还是按要求的做了。
凯特看上去半信半疑,但还是按要求的做了。
2 probably not honest 可疑的;不可信的;靠不住的;不诚实的
They indulged in some highly dubious business practices to obtain their current position in the market.他们采取了一些极为可疑的商业手段以取得目前在市场上的地位。
他们采取了一些极为可疑的商业手段以取得目前在市场上的地位。
The man who sold it to him was known to be of dubious character.那个卖东西给他的男人出了名的不可靠。
那个卖东西给他的男人出了名的不可靠。
3 that you cannot be sure about; that is probably not good 不确定的;不一定好的
They consider the plan to be of dubious benefit to most families.他们认为这项计划对大多数家庭不一定有好处。
他们认为这项计划对大多数家庭不一定有好处。
The town has the dubious honour of having the highest burglary rate in England(= it is not really an honour).该镇拥有全英格兰入室盗窃率最高的殊荣。
该镇拥有全英格兰入室盗窃率最高的殊荣。
duchess C1 /ˈdʌtʃəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the wife of aduke 公爵夫人
the Duchess of York约克公爵夫人
约克公爵夫人
2 a woman who has the rank of aduke 女公爵
duckling C1 /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a youngduck; the meat of a youngduck 小鸭;幼鸭;小鸭肉
dumper C1 /ˈdʌmpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who throws away dangerous or harmful things, especially in the wrong place 乱扔危险(或有害)物品者
dumping C1 /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or practice ofdumpingsomething(= leaving something that you do not want in a place that is not suitable), especially dangerous substances (尤指危险物质的)倾倒,倾卸
a ban on the dumping of radioactive waste at sea禁止向海里倾倒放射性废物
禁止向海里倾倒放射性废物
dungeon C1 /ˈdʌndʒən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dark underground room used as a prison, especially in a castle (尤指城堡中的)地牢,土牢
Throw him into the dungeons!把他丢进地牢里去!
把他丢进地牢里去!
duo C1 /ˈdjuːəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 two people who perform together or are often seen or thought of together 一对表演者;搭档
the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy劳莱和哈代这对喜剧搭档
劳莱和哈代这对喜剧搭档
the goal-scoring duo of Coates and Winterbotham科茨和温特博瑟姆的进球二人组
科茨和温特博瑟姆的进球二人组
2 a performance by two musicians or singers; a piece of music for two players or singers 二重唱;二重奏
dusk C1 /dʌsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time of day when the light has almost gone, but it is not yet dark 黄昏;傍晚
The street lights go on at dusk.街灯在黄昏时分亮起来。
街灯在黄昏时分亮起来。
I’ve been on the go from dawn to dusk.我从早到晚一直在路上。
我从早到晚一直在路上。
She arrived home as dusk was falling.黄昏降临时,她回到家。
黄昏降临时,她回到家。
The lamps twinkled in the gathering dusk.灯光在渐浓的夜色中闪烁。
灯光在渐浓的夜色中闪烁。
dustman C1 /ˈdʌstmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to remove waste from outside houses, etc. 垃圾清运工
duty-free C1 /ˌdjuːti ˈfriː/ adjective, noun, adverb
adjective 释义
1 that you can bring into a country without paying tax on them 免关税的
duty-free cigarettes免税香烟
免税香烟
noun 释义
1 goods that you can bring into a country without paying tax 免关税的
We bought a load of duty-frees at the airport.我们在机场买了许多免税商品。
我们在机场买了许多免税商品。
adverb 释义
1 without having to pay tax 免关税的
You’re allowed 1½ litres of spirits duty-free.你可免税带进1升烈性酒。
你可免税带进1升烈性酒。
dynamite C1 /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a powerfulexplosive 硝化甘油炸药
a stick of dynamite一根炸药棒
一根炸药棒
They used five tons of dynamite to blow up the rock.他们用了 5 吨炸药炸掉那块大石头。
他们用了 5 吨炸药炸掉那块大石头。
2 a thing that is likely to cause a violent reaction or a lot of trouble 具有爆炸性的事物;(可能)引起轰动的事物;具有隐患的事物
The abortion issue is political dynamite.堕胎问题在政治上是个爆炸性的议题。
堕胎问题在政治上是个爆炸性的议题。
Don’t mention the war—it’s political dynamite.别提那场战争 - 那是政治炸药。
别提那场战争 - 那是政治炸药。
3 an extremely impressive or exciting person or thing 轰动一时的人(或事物)
Their new album is dynamite.他们的新唱片引起轰动。
他们的新唱片引起轰动。
verb 释义
1 to destroy or damage something usingdynamite 炸毁;爆破
dynasty C1 /ˈdɪnəsti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of leaders of a country who all belong to the same family 王朝;朝代
the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty尼赫鲁–甘地王朝
尼赫鲁–甘地王朝
2 a period of years during which members of a particular family rule a country 朝;代
a Ming dynasty vase一只明代花瓶
一只明代花瓶
e-payment C1 /ˈiː peɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of paying money that uses digital technology; an act of paying in this way 电子支付(方式);(一次)电子支付
There has been much recent investment in popular e-payment platforms.最近,受欢迎的电子支付平台获得了大量投资。
最近,受欢迎的电子支付平台获得了大量投资。
Businesses can accept e-payments via a QR code.商户可以接受扫二维码完成电子付款。
商户可以接受扫二维码完成电子付款。
e-ticketing C1 /ˈiː tɪkɪtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of issuinge-tickets(= electronic tickets) 发行电子客票(=电子客票)的做法
An e-ticketing system has been installed throughout the national railway network.全国铁路网已安装电子票务系统。
全国铁路网已安装电子票务系统。
e-wallet C1 /ˈiː wɒlɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an app or online service that stores users' payment information and allows them to make payments online and to store electronic tickets, documents, etc. 电子钱包
Payment can be made using a card or your e-wallet.可以用信用卡或电子钱包付款。
可以用信用卡或电子钱包付款。
eager C1 /ˈiːɡə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very interested and excited by something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do; showing this 热切的;渴望的;渴求的
eager crowds outside the stadium体育场外急不可耐的人群
体育场外急不可耐的人群
Small eager faces looked up and listened.一张张热切的小脸仰望着倾听。
一张张热切的小脸仰望着倾听。
She is eager for(= wants very much to get)her parents' approval.她渴望得到父母的赞许。
她渴望得到父母的赞许。
Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.班上每个人似乎都热爱学习。
班上每个人似乎都热爱学习。
They'reeager to please(= wanting to be helpful).他们竭力讨好。
他们竭力讨好。
eagerness C1 /ˈiːɡənəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 great interest and excitement about something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do 热切的;渴望的;渴求的
I couldn't hide my eagerness to get back home.我无法掩饰想回家的渴望。
我无法掩饰想回家的渴望。
ear drops C1 /ˈɪə drɒps/ noun
noun 释义
1 liquid medicine that can be put into the ears 滴耳剂;滴耳药水
earl C1 /ɜːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Britishnoblemanof high rank (英国)伯爵
the Earl of Essex埃塞克斯伯爵
埃塞克斯伯爵
early music C1 /ˌɜːli ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 European music from the period 1250–1750, especially when it is performed using musical instruments of that time 早期音乐(指中世纪、文艺复兴时期及早期巴罗克时期的音乐(1250-1750),尤指用当时乐器演奏的重新流行的音乐)
The group performs early music on original instruments.该乐队用原创乐器演奏早期音乐。
该乐队用原创乐器演奏早期音乐。
the York Early Music Festival约克早期音乐节
约克早期音乐节
early warning C1 /ˌɜːli ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thing that tells you in advance that something serious or dangerous is going to happen 预警;危机预警
an early warning of heart disease心脏病的早期症状
心脏病的早期症状
an early warning system(= of enemy attack)预警系统
预警系统
The sensors provide early warning of the approach of enemy troops.这些探测设备对敌军的到来提供早期预警。
这些探测设备对敌军的到来提供早期预警。
earnings C1 /ˈɜːnɪŋz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the money that you earn for the work that you do 薪水;工资;收入
a rise in average earnings平均收入的增加
平均收入的增加
She is claiming compensation for loss of earnings.她要求赔偿收入损失。
她要求赔偿收入损失。
2 the profit that a company makes 利润;收益;赢利
The company's earnings per share have fallen to 29p.该公司的每股收益降至29便士。
该公司的每股收益降至29便士。
Whisky accounts for a large percentage of Scotland's export earnings.威士忌占苏格兰出口利润的比例很大。
威士忌占苏格兰出口利润的比例很大。
earthworm C1 /ˈɜːθwɜːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a common long thinwormthat lives in soil 蚯蚓
easily C1 /ˈiːzəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 without problems or difficulty 容易地;轻易地;不费力地
The museum iseasily accessibleby car.开车可以方便地到达博物馆。
开车可以方便地到达博物馆。
The software iseasily available.该软件很容易获得。
该软件很容易获得。
easily identifiable/recognizable/visible容易识别/识别/可见
容易识别/识别/可见
I can easily finish it tonight.我今晚能毫不费力地把它完成。
我今晚能毫不费力地把它完成。
The major problems of the city can beeasily identified.城市的主要问题很容易识别。
城市的主要问题很容易识别。
Learning languages doesn'tcome easilyto him.学习语言对他来说并非易事。
学习语言对他来说并非易事。
Wewon easilyby six goals to two.我们以六比二轻松获胜。
我们以六比二轻松获胜。
2 very probably; very likely 很可能;多半
Are you sure you locked the gate? You could easily have forgotten.你肯定锁上大门了吗?你很可能是忘了。
你肯定锁上大门了吗?你很可能是忘了。
The situation mightall too easilyhave become a disaster.这形势本来是极有可能成为一场大灾难的。
这形势本来是极有可能成为一场大灾难的。
3 without doubt; definitely 无疑;肯定
It's easily the best play I've seen this year.这无疑是我今年看过的最好的一出戏。
这无疑是我今年看过的最好的一出戏。
She is easily the most experienced teacher in the school.她无疑是学校里最有经验的老师。
她无疑是学校里最有经验的老师。
4 quickly; more quickly than is usual 一会儿;不多久
I get bored easily.我易生厌倦。
我易生厌倦。
He's easily distracted.他注意力很容易分散。
他注意力很容易分散。
echo C1 /ˈekəʊ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 if a soundechoes, it is reflected off a wall, the side of a mountain, etc. so that you can hear it again 回响;回荡
Her footsteps echoed in the empty room.她的脚步声在空荡荡的屋子里回响着。
她的脚步声在空荡荡的屋子里回响着。
The gunshot echoed through the forest.枪炮声在林中回荡。
枪炮声在林中回荡。
2 to send back and repeat a sound; to be full of a sound 发出回声;产生回响;充满回声
The whole house echoed.整个房子充满回声。
整个房子充满回声。
The street echoed with the cries of children.街上回荡着孩子的哭声。
街上回荡着孩子的哭声。
The valley echoed back his voice.山谷里回荡着他的声音。
山谷里回荡着他的声音。
The great hall echoed with laughter.大厅里回荡着笑声。
大厅里回荡着笑声。
3 to repeat an idea or opinion because you agree with it 重复,附和(想法或看法)
‘More police, that’s what we need,’ he said, echoing his father’s views on the subject.“更多的警察,这就是我们需要的,”他说,呼应了他父亲在这个问题上的观点。
“更多的警察,这就是我们需要的,”他说,呼应了他父亲在这个问题上的观点。
This is a view echoed by many on the right of the party.这是党内许多右翼分子都重复过的观点。
这是党内许多右翼分子都重复过的观点。
4 to repeat what somebody else has just said, especially because you find it surprising (尤因感到意外而)重复…话,模仿
‘He's gone!’ Viv echoed.“他去了!”维夫重复道。
“他去了!”维夫重复道。
noun 释义
1 the reflecting of sound off a wall or inside a particular space so that a noise appears to be repeated; a sound that is reflected back in this way 回响;回声;回音
There was an echo on the phone and I couldn't hear clearly.电话里有回音,我听不清楚。
电话里有回音,我听不清楚。
The hills sent back a faint echo.座座山丘传来微弱的回声。
座座山丘传来微弱的回声。
the echo of footsteps running down the corridor沿走廊跑的脚步回声
沿走廊跑的脚步回声
‘So you love him, do you?’ Magda’s voice was a mocking echo of my own.“所以你爱他,是吗?”玛格达的声音与我的声音类似。
“所以你爱他,是吗?”玛格达的声音与我的声音类似。
2 the fact of an idea, event, etc. being like another and reminding you of it; something that reminds you of something else 映现;暗示;启示;反响
Yesterday's crash has grim echoes of previous disasters.昨天的撞车事故使人想起之前那些令人痛心的灾难。
昨天的撞车事故使人想起之前那些令人痛心的灾难。
3 an opinion or attitude that agrees with or repeats one already expressed or thought 共鸣;附和;重复
His words were an echo of what she had heard many times before.他的话她以往听过许多次。
他的话她以往听过许多次。
The speechfound an echoin the hearts of many of the audience(= they agreed with it).这次演讲在许多听众的心中引起共鸣。
这次演讲在许多听众的心中引起共鸣。
eclipse C1 /ɪˈklɪps/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an occasion when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that you cannot see all or part of the sun for a time; an occasion when the earth passes between the moon and the sun so that you cannot see all or part of the moon for a time 日食;月食
aneclipse of the sun/moon日食;月食
日食;月食
atotal/partial eclipse全食;偏食
全食;偏食
2 a loss of importance, power, etc. especially because somebody/something else has become more important, powerful, etc. (重要性、权势等的)丧失,黯然失色,暗淡
The election result marked the eclipse of the right wing.选举结果标志着右翼的失势。
选举结果标志着右翼的失势。
Her work was in eclipse for most of the 20th century.她的作品在 20 世纪大部分时间里都湮没无闻。
她的作品在 20 世纪大部分时间里都湮没无闻。
verb 释义
1 to cause aneclipseof the sun or the moon 遮掩(日、月)的光;食
2 to make somebody/something seem neither exciting nor important by comparison 使失色;使相形见绌;使丧失重要性
Though a talented player, he was completely eclipsed by his brother.他虽是个天才运动员,但与他的哥哥相比就黯然失色了。
他虽是个天才运动员,但与他的哥哥相比就黯然失色了。
eco-anxiety C1 /ˌiːkəʊ æŋˈzaɪəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of worry about threats to the environment, such as pollution andclimate change 生态焦虑
Growing awareness of climate change is causing some people to suffer from eco-anxiety.人们对气候变化的认识日益增强,这使得一些人产生了生态焦虑。
人们对气候变化的认识日益增强,这使得一些人产生了生态焦虑。
ecological C1 /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment 生态的;生态学的
We risk upsetting the ecological balance of the area.我们有可能破坏这个地区的生态平衡。
我们有可能破坏这个地区的生态平衡。
an ecological disaster(= one that alters the whole balance ofecologyin an area)生态灾难
生态灾难
2 interested in and concerned about theecologyof a place 关注生态环境的;主张生态保护的
the ecological movement生态保护运动
生态保护运动
ecologist C1 /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a scientist who studiesecology 生态学家
2 a person who is interested inecologyand believes the environment should be protected 生态保护论者
ecstatic C1 /ɪkˈstætɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very happy, excited and enthusiastic; feeling or showing great enthusiasm 狂喜的;热情极高的
Sally was ecstatic about her new job.萨莉对她的新工作高兴得发狂。
萨莉对她的新工作高兴得发狂。
ecstatic applause/praise/reviews狂热的鼓掌/赞美/评论
狂热的鼓掌/赞美/评论
He gave an ecstatic sigh of happiness.他狂喜不已,不禁叹出声来。
他狂喜不已,不禁叹出声来。
2 involving feelings of great emotion, especially through prayer andmeditation, that take somebody beyond the limits of the individual self 欣喜若狂:涉及到极大的情感感觉,尤其是通过祈祷和冥想,使某人超出了个人自我的范围
an ecstatic vision of God让人狂喜的神启
让人狂喜的神启
educator C1 /ˈedʒukeɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to teach or educate people 教育工作者;教师
adult educators(= who teach adults)成人教育教师
成人教育教师
2 a person who is an expert in the theories and methods of education 教育学家;教育家
eel C1 /iːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long thin sea orfreshwaterfish that looks like a snake. There are several types ofeel, some of which are used for food. 鳗;鳗鲡
jellied eels鳗鱼冻
鳗鱼冻
effectiveness C1 /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of producing the result that is wanted or intended; the fact of producing a successful result 有效;奏效
to check the effectiveness of the security system检查安保系统是否有效
检查安保系统是否有效
eggplant C1 /ˈeɡplɑːnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vegetable with shiny dark purple skin that is soft and white inside 茄子
elder C1 /ˈeldə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 older 年纪较长的
my elder brother我的哥哥
我的哥哥
his elder sister他的姐姐
他的姐姐
2 used without a noun immediately after it to show who is the older of two people (后面不紧跟名词,指两者中的)较年长者
the elder of their two sons他们的两个儿子中年纪较大的那个
他们的两个儿子中年纪较大的那个
3 used before or after somebody’s name to show that they are the older of two people who have the same name (用于人名前或后,指同名的两个人中)年龄较大的一个
the elder Pitt老皮特
老皮特
Pitt the elder老皮特
老皮特
noun 释义
1 people of greater age, experience and authority 长者;长辈;元老
Children have no respect for their elders nowadays.现今的孩子对长辈一点儿也不尊敬。
现今的孩子对长辈一点儿也不尊敬。
the village elders(= the old and respected people of the village)村里德高望重的长辈
村里德高望重的长辈
Traditions were passed on by the elders of the tribe.部族的传统由长者承袭相传。
部族的传统由长者承袭相传。
2 a person older than me, etc. 比…年长的人
He is her elder by several years.他比她年长几岁。
他比她年长几岁。
3 an official in some Christian churches (某些基督教会中的)长老
4 a small tree with white flowers with a sweet smell (elderflowers) and bunches of small blackberries(elderberries) 接骨木
5 people who are older and wiser than you and that you should respect 前辈;长者
electable C1 /ɪˈlektəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having the qualities that make it likely or possible that they will win in an election 有胜选可能的
The party can't seem to nominate an electable candidate.该党似乎无法提名一位可以当选的候选人。
该党似乎无法提名一位可以当选的候选人。
electoral C1 /ɪˈlektərəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with elections 有关选举的
electoral systems/reforms选举制度/改革
选举制度/改革
electorate C1 /ɪˈlektərət/ noun
noun 释义
1 the people in a country or an area who have the right to vote, thought of as a group (一国或一地区的)全体选民
Only 60 per cent of the electorate voted in the last election.上次选举只有 60% 的选民参加了投票。
上次选举只有 60% 的选民参加了投票。
The electorate is/are divided on this issue.选民在这个问题上存在分歧。
选民在这个问题上存在分歧。
2 a district that elects its own representative to parliament (选举议会议员的)选区
electric eel C1 /ɪˌlektrɪk ˈiːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large fish that lives in rivers in South America and that produces electricity to kill its food and to help it find its way 电鳗(生活在南美洲河流里的大型鱼类,能产生电流)
electric shock C1 /ɪˌlektrɪk ˈʃɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sudden flow of electricity through a part of the body, causing pain and sometimes death 触电;电击;电休克
I got an electric shock from that light switch.我被那个电灯开关触电了。
我被那个电灯开关触电了。
electrical storm C1 /ɪˌlektrɪkl ˈstɔːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a violent storm in which electricity is produced in the atmosphere 电暴;雷暴
electrode C1 /ɪˈlektrəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of two points (orterminals) by which an electric current enters or leaves a battery or other electrical device 电极
electron C1 /ɪˈlektrɒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very small piece of matter(= a substance)with a negative electric charge, found in allatoms 电子
electronic payment C1 /ɪˌlektrɒnɪk ˈpeɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of paying money that uses digital technology; an act of paying in this way 电子支付(方式);(一次)电子支付
Electronic payment systems have transformed the financial services sector.电子支付系统彻底改变了金融服务业。
电子支付系统彻底改变了金融服务业。
Electronic payments have made paying for goods and services speedy and straightforward.电子支付使货品及服务付费快速简便。
电子支付使货品及服务付费快速简便。
elite C1 /eɪˈliːt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to a group of people in society that is small in number but powerful and with a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc. 精英:属于社会上人数不多,但权势很大,影响力很大的群体,因为他们很有钱,很有智慧等等。
an elite group of senior officials一群位高权重的高官
一群位高权重的高官
an elite military academy精英军事学院
精英军事学院
2 having or showing the greatest ability at the highest level of competition 精英:在最高水平的比赛中拥有或表现出最大的能力
an elite athlete/swimmer/runner运动/游泳/赛跑健将
运动/游泳/赛跑健将
the world of elite sports精英体育的世界
精英体育的世界
noun 释义
1 a small group of people in a society, etc. who are powerful and have a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc. 上层集团;(统称)掌权人物,社会精英
a member of theruling/intellectual elite上层统治集团的成员;知识界的精英
上层统治集团的成员;知识界的精英
Public opinion is influenced by the small elite who control the media.舆论为少数控制着新闻媒介的上层人士所左右。
舆论为少数控制着新闻媒介的上层人士所左右。
In these countries, only the elite can afford an education for their children.在这些国家,只有上层人士才供得起子女上学。
在这些国家,只有上层人士才供得起子女上学。
The global elite has/have held meetings there since 1873.自 1873 年起,全球精英就一直在这里举行会议。
自 1873 年起,全球精英就一直在这里举行会议。
2 a group of people with the greatest ability at the highest level of competition, especially in sport (体育比赛)精英
The club has returned to the elite of European football.这家俱乐部已回归欧洲足球精英圈。
这家俱乐部已回归欧洲足球精英圈。
ellipsis C1 /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of leaving out a word or words from a sentence deliberately, when the meaning can be understood without them (词在句子中的)省略
2 three small marks (…) used to show that a word or words have been left out 省略号
elusive C1 /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 difficult to find, define or achieve 难找的;难以解释的;难以达到的
Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.埃里克总是这样神出鬼没,哪儿也找不着。
埃里克总是这样神出鬼没,哪儿也找不着。
the elusive concept of ‘literature’“文学”这一难以解释的概念
“文学”这一难以解释的概念
A solution to the problem of toxic waste isproving elusive.有毒废料这个问题证明难以解决。
有毒废料这个问题证明难以解决。
elusively C1 /ɪˈluːsɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is difficult to find, define or achieve 难找的;难以解释的;难以达到的
embark C1 /ɪmˈbɑːk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to get onto a ship or plane; to put somebody/something onto a ship or plane 上船(或飞机);装船(或飞机)
We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked.我们站在突码头上目送他们登船。
我们站在突码头上目送他们登船。
They embarked the troops by night.他们让部队在夜里上了船。
他们让部队在夜里上了船。
embarrassment C1 /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 shy, uncomfortable or guilty feelings; a feeling of being embarrassed 害羞;窘迫;愧疚;难堪
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that.他说那话差点儿把我给难堪死了。
他说那话差点儿把我给难堪死了。
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask.你提出帮忙我很高兴,省得我厚着脸皮来问你。
你提出帮忙我很高兴,省得我厚着脸皮来问你。
Much to her embarrassment, she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing.她意识到大家一直在听她唱歌,感到很不好意思。
她意识到大家一直在听她唱歌,感到很不好意思。
2 a situation that causes problems for somebody 使人为难的处境;困境
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party.她的辞职将使党处于极度的困境。
她的辞职将使党处于极度的困境。
3 a person who causes problems for another person or other people and makes them feel embarrassed 令人为难(或难堪、尴尬)的人
Poor Lucy! He's such an embarrassment to her.可怜的露西!他对她来说真是一个耻辱。
可怜的露西!他对她来说真是一个耻辱。
4 so many good things that it is difficult to choose just one 好东西多得难以选择
Stratford has an embarrassment of riches, really, what with three theatres and lovely countryside, too.斯特拉特福确实非常富有,拥有三个剧院和美丽的乡村。
斯特拉特福确实非常富有,拥有三个剧院和美丽的乡村。
embassy C1 /ˈembəsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of officials led by anambassadorwho represent their government in a foreign country 大使馆;(统称)使馆官员
embassy officials大使馆官员
大使馆官员
to inform the embassy of the situation向大使馆报告形势
向大使馆报告形势
2 the building in which anembassyworks 大使馆(指馆舍)
a demonstration outside the Russian Embassy在俄罗斯大使馆外的示威游行
在俄罗斯大使馆外的示威游行
embryo C1 /ˈembriəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young animal or plant in the very early stages of development before birth, or before coming out of its egg or seed, especially a human egg in the first eight weeks afterfertilization 胚;胚胎;(尤指受孕后八周内的)人类胚胎
the current debate over cloning human embryos当前关于克隆人类胚胎的辩论
当前关于克隆人类胚胎的辩论
2 a thing at a very early stage of development 初期形态;萌芽;雏形
the embryo of an idea一种想法的雏形
一种想法的雏形
an embryo central bank中央银行的雏形
中央银行的雏形
3 existing but not yet fully developed 在胚胎阶段;在萌芽时期;尚未成熟
The idea already existed in embryo in his earlier novels.这个想法在他早期的小说中已初见端倪。
这个想法在他早期的小说中已初见端倪。
emergency brake C1 /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi breɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 abrakein a vehicle that is operated by hand, designed to be used when the vehicle has already stopped (车辆的)手闸,手刹
2 abrakeon a train that can be pulled in anemergency (火车的)紧急刹车
emigration C1 /ˌemɪˈɡreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of leaving your own country to go and live permanently in another country 移居国外;移民
the mass emigration of Cubans to the US古巴人大规模移民美国
古巴人大规模移民美国
emigration from Ireland to the US in the mid-nineteenth century十九世纪中叶从爱尔兰移民到美国
十九世纪中叶从爱尔兰移民到美国
emit C1 /iˈmɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. 发出,射出,散发(光、热、声音、气等)
The metal container began to emit a clicking sound.金属容器开始发出咔嗒咔嗒的声音。
金属容器开始发出咔嗒咔嗒的声音。
Sulphur gases were emitted by the volcano.硫黄气体由火山喷发出来。
硫黄气体由火山喷发出来。
emoji C1 /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small digital image used to express an idea or emotion onsocial media, on the internet, in emails, etc. 表情符号,绘文字(用于社交媒体、网络、电邮等)
He responded with a red heart emoji.他回复了一个红心表情图。
他回复了一个红心表情图。
Emoji liven up your text messages with tiny smiley faces.表情符号通过微小的笑脸让您的短信变得生动活泼。
表情符号通过微小的笑脸让您的短信变得生动活泼。
emoticon C1 /ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a short set of keyboard symbols that represents the expression on somebody’s face, used in email, etc. to show the feelings of the person sending the message. For example :-) represents a smiling face (when you look at it with your head on one side). 符号表情,颜文字(如 :-) 表示笑脸)
empathy C1 /ˈempəθi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to understand another person’s feelings, experience, etc. 同感;共鸣;同情
the writer’s imaginative empathy with his subject作者在想象中与笔下的人物情感共鸣
作者在想象中与笔下的人物情感共鸣
empathy for other people’s situations对他人所处境况的同情
对他人所处境况的同情
The empathy between the two women was obvious.显然这两个女人心灵相通。
显然这两个女人心灵相通。
emperor penguin C1 /ˈempərə peŋɡwɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largepenguinthat has a yellow area on each side of its head 皇企鹅;帝企鹅
empirical C1 /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories 以实验(或经验)为依据的;经验主义的
empirical evidence/knowledge/research实践经验的证明;经验性知识/研究
实践经验的证明;经验性知识/研究
anempirical study经验式研究
经验式研究
empirically C1 /ɪmˈpɪrɪkli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories 以实验(或经验)为依据的;经验主义的
Such claims need to be tested empirically.这类断言需要实践来检验。
这类断言需要实践来检验。
en suite C1 /ˌɒ̃ ˈswiːt/ adjective,adverb, noun
adjective,adverb 释义
1 joined onto a bedroom and for use only by people in that bedroom 与卧室配套(的)
Each bedroom in the hotel has a bathroom en suite/an en-suite bathroom.旅馆里每间卧室都带浴室。
旅馆里每间卧室都带浴室。
an en-suite bedroom(= a bedroom with a bathroomen suite)带浴室的卧室
带浴室的卧室
en-suite facilities与卧室配套的设备
与卧室配套的设备
noun 释义
1 a bathroom that is joined onto a bedroom and for use only by people in that bedroom 与卧室配套的浴室
The en-suite has a power shower.配套浴室内有强力淋浴器。
配套浴室内有强力淋浴器。
Both bedrooms have tiled en-suites.两个卧室都带有铺瓷砖的专属浴室。
两个卧室都带有铺瓷砖的专属浴室。
encode C1 /ɪnˈkəʊd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to change ordinary language into letters, symbols, etc. in order to send secret messages 把…译成电码(或密码)
2 to change information into a form that can be processed by a computer 把…编码
3 to be responsible for producing a specificprotein 编码
These genes encode proteins that play essential roles in cell physiology.这些基因编码在细胞生理学中发挥重要作用的蛋白质。
这些基因编码在细胞生理学中发挥重要作用的蛋白质。
4 to express the meaning of something in a foreign language 把…译成外语
end result C1 /ˌend rɪˈzʌlt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the final result of a particular activity or process 最终结果
The end result of using this method is that learners leave the classroom discouraged.使用这种方法的最终结果是学习者灰心丧气地离开教室。
使用这种方法的最终结果是学习者灰心丧气地离开教室。
endorse C1 /ɪnˈdɔːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action (公开)赞同,支持,认可
I wholeheartedly endorse his remarks.我真诚地赞同他的话。
我真诚地赞同他的话。
Members of all parties endorsed a ban on land mines.各党派成员都赞同禁用地雷。
各党派成员都赞同禁用地雷。
2 to say in an advertisement that you use and like a particular product so that other people will want to buy it (在广告中)宣传,代言(某一产品)
I wonder how many celebrities actually use the products they endorse.我不知道究竟有多少名人真正使用他们的产品。
我不知道究竟有多少名人真正使用他们的产品。
3 to put details of a driving offence on somebody’s driving record (在驾驶执照上)记录违章事项
You risk having your licence endorsed.你这样做,驾照可能被记录违章。
你这样做,驾照可能被记录违章。
4 to write your name on the back of achequeso that it can be paid into a bank account (在支票背面)签名,背书
endorsement C1 /ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public statement or action showing that you support somebody/something (公开的)赞同,支持,认可
The election victory is a clear endorsement of their policies.竞选成功显然说明他们的政策得人心。
竞选成功显然说明他们的政策得人心。
a letter of endorsement认可证书
认可证书
This is hardly aringing endorsementof the plan.这并不是对该计划的明确认可。
这并不是对该计划的明确认可。
2 a statement made in an advertisement, usually by somebody famous or important, saying that they use and like a particular product (通常由名人或要人在广告中为某一产品所做的)宣传,代言
We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.我们愿意全力宣传该产品。
我们愿意全力宣传该产品。
3 details of a driving offence recorded on somebody’sdriving licence (驾驶执照上的)违章记录
How many endorsements can you have before you lose your licence?在您失去驾照之前,您可以获得多少个认可?
在您失去驾照之前,您可以获得多少个认可?
energize C1 /ˈenədʒaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody enthusiastic about something 使充满热情
2 to give somebody more energy, strength, etc. 给(某人)增添能量(或精力、活力、干劲)
a refreshing and energizing fruit drink提神并增加能量的果汁饮料
提神并增加能量的果汁饮料
3 to supply power or energy to a machine, anatom, etc. 为…提供电力(或能量);使通电
positively energized particles带正能量的粒子
带正能量的粒子
energy bar C1 /ˈenədʒi bɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a food that is similar in size and shape to a chocolate bar and contains high-energy foods such as nuts, fruit,cereals, etc. 能量棒,能量条(一种用燕麦和坚果等做成棒状的食品,主要面对需要快速补充能量的人,如从事体育运动的人)
Many energy bars contain as much sugar as some chocolate bars.许多能量棒的含糖量与某些巧克力棒的含糖量相当。
许多能量棒的含糖量与某些巧克力棒的含糖量相当。
energy drink C1 /ˈenədʒi drɪŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a drink that contains a lot of sugar,caffeineor other substance that makes you feel more active 能量饮料;运动饮料
Red Bull is the world's best-selling energy drink.红牛是世界上最畅销的能量饮料。
红牛是世界上最畅销的能量饮料。
It’s unlikely that this drug could give a player a competitive advantage any more than say, an energy drink.这种药物不太可能比能量饮料给玩家带来竞争优势。
这种药物不太可能比能量饮料给玩家带来竞争优势。
enforce C1 /ɪnˈfɔːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule 强制执行,强行实施(法律或规定)
It's the job of the police to enforce the law.警察的工作就是执法。
警察的工作就是执法。
The legislation will be difficult to enforce.这一法规将难以实施。
这一法规将难以实施。
United Nations troops enforced a ceasefire in the area.联合国军队在该地区强制执行停火命令。
联合国军队在该地区强制执行停火命令。
The creditor should be at liberty to enforce his rights against the company's property.债权人应当可以自由地针对公司财产行使其权利。
债权人应当可以自由地针对公司财产行使其权利。
2 to make something happen or force somebody to do something 强迫;迫使
You can't enforce cooperation between the players.队员间的配合不能靠强迫。
队员间的配合不能靠强迫。
enforcement C1 /ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of making people obey a particular law or rule (法律或规定的)强制执行,强行实施
strict enforcement of regulations规章的严格执行
规章的严格执行
law enforcementofficers执法官员
执法官员
engagement C1 /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an agreement to marry somebody; the period during which two people are engaged 订婚;订婚期间
Their engagement was announced in the local paper.他们订婚的消息已在当地报纸上公布。
他们订婚的消息已在当地报纸上公布。
She hasbroken off her engagementto Charles.她已解除同查尔斯的婚约。
她已解除同查尔斯的婚约。
an engagement party订婚宴会
订婚宴会
a long/short engagement长/短婚约期
长/短婚约期
He announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend.他宣布与相处已久的女友订婚。
他宣布与相处已久的女友订婚。
2 an arrangement to do something at a particular time, especially something official or something connected with your job (尤指正式的或与工作有关的)约定,约会,预约
anengagement book/diary预约簿/日志
预约簿/日志
He has a number of social engagements next week.他下周有几次社交约会。
他下周有几次社交约会。
It was her firstofficial engagement.那是她第一次正式约会。
那是她第一次正式约会。
I had to refuse because of aprior engagement.我因为已经有预约只好拒绝了。
我因为已经有预约只好拒绝了。
3 being involved with somebody/something in an attempt to understand them/it (与…的)密切关系;(对…的)了解
Her views are based on years of engagement with the problems of the inner city.她的观点是以多年对内城区问题的了解为基础的。
她的观点是以多年对内城区问题的了解为基础的。
the lack of engagement in politics缺乏政治参与
缺乏政治参与
4 fighting between two armies, etc. 战斗;交战
The general tried to avoid an engagement with the enemy.将军竭力避免与敌军交火。
将军竭力避免与敌军交火。
5 an arrangement to employ somebody; the process of employing somebody 雇用;聘用
The terms of engagement are to be agreed in writing.聘用条款应有书面协议。
聘用条款应有书面协议。
engagement ring C1 /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt rɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a ring that a man traditionally gives to a woman when they agree to get married 订婚戒指
She wore a diamond engagement ring.她戴着一枚钻石订婚戒指。
她戴着一枚钻石订婚戒指。
enlightenment C1 /ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 knowledge about and understanding of something; the process of understanding something or making somebody understand it 启迪;启发;开导;开明
The newspapers provided little enlightenment about the cause of the accident.报章对事故原因并未解释清楚。
报章对事故原因并未解释清楚。
spiritual enlightenment心灵启迪
心灵启迪
2 the period in the 18th century in Europe when many writers and scientists began to argue that science and reason were more important than religion and tradition (18 世纪欧洲的)启蒙运动
enrol C1 /ɪnˈrəʊl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to arrange for yourself or for somebody else to officially join a course, school, etc. (使)加入;注册;登记
You need to enrol before the end of August.你必须在八月底前注册。
你必须在八月底前注册。
to enrol on a course注册学习一门课程
注册学习一门课程
to enroll in a course注册学习一门课程
注册学习一门课程
The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new programme.中心将很快为新课程的招生做好准备。
中心将很快为新课程的招生做好准备。
enrolment C1 /ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of officially joining a course, school, etc.; the number of people who do this 入学,注册,登记(人数)
Enrolment is the first week of September.九月份的第一周注册。
九月份的第一周注册。
Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment.费用必须在注册时全额支付。
费用必须在注册时全额支付。
School enrolments are currently falling.目前学校的注册人数在减少。
目前学校的注册人数在减少。
ensue C1 /ɪnˈsjuː/ verb
verb 释义
1 to happen after or as a result of another event 接着发生;因而产生
An argument ensued.紧接着的是一场争论。
紧接着的是一场争论。
The riot police swooped in and chaos ensued.防暴警察突然出击,紧接着便是一片混乱。
防暴警察突然出击,紧接着便是一片混乱。
enterprise C1 /ˈentəpraɪz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a company or business 公司;企业
He is in charge of an enterprise with a turnover of $26 billion.他掌管着一家营业额达260亿美元的企业。
他掌管着一家营业额达260亿美元的企业。
state-owned/public enterprises国有/国营企业
国有/国营企业
The grant is available to small and medium-sized enterprises.该补助金适用于中小企业。
该补助金适用于中小企业。
2 a large project, especially one that is difficult (尤指艰巨而重大的)规划,事业
Have you heard about his latest business enterprise?你听说过他最新的商业企业吗?
你听说过他最新的商业企业吗?
ajoint enterprise共同事业
共同事业
The music festival is a new enterprise which we hope will become an annual event.这个音乐节是个新规划,我们希望能每年举办一次。
这个音乐节是个新规划,我们希望能每年举办一次。
3 the development of businesses by the people of a country rather than by the government 企业发展;企业经营;企业活动
They provide grants to encourage enterprise in the region.他们拨款鼓励这个地区的企业发展。
他们拨款鼓励这个地区的企业发展。
an enterprise culture(= in which people are encouraged to develop small businesses)经商文化(鼓励发展小型企业)
经商文化(鼓励发展小型企业)
4 the ability to think of new projects and make them successful 事业心;进取心;创业精神
a job in which enterprise is rewarded对事业进取精神有所回报的工作
对事业进取精神有所回报的工作
a man of enterprise有事业心的人
有事业心的人
Many hotels are showing enterprise and imagination by staging special events.许多酒店通过举办特别活动来展示企业精神和想象力。
许多酒店通过举办特别活动来展示企业精神和想象力。
I thought she showed great enterprise.我认为她表现出了强烈的事业心。
我认为她表现出了强烈的事业心。
enthusiast C1 /ɪnˈθjuːziæst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is very interested in something and spends a lot of time doing it 热衷于…的人;热心者;爱好者
a football enthusiast足球爱好者
足球爱好者
an enthusiast of jazz爵士乐爱好者
爵士乐爱好者
She was an enthusiast for early Italian art.她是早期意大利艺术的爱好者。
她是早期意大利艺术的爱好者。
2 a person who approves of something and shows enthusiasm for it 热烈支持者;热情赞成者
enthusiasts for a united Europe热烈赞成建立统一欧洲的人
热烈赞成建立统一欧洲的人
They are great enthusiasts of the American work ethic.他们是美国职业道德的狂热爱好者。
他们是美国职业道德的狂热爱好者。
entrance hall C1 /ˈentrəns hɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large room inside the entrance of a large or public building 门厅
environmentalism C1 /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 concern about the natural environment and how to improve and protect it 环境保护论者
This paper examines the rise of environmentalism in France and its impact on French society.本文探讨了环保主义在法国的兴起及其对法国社会的影响。
本文探讨了环保主义在法国的兴起及其对法国社会的影响。
envy C1 /ˈenvi/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the feeling of wanting to be in the same situation as somebody else; the feeling of wanting something that somebody else has 羡慕;忌妒
He couldn't conceal his envy of me.他掩饰不住对我的忌妒。
他掩饰不住对我的忌妒。
She felt a pang of envy at the thought of his success.她想到他的成功便感到一阵忌妒的痛苦。
她想到他的成功便感到一阵忌妒的痛苦。
They lookedwith envyat her latest purchase.他们羡慕地看着她最近买到的东西。
他们羡慕地看着她最近买到的东西。
Her colleagues weregreen with envy(= they had very strong feelings ofenvy).她的同事都非常眼红。
她的同事都非常眼红。
2 to be a person or thing that other people admire and that causes feelings ofenvy 成为羡慕(或忌妒)的对象
British television is the envy of the world.英国电视节目令世人羡慕。
英国电视节目令世人羡慕。
verb 释义
1 to wish you had the same qualities, possessions, opportunities, etc. as somebody else 羡慕;忌妒
He envied her—she seemed to have everything she could possibly want.他羡慕她,她似乎要什么有什么。
他羡慕她,她似乎要什么有什么。
She has always envied my success.她一直忌妒我的成功。
她一直忌妒我的成功。
I envied him his good looks.我羡慕他的英俊。
我羡慕他的英俊。
I secretly envied her for her good looks.我暗暗羡慕她姣好的容貌。
我暗暗羡慕她姣好的容貌。
I envy you having such a close family.我羡慕你有这么一个关系紧密的家庭。
我羡慕你有这么一个关系紧密的家庭。
2 to be glad that you do not have to do what somebody else has to do 庆幸(不必做别人非做不可的事)
It's a difficult situation you're in. I don't envy you.你的处境很困难,万幸不是我摊上。
你的处境很困难,万幸不是我摊上。
I don't envy her that job.我庆幸没做她那样的工作。
我庆幸没做她那样的工作。
epidemic C1 /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community 流行病
the outbreak of a flu epidemic流感的爆发
流感的爆发
An epidemic of measles broke out, and over 200 children died.麻疹爆发导致200多名儿童死亡。
麻疹爆发导致200多名儿童死亡。
In Victorian times, London endured regular epidemics of smallpox and cholera.在维多利亚时代,伦敦经常遭受天花和霍乱的流行。
在维多利亚时代,伦敦经常遭受天花和霍乱的流行。
2 a sudden rapid increase in how often something bad happens (坏事迅速的)泛滥,蔓延
A recent report describes an epidemic of crime in the inner cities.最近的一份报告描述了内城犯罪的流行。
最近的一份报告描述了内城犯罪的流行。
adjective 释义
1 occurring more and more frequently in a particular place 流行:在特定地方越来越多地发生
Car theft is now reachingepidemic proportions.汽车偷盗现已接近泛滥成灾。
汽车偷盗现已接近泛滥成灾。
Marriage breakdown in the West has reached epidemic proportions.在西方,婚姻破裂已达到了流行的地步。
在西方,婚姻破裂已达到了流行的地步。
2 with large numbers of cases occurring at the same time in a particular community 流行:特定社区中同时发生大量病例
Obesity has reachedepidemic proportionsin this country.肥胖症在这个国家已经达到了流行病的程度。
肥胖症在这个国家已经达到了流行病的程度。
epidemic disease流行病
流行病
equality C1 /iˈkwɒləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of being equal in rights, status, advantages, etc. 平等;均等;相等
racial/social/gender equality种族/社会/男女平等
种族/社会/男女平等
We need to ensure equality of opportunity in all areas of work.我们需要确保在各个工作领域都机会均等。
我们需要确保在各个工作领域都机会均等。
the principle of equality before the law(= the law treats everyone the same)法律面前人人平等的原则
法律面前人人平等的原则
Don't you believe in equality between men and women?难道你不相信男女平等吗?
难道你不相信男女平等吗?
equation C1 /ɪˈkweɪʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal, for example 2x + y = 54 方程;方程式;等式
the numbers on the right-hand side of the equation等式右边的数字
等式右边的数字
the equation for a straight line直线方程式
直线方程式
2 the act of making something equal or considering something as equal(= ofequatingthem) 相等;等同看待
The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.把财富与幸福等同起来可能是危险的。
把财富与幸福等同起来可能是危险的。
3 a problem or situation in which several things must be considered and dealt with (多种因素的)平衡,综合体
When childrenenter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.有了孩子以后,可能会使夫妻关系更加紧张。
有了孩子以后,可能会使夫妻关系更加紧张。
Money alsocomes into the equation.还要顾及金钱因素。
还要顾及金钱因素。
The availability of public transport is alsopart of the equation.公共交通的便利也是考虑因素之一。
公共交通的便利也是考虑因素之一。
equilibrium C1 /ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a state of balance, especially between different forces or influences 平衡;均衡;均势
Any disturbance to the body's state of equilibrium can produce stress.对身体平衡状态的任何干扰都可能产生压力。
对身体平衡状态的任何干扰都可能产生压力。
The point at which the solid and the liquid are in equilibrium is called the freezing point.固体和液体的平衡点叫作冰点。
固体和液体的平衡点叫作冰点。
We have achieved an equilibrium in the economy.我们已在经济上达到平衡。
我们已在经济上达到平衡。
2 a calm state of mind and a balance of emotions (心情、情绪)平静,安宁;心理平衡
He sat down to try and recover his equilibrium.他坐了下来,努力恢复平静。
他坐了下来,努力恢复平静。
erect C1 /ɪˈrekt/ verb, adjective
verb 释义
1 to build something 建立;建造
The church was erected in 1582.此教堂建于 1582 年。
此教堂建于 1582 年。
2 to put something in position so that it standsupright 竖立;搭起
Police had to erect barriers to keep crowds back.警察得设立路障来阻截人群。
警察得设立路障来阻截人群。
to erect a tent搭帐篷
搭帐篷
3 to create or establish something 创立;设立
to erect trade barriers设置贸易壁垒
设置贸易壁垒
adjective 释义
1 in a straight position pointing upwards 直立的;竖立的
Stand with your arms by your side and your head erect.手放两边,昂首站立。
手放两边,昂首站立。
2 larger than usual, stiff and standing up because of sexual excitement (因性兴奋)勃起的,坚挺的
erode C1 /ɪˈrəʊd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to gradually destroy the surface of something through the action of wind, rain, etc.; to be gradually destroyed in this way 侵蚀;腐蚀;风化
The cliff face has been steadily eroded by the sea.峭壁表面逐渐被海水侵蚀。
峭壁表面逐渐被海水侵蚀。
The rocks have eroded away over time.这些岩石随着时间的推移逐渐风化了。
这些岩石随着时间的推移逐渐风化了。
2 to gradually destroy something or make it weaker over a period of time; to be destroyed or made weaker in this way 逐渐毁坏;削弱;损害
Her confidence has been slowly eroded by repeated failures.她的自信心因屡屡失败慢慢消磨掉了。
她的自信心因屡屡失败慢慢消磨掉了。
Mortgage payments have been eroded(= decreased in value)by inflation.偿还的按揭贷款因通货膨胀而贬值。
偿还的按揭贷款因通货膨胀而贬值。
The experience had seriously eroded his confidence in himself.这次经历严重挫伤了他的自信心。
这次经历严重挫伤了他的自信心。
All my self-esteem has slowly eroded away.我所有的自尊都在慢慢地消失。
我所有的自尊都在慢慢地消失。
escalator C1 /ˈeskəleɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 moving stairs that carry people between different floors of a large building 自动扶梯;电扶梯;滚梯
Take the escalator down to the lower level.乘电动扶梯下楼。
乘电动扶梯下楼。
We rode the escalator up toward our restaurant.我们乘电动扶梯上到餐厅。
我们乘电动扶梯上到餐厅。
kids running up a down escalator在下行电动扶梯上向上跑的小孩
在下行电动扶梯上向上跑的小孩
The up escalator was out of service.上行自动扶梯已停止使用。
上行自动扶梯已停止使用。
Passengers are carried by escalator to the first floor.乘客乘电动扶梯到 2 楼。
乘客乘电动扶梯到 2 楼。
estuary C1 /ˈestʃuəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the wide part of a river where it flows into the sea (江河入海的)河口,河口湾
the Thames estuary泰晤士河河口
泰晤士河河口
eternity C1 /ɪˈtɜːnəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 time without end, especially life continuing without end after death 永恒;永生;不朽
There will be rich and poor for all eternity.贫富将永远存在。
贫富将永远存在。
They believed that their souls would be condemned to burn in hell for eternity.他们相信他们的灵魂会受到惩罚,在地狱里永受烈焰焚烧。
他们相信他们的灵魂会受到惩罚,在地狱里永受烈焰焚烧。
2 a period of time that seems to be very long or to never end (似乎)无穷无尽的一段时间
After whatseemed like an eternitythe nurse returned with the results of the test.过了漫长的一段时间后护士才拿着检验结果回来。
过了漫长的一段时间后护士才拿着检验结果回来。
ethnic minority C1 /ˌeθnɪk maɪˈnɒrəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 anethnic group(= a group of people that share a cultural tradition, religion, etc.), living in a country where the mainethnic groupis different 少数民族
The main political parties have little to offer Britain’s ethnic minorities.主要政党对英国少数民族几乎没有什么帮助。
主要政党对英国少数民族几乎没有什么帮助。
ethnicity C1 /eθˈnɪsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of belonging to a particularethnic group(= a group of people that share a cultural tradition) 民族性;种族渊源;种族特点
Many factors are important, for example class, gender, age and ethnicity.许多因素都很重要,如阶级、性别、年龄和种族。
许多因素都很重要,如阶级、性别、年龄和种族。
the diverse experience of women of different ethnicities不同族群女性的多样经历
不同族群女性的多样经历
ethos C1 /ˈiːθɒs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group, society or person (某团体、社会或个人的)道德思想,道德观
an ethos of public service公益服务的道德意识
公益服务的道德意识
the carefree Californian ethos无忧无虑的加州精神
无忧无虑的加州精神
Teaching was central to his ethos.教书是他的精神支柱。
教书是他的精神支柱。
euphemism C1 /ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 an indirect word or phrase that people often use to refer to something embarrassing or unpleasant, sometimes to make it seem more acceptable than it really is 委婉语;委婉说法
‘Pass away’ is a euphemism for ‘die’.“去世”是“死”的委婉语。
“去世”是“死”的委婉语。
‘User fees’ is just a politician's euphemism for taxes.“用户费”不过是政治人物对“税款”的委婉说法。
“用户费”不过是政治人物对“税款”的委婉说法。
evacuate C1 /ɪˈvækjueɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to move people from a place of danger to a safer place (把人从危险的地方)疏散,转移,撤离
Police evacuated nearby buildings.警方已将附近大楼的居民疏散。
警方已将附近大楼的居民疏散。
Children were evacuated from London to escape the bombing.为躲避轰炸,孩子们都撤离了伦敦。
为躲避轰炸,孩子们都撤离了伦敦。
Families were evacuated to safer parts of the city.家人被疏散到城市更安全的地方。
家人被疏散到城市更安全的地方。
2 to move out of a place because of danger, and leave the place empty (从危险的地方)撤出,搬出,撤空
Employees were urged to evacuate their offices immediately.已敦促各雇员立即从办公室撤出。
已敦促各雇员立即从办公室撤出。
Locals were told to evacuate.当地居民已收到撤离的通知。
当地居民已收到撤离的通知。
3 to empty yourbowels 排空(胃肠);排泄(粪便)
evacuation C1 /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of moving people from a place of danger to a safer place (把人从危险的地方)疏散,转移,撤离
the emergency evacuation of thousands of people after the earthquake地震后数千人的紧急疏散
地震后数千人的紧急疏散
2 the act of emptying a building or other place of people because it is not safe for them to stay there 疏散:清空建筑物或其他地方的人的行为,因为他们在此逗留并不安全
Officials ordered the evacuation of the Florida Keys as the tropical storm approached.随着热带风暴逼近,官员们下令佛罗里达群岛的人员撤离。
随着热带风暴逼近,官员们下令佛罗里达群岛的人员撤离。
evaluative C1 /ɪˈvæljuətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 forming or giving an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully 估计;评价;评估
We need to make some evaluative judgements of this relationship.我们需要评估一下这段关系。
我们需要评估一下这段关系。
evaporate C1 /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 if a liquidevaporatesor if somethingevaporatesit, it changes into a gas, especiallysteam (使)蒸发,挥发
Heat until all the water has evaporated.加热直至水全部蒸发。
加热直至水全部蒸发。
The sun is constantly evaporating the earth's moisture.太阳使地球上的湿气不断蒸发。
太阳使地球上的湿气不断蒸发。
2 to disappear, especially by gradually becoming less and less (逐渐)消失,消散,衰减
Her confidence had now completely evaporated.她的信心已消失殆尽。
她的信心已消失殆尽。
Their lead in the opinion polls evaporated overnight.他们在民意调查中的领先地位一夜之间消失了。
他们在民意调查中的领先地位一夜之间消失了。
evaporation C1 /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of a liquid changing or being changed into a gas 蒸发
Heat and wind can cause evaporation.热和风会导致蒸发。
热和风会导致蒸发。
Snow cover prevents evaporation of water from the soil.积雪可以防止土壤中的水分蒸发。
积雪可以防止土壤中的水分蒸发。
2 the process of gradually becoming less and less (逐渐)消失,消散,衰减
the evaporation of wealth财富蒸发
财富蒸发
event manager C1 /ɪˈvent mænɪdʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to arrange events such as festivals, concerts, conferences, etc. 活动运营经理;活动策划人
These event managers specialize in themed weddings.这几名活动运营经理专门策划主题婚礼。
这几名活动运营经理专门策划主题婚礼。
The event managers also take care of music choices.活动策划人也负责音乐选择。
活动策划人也负责音乐选择。
eventful C1 /ɪˈventfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 full of things that happen, especially exciting, important or dangerous things 充满大事的;多事故的;多变故的
an eventful day/life/journey不平凡的一天;多姿多彩的一生/旅程
不平凡的一天;多姿多彩的一生/旅程
It had been a long and eventful journey.那是一个漫长而又多姿多彩的旅程。
那是一个漫长而又多姿多彩的旅程。
eventual C1 /ɪˈventʃuəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening at the end of a period of time or of a process 最后的;最终的;结果的
the eventual winner of the tournament锦标赛的最终胜利者
锦标赛的最终胜利者
It is impossible to predict what the eventual outcome will be.无法预测最终结果会怎么样。
无法预测最终结果会怎么样。
The village school may face eventual closure.这所乡村学校可能面临最后被关闭。
这所乡村学校可能面临最后被关闭。
evict C1 /ɪˈvɪkt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to force somebody to leave a house or land, especially when you have the legal right to do so (尤指依法从房屋或土地上)驱逐,赶出,逐出
A number of tenants have been evicted for not paying the rent.一些房客因没付房租被赶了出来。
一些房客因没付房租被赶了出来。
The council has tried to get them evicted.委员会试图将他们驱逐。
委员会试图将他们驱逐。
Police had to evict demonstrators from the building.警方不得不把示威者撵出大楼。
警方不得不把示威者撵出大楼。
evolutionary C1 /ˌiːvəˈluːʃənri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected withevolution; connected with slow steady development and change 进化的;演变的;逐渐发展的
evolutionary theory进化论
进化论
evolutionary change逐渐演变
逐渐演变
ex C1 /eks/ noun, preposition, prefix
noun 释义
1 a person’s former wife, husband or partner 前妻;前夫;以前的性伴侣
The children are spending the weekend with my ex and his new wife.孩子们与我的前夫及其新夫人在一起度周末。
孩子们与我的前夫及其新夫人在一起度周末。
preposition 释义
1 not including something 不包括;除…之外
The price is £1 500 ex VAT.价格为 1 500 英镑,不含增值税。
价格为 1 500 英镑,不含增值税。
prefix 释义
1 former 原先的;从前的;一度的
ex-wife前妻
前妻
ex-president前总裁
前总裁
2 out 出;向外
exodus离去
离去
export出口
出口
excess baggage C1 /ˌekses ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 bags, cases, etc. taken on to a plane that weigh more than the amount each passenger is allowed to carry without paying extra (需另收运费的)超重行李
If your luggage exceeds 23 kg you will have to pay for excess baggage.如果您的行李超过 23 公斤,您将需要支付超重行李费。
如果您的行李超过 23 公斤,您将需要支付超重行李费。
Trying to lose weight? Here are some suggestions to help you get rid of that excess baggage.想减肥吗?这里有一些建议可以帮助您摆脱多余的包袱。
想减肥吗?这里有一些建议可以帮助您摆脱多余的包袱。
excite C1 /ɪkˈsaɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel very pleased, interested or enthusiastic, especially about something that is going to happen 使激动;使兴奋
The prospect of a year in India greatly excited her.有望在印度待上一年使她激动万分。
有望在印度待上一年使她激动万分。
2 to make somebody nervous or upset and unable to relax 刺激;使紧张不安
Try not to excite your baby too much before bedtime.睡觉前尽量别使宝宝太兴奋。
睡觉前尽量别使宝宝太兴奋。
Don't excite yourself(= keep calm).别激动。
别激动。
3 to make somebody feel a particular emotion or react in a particular way 激发;引发;引起
to excite attention/curiosity/admiration引起注意/好奇心/爱慕
引起注意/好奇心/爱慕
The news has certainlyexcited comment(= made people talk about it).这消息已经使人们议论纷纷了。
这消息已经使人们议论纷纷了。
The advertising campaign failed to excite much interest in consumers.广告宣传未能引起消费者很大的兴趣。
广告宣传未能引起消费者很大的兴趣。
4 to make somebody feel sexual desire 激发(性欲)
5 to make a part of the body or part of a physical system more active 使(身体部位或身体机能)活动;刺激…的活动
The energy of an electron is sufficient to excite the atom.一个电子的能量已足以激发原子。
一个电子的能量已足以激发原子。
exclusion C1 /ɪkˈskluːʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of preventing somebody/something from entering a place or taking part in something 排斥;排除在外
He was disappointed with his exclusion from the England squad.他对自己没有入选英格兰队感到失望。
他对自己没有入选英格兰队感到失望。
Exclusion of air creates a vacuum in the bottle.瓶子里的空气排除后就产生真空。
瓶子里的空气排除后就产生真空。
Memories of the past filled her mind to the exclusion of all else.她满脑子全是对过去的回忆,其他事情都不想了。
她满脑子全是对过去的回忆,其他事情都不想了。
2 a person or thing that is not included in something 不包括在内的人(或事物);被排除在外的人(或事物)
Check the list of exclusions in the insurance policy.检查一下保险单上的除外责任清单。
检查一下保险单上的除外责任清单。
3 the act of deciding that something is not possible 排除;认为不可能
the exclusion of robbery as a motive排除抢劫动机
排除抢劫动机
4 a situation in which a child is banned from attending school because of bad behaviour 开除学籍
the exclusion of disruptive students from school把捣蛋的学生开除出学校
把捣蛋的学生开除出学校
Two exclusions from one school in the same week is unusual.一所学校在一周内就有两起开除学生的事是少有的。
一所学校在一周内就有两起开除学生的事是少有的。
disciplinary measures including exclusion from school包括开除学籍在内的纪律措施
包括开除学籍在内的纪律措施
exclusive C1 /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group (个人或集体)专用的,专有的,独有的,独占的
The hotel has exclusive access to the beach.这家旅馆有通向海滩的专用通道。
这家旅馆有通向海滩的专用通道。
exclusive rights to televise the World Cup世界杯赛的独家电视播放权
世界杯赛的独家电视播放权
His mother has told ‘The Times’ about his death in an exclusive interview(= not given to any other newspaper).他的母亲在接受《泰晤士报》的独家采访时谈到他的死亡。
他的母亲在接受《泰晤士报》的独家采访时谈到他的死亡。
2 not very willing to allow new people to become members, especially if they are from a lower social class 排外的;不愿接收(较低社会阶层)新成员的
He belongs to an exclusive club.他参加的是一个不轻易吸收新会员的俱乐部。
他参加的是一个不轻易吸收新会员的俱乐部。
Their clientele was exclusive and wealthy.他们的客户是独特且富有的。
他们的客户是独特且富有的。
3 of a high quality and expensive and therefore not often bought or used by most people 高档的;豪华的;高级的
an exclusive hotel高级酒店
高级酒店
exclusive designer clothes高档名牌服装
高档名牌服装
4 not including anything else 不包含其他的
He had an exclusive focus on success and making money.他一心想的是成功和赚钱。
他一心想的是成功和赚钱。
This list is not exclusive.这张清单不排除其他项目。
这张清单不排除其他项目。
5 not including somebody/something 不包括;不算;除…外
The price is for accommodation only, exclusive of meals.此价只包括住宿,饭费除外。
此价只包括住宿,饭费除外。
6 not able to exist or be a true statement at the same time as something else 排斥的;排他的
The two options are notmutually exclusive(= you can have them both).这两种选择并不相互排斥。
这两种选择并不相互排斥。
noun 释义
1 an item of news or a story about famous people that is published in only one newspaper or magazine or broadcast on only one TV or radio station 独家新闻;独家专文;独家报道
We feature an exclusive on the mothers whose babies were swapped at birth.我们独家报道了婴儿出生时被交换的母亲。
我们独家报道了婴儿出生时被交换的母亲。
The paper printed a world exclusive on the presidential scandal.该报刊登了有关总统丑闻的全球独家报道。
该报刊登了有关总统丑闻的全球独家报道。
execute C1 /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment (尤指依法)处决,处死
He was executed for treason.他因叛国罪被处死。
他因叛国罪被处死。
The prisoners were executed by firing squad.这些犯人已由行刑队枪决。
这些犯人已由行刑队枪决。
2 to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc. 实行;执行;实施
They drew up and executed a plan to reduce fuel consumption.他们制订并实施了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。
他们制订并实施了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。
The crime was very cleverly executed.这一犯罪活动实施得非常巧妙。
这一犯罪活动实施得非常巧妙。
Check that the computer has executed your commands.检查一下计算机是否已执行指令。
检查一下计算机是否已执行指令。
3 to successfully perform an action or movement that requires skill 成功地完成(需要技巧的动作或活动)
The pilot executed a perfect landing.飞行员完成了一次完美着陆。
飞行员完成了一次完美着陆。
4 to make or produce a work of art 制作,做成(艺术品)
Picasso also executed several landscapes at Horta de San Juan.毕加索还在奥尔塔–德圣胡安画了几幅风景画。
毕加索还在奥尔塔–德圣胡安画了几幅风景画。
5 to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally acceptable 执行(法令);使(法律文件)生效
His will was executed by his lawyers in 2008.2008年,他的律师签署了他的遗嘱。
2008年,他的律师签署了他的遗嘱。
The agreement had been duly executed.这份协议已经如期执行。
这份协议已经如期执行。
execution C1 /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of killing somebody, especially as a legal punishment 处决
He faced execution by hanging for murder.他因谋杀罪要以绞刑处死。
他因谋杀罪要以绞刑处死。
Over 200 executions were carried out last year.去年执行了 200 多起死刑。
去年执行了 200 多起死刑。
2 the act of doing a piece of work, performing a duty, or putting a plan into action 实行;执行;实施
He had failed in the execution of his duty.他未能履行职责。
他未能履行职责。
The idea was good, but the execution was poor.这个主意倒不错,可实施情况不理想。
这个主意倒不错,可实施情况不理想。
The company is liable for any damage caused by faulty execution of the building work.公司对因建筑工程施工不当造成的任何损害承担责任。
公司对因建筑工程施工不当造成的任何损害承担责任。
3 skill in performing or making something, such as a piece of music or work of art 表演;(乐曲的)演奏;(艺术品的)制作
Her execution of the piano piece was perfect.她把那段钢琴曲演奏得非常完美。
她把那段钢琴曲演奏得非常完美。
the poor execution of the film拍得很差劲的电影
拍得很差劲的电影
4 the act of following the instructions in a legal document, especially those in somebody’swill (尤指遗嘱的)执行
The solicitors are proceeding with the execution of her mother’s will.律师正在着手执行她母亲的遗嘱。
律师正在着手执行她母亲的遗嘱。
5 a delay in following the order of a court 缓期执行
to grant a stay of execution准予缓期执行
准予缓期执行
There will be no stay of execution and few mourners for this concrete tower block, due to be demolished next month.这座混凝土塔楼将于下个月被拆除,死刑不会暂停,哀悼者也很少。
这座混凝土塔楼将于下个月被拆除,死刑不会暂停,哀悼者也很少。
executive director C1 /ɪɡˌzekjətɪv dəˈrektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the most senior person in an organization or department with responsibility for making daily business decisions (often used to refer to somebody who has these responsibilities in anon-profitorganization) 执行董事
Linda Sarsour, the executive director, said her group helps new immigrants adjust to life in the US.执行董事琳达·萨索尔 (Linda Sarsour) 表示,她的组织帮助新移民适应美国的生活。
执行董事琳达·萨索尔 (Linda Sarsour) 表示,她的组织帮助新移民适应美国的生活。
exhaust C1 /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 waste gases that come out of a vehicle, an engine or a machine (车辆、发动机或机器排出的)废气
carexhaust fumes/emissions汽车排出的废气;汽车排放物
汽车排出的废气;汽车排放物
2 the system in a vehicle through whichexhaustgases come out (汽车的)排气管,排气系统
My car needs a new exhaust.我的汽车需要一根新排气管。
我的汽车需要一根新排气管。
pollution from car exhausts汽车尾气造成的污染
汽车尾气造成的污染
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel very tired 使筋疲力尽;使疲惫不堪
Even a short walk exhausted her.走不了几步她就会疲惫不堪。
走不了几步她就会疲惫不堪。
There's no need to exhaust yourself clearing up—we'll do it.你不必筋疲力尽地收拾,我们会做的。
你不必筋疲力尽地收拾,我们会做的。
2 to use all of something so that there is none left 用完;花光;耗尽
Within three days they had exhausted their supply of food.他们在三天之内就把所有粮食吃光了。
他们在三天之内就把所有粮食吃光了。
Don't give up until you have exhausted all the possibilities.只要还有可能就别放弃。
只要还有可能就别放弃。
3 to talk about or study a subject until there is nothing else to say about it 详尽讨论(或研究)
I think we've exhausted that particular topic.我认为我们已把那个题目讨论透彻了。
我认为我们已把那个题目讨论透彻了。
exhaustion C1 /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being very tired 筋疲力尽;疲惫不堪
suffering fromphysical/mental/nervous exhaustion身体/精神/神经衰弱
身体/精神/神经衰弱
Her face was grey with exhaustion.她疲惫得脸色发白。
她疲惫得脸色发白。
2 the act of using something until it is completely finished 耗尽;用尽;枯竭
the exhaustion of natural resources自然资源的枯竭
自然资源的枯竭
exile C1 /ˈeksaɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the state of being sent to live in another country that is not your own, especially for political reasons or as a punishment 流放;流亡;放逐
a place of exile流放地
流放地
He returned after 40 years of exile.他流放 40 年后归来。
他流放 40 年后归来。
She has lived in exile since 1989.自1989年以来,她一直过着流亡生活。
自1989年以来,她一直过着流亡生活。
The whole family went into exile.全家人被流放。
全家人被流放。
to be forced/sent into exile被流放
被流放
Dante died in exile from Florence.但丁在离开佛罗伦萨的流放中去世。
但丁在离开佛罗伦萨的流放中去世。
2 a person who chooses, or is forced, to live away from his or her own country 流亡国外者;被流放者;离乡背井者
political exiles政治流亡者
政治流亡者
verb 释义
1 to force somebody to leave their country, especially for political reasons or as a punishment; to send somebody intoexile 流放;放逐
He was exiled to the island of St Helena.他被流放到圣赫勒拿岛。
他被流放到圣赫勒拿岛。
the party’s exiled leaders该党的流亡领袖
该党的流亡领袖
exoplanet C1 /ˈeksəʊplænɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a planet outside the solar system 系外行星
The new data will help scientists find earth-like exoplanets.新数据将帮助科学家寻找类地系外行星。
新数据将帮助科学家寻找类地系外行星。
expel C1 /ɪkˈspel/ verb
verb 释义
1 to officially make somebody leave a school or an organization 把…开除(或除名)
She was expelled from school at 15.她 15 岁时被学校开除了。
她 15 岁时被学校开除了。
Olympic athletes expelled for drug-taking因服禁药被取消比赛资格的奥运会运动员
因服禁药被取消比赛资格的奥运会运动员
2 to force somebody to leave a country 驱逐出境
International journalists are being expelled.国际记者被驱逐。
国际记者被驱逐。
His appeal failed and he was expelled from the country.他的上诉失败,并被驱逐出境。
他的上诉失败,并被驱逐出境。
3 to force air or water out of a part of the body or from a container 排出;喷出
Expel all the air from your chest.呼出胸腔中所有的空气。
呼出胸腔中所有的空气。
expenditure C1 /ɪkˈspendɪtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of spending or using money; an amount of money spent 花费;消费;费用;开支
a reduction inpublic/government/military expenditure公共/政府/军费开支的削减
公共/政府/军费开支的削减
plans to increase expenditure on health增加医疗保健开支的计划
增加医疗保健开支的计划
The budget provided for a total expenditure of £27 billion.预算案规定支出总额为 270 亿英镑。
预算案规定支出总额为 270 亿英镑。
Savings have been disposed of in order to meet the growing gap between income and expenditure.为了弥补日益扩大的收入和支出之间的差距,人们已经动用了储蓄。
为了弥补日益扩大的收入和支出之间的差距,人们已经动用了储蓄。
2 the use of energy, time, materials, etc. (精力、时间、材料等的)耗费,消耗
the expenditure of emotion感情的消耗
感情的消耗
This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。
这项研究意味着要耗费大量的时间和精力。
experimental C1 /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on new ideas, forms or methods that are used to find out what effect they have 以实验(或试验)为基础的;实验性的;试验性的
The school's experimental teaching methods include letting the children decide what to study.学校的实验教学方法包括让孩子们决定学习什么。
学校的实验教学方法包括让孩子们决定学习什么。
experimental theatre/art/music实验戏剧/艺术/音乐
实验戏剧/艺术/音乐
The equipment is still at the experimental stage.这种设备仍处于试验阶段。
这种设备仍处于试验阶段。
Doctors stress that this kind of treatment is still experimental.医生强调说这仍是一种试验性的治疗方法。
医生强调说这仍是一种试验性的治疗方法。
2 connected with scientific experiments 科学实验的;科学试验的
experimental conditions/data/evidence实验环境/数据/证据
实验环境/数据/证据
experimental physics实验物理学
实验物理学
experimentation C1 /ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity or process of doing scientific experiments (科学)实验,试验
Further experimentation is needed to verify this hypothesis.需要进一步的实验来验证这一假设。
需要进一步的实验来验证这一假设。
Many people object to experimentation on embryos.许多人反对用胚胎做实验。
许多人反对用胚胎做实验。
2 the activity or process of trying or testing new ideas, methods, etc. to find out what effect they have 尝试;做试验
He has a flair for musical experimentation.他具有音乐实验的天赋。
他具有音乐实验的天赋。
experimentation with new teaching methods尝试新的教学法
尝试新的教学法
expire C1 /ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to be no longer legally acceptable because the period of time for which it could be used has ended (因到期而)失效,终止;到期
When does your driving licence expire?你的驾照什么时候到期?
你的驾照什么时候到期?
Our lease on the house expires next month.我们的房子租约下个月到期。
我们的房子租约下个月到期。
2 to end 届满
His term of office expires at the end of June.他的任期六月底届满。
他的任期六月底届满。
3 to die 逝世;去世;故去
She had expired while bearing her son.她在生下儿子时就断气了。
她在生下儿子时就断气了。
explosive C1 /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 easily able or likely to explode 易爆炸的;可能引起爆炸的
anexplosive device(= a bomb)爆炸装置(炸弹)
爆炸装置(炸弹)
an explosive mixture of chemicals易爆化学混合物
易爆化学混合物
Hydrogen is highly explosive.氢极易爆炸。
氢极易爆炸。
2 likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger or hate 易爆发的;可能引起冲动的;爆炸性的
one of the most explosive issues of our time我们这个时代最具爆炸性的问题之一
我们这个时代最具爆炸性的问题之一
The political situation is potentially explosive.政治形势一触即发。
政治形势一触即发。
3 often having sudden violent or angry feelings 暴躁的
an explosive temper暴躁的脾气
暴躁的脾气
4 increasing suddenly and rapidly 突增的;猛增的;激增的
the explosive growth of the export market出口市场的急剧扩大
出口市场的急剧扩大
5 sudden and loud 爆发的
There was an explosive crash and then everything fell silent.一声爆炸性的撞击声响起,然后一切都归于沉寂。
一声爆炸性的撞击声响起,然后一切都归于沉寂。
noun 释义
1 a substance that is able or likely to cause an explosion 炸药;爆炸物
plastic explosives塑性炸药
塑性炸药
The bomb was packed with several pounds ofhigh explosive.这枚炸弹装有几磅烈性炸药。
这枚炸弹装有几磅烈性炸药。
exposure C1 /ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant 面临,遭受(危险或不快)
prolonged exposure to harmful radiation长时间接触有害辐射
长时间接触有害辐射
At high exposures, the chemical can affect the liver and kidneys.在高暴露量下,该化学物质会影响肝脏和肾脏。
在高暴露量下,该化学物质会影响肝脏和肾脏。
the company’s exposure on the foreign exchange markets(= to the risk of making financial losses)公司面对外汇市场的风险
公司面对外汇市场的风险
2 the fact of having the true facts about somebody/something told after they have been hidden because they are bad, dishonest or illegal 揭露;曝光
his exposure as a liar and a fraud他说谎和欺骗的行径被揭露
他说谎和欺骗的行径被揭露
the exposure of illegal currency deals对非法货币交易的揭露
对非法货币交易的揭露
full exposure of the links between government officials and the arms trade政府官员与军火交易关系的完全揭露
政府官员与军火交易关系的完全揭露
There were damaging exposures of the government's own practices.政府自身的做法遭到了破坏性的曝光。
政府自身的做法遭到了破坏性的曝光。
3 the fact of being discussed or mentioned on television, in newspapers, etc. (在电视、报纸等上的)亮相,被报道
Her new movie has had a lot of exposure in the media.她的新电影媒体有很多报道。
她的新电影媒体有很多报道。
4 the fact of experiencing something new or different 接触;体验
We try to give our children exposure to other cultures.我们努力让孩子体验其他文化。
我们努力让孩子体验其他文化。
5 a medical condition caused by being out in very cold weather for too long without protection 挨冻;受寒
Two climbers were brought in suffering from exposure.两名登山者因冻僵被带了进来。
两名登山者因冻僵被带了进来。
Three of the men died of exposure.其中三名男子因暴露而死亡。
其中三名男子因暴露而死亡。
6 the length of time for which light is allowed into the camera when taking a photograph 曝光时间
I used a long exposure for this one.我这张照片用了长曝光。
我这张照片用了长曝光。
7 a length of film in a camera that is used to take a photograph (照一张照片的)软片,底片,胶片
There were three exposures left on the roll of film.这卷胶卷还有三张没拍。
这卷胶卷还有三张没拍。
8 the act of showing something that is usually hidden 暴露;显露
express lane C1 /ɪkˈspres leɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 part of a road on which certain vehicles can travel faster because there is less traffic 快车道
2 a place in a shop where customers can pay without having to wait for a long time (购物场所收银结账的)快速通道
Customers with ten items or less can use the express lane.购买十件以内商品的顾客可使用快速购物通道。
购买十件以内商品的顾客可使用快速购物通道。
extended family C1 /ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a family group with a close relationship among the members that includes not only parents and children but also uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc. 大家庭(几代同堂的家庭)
She grew up surrounded by a large extended family.她在一个大家族中长大。
她在一个大家族中长大。
It was difficult to maintain contact with members of his extended family.与他的大家庭成员保持联系很困难。
与他的大家庭成员保持联系很困难。
My whole extended family gets/get together in the holidays.我的整个大家庭在假期里聚在一起。
我的整个大家庭在假期里聚在一起。
extension C1 /ɪkˈstenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of increasing the area of activity, group of people, etc. that is affected by something 扩大;延伸
the extension of new technology into healthcare将新技术扩展到医疗保健领域
将新技术扩展到医疗保健领域
a gradual extension of the powers of central government中央政府权力的逐渐扩大
中央政府权力的逐渐扩大
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities.银行计划多方面扩展信贷服务。
银行计划多方面扩展信贷服务。
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job.我的家庭生活只不过是我工作的延伸。
我的家庭生活只不过是我工作的延伸。
2 a new room or rooms that are added to a house 增加的房间
They're building an extension to their house.他们正在扩建自家的房屋。
他们正在扩建自家的房屋。
3 a new part that is added to a building 扩建部分;增建部分
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital计划在医院增建一栋两层的楼
计划在医院增建一栋两层的楼
4 an extra period of time allowed for something 延期;延长期;放宽的期限
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year.他的合同获得延期一年。
他的合同获得延期一年。
a visa extension延长签证
延长签证
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis.她获准延期完成论文。
她获准延期完成论文。
The pub had an extension(= was allowed to stay open longer)on Christmas Eve.这家酒吧已获准在圣诞前夕延长营业时间。
这家酒吧已获准在圣诞前夕延长营业时间。
5 a phone line with its own number, connected to aswitchboardin a large building 分机
What's your extension number?你的分机号码是多少?
你的分机号码是多少?
Can I have extension 4332 please?请接 4332 号分机。
请接 4332 号分机。
I'll give you my extension number, so you can phone me directly.我会给你我的分机号码,这样你就可以直接给我打电话。
我会给你我的分机号码,这样你就可以直接给我打电话。
6 the act of making something longer or larger; the thing that is made longer and larger 延长;扩大;延长(或扩大)的事物
The extension of the subway will take several months.扩建地铁需用几个月时间。
扩建地铁需用几个月时间。
extensions to the original railway track原有铁路线的若干延伸路线
原有铁路线的若干延伸路线
7 pieces of artificial hair that are added to somebody's own hair to make it longer (接发用的)假发
These extensions are very easy to use and won't damage your own hair.这些接发器非常易于使用,不会损坏您自己的头发。
这些接发器非常易于使用,不会损坏您自己的头发。
8 a part of a college or university that offers courses to students who are not studyingfull-time; a programme of study for these students (为非全日制学生开设的)进修部,进修课
La Salle Extension University拉萨尔大学进修部
拉萨尔大学进修部
extension courses大学进修课程
大学进修课程
9 the set of three letters that are placed after thedot(= small round mark)at the end of the name of a file and that show what type of file it is 扩展名
The extension .doc indicates a word-processing file.扩展名 .doc 表示文字处理文件。
扩展名 .doc 表示文字处理文件。
10 an extra length of electric wire, used when the wire on an electrical device is not long enough 接长线路,延长线(电器上的电线加长部分)
11 taking the argument or situation one stage further 引申;再则
The blame lies with the teachers and, by extension, with the Education Service.应受指责的是教师,再则就是教育机构。
应受指责的是教师,再则就是教育机构。
exterior C1 /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the outside of something, especially a building (尤指建筑物的)外部,外观,表面,外貌
The exterior of the house needs painting.房子外墙需要油漆。
房子外墙需要油漆。
2 the way that somebody appears or behaves, especially when this is very different from their real feelings or character (人的)外貌,外表
Beneath his confident exterior, he was desperately nervous.他表面上自信,内心极度紧张。
他表面上自信,内心极度紧张。
adjective 释义
1 on the outside of something; done or happening outdoors 外面的;外部的;外表的;户外的
exterior walls/surfaces外墙;外层表面
外墙;外层表面
The filming of the exterior scenes was done on the moors.外景是在高沼地拍摄的。
外景是在高沼地拍摄的。
The exterior lights of the house came on as I approached the door.当我走近门口时,房子的外部灯亮了。
当我走近门口时,房子的外部灯亮了。
extra C1 /ˈekstrə/ adjective, noun, adverb, prefix
adjective 释义
1 more than is usual, expected, or than exists already 额外的;分外的;外加的;附加的
extra money/cash/funding额外的钱/现金/资金
额外的钱/现金/资金
Breakfast is providedat no extra charge.供应早餐,不另收费。
供应早餐,不另收费。
The rate for a room is £60, but breakfast is extra.一个房间收费 60 英镑,早餐费另计。
一个房间收费 60 英镑,早餐费另计。
plans to offer increased broadband speedsat no extra cost计划免费提供更高的宽带速度
计划免费提供更高的宽带速度
Employees are expected to put inextra hourswithout pay.员工被要求无报酬加班。
员工被要求无报酬加班。
The game comes with lots ofextra features.该游戏带有许多额外的功能。
该游戏带有许多额外的功能。
extra help for single parents对单身父母的额外帮助
对单身父母的额外帮助
a diet that can help you lose that extra weight可以帮助您减掉多余体重的饮食
可以帮助您减掉多余体重的饮食
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work.这次会议将有很多额外工作。
这次会议将有很多额外工作。
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for healthcare.政府承诺为医疗保健再拨款 10 亿英镑。
政府承诺为医疗保健再拨款 10 亿英镑。
Take extra care on the roads this evening.今晚在路上要格外小心。
今晚在路上要格外小心。
2 behaving in a way that is toodramaticor shows too much effort 行为方式过于戏剧化或表现出过多的努力
Calm down—you're being so extra right now.冷静点——你现在太多余了。
冷静点——你现在太多余了。
You can be really extra and buy a dog birthday cake kit.您可以额外购买一个狗生日蛋糕套件。
您可以额外购买一个狗生日蛋糕套件。
noun 释义
1 a thing that is added to something that is not usual, standard or necessary and that costs more 额外的事物;另外收费的事物
The monthly fee is fixed and there are nohidden extras(= unexpected costs).月费是固定的,没有未言明的额外开支。
月费是固定的,没有未言明的额外开支。
While I was saving I had no money forlittle extrasor luxuries.我在存钱,没有钱买额外的小东西或奢侈品。
我在存钱,没有钱买额外的小东西或奢侈品。
Metallic paint isan optional extra(= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it).喷金属漆是自由选择的,要额外收费。
喷金属漆是自由选择的,要额外收费。
Regular guests also get added extras like free room service.常客还可以获得额外服务,如免费客房服务。
常客还可以获得额外服务,如免费客房服务。
2 a person who is employed to play a very small part in a film, usually as a member of a crowd (电影里的)临时演员,群众演员
We need hundreds of extras for the battle scenes.我们拍战斗场面需要上百的临时演员。
我们拍战斗场面需要上百的临时演员。
adverb 释义
1 in addition; more than is usual, expected or exists already 额外;另外;外加
topay/cost extra另付费;额外花费
另付费;额外花费
We don'tcharge extrafor the activities—everything is included in the admission fee.我们对活动不另收费,都包含在入场费中了。
我们对活动不另收费,都包含在入场费中了。
I need to earn a bit extra this month.我这个月需要挣点外快。
我这个月需要挣点外快。
Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra!现在更大了!加收百分之十!
现在更大了!加收百分之十!
2 more than usually 特别;格外;分外
You need to beextra carefulnot to make any mistakes.你要格外小心,别犯错误。
你要格外小心,别犯错误。
extra cautious/vigilant格外谨慎/警惕
格外谨慎/警惕
anextra largeT-shirt一件特大号的 T 恤衫
一件特大号的 T 恤衫
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size?你们有这件特大号的运动衫吗?
你们有这件特大号的运动衫吗?
She triedextra hard.她特别努力。
她特别努力。
He wanted to cook somethingextra specialfor dinner that night.那天晚上他想做点特别的东西当晚餐。
那天晚上他想做点特别的东西当晚餐。
prefix 释义
1 outside; beyond 在…之外;超出;越出
extramarital sex婚外性行为
婚外性行为
extraterrestrial beings外星人
外星人
2 very; more than usual 非常;格外;十分
extra-thin特别瘦
特别瘦
extra-special十分特别
十分特别
extracurricular C1 /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not part of the usual course of work or studies at a school or college 课外的;课程以外的
She's involved in manyextracurricular activities.她参加了许多课外活动。
她参加了许多课外活动。
extravagant C1 /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford or than is necessary 奢侈的;挥霍的;铺张浪费的
I felt very extravagant spending £200 on a dress.我觉得花 200 英镑买一条连衣裙太奢侈了。
我觉得花 200 英镑买一条连衣裙太奢侈了。
She's got very extravagant tastes.她有很奢侈的嗜好。
她有很奢侈的嗜好。
Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, in view of the low rainfall this year.鉴于今年降雨量少,居民被告诫不得浪费用水。
鉴于今年降雨量少,居民被告诫不得浪费用水。
2 costing a lot more money than you can afford or is necessary 过于昂贵的
He bought us all these extravagant presents he couldn't really afford.他给我们买了这些他根本无力支付的昂贵礼物。
他给我们买了这些他根本无力支付的昂贵礼物。
3 very extreme or impressive but not reasonable or practical 无节制的;过分的;放肆的;不切实际的
theextravagant claims/promisesof politicians政客的夸大其词/不切实际的承诺
政客的夸大其词/不切实际的承诺
I was embarrassed by all the extravagant praise I was getting.我对自己得到的所有过分的赞美感到尴尬。
我对自己得到的所有过分的赞美感到尴尬。
He had the extravagant gestures and loud voice of an actor.他有着演员般的夸张动作和响亮的声音。
他有着演员般的夸张动作和响亮的声音。
extremism C1 /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 political, religious, etc. ideas or actions that are extreme and not normal, reasonable or acceptable to most people 极端主义;过激论
political/religious extremism政治/宗教极端主义
政治/宗教极端主义
New global threats include international terrorism and violent extremism.新的全球性威胁包括国际恐怖主义和暴力极端主义。
新的全球性威胁包括国际恐怖主义和暴力极端主义。
extremist C1 /ɪkˈstriːmɪst/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person whose opinions, especially about religion or politics, are extreme, and who may do things that are violent or illegal for what they believe 极端主义者;极端分子;过激分子
left-wing/right-wing/political/religious extremists左翼/右翼/政治/宗教极端主义者
左翼/右翼/政治/宗教极端主义者
He was assassinated by extremists.他被极端分子暗杀。
他被极端分子暗杀。
adjective 释义
1 connected with or belonging to people whose opinions, especially about religion or politics, are extreme, and who may do things that are violent or illegal for what they believe 极端主义者;极端分子;过激分子
extremist groups极端组织
极端组织
violentextremist ideology暴力极端主义思想
暴力极端主义思想
The problem lies with the extremist elements in the party.问题出在党内的极端分子身上。
问题出在党内的极端分子身上。
eye drops C1 /ˈaɪ drɒps/ noun
noun 释义
1 liquid medicine that can be put into the eyes 眼药水,滴眼液
I use eye drops to help with my hay fever.我使用眼药水来缓解花粉热。
我使用眼药水来缓解花粉热。
eyeball C1 /ˈaɪbɔːl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the whole of the eye, including the round part inside the head that cannot be seen 眼球;眼珠
2 used to refer to the number of people who visit a website, watch a television programme, read a magazine, etc., especially when considering how much money they may bring in (尤指能带来潜在收益的)访客数,流量,关注度
It's a sad fact that bad newsgrabsmoreeyeballsthan good news.一个令人悲哀的事实是,坏消息比好消息更能吸引流量。
一个令人悲哀的事实是,坏消息比好消息更能吸引流量。
3 to have taken or been given a lot of drugs 已服用大量毒品
4 to have a lot of something to deal with 深陷于;忙于应付
They're up to their eyeballs in work.他们的工作忙得不可开交。
他们的工作忙得不可开交。
5 very close to somebody and looking at them, especially during an angry conversation, meeting, etc. (与某人)面对面,怒目相视,对峙
The protesters and police stood eyeball to eyeball.抗议者与警察对峙。
抗议者与警察对峙。
an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation面对面的对抗
面对面的对抗
verb 释义
1 to look at somebody/something in a way that is very direct and not always polite or friendly 瞪着;逼视;盯住
They eyeballed each other across the room.他们在房间的另一边互相注视着对方。
他们在房间的另一边互相注视着对方。
eyelash C1 /ˈaɪlæʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the hairs growing on the edge of theeyelids 睫;睫毛
false eyelashes假睫毛
假睫毛
She justflutters her eyelashesand the men come running!她只要眨一下眼睫毛,男人们便忙不迭地跑过来!
她只要眨一下眼睫毛,男人们便忙不迭地跑过来!
She smiled and fluttered her eyelashes at the ticket inspector.她微笑着冲检票员眨了眨眼。
她微笑着冲检票员眨了眨眼。
2 to open and close your eyes quickly, in a way that is supposed to be attractive 眉目传情;挤眉弄眼
eyelid C1 /ˈaɪlɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of the pieces of skin above and below the eye that cover it when youblinkor close the eye 眼睑;眼皮
She lifted one eyelid to see what he was doing.她抬起一只眼皮看看他在做什么。
她抬起一只眼皮看看他在做什么。
She watched him from behind half-closed eyelids.她从半闭的眼睛缝里看着他。
她从半闭的眼睛缝里看着他。
2 to show no surprise or concern when something unusual happens 不动声色;面不改色;眼睛都不眨一下
She didn't bat an eyelid when I told her my news.我把我最近的事告诉她时,她一点也不为所动。
我把我最近的事告诉她时,她一点也不为所动。
eyewash C1 /ˈaɪwɒʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a liquid used to clean the eyes 洗眼药水
Use the special cup provided to apply the eyewash.使用提供的专用杯子来涂抹洗眼液。
使用提供的专用杯子来涂抹洗眼液。
2 words, promises, etc. that are not true or sincere 空话;假话;口惠
That’s complete eyewash and you know it!这就是彻底的洗眼,你知道的!
这就是彻底的洗眼,你知道的!
fable C1 /ˈfeɪbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially one with animals as characters; these stories considered as a group 寓言;寓言故事
Aesop’s Fables伊索寓言
伊索寓言
a land rich in fable寓言之乡
寓言之乡
2 a statement, or an account of something, that is not true 谎言;不实之词;无稽之谈
face covering C1 /ˈfeɪs kʌvərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of material that you wear over all or part of your face, especially in order to reduce the spread of disease 面罩
The document includes advice for people to wear face coverings on public transport and in some shops.这份文件建议民众在公共交通工具和某些商店内佩戴面罩。
这份文件建议民众在公共交通工具和某些商店内佩戴面罩。
face cream C1 /ˈfeɪs kriːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thick cream that you put on your face to clean the skin or keep it soft 面霜;雪花膏
face mask C1 /ˈfeɪs mɑːsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you wear over part or all of your face, in order to protect it or to prevent the spread of disease 面罩;口罩
In American football, helmets and face masks are always worn.美式足球中必须佩戴头盔和面罩。
美式足球中必须佩戴头盔和面罩。
It is important that people do not use medical-grade face masks to ensure these remain available for frontline staff.民众不使用医疗级的口罩,以确保一线工作人员有充足的供应,这一点很重要。
民众不使用医疗级的口罩,以确保一线工作人员有充足的供应,这一点很重要。
2 a substance that you put on your face and take off after a short period of time, used to clean your skin 面膜(洁净面部皮肤用)
Apply a moisturizing face mask.敷上保湿面膜。
敷上保湿面膜。
face powder C1 /ˈfeɪs paʊdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 powder that you put on your face to make it look less shiny 扑面粉;敷面粉
face recognition C1 /ˌfeɪs rekəɡˈnɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 technology that allows a computer to identify a person by their face 人脸识别
Face recognition operates by extracting feature points, such as the position, shape and size of a person's eyes, nose and mouth.人脸识别技术提取人的五官定位点,如眼睛、鼻子、嘴的位置、形状和大小。
人脸识别技术提取人的五官定位点,如眼睛、鼻子、嘴的位置、形状和大小。
facial recognition C1 /ˌfeɪʃl rekəɡˈnɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 technology that allows a computer to identify a person by their face 人脸识别
The office doors open automatically using motion sensors and facial recognition.这些办公室的门使用运动传感器和人脸识别技术自动开启。
这些办公室的门使用运动传感器和人脸识别技术自动开启。
There is an increasing number of uses for facial recognition technology.人脸识别技术的用途越来越多。
人脸识别技术的用途越来越多。
faction C1 /ˈfækʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small group of people within a larger one, whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group (大团体中的)派系,派别,小集团
There are rival factions within the administration.政府中有对立派别。
政府中有对立派别。
2 opposition,disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party 派系斗争;内讧
a party divided by faction and intrigue因派系和阴谋诡计搞得四分五裂的政党
因派系和阴谋诡计搞得四分五裂的政党
3 films, books, etc. that combine fact with fiction (= imaginary events) 纪实与虚构相结合的电影(或书等)
factory farm C1 /ˈfæktri fɑːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of farm in which animals are kept inside in small spaces and are fed special food so that a large amount of meat, milk, etc. is produced as quickly and cheaply as possible 工厂化农场
The pigs are raised on factory farms.这些猪是在工厂化的农场里养大的。
这些猪是在工厂化的农场里养大的。
factory farming C1 /ˈfæktri fɑːmɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a method of farming in which animals are kept inside in small spaces and are fed special food so that a large amount of meat, milk, etc. is produced as quickly and cheaply as possible 工厂化农场
the factory farming of beef, pork and chicken生产牛肉、猪肉和鸡肉的工厂化养殖业
生产牛肉、猪肉和鸡肉的工厂化养殖业
factory shop C1 /ˈfæktri ʃɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shop in which goods are sold directly by the company that produces them at a cheaper price than normal 厂家直销店;工厂直营店
faculty C1 /ˈfæklti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a department or group of related departments in a college or university (高等院校的)系,院
the Faculty of Law法学院
法学院
students who are doing degrees in the Arts Faculty在文学院攻读学位的学生
在文学院攻读学位的学生
the Faculty of Arts文学院
文学院
2 all the teachers in afacultyof a college or university (高等院校中院、系的)全体教师
the Law School faculty法学院全体教师
法学院全体教师
a faculty meeting全体教师会议
全体教师会议
faculty members全系教师
全系教师
The faculty is/are meeting to discuss the issue.教师们正在开会讨论这个问题。
教师们正在开会讨论这个问题。
3 all the teachers of a particular university or college (某高等院校的)全体教师
faculty members全系教师
全系教师
She joined the faculty of the University of Maryland.她加入了马里兰大学的教师队伍。
她加入了马里兰大学的教师队伍。
4 any of the physical or mental abilities that a person is born with 官能;天赋
the faculty of sight视觉
视觉
She retained her mental faculties(= the ability to think and understand)until the day she died.她直到去世那天一直保持着思维和理解能力。
她直到去世那天一直保持着思维和理解能力。
to bein full possession of your faculties(= be able to speak, hear, see, understand, etc.)拥有一切官能(能够说、听、看见、理解等)
拥有一切官能(能够说、听、看见、理解等)
intellectual/critical/artistic faculties智力/批判/艺术能力
智力/批判/艺术能力
5 a particular ability for doing something 才能;能力
the faculty of understanding complex issues理解复杂问题的能力
理解复杂问题的能力
He had a faculty for seeing his own mistakes.他具有看到自己错误的能力。
他具有看到自己错误的能力。
our faculty for picking up speech even in noisy environments我们在很嘈杂的环境下也能听清他人讲话的能力
我们在很嘈杂的环境下也能听清他人讲话的能力
faint C1 /feɪnt/ adjective, verb, noun
adjective 释义
1 that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt (光、声、味)微弱的,不清楚的
afaint glow/glimmer/light微弱的光亮/闪光/光
微弱的光亮/闪光/光
a faint smell of perfume淡淡的香水味
淡淡的香水味
We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist.我们透过薄雾看见了朦胧的山峦轮廓。
我们透过薄雾看见了朦胧的山峦轮廓。
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road.他们沿路走远时我们听见他们的说话声逐渐模糊。
他们沿路走远时我们听见他们的说话声逐渐模糊。
His breathing became faint.他的呼吸变得微弱了。
他的呼吸变得微弱了。
2 very small; possible but unlikely 微小的;可能性不大的
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured.她的病还有一点点希望可以治愈。
她的病还有一点点希望可以治愈。
They don't have the faintest chance of winning.他们毫无获胜的可能。
他们毫无获胜的可能。
3 not enthusiastic 不热情的;不积极的
a faint show of resistance软弱无力装模作样的抵抗
软弱无力装模作样的抵抗
a faint smile淡淡一笑
淡淡一笑
4 feeling weak and tired and likely to become unconscious 昏眩;快要昏厥
She suddenly felt faint.她突然感到快要昏倒。
她突然感到快要昏倒。
The walkers were faint from hunger.那些走路的人饿得头昏眼花。
那些走路的人饿得头昏眼花。
5 to praise somebody/something only a little, in order to show that you do not really like them/it 用冷漠的赞扬贬低;寓贬于褒;名褒实贬
6 to not know anything at all about something 完全不知道;一无所知;茫无头绪
I didn't have the faintest idea what you meant.我一点也不明白你的意思。
我一点也不明白你的意思。
He didn’t have the faintest idea how the others would react.他完全不知道其他人会有什么反应。
他完全不知道其他人会有什么反应。
verb 释义
1 to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, etc. 昏厥
to faint from hunger饿昏过去
饿昏过去
Suddenly the woman in front of me fainted.我面前的女人突然昏倒了。
我面前的女人突然昏倒了。
I'm nearly fainting with the heat in here.这里太热了,我快要晕倒了。
这里太热了,我快要晕倒了。
I almost fainted(= I was very surprised)when she told me.她告诉我时我吃惊得差点儿昏过去。
她告诉我时我吃惊得差点儿昏过去。
noun 释义
1 the state of becoming unconscious 昏厥
He fell to the ground in a dead faint.他跌倒在地,昏死过去。
他跌倒在地,昏死过去。
fairness C1 /ˈfeənəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable 公正性;公平合理性
The fairness of the judicial system is being questioned.司法制度的公正性受到质疑。
司法制度的公正性受到质疑。
She has a strong sense of justice and fairness.她有强烈的正义感和公平感。
她有强烈的正义感和公平感。
2 a pale colour of skin or hair (皮肤)白皙;(头发)浅色
A tan emphasized the fairness of her hair.晒黑的皮肤更加衬托出了她那浅色的头发。
晒黑的皮肤更加衬托出了她那浅色的头发。
3 used to introduce a statement that defends somebody who has just been criticized, or that explains another statement that may seem unreasonable 要公正对待,不能怪(某人)
In all fairness to him, he did try to stop her leaving.不能怪他,他确实曾设法阻止她离开。
不能怪他,他确实曾设法阻止她离开。
I have in fairness to say that, as yet, there is no hard evidence to support these charges.我必须公平地说,到目前为止,还没有确凿的证据支持这些指控。
我必须公平地说,到目前为止,还没有确凿的证据支持这些指控。
In all fairness to him, I should say that most of his story is true.公平地讲,应该说他所叙述的大部份是真实的。
公平地讲,应该说他所叙述的大部份是真实的。
faithful C1 /ˈfeɪθfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief 忠实的;忠诚的
afaithful servant/friend/dog忠诚的仆人/朋友/狗
忠诚的仆人/朋友/狗
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company.她为公司忠诚服务了 40 年,因而获得奖赏。
她为公司忠诚服务了 40 年,因而获得奖赏。
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years.我是贵报多年来的忠实读者。
我是贵报多年来的忠实读者。
Heremained faithfulto the ideals of the party.他对党的理想坚贞不移。
他对党的理想坚贞不移。
2 people who believe in a religion; strong supporters of a political party who will not change their views (宗教的)信徒;(政党的)忠诚支持者
The president will keep the support of theparty faithful.总统将继续获得忠诚党员的拥护。
总统将继续获得忠诚党员的拥护。
3 not having a sexual relationship with anyone else 忠诚的;忠贞的
He had remained entirely faithful to his wife.他对妻子一直绝对忠诚。
他对妻子一直绝对忠诚。
4 true and accurate; not changing anything 如实的;丝毫不变的
afaithful copy/account/description精确的副本;如实的叙述/描述
精确的副本;如实的叙述/描述
His translation manages to be faithful to the spirit of the original.他的译文做到了忠于原文的精神。
他的译文做到了忠于原文的精神。
5 able to be trusted; that you can rely on 可信任的;可信赖的
my faithful old car我那可靠的老爷车
我那可靠的老爷车
falcon C1 /ˈfɔːlkən/ noun
noun 释义
1 abird of prey(= a bird that kills other creatures for food)with long pointed wings
fall for C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to be strongly attracted to somebody; to fall in love with somebody 爱上;倾心于
They fell for each other instantly.他俩一见钟情。
他俩一见钟情。
2 to be tricked into believing something that is not true 信以为真
I'm surprised you fell for that trick.我感到惊奇,你竟中了那个诡计。
我感到惊奇,你竟中了那个诡计。
family practitioner C1 /ˌfæməli prækˈtɪʃənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a doctor who is trained in general medicine and who treats patients in a local community rather than at a hospital (医院以外的)全科医生,普通医师
family therapy C1 /ˌfæməli ˈθerəpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a treatment for mental health problems in which members of a family meet with atherapistin order to address problems within the family 家庭治疗
The centre offers individual, group and family therapy sessions.该中心提供个人、团体和家庭治疗课程。
该中心提供个人、团体和家庭治疗课程。
fangirl C1 /ˈfænɡɜːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a girl or young woman who admires a particular person very much, or admires and enjoys something such as a type of music, product, or film very much 女粉丝(迷恋某人或爱好某种音乐、产品或电影等的女孩)
an Apple fangirl苹果产品女粉丝
苹果产品女粉丝
On social media the fanboys and fangirls leapt to his defence.在社交媒体上,男女粉丝纷纷为他辩护。
在社交媒体上,男女粉丝纷纷为他辩护。
fascination C1 /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very strong attraction, that makes something very interesting 魅力;极大的吸引力
London has a fascination all of its own.伦敦有一种独特的魅力。
伦敦有一种独特的魅力。
The fascination of the game lies in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.这个游戏的魅力就在于要努力去猜对手在想什么。
这个游戏的魅力就在于要努力去猜对手在想什么。
Waterholds a fascination formost children.水对多数孩子都有极大的吸引力。
水对多数孩子都有极大的吸引力。
2 the state of being very attracted to and interested in somebody/something 入迷;着迷
The girls listened in fascination as the story unfolded.故事情节逐渐展开,小女孩都入迷地听着。
故事情节逐渐展开,小女孩都入迷地听着。
They stared in horrified fascination as the snake approached.当蛇靠近时,他们惊恐、着迷地盯着。
当蛇靠近时,他们惊恐、着迷地盯着。
the public’s enduring fascination with the Royal Family公众对王室经久不衰的兴趣
公众对王室经久不衰的兴趣
She shared his fascination for motorbikes.她和他都对摩托车着迷。
她和他都对摩托车着迷。
fashion statement C1 /ˈfæʃn steɪtmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you wear or own that is new or unusual and is meant to draw attention to you 时尚宣言(为引人注目而穿戴或拥有的奇装异服)
This shirt is great for anyone who wants tomake a fashion statement.要求着装别树一帜的人穿这件衬衫最合适。
要求着装别树一帜的人穿这件衬衫最合适。
Flared trousers were a fashion statement of the seventies.喇叭裤是70 年代的时尚宣言。
喇叭裤是70 年代的时尚宣言。
fashion victim C1 /ˈfæʃn vɪktɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who always wears the newest fashions even if they do not suit him or her 时尚受害者(盲目赶时髦的人)
this season's must-have accessories that no fashion victim will be seen without时尚一族不会错过的当季必备饰物
时尚一族不会错过的当季必备饰物
fast bowler C1 /ˈfɑːst bəʊlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whobowlsvery fast 快速球投手
Australia's fast bowlers bowled well.澳大利亚的快速投球手投得很好。
澳大利亚的快速投球手投得很好。
fastener C1 /ˈfɑːsnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device, such as a button or azip, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, bag, etc. tightly 纽扣;拉链;扣件
buttons, zippers and other fasteners纽扣、拉链和其他扣件
纽扣、拉链和其他扣件
fatal C1 /ˈfeɪtl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing or ending in death 致命的
afatal accident/blow/illness致命的事故/一击/疾病
致命的事故/一击/疾病
apotentially fatalform of cancer潜在致死型癌症
潜在致死型癌症
If she gets ill again it couldprove fatal.如果她再患病,就会有性命之忧。
如果她再患病,就会有性命之忧。
2 causing disaster or failure 灾难性的;毁灭性的;导致失败的
afatal error/mistake灾难性的错误
灾难性的错误
Any delay would be fatal.任何延误都可能导致失败。
任何延误都可能导致失败。
There was afatal flawin the plan.计划中有一个致命的缺陷。
计划中有一个致命的缺陷。
It'd be fatal to try and stop them now.现在要试图制止他们就会导致灾难性后果。
现在要试图制止他们就会导致灾难性后果。
fatality C1 /fəˈtæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a death that is caused in an accident or a war, or by violence or disease (事故、战争、暴力事件、疾病中的)死亡
Several people were injured, but there were no fatalities.有几个人受伤,但没有人死亡。
有几个人受伤,但没有人死亡。
a campaign to reduce the number of fatalities on the roads旨在减少道路死亡人数的运动
旨在减少道路死亡人数的运动
2 the fact that a particular disease will result in death (疾病的)致命性
to reduce the fatality of certain types of cancer降低某些癌症的致命性
降低某些癌症的致命性
Different forms of cancer have different fatality rates.不同类型的癌症死亡率也不同。
不同类型的癌症死亡率也不同。
The fatality rate so far is about 50%.目前死亡率约为50%。
目前死亡率约为50%。
3 the belief or feeling that we have no control over what happens to us 宿命;听天由命;天数
A sense of fatality gripped her.一种命中注定的意识控制着她。
一种命中注定的意识控制着她。
fatally C1 /ˈfeɪtəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that causes or ends in death 致命的:以导致死亡或死亡的方式
fatally injured/wounded受致命伤
受致命伤
2 in a way that causes disaster or failure 灾难性的;毁灭性的;导致失败的
The plan wasfatally flawedfrom the start.这个计划从一开始就有致命缺陷。
这个计划从一开始就有致命缺陷。
fate C1 /feɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the things, especially bad things, that will happen or have happened to somebody/something 命中注定的事(尤指坏事);命运的安排
The fate ofthe three men is unknown.这三个人命运未卜。
这三个人命运未卜。
She sat outside, waiting to find out her fate.她坐在外面,等待命运对她作出的安排。
她坐在外面,等待命运对她作出的安排。
The court willdecide our fate/fates.法庭将决定我们的命运。
法庭将决定我们的命运。
Each of the managerssuffered the same fate.每一个经理命运都是如此。
每一个经理命运都是如此。
He warned about the scam so others couldavoida similarfate.他对这一骗局发出警告,以便其他人可以避免类似的命运。
他对这一骗局发出警告,以便其他人可以避免类似的命运。
Inhabitants of war-torn areas have beenabandoned to their fate.饱受战争蹂躏的地区的居民被抛弃了。
饱受战争蹂躏的地区的居民被抛弃了。
From that momentour fate was sealed(= our future was decided).从那时起我们的命运就已经注定了。
从那时起我们的命运就已经注定了。
2 the power that is believed to control everything that happens and that cannot be stopped or changed 命运;天数;定数;天意
Fate was kind to me that day.那天我很幸运。
那天我很幸运。
By a strangetwist of fate, Andy and I were on the same plane.由于命运的奇特安排,我和安迪乘坐了同一架飞机。
由于命运的奇特安排,我和安迪乘坐了同一架飞机。
3 a terrible thing that could happen (可能发生的)极可怕的事
At the last minute she was saved from a fate worse than death.在最后一刻,她被从比死亡更糟糕的命运中拯救出来。
在最后一刻,她被从比死亡更糟糕的命运中拯救出来。
4 to do something too confidently in a way that might mean that your good luck will come to an end 玩命;冒险;鲁莽
She felt it would be tempting fate to try the difficult climb a second time.她觉得再次尝试这种高难度的攀岩就如同玩儿命了。
她觉得再次尝试这种高难度的攀岩就如同玩儿命了。
It would be tempting fate to say that we will definitely win the game.要说我们肯定会赢得这场比赛,还真有点儿冒险。
要说我们肯定会赢得这场比赛,还真有点儿冒险。
fatherhood C1 /ˈfɑːðəhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being a father 父亲的地位(或身份)
fatigue C1 /fəˈtiːɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise 极度疲劳;极度劳累
physical and mental fatigue精疲力竭
精疲力竭
Driver fatigue was to blame for the accident.这个事故是驾驶员疲劳所致。
这个事故是驾驶员疲劳所致。
I was dropping with fatigue and could not keep my eyes open.我快要累倒了,眼睛也睁不开了。
我快要累倒了,眼睛也睁不开了。
2 a feeling of not wanting to do a particular activity any longer because you have done too much of it 厌倦
Launching too many charity appeals risks bringing on compassion fatigue(= a loss of the ability to feel pity for other people’s suffering).发起太多的慈善呼吁可能会导致同情心疲劳(=丧失同情他人痛苦的能力)。
发起太多的慈善呼吁可能会导致同情心疲劳(=丧失同情他人痛苦的能力)。
The city has lived with masks and restrictions for over a year and people are experiencing pandemic fatigue.这座城市在戴口罩和实施限制的情况下生活了一年多,人们正在经历流行病带来的疲劳。
这座城市在戴口罩和实施限制的情况下生活了一年多,人们正在经历流行病带来的疲劳。
3 weakness in metal or wood caused by repeated bending or stretching (金属或木材的)疲劳
The wing of the plane showed signs ofmetal fatigue.机翼显示出金属疲劳的迹象。
机翼显示出金属疲劳的迹象。
4 loose clothes worn by soldiers (士兵穿的)工作服
soldiers in combat fatigues身穿作战服的军人
身穿作战服的军人
5 duties, such as cleaning and cooking, that soldiers have to do, especially as a punishment 士兵杂役(如做打扫、帮厨,尤指作为惩罚)
We were all put on cookhouse fatigues for a week.我们都穿上了一周的厨房工作服。
我们都穿上了一周的厨房工作服。
fattening C1 /ˈfætnɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 likely to make you fat 要使人发胖的
fattening cakes吃了会发胖的蛋糕
吃了会发胖的蛋糕
Pasta is not as fattening as people think it is.面食并不像人们想象的那么容易发胖。
面食并不像人们想象的那么容易发胖。
favourable C1 /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making people have a good opinion of somebody/something 给人好印象的
Shemade a favourable impressionin the interview.她在采访中给人留下了良好的印象。
她在采访中给人留下了良好的印象。
The biography shows him in a favourable light.传记刻画出了他的正面形象。
传记刻画出了他的正面形象。
She gained a highly favourable impression of the company.这家公司给她的印象非常好。
这家公司给她的印象非常好。
2 positive and showing your good opinion of somebody/something 肯定的;赞同的;支持的
The performance drew a lot of favourable comments from reviewers.那场演出获得评论家的许多好评。
那场演出获得评论家的许多好评。
Reviews of the book have been favourable.这本书的评论是好评的。
这本书的评论是好评的。
His proposals met with a broadly favourable response.他的提议得到了广泛支持。
他的提议得到了广泛支持。
3 expressing your agreement; giving permission 赞同的;支持的;准许的
Their demands received a favourable response.他们的要求获准了。
他们的要求获准了。
4 good for something and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage 有利的;有助于…的
favourable economic conditions有利的经济环境
有利的经济环境
An area with a favourable climate will inevitably be richer than one without.气候条件优越的地区必然会比气候恶劣的地区富裕些。
气候条件优越的地区必然会比气候恶劣的地区富裕些。
The terms of the agreement are favourable to both sides.协议条款对双方都有利。
协议条款对双方都有利。
The weather was favourable for a barbecue outside.天气非常适合户外烧烤。
天气非常适合户外烧烤。
5 fairly good and not too expensive 好而不贵的;优惠的
They offered me a loan on veryfavourable terms.他们提出以十分优惠的条件贷款给我。
他们提出以十分优惠的条件贷款给我。
terms that could hardly be considered favourable几乎不能认为是有利的条件
几乎不能认为是有利的条件
6 blowing in the direction of travel 顺的
They could not sail without a favourable wind.没有顺风,他们就无法航行。
没有顺风,他们就无法航行。
These plans will need a favourable economic wind.这些计划需要有利的经济风。
这些计划需要有利的经济风。
favourably C1 /ˈfeɪvərəbli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is positive and shows a good opinion of somebody/something 肯定的;赞同的;支持的
He speaks very favourably of your work.他对你的工作大加赞赏。
他对你的工作大加赞赏。
I was very favourably impressed with her work.她的工作给我留下了很好的印象。
她的工作给我留下了很好的印象。
2 in a way that is good for something and makes it likely to be successful or have an advantage 有利的;有助于…的
These figures compare favourably with last year's.这些数字比去年的好。
这些数字比去年的好。
fax C1 /fæks/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a machine that sends and receives documents in an electronic form along phone wires and then prints them 传真机
Before the internet, the fax was an essential piece of office equipment.在互联网出现之前,传真是必不可少的办公设备。
在互联网出现之前,传真是必不可少的办公设备。
2 a system for sending documents using scanned images over a phone line or the internet 传真(系统)
In those days we often sent documents by fax.那时候我们经常用传真发送文件。
那时候我们经常用传真发送文件。
3 a letter or message sent byfax 传真信件;传真电文;明电
You can still send faxes via email.现在仍然可以用电子邮件发送传真。
现在仍然可以用电子邮件发送传真。
verb 释义
1 to send somebody a document, message, etc. byfax 传真(文档、信件等)
Could you fax me the latest version?你可不可以把最新版本传真给我?
你可不可以把最新版本传真给我?
Could you fax it to me?你能把它传真给我吗?
你能把它传真给我吗?
I faxed the list of hotels through to them.我把旅馆名单传真给了他们。
我把旅馆名单传真给了他们。
fear C1 /fɪə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you 害怕;惧怕
Her eyes showed no fear.她的眼神无丝毫畏惧。
她的眼神无丝毫畏惧。
The child was shaking with fear.小孩吓得发抖。
小孩吓得发抖。
I suddenly feltgripped by fear.我突然感到一阵恐惧。
我突然感到一阵恐惧。
We were living in a perpetual state offear and anxiety.我们一直生活在恐惧和焦虑的状态中。
我们一直生活在恐惧和焦虑的状态中。
The attacks created aclimate of fear.这些袭击造成了恐惧气氛。
这些袭击造成了恐惧气氛。
Terror attacks are a tool toinstil fearin the public.恐怖袭击是向公众灌输恐惧的工具。
恐怖袭击是向公众灌输恐惧的工具。
He managed to overcome his fears.他成功克服了恐惧。
他成功克服了恐惧。
Fear of crimecan affect people's lives.人们担心罪案发生,生活或会受到影响。
人们担心罪案发生,生活或会受到影响。
We livedin constant fear oflosing our jobs.我们一直生活在担心失去工作的阴影里。
我们一直生活在担心失去工作的阴影里。
Women should be able to work without fear of harassment.女性应该能够在工作中不用担心受到骚扰。
女性应该能够在工作中不用担心受到骚扰。
2 a feeling of concern about somebody's safety or about something bad that might happen 担心;忧虑
The doctor's report confirmed ourworst fears.医生的报告证实了我们最大的担忧。
医生的报告证实了我们最大的担忧。
Police tried hard toallaythefearsof local residents.警方努力减轻当地居民的恐惧。
警方努力减轻当地居民的恐惧。
her fears for her son’s safety她对儿子安全的担忧
她对儿子安全的担忧
Alan spoke of hisfears for the future.艾伦谈到了他对未来的担忧。
艾伦谈到了他对未来的担忧。
the fear that he had cancer担心他患癌症
担心他患癌症
The announcementsparked fearsthat interest rates will rise.该公告引发了人们对利率将会上升的担忧。
该公告引发了人们对利率将会上升的担忧。
The government announced the new measures amid growing security fears.政府在安全担忧日益加剧的情况下宣布了新措施。
政府在安全担忧日益加剧的情况下宣布了新措施。
3 to avoid the danger of something happening 唯恐,以免(发生危险)
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.我们悄悄说话,以免惊醒警卫。
我们悄悄说话,以免惊醒警卫。
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me.我只好逃走,生怕他有一天把我杀了。
我只好逃走,生怕他有一天把我杀了。
4 feeling frightened that you might be killed 害怕会丧生;为生命安全担忧
5 used to say that you definitely do not want to do something (表示决不愿做某事)绝不,当然不
‘Are you coming climbing?’ ‘No fear!’“你来爬山吗?”“当然不!”
“你来爬山吗?”“当然不!”
6 to make somebody very frightened, especially in order to make them do something 恐吓;(尤指)威胁某人服从
7 to make somebody be afraid, etc. 使某人感到恐惧等
The sound of gunfire struck fear into the hearts of the villagers.炮声使村民心惊胆战。
炮声使村民心惊胆战。
8 in a fair way 公平地;不偏不倚
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour.他们承诺公正无私地做出判断。
他们承诺公正无私地做出判断。
verb 释义
1 to be frightened of somebody/something or frightened of doing something 害怕;畏惧;惧怕
All his employees fear him.他的雇员都怕他。
他的雇员都怕他。
They havereason to fearthe police.他们有理由害怕警察。
他们有理由害怕警察。
to fear death/persecution/the unknown怕死;害怕遭迫害/未知的事物
怕死;害怕遭迫害/未知的事物
Everyone feared the coming war.每个人都担心即将到来的战争。
每个人都担心即将到来的战争。
propaganda designed to make ushate and fearthe enemy旨在让我们仇恨和恐惧敌人的宣传
旨在让我们仇恨和恐惧敌人的宣传
Don't worry, you havenothing to fear fromus.别担心,你一点也不必害怕我们。
别担心,你一点也不必害怕我们。
She feared to tell him the truth.她不敢把真相告诉他。
她不敢把真相告诉他。
She feared going out at night.她不敢晚上出去。
她不敢晚上出去。
2 to feel that something bad might have happened or might happen in the future 担心;担忧
She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning tofear the worst(= think that she is dead).她已失踪三天了,警方担心她已遭不测。
她已失踪三天了,警方担心她已遭不测。
The governmentfeared a backlashfrom farmers.政府担心农民的强烈反对。
政府担心农民的强烈反对。
Experts fear that terrorists could use the internet to launch attacks.专家们担心恐怖分子可能利用互联网发动袭击。
专家们担心恐怖分子可能利用互联网发动袭击。
They rightly feared that presidents, like kings, might abuse their power.他们正确地担心总统会像国王一样滥用权力。
他们正确地担心总统会像国王一样滥用权力。
He genuinely feared his life was at risk.他真的担心自己的生命受到威胁。
他真的担心自己的生命受到威胁。
The companyfeared losingits tax breaks.公司担心失去税收减免。
公司担心失去税收减免。
Women and children are feared to be among the victims.大家担心受害者中有妇女儿童。
大家担心受害者中有妇女儿童。
The death toll is not as bad as initially feared.死亡人数并不像最初担心的那么严重。
死亡人数并不像最初担心的那么严重。
It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped.人们担心他可能被绑架了。
人们担心他可能被绑架了。
It was feared that unemployment could rise.人们担心失业率可能会上升。
人们担心失业率可能会上升。
Hundreds of people are feared dead.好几百人恐遭不测。
好几百人恐遭不测。
Never fear/Fear not(= Don’t worry), I shall return.别担心,我会回来的。
别担心,我会回来的。
3 used to tell somebody that you think that something bad has happened or is true (引出不好的事情)恐怕
They are unlikely to get here on time, I fear.恐怕他们不大可能准时到达这里。
恐怕他们不大可能准时到达这里。
‘He must be dead then?’ ‘I fear so.’“那么他肯定死了?”“恐怕是这样。”
“那么他肯定死了?”“恐怕是这样。”
‘She's not coming back?’ ‘I fear not.’“她不打算回来了?”“我想是的。”
“她不打算回来了?”“我想是的。”
4 people with little experience try to do the difficult or dangerous things that more experienced people would not consider doing (智者却步处)愚者独敢闯
fear for C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to be worried about somebody/something 为…担心(或担忧)
Wefear for his safety.我们担心他的安全。
我们担心他的安全。
Theyfeared for their lives.他们担心自己性命不保。
他们担心自己性命不保。
He feared for his mother, left alone on the farm.他为独自一人留在农场的母亲担忧。
他为独自一人留在农场的母亲担忧。
feasible C1 /ˈfiːzəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that is possible and likely to be achieved 可行的;行得通的
a feasible plan/suggestion/idea可行的计划/建议/想法
可行的计划/建议/想法
It's just not feasible to manage the business on a part-time basis.兼职管理业务是搞不好的。
兼职管理业务是搞不好的。
feast C1 /fiːst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something 盛宴;宴会
The cooks were busy preparing the wedding feast.厨师们正忙着准备婚宴。
厨师们正忙着准备婚宴。
2 a day or period of time when there is a religious festival (宗教的)节日,节期
the feast of Christmas圣诞佳节
圣诞佳节
on the feast of St John在圣约翰节
在圣约翰节
3 a thing or an event that brings great pleasure 使人欢快的事物(或活动)
a feast of colours五彩缤纷
五彩缤纷
The evening was a real feast for music lovers.这个晚会真是让音乐爱好者大饱耳福。
这个晚会真是让音乐爱好者大饱耳福。
a veritable feast of music一次音乐盛宴
一次音乐盛宴
verb 释义
1 to eat a large amount of food with great pleasure 尽情享用(美味佳肴)
We sat in the yard feasting on barbecued chicken and beer.我们坐在院子里享用烤鸡和啤酒。
我们坐在院子里享用烤鸡和啤酒。
2 to look at somebody/something and get great pleasure 尽情欣赏;大饱眼福;赏心悦目
feature C1 /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing 特色;特征;特点
An interesting feature of the city is the old market.这座城市的一个有趣特征就是古老的市场。
这座城市的一个有趣特征就是古老的市场。
geographical features地势
地势
Teamwork is akey featureof the training programme.团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。
团队合作是这项训练计划的重要特点。
I've added somenew featuresto my website.我在我的网站上添加了一些新功能。
我在我的网站上添加了一些新功能。
newsafety/security features新的安全功能
新的安全功能
There are a number ofspecial featuresincluded on the disc.光盘上有许多特殊功能。
光盘上有许多特殊功能。
The main bonus feature is a lengthy interview with the director.主要的福利是对导演的长时间采访。
主要的福利是对导演的长时间采访。
The most distinctive feature of this track is the trumpet sound.这首歌最显着的特点就是喇叭声。
这首歌最显着的特点就是喇叭声。
The oneredeeming feature(= good thing about it)of the plan was its low cost.这个计划的一个可取之处就是成本低。
这个计划的一个可取之处就是成本低。
2 a part of somebody’s face such as their nose, mouth and eyes 面容的一部分(如鼻、口、眼)
facial features面部特征
面部特征
his strong handsome features他轮廓分明的英俊面孔
他轮廓分明的英俊面孔
Her eyes are her most striking feature.她容貌中最引人注目的是她的双眼。
她容貌中最引人注目的是她的双眼。
3 a special article or programme about somebody/something 特写;专题节目
In today's programme we have aspecial featureon education.今天我们的节目里有一个关于教育的专题报道。
今天我们的节目里有一个关于教育的专题报道。
There are in-depthfeature articlesin every issue.每期都有深入的专题文章。
每期都有深入的专题文章。
She is afeature writerfor the ‘Evening Standard’.她为《旗帜晚报》撰写专题。
她为《旗帜晚报》撰写专题。
4 the main film in a cinema programme (电影的)正片,故事片
verb 释义
1 to include a particular person or thing as a special feature 以…为特色;是…的特征
The film features Cary Grant as a professor.这部电影由卡里·格兰特饰演一位教授。
这部电影由卡里·格兰特饰演一位教授。
The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.最新款式的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器。
最新款式的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器。
a new Star Wars movie featuring the original actors由原演员主演的新星球大战电影
由原演员主演的新星球大战电影
The actress was featured on the cover of Time magazine last month.这位女演员上个月登上了《时代》杂志的封面。
这位女演员上个月登上了《时代》杂志的封面。
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末特别优惠。
小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末特别优惠。
2 to have an important part in something 起重要作用;占重要地位
Olive oil and garlicfeature prominentlyin his recipes.橄榄油和大蒜在他的食谱中是重要的材料。
橄榄油和大蒜在他的食谱中是重要的材料。
Several local musicians featured on the album.多位当地音乐家参与了这张专辑。
多位当地音乐家参与了这张专辑。
Reading over his past speeches, you'll see that housing, public health and education feature strongly.看看他过去的演说词,你会发现住房、公共卫生和教育占有重要地位。
看看他过去的演说词,你会发现住房、公共卫生和教育占有重要地位。
feature film C1 /ˈfiːtʃə fɪlm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a main film with a story, rather than adocumentary, etc. 故事片
He directed his first feature film in 1994.1994年,他执导了第一部故事片。
1994年,他执导了第一部故事片。
federalism C1 /ˈfedərəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 afederalsystem of government; belief in afederalsystem of government 联邦制:联邦政府体系;相信联邦政府体制
European federalism欧洲联邦制度
欧洲联邦制度
federalist C1 /ˈfedərəlɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 supporting or connected with afederalsystem of government 联邦主义者
a federalist future in Europe欧洲联邦制的未来
欧洲联邦制的未来
noun 释义
1 a supporter of afederalsystem of government 联邦主义者
federation C1 /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a country consisting of a group of individual states that have control over their own affairs but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc. 联邦
the Russian Federation俄罗斯联邦
俄罗斯联邦
2 a group of clubs, trade unions, etc. that have joined together to form an organization (俱乐部、工会等的)联合会
the International Tennis Federation国际网球联合会
国际网球联合会
3 the act of forming afederation 联邦;同盟;联盟
Australia's centenary of federation in 20012001 年澳大利亚联邦成立一百周年
2001 年澳大利亚联邦成立一百周年
feminine C1 /ˈfemənɪn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having the qualities or appearance considered to be typical of women; connected with women (指气质或外貌)女性特有的,女性的,妇女的
I feel very feminine when I wear a dress.穿裙子时,我感觉非常有女人味。
穿裙子时,我感觉非常有女人味。
He had delicate, almost feminine, features.他面目清秀,五官很像女性。
他面目清秀,五官很像女性。
the traditional feminine role传统的女性角色
传统的女性角色
2 belonging to a class of words that refer to female people or animals and often have a special form 阴性的
Some people prefer not to use the feminine form ‘actress’ and use the word ‘actor’ for both sexes.有些人不喜欢使用 actress 这一阴性形式,而用 actor 一词代表两种性别。
有些人不喜欢使用 actress 这一阴性形式,而用 actor 一词代表两种性别。
3 belonging to a class of nouns, pronouns or adjectives that havefemininegender, notmasculineorneuter (指名词、代词或形容词)阴性的
The French word for ‘table’ is feminine.法语的 table 一词是阴性。
法语的 table 一词是阴性。
noun 释义
1 thefemininegender(= form of nouns, adjectives and pronouns) 阴性(指名词、形容词和代词的形式)
2 afeminineword or word form 阴性词(形式)
feminism C1 /ˈfemənɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the belief and aim that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men; the struggle to achieve this aim 女权主义;女性主义;女权运动
theradical feminismof the 1970s20世纪70年代的激进女权主义
20世纪70年代的激进女权主义
in the early days ofsecond-wave feminism在第二波女权主义的早期
在第二波女权主义的早期
feminist C1 /ˈfemənɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having or based on the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men 女权主义的;女性主义的
feminist demands/ideas/theories女权主义诉求/观念/理论
女权主义诉求/观念/理论
the feminist movement女权运动
女权运动
noun 释义
1 a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men 女权主义者;女性主义者;女权运动者
Nineteenth-century feminists demanded equal education and employment opportunities for single women.十九世纪的女权主义者要求单身女性享有平等的教育和就业机会。
十九世纪的女权主义者要求单身女性享有平等的教育和就业机会。
fertile C1 /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that plants grow well in 肥沃的;富饶的
a fertile region/valley富饶的地区;肥沃的峡谷
富饶的地区;肥沃的峡谷
2 that can produce babies, young animals, fruit or new plants 能生育的;可繁殖的;能结果的
The treatment has been tested on healthy fertile women under the age of 35.这个疗法已对 35 岁以下有生育能力的健康妇女进行了试验。
这个疗法已对 35 岁以下有生育能力的健康妇女进行了试验。
women who proved particularly fertile经证实生育能力特别强的妇女
经证实生育能力特别强的妇女
3 that produces good results; that encourages activity 能产生好结果的;促进的
a fertile partnership有成效的合伙关系
有成效的合伙关系
The region at the time wasfertile groundfor revolutionary movements(= there were the necessary conditions for them to develop easily).当时该地区是革命运动的沃土。
当时该地区是革命运动的沃土。
a fertile source of argument/dispute易引起争论的事
易引起争论的事
The fall of the old regime provided fertile ground for opportunism.旧政府的垮台为机会主义提供了温床。
旧政府的垮台为机会主义提供了温床。
4 that produces a lot of new ideas 点子多的;想象力丰富的
the product of afertile imagination想象力丰富的产物
想象力丰富的产物
the product of a fertile brain/mind丰富的大脑/思想的产物
丰富的大脑/思想的产物
fertilization C1 /ˌfɜːtəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process offertilizinga plant or egg; the process of a plant or egg becomingfertilized 施肥:对植物或卵施肥的过程;植物或卵子受精的过程
Immediately after fertilization, the cells of the egg divide.卵受精之后,细胞立即开始分裂。
卵受精之后,细胞立即开始分裂。
2 the act of adding a substance to soil to make plants grow more successfully 施肥于
the fertilization of soil with artificial chemicals给土壤施化肥
给土壤施化肥
fertilize C1 /ˈfɜːtəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to putpolleninto a plant so that a seed develops; to joinspermwith an egg so that a baby or young animal develops 使受粉;使受精;使受胎;使受孕
Flowers are often fertilized by bees as they gather nectar.花常在蜜蜂采蜜时受粉。
花常在蜜蜂采蜜时受粉。
a fertilized egg受精卵
受精卵
2 to add a substance to soil to make plants grow more successfully 施肥于
fertilizer C1 /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully 肥料
artificial/chemical fertilizers人工/化学肥料
人工/化学肥料
liquid fertilizer液体肥料
液体肥料
a bag of fertilizer一袋化肥
一袋化肥
He spread fertilizer on the field with a rake.他用耙子把地里的肥料摊匀。
他用耙子把地里的肥料摊匀。
feverish C1 /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements 激动的;焦虑不安的
The whole place was a scene offeverish activity.整个地方都是一片紧张匆忙的景象。
整个地方都是一片紧张匆忙的景象。
a state of feverish excitement异常激动的状态
异常激动的状态
He worked with feverish haste.他工作极其匆忙。
他工作极其匆忙。
feverish with longing十分渴望
十分渴望
2 suffering from afever(= a high temperature); caused by afever 发烧的;发烧引起的
She was aching and feverish.她疼痛发烧。
她疼痛发烧。
a feverish cold/dream伴有发烧的感冒;发烧引起的梦
伴有发烧的感冒;发烧引起的梦
fiancé C1 /fiˈɒnseɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the man that somebody is engaged to 未婚夫
Linda and her fiancé were there.琳达和她的未婚夫在那里。
琳达和她的未婚夫在那里。
fiancée C1 /fiˈɒnseɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the woman that somebody is engaged to 未婚妻
Paul and his fiancée were there.保罗和他的未婚妻在那里。
保罗和他的未婚妻在那里。
fibre C1 /ˈfaɪbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of food that helps to keep a person healthy by keeping thebowelsworking and moving other food quickly through the body (食物中的)纤维素
dietary fibre饮食纤维素
饮食纤维素
Dried fruits are especiallyhigh in fibre.干水果的纤维素含量尤其高。
干水果的纤维素含量尤其高。
ahigh-/low-fibre diet纤维素含量高/低的饮食
纤维素含量高/低的饮食
He has been advised to increase his fibre intake.建议他增加纤维摄入量。
建议他增加纤维摄入量。
bran fibre麸皮纤维
麸皮纤维
2 a material such as cloth or rope that is made from a mass of natural or artificialthreads (织物或绳等)纤维制品
nylon and otherman-made fibres尼龙和其他人造纤维制品
尼龙和其他人造纤维制品
Wear underwear that is made from natural fibres.穿天然纤维做的内衣。
穿天然纤维做的内衣。
3 one of the many thinthreadsthat form bodytissue, such as muscle, and natural materials, such as wood and cotton (人或动物身体组织及天然物质的)纤维
cotton/wood/nerve/muscle fibres棉/木/神经/肌肉纤维
棉/木/神经/肌肉纤维
She loved him with every fibre of her being.她一心一意地爱他。
她一心一意地爱他。
field day C1 /ˈfiːld deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a special day at school when there are no classes and children compete in sports events (学校的)运动会
2 to be given the opportunity to do something that you enjoy, especially something that other people do not approve of 有展现本领的机会,有机会大干一番(尤指他人不赞同的事)
The tabloid press had a field day with the latest government scandal.这家小报利用最近的政府丑闻大做文章。
这家小报利用最近的政府丑闻大做文章。
Shoplifters appear to have had a field day at the January sales.小偷似乎在一月份的促销活动中度过了一段愉快的时光。
小偷似乎在一月份的促销活动中度过了一段愉快的时光。
field trip C1 /ˈfiːld trɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a journey made by a group of people, often students, to study something in its natural environment (常指学生进行的)野外考察,实地考察
We went on a geology field trip.我们去进行地质野外考察。
我们去进行地质野外考察。
Delegates at the conference were taken on field trips to see the devastation.与会代表实地考察了灾情。
与会代表实地考察了灾情。
fieldwork C1 /ˈfiːldwɜːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 research or study that is done in the real world rather than in a library or laboratory 实地研究;野外考察
Most of the fieldwork was carried out in Italy.大部分实地考察是在意大利进行的。
大部分实地考察是在意大利进行的。
extensive fieldwork on chimpanzees对黑猩猩大范围的野外考察
对黑猩猩大范围的野外考察
fierce C1 /fɪəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening 凶猛的;凶狠的;凶残的
a fierce dog恶狗
恶狗
Two fierce eyes glared at them.一双凶狠的眼睛瞪着他们。
一双凶狠的眼睛瞪着他们。
He suddenly looked fierce.他突然面露凶相。
他突然面露凶相。
She spoke in a fierce whisper.她恶狠狠地低声说话。
她恶狠狠地低声说话。
2 showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent 狂热的;强烈的;猛烈的
fierce loyalty极度的忠诚
极度的忠诚
the scene of fierce fighting激烈战斗的场面
激烈战斗的场面
He launched a fierce attack on the Democrats.他对民主党人发动了猛烈的攻击。
他对民主党人发动了猛烈的攻击。
Competition from abroad has become fiercer in the last few years.近年来,来自国外的竞争变得更加激烈。
近年来,来自国外的竞争变得更加激烈。
His wife is his fiercest critic.他妻子是他最激烈的批评者。
他妻子是他最激烈的批评者。
The bill was passed despite fierce opposition.尽管遭到强烈反对, 这个议案还是获得通过。
尽管遭到强烈反对, 这个议案还是获得通过。
3 very strong in a way that could cause damage 狂暴的;恶劣的
fierce wind狂风
狂风
the fierce heat of the flames火焰的炽热高温
火焰的炽热高温
4 very much; more than usual 十分;特别
I sure do miss you something fierce!我真的非常想念你!
我真的非常想念你!
fight it out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to fight, argue or compete until an argument or competition has been settled 以斗争方式解决;辩论出结果
The conflict is still being fought out.仍在通过战斗解决这次冲突。
仍在通过战斗解决这次冲突。
They hadn't reached any agreement so we left them to fight it out.他们未能取得一致意见,所以我们让他们争出个结果。
他们未能取得一致意见,所以我们让他们争出个结果。
Four teams will fight it out in the play-offs.四支球队将在附加赛中一决高下。
四支球队将在附加赛中一决高下。
fight out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to fight, argue or compete until an argument or competition has been settled 以斗争方式解决;辩论出结果
The conflict is still being fought out.仍在通过战斗解决这次冲突。
仍在通过战斗解决这次冲突。
They hadn't reached any agreement so we left them to fight it out.他们未能取得一致意见,所以我们让他们争出个结果。
他们未能取得一致意见,所以我们让他们争出个结果。
Four teams will fight it out in the play-offs.四支球队将在附加赛中一决高下。
四支球队将在附加赛中一决高下。
fighter C1 /ˈfaɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fast military plane designed to attack other aircraft 战斗机;歼击机
ajet fighter/fighter jet喷气式战斗机
喷气式战斗机
afighter pilot战斗机驾驶员
战斗机驾驶员
fighter bases战斗机基地
战斗机基地
2 a person who fights 战士;战斗者;拳击手
Rebel fighters still control most of the city.叛乱分子仍控制着这座城市的大部分地区。
叛乱分子仍控制着这座城市的大部分地区。
3 a person who does not give up hope or admit that they are defeated 斗士;奋斗者
She’s a fighter—if anyone’s going to finish the course, she will.她是个斗士-如果说有谁能修完这门课,就是她了。
她是个斗士-如果说有谁能修完这门课,就是她了。
file sharing C1 /ˈfaɪl ʃeərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of sharing computer files with other people over the internet or another computer network 文件共享
Illegal music file-sharing sites are not difficult to find.非法音乐文件共享网站并不难找到。
非法音乐文件共享网站并不难找到。
filing cabinet C1 /ˈfaɪlɪŋ kæbɪnət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large piece of office furniture that is used for storing files 文件柜;档案柜
film-maker C1 /ˈfɪlm meɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who directs or produces films 电影导演;制片人
filmgoer C1 /ˈfɪlmɡəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who goes to the cinema, especially when they do it regularly 常去影院看电影的人;影迷
filter C1 /ˈfɪltə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted 滤器;过滤器
anair/oil filter空气过滤器;滤油器
空气过滤器;滤油器
acoffee/water filter咖啡过滤器;滤水器
咖啡过滤器;滤水器
filter paperfor the coffee machine咖啡机滤纸
咖啡机滤纸
2 a device that allows only particular types of light or sound to pass through it 滤光器;滤声器;滤波器
The camera has an anti-glare filter.相机配有防眩光滤镜。
相机配有防眩光滤镜。
3 a program that processes information to leave out the types that are not wanted, or that stops particular types of electronic information, email, etc. from being sent to a computer 筛选(或过滤)程序
When you do a search, there are filters for size and brand.当您进行搜索时,会有尺寸和品牌的过滤器。
当您进行搜索时,会有尺寸和品牌的过滤器。
Spam filtersblock out almost all threats.垃圾邮件过滤器能隔绝大多数的风险。
垃圾邮件过滤器能隔绝大多数的风险。
4 a tool on digital cameras, photo apps, etc. that allows you to change the appearance of an image 滤镜(修图软件功能)
The software allows you to apply filters, remove blemishes and add text to your images.该软件允许您应用滤镜、去除瑕疵并向图像添加文本。
该软件允许您应用滤镜、去除瑕疵并向图像添加文本。
5 a light on a set oftraffic lightsshowing that traffic can turn left (or right) while traffic that wants to go straight ahead or turn right (or left) must wait (不得直行或右转时表示可左转,或不得直行或左转时表示可右转的)分流指示灯
a filter lane分流车道。
分流车道。
verb 释义
1 to pass liquid, light, etc. through a special device, especially to remove something that is not wanted 过滤
All drinking water must be filtered.所有饮用水必须经过过滤。
所有饮用水必须经过过滤。
Use a sun block that filters UVA effectively.使用能有效滤掉长波紫外线的防晒霜。
使用能有效滤掉长波紫外线的防晒霜。
My secretary is very good at filtering my calls(= making sure that calls that I do not want do not get through).我的秘书很会替我推掉不相干的电话。
我的秘书很会替我推掉不相干的电话。
2 to use a special program to check or sort the content of emails, websites or apps (用程序)筛选,过滤
Filtering executable attachments from emails will guard against this virus.过滤电子邮件中的可执行附件可以防范这种病毒。
过滤电子邮件中的可执行附件可以防范这种病毒。
You can go on their website and filter by size, colour and price.您可以访问他们的网站并按尺寸、颜色和价格进行筛选。
您可以访问他们的网站并按尺寸、颜色和价格进行筛选。
3 to move slowly in a particular direction 缓行
The doors opened and people started filtering through.门开了,人们开始徐徐通过。
门开了,人们开始徐徐通过。
4 to slowly become known 慢慢传开;走漏
More details about the crash are filtering through.这场空难的具体情况慢慢披露了。
这场空难的具体情况慢慢披露了。
5 to come into a place slowly or in small amounts 渗入;透过
Sunlight filtered in through the curtains.阳光从窗帘透了进来。
阳光从窗帘透了进来。
6 to turn left (or right) at traffic lights while other vehicles wanting to go straight ahead or turn right (or left) must wait 仅可左转(或右转)行驶
fin C1 /fɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a fish, used for swimming and keeping balance (鱼的)鳍
2 a thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a vehicle, an aircraft, etc., used for improving its balance and movement 鳍状物,翼(车辆、航空器等用以保持平衡等的突出窄扁部分)
tail fins垂直尾翼
垂直尾翼
financial year C1 /faɪˌnænʃl ˈjɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of twelve months over which the accounts and taxes of a company or a person are calculated. The Britishfinancial yearbegins on 6 April. 财政年度,会计年度(英国的财政年度自 4 月 6 日起)
The firm made a loss in the first quarter of the current financial year.公司在本财政年度的第一季出现亏损。
公司在本财政年度的第一季出现亏损。
financials C1 /faɪˈnænʃlz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the money situation of an organization or individual 财务状况
Reviewing the financials of a company will provide performance evaluations.审查公司的财务状况,可借以评估其表现之优劣。
审查公司的财务状况,可借以评估其表现之优劣。
2 shares in companies that deal in money 金融公司股票
The fund is invested in energy companies, financials and consumer stocks.基金持有能源公司、金融公司和消费品公司的股票。
基金持有能源公司、金融公司和消费品公司的股票。
finch C1 /fɪntʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small bird with a shortbeak. There are several types offinch. 雀;雀科小鸟
finger food C1 /ˈfɪŋɡə fuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 pieces of food that you can easily eat with your fingers 手取食物(便于用手指取食的食物)
fingerprint C1 /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a mark made by the pattern of lines on the tip of a person’s finger, often used by the police to identify criminals 指纹;指印
His fingerprints were all over the gun.那把枪上布满了他的指纹。
那把枪上布满了他的指纹。
to take a suspect’s fingerprints采集嫌疑人的指纹
采集嫌疑人的指纹
The car was examined for fingerprints.检查车上是否有指纹。
检查车上是否有指纹。
verb 释义
1 to make a record of somebody'sfingerprints, often because they are suspected of committing a crime 指纹;指印
I was booked, fingerprinted and locked up for the night.我被立案审查,录了指纹并关了一夜。
我被立案审查,录了指纹并关了一夜。
fingerprinting C1 /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪntɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of recording somebody’sfingerprints, often used by the police to identify criminals 取(罪犯等的)指纹印;盖手印
fingertip C1 /ˈfɪŋɡətɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the end of the finger that is furthest from the hand 指尖
Apply the cream gently using your fingertips.用指尖轻轻涂抹霜。
用指尖轻轻涂抹霜。
2 to have the information, knowledge, etc. that is needed in a particular situation and be able to find it easily and use it quickly 掌握(信息等);熟悉,精通(知识等);对…了如指掌;有…随时可供使用
I made sure I had all the facts at my fingertips before attending the meeting.在参加会议之前,我确保自己对所有事实了如指掌。
在参加会议之前,我确保自己对所有事实了如指掌。
3 in every way 完全;十足
She's a perfectionist to her fingertips.她是个道道地地的完美主义者。
她是个道道地地的完美主义者。
fir C1 /fɜː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a document prepared by the police on first receiving information about a crime (the abbreviation for‘first information report’) 第一次信息报告(警方首次接案后准备的报告,全写为 first information report)
FIRs were filed in all these cases.所有这些案件均已提交 FIR。
所有这些案件均已提交 FIR。
fire chief C1 /ˈfaɪə tʃiːf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is in charge of a group offirefighters(= people whose job is to put out fires) 消防队长
advanced training for fire chiefs on how to manage their teams on-site为消防队长提供如何管理现场团队的高级培训
为消防队长提供如何管理现场团队的高级培训
2 a person who is in charge of afire department(= the organization of people whose job is to put out fires) 消防局长
The town's fire chief and mayor activated the emergency evacuation sirens at 8 a.m.该镇消防队长和市长于上午 8 点拉响了紧急疏散警报。
该镇消防队长和市长于上午 8 点拉响了紧急疏散警报。
fire escape C1 /ˈfaɪər ɪskeɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 metal stairs or aladderon the outside of a building that people can use to escape from a fire 安全梯,太平梯(在建筑物外部,用以逃离火场)
The thief got away down the fire escape.小偷顺着太平梯下来逃走了。
小偷顺着太平梯下来逃走了。
fire starter C1 /ˈfaɪəstɑːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device that allows you to start a fire, usually by hitting a piece offlint(= a hard grey stone)against a piece of steel (打火石)点火器具
2 a block of material that burns easily and is used to help start a coal or wood fire (生炉子的)引火物
3 a person who commits the crime of deliberately setting fire to something 纵火犯;蓄意纵火者
firearm C1 /ˈfaɪərɑːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a gun that can be carried (便携式的)枪
The police were issued with firearms.警察都配发了小型枪支。
警察都配发了小型枪支。
fireplace C1 /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an open space for a fire in the wall of a room 壁炉
A log fire crackled in the fireplace.一节原木在壁炉里烧得劈啪作响。
一节原木在壁炉里烧得劈啪作响。
Every room in the house has a fireplace.这幢房子的每个房间都有壁炉。
这幢房子的每个房间都有壁炉。
firewall C1 /ˈfaɪəwɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a part of a computer system that prevents people from reaching information without permission, but still allows them to receive information that is sent to them 防火墙,网盾(防止窃取计算机信息的系统)
first C1 /fɜːst/ determiner,ordinal number, adverb, noun
determiner,ordinal number 释义
1 happening or coming before all other similar things or people; 1st 第一
her first husband她的第一任丈夫
她的第一任丈夫
the first turning on the right第一个右转弯
第一个右转弯
I didn't take the first bus.我没有乘坐首班公共汽车。
我没有乘坐首班公共汽车。
It was thefirst timethey had ever met.这是他们初次见面。
这是他们初次见面。
It's always exciting to visit a countryfor the first time.第一次访问一个国家总是令人兴奋。
第一次访问一个国家总是令人兴奋。
students in theirfirst yearat college大学一年级学生
大学一年级学生
First impressionscan be misleading.最初的印象有时会误导人。
最初的印象有时会误导人。
She resolved to do it at the first(= earliest)opportunity.她决定一有机会就去做。
她决定一有机会就去做。
King Edward I(= pronounced ‘King Edward the First’)英王爱德华一世
英王爱德华一世
the first of May/May 1st5 月 1 日
5 月 1 日
His second book is better than his first.他的第二部书比第一部好。
他的第二部书比第一部好。
2 the most important or best 最重要的;首要的;最优秀的
Your first duty is to your family.你首先应对家庭尽责。
你首先应对家庭尽责。
She wonfirst prizein the competition.她在竞赛中获得一等奖。
她在竞赛中获得一等奖。
an issue of the first importance最重要的问题
最重要的问题
adverb 释义
1 before anyone or anything else; at the beginning 首先;第一;最初
‘Do you want a drink?’ ‘I'll finish my work first.’“你想喝杯饮料吗?”“我要先完成工作。”
“你想喝杯饮料吗?”“我要先完成工作。”
First I had to decide what to wear.首先我得决定穿什么。
首先我得决定穿什么。
Whocame firstin the race(= who won)?赛跑谁第一?
赛跑谁第一?
It plunged nose first into the river.它一头跳入水中。
它一头跳入水中。
After the war, Erica went on to marry first one American millionaire and then another.战后,艾丽卡先嫁给了一位美国百万富翁,然后又嫁给了另一位。
战后,艾丽卡先嫁给了一位美国百万富翁,然后又嫁给了另一位。
2 for the first time 第一次;首次
When did you first meet him?你和他初次见面是何时?
你和他初次见面是何时?
The book was first published in 1971.这本书在 1971 年首次出版。
这本书在 1971 年首次出版。
The image has haunted me ever since I first saw it.自从我第一次看到这个图像以来,它就一直困扰着我。
自从我第一次看到这个图像以来,它就一直困扰着我。
I first discovered the cello when I was four and a half.我第一次发现大提琴是在我四岁半的时候。
我第一次发现大提琴是在我四岁半的时候。
If there's anything really exciting, you'll hear it here first.如果有什么真正令人兴奋的事情,您会首先在这里听到。
如果有什么真正令人兴奋的事情,您会首先在这里听到。
3 used to introduce the first of a list of points you want to make in a speech or piece of writing (用于列举)第一,首先
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker.这个方法有两个优点:一是更便宜,二是较快。
这个方法有两个优点:一是更便宜,二是较快。
First, however, I would like to thank the folks at the Center for Financial Education for inviting me to speak today.不过,首先,我要感谢金融教育中心的人们邀请我今天发言。
不过,首先,我要感谢金融教育中心的人们邀请我今天发言。
4 used to emphasize that you are determined not to do something (强调不愿意)宁可,宁愿
She swore that she wouldn't apologize—she'd die first!她发誓决不道歉,宁死也不!
她发誓决不道歉,宁死也不!
5 at or in the beginning 起初;起先
I didn't like the job much at first.起初我并不很喜欢这个工作。
起初我并不很喜欢这个工作。
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people.起先我以为他腼腆,后来才发现他就是对别人没兴趣。
起先我以为他腼腆,后来才发现他就是对别人没兴趣。
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.一次不成功就反复尝试。
一次不成功就反复尝试。
6 to be considered more important than anything else 首要;第一;首先要考虑的
In any decision she makes, her family always comes first.她作任何决定都是家庭第一。
她作任何决定都是家庭第一。
7 with your feet touching the ground before any other part of your body 脚先着地
He landed feet first.他落地时双脚先着地。
他落地时双脚先着地。
8 if you leave a placefeet first, you are carried out after you are dead 伸腿离开某地(指死去)
You'll have to carry me out feet first!想把我撵走,除非让我横着出去!
想把我撵走,除非让我横着出去!
9 more than anything else 首要的是;首先
He does a little teaching, but first and foremost he's a writer.他干一点教学,但首要的是写作。
他干一点教学,但首要的是写作。
10 in every way that is important; completely 从各方面看;完全地
She regarded herself, first and last, as a musician.她认为她自己是一个不折不扣的音乐家。
她认为她自己是一个不折不扣的音乐家。
11 people will be dealt with, seen, etc. strictly in the order in which they arrive 先来先接待;先到先供应;按先来后到对待
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.票先来先买,售完为止。
票先来先买,售完为止。
12 before doing anything else; at the beginning 第一;首先
First of all, let me ask you something.首先,让我问你一件事。
首先,让我问你一件事。
13 as the most important thing 最重要;首先
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader.任何文章的内容都首先要与读者有关。
任何文章的内容都首先要与读者有关。
14 before anything else 首先
First off, let's see how much it'll cost.首先咱们看看这要花多少钱。
首先咱们看看这要花多少钱。
15 to start with; before anything else 第一;首先
First up is a report on the situation in Australia.首先是关于澳大利亚局势的报告。
首先是关于澳大利亚局势的报告。
16 moving forwards or downwards with your head in front of the rest of your body 头在前;头朝下
He fell head first down the stairs.他倒栽葱摔下楼梯。
他倒栽葱摔下楼梯。
17 without thinking carefully about something before acting 未经深思;轻率;鲁莽
She got divorced and rushed head first into another marriage.她离婚后又仓促再婚了。
她离婚后又仓促再婚了。
18 to consider somebody/something to be more important than anyone/anything else 认为…最重要;把…放在第一位
She always puts her children first.她总是把子女放在第一位。
她总是把子女放在第一位。
19 safety is the most important thing 安全第一
When cycling on the roads, remember: safety first.路上骑车要记住:安全第一。
路上骑车要记住:安全第一。
noun 释义
1 the person or thing that comes or happens before all other similar people or things 第一个人(或事物)
I was the first in my family to go to college.我是我们家第一个大学生。
我是我们家第一个大学生。
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive.希拉和吉姆最先到的。
希拉和吉姆最先到的。
2 the earliest 最早
The first I heard aboutthe wedding(= the first time I became aware of it)was when I saw it in the local paper.我最初知道他们结婚的消息是从当地报纸上看到的。
我最初知道他们结婚的消息是从当地报纸上看到的。
The first I knew of a problem was around 9.30 a.m. last Monday.我最早知道有问题是在上星期一上午 9 点 30 分左右。
我最早知道有问题是在上星期一上午 9 点 30 分左右。
3 the most likely 最有可能
I'd bethe first to admit(= I will most willingly admit)I might be wrong.我非常愿意承认我可能错了。
我非常愿意承认我可能错了。
The poorest will be the first to suffer.最贫穷的人受害的可能性最大。
最贫穷的人受害的可能性最大。
Nurses are often the first to say they feel underappreciated.护士往往是第一个表示自己感到不受重视的人。
护士往往是第一个表示自己感到不受重视的人。
4 an important achievement, event, etc., never done or experienced before 空前的成就;前所未有的事情
We went on a cruise, a first for both of us.我俩都是平生第一次去海上旅游。
我俩都是平生第一次去海上旅游。
This meeting between the two presidents is ahistoric first.两国元首的这次会晤是历史性的首次会晤。
两国元首的这次会晤是历史性的首次会晤。
5 the lowestgearon a car, bicycle, etc. that you use when you are moving slowly (汽车、自行车等的)一挡,最低挡
He stuck the car in first and revved.他挂上了一挡,开动了汽车。
他挂上了一挡,开动了汽车。
6 the highest level of university degree at British universities (英国大学学位)最高成绩,优等成绩
Shegot a firstin maths at Exeter.她在埃克塞特大学毕业,获数学一级优等学位。
她在埃克塞特大学毕业,获数学一级优等学位。
He did Philosophy and English Literature and got a double first.他主修哲学和英国文学,并获得了双第一。
他主修哲学和英国文学,并获得了双第一。
7 the person or thing with the highest status in a group 一把手;首要的事物
He was regarded as the ‘first among equals’ by the other office clerks.同事们视他为首屈一指的办公室文书。
同事们视他为首屈一指的办公室文书。
8 from the beginning 自始;从一开始
They were attracted to each other from the first.他俩一见倾心。
他俩一见倾心。
9 from beginning to end; during the whole time 从头至尾;自始至终
It's a fine performance that commands attention from first to last.这是个精彩的演出,自始至终都扣人心弦。
这是个精彩的演出,自始至终都扣人心弦。
first aid kit C1 /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd kɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of simple medical equipment that is used to give somebody treatment before a doctor comes or before the person can be taken to a hospital 急救包;急救药箱
Everyone on the expedition had to take a first aid kit with them.探险队的每个人都必须随身携带急救箱。
探险队的每个人都必须随身携带急救箱。
first base C1 /ˌfɜːst ˈbeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the first of the four positions that players must reach in order to score points; the position of the player on the defending team nearfirst base 一垒
He didn't make it past first base.他未能跑过一垒。
他未能跑过一垒。
He hasn'tplayed first baseyet this season.他这个赛季还没有当过一垒手。
他这个赛季还没有当过一垒手。
2 the first stage of sexual contact, usually referring to kissing 初步性接触(通常指接吻)
He had never evengot to first basewith a girl.他连女孩子的嘴都没亲过。
他连女孩子的嘴都没亲过。
3 to fail to make a successful start in a project, relationship, etc.; to fail to get through the first stage (工程、关系等)未能顺利开始,未能跨出第一步
first generation C1 /ˌfɜːst dʒenəˈreɪʃn/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 people who have left their country to go and live in a new country; the children of these people (移民的)第一代;第一代移民的子女
2 the first type of a machine or piece of software to be developed (研制的机器或软件的)第一代
the first generation of personal computers第一代个人电脑
第一代个人电脑
adjective 释义
1 having left your country to go and live in a new country; being the child of somebody who has left their country to go and live in a new country 第一代:离开您的国家去新的国家生活;是已经离开祖国去新国家生活的某人的孩子
first-generation Caribbeans in the UK在英国的第一代加勒比海移民
在英国的第一代加勒比海移民
2 being or connected with the earliest type of something to be developed, for example a machine or piece of software 最早
a first-generation video game第一代视频游戏
第一代视频游戏
first offender C1 /ˌfɜːst əˈfendə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has been found guilty of a crime for the first time 初犯
fishing rod C1 /ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɒd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long wooden or plastic stick with afishing lineandhookattached, used for catching fish 钓竿
fist C1 /fɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hand when it is tightly closed with the fingers bent into thepalm 拳;拳头
He punched me with his fist.他用拳头猛击我。
他用拳头猛击我。
Sheclenched her fiststo stop herself trembling.她紧握双拳,克制颤抖。
她紧握双拳,克制颤抖。
He got into afist fightin the bar.他在酒吧与人挥拳斗殴。
他在酒吧与人挥拳斗殴。
He banged a heavy fist on the table.他重拳重重地敲在桌子上。
他重拳重重地敲在桌子上。
2 if you use the wordsan iron fist/handwhen describing the way that somebody behaves, you mean that they treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance (thevelvet glove). (温和背后的)铁拳
They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.他们承诺,军队将用铁拳打击任何抵抗。
他们承诺,军队将用铁拳打击任何抵抗。
The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.天鹅绒手套中的铁腕方法似乎最适合这个年龄段的人。
天鹅绒手套中的铁腕方法似乎最适合这个年龄段的人。
3 to make a good, bad, etc. attempt to do something 试图把(或未能把)某事做得很成功
4 to make/lose money very fast and in large quantities 赚大钱;破大财
five-a-side C1 /ˌfaɪv ə ˈsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game of football (soccer) played indoors with five players on each team (室内)五人制足球
a five-a-side tournament五人制足球联赛。
五人制足球联赛。
fixed costs C1 /ˌfɪkst ˈkɒsts/ noun
noun 释义
1 the costs that a business must pay that do not change even if the amount of work produced changes 固定成本
Fixed costs include rent.固定成本包括租金。
固定成本包括租金。
fixed penalty C1 /ˌfɪkst ˈpenəlti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fixed amount of money that somebody has to pay as a punishment for a driving offence (对行车违法的)定额罚款
The fixed penalty for a first offence is £200.初犯的定额罚款为 200 英镑。
初犯的定额罚款为 200 英镑。
They were issued with a £1 000fixed penalty notice.他们收到一张 1 000 英镑的定额罚款通知。
他们收到一张 1 000 英镑的定额罚款通知。
fixture C1 /ˈfɪkstʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place (定期定点举行的)体育活动,体育节
There are plans to make the race an annual fixture.已有计划使该赛事成为一年一度的体育活动。
已有计划使该赛事成为一年一度的体育活动。
Saturday’s fixture against Liverpool定于星期六与利物浦队的比赛
定于星期六与利物浦队的比赛
the season’s fixture list这个季度的体育活动项目表
这个季度的体育活动项目表
2 a thing such as a bath or toilet that is fixed in a house and that you do not take with you when you move house 固定设施(如房屋内安装的浴缸或抽水马桶)
The price of the house includesfixtures and fittings.房屋价格包括固定装置和附加设备。
房屋价格包括固定装置和附加设备。
He has stayed with us so long he seems to have becomea permanent fixture.他在我们这里待了很久,好像成了我们的固定成员。
他在我们这里待了很久,好像成了我们的固定成员。
flash drive C1 /ˈflæʃ draɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small memory device that can be used to store data from a computer or digital camera and to move it from one device to another 闪存盘;闪盘;U 盘
Insert the flash drive into the USB port.将闪存驱动器插入 USB 端口。
将闪存驱动器插入 USB 端口。
The flash drive is compatible with all notebook PCs running Windows.该闪存驱动器与所有运行 Windows 的笔记本电脑兼容。
该闪存驱动器与所有运行 Windows 的笔记本电脑兼容。
flatfish C1 /ˈflætfɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 any sea fish with a flat body, for example aplaice 比目鱼(扁平海鱼,如鲽)
flea C1 /fliː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very small jumping insect without wings, that bites animals and humans and drinks their blood
The dog has fleas.这条狗有跳蚤。
这条狗有跳蚤。
2 if somebody sends a person awaywith a flea in their ear, they tell them angrily to go away 以气愤的言语,以责难(把人轰走)
flee C1 /fliː/ verb
verb 释义
1 to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger 迅速离开;(尤指害怕有危险而)逃避,逃跑
She burst into tears and fled.她突然哭了起来,跑开了。
她突然哭了起来,跑开了。
a camp for refugees fleeing from the war收留战争难民的难民营
收留战争难民的难民营
He fled to London after an argument with his family.他与家人争吵以后离家去了伦敦。
他与家人争吵以后离家去了伦敦。
He was caught trying to flee the country.他试图逃离该国时被抓住了。
他试图逃离该国时被抓住了。
The driver had already fled the scene of the accident.肇事司机已经逃离事故现场。
肇事司机已经逃离事故现场。
fleet C1 /fliːt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a group of military ships commanded by the same person 舰队
a fleet of destroyers驱逐舰舰队
驱逐舰舰队
Nelson destroyed the Franco-Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.纳尔逊在特拉法加海战中摧毁了法国-西班牙舰队。
纳尔逊在特拉法加海战中摧毁了法国-西班牙舰队。
2 a group of ships fishing together 捕鱼船队
afishing/whaling fleet捕鱼/捕鲸船队
捕鱼/捕鲸船队
3 all the military ships of a particular country (一国的)全部军舰,海军
a reduction in the size of the British fleet英国海军规模缩减
英国海军规模缩减
4 a group of planes, buses, taxis, etc. travelling together or owned by the same organization (同一机构或统一调度的)机群,车队
the company’s new fleet of vans公司的新客货车队
公司的新客货车队
a fleet car/vehicle车队汽车/车辆
车队汽车/车辆
adjective 释义
1 able to run fast 跑得快的;快速的
fleet of foot跑得快
跑得快
fleet-footed跑得快
跑得快
flesh C1 /fleʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the soft substance between the skin and bones of animal or human bodies (动物或人的)肉
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh.捕夹深深嵌入了兔子的肉里。
捕夹深深嵌入了兔子的肉里。
Tigers areflesh-eatinganimals.虎是食肉动物。
虎是食肉动物。
the smell of rotting flesh腐肉的气味
腐肉的气味
2 the skin of the human body (人体的)皮肤
His fingers closed around the soft flesh of her arm.他握住了她柔软的手臂。
他握住了她柔软的手臂。
flesh-coloured(= a light brownish pink colour)肉色的
肉色的
3 the soft part of fruit and vegetables, especially when it is eaten 蔬菜的可食部分;果肉
the sweet flesh of a mango芒果的甜果肉
芒果的甜果肉
Cut the melon in half and scoop out the flesh.把瓜切成两半,挖出果肉。
把瓜切成两半,挖出果肉。
4 the human body when considering its physical and sexual needs, rather than the mind or soul 肉体;肉欲;情欲
the pleasures/sins of the flesh肌肤之乐;肉欲之罪
肌肤之乐;肉欲之罪
His moral sermons always denounced the lusts of the flesh.他在布道中总是谴责肉慾。
他在布道中总是谴责肉慾。
5 when you say that somebody isflesh and blood, you mean that they are a normal human with needs, emotions and weaknesses 血肉之躯(有常人的需要、感情和缺点)
Listening to the cries was more than flesh and blood could stand.听这种哭喊非常人所能忍受。
听这种哭喊非常人所能忍受。
She wasn't a ghost. She was flesh and blood.她不是幽灵, 而是活生生的人。
她不是幽灵, 而是活生生的人。
6 a person that you are related to 亲骨肉;亲人
You can’t do that to your own flesh and blood!你不能对自己的亲生血肉这样做!
你不能对自己的亲生血肉这样做!
7 to die 长逝;走向人生终点
8 if you see somebodyin the flesh, you are in the same place as them and actually see them rather than just seeing a picture of them 活生生地;亲自;本人
Thousands of fans gathered to see the band in the flesh.成千上万的歌迷聚集在那里,想亲眼目睹该乐队的丰采。
成千上万的歌迷聚集在那里,想亲眼目睹该乐队的丰采。
9 to make you feel afraid or full of horror 使起鸡皮疙瘩;令人毛骨悚然;使人汗毛直竖
Just the sight of him makes my flesh creep.光是看到他就让我浑身起鸡皮疙瘩。
光是看到他就让我浑身起鸡皮疙瘩。
The story made his flesh creep.这个故事让他毛骨悚然。
这个故事让他毛骨悚然。
10 the full amount that somebody owes you, even if this will cause them trouble or difficulty (不顾别人死活要讨回)所有债务,全部赊账
You’re determined to have your pound of flesh, aren’t you?你决心要拥有一磅肉,不是吗?
你决心要拥有一磅肉,不是吗?
11 to say hello to people by shaking hands 和群众握手致意
12 to develop a basic idea, etc. by giving more details to make it more complete 充实;加细节于
The strength of the book is that it puts flesh on the bare bones of this argument.本书的优点是对这个论点的基本事实有翔实的论述。
本书的优点是对这个论点的基本事实有翔实的论述。
13 you intend to do good things but you are too lazy, weak or busy to actually do them 心灵固然愿意,肉体却软弱;心有余而力不足;力不从心
14 a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something 不断让人烦心的人(或事);肉中刺;眼中钉
flight path C1 /ˈflaɪt pɑːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the route taken by an aircraft through the air (飞机的)飞行路径,航迹
The pilot was instructed to change his flight path.飞行员接到了改变飞行路线的指示。
飞行员接到了改变飞行路线的指示。
Residents are trying to have flight paths diverted away from their town.居民们正试图将飞行路线改道远离他们的城镇。
居民们正试图将飞行路线改道远离他们的城镇。
flight plan C1 /ˈflaɪt plæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a written account of the details of a particular flight that is going to be made 飞行计划
The air traffic controllers track the flight plan of the plane to ensure there are no deviations.空中交通管制员追踪飞机的飞行计划,以确保没有偏航。
空中交通管制员追踪飞机的飞行计划,以确保没有偏航。
flirt C1 /flɜːt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to behave towards somebody as if you find them sexually attractive, without seriously wanting to have a relationship with them 调情
He flirts outrageously with his female clients.他肆无忌惮地跟他的女客户调情。
他肆无忌惮地跟他的女客户调情。
noun 释义
1 a person whoflirtswith a lot of people 与多人调情的人
I'm a bit of a flirt.我有点调情。
我有点调情。
flock C1 /flɒk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a group of sheep,goatsor birds of the same type (羊或鸟)群
He looks after a flock of 500 sheep.他看管一个羊群,共500只羊。
他看管一个羊群,共500只羊。
These birds fly in huge flocks.这些鸟成群结队地飞翔。
这些鸟成群结队地飞翔。
The flock is/are rounded up by the sheepdogs.羊群被牧羊犬围起来。
羊群被牧羊犬围起来。
2 a large group of people, especially of the same type (尤指同类人的)一大群
a flock of children/reporters一大群儿童/记者
一大群儿童/记者
They came in flocks to see the procession.他们成群结队来看游行队伍。
他们成群结队来看游行队伍。
3 the group of people who regularly attend the church of a particular priest, etc. (常跟随某圣职人员等做礼拜的)信众;追随者
4 small pieces of soft material used for fillingcushions, chairs, etc. (填充垫子、椅子等的)小块软填料
a flock mattress填充床垫
填充床垫
5 small pieces of soft material on the surface of paper or cloth that produce a raised pattern (植绒用的)短绒,绒屑
flock wallpaper植绒墙纸
植绒墙纸
verb 释义
1 to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers 群集;聚集;蜂拥
Thousands of people flocked to the beach this weekend.这个周末有好几千人蜂拥到了海滩。
这个周末有好几千人蜂拥到了海滩。
Huge numbers of birds had flocked together by the lake.大群的鸟聚集在湖边。
大群的鸟聚集在湖边。
People flocked to hear him speak.人们成群结队地去听他演讲。
人们成群结队地去听他演讲。
2 people of the same sort (are found together) 同类的人(聚在一起);物以类聚
floodlight C1 /ˈflʌdlaɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large powerful lamp, used for lighting sports grounds, theatre stages and the outside of buildings; the light provided byfloodlights 泛光灯,泛光照明灯,泛光照明(运动场、舞台和建筑物外墙等用)
a match played under floodlights泛光灯下进行的比赛
泛光灯下进行的比赛
a match played by floodlight泛光灯下进行的比赛
泛光灯下进行的比赛
verb 释义
1 to light a place or a building usingfloodlights 用泛光灯照明
The swimming pool is floodlit in the evenings.游泳池晚间有泛光灯照明。
游泳池晚间有泛光灯照明。
floodlit tennis courts泛光灯照明的网球场
泛光灯照明的网球场
They floodlight the aqueduct each night.他们每晚都会用泛光灯照亮渡槽。
他们每晚都会用泛光灯照亮渡槽。
floor plan C1 /ˈflɔː plæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a diagram of the shape of a room or building, as seen from above, showing the position of rooms or furniture 楼层平面图
flooring C1 /ˈflɔːrɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 material used to make the floor of a room 铺室内地面的材料
vinyl/wooden flooring乙烯基塑料/木地板
乙烯基塑料/木地板
kitchen/bathroom flooring厨房/浴室地砖
厨房/浴室地砖
florist C1 /ˈflɒrɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who owns or works in a shop that sells flowers and plants 花商
2 a shop that sells flowers and plants 花店
I've ordered some flowers from the florist's.我向花店订购了一些花。
我向花店订购了一些花。
flourish C1 /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to develop quickly and become successful or common 繁荣;昌盛;兴旺
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.在目前的经济气候下,很少有企业兴旺发达。
在目前的经济气候下,很少有企业兴旺发达。
The arts began to flourish at that time.艺术是从那时开始繁荣的。
艺术是从那时开始繁荣的。
There was a flourishing black market.黑市交易猖獗。
黑市交易猖獗。
2 to grow well; to be healthy and happy 茁壮成长;健康幸福
These plants flourish in a damp climate.这些植物在潮湿的气候下长势茂盛。
这些植物在潮湿的气候下长势茂盛。
I'm glad to hear you're all flourishing.听说你们都健康幸福,我感到高兴。
听说你们都健康幸福,我感到高兴。
I hope the grandchildren are flourishing.希望我的孙子们能够茁壮成长。
希望我的孙子们能够茁壮成长。
3 to wave something around in a way that makes people look at it (为引起注意)挥舞
He rushed into the room flourishing the newspaper.他拿着报纸冲进房间。
他拿着报纸冲进房间。
noun 释义
1 anexaggeratedmovement that you make when you want somebody to notice you (为引起注意的)夸张动作
He opened the door for her with a flourish.他做了一个夸张的动作为她开门。
他做了一个夸张的动作为她开门。
With a final flourish she laid down her pen.最后她做了一个夸张的动作,放下钢笔。
最后她做了一个夸张的动作,放下钢笔。
2 an impressive act or way of doing something 给人深刻印象的行动;令人难忘的方式
The season ended with a flourish for Kane, when he scored in the final minute of the match.凯恩本赛季华丽收官:他在比赛最后一分钟射进一球。
凯恩本赛季华丽收官:他在比赛最后一分钟射进一球。
3 a detail or decoration that is used in speech or writing (讲话或文章的)华丽辞藻,修饰
a speech full of rhetorical flourishes满篇华丽辞藻的演讲
满篇华丽辞藻的演讲
His writing is plain and direct, with no stylistic flourishes.他的写作平实而直接,没有文体上的华丽。
他的写作平实而直接,没有文体上的华丽。
4 a curved line that is used as decoration, especially in writing (尤指手写体的)装饰曲线,花饰
Her signature was a complicated affair of practised flourishes.她的签名是一种复杂的、熟练的花语。
她的签名是一种复杂的、熟练的花语。
5 a loud short piece of music that is usually played to announce an important person or event 花彩号声
a flourish of trumpets小号齐鸣
小号齐鸣
flow C1 /fləʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction 流;流动
the flow of an electric current电流的流动
电流的流动
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.她试图止住伤口流血。
她试图止住伤口流血。
Exercise increasesblood flowto the brain.运动能增加通往脑部的血流量。
运动能增加通往脑部的血流量。
a constant flow of tourists into the region源源不断的游客涌入该地区
源源不断的游客涌入该地区
a steady flow of traffic through the city穿过城市的稳定的交通流
穿过城市的稳定的交通流
to improve traffic flow(= make it move faster)改善交通流量
改善交通流量
to control the direction of flow控制流向
控制流向
Cut back surrounding vegetation to increase light and air flow.砍伐周围的植被以增加光线和空气流通。
砍伐周围的植被以增加光线和空气流通。
2 the continuous production or supply of something 持续生产;不断供应
to encourage thefree flowof information鼓励信息自由交流
鼓励信息自由交流
efforts tostem the flowof illegal drugs遏制非法毒品流通的努力
遏制非法毒品流通的努力
We are looking to improve data flow by up to 50%.我们希望将数据流提高高达 50%。
我们希望将数据流提高高达 50%。
the flow of goods and services to remote areas商品和服务对边远地区源源不断的供应
商品和服务对边远地区源源不断的供应
3 continuous talk by somebody 滔滔不绝
You've interrupted my flow—I can't remember what I was saying.你打断了我的话,我记不得我在说什么了。
你打断了我的话,我记不得我在说什么了。
He kept up a flow of chatter.他一直喋喋不休。
他一直喋喋不休。
As usual, Tom wasin full flow(= talking confidently in a way that is hard to interrupt).像往常一样,汤姆口若悬河。
像往常一样,汤姆口若悬河。
4 the way that words, ideas or themes are linked together in speech, writing or music 连贯;流畅
Too many examples can interrupt the smooth flow of the text.例子太多会使行文不流畅。
例子太多会使行文不流畅。
I found it hard to follow the flow of the argument.我发现很难跟上争论的脉络。
我发现很难跟上争论的脉络。
I liked the concerto for its natural flow.我喜欢这部协奏曲的自然流畅。
我喜欢这部协奏曲的自然流畅。
5 the movement of the sea towards the land 涨潮
theebb and flowof the tide潮涨潮落
潮涨潮落
6 the repeated, often regular, movement from one state to another; the repeated change in level, numbers or amount 涨落;盛衰;起伏;消长
the ebb and flow of the seasons四时更迭
四时更迭
She sat in silence enjoying the ebb and flow of conversation.她默默地坐在那儿,饶有兴致地听着时高时低的谈话声。
她默默地坐在那儿,饶有兴致地听着时高时低的谈话声。
He had known her long enough to recognize the ebb and flow of her moods.他认识她很久了,能够辨别出她情绪的起伏。
他认识她很久了,能够辨别出她情绪的起伏。
the natural ebb and flow of water自然的潮起潮落
自然的潮起潮落
We see a constant ebb and flow of jobs.我们发现,就业的机会始终起伏不定。
我们发现,就业的机会始终起伏不定。
7 to be relaxed and not worry about what you should do 随大溜
verb 释义
1 to move steadily and continuously in one direction 流;流动
He lost control and the tears began to flow.他失去了控制,泪水开始流淌。
他失去了控制,泪水开始流淌。
It's here that the river flows down into the ocean.这条河就在这里汇入海洋。
这条河就在这里汇入海洋。
Blood flowed from a cut on her head.血从她头上的伤口处流出来。
血从她头上的伤口处流出来。
This can prevent air fromflowing freelyto the lungs.这可以防止空气任意流入肺部。
这可以防止空气任意流入肺部。
the electric currents flowing through the cables流经电缆的电流
流经电缆的电流
a fast-flowing stream湍急的溪流
湍急的溪流
The Wei River flows east.渭水向东流。
渭水向东流。
2 to move or pass continuously from one place or person to another, especially in large numbers or amounts 涌流;流动
New orders are finally starting to flow.新的订单终于开始纷至沓来。
新的订单终于开始纷至沓来。
Constant streams of traffic flowed past.车流不断通过。
车流不断通过。
Election results flowed in throughout the night.整夜不断传来选举的结果。
整夜不断传来选举的结果。
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm’s 300 employees.他们检查了公司 300 名员工之间的信息流动方式。
他们检查了公司 300 名员工之间的信息流动方式。
3 to develop or be produced in an easy and natural way 流畅
Conversationflowed freelythroughout the meal.席间大家一直相谈甚欢。
席间大家一直相谈甚欢。
We hope that the debate on this issue will continue to flow.我们希望关于这个问题的辩论能够继续下去。
我们希望关于这个问题的辩论能够继续下去。
4 to be available easily and in large amounts 有的是;大量供应
It was obvious that moneyflowed freelyin their family.显然他们家族有的是钱。
显然他们家族有的是钱。
The party got livelier as the drink began to flow.开始尽兴畅饮时,聚会的气氛活跃起来。
开始尽兴畅饮时,聚会的气氛活跃起来。
Wine and beer flowed freely.人们畅饮着葡萄酒和啤酒。
人们畅饮着葡萄酒和啤酒。
5 to be felt strongly by somebody 被强烈感到
Fear and excitement suddenly flowed over me.我突然感到又恐惧又兴奋。
我突然感到又恐惧又兴奋。
He envied the affection that flowed between the boy and the old man.他很羡慕男孩和老人之间的感情。
他很羡慕男孩和老人之间的感情。
6 to hang loosely and freely 飘垂;飘拂
Her hair flowed down over her shoulders.她的头发垂到肩上。
她的头发垂到肩上。
long flowing skirts飘逸长裙
飘逸长裙
Her long hair flowed in the wind as she ran.她跑的时候长发随风飘动。
她跑的时候长发随风飘动。
7 to come in towards the land 涨;涨潮
The sea ebbed and flowed.大海时而涨潮时而退潮。
大海时而涨潮时而退潮。
flower arranging C1 /ˈflaʊər əreɪndʒɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the art of arranging cut flowers in an attractive way 插花
flowery C1 /ˈflaʊəri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 covered with flowers or decorated with pictures of flowers 覆盖着花的;饰以花卉图形的
flowery meadows开满鲜花的草坪
开满鲜花的草坪
flowery wallpaper花卉图案墙纸。
花卉图案墙纸。
2 smelling or tasting of flowers 花香的;花味的
flowery perfume花香香水
花香香水
a flowery sparkling wine华丽的起泡酒
华丽的起泡酒
3 too complicated; not expressed in a clear and simple way 过分复杂费解的;华而不实的
flowery language/prose华丽的语言/散文
华丽的语言/散文
fluctuate C1 /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another (大小、数量、质量等)波动;(在…之间)起伏不定
fluctuating prices波动的价格
波动的价格
The documentary follows the fluctuating fortunes of one marketing company.这部纪录片讲述了一家营销公司的命运波动。
这部纪录片讲述了一家营销公司的命运波动。
During the crisis, oil prices fluctuated between $20 and $40 a barrel.在危机时期,每桶石油价格在 20 至 40 美元之间波动。
在危机时期,每桶石油价格在 20 至 40 美元之间波动。
Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.温差可达 10 度之多。
温差可达 10 度之多。
My weight fluctuated wildly depending on how much I ate.我的体重会因我吃多少东西而大幅变化。
我的体重会因我吃多少东西而大幅变化。
My mood seems to fluctuate from day to day.我的情绪似乎天天在变。
我的情绪似乎天天在变。
The rate of inflation has been fluctuating around 4% for some time.一段时间以来,通货膨胀率一直在4%左右波动。
一段时间以来,通货膨胀率一直在4%左右波动。
fluctuation C1 /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of several changes in size, amount, quality, etc. that happen frequently, especially from one extreme to another; the act of changing frequently like this 波动
wild fluctuations in interest rates利率的大幅波动
利率的大幅波动
the constant fluctuation of oil prices石油价格的不断波动
石油价格的不断波动
currency/temperature fluctuations货币/温度波动
货币/温度波动
flute C1 /fluːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a musical instrument of thewoodwindgroup, like a thin pipe in shape. The player holds it to the side of his or her face and blows across a hole at one end. 长笛
to play the flute吹长笛
吹长笛
2 a tall narrow glass used for drinkingchampagne 细长香槟杯(形似长笛)
foal C1 /fəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a very young horse ordonkey 驹子;小马驹;小驴驹
2 pregnant 怀孕的;怀驹的
verb 释义
1 to give birth to afoal 产驹
folk tale C1 /ˈfəʊk teɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very old traditional story from a particular place that was originally passed on to people in a spoken form 民间故事;民间传说
follow up C1 /ˈfɒləʊ ʌp/ phrasal verb, adjective, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to add to something that you have just done by doing something else 对…采取进一步行动;…后接着
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter.你打电话后应该接着发一封电子邮件或写封信。
你打电话后应该接着发一封电子邮件或写封信。
2 to find out more about something that somebody has told you or suggested to you 追查更多情况
The police are following up several leads after their TV appeal for information.警方在电视上呼吁提供信息后正沿着几条线索继续追查。
警方在电视上呼吁提供信息后正沿着几条线索继续追查。
adjective 释义
1 continuing something that has already started; coming after something similar that was done earlier 后续行动;后续事物
follow-up treatment at the local hospital当地医院后续治疗
当地医院后续治疗
a follow-up study追踪研究
追踪研究
noun 释义
1 an action or a thing that continues something that has already started or comes after something similar that was done earlier 后续行动;后续事物
The book is a follow-up to her excellent television series.这本书是继她的优秀电视系列片之后的又一力作。
这本书是继她的优秀电视系列片之后的又一力作。
Despite the success of his last album, there are as yet no plans for any follow-ups.尽管他的上一张专辑取得了成功,但目前还没有任何后续专辑的计划。
尽管他的上一张专辑取得了成功,但目前还没有任何后续专辑的计划。
We are planning a follow-up to today's event.我们正计划对今天这件事进行追踪报道。
我们正计划对今天这件事进行追踪报道。
follower C1 /ˈfɒləʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who supports and admires a particular person or set of ideas 拥护者;追随者;信徒
the followers of Mahatma Gandhi圣雄甘地的拥护者
圣雄甘地的拥护者
2 a person who is very interested in a particular activity and follows all the recent news about it 爱好者
keen followers of football足球迷
足球迷
a follower of fashion赶时髦者
赶时髦者
This book is only for the dedicated follower of modernist architecture.本书仅供现代主义建筑的忠实追随者阅读。
本书仅供现代主义建筑的忠实追随者阅读。
3 a person who does things after somebody else has done them first 仿效者;追随者
She is a leader, not a follower.她是领导者,不是追随者。
她是领导者,不是追随者。
4 a person who chooses to regularly receive somebody’s messages using asocial mediaservice (社交媒体上某人的)关注者,粉丝
a celebrity with thousands of followers on X在 X 上拥有数千名粉丝的名人
在 X 上拥有数千名粉丝的名人
fond C1 /fɒnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having warm or loving feelings for somebody, especially somebody you have known for a long time 喜爱(尤指认识已久的人)
Over the years, I havegrown quite fond ofher.经过这么多年,我已相当喜欢她了。
经过这么多年,我已相当喜欢她了。
I’ve always been very fond of your mother.我一直非常喜欢你的母亲。
我一直非常喜欢你的母亲。
2 finding something pleasant, especially something you have liked or enjoyed for a long time 喜爱(尤指长期喜爱的事物)
fond of music/cooking喜好音乐/烹饪
喜好音乐/烹饪
We hadgrown fond ofthe house and didn't want to leave.我们已经喜欢上了这座房子,不想搬家。
我们已经喜欢上了这座房子,不想搬家。
3 liking to do something that other people find annoying or unpleasant, and doing it often 喜欢(做令人不快的事)
Sheila's very fond of telling other people what to do.希拉爱对别人指手画脚。
希拉爱对别人指手画脚。
He's rather too fond of the sound of his own voice(= he talks too much).他太爱讲话了。
他太爱讲话了。
4 kind and loving 深情的;温情的;慈爱的
afond look/embrace/farewell慈爱的目光;温情的拥抱;深情的告别
慈爱的目光;温情的拥抱;深情的告别
She waved a fond farewell to her parents and sister.她挥手与父母和妹妹深情告别。
她挥手与父母和妹妹深情告别。
I have veryfond memoriesof my time in Spain(= I remember it with affection and pleasure).我十分怀念从前在西班牙的时光。
我十分怀念从前在西班牙的时光。
5 a hope about something that is not likely to happen (指希望)难以实现的;痴想的
I waited all dayin the fond hope thatshe would change her mind.我整天等待,痴心地希望她会回心转意。
我整天等待,痴心地希望她会回心转意。
food bank C1 /ˈfuːd bæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where people in need can go to get free food 食物银行,食品银行(供贫困人士免费领取食物)
Half a million people have visited food banks since April.自四月以来,已有五十万人访问过食品银行。
自四月以来,已有五十万人访问过食品银行。
2 an organization that stores basic food supplies for distribution to people in need. The food is often passed on to localfood pantries, which give it to the people who need it. 食物赈济处,食品救济所(统筹食物供应并发放给地方分发站,再供人领取)
All food collected will go to local food banks and pantries.所有收集到的食物将送往当地的食物银行和食品储藏室。
所有收集到的食物将送往当地的食物银行和食品储藏室。
food group C1 /ˈfuːd ɡruːp/ noun
noun 释义
1 any one of the categories of foods that share similar characteristics in terms of how they affect the health of the human body 食物组(具有相似营养特性而被归为一类的食物)
The five basic food groups are meat, milk, fruit, vegetables and carbohydrates.五大基础食物组是肉、奶、水果、蔬菜和碳水化合物。
五大基础食物组是肉、奶、水果、蔬菜和碳水化合物。
Choose a variety of foods from each major food group.从每个主要食物组中选择多种食物。
从每个主要食物组中选择多种食物。
food hall C1 /ˈfuːd hɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large area in adepartment storewhere people can buy food 食堂:百货商店中可以购买食物的大面积区域
Selfridge's food hall in London was selling several varieties of French apples.伦敦塞尔弗里奇的食品大厅出售多种法国苹果。
伦敦塞尔弗里奇的食品大厅出售多种法国苹果。
food insecurity C1 /ˌfuːd ɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of not having reliable access to enough healthy food that you can afford 粮食短缺(指无法取得足够维持健康的食物)
Households that experience food insecurity have reduced quality or variety of meals.经历粮食不安全的家庭的膳食质量或种类有所下降。
经历粮食不安全的家庭的膳食质量或种类有所下降。
It is estimated 64 per cent of the population is already exposed to chronic food insecurity.据估计,64%的人口已经面临长期粮食不安全的问题。
据估计,64%的人口已经面临长期粮食不安全的问题。
food mile C1 /ˈfuːd maɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a measurement of the distance food has to be transported from the producer to the consumer and the fuel that this uses 食物里程(指食物从产地运送到消费者手中的距离及油耗)
We keep food miles to a minimum by sourcing products locally.我们在当地采购产品,从而将食物里程控制在最低。
我们在当地采购产品,从而将食物里程控制在最低。
the campaign to reduce food miles减少食物里程的运动
减少食物里程的运动
food processor C1 /ˈfuːd prəʊsesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment that is used to mix or cut up food 食物料理机;食物加工器
Blend the egg yolks, lemon juice and herbs in a food processor.用食品加工机将蛋黄、柠檬汁和香草混合在一起。
用食品加工机将蛋黄、柠檬汁和香草混合在一起。
food security C1 /ˌfuːd sɪˈkjʊərəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of having reliable access to enough healthy food that you can afford 粮食安全(指可取得足够维持健康的食物)
The minister said that the proposed changes to the agriculture sector would ensure food security in the country.该部长表示,拟议的农业部门改革将确保该国的粮食安全。
该部长表示,拟议的农业部门改革将确保该国的粮食安全。
food technologist C1 /ˌfuːd tekˈnɒlədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 an expert infood technology 食品专家
Food technologists work to help develop healthy, safe and convenient food products.食品技术专家致力于帮助开发健康、安全和方便的食品。
食品技术专家致力于帮助开发健康、安全和方便的食品。
food truck C1 /ˈfuːd trʌk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large vehicle with facilities for cooking and selling food (烹饪并出售食品的)快餐车,美食车
The arrival of gourmet food trucks has transformed the street food scene in the city.美食车的到来改变了城市的街头美食场景。
美食车的到来改变了城市的街头美食场景。
foolish C1 /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not showing good sense or judgement 愚蠢的;傻的
There are some very foolish people out there.那里有一些非常愚蠢的人。
那里有一些非常愚蠢的人。
I was foolish enough to believe what Jeff told me.我真蠢,竟相信杰夫和我说的话。
我真蠢,竟相信杰夫和我说的话。
The accident was my fault—it would be foolishto pretend otherwise.这次事故是我的过失,装作没有责任那才傻呢。
这次事故是我的过失,装作没有责任那才傻呢。
How could she have been so foolish as to fall in love with him?她怎么这么傻,竟爱上了他?
她怎么这么傻,竟爱上了他?
a foolish idea/dream/mistake荒唐的想法/梦/错误
荒唐的想法/梦/错误
It was a very foolish thing to do.干那种事很蠢。
干那种事很蠢。
2 made to feel or look silly and embarrassed 不知所措;出丑;显得尴尬
I felt foolish and a failure.我自觉是个愚蠢的失败者。
我自觉是个愚蠢的失败者。
He's afraid of looking foolish in front of his friends.他怕在朋友面前出丑。
他怕在朋友面前出丑。
footage C1 /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 part of a film showing a particular event (影片中的)连续镜头,片段
old film footage of the moon landing一段登月的老影片
一段登月的老影片
People see live footage of the war at home on their televisions.人们在家里的电视上观看战争的现场直播。
人们在家里的电视上观看战争的现场直播。
2 size or length measured in feet 英尺数;平方英尺数
I moved from an apartment into a house with three times thesquare footage.我从一间公寓搬到一所面积是原来三倍大的独栋房子里。
我从一间公寓搬到一所面积是原来三倍大的独栋房子里。
footnote C1 /ˈfʊtnəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an extra piece of information that is given at the bottom of a page, below the main text 脚注
2 an event or person that may be remembered but only as something/somebody that is not important 次要者
The incident seems destined to become a mere footnote in history.这一事件似乎注定只能成为历史的一个注脚。
这一事件似乎注定只能成为历史的一个注脚。
footpath C1 /ˈfʊtpɑːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a path that is made for people to walk along, especially in the country (尤指乡间的)人行小道
a public footpath步道
步道
2 a flat part at the side of a road for people to walk on; apavement (马路边的)人行道
footwear C1 /ˈfʊtweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 things that people wear on their feet, for example shoes and boots 鞋类(如鞋和靴)
Be sure to wear the correct footwear to prevent injuries to your feet.一定要穿合适的鞋,以免脚受伤。
一定要穿合适的鞋,以免脚受伤。
forced landing C1 /ˌfɔːst ˈlændɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act of having to land an aircraft unexpectedly in order to avoid a crash (航空器的)迫降,强行着陆
to make a forced landing强行着陆
强行着陆
forensic C1 /fəˈrenzɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the scientific tests used by the police when trying to solve a crime 法医的;刑侦鉴识的;司法鉴定的
forensic evidence/medicine/science/tests法医证据/学;司法鉴定学;法医检验
法医证据/学;司法鉴定学;法医检验
the forensic laboratory法医检验室
法医检验室
a forensic pathologist法医病理学家
法医病理学家
2 very detailed and precise 非常详细和精确
The lawyer was forensic in her analysis of the situation.律师对情况的分析是法医式的。
律师对情况的分析是法医式的。
He laid out his arguments in forensic detail.他以法医的细节阐述了他的论点。
他以法医的细节阐述了他的论点。
forensics C1 /fəˈrenzɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the branch of science that uses scientific methods to help the police to solve crimes 法医学
We investigated the potential application of this biological phenomenon in the field of forensics.我们研究了这种生物现象在法医学领域的潜在应用。
我们研究了这种生物现象在法医学领域的潜在应用。
2 scientific tests that are used to help the police solve crimes; the results of those tests 法医鉴定;法医鉴定结果
Barriers are used to make crime scenes secure and private while forensics are carried out.在进行取证时,使用屏障来确保犯罪现场的安全和私密。
在进行取证时,使用屏障来确保犯罪现场的安全和私密。
Forensics revealed that he had been murdered.法医鉴定显示他是被谋杀的。
法医鉴定显示他是被谋杀的。
3 the department that uses scientific tests to help the police to solve crimes 法医部门
Forensics is/are examining the scene of a gangland shooting.法医正在黑帮枪击案的现场勘查。
法医正在黑帮枪击案的现场勘查。
forever chemical C1 /fərˈevə kemɪkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of artificial chemical that does not break down easily and lasts for a long time in the environment 永久化学物(在自然界中无法分解或需要很长时间才能分解)
Most of the waterways they tested across the country had at least one type of forever chemical in the water.他们在全国范围内测试的大多数水道​​水中至少含有一种永久化学物质。
他们在全国范围内测试的大多数水道​​水中至少含有一种永久化学物质。
forge C1 /fɔːdʒ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last 艰苦干成;努力加强
a move to forge new links between management and workers努力建立新劳资关系的措施
努力建立新劳资关系的措施
Strategic alliances are being forged with major European companies.正与欧洲主要公司设法结成战略同盟。
正与欧洲主要公司设法结成战略同盟。
She forged a new career in the music business.她在乐坛上另创一番新事业。
她在乐坛上另创一番新事业。
They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game.比赛前30分钟,他们就取得了领先。
比赛前30分钟,他们就取得了领先。
2 to make an illegal copy of something in order to cheat people 伪造;假冒
to forge a passport/banknote/document伪造护照/钞票/文件
伪造护照/钞票/文件
He's getting good at forging his mother's signature.他把母亲的签名伪造得越来越像了。
他把母亲的签名伪造得越来越像了。
New digital techniques can spot paintings that have been forged.新的数字技术可以识别伪造的画作。
新的数字技术可以识别伪造的画作。
3 to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with ahammer; to make an object in this way 锻造;制作
swords forged from steel用钢锻造的刀剑
用钢锻造的刀剑
4 to move forward in a steady but powerful way 稳步前进
He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage.他挤过人群稳步走到台前。
他挤过人群稳步走到台前。
She forged into the lead(= in a competition, race, etc.).她(在比赛、赛跑等中)稳步领先。
她(在比赛、赛跑等中)稳步领先。
noun 释义
1 a place where objects are made by heating and shaping pieces of metal, especially one where ablacksmithworks 铁匠铺
2 a large piece of equipment used for heating metals in; a building or part of a factory where this is found 锻铁炉;锻造车间;锻造工厂
forgery C1 /ˈfɔːdʒəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of copying money, documents, etc. in order to cheat people 伪造;伪造罪
2 something, for example a document, piece of paper money, etc., that has been copied in order to cheat people 伪造品;赝品
Experts are dismissing claims that the painting is a forgery.专家排除了这幅画是赝品的说法。
专家排除了这幅画是赝品的说法。
If the signature on the deed is a forgery, the whole legal position changes.如果契约上的签名是伪造的,那么整个法律状况就改变了。
如果契约上的签名是伪造的,那么整个法律状况就改变了。
format C1 /ˈfɔːmæt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the general arrangement, plan, design, etc. of something 呈现方式;编排;形式
The format of the new quiz show has proved popular.事实证明新的知识竞赛节目的形式很受欢迎。
事实证明新的知识竞赛节目的形式很受欢迎。
2 the shape and size of a book, magazine, etc. (出版物的)开本
They've brought out the magazine in a new format.他们用新的开本出版这一杂志。
他们用新的开本出版这一杂志。
The book is now available in a slightly smaller format.这本书现在有略小一些的开本在售。
这本书现在有略小一些的开本在售。
3 the way in which data is stored or held to be worked on by a computer 格式
The images are stored in a digital format within the database.图像以数字格式存储在数据库中。
图像以数字格式存储在数据库中。
The drive supports the following DVD formats.这个驱动器支持下列 DVD 格式。
这个驱动器支持下列 DVD 格式。
verb 释义
1 to arrange text in a particular way on a page or a screen 安排…的版式
2 to prepare a computer disk for storing digital information 格式化
formula C1 /ˈfɔːmjələ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law 公式;方程式;计算式
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.这个公式用于计算圆的面积。
这个公式用于计算圆的面积。
2 letters and symbols that show the parts of a chemicalcompound, etc. 分子式
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide.CO 是一氧化碳的分子式。
CO 是一氧化碳的分子式。
3 a particular method of doing or achieving something 方案;方法
They're trying to work out apeace formulaacceptable to both sides in the dispute.他们正在设法制订出一个争执双方都可以接受的和平方案。
他们正在设法制订出一个争执双方都可以接受的和平方案。
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula.根据标准公式对所有患者进行了访谈。
根据标准公式对所有患者进行了访谈。
There's nomagic formulafor a perfect marriage.没有打造完美婚姻的神奇方法。
没有打造完美婚姻的神奇方法。
We think we might have hit on awinning formula.我们认为我们可能已经想到一个制胜的方案。
我们认为我们可能已经想到一个制胜的方案。
4 a list of the things that something is made from, giving the amount of each substance to use 配方;处方;药方
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky调配威士忌的秘方
调配威士忌的秘方
5 a type of liquid food for babies, given instead of breast milk 配方奶(母乳的替代品)
6 a class of racing car, based on engine size, etc. 方程式(按发动机大小等对赛车的分级)
Formula One™ racing一级方程式赛车
一级方程式赛车
7 a fixed form of words used in a particular situation (特定场合的)惯用词语,套话
What are the correct legal formulae for this kind of letter?写这种信用的正确法律用语是什么呢?
写这种信用的正确法律用语是什么呢?
The minister keeps coming out with the same tired formulas.这个部长开口便是千篇一律、使人厌倦的套话。
这个部长开口便是千篇一律、使人厌倦的套话。
fort C1 /fɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building or buildings built in order to defend an area against attack 要塞;堡垒;城堡
the remains of a Roman fort罗马要塞的遗址
罗马要塞的遗址
2 a place where soldiers live and have their training 兵营;军营;营地
Fort Drum德拉姆堡
德拉姆堡
3 to have the responsibility for something or care of somebody while other people are away or out 代为负责(某事);代为照看(某人)
Why not have a day off? I'll hold the fort for you.你干吗不休息一天?我来替你当班。
你干吗不休息一天?我来替你当班。
fortress C1 /ˈfɔːtrəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack 城堡;堡垒;要塞;设防的地方
a fortress town enclosed by four miles of ramparts由四英里长的城墙围着的设防城镇
由四英里长的城墙围着的设防城镇
Fear of terrorist attack has turned the conference centre into a fortress.由于害怕恐怖分子袭击,会议中心已变成了堡垒。
由于害怕恐怖分子袭击,会议中心已变成了堡垒。
forward C1 /ˈfɔːwəd/ adverb, adjective, verb, noun
adverb 释义
1 towards a place or position that is in front 向前
Sheleaned forwardand kissed him on the cheek.她倾身向前,吻了他的面颊。
她倾身向前,吻了他的面颊。
He took two steps forwards.他向前走了两步。
他向前走了两步。
They ran forward to welcome her.他们跑向前去欢迎她。
他们跑向前去欢迎她。
The procession slowlymoved forward.队伍缓缓前行。
队伍缓缓前行。
Turn your wrists so that your palms face forward.转动手腕,使手掌朝前。
转动手腕,使手掌朝前。
He stands by the fire, rockingbackward and forward.他站在火边,前后摇晃着。
他站在火边,前后摇晃着。
2 towards the future; ahead in time 向将来;往后
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches.展望未来,我们希望拓展几家海外分公司的业务。
展望未来,我们希望拓展几家海外分公司的业务。
The next scene takes the story forwards five years.下一个场面是描述故事中五年后的情况。
下一个场面是描述故事中五年后的情况。
The series moves back and forward through time.该系列随着时间的推移来回移动。
该系列随着时间的推移来回移动。
from this day forward从今天起
从今天起
3 towards a good result 进展;前进
We consider this agreement to be an importantstep forward.我们认为,这项协定是向前迈出了重要的一步。
我们认为,这项协定是向前迈出了重要的一步。
Cutting our costs is the onlyway forward.降低成本是我们发展的唯一途径。
降低成本是我们发展的唯一途径。
We are not getting anyfurther forwardwith the discussion.我们的讨论没有取得任何进展。
我们的讨论没有取得任何进展。
The project willgo forward(= continue)as planned.这个项目将按计划继续进行。
这个项目将按计划继续进行。
The 21st century has seen trade between the two countries leap forward.进入21世纪,两国贸易实现跨越式发展。
进入21世纪,两国贸易实现跨越式发展。
4 earlier; sooner 提前
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks.已决定把会议提前两周。
已决定把会议提前两周。
5 in or towards the front part of a ship or plane 在(或向)船头;在(或向)机首
The main cabin is situated forward of(= in front of)the mast.主舱在桅杆的前面。
主舱在桅杆的前面。
6 from one place or position to another and back again many times 来来回回
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair.她坐在摇椅上前后摇晃着。
她坐在摇椅上前后摇晃着。
The film skips backwards and forwards through time.影片随着时间的推移来回跳跃。
影片随着时间的推移来回跳跃。
7 in the future, starting from now 将来;以后;从现在起
We have a very solid financial position going forward.今后我们会有非常稳健的财务状况。
今后我们会有非常稳健的财务状况。
The strategy going forward is still undecided.未来的策略尚未确定。
未来的策略尚未确定。
Moving forward, we need to have a real plan.展望未来,我们需要有一个真正的计划。
展望未来,我们需要有一个真正的计划。
8 to make a great effort to do something, especially if it is difficult or you are feeling tired 竭尽全力;全力以赴
9 to change the time shown by clocks, usually by one hour, when the time changes officially, for example at the beginning and end of summer (夏时制开始和结束时)把时钟拨快/拨回(一般为一个小时)
Remember to put your clocks back tonight.记住今晚把时钟拨回去。
记住今晚把时钟拨回去。
adjective 释义
1 directed or moving towards the front 向前的;前进的
The door opened, blocking his forward movement.门开了,挡住他前进的路。
门开了,挡住他前进的路。
a forward pass(= in a sports game)向前传球
向前传球
2 located in front, especially on a ship, plane or other vehicle (尤指船、飞机或其他交通工具)前部的,前面的
the forward cabins前部舱室
前部舱室
A bolt may have fallen off the plane's forward door.飞机前舱门的一个门闩可能脱落了。
飞机前舱门的一个门闩可能脱落了。
3 relating to the future 未来的;将来的
the forward movement of history历史的向前发展
历史的向前发展
A littleforward planningat the outset can save you a lot of expense.一开始就为未来作点打算能节约很多开支。
一开始就为未来作点打算能节约很多开支。
The plans are stillno further forwardthan they were last month.计划无丝毫进展,仍是上个月的老样子。
计划无丝毫进展,仍是上个月的老样子。
4 behaving towards somebody in a manner that is too confident or too informal 鲁莽的;冒失的;无礼的
I hope you don't think I'm being too forward.我希望你不要认为我太冒失。
我希望你不要认为我太冒失。
verb 释义
1 to send or pass goods or information to somebody 发送,寄(商品或信息)
We will be forwarding our new catalogue to you next week.我们将于下星期给你寄上新的商品目录。
我们将于下星期给你寄上新的商品目录。
We will be forwarding you our new catalogue next week.我们将于下星期给你寄上新的商品目录。
我们将于下星期给你寄上新的商品目录。
I’m forwarding you this email that I had from Jeff.我把杰夫发给我的电子邮件转发给你。
我把杰夫发给我的电子邮件转发给你。
to forward a request/complaint/proposal提出要求/投诉/建议
提出要求/投诉/建议
2 to send a letter, etc. received at the address a person used to live at to their new address (按新地址)转寄,转投,转交
Could you forward any mail to us in New York?你能不能把所有信件转寄到纽约给我们?
你能不能把所有信件转寄到纽约给我们?
I put ‘please forward’ on the envelope.我在信封上写了“请转递”。
我在信封上写了“请转递”。
3 to help to improve or develop something 促进;有助于…的发展;增进
He saw the assignment as a way to forward his career.他把这项任务看作事业发展的途径。
他把这项任务看作事业发展的途径。
She uses various devices to forward the plot.她使用各种手段来推进剧情。
她使用各种手段来推进剧情。
They have done a great deal to forward the cause of world peace.他们为推动世界和平事业做出了巨大贡献。
他们为推动世界和平事业做出了巨大贡献。
noun 释义
1 an attacking player whose position is near the front of a team in some sports (运动队的)前锋
foster C1 /ˈfɒstə(r)/ verb, adjective
verb 释义
1 to encourage something to develop 促进;助长;培养;鼓励
The club's aim is to foster better relations within the community.俱乐部的宗旨是促进团体内部的关系。
俱乐部的宗旨是促进团体内部的关系。
2 to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents 代养,抚育,照料(他人子女一段时间)
They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years.在过去十年间,他们抚育了 60 多个儿童。
在过去十年间,他们抚育了 60 多个儿童。
We couldn't adopt a child, so we decided to foster.我们不能领养孩子,所以决定代养一个。
我们不能领养孩子,所以决定代养一个。
adjective 释义
1 used with some nouns in connection with thefosteringof a child (与某些代养有关的名词连用)
afoster mother/father/family代养母亲/父亲;代养的家庭
代养母亲/父亲;代养的家庭
foster parents代养父母
代养父母
afoster child代养的小孩
代养的小孩
afoster home寄养家庭
寄养家庭
The children were placed infoster care.孩子们被送去了寄养机构照管。
孩子们被送去了寄养机构照管。
four-wheel drive C1 /ˌfɔː wiːl ˈdraɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system in which power is applied to all four wheels of a vehicle, making it easier to control; a vehicle with this system (车辆)四轮驱动;四轮驱动汽车
a car with four-wheel drive四轮驱动轿车
四轮驱动轿车
We rented a four-wheel drive to get around the island.我们租了一辆四轮驱动车作环岛旅游。
我们租了一辆四轮驱动车作环岛旅游。
fracture C1 /ˈfræktʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a break in a bone or other hard material (指状态)骨折,断裂,折断,破裂
a fracture of the leg/skull腿骨/颅骨骨折
腿骨/颅骨骨折
acompound/simple fracture(= one in which the broken bone comes/does not come through the skin)复合(开放)骨折;单纯(闭合)骨折
复合(开放)骨折;单纯(闭合)骨折
Cracks and fractures are appearing in the ancient wall.古城墙上出现了裂缝和断裂。
古城墙上出现了裂缝和断裂。
2 the fact of something breaking, especially a bone (指事实)骨折,断裂,折断,破裂
Old people's bones are more prone to fracture.老人更易骨折。
老人更易骨折。
Research has shown that hormone replacement therapy can reduce the risk of fracture by 50 to 60 per cent.研究表明,激素替代疗法可以将骨折风险降低 50% 至 60%。
研究表明,激素替代疗法可以将骨折风险降低 50% 至 60%。
Ground movements could cause fracture of the pipe.地层移动可能导致管道破裂。
地层移动可能导致管道破裂。
verb 释义
1 to break orcrack; to make something break orcrack (使)断裂,折断,破裂
His leg fractured in two places.他的一条腿有两处骨折。
他的一条腿有两处骨折。
Cast iron is not only heavy, but likely to fracture.铸铁不仅重,还有可能断裂。
铸铁不仅重,还有可能断裂。
She fell and fractured her skull.她跌倒摔裂了颅骨。
她跌倒摔裂了颅骨。
2 to split into several parts so that it no longer functions or exists; to split a society or an organization, etc. in this way (使)分裂
Many people predicted that the party would fracture and split.很多人预言该党将分崩离析。
很多人预言该党将分崩离析。
The company was fractured into several smaller groups.这家公司被拆分成几家小公司。
这家公司被拆分成几家小公司。
fragile C1 /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easily broken or damaged 易碎的;易损的
fragile china/glass/bones易碎的瓷器/玻璃制品/骨骼
易碎的瓷器/玻璃制品/骨骼
Be careful not to drop it; it’s very fragile.小心别把它摔了,它很容易碎。
小心别把它摔了,它很容易碎。
2 weak and uncertain; easy to destroy or harm 不牢固的;脆弱的
afragile alliance/ceasefire/relationship不牢固的联盟;不确定的停火/关系
不牢固的联盟;不确定的停火/关系
The economy remains extremely fragile.经济仍然极其脆弱。
经济仍然极其脆弱。
In her job she was used to dealing with actors’ fragile egos.在工作中,她习惯于应对演员脆弱的自尊心。
在工作中,她习惯于应对演员脆弱的自尊心。
fragile habitats threatened by pollution受污染威胁的脆弱的栖息地
受污染威胁的脆弱的栖息地
3 thin or light and often beautiful 纤巧的;精细的;纤巧美丽的
fragile beauty纤美
纤美
The woman's fragile face broke into a smile.那面孔秀丽的女子粲然一笑。
那面孔秀丽的女子粲然一笑。
4 not strong and likely to become ill 虚弱的
Her father is now 86 and in fragile health.她的父亲现在 86 岁,身体虚弱。
她的父亲现在 86 岁,身体虚弱。
I'm feeling a bit fragile after last night(= not well, perhaps because of drinking too much alcohol).昨夜以后我觉得身子有点发虚(可能是纵酒所致)。
昨夜以后我觉得身子有点发虚(可能是纵酒所致)。
fragrance C1 /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pleasant smell 香气;香味;芳香
The bath oil comes in various fragrances.这种沐浴油有不同的香味。
这种沐浴油有不同的香味。
The flowers are chosen for their delicate fragrance.这些花是因其淡雅的芳香而被选中的。
这些花是因其淡雅的芳香而被选中的。
2 a liquid that you put on your skin in order to make yourself smell nice 香水
an exciting new fragrance from Dior迪奥新推出的一款令人惊喜的香水
迪奥新推出的一款令人惊喜的香水
They are about to launch their first fragrance for men.他们即将推出首款男士香水。
他们即将推出首款男士香水。
franc C1 /fræŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the unit of money in Switzerland and several other countries (replaced in 2002 in France, Belgium and Luxembourg by the euro) 法郎(瑞士等国的货币单位,在法国、比利时和卢森堡于 2002 年为欧元所取代)
franchise C1 /ˈfræntʃaɪz/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 formal permission given by a company to somebody who wants to sell its goods or services in a particular area; formal permission given by a government to somebody who wants to operate a public service as a business (公司授予的)特许经销权;(国家授予的)特别经营权,特许
afranchise agreement/company特许经销权协议;特约代销公司
特许经销权协议;特约代销公司
a catering/rail franchise餐饮/铁路经营权
餐饮/铁路经营权
In the reorganization, Southern Television lost their franchise.在改组过程中南方电视公司失去了特许经营权。
在改组过程中南方电视公司失去了特许经营权。
to operate a businessunder franchise根据特许经营权经营
根据特许经营权经营
2 a business or service run underfranchise 获特许权的商业(或服务)机构
They operate franchises in London and Paris.他们在伦敦和巴黎经营专卖店。
他们在伦敦和巴黎经营专卖店。
He's got a job as manager of a burger franchise.他找到了一份汉堡特许经营店经理的工作。
他找到了一份汉堡特许经营店经理的工作。
He runs a local pizza franchise.他在当地开着一家比萨饼专卖店。
他在当地开着一家比萨饼专卖店。
3 the right to vote in a country’s elections (公民)选举权
universal adult franchise成年人普选权
成年人普选权
The 1918 Reform Act extended the franchise to women over 30.1918 年改革法案将选举权扩大到 30 岁以上的女性。
1918 年改革法案将选举权扩大到 30 岁以上的女性。
4 a set of films in which the same characters appear in related stories 电影系列(一部电影衍生出一系列续集的系列电影)
Disney has successfully revived the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, with four films already released and more in the works.迪士尼成功复兴了《星球大战》系列电影,四部电影已经上映,还有更多电影正在制作中。
迪士尼成功复兴了《星球大战》系列电影,四部电影已经上映,还有更多电影正在制作中。
verb 释义
1 to give or sell afranchiseto somebody 授予(或出售)特许经销权(或经营权)
Catering has been franchised (out) to a private company.餐饮特许经营权已授予一家私人公司。
餐饮特许经营权已授予一家私人公司。
franchised restaurants获经营权的餐厅
获经营权的餐厅
frank C1 /fræŋk/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like 坦率的;直率的
a full and frank discussion坦诚而充分的讨论
坦诚而充分的讨论
a frank admission of guilt坦率承认心里有愧
坦率承认心里有愧
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
他对自己和那位女演员的关系直言不讳。
To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam.坦诚相告,我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
坦诚相告,我认为你的儿子不大可能通过考试。
verb 释义
1 to stamp a mark on anenvelope, etc. to show that the cost of posting it has been paid or does not need to be paid (在信件上)盖邮资已付印记,盖免付邮资印记
frantic C1 /ˈfræntɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 done quickly and with a lot of activity, but in a way that is not very well organized 紧张忙乱的;手忙脚乱的
afrantic dash/search/struggle不顾一切的猛冲;疯狂的搜查/斗争
不顾一切的猛冲;疯狂的搜查/斗争
They madefrantic attemptsto revive him.他们拼命地努力让他苏醒过来。
他们拼命地努力让他苏醒过来。
Things are frantic in the office right now.现在办公室里忙作一团。
现在办公室里忙作一团。
They worked with frantic haste.他们工作得非常匆忙。
他们工作得非常匆忙。
2 unable to control your emotions because you are extremely frightened or worried about something (由于恐惧或担心)无法控制感情的,发狂似的
frantic with worry忧虑得要命
忧虑得要命
a frantic phone call一个疯狂的电话
一个疯狂的电话
Let's go back. Your parents must begetting franticby now.咱们回家吧。你的父母现在肯定快要急死了。
咱们回家吧。你的父母现在肯定快要急死了。
fraudster C1 /ˈfrɔːdstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who commitsfraud 犯欺诈罪者;犯欺骗罪者
free market C1 /ˌfriː ˈmɑːkɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an economic system in which the price of goods and services is affected by supply and demand rather than controlled by a government 自由市场
She was a supporter of thefree market economy.她是自由市场经济的拥护者。
她是自由市场经济的拥护者。
to compete in a free market在自由市场上竞争
在自由市场上竞争
free trade C1 /ˌfriː ˈtreɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of international trade in which there are no limits or taxes on imports and exports 自由贸易(制度)
afree trade agreement/area自由贸易协议╱地区
自由贸易协议╱地区
freight C1 /freɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 goods that are transported by ships, planes, trains or lorries; the system of transporting goods in this way (海运、空运或陆运的)货物;货运
to send goods by air freight空运货物
空运货物
a freight business货运公司
货运公司
passenger and freight transportation services客货运业务
客货运业务
verb 释义
1 to send or carry goods by air, sea or train 寄送,运送(货物);货运
2 to fill something with a particular mood or tone 使充满(某种心情或口气)
Each word was freighted with anger.字字充满愤怒。
字字充满愤怒。
freight car C1 /ˈfreɪt kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a railway truck for carrying goods (铁路)货车车厢,车皮
The train consisted of 16 freight cars.该列车由16节货车组成。
该列车由16节货车组成。
freight train C1 /ˈfreɪt treɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a train that carries only goods 货运列车
frequency C1 /ˈfriːkwənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the rate at which something happens or is repeated 发生率;出现率;重复率
Fatal road accidents have decreased in frequency over recent years.近年来致命交通事故发生率已经下降。
近年来致命交通事故发生率已经下降。
Dawn was then visiting New Yorkwith increasing frequency.唐随后越来越频繁地访问纽约。
唐随后越来越频繁地访问纽约。
a society with ahigh/low frequency(= happening often/not very often)of stable marriages婚姻稳定率高/低的社会
婚姻稳定率高/低的社会
Users will be able to rearrange their icons by frequency of use.用户将能够根据使用频率重新排列图标。
用户将能够根据使用频率重新排列图标。
The program can show usword frequency(= how often words occur in a language).这个程序可给我们显示词频。
这个程序可给我们显示词频。
2 the fact of something happening often 频繁
the alarming frequency of computer errors计算机出错的情况惊人的多
计算机出错的情况惊人的多
The relative frequency of this illness in the area is of concern to all doctors.所有的医生都关注这种病在该地区相对频繁的发生率。
所有的医生都关注这种病在该地区相对频繁的发生率。
Objects like this turn up at sales with surprising frequency.这样的东西在拍卖会上出人意料地频繁出现。
这样的东西在拍卖会上出人意料地频繁出现。
Bullets bounced off the rock with alarming frequency.子弹频频打在石头上又弹射出去,令人心惊胆战。
子弹频频打在石头上又弹射出去,令人心惊胆战。
3 the rate at which a sound orelectromagneticwavevibrates(= moves up and down) (声波或电磁波振动的)频率
ahigh/low frequency高频;低频
高频;低频
Electromagnetic waves ofradio frequencycan make molecules vibrate and heat up.射频电磁波可以使分子振动并升温。
射频电磁波可以使分子振动并升温。
4 the number of radio waves for every second of a radio signal 频率(无线电信号每秒电波数)
a frequency band频带
频带
an FMradio frequency调频无线电频率
调频无线电频率
There are only a limited number of broadcasting frequencies.广播频率的数量有限。
广播频率的数量有限。
fright C1 /fraɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of fear 惊吓;恐怖
She cried outin fright.她吓得大声叫喊。
她吓得大声叫喊。
He was shakingwith fright.他吓得发抖。
他吓得发抖。
2 an experience that makes you feel fear 使人惊吓的经历;恐怖的经历
Yougave me a frightjumping out at me like that.一眼看到你,把我吓了一大跳。
一眼看到你,把我吓了一大跳。
I got thefright of my life.我吓得要命。
我吓得要命。
3 to look ugly or silly 模样丑陋;看上去傻乎乎的
4 to be frightened by something (因某事)受惊吓
The birds took fright and flew off.鸟受惊飞走了。
鸟受惊飞走了。
Investors took fright at the falling market.投资者看到股市下跌,纷纷出逃。
投资者看到股市下跌,纷纷出逃。
front end C1 /ˌfrʌnt ˈend/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the part of a car or other vehicle that faces forward (车辆的)前端
I could hear a crunching noise coming from the front end of the car.我听到汽车前端发出嘎吱嘎吱的声音。
我听到汽车前端发出嘎吱嘎吱的声音。
2 the part of a computer system that the user sees and uses directly (计算机系统)前端
One of our designers created the graphics for the front end of the website.我们的一位设计师为网站的前端制作了图像。
我们的一位设计师为网站的前端制作了图像。
3 the first part of a process, period of time, etc. 开头;开始阶段
We need to focus on the front end of the process.我们需要重点关注这一过程的最初阶段。
我们需要重点关注这一过程的最初阶段。
I’m spending two nights in Kyoto at the front end of the trip.这次旅行的头两个晚上我会待在京都。
这次旅行的头两个晚上我会待在京都。
adjective 释义
1 directly used by a user, and allowing the user to use other devices or programs 前端的;前置的;用户直接调用的
2 relating to the part of a vehicle that faces forward (车辆)前端的
The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage.车辆前端严重受损。
车辆前端严重受损。
3 paid or charged at the beginning of an act of buying or selling 前端:在购买或出售行为开始时付费或收费
a front-end fee/payment前端费用/付款
前端费用/付款
frontier C1 /ˈfrʌntɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a line that separates two countries, etc.; the land near this line 国界;边界;边境
the frontier between the land of the Saxons and that of the Danes撒克逊人土地和丹麦人土地的边界
撒克逊人土地和丹麦人土地的边界
a customs post on the frontier with Italy与意大利交界的边境上的海关关卡
与意大利交界的边境上的海关关卡
afrontier town/zone/post边陲小镇;边疆地带;边防站
边陲小镇;边疆地带;边防站
2 the edge of land where people have settled and built towns, beyond which the country is wild and unknown, especially in the western US in the 19th century (尤指 19 世纪美国西部的)开发地区边缘地带,边远地区
a remote frontier settlement边远地区定居点
边远地区定居点
America's wild frontier美国的荒野地带
美国的荒野地带
3 the limit of something, especially the limit of what is known about a particular subject or activity (学科或活动的)界限,边缘
topush back the frontiersof science(= to increase knowledge of science)开拓科学新领域
开拓科学新领域
toroll back the frontiersof government(= to limit the powers of the government)限制政府权力
限制政府权力
Space is the final frontier for us to explore.太空是我们探索的最后一个领域。
太空是我们探索的最后一个领域。
frontline C1 /ˈfrʌntlaɪn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in the most important or dangerous position; doing essential work that puts you at risk 第一线的;前线的
frontline troops一线部队
一线部队
nurses and other frontline staff护士和其他一线工作人员
护士和其他一线工作人员
frontline healthcare workers一线医护人员
一线医护人员
frost C1 /frɒst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a weather condition in which the temperature drops below 0° Celsius(=freezing point)so that a thin white layer of ice forms on the ground and other surfaces, especially at night 严寒天气;霜冻;冰点以下的温度
It will be a clear night with someground frost.今夜晴,部分地面有霜冻。
今夜晴,部分地面有霜冻。
asharp/hard/severe frost酷寒
酷寒
There were ten degrees of frost(= the temperature dropped to -10° Celsius)last night.昨夜零下 10 摄氏度。
昨夜零下 10 摄氏度。
frost damage霜冻害
霜冻害
2 the thin white layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops below 0° Celsius
The car windows were covered with frost.车窗玻璃结了霜。
车窗玻璃结了霜。
verb 释义
1 to cover something or to become covered with a thin white layer of ice (使)蒙上霜,结霜
The mirror was frosted up.镜子蒙了一层霜。
镜子蒙了一层霜。
The windows had frosted over.窗子结满了霜。
窗子结满了霜。
2 to cover a cake withfrosting 给(糕饼)覆上糖霜
frosty C1 /ˈfrɒsti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 extremely cold; cold withfrost 严寒的;霜冻的
a frosty morning严寒的早晨
严寒的早晨
He breathed in the frosty air.他吸进冰冷的空气。
他吸进冰冷的空气。
It’s frosty outside.外面结霜了。
外面结霜了。
2 covered withfrost 结霜的
I looked out over the frosty fields.我向外望着结霜的田野。
我向外望着结霜的田野。
3 unfriendly, in a way that suggests that somebody does not approve of something 冷淡的;冷若冰霜的
afrosty look/reply冷冰冰的样子;冷淡的答复
冷冰冰的样子;冷淡的答复
My questions were met with a frosty silence.我的问题得到了冷漠的沉默。
我的问题得到了冷漠的沉默。
The latest proposals were given a frosty reception.对最新的建议反应冷淡。
对最新的建议反应冷淡。
frown C1 /fraʊn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a serious, angry or worried expression by bringing youreyebrowscloser together so that lines appear on yourforehead 皱眉;蹙额
What are you frowning at me for?你为什么朝我皱眉头?
你为什么朝我皱眉头?
She frowned with concentration.她皱起眉头,全神贯注。
她皱起眉头,全神贯注。
‘I don't understand,’ she frowned.“我不懂。”她皱着眉说。
“我不懂。”她皱着眉说。
noun 释义
1 a serious, angry or worried expression on a person’s face that causes lines on theirforehead 皱眉;蹙额
A small frown creased her forehead.她皱了一下眉头, 从而在前额上起了皱纹。
她皱了一下眉头, 从而在前额上起了皱纹。
She looked upwith apuzzledfrownon her face.她抬头望着,满脸困惑,双眉紧锁。
她抬头望着,满脸困惑,双眉紧锁。
a slightfrown of disapproval/concentration, etc.略显不赞成的脸色、全神贯注得微皱眉头等
略显不赞成的脸色、全神贯注得微皱眉头等
frozen C1 /ˈfrəʊzn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kept at a very low temperature in order to preserve it 冷冻的;冷藏的
frozen peas/fish/pizza冷冻的豌豆/鱼/比萨饼
冷冻的豌豆/鱼/比萨饼
frozen yogurt/desserts冷冻酸奶/甜点
冷冻酸奶/甜点
a major producer of canned and frozen foods罐头和冷冻食品的主要生产商
罐头和冷冻食品的主要生产商
2 extremely cold 冻僵;极冷
I'm absolutely frozen!我简直冻僵了!
我简直冻僵了!
My hands are frozen.我的手冻僵了。
我的手冻僵了。
He fumbled in his pocket with frozen fingers.他用冻僵的手指在口袋里摸索。
他用冻僵的手指在口袋里摸索。
You lookfrozen stiff.你看来冻僵了。
你看来冻僵了。
3 with a layer of ice on the surface 冰封的;封冻的;结冰的
There were skaters on the frozen river.结冰的河面上有滑冰的人。
结冰的河面上有滑冰的人。
The surface of the lake is permanently frozen.这个湖的表面是长年冰封的。
这个湖的表面是长年冰封的。
4 covered with ice; so cold that it has become very hard 结冰的;冻硬的
The ground wasfrozen solid.地面冻得硬邦邦的。
地面冻得硬邦邦的。
They adapted to the harsh conditions of the frozen north.他们适应了寒冷北方的恶劣条件。
他们适应了寒冷北方的恶劣条件。
5 unable to move because of a strong emotion such as fear or horror 吓呆;惊呆
She stared at him, frozen with shock.她惊呆了,直瞪着他。
她惊呆了,直瞪着他。
His white face was frozen in fear.他苍白的脸因恐惧而僵硬。
他苍白的脸因恐惧而僵硬。
I stoodfrozen to the spot, unable to speak.我愣在原地,说不出话来。
我愣在原地,说不出话来。
frustrate C1 /frʌˈstreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel annoyed or impatient because they cannot do or achieve what they want 使懊丧;使懊恼;使沮丧
What frustrates him is that there's too little money to spend on the project.使他懊恼的是可用于这个项目的资金太少。
使他懊恼的是可用于这个项目的资金太少。
2 to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening or succeeding 阻止;防止;挫败
The rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather.营救行动因天气恶劣受阻。
营救行动因天气恶劣受阻。
He tried to frustrate his political opponents by denying them access to the media.他试图通过不让政治对手接触媒体来打击他们。
他试图通过不让政治对手接触媒体来打击他们。
frustrated C1 /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want 懊丧;懊恼;沮丧
It's very easy to get frustrated in this job.这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
His apathy just made her even more frustrated.他的冷漠让她更加沮丧。
他的冷漠让她更加沮丧。
They felt frustrated at the lack of progress.没有进展,他们感到懊丧。
没有进展,他们感到懊丧。
2 having no effect; not being satisfied 无效的;没有得到满足的
He stamped his foot in frustrated rage.他怒气难消,气得跺脚。
他怒气难消,气得跺脚。
frustrated desires没有得到满足的欲望
没有得到满足的欲望
3 unable to be successful in a particular career 失意的;不得志的
a frustrated artist不得志的艺术家
不得志的艺术家
4 not satisfied sexually 性欲没有得到满足的
fuel efficiency C1 /ˌfjuːəl ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 an engine's ability to get energy from fuel (发动机的)燃料效率
Increasing the fuel efficiency results in each kilometre of driving being cheaper.提高燃料效率可减少每公里行驶费用。
提高燃料效率可减少每公里行驶费用。
fuel-efficient C1 /ˌfjuːəl ɪˈfɪʃnt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 designed to get as much energy as possible from fuel 燃料效率高的
Modern aircraft are more fuel-efficient than their predecessors.现代飞机比以前的燃料效率更高。
现代飞机比以前的燃料效率更高。
fulfilled C1 /fʊlˈfɪld/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling happy and satisfied that you are doing something useful with your life 感到满足的;觉得满意的;满足的
He doesn't feel fulfilled in his present job.目前的工作未能让他感到满足。
目前的工作未能让他感到满足。
a happy and fulfilled old age幸福而充实的晚年
幸福而充实的晚年
fulfilling C1 /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing somebody to feel satisfied and useful 让人感觉有意义的;令人满足的
a fulfilling experience有成就感的经历
有成就感的经历
fulfilment C1 /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of doing or achieving what was hoped for or expected 做了或实现了所希望或期望的事情
the fulfilment of a dream梦想的实现
梦想的实现
2 the fact of doing or having what is required or necessary 做了或有了所需的或必要
the fulfilment of a promise承诺的执行
承诺的执行
3 the feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you are doing or have done 满足:对自己正在做或已经做的事情感到高兴和满意的感觉
to find personal fulfilment得到自我满足
得到自我满足
a sense of fulfilment成就感
成就感
4 the act of packing and sending something that a customer has ordered 完成:包装和发送客户订购的物品的行为
The fulfilment of online orders remains a challenge for many retailers.对于许多零售商来说,履行在线订单仍然是一个挑战。
对于许多零售商来说,履行在线订单仍然是一个挑战。
full moon C1 /ˌfʊl ˈmuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the moon when it appears as a full circle; a time when this happens 满月;望月;望日
The road shone frostily under the full moon.满月的光辉洒下来,路面上好似铺满银霜。
满月的光辉洒下来,路面上好似铺满银霜。
The full moon hung high in the night sky.一轮满月高悬夜空。
一轮满月高悬夜空。
full professor C1 /ˈfʊl prəfesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a university teacher of the highest rank 教授
fumes C1 /fjuːmz/ noun
noun 释义
1 smoke, gas, or something similar that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe in (浓烈的或有害的)烟,气,汽
diesel/petrol/exhaust fumes强烈的柴油味/汽油味/废气
强烈的柴油味/汽油味/废气
function C1 /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a special activity or purpose of a person or thing 作用;功能;职能;机能
The clubserves ausefulfunctionas a meeting place.这家俱乐部具有实用功能,可以用作会场。
这家俱乐部具有实用功能,可以用作会场。
tofulfil/perform a function发挥功能
发挥功能
What is your function in the department?你在这个部门的职责是什么?
你在这个部门的职责是什么?
bodily functions(= for example eating, sex, using the toilet)身体机能
身体机能
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.心脏的功能就是把血液输往全身。
心脏的功能就是把血液输往全身。
This design aims for harmony of form and function.这个设计旨在使形式和功能协调一致。
这个设计旨在使形式和功能协调一致。
2 a social event or official ceremony 社交聚会;典礼;宴会
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。
大厅可以举办婚礼和其他公开活动。
The couple attended a charity function in aid of cancer research.这对夫妇出席了一项资助癌症研究的慈善活动。
这对夫妇出席了一项资助癌症研究的慈善活动。
3 a quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others. In the statement 2x=y, y is afunctionof x. 函数
Salary is a function of age and experience.工资视年龄和经验而定。
工资视年龄和经验而定。
4 a part of a program, etc. that performs a basic operation 子程序;子例程
verb 释义
1 to work in the correct way 起作用;正常工作;运转
We now have a functioning shower.现在我们有一个功能正常的淋浴器。
现在我们有一个功能正常的淋浴器。
Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.尽管供电中断,医院继续照常运作。
尽管供电中断,医院继续照常运作。
Many children can't function effectively in large classes.许多孩子在上大课时学习效果不好。
许多孩子在上大课时学习效果不好。
I can'tfunction properlywithout a coffee.不喝咖啡我无法正常工作。
不喝咖啡我无法正常工作。
fundraise C1 /ˈfʌndreɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to collect money for a charity or organization, often by organizing social events or entertainments 筹款:通常通过组织社交活动或娱乐活动来为慈善机构或组织筹集资金
We're looking at new ways to fundraise for the charity.我们正在寻求新的方法来为这个慈善机构筹款。
我们正在寻求新的方法来为这个慈善机构筹款。
Centres like ours are having to fundraise just to meet their general running costs.像我们这样的中心必须筹集资金才能满足其总体运营成本。
像我们这样的中心必须筹集资金才能满足其总体运营成本。
fundraising C1 /ˈfʌndreɪzɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of collecting money for a charity or organization, often by organizing social events or entertainments 资金募集,募捐(常见方式包括举办募捐会、义演等)
The hospice is planning a major fundraising event for June.该临终关怀医院计划在六月举办一次大型筹款活动。
该临终关怀医院计划在六月举办一次大型筹款活动。
funeral C1 /ˈfjuːnərəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a ceremony, often a religious one, for burying orcremating(= burning)a dead person 葬礼;丧礼;出殡
Hundreds of people attended the funeral.数百人参加了葬礼。
数百人参加了葬礼。
a funeral procession送葬队伍
送葬队伍
a funeral march(= a sad piece of music suitable for funerals)丧礼进行曲
丧礼进行曲
2 used to tell somebody that they, and nobody else, will have to deal with the unpleasant results of their own actions 你这是自找麻烦
fungus C1 /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 anorganism(= a living thing)that is similar to a plant without leaves, flowers or green colouring, and that usually grows on plants or ondecayingmatter.mushroomsandmildeware bothfungi. 真菌(如蘑菇和霉)
2 a layer ofmouldor a similarfungus, for example on a plant or wall; an infection caused by afungus 霉;霉菌;霉菌感染
The logs were covered with bright fungus.原木上长满了明亮的真菌。
原木上长满了明亮的真菌。
Farmed fish often get fungus.养殖鱼经常感染真菌。
养殖鱼经常感染真菌。
fungus infections霉菌感染
霉菌感染
furnish C1 /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to put furniture in a house, room, etc. 在(房屋等)处布置家具
The room was furnished with antiques.房间里摆放了古董。
房间里摆放了古董。
2 to supply or provide somebody/something with something; to supply something to somebody 向(某人或某事物)供应,提供
She furnished him with the facts surrounding the case.她向他提供了与案件有关的事实。
她向他提供了与案件有关的事实。
Overseas investors furnished most of the capital for the project.海外投资者为该项目提供了大部分资金。
海外投资者为该项目提供了大部分资金。
furnished C1 /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing furniture 配备家具的
furnished accommodation(= to rent complete with furniture)连家具出租房
连家具出租房
The house was simply furnished.这房子陈设简单。
这房子陈设简单。
furry C1 /ˈfɜːri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 covered with fur 覆盖毛皮的
small furry animals毛茸茸的小动物
毛茸茸的小动物
2 like fur 毛皮似的;毛一般的
The moss was soft and furry to the touch.苔藓柔软,摸起来像绒毛。
苔藓柔软,摸起来像绒毛。
further C1 /ˈfɜːðə(r)/ adjective, adverb, verb
adjective 释义
1 more; additional 更多的;更进一步的;附加的
Cook for a further 2 minutes.再煮两分钟。
再煮两分钟。
For further detailscall this number.欲知详情,请拨打这个电话号码。
欲知详情,请拨打这个电话号码。
Can you give me anyfurther information?你能告诉我更多的信息吗?
你能告诉我更多的信息吗?
further investigation/research/study/analysis进一步的调查/研究/分析
进一步的调查/研究/分析
This week providedfurther evidenceof an unfolding global energy crisis.本周提供了全球能源危机正在发生的进一步证据。
本周提供了全球能源危机正在发生的进一步证据。
Nofurther developmentshave been reported.目前还没有进一步的进展报道。
目前还没有进一步的进展报道。
We have decided totake no further action.我们决定不采取进一步行动。
我们决定不采取进一步行动。
The museum is closeduntil further notice(= until we say that it is open again).博物馆现在闭馆,开馆时间另行通知。
博物馆现在闭馆,开馆时间另行通知。
adverb 释义
1 at or to a greater distance (空间距离)较远,更远
We had walkeda bit furtherthan I had realized.我们走得比我想象的要远一点。
我们走得比我想象的要远一点。
I'm too tired to goany further.我太累了,不能再往前走了。
我太累了,不能再往前走了。
further north/south/east/west再往北/南/东/西
再往北/南/东/西
Two milesfurther onwe came to a small town.我们又走了两英里,来到了一座小镇。
我们又走了两英里,来到了一座小镇。
The hospital isfurther downthe road.沿这条路走下去就是医院。
沿这条路走下去就是医院。
Can you stand a bitfurther away?你能不能站远一点?
你能不能站远一点?
2 a longer way in the past or the future (过去或未来)较远,更久远
Thinkfurther backinto your childhood.再往前回想你的童年。
再往前回想你的童年。
How will the company be doing ten yearsfurther on?十年以后公司的情况将如何呢?
十年以后公司的情况将如何呢?
3 to a greater degree or extent 进一步;在更大程度上;在更大范围内
todevelop/increase/enhance/improvesomethingfurther进一步发展/增加/提高/改进某事物
进一步发展/增加/提高/改进某事物
tostrengthen/supportsomethingfurther进一步加强/支持某事
进一步加强/支持某事
Costs must befurther reduced.成本必须进一步降低。
成本必须进一步降低。
The police decided toinvestigate further.警方决定作进一步调查。
警方决定作进一步调查。
My life isfurther complicatedby having to work such long hours.我得工作这么长的时间,因此生活中的麻烦事就更多了。
我得工作这么长的时间,因此生活中的麻烦事就更多了。
She was gettingfurther and furtherinto debt.她在债务泥潭中越陷越深。
她在债务泥潭中越陷越深。
Nothing could befurther from the truth.绝不是那回事。
绝不是那回事。
Their share pricefell furthertoday.他们的股价今天进一步下跌。
他们的股价今天进一步下跌。
4 in addition to what has just been said 此外;而且
Further, it is important to consider the cost of repairs.此外,重要的是要考虑修理费用。
此外,重要的是要考虑修理费用。
5 far away from home; to or in places that are not near 远离家乡;去远处;在远方
You can hire a car if you want to explore further afield.假如你想逛更远的地方,可以租辆汽车。
假如你想逛更远的地方,可以租辆汽车。
People commute to Londonfrom as far afield asFrance.人们从远至法国的地方通勤到伦敦。
人们从远至法国的地方通勤到伦敦。
6 to say more about something, or make a more extreme point about it 进一步说;提出更极端的意见
I would go even further and suggest that the entire government is corrupt.我甚至进而想要说,整个政府都是腐败的。
我甚至进而想要说,整个政府都是腐败的。
7 to last longer; to serve more people 更经久;为更多人服务
They watered down the soup to make it go further.他们往汤里掺水,好让更多的人喝。
他们往汤里掺水,好让更多的人喝。
8 if you tell somebody that a secret willgo no further, you promise not to tell it to anyone else 到此为止;不再传下去
9 used to say that something is exactly what somebody needs and so they do not need to consider any other options 不需要再考虑其他选择
Those looking for an enjoyable evening need look no further than the hotel's nightclub.对于那些想要度过一个愉快的夜晚的人,不用另寻他处,酒店的夜总会就是一个好选择。
对于那些想要度过一个愉快的夜晚的人,不用另寻他处,酒店的夜总会就是一个好选择。
10 to take more serious action about something or speak to somebody at a higher level about it 采取进一步行动;把…向上级反映
I am not satisfied with your explanation and intend to take the matter further.我对你的解释不满意,打算进一步探讨这个问题。
我对你的解释不满意,打算进一步探讨这个问题。
verb 释义
1 to help something to develop or be successful 促进;增进
They hoped the new venture would further the cause of cultural cooperation in Europe.他们希望这个新项目将促进欧洲文化合作事业。
他们希望这个新项目将促进欧洲文化合作事业。
She took the new job to further her career.她接受了这个新工作以进一步发展她的事业。
她接受了这个新工作以进一步发展她的事业。
We are committed to furthering the interests of our members.我们承诺要增进成员的利益。
我们承诺要增进成员的利益。
fury C1 /ˈfjʊəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 extreme anger that often includes violent behaviour 狂怒;暴怒;狂暴;大发雷霆
Her eyes blazed with fury.她的双眼迸发出暴怒之火。
她的双眼迸发出暴怒之火。
Fury over tax increases(= as a newspaper headline)对增税极端愤怒(报纸标题)
对增税极端愤怒(报纸标题)
There was no shelter from the fury of the storm.那时没有地方可以躲避狂风暴雨。
那时没有地方可以躲避狂风暴雨。
2 a state of being extremely angry about something 狂怒;暴怒
He flew into a fury when I refused.我拒绝,他就勃然大怒。
我拒绝,他就勃然大怒。
3 (in ancient Greek stories) threegoddesseswho punish people for their crimes (古希腊神话)复仇三女神
4 used to refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to something, especially the fact that her husband or partner has beenunfaithful (尤指女人因丈夫或情人不忠而)大发雷霆;醋劲大发
5 with great effort, power, speed, etc. 拼命;猛烈;迅猛
fusion C1 /ˈfjuːʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process or result of joining two or more things together to form one 融合;熔接;结合
the fusion of copper and zinc to produce brass铜与锌熔合成黄铜
铜与锌熔合成黄铜
The movie displayed a perfect fusion of image and sound.这部电影展示了影像与音响的完美结合。
这部电影展示了影像与音响的完美结合。
2 the act or process of combining thenuclei(= central parts) ofatomsto form a heaviernucleus, with energy being released 核聚变;热核反应
3 music that is a mixture of different styles, especially jazz and rock 合成音乐,混合音乐(尤指爵士乐和摇滚乐)
4 cooking that is a mixture of different styles (各种方式的)混合烹调
French–Thai fusion法泰式混合烹饪
法泰式混合烹饪
gale C1 /ɡeɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an extremely strong wind 大风;8 级风
The gale blew down hundreds of trees.大风吹倒了数百棵树。
大风吹倒了数百棵树。
gale-force winds七到十级的风
七到十级的风
It'sblowing a galeoutside(= a strong wind is blowing).外面在刮大风。
外面在刮大风。
2 the sound of people laughing very loudly 一阵(阵)大笑声
His speech was greeted with gales of laughter.人们对他的演讲报以阵阵笑声。
人们对他的演讲报以阵阵笑声。
gallon C1 /ˈɡælən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring liquid. In the UK, Canada and other countries it is equal to about 4.5litres; in the US it is equal to about 3.8litres. There are fourquartsin agallon. 加仑(液量单位,在英国、加拿大及其他一些国家约等于 4.5 升,在美国约等于 3.8 升,一加仑为四夸脱)
The tankers carried 130 000 gallons of fuel.油轮装载了 130 000 加仑的燃料。
油轮装载了 130 000 加仑的燃料。
gallop C1 /ˈɡæləp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 when a horse or similar animalgallops, it moves very fast and eachstrideincludes a stage when all four feet are off the ground together (马等)飞奔,奔驰,疾驰
The terrified horse galloped off.那匹受惊的马飞奔而去。
那匹受惊的马飞奔而去。
The ponies galloped along the sand.小马沿着沙滩驰骋。
小马沿着沙滩驰骋。
The colt galloped madly around the pen.小马驹绕着围栏疯狂地奔跑。
小马驹绕着围栏疯狂地奔跑。
2 to ride a horse very fast, usually at agallop 骑马奔驰;使(马)飞奔
Jo galloped across the field towards him.乔骑马穿过田野向他奔去。
乔骑马穿过田野向他奔去。
He galloped his horse home.他骑着马飞奔回家。
他骑着马飞奔回家。
3 to run very quickly 飞跑;奔跑
She came galloping down the street.她沿街飞奔而来。
她沿街飞奔而来。
Dick galloped down the stairs to greet them.迪克跑下楼梯迎接他们。
迪克跑下楼梯迎接他们。
noun 释义
1 the fastest speed at which a horse can run, with a stage in which all four feet are off the ground together (马的)飞奔,奔驰,疾驰
He rode off at a gallop.他骑马疾驰而去。
他骑马疾驰而去。
My horse suddenlybroke into a gallop.我的马突然飞奔起来。
我的马突然飞奔起来。
2 a ride on a horse at its fastest speed 骑马奔驰
to go for a gallop去骑马奔驰一番
去骑马奔驰一番
3 an unusually fast speed; the act of doing something at an unusually fast speed 高速度;极快的动作
She always lives life at a gallop.她一直过着快节奏的生活。
她一直过着快节奏的生活。
The programme starts with a gallop through the history of the railway.节目的开头快速地回顾了铁路的发展史。
节目的开头快速地回顾了铁路的发展史。
gamble C1 /ˈɡæmbl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to risk money on a card game, horse race, etc. (牌戏、赛马等中)赌博,打赌
togamble at cards赌纸牌
赌纸牌
togamble on the horses赌马
赌马
I gambled all my winnings on the last race.我把赢的钱全押在最后一场比赛上了。
我把赢的钱全押在最后一场比赛上了。
2 to risk losing something in the hope of being successful 冒风险;碰运气;以…为赌注
He's gambling his reputation on this deal.他在以自己的声誉为这笔交易作赌注。
他在以自己的声誉为这笔交易作赌注。
It was wrong to gamble with our children's future.拿我们孩子的未来冒险是错误的。
拿我们孩子的未来冒险是错误的。
She gambled that he wouldn't read it before she reached the airport.她打赌在她到达机场之前他不会读这封信。
她打赌在她到达机场之前他不会读这封信。
noun 释义
1 an action that you take when you know there is a risk but when you hope that the result will be a success 赌博;打赌;冒险
She knew she wastaking a gamblebut decided it was worth it.她知道是在冒险,但她认为冒这个险值得。
她知道是在冒险,但她认为冒这个险值得。
They invested money in the company right at the start andthe gamble paid off(= brought them success).他们一开始就把资金投到这家公司,结果这一冒险获得了成功。
他们一开始就把资金投到这家公司,结果这一冒险获得了成功。
It was the biggest gamble of his political career.这是他政治生涯中最大的赌博。
这是他政治生涯中最大的赌博。
gambler C1 /ˈɡæmblə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who risks money on a card game, horse race, etc. (牌戏、赛马等中)赌博,打赌
He was acompulsive gambler(= found it difficult to stop).他嗜赌成性。
他嗜赌成性。
2 a person who is willing to risk losing something in the hope of being successful 冒风险;碰运气;以…为赌注
She is an eternal optimist and gambler at heart.她是一个永远的乐观主义者和内心的赌徒。
她是一个永远的乐观主义者和内心的赌徒。
gambling C1 /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of playing games of chance for money and ofbettingon horses, etc. 赌博;打赌;赌钱
online/internet gambling线上/网络赌博
线上/网络赌博
The police are trying to stop all illegal gambling.警方正设法禁止一切非法赌博活动。
警方正设法禁止一切非法赌博活动。
The commission licenses and regulates casino gambling and horse racing in the state.该委员会对该州的赌场赌博和赛马颁发许可证并进行监管。
该委员会对该州的赌场赌博和赛马颁发许可证并进行监管。
He ran up heavy gambling debts.他欠下巨额赌债。
他欠下巨额赌债。
an illegalgambling den以及非法赌博
以及非法赌博
to have a gambling addiction/habit有赌博成瘾/习惯
有赌博成瘾/习惯
game bird C1 /ˈɡeɪm bɜːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bird that people hunt for sport or food 可捕猎的鸟;野禽
game controller C1 /ˈɡeɪm kəntrəʊlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic device that is used to control video games via a computer or gamesconsole 游戏控制器
I haven’t completed the game yet as my controller broke last week.我还没有打完这个游戏,因为我的控制器上周坏掉了。
我还没有打完这个游戏,因为我的控制器上周坏掉了。
game fish C1 /ˈɡeɪm fɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fish that is caught for sport and is also eaten 游钓鱼(适宜游钓,也可食用)
gameplay C1 /ˈɡeɪmpleɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the features of a computer game, such as its story or the way it is played, rather than the images or sounds it uses 游戏性(指电脑游戏的核心内容和玩法等,而非画面或音效)
gangster C1 /ˈɡæŋstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a group of violent criminals 匪徒;歹徒;土匪
Chicago gangsters芝加哥的歹徒
芝加哥的歹徒
garbage disposal C1 /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ dɪspəʊzl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine connected to the waste pipe of a kitchensink, for cutting food waste into small pieces 食物垃圾处理器(安装于厨房水槽下方,可粉碎厨余垃圾)
garbage truck C1 /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ trʌk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle for collecting rubbish from outside houses, etc. 垃圾车
garden centre C1 /ˈɡɑːdn sentə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place that sells plants, seeds, garden equipment, etc. 园艺品店
garment C1 /ˈɡɑːmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of clothing (一件)衣服
a strange shapeless garment that had once been a jacket用夹克衫改成的不成形的一件怪衣服
用夹克衫改成的不成形的一件怪衣服
woollen/winter/outer garments毛衣;冬装;外衣
毛衣;冬装;外衣
gas pedal C1 /ˈɡæs pedl/ noun
noun 释义
1 thepedalin a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot to control the speed of the engine (汽车等的)油门踏板,加速装置
gas ring C1 /ˈɡæs rɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a round piece of metal with holes in it on the top of a gas cooker, where the gas is lit to produce the flame for cooking 煤气灶火圈
gasp C1 /ɡɑːsp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to take a quick deep breath with your mouth open, especially because you are surprised or in pain (尤指由于惊讶或疼痛而)喘气,喘息,倒抽气
She gasped at the wonderful view.如此美景使她惊讶得倒吸了一口气。
如此美景使她惊讶得倒吸了一口气。
They gasped in astonishment at the news.他们听到这消息惊讶得倒吸了一口气。
他们听到这消息惊讶得倒吸了一口气。
‘What was that noise?’ he gasped.“那是什么声音?”他喘着气问。
“那是什么声音?”他喘着气问。
2 to have difficulty breathing or speaking 透不过气;气喘吁吁地说
He came to the surface of the water gasping for air.他浮出水面急促地喘着气。
他浮出水面急促地喘着气。
She managed to gasp out her name.她终于气喘吁吁地说出了她的名字。
她终于气喘吁吁地说出了她的名字。
‘Can't breathe,’ he gasped.“透不过气来了。”他气喘吁吁地说。
“透不过气来了。”他气喘吁吁地说。
3 to want or need something very badly, especially a drink or a cigarette 渴望,很想要(尤指饮料或香烟)
noun 释义
1 a quick deep breath, usually caused by a strong emotion (常指由强烈情感引起的)深吸气,喘息,倒抽气
to give agasp of horror/surprise/relief惊恐得/吃惊得倒抽一口气;如释重负地松一口气
惊恐得/吃惊得倒抽一口气;如释重负地松一口气
His breath came in short gasps.他急促地喘着气。
他急促地喘着气。
2 the point at which you/something can no longer continue living, fighting, existing, etc. 奄奄一息;苟延残喘;临终;垂死
gear C1 /ɡɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 equipment in a vehicle that changes the relation between engine speed (orpedalspeed on a bicycle) and the speed of the wheels moving forwards or backwards 排挡;齿轮;传动装置
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears.离合器使用不慎可能会损坏传动装置。
离合器使用不慎可能会损坏传动装置。
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears.伴随着一阵刺耳的刹车声和齿轮的摩擦声,汽车停了下来。
伴随着一阵刺耳的刹车声和齿轮的摩擦声,汽车停了下来。
2 a particular position of thegearsin a vehicle that gives a particular range of speed and power
first/second, etc. gear一挡、二挡等
一挡、二挡等
reverse gear倒挡
倒挡
low/high gear低速/高速挡
低速/高速挡
bottom/top gear最低/最高挡
最低/最高挡
tochange gear换挡
换挡
toshift gear换挡
换挡
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear.在斜坡停车时把汽车挂上挡。
在斜坡停车时把汽车挂上挡。
What gear are you in?你挂的是几挡?
你挂的是几挡?
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac.他开车很野,发疯似的啪啦啪啦地换挡。
他开车很野,发疯似的啪啦啪啦地换挡。
3 the equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity (某种活动的)设备,用具,衣服
climbing/fishing/sports gear登山/钓鱼/运动装备
登山/钓鱼/运动装备
4 clothes 衣服
Her friends were all wearing the latest gear.她的朋友都穿着最新款的衣服。
她的朋友都穿着最新款的衣服。
She was the only one wearing expensive designer gear.她是当时唯一一位穿着昂贵的设计师品牌服装的人。
她是当时唯一一位穿着昂贵的设计师品牌服装的人。
5 the things that a person owns 所有物;财物
I've left all my gear at Dave's house.我把我所有的东西都留在戴夫家了。
我把我所有的东西都留在戴夫家了。
6 a machine used for a particular purpose (特定用途的)器械,装置
lifting/towing/winding gear起重/牵引/卷扬装置
起重/牵引/卷扬装置
7 used to talk about the speed or effort involved in doing something (做事的)速度,努力
The party organization ismoving into top gearas the election approaches.随着选举的临近,这个政党的组织工作正在紧锣密鼓地进行。
随着选举的临近,这个政党的组织工作正在紧锣密鼓地进行。
tomove into high gear进入高速发展
进入高速发展
Coming out of the final bend, the runnerstepped up a gearto overtake the rest of the pack.那名赛跑选手绕过最后一个弯道后开始加速,以图超越同组的其他选手。
那名赛跑选手绕过最后一个弯道后开始加速,以图超越同组的其他选手。
He found it hard toswitch gearswhen he retired.他退休后发现很难改变生活节奏。
他退休后发现很难改变生活节奏。
8 illegal drugs 毒品
9 a rude way of telling somebody to hurry 别磨磨蹭蹭的;赶快
If you get your ass in gear, we can make it out of here tonight.如果你全力以赴,我们今晚就可以离开这里。
如果你全力以赴,我们今晚就可以离开这里。
10 to start working, or to start something working, in an efficient way (使)开始工作,进入有效工作状态
11 (to become) out of control 失去控制
She said nothing in case her temper slipped out of gear.她什么都没说,免得按捺不住情绪。
她什么都没说,免得按捺不住情绪。
gem C1 /dʒem/ noun
noun 释义
1 aprecious stonethat has been cut andpolishedand is used in jewellery (经切割打磨的)宝石
a crown studded with gems镶有宝石的皇冠
镶有宝石的皇冠
2 a person, place or thing that is especially good 难能可贵的人;风景优美的地方;美妙绝伦的事物
This picture is the gem(= the best)of the collection.这幅画是收藏中的极品。
这幅画是收藏中的极品。
a gem of a place胜地
胜地
She's a real gem!她真是难能可贵!
她真是难能可贵!
gender gap C1 /ˈdʒendə ɡæp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a difference that separates men and women, in terms of attitudes, opportunities and status 性别差距
A gender gap has opened in academic achievement in recent years.近年来,学术成就方面出现了性别差距。
近年来,学术成就方面出现了性别差距。
Progress on equal pay has slowed and the gender gap has widened again.同工同酬的进展已经放缓,性别差距再次扩大。
同工同酬的进展已经放缓,性别差距再次扩大。
Motivational factors may widen or narrow the gender gap in students' academic performance.动机因素可能会扩大或缩小学生学业成绩的性别差距。
动机因素可能会扩大或缩小学生学业成绩的性别差距。
gender identity C1 /ˈdʒendər aɪdentəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way somebody considers their owngender(= whether they are male, female, etc.), which may be different from the sex they were said to have at birth 性别认同(可能与出生时的性别不一样)
Different influences may help shape a child's gender identity.不同的影响可能有助于塑造孩子的性别认同。
不同的影响可能有助于塑造孩子的性别认同。
There were calls to ban discrimination based on gender identity.有人呼吁禁止基于性别认同的歧视。
有人呼吁禁止基于性别认同的歧视。
gender-neutral C1 /ˌdʒendə ˈnjuːtrəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 suitable for or shared by people of both sexes; not making a difference between men and women 男女均适合的;不分男女的
gender-neutral toys/washrooms中性玩具/洗手间
中性玩具/洗手间
She argued that the law should always be gender-neutral.她认为法律应该始终是性别中立的。
她认为法律应该始终是性别中立的。
2 that does not refer specifically to men or women, and so can be understood to include both sexes 不特指性别的;中性的
‘They’ may be used as a gender-neutral pronoun instead of ‘he’ or ‘she’.they 可以用作中性代词,代替 he 或 she。
they 可以用作中性代词,代替 he 或 she。
gender-specific C1 /ˌdʒendə spəˈsɪfɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with women only or with men only 女(或男)性特有的;与某一性别有关的
The report was redrafted to remove gender-specific language.重新起草了这个报告,删除了带有性别特点的语言。
重新起草了这个报告,删除了带有性别特点的语言。
genderless C1 /ˈdʒendələs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having, not suggesting or notidentifying as(= considering yourself to have)a particulargender 无性别的
The couple adopted the genderless pronouns of s/he and he/r.这对伴侣采用无性别代词 s/he 和 he/r。
这对伴侣采用无性别代词 s/he 和 he/r。
genderless clothes/fashion无性别服装/时尚
无性别服装/时尚
This character is genderless and can swap between male and female appearances by changing costumes.这个角色没有性别,可以更换服装,切换成男性或女性的外表。
这个角色没有性别,可以更换服装,切换成男性或女性的外表。
general C1 /ˈdʒenrəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 affecting all or most people, places or things 全体的;普遍的;总的
books ofgeneral interest(= of interest to most people)普遍感兴趣的书籍
普遍感兴趣的书籍
The general feeling was one of relief.总的感觉是如释重负。
总的感觉是如释重负。
The general opinion is that the conference was a success.普遍认为这次会议是成功的。
普遍认为这次会议是成功的。
There is general agreement on that point.这一点大家一致同意。
这一点大家一致同意。
The general trend has been a slow decline in output.总的趋势是产量缓慢下降。
总的趋势是产量缓慢下降。
The bad weather has been fairly general(= has affected most areas).坏天气影响到的范围相当大。
坏天气影响到的范围相当大。
2 normal; usual 正常的;一般的;常规的
There is one exception to thisgeneral principle.这个一般性原则有一例外。
这个一般性原则有一例外。
As a general rule(= usually)he did what he could to be helpful.一般情况下他都尽力给予帮助。
一般情况下他都尽力给予帮助。
This opinion is common among thegeneral population(= ordinary people).这是人们普遍的看法。
这是人们普遍的看法。
3 including the most important aspects of something; not exact or detailed 概括性的;大体的;笼统的
I check the bookings to get ageneral ideaof what activities to plan.我核查预订情况以便对计划安排些什么活动有个大体的想法。
我核查预订情况以便对计划安排些什么活动有个大体的想法。
I know how it worksin general terms.我大致知道其中的运作原理。
我大致知道其中的运作原理。
They gave a general description of the man.他们对这个男人作了大致的描述。
他们对这个男人作了大致的描述。
Carton here uses the word ‘business’ in a very general sense.卡顿在这里使用的“商业”一词具有非常普遍的意义。
卡顿在这里使用的“商业”一词具有非常普遍的意义。
4 approximately, but not exactly, the direction/area mentioned 大致的,大概的(方向或地区)
They fired in the general direction of the enemy.他们向敌军大致的方向开了枪。
他们向敌军大致的方向开了枪。
5 not limited to a particular subject, use or activity 非专门的;一般性的;普通的
a general hospital综合医院
综合医院
general education普通教育
普通教育
We shall keep the discussion fairly general.我们会保持相当广泛的讨论。
我们会保持相当广泛的讨论。
6 not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing 整体的;全身的;全面的
a general anaesthetic全身麻醉
全身麻醉
The building was in a general state of disrepair.整座建筑处于失修状态。
整座建筑处于失修状态。
7 highest in rank; chief 首席的;总管的
the general manager总经理
总经理
the Inspector General of Police警察总监
警察总监
8 usually; mainly 通常;大体上
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare.日本汽车通常是很可靠的,发生故障的情况极少。
日本汽车通常是很可靠的,发生故障的情况极少。
9 as a whole 总的说来;从总体上看
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular.这一年总体上对你们的关系,特别是你们的爱情生活是非常关键的。
这一年总体上对你们的关系,特别是你们的爱情生活是非常关键的。
noun 释义
1 an officer of very high rank in the army or (in the US) theair force; the officer with the highest rank in themarines 将军;(陆军、海军陆战队或美国空军)上将
a four-star general四星上将
四星上将
General Tom Parker汤姆·帕克将军
汤姆·帕克将军
Both generals had commanded units in that area.两位将军都在那一地区指挥过部队。
两位将军都在那一地区指挥过部队。
general election C1 /ˌdʒenrəl ɪˈlekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an election in which all the adults of a country can vote to choose people to represent them in parliament 大选;普选
generalize C1 /ˈdʒenrəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to use a particular set of facts or ideas in order to form an opinion that is considered relevant to a different situation 概括;归纳
It would be foolish to generalize from a single example.仅从一个事例进行归纳的做法是愚蠢的。
仅从一个事例进行归纳的做法是愚蠢的。
We cannot generalize from these few examples.仅从这几个例子我们推断不出什么。
仅从这几个例子我们推断不出什么。
2 to make a general statement about something and not look at the details 笼统地讲;概括地谈论
It is dangerous to generalize about people on low incomes.对低收入人群一概而论是危险的。
对低收入人群一概而论是危险的。
3 to apply a theory, idea, etc. to a wider group or situation than the original one 扩大…的运用;将…类推到(较大的范围)
These conclusions cannot be generalized to the whole country.这些结论不能推及全国。
这些结论不能推及全国。
We are now in a position to generalize the lessons we have learnt.我们现在可以总结我们所学到的经验教训。
我们现在可以总结我们所学到的经验教训。
generator C1 /ˈdʒenəreɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine for producing electricity 发电机
The factory's emergency generators were used during the power cut.工厂应急发电机在停电期间用上了。
工厂应急发电机在停电期间用上了。
a wind generator(= a machine that uses the power of the wind to produce electricity)风力发电机
风力发电机
The wind generator delivers 120 watts in a strong breeze.这台风力发电机强风时可以发120 瓦电。
这台风力发电机强风时可以发120 瓦电。
2 a machine for producing a particular substance 发生器
The museum uses smells and smoke generators to create atmosphere.博物馆利用气味和烟雾发生器制造气氛。
博物馆利用气味和烟雾发生器制造气氛。
3 a person or thing that creates something 生成者;创造者
The company is a major generator of jobs.这家公司创造了相当多的就业机会。
这家公司创造了相当多的就业机会。
4 a company that produces electricity to sell to the public 电力公司
the UK’s major electricity generator英国的主要电力公司
英国的主要电力公司
genetic code C1 /dʒəˌnetɪk ˈkəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the arrangement ofgenesthat controls how each living thing will develop 遗传密码
genocide C1 /ˈdʒenəsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the murder of a large number of people from a particular nation orethnic group, with the aim of destroying that nation or group 种族灭绝;大屠杀
Refugees gave accounts of the mass genocide.难民们描述了大规模种族屠杀的场面。
难民们描述了大规模种族屠杀的场面。
genocide against ethnic minorities对少数民族的种族灭绝
对少数民族的种族灭绝
genome C1 /ˈdʒiːnəʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the complete set ofgenesin a cell or living thing 基因组;染色体组
the human genome人类基因组
人类基因组
genus C1 /ˈdʒiːnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than afamilyand larger than a species (动植物等分类的)属
geochemical C1 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈkemɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the study of the different chemical substances that combine to form the earth and its rocks and minerals 地球化学的
geochemical sampling/analysis地球化学取样/分析
地球化学取样/分析
a geochemical survey地球化学勘查
地球化学勘查
geochemistry C1 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈkemɪstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of the different chemical substances that combine to form the earth and its rocks and minerals 地球化学
soil geochemistry土壤地球化学
土壤地球化学
geoscience C1 /ˈdʒiːəʊsaɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sciences concerned with studying the earth or part of it, especiallygeology 地球科学
a professor of geosciences地球科学教授
地球科学教授
germ warfare C1 /ˌdʒɜːm ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of weapons of war that spread disease 生物战;细菌战
get away with C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to steal something and escape with it 偷携某物潜逃;偷走
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000.盗贼偷走了价值 3 万美元的计算机设备。
盗贼偷走了价值 3 万美元的计算机设备。
2 to receive a relatively light punishment 受到从轻发落(轻微惩罚)
He was lucky to get away with only a fine.他算是万幸,只被罚款了事。
他算是万幸,只被罚款了事。
3 to do something wrong and not be punished for it 做(坏事)而未受惩罚
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it.别想着作弊,作弊者一定会受到严惩。
别想着作弊,作弊者一定会受到严惩。
Nobody gets away with insulting me like that.任何人那样侮辱我都不会有好果子吃。
任何人那样侮辱我都不会有好果子吃。
4 to manage with less of something than you might expect to need 以(比预期少的事物)就能应付
After the first month, you should be able to get away with one lesson a week.第一个月之后,每周上一次课就可以了。
第一个月之后,每周上一次课就可以了。
get on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 used to talk or ask about how well somebody is doing in a particular situation (谈及或问及某人)进展,进步
He's getting on very well at school.他在学校学得很好。
他在学校学得很好。
How did you get onat the interview?你面试的情况怎么样?
你面试的情况怎么样?
2 to be successful in your career, etc. 获得成功;事业有成
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on.父母总是急切地盼望孩子们事业有成。
父母总是急切地盼望孩子们事业有成。
I don't know how he's going toget on in life.我不知道他将如何出人头地。
我不知道他将如何出人头地。
3 to manage or survive 对付;应付;活下来;过活
We can get on perfectly well without her.没有她我们也能过得很好。
没有她我们也能过得很好。
I just can't get along without a secretary.没有秘书我简直寸步难行。
没有秘书我简直寸步难行。
4 to have a friendly relationship with somebody (与某人)和睦相处,关系良好
She's never really got on with her sister.她从未与妹妹真正和睦相处过。
她从未与妹妹真正和睦相处过。
She and her sister have never really got on.她与妹妹一直合不来。
她与妹妹一直合不来。
We get along just fine together.我们相处得还算融洽。
我们相处得还算融洽。
getaway C1 /ˈɡetəweɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an escape from a difficult situation, especially after committing a crime (尤指犯罪后的)逃跑,逃走
tomake aquickgetaway迅速逃跑
迅速逃跑
a getaway car逃跑用的汽车
逃跑用的汽车
2 a short holiday; a place that is suitable for a holiday 短假;假日休闲地;适合度假的地方
a romantic weekend getaway in New York在纽约度过的浪漫周末
在纽约度过的浪漫周末
the popular island getaway of Penang深受人们喜爱的槟榔屿度假岛
深受人们喜爱的槟榔屿度假岛
a shortlist of things that most people look for when planning their summer getaway大多数人在计划夏季度假时都会寻找的东西的候选清单
大多数人在计划夏季度假时都会寻找的东西的候选清单
giant panda C1 /ˌdʒaɪənt ˈpændə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large black and white animal like a bear that lives in China and is very rare 大熊猫
gift card C1 /ˈɡɪft kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card that is worth a particular amount of money that can be exchanged for goods or services 礼品卡;购物卡;代金卡
Dining gift cards are a popular gift during the holidays.假日期间,餐饮礼券是一种广受欢迎的礼品。
假日期间,餐饮礼券是一种广受欢迎的礼品。
gigabyte C1 /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit of computer memory or data, equal to 109, or 1 0003,(= 1 000 000 000)bytes 十亿字节,吉字节,千兆字节(十进制计算机内存或数据单位,等于 1 000 000 000 字节)
2 a unit of computer memory or data, equal to 230, or 1 0243,(= 1 073 741 824)bytes 吉字节,千兆字节(二进制计算机内存或数据单位,等于 1 073 741 824 字节)
gin C1 /dʒɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an alcoholic drink made from grain and withjuniperberriesadded.Ginis usually drunk mixed withtonicor fruit juice. 杜松子酒
2 a glass ofgin 一杯杜松子酒
I'll have agin and tonic, please.请来一杯加奎宁水的杜松子酒。
请来一杯加奎宁水的杜松子酒。
She poured herself a large gin.她给自己倒了一大杯杜松子酒。
她给自己倒了一大杯杜松子酒。
3 a machine for separating the seeds of a cotton plant from the cotton 轧棉机;轧花机
4 a device for catching small wild animals or birds 杜松子酒:一种捕获小型野生动物或鸟类的设备
ginger C1 /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the root of thegingerplant used in cooking as aspice
a teaspoon of ground ginger一茶匙姜粉
一茶匙姜粉
ginger biscuits姜味饼干
姜味饼干
2 a light orange-brown colour 姜黄色
adjective 释义
1 light orange-brown in colour 姜黄色的
ginger hair姜黄色的头发
姜黄色的头发
a ginger cat橘猫
橘猫
girlhood C1 /ˈɡɜːlhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when somebody is a girl; the fact of being a girl 少女时期;少女时代;少女
given name C1 /ˈɡɪvn neɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a name that was given to you when you were born, that comes before your family name 名字
given that C1 /ˈɡɪvn ðət/ conjunction
conjunction 释义
1 when you consider something 考虑到;鉴于
It was surprising the government was re-elected, given that they had raised taxes so much.这届政府加了这么多税,但还是再次当选,实在令人意外。
这届政府加了这么多税,但还是再次当选,实在令人意外。
gladiator C1 /ˈɡlædieɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in ancient Rome) a man trained to fight other men or animals in order to entertain the public (古罗马)角斗士
glamour C1 /ˈɡlæmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the attractive and exciting quality that makes a person, a job or a place seem special, often because of wealth or status 吸引力,魅力,诱惑力(多因财富或地位所致)
hopeful young actors dazzled by the glamour of Hollywood满怀希望的年轻演员为好莱坞的魅力神魂颠倒
满怀希望的年轻演员为好莱坞的魅力神魂颠倒
Now that she's a flight attendant, foreign travel has lost its glamour for her.她现在是空中乘务员了,去国外旅行对她已失去吸引力。
她现在是空中乘务员了,去国外旅行对她已失去吸引力。
Ireland's top fashion model added a touch of glamour to the event.爱尔兰的顶级时装模特为活动增添了一丝魅力。
爱尔兰的顶级时装模特为活动增添了一丝魅力。
2 physical beauty that also suggests wealth or success (暗示财富或成功的)迷人的美,魅力
Her long dark hair lent her a certain glamour.乌黑长发赋予她某种魅力。
乌黑长发赋予她某种魅力。
glare C1 /ɡleə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to look at somebody/something in an angry way 怒目而视
He didn't shout, he just glared at me silently.他没有喊叫,只是默默地怒视着我。
他没有喊叫,只是默默地怒视着我。
I looked at her and she glared furiously back.我看着她,她也愤怒地瞪了我一眼。
我看着她,她也愤怒地瞪了我一眼。
2 to shine with a very bright, unpleasant light 发出刺眼的光
3 to look at somebody in a very angry way 对某人怒目而视
noun 释义
1 a very bright, unpleasant light 刺眼的光
For a moment she was blinded by the harsh glare of the sun.她一时被刺眼的阳光照得眼睛昏花。
她一时被刺眼的阳光照得眼睛昏花。
The rabbit was caught in the glare of the car's headlights.兔子被耀眼的汽车前灯照射着。
兔子被耀眼的汽车前灯照射着。
These sunglasses are designed to reduce glare.这些太阳镜是为减少刺眼的强光而设计的。
这些太阳镜是为减少刺眼的强光而设计的。
The divorce was conductedin the full glare of publicity(= with continuous attention from newspapers and television).这桩离婚案是在媒体的密切关注下进行的。
这桩离婚案是在媒体的密切关注下进行的。
2 a long, angry look (长久的)怒视,瞪眼
to give somebody a hostile glare含敌意地瞪着某人
含敌意地瞪着某人
glide C1 /ɡlaɪd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort 滑行;滑动;掠过
Swans went gliding past.天鹅滑行而过。
天鹅滑行而过。
The skaters were gliding over the ice.滑冰者在冰上滑行。
滑冰者在冰上滑行。
2 to fly using air currents, without the birds moving their wings or the aircraft using the engine 滑翔
An eagle was gliding high overhead.一只鹰在头顶上空翱翔。
一只鹰在头顶上空翱翔。
The plane managed to glide down to the runway.飞机终于成功地滑翔降落在跑道上。
飞机终于成功地滑翔降落在跑道上。
noun 释义
1 a continuous smooth movement 滑行;滑动;滑翔
the graceful glide of a skater滑冰者优美的滑行动作
滑冰者优美的滑行动作
2 a speech sound made while moving the tongue from one position to another 滑音
globalism C1 /ˈɡləʊbəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the belief that economic and foreign policy should be planned on a global basis, rather than serving the interests of individual countries 全球主义(该理论认为经济和外交政策规划应基于全球,而非服务于个别国家的利益)
Both political parties favour globalism, free trade and more open borders.两个政党都支持全球主义、自由贸易和更开放的边境政策。
两个政党都支持全球主义、自由贸易和更开放的边境政策。
globalist C1 /ˈɡləʊbəlɪst/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who supports the belief that economic and foreign policy should be planned on a global basis, rather than serving the interests of individual countries 全球主义者
He is a globalist and considers himself a citizen of the world.他信奉全球主义,认为自己是世界公民。
他信奉全球主义,认为自己是世界公民。
adjective 释义
1 based on or supporting the belief that economic and foreign policy should be planned on a global basis, rather than serving the interests of individual countries 全球主义的;支持全球主义的
a globalist attitude to business全球主义的商业态度
全球主义的商业态度
globalize C1 /ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 if something, for example a business company,globalizesoris globalized, it operates all around the world (使)全球化
gloom C1 /ɡluːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being sad and without hope 忧郁;愁闷;无望
The gloom deepened as the election results came in.选举结果陆续传来,失落的情绪越来越重。
选举结果陆续传来,失落的情绪越来越重。
He remained sunk in gloom for several days.一连几天,他都沉浸在忧郁之中。
一连几天,他都沉浸在忧郁之中。
An air of gloom and despondency settled over the household.悲观失望的气氛笼罩着一家人。
悲观失望的气氛笼罩着一家人。
2 almost totaldarkness 幽暗;黑暗;昏暗
We watched the boats come back in the gathering gloom.我们注视着船只在越来越浓的暮色中返航。
我们注视着船只在越来越浓的暮色中返航。
Caroline peered into the gloom of the hallway.卡罗琳凝视着昏暗的走廊。
卡罗琳凝视着昏暗的走廊。
3 a general feeling of having lost all hope, and ofpessimism(= expecting things to go badly) 悲观失望;无望;前景暗淡
Despite the obvious setbacks, it is not all doom and gloom for the England team.尽管明显受挫,但对英格兰队来说绝非胜利无望。
尽管明显受挫,但对英格兰队来说绝非胜利无望。
4 to make an unpleasant situation worse 使雪上加霜;伤口上撒盐
Bosses piled on the agony with threats of more job losses.老板威胁要削减更多的职位,令情况更加恶化。
老板威胁要削减更多的职位,令情况更加恶化。
gloomy C1 /ˈɡluːmi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 nearly dark, or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad 黑暗的;阴暗的;幽暗的
a gloomy room/atmosphere昏暗的房间;阴沉沉的气氛
昏暗的房间;阴沉沉的气氛
It was a wet and gloomy day.那一天下着雨,阴沉沉的。
那一天下着雨,阴沉沉的。
2 sad and without hope 忧郁的;沮丧的;无望的
a gloomy expression沮丧的表情
沮丧的表情
We sat in gloomy silence.我们郁郁不乐地默默坐着。
我们郁郁不乐地默默坐着。
3 without much hope of success or happiness in the future 前景黯淡的;悲观的
agloomy pictureof the country’s economic future该国经济前景的黯淡景象
该国经济前景的黯淡景象
Suddenly, the future didn't look so gloomy after all.突然感到前途似乎并非如此黯淡。
突然感到前途似乎并非如此黯淡。
glorious C1 /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 deserving or bringing great success and making somebody/something famous 辉煌的;光荣的;荣耀的
We congratulate you on this glorious victory.我们祝贺你取得了这一辉煌的胜利。
我们祝贺你取得了这一辉煌的胜利。
This is a glorious chapter in our country's history.这是我国历史上光辉的一页。
这是我国历史上光辉的一页。
The film looks back at Spain’s glorious past.影片回顾了西班牙辉煌的过去。
影片回顾了西班牙辉煌的过去。
2 very beautiful and impressive 壮丽的;辉煌的;光辉灿烂的
We sat on the beach and gazed at the glorious sunset.我们坐在海滩上,凝望着瑰丽的晚霞。
我们坐在海滩上,凝望着瑰丽的晚霞。
Both her daughters have glorious red hair.她的两个女儿都有一头漂亮的红头发。
她的两个女儿都有一头漂亮的红头发。
3 hot, with the sun shining 热的;阳光灿烂的;晴朗的
They had three weeks of glorious sunshine.他们度过了三周阳光灿烂的日子。
他们度过了三周阳光灿烂的日子。
4 extremely pleasant 极其令人愉快的;极为宜人的
a glorious trip to Rome极为享受的罗马之行
极为享受的罗马之行
glory C1 /ˈɡlɔːri/ noun
noun 释义
1 great success that brings somebody praise and honour and makes them famous 荣誉;光荣;桂冠
Olympic glory in the 100 metres奥林匹克 100 米赛跑的桂冠
奥林匹克 100 米赛跑的桂冠
I do all the work and he gets all the glory.活儿都是我干,荣誉都是他得。
活儿都是我干,荣誉都是他得。
She wanted to enjoy her moment of glory.她希望尽情享受自己的光荣时刻。
她希望尽情享受自己的光荣时刻。
He came home a rich man,covered in glory.他发迹还乡,荣归故里。
他发迹还乡,荣归故里。
2 praise andworshipof God (对上帝的)赞颂,赞美,崇拜
‘Glory to God in the highest’“荣耀归于至高无上的上帝”
“荣耀归于至高无上的上帝”
They built many churches, great and small, to the glory of God.他们建了大大小小许多教堂来敬拜上帝。
他们建了大大小小许多教堂来敬拜上帝。
3 great beauty 壮丽;辉煌;灿烂
The city was spread out beneath usin all its glory.这座城市绚丽多彩地展现在我们下方。
这座城市绚丽多彩地展现在我们下方。
The house has now been restored to itsformer glory.这栋房子又恢复了它往日的辉煌。
这栋房子又恢复了它往日的辉煌。
4 something that is beautiful, impressive, or deserves praise 优美之物;骄人之处
The temple is one of the glories of ancient Greece.这座神殿是古希腊的一大骄傲。
这座神殿是古希腊的一大骄傲。
Her long black hair is hercrowning glory(= most impressive feature).她长长的黑发是她的无上荣耀。
她长长的黑发是她的无上荣耀。
The city's crowning glory is its Gothic cathedral.这座城市最壮观之处是其哥特式的主教座堂。
这座城市最壮观之处是其哥特式的主教座堂。
glucose C1 /ˈɡluːkəʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a simple type of sugar that is an important energy source in living things and that is a part of manycarbohydrates 葡萄糖
go against C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to not be in somebody’s favour or not to their advantage 对某人不利;不利于某人
The jury's verdict went against him.陪审团的裁定对他不利。
陪审团的裁定对他不利。
2 to resist or oppose somebody/something 反抗(或反对)某人(或某事);与…相背
He would not go against his parents' wishes.他不会违背父母的意愿。
他不会违背父母的意愿。
3 to be opposed to something; to not fit or agree with something 违反;与…不符(或相反)
Paying for hospital treatment goes against her principles.拿钱到医院治病有违她的原则。
拿钱到医院治病有违她的原则。
His thinking goes against all logic.他的想法完全不合情理。
他的想法完全不合情理。
go along with C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to agree with somebody/something 和某人观点一致;赞同某事
I don't go along with her views on private medicine.在自费医疗的问题上,我不敢苟同她的观点。
在自费医疗的问题上,我不敢苟同她的观点。
go-cart C1 /ˈɡəʊ kɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle like a small low car with no roof or doors, used for racing (无篷无门的)微型赛车;卡丁车
go-kart C1 /ˈɡəʊ kɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle like a small low car with no roof or doors, used for racing (无篷无门的)微型赛车;卡丁车
goal line C1 /ˈɡəʊl laɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the line at either end of a sports field on which the goal stands or which the ball must cross to score a goal ortouchdown 球门线
goal-line technology C1 /ˌɡəʊl laɪn tekˈnɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic system used to determine whether the ball has crossed thegoal lineand a goal has been scored 门线技术(辅助判断进球是否有效的电子系统)
Goal-line technology and VAR have now been introduced in some form in all major leagues.门线技术和视频助理裁判如今已以某种形式引入各大联赛。
门线技术和视频助理裁判如今已以某种形式引入各大联赛。
goalscorer C1 /ˈɡəʊlskɔːrə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a player in a sports game who scores a goal (体育比赛的)得分队员,得分射手,得分者
goddess C1 /ˈɡɒdes/ noun
noun 释义
1 a female god 女神
Diana, the goddess of hunting狩猎女神狄安娜
狩猎女神狄安娜
Aphrodite, the goddess of love爱神阿佛洛狄忒
爱神阿佛洛狄忒
2 a woman who is loved or admired very much by other people 极受崇拜(或敬慕)的女人
a screen goddess(= a female film star)银幕女神
银幕女神
goggles C1 /ˈɡɒɡlz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pair of glasses that fit closely to the face to protect the eyes from wind, dust, water, etc. or give extra visual powers 护目镜;特殊功能目镜
a pair ofswimming/ski/safety goggles一副游泳/滑雪/安全护目镜
一副游泳/滑雪/安全护目镜
night-vision goggles夜视镜
夜视镜
My swimming goggles keep steaming up so I can’t see.我的游泳镜一直有水雾,所以我看不见。
我的游泳镜一直有水雾,所以我看不见。
gold medallist C1 /ˌɡəʊld ˈmedəlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 the winner of a race or competition, who is given agold medal 金牌得主
an Olympic gold medallist奥运会金牌得主
奥运会金牌得主
golden age C1 /ˈɡəʊldən eɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period during which something is very successful, especially in the past (尤指过去的)黄金时代,鼎盛时期
the golden age of cinema电影的鼎盛时期
电影的鼎盛时期
golf club C1 /ˈɡɒlf klʌb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long metal stick with a piece of metal or wood at one end, used for hitting the ball in golf 高尔夫球杆
a set of golf clubs一套高尔夫球杆
一套高尔夫球杆
You can borrow golf clubs if you want a game.如果你想打高尔夫球,可以借用球杆。
如果你想打高尔夫球,可以借用球杆。
2 an organization whose members play golf; the place where these people meet and play golf 高尔夫球俱乐部(指组织或所在地)
Pine Ridge Golf Club派恩里奇高尔夫球俱乐部
派恩里奇高尔夫球俱乐部
We're going for lunch at the golf club.我们要去高尔夫球俱乐部吃午餐。
我们要去高尔夫球俱乐部吃午餐。
She decided to join a golf club.她决定加入高尔夫球俱乐部。
她决定加入高尔夫球俱乐部。
good nature C1 /ˌɡʊd ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people 善良的品性;和善的本性;温和的性情
People are always taking advantage of her good nature.人们总是在利用她的善良。
人们总是在利用她的善良。
good-hearted C1 /ˌɡʊd ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kind; willing to help other people 善良的;好心的;乐于助人的
To be fair, she was a good-hearted woman who tried to do her best.平心而论,她是一个心地善良、尽力做到最好的女人。
平心而论,她是一个心地善良、尽力做到最好的女人。
good-natured C1 /ˌɡʊd ˈneɪtʃəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kind, friendly and patient when dealing with people 本性善良的;和蔼可亲的;友好的
a good-natured person/discussion和蔼可亲的人;友好的讨论
和蔼可亲的人;友好的讨论
Anthony is so good-natured—he finds it difficult to hate anyone.安东尼本性太善良了,对任何人都恨不起来。
安东尼本性太善良了,对任何人都恨不起来。
The discussion was good-natured and positive.讨论是友好且富有建设性的。
讨论是友好且富有建设性的。
goods train C1 /ˈɡʊdz treɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a train that carries only goods 货运列车
goodwill C1 /ˌɡʊdˈwɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 friendly or helpful feelings towards other people or countries 友善;友好;善意;亲善
a spirit of goodwill in international relations国际关系中的亲善精神
国际关系中的亲善精神
agoodwill gesture/a gesture of goodwill友好的表示
友好的表示
The President is on a goodwill visit to Japan.总统正在对日本进行友好访问。
总统正在对日本进行友好访问。
Given goodwill on both sides, I am sure we can reach an agreement.鉴于双方的善意,我相信我们能够达成协议。
鉴于双方的善意,我相信我们能够达成协议。
Theatres increasingly have to rely on the goodwill of private sponsors to survive.剧院越来越依赖私人赞助商的善意才能生存。
剧院越来越依赖私人赞助商的善意才能生存。
2 the good relationship between a business and its customers that is calculated as part of its value when it is sold 信誉;商誉
gorge C1 /ɡɔːdʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a deep narrow valley with steep sides 峡;峡谷
the Rhine Gorge莱茵峡谷
莱茵峡谷
2 somebody feels so angry about something that they feel physically sick 感到烦心(或厌恶);作呕
verb 释义
1 to eat a lot of something, until you are too full to eat any more 贪婪地吃;狼吞虎咽
gorilla C1 /ɡəˈrɪlə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large powerful Africanape(= an animal like a large monkey without a tail) covered with black or brown hair 大猩猩(产于非洲)
2 a large aggressive man 高大凶恶的人
gossip column C1 /ˈɡɒsɪp kɒləm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of writing in a newspaper about social events and the private and personal lives of famous people 漫谈栏,茶话栏(报刊有关社交活动和名人私生活的专栏)
I saw it in the gossip column of the local newspaper.我在当地报纸上的漫谈专栏看到过此事。
我在当地报纸上的漫谈专栏看到过此事。
He writes a weekly gossip column.他每周撰写八卦专栏。
他每周撰写八卦专栏。
grace C1 /ɡreɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an attractive quality of movement that is smooth and done with control; a simple and beautiful quality 优美;优雅
She moves with the natural grace of a ballerina.她的动作具有芭蕾舞演员自然优雅的丰姿。
她的动作具有芭蕾舞演员自然优雅的丰姿。
a debut album of uncommon grace and beauty既高雅又漂亮的首张专辑
既高雅又漂亮的首张专辑
2 a quality of behaviour that is polite and pleasant and deserves respect 文雅;高雅
He conducted himself with grace and dignity throughout the trial.在整个审讯过程中他表现得文雅而有尊严。
在整个审讯过程中他表现得文雅而有尊严。
3 ways of behaving that people think are polite and acceptable 风度;体面
He was not particularly well versed in thesocial graces.他对社交礼节并不特别熟悉。
他对社交礼节并不特别熟悉。
4 extra time that is given to somebody to enable them to pay a bill, finish a piece of work, etc. 宽限期;延缓期
They've given me a month's grace to get the money.他们宽限我一个月弄到这笔钱。
他们宽限我一个月弄到这笔钱。
5 the love that God shows towards the human race 恩宠;恩典
the power of divine grace神恩的力量
神恩的力量
It was only by the grace of God that they survived.承蒙天恩,他们才幸免于难。
承蒙天恩,他们才幸免于难。
The mantra bestows Siva's grace upon the devotee.曼怛罗将湿婆神的恩典赐予虔诚的信徒。
曼怛罗将湿婆神的恩典赐予虔诚的信徒。
6 a short prayer that is usually said before a meal to thank God for the food (饭前的)谢恩祈祷
Let'ssay grace.我们做饭前祷告吧。
我们做饭前祷告吧。
7 used as a title of respect when talking to or about anarchbishop, adukeor aduchess (对大主教、公爵、公爵夫人、女公爵的尊称)大人,阁下,夫人
Good Morning, Your Grace.早上好,阁下。
早上好,阁下。
Their Graces the Duke and Duchess of Kent.肯特公爵及公爵夫人阁下。
肯特公爵及公爵夫人阁下。
8 a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more important, etc. than they really are 摆架子;装腔作势
Even when he became a star he didn’t have any airs and graces.即使成了明星,他也没有架子。
即使成了明星,他也没有架子。
9 to have somebody’s approval and be liked by them 为某人所赞同(或喜爱);得到某人的欢心
10 to lose the trust or respect that people have for you, especially by doing something bad or morally wrong (尤指因做了错事或不道德之事而)失去信任,失去尊重,失去恩宠
11 a situation in which somebody loses the trust or respect that people have for them, especially because they have done something that is bad or morally wrong (尤指因做了错事或不道德之事的)失信
The biography explains the circumstances surrounding her fall from grace.这本传记解释了她失宠的情况。
这本传记解释了她失宠的情况。
12 to be polite enough to do something, especially when you have done something wrong (尤指犯错后)知趣地做某事,通情达理地做某事
He didn't even have the grace to look embarrassed.他甚至连一丝尴尬的神色都没有。
他甚至连一丝尴尬的神色都没有。
13 (in the Roman Catholic Church) having been forgiven by God for the wrong or evil things you have done (天主教指灵魂上没有大罪的状态)受天主眷爱,蒙受恩宠
He died in a state of grace.他死的时候灵魂得到了宽恕。
他死的时候灵魂得到了宽恕。
14 used to say that you could easily have been in the same difficult or unpleasant situation that somebody else is in 若非天助,区区岂能幸免
15 in an unwilling and/or rude way 勉强地;不情愿地;无礼地
He handed over the money with typical bad grace.他照常不情愿地把钱交出来。
他照常不情愿地把钱交出来。
16 in a willing and pleasant way 心甘情愿地;乐意地;高高兴兴地
You must learn to accept defeat with good grace.你必须学会坦然接受失败。
你必须学会坦然接受失败。
We will simply have to accept the situation with a good grace.我们就坦荡大度地接受这种情况吧。
我们就坦荡大度地接受这种情况吧。
17 any particular year after the birth of Christ 纪元某年;公元某年
verb 释义
1 to make something more attractive; to decorate something 为…增色;为…锦上添花;装饰
The table had once graced a duke's drawing room.这张桌子曾一度为公爵的起居室增色不少。
这张桌子曾一度为公爵的起居室增色不少。
We sat at a small table graced with a vase of fresh flowers.我们坐在一张小桌子旁,桌子上摆着一瓶鲜花。
我们坐在一张小桌子旁,桌子上摆着一瓶鲜花。
2 to bring honour to somebody/something; to be kind enough to attend or take part in something 使荣耀;使生辉;承蒙光临
She is one of the finest players ever to have graced the game.她是曾使这项运动生辉的最杰出的运动员之一。
她是曾使这项运动生辉的最杰出的运动员之一。
The occasion was graced by the presence of Lord and Lady Thomson.汤姆森勋爵和夫人的出席为这一场合增添了光彩。
汤姆森勋爵和夫人的出席为这一场合增添了光彩。
Will you begracing us with your presencetonight?请问您今晚能否赏光?
请问您今晚能否赏光?
graceful C1 /ˈɡreɪsfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 moving in an attractive way that shows control; having a smooth, attractive form 优美的;优雅的;雅致的
The dancers were all tall and graceful.这些舞蹈演员都个子高高的,动作十分优雅。
这些舞蹈演员都个子高高的,动作十分优雅。
He gave a graceful bow to the audience.他优雅地向观众鞠了一躬。
他优雅地向观众鞠了一躬。
the graceful curves of the hills连绵起伏的丘陵美景
连绵起伏的丘陵美景
Dolphins are incredibly graceful and efficient swimmers.海豚是令人难以置信的优雅和高效的游泳者。
海豚是令人难以置信的优雅和高效的游泳者。
2 polite and kind in your behaviour, especially in a difficult situation (尤指在困境中)得体的,有风度的
His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat.他父亲总是教导他输了也要有风度。
他父亲总是教导他输了也要有风度。
gradient C1 /ˈɡreɪdiənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a slope on a road or railway; the degree to which the ground slopes (公路或铁路的)坡;坡度;斜率;倾斜度
The route includes some steep gradients.该路线包括一些陡峭的坡度。
该路线包括一些陡峭的坡度。
a hill with a gradient of 1 in 4 (or 25 per cent)倾斜度为 1:4(或 25%)的小山
倾斜度为 1:4(或 25%)的小山
2 the rate at which temperature, pressure, etc. changes, or increases and decreases, between one region and another (温度、压力等的)变化率,梯度变化曲线
graduate assistant C1 /ˌɡrædʒuət əˈsɪstənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a graduate student at a university who is paid to help with teaching or research 研究生助教
Graduate assistants in the department work 20 hours per week on designated projects.该系的研究生助理每周在指定项目上工作 20 个小时。
该系的研究生助理每周在指定项目上工作 20 个小时。
grammar school C1 /ˈɡræmə skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, especially in the past) a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 18 who are good at academic subjects (尤指旧时英国的)文法学校
2 elementary school(= in the US, a school for children between the ages of about 6 and 12) (尤指旧时英国的)文法学校
grapefruit C1 /ˈɡreɪpfruːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large round yellowcitrusfruit with juice that has a slightly sharp bitter taste 葡萄柚;柚子;西柚
graphic designer C1 /ˌɡræfɪk dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to communicate ideas using pictures, colours and words in advertisements, books, magazines, etc. (书籍、杂志、广告等的)平面造型设计师
The company commissioned a graphic designer to design its new logo.该公司委托一位平面设计师设计其新标志。
该公司委托一位平面设计师设计其新标志。
graphic novel C1 /ˌɡræfɪk ˈnɒvl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a novel in the form of acomic strip 连环画小说;漫画小说
Graphic novels can offer exciting stories with stimulating art work.图画小说可以通过刺激的艺术作品提供激动人心的故事。
图画小说可以通过刺激的艺术作品提供激动人心的故事。
graphite C1 /ˈɡræfaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a soft black mineral that is a form ofcarbon.Graphiteis used to make pencils, tolubricatemachines and in nuclearreactors. 石墨
grate C1 /ɡreɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a metal frame for holding the wood or coal in afireplace 炉条;炉箅
A huge log fire was burning in the grate.壁炉里熊熊燃烧着大火。
壁炉里熊熊燃烧着大火。
2 a frame of metal bars over the opening to adrainin the ground 下水道孔盖
verb 释义
1 to rub food against agraterin order to cut it into small pieces 擦碎,磨碎(食物)
grated apple/carrot/cheese, etc.擦成细丝的苹果、胡萝卜、干酪等
擦成细丝的苹果、胡萝卜、干酪等
Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the tomatoes.将奶酪磨碎,撒在西红柿上。
将奶酪磨碎,撒在西红柿上。
a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg一茶匙刚磨好的肉豆蔻
一茶匙刚磨好的肉豆蔻
2 to annoy somebody 激怒(某人);招惹(某人)
Her voice really grates on me.她的声音真叫我难受。
她的声音真叫我难受。
He kept staring at her and it began to grate on her nerves.他一直盯着她看,这开始刺激她的神经。
他一直盯着她看,这开始刺激她的神经。
It grated with him when people implied he wasn't really British.当有人暗示他不是地道的英国人时,他很是恼火。
当有人暗示他不是地道的英国人时,他很是恼火。
3 when two hard surfacesgrateas they rub together, they make a sharp unpleasant sound; somebody can also make one thinggrateagainst another (使)发出刺耳的声音,发出吱吱嘎嘎的摩擦声
The rusty hinges grated as the gate swung back.大门荡了回去,生锈的铰链发出吱嘎吱嘎的刺耳声。
大门荡了回去,生锈的铰链发出吱嘎吱嘎的刺耳声。
He grated his knife across the plate.他用刀子划过盘子时发出刺耳的声音。
他用刀子划过盘子时发出刺耳的声音。
gratitude C1 /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks 感激之情;感谢
He smiled at them with gratitude.他向他们微笑表示谢意。
他向他们微笑表示谢意。
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for their hard work.我要对所有辛勤劳动的人表示感谢。
我要对所有辛勤劳动的人表示感谢。
I feel a deep sense of gratitude to her.我深深地感谢她。
我深深地感谢她。
She was presented with the gift in gratitude for her long service.这礼物赠送给她以表达对她长期服务的感激之情。
这礼物赠送给她以表达对她长期服务的感激之情。
Ioweyou a greatdebt of gratitude(= feel extremely grateful).我对你感激不尽。
我对你感激不尽。
grave1 C1 /ɡreɪv/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a mark placed over a vowel in some languages to show how it should be pronounced, as over theein the French wordpère 钝重音符,沉音符,抑音符(标在元音上面表发音)
adjective 释义
1 very serious and important; giving you a reason to feel worried 严重的;重大的;严峻的;深切的
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety.警方对失踪孩子的安全深表关注。
警方对失踪孩子的安全深表关注。
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done.如果不采取任何措施,后果将会是非常严重的。
如果不采取任何措施,后果将会是非常严重的。
We were in grave danger.我们处于极大的危险之中。
我们处于极大的危险之中。
I fear you are making a very grave mistake.恐怕你正在犯一个严重错误。
恐怕你正在犯一个严重错误。
2 serious in manner, as if something sad or important has just happened 严肃的;庄严的;表情沉重的
He looked very grave as he entered the room.他进入房间时表情非常严肃。
他进入房间时表情非常严肃。
graveyard C1 /ˈɡreɪvjɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of land, often near a church, where people are buried 墓地,坟场(常在教堂附近)
2 a place where things or people that are not wanted are sent or left 垃圾场;废物堆积处;收容所
a graveyard for cars汽车墓地
汽车墓地
The club has become a graveyard for mediocre provincial bands.该俱乐部已成为平庸的省级乐队的墓地。
该俱乐部已成为平庸的省级乐队的墓地。
gravity C1 /ˈɡrævəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the force that attracts objects in space towards each other, and that on the earth pulls them towards the centre of the planet, so that things fall to the ground when they are dropped 重力;地球引力
Newton’s law of gravity牛顿万有引力定律
牛顿万有引力定律
2 extreme importance and a cause for worry 严重性
I don't think you realise the gravity of the situation.我认为你没有意识到形势的严重性。
我认为你没有意识到形势的严重性。
Punishment varies according to the gravity of the offence.处罚根据罪行的严重程度而有所不同。
处罚根据罪行的严重程度而有所不同。
3 serious behaviour, speech or appearance 严肃;庄严
They were asked to behave with the gravity that was appropriate in a court of law.他们被要求在法庭上表现出应有的严肃态度。
他们被要求在法庭上表现出应有的严肃态度。
gravy C1 /ˈɡreɪvi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a brown sauce made by adding flour to the juices that come out of meat while it is cooking (调味)肉汁
2 something, especially money, that is obtained when you do not expect it 意外之财;飞来福
Anything on top of eight percent profit is just gravy for the industry.任何高于百分之八利润的东西都只是这个行业的肉汁。
任何高于百分之八利润的东西都只是这个行业的肉汁。
grayish C1 /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly gray in colour 略灰的;透着灰白色的
grayish hair灰白的头发
灰白的头发
greasy C1 /ˈɡriːsi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 covered in a lot ofgreaseor oil 多油的;油污的;沾油脂的
greasy fingers/marks/overalls沾满油脂的手指;油渍;满是油污的工作服
沾满油脂的手指;油渍;满是油污的工作服
The sink was piled high with greasy dishes.水槽里堆满了油腻的盘子。
水槽里堆满了油腻的盘子。
2 cooked with too much oil or fat 油腻的
greasy chips油腻的炸薯条
油腻的炸薯条
3 producing too much natural oil 油性的;多脂的
long greasy hair油性长发
油性长发
an ugly man with very greasy hair一个头发很油腻的丑男人
一个头发很油腻的丑男人
4 friendly in a way that does not seem sincere 圆滑的;滑头的;虚情假意的
a greasy smile假惺惺的笑
假惺惺的笑
He told me how well I’d done in that greasy way of his.他告诉我,我用他那种油腻的方式做得有多好。
他告诉我,我用他那种油腻的方式做得有多好。
5 used to refer to the difficult way to the top of a profession 涂油杆(到达专业之巅的艰难道路);险峻的职业阶梯
greed C1 /ɡriːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power, etc. than a person needs 贪婪;贪心;贪欲
His actions were motivated by greed.他的所作所为是受贪婪之心所驱使。
他的所作所为是受贪婪之心所驱使。
She killed him to satisfy her greed.她杀死了他,以满足自己的贪欲。
她杀死了他,以满足自己的贪欲。
the evils of corporate greed公司贪婪的坏处
公司贪婪的坏处
Nothing would satisfy her greed for power.她对权力贪得无厌。
她对权力贪得无厌。
2 a strong desire for more food or drink when you are no longer hungry or thirsty 贪食;贪吃
I had another helping of ice cream out of pure greed.我纯粹是因为嘴馋贪吃,又吃了一份冰激凌。
我纯粹是因为嘴馋贪吃,又吃了一份冰激凌。
green tea C1 /ˌɡriːn ˈtiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 tea made from leaves that have been dried but notfermented 绿茶
green wall C1 /ˈɡriːn wɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a structure covered in plants that can be attached to the wall of a building (覆盖着植物的)绿墙,植生墙
a 12-storey green wall12层高的绿墙
12层高的绿墙
The client wants a green wall installed in his house.客户希望在他的房子里安装一面绿墙。
客户希望在他的房子里安装一面绿墙。
A green wall will improve the energy balance and aid biodiversity.绿墙将改善能量平衡并有助于生物多样性。
绿墙将改善能量平衡并有助于生物多样性。
greenish C1 /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly green in colour 带绿色的;浅绿色的
greyish C1 /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly grey in colour 带灰色的;浅灰色的
greyish hair灰白的头发
灰白的头发
grill C1 /ɡrɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the part of a cooker that directs heat downwards to cook food that is placed under it (炊具、烤炉内的)烘烤器
Put it under a hot grill to brown for two minutes.将其放在热烤架下烤两分钟至棕色。
将其放在热烤架下烤两分钟至棕色。
2 a flat metal frame that you put food on to cook over a fire (置于火上的)烤架
Once the charcoal is glowing, place the food on the grill, turning it regularly.木炭发红后,将食物放到烧烤架上,并不时翻转。
木炭发红后,将食物放到烧烤架上,并不时翻转。
3 a dish ofgrilledfood, especially meat 一盘烧烤食物(尤指烤肉)
4 a restaurant servinggrilledfood 烤肉餐馆;烧烤店
Harry’s Bar and Grill哈里烤肉酒吧
哈里烤肉酒吧
5 a screen made of metal bars or wire that is placed in front of a window, door or machine in order to protect it (置于窗、门、机器前面的)铁栅栏,金属网罩
verb 释义
1 to cook food under a very strong heat (在高温下方)烧烤,炙烤
Grill the sausages for ten minutes.把香肠烤十分钟。
把香肠烤十分钟。
grilled bacon烤咸肉
烤咸肉
2 to cook food over a fire, especially outdoors (在火上,尤指户外)烧,烤,焙
grilled meat and shrimp烤肉和烤虾
烤肉和烤虾
At night we used to grill steaks over charcoal in the open air.我们以前晚上常常露天在炭火上烤牛排。
我们以前晚上常常露天在炭火上烤牛排。
3 to ask somebody a lot of questions about their ideas, actions, etc., often in an unpleasant way 盘问;追问;审问;责问
They grilled her about where she had been all night.他们盘问她整个晚上去哪里了。
他们盘问她整个晚上去哪里了。
He was grilled by detectives for several hours.侦探盘问了他几个小时。
侦探盘问了他几个小时。
grin C1 /ɡrɪn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to smile widely 露齿而笑;咧着嘴笑;粲然而笑
They grinned with delight when they heard our news.他们得知我们的消息时高兴得直咧着嘴笑。
他们得知我们的消息时高兴得直咧着嘴笑。
Stop grinning and tell me what happened!别再笑了,告诉我发生了什么事!
别再笑了,告诉我发生了什么事!
She grinned amiably at us.她咧着嘴向我们亲切地笑。
她咧着嘴向我们亲切地笑。
He grinned a wide grin.他粲然一笑。
他粲然一笑。
2 to accept pain or bad luck without complaining 默默忍受;忍气吞声
There's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to grin and bear it.对此我们无能为力,只好默默地忍受。
对此我们无能为力,只好默默地忍受。
3 to be smiling, etc. a lot because you are very pleased about something 眉开眼笑;笑得合不拢嘴
He was beaming from ear to ear.他笑得合不拢嘴。
他笑得合不拢嘴。
noun 释义
1 a wide smile 露齿的笑;咧着嘴笑
She gave abroad grin.她露出大大的笑容。
她露出大大的笑容。
awry/sheepish grin咧嘴苦笑;尴尬的笑
咧嘴苦笑;尴尬的笑
‘No,’ he said with a grin.“不。”他咧嘴笑了笑说。
“不。”他咧嘴笑了笑说。
2 to stop smiling, especially because somebody else is annoyed and does not think the situation is funny 敛起笑容(尤指因有人生气或觉得没什么好笑的)
Wipe that grin off your face and get back to work.别笑了,继续干活。
别笑了,继续干活。
Wipe that stupid smile off your face.别那么傻笑啦。
别那么傻笑啦。
grind C1 /ɡraɪnd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to break or press something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine 磨碎;碾碎;把…磨成粉
to grind coffee/corn将咖啡/谷粒磨成粉
将咖啡/谷粒磨成粉
The animal has teeth that grind its food into a pulp.这种动物有牙齿,可以将食物磨成果肉。
这种动物有牙齿,可以将食物磨成果肉。
2 to produce something such as flour bygrinding 磨(粉)
The flour is ground using traditional methods.这面粉是用传统方法磨制而成。
这面粉是用传统方法磨制而成。
3 to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces using a special machine (called amincer) 用绞肉机绞(食物,尤指肉)
4 to make something sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surface 使锋利;磨快;磨光
a special stone for grinding knives专门磨刀用的石头
专门磨刀用的石头
5 to press or rub something into a surface 用力挤压,用力擦(入表层)
He ground his cigarette into the ashtray.他把香烟按在烟灰缸里捻灭。
他把香烟按在烟灰缸里捻灭。
The dirt on her hands was ground in.她手上的泥渍住了。
她手上的泥渍住了。
6 to rub together, or to make hard objects rub together, often producing an unpleasant noise 摩擦(发出刺耳声)
Parts of the machine were grinding together noisily.机器零件摩擦发出刺耳的声音。
机器零件摩擦发出刺耳的声音。
Shegrinds her teethwhen she is asleep.她睡觉时磨牙。
她睡觉时磨牙。
He ground the gears on the car.他把汽车排挡弄得嘎嘎作响。
他把汽车排挡弄得嘎嘎作响。
7 to turn the handle of a machine thatgrindssomething 摇动手柄(操纵压磨机器)
to grind a pepper mill摇动胡椒磨
摇动胡椒磨
8 to make something gradually go slower until it stops completely 使渐渐停下来
Roadworks brought traffic to a grinding halt.道路施工导致交通陷入瘫痪。
道路施工导致交通陷入瘫痪。
9 to go slower gradually and then stop completely 慢慢停下来
Production ground to a halt during the strike.罢工期间生产渐渐陷入瘫痪。
罢工期间生产渐渐陷入瘫痪。
Her career ground to a halt when the twins were born.当双胞胎出生时,她的职业生涯陷入停顿。
当双胞胎出生时,她的职业生涯陷入停顿。
10 to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for a particular cause 有私心;有个人打算
She had no axe to grind and was only acting out of concern for their safety.她毫无私心,这样做只是出于对他们安全的担忧。
她毫无私心,这样做只是出于对他们安全的担忧。
These criticisms are commonly voiced by those who have some political axe to grind.这些批评通常是那些有政治目的的人提出的。
这些批评通常是那些有政治目的的人提出的。
noun 释义
1 an activity that is boring or makes you tired and takes a lot of time 令人疲劳(或厌倦)的工作;苦差事
thedaily grindof family life家庭生活中烦琐的家务劳动
家庭生活中烦琐的家务劳动
It's a long grind to the top of that particular profession.爬到那种行业的巅峰要经过漫长的艰苦奋斗。
爬到那种行业的巅峰要经过漫长的艰苦奋斗。
2 the unpleasant noise made by machines 刺耳的摩擦声
3 a person who spends too much time studying 只知一味用功学习的人;书呆子
grinder C1 /ˈɡraɪndə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine or tool forgrindinga solid substance into a powder 碾磨器械
a coffee grinder磨咖啡机
磨咖啡机
2 a person whose job is to make knives sharper; a machine which does this 磨刀匠;磨工;磨床
grip C1 /ɡrɪp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this 紧握;紧抓
Keep a tight grip on the rope.紧紧抓住绳索不放。
紧紧抓住绳索不放。
toloosen/release/relax your grip松手
松手
She tried toget a grip onthe icy rock.她尽力抓住那冰冷的石头。
她尽力抓住那冰冷的石头。
The climber slipped andlost her grip.登山女子滑了一下,松开了手。
登山女子滑了一下,松开了手。
She struggled from his grip.他紧拉住她不放,她奋力挣脱。
他紧拉住她不放,她奋力挣脱。
Try adjusting your grip on the racket.试着调整一下你握球拍的方法。
试着调整一下你握球拍的方法。
2 control or power over somebody/something (对…的)控制,影响力
The home team took a firm grip on the game.主队牢牢控制着比赛的局面。
主队牢牢控制着比赛的局面。
We need to tighten the grip we have on the market.我们得加强对市场的掌控。
我们得加强对市场的掌控。
The Prime Minister needs to keep a tight grip on his party.首相需要严格控制他的政党。
首相需要严格控制他的政党。
3 an understanding of something 理解;了解
I couldn't get a grip on what was going on.我无法理解正在发生的事情。
我无法理解正在发生的事情。
You need to keep a good grip on reality in this job.做这个工作你需要充分了解实际情况。
做这个工作你需要充分了解实际情况。
4 the ability of something to move over a surface without slipping 不打滑;走得稳
These tyres give the bus better grip in slippery conditions.这些轮胎可使公共汽车在路滑时行驶得平稳一些。
这些轮胎可使公共汽车在路滑时行驶得平稳一些。
This type of sole gives a good grip on snow and ice.这种类型的鞋底可以在冰雪上提供良好的抓地力。
这种类型的鞋底可以在冰雪上提供良好的抓地力。
5 a part of something that has a special surface so that it can be held without the hands slipping 把手;手柄;握杆
the grip on a golf club高尔夫球杆的握柄
高尔夫球杆的握柄
6 a small thin piece of metal or plastic folded in the middle, used by women for holding their hair in place 发夹
7 a person who prepares and moves the cameras, and sometimes the lighting equipment, when a film is being made (拍摄电影时)摄影机和灯光设备管理人员
8 a large soft bag, used when travelling 旅行袋;手提包
9 to begin to understand and deal with something difficult 开始理解并着手处理难题
I'm slowly getting to grips with the language.我慢慢开始掌握这种语言。
我慢慢开始掌握这种语言。
They have so far failed to come to grips with the ecological problems.迄今为止,他们对生态问题的处理是失败的。
迄今为止,他们对生态问题的处理是失败的。
10 to improve your behaviour or control your emotions after being afraid, upset or angry 使(自己)镇定下来;控制住(自己的)情绪
I have to take a grip on myself, he told himself firmly.我一定要控制住自己的情绪,他坚定地对自己说。
我一定要控制住自己的情绪,他坚定地对自己说。
Get a grip!(= make an effort to control your emotions)镇静点!
镇静点!
11 experiencing something unpleasant that cannot be stopped 处于不快却无法制止的境遇;受制于某事
a country in the grip of recession陷入衰退的国家
陷入衰退的国家
12 to become unable to understand or control a situation 失去(对…的)理解(或控制);驾驭不住
Sometimes I feel I'm losing my grip.有时我感到自己无能为力。
有时我感到自己无能为力。
verb 释义
1 to hold something tightly 抓紧某物
‘Please don't go,’ he said, gripping her arm.“请别走。”他紧紧抓住她的手臂说。
“请别走。”他紧紧抓住她的手臂说。
She gripped on to the railing with both hands.她双手紧紧抓住栏杆。
她双手紧紧抓住栏杆。
2 to interest or have a strong effect on somebody; to hold somebody’s attention 使感兴趣;使受强有力的影响;吸引住(某人的)注意
The book grips you from start to finish.这本书从头至尾扣人心弦。
这本书从头至尾扣人心弦。
I was totally gripped by the story.我完全被这故事吸引住了。
我完全被这故事吸引住了。
The campaign gripped people's imagination.这一活动激发了人们的想象力。
这一活动激发了人们的想象力。
The atmosphere of the World Cup gripped the nation.世界杯的气氛令举国兴奋。
世界杯的气氛令举国兴奋。
3 to have a powerful effect on somebody/something 对…产生强有力的影响
I was gripped by a feeling of panic.我惊恐万状。
我惊恐万状。
A sudden fear gripped me.突然的恐惧笼罩了我。
突然的恐惧笼罩了我。
Terrorism has gripped the country for the past two years.两年来恐怖主义一直笼罩着这个国家。
两年来恐怖主义一直笼罩着这个国家。
4 to hold onto or to move over a surface without slipping 抓牢
tyres that grip the road抓地力好的车胎
抓地力好的车胎
gripping C1 /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention 激动人心的;吸引人的;扣人心弦的
a gripping story扣人心弦的故事
扣人心弦的故事
His books are always so gripping.他的书总是那么扣人心弦。
他的书总是那么扣人心弦。
The film was absolutely gripping.这部电影绝对扣人心弦。
这部电影绝对扣人心弦。
The film is a gripping account of the early days of the revolution.这部影片讲述了革命的早期岁月,故事扣人心弦。
这部影片讲述了革命的早期岁月,故事扣人心弦。
ground plan C1 /ˈɡraʊnd plæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plan of the ground floor of a building (建筑物的)底层平面图
2 a plan for future action 计划;大纲
You need a flexible approach in devising your ground plan for bargaining.您需要采取灵活的方法来制定讨价还价的基本计划。
您需要采取灵活的方法来制定讨价还价的基本计划。
group stage C1 /ˈɡruːp steɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a stage of a competition where teams compete in a number of groups, and the most successful teams progress to the next stage, which is usually a series ofknockoutmatches 小组赛阶段
The national team hasn't made it past the group stage of the World Cup for 20 years.国家队已经有 20 年没有杀出世界杯小组赛了。
国家队已经有 20 年没有杀出世界杯小组赛了。
grow out of C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become too big to fit into a piece of clothing 长得太大而穿不上衣服
He's already grown out of his school uniform.他已长得穿不上他的校服了。
他已长得穿不上他的校服了。
2 to stop doing something as you become older 因长大而改掉(或革除、戒除)某习惯
Most children suck their thumbs but they grow out of it.大多数孩子都吮拇指,大了就好了。
大多数孩子都吮拇指,大了就好了。
3 to develop from something 产生于,源于(某事物)
The idea for the book grew out of a visit to India.这本书的构思源于到印度的一次旅行。
这本书的构思源于到印度的一次旅行。
The decision to introduce job sharing grew out of a general desire for flexible working hours.引入工作共享的决定源于对灵活工作时间的普遍渴望。
引入工作共享的决定源于对灵活工作时间的普遍渴望。
growl C1 /ɡraʊl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a low sound in the throat, usually as a sign of anger 低声吼叫
The dog growled at them.狗对着他们咆哮。
狗对着他们咆哮。
2 to say something in a low angry voice 发出低沉的怒吼;咆哮
‘Who are you?’ he growled at the stranger.“你是谁?”他向陌生人怒吼道。
“你是谁?”他向陌生人怒吼道。
She growled a sarcastic reply.她以讥讽的口吻咬牙切齿地回答。
她以讥讽的口吻咬牙切齿地回答。
noun 释义
1 a deep angry sound made when somebody/somethinggrowls 怒吼声;咆哮
The dog gave a threatening growl.那只狗发出了一声威胁的低吼。
那只狗发出了一声威胁的低吼。
the growl of the engine引擎的轰鸣
引擎的轰鸣
guard’s van C1 /ˈɡɑːdz væn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of a train where the person who is in charge of the train used to ride 列车车长室;守车
guerrilla C1 /ɡəˈrɪlə/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a member of a small group of soldiers who are not part of an official army and who fight against official soldiers, usually to try to change the government 游击队员
urban guerrillas(= those who fight in towns)城市游击队员
城市游击队员
guerrilla war/warfare(= fought byguerrillason one or both sides)游击战
游击战
a guerrilla movement游击运动
游击运动
adjective 释义
1 organized in an informal way and without official permission or approval 游击的;非正式的;没有官方认可的
Guerrilla actors took to the streets in army fatigues to protest against the war.非正式演员穿着士兵服走上街头举行反战示威。
非正式演员穿着士兵服走上街头举行反战示威。
guerrilla marketing(= marketing that uses unusual methods in order to achieve the greatest effect for the smallest amount of money)游击营销(用不一般的方式以最少金钱取得最大成效)
游击营销(用不一般的方式以最少金钱取得最大成效)
guerrilla gardening(= growing plants on land that you do not own to make it more attractive)游击园艺(在不属于自己的土地上栽种植物以美化环境)
游击园艺(在不属于自己的土地上栽种植物以美化环境)
guesswork C1 /ˈɡeswɜːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of trying to find an answer by guessing when you do not have enough information to be sure 猜想;猜测
It was pure guesswork on our part.这纯属我们的猜测。
这纯属我们的猜测。
guest house C1 /ˈɡest haʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small hotel 小旅馆
It is a comfortable family-run guest house near the beach.那是一家位于海边的舒适的家庭旅馆。
那是一家位于海边的舒适的家庭旅馆。
The house could be used as a small country hotel or guest house.这所房子可以用作小型乡村酒店或宾馆。
这所房子可以用作小型乡村酒店或宾馆。
2 a small house built near a large house, for guests to stay in (大房子旁供客人居住的)客房
guidance C1 /ˈɡaɪdns/ noun
noun 释义
1 help or advice that is given to somebody, especially by somebody older or with more experience 指导;引导;咨询
guidance for teachers on how to use video in the classroom为教师提供的课堂录像教学指导
为教师提供的课堂录像教学指导
Activities all take place under the guidance of an experienced tutor.所有活动都在经验丰富的导师指导下进行。
所有活动都在经验丰富的导师指导下进行。
The helpline was set up for young people in need of guidance and support.该热线是为需要指导和支持的年轻人设立的。
该热线是为需要指导和支持的年轻人设立的。
2 the process of controlling the direction of arocket, etc., using electronic equipment (火箭等的)制导,导航
a missile guidance system导弹制导系统
导弹制导系统
guiding C1 /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 giving advice and help; having a strong influence on people 给予指导的;有影响的
She was inexperienced and needed aguiding hand.她缺乏经验,需要有人指导。
她缺乏经验,需要有人指导。
a guiding force有影响的力量
有影响的力量
Eddie was his hero, his guiding light.埃迪是他的英雄,他的指路明灯。
埃迪是他的英雄,他的指路明灯。
guilt C1 /ɡɪlt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the unhappy feelings caused by knowing or thinking that you have done something wrong 内疚;悔恨
She had feelings of guilt about leaving her children and going to work.她因离开自己的孩子去工作而感到内疚。
她因离开自己的孩子去工作而感到内疚。
Many survivors were left witha sense of guilt.许多幸存者都有内疚感。
许多幸存者都有内疚感。
aguilt complex(= an exaggerated sense ofguilt)内疚情结
内疚情结
2 the fact that somebody has done something illegal 犯罪;罪行;有罪
His guilt was proved beyond all doubt by the prosecution.他的罪行已被控方证实确凿无疑。
他的罪行已被控方证实确凿无疑。
Do you think this statement amounts to an admission of guilt?你认为这份声明是否等于承认犯错?
你认为这份声明是否等于承认犯错?
3 blame or responsibility for doing something wrong or for something bad that has happened 罪责;责任;罪过
The investigation will try to find out where the guilt for the disaster really lies.此调查将尽力查出灾难的真正责任所在。
此调查将尽力查出灾难的真正责任所在。
There is no doubt as to where the guilt lies.罪责在哪一方面是毫无疑问的。
罪责在哪一方面是毫无疑问的。
4 things you say to somebody in order to make them feel guilty about something 使人内疚的责备
Don'tlay a guilt tripon your child about schoolwork.别因为功课责备孩子而使他觉得很内疚。
别因为功课责备孩子而使他觉得很内疚。
She was trying to lay a guilt trip on me.她想方设法说些让我感到内疚的话。
她想方设法说些让我感到内疚的话。
gulf C1 /ɡʌlf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land 海湾
the Gulf of Mexico墨西哥湾
墨西哥湾
2 the Persian Gulf, the area of sea between the Arabianpeninsulaand Iran 波斯湾
3 a large difference between two people or groups in the way that they think, live or feel 分歧;鸿沟;隔阂
The gulf between rich and poor is enormous.贫富悬殊。
贫富悬殊。
It felt as if a gulf had opened up between his life and mine.我感觉他的生活似乎和我的有了隔阂。
我感觉他的生活似乎和我的有了隔阂。
4 a wide deep opening in the ground (地面的)裂口,深坑,沟壑
5 to reduce or get rid of the differences that exist between two things or groups of people 消除(甲、乙间的)隔阂/鸿沟/分歧
The new degree course aims to bridge the gulf between education and industry.新的学位课程旨在弥合教育和实业之间的脱节。
新的学位课程旨在弥合教育和实业之间的脱节。
gum C1 /ɡʌm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 either of the areas offleshin the mouth to which the teeth are attached 牙龈;齿龈;牙床
gum disease牙龈病
牙龈病
2 a sticky substance produced by some types of tree 树胶;树脂
3 a type ofglueused for sticking light things together, such as paper 黏胶,胶质物(用以粘轻东西,如纸等)
4 a sweet that youchew(= bite many times)but do not eat 口香糖
5 a fairly hard, coloured sweet that tastes of fruit and that youchew 水果糖
fruit gums水果糖
水果糖
6 used to show surprise (表示惊讶)天哪,老天,哎呀
verb 释义
1 to spreadglueon the surface of something; to stick two things together withglue 在…上涂胶;用黏胶粘
A large address label was gummed to the package.包装袋上贴着一大张地址签条。
包装袋上贴着一大张地址签条。
gun dog C1 /ˈɡʌn dɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dog trained to help in the sport of shooting, for example by finding birds that have been shot 猎犬
gunpowder C1 /ˈɡʌnpaʊdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 explosivepowder used especially in bombs orfireworks 火药
gut C1 /ɡʌt/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 the tube in the body through which food passes when it leaves the stomach 肠道;消化道
It can take up to 72 hours for food to pass through the gut.食物需经多达72小时才能通过消化道。
食物需经多达72小时才能通过消化道。
I had a terrible pain in my guts after eating too many plums.我李子吃得太多了,肚子疼得厉害。
我李子吃得太多了,肚子疼得厉害。
2 the organs in and around the stomach, especially in an animal (尤指动物的)内脏
I'll only cook fish if the guts have been removed.鱼若已收拾干净,我只需烧一下即可。
鱼若已收拾干净,我只需烧一下即可。
I don't like movies that are full of blood and guts(= that show a lot of blood and violence).我不喜欢充满血腥镜头的电影。
我不喜欢充满血腥镜头的电影。
3 a person’s stomach, especially when it is large (尤指大的)胃,肚子
He had a bit of a gut on him, but otherwise he was quite skinny.他有一点胆量,但除此之外他很瘦。
他有一点胆量,但除此之外他很瘦。
abeer gut(= caused by drinking a lot of beer regularly)啤酒肚
啤酒肚
4 the courage and strength of mind that it takes to do something difficult or unpleasant 勇气;胆量;决心;魄力
Hedoesn't have the gutsto walk away from a well-paid job.他没胆量辞去一份报酬优厚的工作。
他没胆量辞去一份报酬优厚的工作。
5 the place where your natural feelings that make you react in a particular way are thought to be 内心;直觉;本能
I had a feeling in my guts that something was wrong.我本能地感到出了事。
我本能地感到出了事。
6 the most important part of something 核心;实质;要点
the guts of the problem问题的实质
问题的实质
7 thin strong string made from animals'intestinesand used in making musical instruments, tennisracketsand medical equipment 肠线(用于制作乐器、球拍的弦和医疗用品)
8 to make a great effort to do something 努力(做某事)
It’s a problem which nobody is going to bust a gut trying to solve.这是一个没有人会费尽心思去解决的问题。
这是一个没有人会费尽心思去解决的问题。
I busted my chops to get into law school.我竭尽全力进入法学院。
我竭尽全力进入法学院。
These guys were busting their butts on the field, trying to excel at athletics.这些家伙在球场上竭尽全力,试图在体育运动中表现出色。
这些家伙在球场上竭尽全力,试图在体育运动中表现出色。
9 to make a decision based on something that you are certain about, even though you do not have any direct proof and cannot explain why you are certain 跟着感觉走
I went with my gut and turned down the job.我凭直觉拒绝了这份工作。
我凭直觉拒绝了这份工作。
10 used to refer to somebody who eats too much 贪吃的家伙
Make sure greedy guts doesn’t eat all the cake.确保贪婪的人不会吃掉所有的蛋糕。
确保贪婪的人不会吃掉所有的蛋糕。
11 to dislike somebody very much 对某人恨之入骨
12 to be very angry with somebody and punish them severely for something they have done 满腔怒火地严惩(某人)
She’ll have your guts for garters if she ever finds out.她要是发现了,可饶不了你。
她要是发现了,可饶不了你。
13 to work very hard to achieve something 拼命工作;拼命干活
I slogged my guts out for the exam.我为这次考试命都豁出去了。
我为这次考试命都豁出去了。
14 to tell somebody everything you know or feel about something, because you are upset (向某人)倾诉心里话
He has spilled his guts in his new autobiography.他在新自传中倾诉了自己的心声。
他在新自传中倾诉了自己的心声。
verb 释义
1 to destroy the inside or contents of a building or room 损毁(建筑物或房屋的)内部
The hotel was completely gutted by fire last year.该旅馆去年被大火完全烧空了。
该旅馆去年被大火完全烧空了。
The house was completely gutted.这房子里的东西全部被毁。
这房子里的东西全部被毁。
2 to remove the organs from inside a fish or an animal to prepare it for cooking 取出…的内脏(以便烹饪)
The fish was already cleaned and gutted.鱼已经清洗干净,去内脏了。
鱼已经清洗干净,去内脏了。
adjective 释义
1 based on feelings and emotions rather than thought and reason 以感情为基础的;非理性的;本能的
agut feeling/reaction本能的感觉/反应
本能的感觉/反应
You have to work ongut instinct.你得凭借你的直觉工作。
你得凭借你的直觉工作。
gymnasium C1 /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a gym 健身房;体育馆
gymnast C1 /ˈdʒɪmnæst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who performsgymnastics, especially in a competition 体操运动员
Young gymnasts have to train for up to five hours a day.年轻的体操运动员每天必须训练长达五个小时。
年轻的体操运动员每天必须训练长达五个小时。
hacker C1 /ˈhækə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who uses computers to get access to data in somebody else's computer or phone system without permission 黑客(在未经许可的情况下侵入他人计算机或手机系统以获取信息的人)
2 a person who uses or writes computer programs with enthusiasm and skill 黑客:以热情和技巧使用或编写计算机程序的人
The software is so complicated that only experienced hackers can use it.该软件非常复杂,只有经验丰富的黑客才能使用。
该软件非常复杂,只有经验丰富的黑客才能使用。
half-brother C1 /ˈhɑːf brʌðə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person’shalf-brotheris a boy or man with either the same mother or the same father as they have 同母异父(或同父异母)的兄弟
half-century C1 /ˌhɑːf ˈsentʃəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of 50 years 半个世纪;50 年
2 a score of 50 50 分
half-marathon C1 /ˌhɑːf ˈmærəθən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long running race of about 21 kilometres or 13 miles 半程马拉松,半马拉松(全程约 21 公里的长跑比赛)
I’ve completed a few half-marathons over the past few years, so next year I’m going to challenge myself to a full marathon.过去几年我已经完成了几次半程马拉松,所以明年我要挑战自己参加全程马拉松。
过去几年我已经完成了几次半程马拉松,所以明年我要挑战自己参加全程马拉松。
half-moon C1 /ˌhɑːf ˈmuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the moon when only half of it can be seen from the earth; the time when this happens 半月;出现半月的时候
2 a thing that is like ahalf-moonin shape 半月形的东西
half-sister C1 /ˈhɑːf sɪstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person’shalf-sisteris a girl or woman who has either the same mother or the same father as them 同母异父(或同父异母)的姐妹
half-term C1 /ˌhɑːf ˈtɜːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in British schools) a short holiday in the middle of each term 期中假
thehalf-term break/holiday期中假
期中假
What are you doingat half-term?你期中假打算干什么?
你期中假打算干什么?
It’s the half-term break next week.下周就是期中假了。
下周就是期中假了。
Your essays should be handed in before half-term.你的论文应该在期中考试前交出。
你的论文应该在期中考试前交出。
hammock C1 /ˈhæmək/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of bed made from a net or from a piece of strong material, with ropes at each end that are used to hang it between two trees, posts, etc. 吊床
hand out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to give a number of things to the members of a group 分发某物
Could you hand these books out, please?请把这些书发给大家好吗?
请把这些书发给大家好吗?
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners.她把奖牌和证书颁发给优胜者。
她把奖牌和证书颁发给优胜者。
She handed out the exam papers.她分发了试卷。
她分发了试卷。
2 to give advice, a punishment, etc. 提出,给予(建议、惩罚等)
He's always handing out advice to people.他总是喜欢给人讲大道理。
他总是喜欢给人讲大道理。
handbrake C1 /ˈhændbreɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 abrakein a vehicle that is operated by hand, designed to be used when the vehicle has already stopped (车辆的)手闸,手刹
to put the handbrake on拉上手闸
拉上手闸
to take the handbrake off放开手闸
放开手闸
Is the handbrake on?手闸扳上了吗?
手闸扳上了吗?
handcuffs C1 /ˈhændkʌfs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pair of metal rings joined by a chain, used for holding thewristsof a prisoner together 手铐
a pair of handcuffs一副手铐
一副手铐
She was led away in handcuffs.她被铐住双手带走了。
她被铐住双手带走了。
The prisoners wore handcuffs and iron chains on their legs.犯人都戴着手铐,腿上还挂着铁链。
犯人都戴着手铐,腿上还挂着铁链。
The other policeman put the handcuffs on him.另一名警察把他铐了起来。
另一名警察把他铐了起来。
The policeman slipped a pair of handcuffs on his wrists.警察把一副手铐戴到他手腕上。
警察把一副手铐戴到他手腕上。
handy C1 /ˈhændi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easy to use or to do 易使用的;容易做的;便利的
a handy little tool好用的小工具
好用的小工具
handy hints/tipsfor removing stains清除污渍的窍门儿
清除污渍的窍门儿
a handy-sized dictionary一本方便携带的字典
一本方便携带的字典
2 located near to somebody/something; located or stored in a convenient place 近便;便利
Always keep a first-aid kit handy.手边要常备急救箱。
手边要常备急救箱。
Have you got a pen handy?你手头有笔吗?
你手头有笔吗?
Our house is very handy for the station.我们家离车站很近。
我们家离车站很近。
3 able to use your hands or tools to make or repair things well 手巧;有手艺
to be handy around the house对家里制作、修理等杂事很在行
对家里制作、修理等杂事很在行
to be handy with a sewing machine方便使用缝纫机
方便使用缝纫机
Lucy is quite handy with a drill!露西用起钻机来相当灵活!
露西用起钻机来相当灵活!
4 to be useful 有用;有帮助
The extra money came in very handy.这笔额外的钱正好派上了用场。
这笔额外的钱正好派上了用场。
Don't throw that away—it might come in handy.别把它扔了,它或许有用。
别把它扔了,它或许有用。
Take your penknife—you never know when it might come in handy.带上你的小折刀,说不定什么时候会用得到。
带上你的小折刀,说不定什么时候会用得到。
handyman C1 /ˈhændimæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man who is good at doing practical jobs inside and outside the house, either as a hobby or as a job 善于做室内外杂活的人;杂活工
handywoman C1 /ˈhændiwʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman who is good at doing practical jobs inside and outside the house, either as a hobby or as a job 善于做室内外修理工作的女人;女性杂活工
hanging C1 /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of killing somebody as a punishment by tying a rope around their neck and allowing them to drop from a high place; an occasion when this happens 绞死;绞刑
to sentence somebody to death by hanging判处某人绞刑
判处某人绞刑
public hangings公开执行的绞刑
公开执行的绞刑
2 a large piece of material that is hung on a wall or around a bed for decoration 墙幔;床幔;帷幔
wall hangings挂在墙上的装饰织物
挂在墙上的装饰织物
hangman C1 /ˈhæŋmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man whose job is to hang criminals 执行绞刑的人;刽子手
2 a game in which one player chooses a word and the other players try to guess it, letter by letter. Each time they guess wrongly, the first person draws one part of a person being hanged. The other players have to guess the word before the drawing is complete. 猜词画人游戏(一个玩家选一个单词,其他玩家逐个字母猜测,每猜错一个字母,出题者就画出吊着的人的一部分,其他玩家须在画完整个人前猜出该词)
hard court C1 /ˌhɑːd ˈkɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area with a hard surface for playing tennis on, not grass 硬地网球场
hard disk C1 /ˈhɑːd dɪsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device that stores computer information on aspinning(= turning)disk, either internal or external to the computer 硬盘;硬磁盘
The records will be stored on the computer's hard disk.记录将贮存在计算机硬盘上。
记录将贮存在计算机硬盘上。
hard drug C1 /ˌhɑːd ˈdrʌɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a powerful illegal drug, such asheroin, that some people take for pleasure and can becomeaddictedto 硬性毒品(容易成瘾)
hard of hearing C1 /ˌhɑːd əv ˈhɪərɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 unable to hear very well 听力弱;耳背
She is hard of hearing and her eyesight is starting to fail.她听力不好,视力也开始衰退。
她听力不好,视力也开始衰退。
You may need to interact with deaf or hard-of-hearing co-workers or clients.您可能需要与失聪或有听力障碍的同事或客户互动。
您可能需要与失聪或有听力障碍的同事或客户互动。
2 people who are unable to hear very well 听力弱的人;耳背的人
subtitles for the deaf and the hard of hearing为耳聋和听力不佳者打出的字幕
为耳聋和听力不佳者打出的字幕
hard up C1 /ˌhɑːd ˈʌp/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having very little money, especially for a short period of time 尤指暂时拮据、缺钱
They’re not really as hard up as they say they are.他们其实并不像他们所说的那么困难。
他们其实并不像他们所说的那么困难。
I was so hard up I couldn't afford the price of a cup of coffee.我太穷了,买不起一杯咖啡的钱。
我太穷了,买不起一杯咖啡的钱。
2 having nothing interesting to do, talk about, etc. 无所事事的;无聊的
‘You could always go out with Steve.’ ‘I'm not that hard up!’“你总可以和史蒂夫出去玩玩吧。”“我还没无聊到那个地步呢!”
“你总可以和史蒂夫出去玩玩吧。”“我还没无聊到那个地步呢!”
The newspapers must be hard up for news if they’ve got to publish stories like that(= they must have very little real news).如果报纸必须发表这样的故事,那么他们一定很难获得新闻(=他们的真实新闻一定很少)。
如果报纸必须发表这样的故事,那么他们一定很难获得新闻(=他们的真实新闻一定很少)。
hardback C1 /ˈhɑːdbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book that has a stiff cover 精装书
What's the price of the hardback?精装本多少钱?
精装本多少钱?
It was published in hardback last year.这书去年以精装本出版。
这书去年以精装本出版。
It’s only available in hardback.这本书只有精装本。
这本书只有精装本。
hardback books/editions精装书;精装本
精装书;精装本
hardcover C1 /ˈhɑːdkʌvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book that has a stiff cover 精装书
hardship C1 /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc. 艰难;困苦;拮据
economic/financial, etc. hardship经济、财政等困难
经济、财政等困难
People suffered many hardships during that long winter.在那个漫长的冬季,人们吃了很多苦头。
在那个漫长的冬季,人们吃了很多苦头。
The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica.这两名男子在穿越南极洲的长途跋涉中历尽艰辛。
这两名男子在穿越南极洲的长途跋涉中历尽艰辛。
It wasno hardshipto walk home on such a lovely evening.在这么一个宜人的傍晚步行回家一点也不辛苦。
在这么一个宜人的傍晚步行回家一点也不辛苦。
hardware C1 /ˈhɑːdweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic system 硬件
We supply computer hardware to businesses.我们向公司提供计算机硬件。
我们向公司提供计算机硬件。
2 tools and equipment that are used in the house and garden (家庭及园艺用)工具,设备,五金制品
a hardware shop/store五金店
五金店
3 the equipment, machines and vehicles used to do something 硬件设备;机器;车辆
tanks and other military hardware坦克和其他军事装备
坦克和其他军事装备
hare C1 /heə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an animal like a largerabbitwith very strong back legs, that can run very fast 野兔
2 with crazy ideas or behaviour; very silly 发狂的;非常愚蠢的
verb 释义
1 to run or go somewhere very fast 飞跑;疾走
He hared away down the street.他沿着街道狂奔而去。
他沿着街道狂奔而去。
She’s always haring off to France on business.她总是去法国出差。
她总是去法国出差。
to go haring around the country去全国各地旅行
去全国各地旅行
She’d sent him haring back to his apartment, telling him an urgent letter had arrived.她送他回公寓,告诉他有一封紧急信件到达。
她送他回公寓,告诉他有一封紧急信件到达。
harmony C1 /ˈhɑːməni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a state of peaceful existence and agreement 融洽;和睦
social/racial harmony社会/种族融洽
社会/种族融洽
They lived together in perfect harmony.他们和谐地生活在一起。
他们和谐地生活在一起。
the need to be in harmony with our environment同我们的环境协调的必要
同我们的环境协调的必要
2 the way in which different notes that are played or sung together combine to make a pleasant sound 和声
to sing in harmony用和声唱
用和声唱
They began to sing in perfect four-part harmony.他们开始以完美的四部和声演唱。
他们开始以完美的四部和声演唱。
passionate lyrics and stunning vocal harmonies充满激情的歌词和绝妙的和声演唱
充满激情的歌词和绝妙的和声演唱
3 an attractive combination of related things 和谐;协调
the harmony of colour in nature自然界色彩的协调
自然界色彩的协调
The designer’s aim is to produce a harmony of shape and texture.设计者的目标是要使外观与材料的特性两者统一起来。
设计者的目标是要使外观与材料的特性两者统一起来。
harp C1 /hɑːp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large musical instrument with strings stretched from top to bottom on a frame, played with the fingers 竖琴
By means of pedals, a harp can be set in any desired key.利用踏板可以给竖琴调出任何一种调子。
利用踏板可以给竖琴调出任何一种调子。
harsh C1 /hɑːʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 cruel, severe and unkind 残酷的;严酷的;严厉的
The punishment was harsh and unfair.处罚很重而且不公平。
处罚很重而且不公平。
The minister received someharsh criticism.部长受到了严厉的批评。
部长受到了严厉的批评。
the harsh treatment of prisoners严酷对待囚犯
严酷对待囚犯
He regretted his harsh words.他对自己的刻薄言辞感到后悔。
他对自己的刻薄言辞感到后悔。
We had to face up to theharsh realitiesof life sooner or later.我们迟早都得正视生活的严酷现实。
我们迟早都得正视生活的严酷现实。
It may seem harsh to criticize him after his death.在他死后还批评他似乎太无情了。
在他死后还批评他似乎太无情了。
‘She's just totally useless!’ ‘That's a bit harsh.’“她完全没用!”“这有点苛刻。”
“她完全没用!”“这有点苛刻。”
2 very difficult and unpleasant to live in 恶劣的;艰苦的
aharsh winter/wind/climate寒冷的冬天;凛冽的风;恶劣的气候
寒冷的冬天;凛冽的风;恶劣的气候
the harsh conditions of poverty which existed for most people at that time那时大多数人所面对的艰苦境况
那时大多数人所面对的艰苦境况
3 too strong and bright; ugly or unpleasant to look at 强烈刺眼的;丑陋的
harsh colours扎眼的色彩
扎眼的色彩
She was caught in the harsh glare of the headlights.她遭到车前灯的强光照射。
她遭到车前灯的强光照射。
the harsh lines of concrete buildings混凝土建筑物的粗陋线条
混凝土建筑物的粗陋线条
4 unpleasant to listen to 刺耳的;难听的
‘Stop it!’ she said in a harsh voice.“停下来!”她用刺耳的嗓音说道。
“停下来!”她用刺耳的嗓音说道。
5 too strong and rough and likely to damage something 粗糙的;毛糙的;刺激性强的
harsh detergents刺激性强的洗涤剂
刺激性强的洗涤剂
Ordinary soap can be too harsh for delicate skin.普通肥皂对于娇嫩的皮肤来说可能过于刺激。
普通肥皂对于娇嫩的皮肤来说可能过于刺激。
harvest C1 /ˈhɑːvɪst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops 收获季节;收割;收获
harvest time收获季节
收获季节
Farmers are extremely busy during the harvest.农民在收获季节里十分忙碌。
农民在收获季节里十分忙碌。
2 the crops, or the amount of crops, cut and gathered 收成;收获量
the grain harvest谷物的收成
谷物的收成
agood/bad harvest(= a lot of crops or few crops)丰收;歉收
丰收;歉收
The appeal produced a rich harvest of blankets, medicines and clothing.呼吁之下,成果颇丰,收到了大批毛毯、药物和衣服。
呼吁之下,成果颇丰,收到了大批毛毯、药物和衣服。
Plum growers say they are expecting abumper harvest(= a large amount of produce)this year.李子种植者表示,他们预计今年会获得丰收(即大量产出)。
李子种植者表示,他们预计今年会获得丰收(即大量产出)。
3 to benefit or suffer as a direct result of something that you have done 享受成果;承担后果;种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆
verb 释义
1 to cut and gather a crop; to catch a number of animals or fish to eat 收割(庄稼);捕猎(动物、鱼)
The nuts are ready to harvest in September.九月份坚果就可以收获了。
九月份坚果就可以收获了。
2 to collect cells ortissuefrom somebody’s body for use in medical experiments or operations 采集(人体的细胞或组织,以供医学实验等)
She had her eggs harvested and frozen for her own future use.她做了卵子采集,冷冻以备将来使用。
她做了卵子采集,冷冻以备将来使用。
hatch C1 /hætʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to come out of an egg 孵出;出壳
Ten chicks hatched (out) this morning.今早有十只小鸡出壳了。
今早有十只小鸡出壳了。
the newly hatched chicks刚孵出的小鸡
刚孵出的小鸡
2 to break open so that a young bird, fish, insect, etc. can come out 孵化;破壳
The eggs are about to hatch.这些蛋就要孵化了。
这些蛋就要孵化了。
How long do the eggs take to hatch?蛋需要多长时间才能孵化?
蛋需要多长时间才能孵化?
The butterfly's eggs soon hatch into larvae.蝴蝶的卵很快就会孵化成幼虫。
蝴蝶的卵很快就会孵化成幼虫。
3 to make a young bird, fish, insect, etc. come out of an egg 使(小鸟、小鱼、小虫等)孵出
The female must find a warm place to hatch her eggs.雌性必须找个温暖的地方孵蛋。
雌性必须找个温暖的地方孵蛋。
4 to create a plan or an idea, especially in secret 策划;(尤指)密谋
Have you been hatching up a deal with her?你是不是在和她密谋什么交易?
你是不是在和她密谋什么交易?
Rebel MPs are hatching a secret plot to oust the prime minister.反对派下院议员正在密谋废黜首相。
反对派下院议员正在密谋废黜首相。
5 you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong 不要蛋未孵化先数小鸡;别过早打如意算盘
noun 释义
1 an opening or a door in a ship, aircraft orspacecraft (飞机或航天器的)舱门
The engineer was peering into the service hatch.工程师正透过维修舱口往里看。
工程师正透过维修舱口往里看。
an escape hatch紧急出口
紧急出口
2 an opening in a wall between two rooms, especially a kitchen and adining room, through which food can be passed (尤指厨房和餐厅之间供传递食物的)传菜窗口
a serving hatch传递饭菜的窗口
传递饭菜的窗口
3 an opening or a door in a floor or ceiling (地面或天花板的)开口,门,盖子
a hatch to the attic通往阁楼的门
通往阁楼的门
4 to prepare yourself for a period of difficulty or trouble 做好迎接困难的准备
A natural tendency in times of recession is to batten down the hatches and think about our own needs.经济衰退时期的一个自然趋势是做好准备并考虑我们自己的需求。
经济衰退时期的一个自然趋势是做好准备并考虑我们自己的需求。
5 to shut all the entrances to the lower part, especially because a storm is expected (风暴来临前)封住底舱口
6 used before drinking something, especially to express good wishes before drinking alcohol 干杯(尤作祝酒辞)
hate speech C1 /ˈheɪt spiːtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 speech or writing that attacks or threatens a particular group of people, especially on the basis of race, religion or sexualorientation (尤指针对种族、宗教或性取向的)仇恨言论
She said they wouldn't tolerate hate speech against any religious community.她说,他们不会容忍针对任何宗教群体的仇恨言论。
她说,他们不会容忍针对任何宗教群体的仇恨言论。
hatred C1 /ˈheɪtrɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very strong feeling of dislike for somebody/something 仇恨;憎恨;厌恶
He looked at me with intense hatred.他满怀敌意地看着我。
他满怀敌意地看着我。
There was fear and hatred in his voice.他的声音里透露着恐惧和仇恨。
他的声音里透露着恐惧和仇恨。
She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker.她对攻击她的人只有恨。
她对攻击她的人只有恨。
a profound hatred of war对战争的深恶痛绝
对战争的深恶痛绝
feelings of hatred towards the bombers对非法放置炸弹者的痛恨
对非法放置炸弹者的痛恨
racial hatred(= hatred for people from a different race)种族仇恨
种族仇恨
The debate simply revived old hatreds.这一辩论不过是再次挑起了夙仇。
这一辩论不过是再次挑起了夙仇。
haunt C1 /hɔːnt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 if the ghost of a dead personhauntsa place, people say that they have seen it there (鬼魂)出没
A headless rider haunts the country lanes.一个无头骑士常出没于乡间的小路上。
一个无头骑士常出没于乡间的小路上。
I’ll come back to haunt you!我会回来困扰你的!
我会回来困扰你的!
2 if something unpleasanthauntsyou, it keeps coming to your mind so that you cannot forget it (不快的事情)萦绕于脑际,使难以忘却
The memory of that day still haunts me.我的脑海中还常常回想起那天的情景。
我的脑海中还常常回想起那天的情景。
For years she was haunted by guilt.多年来她一直感到愧疚。
多年来她一直感到愧疚。
3 to continue to cause problems for somebody for a long time 长期不断地缠扰(某人)
That decisioncame back to haunt him.那个决定对他造成无法摆脱的困扰。
那个决定对他造成无法摆脱的困扰。
She has been haunted by her past during her career.在她的职业生涯中,她一直被自己的过去所困扰。
在她的职业生涯中,她一直被自己的过去所困扰。
noun 释义
1 a place that somebody visits often or where they spend a lot of time 常去的场所;消磨时光的去处
The pub is a favourite haunt of artists.这家酒吧是艺术家最爱光顾的地方。
这家酒吧是艺术家最爱光顾的地方。
We’ve been back to some of our old haunts.我们回到了以前常去的一些地方。
我们回到了以前常去的一些地方。
Is this one of your usual haunts?这儿你常来吗?
这儿你常来吗?
hawk C1 /hɔːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a strong fastbird of prey(= a bird that kills other creatures for food). There are several different types ofhawks. 鹰;隼
He waited,watching her like a hawk(= watching her very closely).他等待着,用鹰一样锐利的目光紧盯着她。
他等待着,用鹰一样锐利的目光紧盯着她。
The hawk swooped low over the field.雄鹰猛地一个俯冲,低低地掠过田野。
雄鹰猛地一个俯冲,低低地掠过田野。
2 a person, especially a politician, who supports the use of military force to solve problems 鹰派分子;主战分子
3 to be able to notice or see everything 洞察一切;眼尖
She's bound to notice that chipped glass. The woman has eyes like a hawk!她一定会注意到那只破损的玻璃杯。这个女人的眼睛尖着呢!
她一定会注意到那只破损的玻璃杯。这个女人的眼睛尖着呢!
verb 释义
1 to try to sell things by going from place to place asking people to buy them 沿街叫卖
He made a living hawking cleaning products from door to door.他以挨家挨户兜售清洁产品为生。
他以挨家挨户兜售清洁产品为生。
2 to getphlegm(= a thick substance that forms in your nose and throat when you are ill)in your mouth when youcough 咳痰
hay C1 /heɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 grass that has been cut and dried and is used as food for animals (用作饲料的)干草,草料
a bale of hay一大捆干草
一大捆干草
2 a small amount of money 少量的钱
3 to go to bed 上床睡觉
I decided to hit the sack and have an early night.我决定上床睡觉,早早休息一晚。
我决定上床睡觉,早早休息一晚。
4 to make good use of opportunities, good conditions, etc. while they last 趁有太阳时晒干草;抓紧时机;打铁趁热
5 an act of having sex with somebody 性交
hay fever C1 /ˈheɪ fiːvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an illness that affects the nose, eyes and throat and is caused bypollenfrom plants that is breathed in from the air 花粉病,枯草热(由于吸入空气中的花粉而引起的鼻、眼、喉部的过敏症)
hazard C1 /ˈhæzəd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 something that can be dangerous or cause damage 危险;危害
afire/safety hazard火灾/安全隐患
火灾/安全隐患
The island group is particularly vulnerable tonatural hazards.该岛群特别容易受到自然灾害的影响。
该岛群特别容易受到自然灾害的影响。
Growing levels of pollution represent a serioushealth hazardto the local population.日益严重的污染对当地人民的健康构成了重大威胁。
日益严重的污染对当地人民的健康构成了重大威胁。
Everybody is aware of the hazards of smoking.大家都明白吸烟的危害。
大家都明白吸烟的危害。
verb 释义
1 to make a suggestion or guess that you know may be wrong 试着提出;大胆猜测
Would you like tohazard a guess?你想猜猜看吗?
你想猜猜看吗?
‘Is it Tom you're going with?’ she hazarded.“你是要和汤姆一起去吗?”她大胆猜测道。
“你是要和汤姆一起去吗?”她大胆猜测道。
I would hazard that she is the sole reason we are here.我猜想我们来这儿全是因为她。
我猜想我们来这儿全是因为她。
2 to risk something or put it in danger 冒…的风险;使处于危险中
Careless drivers hazard other people's lives as well as their own.粗心大意的驾驶者拿他人和自己的生命冒险。
粗心大意的驾驶者拿他人和自己的生命冒险。
hazardous C1 /ˈhæzədəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving risk or danger, especially to somebody’s health or safety 危险的;有害的
hazardous waste/materials/substances/chemicals有害废物/物料/物质/化学品
有害废物/物料/物质/化学品
They endured a hazardous journey through thickening fog.他们穿过越来越浓的大雾,经历了一次险象环生的旅程。
他们穿过越来越浓的大雾,经历了一次险象环生的旅程。
It would be hazardous to invest so much.投资这么多会有风险。
投资这么多会有风险。
a list of products that are potentiallyhazardous to health对健康有潜在危害的产品清单
对健康有潜在危害的产品清单
header C1 /ˈhedə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act of hitting the ball with your head 用头顶球;头球
2 a line or block of text that appears at the top of every page in a book or document 页眉;页首
The header gives the page number and date of the document.页眉印有页码和文档日期。
页眉印有页码和文档日期。
headlamp C1 /ˈhedlæmp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large light, usually one of two, at the front of a vehicle; thebeamfrom this light (车辆的)前灯,头灯,前灯的光束
headlight C1 /ˈhedlaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large light, usually one of two, at the front of a vehicle; thebeamfrom this light (车辆的)前灯,头灯,前灯的光束
He dipped his headlights(= directed the light downwards)for the oncoming traffic.考虑到迎面而来的车辆,他把自己的前灯调为近光。
考虑到迎面而来的车辆,他把自己的前灯调为近光。
headmaster C1 /ˌhedˈmɑːstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a male teacher who is in charge of a school, especially a private school (尤指私立学校的)校长
He went on to become headmaster of a school in Bath.他后来成为巴斯一所学校的校长。
他后来成为巴斯一所学校的校长。
healer C1 /ˈhiːlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who treats sick people using natural powers rather than medicine (不使用药物的)自然力治疗师
She made a living as a herbalist and spiritual healer.她以草药师和精神治疗师为生。
她以草药师和精神治疗师为生。
2 something that makes a bad situation easier to deal with 缓解情势的事物
Time is a great healer.时间是良药。
时间是良药。
healing C1 /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of becoming or making somebody/something healthy again; the process of getting better after an emotional shock 康复;治疗;(情感创伤的)愈合
the healing process康复过程
康复过程
emotional healing感情上的愈合
感情上的愈合
Homeopathy aims to reinforce the body’s natural healing powers.顺势疗法的目的是增强身体的自愈能力。
顺势疗法的目的是增强身体的自愈能力。
Rest is an important part of the healing process.休息在康复过程中是很重要的。
休息在康复过程中是很重要的。
hear C1 /hɪə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to be aware of sounds with your ears 听见;听到
I can't hear very well.我听觉不太好。
我听觉不太好。
Heheard a noiseand went to investigate.他听到有声响,于是过去查看。
他听到有声响,于是过去查看。
She couldhear voicesin the kitchen.她能听到厨房里有声音。
她能听到厨房里有声音。
I couldhear the sound oftraffic in the background.我可以听到背景中的交通声。
我可以听到背景中的交通声。
She heard footsteps behind her.她听到背后有脚步声。
她听到背后有脚步声。
I couldn’t hear anything.我什么都听不见。
我什么都听不见。
to hear a scream/a cry/a shot/an explosion听到尖叫声/哭声/枪声/爆炸
听到尖叫声/哭声/枪声/爆炸
He could hear a dog barking.他听得到狗叫。
他听得到狗叫。
Did you hear him go out?你听到他出去了吗?
你听到他出去了吗?
I heard a car drive off.我听到一辆汽车开走了。
我听到一辆汽车开走了。
Didn't you hear what I said?难道你没有听到我的话?
难道你没有听到我的话?
She has been heard to make threats to her former lover.有人听见她威胁她先前的恋人。
有人听见她威胁她先前的恋人。
2 to listen or pay attention to somebody/something 听;注意听;倾听
Did you hear that play on the radio last night?你昨晚收听了那出广播剧吗?
你昨晚收听了那出广播剧吗?
He knows that the crowd wants tohearthosesongs.他知道观众想听这些歌曲。
他知道观众想听这些歌曲。
Langgard'smusic israrelyheardoutside Denmark.兰加德的音乐在丹麦以外的地方很少有人听到。
兰加德的音乐在丹麦以外的地方很少有人听到。
to hear both sides of the argument听取双方的争论
听取双方的争论
Be quiet—I can't hear myself think!(= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly)安静点,我都给吵昏头了!
安静点,我都给吵昏头了!
Have you ever heard him lecture?你听过他讲课吗?
你听过他讲课吗?
We'd better hear what they have to say.我们最好还是听听他们有什么话要说。
我们最好还是听听他们有什么话要说。
3 to be told about something 听说;得知
Haven't you heard? She resigned.你还没听说吗?她辞职了。
你还没听说吗?她辞职了。
‘I'm getting married.’‘So I've heard.’“我要结婚了。”“我听说了。”
“我要结婚了。”“我听说了。”
Things are going wellfrom what I hear.从我所听到的来看,事情进展不错。
从我所听到的来看,事情进展不错。
I was sorry to hear about your accident.获悉你遇到意外,我很难过。
获悉你遇到意外,我很难过。
Come on! Iwant to hearall about it.快点!我想听与这有关的一切。
快点!我想听与这有关的一切。
Wait till he hears about this.等他听到这件事。
等他听到这件事。
I've heard about people like you.我听说过像你这样的人。
我听说过像你这样的人。
We had heard nothing for weeks.我们好几个星期都没得到任何消息了。
我们好几个星期都没得到任何消息了。
tohear a story/rumour/report听到说法/谣言/报道
听到说法/谣言/报道
When Iheard the news, I was devastated.听到这个消息,我非常震惊。
听到这个消息,我非常震惊。
I was delighted to hear your good news.得知你的好消息我很高兴。
得知你的好消息我很高兴。
I was surprised to hear (that) he was married.听说他结婚了,我很惊讶。
听说他结婚了,我很惊讶。
I hear you've been away this weekend.我听说你这个周末外出了。
我听说你这个周末外出了。
I’ve heard it said (that) they met in Italy.我听说他们是在意大利认识的。
我听说他们是在意大利认识的。
Did you hear what happened?你听说发生什么事了吗?
你听说发生什么事了吗?
We arewaiting to hearwhat the lawyers have to say.我们正在等待律师的说法。
我们正在等待律师的说法。
4 to listen to and judge a case in court 审理;听审
The appeal was heard in private.这件上诉案不公开审理。
这件上诉案不公开审理。
Today the jury began to hear the evidence.今天陪审团开始听证。
今天陪审团开始听证。
5 to imagine that you can see or hear something that is in fact not there 产生幻觉
6 used to ask somebody if they have heard a particular joke before 你听说过(某笑话)吗?
7 used to show that you agree with or approve of what somebody has just said, especially during a speech (表示赞同,尤指在听演讲时)对!对!
8 to hear/see somebody/something for the last time 最后一次听见(或看见)
That was the last I ever saw of her.那是我最后一次见到她。
那是我最后一次见到她。
Unfortunately, I don't think we've heard the last of this affair.遗憾的是,我认为这件事还没有了结。
遗憾的是,我认为这件事还没有了结。
9 to hear people talking about something 听到人谈论(某事);听说
I've often heard tell of such things.我常听到人谈起这种事。
我常听到人谈起这种事。
10 used to tell somebody that you have listened to their opinion, especially when you are going to express a different opinion 我明白你的意思(但我不一定同意)
I hear what you're saying, but you're wrong.我明白你的意思,但你错了。
我明白你的意思,但你错了。
11 used to say that you do not really believe somebody’s promises or excuses because they are the same ones you have heard before (表示不相信某人的许诺或辩解)这种话我听得多了
12 used to give the most recent news you have about somebody/something (提供最新消息时说)我最近听到的消息
The last I heard he was still working at the garage.我最近听到的消息是他还在汽车修理厂工作。
我最近听到的消息是他还在汽车修理厂工作。
13 used to say that somebody/something deserves praise (表示值得称赞)咱们为…鼓掌,让我们为…喝彩
Let's hear it for the teachers, for a change.咱们变换一下,这回为老师们鼓鼓掌。
咱们变换一下,这回为老师们鼓鼓掌。
14 to express your feelings, opinions, etc. in a way that makes people notice and consider them (为引起他人注意)发表意见,表达感情
The programme gives ordinary viewers a chance to make their voices heard.该节目为普通观众提供了表达自己声音的机会。
该节目为普通观众提供了表达自己声音的机会。
a society in which individuals are able to make their voices heard一个人人都能够发表意见的社会
一个人人都能够发表意见的社会
15 to keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking to you about it 被人不断纠缠,没完没了
If we don't get her a dog we'll never hear the end of it.我们要是不给她弄条狗来,这事就没完没了。
我们要是不给她弄条狗来,这事就没完没了。
16 it was extremely quiet 鸦雀无声;万籁俱寂
The audience was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.观众安静得连针落地的声音也听得见。
观众安静得连针落地的声音也听得见。
17 used to tell somebody in an angry way to pay attention and obey you (生气地要某人听从)听到我的话没有
You can't go—do you hear me?你不能走,听清楚了吗?
你不能走,听清楚了吗?
hearing C1 /ˈhɪərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to hear 听力;听觉
Her hearing is poor.她的听觉不灵。
她的听觉不灵。
The explosion damaged his hearing.爆炸损害了他的听力。
爆炸损害了他的听力。
She starting to lose her hearing.她开始失去听力。
她开始失去听力。
hearing loss听力减退
听力减退
2 an official meeting at which the facts about a crime, complaint, etc. are presented to the person or group of people who will have to decide what action to take 审讯;审理;听审;听证会
acourt/disciplinary hearing庭审;纪律聆讯
庭审;纪律聆讯
An appeal hearing is scheduled for later this month.一场上诉听证会被安排在本月晚些时候。
一场上诉听证会被安排在本月晚些时候。
tohold/attend/adjourn a hearing举行/出席/延期听证会
举行/出席/延期听证会
3 an opportunity to explain your actions, ideas or opinions (行为、思想或意见的)解释机会,申辩机会
to get/give somebodya fair hearing得到/给予某人公正的申辩机会
得到/给予某人公正的申辩机会
His views may be unfashionable but he deserves a hearing.他的观点可能不合潮流,但应该给他机会解释。
他的观点可能不合潮流,但应该给他机会解释。
4 near enough to somebody so that they can hear what is said 在(某人)听得见的范围内
She shouldn't have said such things in your hearing.她不应该在你面前说这种事情。
她不应该在你面前说这种事情。
For God's sake, don't mention it in her hearing.看在上帝的份上,别在她面前提起这件事。
看在上帝的份上,别在她面前提起这件事。
I had no reason to believe there was anyone within hearing.我不相信周围会有人听得见。
我不相信周围会有人听得见。
5 too far away to hear somebody/something or to be heard 离得太远听不见;在听力范围外
She had moved out of hearing.她走远了,已经听不到。
她走远了,已经听不到。
We were just out of the captain's hearing.我们就在船长的听力范围之外。
我们就在船长的听力范围之外。
hearing aid C1 /ˈhɪərɪŋ eɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small device that fits inside the ear and makes sounds louder, used by people who cannot hear well 助听器
tohave/wear a hearing aid有/戴助听器
有/戴助听器
heartbroken C1 /ˈhɑːtbrəʊkən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 extremely sad because of something that has happened 极为悲伤的;心碎的
He was heartbroken when she left him.她离开了他,他伤心极了。
她离开了他,他伤心极了。
Friends are tonight trying to comfort the heartbroken teenager.今晚,朋友们试图安慰这位伤心欲绝的青少年。
今晚,朋友们试图安慰这位伤心欲绝的青少年。
heatwave C1 /ˈhiːtweɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of unusually hot weather 酷热期;热浪
A long summer heatwave had caused most of the crops to die.漫长的夏季热浪导致大部分农作物死亡。
漫长的夏季热浪导致大部分农作物死亡。
heavy industry C1 /ˌhevi ˈɪndəstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 industry that uses large machines to produce metal, vehicles, etc. 重工业
Pollution from the country's heavy industry is probably the worst in Europe.该国重工业造成的污染可能是欧洲最严重的。
该国重工业造成的污染可能是欧洲最严重的。
heavyweight C1 /ˈheviweɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a weight inboxingand other sports, the heaviest class in normal use, inboxingusually 81kilogramsor more; aboxeror other competitor in this class 重量级,重量级拳击手,重量级运动员(重量级拳击手体重通常不低于 81 公斤)
a heavyweight champion重量级拳击冠军
重量级拳击冠军
2 a person or thing that weighs more than is usual 特别重的人(或物)
3 a very important person, organization or thing that influences others 有影响力的人(或组织、事物)
a political heavyweight政界要人
政界要人
a heavyweight journal有影响力的刊物
有影响力的刊物
hectare C1 /ˈhekteə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring an area of land; 10 000 square metres or about 2.5acres 公顷(土地丈量单位,等于 1 万平方米或约 2.5 英亩)
hectic C1 /ˈhektɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very busy; full of activity 忙碌的;繁忙的
to lead a hectic life生活十分忙碌
生活十分忙碌
They've got a hectic schedule planned.他们的日程安排得很紧。
他们的日程安排得很紧。
hectic last-minute preparations最后关头忙碌的准备工作
最后关头忙碌的准备工作
Today was too hectic for me.今天对我来说太忙碌了。
今天对我来说太忙碌了。
The job gets a bit hectic at times.工作有时会有点忙碌。
工作有时会有点忙碌。
heir C1 /eə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has the legal right to receive somebody’s property, money or title when that person dies 继承人;后嗣
to be heir to a large fortune是大笔财产的继承人
是大笔财产的继承人
the heir to the throne(= the person who will be the next king or queen)王位继承人
王位继承人
the son and heir of the Earl of Lancaster兰开斯特伯爵的儿子和继承人
兰开斯特伯爵的儿子和继承人
2 a person who is thought to continue the work or a tradition started by somebody else (工作或传统的)继承者,承袭者,传人
the president’s political heirs总统的政治继承者
总统的政治继承者
heiress C1 /eəˈres/ noun
noun 释义
1 a femaleheir, especially one who has received or will receive a large amount of money 女继承人;嗣女
helium C1 /ˈhiːliəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Heliumis a very light gas that does not burn, often used to fillballoonsand to freeze food. 氦;氦气
help desk C1 /ˈhelp desk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a service, usually in a business company, that gives people information and help, especially if they are having problems with a computer (商业公司的)咨询服务,咨询台;(尤指有关电脑问题的)技术支持服务
Staff experiencing problems with their computers should call the help desk.员工计算机出了问题应打电话给求助台。
员工计算机出了问题应打电话给求助台。
herd C1 /hɜːd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together 兽群;牧群
aherd of cows/deer/elephants一群牛/鹿/象
一群牛/鹿/象
abeef/dairy herd肉牛群;奶牛群
肉牛群;奶牛群
The herd grazes/graze outdoors between March and November.三月至十一月期间,牛群在户外放牧。
三月至十一月期间,牛群在户外放牧。
2 a large group of people of the same type 人群;芸芸众生
She pushed her way through a herd of lunchtime drinkers.她从一群午餐时饮酒的人中间挤了过去。
她从一群午餐时饮酒的人中间挤了过去。
thecommon herd(= ordinary people)普通百姓
普通百姓
Whyfollow the herd(= do and think the same as everyone else)?为什么随大溜呢?
为什么随大溜呢?
They hired a thundering herd of corporate executives.他们雇用了一群杰出的公司管理人员。
他们雇用了一群杰出的公司管理人员。
3 to keep watch or control over somebody/something 监视;对某人/某物严加控制
police riding herd on crowds of youths on the streets警方监视着街上成群结队的年轻人
警方监视着街上成群结队的年轻人
verb 释义
1 to move or make somebody/something move in a particular direction (使)向…移动
We all herded on to the bus.我们全都拥上公共汽车。
我们全都拥上公共汽车。
They were herded together into trucks and driven away.他们被一起赶上卡车拉走了。
他们被一起赶上卡车拉走了。
2 to keep or look after a group of animals; to make animals move together as a group 牧放(牲畜);把(牲畜)赶到一起
a shepherd herding his flock正在放羊的羊倌
正在放羊的羊倌
3 used to describe a very difficult task, especially one that involves organizing people 如牧猫般困难(形容非常难的任务,尤涉及对人的组织管理)
Managing a political party is a lot like herding cats.管理一个政党很像放牧一群猫,极为困难。
管理一个政党很像放牧一群猫,极为困难。
heritage C1 /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character 遗产(国家或社会长期形成的文化产物,如历史、传统、建筑、物品等)
Spain’s rich cultural heritage西班牙的丰富文化遗产
西班牙的丰富文化遗产
The building is part of our national heritage.这个建筑是我们民族遗产的一部分。
这个建筑是我们民族遗产的一部分。
2 a person'sethnicor religious background; the countries, cultures, religious groups, etc. that a person's parents orancestorscome from 一个人的种族或宗教背景;一个人的父母或祖先来自的国家、文化、宗教团体等
What's your heritage?你的遗产是什么?
你的遗产是什么?
Her heritage is Chinese and Vietnamese.她有中国和越南血统。
她有中国和越南血统。
She made a conscious attempt to explore her Jewish heritage.她有意识地探索自己继承的犹太人传统。
她有意识地探索自己继承的犹太人传统。
3 used to describe a traditional product, brand, type of animal or plant variety, especially one that is old-fashioned, rare and of high quality 传统的,历史悠久的(尤指老式、稀有且优质)
Cotswold sheep are considered a heritage breed in Canada.科茨沃尔德羊被认为是加拿大的传统品种。
科茨沃尔德羊被认为是加拿大的传统品种。
Heritage carrots are not always orange in colour.传统胡萝卜并不总是橙色的。
传统胡萝卜并不总是橙色的。
They work with some of Britain's oldest heritage brands, including Jaguar, Harrods and the BBC.他们与一些英国最古老的传统品牌合作,包括 Jaguar、Harrods 和 BBC。
他们与一些英国最古老的传统品牌合作,包括 Jaguar、Harrods 和 BBC。
heroic C1 /həˈrəʊɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing extreme courage and admired by many people 英勇的;英雄的
She is a heroic figure we can all look up to.她是我们都会敬仰的英雄人物。
她是我们都会敬仰的英雄人物。
Rescuers madeheroic effortsto save the crew.救援人员不畏艰险努力营救全体船员。
救援人员不畏艰险努力营救全体船员。
2 showing a determined effort to succeed or to achieve something, especially something difficult 有必胜决心的;不畏艰难的
We watched our team's heroic struggle to win back the cup.我们目睹了我队为赢回奖杯所付出的不懈努力。
我们目睹了我队为赢回奖杯所付出的不懈努力。
a truly heroic battle十分英勇的战斗
十分英勇的战斗
3 that is about or involves a hero (关于)英雄的
aheroic story/poem英雄故事/颂诗
英雄故事/颂诗
heroic deeds/myths英雄事迹/神话
英雄事迹/神话
4 very large or great 巨大的;了不起的
This was foolishness on aheroic scale.这简直是天大的蠢事。
这简直是天大的蠢事。
heroin C1 /ˈherəʊɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a powerful illegal drug made frommorphine, that some people take for pleasure and can becomeaddictedto 海洛因
a heroin addict吸海洛因上瘾的人
吸海洛因上瘾的人
a fatal heroin overdose致命的海洛因使用过量
致命的海洛因使用过量
heroism C1 /ˈherəʊɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 very great courage 英勇表现;英雄精神
The firefighters displayed both heroism and staunchness.消防队员显示出英雄气概和不屈不挠的精神。
消防队员显示出英雄气概和不屈不挠的精神。
He showed great heroism in going back into the burning building.他重返燃烧的大楼,表现极为英勇。
他重返燃烧的大楼,表现极为英勇。
herring C1 /ˈherɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a N Atlantic fish that swims in very large groups and is used for food 鲱鱼(产于北大西洋,成大群游动,可食)
shoals of herring鲱鱼群
鲱鱼群
fresh herring fillets新鲜鲱鱼片
新鲜鲱鱼片
pickled herrings腌制的鲱鱼
腌制的鲱鱼
hesitation C1 /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous (对某事)犹豫,迟疑不决
She agreedwithoutthe slightesthesitation.她毫不犹豫地同意了。
她毫不犹豫地同意了。
He spoke fluently and without unnecessary hesitations.他说得很流畅,毫不支吾。
他说得很流畅,毫不支吾。
2 the fact of being worried about doing something, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate 顾虑;疑虑
Ihave no hesitation inrecommending her for the job.我毫不犹豫地推荐她做这项工作。
我毫不犹豫地推荐她做这项工作。
heterosexual C1 /ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 sexually or romantically attracted to people of the other sex; showing this 异性恋的
a heterosexual relationship异性恋关系
异性恋关系
noun 释义
1 a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the other sex 异性恋者
hi-fi C1 /ˈhaɪ faɪ/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 using equipment for playing recorded music that produces high-qualitystereosound 高保真音响设备
a hi-fi system高保真音响系统
高保真音响系统
noun 释义
1 equipment for playing recorded music that produces high-qualitystereosound 高保真音响设备
hideous C1 /ˈhɪdiəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very ugly or unpleasant 十分丑陋的;令人厌恶的
a hideous face/building/dress丑陋的面孔/建筑物/衣服
丑陋的面孔/建筑物/衣服
Their new colour scheme is hideous!他们新的颜色搭配难看极了!
他们新的颜色搭配难看极了!
a hideous crime骇人听闻的罪行
骇人听闻的罪行
The whole experience had been like some hideous nightmare.整个经历就像一场可怕的噩梦。
整个经历就像一场可怕的噩梦。
When they refused to let me leave my hotel, I thought, at first, it was all some hideous mistake.当他们拒绝让我离开酒店时,我一开始以为这只是一个可怕的错误。
当他们拒绝让我离开酒店时,我一开始以为这只是一个可怕的错误。
high heels C1 /ˌhaɪ ˈhiːlz/ noun
noun 释义
1 shoes that have very high heels 高跟鞋
high season C1 /ˌhaɪ ˈsiːzn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives most visitors (旅馆或旅游地区的)旺季
Hotels usually raise their prices in (the) high season.酒店通常会在旺季提高价格。
酒店通常会在旺季提高价格。
high technology C1 /ˌhaɪ tekˈnɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the most modern methods and machines, especially electronic ones; the use of these in industry, etc. 高科技,高技术(尤指电子技术);高科技的运用
high tide C1 /ˌhaɪ ˈtaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when the sea has risen to its highest level in a particular place; the sea at this time 高潮;满潮;高潮位的海
You can't walk along this beach at high tide.高潮时你不能在这个海滩散步。
高潮时你不能在这个海滩散步。
the high tide of Victorian prosperity(= the time when something is most popular or successful)维多利亚时代繁荣的高潮(=某事物最受欢迎或最成功的时期)
维多利亚时代繁荣的高潮(=某事物最受欢迎或最成功的时期)
high-heeled C1 /ˌhaɪ ˈhiːld/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with very high heels 高跟鞋
high-heeled shoes/boots高跟鞋;高跟靴
高跟鞋;高跟靴
high-impact C1 /ˌhaɪ ˈɪmpækt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe exercise that places a lot of stress on the body (运动)高强度的
I shouldn't really do high-impact aerobics because of my knees.因为膝盖问题,我不大应该做高强度的有氧运动。
因为膝盖问题,我不大应该做高强度的有氧运动。
high-rise C1 /ˈhaɪ raɪz/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a building that is very tall and has a lot of floors 高层的
to live in a high-rise住在高层楼房里
住在高层楼房里
adjective 释义
1 very tall and having a lot of floors 高层的
high-rise housing高层住宅
高层住宅
These high-rise apartment blocks were built in the 1960s.这些高层公寓楼建于20世纪60年代。
这些高层公寓楼建于20世纪60年代。
high-security C1 /ˌhaɪ sɪˈkjʊərəti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very carefully locked and guarded 戒备森严的;警戒严密的
a high-security prison警备森严的监狱
警备森严的监狱
2 kept in a prison that is very carefully locked and guarded 关押在警备森严的监狱里的
high-visibility C1 /ˌhaɪ vɪzəˈbɪləti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe clothing made of material that appears very bright and is very easy to see (服装)高能见度的
cyclists with high-visibility jackets身着鲜亮夹克的自行车骑手
身着鲜亮夹克的自行车骑手
Hard hats and high-vis vests must be worn on the building site.在建筑工地必须头戴安全帽,身着反光背心。
在建筑工地必须头戴安全帽,身着反光背心。
2 used to describe something that is intended to attract a lot of attention 引人注目的
a high-visibility ad campaign引人注目的广告宣传活动
引人注目的广告宣传活动
highlight C1 /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention 突出;强调
The reporthighlighted the importanceof exercise to maintain a healthy body.报告强调了锻炼对保持健康体魄的重要性。
报告强调了锻炼对保持健康体魄的重要性。
Studentshighlighted the needfor better communication between staff.学生强调了员工之间加强沟通的必要性。
学生强调了员工之间加强沟通的必要性。
tohighlight themajorproblems/issues突出主要问题
突出主要问题
This studyhighlights the factthat couples are keen to assist others.这项研究突现了这样一个事实,即情侣都热衷于帮助他人。
这项研究突现了这样一个事实,即情侣都热衷于帮助他人。
2 to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see 将(文本的某部分)用彩笔做标记;将(计算机屏幕的某区域)增强亮度;使醒目
I've highlighted the important passages in yellow.我用黄色标出了重要段落。
我用黄色标出了重要段落。
Highlight the section that you want to delete.将你要删除的部分用彩色做好标记。
将你要删除的部分用彩色做好标记。
3 to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them 挑染(将部分头发染成浅色)
I’m having my hair highlighted.我正在突出显示我的头发。
我正在突出显示我的头发。
The shampoo is ideal for permed or highlighted hair.该洗发水非常适合烫发或挑染头发。
该洗发水非常适合烫发或挑染头发。
noun 释义
1 the best, most interesting or most exciting part of something 最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal.这次旅行中的最精彩的一件事是参观泰姬陵。
这次旅行中的最精彩的一件事是参观泰姬陵。
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening.比赛最精彩的片段将于今晚播出。
比赛最精彩的片段将于今晚播出。
My dance class is the highlight of my week.我的舞蹈课是我一周的亮点。
我的舞蹈课是我一周的亮点。
The highlight of the evening was a violin solo by five-year-old Mia.当晚的亮点是五岁的米娅的小提琴独奏。
当晚的亮点是五岁的米娅的小提琴独奏。
2 areas of hair that are lighter than the rest, usually because a chemical substance has been put on them 亮色挑染的头发
She’s had blonde highlights put into her hair.她的头发染上了金色的亮点。
她的头发染上了金色的亮点。
3 the light or bright part of a picture or photograph (图画或照片的)强光部分
hijack C1 /ˈhaɪdʒæk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to force it to travel to a different place or to demand something from a government 劫持(交通工具,尤指飞机)
The plane was hijacked by two armed men on a flight from London to Rome.飞机在从伦敦飞往罗马途中遭到两名持械男子劫持。
飞机在从伦敦飞往罗马途中遭到两名持械男子劫持。
2 to use or take control of something, for example a meeting, in order to use it for your own aims and interests 操纵(会议等,以达到自己的意图)
Demonstrators fear that the march could be hijacked by extremists.示威者担心游行可能被极端分子劫持。
示威者担心游行可能被极端分子劫持。
hijacker C1 /ˈhaɪdʒækə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whohijacksa plane or other vehicle 劫机者;劫持交通工具者;劫持者
hijacking C1 /ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of violence or threats to take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to force it to travel to a different place or to demand something from a government 劫持(交通工具,尤指飞机)
There have been a series of hijackings recently in the area.这个地区最近连续发生了几起劫机事件。
这个地区最近连续发生了几起劫机事件。
an unsuccessful hijack劫机未遂
劫机未遂
2 the act of using or taking control of something, for example a meeting, in order to use it for your own aims and interests 操纵(会议等,以推销自己的意图)
the hijacking of a recent meeting by anti-nuclear protesters反核抗议者劫持了最近的一次会议
反核抗议者劫持了最近的一次会议
hilly C1 /ˈhɪli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a lot of hills 多小山的;多丘陵的
ahilly area/region丘陵地区
丘陵地区
hint C1 /hɪnt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking 暗示;提示;示意
He gave abroad hint(= one that was obvious)that he was thinking of retiring.他几乎明示他正在考虑退休。
他几乎明示他正在考虑退休。
Should Idrop a hint(= give ahint)to Matt?我应该给马特一点暗示吗?
我应该给马特一点暗示吗?
He resented any hint that he might be to blame.他对任何暗示他可能受到指责的暗示感到不满。
他对任何暗示他可能受到指责的暗示感到不满。
2 something that suggests what will happen in the future 征兆;迹象
At the first hint of trouble, they left.他们一发现有点不妙的迹象就离开了。
他们一发现有点不妙的迹象就离开了。
The opening scene gives us a hint of things to come.开场的场景给了我们一些即将发生的事情的暗示。
开场的场景给了我们一些即将发生的事情的暗示。
3 a small amount of something 少许;少量
a hint of a smile一丝笑意
一丝笑意
There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.他的声音中流露出了深切的悲伤。
他的声音中流露出了深切的悲伤。
The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。
墙壁粉刷成了略呈桃红的白色。
Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.盖尔在他的脸上寻找一丝遗憾的迹象。
盖尔在他的脸上寻找一丝遗憾的迹象。
4 a small piece of practical information or advice 秘诀;窍门
handy hints on saving money省钱妙诀
省钱妙诀
The teacher’s book gives useful hints on how to develop reading skills.教师的书提供了有关如何培养阅读技能的有用提示。
教师的书提供了有关如何培养阅读技能的有用提示。
5 to understand what somebody wants you to do even though they tell you in an indirect way 领会某人的暗示
I thought they'd never go—some people just can't take a hint.我以为他们永远也不会走的,有些人就是不会看眼色。
我以为他们永远也不会走的,有些人就是不会看眼色。
Sarah hoped he'd take the hint and leave her alone.萨拉希望他能明白她的意思,不来打扰她。
萨拉希望他能明白她的意思,不来打扰她。
Can't you take a hint and leave me alone?你难道就听不懂我的暗示?让我一个人清静会儿吧。
你难道就听不懂我的暗示?让我一个人清静会儿吧。
verb 释义
1 to suggest something in an indirect way 暗示;透露;示意
What are you hinting at?你在暗示什么?
你在暗示什么?
They hinted (that) there might be more job losses.他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。
他们暗示说可能会有更多人失业。
‘I might know something about it,’ he hinted.“这事我也许知道一些。”他暗示道。
“这事我也许知道一些。”他暗示道。
hip bone C1 /ˈhɪp bəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the large bone that forms the main part of thepelvison each side of the body 髋骨
hippo C1 /ˈhɪpəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 ahippopotamus(= a large heavy African animal with thick dark skin and short legs that lives in rivers and lakes) 河马
hippopotamus C1 /ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large heavy African animal with thick dark skin and short legs that lives in rivers and lakes 河马
hitchhike C1 /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to travel by asking for free rides in other people’s cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop 免费搭便车;搭顺风车
They hitchhiked around Europe.他们一路搭便车周游欧洲。
他们一路搭便车周游欧洲。
hitchhiker C1 /ˈhɪtʃhaɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who travels by asking for free rides in other people's cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop 免费搭便车;搭顺风车
He picked up two hitchhikers on the road to Bristol.他在前往布里斯托尔的路上捎带了两个搭便车的人。
他在前往布里斯托尔的路上捎带了两个搭便车的人。
hitchhiking C1 /ˈhɪtʃhaɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of travelling by asking for free rides in other people’s cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop 免费搭便车;搭顺风车
Hitchhiking is a cheap way of travelling, but it can be risky.搭便车是一种便宜的旅行方式,但可能有风险。
搭便车是一种便宜的旅行方式,但可能有风险。
hive C1 /haɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a structure made for bees to live in 蜂房;蜂箱
studying the life of bees in the hive研究蜜蜂在蜂巢中的生活
研究蜜蜂在蜂巢中的生活
2 the bees living in ahive 一箱蜜蜂;蜂群
3 a place full of people who are busy 忙碌的场所;繁忙的地方
4 red spots on the skin thatitch(= make you want to rub your skin with your nails), caused by anallergicreaction, for example to certain foods 荨麻疹
hoard C1 /hɔːd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a collection of money, food, valuable objects, etc., especially one that somebody keeps in a secret place so that other people will not find or steal it (钱、食物、贵重物品等的)贮存,聚藏;(尤指)秘藏
They dug up a hoard of Roman coins.他们挖出一批秘藏的古罗马硬币。
他们挖出一批秘藏的古罗马硬币。
verb 释义
1 to collect and keep large amounts of food, money, etc., often secretly (常指偷偷地)贮藏,囤积
The prisoners used to hoard scraps of food in secret places.过去囚犯常把残羹剩饭存放在隐秘的地方。
过去囚犯常把残羹剩饭存放在隐秘的地方。
home improvement C1 /ˌhəʊm ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 changes that are made to a house that increase its value; the activity of making these changes (为提高房屋价值所做的)房屋修缮,家居装修
They've spent a lot of money on home improvements.他们花了很多钱装修家居。
他们花了很多钱装修家居。
home improvement products家居装修产品
家居装修产品
home visit C1 /ˌhəʊm ˈvɪzɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a visit made to somebody in their own home by a doctor,social worker, etc. (医生的)出诊, 家庭访视
If you are too ill to attend your GP surgery you can request a home visit.如果您病得太重而无法参加全科医生手术,您可以要求家访。
如果您病得太重而无法参加全科医生手术,您可以要求家访。
homebuyer C1 /ˈhəʊmbaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who buys a house, flat, etc. 购房者
homelessness C1 /ˈhəʊmləsnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of having no home 无家的
Homelessness amongst young people has risen to record levels.年轻人无家可归的情况已达到创纪录的水平。
年轻人无家可归的情况已达到创纪录的水平。
homeowner C1 /ˈhəʊməʊnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who owns their house or flat 房主
homeschool C1 /ˌhəʊmˈskuːl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to educate a child at home, not in a school (儿童的)在家教育
They homeschooled their children.他们在家自己教孩子。
他们在家自己教孩子。
homeschooling C1 /ˌhəʊmˈskuːlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of educating children at home, not in schools (儿童的)在家教育
homesickness C1 /ˈhəʊmsɪknəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of being sad because you are away from home and you miss your family and friends 思乡的;想家的;患怀乡病的
She soon got over her homesickness.她的思乡情绪很快就缓解了。
她的思乡情绪很快就缓解了。
A great wave of homesickness swept over me.一股强烈的思乡之情席卷了我。
一股强烈的思乡之情席卷了我。
homestay C1 /ˈhəʊmsteɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an arrangement that provides accommodation for students or tourists in the home of a family in exchange for payment (为学生或游客提供的)家庭寄宿
The trip includes a homestay in a traditional village.这次旅行包括在一个传统村庄的家庭住宿。
这次旅行包括在一个传统村庄的家庭住宿。
We arrange homestays for students and school groups.我们为学生和学校团体安排寄宿家庭。
我们为学生和学校团体安排寄宿家庭。
Live with an American family in homestay and learn the language and customs.在美国家庭寄宿,学习他们的语言与习俗。
在美国家庭寄宿,学习他们的语言与习俗。
2 a private house that offers accommodation for paying guests 居家式民宿,家庭旅馆(供付费客人住宿的私人住宅)
We went out for the day and came back to the homestay in late afternoon.我们出去玩了一天,傍晚时回到民宿。
我们出去玩了一天,傍晚时回到民宿。
homograph C1 /ˈhɒməɡrɑːf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a word that is spelt like another word but has a different meaning from it, and may have a different pronunciation, for examplebow/baʊ/,bow/bəʊ/ 同形异义词(拼写相同,意义不同,读音可能不同)
homonym C1 /ˈhɒmənɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a word that is spelt like another word (or pronounced like it) but that has a different meaning, for examplecanmeaning ‘be able’ andcanmeaning ‘put something in a container’ 同形(同音)异义词(写法或读音相同,但意义不同)
homophone C1 /ˈhɒməfəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a word that is pronounced like another word but has a different spelling or meaning, for exampleplain,plane/pleɪn/ 同音异形词,同音异义词(读音相同,写法或意义不同)
homosexual C1 /ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex; showing this 同性恋的
a homosexual man/woman/relationship同性恋男人/女人/关系
同性恋男人/女人/关系
noun 释义
1 a person, usually a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex 同性恋者(通常指男性)
honorable C1 /ˈɒnərəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 deserving great respect 可敬的;值得钦佩的
2 showing high moral standards 品格高尚的
3 allowing somebody to keep their good name and the respect of others 保护声誉的;体面的
4 a title of respect used for an official of high rank (高级官员的尊称)
honourable C1 /ˈɒnərəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 deserving great respect 可敬的;值得钦佩的
She had a long and honourable career in government.她从政时间长,且名声清白。
她从政时间长,且名声清白。
They managed an honourable 2–2 draw.他们奋力打成了 2:2 平局,值得敬佩。
他们奋力打成了 2:2 平局,值得敬佩。
With a few honourable exceptions, the staff were found to be incompetent.除了几个优秀的人以外,其他职员都不能胜任工作。
除了几个优秀的人以外,其他职员都不能胜任工作。
2 showing high moral standards 品格高尚的
He was an honourable man who could not lie.他是个高尚的人,不会说谎。
他是个高尚的人,不会说谎。
3 allowing somebody to keep their good name and the respect of others 保护声誉的;体面的
an honourable compromise体面的妥协
体面的妥协
They urged her todo the honourable thingand resign.他们力劝她辞职以保全名节。
他们力劝她辞职以保全名节。
He received an honourable discharge from the army.他获准体面退伍。
他获准体面退伍。
4 (in the UK) a title used by a child of some ranks of thenobility (英国某些贵族子女的头衔)
5 (in the UK) a title used by Members of Parliament when talking about or to another Member during a debate (英国议会议员辩论时相互间的尊称)
If my Honourable Friend would give me a chance to answer,…如果尊敬的阁下能给我答辩的机会…
如果尊敬的阁下能给我答辩的机会…
Would the Honourable Member agree that…?尊敬的议员是否同意……?
尊敬的议员是否同意……?
6 a title of respect used for an official of high rank (高级官员的尊称)
the Honorable Alan Simpson, US senator美国参议员艾伦·辛普森
美国参议员艾伦·辛普森
hood C1 /hʊd/ noun, suffix
noun 释义
1 a part of a coat, etc. that you can pull up to cover the back and top of your head 风帽,兜帽(外衣的一部分,可拉起蒙住头颈)
a jacket with a detachable hood有可拆卸风帽的夹克
有可拆卸风帽的夹克
2 a piece of cloth put over somebody’s face and head so that they cannot be recognized or so that they cannot see (布质)面罩
The detainees were led away with black hoods over their heads.被拘留者被带走,头上蒙着黑色头巾。
被拘留者被带走,头上蒙着黑色头巾。
3 a piece of coloured silk or fur worn over an academicgownto show the kind of degree held by the person wearing it 学位连领帽(表示学位种类)
4 a folding cover over a car, child'sbuggy, etc. (汽车、婴儿车等的)折叠式车篷
We drove all the way with the hood down.我们一路上敞着车篷开车。
我们一路上敞着车篷开车。
5 the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine (车辆的)引擎盖
He spread out the map on the the hood of the car.他把地图摊开在汽车引擎盖上。
他把地图摊开在汽车引擎盖上。
6 a cover placed over a device or machine, for example, to protect it (设备或机器的)防护罩,罩
a lens hood镜头遮光罩
镜头遮光罩
an extractor hood(= one that removes cooking smells from a kitchen)油烟机罩
油烟机罩
7 hoodlum(= a violent criminal, especially one who is part of a gang) 暴徒,恶棍(尤指属于某团伙者)
8 a neighbourhood, especially a person’s ownneighbourhood 街区;邻里;左邻右舍
9 at the fundamental level of how something works rather than at the obvious surface level 在根本上;在底层
They are urging potential job seekers to take a look under the hood of industry.他们强烈建议潜在的求职者了解一下行业的底层运作。
他们强烈建议潜在的求职者了解一下行业的底层运作。
If you look under the hood of these technological wonders, you'll find carbon fibre components in many places.如果您深入了解这些技术奇迹的背后,您会在很多地方发现碳纤维部件。
如果您深入了解这些技术奇迹的背后,您会在很多地方发现碳纤维部件。
The latest version includes numerous under-the-hood improvements.最新版本包括许多底层改进。
最新版本包括许多底层改进。
suffix 释义
1 the state or quality of 状态;性质;品质
childhood儿童时期
儿童时期
falsehood虚假
虚假
2 a group of people of the type mentioned (某类人的)集体
the priesthood司祭团
司祭团
hoof C1 /huːf/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the hard part of the foot of some animals, for example horses (马等动物的)蹄
The horse tossed its head and stamped its hooves nervously.马摇摇头,紧张地跺着蹄子。
马摇摇头,紧张地跺着蹄子。
2 meat that is sold, transported, etc.on the hoofis sold, etc. while the cow, sheep, etc. is still alive (牲畜等)活的,待宰的
3 if you do somethingon the hoof, you do it quickly and without giving it your full attention because you are doing something else at the same time 草草地;顺便
I often have lunch on the hoof between two appointments.我经常在两次约会之间即兴吃午餐。
我经常在两次约会之间即兴吃午餐。
the consequences of making government policy on the hoof即时制定政府政策的后果
即时制定政府政策的后果
verb 释义
1 to kick a ball very hard or a long way 猛踢(球);把(球)踢出很远
2 to go somewhere on foot; to walk somewhere 步行(到某处)
We hoofed it all the way to 42nd Street.我们一路步行到了第 42 街。
我们一路步行到了第 42 街。
hooked C1 /hʊkt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 curved; like ahookin shape 弯曲的;钩形的
ahooked nose/beak/finger鹰钩鼻子;钩喙;屈指
鹰钩鼻子;钩喙;屈指
2 needing something that is bad for you, especially a drug 上瘾;(尤指)有毒瘾
People who are truly hooked will go to any lengths to satisfy their craving for the drug.真正吸毒成瘾的人为了满足毒瘾会不择手段。
真正吸毒成瘾的人为了满足毒瘾会不择手段。
She's completely hooked on TV.她完全沉迷于电视。
她完全沉迷于电视。
3 enjoying something very much, so that you want to do it, see it, etc. as much as possible (对某事)着迷
I first got hooked on scuba diving when I was twelve.12 岁时我开始迷上了戴水肺潜水。
12 岁时我开始迷上了戴水肺潜水。
a master storyteller who knows how to keep his readers hooked善于牢牢抓住读者的讲故事高手
善于牢牢抓住读者的讲故事高手
4 having one or morehooks 有钩的
hoover C1 /ˈhuːvə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to clean a carpet, floor, etc. with avacuum cleaner 用真空吸尘器清扫(地毯、地板等)
to hoover the carpet用吸尘器清扫地毯
用吸尘器清扫地毯
noun 释义
1 an electrical machine that cleans floors, carpets, etc. by taking in dirt and dust 真空吸尘器
He had just enough time to run the Hoover over the carpet before the visitors arrived.在访客到达之前,他有足够的时间将胡佛机放在地毯上。
在访客到达之前,他有足够的时间将胡佛机放在地毯上。
hop C1 /hɒp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move by jumping on one foot 单脚跳行
I couldn't put my weight on my ankle and had to hop everywhere.我一只脚的脚踝使不上劲,不得不单脚跳来跳去。
我一只脚的脚踝使不上劲,不得不单脚跳来跳去。
kids hopping over puddles单足跳过水坑的孩子们
单足跳过水坑的孩子们
He was hopping from foot to foot.他从一只脚跳到另一只脚。
他从一只脚跳到另一只脚。
2 to move by jumping with all or both feet together 齐足(或双足)跳行
A robin was hopping around on the path.一只知更鸟在小路上跳来跳去。
一只知更鸟在小路上跳来跳去。
The frog hopped towards him.青蛙跳向他。
青蛙跳向他。
birds hopping around on the grass鸟儿在草地上跳跃
鸟儿在草地上跳跃
3 to go or move somewhere quickly and suddenly 突然快速去某处
Hop in, I'll drive you home.快上车吧,我开车送你回家。
快上车吧,我开车送你回家。
She hopped out of the car at the traffic lights.她在红绿灯处跳下车。
她在红绿灯处跳下车。
to hop into/out of bed一头钻进被窝;猛然起床
一头钻进被窝;猛然起床
I hopped on the next train.我跳上了下一列火车。
我跳上了下一列火车。
We hopped over to Paris for the weekend.我们冲到巴黎去过了个周末。
我们冲到巴黎去过了个周末。
4 to get on a plane, bus, etc. 登上(飞机、汽车、火车等)
I hopped a plane for New York.我匆匆登上去纽约的飞机。
我匆匆登上去纽约的飞机。
I dumped my bags at a motel and hopped a cab to the outskirts of town.我把行李扔到一家汽车旅馆,然后搭出租车去了城郊。
我把行李扔到一家汽车旅馆,然后搭出租车去了城郊。
5 to change from one activity or subject to another 换来换去;不断更换
I like to hop from channel to channel when I watch TV.我看电视时喜欢不断地转换频道。
我看电视时喜欢不断地转换频道。
She’s always hopping from one project to the next.她总是从一个项目跳到下一个项目。
她总是从一个项目跳到下一个项目。
6 usually used in orders to tell somebody to go away (用于命令)走开
Go on, hop it!快点走开!
快点走开!
He hopped it out of the window.他把它扔出了窗外。
他把它扔出了窗外。
7 used to tell somebody to hurry and do something quickly (用来催促某人)赶快,快点
noun 释义
1 a short jump by a person on one foot 单足短距离跳跃
He crossed the hall with a hop, skip and a jump.他来了一个三级跳远穿过了大厅。
他来了一个三级跳远穿过了大厅。
She gave a little hop and a skip to keep up with his long strides.她轻轻一跳,一蹦一跳地跟上他的大步。
她轻轻一跳,一蹦一跳地跟上他的大步。
2 a short jump by an animal or a bird with all or both feet together (动物或鸟的)齐足(或双足)短距离跳跃
3 a short journey, especially by plane (尤指乘飞机的)短途旅行
It's only a short hop to Paris.距巴黎仅几步之遥。
距巴黎仅几步之遥。
4 a tall climbing plant with green female flowers that are likeconesin shape 忽布;啤酒花
5 the green female flowers of thehopplant that have been dried, used for making beer (干的)忽布花,啤酒花
6 a social event at which people dance in an informal way (非正式)舞会
7 to surprise somebody by doing something when they are not expecting it and not ready for it 使某人措手不及
hopeful C1 /ˈhəʊpfl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 believing that something you want will happen 抱有希望;满怀希望
I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon.我对很快找到合适的房子抱有希望。
我对很快找到合适的房子抱有希望。
He is not very hopeful about the outcome of the interview.他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。
他对面试的结果不抱很大希望。
She is hopeful of returning to work soon.她希望很快回去工作。
她希望很快回去工作。
2 showing hope 表现出希望的
a hopeful smile充满希望的微笑
充满希望的微笑
3 making you believe that something you want will happen; bringing hope 给人以希望的
The latest trade figures are a hopeful sign.最新贸易数字令人鼓舞。
最新贸易数字令人鼓舞。
The future did not seem very hopeful.前景似乎不太乐观。
前景似乎不太乐观。
noun 释义
1 a person who wants to succeed at something 希望成功的人;雄心勃勃的人
50 young hopefuls are trying for a place in the England team.50 名雄心勃勃的年轻人亟欲跻身英格兰队。
50 名雄心勃勃的年轻人亟欲跻身英格兰队。
hopefully C1 /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 used to express what you hope will happen 有希望地;可以指望
Hopefully, we'll arrive before dark.我们有望在天黑前到达。
我们有望在天黑前到达。
2 showing hope 抱有希望地
‘Are you free tonight?’ she asked hopefully.“你今晚有空吗?”她抱着希望地问。
“你今晚有空吗?”她抱着希望地问。
horizon C1 /həˈraɪzn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the furthest that you can see, where the sky seems to meet the land or the sea 地平线;海平线
The sun sank below the horizon.太阳落到了地平线下。
太阳落到了地平线下。
A ship appeared on the horizon.一艘船出现在地平线上。
一艘船出现在地平线上。
2 the limit of your desires, knowledge or interests (欲望、知识或兴趣的)范围,眼界
She wanted to travel tobroaden her horizons.她想旅行,以开阔眼界。
她想旅行,以开阔眼界。
The company needs new horizons now.公司现在需要开拓新的领域。
公司现在需要开拓新的领域。
3 likely to happen soon 很可能即将发生;已露端倪
There's trouble looming on the horizon.可能快要出事了。
可能快要出事了。
hormone C1 /ˈhɔːməʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical substance produced in the body or in a plant that encourages growth or influences how the cells andtissuesfunction; an artificial substance that has similar effects 激素;荷尔蒙
growth hormones生长激素
生长激素
a hormone imbalance激素失调
激素失调
Oestrogen is a female sex hormone.雌激素是一种雌性荷尔蒙。
雌激素是一种雌性荷尔蒙。
children who do not produce enough growth hormone生长激素分泌不足的儿童
生长激素分泌不足的儿童
horn C1 /hɔːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hard pointed part that grows, usually in pairs, on the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows.Hornsare often curved. (羊、牛等动物的)角
a large bull with curved horns长着弯曲犄角的大公牛
长着弯曲犄角的大公牛
2 the hard substance of which animalhornsare made 角质
ornaments made of rhino horn犀牛角制成的装饰品
犀牛角制成的装饰品
3 a device in a vehicle for making a loud sound as a warning or signal (车辆的)喇叭
tohonk yourcarhorn按响汽车喇叭
按响汽车喇叭
tosound/tootyourhorn鸣喇叭
鸣喇叭
Behind him, a horn blared.在他身后响起了刺耳的喇叭声。
在他身后响起了刺耳的喇叭声。
4 a simple musical instrument that consists of a curved metal tube that you blow into (乐器)号
a hunting horn猎号
猎号
5 abrassmusical instrument that consists of a long tubecurledaround in a circle with a wide opening at the end (铜管乐器)法国号,圆号
a horn concerto法国号协奏曲
法国号协奏曲
6 to praise your own abilities and achievements 自吹自擂
7 to start being more careful in your behaviour, especially by spending less money than before 行为检点;(尤指)减少开支
Small businesses have had to pull their horns in during the recession.在经济衰退期间,小企业不得不采取行动。
在经济衰退期间,小企业不得不采取行动。
8 to get involved in an argument with somebody 卷入(与某人的)争论
The company has locked horns with the unions over proposed pay cuts.公司与工会就减薪计划争论不休。
公司与工会就减薪计划争论不休。
9 in a situation in which you have to make a choice between things that are equally unpleasant 进退两难;左右为难
The medical profession’s eagerness for scientific advance had impaled it on the horns of a dilemma, forcing an unnatural choice between science and morality.医学界对科学进步的渴望使其陷入了困境,迫使他们在科学与道德之间做出不自然的选择。
医学界对科学进步的渴望使其陷入了困境,迫使他们在科学与道德之间做出不自然的选择。
The dire economic situation had placed the prime minister on the horns of a dilemma.严峻的经济形势使首相陷入进退两难的境地。
严峻的经济形势使首相陷入进退两难的境地。
10 to face a difficult or dangerous situation directly and with courage 勇敢面对困境(或险境)
Nora decided to take the bull by the horns and organize things for herself.诺拉决定挺身面对困难,由自己来安排事情。
诺拉决定挺身面对困难,由自己来安排事情。
horrified C1 /ˈhɒrɪfaɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 extremely shocked or frightened 极坏的;令人震惊的;令人惊恐的
He was horrified when he discovered the conditions in which they lived.他看到他们的生活环境,大为震惊。
他看到他们的生活环境,大为震惊。
She gazed at him in horrified disbelief.她满心疑惧地盯着他。
她满心疑惧地盯着他。
horrifying C1 /ˈhɒrɪfaɪɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making you feel extremely shocked or frightened 令人大为震惊的;使人惊恐不已的
ahorrifying sight/experience/story恐怖的景象/经历/故事
恐怖的景象/经历/故事
It's horrifying to see such poverty.看到这种贫困状况令人震惊。
看到这种贫困状况令人震惊。
horse trailer C1 /ˈhɔːs treɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle for transporting horses in, pulled by another vehicle 运马车;运马拖车
hose C1 /həʊz/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc., used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc. (灭火、浇花等用的)橡皮管,塑料管,水龙带
You need a fire hose; a garden hose isn't powerful enough to tackle a fire.你需要一根消防水带;花园软管的威力不足以扑灭火灾。
你需要一根消防水带;花园软管的威力不足以扑灭火灾。
a length of hose一段软管
一段软管
The firefighters trained their hoses on the burning building.消防员把水龙带对准着火的大楼。
消防员把水龙带对准着火的大楼。
2 used especially in shops as a word fortights,stockingsand socks (尤用于商店)袜类
3 trousers that fit tightly over the legs, worn by men in the past (旧时的)男式紧身裤
doublet and hose紧身上衣和紧身裤
紧身上衣和紧身裤
verb 释义
1 to wash or pour water on something using ahose 用软管输水冲洗(或浇水)
Firemen hosed the burning car.消防队员用水龙带向燃烧的汽车喷水。
消防队员用水龙带向燃烧的汽车喷水。
I’ll just hose down the car.我来冲洗一下轿车。
我来冲洗一下轿车。
hospitable C1 /hɒˈspɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pleased to welcome guests; generous and friendly to visitors 好客的;热情友好的;殷勤的
The local people are very hospitable to strangers.当地人对外来客人十分友好热情。
当地人对外来客人十分友好热情。
He was trying to be hospitable.他试图表现得热情好客。
他试图表现得热情好客。
2 having good conditions that allow things to grow; having a pleasant environment (作物生长条件)适宜的;(环境)舒适的
a hospitable climate宜人的气候
宜人的气候
hospitality C1 /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 friendly and generous behaviour towards guests 好客;殷勤
Thank you for your kind hospitality.感谢你的友好款待。
感谢你的友好款待。
2 food, drink or services that are provided by an organization for guests, customers, etc. (款待客人、顾客等的)食物,饮料,服务;款待
We were entertained in the company'shospitality suite.公司款待我们住进他们的迎宾套间。
公司款待我们住进他们的迎宾套间。
Their company organizes corporate hospitality tents at major outdoor sporting events.他们的公司在大型户外体育赛事中组织企业招待帐篷。
他们的公司在大型户外体育赛事中组织企业招待帐篷。
the hospitality industry(= hotels, restaurants, etc.)招待性行业(如旅馆、饭店等)
招待性行业(如旅馆、饭店等)
the company's corporate hospitality budget公司招待费预算
公司招待费预算
hospitalization C1 /ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of having to stay in a hospital for treatment 送(某人)入院治疗
a long period of hospitalization长期住院
长期住院
hospitalize C1 /ˈhɒspɪtəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to send somebody to a hospital for treatment 送(某人)入院治疗
Eight people were hospitalized after receiving bullet wounds.八人因枪伤被送往医院。
八人因枪伤被送往医院。
hostage C1 /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is captured and held prisoner by a person or group, and who may be injured or killed if people do not do what the person or group is asking 人质
Three children weretaken hostageduring the bank robbery.在银行抢劫案中有三名儿童被扣为人质。
在银行抢劫案中有三名儿童被扣为人质。
He washeld hostagefor almost a year.他被扣为人质几近一年。
他被扣为人质几近一年。
The government is negotiating the release of the hostages.政府正就释放人质进行谈判。
政府正就释放人质进行谈判。
The hijackers kept the pilot as a hostage on board the plane.劫机者将飞行员作为人质留在飞机上。
劫机者将飞行员作为人质留在飞机上。
The gunmen took 24 hostages.持枪歹徒扣押了 24 名人质。
持枪歹徒扣押了 24 名人质。
diplomatic efforts to get the hostages released解救人质的外交努力
解救人质的外交努力
2 something that you have, or have promised to do, that could cause trouble or worry in the future 可能招惹麻烦(或担忧)的东西(或许诺);造成后患的事物
hostile C1 /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 aggressive or unfriendly and ready to argue or fight 敌意的;敌对的
The speaker got a hostile reception from the audience.演讲人遭到了听众喝倒彩。
演讲人遭到了听众喝倒彩。
She was openly hostile towards her parents.她公然对抗她的父母。
她公然对抗她的父母。
2 strongly rejecting something 坚决否定;强烈反对
The proposals have provoked a hostile response from opposition parties.这些提案激起了各反对党派的强烈不满。
这些提案激起了各反对党派的强烈不满。
Many of the employees were hostile to the idea of change.许多雇员强烈反对变革。
许多雇员强烈反对变革。
Many people were openly hostile to the idea.很多人公开反对这一想法。
很多人公开反对这一想法。
3 making it difficult for something to happen or to be achieved 有阻碍的;不利的
hostile conditions for plants to grow in不利于植物生长的环境
不利于植物生长的环境
4 belonging to a military enemy 敌军的;敌人的
hostile territory敌方领土
敌方领土
5 not wanted by the company that is to be bought 不受(被购公司)欢迎的;敌意的
a hostile takeover bid出价敌意收购
出价敌意收购
hostility C1 /hɒˈstɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behaviour 敌意;对抗
There was a barely veiled hostility in her tone.她语气中带着几乎未加掩饰的敌意。
她语气中带着几乎未加掩饰的敌意。
feelings of hostility towards people from other backgrounds对不同背景的人的敌视情绪
对不同背景的人的敌视情绪
There wasopen hostilitybetween the two schools.这两所学校公开相互敌对。
这两所学校公开相互敌对。
2 strong and angry opposition towards an idea, a plan or a situation (对思想、计划或情形的)愤怒反对,愤怒反抗
The proposal was met with outright hostility.提议遭到公然反对。
提议遭到公然反对。
public hostility to nuclear power公众对核动力的愤然反对
公众对核动力的愤然反对
3 acts of fighting in a war 战争行为
thestart/outbreak of hostilitiesbetween the two sides双方之间敌对行为的爆发
双方之间敌对行为的爆发
acessation of hostilities(= an end to fighting)战争停止
战争停止
house call C1 /ˈhaʊs kɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a visit made to a patient or client in their own home by a doctor or other professional 上门服务;(医生)出诊,上门看病
Many personal trainers have started to make house calls.许多私人教练开始上门服务。
许多私人教练开始上门服务。
house-hunting C1 /ˈhaʊs hʌntɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of looking for a house to buy 找房子,看房子(以便购买)
We're going house-hunting at the weekend.周末我们去找房子。
周末我们去找房子。
house-warming C1 /ˈhaʊs wɔːmɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a party given by somebody who has just moved into a new home 乔迁聚会
a house-warming present/gift乔迁礼物/礼物
乔迁礼物/礼物
housekeeper C1 /ˈhaʊskiːpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person, usually a woman, whose job is to manage the shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. in a house or an institution 管家,杂务主管(通常为女性)
Do come in. My housekeeper will make you a cup of tea.请进,我的管家会给你泡杯茶。
请进,我的管家会给你泡杯茶。
Miss Mack had been housekeeper at the Hall for many years.麦克小姐已在大宅里当了多年的管家。
麦克小姐已在大宅里当了多年的管家。
2 a person whose job is to manage the cleaning of rooms in a hotel (旅馆的)房间清洁工
housemate C1 /ˈhaʊsmeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person that you share a house with, but who is not one of your family 同屋(指同住一所房子但非家庭成员的人)
housing scheme C1 /ˈhaʊzɪŋ skiːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a project, often funded by a local council or another organization, that provides homes for people to buy or rent at a low price 住房计划(提供廉价住房供人购买或租赁)
The council has proposed plans for an affordable housing scheme.市政局已提出经济适用房建设计划。
市政局已提出经济适用房建设计划。
2 an area ofsocial housing(= houses or flats for people to rent or buy at low prices) 社会福利住房区;公共房屋区
Over 200 new properties have been built in the housing scheme.在公共房屋区已经建造了 200 多栋新房屋。
在公共房屋区已经建造了 200 多栋新房屋。
hover C1 /ˈhɒvə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to stay in the air in one place 翱翔;盘旋
A hawk hovered over the hill.一只鹰在小山的上空翱翔。
一只鹰在小山的上空翱翔。
A full moon hovered in the sky.一轮满月悬在空中。
一轮满月悬在空中。
2 to wait somewhere, especially near somebody, in a shy or uncertain manner 踌躇,彷徨(尤指在某人身边)
He hovered nervously in the doorway.他在门口紧张地来回踱步。
他在门口紧张地来回踱步。
He hovered over her, waiting for an answer.他在她身上盘旋,等待着她的回答。
他在她身上盘旋,等待着她的回答。
3 to stay close to something, or to stay in an uncertain state 靠近(某事物);处于不稳定状态
Temperatures hovered around freezing.气温在冰点上下徘徊。
气温在冰点上下徘徊。
He hovered on the edge of consciousness.他似醒非醒。
他似醒非醒。
A smile hovered on her lips.她的嘴上挂着一丝笑容。
她的嘴上挂着一丝笑容。
She was hovering between life and death.她在生与死之间徘徊。
她在生与死之间徘徊。
hovercraft C1 /ˈhɒvəkrɑːft/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vehicle that travels just above the surface of water or land, held up by air being forced downwards 气垫船;气垫运载工具
to catch the early afternoon hovercraft to Boulogne搭乘下午早些时候的气垫船前往布洛涅
搭乘下午早些时候的气垫船前往布洛涅
how-to C1 /ˌhaʊ ˈtuː/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 providing detailed instructions or advice on how to do something 指导的;指南的
how-to books on computing计算机操作说明书
计算机操作说明书
noun 释义
1 a guide providing detailed instructions or advice on how to do something 指导的;指南的
Visit our downloads page for free how-tos and tutorials.请到我们的下载页面获取免费指南和教程。
请到我们的下载页面获取免费指南和教程。
hub C1 /hʌb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a central airport, station, etc. that operates many services 中心,枢纽(如机场、车站等)
The airport has become an international hub.这个机场已成为国际枢纽。
这个机场已成为国际枢纽。
It's the city's major transportation hub for bus and rail.它是该市主要的公共汽车和铁路交通枢纽。
它是该市主要的公共汽车和铁路交通枢纽。
Major hub airports have grown up all over the world.世界各地的主要枢纽机场不断涌现。
世界各地的主要枢纽机场不断涌现。
2 the central and most important part of a particular place or activity (某地或活动的)中心,核心
the commercial hub of the city城市的商业中心
城市的商业中心
The kitchen was the hub of family life.厨房是家庭生活的中心。
厨房是家庭生活的中心。
to be at the hub of things(= where things happen and important decisions are made)在核心部门
在核心部门
3 the central part of a wheel 轮毂
hum C1 /hʌm/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to sing a tune with your lips closed 哼(曲子)
She was humming softly to herself.她在轻声哼着曲子。
她在轻声哼着曲子。
He began to hum along with the music.他开始跟着音乐哼唱。
他开始跟着音乐哼唱。
What's that tune you're humming?你哼的是什么曲子?
你哼的是什么曲子?
2 to make a low continuous sound 发嗡嗡声
The computers were humming away.计算机在嗡嗡作响。
计算机在嗡嗡作响。
The overhead wires hummed with power.通了电后,架空电线嗡嗡地响着。
通了电后,架空电线嗡嗡地响着。
3 to be full of activity 活跃;繁忙
The streets were beginning to hum with life.街道开始热闹起来。
街道开始热闹起来。
The whole room was humming now.整个房间现在热闹非凡。
整个房间现在热闹非凡。
Things were beginning to hum.事情开始变得热闹起来.
事情开始变得热闹起来.
4 to take a long time to make a decision or before you say something 犹豫不决;支支吾吾;嗯嗯呃呃
We hummed and hawed for weeks before deciding to buy the house.我们在决定买房之前犹豫了好几个星期。
我们在决定买房之前犹豫了好几个星期。
noun 释义
1 a low continuous sound 嗡嗡声;嘈杂声
thehum of bees/traffic/voices蜜蜂的嗡嗡声;车辆的呜呜声;人的嘈杂声
蜜蜂的嗡嗡声;车辆的呜呜声;人的嘈杂声
The room filled with the hum of conversation.房间里充满了嘈杂的谈话声。
房间里充满了嘈杂的谈话声。
the background hum of the air-conditioning空调发出的隐隐的嗡嗡声
空调发出的隐隐的嗡嗡声
human capital C1 /ˌhjuːmən ˈkæpɪtl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the skills, knowledge and experience of a person or group of people, seen as something valuable that an organization or country can make use of 人力资本
The education system is central to the development of skills and human capital.教育制度对技能的培养和人力资本的发展至关重要。
教育制度对技能的培养和人力资本的发展至关重要。
to build/develop/invest in human capital.积累/开发/投资于人力资本
积累/开发/投资于人力资本
The greatest resource any country has is the creativity of its citizens: what economists call human capital.一个国家所拥有的最大资源是其公民的创造能力,即经济学家所说的人力资本。
一个国家所拥有的最大资源是其公民的创造能力,即经济学家所说的人力资本。
human geography C1 /ˌhjuːmən dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the scientific study of how human activity affects or is affected by the surface of the earth 人文地理学
She is a lecturer in the human geography of China.她是中国人文地理学讲师。
她是中国人文地理学讲师。
Human geography covers topics ranging from cultural differences and politics to agriculture and food production.人文地理学涵盖的主题从文化差异和政治到农业和粮食生产。
人文地理学涵盖的主题从文化差异和政治到农业和粮食生产。
human interest C1 /ˌhjuːmən ˈɪntrəst/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of a story in the media that people find interesting because it describes the experiences, feelings, etc. of the people involved (新闻报道等中的)人情味
a human interest story有人情味的报道
有人情味的报道
a story devoid of human interest一个缺乏人类趣味的故事
一个缺乏人类趣味的故事
human smuggling C1 /ˌhjuːmən ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of illegally transporting people across international borders 人口走私;人口偷运
We need more effective measures to combat human smuggling.我们需要采取更有效的措施来打击人口走私。
我们需要采取更有效的措施来打击人口走私。
human trafficking C1 /ˌhjuːmən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of transporting or controlling people and forcing them to work in the sex trade or other forms of forced labour 人口贩运
gangs involved in human trafficking and sexual exploitation参与人口贩运和性剥削的团伙
参与人口贩运和性剥削的团伙
humanity C1 /hjuːˈmænəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 people in general (统称)人;人类
He was found guilty of crimes against humanity.他被判犯有反人类罪。
他被判犯有反人类罪。
He believed in serving the greater good of humanity.他相信为人类更大的利益服务。
他相信为人类更大的利益服务。
We are talking about nothing less than the survival of humanity.我们谈论的无非是人类的生存。
我们谈论的无非是人类的生存。
2 the state of being a person rather than a god, an animal or a machine 人性
The story was used to emphasize the humanity of Jesus.人们用这个故事来强调耶稣人性的一面。
人们用这个故事来强调耶稣人性的一面。
united by a sense of common humanity因一种同是人的情感而团结在一起
因一种同是人的情感而团结在一起
3 the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary; the quality of beinghumane 人道;仁慈
The judge was praised for his courage and humanity.法官的勇气和人道受到称赞。
法官的勇气和人道受到称赞。
4 the subjects of study that are about the way people think and behave, for example literature, language, history and philosophy 人文学科
The college offers a wide range of courses in the arts and humanities.学院开设多门艺术和人文课程。
学院开设多门艺术和人文课程。
humid C1 /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 warm and slightly wet 温暖潮湿的;湿热的
These ferns will grow best in a humid atmosphere.这些蕨类植物在湿热的环境中长得最旺。
这些蕨类植物在湿热的环境中长得最旺。
The island is hot and humid in the summer.这个岛在夏季又热又潮湿。
这个岛在夏季又热又潮湿。
They were not prepared for the humid heat of the tropical forest.他们没有准备好适应热带森林的湿热。
他们没有准备好适应热带森林的湿热。
The day was hot and humid.那天又热又湿。
那天又热又湿。
The weather had become very humid.天气变得非常潮湿。
天气变得非常潮湿。
humidity C1 /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of water in the air (空气中的)湿度
Instruments constantly monitor temperature and humidity.仪器始终在监测温度和湿度。
仪器始终在监测温度和湿度。
high/low humidity高/低湿度
高/低湿度
70% humidity70% 的湿度
70% 的湿度
2 conditions in which the air is wet and very warm 湿热;高温潮湿
These plants need heat and humidity to grow well.这些植物在高温潮湿的环境中才能生长得旺盛。
这些植物在高温潮湿的环境中才能生长得旺盛。
The humidity was becoming unbearable.这种潮湿使人越来越难以忍受了。
这种潮湿使人越来越难以忍受了。
humiliate C1 /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people 羞辱;使丧失尊严
I didn't want to humiliate her in front of her colleagues.我不想当着她同事们的面令她难堪。
我不想当着她同事们的面令她难堪。
I've never felt so humiliated.我从未感到如此羞辱。
我从未感到如此羞辱。
How could I humiliate myself like that?我怎么可以这样羞辱自己?
我怎么可以这样羞辱自己?
The party was humiliated in the recent elections.该党在新近的选举中耻辱地失败了。
该党在新近的选举中耻辱地失败了。
humiliating C1 /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people 让某人感到羞耻或愚蠢并失去他人的尊重
a humiliating defeat耻辱的失败
耻辱的失败
It was the most humiliating night of his life.这是他一生中最屈辱的一夜。
这是他一生中最屈辱的一夜。
humiliation C1 /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being ashamed or stupid and having lost the respect of other people; the act of making somebody feel like this 丢脸,蒙羞;羞辱
She suffered the humiliation of being criticized in public.她当众受到指责,丢了面子。
她当众受到指责,丢了面子。
The election result is a humiliation for our party.选举结果是我们党的耻辱。
选举结果是我们党的耻辱。
hybrid C1 /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having parents of different species or varieties 有不同物种或品种的双亲的
hybrid flowers杂交花
杂交花
2 that is the product of mixing two or more different things 指两个或多个不同事物混合的产物
a hybrid language混合语言
混合语言
3 using two different types of power, especially petrol ordieseland electricity 使用两种不同类型的动力,尤其是汽油、柴油和电力
a hybrid car/vehicle混合动力车
混合动力车
noun 释义
1 an animal or plant that has parents of different species or varieties 杂种动物;杂交植物;杂种
A mule is a hybrid of a male donkey and a female horse.骡子是公驴和母马交配而生的杂种动物。
骡子是公驴和母马交配而生的杂种动物。
2 something that is the product of mixing two or more different things (不同事物的)混合物,合成物
The music was a hybrid of Western pop and traditional folk song.这种音乐融合了西方流行音乐和传统民歌。
这种音乐融合了西方流行音乐和传统民歌。
3 a vehicle that uses two different types of power, especially petrol ordieseland electricity 混合动力车(尤指汽油或柴油与电混合使用)
4 a bicycle that has been designed for use on the road or on rough ground 公路山地两用自行车
The rented bike was a hybrid that rode like a dream.租来的自行车是一辆混合动力车,骑起来就像梦一样。
租来的自行车是一辆混合动力车,骑起来就像梦一样。
I ride a comfortable hybrid.我骑的是舒适的混合动力车。
我骑的是舒适的混合动力车。
hydroelectricity C1 /ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 electricity produced using the power of water 水能;水力发电
hydrogen C1 /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Hydrogenis a gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines withoxygento form water. 氢;氢气
hyphenate C1 /ˈhaɪfəneɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to join two words together using a hyphen; to divide a word between two lines of text using a hyphen 用连字符连接;用连字符分割(词语)
Is your name hyphenated?你的名字有连字符吗?
你的名字有连字符吗?
noun 释义
1 a person who is active in more than one area or profession, such as awriter-directoror asinger-songwriter 活跃于多个领域或职业的人,例如作家兼导演或创作型歌手
Park could be called a hyphenate because he's a baker and a chef, and runs a brokerage firm.朴可以被称为连字符,因为他是一名面包师和厨师,并经营一家经纪公司。
朴可以被称为连字符,因为他是一名面包师和厨师,并经营一家经纪公司。
hysteria C1 /hɪˈstɪəriə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc. 歇斯底里;情绪失控
The people were gripped bymass hysteria.人们陷入集体歇斯底里之中。
人们陷入集体歇斯底里之中。
A note of hysteria crept into her voice.她的声音听来有点歇斯底里。
她的声音听来有点歇斯底里。
2 an extremely excited andexaggeratedway of behaving or reacting to an event 大肆鼓吹;狂热夸张;大惊小怪
the usual media hysteria that surrounds royal visits媒体对于王室成员访问的惯常的大肆渲染
媒体对于王室成员访问的惯常的大肆渲染
public hysteria about Covid公众对新冠病毒的歇斯底里
公众对新冠病毒的歇斯底里
3 a condition in which somebody experiences violent or extreme emotions that they cannot control, especially as a result of shock 癔症;歇斯底里
ice age C1 /ˈaɪs eɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the long periods of time, thousands of years ago, when much of the earth’s surface was covered in ice 冰期;冰川期;冰河时代
ice pack C1 /ˈaɪs pæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plastic container filled with ice that is used to cool parts of the body that are injured, etc. 冰袋(用于受伤等部位降温)
ice rink C1 /ˈaɪs rɪŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a specially prepared flat surface of ice, where you canice-skate; a building where there is anice rink 溜冰场;冰球场;溜冰馆
iceberg C1 /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an extremely large mass of ice floating in the sea 冰山(浮在海上的巨大冰块)
The ship struck a hidden iceberg.船撞上了一座隐藏的冰山。
船撞上了一座隐藏的冰山。
2 only a small part of a much larger problem (问题的)冰山一角
This figure represents only the tip of the iceberg, since as many as 90% of cases go unreported.这个数字仅代表冰山一角,因为多达 90% 的病例没有报告。
这个数字仅代表冰山一角,因为多达 90% 的病例没有报告。
ideological C1 /ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on or connected with anideology 意识形态的
ideological differences意识形态差异
意识形态差异
This was rejectedfor ideological reasons.这因为意识形态的原因被拒。
这因为意识形态的原因被拒。
His agenda has been purely ideological.他的目的纯粹是意识形态的。
他的目的纯粹是意识形态的。
ideologically C1 /ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is based on or connected with anideology 意识形态上的:以意识形态为基础或与意识形态有关的方式
ideologically correct意识形态上正确
意识形态上正确
Particular films may be ideologically driven.有些电影是受到意识形态驱使的。
有些电影是受到意识形态驱使的。
ideology C1 /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of ideas that an economic or political system is based on 思想(体系);思想意识
Marxist/capitalist ideology马克思主义/资本主义思想体系
马克思主义/资本主义思想体系
2 a set of beliefs, especially one held by a particular group, that influences the way people behave 意识形态;观念形态
the ideology of gender roles性别角色的观念形态
性别角色的观念形态
alternative ideologies非传统的意识形态
非传统的意识形态
idiom C1 /ˈɪdiəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words 习语;成语;惯用语
‘Let the cat out of the bag’ is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake.“让猫从袋子里跑出来”是惯用语,意思是无意中泄露秘密。
“让猫从袋子里跑出来”是惯用语,意思是无意中泄露秘密。
2 the kind of language and grammar used by particular people at a particular time or place (某时期或某地区的人的)语言和语法
The friends would sometimes revert to playground idiom.有时朋友们会再用儿时的语言交谈。
有时朋友们会再用儿时的语言交谈。
3 the style of writing, music, art, etc. that is typical of a particular person, group, period or place (写作、音乐、艺术等的)典型风格
theclassical/contemporary/popular idiom古典/当代/通俗风格
古典/当代/通俗风格
He has produced a classical play in a modern idiom.他用现代语言创作了一部古典戏剧。
他用现代语言创作了一部古典戏剧。
idol C1 /ˈaɪdl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that is loved and admired very much 受到热爱和崇拜的人(或物);偶像
apop/teen idol流行/青少年偶像
流行/青少年偶像
the idol of countless teenagers无数青少年崇拜的偶像
无数青少年崇拜的偶像
He has been my idol since I was a child.他是我从小的偶像。
他是我从小的偶像。
afallen idol(= somebody who is no longer popular)陨落的明星
陨落的明星
2 a statue that isworshippedas a god 神像
igloo C1 /ˈɪɡluː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small round house or shelter built from blocks of hard snow by the Inuit people of northern North America and Greenland (北美洲北部和格陵兰因纽特人的)拱形圆顶冰屋
imagery C1 /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening 形象的描述;意象
poetic imagery诗的意象
诗的意象
2 pictures, photographs, etc. 像;画像;照片
satellite imagery(= for example, photographs of the earth taken from space)卫星影像(如从太空拍摄地球的照片)
卫星影像(如从太空拍摄地球的照片)
immigrate C1 /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to come and live permanently in a country after leaving your own country (从外国)移居,移民
About 6.6 million people immigrated to the United States in the 1970s.20世纪70年代大约有660万人移居美国。
20世纪70年代大约有660万人移居美国。
immunity C1 /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the body’s ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease 免疫(力)
immunity to infection对传染病的免疫力
对传染病的免疫力
The vaccine provides longer immunity against flu.这种疫苗对流感的免疫效力时间较长。
这种疫苗对流感的免疫效力时间较长。
2 the state of not being affected by something, especially something that you might expect to be harmful 不受影响
the president's seeming immunity to criticism总统不受批评影响的样子
总统不受批评影响的样子
3 the state of being protected from something 受保护;豁免;免除
The spies were all granted immunity from prosecution.这些间谍都获准免予公诉。
这些间谍都获准免予公诉。
parliamentary/congressional immunity(= protection against particular laws that is given to politicians)议会/国会豁免权
议会/国会豁免权
Officials of all member states receive certain privileges and immunities.各成员国的官员均享有某些特权和豁免权。
各成员国的官员均享有某些特权和豁免权。
immunize C1 /ˈɪmjənaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to protect a person or an animal from a disease, especially by giving them aninjectionof avaccine (尤指通过注射疫苗)使免疫
a campaign to immunize children against the common killer diseases一项针对常见致命疾病的儿童免疫运动
一项针对常见致命疾病的儿童免疫运动
Children have been routinely immunized against polio since 1958.自 1958 年以来,儿童都按常规接种防治小儿麻痹症的疫苗。
自 1958 年以来,儿童都按常规接种防治小儿麻痹症的疫苗。
They immunized some mice with a dose of the live vaccine.他们给一些老鼠注射了一针减毒活疫苗进行免疫。
他们给一些老鼠注射了一针减毒活疫苗进行免疫。
imperial C1 /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with anempire 帝国的;皇帝的
the imperial family/palace/army皇室家族;皇宫;皇家陆军
皇室家族;皇宫;皇家陆军
imperial power/expansion皇权;帝国的扩张
皇权;帝国的扩张
2 connected with the system for measuring length, weight and volume using pounds, inches, etc. (度量衡)英制的
implicit C1 /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 suggested without being directly expressed 含蓄的;不直接言明的
Implicit in his speech was the assumption that they were guilty.他话语中的言外之意是设定他们有罪。
他话语中的言外之意是设定他们有罪。
implicit criticism含蓄的批评
含蓄的批评
These assumptions are implicit in his writing.这些假设隐含在他的著作中。
这些假设隐含在他的著作中。
2 forming part of something (although perhaps not directly expressed) 成为一部分的;内含的
The ability to listen is implicit in the teacher's role.作为教师自然懂得倾听。
作为教师自然懂得倾听。
3 complete and not doubted 完全的;无疑问的
She had the implicit trust of her staff.她得到了全体职员的绝对信任。
她得到了全体职员的绝对信任。
implicitly C1 /ɪmˈplɪsɪtli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is suggested without being directly expressed 含蓄的;不直接言明的
It reinforces, implicitly or explicitly, the idea that money is all-important.这或隐或显地强化了金钱至上这一观念。
这或隐或显地强化了金钱至上这一观念。
2 completely and without any doubt 完全的;无疑问的
I trust John implicitly.我毫无保留地信任约翰。
我毫无保留地信任约翰。
impressionist C1 /ɪmˈpreʃənɪst/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an artist who paints in the style ofImpressionism 印象派画家
Impressionists such as Monet and Pissarro莫奈和毕沙罗等的印象派画家
莫奈和毕沙罗等的印象派画家
2 a person who entertains people by copying the way a famous person speaks or behaves 模仿演员(常模仿名人言行)
adjective 释义
1 in the style ofImpressionism; painting in this style 印象派画家
Impressionist landscapes印象派风景画
印象派风景画
an Impressionist artist印象派艺术家
印象派艺术家
imprison C1 /ɪmˈprɪzn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to put somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape 监禁;关押
They were imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit.他们因未犯下的罪行而被监禁。
他们因未犯下的罪行而被监禁。
I feel imprisoned in my own home.我感觉自己被囚禁在自己的家里。
我感觉自己被囚禁在自己的家里。
imprisonment C1 /ɪmˈprɪznmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of putting somebody in a prison or another place from which they cannot escape; the state of being there 监禁;关押
to be sentenced tolife imprisonmentfor murder因谋杀罪被判终身监禁
因谋杀罪被判终身监禁
improvise C1 /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make or do something using whatever is available, usually because you do not have what you really need 临时拼凑;临时做
There isn't much equipment. We're going to have to improvise.设备不多,我们只能将就着用。
设备不多,我们只能将就着用。
We improvised some shelves out of planks of wood and bricks.我们用木板和砖头临时搭了些架子。
我们用木板和砖头临时搭了些架子。
We hastily improvised a screen out of an old blanket.我们连忙用一条旧毯子临时搭了个屏风。
我们连忙用一条旧毯子临时搭了个屏风。
You can quickly improvise a shield to protect your arm.你可以快速找一样物品来当作盾牌护住手臂。
你可以快速找一样物品来当作盾牌护住手臂。
2 to invent music, the words in a play, a statement, etc. while you are playing or speaking, instead of planning it in advance 即兴创作(音乐、台词、演讲词等)
‘It'll be ready some time next week, I expect,’ she said, improvising.“我估计下个星期内会准备好的。”她随口说道。
“我估计下个星期内会准备好的。”她随口说道。
He improvised on the melody.他即兴演奏了那首曲子。
他即兴演奏了那首曲子。
an improvised speech即席讲演
即席讲演
in-flight C1 /ˌɪn ˈflaɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 provided or happening during a journey on a plane 飞行中供应(或发生)的
an in-flight meal/movie飞行中提供的餐食/电影
飞行中提供的餐食/电影
in-flight refuelling空中加油
空中加油
incentive C1 /ɪnˈsentɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that encourages you to do something 激励;刺激;鼓励
There is no incentive for people to save fuel.没有鼓励人们节约燃料的措施。
没有鼓励人们节约燃料的措施。
There is an added incentive for you to buy from our new range—a free gift with every purchase.您购买我们的新系列产品还有额外的奖励——每次购买均可获赠一份免费礼品。
您购买我们的新系列产品还有额外的奖励——每次购买均可获赠一份免费礼品。
2 a payment orconcession(= a reduction in the amount of money that has to be paid) that encourages somebody to do something 激励奖金;激励性减免优惠
tax incentives to encourage savings鼓励储蓄的税收措施
鼓励储蓄的税收措施
inclined C1 /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 wanting to do something 想(做某事)
She was inclined to trust him.她愿意相信他。
她愿意相信他。
He writes only when he feels inclined to.他只在想写作的时候才动笔写。
他只在想写作的时候才动笔写。
There'll be time for a swim if youfeel so inclined.你要是想游泳的话,还有时间呢。
你要是想游泳的话,还有时间呢。
2 tending to do something; likely to do something 有…倾向;很可能
He's inclined to be lazy.他喜欢偷懒。
他喜欢偷懒。
They'll be more inclined to listen if you don't shout.你要是不大声嚷,他们会更愿意倾听。
你要是不大声嚷,他们会更愿意倾听。
3 used when you are expressing an opinion but do not want to express it very strongly (温和地表达意见)倾向于同意(或相信、认为等)
I'm inclined to agree with you.我倾向于同意你的观点。
我倾向于同意你的观点。
I'm half inclined to believe him.我有一半愿意相信他。
我有一半愿意相信他。
4 having a natural ability for something; preferring to do something 有(某种)天赋的;宁愿(做某事)的
musically/academically inclinedchildren有音乐天赋的/喜欢读书的儿童
有音乐天赋的/喜欢读书的儿童
The club was a notorious hang-out for the criminally inclined.这家俱乐部臭名昭著,是不法之徒频繁出没的场所。
这家俱乐部臭名昭著,是不法之徒频繁出没的场所。
5 sloping; at an angle 倾斜的;成某角度的
income stream C1 /ˈɪnkʌm striːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the money that a company or person earns from a particular activity; a means by which a company or person earns money 收入;收入来源
The company understands the need to diversify its income streams in the coming years.该公司了解未来几年需要实现收入来源多元化。
该公司了解未来几年需要实现收入来源多元化。
For many investors, generating a reliable passive income stream is a top priority.对于许多投资者来说,产生可靠的被动收入流是首要任务。
对于许多投资者来说,产生可靠的被动收入流是首要任务。
Customer subscriptions provide a reliable income stream.用户缴费提供了可靠的收益流。
用户缴费提供了可靠的收益流。
income tax C1 /ˈɪnkʌm tæks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of tax that you pay to the government according to how much you earn (个人)所得税
The standard rate of income tax was cut to 23p in the pound.所得税的标准税率削减到了每英镑 23 便士。
所得税的标准税率削减到了每英镑 23 便士。
federal income tax联邦所得税
联邦所得税
incomprehensible C1 /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 impossible to understand 无法理解的;难懂的
Some application forms can be incomprehensible to ordinary people.有些申请表格一般人可能看不懂。
有些申请表格一般人可能看不懂。
He found his son's actions totally incomprehensible.他感觉完全理解不了他儿子的行为。
他感觉完全理解不了他儿子的行为。
inconclusive C1 /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not leading to a definite decision or result 非决定性的;无定论的;不确定的
inconclusive evidence/results/tests没有说服力的证据;无定论的结果/试验
没有说服力的证据;无定论的结果/试验
inconclusive discussions无结果的讨论
无结果的讨论
A coalition government was formed following an inconclusive general election.大选结果未定后,联合政府成立。
大选结果未定后,联合政府成立。
The volume ends on a somewhat inconclusive note.该书以不太确定的笔调收了尾。
该书以不太确定的笔调收了尾。
the curiously inconclusive finish to the symphony交响乐耐人寻味地戛然而止
交响乐耐人寻味地戛然而止
inconvenience C1 /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself 不便;麻烦
We apologize for the delay and regret any inconvenience it may have caused.我们谨为此次延误以及可能因此造成的不便致歉。
我们谨为此次延误以及可能因此造成的不便致歉。
I have already been put to considerable inconvenience.那已经给我带来相当大的麻烦了。
那已经给我带来相当大的麻烦了。
2 a person or thing that causes problems or difficulties 带来不便者;麻烦的人(或事物)
I can put up with minor inconveniences.我能忍受些小的不便。
我能忍受些小的不便。
This isn't a mere inconvenience; it's dangerous.这可不单单是不便,这是危险。
这可不单单是不便,这是危险。
verb 释义
1 to cause trouble or difficulty for somebody 给(某人)造成不便(或带来麻烦)
I hope that we haven't inconvenienced you.我希望我们没有给你添麻烦。
我希望我们没有给你添麻烦。
incorporated C1 /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 formed into a business company with legal status 组成有法人地位的营业公司的;组成公司的
the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers英国广告商协会
英国广告商协会
Adobe Systems IncorporatedAdobe 系统公司
Adobe 系统公司
indecisive C1 /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not able to make decisions quickly and effectively 无决断力的;优柔寡断的
a weak and indecisive man软弱而且不果断的人
软弱而且不果断的人
Some blame indecisive leadership for the party’s failure at the polls.一些人将该党在民意调查中的失败归咎于领导层的优柔寡断。
一些人将该党在民意调查中的失败归咎于领导层的优柔寡断。
2 not providing a clear and definite answer or result 模糊不清的;不明确的;无决定性的
an indecisive battle非决定性的一战
非决定性的一战
indefinite C1 /ɪnˈdefɪnət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 lasting for a period of time that has no fixed end 无限期的;期限不定的
She will be away for the indefinite future.她将离开一段时间,期限不定。
她将离开一段时间,期限不定。
The workers have been on indefinite strike since July.工人从7月起就开始了无限期的罢工。
工人从7月起就开始了无限期的罢工。
2 not clearly defined 模糊不清的;不明确的
an indefinite science界定不明的科学
界定不明的科学
indefinitely C1 /ɪnˈdefɪnətli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 for a period of time with no fixed limit 无限期地
The trial was postponed indefinitely.审讯无限期延迟。
审讯无限期延迟。
Although we build things to last, we don’t expect them to last indefinitely.尽管我们打造的产品经久耐用,但我们并不期望它们能够无限期地持续下去。
尽管我们打造的产品经久耐用,但我们并不期望它们能够无限期地持续下去。
independent school C1 /ˌɪndɪpendənt ˈskuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a school that receives no money from the government and where the education of the students is paid for by their parents 私立学校
indicator C1 /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing 指示信号;标志;迹象
The economic indicators are better than expected.经济指标比预期的好。
经济指标比预期的好。
These atmospheric waves are a reliable indicator of weather changes.这些大气波是天气变化的可靠指标。
这些大气波是天气变化的可靠指标。
2 a device on a machine that shows speed, pressure, etc. 指示器;指针
a depth indicator深度指示器
深度指示器
3 a light on a vehicle that flashes to show that the vehicle is going to turn left or right 转向灯;方向灯
Her right-hand indicator was flashing.她右手边的指示灯闪烁。
她右手边的指示灯闪烁。
He flicked on his indicator light and passed the lorry.他打开了指示灯,超过了卡车。
他打开了指示灯,超过了卡车。
indigenous C1 /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 coming from a particular place and having lived there for a long time before other people came there; relating to, belonging to or developed by these people 本地的;当地的;土生土长的
theindigenous peoples/languagesof an area一个地区的土著人民/语言
一个地区的土著人民/语言
IndigenousAustralians/Canadians澳大利亚原住民/加拿大人
澳大利亚原住民/加拿大人
indigenousland/territory土著土地/领土
土著土地/领土
She campaigns for indigenous rights.她致力于争取土著权利。
她致力于争取土著权利。
2 having originally developed in a particular place, rather than having been brought there from somewhere else 最初是在某个特定地方发展起来的,而不是从其他地方带到那里的
The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia.袋鼠原产于澳大利亚。
袋鼠原产于澳大利亚。
The reserve supports a wide range of indigenous species.那个保护区育有许多本地物种。
那个保护区育有许多本地物种。
induce C1 /ɪnˈdjuːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to persuade or influence somebody to do something 劝说;诱使
Nothing would induce me to take the job.没有什么能诱使我接受这份工作。
没有什么能诱使我接受这份工作。
2 to cause something 使发生;造成;导致
drugs that induce sleep催眠药物
催眠药物
a drug-induced coma药物引起的昏迷
药物引起的昏迷
Hearing loss is often induced by exposure to loud noise.遭受高噪音常会导致听力受损。
遭受高噪音常会导致听力受损。
3 to make a woman start giving birth to her baby by giving her special drugs; to make a baby start being born by giving the mother special drugs 催产;催生
an induced labour催生
催生
We'll have to induce her.我们得给她催产。
我们得给她催产。
I was admitted and the baby was induced at 35 weeks.我入院并在 35 周时引产。
我入院并在 35 周时引产。
inducement C1 /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that is given to somebody to persuade them to do something 引诱;刺激;诱因
financial inducements to international firms to invest here对国际公司在这里投资的金融诱因
对国际公司在这里投资的金融诱因
There is little inducement for them to work harder.没有什么动力能促使他们加把劲工作。
没有什么动力能促使他们加把劲工作。
Government officials have been accused of accepting inducements(=bribes)from local businessmen.政府官员被指控接受了当地商人的贿赂。
政府官员被指控接受了当地商人的贿赂。
ineffective C1 /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not achieving what you want to achieve; not having any effect 无效果的;不起作用的;不奏效的
The new drug was ineffective.新药不起作用。
新药不起作用。
ineffective management管理不善
管理不善
The law proved ineffective in dealing with the problem.事实证明这条法规未能真正解决问题。
事实证明这条法规未能真正解决问题。
inequality C1 /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the unfair difference between groups of people in society, when some have more wealth, status or opportunities than others 不平等;不平衡;不平均
We need to tackle inequality of opportunity wherever we find it.无论我们在哪里发现机会不平等,我们都需要解决它。
无论我们在哪里发现机会不平等,我们都需要解决它。
economic inequalities between different areas不同地区间的经济不平衡
不同地区间的经济不平衡
Gender and racial inequality are still widespread throughout society.性别和种族不平等在整个社会仍然普遍存在。
性别和种族不平等在整个社会仍然普遍存在。
infamous C1 /ˈɪnfəməs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 well known for being bad or evil 臭名远扬的;声名狼藉的
a general who was infamous for his brutality因残忍而恶名昭彰的将军
因残忍而恶名昭彰的将军
the most infamous concentration camp最恶名远扬的集中营
最恶名远扬的集中营
the infamous British sandwich以难吃著名的英国三明治
以难吃著名的英国三明治
infancy C1 /ˈɪnfənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when a child is a baby or very young 婴儿期;幼儿期
to die in infancy婴儿夭折
婴儿夭折
2 the early development of something 初期;初创期
a time when the cinema was still in its infancy电影业刚刚起步的时期
电影业刚刚起步的时期
infant C1 /ˈɪnfənt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a baby or very young child 婴儿;幼儿
a nursery for infants under two两岁以下婴幼儿的托儿所
两岁以下婴幼儿的托儿所
their infant son他们幼小的儿子
他们幼小的儿子
She was seriously ill as an infant.她年幼时曾患重病。
她年幼时曾患重病。
Mozart was aninfant prodigy(= a young child with unusual ability).莫扎特是个神童。
莫扎特是个神童。
2 a child at school between the ages of four and seven 四岁到七岁之间的学童
The majority of infant teachers are women.大多数幼儿教师是女性。
大多数幼儿教师是女性。
I've known her since we were in the infants(= atinfantschool).从幼儿学校时我就认识她了。
从幼儿学校时我就认识她了。
adjective 释义
1 designed to be used byinfants 供婴幼儿用的
infant formula(= milk for babies)婴儿配方奶粉
婴儿配方奶粉
2 new and not yet developed 初期的;初创期的
infant industries新兴工业
新兴工业
infant school C1 /ˈɪnfənt skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of school for children from the age of four or five (when children are required by law to start school) until the age of seven. Often an infant school forms, together with ajunior school, part of aprimary school. 幼儿学校专为四、五岁(法定上学年龄)至七岁的儿童开设的一种学校。一般来说,一所小学学校由幼儿学校和包含一至六年级的初级学校一起构成。
infect C1 /ɪnˈfekt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a disease or an illness spread to a person, an animal or a plant 传染;使感染
It is not possible to infect another person through kissing.亲吻不可能把这种病传染给他人。
亲吻不可能把这种病传染给他人。
people infected with the virus感染病毒的人
感染病毒的人
2 to make a substance contain harmful bacteria that can spread disease 污染;使带有病菌
The eggs were infected with salmonella.这些鸡蛋带有沙门氏菌。
这些鸡蛋带有沙门氏菌。
3 to make a computer virus spread to another computer or program 传染,使感染(计算机病毒)
4 to make somebody share a particular feeling 使感染(某种感情);影响
She infected the children with her enthusiasm for music.她对音乐的热爱感染了孩子们。
她对音乐的热爱感染了孩子们。
The whole room was soon infected by his laughter.整个房间很快就被他的笑声感染了。
整个房间很快就被他的笑声感染了。
infected C1 /ɪnˈfektɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 affected by harmful bacteria, a virus, etc. 受(有害细菌、病毒等)感染的
The wound from the dog bite had become infected.狗咬的伤口感染了。
狗咬的伤口感染了。
an infected water supply受污染的供水系统
受污染的供水系统
2 affected by a computer virus 感染电脑病毒的
an infected PC中了病毒的个人电脑
中了病毒的个人电脑
infectious C1 /ɪnˈfekʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 aninfectiousdisease can be passed easily from one person to another, especially through air or water 传染性的,感染的(尤指经由空气或水传染的)
Flu is highly infectious.流感非常容易传染。
流感非常容易传染。
infectious laughter富有感染力的笑声
富有感染力的笑声
2 if a person or an animal isinfectious, they have a disease that can be spread to others 患有传染病;有传染力
I'm still infectious.我还处在传染期。
我还处在传染期。
infinite C1 /ˈɪnfɪnət/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 very great; impossible to measure 极大的;无法衡量的
an infinite variety of plants数不清的植物种类
数不清的植物种类
a teacher with infinite patience有无比耐心的教师
有无比耐心的教师
The companyin its infinite wisdomdecided to close the staff restaurant(= they thought it was a good thing to do, but nobody else agreed).公司以无比的智慧决定关掉职工食堂。
公司以无比的智慧决定关掉职工食堂。
an almost infinite variety of shades多得几乎数不清的色彩
多得几乎数不清的色彩
2 without limits; without end 无限的;无穷尽的
an infinite universe无垠的宇宙
无垠的宇宙
noun 释义
1 something that has no end 无限的事物;无穷尽的事物
2 God 上帝
infinity C1 /ɪnˈfɪnəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of having no end or limit 无限;无穷
the infinity/infinities of space太空的无垠
太空的无垠
2 a point far away that can never be reached 无限远的点;无穷远
The landscape seemed to stretch into infinity.风景似乎延伸到了无穷远处。
风景似乎延伸到了无穷远处。
3 a number larger than any other 无穷大(的数)
The number tends towards infinity.数字趋于无穷大。
数字趋于无穷大。
4 a large amount that is impossible to count 无法计算的量;无限大的量
an infinity of stars数不清的星星
数不清的星星
inflexible C1 /ɪnˈfleksəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that cannot be changed or made more suitable for a particular situation 缺乏弹性的;僵化的
an inflexible attitude/routine/system死硬的态度;僵化的常规/体制
死硬的态度;僵化的常规/体制
The rules are too inflexible to allow for human error.这些规定过于死板,不允许出现人为的失误。
这些规定过于死板,不允许出现人为的失误。
an inflexible retirement age硬性规定的退休年龄
硬性规定的退休年龄
2 unwilling to change their opinions, decisions, etc., or the way they do things 固守己见的;死板的;顽固的
He's completely inflexible on the subject.他在这个问题上寸步不让。
他在这个问题上寸步不让。
She's a good teacher, but she can be rather inflexible.她是个好老师,就是有时候太固执。
她是个好老师,就是有时候太固执。
3 difficult or impossible to bend 不能弯曲的;硬的
influencer C1 /ˈɪnfluənsə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that influences somebody/something, especially a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by recommending it onsocial media 有影响力的人(或事物);(尤指)社交媒体带货达人
the social media feeds of fashion influencers时装界网络红人的社交媒体贴文
时装界网络红人的社交媒体贴文
informed consent C1 /ɪnˌfɔːmd kənˈsent/ noun
noun 释义
1 permission from a patient for a medical professional to carry out treatment, with complete understanding of the possible risks and consequences 知情同意(病人须对医学治疗完全知情,从而决定接受的同意程序)
Dentists must obtain informed consent before carrying out treatment.牙医在进行治疗前必须获得知情同意。
牙医在进行治疗前必须获得知情同意。
infuriate C1 /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody extremely angry 使极为生气;使大怒;激怒
Her silence infuriated him even more.她的沉默使他更加愤怒了。
她的沉默使他更加愤怒了。
Are you doing this on purpose just to infuriate me?你这样做是故意的,只是为了激怒我吗?
你这样做是故意的,只是为了激怒我吗?
It infuriates me that she was not found guilty.令我大怒的是她获判无罪。
令我大怒的是她获判无罪。
infuriating C1 /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making you extremely angry 使人极为生气(或愤怒)的
an infuriating child/delay令人极为生气的孩子;使人愤怒的延误
令人极为生气的孩子;使人愤怒的延误
It is infuriating to talk to someone who just looks out of the window.和眼睛只看着窗外的人讲话很让人窝火。
和眼睛只看着窗外的人讲话很让人窝火。
ingenious C1 /ɪnˈdʒiːniəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas 精巧的;新颖独特的;巧妙的
an ingenious device/invention/experiment巧妙的装置/发明/实验
巧妙的装置/发明/实验
ingenious ways of saving energy节约能源的巧妙方法
节约能源的巧妙方法
His plots are always very ingenious.他的情节总是非常巧妙。
他的情节总是非常巧妙。
2 having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things 心灵手巧的;机敏的;善于创造发明的
an ingenious cook心灵手巧的厨师
心灵手巧的厨师
She's very ingenious when it comes to finding excuses.她很善于找借口。
她很善于找借口。
inheritance C1 /ɪnˈherɪtəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the money, property, etc. that you receive from somebody when they die; the fact of receiving something when somebody dies 继承物(如金钱、财产等);遗产;继承
She spent all her inheritance in a year.她在一年之内花光了所有继承的遗产。
她在一年之内花光了所有继承的遗产。
The title passes by inheritance to the eldest son.这一头衔按世袭传给长子。
这一头衔按世袭传给长子。
She came into(= received)her inheritance at eighteen.她十八岁时继承了遗产。
她十八岁时继承了遗产。
2 something from the past or from your family that affects the way you behave, look, etc. 遗传特征;遗产
We are proud of our cultural inheritance.我们为我们的文化传承感到自豪。
我们为我们的文化传承感到自豪。
Physical characteristics are determined by genetic inheritance.身体的特征取决于基因遗传。
身体的特征取决于基因遗传。
inject C1 /ɪnˈdʒekt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to put a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using asyringe (给…)注射(药物等)
Adrenaline was injected into the muscle.往肌肉里注射了肾上腺素。
往肌肉里注射了肾上腺素。
The anaesthetic is injected locally.麻醉剂是局部注射的。
麻醉剂是局部注射的。
She has been injecting herself with insulin since the age of 16.她从 16 岁起就开始自行注射胰岛素。
她从 16 岁起就开始自行注射胰岛素。
The animals were injected with small amounts of the chemical.这些动物被注射了少量的化学物质。
这些动物被注射了少量的化学物质。
She ran courses to train other beauticians how to inject.她开设课程来培训其他美容师如何注射。
她开设课程来培训其他美容师如何注射。
2 to put a liquid or other substance into something using asyringeor similar instrument (给…)注射(液体)
The fruit is injected with chemicals to reduce decay.水果注入了化学药品以防腐坏。
水果注入了化学药品以防腐坏。
Chemicals are injected into the fruit to reduce decay.水果注入了化学药品以防腐坏。
水果注入了化学药品以防腐坏。
Foam is injected into the walls where it expands and provides insulation.泡沫被注入到墙壁中,泡沫在其中膨胀并提供隔热作用。
泡沫被注入到墙壁中,泡沫在其中膨胀并提供隔热作用。
3 to add a particular quality to something (给…)添加,增加(某品质)
His comments injected a note of humour into the proceedings.他的发言给整个活动增添了一丝幽默的气氛。
他的发言给整个活动增添了一丝幽默的气氛。
They are hoping a change of leader will inject new energy into the movement.他们希望领导人的更迭能为这场运动注入新的活力。
他们希望领导人的更迭能为这场运动注入新的活力。
trying to inject some new life into their marriage试图为他们的婚姻注入一些新的生命
试图为他们的婚姻注入一些新的生命
4 to give money to an organization, a project, etc. so that it can function (给…)投入(资金)
They are refusing to inject any more capital into the industry.他们拒绝对这一产业投入更多的资金。
他们拒绝对这一产业投入更多的资金。
injection C1 /ɪnˈdʒekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act ofinjectingsomebody with a drug or other substance 注射
togive somebody an injection给某人打针
给某人打针
He was treated with penicillin injections.他接受了青霉素注射。
他接受了青霉素注射。
daily injections of insulin每天的胰岛素注射
每天的胰岛素注射
An anaesthetic was administeredby injection.麻醉剂已注射入体内。
麻醉剂已注射入体内。
In some US states execution is bylethal injection.美国的一些州是通过注射毒剂来执行死刑的。
美国的一些州是通过注射毒剂来执行死刑的。
2 a large sum of money that is spent to help improve a situation, business, etc. 大量资金的投入
The theatre faces closure unless it gets an urgent cash injection.剧院面临着倒闭,除非有大笔救急现金投入。
剧院面临着倒闭,除非有大笔救急现金投入。
3 an act of forcing a liquid or other substance into something (液体的)注入,喷入
a 2-litre direct injection engine2升直喷发动机
2升直喷发动机
inland C1 /ˌɪnˈlænd/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in or towards the middle of a country; away from the coast 向(或在)内陆;向(或在)内地
The town lies a few kilometres inland.这个城镇位于内陆几公里处。
这个城镇位于内陆几公里处。
We travelled further inland the next day.我们第二天继续向内陆行进。
我们第二天继续向内陆行进。
At this point, the coast road turns inland for several miles.此时,海岸公路转向内陆数英里。
此时,海岸公路转向内陆数英里。
They were too far inland to hear the sea.他们离内陆太远,听不到大海的声音。
他们离内陆太远,听不到大海的声音。
adjective 释义
1 located in or near the middle of a country, not near the edge or on the coast (在)内陆的;(在)内地的
inland areas内陆地区
内陆地区
inland lakes内陆湖
内陆湖
Business is booming in both inland and coastal resorts.在内陆和沿海风景胜地,生意十分兴隆。
在内陆和沿海风景胜地,生意十分兴隆。
2 taking place within one country, not between different countries 国内的
inland trade国内贸易
国内贸易
inmate C1 /ˈɪnmeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the people living in an institution such as a prison or apsychiatrichospital 囚犯;(精神病院等的)病人
The jail has 500 inmates.这个监狱有 500 名犯人。
这个监狱有 500 名犯人。
He was attacked by a fellow inmate.他受到另一囚犯的袭击。
他受到另一囚犯的袭击。
inn C1 /ɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pub, usually in the country and often one where people can stay the night (通常指乡村的,常可夜宿的)小酒店
It was very warm in the inn.客栈里很温暖。
客栈里很温暖。
We had dinner at the inn.我们在旅馆吃了晚饭。
我们在旅馆吃了晚饭。
This 17th-century thatched inn is in one of Devon's most picturesque locations.这家 17 世纪的茅草旅馆位于德文郡最美丽的地点之一。
这家 17 世纪的茅草旅馆位于德文郡最美丽的地点之一。
2 a small hotel, usually in the country (通常指乡村的)小旅馆,客栈
We stayed at a country inn.我们住在一家乡村旅馆。
我们住在一家乡村旅馆。
3 used in the names of many pubs, hotels and restaurants (用于客栈、旅馆和饭店的名称中)
Holiday Inn假日酒店
假日酒店
innocence C1 /ˈɪnəsns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of not being guilty of a crime, etc. 清白;无辜;无罪
Sheprotested her innocence(= said repeatedly that she was innocent).她一再申明自己是无辜的。
她一再申明自己是无辜的。
This new evidence will prove their innocence.这一新的证据将证明他们的清白。
这一新的证据将证明他们的清白。
2 lack of knowledge and experience of the world, especially of evil or unpleasant things 天真;纯真;单纯
Children lose their innocence as they grow older.儿童随着年龄的增长而失去其天真。
儿童随着年龄的增长而失去其天真。
In her innocence, she agreed to go back with him to his house.她天真无邪,同意和他一起回他家。
她天真无邪,同意和他一起回他家。
3 without knowing that something is likely to offend or upset somebody 不知情地(并非有意冒犯)
I asked if she was married in all innocence.我不知就里,所以才问她是否已婚。
我不知就里,所以才问她是否已婚。
inquisitive C1 /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 asking too many questions and trying to find out about what other people are doing, etc. 过分打听他人私事的
Don't be so inquisitive. It's none of your business!别这么追根问底的。这与你无关!
别这么追根问底的。这与你无关!
2 very interested in learning about many different things 好学的;好奇的;兴趣广泛的
a highly inquisitive mind非常好学的头脑
非常好学的头脑
The young man possessed a sharp and inquisitive mind.这个年轻人头脑敏锐、勤学好问。
这个年轻人头脑敏锐、勤学好问。
insecticide C1 /ɪnˈsektɪsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical used for killing insects 杀虫剂;杀虫药
crops sprayed with insecticides喷洒杀虫剂的农作物
喷洒杀虫剂的农作物
insecure C1 /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not confident about yourself or your relationships with other people 缺乏信心的;无把握的
He's very insecure about his appearance.他对自己的长相很没信心。
他对自己的长相很没信心。
She felt nervous and insecure.她感到局促不安。
她感到局促不安。
2 not safe or protected 不安全的;无保障的;不牢靠的
Jobs nowadays are much more insecure than they were ten years ago.当今的工作比十年前要不安稳得多了。
当今的工作比十年前要不安稳得多了。
As an artist he was always financially insecure.作为一名艺术家,他在经济上总是没有保障。
作为一名艺术家,他在经济上总是没有保障。
Many people use insecure passwords or they use the same password for everything.许多人使用不安全的密码,或者他们对所有事情都使用相同的密码。
许多人使用不安全的密码,或者他们对所有事情都使用相同的密码。
Insecure doors and windows(= for example, without good locks)make life easy for burglars.门窗不牢靠方便了窃贼。
门窗不牢靠方便了窃贼。
They are worried about losing their jobs and becoming financially insecure.他们担心失去工作和经济上没有保障。
他们担心失去工作和经济上没有保障。
3 likely to move, fall down, etc. 摇摇欲坠的;不稳固的
an insecure ladder/footbridge不牢固的梯子/人行桥
不牢固的梯子/人行桥
insecurity C1 /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a lack of confidence about yourself or your relationships with other people; something that makes you feel like this 缺乏信心;无把握
feelings of insecurity不安全感
不安全感
We all have our fears and insecurities.每个人都有自己害怕和没有把握的东西。
每个人都有自己害怕和没有把握的东西。
The incident brought back childhood insecurities.这一事件带回了童年的不安全感。
这一事件带回了童年的不安全感。
2 the state of not being safe or protected 不安全;无保障;不牢靠
job insecurity工作无保障
工作无保障
the insecurity of wireless networks无线网络的不安全
无线网络的不安全
There are two ways you can suffer from online insecurity that are easy to address:…您可能会通过两种方式遭受网络不安全的困扰,但这些问题很容易解决:……
您可能会通过两种方式遭受网络不安全的困扰,但这些问题很容易解决:……
insensitive C1 /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not realizing or caring how other people feel, and therefore likely to hurt or offend them (对他人的感受)未意识到的,漠不关心的
an insensitive remark冷漠的言论
冷漠的言论
She's completely insensitive to my feelings.她全然不顾我的感情。
她全然不顾我的感情。
2 not aware of changing situations, and therefore of the need to react to them (对变化)懵然不知的,麻木不仁的
The government seems totally insensitive to the mood of the country.政府似乎对全国民众的心情完全懵然不知。
政府似乎对全国民众的心情完全懵然不知。
Many of the institutions were insensitive to the needs of their patients.许多机构对病人的需要漠不关心。
许多机构对病人的需要漠不关心。
3 not able to feel or react to something (对某事物)无感觉,无反应
insensitive to pain/cold感觉不到疼痛/寒冷
感觉不到疼痛/寒冷
He seems completely insensitive to criticism.他似乎对批评麻木不仁。
他似乎对批评麻木不仁。
inspect C1 /ɪnˈspekt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to look closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be 检查;查看;审视
The teacher walked around inspecting their work.老师走来走去检查他们的作业。
老师走来走去检查他们的作业。
Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them.要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。
要确保在签收货物之前进行检验。
The plants are regularly inspected for disease.会定期检查这些植物是否有病害。
会定期检查这些植物是否有病害。
2 to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable 视察
Public health officials were called in to inspect the premises.公共卫生官员奉召来视察了建筑物。
公共卫生官员奉召来视察了建筑物。
The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year.旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。
旅游局至少每年视察一次所有举荐的旅馆。
inspection C1 /ɪnˈspekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official visit to a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable 视察
Regularinspectionsarecarried outat the prison.经常有人来视察这座监狱。
经常有人来视察这座监狱。
The head went on atour of inspectionof all the classrooms.校长巡视了所有教室。
校长巡视了所有教室。
2 the act of looking closely at something/somebody, especially to check that everything is as it should be 检查;查看;审视
The documents are available for inspection.这些文件可供查阅。
这些文件可供查阅。
Engineerscarried out athoroughinspectionof the track.工程师对轨道进行了彻底检查。
工程师对轨道进行了彻底检查。
Following an 8 a.m.pitch inspectionby the referee, today's game has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.上午8点,裁判检查了球场后,由于球场积水,今天的比赛被取消。
上午8点,裁判检查了球场后,由于球场积水,今天的比赛被取消。
On closer inspection, the notes proved to be forgeries.经进一步检查发现钞票都是伪造的。
经进一步检查发现钞票都是伪造的。
inspiration C1 /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature 灵感
Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.梦境有可能是艺术家灵感的丰富源泉。
梦境有可能是艺术家灵感的丰富源泉。
Both poetsdrew their inspiration fromthe countryside.两位诗人都从乡村得到他们的灵感。
两位诗人都从乡村得到他们的灵感。
Her work lacks inspiration(= it does not contain any exciting new ideas).她的作品缺乏灵感(=它不包含任何令人兴奋的新想法)。
她的作品缺乏灵感(=它不包含任何令人兴奋的新想法)。
Looking for inspiration for a new dessert? Try this recipe.正在寻找制作新式甜食的灵感吗?试试这份食谱吧。
正在寻找制作新式甜食的灵感吗?试试这份食谱吧。
She had the time and the inspiration to develop her talent.她有时间和灵感来发展自己的才能。
她有时间和灵感来发展自己的才能。
2 a person or thing that is the reason why somebody creates or does something 启发灵感的人(或事物);使人产生动机的人(或事物)
He says my sister was the inspiration for his heroine.他说我姐姐是他的女主人公的原型。
他说我姐姐是他的女主人公的原型。
Clark was the inspiration behind Saturday's victory.克拉克是星期六那场胜利的灵魂人物。
克拉克是星期六那场胜利的灵魂人物。
3 a person or thing that makes you want to be better, more successful, etc. 鼓舞人心的人(或事物)
His charity work is an inspiration to us all.他的慈善工作对我们所有人来说都是一种鼓舞。
他的慈善工作对我们所有人来说都是一种鼓舞。
She became an inspiration and a role model for a new generation of women.她成为新一代女性的灵感和榜样。
她成为新一代女性的灵感和榜样。
4 a sudden good idea (突然想到的)好主意,妙计
He had an inspiration: he'd give her a dog for her birthday.他突然想到一个好主意,他要送她一条狗作为生日礼物。
他突然想到一个好主意,他要送她一条狗作为生日礼物。
It came to me in aflash of inspiration.那是我灵机一动想到的。
那是我灵机一动想到的。
instability C1 /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality or state of being likely to change or fail suddenly 不稳定;不稳固
political and economic instability政治和经济的不稳定
政治和经济的不稳定
2 a mental condition in which somebody’s behaviour is likely to change suddenly (精神的)不稳定状态,变化无常
mental/emotional instability精神/情绪的不稳定
精神/情绪的不稳定
He showed increasing signs of mental instability.他表现出越来越多的精神不稳定迹象。
他表现出越来越多的精神不稳定迹象。
instinct C1 /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a natural quality that makes people and animals tend to behave in a particular way using the knowledge and abilities that they were born with rather than thought or training 本能;天性
She did not seem to have any of the usualmaternal instincts.她似乎没有任何平常的母性本能。
她似乎没有任何平常的母性本能。
Children do not know by instinct the difference between right and wrong.儿童并非生来就会分辨是非。
儿童并非生来就会分辨是非。
His first instinct was to run away.他的本能反应就是逃跑。
他的本能反应就是逃跑。
Horses have a well-developed instinct for fear.马天性易受惊吓。
马天性易受惊吓。
Even at school, he showed hehad an instinct for(= was naturally good at)business.他早在求学时期就表现出经商的天赋。
他早在求学时期就表现出经商的天赋。
2 a feeling that makes you do something or believe that something is true, even though it is not based on facts or reason 直觉
I've alwaystrusted my instinctsin the past.过去我一直相信我的直觉。
过去我一直相信我的直觉。
It's best tofollow yourfirstinstinctsin matters like this.在此类问题上最好遵循您的第一直觉。
在此类问题上最好遵循您的第一直觉。
Her instincts about him had been right.她那时对他的直觉是对的。
她那时对他的直觉是对的。
He had agut instinctfor when people were lying to him.他有一种本能,知道别人何时在对他撒谎。
他有一种本能,知道别人何时在对他撒谎。
I acted purely on instinct.我的行为完全出自本能。
我的行为完全出自本能。
instrumental C1 /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 important in making something happen 起重要作用
The Conservation Trust performs an instrumental role in the protection of rural environments.保护信托基金在保护农村环境方面发挥着重要作用。
保护信托基金在保护农村环境方面发挥着重要作用。
He was instrumental in bringing about an end to the conflict.他在终止冲突的过程中起了重要作用。
他在终止冲突的过程中起了重要作用。
They were highly instrumental in bringing the business to Newtown.在把业务引入纽敦过程中他们发挥了重大作用。
在把业务引入纽敦过程中他们发挥了重大作用。
2 made by or for musical instruments 用乐器演奏的;为乐器谱写的
instrumental music器乐曲
器乐曲
The songs are largely instrumental.这些歌曲以器乐为主。
这些歌曲以器乐为主。
3 in the form that a noun, pronoun or adjective has when it refers to a thing that is used to do something 工具的
the instrumental case工具格
工具格
noun 释义
1 a piece of music (usually popular music) in which only musical instruments are used with no singing 器乐曲
2 the form of a noun, pronoun or adjective when it refers to a thing that is used to do something 工具格;工具词
insulated C1 /ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 protected with a material that prevents heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through 有隔热(或隔音、绝缘)保护的
insulated wires绝缘线
绝缘线
a well-insulated house隔热性能好的房子
隔热性能好的房子
The laboratory was well insulated against outside noise.实验室有良好的隔音设备,能阻挡外界的噪声。
实验室有良好的隔音设备,能阻挡外界的噪声。
2 protected from unpleasant influences or experiences 免受…负面影响
Many financial institutions are now insulated against higher interest rates.许多金融机构现在都不受利率上升的影响。
许多金融机构现在都不受利率上升的影响。
The community was totally insulated from the outside world.这个社区与外界完全隔绝。
这个社区与外界完全隔绝。
intake C1 /ˈɪnteɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body (食物、饮料等的)摄取量,吸入量
high fluid intake高流质摄取量
高流质摄取量
to reduce your daily intake of salt减少每天的食盐量
减少每天的食盐量
2 the people who are allowed to enter a school, college, profession, etc. during a particular period (尤指学院或大学的)招生人数
the annual student intake每年招收的新生人数
每年招收的新生人数
This year's intake is/are really diverse.今年的招生确实很多样化。
今年的招生确实很多样化。
Intake in universities is down by 10%.大学入学人数下降了 10%。
大学入学人数下降了 10%。
3 a place where liquid, air, etc. enters a machine (机器上的液体、空气等的)进口
theair/fuel intake进气口;加燃料口
进气口;加燃料口
4 an act of taking something in, especially breath 吸收;吸入;(尤指)吸气
She gave a sharp intake of breath.她猛地吸了一口气。
她猛地吸了一口气。
When the news was announced, there was a sharp intake of breath.消息宣布时,大家都猛地倒吸了一口气。
消息宣布时,大家都猛地倒吸了一口气。
integrate C1 /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way (使)合并,成为一体
These programs will integrate with your existing software.这些程序会和你原有的软件整合起来。
这些程序会和你原有的软件整合起来。
These programs can be integrated with your existing software.这些程序能和你原有的软件整合起来。
这些程序能和你原有的软件整合起来。
2 to become or make somebody become accepted as a member of a social group, especially when they come from a different culture (使)加入,融入群体
They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.他们完全没有尝试融入本地社区。
他们完全没有尝试融入本地社区。
The policy is to integrate children with special needs into ordinary schools.这项政策旨在使有特殊需要的儿童融入普通学校。
这项政策旨在使有特殊需要的儿童融入普通学校。
integration C1 /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together 结合;整合;一体化
The aim is to promote closer economic integration.目的是进一步促进经济一体化。
目的是进一步促进经济一体化。
His music is an integration of tradition and new technology.他的音乐结合了传统和新技术。
他的音乐结合了传统和新技术。
2 the act or process of mixing people who have previously been separated, usually because of colour, race, religion, etc. (不同肤色、种族、宗教信仰等的人的)混合,融合
racial integration in schools学校对不同种族学生的接纳
学校对不同种族学生的接纳
measures to promote the social integration of people with learning difficulties促进有学习困难的人融入社会的措施
促进有学习困难的人融入社会的措施
the use of sport to facilitate the integration of child refugees into society利用体育促进儿童难民融入社会
利用体育促进儿童难民融入社会
integrity C1 /ɪnˈteɡrəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles 诚实正直
personal/professional/artistic integrity个人的/职业上的/艺术家的诚实正直
个人的/职业上的/艺术家的诚实正直
She behaved with absolute integrity.她的行为表现绝对诚实正直。
她的行为表现绝对诚实正直。
a man of great integrity一个非常正直的人
一个非常正直的人
2 the state of being whole and not divided 完整;完好
to respect the territorial integrity of the nation尊重该国的领土完整
尊重该国的领土完整
intellect C1 /ˈɪntəlekt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to think in a logical way and understand things, especially at an advanced level; your mind (尤指高等的)智力,逻辑思维领悟力
a man of considerable intellect相当有才智的人
相当有才智的人
2 a very intelligent person 智力高的人;才智超群的人
She was one of the most formidable intellects of her time.她是当时的一名盖世英才。
她是当时的一名盖世英才。
intensive C1 /ɪnˈtensɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time 短时间内集中紧张进行的;密集的
an intensive language course速成语言课程
速成语言课程
two weeks of intensive training两周的强化训练
两周的强化训练
intensive diplomatic negotiations紧张的外交谈判
紧张的外交谈判
highly intensive courses for business and professional people为商务和职业人士开设的高度强化课程
为商务和职业人士开设的高度强化课程
2 complete and extremely detailed; done with a lot of care 彻底的;十分细致的
His disappearance has been the subject of intensive investigation.他失踪一事一直是大力调查的重点。
他失踪一事一直是大力调查的重点。
3 aimed at producing as much food as possible using as little land or as little money as possible 集约的
Traditionally reared animals grow more slowly than those reared under intensive farming conditions.按传统方式饲养的家畜比集约饲养的长得慢。
按传统方式饲养的家畜比集约饲养的长得慢。
intensive agriculture集约农业
集约农业
intensive care C1 /ɪnˌtensɪv ˈkeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 continuous care and attention, often using special equipment, for people in hospital who are very seriously ill or injured (医院里的)特别护理;重症监护
She needed intensive care for several days.她需要几天的特别护理。
她需要几天的特别护理。
intensive care patients/beds特别护理病房的病人/床位
特别护理病房的病人/床位
2 the part of a hospital that providesintensive care 重症监护室;加强监护病房
The baby was in intensive care for 48 hours.婴儿在加护病房看护了 48 小时。
婴儿在加护病房看护了 48 小时。
She’s still critically ill in intensive care.她仍处于重症监护室,病情危重。
她仍处于重症监护室,病情危重。
interactive C1 /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that allows information to be passed continuously and in both directions between a computer or other device and the person who uses it 交互式的;人机对话的;互动的
interactive displays/video交互式显示屏/视频
交互式显示屏/视频
using ICT to create aninteractivelearningexperience使用信息与通信技术创造互动学习体验
使用信息与通信技术创造互动学习体验
aninteractiveonlinemapthat helps people find bicycle routes through the city帮助人们寻找穿过城市的自行车路线的交互式在线地图
帮助人们寻找穿过城市的自行车路线的交互式在线地图
A series ofinteractive exhibitswill teach visitors about the history of the bridge.一系列互动展览将向游客介绍这座桥的历史。
一系列互动展览将向游客介绍这座桥的历史。
The program is fully interactive.这一程序完全是交互式的。
这一程序完全是交互式的。
2 that involves people working together and having an influence on each other 合作的;相互影响的;互相配合的
The school believes in interactive teaching methods.这所学校推崇互动教学法。
这所学校推崇互动教学法。
interactive whiteboard C1 /ˌɪntəræktɪv ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of classroom equipment using a computer connected to a large screen that you can write on or use to control the computer by touching it with your finger or a pen 交互式电子白板
Nearly every classroom has an interactive whiteboard.几乎每间教室都有一个交互式电子白板。
几乎每间教室都有一个交互式电子白板。
intercom C1 /ˈɪntəkɒm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of communication by phone or radio inside an office, plane, etc.; the device you press or switch on to start using this system 内部通话系统(或设备)
to announce something over the intercom通过内部通话系统宣布
通过内部通话系统宣布
They called him on the intercom.他们用内部通话系统呼叫他。
他们用内部通话系统呼叫他。
Mr Jack’s arrival was announced over the intercom.杰克先生的到来通过内部通话设备宣布了出去。
杰克先生的到来通过内部通话设备宣布了出去。
interest in C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody to buy, do or eat something 劝说某人买(或做、吃)
Could I interest you in this model, Sir?先生,请你瞧瞧这个型号好吗?
先生,请你瞧瞧这个型号好吗?
interface C1 /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the way a computer program presents information to a user or receives information from a user, in particular thelayoutof the screen and the menus (人机)界面(尤指屏幕布局和选单)
a user-friendly interface用户友好的界面
用户友好的界面
2 an electricalcircuit, connection or program that joins one device or system to another 接口;接口程序;连接电路
the interface between computer and printer计算机和打印机之间的接口
计算机和打印机之间的接口
3 the point where two subjects, systems, etc. meet and affect each other (两学科、体系等的)接合点,边缘区域
the interface between manufacturing and sales制造和销售之间的衔接
制造和销售之间的衔接
verb 释义
1 to be connected with something using aninterface; to connect something in this way (使通过界面或接口)接合,连接
The new system interfaces with existing telephone equipment.新系统与现有的电话设备相连接。
新系统与现有的电话设备相连接。
interfere with C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to illegally try to influence somebody who is going to give evidence in court, for example by threatening them or offering them money 干扰证人(企图威胁或贿赂等)
He was found guilty of interfering with witnesses.他被判犯有干扰证人罪。
他被判犯有干扰证人罪。
2 to touch a child in a sexual way 猥亵(儿童)
3 to prevent something from succeeding or from being done or happening as planned 妨碍;干扰
She never allows her personal feelings to interfere with her work.她从不让她的个人感情妨碍工作。
她从不让她的个人感情妨碍工作。
Emotional problems can seriously interfere with a student's work.情感问题会严重干扰学生的学业。
情感问题会严重干扰学生的学业。
4 to touch, use or change something, especially a piece of equipment, so that it is damaged or no longer works correctly 弄坏(器材等)
I'd get fired if he found out I'd been interfering with his records.要是他发现我把他的唱片捣鼓坏了,我就得被解雇了。
要是他发现我把他的唱片捣鼓坏了,我就得被解雇了。
You mustn't interfere with her work.你绝不可以干扰她的工作。
你绝不可以干扰她的工作。
interior C1 /ɪnˈtɪəriə(r)/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the inside part of something 内部;里面
the interior of a building/a car楼房/汽车的内部
楼房/汽车的内部
The original interior of the hotel has been replaced.旅馆原来的内部装潢已经更换掉了。
旅馆原来的内部装潢已经更换掉了。
2 the central part of a country or continent that is a long way from the coast 内陆;内地;腹地
an expedition into the interior of Australia深入澳大利亚腹地的探险
深入澳大利亚腹地的探险
3 a country’s own affairs rather than those that involve other countries (国家的)内政,内务
theDepartment/Minister of the Interior内政部;内政大臣
内政部;内政大臣
adjective 释义
1 connected with the inside part of something 内部的;里面的
interior walls内墙
内墙
2 connected with the central part of a country or continent that is a long way from the coast 内陆的;内地的;腹地的
the interior jungle regions内陆丛林地区
内陆丛林地区
3 connected with a country's own affairs rather than those that involve other countries (国家)内政的,内务的
the interior minister内务部长
内务部长
interior design C1 /ɪnˌtɪəriə dɪˈzaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the art or job of choosing the paint, carpets, furniture, etc. to decorate the inside of a house 室内设计
an interior design magazine室内设计杂志
室内设计杂志
interjection C1 /ˌɪntəˈdʒekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a short sound, word or phrase spoken suddenly to express an emotion.Oh!,Look out!andOw!areinterjections. 感叹词;感叹语
intermediate C1 /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 located between two places, things, states, etc. (两地、两物、两种状态等)之间的,中间的
anintermediate stage/stepin a process中间阶段/步骤
中间阶段/步骤
Liquid crystals are considered to be intermediate between liquid and solid.液晶被认为介于液态和固态之间。
液晶被认为介于液态和固态之间。
2 having more than a basic knowledge of something but not yet advanced; suitable for somebody who is at this level 中级的;中等的;适合中等程度者的
anintermediate skier/student中等程度的滑雪者/学生
中等程度的滑雪者/学生
an intermediate coursebook中级课本
中级课本
pre-/upper-intermediateclasses初等/高等中级班
初等/高等中级班
noun 释义
1 a person who is learning something and who has more than a basic knowledge of it but is not yet advanced 中级学生
intern C1 /ɪnˈtɜːn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to put somebody in prison during a war or for political reasons, although they have not been charged with a crime (战争期间或由于政治原因未经审讯)拘留,禁闭,关押
They were interned by the government for the duration of the war.战争期间他们被政府关押了起来。
战争期间他们被政府关押了起来。
noun 释义
1 a student or new graduate who is getting practical experience in a job, sometimes without pay, for example during the summer holiday 实习学生;毕业实习生
a summer intern at a law firm暑假在法律事务所实习的学生
暑假在法律事务所实习的学生
2 an advanced student of medicine whose training is nearly finished and who is working in a hospital to get further practical experience 实习医生
Interns and residents at the hospital are working 12-hour shifts.医院的实习生和住院医师实行 12 小时轮班制。
医院的实习生和住院医师实行 12 小时轮班制。
Interns in hospitals learn how to act professionally in the most dire emergencies.医院的实习医生要学习如何在极度紧急状况下做出专业处置。
医院的实习医生要学习如何在极度紧急状况下做出专业处置。
internet of things C1 /ˌɪntənet əv ˈθɪŋz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the connection of devices within everyday objects via the internet, enabling them to share data 物联网
From smart refrigerators to web-enabled teddy bears, the internet of things has never been more extensive.从智能冰箱到联网泰迪熊,物联网从未如此广泛。
从智能冰箱到联网泰迪熊,物联网从未如此广泛。
internship C1 /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time during which a student or new graduate gets practical experience in a job, for example during the summer holiday (学生或毕业生的)实习期
an internship at a television station在电视台的实习期
在电视台的实习期
2 a job that an advanced student of medicine, whose training is nearly finished, does in a hospital to get further practical experience (医科学生的)实习工作
interpretation C1 /ɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the particular way in which something is understood or explained 理解;解释;说明
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events.她的证据显示这些事件可能有另外一种解释。
她的证据显示这些事件可能有另外一种解释。
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law.不可能让每个人自行阐释法律。
不可能让每个人自行阐释法律。
Dreams areopen to interpretation(= they can be explained in different ways).梦可以作各种诠释。
梦可以作各种诠释。
2 the particular way in which somebody chooses to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. 演绎;演奏方式;表演方式
a modern interpretation of ‘King Lear’《李尔王》的现代演绎
《李尔王》的现代演绎
interstate C1 /ˈɪntəsteɪt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 between states, especially in the US (尤指美国)州与州之间的,州际的
interstate commerce州际贸易
州际贸易
noun 释义
1 a wide road, with at least twolanesin each direction, where traffic can travel fast for long distances across many states. You can only enter and leaveinterstatesat specialramps. 州际公路
We were driving down the interstate.我们正驱车顺州际公路而行。
我们正驱车顺州际公路而行。
You can take Interstate 10 all the way into Baton Rouge.沿 10 号州际公路一直走就能进入巴吞鲁日。
沿 10 号州际公路一直走就能进入巴吞鲁日。
intervene C1 /ˌɪntəˈviːn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it 出面;介入
She might have been killed if the neighbours hadn't intervened.要不是邻居介入,她可能会没命了。
要不是邻居介入,她可能会没命了。
The President intervened personally in the crisis.总统亲自出面处理这场危机。
总统亲自出面处理这场危机。
She went over to intervene between the two men.她走过去为两个男人进行调解。
她走过去为两个男人进行调解。
They would not intervene against the rebels themselves.他们自己不会插手反对叛乱分子。
他们自己不会插手反对叛乱分子。
attempts to intervene with the authorities on the prisoners' behalf代表犯人与当局交涉的尝试
代表犯人与当局交涉的尝试
They intervened to halt the attack.他们介入阻止了袭击。
他们介入阻止了袭击。
2 to interrupt somebody when they are speaking in order to say something 插嘴;打断(别人的话)
‘But,’ she intervened, ‘what about the others?’“但是,”她插嘴说,“其他的怎么办呢?”
“但是,”她插嘴说,“其他的怎么办呢?”
3 to happen in a way that delays something or prevents it from happening 阻碍;阻挠;干扰
They were planning to get married and then the war intervened.他们当时正准备结婚,却因爆发战事而受阻。
他们当时正准备结婚,却因爆发战事而受阻。
4 to exist between two events or places 介于…之间
I saw nothing of her during the years that intervened.这期间的几年中我根本没有见过她。
这期间的几年中我根本没有见过她。
intervention C1 /ˌɪntəˈvenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 action taken to improve or help a situation 出面;介入
calls for government intervention to save the steel industry呼吁政府出面挽救钢铁业
呼吁政府出面挽救钢铁业
In the second group of states, direct intervention in the economy was limited.对于第二组别的国家,对经济的直接干预是有限的。
对于第二组别的国家,对经济的直接干预是有限的。
2 action by a country to become involved in the affairs of another country when they have not been asked to do so (对他国事务的)介入,干预,干涉行为
armed/military intervention武装/军事干涉
武装/军事干涉
NATO intervention in the troubled region北约对这一动荡地区的干预行动
北约对这一动荡地区的干预行动
3 action taken to improve a medical condition or illness 介入治疗;医疗干预
a medical/surgical intervention医疗/手术干预
医疗/手术干预
Most patients make a recovery without further intervention.大多数患者无需进一步干预即可康复。
大多数患者无需进一步干预即可康复。
4 the act of interrupting somebody when they are speaking in order to say something 插嘴;打断(别人的话)
People resented his repeated interventions in the debate.人们讨厌他一再干涉辩论。
人们讨厌他一再干涉辩论。
5 an occasion when a group of people meet to take action with a friend or family member who has anaddictionto drugs or alcohol, in order to help them recover (对有毒瘾或酒瘾的朋友或家人的)帮助戒毒,帮助戒酒
Her daughters staged an intervention.她的女儿们介入帮她戒瘾。
她的女儿们介入帮她戒瘾。
Family intervention is an essential component of treatment for adolescent drug abuse.家庭干预是青少年药物滥用治疗的重要组成部分。
家庭干预是青少年药物滥用治疗的重要组成部分。
interviewee C1 /ˌɪntəvjuːˈiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person who answers the questions in an interview 参加面试者;接受采访者
intimate C1 /ˈɪntɪmət/ adjective, verb, noun
adjective 释义
1 having a close and friendly relationship 亲密的;密切的
intimate friends密友
密友
We're noton intimate terms withour neighbours.我们和邻居来往不多。
我们和邻居来往不多。
2 private and personal, often in a sexual way 个人隐私的(常指性方面的)
The article revealedintimate detailsabout his family life.文章披露了他的家庭生活中的隐私。
文章披露了他的家庭生活中的隐私。
the most intimate parts of the body身体最私密的部位
身体最私密的部位
3 encouraging close, friendly relationships, sometimes of a sexual nature 宜于密切关系的;温馨的;便于有性关系的
an intimate restaurant幽静温馨的餐厅
幽静温馨的餐厅
He knew an intimate little cafe where they would not be disturbed.他知道有一家私密的小咖啡馆,在那里他们不会被打扰。
他知道有一家私密的小咖啡馆,在那里他们不会被打扰。
4 very detailed 详尽的
an intimate knowledge of the English countryside对英格兰乡村的透彻了解
对英格兰乡村的透彻了解
5 very close 紧密的;密切的
anintimate connectionbetween class and educational success社会阶层和优良教育之间的密切联系
社会阶层和优良教育之间的密切联系
6 having a sexual relationship with somebody 有性关系的;暧昧的
verb 释义
1 to let somebody know what you think or mean 表示;透露
He has already intimated to us his intention to retire.他已经向我们透露了他退休的打算。
他已经向我们透露了他退休的打算。
He has already intimated (that) he intends to retire.他已经透露了他退休的打算。
他已经透露了他退休的打算。
noun 释义
1 a close personal friend 密友;至交;知己
He was a wartime minister and intimate of Churchill.他是战时部长,也是丘吉尔的密友。
他是战时部长,也是丘吉尔的密友。
into C1 /ˈɪntə/ preposition
preposition 释义
1 to a position in or inside something 到…里面;进入
Come into the house.进屋里来吧。
进屋里来吧。
She dived into the water.她潜入水中。
她潜入水中。
He threw the letter into the fire.他把信扔进了火中。
他把信扔进了火中。
She turned and walked off into the night.她转过身去,走进黑夜里。
她转过身去,走进黑夜里。
2 in the direction of something 朝;向;对着
Speak clearly into the microphone.清楚地对着麦克风讲话。
清楚地对着麦克风讲话。
Driving into the sun, we had to shade our eyes.面向太阳开车,我们只好遮挡着眼睛。
面向太阳开车,我们只好遮挡着眼睛。
3 to a point at which you hit somebody/something 撞上;碰上
The truck crashed into a parked car.卡车撞上了一辆停放着的汽车。
卡车撞上了一辆停放着的汽车。
4 to a point during a period of time 到(一段时间的某一点)
She carried on working late into the night.她一直工作到了深夜。
她一直工作到了深夜。
He didn't get married until he was well into his forties.他到四十好几才结婚。
他到四十好几才结婚。
5 used to show a change in state (表示状态的变化)
The fruit can be made into jam.这种水果可以制成果酱。
这种水果可以制成果酱。
Can you translate this passage into German?你能把这一段文字译成德语吗?
你能把这一段文字译成德语吗?
They came into power in 2023.他们于 2023 年上台。
他们于 2023 年上台。
She was sliding into depression.她逐渐消沉下去。
她逐渐消沉下去。
6 used to show the result of an action (表示行动的结果)
He was shocked into a confession of guilt.他被吓得认罪了。
他被吓得认罪了。
7 about or in connection with something 关于;有关
an inquiry into safety procedures关于安全程序的调查
关于安全程序的调查
8 used when you are dividing numbers (用于除数)除
3 into 24 is 8.24 除以 3 等于 8。
24 除以 3 等于 8。
9 to be interested in something in an active way 对…十分感兴趣;很喜欢
He's into surfing in a big way.他迷上了冲浪运动。
他迷上了冲浪运动。
10 to owe somebody money or be owed money by somebody 欠某人(钱);某人欠(钱)
By the time he'd fixed the leak, I was into him for $500.他补好漏洞时,我就该付给他 500 美元。
他补好漏洞时,我就该付给他 500 美元。
The bank was into her for $100 000.她欠了银行 10 万美元。
她欠了银行 10 万美元。
intolerant C1 /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own 不容忍的;褊狭的;不容异说的;偏执的
She was intolerant of others who were less efficient than her.她不能容忍其他比她效率低的人。
她不能容忍其他比她效率低的人。
He was deeply intolerant of all opposition.他对所有异见都极不容忍。
他对所有异见都极不容忍。
2 not able to eat particular foods, use particular medicines, etc. without becoming ill (对食物、药物等)不耐受的,不耐的
recipes for people who are gluten-intolerant对谷蛋白不耐受人士的食谱
对谷蛋白不耐受人士的食谱
intranet C1 /ˈɪntrənet/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer network that is private to a company, university, etc. often using the same software as the World Wide Web 内联网(公司、大学等的内部网络)
intrigue C1 /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make somebody very interested and want to know more about something 激起…的兴趣;引发…的好奇心
The idea intrigued her.这个想法引起了她的兴趣。
这个想法引起了她的兴趣。
You've really intrigued me—tell me more!你说的真有意思,再给我讲一些吧!
你说的真有意思,再给我讲一些吧!
There was something about him that intrigued her.他有种特质令她着迷。
他有种特质令她着迷。
It intrigues me that no one appears to have thought of this before.令我好奇的是,之前似乎没有人想到过这一点。
令我好奇的是,之前似乎没有人想到过这一点。
2 to secretly plan with other people to harm somebody 秘密策划(加害他人);密谋
noun 释义
1 the activity of making secret plans in order to achieve an aim, often by tricking people 密谋策划;阴谋
political intrigue政治阴谋
政治阴谋
The young heroine steps into a web of intrigue in the academic world.年轻的女主人公陷入了学术界钩心斗角的罗网。
年轻的女主人公陷入了学术界钩心斗角的罗网。
a tale of treachery and court intrigue一个关于背叛和宫廷阴谋的故事
一个关于背叛和宫廷阴谋的故事
2 a secret plan or relationship, especially one that involves somebody else being tricked 密谋;秘密关系;阴谋诡计
I soon learnt about all the intrigues and scandals that went on in the little town.我很快便知道了小镇上流传的种种阴谋与丑闻。
我很快便知道了小镇上流传的种种阴谋与丑闻。
Sexual intrigues were almost part of the culture of high politics.性阴谋几乎是高层政治文化的一部分。
性阴谋几乎是高层政治文化的一部分。
The prime minister engaged in political intrigues against the king.首相参与了反对国王的政治阴谋。
首相参与了反对国王的政治阴谋。
3 the atmosphere of interest and excitement that surrounds something secret or important 神秘气氛;引人入胜的复杂情节
North was a man who added to the intrigue of meetings.诺斯是一个给会议增添趣味的人。
诺斯是一个给会议增添趣味的人。
intrigued C1 /ɪnˈtriːɡd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very interested in something/somebody and wanting to know more about it/them 着迷;很感兴趣;好奇
He was intrigued by her story.他被她的故事迷住了。
他被她的故事迷住了。
I'm intrigued to know what you thought of the movie.我很想知道你对这部电影的看法。
我很想知道你对这部电影的看法。
invalid C1 /ɪnˈvælɪd/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 not legally or officially acceptable (法律上或官方)不承认的;无效的
The treaty was declared invalid because it had not been ratified.条约没有得到批准,因此被宣布无效。
条约没有得到批准,因此被宣布无效。
People with invalid papers are deported to another country.持无效证件的人被驱逐到别国。
持无效证件的人被驱逐到别国。
This action would render the agreement invalid.这一行动会导致协议无效。
这一行动会导致协议无效。
2 not based on all the facts, and therefore not correct 无充分事实的;站不住脚的
an invalid argument站不住脚的论点
站不住脚的论点
3 of a type that the computer cannot recognize 不能识别的;无效的
An error code will be displayed if any invalid information has been entered.输入了无效信息将显示错误代码。
输入了无效信息将显示错误代码。
invalid characters无效字符
无效字符
noun 释义
1 a person who needs other people to take care of them, because of illness that they have had for a long time 病弱者;久病衰弱者
She had been a delicate child and her parents had treated her as an invalid.她小时候很虚弱,父母就把她当个病人照料。
她小时候很虚弱,父母就把她当个病人照料。
He was found guilty of murdering his invalid father.他被判谋杀了生病的父亲。
他被判谋杀了生病的父亲。
Her husband was an invalid and couldn’t come to the door to open it.她的丈夫身体不好,无法上门开门。
她的丈夫身体不好,无法上门开门。
verb 释义
1 to force somebody to leave the armed forces because of an illness or injury (因伤病)令…退役
He was invalided out of the army in 1943.他于 1943 年因伤病退役。
他于 1943 年因伤病退役。
inversion C1 /ɪnˈvɜːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of changing the position or order of something to its opposite, or of turning something into a position in which the top of it is where the bottom of it normally is 倒置;颠倒;倒转
the inversion of normal word order正常词序的倒装
正常词序的倒装
an inversion of the truth颠倒是非
颠倒是非
investigator C1 /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who examines a situation such as an accident or a crime to find out the truth 调查者;侦查员
air safety investigators飞行安全调查人员
飞行安全调查人员
aprivate investigator(= a detective)私人侦探
私人侦探
investment bank C1 /ɪnˈvestmənt bæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bank that deals mainly with buying and selling shares and other investments for businesses and privateinvestors 投资银行
invoice C1 /ˈɪnvɔɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a list of goods that have been sold, work that has been done, etc., showing what you must pay 发票;(发货或服务)费用清单
tosend/issue/settle an invoicefor the goods送出/开具/结清商品费用清单
送出/开具/结清商品费用清单
an invoice for £250一张 250 英镑的发票
一张 250 英镑的发票
verb 释义
1 to write or send somebody a bill for work you have done or goods you have provided 开发票(或清单);发出发票(或清单)
You will be invoiced for these items at the end of the month.你将于月底收到这些项目的费用清单。
你将于月底收到这些项目的费用清单。
Invoice the goods to my account.请把货品的发票开到我的账上。
请把货品的发票开到我的账上。
invoke C1 /ɪnˈvəʊk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to mention or use a law, rule, etc. as a reason for doing something 援引,援用(法律、规则等作为行动理由)
It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked.不大可能诉诸诽谤法。
不大可能诉诸诽谤法。
2 to mention a person, a theory, an example, etc. to support your opinions or ideas, or as a reason for something 提及,援引(某人、某理论、实例等作为支持)
She invoked several eminent scholars to back up her argument.她援引了几位赫赫有名的学者来支持她的论点。
她援引了几位赫赫有名的学者来支持她的论点。
3 to mention somebody’s name to make people feel a particular thing or act in a particular way 提出(某人的名字,以激发某种感觉或行动)
His name was invoked as a symbol of the revolution.他的名字被提出作为那次革命的象征。
他的名字被提出作为那次革命的象征。
4 to make a request (for help) to somebody, especially a god 向(某人)请求帮助;(尤指)祈求神助
5 to make somebody have a particular feeling or imagine a particular scene 使产生,唤起,引起(感情或想象)
The opening paragraph invokes a vision of England in the early Middle Ages.开头的一段描绘出中世纪前期的英格兰景象。
开头的一段描绘出中世纪前期的英格兰景象。
6 to begin to run a program, etc. 调用;激活
This command will invoke the HELP system.这条指令将启用“帮助”系统。
这条指令将启用“帮助”系统。
7 to make evil appear by using magic 用法术召唤(魔鬼)
ironic C1 /aɪˈrɒnɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; expressingirony 反语的;讽刺的
an ironic comment讥讽的话
讥讽的话
2 strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect (因出乎意料而)奇怪的,好笑的
It's ironic that she became a teacher—she used to hate school.她以前厌恶上学,现在竟成了老师,真令人啼笑皆非。
她以前厌恶上学,现在竟成了老师,真令人啼笑皆非。
irony C1 /ˈaɪrəni/ noun
noun 释义
1 the funny or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this (出乎意料的)奇异可笑之处;有讽刺意味的情况
It was one of life's little ironies.那是生活中的一个小小的嘲弄。
那是生活中的一个小小的嘲弄。
The irony is that when he finally got the job, he discovered he didn't like it.讽刺的是,当他最终得到那份工作时,他发现自己并不喜欢它。
讽刺的是,当他最终得到那份工作时,他发现自己并不喜欢它。
2 the use of words that say the opposite of what you really mean, often as a joke and with a tone of voice that shows this 反语;反话
‘England is famous for its food,’ she said withheavy irony.“英格兰的食物很有名哪。”她极其讽刺地说道。
“英格兰的食物很有名哪。”她极其讽刺地说道。
There was a note of irony in his voice.他的声音里有一丝挖苦的味道。
他的声音里有一丝挖苦的味道。
She said it without ahint/trace of irony.她说此话没有一点嘲讽之意。
她说此话没有一点嘲讽之意。
irritable C1 /ˈɪrɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 getting annoyed easily; showing your anger 易怒的;暴躁的
to be tired and irritable劳累烦躁
劳累烦躁
She waved him away with an irritable gesture.她气恼地挥手赶走了他。
她气恼地挥手赶走了他。
irritate C1 /ˈɪrɪteɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to annoy somebody, especially by something you continuously do or by something that continuously happens 使烦恼(尤指不断重复的事情)
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me.她故意操那种口音的样子实在令我恼火。
她故意操那种口音的样子实在令我恼火。
2 to make your skin or a part of your body painful 刺激(皮肤或身体部位)
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach.有些药物可能刺激胃内壁。
有些药物可能刺激胃内壁。
isolation C1 /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of separating somebody/something; the state of being separate 隔离;隔离状态
geographical isolation地理上的隔离
地理上的隔离
anisolation hospital/ward(= for people with infectious diseases)隔离医院/病房
隔离医院/病房
The country has been threatened with complete isolation from the international community unless the atrocities stop.这个国家受到了被国际社会完全孤立的威胁,除非其暴行得以制止。
这个国家受到了被国际社会完全孤立的威胁,除非其暴行得以制止。
He lives insplendid isolation(= far from, or in a superior position to, everyone else).他过着远离尘世的生活。
他过着远离尘世的生活。
the isolation of the polio virus脊髓灰质炎病毒的分离
脊髓灰质炎病毒的分离
2 the state of being alone or lonely 孤独;孤立状态
Many unemployed people experience feelings of isolation and depression.很多失业者有孤独沮丧的感觉。
很多失业者有孤独沮丧的感觉。
3 separately; alone 单独地;孤立地
To make sense, these figures should not be looked at in isolation.这些数据不应孤立起来看,否则就没有意义。
这些数据不应孤立起来看,否则就没有意义。
Words are pronounced differently in isolation from how they are pronounced in context.单词的发音与它们在上下文中的发音不同。
单词的发音与它们在上下文中的发音不同。
itinerary C1 /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit 行程;旅行日程
a detailed itinerary详细行程
详细行程
He drew up a detailed itinerary.他拟订了一份详细的旅行日程。
他拟订了一份详细的旅行日程。
Visits to four different countries are included in your itinerary.你的行程包括到访四个国家。
你的行程包括到访四个国家。
jab C1 /dʒæb/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to push a pointed object into somebody/something, or in the direction of somebody/something, with a sudden strong movement 戳;刺;捅;猛击
She jabbed him in the ribs with her finger.她用手指捅了捅他的腰。
她用手指捅了捅他的腰。
She jabbed her finger in his ribs.她用手指捅了捅他的腰。
她用手指捅了捅他的腰。
He jabbed at the picture with his finger.他用手指戳戳那幅画。
他用手指戳戳那幅画。
The boxer jabbed at his opponent.拳击手向对手出刺拳。
拳击手向对手出刺拳。
2 tovaccinatesomebody against a disease 为某人接种疫苗
He refused to say whether he had been jabbed against Covid.他拒绝透露自己是否曾感染新冠病毒。
他拒绝透露自己是否曾感染新冠病毒。
Over 80% of the population had been double-jabbed(= had had twovaccinationsagainstCovid-19)超过 80% 的人口接种过两次疫苗(= 接种过两次 Covid-19 疫苗)
超过 80% 的人口接种过两次疫苗(= 接种过两次 Covid-19 疫苗)
noun 释义
1 a sudden strong hit with something pointed or with afist(= a tightly closed hand) 戳;刺;捅;用拳猛击
She gave him a jab in the stomach with her elbow.她用胳膊肘猛顶他的肚子。
她用胳膊肘猛顶他的肚子。
a boxer’s left jab拳击手的左刺拳
拳击手的左刺拳
Scott gave him a sharp left jab to the ribs.斯科特朝他肋部突然打出一记左刺拳。
斯科特朝他肋部突然打出一记左刺拳。
As a response he got a sharp jab in the stomach with a rifle.作为回应,他的腹部被人用步枪猛戳了一下。
作为回应,他的腹部被人用步枪猛戳了一下。
2 aninjectionto help prevent you from catching a disease 注射;接种;预防针
a flu jab流感预防针
流感预防针
jacket potato C1 /ˌdʒækɪt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a potato cooked in its skin in an oven (带皮)烤土豆
jaguar C1 /ˈdʒæɡjuə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large animal of the cat family, that has yellow-brown fur with black rings and spots.Jaguarslive in parts of Central and South America. 美洲豹;美洲虎
jargon C1 /ˈdʒɑːɡən/ noun
noun 释义
1 words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group of people, and are difficult for others to understand 行话;行业术语;切口
medical/legal/computer, etc. jargon医学、法律、计算机等术语
医学、法律、计算机等术语
Try to avoid using too much technical jargon.尽量避免使用太多的技术用语。
尽量避免使用太多的技术用语。
jaw C1 /dʒɔː/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that contain the teeth and move when you talk or eat
thetop/upper jaw上颌
上颌
thebottom/lower jaw下颌
下颌
She worked her lower jaw back and forth.她前后动了动下巴。
她前后动了动下巴。
2 the lower part of the face; the lowerjaw 下巴;下颌
He has a strong square jaw.他长着结实的方下巴。
他长着结实的方下巴。
The punch broke my jaw.这一拳打坏了我的下巴。
这一拳打坏了我的下巴。
3 the mouth and teeth of a person or an animal 口部;嘴
The alligator's jaws snapped shut.钝吻鳄的嘴吧嗒一声闭上了。
钝吻鳄的嘴吧嗒一声闭上了。
4 the parts of a tool or machine that are used to hold things tightly (工具或机器的)钳夹部分,钳口
the jaws of a vice虎钳口
虎钳口
5 used to say that somebody suddenly looked surprised, shocked or disappointed (突然吃惊或失望得)张口结舌,目瞪口呆,垂头丧气
6 used to describe an unpleasant situation that almost happens 鬼门关;失败的险境
They narrowly escaped from the jaws of death.他们死里逃生。
他们死里逃生。
7 the narrow entrance to a tunnel, etc., especially one that looks dangerous (隧道等处尤指看起来危险的)狭窄入口
8 to win something even though it seemed up until the last moment that you would lose 在最后一刻反败为胜
verb 释义
1 to talk, especially to talk a lot or for a long time 唠唠叨叨;喋喋不休
jawbone C1 /ˈdʒɔːbəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the bone that forms the lowerjaw 下颌骨
jelly C1 /ˈdʒeli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a cold sweettransparentfood, made fromgelatin, sugar and fruit juice, that shakes when it is moved 果冻
jelly and ice cream果冻冰激凌
果冻冰激凌
a raspberry jelly山莓冻
山莓冻
2 a substance likejellymade fromgelatinand meat juices, served around meat, fish, etc. 肉冻
chicken in jelly鸡肉冻
鸡肉冻
3 a type of jam that does not contain any pieces of fruit (不含水果块的)果酱
blackcurrant jelly黑加仑果酱
黑加仑果酱
4 any thick sticky substance, especially a type of cream used on the skin 胶状物,胶凝物(尤指护肤霜)
5 a light plastic shoe designed for wearing on the beach and in the sea (海滩和海上穿的)轻便塑料鞋
6 to feel weak because you are nervous 紧张得发软
jet lag C1 /ˈdʒet læɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling of being tired and slightly confused after a long plane journey, especially when there is a big difference in the time at the place you leave and that at the place you arrive in 飞行时差综合征;时差反应
I’m still suffering from jet lag after my trip to Australia.澳大利亚之行结束后,我仍然受到时差的困扰。
澳大利亚之行结束后,我仍然受到时差的困扰。
jeweller C1 /ˈdʒuːələ(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who makes, repairs or sells jewellery and watches 宝石钟表匠;宝石钟表商
2 a shop that sells jewellery and watches 珠宝钟表店
I bought it at the jeweller's near my office.我在办公室附近的珠宝店买的。
我在办公室附近的珠宝店买的。
jigsaw C1 /ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a picture printed oncardboard(= very thick, stiff card)or wood, that has been cut up into a lot of small pieces of different shapes that you have to fit together again 拼图;拼板玩具
to do a jigsaw玩拼图
玩拼图
2 a mysterious situation in which it is not easy to understand all the causes of what is happening; a complicated problem 神秘莫测的事物;谜团
One piece of the jigsaw is still missing.拼图还少一片。
拼图还少一片。
3 asaw(= a type of tool) with a narrowbladefor cutting designs in thin pieces of wood or metal 线锯;镂花锯;钢丝锯
jingle C1 /ˈdʒɪŋɡl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a sound like small bells ringing that is made when metal objects are shaken together (金属撞击发出的)叮当声
the jingle of coins in his pocket他兜里硬币的叮当声
他兜里硬币的叮当声
He heard a jingle of keys at the door.他听到门口有钥匙哗啦作响。
他听到门口有钥匙哗啦作响。
2 a short song or tune that is easy to remember and is used in advertising (简短易记的)广告歌,广告曲
I wrote a song which they’re thinking of using as a jingle.我写了首歌,他们想用它做广告歌。
我写了首歌,他们想用它做广告歌。
verb 释义
1 to make a pleasant gentle sound like small bells ringing; to make something do this (使)发出叮当声
The chimes jingled in the breeze.风铃在微风中叮当作响。
风铃在微风中叮当作响。
She jingled the coins in her pocket.她把兜里的硬币弄得叮当响。
她把兜里的硬币弄得叮当响。
A bell jingled as he entered the shop.他走进商店时有铃声叮当响了起来。
他走进商店时有铃声叮当响了起来。
job-hunt C1 /ˈdʒɒb hʌnt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to try to find a job 找工作;求职
At that time I had been job-hunting for six months.那时我找工作已经找了六个月了。
那时我找工作已经找了六个月了。
job-share C1 /ˈdʒɒb ʃeə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an arrangement in which two people share the hours of work and the pay of one job 工作分担制(两人分担一份全职工作,报酬一起分)
The company encourages job-shares and part-time working.这家公司鼓励工作分担和兼职工作。
这家公司鼓励工作分担和兼职工作。
verb 释义
1 to share the hours of work and the pay of one job between two people 分担工作:在两个人之间共享工作时间和一份工作的报酬
She’s looking for someone to job-share with.她正在寻找可以分担工作的人。
她正在寻找可以分担工作的人。
job-sharing C1 /ˈdʒɒb ʃeərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an arrangement for two people to share the hours of work and the pay of one job 工作分担制(两人分担一份全职工作,报酬一起分)
The introduction of job-sharing could prevent the need for job losses.实行工作分享制可以避免裁员。
实行工作分享制可以避免裁员。
jobcentre C1 /ˈdʒɒbsentə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a government office where people can get advice in finding work and where jobs are advertised (政府的)就业服务中心,职业介绍所
jobless C1 /ˈdʒɒbləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 without a job 无工作的;失业的
The closure left 500 people jobless.这次倒闭使 500 人失业。
这次倒闭使 500 人失业。
The company has plans to make more people jobless.该公司计划让更多人失业。
该公司计划让更多人失业。
2 people who are unemployed 失业者
jobseeker C1 /ˈdʒɒbsiːkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 often used in official language in the UK to describe a person without a job who is trying to find one 求职者(英国常见的官方用语)
jolly C1 /ˈdʒɒli/ adjective, adverb, noun
adjective 释义
1 happy and cheerful 愉快的;快乐的;高兴的
a jolly crowd/mood欢乐的人群/心情
欢乐的人群/心情
He had a round, jolly face.他长着一张圆圆的、快乐的笑脸。
他长着一张圆圆的、快乐的笑脸。
2 fun 开心的;好玩的
a jolly evening/party/time开心的夜晚/聚会/时光
开心的夜晚/聚会/时光
adverb 释义
1 very 非常;很
That's a jolly good idea.那是个绝妙的主意。
那是个绝妙的主意。
It was jolly lucky it didn’t rain.幸好没有下雨。
幸好没有下雨。
2 used to show that you approve of something that somebody has just said (赞同别人说的话)非常好,太好了
‘I’ll be there by ten o’clock.’ ‘Jolly good!’“我会在十点之前到达。”“太好了!”
“我会在十点之前到达。”“太好了!”
3 used to emphasize a statement when you are annoyed about something (生气时用以加强语气)当然,无疑,必然
If you don't come now, you can jolly well walk home!你要是还不来,那就步行回家吧!
你要是还不来,那就步行回家吧!
noun 释义
1 a trip that you make for fun 旅游;游玩
2 to get pleasure or have fun 玩个痛快;作乐;尽情享乐
He’s one of those sad guys who gets his jollies from lurking in chat rooms.他是那些通过潜伏在聊天室中获得快乐的悲伤的人之一。
他是那些通过潜伏在聊天室中获得快乐的悲伤的人之一。
jot down C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to write something quickly 草草记下;匆匆记下
I'll just jot down the address for you.我这就把地址给你写下来。
我这就把地址给你写下来。
joyful C1 /ˈdʒɔɪfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very happy; causing people to be happy 高兴的;快乐的;令人愉快的
She gave a joyful laugh.她发出愉快的笑声。
她发出愉快的笑声。
It was a joyful reunion of all the family.这是全家人团聚的欢乐时光。
这是全家人团聚的欢乐时光。
judgemental C1 /dʒʌdʒˈmentl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 judging people and criticizing them too quickly 动辄评头论足的;动辄指责人的
Stop always being so judgemental!别总是这么评判!
别总是这么评判!
2 connected with the process of judging things 判断的;裁决的;判决的
the judgemental process判断过程
判断过程
judicial C1 /dʒuˈdɪʃl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a court, a judge or legal judgement 法庭的;法官的;审判的;司法的
judicial powers司法权
司法权
the judicial process/system司法程序/系统
司法程序/系统
Greenpeace applied for a judicial review to challenge the court’s decision.绿色和平组织申请对法院的裁决进行司法审查。
绿色和平组织申请对法院的裁决进行司法审查。
The Supreme Court ordered a judicial inquiry into the deaths.最高法院下令对死亡事件进行司法调查。
最高法院下令对死亡事件进行司法调查。
jukebox C1 /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine in a pub, bar, etc. that plays a song that you have chosen when you put coins into it (or, in modern machines, pay by card) (酒吧等的投币式)自动点唱机
Their favourite song was playing on the jukebox.自动点唱机上正在播放他们最喜欢的歌曲。
自动点唱机上正在播放他们最喜欢的歌曲。
jumbo C1 /ˈdʒʌmbəʊ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a large plane that can carry several hundred passengers, especially a Boeing 747 大型客机(尤指波音 747)
adjective 释义
1 very large; larger than usual 巨型的;巨大的;特大的
a jumbo pack of cornflakes一盒特大包装的玉米片
一盒特大包装的玉米片
junction C1 /ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the place where two or more roads or railway lines meet (公路或铁路的)交叉路口,汇合处,枢纽站
It was near the junction of City Road and Old Street.那是在城市路与老街的交叉路口附近。
那是在城市路与老街的交叉路口附近。
Come off the motorway at junction 6.在 6 号交叉路口驶离高速公路。
在 6 号交叉路口驶离高速公路。
The most complicated motorway interchange in Britain is known as Spaghetti Junction.英国最复杂的高速公路交汇处被称为“意大利面枢纽”。
英国最复杂的高速公路交汇处被称为“意大利面枢纽”。
In the 19th century the town became an important railway junction.19世纪该镇成为重要的铁路枢纽。
19世纪该镇成为重要的铁路枢纽。
2 a place where two or more cables, rivers or other things meet or are joined (电缆的)主接点;(河流的)汇合处;接合点
a telephone junction box电话分线盒
电话分线盒
the junction between nerves and muscles神经和肌肉的连接处
神经和肌肉的连接处
junk mail C1 /ˈdʒʌŋk meɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 advertising material that is sent or emailed to people who have not asked for it (未经索要寄来的)邮寄广告宣传品,垃圾广告邮件
jurisdiction C1 /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the authority that an official organization has to make legal decisions about somebody/something 司法权;审判权;管辖权
The English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants.英格兰法院对被告没有司法审判权。
英格兰法院对被告没有司法审判权。
The Court of Appeal exercised its jurisdiction to order a review of the case.上诉法院行使其管辖权,下令对该案进行复审。
上诉法院行使其管辖权,下令对该案进行复审。
These matters do not fall within our jurisdiction.这些事情不归我们管辖。
这些事情不归我们管辖。
2 an area or a country in which a particular system of laws has authority 管辖区域;管辖范围
Practice varies between different European jurisdictions.不同欧洲司法管辖区的做法有所不同。
不同欧洲司法管辖区的做法有所不同。
jury duty C1 /ˈdʒʊəri djuːti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time spent as a member of ajuryin court 担任陪审员;参与陪审期
juvenile C1 /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 relating to young people who are not yet adults 少年的;未成年的
juvenile crime/employment少年犯罪;童工的雇用
少年犯罪;童工的雇用
juvenile offenders少年罪犯
少年罪犯
What can be done to help these juvenile delinquents turn away from crime?怎样才能帮助这些青少年犯罪分子远离犯罪呢?
怎样才能帮助这些青少年犯罪分子远离犯罪呢?
2 relating to young birds and animals 少年
the prey of juvenile owls幼年猫头鹰的猎物
幼年猫头鹰的猎物
3 silly and more typical of a child than an adult 幼稚的;不成熟的;孩子气的
juvenile behaviour幼稚的行为
幼稚的行为
Don't be so juvenile!别那么孩子气!
别那么孩子气!
noun 释义
1 a young person who is not yet an adult 少年
Most of the suspects were juveniles under the age of 17.犯罪嫌疑人大多是未满17岁的未成年人。
犯罪嫌疑人大多是未满17岁的未成年人。
2 a young bird or animal 少年
The juveniles have lighter-coloured feathers.幼鸟的羽毛颜色较浅。
幼鸟的羽毛颜色较浅。
juvenile delinquent C1 /ˌdʒuːvənaɪl dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young person who is not yet an adult and who is guilty of committing a crime 少年犯
karting C1 /ˈkɑːtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport of racing inkarts 卡丁车比赛;卡丁车运动
kayak C1 /ˈkaɪæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a lightcanoein which the part where you sit is covered over (坐的部分遮盖起来的)皮艇,皮划艇
kayaking C1 /ˈkaɪækɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity or sport of travelling in akayak 皮划艇:乘皮划艇旅行的活动或运动
to go kayaking去划皮艇
去划皮艇
keep-fit C1 /ˌkiːp ˈfɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 physical exercises that you do, usually in a class with other people, in order to improve your strength and to stay healthy (集体)健身锻炼,健身操
a keep-fit class健身班
健身班
keeper C1 /ˈkiːpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to take care of a building, its contents or something valuable 看守人;保管人
the keeper of geology at the museum博物馆地质资料的保管人
博物馆地质资料的保管人
2 a person whose job is to take care of animals, especially in azoo (尤指动物园的)饲养员
3 goalkeeper(= in football (soccer), hockey, etc., a player whose job is to stop the ball from going into his or her own team’s goal) (足球,曲棍球等)守门员
4 wicketkeeper(= incricket, a player who stands behind thewicketin order to stop or catch the ball) (板球)守门员,捕手
5 a thing or person that is worth keeping 有保留价值的东西;值得留住的人
6 anyone who finds something has a right to keep it 谁找到是谁的;谁捡到的归谁
keyboardist C1 /ˈkiːbɔːdɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who plays an electronic musical instrument with a keyboard 键盘(乐器)手
keypad C1 /ˈkiːpæd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small set of buttons with numbers on used to operate a phone, a television or an electronic device 数字键盘;辅助键盘;按键
kick-boxing C1 /ˈkɪk bɒksɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a form ofboxingin which the people fighting each other can kick as well as hit with theirfists(= closed hands) 踢拳;自由搏击
kidnap C1 /ˈkɪdnæp/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take somebody away illegally and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them 劫持;绑架
Two businessmen have been kidnapped by terrorists.两名商人遭恐怖分子绑架。
两名商人遭恐怖分子绑架。
The terrorists were planning to kidnap one of the president’s sons.恐怖分子计划绑架总统的一个儿子。
恐怖分子计划绑架总统的一个儿子。
kidnapper C1 /ˈkɪdnæpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who takes somebody away illegally and keeps them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them 劫持;绑架
The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of $1 million.绑匪索要 100 万美元的赎金。
绑匪索要 100 万美元的赎金。
kidnapping C1 /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of taking somebody away illegally and keeping them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or something else for returning them 劫持;绑架
He admitted the charge of kidnap.他对绑架的指控供认不讳。
他对绑架的指控供认不讳。
the kidnapping of 12 US citizens对 12 名美国公民的劫持
对 12 名美国公民的劫持
kidney C1 /ˈkɪdni/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of the two organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produceurine 肾;肾脏
a kidney infection肾感染
肾感染
2 thekidneysof some animals that are cooked and eaten (食用的)腰子
steak and kidney pie牛肉腰花馅饼
牛肉腰花馅饼
kilt C1 /kɪlt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a skirt made oftartancloth that reaches to the knees and is traditionally worn by Scottish men; a similar skirt worn by women (苏格兰传统男式)短褶裙;女式苏格兰格呢短褶裙
kind-hearted C1 /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kind and generous 仁慈的;善良的;宽容的;好心的
kindly C1 /ˈkaɪndli/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in a kind way 体贴地;慈祥地;友好地;宽容地
She spoke kindly to them.她与他们亲切交谈。
她与他们亲切交谈。
He has kindly agreed to help.他友好地答应帮忙。
他友好地答应帮忙。
‘Don’t worry, Jo,’ he said kindly.“别担心,乔,”他和蔼地说。
“别担心,乔,”他和蔼地说。
She kindly agreed to give me a ride home.她爽快地答应载我回家。
她爽快地答应载我回家。
2 used to ask or tell somebody to do something, sometimes when you are annoyed 劳驾,请(用于请人或让人做某事,有时表现出说话人气恼)
Kindly leave me alone!请不要打扰我!
请不要打扰我!
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book.敬请参观者在这本册子上签名。
敬请参观者在这本册子上签名。
3 used to acknowledge and apologize for something that causes problems or difficulties and ask people to accept and adapt to the situation 望包涵并妥善应对
The store will be closed this afternoon due to staffing shortages. Kindly adjust.由于人手短缺,该商店将于今天下午关门。请调整。
由于人手短缺,该商店将于今天下午关门。请调整。
4 to approve of something/somebody 赞同,接受,认可(某事或人)
He hoped they would look kindly on his request.他希望他们接受他的请求。
他希望他们接受他的请求。
5 to not like something/somebody 不喜欢某事物/人
She doesn't take kindly to sudden change.她不喜欢突然的改变。
她不喜欢突然的改变。
adjective 释义
1 kind and caring 和善的;亲切的;关怀的;体贴的
The doctor was a quiet, kindly man.医生是一个安静、和善的人。
医生是一个安静、和善的人。
The teachers were generally gentle and kindly.老师们普遍都很温和、和蔼可亲。
老师们普遍都很温和、和蔼可亲。
kingdom C1 /ˈkɪŋdəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a country that has a king or queen ashead of state(= official leader of the country) 王国
the United Kingdom联合王国
联合王国
the kingdom of God(= heaven)天国
天国
2 an area controlled by a particular person or where a particular thing or idea is important 管辖范围;领域
3 one of the three traditional divisions of the natural world 自然三界之一
the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms动物界、植物界及矿物界
动物界、植物界及矿物界
4 one of the five major groups into which all living things are organized 界(生物的五大类别之一)
5 to completely destroy somebody/something with an explosion 送…上西天;彻底炸毁
The truck was blown to kingdom come.卡车被炸飞到了西天了。
卡车被炸飞到了西天了。
6 forever 永远;永久
He’ll talk till kingdom come if you let him.如果你允许的话,他会一直说话,直到天国来临。
如果你允许的话,他会一直说话,直到天国来临。
kiosk C1 /ˈkiːɒsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small shop, open at the front, where newspapers, drinks, etc. are sold. In some countrieskiosksalso sell food and things used in the home. (出售报纸、饮料等的)小亭;售货亭;报刊亭
I bought a paper from the kiosk across the road.我从马路对面的售货亭买了一份报纸。
我从马路对面的售货亭买了一份报纸。
She stopped at a newspaper kiosk to pick up a copy of ‘Private Eye’.她在一个报亭前停下来,买了本《私家侦探》。
她在一个报亭前停下来,买了本《私家侦探》。
2 a small structure in a public area used for providing information, showing advertisements or providing a service, typically via a computer screen 信息服务亭;公共服务亭
a digital information kiosk数字信息亭
数字信息亭
Passengers can use the touch-screen kiosks to receive a boarding pass.乘客可以使用触摸屏自助终端机领取登机牌。
乘客可以使用触摸屏自助终端机领取登机牌。
3 a public phone box (全封闭的)公用电话亭,电话间
kiwi C1 /ˈkiːwi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person from New Zealand 新西兰人
2 a New Zealand bird with a longbeak, short wings and no tail, that cannot fly 几维,鹬鸵,无翼鸟(产于新西兰,不能飞)
3 a small fruit with thin brown skin covered with small hairs, that is soft and green inside with black seeds 猕猴桃;奇异果
kmph C1 /ˌkeɪ em piː ˈeɪtʃ/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 kilometres per hour 每小时所行千米(或公里)数;千米每小时
knit C1 /nɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make clothes, etc. from wool, cotton or otherthreadusing two long thinknittingneedles or a machine 编织;针织;机织
I knitted this cardigan myself.我自己织的这件开襟毛衣。
我自己织的这件开襟毛衣。
Lucy was sitting on the sofa, knitting.露西坐在沙发上织毛线活儿。
露西坐在沙发上织毛线活儿。
She's knitting the baby a shawl.她在给宝宝织一床小被子。
她在给宝宝织一床小被子。
2 to use a basicstitchinknitting 织平针
Knit one row, purl one row.织一趟平针,织一趟反针。
织一趟平针,织一趟反针。
3 to join people or things closely together or to be joined closely together (使)紧密结合,严密,紧凑
aclosely/tightly knit community(= one in which relationships are very close)紧密团结的群体
紧密团结的群体
Society is knit together by certain commonly held beliefs.社会是靠某些共同的信念来维系的。
社会是靠某些共同的信念来维系的。
4 to grow together again to form one piece; to make broken bones grow together again (使)愈合,接合
The bone failed to knit correctly.骨头愈合得不好。
骨头愈合得不好。
5 to move youreyebrowstogether, to show that you are thinking hard, feeling angry, etc. 皱眉(表示沉思、恼怒等)
His brows were knitted in a permanent frown.他的眉头始终紧皱着。
他的眉头始终紧皱着。
She knitted her brows in concentration.她专注地皱起眉头。
她专注地皱起眉头。
noun 释义
1 a piece of clothing that has beenknitted 编织的衣服;针织衫
winter knits编织的冬衣
编织的冬衣
knitting C1 /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an item that is beingknitted 编织物;针织品
Where's my knitting?我织的东西上哪儿去了?
我织的东西上哪儿去了?
2 the activity ofknitting 编织;针织
knob C1 /nɒb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a round switch on a machine such as a radio that you use to turn it on and off, etc. (控制机器开关等的)旋钮
the volume control knob音量控制旋钮
音量控制旋钮
I've tried fiddling with the knobs, but nothing seems to happen.我试着拨弄那些旋钮,但似乎什么作用也没有。
我试着拨弄那些旋钮,但似乎什么作用也没有。
2 a round handle on a door or adrawer (门或抽屉的)球形拉手
I tried the knob, and this time the door opened.我试着旋动球形把手,这次门开了。
我试着旋动球形把手,这次门开了。
3 a round shape like a ball on the surface or end of something 疙瘩;节
He carried a long cane, tipped with an iron knob.他拿着一根长手杖,手杖的顶端有一个铁把手。
他拿着一根长手杖,手杖的顶端有一个铁把手。
The bird's bill is orange with a black knob at its base.鸟的嘴是橙色的,基部有一个黑色的旋钮。
鸟的嘴是橙色的,基部有一个黑色的旋钮。
4 a small piece of something such as butter (黄油等的)小块,坨
5 apenis 鸡巴;屌
6 used to say that something is a more complicated version of what you mention 有过之而无不及;更是如此;尤其突出
It isn't art—it's just a horror movie with knobs on!那不是艺术,只是更加惊悚的恐怖片而已!
那不是艺术,只是更加惊悚的恐怖片而已!
knock out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make somebody go to sleep or become unconscious 使入睡;使昏睡;使不省人事
The blow knocked her out.这一击把她打昏了。
这一击把她打昏了。
2 to hit an opponent so that they cannot get up within a limited time and therefore lose the fight 击倒(获胜)
3 to surprise and impress somebody very much 使大吃一惊;使倾倒;给某人留下深刻印象
The movie just knocked me out.这电影着实令我赞叹不已。
这电影着实令我赞叹不已。
4 to make somebody/yourself very tired 使筋疲力尽;使疲惫不堪
Why knock yourself out for little income?为何收入微薄而让自己陷入困境?
为何收入微薄而让自己陷入困境?
5 to defeat somebody so that they cannot continue competing 把…淘汰出(比赛)
England had been knocked out of the World Cup.英格兰队已被淘汰出世界杯足球赛。
英格兰队已被淘汰出世界杯足球赛。
6 to produce something, especially quickly and easily 完成;快速而轻易地做成
He knocks out five books a year.他一年轻松写出五本书。
他一年轻松写出五本书。
7 to go ahead and do what you want 您随意;请自便
You guys go and have fun. Knock yourselves out.你们去玩吧。想干什么就干什么。
你们去玩吧。想干什么就干什么。
If you like something and can afford it, I say knock yourself out.如果你喜欢某样东西并且能买得起,我建议你把自己淘汰掉。
如果你喜欢某样东西并且能买得起,我建议你把自己淘汰掉。
knowledgeable C1 /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 knowing a lot 博学的;有见识的;知识渊博的
She is very knowledgeable about plants.她对植物很在行。
她对植物很在行。
kph C1 /ˌkeɪ piː ˈeɪtʃ/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 kilometres per hour 每小时所行千米(或公里)数;千米每小时
laborer C1 /ˈleɪbərə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job involves hard physical work that does not need special skills, especially work that is done outdoors (尤指不需要特殊技术的户外劳作)体力劳动者,劳工,工人
an agricultural laborer农业工人
农业工人
labourer C1 /ˈleɪbərə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job involves hard physical work that does not need special skills, especially work that is done outdoors (尤指不需要特殊技术的户外劳作)体力劳动者,劳工,工人
an agricultural labourer农业工人
农业工人
lad C1 /læd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a boy or young man 男孩儿;少年;男青年;小伙子
Things have changed since I was a lad.从我幼时至今,一切都发生了变化。
从我幼时至今,一切都发生了变化。
He's a nice lad.他是个好小伙子。
他是个好小伙子。
Hurry up, lad.快点,小伙子。
快点,小伙子。
2 a group of friends that a man works with or spends free time with 伙伴;哥们儿
to have a night out with the lads和小伙子们出去玩一晚
和小伙子们出去玩一晚
I tried to fit in and beone of the lads.我想融入他们中间,与他们成为伙伴。
我想融入他们中间,与他们成为伙伴。
3 a young man who enjoys a lot of things thought to be typical of young men, such as drinking alcohol, sex and sport (精力旺盛的)放荡小伙子
Tony wasa bit of a lad—always had an eye for the women.托尼这小子真是个花花公子,对女人总是很有眼光。
托尼这小子真是个花花公子,对女人总是很有眼光。
4 a person who works in a stable 马夫;马倌
lamp post C1 /ˈlæmp pəʊst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall post in the street with a lamp at the top 路灯柱;灯杆
The car skidded and hit a lamp post.那辆汽车打滑撞上了路灯杆。
那辆汽车打滑撞上了路灯杆。
land bridge C1 /ˈlænd brɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow piece of land between two large land masses, especially one that existed a long time ago and that humans and animals could cross, but was later covered by the sea 陆桥:介于两块大块土地之间的一块狭窄的土地,尤其是很久以前存在的土地,人类和动物可以穿越但后来被海覆盖
The Bering Straits were once a land bridge between Asia and North America.白令海峡曾经是亚洲和北美洲之间的陆桥。
白令海峡曾经是亚洲和北美洲之间的陆桥。
landlord C1 /ˈlændlɔːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company that you rent a room, a house, an office, etc. from 地主,房东
a buy-to-let landlord(= who buys houses and flats in order to rent them out)买房出租的房东
买房出租的房东
2 a man who owns or manages a pub or aguest house (酒吧或招待所的)店主,老板
landowner C1 /ˈlændəʊnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who owns land, especially a large amount of land 土地拥有者;地主
lap C1 /læp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the top part of your legs that forms a flat surface when you are sitting down (坐着时的)大腿部
There's only one seat so you'll have to sit on my lap.只有一个座位,你只好坐在我腿上了。
只有一个座位,你只好坐在我腿上了。
She sat with her hands in her lap.她双手放在大腿上坐着。
她双手放在大腿上坐着。
2 one journey from the beginning to the end of a track used for running, etc. (跑道等的)一圈
the fastest lap on record创纪录的最快的一圈
创纪录的最快的一圈
She has completed six laps.她跑完六圈了。
她跑完六圈了。
He was overtaken on the final lap.他在最后一圈被超过。
他在最后一圈被超过。
to do alap of honour(= go around the track again to celebrate winning)绕场一周庆祝胜利
绕场一周庆祝胜利
to do avictory lap绕场一周庆祝胜利
绕场一周庆祝胜利
3 a section of a journey, or of a piece of work, etc. (行程或工作等中的)一段,环节
They're off on the first lap of their round-the-world tour.他们踏上环游世界的第一段行程。
他们踏上环游世界的第一段行程。
We've nearly finished. We'reon the last lap.我们接近完工了,正在处理最后的一部分工作。
我们接近完工了,正在处理最后的一部分工作。
4 to make something the responsibility of another person 把(某事)推给他人负责
They dropped the problem firmly back in my lap.他们把问题断然给我推了回来。
他们把问题断然给我推了回来。
5 somebody has the opportunity to do something pleasant without having made any effort (美事、好运等)被某人轻松得到
My dream job just fell into my lap.我没费劲就找到了梦寐以求的工作。
我没费劲就找到了梦寐以求的工作。
6 if the result of something isin the lap of the gods, you do not know what will happen because it depends on luck or things you cannot control 由神掌管;结果难以预料;非人力所能左右
7 in easy, comfortable conditions, and enjoying the advantages of being rich 生活优裕;养尊处优
We spent two weeks in the hotel living in the lap of luxury.我们在酒店度过了两周的奢华生活。
我们在酒店度过了两周的奢华生活。
verb 释义
1 to touch something gently and regularly, often making a soft sound (轻柔而有规律地)拍打
The waves lapped around our feet.波浪轻轻地拍打着我们的脚。
波浪轻轻地拍打着我们的脚。
the sound of water lapping against the boat水轻轻拍打船帮的声音
水轻轻拍打船帮的声音
2 to drink something with quick movements of the tongue 舔食;舔着喝
3 to pass another runner on a track who is one or morelapsbehind you 领先…一圈(或数圈)
She had already lapped most of the other runners.她已经超过了大多数其他赛跑者。
她已经超过了大多数其他赛跑者。
lasagne C1 /ləˈzænjə/ noun
noun 释义
1 large, flat pieces ofpasta 意大利宽面
2 an Italian dish made from layers oflasagne, meat and/or vegetables, and white sauce 意大利千层面(以多层宽面夹肉末、蔬菜和白汁制成)
laser C1 /ˈleɪzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device that gives out light in which all the wavesoscillate(= change direction and strength)together, typically producing a powerfulbeamof light that can be used for cutting metal, in medical operations, etc. 激光器
a laser beam激光束
激光束
a laser navigation device激光导航装置
激光导航装置
The barcodes on the products are read by lasers.产品上的条码是用激光读取的。
产品上的条码是用激光读取的。
alaser show(=lasersused as entertainment)激光表演
激光表演
She's hadlaser surgeryon her eye.她做了眼部激光手术。
她做了眼部激光手术。
laser treatment/therapy激光治疗/疗法
激光治疗/疗法
latitude C1 /ˈlætɪtjuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the distance of a place north or south of theequator(= the line around the world dividing north and south), measured in degrees 纬度
2 a region of the world that is a particular distance from theequator 纬度地区
the northern latitudes北纬地区
北纬地区
These birds only survive in temperate latitudes.这些鸟只有在温带才能存活。
这些鸟只有在温带才能存活。
3 freedom to choose what you do or the way that you do it 选择(做什么事或做事方式)的自由
Nowadays, newspapers are allowed considerable latitude in criticizing the government.现在,报纸有相当大的批评政府的言论自由。
现在,报纸有相当大的批评政府的言论自由。
Some degree of latitude is required in interpreting the law on this point.用法律解释这一点时需要灵活一些。
用法律解释这一点时需要灵活一些。
latter C1 /ˈlætə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned (提及的两者中)后者的
He chose the latter option.他选择了后者。
他选择了后者。
The latter point is the most important.后面提及的那一点是最重要的。
后面提及的那一点是最重要的。
2 nearer to the end of a period of time than the beginning 后半期的;后面的
the latter half of the year下半年
下半年
during the latter stages of the tournament在比赛的后期阶段
在比赛的后期阶段
The latter half of the twentieth century saw huge growth in air travel.航空旅行在20世纪后半期有了巨幅增长。
航空旅行在20世纪后半期有了巨幅增长。
3 recent 最近的
In latter years, the population has grown a lot here.这里的人口最近几年增长了很多。
这里的人口最近几年增长了很多。
noun 释义
1 the second of two things or people mentioned (提及的两者中)后者
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better.他提出了两个解决方案,后一个看起来要好得多。
他提出了两个解决方案,后一个看起来要好得多。
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s.这座城镇有一个音乐厅和两个剧院。这两个剧院都是在 20 世纪 50 年代建成的。
这座城镇有一个音乐厅和两个剧院。这两个剧院都是在 20 世纪 50 年代建成的。
lawn C1 /lɔːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of ground covered in short grass in a garden or park, or used for playing a game on 草坪;草地
In summer we have to mow the lawn twice a week.夏天我们每周得修剪草坪两次。
夏天我们每周得修剪草坪两次。
The hotel boasts two tennis courts and a croquet lawn.那家酒店拥有两个网球场和一个槌球草坪。
那家酒店拥有两个网球场和一个槌球草坪。
They served afternoon tea on the lawn(= a large area of grass, near a big house, for example).他们在草坪上提供下午茶。
他们在草坪上提供下午茶。
2 a type of fine cotton orlinencloth used for making clothes 上等细棉布(或麻布)
lawnmower C1 /ˈlɔːnməʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine for cutting the grass onlawns 割草机;剪草机
lawsuit C1 /ˈlɔːsuːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a claim or complaint against somebody that a person or an organization can make in court 诉讼;起诉
Hefiled a lawsuitagainst his record label.他对他的唱片公司提起了诉讼。
他对他的唱片公司提起了诉讼。
tobring/settle/dismiss a lawsuit起诉;结案;驳回起诉
起诉;结案;驳回起诉
A law firm has launched a class-action lawsuit against the airline.一家律师事务所已对该航空公司提起集体诉讼。
一家律师事务所已对该航空公司提起集体诉讼。
layout C1 /ˈleɪaʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way in which the parts of something such as the page of a book, a website, a garden or a building are arranged 布局;布置;设计
the layout of streets街道的布局
街道的布局
the magazine’s attractive new page layout杂志漂亮的新版面设计
杂志漂亮的新版面设计
There is no single correct layout for business letters.商业信函没有唯一正确的布局。
商业信函没有唯一正确的布局。
Are you familiar with the general layout of the hospital?您熟悉医院的总体布局吗?
您熟悉医院的总体布局吗?
laze C1 /leɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to relax and do very little 懒散;懒惰;偷懒
We lazed by the pool all day.我们整天都在池塘边消磨。
我们整天都在池塘边消磨。
I've spent the afternoon just lazing around.我一下午就那样懒洋洋地打发了。
我一下午就那样懒洋洋地打发了。
laze away C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to spend time relaxing and doing very little 懒散地打发时间;混日子;消磨时光
They lazed away the long summer days.他们懒懒散散地混过了漫长的夏天。
他们懒懒散散地混过了漫长的夏天。
lead story C1 /ˌliːd ˈstɔːri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the main or first item of news in a newspaper, magazine or news broadcast 重要新闻;头条新闻
leading lady C1 /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈleɪdi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the actor with the main female part in a play or film 饰主角的演员
A lot of leading ladies end up falling in love with their leading men simply because they are working together so intensely.许多女主角最终爱上她们的男主角只是因为他们在一起工作如此紧密。
许多女主角最终爱上她们的男主角只是因为他们在一起工作如此紧密。
Bridget has been signed up as the latest leading lady in the hit comedy ‘Stay Lucky’.布里吉特已签约成为热门喜剧《幸运吧》的最新女主角。
布里吉特已签约成为热门喜剧《幸运吧》的最新女主角。
league table C1 /ˈliːɡ teɪbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a table that shows the position of sports teams and how successfully they are performing in a competition (运动队的)积分排名表
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points.如果我们看一下积分榜,我们会发现博尔顿积 21 分垫底。
如果我们看一下积分榜,我们会发现博尔顿积 21 分垫底。
The team slipped to the foot of the Northern League table.该队成绩滑落到北方联赛垫底的位置了。
该队成绩滑落到北方联赛垫底的位置了。
The league table shows the Danish team in first place with eight points.联赛积分榜显示丹麦队以 8 分排名榜首。
联赛积分榜显示丹麦队以 8 分排名榜首。
2 a table that shows how well institutions such as schools or hospitals are performing in comparison with each other (学校、医院等的)排名表
school league tables学校联赛表
学校联赛表
leap C1 /liːp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to jump high or a long way 跳;跳跃;跳越
A dolphin leapt out of the water.海豚跃出水面。
海豚跃出水面。
We leaped over the stream.我们跳过了那条小溪。
我们跳过了那条小溪。
The horse leapt a five-foot wall.那匹马跃过了一道五英尺高的墙。
那匹马跃过了一道五英尺高的墙。
2 to move or do something suddenly and quickly 猛冲;突然做(某事)
She leapt out of bed.她突然翻身下了床。
她突然翻身下了床。
He leaped across the room to answer the door.他冲到房间另一头去应门。
他冲到房间另一头去应门。
Ileapt to my feet(= stood up quickly).我赶紧站了起来。
我赶紧站了起来。
Theyleapt into actionimmediately.他们立即断然采取了行动。
他们立即断然采取了行动。
She was quick toleap to my defence(= speak in support of me).她马上挺身而出为我辩护。
她马上挺身而出为我辩护。
The photo seemed toleap off the page(= it got your attention immediately).那张照片非常引人注目。
那张照片非常引人注目。
His nameleapt out at me(= I saw it immediately).他的名字立刻映入了我的眼帘。
他的名字立刻映入了我的眼帘。
3 to increase suddenly and by a large amount 骤增;剧增;猛涨
The shares leapt in value from 476p to close at 536p.股价从 476 便士猛涨到收盘时的 536 便士。
股价从 476 便士猛涨到收盘时的 536 便士。
The company saw pre-tax profits leap to £14.5 million in 2004.2004年公司的税前利润骤增到1 450万英镑。
2004年公司的税前利润骤增到1 450万英镑。
4 used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of happiness or excitement 心花怒放
My heart leapt at the news.听到这个消息我的心狂跳起来。
听到这个消息我的心狂跳起来。
Her heart leaped with joy.她心花怒放。
她心花怒放。
5 to make a decision about somebody/something too quickly, before you know or have thought about all the facts 匆忙下结论;贸然断定
There I go again—jumping to conclusions.我又犯老毛病了——匆忙草率地下结论。
我又犯老毛病了——匆忙草率地下结论。
6 used to advise somebody to think about the possible results or dangers of something before doing it 三思而后行
noun 释义
1 a long or high jump 跳越;跳跃;跳高
a leap of six metres一跳跳了六米
一跳跳了六米
She took aflying leapand landed on the other side of the stream.她助跑后一个飞跃跳到小溪的对面。
她助跑后一个飞跃跳到小溪的对面。
He made a flying leap at the ball.他飞身跃起抢球。
他飞身跃起抢球。
His heart gave a sudden leap when he saw her.他看见她时,心猛地一跳。
他看见她时,心猛地一跳。
2 a sudden large increase in something 急剧上升;飙升;猛增
a leap in prices/profits价格/利润的飞跃
价格/利润的飞跃
a leap from $632 to $735从 632 美元飞涨到 735 美元
从 632 美元飞涨到 735 美元
3 a sudden change from one thing to another; very fast progress with something 快速转型;突变;飞跃
Few people successfully make the leap from television to the movies.很少有人从电视业成功转向电影业。
很少有人从电视业成功转向电影业。
a great leap into the unknown向未知世界的一大跃进
向未知世界的一大跃进
They've made a great leap forward with their building in the last few years.最近几年来,他们的建筑工作有了长足的进步。
最近几年来,他们的建筑工作有了长足的进步。
4 very quickly; in large amounts 非常迅速;飞跃地;突飞猛进;大量地
Her health has improved in leaps and bounds.她的健康已迅速好转。
她的健康已迅速好转。
His technique has come on in leaps and bounds this season.这个赛季他的技术突飞猛进。
这个赛季他的技术突飞猛进。
5 an action or a risk that you take without knowing anything about the activity or what the result will be 冒险举动
I didn’t know what the new job would be like—I just took a leap in the dark.我不知道新工作会是什么样子——我只是在黑暗中迈出了一步。
我不知道新工作会是什么样子——我只是在黑暗中迈出了一步。
6 a belief in something that is not known or has not been done before 勇敢一试;冒险去相信
These reforms are totally untested and will require a leap of faith on the part of teachers.这些改革是完全未经检验的,将需要教师们以开放的心态勇敢尝试。
这些改革是完全未经检验的,将需要教师们以开放的心态勇敢尝试。
leap year C1 /ˈliːp jɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 one year in every four years when February has 29 days instead of 28 闰年
learning disability C1 /ˈlɜːnɪŋ dɪsəbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 difficulty in learning and understanding things or in managing everyday activities, which affects somebody for their whole life 学习无能(先天性或由疾病、受伤引起)
She works in a school for children with learning disabilities.她在一所为有学习障碍的儿童开办的学校里工作。
她在一所为有学习障碍的儿童开办的学校里工作。
You may get extra help if your child has a learning disability.如果你的孩子有学习障碍,你可以得到更多的帮助。
如果你的孩子有学习障碍,你可以得到更多的帮助。
lease C1 /liːs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a legal agreement that allows you to use a building, a piece of equipment or some land for a period of time, usually in return for rent (房屋、设备或土地的)租约,租契
totake out a leaseon a house办理房屋租约
办理房屋租约
Thelease expires/runs outnext year.这份租约明年到期。
这份租约明年到期。
Underthe terms of the lease, you have to pay maintenance charges.按租约的条款,你得支付维修费。
按租约的条款,你得支付维修费。
2 the chance to live or last longer, or with a better quality of life 延年益寿;生活质量更好
Since her hip operation she's had a new lease of life.她自髋关节手术以后活得更有劲了。
她自髋关节手术以后活得更有劲了。
verb 释义
1 to use or let somebody use something, especially property or equipment, in exchange for rent or a regular payment 租用,租借,出租(尤指房地产或设备)
We lease all our computer equipment.我们所有的计算机设备都是租来的。
我们所有的计算机设备都是租来的。
This page will explain why you should lease your next car, and why it can be suitable for you.本页将解释为什么您应该租赁下一辆车,以及为什么它适合您。
本页将解释为什么您应该租赁下一辆车,以及为什么它适合您。
They lease the land from a local farmer.他们从当地一位农场主手中租得这块土地。
他们从当地一位农场主手中租得这块土地。
A local farmer leased them the land.这块地是当地的一个农场主租给他们的。
这块地是当地的一个农场主租给他们的。
Parts of the building are leased out to tenants.这栋大楼有一部分租出去了。
这栋大楼有一部分租出去了。
left wing C1 /ˌleft ˈwɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the part of a political party whose members are most in favour of social change (政党中的)左翼,左派
on the left wing of the party属于这个政党的左翼
属于这个政党的左翼
The left wing has/have always disagreed on this issue.左翼在这个问题上一直存在分歧。
左翼在这个问题上一直存在分歧。
2 an attacking player or position on the left side of the field in a sports game (体育比赛的)左边锋,左翼
adjective 释义
1 supporting the ideas ofsocialismand the sharing of wealth 左翼的;左派的
left-wing groups左翼团体
左翼团体
left-winger C1 /ˌleft ˈwɪŋə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person on theleft wingof a political party 左翼人士;左派成员
a Labour left-winger工党的左翼成员
工党的左翼成员
2 a person who plays on the left side of the field in a sports game (体育比赛的)左边锋,左翼
leg warmer C1 /ˈleɡ wɔːmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kind of sock without a foot that covers the leg from the ankle to the knee, often worn when doing exercise 腿套;护腿
legal action C1 /ˈliːɡl ækʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of using the legal system to settle an argument, etc. 法律诉讼
totake/begin legal actionagainst somebody起诉某人
起诉某人
They have threatened us with legal action.他们用起诉来要挟我们。
他们用起诉来要挟我们。
legal proceedings C1 /ˈliːɡl prəsiːdɪŋz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of using the legal system to settle an argument, etc. 法律诉讼
legality C1 /lɪˈɡæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of being legal 合法(性)
They intended to challenge the legality of his claim in the courts.他们打算在法庭上对他索赔的合法性提出质疑。
他们打算在法庭上对他索赔的合法性提出质疑。
The arrangement is of doubtful legality.这项约定是否合法值得怀疑。
这项约定是否合法值得怀疑。
The court ruling today upheld the legality of military tribunals.今天的法院判决支持军事法庭的合法性。
今天的法院判决支持军事法庭的合法性。
The government does not recognize the legality of this court.政府不承认这个法庭的合法性。
政府不承认这个法庭的合法性。
2 the legal aspect of an action or a situation (某行为或情况的)法律方面
You need a lawyer to explain all the legalities of the contracts.你需要律师来解释这些合同在法律上的各项细节。
你需要律师来解释这些合同在法律上的各项细节。
legalization C1 /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of making something legal 合法(性)
the legalization of same-sex marriage across the United States in 20152015年美国同性婚姻合法化
2015年美国同性婚姻合法化
legalize C1 /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make something legal 使合法化
legislate C1 /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a law affecting something 制定法律;立法
The King restricted Parliament's power to legislate.国王限制了议会的立法权。
国王限制了议会的立法权。
They promised to legislate to protect people's right to privacy.他们承诺立法保护公民的隐私权。
他们承诺立法保护公民的隐私权。
The government will legislate against discrimination in the workplace.政府将制定法规禁止职场歧视。
政府将制定法规禁止职场歧视。
You can't legislate against bad luck!坏运气总是难免的!
坏运气总是难免的!
Parliament legislated for a higher minimum wage.议会立法提高最低工资。
议会立法提高最低工资。
The European Parliament will legislate on further integration.欧洲议会将就进一步一体化立法。
欧洲议会将就进一步一体化立法。
legislation C1 /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament 法规;法律
an importantpiece of legislation一条重要的法规
一条重要的法规
New legislation on the sale and use of fireworks is being considered.正在考虑制定有关烟花销售和使用的新立法。
正在考虑制定有关烟花销售和使用的新立法。
They are calling for tough legislation to tackle this problem.他们提出制订严格的法律来解决这个问题。
他们提出制订严格的法律来解决这个问题。
2 the process of making and passing laws 立法;制定法律
Legislation will be difficult and will take time.立法既费力又耗时。
立法既费力又耗时。
The terrorist attack prompted knee-jerk legislation.恐怖袭击引起了草率立法。
恐怖袭击引起了草率立法。
legislative C1 /ˈledʒɪslətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the act of making and passing laws 立法的;制定法律的
alegislative assembly/body/council立法议会/机构/委员会
立法议会/机构/委员会
legislative powers立法权
立法权
legislator C1 /ˈledʒɪsleɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a group of people that has the power to make laws 立法委员
Seven of the state’s 90 legislators have been indicted.90位州立法委员中有7位遭起诉。
90位州立法委员中有7位遭起诉。
When it came to the vote, Democrat legislators split 115:150 against the motion.投票时,民主党议员以 115 比 150 的票数反对该动议。
投票时,民主党议员以 115 比 150 的票数反对该动议。
legislature C1 /ˈledʒɪslətʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of people who have the power to make and change laws 立法机关
a democratically elected legislature民主选举产生的立法机关
民主选举产生的立法机关
thenational/state legislature国家/州立法机构
国家/州立法机构
legitimate C1 /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 for which there is a fair and acceptable reason 正当合理的;合情合理的
a legitimate grievance正当的投诉
正当的投诉
It seemed aperfectly legitimatequestion.这似乎是完全合乎情理的问题。
这似乎是完全合乎情理的问题。
Politicians are legitimate targets for satire.政客理所当然成为讽刺的对象。
政客理所当然成为讽刺的对象。
2 allowed and acceptable according to the law 合法的;法律认可的;法定的
the legitimate government of the country这个国家的合法政府
这个国家的合法政府
Is his business strictly legitimate?他的生意是否绝对合法?
他的生意是否绝对合法?
The legitimate government was reinstated after the uprising.暴动平息后,合法政府重新执政。
暴动平息后,合法政府重新执政。
3 born when its parents are legally married to each other 合法婚姻所生的
legitimately C1 /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmətli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 for a fair or acceptable reason 正当合理的;合情合理的
She can now legitimately claim to be the best in the world.她现在可以名正言顺地说自己是世界第一。
她现在可以名正言顺地说自己是世界第一。
2 in a way that is allowed and acceptable according to the law 合法的;法律认可的;法定的
The company has legitimately marketed its product.该公司已合法销售其产品。
该公司已合法销售其产品。
lemon-squeezer C1 /ˈlemən skwiːzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kitchenutensil(= a tool)for pressing juice out of a fruit 手动压汁器;榨汁器
lenient C1 /ˈliːniənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed (惩罚或执法时)宽大的,宽容的,仁慈的
alenient sentence/fine从宽的判刑/罚款
从宽的判刑/罚款
The judge was far too lenient with him.法官对他太宽容了。
法官对他太宽容了。
leniently C1 /ˈliːniəntli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is less strict than expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed (惩罚或执法时)宽大的,宽容的,仁慈的
to treat somebody leniently宽待某人
宽待某人
lens C1 /lenz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it 透镜;镜片
a pair of glasses with tinted lenses一副有色镜片眼镜
一副有色镜片眼镜
2 a piece of equipment that is part of a camera, containing one or morelenses (相机的)镜头
a camera with an adjustable lens带有可调镜头的照相机
带有可调镜头的照相机
a view of Mount Kilimanjaro as seen through Eddie's camera lens透过埃迪的摄影机镜头看到的乞力马扎罗山风景
透过埃迪的摄影机镜头看到的乞力马扎罗山风景
alens cap/cover镜头盖
镜头盖
a long-lens shot of a rare bird用长焦镜头拍摄的珍禽照片
用长焦镜头拍摄的珍禽照片
3 acontact lens(= a small round piece of thin plastic that you put on your eye to help you see better) 隐形眼镜
Have you got your lenses in?你戴了隐形眼镜吗?
你戴了隐形眼镜吗?
4 the clear part of the eye, behind thepupil, that focuses light so that you can see clearly (眼球的)晶状体
lentil C1 /ˈlentl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small green, orange or brown seed that is usually dried and used in cooking, for example in soup orstew 兵豆;冰豆
lesbian C1 /ˈlezbiən/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 sexually or romantically attracted to other women; connected withlesbians 女同性恋的;女同性恋者的
the lesbian and gay community男女同性恋群体
男女同性恋群体
a lesbian relationship/couple女同性恋关系/情侣
女同性恋关系/情侣
a lesbian wedding一场女同性恋婚礼
一场女同性恋婚礼
The singer has become a lesbian icon.这位歌手已成为女同性恋者的偶像。
这位歌手已成为女同性恋者的偶像。
noun 释义
1 a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted to other women 女同性恋者
lesbians and gays女同性恋者与男同性恋者
女同性恋者与男同性恋者
She is a lesbian married to her partner, Anne.她是一名女同性恋,嫁给了她的伴侣安妮。
她是一名女同性恋,嫁给了她的伴侣安妮。
letter box C1 /ˈletə bɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow opening in a door or wall through which mail is delivered (门或墙上的)信箱
The postman put a bundle of letters through the letter box.邮递员把一捆信放入信箱。
邮递员把一捆信放入信箱。
2 a small box near the main door of a building or by the road, which mail is delivered to (建筑物大门口或路旁的)信箱
level off C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to stop rising or falling and remain level (停止升降而)保持水平
The plane levelled off at 1 500 feet.飞机在 1 500 英尺的高空保持水平飞行。
飞机在 1 500 英尺的高空保持水平飞行。
After the long hill, the road levelled out.过了漫长的山路后,道路就变得平坦了。
过了漫长的山路后,道路就变得平坦了。
2 to stay at a steady level of development or progress after a period of sharp rises or falls (经过急剧的涨落后)保持平稳发展
Sales have levelled off after a period of rapid growth.销售经过一段时间的快速增长后呈稳定状态。
销售经过一段时间的快速增长后呈稳定状态。
level out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to stop rising or falling and remain level (停止升降而)保持水平
The plane levelled off at 1 500 feet.飞机在 1 500 英尺的高空保持水平飞行。
飞机在 1 500 英尺的高空保持水平飞行。
After the long hill, the road levelled out.过了漫长的山路后,道路就变得平坦了。
过了漫长的山路后,道路就变得平坦了。
2 to stay at a steady level of development or progress after a period of sharp rises or falls (经过急剧的涨落后)保持平稳发展
Sales have levelled off after a period of rapid growth.销售经过一段时间的快速增长后呈稳定状态。
销售经过一段时间的快速增长后呈稳定状态。
lever C1 /ˈliːvə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine (车辆或机器的)操纵杆,控制杆
Pull the lever towards you to adjust the speed.把操纵杆往你身前拉动以调节速度。
把操纵杆往你身前拉动以调节速度。
2 a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used for lifting or opening something by somebody placing one end of it under an object and pushing down on the other end 杠杆
We had to use a lever to prise open the window.我们不得不用杠杆撬开窗户。
我们不得不用杠杆撬开窗户。
Use a tyre lever to get the tyre off.使用撬胎棒将轮胎取下。
使用撬胎棒将轮胎取下。
3 an action that is used to put pressure on somebody to do something they do not want to do 施压的行为
The threat of sanctions is our most powerful lever for peace.实施制裁的威胁是我们争取和平最有力的施压手段。
实施制裁的威胁是我们争取和平最有力的施压手段。
verb 释义
1 to move something with alever (用杠杆)撬动
I levered the lid off the pot with a knife.我用刀撬掉了罐盖。
我用刀撬掉了罐盖。
The intruders had levered off the bolts.入侵者撬开了螺栓。
入侵者撬开了螺栓。
They managed to lever the door open.他们设法撬开了门。
他们设法撬开了门。
liable C1 /ˈlaɪəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 legally responsible for paying the cost of something (法律上)负有偿付责任
You will be liable for any damage caused.你必须对造成的任何损失负赔偿责任。
你必须对造成的任何损失负赔偿责任。
The court ruled he could not be held personally liable for his wife's debts.法庭裁定他个人不负有偿付妻子债务的责任。
法庭裁定他个人不负有偿付妻子债务的责任。
2 likely to do something 可能(做某事)
We're all liable to make mistakes when we're tired.人在疲劳时都可能出差错。
人在疲劳时都可能出差错。
The bridge is liable to collapse at any moment.那座桥随时可能坍塌。
那座桥随时可能坍塌。
3 likely to be affected by something 可能受…影响
You are more liable to injury if you exercise infrequently.不经常运动就更容易受伤。
不经常运动就更容易受伤。
4 likely to be punished by law for something 可能受法律惩处
Offenders are liable to fines of up to $500.违者可能被处以最多 500 美元的罚款。
违者可能被处以最多 500 美元的罚款。
Advertisers pretending to be private individuals will be liable to prosecution.冒充私人的广告商将受到起诉。
冒充私人的广告商将受到起诉。
5 having to do something by law 必须按法律做(某事);负有…责任
People who earn under a certain amount are not liable to pay tax.收入低于一定数额者不必纳税。
收入低于一定数额者不必纳税。
At 60, he was no longer liable for conscription.60岁时,他不再需要服兵役。
60岁时,他不再需要服兵役。
liberal C1 /ˈlɪbərəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 willing to understand and respect other people’s behaviour, opinions, etc., especially when they are different from your own; believing people should be able to choose how they behave 宽宏大度的;心胸宽阔的;开明的
liberal attitudes/views/opinions开明的态度/观点/意见
开明的态度/观点/意见
My parents were very liberal when we were growing up.在我们成长的过程中,我的父母非常开明。
在我们成长的过程中,我的父母非常开明。
2 following or supporting political policies that encourage social change and support the sharing of wealth more equally 遵循或支持鼓励社会变革和支持更平等地分享财富的政治政策
Even in famously liberal New York her views were considered too radical.即使在以自由主义闻名的纽约,她的观点也被认为过于激进。
即使在以自由主义闻名的纽约,她的观点也被认为过于激进。
Liberal and conservative pundits alike predicted disaster for the campaign.自由派和保守派专家都预测这次竞选将遭遇灾难。
自由派和保守派专家都预测这次竞选将遭遇灾难。
3 having or relating to political and social beliefs that support individual freedom and rights,democracyandfree enterprise(= businesses competing against each other with little government control) (政治经济上)自由的,开明的;支持(社会、政治或宗教)稳步变革的
Some politicians want more liberal trade relations with Europe.有些政治家想与欧洲大陆建立更加自由的贸易关系。
有些政治家想与欧洲大陆建立更加自由的贸易关系。
liberal democracy自由民主
自由民主
liberal theories自由主义的理论
自由主义的理论
a liberal politician支持改革的政治家
支持改革的政治家
a challenge to the post-Cold-War liberal consensus对冷战后自由主义共识的挑战
对冷战后自由主义共识的挑战
4 connected with the British Liberal Party in the past, or a Liberal Party in another country (旧时)英国自由党的;(英国以外国家)自由党的
5 generous; given in large amounts 慷慨的;大方的;大量给予的
She is very liberal with her money.她用钱很大方。
她用钱很大方。
I think Sam is too liberal with his criticism(= he criticizes people too much).我认为萨姆太爱批评人。
我认为萨姆太爱批评人。
International investors should be allowed more liberal access to our markets to invest in them.应允许国际投资者更自由地进入我们的市场进行投资。
应允许国际投资者更自由地进入我们的市场进行投资。
We ate cake with liberal amounts of whipped cream.我们吃蛋糕时抹了很多搅打过的奶油。
我们吃蛋糕时抹了很多搅打过的奶油。
She's very liberal with her advice!她非常乐于提建议!
她非常乐于提建议!
6 aliberaleducation is about increasing somebody’s general knowledge and experience rather than particular skills 通识(教育)的
a liberal education通识教育
通识教育
7 not completely accurate or exact 不完全准确的;不精确的;不严格的
a liberal translation of the text不拘泥于原文的翻译
不拘泥于原文的翻译
aliberal interpretationof the law对法律的灵活解释
对法律的灵活解释
noun 释义
1 a person who understands and respects other people’s opinions and behaviour, especially when they are different from their own 理解且尊重他人意见的人;宽容的人;开明的人
He liked to think of himself as a liberal.他喜欢以开明人士自居。
他喜欢以开明人士自居。
2 a person who supports political, social or religious change and the more equal sharing of wealth 支持政治、社会或宗教变革以及更平等地分享财富的人
a left-leaning/secular liberal左倾/世俗自由主义者
左倾/世俗自由主义者
She is an outspoken liberal and supporter of workers' rights.她是一位直言不讳的自由主义者和工人权利的支持者。
她是一位直言不讳的自由主义者和工人权利的支持者。
Liberals wasted no time in celebrating the right-winger's defeat.自由党立即庆祝右翼分子的失败。
自由党立即庆祝右翼分子的失败。
His opponents portray him as a tax-and-spend liberal.他的反对者将他描述为税收和支出自由派。
他的反对者将他描述为税收和支出自由派。
3 a person who supports individual freedom and rights,democracyandfree enterprise(= businesses competing against each other with little government control) 支持个人自由和权利、民主和自由企业(=企业在政府很少控制的情况下相互竞争)的人
As a liberal, I treasure individual freedom.作为一个自由主义者,我珍视个人自由。
作为一个自由主义者,我珍视个人自由。
The liberals want to leave it to the market to decide.自由主义者希望让市场来决定。
自由主义者希望让市场来决定。
4 a member of the British Liberal Party in the past, or of a Liberal Party in another country (旧时)英国自由党成员;(英国以外国家的)自由党成员
liberalism C1 /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 liberalopinions and beliefs, especially in politics 自由主义
license plate C1 /ˈlaɪsns pleɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a metal or plastic plate on the front and back of a vehicle that shows itslicense number (车辆的)牌照,号码牌
The driver was arrested for having false license plates on his car.司机因车上有假车牌而被捕。
司机因车上有假车牌而被捕。
lie around C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to be left somewhere in an untidy or careless way, not put away in the correct place 到处乱放;乱搁
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them.别弄得到处是玩具,说不定会绊倒谁。
别弄得到处是玩具,说不定会绊倒谁。
2 to spend time doing nothing and being lazy 无所事事地混日子;懒散度日;游手好闲
lie detector C1 /ˈlaɪ dɪtektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment that is used to find out if somebody is telling the truth 测谎器
life support machine C1 /ˌlaɪf səˈpɔːt məʃiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment that keeps somebody alive when they are extremely ill and cannot breathe without help 生命支持设备;用以维持生命的机器
He was put on a life support machine in intensive care.他在加强监护期间用上了生命支持设备。
他在加强监护期间用上了生命支持设备。
lifeboat C1 /ˈlaɪfbəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a special boat that is sent out to rescue people who are in danger at sea (派往海上救助的)救生艇,救生船
alifeboat crew/station救生船全体船员/停泊港
救生船全体船员/停泊港
2 a small boat carried on a ship in order to save the people on board if the ship sinks or gets into difficulties at sea (船上备用的)救生艇
The crew took to the lifeboats.船员们逃上了救生艇。
船员们逃上了救生艇。
two survivors on board the lifeboat救生艇上的两名幸存者
救生艇上的两名幸存者
There was only room for ten people in the lifeboat.救生艇只能容纳 10 人。
救生艇只能容纳 10 人。
lifeguard C1 /ˈlaɪfɡɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is employed at a beach or a swimming pool to rescue people who are in danger in the water (海滩或游泳池的)救生员
lift off C1 /ˈlɪft ɒf/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to leave the ground and rise into the air 发射;起飞;升空
noun 释义
1 the act of arocketor helicopter leaving the ground and rising into the air (火箭或直升机的)发射,起飞,升空
Ten minutes to lift-off.离发射还有十分钟。
离发射还有十分钟。
light industry C1 /ˌlaɪt ˈɪndəstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 industry that produces small or light objects such as things used in the house 轻工业
Light industry continued to exceed heavy industry in value of output.轻工业产值继续超过重工业。
轻工业产值继续超过重工业。
It is the home of light industry, with several small businesses based in the town.这里是轻工业之乡,城里有几家小型企业。
这里是轻工业之乡,城里有几家小型企业。
light railway C1 /ˌlaɪt ˈreɪlweɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a railway system in which vehicles similar totramstransport people quickly around cities 轻轨
Rio built bus express lanes and a light railway to improve transport around the city.里约热内卢建造了快速公交车道和一条轻轨,以改善城市周边的交通状况。
里约热内卢建造了快速公交车道和一条轻轨,以改善城市周边的交通状况。
lighten C1 /ˈlaɪtn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to reduce the amount of work, debt, worry, etc. that somebody has 减轻,减少(工作量、债务、担忧等)
equipment tolighten the loadof domestic work减轻家务负担的设备
减轻家务负担的设备
The measures will lighten the tax burden on small businesses.这些措施将减轻小型企业的纳税负担。
这些措施将减轻小型企业的纳税负担。
2 to become or make something become brighter or lighter in colour (使)变明亮,变成淡色
The sky began to lighten in the east.东方开始透亮了。
东方开始透亮了。
Use bleach to lighten the wood.用漂白剂把木材颜色漂浅。
用漂白剂把木材颜色漂浅。
3 to feel or make somebody feel less sad, worried or serious (使)感到不那么悲伤(或担忧、严肃);缓和
My mood gradually lightened.我的心情渐渐好起来。
我的心情渐渐好起来。
She told a joke to lighten the atmosphere.她讲了个笑话以缓和气氛。
她讲了个笑话以缓和气氛。
4 to make something lighter in weight 减轻…的重量
lighthouse C1 /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tower or other building that contains a strong light to warn and guide ships near the coast 灯塔
lightweight C1 /ˈlaɪtweɪt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 made of thinner material and less heavy than usual (布料)薄且轻的
a lightweight jacket轻便的短上衣
轻便的短上衣
a lightweight aluminium engine轻质铝制发动机
轻质铝制发动机
2 not very serious or impressive 不严肃的;给人印象不深的
a lightweight book内容平庸的书
内容平庸的书
He was considered too lightweight for the job.有人认为他资历太浅,不适合做这工作。
有人认为他资历太浅,不适合做这工作。
noun 释义
1 a weight inboxingand other sports, betweenfeatherweightandwelterweight, inboxingusually between 57 and 60kilograms; aboxeror other competitor in this class 轻量级,轻量级拳击手,轻量级运动员(轻量级介于羽量级与次中量级之间,拳击手体重通常在 57 至 60 公斤之间)
a lightweight champion轻量级拳击冠军
轻量级拳击冠军
2 a person or thing that weighs less than is usual 体重低于通常重量的人;比通常重量轻的东西
3 a person or thing of little importance or influence 无足轻重的人(或事);没有影响力的人(或事)
a political lightweight政治上的无名之辈
政治上的无名之辈
He's an intellectual lightweight(= he does not think very deeply or seriously).他是个智力平庸的人。
他是个智力平庸的人。
liking C1 /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feeling that you like somebody/something; the pleasure in something 喜欢;喜好;嗜好;乐趣
Hehad a liking forfast cars.他喜欢快车。
他喜欢快车。
She hadtaken a liking to himon their first meeting.她对他一见钟情。
她对他一见钟情。
2 if you say, for example, that something is too hotfor your liking, you mean that you would prefer it to be less hot 适合…的口味(或愿望)
The town was too crowded for my liking.这座城镇太拥挤了,我不喜欢。
这座城镇太拥挤了,我不喜欢。
The weather was too hot for their liking.天气太热了,他们不喜欢。
天气太热了,他们不喜欢。
3 suitable, and how you like something 适合某人的胃口;中某人的意
The coffee was just to his liking.这咖啡正合他的口味。
这咖啡正合他的口味。
The agreement we have is to my liking.我们达成的协议符合我的意愿。
我们达成的协议符合我的意愿。
The food wasn't really to my liking.食物不太合我的胃口。
食物不太合我的胃口。
limb C1 /lɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing 肢;臂;腿;翼;翅膀
an artificial limb假肢
假肢
For a while, she lost the use of her limbs.好一会儿她四肢都动弹不得。
好一会儿她四肢都动弹不得。
2 having the type oflimbsmentioned 有…肢(或翼、翅膀)的
long-limbed四肢细长的
四肢细长的
loose-limbed四肢柔软灵活的
四肢柔软灵活的
3 a large branch of a tree (树的)大枝,主枝
4 not supported by other people 无人支持;孤立无援
Are you prepared togo out on a limb(= risk doing something that other people are not prepared to do)and make your suspicions public?你愿意冒险把你怀疑的事公开吗?
你愿意冒险把你怀疑的事公开吗?
His controversial stance has left him out on a limb.他颇具争议的立场使他陷入困境。
他颇具争议的立场使他陷入困境。
5 to risk being killed or injured in order to do something 冒死;不惜受伤
She risked life and limb to save her children from the fire.她冒着生命危险将孩子们从火灾中救了出来。
她冒着生命危险将孩子们从火灾中救了出来。
6 to attack somebody very violently 猛烈攻击某人
limo C1 /ˈlɪməʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large expensive comfortable car 大型高级轿车;豪华轿车
2 a van or small bus that takes people to and from an airport (往返机场接送旅客的)中型客车,小型公共汽车
limousine C1 /ˈlɪməziːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large, expensive, comfortable car 大型高级轿车;豪华轿车
a long black chauffeur-driven limousine由专职司机驾驶的黑色豪华加长轿车
由专职司机驾驶的黑色豪华加长轿车
They walked back to the waiting limousine.他们朝等候着的豪华轿车走回去。
他们朝等候着的豪华轿车走回去。
2 a large vehicle that takes people to and from an airport (往返机场接送旅客的)大巴车;机场大巴
3 a kind of luxury taxi that you can hire for a few hours, especially for a special event with a group of people 豪华出租车;出租专车
line drawing C1 /ˈlaɪn drɔːɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a drawing that consists only of lines 线条画;白描
line up C1 /ˈlaɪn ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to stand in a line or row; to form a queue 排成一行;站队;排队(等候)
Line up, children!孩子们,站成一排!
孩子们,站成一排!
Cars lined up waiting to board the ship.汽车排队等候上船。
汽车排队等候上船。
2 to arrange people or things in a straight line or row 使站成一队;使排列成一行
The suspects were lined up against the wall.嫌疑犯靠墙站成了一排。
嫌疑犯靠墙站成了一排。
He lined the bottles up along the shelf.他把瓶子排列在架子上。
他把瓶子排列在架子上。
3 to arrange for an event or activity to happen, or arrange for somebody to be available to do something 组织,安排(活动);邀集(人做某事)
Mark had a job lined up when he left college.马克大学毕业时,工作已经安排好了。
马克大学毕业时,工作已经安排好了。
I've got a lot lined up this week(= I'm very busy).我这周有许多事要做。
我这周有许多事要做。
She's lined up a live band for the party.她为聚会安排了一个乐队来现场演奏。
她为聚会安排了一个乐队来现场演奏。
4 to move one thing into a correct position in relation to another thing 使…(与相关的另一物)排齐;使…对齐
To get good TV reception, the dish must be accurately lined up with the satellite.为了获得良好的电视接收效果,碟形天线必须与卫星精确对准。
为了获得良好的电视接收效果,碟形天线必须与卫星精确对准。
noun 释义
1 the people who are going to take part in a particular event 阵容;阵式
an impressive line-up of speakers给人印象深刻的演讲者阵容
给人印象深刻的演讲者阵容
Jones has not been included in the quarter-final line-up.琼斯没有进入四分之一决赛阵容。
琼斯没有进入四分之一决赛阵容。
the starting line-up(= the players who will begin the game)比赛首发队员阵容
比赛首发队员阵容
The team returns this season with a new car and a new line-up of drivers.代表队以新的赛车和车手阵容重返本赛季。
代表队以新的赛车和车手阵容重返本赛季。
2 a set of items, events etc. arranged to follow one another 节目安排;项目安排
A horror movie completes this evening's TV line-up.今晚电视节目最后安排了一部恐怖影片。
今晚电视节目最后安排了一部恐怖影片。
3 a row of people, including one person who is suspected of a crime, who are shown to a witness to see if they can recognize the suspect 辨认行列,列队认人(把嫌疑犯同其他人排在一起,让目击者辨认)
He was identified in an April 21 police line-up.4 月 21 日,他在警察队伍中被认出。
4 月 21 日,他在警察队伍中被认出。
linen C1 /ˈlɪnɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of cloth made fromflax, used to make high-quality clothes, sheets, etc. 亚麻布
a linen tablecloth亚麻桌布
亚麻桌布
a fine linen shirt精纺亚麻布衬衫
精纺亚麻布衬衫
2 sheets,tablecloths,pillowcases, etc. 日用织品
a linen cupboard家庭日用织品壁橱
家庭日用织品壁橱
a linen closet家庭日用织品壁橱
家庭日用织品壁橱
I've put fresh linen on the bed.我已经在床上铺上了新的床单。
我已经在床上铺上了新的床单。
3 to discuss your personal affairs in public, especially something embarrassing 公开谈论个人的事;(尤指)家丑外扬
listing C1 /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a list, especially an official or published list of people or things, often arranged in alphabetical order (常按字母顺序排列的)表册,目录,列表
a comprehensive listing of all airlines所有航线的总目录
所有航线的总目录
2 information online or in a newspaper or magazine about what films, plays, etc. are being shown in a particular town or city (网络或报章、杂志有关某城市电影、戏剧等的)上映信息,演出信息
a listings website/magazine演出信息网站/杂志
演出信息网站/杂志
3 a position or an item on a list (表册上的)位置,项目
The company is seeking a stock exchange listing(= for trading shares).这家公司正在争取上市。
这家公司正在争取上市。
literacy C1 /ˈlɪtərəsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to read and write 读写能力
a campaign to promote adult literacy提高成人读写能力的运动
提高成人读写能力的运动
basicliteracy skills基本的读写技巧
基本的读写技巧
Most of the students here need help withliteracy and numeracy.这里的大多数学生需要识字和算数方面的帮助。
这里的大多数学生需要识字和算数方面的帮助。
2 knowledge or skills in a specific area (某个领域的)知识,技能,素养
financial/health literacy金融/健康素养
金融/健康素养
We’re looking to hire an assistant with a high level ofdigital literacy.我们正在寻找一名具有高水平数字素养的助理。
我们正在寻找一名具有高水平数字素养的助理。
literate C1 /ˈlɪtərət/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to read and write 有读写能力的;有文化的
Though nearly twenty he was barely literate.他都快二十了,还是睁眼瞎子。
他都快二十了,还是睁眼瞎子。
2 having skills or knowledge in a specific area (在某个领域)有知识的,有技能的,有素养的
to be scientifically/financially literate具备科学素养/理财知识
具备科学素养/理财知识
Employees today are more digitally literate and connected than ever.如今的员工比以往任何时候都具有更高的数字素养和联系。
如今的员工比以往任何时候都具有更高的数字素养和联系。
little owl C1 /ˈlɪtl aʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a smallowlwith spots on its feathers 纵纹腹小鸮
live blog C1 /ˈlaɪv blɒɡ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a blog or amicroblogon which a description of an event is given as it takes place 直播博客;实时博客(或微博客)
verb 释义
1 to write about an experience and publish it on a blog while it is happening 实时博客:撰写体验并在体验发生时发布在博客上
He live-blogged from the top of the mountain.他从山顶进行了博客直播。
他从山顶进行了博客直播。
to live-blog an event/an election/a debate以博客直播事件/选举/辩论
以博客直播事件/选举/辩论
live in C1 /ˈlɪv ɪn/ phrasal verb, adjective
phrasal verb 释义
1 to live at the place where you work or study 住在工作(或学习)的地方
They have an au pair living in.他们有个互惠女生住在家里。
他们有个互惠女生住在家里。
adjective 释义
1 living in the house where they work 住在工作场所的
a live-in nanny住家保姆
住家保姆
2 a person who lives with their sexual partner but is not married to them 未婚同居者
live on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to continue to live or exist 生存;存活;继续存在
She died ten years ago but her memory lives on.她十年前就去世了,但她还留在人们的记忆中。
她十年前就去世了,但她还留在人们的记忆中。
He lived on for fifteen years after his wife died.他的妻子去世后,他又活了十五年。
他的妻子去世后,他又活了十五年。
2 to eat a particular type of food to live 以吃…为生
Small birds live mainly on insects.小鸟主要靠吃昆虫为生。
小鸟主要靠吃昆虫为生。
3 to eat only or a lot of a particular type of food 仅以(一种食物)为主要食物
She lives on burgers.她只喜欢吃汉堡包。
她只喜欢吃汉堡包。
4 to have enough money for the basic things you need to live 靠(…钱)生活
You can't live on forty pounds a week.你靠每周四十英镑没法过活。
你靠每周四十英镑没法过活。
My salary isn't enough for us to live on.仅靠我的薪水我们没法过活。
仅靠我的薪水我们没法过活。
lived experience C1 /ˌlɪvd ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 personal knowledge that you gain about the world and events from being directly involved in events, rather than from other people's descriptions of them 亲身体验
Grant draws on his own lived experience as a gay, Black father.格兰特借鉴了他自己作为一名同性恋黑人父亲的生活经历。
格兰特借鉴了他自己作为一名同性恋黑人父亲的生活经历。
We are all shaped by our lived experiences.我们都是由我们的生活经历塑造的。
我们都是由我们的生活经历塑造的。
liver C1 /ˈlɪvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and producesbile
liver disease肝病
肝病
He had aliver transplantat the age of 12.他 12 岁时做了肝移植手术。
他 12 岁时做了肝移植手术。
a nationwide appeal for a donor liver向全国发出的寻找供体肝脏的呼吁
向全国发出的寻找供体肝脏的呼吁
2 theliverof some animals that is cooked and eaten (动物供食用的)肝
liver and onions洋葱炒肝尖
洋葱炒肝尖
chicken livers鸡肝
鸡肝
livestock C1 /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the animals kept on a farm, for example cows or sheep 牲畜;家畜
living wage C1 /ˌlɪvɪŋ ˈweɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a wage that is high enough for somebody to buy the things they need in order to live 基本生活工资;仅能维持生活的工资
She earns £120 a week, which is nothing like a living wage.她每周挣120英镑,根本不够维持基本生活。
她每周挣120英镑,根本不够维持基本生活。
workers fighting for a living wage为获得能维持生活的工资而斗争的工人
为获得能维持生活的工资而斗争的工人
lizard C1 /ˈlɪzəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 areptilewith a long body and tail, four short legs and a rough skin. There are many different types oflizard. 蜥蜴
load C1 /ləʊd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 something that is being carried (usually in large amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc. 负载;负荷
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads.货车在仓库等着装载货物。
货车在仓库等着装载货物。
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood.妇女们背着柴火下了山。
妇女们背着柴火下了山。
These backpacks are designed tocarry a heavy load.这些背包是为携带重物设计的。
这些背包是为携带重物设计的。
A lorryshed its load(= accidentally dropped its load)on the motorway.一辆卡车意外地把运载的货物掉落在高速公路上。
一辆卡车意外地把运载的货物掉落在高速公路上。
The company's debt load could drag it into bankruptcy.该公司的债务负担可能使其陷入破产。
该公司的债务负担可能使其陷入破产。
2 the total amount of something that something can carry or contain 装载量;容纳量
a busload of tourists一公共汽车游客
一公共汽车游客
They ordered three truckloads of sand.他们订购了三卡车沙子。
他们订购了三卡车沙子。
He put half a load of washing in the machine.他把要洗的衣物放进洗衣机,洗衣机装了个半满。
他把要洗的衣物放进洗衣机,洗衣机装了个半满。
The plane took off with afull load.飞机满载起飞。
飞机满载起飞。
Maximum load, including passengers, is 800 pounds.包括乘客在内的最大负荷为 800 磅。
包括乘客在内的最大负荷为 800 磅。
3 the amount of weight that is pressing down on something 承载量
a load-bearing wall承重墙
承重墙
Modern backpacks spread the load over a wider area.新式背包把承重分散在更大的面积上。
新式背包把承重分散在更大的面积上。
The table creaked under its heavy load.桌子不堪重负而咯吱作响。
桌子不堪重负而咯吱作响。
4 a large number or amount of people or things; plenty 大量;许多
She's got loads of friends.她有很多朋友。
她有很多朋友。
He wroteloads and loadsof letters to people.他给人们写了很多很多的信。
他给人们写了很多很多的信。
Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids.吉姆大叔给孩子们带来了一大堆礼物。
吉姆大叔给孩子们带来了一大堆礼物。
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one.在买这栋房子之前,我们看了很多房子。
在买这栋房子之前,我们看了很多房子。
They all had loads of fun at the park.他们都在公园里玩得很开心。
他们都在公园里玩得很开心。
In my job I get the chance to meet loads of different people.在我的工作中,我有机会结识很多不同的人。
在我的工作中,我有机会结识很多不同的人。
There's loads to do today.今天有好多的事要做。
今天有好多的事要做。
5 used to emphasize that something is wrong, stupid, bad, etc. (强调错误、愚蠢、糟糕等)胡说八道,废话
You're talking a load of rubbish.你说的都是一派胡言。
你说的都是一派胡言。
6 an amount of work that a person or machine has to do 工作量;负荷
Teaching loads have increased in all types of school.各类学校的教学工作量都增加了。
各类学校的教学工作量都增加了。
Extra warmth from sunlight can put an additional load on the air-conditioning system.阳光带来的额外热量会给空调系统带来额外的负担。
阳光带来的额外热量会给空调系统带来额外的负担。
We're trying to spread the load by employing more staff.我们想通过雇用更多的员工来分担任务。
我们想通过雇用更多的员工来分担任务。
7 a feeling of responsibility or worry that is difficult to deal with (责任或忧虑的)沉重感
She thought she would not be able tobear the loadof bringing up her family alone.她认为她无法独自一人担负起养家的重任。
她认为她无法独自一人担负起养家的重任。
Knowing that they had arrived safelytook a load off my mind.得知他们平安到达后我如释重负。
得知他们平安到达后我如释重负。
8 the amount of electrical power that is being supplied at a particular time 供电量
9 used to tell somebody to look at or listen to somebody/something (用以让人)看,听
Get a load of that dress!你瞧那件衣服!
你瞧那件衣服!
verb 释义
1 to put a large quantity of things or people onto or into something (把大量…)装上,装入
We loaded the car in ten minutes.我们十分钟就装好了车。
我们十分钟就装好了车。
Can you help me load the dishwasher?你帮我把碗碟放进洗碗机里好吗?
你帮我把碗碟放进洗碗机里好吗?
They loaded up the lorry.他们把卡车装满了。
他们把卡车装满了。
Men were loading up a truck with timber.工人正在把木料装上卡车。
工人正在把木料装上卡车。
Lastly came six wagons loaded with coal.最后来了六辆满载煤炭的货车。
最后来了六辆满载煤炭的货车。
Sacks were being loaded onto the truck.人们正在把麻袋装上卡车。
人们正在把麻袋装上卡车。
The paramedics loaded Jason into the ambulance.医护人员将杰森抬上救护车。
医护人员将杰森抬上救护车。
We finished loading and set off.我们装完货物就出发了。
我们装完货物就出发了。
We got back to the car and began loading up.我们回到车上并开始装货。
我们回到车上并开始装货。
2 to receive a load 承载;装载
The ship was still loading.那条船还在装货。
那条船还在装货。
3 to give somebody a lot of things, especially things they have to carry 大量给予(尤指得携带的东西)
They loaded her with gifts.他们送了她很多礼物。
他们送了她很多礼物。
4 to put something into a weapon, camera or other piece of equipment so that it can be used 把…装入(武器、照相机或其他设备)
She loaded a new cartridge into the printer.她把一个新墨盒装入打印机。
她把一个新墨盒装入打印机。
She loaded the printer with a new cartridge.她给打印机装了新墨盒。
她给打印机装了新墨盒。
He carefully loaded the gun.他小心翼翼地给枪上膛。
他小心翼翼地给枪上膛。
5 to put data or a program into the memory of a computer, usually from local diskstorage 载入,加载(通常指数据或程序从本地磁盘存储器进入计算机内存)
The program automatically loads the file.程序自动加载文件。
程序自动加载文件。
This page won't load on my laptop.我的笔记本电脑无法加载此页。
我的笔记本电脑无法加载此页。
6 to put somebody at an unfair disadvantage/advantage 使(某人)处于不利/有利地位
He has always felt that the dice were loaded against him in life.他总觉得自己一辈子都背运。
他总觉得自己一辈子都背运。
This is another attempt to load the dice in favour of employers.这是又一次有利于雇主的尝试。
这是又一次有利于雇主的尝试。
loathe C1 /ləʊð/ verb
verb 释义
1 to dislike somebody/something very much 极不喜欢;厌恶
I loathe modern art.我很不喜欢现代艺术。
我很不喜欢现代艺术。
They loathe each other.他们相互讨厌对方。
他们相互讨厌对方。
lobby C1 /ˈlɒbi/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait (公共建筑物进口处的)门厅,前厅,大厅
a hotel lobby旅馆大厅
旅馆大厅
He was waiting for me in the lobby of the hotel.他正在酒店大堂等我。
他正在酒店大堂等我。
2 (in the British Parliament) a large hall that is open to the public and used for people to meet and talk to Members of Parliament (英国议会的)民众接待厅
3 a group of people who try to influence politicians on a particular issue (就某议题企图影响从政者的)游说团体
Thegun lobbyis/are against any change in the law.赞同拥有枪支的团体反对作任何法律上的修改。
赞同拥有枪支的团体反对作任何法律上的修改。
organized opposition from the business lobby来自商业游说团体的有组织的反对
来自商业游说团体的有组织的反对
4 an organized attempt by a group of people to influence politicians on a particular issue (就某议题企图影响从政者的)游说
a recent lobby of Parliament by nurses护士最近在议会大厅
护士最近在议会大厅
verb 释义
1 to try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law 游说(从政者或政府)
Farmers will lobby Congress for higher subsidies.农民将游说国会提高对农业的补贴。
农民将游说国会提高对农业的补贴。
Locals are lobbying to have the river dredged every three years.当地人正在游说每三年疏浚一次河流。
当地人正在游说每三年疏浚一次河流。
lobbyist C1 /ˈlɒbiɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job involves trying to influence politicians or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law 游说(从政者或政府)
political lobbyists政治说客
政治说客
a lobbyist for the oil industry石油工业的游说者
石油工业的游说者
lobster C1 /ˈlɒbstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sea creature with a hard shell, a long body divided into sections, eight legs and two largeclaws(= curved and pointed arms for catching and holding things). Its shell is black but turns bright red when it is boiled. 龙虾
2 meat from alobster, used for food (供食用的)龙虾肉
lock up C1 /ˈlɒk ʌp/ phrasal verb, adjective, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make a building safe by locking the doors and windows 锁好门窗
Don't forget to lock up at night.晚上别忘了锁好门窗。
晚上别忘了锁好门窗。
He locked up the shop and went home.他锁好商店的门窗后回家了。
他锁好商店的门窗后回家了。
2 to put somebody in prison 把某人关进监狱
3 to put something in a safe place that can be locked 把…收好并锁起来
All the valuables were safely locked away.所有贵重物品都已妥善锁好。
所有贵重物品都已妥善锁好。
4 to put money into an investment that you cannot easily turn into cash 把(钱)搁死(成为不易兑现的资本)
Their capital is all locked up in property.他们把所有资金都搁死在地产上了。
他们把所有资金都搁死在地产上了。
adjective 释义
1 separate from other buildings and rented to somebody (店主不住在内的)小商店;(不和其他建筑物相连供出租的)车库
2 small and not lived in by the owner (店主不住在内的)小商店;(不和其他建筑物相连供出租的)车库
noun 释义
1 a small prison where prisoners are kept for a short time 拘留所;(短期关押犯人的)监狱
2 a small shop that the owner does not live in; a garage that is usually separate from other buildings and that is rented to somebody (店主不住在内的)小商店;(不和其他建筑物相连供出租的)车库
loft C1 /lɒft/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a space just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things and sometimes made into a room 阁楼,顶楼(常用以贮物,间或作房间)
aloft conversion(= one that has been made into a room or rooms for living in)用阁楼改装的居室
用阁楼改装的居室
2 an upper level in a church, or a farm or factory building (教堂的)楼厢;(农场的)厩楼;(工厂的)上层楼面
He fell from the barn loft in a freak accident.他在一次离奇的事故中从谷仓阁楼上摔了下来。
他在一次离奇的事故中从谷仓阁楼上摔了下来。
3 a flat in a former factory, etc., that has been made suitable for living in (由工厂等改建的)公寓
They lived in a SoHo loft.他们居住在索霍区改建的公寓里。
他们居住在索霍区改建的公寓里。
4 a part of a room that is on a higher level than the rest (房间的)跃层
The children slept in a loft in the upstairs bedroom.孩子们睡在楼上卧室里的跃层上。
孩子们睡在楼上卧室里的跃层上。
verb 释义
1 to hit, kick or throw a ball very high into the air 向高处击(或踢、掷)
log C1 /lɒɡ/ noun, combining form, verb
noun 释义
1 a thick piece of wood that is cut from or has fallen from a tree 原木
logs for the fire烧火用的木材
烧火用的木材
2 an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane (某时期事件的)正式记录,日志;(尤指)航海日志,飞行日志
The captain keeps a log.船长记航海日志。
船长记航海日志。
3 a written or digital record of activity on a computer or phone line (计算机或电话线路的)日志,活动记录
I checked the server's error logs.我查看了服务器的错误日志。
我查看了服务器的错误日志。
The lawyers will review phone logs and other records.律师将查阅通话记录和其他记录。
律师将查阅通话记录和其他记录。
4 alogarithm(= any of a series of numbers set out in lists that make it possible to work out problems by adding andsubtractinginstead of multiplying and dividing) 对数
5 very easy or very easily 十分容易;极容易;轻而易举
The whole procedure is as easy as ABC.整个过程就像ABC一样简单。
整个过程就像ABC一样简单。
Fooling him was as easy as falling off a log.愚弄他就像从木头上掉下来一样容易。
愚弄他就像从木头上掉下来一样容易。
6 to sleep very well 沉睡;酣睡
He was so tired after all his exertions, he slept like a baby.一番辛苦后他累极了,睡得像婴儿一样沉。
一番辛苦后他累极了,睡得像婴儿一样沉。
I usually sleep like a log.我通常睡得像一根木头。
我通常睡得像一根木头。
combining form 释义
1 talk or speech 谈话;讲话
a dialog一个对话框
一个对话框
verb 释义
1 to put information in an official record or write a record of events 把…载入正式记录;记录
The police log all phone calls.警方对所有电话都做了记录。
警方对所有电话都做了记录。
2 to travel a particular distance or for a particular length of time 行驶,行进(若干距离或时间)
The pilot has logged 1 000 hours in the air.这位飞行员有 1 000 小时的飞行记录。
这位飞行员有 1 000 小时的飞行记录。
3 to cut down trees in a forest for their wood 采伐(森林的)树木;伐木
logging C1 /ˈlɒɡɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the work or business of cutting down trees for their wood 伐木作业
loneliness C1 /ˈləʊnlinəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to 孤独的;寂寞的
a period of loneliness in his life他一生中孤苦伶仃的一段时间
他一生中孤苦伶仃的一段时间
feelings of loneliness and depression孤独和抑郁的感觉
孤独和抑郁的感觉
2 the fact of a period of time being sad and spent alone 寂寞:一段时期难过并独自度过
the loneliness of all those evenings at home just watching TV那些晚上在家看电视的孤独感
那些晚上在家看电视的孤独感
3 the fact that very few people ever visit a place 孤独:很少有人去过一个地方
the desolation and loneliness of the island岛上的荒凉和孤独
岛上的荒凉和孤独
long haul C1 /ˌlɒŋ ˈhɔːl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a long distance 远程;长距离;长途
I have never enjoyed flying long haul.我从不喜欢长途飞行。
我从不喜欢长途飞行。
Crews fly a mixed pattern of short and long haul.机组人员采用短途和长途混合飞行模式。
机组人员采用短途和长途混合飞行模式。
2 a difficult task that takes a long time and a lot of effort to complete 费时费力的工作
She knows that becoming world champion is going to be a long haul.她知道要成为世界冠军需要长时间的艰苦努力。
她知道要成为世界冠军需要长时间的艰苦努力。
3 to be willing to continue doing a task until it is finished 愿意坚持到底
I promise I am in this for the long haul.我保证我会对这事坚持到底。
我保证我会对这事坚持到底。
4 over a long period of time 长时间;长久
adjective 释义
1 involving the transport of goods or passengers over long distances (运送货物或旅客)长途的,远距离的
long-haul flights/routes远程航班;长途运输路线
远程航班;长途运输路线
longitude C1 /ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwichmeridian, measured in degrees 经度
the longitude of the island那座岛的经度
那座岛的经度
loo C1 /luː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a toilet 厕所
She's gone to the loo.她去厕所了。
她去厕所了。
Can I use your loo, please?我可以用一下你的厕所吗?
我可以用一下你的厕所吗?
loo paper/roll卫生纸/卷
卫生纸/卷
loose-fitting C1 /ˌluːs ˈfɪtɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not fitting the body tightly 宽松的;肥大的
loudmouth C1 /ˈlaʊdmaʊθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is annoying because they talk too loudly or too much in an offensive or stupid way 说话大声大气的人;喋喋不休的人
loudspeaker C1 /ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment that changes electrical signals into sound, used in public places for announcing things, playing music, etc. 扬声器;扩音器;喇叭
Their names were called over the loudspeaker.喇叭里叫着他们的名字。
喇叭里叫着他们的名字。
2 a function on a phone that allows you to hear without holding the phone to your ear (电话功能)外放,免提
She used her phone's loudspeaker to let everyone listen.她开了电话免提,让大家都听到。
她开了电话免提,让大家都听到。
The phone was on loudspeaker so I could hear both sides of the conversation.电话开了免提,所以我能听到双方的对话。
电话开了免提,所以我能听到双方的对话。
3 the part of a radio or piece of musical equipment that the sound comes out of (收音机或音响设备的)扬声器,喇叭
lovable C1 /ˈlʌvəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having qualities that people find attractive and easy to love, often despite any faults 可爱的;惹人爱的;讨人喜欢的
a lovable child讨人喜欢的小孩
讨人喜欢的小孩
a lovable rogue可爱的淘气鬼
可爱的淘气鬼
loveless C1 /ˈlʌvləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 without love 没有爱的;无爱情的
a loveless marriage没有爱情的婚姻
没有爱情的婚姻
loving C1 /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling or showing love and care for somebody/something 爱的;充满爱的
a warm and loving family温馨而充满爱的家庭
温馨而充满爱的家庭
She chose the present with loving care.她满怀爱意地精心挑选了这件礼物。
她满怀爱意地精心挑选了这件礼物。
2 enjoying the object or activity mentioned 爱好…的;钟爱…的
her music-loving daughter她热爱音乐的女儿
她热爱音乐的女儿
low season C1 /ˈləʊ siːzn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives fewest visitors (旅馆或旅游地区的)淡季
There is nothing more depressing than a seaside town in (the) low season.没有什么比淡季的海边小镇更令人压抑的了。
没有什么比淡季的海边小镇更令人压抑的了。
low tide C1 /ˌləʊ ˈtaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when the sea is at its lowest level in a particular place; the sea at this time (大海的)低潮时期,低潮
The island can only be reached at low tide.这座岛只能在退潮时上去。
这座岛只能在退潮时上去。
low-carb C1 /ˌləʊ ˈkɑːb/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe food or a diet that is low incarbohydrates 低碳水化合物的
I am on a low-carb diet, which means no rice, no bread and no potatoes.我实行低碳水化合物饮食,这意味着不吃米饭,不吃面包,也不吃土豆。
我实行低碳水化合物饮食,这意味着不吃米饭,不吃面包,也不吃土豆。
low-carbon C1 /ˌləʊ ˈkɑːbən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing only a relatively small amount ofcarbon dioxideto be released into the atmosphere 低碳的
the transition to a low-carbon economy向低碳经济转型
向低碳经济转型
How do we move to a low-carbon economy?我们如何转向低碳经济?
我们如何转向低碳经济?
These technologies will play an essential part in the new low-carbon energy system.这些技术将在新的低碳能源系统中发挥重要作用。
这些技术将在新的低碳能源系统中发挥重要作用。
low-cut C1 /ˌləʊ ˈkʌt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with the top very low so that you can see the neck and the top of the chest 领口开得低的;袒胸露颈的
low-impact C1 /ˌləʊ ˈɪmpækt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving movements that do not put a lot of stress on the body (动作)低力度的,低强度的
low-impact aerobics低强度有氧运动
低强度有氧运动
2 not causing very many problems or changes, especially in the environment (尤指对环境)低冲击的,负面影响小的
low-impact tourism对环境负面影响甚小的旅游业
对环境负面影响甚小的旅游业
lower school C1 /ˈləʊə skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a school, or the classes in a school, for younger students, usually between the ages of 11 and 14 低年级学校,低年级班(学生年龄通常在 11 至 14 岁之间)
loyalty card C1 /ˈlɔɪəlti kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card given to customers by a shop to encourage them to shop there regularly. Each time they buy something they collect points that will allow them to have an amount of money taken off goods they buy in the future. 顾客忠诚卡,积分卡(消费累积的积分可在下次购物时抵扣金额)
lucrative C1 /ˈluːkrətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 producing a large amount of money; making a large profit 赚大钱的;获利多的
alucrative business/contract/market利润丰厚的生意/合同/市场
利润丰厚的生意/合同/市场
Had the plan worked it would have proved highly lucrative.如果这个计划成功的话,将会带来丰厚的利润。
如果这个计划成功的话,将会带来丰厚的利润。
luggage rack C1 /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ ræk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shelf for bags above the seats in a train, bus, etc. (火车、公共汽车等座位上方的)行李架
2 a metal frame fixed to the roof of a car and used for carrying bags, cases and other large objects 车顶行李架
luggage van C1 /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ væn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train for carrying passengers’ bags, cases, etc. (火车的)行李车厢
lump C1 /lʌmp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a piece of something hard or solid, usually without a particular shape (通常为无定形的)块
a lump of coal/cheese/wood一块煤/奶酪/木头
一块煤/奶酪/木头
This sauce has lumps in it.这调味汁里有结块。
这调味汁里有结块。
2 a smallcubeof sugar, used in cups of tea or coffee 方糖
One lump or two?加一块方糖还是两块?
加一块方糖还是两块?
3 aswelling(= an area that is larger and rounder than normal)under the skin, sometimes a sign of serious illness 肿块;隆起
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head.除了头上起了个包,他没有别的伤。
除了头上起了个包,他没有别的伤。
Check your breasts for lumps every month.每月要检查一次乳房是否有肿块。
每月要检查一次乳房是否有肿块。
4 a heavy, lazy or stupid person 笨重的人;懒汉;傻大个
Come on, you big lump—time to get up.来吧,你这个大家伙——该起床了。
来吧,你这个大家伙——该起床了。
5 to feel pressure in the throat because you are very angry or emotional (因愤怒或情绪激动而)喉咙哽住,哽咽
6 to accept bad things that happen to you without complaining 毫无怨言地忍受
We made mistakes but we took our lumps.我们犯了错误,但我们克服了困难。
我们犯了错误,但我们克服了困难。
verb 释义
1 to put or consider different things together in the same group, even when they are actually quite different 把(不同的东西)归并在一起;混为一谈
You can't lump all English dialects together.你不能将所有英语方言混为一谈。
你不能将所有英语方言混为一谈。
They hated being lumped in with teen pop bands.他们讨厌与青少年流行乐队混为一谈。
他们讨厌与青少年流行乐队混为一谈。
2 to accept something unpleasant because there’s no other choice (因别无选择而)勉强接受,将就,勉为其难
I'm sorry you're not happy about it but you'll just have to lump it.你不满意我很抱歉,可你只好将就一点了。
你不满意我很抱歉,可你只好将就一点了。
That's the situation—like it or lump it!情况就是这样,不管你高兴还是不高兴!
情况就是这样,不管你高兴还是不高兴!
lunar C1 /ˈluːnə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the moon 月球的;月亮的
a lunar eclipse/landscape月食;月球的地貌
月食;月球的地貌
lure C1 /lʊə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward 劝诱;引诱;诱惑
The child was lured into a car but managed to escape.那小孩被诱骗上了车,但又设法逃掉了。
那小孩被诱骗上了车,但又设法逃掉了。
Young people are lured to the city by the prospect of a job and money.年轻人希望打工赚钱,从而被吸引到城市。
年轻人希望打工赚钱,从而被吸引到城市。
noun 释义
1 the attractive qualities of something 吸引力;诱惑力;魅力
Few can resist the lure of adventure.很少有人能抵挡历险的诱惑力。
很少有人能抵挡历险的诱惑力。
She can’t resist the lure of the bright lights.她无法抗拒明亮灯光的诱惑。
她无法抗拒明亮灯光的诱惑。
2 a thing that is used to attract fish or animals, so that they can be caught 鱼饵;诱饵
lush C1 /lʌʃ/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive; covered in healthy grass and plants 茂盛的;茂密的;草木繁茂的
lush vegetation茂盛的草木
茂盛的草木
the lush green countryside郁郁葱葱的乡村
郁郁葱葱的乡村
2 beautiful and making you feel pleasure 华丽舒适的;赏心悦目的
The colours are lush, rich and warm.色彩浓烈,富丽堂皇。
色彩浓烈,富丽堂皇。
3 attractive or pleasant 吸引人的;令人愉悦的
This shampoo smells lush.这洗发水味道真好闻。
这洗发水味道真好闻。
OMG he's lush!天哪,他太茂盛了!
天哪,他太茂盛了!
noun 释义
1 analcoholic(= a person who regularly drinks too much alcohol and cannot stop drinking easily, so that it has become an illness) 酒鬼
luxurious C1 /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very comfortable; containing expensive things that give pleasure 十分舒适的;奢侈的
a luxurious hotel豪华旅馆
豪华旅馆
luxurious surroundings豪华舒适的环境
豪华舒适的环境
The car felt luxurious.这辆车感觉很是豪华阔气。
这辆车感觉很是豪华阔气。
machine learning C1 /məˌʃiːn ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type ofartificial intelligencein which computers use huge amounts of data to learn how to do tasks rather than being programmed to do them 机器学习
Machine learning makes it possible for computing systems to become smarter as they encounter additional data.机器学习使计算系统在遇到更多数据时变得更加智能。
机器学习使计算系统在遇到更多数据时变得更加智能。
machine learning technologies/algorithms机器学习技术/算法
机器学习技术/算法
machine tool C1 /məˈʃiːn tuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tool for cutting or shaping metal, wood, etc., driven by a machine 机床;工具机
machinery C1 /məˈʃiːnəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 machines as a group, especially large ones (统称)机器;(尤指)大型机器
agricultural/industrial machinery农业/工业机械
农业/工业机械
a piece of machinery一部机器
一部机器
2 the parts of a machine that make it work 机器的运转部分;机械装置
a clock with all its machinery hanging out一个时钟,所有的机械装置都挂在外面
一个时钟,所有的机械装置都挂在外面
3 the organization or structure of something; the system for doing something 组织;机构;系统;体制
the machinery of government政府机构
政府机构
They are faced with the task of dismantling the state machinery in order to create more democratic structures.他们面临着拆除国家机器以建立更加民主的结构的任务。
他们面临着拆除国家机器以建立更加民主的结构的任务。
There is no machinery for resolving disputes.根本没有解决纷争的机制。
根本没有解决纷争的机制。
The bumblebee has developed complex machinery for collecting pollen.大黄蜂已经开发出复杂的机械来收集花粉。
大黄蜂已经开发出复杂的机械来收集花粉。
made to measure C1 /ˌmeɪd tə ˈmeʒə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 made specially to fit a particular person, window, etc. 量身定制的;按尺寸制作的
madness C1 /ˈmædnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of having a serious mental illness 精神失常;疯狂
There may be a link between madness and creativity.在疯狂和创造力之间也许有着某种联系。
在疯狂和创造力之间也许有着某种联系。
They say that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness!据说自言自语是精神错乱的先兆!
据说自言自语是精神错乱的先兆!
2 crazy or stupid behaviour that could be dangerous (会带来危险的)癫狂,疯狂,愚蠢行为
It would be sheer madness to trust a man like that.信任他这样的人简直是愚蠢至极。
信任他这样的人简直是愚蠢至极。
In amoment of madnessshe had agreed to go out with him.由于一时糊涂,她同意和他约会。
由于一时糊涂,她同意和他约会。
The real victim in this collective madness is our society.这种集体疯狂的真正受害者是我们的社会。
这种集体疯狂的真正受害者是我们的社会。
3 there is a reason for somebody’s behaviour and it is not as strange or as stupid as it seems 看来奇怪(或愚蠢)的行为有其道理
magistrate C1 /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official who acts as a judge in the lowest courts of law 治安法官;基层司法官员
to come up before the magistrates在地方法院出庭
在地方法院出庭
magnet C1 /ˈmæɡnət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of iron that attracts objects made of iron towards it, either naturally or because of an electric current that is passed through it 磁铁;磁石;吸铁石
2 a person, place or thing that somebody/something is attracted to 有吸引力的人(或地方、事物)
In the 1990s the area became a magnet for new investment.这个地区在 20 世纪 90 年代成了新的投资热点。
这个地区在 20 世纪 90 年代成了新的投资热点。
The scent of flowers acts as a magnet to bees.花的香味像磁石一样吸引着蜜蜂。
花的香味像磁石一样吸引着蜜蜂。
3 an object with amagneticsurface that you can stick onto a metal surface 磁体;磁性物体
fridge magnets of your favourite cartoon characters你最喜欢的动画人物冰箱贴
你最喜欢的动画人物冰箱贴
magnetic C1 /mæɡˈnetɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 behaving like amagnet; that can be attracted by amagnet 有磁性的
magnetic materials磁性材料
磁性材料
Steel is magnetic.钢有磁性。
钢有磁性。
The block becomes magnetic when the current is switched on.一通上电流,这块板就会有磁性。
一通上电流,这块板就会有磁性。
2 connected with or produced bymagnetism 磁的;磁性的
magnetic properties/forces磁性;磁力
磁性;磁力
amagnetic disk(= one containingmagneticmaterial that stores information to be used by a computer)磁盘
磁盘
3 that people find very powerful and attractive 富有吸引力的;有魅力的
a magnetic personality富有魅力的个性
富有魅力的个性
magnetic compass C1 /mæɡˌnetɪk ˈkʌmpəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points to the north 罗盘;罗经;指南针;罗盘仪
magnetism C1 /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a physical property (= characteristic) of some metals such as iron, produced by electric currents, that causes forces between objects, either pulling them towards each other or pushing them apart 磁性;磁力
The magnetism produced by the battery attracts the metal.电池产生的磁力能够吸引金属。
电池产生的磁力能够吸引金属。
changes in the earth's magnetism地磁变化
地磁变化
2 the qualities of something, especially a person’s character, that people find powerful and attractive 吸引力;魅力
She exudes sexual magnetism.她洋溢着性感的魅力。
她洋溢着性感的魅力。
His personal magnetism drew people to the church.他的个人魅力把人们吸引到教堂。
他的个人魅力把人们吸引到教堂。
magnify C1 /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make something look bigger than it really is, for example by using alensormicroscope 放大
bacteria magnified to 1 000 times their actual size放大了 1 000 倍的细菌
放大了 1 000 倍的细菌
an image magnified by a factor of 4放大了 4 倍的图像
放大了 4 倍的图像
The picture shows the insect’s head magnified ten times.这张图片上显示的是放大了10 倍的这种昆虫的头部。
这张图片上显示的是放大了10 倍的这种昆虫的头部。
2 to make something bigger, louder or stronger 扩大;增强
The sound was magnified by the high roof.高高的屋顶使声音更响亮。
高高的屋顶使声音更响亮。
The dry summer has magnified the problem of water shortages.干燥的夏季加剧了缺水的问题。
干燥的夏季加剧了缺水的问题。
3 to make something seem more important or serious than it really is 夸大(重要性或严重性);夸张
The daring of his exploits had been hugely magnified by constant telling.他的英勇行为几经流传已被极大地夸大了。
他的英勇行为几经流传已被极大地夸大了。
maid C1 /meɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a female servant in a house or hotel 女仆;侍女;(旅馆的)女服务员
There is a maid to do the housework.有个女仆做家务事。
有个女仆做家务事。
The maid was changing the sheets when we got back to our room.我们回到房间时女服务员正在换床单。
我们回到房间时女服务员正在换床单。
She was a lady’s maid to Lady Fleetham.她是弗利特姆夫人的侍女。
她是弗利特姆夫人的侍女。
She joined the cast of the TV period drama as Daisy, the kitchen maid.她加入了电视剧的演员阵容,饰演厨房女仆黛西。
她加入了电视剧的演员阵容,饰演厨房女仆黛西。
2 a young woman who is not married 少女;年轻姑娘;未婚年轻女子
maiden name C1 /ˈmeɪdn neɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman’s family name before marriage (女子的)娘家姓
Kate kept her maiden name when she got married(= did not change her surname to that of her husband).凯特结婚后仍用她娘家的姓。
凯特结婚后仍用她娘家的姓。
She decided to keep her maiden name for professional purposes.她决定在工作上仍然用娘家姓。
她决定在工作上仍然用娘家姓。
mailbox C1 /ˈmeɪlbɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the area of a computer’s memory where email messages are stored 电子邮箱,信箱区(计算机的电邮存储区)
2 a small box near the main door of a building or by the road, which mail is delivered to (建筑物大门口或路旁的)信箱
3 a public box, for example in the street, that you put letters into when you send them 邮筒;邮箱
mainstream C1 /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they are shared by most people; the people whose ideas and opinions are most accepted 主流思想;主流群体
His radical views place him outside the mainstream of American politics.他的激进观点使他脱离了美国政治的主流。
他的激进观点使他脱离了美国政治的主流。
She was never part of the literary mainstream as a writer.作为一名作家,她从来都不是文学主流的一部分。
作为一名作家,她从来都不是文学主流的一部分。
adjective 释义
1 considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people 主流的
mainstream culture/politics主流文化/政治
主流文化/政治
mainstream economists/journalists主流经济学家/新闻记者
主流经济学家/新闻记者
the mainstream press/media主流报社/媒体
主流报社/媒体
2 mainstreameducation is for children who do not have any special needs or difficulties (教育)主流的(相对特殊教育而言)
verb 释义
1 to make a particular idea or opinion accepted by most people 使为大多数人所接受
Vegetarianism has been mainstreamed.素食主义已为大多数人所接受。
素食主义已为大多数人所接受。
2 to include children with special needs in the same class or school as children who do not have special needs 让(身心有缺陷的儿童)融入主流教育
maize C1 /meɪz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable; the grains of this plant 玉蜀黍;玉米
2 a type ofcorn(maize) with large brown and yellow grains, not usually eaten but sometimes used to make decorations, for example at Thanksgiving 印第安玉米(通常不食用,用于感恩节等装饰)
majesty C1 /ˈmædʒəsti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the impressive and attractive quality that something has 雄伟壮观;庄严;威严
the sheer majesty of St Peter’s in Rome罗马圣彼得大教堂的雄伟庄严
罗马圣彼得大教堂的雄伟庄严
the majesty of the music那音乐的庄严气氛
那音乐的庄严气氛
2 a title of respect used when speaking about or to a king or queen (对国王或女王的尊称)陛下
Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain西班牙国王和王后陛下
西班牙国王和王后陛下
The Prime Minister is here to see you, Your Majesty.首相前来拜谒,陛下。
首相前来拜谒,陛下。
3 royal power 王权
major C1 /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 very large or important 主要的;重要的;大的
a major road一条大马路
一条大马路
Some major international companies refused to do business with them.一些大型国际公司拒绝与他们开展业务。
一些大型国际公司拒绝与他们开展业务。
He played a major role in setting up the system.他在建立这个系统的过程中起了主要的作用。
他在建立这个系统的过程中起了主要的作用。
major sporting events重大体育赛事
重大体育赛事
a major issue/factor/project/challenge重大问题/因素/项目/挑战
重大问题/因素/项目/挑战
We have encountered major problems.我们遇上了大问题。
我们遇上了大问题。
Four major cities agreed to ban diesel cars by 2025.四个主要城市同意到 2025 年禁止柴油汽车。
四个主要城市同意到 2025 年禁止柴油汽车。
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system.有人要求对福利制度进行重大改革。
有人要求对福利制度进行重大改革。
2 serious 严重
Never mind—it's not major.别担心,这不严重。
别担心,这不严重。
3 based on ascale(= a series of eight notes)in which the third note is two wholetones/stepshigher than the first note 大调的
the key of D majorD 大调
D 大调
the eight notes of the major scale大调音阶的八个音符
大调音阶的八个音符
4 related to somebody’s main subject of study in college (课程)主修的
noun 释义
1 an officer of fairly high rank in the army or the USair force 少校
Major Smith史密斯少校
史密斯少校
He's a major in the US army.他是美国陆军少校。
他是美国陆军少校。
2 the main subject or course of a student at college or university 主修课程;专业
Her major is French.她的专业是法语。
她的专业是法语。
3 a student studying a particular subject as the main part of their course 主修学生;主修生
She's a French major.她是法语专业的学生。
她是法语专业的学生。
4 a major organization or competition 主要机构;重要比赛
The output of the big five oil majors has fallen in recent years.近年来,五大石油巨头的产量都下降了。
近年来,五大石油巨头的产量都下降了。
The greatest achievement in tennis is to win all four majors in a single year.网球运动中最伟大的成就是在一年内赢得全部四个大满贯赛冠军。
网球运动中最伟大的成就是在一年内赢得全部四个大满贯赛冠军。
5 themajor leagues 大联盟
major in C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to study something as your main subject at a university or college 主修
She majored in history at Stanford.她在斯坦福主修历史。
她在斯坦福主修历史。
make up C1 /ˈmeɪk ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to put powder,lipstick, etc. on your/somebody’s face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc. 化妆;上妆
2 to form something 形成;构成
Women make up 56 per cent of the student numbers.女生占学生人数的 56%。
女生占学生人数的 56%。
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions.这门课总共上 12 次,每次两小时。
这门课总共上 12 次,每次两小时。
3 to put something together from several different things 拼装;组成
4 to invent a story, etc., especially in order to trick or entertain somebody 编造(故事、谎言等)
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick.他编了个借口,说他的女儿病了。
他编了个借口,说他的女儿病了。
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along.我给孩子们讲了个故事,是现编的。
我给孩子们讲了个故事,是现编的。
You made that up!你瞎编!
你瞎编!
5 to complete a number or an amount required 凑数
We need one more person to make up a team.我们还需要一个人才能组成一个队。
我们还需要一个人才能组成一个队。
6 to replace something that has been lost; tocompensatefor something 补上(失去的东西);作出补偿
Can I leave early this afternoon and make up the time tomorrow?我今天下午早点儿走,明天补上这段时间,可以吗?
我今天下午早点儿走,明天补上这段时间,可以吗?
7 to prepare a medicine by mixing different things together 配药
8 to prepare a bed for use; to create a temporary bed 铺床;临时搭床
We made up the bed in the spare room.我们在空着没用的房间里搭了张床。
我们在空着没用的房间里搭了张床。
They made up a bed for me on the sofa.他们给我在沙发上铺了个床。
他们给我在沙发上铺了个床。
9 to clean a hotel room and make the bed 打扫(酒店房间)
The maid asked if she could make up the room.清洁女工问她是不是可以整理房间。
清洁女工问她是不是可以整理房间。
They had forgotten to make up the room.他们忘记整理房间了。
他们忘记整理房间了。
10 to end an argument with somebody and become friends again (与某人)言归于好
Why don't you twokiss and make up?你们两个干吗不和好算了?
你们两个干吗不和好算了?
Has he made it up with her yet?他跟她和好了吗?
他跟她和好了吗?
Have they made it up yet?他们和解了吗?
他们和解了吗?
noun 释义
1 coloured substances used on the skin to make yourself look more attractive or to change your appearance 化妆品
eye make-up眼妆
眼妆
toput on your make-up上妆
上妆
She neverwears make-up.她从来不化妆。
她从来不化妆。
a make-up artist(= a person whose job is to put make-up on other people)化妆师
化妆师
The actor has to spend three hours in make-up(= having make-up put on)each morning before filming can start.演员每天早上必须花三个小时化妆才能开始拍摄。
演员每天早上必须花三个小时化妆才能开始拍摄。
publicity photos of the actor in make-up(= wearing make-up)for the role演员为该角色化妆(=化妆)的宣传照片
演员为该角色化妆(=化妆)的宣传照片
2 the different qualities that combine to form somebody’s character or being 性格;气质
Jealousy is not part of his make-up.嫉妒不是他的本质。
嫉妒不是他的本质。
The final act exposes the fatal flaws in his make-up.最后一幕暴露了他化妆中的致命缺陷。
最后一幕暴露了他化妆中的致命缺陷。
a person’s genetic make-up一个人的遗传性格
一个人的遗传性格
The report studies the psychological make-up of a serial killer.这个报告对一个连环杀手的心理特征作了分析研究。
这个报告对一个连环杀手的心理特征作了分析研究。
3 the different things, people, etc. that combine to form something; the way in which they combine 组成成分;构成方式
the make-up of a TV audience电视观众的构成
电视观众的构成
Ireland did show up a number of flaws in the England team's make-up.爱尔兰队的确暴露出了英格兰队人员组成方面的一些缺点。
爱尔兰队的确暴露出了英格兰队人员组成方面的一些缺点。
the page make-up of a text(= the way in which the words and pictures are arranged on a page)文本的版面设计
文本的版面设计
4 a special exam taken by students who missed or failed an earlier one 补考
malfunction C1 /ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to fail to work correctly 运转失常;失灵;出现故障
He was killed when his parachute malfunctioned.他因降落伞故障而身亡。
他因降落伞故障而身亡。
malfunctioning body cells身体细胞出现故障
身体细胞出现故障
noun 释义
1 failure of a machine, etc. to work correctly 机器等不能正常工作。
The drug caused a malfunction in the brain.该药物导致大脑功能障碍。
该药物导致大脑功能障碍。
There was no evidence of technical malfunction.没有证据表明存在技术故障。
没有证据表明存在技术故障。
malicious C1 /məˈlɪʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having or showing a desire to harm somebody or hurt their feelings, caused by a feeling of hate 怀有恶意的;恶毒的
malicious gossip/lies/rumours恶毒的流言蜚语/谎言/谣言
恶毒的流言蜚语/谎言/谣言
He took malicious pleasure in telling me what she had said.他幸灾乐祸地告诉我她说的那些话。
他幸灾乐祸地告诉我她说的那些话。
2 intended to damage somebody's computer or data files 恶意的;有病毒的
These are nasty pieces of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horses and worms.这些是令人讨厌的恶意代码,例如病毒、特洛伊木马和蠕虫。
这些是令人讨厌的恶意代码,例如病毒、特洛伊木马和蠕虫。
malicious software/applications恶意软件/应用程序
恶意软件/应用程序
managed C1 /ˈmænɪdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 done or arranged with care and control 妥善安排的;受监管的
The money will be invested in managed funds.这笔钱将投资于管理基金。
这笔钱将投资于管理基金。
Only wood from managed forests is used in our furniture.我们家具所用的木材全部来自监管林。
我们家具所用的木材全部来自监管林。
management consultant C1 /ˈmænɪdʒmənt kənsʌltənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to give professional advice about how to run a company or an organization more effectively 管理顾问;管理咨询师
a firm of management consultants管理咨询公司
管理咨询公司
manageress C1 /ˌmænɪdʒəˈres/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman who is in charge of a small business, for example, a shop, restaurant or hotel 女经理;女老板
managerial C1 /ˌmænəˈdʒɪəriəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the work of a manager 经理的;管理的
Does she have any managerial experience?她有没有什么管理经验?
她有没有什么管理经验?
mandate C1 /ˈmændeɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the authority to do something, given to a government or other organization by the people who vote for it in an election (政府或组织等经选举而获得的)授权
It is undemocratic to govern an area without an electoral mandate.没有选民授权就统辖一个地区是不民主的。
没有选民授权就统辖一个地区是不民主的。
The election victory gave the party a clear mandate to continue its programme of reform.选举获胜使得这个政党拥有了明确的继续推行改革的权力。
选举获胜使得这个政党拥有了明确的继续推行改革的权力。
a mandate for an end to the civil war停止内战的权力
停止内战的权力
2 the period of time for which a government is given power (政府的)任期
The presidential mandate is limited to two terms of four years each.总统的任期不得超过两届,每届四年。
总统的任期不得超过两届,每届四年。
3 an official order given to somebody to perform a particular task 委托书;授权令
The members' vote gave the union a mandate to call a strike.会员投票授权工会发起罢工。
会员投票授权工会发起罢工。
They accused him of acting without a mandate.他们指控他未经授权而行事。
他们指控他未经授权而行事。
4 the power given to a country to govern another country or region, especially in the past (尤指旧时授予某国对别国或地区的)委任统治权
The Cook Islands mandate was given to New Zealand.库克群岛托管地授予新西兰。
库克群岛托管地授予新西兰。
The mandate ran until 1947.委托统治权一直延续到1947 年。
委托统治权一直延续到1947 年。
verb 释义
1 to order somebody to behave, do something or vote in a particular way; to order something to be done 强制执行;命令
The law mandates that imported goods be identified as such.法律规定进口货物必须如实标明。
法律规定进口货物必须如实标明。
The new law would mandate children to study a foreign language from second grade.新法律将强制儿童从二年级开始学习外语。
新法律将强制儿童从二年级开始学习外语。
The government began mandating better car safety.政府开始下令提高轿车的安全性。
政府开始下令提高轿车的安全性。
2 to give somebody, especially a government or a committee, the authority to do something 授权
The assembly was mandated to draft a constitution.大会获授权起草一份章程。
大会获授权起草一份章程。
We need to be sure that the directors are mandated to act.我们需要确保董事有权采取行动。
我们需要确保董事有权采取行动。
maneuver C1 /məˈnuːvə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a movement performed with care and skill 细致巧妙的移动;机动动作
acomplicated/skillful maneuver复杂/熟练的动作
复杂/熟练的动作
You will be asked to perform some standard maneuvers during your driving test.在驾驶考试期间,您将被要求执行一些标准操作。
在驾驶考试期间,您将被要求执行一些标准操作。
2 a clever plan, action or movement that is used to give somebody an advantage 策略;手段;花招;伎俩
diplomatic maneuvers外交演习
外交演习
a complex maneuver in a game of chess国际象棋游戏中的复杂动作
国际象棋游戏中的复杂动作
The amendment was somehow introduced by political maneuver.该修正案在某种程度上是出于政治操纵而提出的。
该修正案在某种程度上是出于政治操纵而提出的。
3 military exercises involving a large number of soldiers, ships, etc. 军事演习;作战演习
The army is on maneuvers in the desert.军队正在沙漠中进行演习。
军队正在沙漠中进行演习。
4 the chance to change the way that something happens and influence decisions that are made 改变事态的机会;回旋余地
Small farmers have limited room for maneuver.小农户的回旋余地有限。
小农户的回旋余地有限。
verb 释义
1 to move or turn with skill or care; to move or turn something with skill or care (使灵巧或谨慎地)移动,转动
The yachts maneuvered for position.游艇操纵位置。
游艇操纵位置。
There was very little room to maneuver.回旋余地很小。
回旋余地很小。
She maneuvered the car carefully into the garage.她小心翼翼地把车开进车库。
她小心翼翼地把车开进车库。
2 to control or influence a situation in a way that shows skill but is sometimes dishonest 操纵;控制;使花招
The new laws have left us littleroom to maneuver(= not much opportunity to change or influence a situation).新法律给我们留下的回旋余地很小(=没有太多机会改变或影响局势)。
新法律给我们留下的回旋余地很小(=没有太多机会改变或影响局势)。
She maneuvered her way to the top of the company.她凭借自己的努力登上了公司的高层。
她凭借自己的努力登上了公司的高层。
manifesto C1 /ˌmænɪˈfestəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a written statement in which a group of people explain their beliefs and aims, especially one published by a political party to say what they will do if they win an election 宣言(尤指政党竞选纲领)
an election manifesto竞选宣言
竞选宣言
the party manifesto政党宣言
政党宣言
manoeuvre C1 /məˈnuːvə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a movement performed with care and skill 细致巧妙的移动;机动动作
acomplicated/skilful manoeuvre复杂的/熟练的移动
复杂的/熟练的移动
You will be asked to perform some standard manoeuvres during your driving test.驾驶考试中会要求你做几个标准的机动动作。
驾驶考试中会要求你做几个标准的机动动作。
2 a clever plan, action or movement that is used to give somebody an advantage 策略;手段;花招;伎俩
diplomatic manoeuvres外交策略
外交策略
a complex manoeuvre in a game of chess国际象棋中复杂的应对套路
国际象棋中复杂的应对套路
The amendment was somehow introduced by political manoeuvre.该修正案在某种程度上是通过政治策略引入的。
该修正案在某种程度上是通过政治策略引入的。
3 military exercises involving a large number of soldiers, ships, etc. 军事演习;作战演习
The army is on manoeuvres in the desert.军队在沙漠中进行军事演习。
军队在沙漠中进行军事演习。
4 the chance to change the way that something happens and influence decisions that are made 改变事态的机会;回旋余地
Small farmers have limited room for manoeuvre.小农户的回旋余地有限。
小农户的回旋余地有限。
verb 释义
1 to move or turn with skill or care; to move or turn something with skill or care (使灵巧或谨慎地)移动,转动
The yachts manoeuvred for position.那些游艇灵活地寻找位置。
那些游艇灵活地寻找位置。
There was very little room to manoeuvre.几乎没有什么活动空间。
几乎没有什么活动空间。
She manoeuvred the car carefully into the garage.她小心翼翼地将车开进了车库。
她小心翼翼地将车开进了车库。
2 to control or influence a situation in a way that shows skill but is sometimes dishonest 操纵;控制;使花招
The new laws have left us littleroom to manoeuvre(= not much opportunity to change or influence a situation).新法律没给我们留下多少回旋的余地。
新法律没给我们留下多少回旋的余地。
She manoeuvred her way to the top of the company.她施展手腕,跻身公司最高领导层。
她施展手腕,跻身公司最高领导层。
manor C1 /ˈmænə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large country house surrounded by land that belongs to it 庄园宅第
He bought the old manor and set about turning himself into the local squire.他买下了那个老庄园,摇身一变成了当地的乡绅。
他买下了那个老庄园,摇身一变成了当地的乡绅。
The manor house is a grade II listed building.庄园是一座二级保护建筑。
庄园是一座二级保护建筑。
2 an area of land with amanor houseon it 庄园;庄园领地
the ancient manor of Tregarrick特里盖里克古代的领地
特里盖里克古代的领地
3 an area in which somebody works or for which they are responsible, especially officers at a police station 工作区;(尤指警察的)辖区
mansion C1 /ˈmænʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large, impressive house 公馆;宅第
an 18th-century country mansion18 世纪的乡村宅第
18 世纪的乡村宅第
2 used in the names of blocks of flats (用于公寓楼名)
2 Moscow Mansions, Cromwell Road克伦威尔路莫斯科公寓 2 号
克伦威尔路莫斯科公寓 2 号
manual C1 /ˈmænjuəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 involving using the hands or physical strength 用手的;手工的;体力的
manual labour/jobs/skills体力劳动/活儿;手工技巧
体力劳动/活儿;手工技巧
manual and non-manual workers体力劳动者和非体力劳动者
体力劳动者和非体力劳动者
2 operated or controlled by hand rather than by machine or using electricity, etc. 手动的;手控的;用手操作的
a manual gearbox手动变速箱
手动变速箱
My camera has manual and automatic functions.我的照相机有手调和自动两种功能。
我的照相机有手调和自动两种功能。
3 connected with using the hands 手工的;用手的
manual dexterity手的灵巧
手的灵巧
noun 释义
1 a book that tells you how to do or operate something, especially one that comes with a machine, etc. when you buy it 使用手册;说明书;指南
a(n)computer/car/instruction manual电脑/汽车说明书;用法指南
电脑/汽车说明书;用法指南
Why don’t you read the manual?你为什么不读一下说明书呢?
你为什么不读一下说明书呢?
2 a vehicle with a system ofgearsoperated by the driver using agear lever 手动挡汽车
3 not being operated by a machine, etc. but by hand 手动;处于手动状态
Leave the controls on manual.让操纵杆处于手动状态。
让操纵杆处于手动状态。
maple C1 /ˈmeɪpl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in the autumn.Maplesgrow in northern countries. 槭树;枫树
2 the wood of themapletree 槭木
marble C1 /ˈmɑːbl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can bepolished(= made smooth and shiny by rubbing)and is used in building and for making statues, etc. 大理石
aslab/block of marble一块大理石板
一块大理石板
amarble floor/sculpture大理石地板/雕刻
大理石地板/雕刻
a statue of Cupid carved in black marble用黑色大理石雕成的丘比特像
用黑色大理石雕成的丘比特像
sculptures in polished white marble用打磨过的白色大理石刻出的雕像
用打磨过的白色大理石刻出的雕像
2 a small ball of coloured glass that children roll along the ground in a game (玻璃)弹子
3 a game played withmarbles 弹子游戏
Three boys were playing marbles.三个男孩儿在玩弹子游戏。
三个男孩儿在玩弹子游戏。
4 a way of referring to somebody’s intelligence or mental ability 理智;智力
He'slosing his marbles(= he's not behaving in a sensible way).他失去理智了。
他失去理智了。
march C1 /mɑːtʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to walk with stiff regular steps like a soldier 齐步走;行进
Quick march!(= the order to start marching)(口令)齐步走!
(口令)齐步走!
Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings.士兵在政府大楼外面来回练习队列行进。
士兵在政府大楼外面来回练习队列行进。
They marched 20 miles to reach the capital.他们行进了 20 英里才到达首都。
他们行进了 20 英里才到达首都。
2 to walk somewhere quickly in a determined way (坚定地向某地)前进,进发
She marched over to me and demanded an apology.她毅然走过来,要我向她道歉。
她毅然走过来,要我向她道歉。
3 to walk through the streets in a large group in order to protest about something 游行示威;游行抗议
Millions of people marched against the war.数百万人游行示威反对战争。
数百万人游行示威反对战争。
4 to force somebody to walk somewhere with you 使同行;强迫(某人)一起走
The guards marched the prisoner away.卫兵押着囚犯离开了。
卫兵押着囚犯离开了。
She was marched out of the door and into a waiting car.她被带出了门,上了一辆等候的汽车。
她被带出了门,上了一辆等候的汽车。
5 to be ordered to leave a place, a job, etc. 奉命离开;被解职
6 to order somebody to leave a place, their job, etc. 命令某人离开;解雇
7 to behave in a different way from other people; to have different attitudes or ideas 与众不同
She was a gifted and original artist who marched to a different drummer.她有天赋,具独创性,是个与众不同的艺术家。
她有天赋,具独创性,是个与众不同的艺术家。
noun 释义
1 the 3rd month of the year, between February and April 三月
She was born in March.她出生在三月。
她出生在三月。
The meeting is on the fifth of March/March the fifth.会议时间是三月初五/三月初五。
会议时间是三月初五/三月初五。
The meeting is on March fifth.会议于三月五日举行。
会议于三月五日举行。
We went to Japan last March.我们去年三月去了日本。
我们去年三月去了日本。
I arrived at the end of March.我是三月底到达的。
我是三月底到达的。
Whale-watching trips begin in early March.赏鲸之旅从三月初开始。
赏鲸之旅从三月初开始。
The seeds germinate from March to May.种子从三月到五月发芽。
种子从三月到五月发芽。
The study appears in the March issue of the Journal of Paediatrics.该研究发表在《儿科杂志》三月号上。
该研究发表在《儿科杂志》三月号上。
2 with crazy ideas or behaviour; very silly 发狂的;非常愚蠢的
He's as mad as a March hare but he does a great job.他像三月野兔一样疯狂,但他做得很好。
他像三月野兔一样疯狂,但他做得很好。
marijuana C1 /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a drug (illegal in many countries) made from the dried flowers of thecannabisplant, which gives the person smoking it a feeling of being relaxed 大麻
marine C1 /məˈriːn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that live there 海的;海产的;海生的
marine life海洋生物
海洋生物
a marine biologist(= a scientist who studies life in the sea)海洋生物学家
海洋生物学家
2 connected with ships or trade at sea 海船的;货船的;海上贸易的
noun 释义
1 a soldier who is trained to serve on land or at sea, especially one in the US Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines (尤指美国或英国皇家)海军陆战队士兵
My brother has joined the marines.我哥哥加入了海军陆战队。
我哥哥加入了海军陆战队。
marital C1 /ˈmærɪtl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with marriage or with the relationship between a married couple 婚姻的;夫妻关系的
marital difficulties/breakdown婚姻纠葛/破裂
婚姻纠葛/破裂
market economy C1 /ˌmɑːkɪt ɪˈkɒnəmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 an economic system in which salaries and the prices of goods are determined bysupply and demandrather than by the state 市场经济
emerging market economies新兴市场经济体
新兴市场经济体
The process of transition to a market economy led to major changes.向市场经济转型的过程导致了重大变化。
向市场经济转型的过程导致了重大变化。
market leader C1 /ˌmɑːkɪt ˈliːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the company that sells the largest quantity of a particular kind of product 同类商品的销售大户;市场份额的最大占有者
We are the market leader in e-bikes.我们是电动自行车的市场领导者。
我们是电动自行车的市场领导者。
2 a product that is the most successful of its kind 最畅销产品;同类商品中的佼佼者
It is the market leader in the laptop market.它是笔记本电脑市场的市场领导者。
它是笔记本电脑市场的市场领导者。
marketable C1 /ˈmɑːkɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easy to sell; attractive to customers or employers 容易出售的;畅销的;有销路的
marketable products/skills/qualifications受欢迎的产品/技能/资历
受欢迎的产品/技能/资历
He is British football’s most marketable commodity.他是英国足球最有市场的商品。
他是英国足球最有市场的商品。
marketplace C1 /ˈmɑːkɪtpleɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc. 市场竞争
Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace.公司必须有能力在市场竞争中生存下去。
公司必须有能力在市场竞争中生存下去。
the education marketplace教育市场
教育市场
They have successfully adapted to the demands of the global marketplace.他们已成功适应全球市场的需求。
他们已成功适应全球市场的需求。
2 an open area in a town where a market is held 集市;市场
marmalade C1 /ˈmɑːməleɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 jammade from oranges, lemons, etc., eaten on bread, especially at breakfast 橘子酱;酸果酱
masculine C1 /ˈmæskjəlɪn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having the qualities or appearance considered to be typical of men; connected with or like men 男子汉的;男人的;像男人的
He was handsome and strong, and very masculine.他英俊强壮,富有男子汉气概。
他英俊强壮,富有男子汉气概。
I feel quite masculine in this suit.这套衣服我感觉很有男人味。
这套衣服我感觉很有男人味。
2 belonging to a class of words that refer to male people or animals and often have a special form 阳性的(用于雄性的人或动物)
‘He’ and ‘him’ are masculine pronouns.he 和 him 都是阳性代词。
he 和 him 都是阳性代词。
3 belonging to a class of nouns, pronouns or adjectives that have masculinegender, notfeminineorneuter 阳性的(区别于阴性和中性)
The French word for ‘sun’ is masculine.法语单词“太阳”是阳性的。
法语单词“太阳”是阳性的。
noun 释义
1 themasculinegender(= form of nouns, adjectives and pronouns) (词语的)阳性
2 amasculineword or word form 阳性词;阳性词形
mash C1 /mæʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 potatoes that have been boiled and made into a soft mass, often mixed with butter and milk 土豆泥,马铃薯泥(常调入黄油和牛奶)
2 grain cooked in water until soft, used to feed farm animals (煮软的)谷物饲料
3 a mixture ofmaltgrains and hot water, used for making beer, etc. 麦芽浆(用于酿制啤酒)
4 any food that has been pressed hard so that it becomes a soft mass 糊状食物
The soup was a mash of grain and vegetables.那是用粮食和蔬菜做成的浓汤。
那是用粮食和蔬菜做成的浓汤。
verb 释义
1 to make food into a soft mass 捣烂,捣碎(食物)
Mash the fruit up with a fork.用叉子将水果捣烂。
用叉子将水果捣烂。
mask C1 /mɑːsk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 something that you wear over your face to hide it, or to frighten or entertain other people 面具;面罩
The robbers wore stocking masks.强盗戴着长筒袜面罩。
强盗戴着长筒袜面罩。
The kids were all wearing animal masks.孩子们都戴着动物面具。
孩子们都戴着动物面具。
In the second part of the play, the actors take off their masks.在该剧的第二部份,演员们摘掉了面具。
在该剧的第二部份,演员们摘掉了面具。
2 something that you wear over part or all of your face in order to protect it 防护面罩;口罩
a fencing mask击剑面罩
击剑面罩
3 a thick cream made of various substances that you put on your face and neck in order to improve the quality of your skin 护肤膜;面膜
a face mask面膜
面膜
4 a manner or an expression that hides your true character or feelings 伪装;掩饰
He longed to throw off the mask of respectability.他渴望丢掉那副道貌岸然的伪装。
他渴望丢掉那副道貌岸然的伪装。
Her face was a cold, blank mask.她装出一副冷冰冰毫无表情的样子。
她装出一副冷冰冰毫无表情的样子。
verb 释义
1 to hide a feeling, smell, fact, etc. so that it cannot be easily seen or noticed 掩饰;掩藏
She masked her anger with a smile.她用微笑来掩饰她的愤怒。
她用微笑来掩饰她的愤怒。
mass transit C1 /ˌmæs ˈtrænzɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of public transport in cities, including thesubway, buses, etc. 公共交通
One goal is to make mass transit the first choice for everyone traveling to downtown.其中一个目标是让公共交通成为每个前往市中心的人的首选。
其中一个目标是让公共交通成为每个前往市中心的人的首选。
mast C1 /mɑːst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tallpoleon a boat or ship that supports the sails 桅杆;船桅
2 a tall metal tower with anaerialthat sends and receives radio, television or phone signals 天线塔
3 a tallpolethat is used for holding a flag 旗杆
4 to say publicly and clearly what you believe or who you support 公开宣称;明确表态
master C1 /ˈmɑːstə(r)/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home (男)主人,雇主
They lived in fear of their master.他们惧怕主人,提心吊胆地过日子。
他们惧怕主人,提心吊胆地过日子。
Their relationship was one of master and servant.他们的关系是一种主仆关系。
他们的关系是一种主仆关系。
2 a person who is in charge of an organization or group (组织或团体的)头领,主管
The police had to obey their political masters.警察必须服从他们的政治主人。
警察必须服从他们的政治主人。
3 a person who is able to control something 主宰;主人;有控制力的人
She was no longer master of her own future.她已无法把握自己的未来。
她已无法把握自己的未来。
4 a person who shows a lot of skill at something 能手;擅长…者
a master of disguise精于伪装的人
精于伪装的人
a master of her craft技术精湛的人
技术精湛的人
a master of the serve-and-volley game发球上网的高手
发球上网的高手
a master at managing money理财达人
理财达人
5 a famous painter who lived in the past (已故)著名画家,绘画大师
an exhibition of work by the French master, Monet法国著名画家莫奈的作品展
法国著名画家莫奈的作品展
the great masters of Impressionism印象派的伟大大师
印象派的伟大大师
This portrait is the work of an acknowledged master.这幅肖像画是一位公认的大师的作品。
这幅肖像画是一位公认的大师的作品。
6 a second university degree, or, in Scotland, a first university degree, such as an MA 硕士学位;(苏格兰)学士学位
He has a Master's in Business Administration.他有工商管理硕士学位。
他有工商管理硕士学位。
She holds a master's degree in journalism.她拥有新闻学硕士学位。
她拥有新闻学硕士学位。
7 a person who has amaster’sdegree 硕士;有硕士学位的人
aMaster of Arts/Science文科/理科硕士
文科/理科硕士
8 the owner of an animal, especially a dog or horse (动物,尤指狗或马的)主人
The dog saved its master's life.这条狗救了它的主人。
这条狗救了它的主人。
Even the animals knew their masters were excited.即使是动物也知道它们的主人很兴奋。
即使是动物也知道它们的主人很兴奋。
The horses watched their masters placidly.马儿平静地看着它们的主人。
马儿平静地看着它们的主人。
9 a male teacher at a school, especially a private school (尤指私立学校的)男教师
the physics master物理老师
物理老师
He was ballet master at several dance schools.他是几所舞蹈学校的芭蕾舞老师。
他是几所舞蹈学校的芭蕾舞老师。
10 the captain of a ship that transports goods (货船的)船长
11 a version of a recording from which copies are made 母带;母片;原始拷贝
themaster copy原始拷贝
原始拷贝
12 a title used when speaking to or about a boy who is too young to be calledMr(also used in front of the name on anenvelope, etc.) (对年龄小而不便称作“先生”的男孩的称谓;也用在信封等处的人名前)少爷,君
13 (in the UK) the title of the head of some schools and university colleges (英国)校长,院长
the Master of Wolfson College沃尔夫森学院院长
沃尔夫森学院院长
14 a title used for speaking to or about some religious teachers or leaders (对宗教导师或领袖的称谓)大师,师父
15 to be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by somebody else 独立自主
16 to support two different parties, principles, etc. at the same time 侍奉二主(同时支持两个不同的党派);徘徊于两种不同原则之间
verb 释义
1 to learn or understand something completely 精通;掌握
She never completelymastered the art oflip-reading.她从未完全掌握唇读术。
她从未完全掌握唇读术。
to master new skills/techniques掌握新的技能/技术
掌握新的技能/技术
French was a language he had never mastered.法语他一直没有学好。
法语他一直没有学好。
They quickly mastered new technologies.他们很快掌握了新技术。
他们很快掌握了新技术。
2 to manage to control an emotion 控制(情绪)
She struggled hard to master her temper.她竭力按住性子,不发脾气。
她竭力按住性子,不发脾气。
Simon was unable to master his impatience.西蒙没能控制住自己的急躁情绪。
西蒙没能控制住自己的急躁情绪。
3 to gain control of an animal or a person 控制(动物或人)
adjective 释义
1 used to describe a person who shows a lot of skill at the job mentioned, especially one who is able to teach the skills to others 技艺精湛的;大师级别的
the skills of amaster craftsman工艺大师的技艺
工艺大师的技艺
2 the largest and/or most important 最大的;最重要的
themaster bedroom主卧室
主卧室
amaster file/switch主文件;总开关
主文件;总开关
master plan C1 /ˈmɑːstə plæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a detailed plan that is designed to make a complicated project successful 总体规划;总计划
He had no master plan in place before he started the project.在开始该项目之前,他没有制定总体规划。
在开始该项目之前,他没有制定总体规划。
mat C1 /mæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of thick carpet or strong material that is used to cover part of a floor 小地毯;垫子
Wipe your feet on the mat before you come in, please.请在垫子上擦擦脚再进来。
请在垫子上擦擦脚再进来。
The man unrolled his prayer mat.那男子展开他的祈祷垫。
那男子展开他的祈祷垫。
2 a piece of thick material such as rubber or plastic used especially in some sports for people to lie on or fall onto (体育运动用的)厚垫子
a judo/an exercise mat柔道垫;健身垫
柔道垫;健身垫
3 a small piece of plastic, wood or cloth used on a table for decoration or to protect the surface from heat or damage (装饰或保护桌面的)衬垫,小垫
4 a thick mass of something that is stuck together 团;簇;丛
a mat of hair一团毛发
一团毛发
the dense mat of roots at the bottom of the tree树底部盘根错节的树根
树底部盘根错节的树根
5 to support or defend somebody/something in an argument with somebody (为支持或维护…)(与某人)争辩
6 to get involved in an argument with somebody/something 与…进行辩论
match day C1 /ˈmætʃ deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the day on which a sports event, especially a game of football, rugby or cricket, takes place (尤指足球、橄榄球、板球的)比赛日
It's impossible to park in the streets around the ground on match days.比赛日不可能在球场周边的街上停车。
比赛日不可能在球场周边的街上停车。
There was an electric atmosphere in the build-up to match day.比赛日临近,气氛非常热烈。
比赛日临近,气氛非常热烈。
match point C1 /ˌmætʃ ˈpɔɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a point that, if won by a player, will also win them the match 决胜分;赛点
maternity leave C1 /məˈtɜːnəti liːv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time when a woman is allowed to be away from work before and after having a baby 产假
Ellie is currently on maternity leave.埃莉正在休产假。
埃莉正在休产假。
mathematical C1 /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with or involving mathematics 数学的
mathematical calculations/problems/models数学计算/题/模型
数学计算/题/模型
to assess children’s mathematical ability考查儿童的数学能力
考查儿童的数学能力
mature C1 /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 behaving in a sensible way, like an adult 明白事理的;成熟的;像成人似的
Jane is very mature for her age.简年龄不大,却很成熟。
简年龄不大,却很成熟。
a mature and sensible attitude一副深谙世事的态度
一副深谙世事的态度
She tries to look mature and sophisticated.她努力让自己看起来成熟老道。
她努力让自己看起来成熟老道。
2 fully grown and developed 成熟的;发育完全的
sexually mature性成熟的
性成熟的
a mature oak/eagle/elephant成熟的橡树;成年的鹰/象
成熟的橡树;成年的鹰/象
3 developed over a period of time to produce a strong, rich taste 发酵成熟的;酿成的
4 used as a polite or humorous way of saying that somebody is no longer young (礼貌或幽默的说法)成年的,不再年轻的
clothes for the mature woman成年妇女的服装
成年妇女的服装
a man of mature years中年男人
中年男人
5 created late in an artist’s life and showing great understanding and skill 成熟的;技艺精湛的;创作于晚年的
6 ready to be paid 到期(应该支付)的
7 after thinking about something carefully and for a long time 经过深思熟虑;经过审慎考虑
verb 释义
1 to become fully grown or developed 成熟;长成
This particular breed of cattle matures early.这一品种的牛发育成熟快。
这一品种的牛发育成熟快。
Technology in this field has matured considerably over the last decade.这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
这一领域的技术经过过去十年的发展已经相当完善。
2 to develop emotionally and start to behave like a sensible adult (情感和认识)成熟;有判断力
He has matured a great deal over the past year.经过过去这一年,他成熟了许多。
经过过去这一年,他成熟了许多。
3 to fully develop a particular skill or quality 使(技能或素质)成熟;充分发展
She has matured into one of the country's finest actresses.她已经成长为这个国家一位最优秀的演员。
她已经成长为这个国家一位最优秀的演员。
4 if wine, cheese, etc.maturesoris matured, it develops over a period of time to produce a strong, rich taste 酿成;制成;发酵成熟
The cheese is smoked and then left to mature.奶酪先经熏制,然后放置待其酿熟。
奶酪先经熏制,然后放置待其酿熟。
a fully matured cheese完全酿熟的奶酪
完全酿熟的奶酪
5 to reach the date when it must be paid 到期(应付款)
She has a number of investments that mature at the end of the year.她有多项投资将于年底到期。
她有多项投资将于年底到期。
mature student C1 /məˌtʃʊə ˈstjuːdnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an adult student who goes to college or university some years after leaving school 成年学生(中学毕业几年后再读大学的学生)
maturity C1 /məˈtʃʊərəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner (思想行为、作品等)成熟
He has maturity beyond his years.他过于老成。
他过于老成。
Her poems show great maturity.她的诗歌显得非常成熟。
她的诗歌显得非常成熟。
She has shown great maturity in her behaviour this term.这学期她的行为显得十分成熟。
这学期她的行为显得十分成熟。
2 the state of being fully grown or developed 成熟;成年;完全长成
The forest will take 100 years toreach maturity.这片森林要花 100 年时间才能成材。
这片森林要花 100 年时间才能成材。
The insects lay eggs when they approach maturity.这些昆虫发育接近成熟时就会产卵。
这些昆虫发育接近成熟时就会产卵。
3 understanding and skill that an artist develops over a period of time (艺术水平的)成熟
These latest paintings show how the artist has really grown in maturity.这些最新的画作表明这位画家如何已真正走向了成熟。
这些最新的画作表明这位画家如何已真正走向了成熟。
4 the time when money you have invested is ready to be paid 到期(应付款)
mayonnaise C1 /ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thick, cold white sauce made from eggs, oil andvinegar, added to sandwiches, salads, etc. 蛋黄酱(用于制作三明治、色拉等)
egg mayonnaise(= a dish made with hard-boiled eggs andmayonnaise)鸡蛋美奶滋(由熟鸡蛋和蛋黄酱制成)
鸡蛋美奶滋(由熟鸡蛋和蛋黄酱制成)
meadow C1 /ˈmedəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a field covered in grass, used especially forhay 草地;牧场
water meadows(= near a river)岸边的草地
岸边的草地
Traditional hay meadows are important wildlife areas.传统的干草牧场是重要的野生生物区。
传统的干草牧场是重要的野生生物区。
Water meadows were constructed along the river valleys.沿着河谷建起了一些草甸。
沿着河谷建起了一些草甸。
meantime C1 /ˈmiːntaɪm/ noun, adverb
noun 释义
1 for a short period of time but not permanently 暂时;眼下
I'm changing my email address but for the meantime you can use the old one.我要更换电邮地址,不过那个旧的暂时也还可以用。
我要更换电邮地址,不过那个旧的暂时也还可以用。
2 in the period of time between two times or two events 在此期间;与此同时
My first novel was rejected by six publishers. In the meantime I had written a play.我的第一部小说遭到六家出版商的拒绝。其间我又完成了一部戏剧。
我的第一部小说遭到六家出版商的拒绝。其间我又完成了一部戏剧。
The next programme starts in five minutes; in the meantime, here’s some music.下一节目五分钟后开始,现在先播放些音乐。
下一节目五分钟后开始,现在先播放些音乐。
adverb 释义
1 in the period of time between two times or events 其间;同时
I'll contact them soon. Meantime don't tell them I'm back.我会尽快和他们联系。在此期间,不要告诉他们我回来了。
我会尽快和他们联系。在此期间,不要告诉他们我回来了。
2 while something else is happening 同时;与此同时
Efforts to establish a ceasefire are increasing. Meantime the bloodshed continues.建立停火的努力正在加大。与此同时,流血仍在继续。
建立停火的努力正在加大。与此同时,流血仍在继续。
meanwhile C1 /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adverb, noun
adverb 释义
1 while something else is happening 同时;与此同时
Leave the cake to cool completely. Meanwhile, make the topping.让蛋糕完全冷却。同时,制作配料。
让蛋糕完全冷却。同时,制作配料。
The storm is expected to move north today. Concerns are mounting meanwhile for a missing surfer.预计风暴今天将向北移动。与此同时,人们对失踪冲浪者的担忧与日俱增。
预计风暴今天将向北移动。与此同时,人们对失踪冲浪者的担忧与日俱增。
2 in the period of time between two times or two events 在此期间;与此同时
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.医生下周还会给你看病。在此期间,你一定要尽可能多休息。
医生下周还会给你看病。在此期间,你一定要尽可能多休息。
I will put an information pack together and send it to you. Meanwhile, here are some links to useful websites.我会整理一个信息包并发送给您。同时,这里有一些有用网站的链接。
我会整理一个信息包并发送给您。同时,这里有一些有用网站的链接。
3 used to compare two aspects of a situation (比较两方面)对比之下
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects.压力可能严重损害你的健康,锻炼则可以减轻这些损害。
压力可能严重损害你的健康,锻炼则可以减轻这些损害。
noun 释义
1 for a short period of time but not permanently 一会儿;暂时
We need some new curtains, but these will do for the meanwhile.我们需要一些新的窗帘,但这些暂时还可以用。
我们需要一些新的窗帘,但这些暂时还可以用。
2 in the period of time between two times or two events 在此期间;与此同时
I hope to go to medical school eventually. In the meanwhile, I am going to study chemistry.我希望最终能上医学院。这期间我打算学化学。
我希望最终能上医学院。这期间我打算学化学。
measles C1 /ˈmiːzlz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a disease, especially of children, that causes a high temperature and small red spots that cover the whole body 麻疹
All our children have had the measles.我们所有的孩子都出过麻疹。
我们所有的孩子都出过麻疹。
measuring jug C1 /ˈmeʒərɪŋ dʒʌɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a glass or plastic container for measuring liquids when cooking 量壶;量杯
meatball C1 /ˈmiːtbɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 meat cut into very small pieces and made into a ball, usually eaten hot with a sauce 肉丸;肉圆
meaty C1 /ˈmiːti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing a lot of meat 含肉多的
meaty sausages多肉的香肠
多肉的香肠
2 smelling or tasting like meat 气味(或味道)像肉的
a meaty taste肉香的口味
肉香的口味
3 containing a lot of important or interesting ideas 富含重要(或有趣)的观点的
a meaty discussion内容充实的讨论
内容充实的讨论
As an actress she longed to play one of the meatier roles, like Lady Macbeth.作为一名演员,她渴望扮演更丰满的角色,比如麦克白夫人。
作为一名演员,她渴望扮演更丰满的角色,比如麦克白夫人。
4 large and with a lot offlesh 肥硕多肉的
a meaty hand肥胖的手
肥胖的手
big, meaty tomatoes又大又多肉的西红柿
又大又多肉的西红柿
med school C1 /ˈmed skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 medical school(= a college where students study to obtain a degree in medicine) 医学院
medallist C1 /ˈmedəlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has received amedal, usually for winning a competition in a sport (通常指体育比赛的)奖牌获得者
an Olympic medallist奥运会奖牌获得者
奥运会奖牌获得者
agold/silver/bronze medallist金牌/银牌/铜牌获得者
金牌/银牌/铜牌获得者
medical mask C1 /ˌmedɪkl ˈmɑːsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of material that you wear over the lower part of your face, in order to reduce the spread of disease, such as the type worn by doctors, nurses, etc. 医用口罩
Visitors to the ward are required to wear a medical mask.进入病房的访客必须佩戴医用口罩。
进入病房的访客必须佩戴医用口罩。
medicine man C1 /ˈmedsn mæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 (especially among some native North American peoples) a person who is believed to have special magic powers that can be used to make sick people well again 巫医
medieval C1 /ˌmediˈiːvl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the Middle Ages (about AD 1000 to AD 1450) 中世纪的(约公元 1000 到 1450 年)
medieval architecture/castles/manuscripts中世纪的建筑/城堡/手稿
中世纪的建筑/城堡/手稿
the literature of the late medieval period中世纪后期的文学
中世纪后期的文学
meditate C1 /ˈmedɪteɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to focus your mind, usually in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm 冥想
2 to think deeply about something 沉思;认真思考
He went off to meditate on the new idea.他去深入思考这个新想法了。
他去深入思考这个新想法了。
3 to plan something in your mind; to consider doing something 暗自策划;考虑;谋划
They were meditating revenge.他们在谋划进行报复。
他们在谋划进行报复。
meditation C1 /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of focusing your mind in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm 冥想;入静
She found peace through yoga and meditation.她通过瑜伽和冥想找到了宁静。
她通过瑜伽和冥想找到了宁静。
2 the activity of thinking deeply about something, especially so that you do not notice the people or things around you 沉思;深思
He was deep in meditation and didn't see me come in.他正在沉思,没有看见我进来。
他正在沉思,没有看见我进来。
She stared out of the window in silent meditation.她凝视着窗外,陷入沉思。
她凝视着窗外,陷入沉思。
3 serious thoughts on a particular subject that somebody writes down or speaks 沉思录
his meditations on life and art他对生活和艺术的沉思录
他对生活和艺术的沉思录
medium-term C1 /ˈmiːdiəm tɜːm/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe a period of time into the future that is neither very long nor very short, for example a few weeks or months 中期的
the government’s medium-term financial strategy政府的中期金融策略
政府的中期金融策略
megabyte C1 /ˈmeɡəbaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit of computer memory or data, equal to 106, or 1 0002, (= 1 000 000)bytes 百万字节,兆字节(十进制计算机内存或数据单位,等于 1 000 000 字节)
a 512-megabyte flash drive512 兆字节的闪存盘
512 兆字节的闪存盘
2 a unit of computer memory or data, equal to 220, or 1 0242, (= 1 048 576)bytes 兆字节(二进制计算机内存或数据单位,等于 1 048 576 字节)
melody C1 /ˈmelədi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tune, especially the main tune in a piece of music written for several instruments or voices 旋律;曲调;(尤指)主旋律
a haunting melody萦绕心头的旋律
萦绕心头的旋律
The melody is then taken up by the flutes.接着由长笛奏主旋律。
接着由长笛奏主旋律。
2 a piece of music or a song with a clear or simple tune (旋律简洁的)乐曲,歌曲
old Irish melodies古老的爱尔兰歌曲
古老的爱尔兰歌曲
3 the arrangement of musical notes in a tune 乐曲的音符编排
a few bars of melody drifted towards us几小节乐曲从远处传来。
几小节乐曲从远处传来。
memory card C1 /ˈmeməri kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic device that can be used to store data, used especially with digital cameras, mobile phones, music players, etc. 存储卡(尤用于数码相机、手机、音乐播放器等)
menace C1 /ˈmenəs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that causes, or may cause, serious damage, harm or danger 威胁;危险的人(或物)
a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of illegal drugs旨在打击非法毒品威胁的新举措
旨在打击非法毒品威胁的新举措
The back-bench rebels remain a potential menace to the stability of the government.后座叛乱分子仍然是政府稳定的潜在威胁。
后座叛乱分子仍然是政府稳定的潜在威胁。
2 an atmosphere that makes you feel threatened or frightened 恐怖的氛围;危险气氛
a sense/an air/a hint of menacein his voice他话音里的威胁语气/腔调/意味
他话音里的威胁语气/腔调/意味
3 a person or thing that is annoying or causes trouble 烦人的人(或事物);引起麻烦的人(或事物)
They have become a public menace.他们已经对公众构成了威胁。
他们已经对公众构成了威胁。
4 threats that somebody will cause harm if they do not get what they are asking for 恐吓;威胁
to demand money with menaces勒索钱财
勒索钱财
verb 释义
1 to be a possible danger to something/somebody 对…构成危险;危及;威胁到
The forests are being menaced by major development projects.大型开发项目正在危及森林。
大型开发项目正在危及森林。
Millions menaced by floods(= in a newspaper headline)数百万人受到洪水威胁(=报纸标题)
数百万人受到洪水威胁(=报纸标题)
menswear C1 /ˈmenzweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 clothes for men 男装
the menswear department男装部
男装部
mentor C1 /ˈmentɔː(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience over a period of time 导师;顾问
She was a friend and mentor to many young actors.她是许多年轻演员的朋友和导师。
她是许多年轻演员的朋友和导师。
His former coach had remained his mentor throughout his career.他的前教练在他的整个职业生涯中一直是他的导师。
他的前教练在他的整个职业生涯中一直是他的导师。
2 an experienced person in a company, university, etc. who trains and advises new employees or students (职场、大学等教导新人的)导师,指导者
Regular meetings between mentor and trainee help guide young engineers through their early years.导师和实习生之间的定期会议有助于指导年轻工程师度过他们的早年。
导师和实习生之间的定期会议有助于指导年轻工程师度过他们的早年。
The company runs a mentor programme.这家公司有一个导师计划。
这家公司有一个导师计划。
verb 释义
1 to help and advise a less experienced person over a period of time, especially as part of a formal programme in a company, university, etc. 以导师身分协助指导(尤指在工作中为经验较浅者提供帮助和建议)
She mentors aspiring entrepreneurs at the Haryana Business School.她在哈里亚纳邦商学院指导有抱负的企业家。
她在哈里亚纳邦商学院指导有抱负的企业家。
mentoring C1 /ˈmentərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of helping and advising a less experienced person over a period of time, especially as part of a formal programme in a company, university, etc. 以导师身分协助指导(尤指在工作中为经验较浅者提供帮助和建议)
Mentoring is encouraged as part of the company's on-the-job training programme.鼓励将指导作为公司在职培训计划的一部分。
鼓励将指导作为公司在职培训计划的一部分。
a mentoring programme指导计划
指导计划
The point of the mentoring programme is to empower young fathers with parenting skills.辅导计划的重点是赋予年轻父亲育儿技能。
辅导计划的重点是赋予年轻父亲育儿技能。
menu bar C1 /ˈmenjuː bɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bar at the top of a computer screen that containsdrop-down menussuch as ‘File’, ‘Edit’ and ‘Help’ (下拉)菜单栏
Click on ‘Tools’ in the menu bar.点击菜单栏中的“工具”按钮。
点击菜单栏中的“工具”按钮。
meow C1 /miˈaʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the crying sound made by a cat 喵(猫叫声)
verb 释义
1 to make the crying sound that cats make 喵(猫叫声)
merchandise C1 /ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 goods that are bought or sold; goods that are for sale in a shop 商品;货品
a wide selection of merchandise品种丰富的商品
品种丰富的商品
These tokens can be exchanged for merchandise in any of our stores.这些现金券可以兑换我们所有商店里的货品。
这些现金券可以兑换我们所有商店里的货品。
a substandard piece of merchandise一件不合格的商品
一件不合格的商品
excellent deals on quality merchandise优质商品的超值交易
优质商品的超值交易
2 things you can buy that are connected with or that advertise a particular event or organization 相关商品;指定商品
official Olympic merchandise奥林匹克运动会官方指定商品
奥林匹克运动会官方指定商品
verb 释义
1 to sell something using advertising, etc. 推销;(运用广告等进行)销售
She works with companies that want to make or merchandise products related to the company’s films.她与想为自家电影制作或推销衍生产品的公司打交道。
她与想为自家电影制作或推销衍生产品的公司打交道。
merchant C1 /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods 批发商;(尤指)进出口批发商
acoal/wine merchant煤炭/葡萄酒批发商
煤炭/葡萄酒批发商
Venice was once a city of rich merchants.威尼斯曾是富商云集的城市。
威尼斯曾是富商云集的城市。
2 a person who sells goods to the public, especially through a store 商人;商家
The credit cards are accepted by 10 million merchants worldwide.信用卡被全球 1 000 万商家接受。
信用卡被全球 1 000 万商家接受。
3 a person who likes a particular activity (某活动的)爱好者;热衷于…的人
a speed merchant(= somebody who likes to drive fast)好开快车的人
好开快车的人
noise merchants(= for example, a band who make a lot of noise)噪音迷
噪音迷
4 a person who predicts that things will go very badly 末日预言者
The doom merchants who said television would kill off the book were wrong.那些说电视会扼杀书籍的末日商人是错误的。
那些说电视会扼杀书籍的末日商人是错误的。
5 a person who predicts that things will go very badly 末日预言者
The prophets of doom who said television would kill off the book were wrong.认为电视会扼杀书籍的悲观预言家完全错了。
认为电视会扼杀书籍的悲观预言家完全错了。
adjective 释义
1 connected with the transport of goods by sea 海上货运的
merchant seamen商船船员
商船船员
mercy C1 /ˈmɜːsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kind or forgiving attitude towards somebody that you have the power to harm or right to punish 仁慈;宽恕
toask/beg/plead for mercy请求/乞求/祈求宽恕
请求/乞求/祈求宽恕
Theyshowed no mercyto their hostages.他们对人质丝毫不讲仁慈。
他们对人质丝毫不讲仁慈。
Godhave mercy onus.上帝怜悯我们吧。
上帝怜悯我们吧。
The troops are ona mercy mission(= a journey to help people)in the war zone.部队出发救助战地民众。
部队出发救助战地民众。
2 an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops something unpleasant 幸运;恩惠
It's a mercy she wasn't seriously hurt.幸运的是她伤势不重。
幸运的是她伤势不重。
His death was a mercy(= because he was in great pain).他的死是一种解脱(因为他痛苦不堪)。
他的死是一种解脱(因为他痛苦不堪)。
3 not able to stop somebody/something harming you because they have power or control over you 任…处置;对…无能为力;任由…摆布
I'm not going to put myself at the mercy of the bank.我不想任由银行摆布。
我不想任由银行摆布。
We were at the mercy of the weather.我们受制于天气。
我们受制于天气。
4 to be happy that a situation that is bad is not as bad as it could have been 为情况不太坏而庆幸
Well, at least you weren't hurt. I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies.好啦,至少你没受伤。我想这就该让我们知足了。
好啦,至少你没受伤。我想这就该让我们知足了。
5 to leave somebody/something in a situation that may cause them to suffer or to be treated badly 听任某人可能受苦或受到虐待(而无能为力)
privatized companies left to the mercy of market forces私有化公司任由市场力量摆布
私有化公司任由市场力量摆布
I’ll leave you to the tender mercies of these ladies!我会让你受这些女士们的温柔怜悯!
我会让你受这些女士们的温柔怜悯!
6 to put yourself in a situation where you must rely on somebody to be kind to you and not harm or punish you 指望某人能够善待(或宽恕)自己
merge C1 /mɜːdʒ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing (使)合并,结合,并入
The banks are set to merge next year.这几家银行准备明年合并。
这几家银行准备明年合并。
The two groups have merged to form a new party.两大组织合并组成一个新党。
两大组织合并组成一个新党。
His department will merge with mine.他的部门将和我的合并。
他的部门将和我的合并。
The villages expanded and merged into one large town.这些村庄扩大了并且结合成了一个大集镇。
这些村庄扩大了并且结合成了一个大集镇。
Fact and fiction merge together in his latest thriller.在他最新的惊险小说中,真实和虚构交织在一起。
在他最新的惊险小说中,真实和虚构交织在一起。
His department will be merged with mine.他的部门将和我的合并。
他的部门将和我的合并。
The company was formed by merging three smaller firms.公司是由三家小公司合并组成的。
公司是由三家小公司合并组成的。
Merge multiple text files into one master file.将多个文本文件合并到一个主文件中。
将多个文本文件合并到一个主文件中。
2 if two thingsmerge, or if one thingmerges intoanother, the differences between them gradually disappear so that it is impossible to separate them 相融;融入;渐渐消失在某物中
The hills merged into the dark sky behind them.山峦渐渐隐入背后漆黑的夜空之中。
山峦渐渐隐入背后漆黑的夜空之中。
The figures gradually merged into the darkness.人影渐渐融入黑暗之中。
人影渐渐融入黑暗之中。
3 to behave quietly when you are with a group of people so that they do not notice you 悄悄融入整体;不求闻达
merger C1 /ˈmɜːdʒə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of joining two or more organizations or businesses into one (机构或企业的)合并,归并
If the merger goes through, thousands of jobs will be lost.如果合并得以完成,将会失去数千工作岗位。
如果合并得以完成,将会失去数千工作岗位。
a merger between the two banks两家银行的合并
两家银行的合并
our proposed merger with the university我们与这所大学的计划合并
我们与这所大学的计划合并
There are local companies ripe for merger or acquisition.有一些本地公司适合兼并或收购。
有一些本地公司适合兼并或收购。
merry C1 /ˈmeri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happy and cheerful 愉快的;高兴的
a merry grin愉快的笑
愉快的笑
2 used at Christmas to say that you hope that somebody has a pleasant holiday 圣诞快乐(圣诞节祝贺语)
3 slightly drunk 微醉的;略有醉意的
I was merry after only a glass of champagne.只喝了一杯香槟我就很高兴。
只喝了一杯香槟我就很高兴。
We had a few drinks and all got quite merry.我们喝了几杯,大家都很高兴。
我们喝了几杯,大家都很高兴。
4 said to encourage somebody to enjoy life now, while they can, and not to think of the future 行乐要及时
5 to cause somebody a lot of trouble or worry 给某人造成许多麻烦(或忧虑)
6 to enjoy yourself by singing, laughing, drinking, etc. 行乐;宴乐
7 the more people or things there are, the better the situation will be or the more fun people will have 人越多越好玩;(东西)多多益善,越多越好
‘Can I bring a friend to your party?’ ‘Sure—the more the merrier!’“我能带个朋友来你的聚会吗?”“当然,人越多越好玩嘛!”
“我能带个朋友来你的聚会吗?”“当然,人越多越好玩嘛!”
8 to affect something/somebody badly 对…造成严重影响;严重损害…
Driving on these rough roads has played hell with my tyres.在这些崎岖不平的道路上行驶对我的轮胎造成了很大的伤害。
在这些崎岖不平的道路上行驶对我的轮胎造成了很大的伤害。
mess around C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to behave in a silly and annoying way, especially instead of doing something useful 胡闹;瞎闹
Will you stop messing around and get on with some work?别瞎闹了,干点正经事儿不行吗?
别瞎闹了,干点正经事儿不行吗?
I messed around in my first year at college.我在大学第一年就搞砸了。
我在大学第一年就搞砸了。
2 to spend time doing something for pleasure in a relaxed way 逍遥自在地做事
We spent the day messing around on the river.我们在河边闲逛了一整天。
我们在河边闲逛了一整天。
3 to treat somebody in an unfair and annoying way, especially by changing your mind a lot or not doing what you said you would 粗鲁地(或轻率地)对待
I’m sorry to mess you about but there are a few last-minute changes.很抱歉打扰您,但有一些最后一刻的更改。
很抱歉打扰您,但有一些最后一刻的更改。
metabolism C1 /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the chemical processes in living things that change food, etc. into energy and materials for growth 新陈代谢
The body's metabolism is slowed down by extreme cold.严寒可以使身体新陈代谢的速度下降。
严寒可以使身体新陈代谢的速度下降。
metal detector C1 /ˈmetl dɪtektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic device that you use to look for metal objects that are buried under the ground 金属矿藏探测器
2 an electronic machine that is used, for example at an airport, to see if people are hiding metal objects such as weapons (机场等处的)金属物品检测机
meteor C1 /ˈmiːtiə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of rock from outer space that makes a bright line across the night sky as it burns up while falling through the earth’s atmosphere 流星
ameteor shower流星雨
流星雨
meteorite C1 /ˈmiːtiəraɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of rock from outer space that hits the earth’s surface 陨石
meteorological C1 /ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the earth's atmosphere and its changes, especially in the way they affect the weather 气象的
meteorological conditions/data气象条件/数据
气象条件/数据
meteorology C1 /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the scientific study of the earth’s atmosphere and its changes, used especially in predicting what the weather will be like 气象学
meter C1 /ˈmiːtə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a device that measures and records the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc. that you have used or the time and distance you have travelled, etc. (用于测量电、煤气、水等,以及时间和距离的)计量器,计量表
A man came to read the gas meter.一个男子来查了煤气表。
一个男子来查了煤气表。
The cab driver left the meter running while he waited for us.在等我们的时候,出租车司机让计程表继续走字。
在等我们的时候,出租车司机让计程表继续走字。
Installing asmart meterwill allow you to see how much water you are using in real time.安装智能水表可以实时查看用水量。
安装智能水表可以实时查看用水量。
2 a machine next to the road that you put money into when you park your car next to it 停车计时器
3 a device for measuring the thing mentioned 计;仪;表
speedometer速度计
速度计
altimeter高度表
高度表
calorimeter热量计
热量计
4 a unit for measuring length; a hundredcentimetres 米;公尺
a 50-meter swimming pool一个50米的游泳池
一个50米的游泳池
an athlete running at 10 meters per second以每秒 10 米的速度奔跑的运动员
以每秒 10 米的速度奔跑的运动员
5 used in the name of races 用于竞赛名称
Who holds the record in the 100 meters?100 米纪录是谁保持的?
100 米纪录是谁保持的?
6 the arrangement of strong and weak stresses in lines of poetry that produces the rhythm; a particular example of this (诗的)格律
verb 释义
1 to measure something (for example how much gas, electricity, etc. has been used) using ameter 用仪表计量
metric C1 /ˈmetrɪk/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 based on themetric system 公制的
metric units/measurements/sizes公制单位/尺寸/大小
公制单位/尺寸/大小
British currency went metric in 1971.英国的货币于 1971 年实行公制。
英国的货币于 1971 年实行公制。
2 made or measured using themetric system 按公制制作的;用公制测量的
These screws are metric.这些螺丝钉是用公制尺码制造的。
这些螺丝钉是用公制尺码制造的。
3 connected with the rhythm of a poem, produced by the arrangement of stress on the syllables in each line 格律的
noun 释义
1 a set of numbers or statistics used for measuring something, especially results that show how well a business, school, computer program, etc. is doing 量度;衡量指标
Companies are scored on key financial metrics.给公司打分的依据是关键财务指标。
给公司打分的依据是关键财务指标。
There are a lot of different metrics on which to gauge success.衡量成功的指标有很多种。
衡量成功的指标有很多种。
Education is being reduced to a regime of tests, performance metrics and literacy programmes.教育正在简化为测试、绩效指标和扫盲计划的制度。
教育正在简化为测试、绩效指标和扫盲计划的制度。
2 themetric system 公制
Being from Europe, I find metric easy to use.来自欧洲,我发现公制很容易使用。
来自欧洲,我发现公制很容易使用。
It's easier to work in metric.用公制计算更容易。
用公制计算更容易。
3 the use or study ofmetrein poetry (诗的)用律;格律学
metric ton C1 /ˌmetrɪk ˈtʌn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1 000kilograms 吨(等于 1 000 公斤)
metropolitan C1 /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a major city 大城市的;大都会的
the New York metropolitan area纽约都市区
纽约都市区
metropolitan districts/regions都市区
都市区
2 connected with a particular country rather than with the other regions of the world that the country controls 本土的
metropolitan France/Spain法国/西班牙本土
法国/西班牙本土
miaow C1 /miˈaʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the crying sound made by a cat 喵(猫叫声)
verb 释义
1 to make the crying sound that cats make (猫叫声)喵
mic C1 /maɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 amicrophone(= a device that is used for recording sounds or for making your voice louder when you are speaking or singing to an audience) 麦克风;话筒;传声器
microchip C1 /ˈmaɪkrəʊtʃɪp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a very small piece of a material that is asemiconductor, used to carry a complicated electroniccircuit 微芯片;芯片
verb 释义
1 to put amicrochipunder the skin of an animal as a way of identifying it 植微芯片于(动物皮下,作识别用途)
Our dog has been microchipped and vaccinated against rabies.我们的狗已植入微芯片并接种了狂犬病疫苗。
我们的狗已植入微芯片并接种了狂犬病疫苗。
microplastic C1 /ˈmaɪkrəʊplæstɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 extremely small pieces of plastic in the environment that come from consumer products and industrial waste 微塑料,微塑料颗粒(存在于环境中,源自消费品或工业废物)
Scientists found microplastics in the waters near inshore coral reefs in the World Heritage-listed site.科学家在列入世界遗产名录的近海珊瑚礁附近的水域中发现了微塑料。
科学家在列入世界遗产名录的近海珊瑚礁附近的水域中发现了微塑料。
microplastic particles/pollution微塑料颗粒/污染
微塑料颗粒/污染
microprocessor C1 /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈprəʊsesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small unit of a computer that contains all the functions of thecentral processing unit 微处理器;微处理机
mid-air C1 /ˌmɪd ˈeə(r)/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a place in the air or the sky, not on the ground 半空中;悬空
The bird caught the insects in mid-air.鸟在半空中捕捉了昆虫。
鸟在半空中捕捉了昆虫。
adjective 释义
1 happening in the air or the sky, not on the ground 半空中;悬空
a mid-air collision在空中发生的碰撞
在空中发生的碰撞
middle school C1 /ˈmɪdl skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) a school for children between the ages of about 9 and 13 (英国为 9 到 13 岁儿童所设的)中间学校
2 (in the US and Canada) a school for children between the ages of about 11 and 14 (美国为 11 到 14 岁儿童所设的)中学,初中
middle-income C1 /ˌmɪdl ˈɪnkʌm/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 earning an average amount 中等收入的
The changes could mean increased taxes onmiddle-income earners.这些变化可能意味着中等收入者的税收增加。
这些变化可能意味着中等收入者的税收增加。
middle-income households/families中等收入家庭/家庭
中等收入家庭/家庭
low- and middle-income countries低收入和中等收入国家
低收入和中等收入国家
midfield C1 /ˈmɪdfiːld/ noun
noun 释义
1 the central part of a sports field; the group of players in this position (运动场的)中场;中场队员
He plays (in) midfield.他是中场队员。
他是中场队员。
The team's midfield looks strong.这个球队的中场显得很强大。
这个球队的中场显得很强大。
a midfield player中场球员
中场球员
midsummer C1 /ˌmɪdˈsʌmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the middle of summer, especially the period in June in northern parts of the world, in December in southern parts 仲夏,盛夏(尤指北半球六月间,南半球十二月间)
a midsummer evening仲夏之夜
仲夏之夜
midwinter C1 /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the middle of winter, around December in northern parts of the world, June in southern parts 仲冬,隆冬(北半球约在十二月,南半球约在六月)
midwinter weather仲冬时节的天气
仲冬时节的天气
The weather can be very clear and bright in midwinter.仲冬的天气可能非常晴朗。
仲冬的天气可能非常晴朗。
migrant C1 /ˈmaɪɡrənt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who moves from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions (为工作或改善生活状况的)移居者,移民
a safe place formigrants and refugees移民和难民的安全之地
移民和难民的安全之地
The government is being urged to issue more visas to skilled migrants.人们敦促政府向技术移民发放更多签证。
人们敦促政府向技术移民发放更多签证。
undocumented/illegal migrants无证/非法移民
无证/非法移民
2 a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another according to the season 候鸟;迁徙动物
adjective 释义
1 moving from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions (为工作或改善生活状况)迁移的,流动的
These industries relied on migrant workers from poorer rural areas.这些行业依赖来自贫困农村地区的流动劳工。
这些行业依赖来自贫困农村地区的流动劳工。
The country has a large seasonal migrant population, who work on the coffee and cotton plantations for part of the year.该国有大量季节性移民,他们一年中有部分时间在咖啡和棉花种植园工作。
该国有大量季节性移民,他们一年中有部分时间在咖啡和棉花种植园工作。
2 moving from one place to another according to the season (随季节变化)迁徙的
Migrant birds bring new viruses when they fly into the country.候鸟迁徙到这个国家时带来了新病毒。
候鸟迁徙到这个国家时带来了新病毒。
migration C1 /maɪˈɡreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the movement every year of large numbers of birds or animals from one place to another (鸟兽的)迁徙
the seasonal migration of blue whales蓝鲸的季节性洄游
蓝鲸的季节性洄游
the migration routes of birds鸟类的迁徙路线
鸟类的迁徙路线
2 the movement of people to a new country or area in order to find work or better living conditions (为工作或改善生活状况的)移民,移居,迁居
migration from rural to urban areas从农村到城区的迁移
从农村到城区的迁移
It was one of the largestmass migrationsin US history.这是美国历史上最大规模的移民之一。
这是美国历史上最大规模的移民之一。
Net migration— more people moving to the state than leaving—accounts for about two thirds of the population gain.净移民(迁入该州的人数多于离开该州的人数)约占人口增长的三分之二。
净移民(迁入该州的人数多于离开该州的人数)约占人口增长的三分之二。
3 the act of moving programs, etc. from one computer system to another; the fact of changing from one computer system to another (程序或硬件的)迁移,转移;(计算机系统的)改变
mike C1 /maɪk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 amicrophone(= a device that is used for recording sounds or for making your voice louder when you are speaking or singing to an audience) 麦克风;话筒;传声器
verb 释义
1 to connect somebody/something to amicrophone 连接到麦克风
The minister was already miked up for the interview.部长已经备好麦克风,准备接受采访。
部长已经备好麦克风,准备接受采访。
militant C1 /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who uses, or is willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve their aims, especially to achieve social or political change 富有战斗性的人;好斗者;激进分子
Student militants were fighting with the police.一批激进的学生正在与警察搏斗。
一批激进的学生正在与警察搏斗。
adjective 释义
1 using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change 动武的;好战的;有战斗性的
militant groups/leaders好战团伙/头目
好战团伙/头目
Some trade unions have a more militant approach to pay negotiations.一些工会在薪酬谈判方面采取更为激进的态度。
一些工会在薪酬谈判方面采取更为激进的态度。
Partly because of the militant feminist movement, women got the vote in 1918.1918 年,女性获得了投票权,部分原因是激进的女权运动。
1918 年,女性获得了投票权,部分原因是激进的女权运动。
military police C1 /ˌmɪlətri pəˈliːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the police force that is responsible for the army,navy, etc. 宪兵
military service C1 /ˌmɪlətri ˈsɜːvɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period during which young people serve in the armed forces 兵役
to becalled up for military service被征召服兵役
被征召服兵役
She has todo her military service.她必须服兵役。
她必须服兵役。
2 the time somebody spends in the armed forces 服役期
He's completed 30 years of active military service.他已经服完 30 年的现役。
他已经服完 30 年的现役。
militia C1 /məˈlɪʃə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of people who are not professional soldiers but who have had military training and can act as an army 民兵组织;国民卫队
He said he would call out the state militia if the rebels did not surrender.他说如果反叛分子拒不投降,他就要出动州国民自卫队。
他说如果反叛分子拒不投降,他就要出动州国民自卫队。
The anarchists started to form volunteer militias.无政府主义者开始组建义勇军。
无政府主义者开始组建义勇军。
a highly armed militia高度武装的民兵
高度武装的民兵
The militia was/were there to enforce order.民兵在那里执行秩序。
民兵在那里执行秩序。
milk tea C1 /ˌmɪlk ˈtiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 strong black tea withcondensed milkorevaporated milk 泡沫红茶
I had a cup of milk tea with my sandwich.我吃三明治时喝了杯奶茶。
我吃三明治时喝了杯奶茶。
2 a drink made from cold tea mixed with milk,flavourings, etc., which also contains small sweet balls that look like bubbles and are made fromtapioca 珍珠奶茶
They stopped on their way home to drink some milk tea.他们在回家的路上停下来喝了一些奶茶。
他们在回家的路上停下来喝了一些奶茶。
milking C1 /ˈmɪlkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of taking milk from a cow, etc. 挤奶
to do the milking挤奶
挤奶
milking machines/sheds挤奶机;挤奶棚
挤奶机;挤奶棚
mill C1 /mɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a building fitted with equipment forgrindinggrain into flour; a machine forgrindinggrain 磨坊;面粉厂;磨面机
The old mill has been converted into apartments.旧磨坊已改建为公寓。
旧磨坊已改建为公寓。
The mill can be seen grinding wheat.能看见磨粉机在碾磨小麦。
能看见磨粉机在碾磨小麦。
The river was harnessed to drive many mills.利用这条河来驱动许多台磨粉机。
利用这条河来驱动许多台磨粉机。
2 a factory that produces a particular type of material 工厂;制造厂
acotton/cloth/steel/paper mill纱厂;纺织厂;钢厂;造纸厂
纱厂;纺织厂;钢厂;造纸厂
mill owners/workers工厂主;工人
工厂主;工人
a textile/woollen mill纺织/毛纺厂
纺织/毛纺厂
a northern mill town北方的一个工业城镇
北方的一个工业城镇
3 a small machine forgrindinga solid substance into powder 磨粉机;研磨器
a pepper mill胡椒研磨器
胡椒研磨器
4 to have or make somebody have a difficult time (使)陷于困境;为难(某人)
They really put me through the mill in my interview.他们在面试中确实让我经历了磨难。
他们在面试中确实让我经历了磨难。
5 something that is useful to somebody for a particular purpose 对…有用的东西(或有利的事)
Political sex scandals are all grist to the mill of the tabloid newspapers.政界的性丑闻对通俗小报总是多多益善。
政界的性丑闻对通俗小报总是多多益善。
verb 释义
1 togrindsomething(= break or press it into very small pieces)in amill 碾碎;把…磨成粉
mind-altering C1 /ˈmaɪnd ɔːltərɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing changes in the brain that affect mood or thoughts 致幻的;影响心智的
Takingmind-altering drugscan affect your concentration.服用致幻药物会影响专注力。
服用致幻药物会影响专注力。
mind-altering substances/chemicals致幻物质/化学品
致幻物质/化学品
minibus C1 /ˈmɪnibʌs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small vehicle with seats for about twelve people 小型公共汽车;中巴
minimum wage C1 /ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay by law (法定的)最低工资
to introduce a national minimum wage实行国家最低工资
实行国家最低工资
It is very tough living on minimum wage.靠最低工资生活非常艰难。
靠最低工资生活非常艰难。
a minimum wage policy最低工资政策
最低工资政策
ministry C1 /ˈmɪnɪstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a government department that has a particular area of responsibility (政府的)部
The Ministry of Defence has issued the following statement.国防部发表了下述声明。
国防部发表了下述声明。
A ministry spokesperson defended the measures.部门发言人为这些措施辩解。
部门发言人为这些措施辩解。
2 the work of a minister of religion 宗教部长的工作
He was an excellent candidate for the Baptist ministry.他是浸信会事工的优秀候选人。
他是浸信会事工的优秀候选人。
3 the spiritual work or service of a Christian or group of Christians; the period of time spent serving the Church 神职;牧师职位;神职任期
The church provides a valuable ministry to a growing population.教会使越来越多的人能够得到牧养。
教会使越来越多的人能够得到牧养。
minor C1 /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 not very large, important or serious 较小的;次要的;轻微的
The new plan involves widening aminor roadthrough the valley.新规划包括拓宽一条穿过山谷的小路。
新规划包括拓宽一条穿过山谷的小路。
Both the driver and the passenger sufferedminor injuries.司机和乘客两人都受了轻伤。
司机和乘客两人都受了轻伤。
You may need to undergominor surgery.你也许得做个小手术。
你也许得做个小手术。
Most of these youths are in prison forminor offences.这些青少年大多数因轻微罪行而入狱。
这些青少年大多数因轻微罪行而入狱。
minor modifications/adjustments小修改;微调整
小修改;微调整
There may be some minor changes to the schedule.时间安排上也许会有些微的变动。
时间安排上也许会有些微的变动。
He played a relativelyminor rolein the organization.他在该组织中扮演的角色相对较小。
他在该组织中扮演的角色相对较小。
Theminor charactersin the story are all well drawn.故事中的配角都刻画得很好。
故事中的配角都刻画得很好。
When you drive a classic car, you expect a few minor problems.当您驾驶一辆老爷车时,您会遇到一些小问题。
当您驾驶一辆老爷车时,您会遇到一些小问题。
2 based on ascalein which the third note is asemitone/half stephigher than the second note 小调的;小音阶的
the key of C minorC 小调
C 小调
noun 释义
1 a person who is under the age at which you legally become an adult and are responsible for your actions 未成年人
It is an offence to serve alcohol to minors.向未成年人提供含酒精的饮料是违法的。
向未成年人提供含酒精的饮料是违法的。
2 a subject that you study at university in addition to yourmajor 辅修科目;辅修课程
miracle C1 /ˈmɪrəkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God 圣迹;神迹
the miracle of rising from the grave从坟墓里复活的奇迹
从坟墓里复活的奇迹
2 a lucky thing that happens that you did not expect or think was possible 奇迹;不平凡的事
an economic miracle经济方面的奇迹
经济方面的奇迹
amiracle cure/drug有奇效的疗法;灵丹妙药
有奇效的疗法;灵丹妙药
It's a miracle (that) nobody was killed in the crash.撞车事故中竟然没有一人丧生,这真是奇迹。
撞车事故中竟然没有一人丧生,这真是奇迹。
It would take a miracle to make this business profitable.让这个公司赢利简直是天方夜谭。
让这个公司赢利简直是天方夜谭。
3 a very good example or product of something 极好的例子;精品
The car is a miracle of engineering.这辆车是汽车工程的精品。
这辆车是汽车工程的精品。
A colony of bees is a miracle of organization.一群蜜蜂是组织的奇迹。
一群蜜蜂是组织的奇迹。
4 to achieve very good results 创造奇迹;有奇效
Her exercise programme has worked miracles for her.她的健身计划对她很有效。
她的健身计划对她很有效。
You can work miracles with very little money if you follow our home decoration tips.你要是按照我们的家居装饰建议行事,可以用很少的钱就产生奇妙的效果。
你要是按照我们的家居装饰建议行事,可以用很少的钱就产生奇妙的效果。
He performed miracles to get everything ready in time.他及时把一切都准备妥当,创造了奇迹。
他及时把一切都准备妥当,创造了奇迹。
misery C1 /ˈmɪzəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 great physical or mental pain 疼痛;痛苦;伤心
Fame brought her nothing but misery.名声只给她带来了痛苦。
名声只给她带来了痛苦。
2 very poor living conditions 穷困;悲惨的生活
The vast majority of the population lives in utter misery.这里的人绝大多数生活在极度贫困之中。
这里的人绝大多数生活在极度贫困之中。
3 something that causes great physical or mental pain 引起疼痛的事;痛苦的事;伤心的事
the miseries of unemployment失业的痛苦
失业的痛苦
the sheer misery of homelessness无家可归的极度痛苦
无家可归的极度痛苦
the country's economic misery该国经济的窘困
该国经济的窘困
4 a person who is always unhappy and complaining 老发牢骚的人;爱抱怨的人
Don't be such an old misery!别老这么牢骚满腹了!
别老这么牢骚满腹了!
Oldmisery gutshere doesn’t want to go out.这里的老苦难胆子不想出去。
这里的老苦难胆子不想出去。
5 to behave in a way that makes somebody else feel very unhappy 使别人遭殃;让人痛苦
My old boss used to make my life a misery.我以前的老板经常让我陷入水深火热之中。
我以前的老板经常让我陷入水深火热之中。
His constant criticism made her life a misery.他没完没了的指责使她的生活痛苦不堪。
他没完没了的指责使她的生活痛苦不堪。
6 to kill a creature because it has an illness or injury that cannot be treated 结束动物的生命以解除其痛苦
In the end we asked the vet to put the poor creature out of its misery.最终我们请兽医给这只可怜的动物施安乐死以结束其痛苦。
最终我们请兽医给这只可怜的动物施安乐死以结束其痛苦。
7 to stop somebody worrying by telling them something that they are anxious to know (告知情况以)消除某人的忧虑
Put me out of my misery—did I pass or didn't I?别再让我着急了,我及不及格?
别再让我着急了,我及不及格?
Oh, put her out of her misery—tell her who won.哦,别让她受罪了 - 告诉她谁赢了。
哦,别让她受罪了 - 告诉她谁赢了。
misleading C1 /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 giving the wrong idea or impression and making you believe something that is not true 误导的;引入歧途的
misleading information/advertisements使人产生误解的信息/广告
使人产生误解的信息/广告
It would be seriously misleading to suggest that television has no effect on children.说电视对儿童没有影响就是严重的误导。
说电视对儿童没有影响就是严重的误导。
misrepresent C1 /ˌmɪsˌreprɪˈzent/ verb
verb 释义
1 to give information about somebody/something that is not true or complete so that other people have the wrong impression about them/it 误传;不实报道;歪曲
He felt that the book misrepresented his opinions.他觉得这本书歪曲了他的观点。
他觉得这本书歪曲了他的观点。
Think carefully about what you say: your views could be easily misrepresented by the press.仔细考虑你要说的话:你的看法会很容易被新闻界歪曲。
仔细考虑你要说的话:你的看法会很容易被新闻界歪曲。
In the article she was misrepresented as an uncaring mother.这篇文章把她歪曲成一名缺少爱心的母亲。
这篇文章把她歪曲成一名缺少爱心的母亲。
The report misrepresented what the group believes.这个报告歪曲了小组成员的看法。
这个报告歪曲了小组成员的看法。
missile C1 /ˈmɪsaɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at 导弹
nuclear missiles核导弹
核导弹
amissile base/site导弹基地/发射场
导弹基地/发射场
2 an object that is thrown at somebody to hurt them 发射物;投掷物
Missiles including stones and bottles were thrown at the police.包括石头和瓶子在内的导弹被扔向警察。
包括石头和瓶子在内的导弹被扔向警察。
missionary C1 /ˈmɪʃənri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about religion, especially Christianity 传教士
Baptist missionaries浸礼会传教士
浸礼会传教士
missionary work传教士的工作
传教士的工作
She spoke about her new project withmissionary zeal(= with great enthusiasm).她以极大的热忱谈论自己的新项目。
她以极大的热忱谈论自己的新项目。
My father was a missionary from a little town in South Africa.我的父亲是来自南非一个小镇的传教士。
我的父亲是来自南非一个小镇的传教士。
clergy sent as missionaries to Latin America被派往拉丁美洲传教的神职人员
被派往拉丁美洲传教的神职人员
mist C1 /mɪst/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a cloud of very small drops of water in the air just above the ground, that make it difficult to see 轻雾;薄雾;水汽
The hills wereshrouded in mist.这些小山笼罩在薄雾之中。
这些小山笼罩在薄雾之中。
Early morning mist patches will soon clear.清晨弥漫着的水汽很快会散尽。
清晨弥漫着的水汽很快会散尽。
The origins of the story arelost in the mists of time(= forgotten because it happened such a long time ago).这个故事的起源由于年代久远而变得模糊不清。
这个故事的起源由于年代久远而变得模糊不清。
She gazed at the scene through a mist of tears.她泪眼模糊,凝视着面前的景象。
她泪眼模糊,凝视着面前的景象。
2 a finesprayof liquid, for example from anaerosolcan 液体喷雾
verb 释义
1 when something such as glassmistsoris misted, it becomes covered with very small drops of water, so that it is impossible to see through it (使)结满雾气(模糊不清)
The windows were misted up with condensation.窗户上凝满了水珠,一片模糊。
窗户上凝满了水珠,一片模糊。
As he came in from the cold, his glasses misted up.他从寒冷的户外进来,眼镜马上蒙上了一层雾气。
他从寒冷的户外进来,眼镜马上蒙上了一层雾气。
The windows were beginning to mist up with our breathing.随着我们的呼吸,窗户开始起雾。
随着我们的呼吸,窗户开始起雾。
2 if your eyesmistor somethingmiststhem, they fill with tears (眼)含泪水;泪水模糊
Her eyes misted over as she listened to the speech.她听着演讲,眼中噙满了泪水。
她听着演讲,眼中噙满了泪水。
Her eyes misted over with tears.由于眼泪她的眼睛变模糊了。
由于眼泪她的眼睛变模糊了。
Tears misted his eyes.泪水模糊了他的双眼。
泪水模糊了他的双眼。
3 tospraysomething, for example the leaves of a plant, with very small drops of liquid 朝(植物叶片等)喷雾
mistaken C1 /mɪˈsteɪkən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 wrong in your opinion or judgement 错误;不正确
You are completely mistaken about Jane.你对简的看法完全错了。
你对简的看法完全错了。
My cab driver thought I must be mistaken about the new restaurant.出租车司机认为我肯定把新餐馆的地址弄错了。
出租车司机认为我肯定把新餐馆的地址弄错了。
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's the head teacher.如果我没有记错的话,那就是班主任。
如果我没有记错的话,那就是班主任。
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken.我以为我看到了一个我认识的人,但我一定是弄错了。
我以为我看到了一个我认识的人,但我一定是弄错了。
You are very much mistaken if you think that people will agree to these changes.如果你认为人们会赞同这些变革,那你就大错特错了。
如果你认为人们会赞同这些变革,那你就大错特错了。
2 based on a wrong opinion or bad judgement 判断错误的;被误解的
mistaken views/ideas错误的观点/想法
错误的观点/想法
I told her my secretin the mistaken beliefthat I could trust her.我误以为可以相信她,就把我的秘密告诉了她。
我误以为可以相信她,就把我的秘密告诉了她。
mistakenly C1 /mɪˈsteɪkənli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is wrong because it is based on a wrong opinion or bad judgement 判断错误的;被误解的
He mistakenly believed that his family would stand by him.他误以为他的家人会支持他。
他误以为他的家人会支持他。
mistreat C1 /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to treat a person or an animal in a cruel, unkind or unfair way 虐待
animals that have been mistreated by their owners被主人虐待的动物
被主人虐待的动物
misty C1 /ˈmɪsti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with a lot ofmist 多雾的;薄雾笼罩的
a misty morning薄雾弥漫的早晨
薄雾弥漫的早晨
She peered through the misty light at the approaching car.她透过朦胧的灯光,凝视着驶近的汽车。
她透过朦胧的灯光,凝视着驶近的汽车。
2 not clear or bright 模糊的;不清晰的
misty memories朦胧的记忆
朦胧的记忆
His eyes grew misty(= full of tears)as he talked.他说话的时候双眼模糊了。
他说话的时候双眼模糊了。
mixed-race C1 /ˌmɪkst ˈreɪs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving people of different races, or having parents from different races 混血的
a mixed-race child混血儿
混血儿
moan C1 /məʊn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a long deep sound, usually because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure 呻吟
The injured man was lying on the ground, moaning.受伤的人躺在地上呻吟着。
受伤的人躺在地上呻吟着。
tomoan in/with pain痛苦地呻吟
痛苦地呻吟
‘I might never see you again,’ she moaned.她呻吟着说:“我可能再也见不到你了。”
她呻吟着说:“我可能再也见不到你了。”
2 to complain about something in a way that other people find annoying 抱怨
What are you moaning on about now?你在抱怨什么呢?
你在抱怨什么呢?
They're alwaysmoaning and groaningabout how much they have to do.他们总是牢骚满腹,抱怨有很多事要做。
他们总是牢骚满腹,抱怨有很多事要做。
Bella moaned that her feet were cold.贝拉抱怨说她的脚冷。
贝拉抱怨说她的脚冷。
3 to make a long deep sound 呼啸;发出萧萧声
The wind was moaning through the trees.风穿林木声萧萧。
风穿林木声萧萧。
The wind moaned gently through the trees.风轻轻地穿过树林。
风轻轻地穿过树林。
noun 释义
1 a long deep sound, usually made because you are unhappy or suffering or are experiencing sexual pleasure 呻吟声
a lowmoan of despair/anguish绝望的/痛苦的低沉呻吟
绝望的/痛苦的低沉呻吟
He staggered about ten yards and fell down with a moan.他摇摇晃晃地走了大约 10 码远,呻吟了一声就倒下了。
他摇摇晃晃地走了大约 10 码远,呻吟了一声就倒下了。
a moan of pleasure/pain快乐/痛苦的呻吟
快乐/痛苦的呻吟
2 a complaint about something 抱怨
We had a good moan about work.我们对工作大大地抱怨了一番。
我们对工作大大地抱怨了一番。
His letters are full of the usual moans and groans.他的来信总是满纸怨言。
他的来信总是满纸怨言。
3 a long deep sound, especially the sound that is made by the wind (尤指风的)呼啸声,萧萧声
She lay listening to the moan of the wind in the trees behind the house.她躺着,听着屋后树林里风的呻吟声。
她躺着,听着屋后树林里风的呻吟声。
mobility C1 /məʊˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to move easily from one place, social class or job to another (住处、社会阶层、职业方面的)流动能力
social/geographical/career mobility社会地位/区域/职业流动性
社会地位/区域/职业流动性
The high cost of living acts as an obstacle to mobility of labour.高昂的生活成本成为劳动力流动的障碍。
高昂的生活成本成为劳动力流动的障碍。
2 the ability to move or travel around easily 移动的能力;易于行走的能力
An electric wheelchair has given her greater mobility.电动轮椅让她行动起来方便多了。
电动轮椅让她行动起来方便多了。
mobility training for blind people盲人行动训练
盲人行动训练
mobilize C1 /ˈməʊbəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to work together in order to achieve a particular aim; to organize a group of people to do this 组织;鼓动;动员
The unions mobilized thousands of workers in a protest against the cuts.各级工会组织了数千名工人抗议削减工资。
各级工会组织了数千名工人抗议削减工资。
They successfully mobilized public opinion against him.他们成功地鼓动舆论反对他。
他们成功地鼓动舆论反对他。
2 to find and start to use something that is needed for a particular purpose 调动;调用
They were unable to mobilize the resources they needed.他们无法调用他们需要的资源。
他们无法调用他们需要的资源。
3 if a countrymobilizesits army, or if a country or armymobilizes, it makes itself ready to fight in a war (战时)动员
The troops were ordered to mobilize.部队接到了动员令。
部队接到了动员令。
The military is able to mobilize rapidly.军队能够迅速动员起来。
军队能够迅速动员起来。
mock C1 /mɒk/ verb, adjective, noun
verb 释义
1 to laugh at somebody/something in an unkind way, especially by copying what they say or do 嘲笑;(模仿)嘲弄
He's always mocking my French accent.他总是嘲笑我的法国口音。
他总是嘲笑我的法国口音。
The other children mocked her, laughing behind their hands.其他孩子学她的样子,用手捂着嘴笑。
其他孩子学她的样子,用手捂着嘴笑。
You can mock, but at least I'm willing to have a try!你可以嘲笑我,但我至少愿意试一试。
你可以嘲笑我,但我至少愿意试一试。
2 to show no respect for something 不尊重;蔑视
The new exam mocked the needs of the majority of children.新的考试无视大多数孩子的需求。
新的考试无视大多数孩子的需求。
adjective 释义
1 not sincere 虚假的;不诚实的
mock horror/surprise假装恐惧;故作惊讶
假装恐惧;故作惊讶
2 that is a copy of something; not real 模仿的;模拟的
a mock election模拟选举
模拟选举
amock interview/examination(= used to practise for the real one)模拟面试/考试
模拟面试/考试
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) a practice exam that you do before the official one (英国)模拟考试
The mocks are in November.模拟考试在 11 月进行。
模拟考试在 11 月进行。
What did you get in the mock?你的模拟考试得了多少分?
你的模拟考试得了多少分?
model home C1 /ˈmɒdl həʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a house in a group of new houses that has been painted and filled with furniture, so that people who might want to buy one of the houses can see what they will be like 样品房,样板间(供购买房子的顾客参观)
moderate C1 /ˈmɒdərət/ adjective, verb, noun
adjective 释义
1 that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. 适度的;中等的
students of moderate ability能力一般的学生
能力一般的学生
Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal.这种药的用量即使不很大也会致命。
这种药的用量即使不很大也会致命。
The team enjoyed only moderate success last season.上个赛季,这个队伍只取得了中等成绩。
上个赛季,这个队伍只取得了中等成绩。
Cook over a moderate heat.用文火烹调。
用文火烹调。
2 having or showing opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme 温和的;不激烈的;不偏激的
moderate views/policies温和的见解/政策
温和的见解/政策
a moderate socialist温和的社会主义者
温和的社会主义者
3 staying within limits that are considered to be reasonable by most people 适中的;合理的
a moderate drinker不过多饮酒的人
不过多饮酒的人
moderate wage demands合理的工资要求
合理的工资要求
verb 释义
1 to become or make something become less extreme, severe, etc. 缓和;使适中
By evening the wind had moderated slightly.到黄昏时,风稍稍减弱了。
到黄昏时,风稍稍减弱了。
We agreed to moderate our original demands.我们同意降低我们原先的要求。
我们同意降低我们原先的要求。
She apologized immediately and moderated her voice.她立刻道了歉并压低了嗓门。
她立刻道了歉并压低了嗓门。
2 to check that an exam has been marked fairly and in the same way by different people 审核评分(查看不同阅卷人所打分数是否公平一致)
3 to be in charge of a discussion or debate and make sure it is fair 主持(讨论、辩论等)
The television debate was moderated by a law professor.这场电视辩论由一位法学教授主持。
这场电视辩论由一位法学教授主持。
4 to be responsible for preventing offensive material from being published on a website; to remove offensive material from a website 审核(网站内容);删除(网站冒犯性内容)
to moderate an internet forum审核网络论坛
审核网络论坛
a moderated newsgroup有主持人的网络新闻组
有主持人的网络新闻组
Comments on this article will be moderated.这篇文章的评论将受到审核。
这篇文章的评论将受到审核。
noun 释义
1 a person who has opinions, especially about politics, that are not extreme 持温和观点者(尤指政见)
modern slavery C1 /ˌmɒdn ˈsleɪvəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a form ofslaverythat exists in the 21st century, in which people are illegally forced to work and prevented from escaping 现代奴隶制;现代奴役制
It is estimated that millions of people around the world are victims of modern slavery.据估计,全世界有数百万人是现代奴隶制的受害者。
据估计,全世界有数百万人是现代奴隶制的受害者。
modernism C1 /ˈmɒdənɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 modern ideas or methods 现代主义;现代思想(或方法)
2 a style and movement in art, architecture and literature popular in the early 20th century in which modern ideas, methods and materials were used rather than traditional ones 现代派,现代风格,现代主义(盛行于 20 世纪初期的艺术、建筑和文学风格)
molecular C1 /məˈlekjələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating tomolecules(= groups ofatomsthat cannot be divided without a change in the chemical nature of the substance they are part of) 分子的
molecular structure/biology分子结构/生物学
分子结构/生物学
monastery C1 /ˈmɒnəstri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building in whichmonks(= members of a male religious community) live together 隐修院;修道院;寺院
He lived in a monastery for most of his life.他一生大部份时间都住在隐修院里。
他一生大部份时间都住在隐修院里。
The monastery was founded in 1665.该隐修院建于 1665 年。
该隐修院建于 1665 年。
money transfer C1 /ˈmʌni trænsfɜː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of moving money from one bank or place to another; the money moved in this way 货币转移;转账的钱款
He made a money transfer of $1 000 to his relatives in Haiti.他向海地的亲戚转账了 1000 美元。
他向海地的亲戚转账了 1000 美元。
moneylender C1 /ˈmʌnilendə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose business is lending money, usually at a very high rate of interest 放债者;放高利贷者
monk C1 /mʌŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a religious group of men who often live apart from other people in amonasteryand who do not marry or have personal possessions 僧侣;修道士
Benedictine/Buddhist monks本笃会修士;佛教僧侣
本笃会修士;佛教僧侣
monopoly C1 /məˈnɒpəli/ noun
noun 释义
1 the complete control of trade in particular goods or the supply of a particular service; a type of goods or a service that is controlled in this way 垄断;专营服务;被垄断的商品(或服务)
In the past central government had a monopoly on television broadcasting.过去,中央政府对电视节目播放实行垄断。
过去,中央政府对电视节目播放实行垄断。
Electricity, gas and water were considered to be natural monopolies.电、煤气和水垄断经营过去被认为是理所当然的。
电、煤气和水垄断经营过去被认为是理所当然的。
2 the complete control, possession or use of something; a thing that belongs only to one person or group and that other people cannot share 独占;专利;专利品
Managers do not have a monopoly on stress.并不只是经营管理者有压力。
并不只是经营管理者有压力。
A good education should not be the monopoly of the rich.良好的教育不应该成为富人的专利。
良好的教育不应该成为富人的专利。
3 aboard gamein which players have to pretend to buy and sell land and houses, using pieces of paper that look like money 地产大亨,“大富翁”(一种桌面游戏,玩家以玩具钞票买卖地产和房产)
monotonous C1 /məˈnɒtənəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 never changing and therefore boring 单调乏味的
amonotonous voice/diet/routine单调乏味的声音/饮食/日常事务
单调乏味的声音/饮食/日常事务
monotonous work单调乏味的工作
单调乏味的工作
New secretaries came and went withmonotonous regularity.秘书不停地更换,令人厌烦。
秘书不停地更换,令人厌烦。
monsoon C1 /ˌmɒnˈsuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of heavy rain in summer in South Asia; the rain that falls during this period (南亚地区的)雨季,雨季的降雨
Travelling is much more difficult during the monsoon.在雨季出行要难得多。
在雨季出行要难得多。
This year's monsoon rains are expected to flood several villages.今年的季风降雨预计将淹没几个村庄。
今年的季风降雨预计将淹没几个村庄。
2 a wind in South Asia that blows from the south-west in summer, bringing rain, and the north-east in winter 季风,季节风(盛行于南亚地区,夏季刮西南风,带来雨水,冬季刮东北风)
The monsoon blew relentlessly into our faces.季风无情地吹打着我们的脸。
季风无情地吹打着我们的脸。
mood swing C1 /ˈmuːd swɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sudden change of mood that is difficult to explain 情绪波动
Severe disruption of the sleep cycle can lead to depression and mood swings.严重破坏睡眠周期可能导致抑郁和情绪波动。
严重破坏睡眠周期可能导致抑郁和情绪波动。
mop C1 /mɒp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tool for washing floors that has a long handle with soft material or a bunch of thick strings at the end 拖把;墩布
a mop and bucket带水桶的拖把
带水桶的拖把
I used a mop to clean the floor.我用拖把来擦地板。
我用拖把来擦地板。
2 a kitchenutensil(= a tool) for washing dishes, that has a short handle with soft material at one end 洗碗刷
3 a mass of thick, often untidy, hair 乱蓬蓬的头发
a mop of curly red hair乱蓬蓬的红色鬈发
乱蓬蓬的红色鬈发
verb 释义
1 to clean something with amop 用拖把擦干净
She wiped all the surfaces and mopped the floor.她把所有的陈设都擦干净,还拖了地板。
她把所有的陈设都擦干净,还拖了地板。
2 to remove liquid from the surface of something using a cloth 用布擦掉(表面)的液体
He took out a handkerchief tomop his brow(= to remove the sweat).他拿出手绢来擦额头上的汗水。
他拿出手绢来擦额头上的汗水。
3 to defeat somebody completely in an argument or a competition (在辩论或竞赛中)彻底打败对手,把对手打得一败涂地
moped C1 /ˈməʊped/ noun
noun 释义
1 a motorcycle with a small engine and alsopedals 机器脚踏车;摩托自行车
morality C1 /məˈræləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 principles relating to right and wrong or good and bad behaviour 道德;道德准则;道义
matters ofpublic/private morality公众/个人道德问题
公众/个人道德问题
Standards of morality seem to be dropping.道德标准似乎在下降。
道德标准似乎在下降。
2 the degree to which something is right or wrong, good or bad, etc. according to moral principles 合乎道德的程度
There is a continuing debate on the morality of abortion.关于堕胎是否道德的辩论持续不休。
关于堕胎是否道德的辩论持续不休。
3 a system of moral principles followed by a particular group of people 道德规范;道德体系
mosquito net C1 /məˈskiːtəʊ net/ noun
noun 释义
1 a net that you hang over a bed, etc. to keepmosquitoesaway from you 蚊帐
motel C1 /məʊˈtel/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hotel for people who are travelling by car, with space for parking cars near the rooms 汽车旅馆(附有停车设施)
Harry was lying on his bed in his motel room.哈利躺在汽车旅馆房间的床上。
哈利躺在汽车旅馆房间的床上。
We checked into a motel in Santa Barbara.我们入住了圣巴巴拉的一家汽车旅馆。
我们入住了圣巴巴拉的一家汽车旅馆。
moth C1 /mɒθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flying insect with a long thin body and four large wings, like abutterfly, but less brightly coloured.Mothsfly mainly at night and are attracted to bright lights. 蛾;飞蛾
motherhood C1 /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being a mother 母亲身份;母性
Motherhood suits her.她很适合做母亲。
她很适合做母亲。
She’s struggling to combine motherhood and a career as a lawyer.她正在努力将母亲身份和律师职业结合起来。
她正在努力将母亲身份和律师职业结合起来。
motor vehicle C1 /ˈməʊtə viːəkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 any road vehicle driven by an engine 机动车
motorist C1 /ˈməʊtərɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person driving a car 驾车者;开汽车的人
The accident was reported by a passing motorist.那起事故是一名过路司机报告的。
那起事故是一名过路司机报告的。
Motorists who fail to stop risk an even higher penalty.未能停车的驾驶者将面临更高的处罚。
未能停车的驾驶者将面临更高的处罚。
mould C1 /məʊld/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a container that you pour a liquid or soft substance into, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container, for example when it is cooled or cooked 模具;铸模
A clay mould is used for casting bronze statues.用黏土模具来浇铸青铜塑像。
用黏土模具来浇铸青铜塑像。
Pour the chocolate into a heart-shaped mould.将巧克力倒入心形模子。
将巧克力倒入心形模子。
2 a particular style showing the characteristics, attitudes or behaviour that are typical of somebody/something (独特)类型,个性,风格
a hero in the ‘Superman’ mould“超人”式的英雄
“超人”式的英雄
He is cast in a different mould from his predecessor.他和他的前任风格不一样。
他和他的前任风格不一样。
She doesn’t fit (into) the traditional mould of an academic.她不像一个传统的学者。
她不像一个传统的学者。
She is a prolific writer in the same mould as Agatha Christie.她是一位与阿加莎·克里斯蒂相似的多产作家。
她是一位与阿加莎·克里斯蒂相似的多产作家。
3 a fine soft green, grey or black substance like fur that is a type offungusand that grows on old food or on objects that are left in warm wet air 霉;霉菌
There's mould on the cheese.干酪发霉了。
干酪发霉了。
moulds and fungi霉菌和真菌
霉菌和真菌
mould growth霉的生长
霉的生长
The room smelled damp and there was mould on one wall.房间闻起来很潮湿,一堵墙上有霉菌。
房间闻起来很潮湿,一堵墙上有霉菌。
4 to change what people expect from a situation, especially by acting in a dramatic and original way 改变…的模式;打破…的模式
She succeeded in breaking the mould of political leadership.她成功地打破了政治领导模式。
她成功地打破了政治领导模式。
5 used to say that somebody/something is the only person or thing of their/its kind and there will never be another like them/it 独一无二的
Jenny, after they made you they broke the mould.珍妮,你是世界上独一无二的。
珍妮,你是世界上独一无二的。
verb 释义
1 to shape a soft substance into a particular form or object by pressing it or by putting it into amould (用模具)浇铸,塑造
First, mould the clay into the desired shape.首先,将陶土做成需要的形状。
首先,将陶土做成需要的形状。
The figure had been moulded in clay.这座人像是用黏土塑造的。
这座人像是用黏土塑造的。
2 to strongly influence the way somebody’s character, opinions, etc. develop 对…影响重大;将…塑造成
The experience had moulded and coloured her whole life.这次经历影响了她的一生。
这次经历影响了她的一生。
He moulded them into a superb team.他将他们打造成一支非凡的队伍。
他将他们打造成一支非凡的队伍。
3 to fit or make something fit tightly around the shape of something (使)紧贴于,吻合
The fabric moulds to the body.这种织物很贴身。
这种织物很贴身。
mountaineer C1 /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who climbs mountains as a sport 登山者;登山运动员
mountaineering C1 /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport or activity of climbing mountains 登山运动
to go mountaineering去爬山
去爬山
a mountaineering expedition登山探险
登山探险
mousse C1 /muːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a colddessert(= a sweet dish) made with cream and egg whites and with fruit, chocolate, etc. to give it a sweet taste; a similar dish made with fish, vegetables, etc. 慕斯,奶油冻(用奶油和蛋清加水果、巧克力等做成甜食,或加鱼肉、菜等做成凉菜)
achocolate/strawberry mousse巧克力/草莓慕斯
巧克力/草莓慕斯
salmon/mushroom mousse鲑鱼/蘑菇慕斯
鲑鱼/蘑菇慕斯
2 a substance that is sold inaerosols, for example the light white substance that is used on hair to give it a particular style or to improve its condition 头发定型剂;摩丝
moviegoer C1 /ˈmuːviɡəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who goes to the cinema, especially when they do it regularly 常去影院看电影的人;影迷
moving van C1 /ˈmuːvɪŋ væn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large van used for moving furniture and other goods from one home or business to another 搬家卡车
mow C1 /məʊ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to cut grass, etc. using a machine or tool with a specialblade(= sharp cutting edge)orblades 刈;割;修剪
I mow the lawn every week in summer.夏天我每周都要修剪草坪。
夏天我每周都要修剪草坪。
the smell of new-mown hay新割的草料的气味
新割的草料的气味
the smell of freshly mown grass新割草的气味
新割草的气味
The lawn needs mowing every week in summer.夏天每周都要修剪草坪。
夏天每周都要修剪草坪。
mower C1 /ˈməʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine that cuts grass 割草机;剪草机
You should clean your mower each time you use it.每次使用割草机时都应该清洁它。
每次使用割草机时都应该清洁它。
a lawnmower剪草机
剪草机
amotor/rotary mower机动/滚筒割草机
机动/滚筒割草机
mph C1 /ˌem piː ˈeɪtʃ/ abbreviation
abbreviation 释义
1 miles per hour 每小时所行英里数;英里每小时
a 60 mph speed limit每小时 60 英里的限速
每小时 60 英里的限速
mugger C1 /ˈmʌɡə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who threatens or attacks somebody in order to steal their money, jewellery, etc., especially in a public place 抢劫犯;拦路抢劫者
mugging C1 /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of attacking somebody violently, or threatening to do so, in order to steal their money, especially in a public place 公然行凶抢劫案;拦路抢劫罪
Mugging is on the increase.抢劫犯罪呈上升趋势。
抢劫犯罪呈上升趋势。
There have been several muggings here recently.最近这里发生了几起行凶抢劫案。
最近这里发生了几起行凶抢劫案。
Murders, kidnaps and muggings are reported daily in the newspapers.报纸上每天都有谋杀、绑架和抢劫的报道。
报纸上每天都有谋杀、绑架和抢劫的报道。
2 learning something by repeating it until you remember it rather than by understanding the meaning of it 死记硬背
Some students revise for exams purely by mugging.有些学生纯粹是靠抄袭来备考。
有些学生纯粹是靠抄袭来备考。
mule C1 /mjuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an animal that has a female horse and a maledonkeyas parents, used especially for carrying loads 骡子
He's asstubborn as a mule.他像骡子一样倔。
他像骡子一样倔。
a man on a mule骑着骡子的男子
骑着骡子的男子
2 a person who is paid to take drugs illegally from one country to another 越境运毒者
adrug/drugs mule偷运毒品者
偷运毒品者
The authorities believe these men are important figures in the drug trade, not merely mules.当局认为这些人是毒品交易中的重要人物,而不仅仅是骡子。
当局认为这些人是毒品交易中的重要人物,而不仅仅是骡子。
3 aslipper(= a soft shoe for wearing indoors) or a woman's shoe that is open around the heel 穆勒鞋(跟部敞开)
multi-ethnic C1 /ˌmʌlti ˈeθnɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 consisting of people from many differentethnic groups 由不同种族组成的;涉及不同种族的
New York City is one of the country’s most multi-ethnic cities.纽约市是美国族裔最多元的城市之一。
纽约市是美国族裔最多元的城市之一。
multi-faith C1 /ˌmʌlti ˈfeɪθ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving two or more religions 多信仰
Multi-faith ceremonies will be held to mark the occasion.将举行多信仰仪式来纪念这一时刻。
将举行多信仰仪式来纪念这一时刻。
multi-skilling C1 /ˌmʌltiˈskɪlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of a person being trained in several different jobs that require different skills 多才多艺;(人才的)复合型技能
In the future there will be more flexible working and multi-skilling.弹性工作和多技能化将会越来越普遍。
弹性工作和多技能化将会越来越普遍。
multi-storey car park C1 /ˌmʌlti stɔːri ˈkɑː pɑːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large building with several floors for parking cars in 多层停车场;立体停车场
multicultural C1 /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 for or including people of several different cultures(= beliefs, languages, customs and traditions, etc.) 多元文化的;多种文化融合的
We live in a multicultural society.我们生活在一个多元文化的社会中。
我们生活在一个多元文化的社会中。
a multicultural approach to education多种文化融合的教育方法
多种文化融合的教育方法
multimedia C1 /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the use of sound, pictures and film in addition to text on a screen 多媒体的
mobile multimedia移动多媒体
移动多媒体
2 the use of several different ways of giving information or several different materials 使用多媒体的
the use of multimedia in museums多媒体在博物馆中的应用
多媒体在博物馆中的应用
adjective 释义
1 using sound, pictures and film in addition to text on a screen 多媒体的
multimedia systems/products多媒体系统/产品
多媒体系统/产品
the multimedia industry(= producingCD-ROMsetc.)多媒体工业
多媒体工业
2 using several different ways of giving information or several different materials 使用多媒体的
a multimedia approach to learning运用多媒体的学习方法
运用多媒体的学习方法
multiplex C1 /ˈmʌltɪpleks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large cinema with several separate rooms with screens 多厅影院;多银幕电影院
multitask C1 /ˌmʌltiˈtɑːsk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to operate several programs at the same time 多任务
2 to do several things at the same time 同时做多件事情
Women seem to be able to multitask better than men.女性似乎比男性更擅长同时做多件事情。
女性似乎比男性更擅长同时做多件事情。
municipal C1 /mjuːˈnɪsɪpl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with or belonging to a town, city or district that has its own local government 市政的;地方政府的
municipal elections/councils地方政府选举;市政委员会
地方政府选举;市政委员会
municipal workers市政工作者
市政工作者
the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery洛杉矶市立美术馆
洛杉矶市立美术馆
muscular C1 /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to the muscles 肌肉的
muscular tension/power/tissue肌肉张力/力量/组织
肌肉张力/力量/组织
2 having large strong muscles 强壮的;肌肉发达的
a muscular body/build/chest强壮的身体/体格;肌肉发达的胸部
强壮的身体/体格;肌肉发达的胸部
He was tall, lean and muscular.他高挑瘦削,强壮有力。
他高挑瘦削,强壮有力。
music therapy C1 /ˌmjuːzɪk ˈθerəpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a treatment for mental, emotional or physical health problems that involves playing or listening to music 音乐疗法
Music therapy has proved more effective for me than any other kind of treatment.事实证明,音乐疗法对我来说比任何其他治疗方法都更有效。
事实证明,音乐疗法对我来说比任何其他治疗方法都更有效。
musical director C1 /ˌmjuːzɪkl dəˈrektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person who is in charge of the music in a show in the theatre (舞台表演的)音乐总监
mussel C1 /ˈmʌsl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a smallshellfishthat can be eaten, with a black shell in two parts 贻贝
mutation C1 /mjuːˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a process in which thegeneticmaterial of a person, a plant or an animal changes in structure when it is passed on to children, etc., causing different physical characteristics to develop; a change of this kind (生物物种的)突变,变异
These cells have been affected by mutation.这些细胞已经受到突变的影响。
这些细胞已经受到突变的影响。
The disease is caused by genetic mutations.这种疾病是由基因突变所致。
这种疾病是由基因突变所致。
2 a change in the form or structure of something (形式或结构的)转变,改变
vowel mutation元音变化
元音变化
In Celtic languages such as Welsh, there is a process of mutation affecting the beginning sound of a word, according to the word which comes before it.在威尔士语等凯尔特语言中,根据前面的单词,有一个影响单词开头声音的突变过程。
在威尔士语等凯尔特语言中,根据前面的单词,有一个影响单词开头声音的突变过程。
This essay examines the mutation of ethnic politics into nationalist politics.本文探讨了民族政治向民族主义政治的转变。
本文探讨了民族政治向民族主义政治的转变。
mutual aid C1 /ˌmjuːtʃuəl ˈeɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 help provided by groups of people working together in a community, especially in an emergency 社区中共同努力的人群提供的帮助,尤其是在紧急情况下
The country has a long tradition of mutual aid in both rural and urban areas.中国无论在农村还是城市都有着悠久的互助传统。
中国无论在农村还是城市都有着悠久的互助传统。
amutual aid society互助协会
互助协会
mythology C1 /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 ancientmythsin general; the ancientmythsof a particular culture, society, etc. (统称)神话;某文化(或社会等)的神话
Narcissus was a character from Greek mythology.那喀索斯是希腊神话里的人物。
那喀索斯是希腊神话里的人物。
She has created her own mythology in the books.她在书中编造了自己的神话。
她在书中编造了自己的神话。
a study of the religions and mythologies of ancient Rome关于古罗马的宗教和神话的研究
关于古罗马的宗教和神话的研究
2 ideas that many people think are true but that do not exist or are false 虚幻的想法;错误的观点
the popular mythology that life begins at forty生活四十方起步这种普遍的错误观点
生活四十方起步这种普遍的错误观点
naive C1 /naɪˈiːv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not showing enough knowledge, good judgement or experience of life; too willing to believe that people always tell you the truth 缺乏经验的;幼稚的;无知的;轻信的
to be politically naive对政治无知
对政治无知
I can't believe you were so naive as to trust him!真是难以相信你会幼稚到信任他!
真是难以相信你会幼稚到信任他!
a naive question无知的问题
无知的问题
It would be naive to imagine there is no risk involved.如果认为不涉及任何风险,那就太天真了。
如果认为不涉及任何风险,那就太天真了。
2 innocent and simple 天真的;率直的
Their approach to life is refreshingly naive.他们对待生活的态度天真率直,令人耳目一新。
他们对待生活的态度天真率直,令人耳目一新。
3 in a style which is deliberately very simple, often uses bright colours and is similar to that produced by a child 稚拙派的(简单质朴,色彩明快)
nanny C1 /ˈnæni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to take care of young children in the children’s own home (儿童家中的)保姆
She applied for the job of nanny to the Rickman family.她申请担任里克曼一家的保母一职。
她申请担任里克曼一家的保母一职。
She was taken on as a nanny to their two small children.她受雇为他们的两个小孩当保母。
她受雇为他们的两个小孩当保母。
2 a grandmother 奶奶;姥姥
When is Nanny coming to stay?奶奶什么时候来住?
奶奶什么时候来住?
my nan and grandad我的爷爷、奶奶
我的爷爷、奶奶
3 a way of talking about government which shows that you do not approve of it and suggests that it is too involved in controlling and protecting people in a way that limits their freedom 保姆国家(过分监管或保护国民,限制其自由)
This latest policy is an example of the nanny state gone mad.这项最新颁布的政策表明这个保母式国家已经走向疯狂。
这项最新颁布的政策表明这个保母式国家已经走向疯狂。
nanotechnology C1 /ˌnænəʊtekˈnɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the branch of technology that deals with structures that are less than 100nanometreslong. Scientists often build these structures using individualmoleculesof substances. 纳米技术
Nanotechnology is the blanket term used to describe the precision manufacture of materials and structures of molecular dimensions.纳米技术是用于描述分子尺寸材料和结构的精密制造的总称。
纳米技术是用于描述分子尺寸材料和结构的精密制造的总称。
She claims that nanotechnology will enable engineers to construct sophisticated nanorobots that can navigate the human body.她声称纳米技术将使工程师能够构建能够在人体中导航的复杂纳米机器人。
她声称纳米技术将使工程师能够构建能够在人体中导航的复杂纳米机器人。
napkin C1 /ˈnæpkɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of cloth or paper used at meals for protecting your clothes and cleaning your lips and fingers 餐巾;餐巾纸
He tucked his napkin under his chin.他把餐巾掖到下巴底下。
他把餐巾掖到下巴底下。
She dabbed her mouth with her table napkin.她用餐巾轻轻擦了擦嘴。
她用餐巾轻轻擦了擦嘴。
a napkin ring(= for holding a napkin when it is not in use)made of silver银制餐巾环
银制餐巾环
2 a thick piece of soft material that a woman wears between her legs to hold blood during herperiod 卫生巾
3 anappy(= a piece of soft cloth or other thick material that is folded around a baby’s bottom and between its legs to take in and hold its body waste) 尿布
nappy C1 /ˈnæpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of soft cloth or other thick material that is folded around a baby’s bottom and between its legs to take in and hold its body waste 尿布
I'll change her nappy.我来给她换尿布吧。
我来给她换尿布吧。
a dirty nappy脏尿布
脏尿布
a disposable nappy(= one that is made to be used once only)一次性尿布
一次性尿布
nappy rash尿布疹
尿布疹
Isn’t he rather old to be still in nappies?他现在这么大了还要用尿布?
他现在这么大了还要用尿布?
narrate C1 /nəˈreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to tell a story 讲(故事);叙述
She entertained them by narrating her adventures in Africa.她讲述她在非洲的历险来逗他们开心。
她讲述她在非洲的历险来逗他们开心。
The story is narrated in flashback.这个故事采用了倒叙手法。
这个故事采用了倒叙手法。
2 to speak the words that form the text of adocumentaryfilm or programme 给(纪录片或节目)解说
The film was narrated by Andrew Sachs.这部电影是由安德鲁·萨克斯解说的。
这部电影是由安德鲁·萨克斯解说的。
narration C1 /nəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of telling a story, especially in a novel, a film or a play (尤指小说、电影或戏剧中的)叙述,讲述
The novel constantly switches between first-person and third-person narration.小说不断地在第一人称和第三人称叙述之间切换。
小说不断地在第一人称和第三人称叙述之间切换。
2 a description of events that is spoken during a film, a play, etc. or with music (电影、戏剧等中对情节的)解说,旁白
He has recorded the narration for the production.他录制了这部作品的解说词。
他录制了这部作品的解说词。
narrow-minded C1 /ˌnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not willing to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others 气量小的;小心眼的;狭隘的
a narrow-minded attitude狭隘的态度
狭隘的态度
a narrow-minded nationalist狭隘的民族主义者
狭隘的民族主义者
Don't be so narrow-minded!别这么狭隘!
别这么狭隘!
natural childbirth C1 /ˌnætʃrəl ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a method of giving birth to a baby in which a woman chooses not to take drugs and does special exercises to make her relaxed 自然分娩
nature reserve C1 /ˈneɪtʃə rɪzɜːv/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of land where the animals and plants are protected 自然保护区
The area has been designated a nature reserve.该地区已被指定为自然保护区。
该地区已被指定为自然保护区。
naval C1 /ˈneɪvl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with thenavyof a country 海军的
a naval base/officer/battle海军基地/军官;海战
海军基地/军官;海战
the country’s naval forces该国的海军部队
该国的海军部队
neglect C1 /nɪˈɡlekt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to fail to take care of somebody/something 疏于照顾;未予看管
She denies neglecting her baby.她不承认没有照看好她的孩子。
她不承认没有照看好她的孩子。
The buildings had been neglected for years.这些大楼多年来一直无人看管。
这些大楼多年来一直无人看管。
Don’t neglect your health.不要忽视你的健康。
不要忽视你的健康。
Local communities have been neglected in favour of private sector interests.为了私营经济的利益而忽略了当地小区集体。
为了私营经济的利益而忽略了当地小区集体。
2 to not give enough attention to something 忽略;忽视;不予重视
Dance has been neglected by television.电视节目一向不重视舞蹈。
电视节目一向不重视舞蹈。
She has neglected her studies.她荒废了学业。
她荒废了学业。
They areneglecting their dutyas elected representatives.他们疏忽了他们身为民选代表的职责。
他们疏忽了他们身为民选代表的职责。
3 to fail or forget to do something that you ought to do 疏忽;疏漏
You neglected to mention the name of your previous employer.你忘了提你前雇主的名字。
你忘了提你前雇主的名字。
noun 释义
1 the fact of not giving enough care or attention to something/somebody; the state of not receiving enough care or attention 忽略;忽视;未被重视
The buildings are crumbling fromyears of neglect.由于多年无人维修,这些建筑物行将倒塌。
由于多年无人维修,这些建筑物行将倒塌。
The place smelled of decay and neglect.这地方有一股污浊腐朽的气味。
这地方有一股污浊腐朽的气味。
The gardens sadly fell into neglect and disrepair.可悲的是,花园遭到忽视和年久失修。
可悲的是,花园遭到忽视和年久失修。
The law imposes penalties for the neglect of children.法律对疏于照管儿童有处罚措施。
法律对疏于照管儿童有处罚措施。
neighbourly C1 /ˈneɪbəli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 involving people, countries, etc. that live or are located near each other 邻近的;接壤的;住在附近的
the importance of good neighbourly relations between the two states这两国间睦邻友好关系的重要性
这两国间睦邻友好关系的重要性
neighbourly help邻里间的帮助
邻里间的帮助
a neighbourly dispute邻居间的纷争
邻居间的纷争
2 friendly and helpful 热心肠的;乐于助人的
It was a neighbourly gesture of theirs.这是他们友好的表示。
这是他们友好的表示。
neon C1 /ˈniːɒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Neonis a gas that does not react with anything and that shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it. 氖;氖气
neon lights/signs霓虹灯;霓虹灯标牌
霓虹灯;霓虹灯标牌
nervous breakdown C1 /ˌnɜːvəs ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of serious mental illness in which somebody is unable to deal with normal life 精神崩溃
to have/suffer a nervous breakdown精神崩溃
精神崩溃
The stress of her job had brought her to the brink of a nervous breakdown.工作的压力让她几乎精神崩溃。
工作的压力让她几乎精神崩溃。
nervous system C1 /ˈnɜːvəs sɪstəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of all the nerves in the body that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body 神经系统
nest C1 /nest/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a hollow place or structure that a bird makes or chooses for laying its eggs in and sheltering its young 鸟巢;鸟窝
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass麻雀用树枝和干草筑巢
麻雀用树枝和干草筑巢
2 a place where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young 巢穴;窝
a wasps’ nest黄蜂窝
黄蜂窝
a nest of mice一窝老鼠
一窝老鼠
The snake will attack if disturbed inside its nest.如果蛇在巢穴内被惊扰,它就会反击。
如果蛇在巢穴内被惊扰,它就会反击。
3 a secret place which is full of bad people and their activities 藏匿处;秘密窝点
a nest of thieves贼窝
贼窝
4 the home, thought of as the safe place where parents bring up their children 家;安乐窝
toleave the nest(= leave your parents’ home)离开父母过独立生活
离开父母过独立生活
5 a group or set of similar things that are made to fit inside each other (套叠在一起的)一套物件
a nest of tables一套桌子
一套桌子
6 to make yourself richer, especially at somebody else's expense, by spending money on yourself that should be spent on somebody/something else 中饱私囊
7 to become able to fly and leave itsnest 羽翼已丰可离巢
8 to leave home and live somewhere else 另立门户
Her children have flown the nest.她的孩子们已经离家独立。
她的孩子们已经离家独立。
9 a difficult situation in which a lot of people get very angry 引起公愤的状况;困境
His letter to the papersstirred up arealhornets' nest.他给报界写的信着实引发了众怒。
他给报界写的信着实引发了众怒。
10 a discovery that seems interesting but is found to have no value (看似有趣但)毫无价值的发现
11 a very complicated situation 复杂的形势;变幻莫测的局势
This area of the law is a veritable mare’s nest.这一法律领域复杂难料。
这一法律领域复杂难料。
verb 释义
1 to make and use anest 筑巢;巢居
Thousands of seabirds are nesting on the cliffs.成千上万的海鸟在悬崖上筑巢。
成千上万的海鸟在悬崖上筑巢。
2 to put types of information together, or inside each other, so that they form a single unit 嵌套(信息)
netball C1 /ˈnetbɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game played by two teams of seven players, especially women or girls. Players score by throwing a ball through a high net hanging from a ring on a post. (尤指女子)无挡板篮球
networking C1 /ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of trying to meet and talk to other people who may be useful to you in your work 人际关系网
neuter C1 /ˈnjuːtə(r)/ adjective, verb
adjective 释义
1 belonging to a class of nouns, pronouns, adjectives or verbs whosegenderis notfeminineormasculine 中性的
The Polish word for ‘window’ is neuter.波兰语里“窗户”一词是中性的。
波兰语里“窗户”一词是中性的。
verb 释义
1 to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot produce young 阉割(动物)
Has your cat been neutered?你家的猫绝育了吗?
你家的猫绝育了吗?
2 to prevent something from having the effect that it ought to have 使失去作用
neutrality C1 /njuːˈtræləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of not supporting either side in adisagreement, competition or war 中立;中立状态
Switzerland declared its neutrality.瑞士宣布中立。
瑞士宣布中立。
I'm afraid we cannot guarantee the neutrality of the courts.恐怕我们无法保证法庭的中立性。
恐怕我们无法保证法庭的中立性。
new build C1 /ˈnjuː bɪld/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building, ship or aircraft that has been built very recently or that is to be built soon; buildings, etc. of this type 新建物(指建筑、船舶或飞机;亦指拟建的)
400 new builds are planned for the village.该村计划兴建 400 座新房子。
该村计划兴建 400 座新房子。
We wanted the modern convenience of new build.我们想享受新房子现代化的便利。
我们想享受新房子现代化的便利。
new-build properties/apartments新建楼房/公寓
新建楼房/公寓
new economy C1 /ˌnjuː ɪˈkɒnəmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 new industries, such asbiotechnologyor the internet, that rely on the latest technology (依赖计算机﹑现代科技和高素质员工的)新经济
Innovation in the field of green energy resources plays a key role in the new economy.绿色能源领域的创新在新经济中发挥着关键作用。
绿色能源领域的创新在新经济中发挥着关键作用。
new moon C1 /ˌnjuː ˈmuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the moon when it looks like a thin curved shape(= acrescent) 新月
2 the time of the month when the moon has this shape 新月期
newborn C1 /ˈnjuːbɔːn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 recently born 新生的;初生的
a newborn baby新生儿
新生儿
noun 释义
1 a recently born child or animal 新生儿,新生者
Looking after a newborn is a full-time job.照顾新生儿是一项全职工作。
照顾新生儿是一项全职工作。
news-sheet C1 /ˈnjuːz ʃiːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small newspaper with only a few pages (只有几页的)小报
newsgathering C1 /ˈnjuːzɡæðərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of doing research on news items, especially ones that will be broadcast on television or printed in a newspaper (尤指电视或报纸的)新闻采集
newsroom C1 /ˈnjuːzruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the room at a newspaper office or a radio or television station where news is received and prepared for printing or broadcasting (报社、电台或电视台的)新闻编辑室
next C1 /nekst/ adjective, adverb, noun
adjective 释义
1 coming straight after somebody/something in time, order or space 下一个的;紧接着的;接下来的
The next train to Baltimore is at ten.下一趟去巴尔的摩的列车十点钟开。
下一趟去巴尔的摩的列车十点钟开。
The next six months will be the hardest.接下来的六个月将是最难熬的。
接下来的六个月将是最难熬的。
The next chapter deals with the post-war situation.下一章是关于战后局势的。
下一章是关于战后局势的。
Who's next?下一位是谁?
下一位是谁?
The woman in the next room was talking in a very loud voice.隔壁房间里的女子正在大声讲话。
隔壁房间里的女子正在大声讲话。
The parcel will arrive in the next few days.包裹将在未来几天内到达。
包裹将在未来几天内到达。
I fainted andthe next thing I knewI was in the hospital.我昏迷后一醒来就在医院里了。
我昏迷后一醒来就在医院里了。
Round here, you leave school andnext thing you knowyou're married with three kids.这里的人毕业后一眨眼就已经结婚生三个孩子了。
这里的人毕业后一眨眼就已经结婚生三个孩子了。
2 the Monday, week, etc. immediately following 紧随其后的;下一个的
Next Thursday is 12 April.下个星期四是 4 月 12 日。
下个星期四是 4 月 12 日。
Next timeI'll bring a book.下次我带本书来。
下次我带本书来。
I'm going away next month.我下个月要外出。
我下个月要外出。
Next month's rent is due today.下个月的房租今天到期。
下个月的房租今天到期。
3 used to encourage somebody who has not been successful at something (鼓励未成功的人)祝下次好运
Never mind— better luck next time.没关系,祝你下次好运。
没关系,祝你下次好运。
If you didn't win a prize, better luck next time.如果没获奖,愿你下次好运。
如果没获奖,愿你下次好运。
4 if a situation changesfrom one day to the next, it is uncertain and not likely to stay the same each day 一天又一天(表示不知未来如何)
I never know what to expect from one day to the next.一天又一天我从不知道会发生什么。
一天又一天我从不知道会发生什么。
5 a person or thing that people think will be very popular or successful soon 下一件大事
She has been talked up as the next big thing in British tennis.她被认为是英国网球界的下一个大人物。
她被认为是英国网球界的下一个大人物。
Everyone is trying to guess what the next big thing in street fashion is going to be.每个人都在猜测街头时尚的下一件大事将会是什么。
每个人都在猜测街头时尚的下一件大事将会是什么。
6 the average person 平常人;一般的人
I can enjoy a jokeas well as the next man, but this is going too far.我和平常人一样喜欢开玩笑,可这太过分了。
我和平常人一样喜欢开玩笑,可这太过分了。
7 to further improve or develop something that is already successful 让某事更上一层楼
He decided to move to New York to take his career to the next level.他决定搬到纽约,将他的职业生涯提升到一个新的水平。
他决定搬到纽约,将他的职业生涯提升到一个新的水平。
We are taking web design to the next level.我们正在将网页设计提升到一个新的水平。
我们正在将网页设计提升到一个新的水平。
adverb 释义
1 after something else; then; afterwards 紧接着;随后
What happened next?随后发生了什么?
随后发生了什么?
Next, I heard the sound of voices.接着,我听到了说话的声音。
接着,我听到了说话的声音。
We're excited to see what she'll do next.我们很高兴看到她下一步会做什么。
我们很高兴看到她下一步会做什么。
What came next was a real shock.接下来发生的事极为惊人。
接下来发生的事极为惊人。
Strawberries and cream come next.接下来是草莓和奶油。
接下来是草莓和奶油。
2 following in the order mentioned 其次的;依次的;仅次于…的
Jo was the next oldest after Martin.马丁下面年龄最大的就是乔了。
马丁下面年龄最大的就是乔了。
The next best thingto flying is gliding.好玩程度仅次于飞行的就是滑翔。
好玩程度仅次于飞行的就是滑翔。
3 used in questions to express surprise (用于询问,表示吃惊)
You're going bungee jumping?Whatever next?你要去蹦极?还想干什么?
你要去蹦极?还想干什么?
4 coming next in sequence (常指娱乐节目)接下来
Next up, a brand new drama series.接下来,是一部全新的连续剧。
接下来,是一部全新的连续剧。
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that is next 下一位;下一个;下一件
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was.他前一刻还不在那里,一会儿又在了。
他前一刻还不在那里,一会儿又在了。
the weekafter next下下周
下下周
The next to appear was his wife.下一个出现的是他妻子。
下一个出现的是他妻子。
next of kin C1 /ˌnekst əv ˈkɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 your closest living relative or relatives 直系亲属;最近亲
I'm her next of kin.我是她的直系亲属。
我是她的直系亲属。
Her next of kin have been informed.她最近的亲属已得到通知了。
她最近的亲属已得到通知了。
The form must be signed by next of kin.这表格必须有直系亲属签字。
这表格必须有直系亲属签字。
next-generation C1 /ˌnekst dʒenəˈreɪʃn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe a product or form of technology that has been developed recently and is likely to replace current products or technology (产品或技术)新一代的
Check out our guide on next-generation gaming consoles.来看我们新一代游戏机的指南。
来看我们新一代游戏机的指南。
nice-looking C1 /ˌnaɪs ˈlʊkɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 attractive 好看的;有吸引力的
What a nice-looking man!多帅的男人啊!
多帅的男人啊!
niche C1 /niːʃ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a comfortable or suitable role, job, way of life, etc. 舒适或称心的工作(或生活等)
He eventually found his niche in sports journalism.最后他在体育新闻界找到了理想的工作。
最后他在体育新闻界找到了理想的工作。
2 a small section of the market for a particular kind of product or service 细分市场;利基市场
They spotted a niche in the market, with no serious competition.他们发现了一个竞争不大的细分市场。
他们发现了一个竞争不大的细分市场。
There's a niche for a small stylish car.小型时尚汽车还有一席之地。
小型时尚汽车还有一席之地。
3 a small hollow place, especially in a wall to contain a statue, etc., or in the side of a hill 壁龛;(山体)凹进的地方
The niche was just big enough to hold two small candles.壁龛足够大,只能容纳两支小蜡烛。
壁龛足够大,只能容纳两支小蜡烛。
I found a niche in the rock and sat and watched while the sun rose and filled the valley with light.我在岩石上找到了一个壁龛,坐下来观看太阳升起,让山谷充满阳光。
我在岩石上找到了一个壁龛,坐下来观看太阳升起,让山谷充满阳光。
4 a position or role taken by a kind of living thing within its community. Different living things may have the samenichein different places, for exampleantelopesin Africa andkangaroosin Australia. 生态位(一种生物在群落中的地位或作用)
Within each niche, similar animals avoid competing with each other.在每个生态位内,相似的动物都会避免相互竞争。
在每个生态位内,相似的动物都会避免相互竞争。
Mammals moved into the niche left vacant by the disappearance of the dinosaurs.哺乳动物填补了恐龙消失后留下来的空间。
哺乳动物填补了恐龙消失后留下来的空间。
adjective 释义
1 appealing to only a small section of the population 细分的;利基(市场)的;小众的
Enthusiast markets will always exist but they are niche.爱好者市场将永远存在,但它们是利基市场。
爱好者市场将永远存在,但它们是利基市场。
aniche market利基市场
利基市场
We seeniche productsas one of our strengths.我们将利基产品视为我们的优势之一。
我们将利基产品视为我们的优势之一。
the development ofniche marketing(= aiming products at particular groups)利基市场营销的开发
利基市场营销的开发
a film intended for a niche audience针对特定观众群拍摄的电影
针对特定观众群拍摄的电影
night sweat C1 /ˈnaɪt swet/ noun
noun 释义
1 a state when somebody produces a lot ofsweatwhile they are sleeping during the night, sometimes as a symptom of disease 盗汗
Symptoms include a dry cough, fever and night sweats.症状包括干咳、发烧和盗汗。
症状包括干咳、发烧和盗汗。
nightdress C1 /ˈnaɪtdres/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long loose piece of clothing like a thin dress, worn in bed 睡裙;女式睡袍
I prefer pyjamas to nightdresses.比起睡衣我更喜欢睡衣。
比起睡衣我更喜欢睡衣。
nightie C1 /ˈnaɪti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long loose piece of clothing like a thin dress, worn by a woman or girl in bed 睡裙;女式睡袍
nightly C1 /ˈnaɪtli/ adjective, adverb
adjective 释义
1 happening every night 每夜的;每晚的
a nightly news bulletin每晚的新闻简报
每晚的新闻简报
adverb 释义
1 every night 每夜的;每晚的
The programme is broadcast nightly.该节目每晚播出。
该节目每晚播出。
nightshirt C1 /ˈnaɪtʃɜːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long loose shirt worn in bed 睡衣
nightwear C1 /ˈnaɪtweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 clothes that are worn in bed 睡衣
nil C1 /nɪl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the number 0, especially as the score in some games (数字)零;(体育比赛中的)0 分
Newcastle beat Leeds four nil/by four goals to nil.纽卡斯尔队以四比零战胜利兹队。
纽卡斯尔队以四比零战胜利兹队。
adjective 释义
1 not existing 不存在;没有
The doctors rated her chances as nil(= there was no chance).医生认为她没有希望了。
医生认为她没有希望了。
nitrogen C1 /ˈnaɪtrədʒən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Nitrogenis a gas that is found in large quantities in the earth’s atmosphere. 氮;氮气
no-fly zone C1 /ˌnəʊ ˈflaɪ zəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area above a country where planes from other countries are not allowed to fly, especially during a war (尤指战时)禁飞区
Fighter planes are being sent to enforce the UN no-fly zone.正派战斗机到联合国禁飞区执行禁飞任务。
正派战斗机到联合国禁飞区执行禁飞任务。
noble C1 /ˈnəʊbl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 having or showing fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage,honestyand care for others 崇高的;品质高尚的
a noble leader伟大的领袖
伟大的领袖
noble ideals崇高的理想
崇高的理想
He died for a noble cause.他为了高尚的事业而牺牲。
他为了高尚的事业而牺牲。
She died in a noble cause.她为了崇高的事业而牺牲。
她为了崇高的事业而牺牲。
It was very noble of you to go so far to take him home.去那么远的地方把他送回家,你真伟大。
去那么远的地方把他送回家,你真伟大。
2 belonging to a family of high social rank(= belonging to thenobility) 贵族的;高贵的
He was a young man of noble birth.他是个出身高贵的年轻人。
他是个出身高贵的年轻人。
one of the noblest families in Portugal葡萄牙最高贵的家族之一
葡萄牙最高贵的家族之一
Intermarriage between the noble families means that all the counts are related.贵族家族之间的通婚意味着所有伯爵都有血缘关系。
贵族家族之间的通婚意味着所有伯爵都有血缘关系。
3 very impressive in size or quality 宏伟的;壮丽的
a noble building雄伟的大楼
雄伟的大楼
noun 释义
1 a person who comes from a family of high social rank; a member of thenobility 出身高贵的人;贵族成员
The cost of the arch was met by Milanese nobles.拱门的费用由米兰贵族承担。
拱门的费用由米兰贵族承担。
The regime was supported by a group of powerful nobles.这个政权得到一群权贵的支持。
这个政权得到一群权贵的支持。
nod C1 /nɒd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 if younod,nodyour head or your headnods, you move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc. 点头
I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.我问他能不能帮我一下,他点了点头。
我问他能不能帮我一下,他点了点头。
‘Ready?’ She nodded at me and we set off.“准备好了吗?”她向我点了点头,然后我们一起出发了。
“准备好了吗?”她向我点了点头,然后我们一起出发了。
Her head nodded in agreement.她点头表示同意。
她点头表示同意。
He nodded his head sympathetically.他同情地点点头。
他同情地点点头。
She nodded approval.她点头表示赞同。
她点头表示赞同。
Everyone nodded their agreement.众人纷纷点头表示同意。
众人纷纷点头表示同意。
2 to move your head down and up once to say hello or goodbye to somebody or to give them a sign to do something 点头致意;点头示意
The president nodded to the crowd as he passed in the motorcade.当总统的车队经过时,他向人群点头致意。
当总统的车队经过时,他向人群点头致意。
She nodded at him to begin speaking她点头示意他开始讲话。
她点头示意他开始讲话。
to nod a greeting点头问候
点头问候
3 to move your head in the direction of somebody/something to show that you are talking about them/it (朝…方向)点头(表示所谈论的人或物)
I asked where Steve was and she nodded in the direction of the kitchen.我问史蒂夫在哪儿,她朝厨房点了点头。
我问史蒂夫在哪儿,她朝厨房点了点头。
She nodded towards his suitcase. ‘Going somewhere?’ she asked.她朝他的行李箱点了点头。 “去某个地方吗?”她问。
她朝他的行李箱点了点头。 “去某个地方吗?”她问。
4 to let your head fall forward when you are sleeping in a chair 打盹;打瞌睡
He sat nodding in front of the fire.他坐在火炉前打盹。
他坐在火炉前打盹。
5 to only know somebody/something slightly 与…有点头之交;对…略知一二
noun 释义
1 sleeping 睡着;在梦乡
Pete and Jo were still in the land of Nod, so I went out for a walk in the morning sunshine.皮特和乔仍沉睡未醒,于是我就在晨光中出门散步去了。
皮特和乔仍沉睡未醒,于是我就在晨光中出门散步去了。
nominate C1 /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to formally suggest that somebody/something should be chosen for an important role, prize, position, etc. 提名;推荐
She has been nominated for the presidency.她已经获得了董事长职位的提名。
她已经获得了董事长职位的提名。
He was nominated (as) best actor.他获得了最佳男演员的提名。
他获得了最佳男演员的提名。
I nominated Paul to take on the role of treasurer.我推荐保罗担任司库。
我推荐保罗担任司库。
2 to choose somebody to do a particular job 任命;指派
I have been nominated to the committee.我被任命为委员会委员。
我被任命为委员会委员。
The president wanted to nominate her as his successor.总统想提名她作为他的继任者。
总统想提名她作为他的继任者。
She was nominated to speak on our behalf.她被指派代表我们发言。
她被指派代表我们发言。
Each office will nominate a representative to sit on the committee.每个办事处将提名一个代表出任该委员会委员。
每个办事处将提名一个代表出任该委员会委员。
3 to choose a time, date or title for something 挑选,指定(时间、日期、名称等)
1 December has been nominated as the day of the election.12 月 1 日被指定为选举日。
12 月 1 日被指定为选举日。
nomination C1 /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of suggesting or choosing somebody as a candidate in an election, or for a job or an award; the fact of being suggested for this 提名;推荐;任命;指派
Membership of the club is by nomination only.俱乐部的会员资格仅可通过推荐获得。
俱乐部的会员资格仅可通过推荐获得。
He won the nomination as Democratic candidate for the presidency.他赢得了民主党总统候选人的提名。
他赢得了民主党总统候选人的提名。
They opposed her nomination to the post of Deputy Director.他们反对任命她为副主任。
他们反对任命她为副主任。
He has had nine Oscar nominations.他已经获得九次奥斯卡提名。
他已经获得九次奥斯卡提名。
nominee C1 /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has been formally suggested for a job, a prize, etc. 被提名人;被任命者
He was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.他获推举角逐该党的总统候选人席位。
他获推举角逐该党的总统候选人席位。
an Oscar nominee获得奥斯卡提名的人
获得奥斯卡提名的人
2 a person in whose name money is invested in a company, etc. (投资等的)名义持有人
They were acting through nominees.他们正通过名义持有人行事。
他们正通过名义持有人行事。
non-core C1 /ˌnɒn ˈkɔː(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not considered to be essential 非核心的
The company is phasing out some of its non-core functions.公司正逐步裁撤一些非核心业务。
公司正逐步裁撤一些非核心业务。
non-core assets/businesses非核心资产/业务
非核心资产/业务
non-defining C1 /ˌnɒn dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 giving extra information about a noun phrase, inside commas in writing or in a particularintonationin speech. In‘My brother, who lives in France, is coming to Rome with us’, the part between the commas is anon-definingrelative clause. 非定义:提供有关名词性短语,书面逗号或特定语调的其他信息。在“我的兄弟,住在法国,将和我们一起来罗马”中,逗号之间的部分是一个不确定的相对从句。
non-resident C1 /ˌnɒn ˈresɪdənt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who does not live permanently in a particular country 非永久居民
Student fees are higher for non-residents.非居民的学生费用较高。
非居民的学生费用较高。
2 a person not staying at a particular hotel 不在某旅馆住的人;非旅馆住客
The bar is open to non-residents.酒吧对外营业。
酒吧对外营业。
adjective 释义
1 not living or located permanently in a particular place or country 非当地居住的;非常设的;非常驻的
non-resident employees外地雇员
外地雇员
Tax exemption only applies to those with non-resident status.免税仅适用于具有非居民身份的人。
免税仅适用于具有非居民身份的人。
2 not living in the place where you work or in a house that you own 不在(工作地点等)居住的;不寄宿的;非居民的
a non-resident caretaker/janitor外地看守/看门人
外地看守/看门人
run-down properties belonging to non-resident landlords属于非居民房东的破旧房产
属于非居民房东的破旧房产
3 not staying at a particular hotel 不在(某旅馆)住宿的
Non-resident guests are welcome to use the hotel swimming pool.欢迎非旅馆住客使用本旅馆的游泳池。
欢迎非旅馆住客使用本旅馆的游泳池。
noon C1 /nuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 12 o’clock in the middle of the day 正午;中午
We should be there by noon.我们应该最晚中午到达。
我们应该最晚中午到达。
The conference opens at 12 noon on Saturday.这次会议在星期六中午 12 点开幕。
这次会议在星期六中午 12 点开幕。
the noon deadline for the end of hostilities中午结束敌对状态这一最后期限
中午结束敌对状态这一最后期限
I'm leaving on the noon train.我坐中午的火车走。
我坐中午的火车走。
2 at all times of the day and night (used to emphasize that something happens very often or that it happens continuously) 从早到晚;一天到晚
She talks about him morning, noon and night.她整天把他挂在嘴边。
她整天把他挂在嘴边。
The work continues morning, noon and night.这项工作从早到晚持续进行。
这项工作从早到晚持续进行。
It's all she talks about, morning, noon and night.她整天就是说这个。
她整天就是说这个。
nose job C1 /ˈnəʊz dʒɒb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a medical operation on the nose to improve its shape 鼻部整形手术
She wasn't happy with her appearance so she had a nose job.她对自己的外貌不满意,因此做了鼻部整形手术。
她对自己的外貌不满意,因此做了鼻部整形手术。
not C1 /nɒt/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 used withbe,doorhaveto form the negative of verbs; used to form the negative of modal verbs likecanormust 不(构成动词 be、do、have 和情态动词 can、must 等的否定形式)
She did not/didn’t see him.她没看见他。
她没看见他。
It’s not/It isn’t raining.没下雨。
没下雨。
It's cold, isn't it?很冷,是吧?
很冷,是吧?
Don't you eat meat?你不吃肉吗?
你不吃肉吗?
I can't see from here.我从这儿看不见。
我从这儿看不见。
He must not go.他绝不能走。
他绝不能走。
2 used to give the following word or phrase a negative meaning, or to reply in the negative (否定后面的词或短语,或作否定的回答)不,没有
He warned me not to be late.他提醒我不要迟到。
他提醒我不要迟到。
I was sorry not to have seen them.我很遗憾没有见到他们。
我很遗憾没有见到他们。
Not everybody agrees.不是每一个人都同意。
不是每一个人都同意。
They had still not decided.他们还没有决定。
他们还没有决定。
‘Who's next?’ ‘Not me.’“下一位是谁?”“不是我。”
“下一位是谁?”“不是我。”
‘What did you do at school?’ ‘Not a lot.’“你在学校干什么了?”“没做多少事。”
“你在学校干什么了?”“没做多少事。”
It's not easy being a parent(= it's difficult).为人父母不容易。
为人父母不容易。
It's not every day you get to meet a famous actor.并不是每天都能见到著名演员。
并不是每天都能见到著名演员。
3 used afterhope,expect,believe, etc. to give a negative reply (用于 hope、expect、believe 等动词后,作为否定的回答)不,没有
‘Will she be there?’ ‘I hope not.’“她会在那儿吗?”“但愿不会。”
“她会在那儿吗?”“但愿不会。”
‘Is it ready?’ ‘I'm afraid not.’“准备好了吗?”“恐怕还没呢。”
“准备好了吗?”“恐怕还没呢。”
‘Does he know?’ ‘I believe not.’“他知道吗?”“我想他不知道。”
“他知道吗?”“我想他不知道。”
4 used to show a negative possibility (表示否定的可能性)否,或许不
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not.我不知道他是否说了真话。
我不知道他是否说了真话。
Whether you succeed or not depends on the how skilled you are.你成功与否取决于你的技艺有多高。
你成功与否取决于你的技艺有多高。
5 used to say that you do not want something or will not allow something (拒绝或不允许)不
‘Some more?’ ‘Not for me, thanks.’“再来点儿吗?”“我不要了,谢谢。”
“再来点儿吗?”“我不要了,谢谢。”
‘Can I throw this out?’ ‘Certainly not.’“我把这个扔了,行吗?”“当然不行。”
“我把这个扔了,行吗?”“当然不行。”
6 even less than 连…也不到
She was standing not three feet in front of me.她站在我前面不到三英尺的地方。
她站在我前面不到三英尺的地方。
7 used to suggest that the opposite of the following word or phrase is true (表示与后面的词语意思相反)
This could all happen in thenot too distant future(= soon).这一切都可能在不久的将来发生。
这一切都可能在不久的将来发生。
His view on the matter wasnot a million miles awayfrom(= close to)mine.他和我对这件事的看法并非相差十万八千里。
他和我对这件事的看法并非相差十万八千里。
8 used to emphasize the opposite of a statement 才怪(否定刚说过的话)
Well, that sounds like a fun evening—not!那听起来是愉快的一晚——才怪!
那听起来是愉快的一晚——才怪!
9 used for emphasis to mean ‘no thing or person’ (用于强调)一个也不,一件也没
He didn't speak to me—not one word.他没跟我说话,一个字也没说。
他没跟我说话,一个字也没说。
10 used to politely accept thanks or to agree to something (礼貌地答谢或同意)别客气,没关系,没什么
‘Thanks a lot.’ ‘Not at all.’“非常感谢。”“不客气。”
“非常感谢。”“不客气。”
‘Do you mind if I open a window?’ ‘Not at all.’“你介意我打开窗户吗?” “一点也不介意。”
“你介意我打开窗户吗?” “一点也不介意。”
11 used to emphasize that something else is also true 不但…而且…
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations.她不仅写了正文,还挑选了插图。
她不仅写了正文,还挑选了插图。
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read.他不但读了这本书,而且记得所读的内容。
他不但读了这本书,而且记得所读的内容。
12 used to state that you are not suggesting something 倒不是;并不是说
She hasn't written—not that she said she would.她还没写信来——倒不是她说过她要写。
她还没写信来——倒不是她说过她要写。
notification C1 /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 official information of something; the act of giving or receiving this information 通知;通告;告示
advance/prior notification(= telling somebody in advance about something)预先通告
预先通告
written notification书面通知
书面通知
You should receive (a) notification of our decision in the next week.关于我们的决定,下周你会接到通知。
关于我们的决定,下周你会接到通知。
The police are entitled to inspect the premises without notification.警方有权不预先通知就搜查房屋。
警方有权不预先通知就搜查房屋。
They failed to give notification of their intention to demolish the building.他们没有通知说打算拆除这栋大楼。
他们没有通知说打算拆除这栋大楼。
2 anautomatedmessage sent by an app to inform the user of a new message, update, etc. (应用软件发送的)通知
If you're serious about doing a digital detox, you have to resist checking your notifications.如果你当真想做数字排毒,远离电子设备,那就必须忍住不去查看通知。
如果你当真想做数字排毒,远离电子设备,那就必须忍住不去查看通知。
You will receive a notification when your package is delivered.包裹送达时,你会收到通知。
包裹送达时,你会收到通知。
nought C1 /nɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the figure 0 (数字)零
A million is written with six noughts.一百万写出来有六个零。
一百万写出来有六个零。
nought point one(= written 0.1)零点一
零点一
I give the programme nought out of ten for humour.我给这个节目的幽默打零分。
我给这个节目的幽默打零分。
This car can accelerate from nought to sixty in ten seconds.这辆车可以在十秒内从零加速到六十。
这辆车可以在十秒内从零加速到六十。
2 used in particular phrases to mean ‘nothing’ (用于某些短语)无,零
All our efforts havecome to nought(= have not been successful).我们所付出的努力都已付诸东流。
我们所付出的努力都已付诸东流。
nowhere C1 /ˈnəʊweə(r)/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 not in or to any place 无处;哪里都不
I had nowhere to live, so I was sleeping on my sister's couch.我没有地方住,所以睡在姐姐的沙发上。
我没有地方住,所以睡在姐姐的沙发上。
There was nowhere for me to sit.我无处可坐。
我无处可坐。
‘Where are you going this weekend?’ ‘Nowhere special.’“这个周末你打算去哪儿?”“没什么地方可去。”
“这个周末你打算去哪儿?”“没什么地方可去。”
She doesn't want to stay there but she has nowhere else to go.她不想待在那里,但她没有别的地方可去。
她不想待在那里,但她没有别的地方可去。
Nowhere do plants flourish with such vigour as they do in tropical rainforests.植物在热带雨林中最能茁壮成长。
植物在热带雨林中最能茁壮成长。
This animal is found in Australia, and nowhere else.这种动物生长在澳大利亚,别处没有。
这种动物生长在澳大利亚,别处没有。
Nowhere is the effect of government policy more apparent than in agriculture.政府的政策对农业的影响最为显著。
政府的政策对农业的影响最为显著。
2 in a sudden and surprising way 突然;不知从哪里
A huge flock of sheep seemed to appear from nowhere.一大群羊突然不知从哪里冒了出来。
一大群羊突然不知从哪里冒了出来。
The attack came from nowhere.袭击毫无预兆。
袭击毫无预兆。
3 to make no progress or have no success; to not enable somebody to make progress or have success (让某人)毫无进展
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere.我们就此事讨论了一上午,可是毫无进展。
我们就此事讨论了一上午,可是毫无进展。
Talking to him will get you nowhere.和他谈话你会一无所获。
和他谈话你会一无所获。
His career wasgoing nowhere fast.他的事业停滞不前。
他的事业停滞不前。
The campaign over pay and conditions was getting nowhere.争取提高工资和改善工作条件的运动在原地踏步。
争取提高工资和改善工作条件的运动在原地踏步。
4 to have no successful result for somebody 毫无成果
This discussion is leading us nowhere.我们这场讨论将毫无结果。
我们这场讨论将毫无结果。
Often there are discoveries which lead nowhere.有些发现往往无果而终。
有些发现往往无果而终。
5 a place that is a long way from other buildings, towns, etc. 偏远的地方
She lives on a small farm in the middle of nowhere.她住在一个偏远的小农场。
她住在一个偏远的小农场。
6 far from; not at all 远非;绝不是
The job doesn't pay anywhere near enough for me.这份工作付给我的报酬远远不够。
这份工作付给我的报酬远远不够。
Older cars are nowhere near as fuel-efficient as modern cars.老旧汽车的燃油效率远不如现代汽车。
老旧汽车的燃油效率远不如现代汽车。
7 far from; not at all 远非;绝不是
Older cars are nowhere near as fuel-efficient as modern cars.老旧汽车的燃油效率远不如现代汽车。
老旧汽车的燃油效率远不如现代汽车。
8 impossible for anyone to find or see 不可能找到(或看见)
I wanted to talk to him but he wasnowhere to be found.我想和他谈谈,但哪儿也找不到他。
我想和他谈谈,但哪儿也找不到他。
The children were nowhere to be seen.根本看不到孩子们在哪儿。
根本看不到孩子们在哪儿。
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight(= is not likely in the near future).近期内无望和平解决。
近期内无望和平解决。
nuclear family C1 /ˌnjuːkliə ˈfæməli/ noun
noun 释义
1 a family that consists of father, mother and children, when it is thought of as a unit in society 核心家庭,小家庭(只包括父母和子女)
Many people nowadays do not live in the conventional nuclear family.如今,许多人并不生活在传统的核心家庭中。
如今,许多人并不生活在传统的核心家庭中。
the nuclear family of parents and children父母与子女组成的核心家庭
父母与子女组成的核心家庭
nuclear fusion C1 /ˌnjuːkliə ˈfjuːʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of combining thenuclei(= central parts) ofatomsto form a heaviernucleus, with energy being released 核聚变;热核反应
nuclear reactor C1 /ˌnjuːkliə riˈæktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large structure used to produce nuclear energy 核反应堆
nucleus C1 /ˈnjuːkliəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of anatomthat contains most of its mass and that carries a positive electric charge 核;原子核
2 the central part of some cells, containing thegeneticmaterial 细胞核
3 the central part of something around which other parts are located or collected 核心;中心
These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection.这些画将构成新的收藏系列的基础。
这些画将构成新的收藏系列的基础。
nuisance C1 /ˈnjuːsns/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thing, person or situation that is annoying or causes trouble or problems 麻烦事;讨厌的人(或东西)
I don't want tobe a nuisanceso tell me if you want to be alone.我不想讨人嫌,你要是想一个人待着就说一声。
我不想讨人嫌,你要是想一个人待着就说一声。
I hope you're notmaking a nuisance of yourself.我希望你没有讨人嫌。
我希望你没有讨人嫌。
It's a nuisancehaving to go back tomorrow.明天不得不回去,真烦人。
明天不得不回去,真烦人。
What a nuisance!真麻烦!
真麻烦!
2 behaviour by somebody that annoys other people and that a court can order the person to stop 妨害行为
He was charged with causing a public nuisance.他被控妨害公共利益罪。
他被控妨害公共利益罪。
number plate C1 /ˈnʌmbə pleɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a metal or plastic plate on the front and back of a vehicle that shows itsregistration number (车辆的)牌照,号码牌
She could just about read the number plate of the car speeding away from the accident.她几乎能读懂从事故现场飞驰而去的汽车的车牌号。
她几乎能读懂从事故现场飞驰而去的汽车的车牌号。
numerical C1 /njuːˈmerɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to numbers; expressed in numbers 数字的;用数字表示的
numerical data数字数据
数字数据
The results are expressed in descendingnumerical order.结果按数字降序列出。
结果按数字降序列出。
nun C1 /nʌn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a religious community of women who promise to serve God all their lives and often live together in aconvent 修女;尼姑
She was wearing a nun’s habit and leather sandals.她穿着修女服和皮凉鞋。
她穿着修女服和皮凉鞋。
nursery C1 /ˈnɜːsəri/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a place where young children are cared for while their parents are at work; aday nurseryornursery school 托儿所;幼儿园
Her youngest child is at nursery now.她最小的孩子现在上幼儿园。
她最小的孩子现在上幼儿园。
The children are at nursery three days a week.孩子们每周上3 天託儿所。
孩子们每周上3 天託儿所。
2 a room in a house where a baby sleeps 婴儿室
3 a room in a house where young children can play (供游戏的)儿童室
4 a place where young plants and trees are grown for sale or for planting somewhere else 苗圃
adjective 释义
1 connected with the education of children from 2 to 5 years old 幼儿教育的
nursery education幼儿教育
幼儿教育
a nursery teacher幼儿教师
幼儿教师
nursery school C1 /ˈnɜːsəri skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a school for children between the ages of about two and five 幼儿园
She works as an assistant in a nursery school.她在一家幼儿园当助理。
她在一家幼儿园当助理。
nursing home C1 /ˈnɜːsɪŋ həʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small private hospital, especially one where old people live and are cared for 小型私立疗养院;(尤指)私立养老院
Eventually she had to give up her house and go into a nursing home.最终她不得不放弃自己的房子,住进了疗养院。
最终她不得不放弃自己的房子,住进了疗养院。
nurture C1 /ˈnɜːtʃə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to care for and protect somebody/something while they are growing and developing 养育;养护;培养
These delicate plants need careful nurturing.这些幼嫩的植物需要精心培育。
这些幼嫩的植物需要精心培育。
children nurtured by loving parents受到慈爱的父母养育的孩子
受到慈爱的父母养育的孩子
2 to help somebody/something to develop and be successful 扶持;帮助;支持
It's important to nurture a good working relationship.维持良好的工作关系非常重要。
维持良好的工作关系非常重要。
My father nurtured a love of art in me.我的父亲培养了我对艺术的热爱。
我的父亲培养了我对艺术的热爱。
Her teacher recognized and nurtured her musical talent from an early age.她的老师从小就认识并培养她的音乐天赋。
她的老师从小就认识并培养她的音乐天赋。
3 to have a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop 滋长;助长
She secretly nurtured a hope of becoming famous.她暗暗滋生出成名的愿望。
她暗暗滋生出成名的愿望。
He had long nurtured a deep hatred of his brother.他对自己的兄弟早已怀有深深的仇恨。
他对自己的兄弟早已怀有深深的仇恨。
noun 释义
1 care and support given to somebody/something while they are growing 养育;培养
The study seems to show that nurture is more important than nature in shaping a child’s character and future prospects.这项研究似乎表明,在塑造孩子的性格和未来前景方面,教养比先天更重要。
这项研究似乎表明,在塑造孩子的性格和未来前景方面,教养比先天更重要。
These plants will need careful nurture.这些植物需要精心培育。
这些植物需要精心培育。
nutritional C1 /njuˈtrɪʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy 营养;滋养;营养的补给
the nutritional value of milk牛奶的营养价值
牛奶的营养价值
nutritionally C1 /njuˈtrɪʃənəli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is connected with the process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy 营养;滋养;营养的补给
a nutritionally balanced menu营养均衡的菜单
营养均衡的菜单
nylon C1 /ˈnaɪlɒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very strong artificial material, used for making clothes, rope, brushes, etc. 尼龙
a nylon fishing line尼龙钓线
尼龙钓线
This material is 45 per cent nylon.这种材料含 45% 的尼龙。
这种材料含 45% 的尼龙。
2 women’sstockingsortightsmade ofnylon (女用)尼龙长袜,尼龙连袜裤
oak C1 /əʊk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large tree that produces small nuts calledacorns.Oaksare common in northern countries and can live to be hundreds of years old. 栎树;橡树
The forest is famous for its ancient oak trees.该森林以其古老的橡树而闻名。
该森林以其古老的橡树而闻名。
a gnarled old oak tree多节瘤的老栎树
多节瘤的老栎树
forests of oak and pine长有栎树和松树的森林
长有栎树和松树的森林
The oaks were planted in the 16th century.橡树种植于 16 世纪。
橡树种植于 16 世纪。
2 the hard wood of theoaktree 栎木;橡木
oak beams栎木梁
栎木梁
This table is made of solid oak.这张桌子是用实心栎木制作的。
这张桌子是用实心栎木制作的。
chairs of polished oak抛光橡木椅子
抛光橡木椅子
3 something large and successful often begins in a very small way 参天橡树长自小小橡实;合抱之树,生于毫末
oat milk C1 /ˈəʊt mɪlk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a white liquid made fromoatsthat is used in a similar way to milk 燕麦奶
Many cafes now offer oat milk as an alternative to cow's milk.许多咖啡馆现在提供燕麦奶作为牛奶的替代品。
许多咖啡馆现在提供燕麦奶作为牛奶的替代品。
objectivity C1 /ˌɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of not being influenced by personal feelings or opinions but considering only facts 客观的;就事论事的;不带个人感情的
There was a lack of objectivity in the way the candidates were judged.评价候选人的方法不够客观。
评价候选人的方法不够客观。
2 the fact of something being based only on facts that can be proved 客观存在的;基于事实的
a high standard of scientific objectivity高标准的科学客观性
高标准的科学客观性
obligatory C1 /əˈblɪɡətri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that you must do because of the law, rules, etc. (按法律、规定等)必须的,强制的
The college authorities have now made these classes obligatory.学院管理部门现已将这些课程列为必修课。
学院管理部门现已将这些课程列为必修课。
These classes are obligatory for all first-year students.这些课程是所有一年级学生的必修课。
这些课程是所有一年级学生的必修课。
It is obligatory to report all cases of the disease to the authorities.有义务向当局报告所有疾病病例。
有义务向当局报告所有疾病病例。
It is obligatory for all employees to wear protective clothing.所有员工必须穿防护服装。
所有员工必须穿防护服装。
2 that you do because you always do it, or other people in the same situation always do it 习惯性的;随大溜的;赶时髦的
In the mid-60s he took the almost obligatory trip to India.60 年代中期,他也赶时髦到印度一游。
60 年代中期,他也赶时髦到印度一游。
obliged C1 /əˈblaɪdʒd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for something, to show that you are grateful to somebody 感激;感谢
I'd be obliged if you would keep this to yourself.如蒙保守这个秘密,我将感激不尽。
如蒙保守这个秘密,我将感激不尽。
I'mmuch obligedto you for helping us.承蒙相助,本人不胜感激。
承蒙相助,本人不胜感激。
Thank you. We are very much obliged to you.谢谢。我们非常感谢你。
谢谢。我们非常感谢你。
observation car C1 /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train with large windows, designed to give passengers a good view of the passing landscape 观光车厢,游览车厢(火车车厢,有大窗)
observe C1 /əbˈzɜːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to see or notice somebody/something 看到;注意到;观察到
Have you observed any changes lately?最近你注意到什么变化没有?
最近你注意到什么变化没有?
All the characters in the novel are closely observed(= seem like people in real life).小说中的人物个个栩栩如生。
小说中的人物个个栩栩如生。
I want you to observe all the details.我希望你观察所有的细节。
我希望你观察所有的细节。
The patterns observed in our study may represent a general rule.我们的研究中观察到的模式可能代表了一般规则。
我们的研究中观察到的模式可能代表了一般规则。
The police observed a man enter the bank.警察注意到一个男人走进了银行。
警察注意到一个男人走进了银行。
They observed him entering the bank.他们看见他走进银行。
他们看见他走进银行。
She observed that all the chairs were already occupied.她发现所有的椅子都有人坐了。
她发现所有的椅子都有人坐了。
He was observed to follow her closely.有人看到他紧跟着她。
有人看到他紧跟着她。
2 to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them 观察;注视;监视
He observes keenly, but says little.他观察敏锐,但言语寥寥。
他观察敏锐,但言语寥寥。
I felt he was observing everything I did.我觉得他正在注视着我做的每一件事。
我觉得他正在注视着我做的每一件事。
The patients were observed over a period of several months.这些病人被观察了数月之久。
这些病人被观察了数月之久。
an observed decrease in rainfall in the area观察到该地区降雨量减少
观察到该地区降雨量减少
The program provided an opportunity to observe the effects of treatment.该计划提供了观察治疗效果的机会。
该计划提供了观察治疗效果的机会。
The cells were observed under a microscope.在显微镜下观察细胞。
在显微镜下观察细胞。
The patient should be observed for signs of an allergic reaction.应注意观察患者是否出现过敏反应的迹象。
应注意观察患者是否出现过敏反应的迹象。
They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together.他们观看了机器零件的组装过程。
他们观看了机器零件的组装过程。
3 to make a remark 说话;评论
She observed that it was getting late.她说天色晚了。
她说天色晚了。
4 to obey rules, laws, etc. 遵守(规则、法律等)
Will the rebels observe the ceasefire?叛乱者会遵守停火协议吗?
叛乱者会遵守停火协议吗?
The crowdobserved a minute's silence(= were silent for one minute)in memory of those who had died.众人为死者默哀一分钟。
众人为死者默哀一分钟。
5 to celebrate festivals, birthdays, etc. 庆祝;庆贺;欢度
Religious festivals were always observed.人们总是庆祝宗教节日。
人们总是庆祝宗教节日。
occasional C1 /əˈkeɪʒənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening or done sometimes but not often 偶尔的;偶然的;临时的
He works for us on an occasional basis.他在我们这里做临时工。
他在我们这里做临时工。
The occasional sweet treat won't do you any harm.偶尔吃点甜食不会对你造成任何伤害。
偶尔吃点甜食不会对你造成任何伤害。
He spent five years in Paris, with occasional visits to Italy.他在巴黎待过五年,偶尔去一去意大利。
他在巴黎待过五年,偶尔去一去意大利。
an occasional drinker(= a person who drinks alcohol, but not often)偶尔喝酒的人(= 喝酒但不经常喝酒的人)
偶尔喝酒的人(= 喝酒但不经常喝酒的人)
occupational C1 /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a person’s job or profession 职业的
occupational health职业健康问题
职业健康问题
anoccupational risk/hazard职业性危害
职业性危害
an occupational pension scheme职业退休金计划
职业退休金计划
occupy C1 /ˈɒkjupaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to fill or use a space, an area or an amount of time 使用,占用(空间、面积、时间等)
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room.床似乎占去了大半个屋子。
床似乎占去了大半个屋子。
As the company grew, it continued to occupy more space.随着公司的发展,它继续占据更多的空间。
随着公司的发展,它继续占据更多的空间。
Administrative work occupies half of my time.行政事务占用了我一半的时间。
行政事务占用了我一半的时间。
How do you occupy your time?你一般都做什么?
你一般都做什么?
Their time is fully occupied with their rigorous training regime.他们的时间都被严格的训练所占据。
他们的时间都被严格的训练所占据。
2 to live or work in a room, house or building 使用(房屋、建筑);居住
He occupies an office on the 12th floor.他在 12 楼有一间办公室。
他在 12 楼有一间办公室。
3 to enter a place in a large group and take control of it, especially by military force 侵占;占领;占据
The capital has been occupied by the rebel army.叛军已占领了首都。
叛军已占领了首都。
Protesting students occupied the TV station.抗议的学生占领了电视台。
抗议的学生占领了电视台。
4 to fill your time or keep you busy doing something 使忙于(做某事);忙着(做某事)
a game that will occupy the kids for hours能让小孩一玩就是几个小时的游戏
能让小孩一玩就是几个小时的游戏
Problems at work continuedto occupy his mindfor some time.工作上的问题继续在他的脑海中萦绕了一段时间。
工作上的问题继续在他的脑海中萦绕了一段时间。
She occupied herself with routine office tasks.她忙于办公室的日常工作。
她忙于办公室的日常工作。
She occupied herself doing routine office tasks.她忙于办公室的日常工作。
她忙于办公室的日常工作。
5 to have an official job or position 任职;执政
The president occupies the position for four years.总统任期四年。
总统任期四年。
jobs that have traditionally been occupied by men传统上由男性从事的工作
传统上由男性从事的工作
octopus C1 /ˈɒktəpəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long arms, which is sometimes used for food 章鱼
odds C1 /ɒdz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the degree to which something is likely to happen (事物发生的)可能性,概率,机会
The odds arevery muchin our favour(= we are likely to succeed).我方胜算的概率极大。
我方胜算的概率极大。
The oddsare heavilyagainst him(= he is not likely to succeed).他成功的概率很小。
他成功的概率很小。
The odds are that(= it is likely that)she'll win.她有可能会赢。
她有可能会赢。
What are the odds(= how likely is it)he won't turn up?他不会露面的可能性有多大?
他不会露面的可能性有多大?
2 something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve something 不利条件;掣肘的事情;逆境
They secured a victory in the face of overwhelming odds.尽管情况非常不利,他们仍得到了胜利。
尽管情况非常不利,他们仍得到了胜利。
Shedefied the oddsto beat the clear favourite.她爆冷击败了热门选手。
她爆冷击败了热门选手。
to beat/overcome the odds战胜/克服困难
战胜/克服困难
The film is a heart-warming tale of triumph against the odds.电影讲述了一个克服重重困难获得成功的感人故事。
电影讲述了一个克服重重困难获得成功的感人故事。
Against all (the) odds, he made a full recovery.在凶多吉少的情形下,他终于完全康复了。
在凶多吉少的情形下,他终于完全康复了。
The odds against making a profit in this business are huge.在这一行业要获得盈利有巨大的困难。
在这一行业要获得盈利有巨大的困难。
3 the connection between two numbers that shows how much money somebody will receive if they win a bet 投注赔率
odds of ten to one(= ten times the amount of money that has been bet by somebody will be paid to them if they win)十比一的赔率
十比一的赔率
They are offeringlong/short odds(= the prize money will be high/low because there is a high/low risk of losing)on the defending champion.他们为卫冕者开出了高/低赔率。
他们为卫冕者开出了高/低赔率。
I'lllay oddson him getting the job(= I'm sure he will get it).我敢说他能得到这份工作。
我敢说他能得到这份工作。
4 to disagree with somebody about something 意见不合;有分歧
He's always at odds with his father over politics.他在政治上总是与他父亲意见相左。
他在政治上总是与他父亲意见相左。
5 to be different from something, when the two things should be the same (与…)有差异,相矛盾
These findings are at odds with what is going on in the rest of the country.这些研究结果与国内其他地区的实际情况并不相符。
这些研究结果与国内其他地区的实际情况并不相符。
6 you are unlikely to succeed because the conditions are not good for you 形势对你不利
7 you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage 形势对你有利
8 used to say that something is not important 没关系;无所谓;无差别
It makes no odds to me whether you go or stay.你的去留与我无关。
你的去留与我无关。
9 more money than you would normally expect (比期望的)价钱高
Many collectors are willing to pay over the odds for early examples of his work.许多收藏家都肯出高价买他早期的作品。
许多收藏家都肯出高价买他早期的作品。
off-road C1 /ˈɒf rəʊd/ adverb,adjective
adverb,adjective 释义
1 not on the public road; on rough ground 公路外;非公路上的;越野的
Many 4 x 4 owners have never driven off-road.许多 4 x 4 车主从未开过越野车。
许多 4 x 4 车主从未开过越野车。
anoff-road vehicle越野车
越野车
off-street C1 /ˈɒf striːt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not on the public road 不在大街上的;大街以外的;路外的;后街的
an apartment withoff-street parking后街街边可停车的公寓
后街街边可停车的公寓
offense C1 /əˈfens/ noun
noun 释义
1 an illegal act 违法行为;犯罪;罪行
to commit an offense犯罪
犯罪
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.新法律将在公共场所饮酒定为刑事犯罪。
新法律将在公共场所饮酒定为刑事犯罪。
a minor/serious offense轻罪;重罪
轻罪;重罪
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.她承认曾五次违反交通法规。
她承认曾五次违反交通法规。
2 the feeling of being upset or angry at something that somebody has said or done (某人的言行导致的)冒犯,不快,反感
The photo maycause offenseto some people.这张照片可能会冒犯某些人。
这张照片可能会冒犯某些人。
No one willtake offense(= feel upset or insulted)if you leave early.如果您提早离开,没有人会生气(=感到不安或受到侮辱)。
如果您提早离开,没有人会生气(=感到不安或受到侮辱)。
Don't be so quick totake offense.别这么快就生气。
别这么快就生气。
Many readerstook offense atthe article.许多读者对这篇文章感到愤怒。
许多读者对这篇文章感到愤怒。
I'm sure hemeant no offensewhen he said that.我确信他说这句话时没有冒犯的意思。
我确信他说这句话时没有冒犯的意思。
I didn't mean to give offense to anyone.我无意冒犯任何人。
我无意冒犯任何人。
3 the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack (球队的)前锋,锋线队员;进攻方法;攻势
The team's offense is stronger than their defense.这个队的进攻强于防守。
这个队的进攻强于防守。
He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.他在芝加哥公牛队打前锋。
他在芝加哥公牛队打前锋。
4 used to say that you do not mean to upset or show a lack of respect for somebody by something you say or do 无意冒犯,别见怪(表明自己的言行并非有意触犯某人)
No offense, but I'd really like to be by myself.无意冒犯,但我真的很想一个人呆着。
无意冒犯,但我真的很想一个人呆着。
No offense intended, but are you sure your calculations are right?无意冒犯,但你确定你的计算是正确的吗?
无意冒犯,但你确定你的计算是正确的吗?
offshore C1 /ˌɒfˈʃɔː(r)/ adjective, verb, adverb
adjective 释义
1 happening or existing in the sea, not far from the land 海上的;近海的
offshore drilling近海钻探
近海钻探
an offshore island近海岛屿
近海岛屿
2 blowing from the land towards the sea 向海的;离岸的
offshore breezes习习陆风
习习陆风
3 kept or located in a foreign country that has more generous tax laws than the home country 离岸的(指设在税制较宽松的境外地区)
offshore investments境外投资
境外投资
verb 释义
1 to arrange for people in another country to do work for it 安排另一个国家的人为其工作
Thousands of these jobs have been offshored.数以千计的此类工作岗位已被外包。
数以千计的此类工作岗位已被外包。
adverb 释义
1 in the sea, not far from the land 在离陆地不远的海里
a ship anchored offshore在近海停泊的船
在近海停泊的船
2 if the wind is blowingoffshore, it is blowing from the land towards the sea 从陆地吹向海洋
3 in a foreign country that has more generous tax laws than the home country 在一个税法比本国更宽松的外国
profits earned offshore境外获取的利润
境外获取的利润
oil painting C1 /ˈɔɪl peɪntɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a picture painted inoil paint 油画
2 the art of painting inoil paint 油画艺术
3 used when you are saying that a person is not attractive to look at 相貌平平;非美人儿
oil tanker C1 /ˈɔɪl tæŋkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large ship with containers for carrying oil 油轮
oil well C1 /ˈɔɪl wel/ noun
noun 释义
1 a hole made in the ground to obtain oil 油井
Acid rain from the burning oil wells could cause severe environmental damage.燃烧的油井产生的酸雨可能会造成严重的环境破坏。
燃烧的油井产生的酸雨可能会造成严重的环境破坏。
oilfield C1 /ˈɔɪlfiːld/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area where oil is found in the ground or under the sea 油田
North Sea oilfields北海油田。
北海油田。
oily C1 /ˈɔɪli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing or covered with oil 含油的;油污的;涂油的
oily fish含油多的鱼
含油多的鱼
an oily rag油污的抹布
油污的抹布
He had rather oily hands.他的手油乎乎的。
他的手油乎乎的。
Use this shampoo if your hair is oily.如果您的头发是油性的,请使用这款洗发水。
如果您的头发是油性的,请使用这款洗发水。
2 feeling, tasting, smelling or looking like oil (质地、味道、气味、形态)像油的
an oily substance油状物质
油状物质
3 trying to be too polite, in a way that is annoying 油滑的;油腔滑调的;奉迎的
an oily smile谄媚的微笑
谄媚的微笑
old people’s home C1 /ˌəʊld ˈpiːplz həʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where old people live and are cared for 养老院;敬老院
on-street C1 /ˌɒn ˈstriːt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 located at the side of a public road rather than in a garage, a drive, etc. 街边的;路边的
one-man band C1 /ˌwʌn mæn ˈbænd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a street musician who plays several instruments at the same time 一人乐队(一个人同时演奏几种乐器的街头艺人)
He runs the business as a one-man band(= one person does everything).他是单枪匹马办企业。
他是单枪匹马办企业。
one-on-one C1 /ˌwʌn ɒn ˈwʌn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 between two people only 一对一的;仅限两人之间的
a one-on-one meeting一对一会议
一对一会议
2 matching something else in an exact way 一一对应的;完全对应的
There is no one-on-one correspondence between sounds and letters.声音和字母之间不存在一对一的对应关系。
声音和字母之间不存在一对一的对应关系。
one-to-one C1 /ˌwʌn tə ˈwʌn/ adjective, adverb
adjective 释义
1 between two people only 一对一的;仅限两人之间的
a one-to-one meeting一对一的会见
一对一的会见
Teachers do not have much time for one-to-one contact with their students.老师没有太多时间与学生进行一对一的接触。
老师没有太多时间与学生进行一对一的接触。
2 matching something else in an exact way 一一对应的;完全对应的
There is no one-to-one correspondence between sounds and letters.发音与字母之间没有一对一的关系。
发音与字母之间没有一对一的关系。
adverb 释义
1 with only two people involved 一对一的;仅限两人之间的
He teaches one-to-one.他采用一对一教学。
他采用一对一教学。
open-hearted C1 /ˌəʊpən ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kind and friendly 善良诚恳的
open-minded C1 /ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 willing to listen to, think about or accept different ideas 愿意考虑不同意见的;思想开明的
I encourage the children to be open-minded about new ideas and experiences.我鼓励孩子接受新观念和尝试新事物。
我鼓励孩子接受新观念和尝试新事物。
open-necked C1 /ˌəʊpən ˈnekt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 worn without a tie and with the top button undone 未打领带也未扣领扣的;敞领的
open-top C1 /ˌəʊpən ˈtɒp/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having no roof 敞篷的
opener C1 /ˈəʊpənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tool that is used to open things 开启的工具
a can opener罐头起子
罐头起子
a bottle-opener开瓶器
开瓶器
2 the first in a series of things such as sports games; the first action in an event, a game, etc. 揭幕赛;开场戏
They won the opener 4–2.他们以 4:2 赢了揭幕赛。
他们以 4:2 赢了揭幕赛。
Jones scored the opener.琼斯首先得分。
琼斯首先得分。
a good conversation opener一个很好的开场白
一个很好的开场白
3 either of the twobatterswho start play 开始比赛的两名击球手中的任何一个
4 as a beginning or first part of a process 首先;作为开始;开端
For openers, the band played a track from their new album.作为开场,乐队演奏了他们新专辑中的一首曲目。
作为开场,乐队演奏了他们新专辑中的一首曲目。
openness C1 /ˈəʊpənnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being honest and not hiding information or feelings 诚实;率真;坦率
He talked with a new openness about his own life.他以前所未有的坦诚谈了他的个人生活。
他以前所未有的坦诚谈了他的个人生活。
2 the quality of being able to think about, accept or listen to different ideas or people 虚心的品质;开明
He demonstrated an openness to change.他对变革表现出开明态度。
他对变革表现出开明态度。
3 the quality of not being limited or covered 开阔;开放;无遮盖
the openness of the landscape景色的壮阔
景色的壮阔
operating profit C1 /ˌɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈprɒfɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the profit after paying the costs involved in operating a business 毛利润
Last year the company's operating profit plunged by 17 per cent to $28 million.去年该公司的营业利润下降了 17%,至 2800 万美元。
去年该公司的营业利润下降了 17%,至 2800 万美元。
operating system C1 /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ sɪstəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of programs that controls the way a computer works and runs other programs (计算机)操作系统
Which operating system do you use?你使用哪种操作系统?
你使用哪种操作系统?
operational C1 /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the way in which a business, machine, system, etc. works 操作的;运转的;运营的;业务的
operational activities/costs/difficulties营运活动/成本/困难
营运活动/成本/困难
2 ready or available to be used 可使用
The new airport is nowfully operational.新机场现在可全面投入运营。
新机场现在可全面投入运营。
3 connected with a military operation 军事行动的
operational headquarters作战指挥部
作战指挥部
opinion poll C1 /əˈpɪnjən pəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of questioning people who are representative of a larger group in order to get information about the general opinion 民意测验;民意调查
The president has a clear lead in the opinion polls.总统在民意调查中明显领先。
总统在民意调查中明显领先。
optician C1 /ɒpˈtɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to examine people’s eyes and to recommend and sell glasses 眼镜商;验光师
2 a person whose job is to make and supply glasses, but who does not test people's eyes 配镜师
3 the shop where anopticianworks 眼镜店
to go to the optician’s去配眼镜
去配眼镜
4 a person who makeslenses, glasses, etc. 光学仪器制造者
optimism C1 /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful 乐观;乐观主义
a mood ofcautious optimism谨慎乐观的心情
谨慎乐观的心情
There are very real grounds for optimism.的确有理由可以乐观。
的确有理由可以乐观。
We may now look forward with optimism.我们现在可以乐观地展望未来。
我们现在可以乐观地展望未来。
optimism about/for the future对未来的乐观
对未来的乐观
Both sides have expressed optimism about the chances of an early agreement.双方都对尽早达成协议的可能性表示乐观。
双方都对尽早达成协议的可能性表示乐观。
oral C1 /ˈɔːrəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 spoken rather than written 口头的
a test of both oral and written French法语口试和笔试
法语口试和笔试
oral evidence口头证据
口头证据
stories passed on by oral tradition口头流传的故事。
口头流传的故事。
2 connected with the mouth 用口的;口腔的;口服的
oral hygiene口腔卫生
口腔卫生
oral sex(= using the mouth tostimulatesomebody’s sex organs)口交
口交
an oral contraceptive(= that is swallowed like medicine)口服避孕药
口服避孕药
3 produced by allowing air to flow through the mouth but not the nose 口腔发声的;口腔的
noun 释义
1 a spoken exam, especially in a foreign language (尤指外语考试中的)口试
a French oral法语口试
法语口试
He failed the oral.他口试不及格。
他口试不及格。
2 a spoken exam in a university (大学里的)口试
orchid C1 /ˈɔːkɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant with brightly coloured flowers of unusual shapes. There are many different types oforchidand some of them are very rare. 兰科植物;兰花
ordinal C1 /ˈɔːdɪnl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a number that refers to the position of something in a series, for example ‘first’, ‘second’, etc. 序数词(如第一、第二等)
adjective 释义
1 referring to or connected with the position of something in a series 序数词(如第一、第二等)
the ordinal numbers序数词
序数词
a five-point ordinal scale五点顺序量表
五点顺序量表
organization chart C1 /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn tʃɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a diagram of the structure of an organization, especially a large business, showing the relationships between all the jobs in it (大企业等的)组织机构图,组织架构图
organized crime C1 /ˌɔːɡənaɪzd ˈkraɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups on a large scale 犯罪集团;有组织犯罪,集团犯罪
The new government is committed to tackling corruption and organized crime.新政府致力于打击腐败和有组织犯罪。
新政府致力于打击腐败和有组织犯罪。
originate C1 /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation 起源;发源;发端于
The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics.这种疾病据说起源于热带地区。
这种疾病据说起源于热带地区。
The word originated as a marketing term.该词源自市场行销术语。
该词源自市场行销术语。
2 to create something new 创立;创建;发明
Locke originated this theory in the 17th century.洛克于 17 世纪创立了这个理论。
洛克于 17 世纪创立了这个理论。
3 to start in a particular place 始发(于某地)
His flight originated in Japan.他的航班从日本始发。
他的航班从日本始发。
Flights originating out of Toronto should reach Edmonton without much problem.从多伦多起飞的航班应该可以顺利抵达埃德蒙顿。
从多伦多起飞的航班应该可以顺利抵达埃德蒙顿。
28 trains now originate and terminate at Tambaram.现在有 28 趟列车以塔姆巴拉姆为起始站和终点站。
现在有 28 趟列车以塔姆巴拉姆为起始站和终点站。
The call had originated from Jamaica/a cell phone.这通电话是从牙买加/一部手机打出的。
这通电话是从牙买加/一部手机打出的。
orphan C1 /ˈɔːfn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a child whose parents are dead 孤儿
He was an orphan and lived with his uncle.他是个孤儿,和他叔叔一起生活。
他是个孤儿,和他叔叔一起生活。
orphan boys/girls父母双亡的男孩/女孩
父母双亡的男孩/女孩
a poor little orphan可怜的小孤儿
可怜的小孤儿
verb 释义
1 to make a child anorphan 使成为孤儿
She was orphaned in the war.战争使她成为孤儿。
战争使她成为孤儿。
orphanage C1 /ˈɔːfənɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a home for children whose parents are dead 孤儿院
She was brought up in an orphanage.她在孤儿院长大。
她在孤儿院长大。
He spent most of his childhood in an orphanage.他童年的大部分时间是在孤儿院度过的。
他童年的大部分时间是在孤儿院度过的。
My sister and I were adopted from an orphanage.姐姐和我都是从孤儿院领养的。
姐姐和我都是从孤儿院领养的。
orthodox C1 /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs 普遍接受的;正统的;规范的
orthodox medicine正统医学
正统医学
He is very orthodox in his views.他的观点非常正统。
他的观点非常正统。
2 following closely the traditional beliefs and practices of a religion 正统信仰的;正宗教义的
an Orthodox Jew正统的犹太教徒
正统的犹太教徒
3 belonging to or connected with theOrthodox Church 正教的;东正教派的
ostrich C1 /ˈɒstrɪtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large African bird with a long neck and long legs, that cannot fly but can run very fast 鸵鸟
2 a person who prefers to ignore problems rather than try and deal with them 逃避现实的人;不愿正视现实者
ounce C1 /aʊns/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring weight,116of a pound, equal to 28.35grams 盎司(重量单位,¹⁄₁₆ 磅,等于 28.35 克)
2 a very small quantity of something 少许;少量;一点点;丝毫
There's not an ounce of truth in her story.她所说的一点儿都不真实。
她所说的一点儿都不真实。
3 it is better to stop something bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened 预防优于补救;防患于未然是上策
out-of-work C1 /ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 unemployed 失业的;下岗的
an out-of-work actor待业演员
待业演员
outbox C1 /ˈaʊtbɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the place on a computer where new email messages that you write are stored before they are sent (电子邮件)发件箱
outbreak C1 /ˈaʊtbreɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sudden start of something unpleasant, especially violence or a disease (暴力、疾病等坏事的)爆发,突然发生
the outbreak of war战争的爆发
战争的爆发
an outbreak of typhoid伤寒的爆发
伤寒的爆发
Outbreaks of rain are expected in the afternoon.下午将有暴雨。
下午将有暴雨。
the events that led to the outbreak of World War I导致第一次世界大战爆发的事件
导致第一次世界大战爆发的事件
an outbreak of hostilities战事爆发
战事爆发
outing C1 /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a trip that you go on for pleasure or education, usually with a group of people and lasting no more than one day (集体)出外游玩(或学习等);远足
a family outing全家远足
全家远足
We went on an outing to London.我们游览了伦敦。
我们游览了伦敦。
Every year she organized an outing to the countryside.每年她都会组织一次去乡村郊游。
每年她都会组织一次去乡村郊游。
2 an occasion when somebody takes part in a competition 参赛;比赛
3 the practice of naming people asgayorlesbianin public, when they would prefer to keep this information private (违背同性恋者本人意愿)对(其)身份的公开挑明
outlaw C1 /ˈaʊtlɔː/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make something illegal 宣布…不合法;使…成为非法
plans to outlaw the carrying of knives宣布携带刀具为非法的方案
宣布携带刀具为非法的方案
the outlawed nationalist party被宣布为非法的民族主义党
被宣布为非法的民族主义党
2 (in the past) to make somebody anoutlaw (旧时)剥夺(某人的)法律权益
noun 释义
1 (used especially about people in the past) a person who has done something illegal and is hiding to avoid being caught; a person who is not protected by the law (尤指过去的人)亡命徒,逃犯,草莽英雄,被剥夺法律权益者
Robin Hood, the world’s most famous outlaw罗宾汉,蜚声世界的绿林好汉
罗宾汉,蜚声世界的绿林好汉
outlet C1 /ˈaʊtlet/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shop or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type 专营店;经销店
The business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.那家商号仅在本州就有 34 个零售店。
那家商号仅在本州就有 34 个零售店。
2 a shop that sells goods of a particular make at reduced prices (某品牌的)折扣店
the Nike outlet in the outlet mall折扣品商场里的耐克折扣店
折扣品商场里的耐克折扣店
Here you'll find factory outlets that sell to the public directly.在这里您会找到直接向公众销售的厂家直销店。
在这里您会找到直接向公众销售的厂家直销店。
3 a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy (感情、思想、精力发泄的)出路;表现机会
She needed to find an outlet for her many talents and interests.她多才多艺、兴趣广泛,需要找个施展的机会。
她多才多艺、兴趣广泛,需要找个施展的机会。
Sport became the perfect outlet for his aggression.运动成为他攻击性情绪的最佳释放途径。
运动成为他攻击性情绪的最佳释放途径。
4 a pipe or hole through which liquid or gas can flow out 出口;排放管
a sewage outlet污水排放口
污水排放口
an outlet pipe排水管道
排水管道
5 a device in a wall that you put aplug(= a small plastic object with two or three metal pins)into in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building (电源)插座
The appliance can be connected to any standard outlet.这件电器可以连接到任一标准电源插口。
这件电器可以连接到任一标准电源插口。
outlook C1 /ˈaʊtlʊk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture 观点;见解;世界观;人生观
Travel broadens your outlook.旅行可以开阔眼界。
旅行可以开阔眼界。
a/anpositive/optimistic outlook积极/乐观的人生观
积极/乐观的人生观
a bleak/gloomy/pessimistic outlook黯淡/悲观/悲观的前景
黯淡/悲观/悲观的前景
He had a practical outlook on life.他的人生观很实际。
他的人生观很实际。
They value tradition and are basically conservative in outlook.他们重视传统,观念基本上保守。
他们重视传统,观念基本上保守。
2 the likely future for somebody/something; what is likely to happen 前景;可能性
the country’s economic outlook国家的经济前景
国家的经济前景
The outlook for jobs is bleak.就业市场前景暗淡。
就业市场前景暗淡。
The outlook(= the probable weather)for the weekend is dry and sunny.周末天气可望晴朗干燥。
周末天气可望晴朗干燥。
3 a view from a particular place 景色;景致;景观
The house has a pleasant outlook over the valley.房子俯瞰山谷,景色宜人。
房子俯瞰山谷,景色宜人。
outrage C1 /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a strong feeling of shock and anger 愤怒;义愤;愤慨
The judge's remarks caused public outrage.裁判的话引起了公愤。
裁判的话引起了公愤。
She was filled with a strong sense ofmoral outrage.她义愤填膺。
她义愤填膺。
Environmentalists have expressed outrage at the ruling.环境保护主义者对这一裁决表示愤慨。
环境保护主义者对这一裁决表示愤慨。
2 an act or event that is violent, cruel or very wrong and that shocks people or makes them very angry 暴行;骇人听闻的事
No one has yet claimed responsibility for this latest terrorist outrage.迄今还没有人宣称对最近的恐怖主义暴行负责。
迄今还没有人宣称对最近的恐怖主义暴行负责。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody very shocked and angry 使震怒;激怒
He was outraged at the way he had been treated.他对所遭受的待遇感到非常愤怒。
他对所遭受的待遇感到非常愤怒。
I am morally outraged by their actions.我对他们的行为感到道德上的愤怒。
我对他们的行为感到道德上的愤怒。
The killings have outraged the entire community.这些谋杀案使整个社区感到震怒。
这些谋杀案使整个社区感到震怒。
outsider C1 /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is not accepted as a member of a society, group, etc. 外人;局外人
Here she felt she would always be an outsider.她在这里总觉得是个外人。
她在这里总觉得是个外人。
2 a person who is not part of a particular organization or profession (组织、行业)外部的人;外来者
They have decided to hire outsiders for some of the key positions.他们决定在某些关键职位上聘任外来人员。
他们决定在某些关键职位上聘任外来人员。
To an outsider it may appear to be a glamorous job.在外面的人看来,这似乎是一份令人向往的工作。
在外面的人看来,这似乎是一份令人向往的工作。
3 a person or an animal taking part in a race or competition that is not expected to win (比赛中)不被看好的人(或动物)
The race was won by arank outsider(= a completeoutsider).跑步比赛由一名大冷门选手获胜。
跑步比赛由一名大冷门选手获胜。
outskirts C1 /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ noun
noun 释义
1 the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre (市镇的)边缘地带;市郊
They live on the outskirts of Milan.他们住在米兰市郊。
他们住在米兰市郊。
oval C1 /ˈəʊvl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 like an egg in shape 椭圆形的;卵形的
an oval face鹅蛋脸
鹅蛋脸
noun 释义
1 anovalshape 椭圆形;卵形
2 a ground for Australian Rules football 澳大利亚式橄榄球球场
overall C1 /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/ adjective, adverb, noun
adjective 释义
1 including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation; general 全面的;综合的;总体的
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and oneoverall winner.三个年龄组将各产生一位优胜者,另有一位总优胜者。
三个年龄组将各产生一位优胜者,另有一位总优胜者。
the overalleffect/picture/impression整体效果/图片/印象
整体效果/图片/印象
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire theoverall effect.画完以后,她退后一步,以审视总体效果。
画完以后,她退后一步,以审视总体效果。
The coach is happy with theoverall performanceof the team this season.教练对球队在本赛季的整体表现感到满意。
教练对球队在本赛季的整体表现感到满意。
Theoverall qualityof the articles is good.这些文章整体上质量不错。
这些文章整体上质量不错。
Theoverall costof my trip is £171.40.我这次旅行的总花费是 171.40 英镑。
我这次旅行的总花费是 171.40 英镑。
a steady fall inoverallcrimerates总体犯罪率稳步下降
总体犯罪率稳步下降
an overall result/impact/aim/strategy总体结果/影响/目标/策略
总体结果/影响/目标/策略
the person with overall responsibility for the project全面负责本项目的人
全面负责本项目的人
an overall improvement in standards of living(= affecting everyone)生活水平的全面提高
生活水平的全面提高
The overall result is impressive.总体结果令人印象深刻。
总体结果令人印象深刻。
adverb 释义
1 including everything or everyone; in total 全部;总计
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment.这个公司将总计投资 160 万美元购置新设备。
这个公司将总计投资 160 万美元购置新设备。
Last season he came second overall in the South African championships.上赛季他在南非锦标赛中获得总成绩第二名。
上赛季他在南非锦标赛中获得总成绩第二名。
She kept the lead and won overall.她保持领先并获得总冠军。
她保持领先并获得总冠军。
2 generally; when you consider everything 一般来说;大致上;总体上
Overall, this is a very useful book.总的来说,这是一本很有用的书。
总的来说,这是一本很有用的书。
I think overall we're doing a good job.我认为总的来说我们做得很好。
我认为总的来说我们做得很好。
Students were satisfied overall with what they had achieved.学生们对他们所取得的成就总体上感到满意。
学生们对他们所取得的成就总体上感到满意。
noun 释义
1 a loose coat worn over other clothes to protect them from dirt, etc. 外套;罩衣
The lab assistant was wearing a white overall.实验室助手穿着一件白罩衣。
实验室助手穿着一件白罩衣。
2 a loose piece of clothing like a shirt and trousers in one piece, made of heavy cloth and usually worn over other clothing by workers doing dirty work 工装服;连身工作服
The mechanic was wearing a pair of blue overalls.机修工穿着一件蓝色工装连衣裤。
机修工穿着一件蓝色工装连衣裤。
3 a piece of clothing that consists of trousers with an extra piece of cloth covering the chest, held up by narrow pieces of cloth over the shoulders 工装裤;工装服
overboard C1 /ˈəʊvəbɔːd/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 over the side of a boat or a ship into the water 从船上落下
tofall/jump overboard从船上落入/跳入水中
从船上落入/跳入水中
Huge waves washed him overboard.巨浪把他冲下甲板卷入海中。
巨浪把他冲下甲板卷入海中。
2 to be too excited or enthusiastic about something or about doing something 过分热情;过分热衷
Don't go overboard on fitness.别过分热衷健身运动。
别过分热衷健身运动。
3 to get rid of somebody/something that you think is not useful 抛弃;扔掉
He threw all his old friends overboard once he was promoted.升职后,他把所有的老朋友都抛弃了。
升职后,他把所有的老朋友都抛弃了。
overcoat C1 /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long warm coat worn in cold weather 长大衣
overdose C1 /ˈəʊvədəʊs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 too much of a drug taken at one time, so that it is dangerous (一次用药)过量;剂量过大
adrug/drugs overdose药物剂量过大
药物剂量过大
She took a massive overdose of sleeping pills.她服用了过量的安眠药。
她服用了过量的安眠药。
verb 释义
1 to take too much of a drug at one time, so that it is dangerous 一次用药过量
He had overdosed on heroin.他过量服用了海洛因。
他过量服用了海洛因。
I had overdosed on sun.我晒太阳的时间过长了。
我晒太阳的时间过长了。
overdraft C1 /ˈəʊvədrɑːft/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of money that you owe to a bank when you have spent more money than is in your bank account; an arrangement that allows you to do this 透支额;透支安排
She hadrun up an overdraftof £3 000.她已经透支了 3 000 英镑
她已经透支了 3 000 英镑
to pay off/clear an overdraft付清透支
付清透支
The savings account has nooverdraft facility.储蓄账户没有透支功能。
储蓄账户没有透支功能。
overdrawn C1 /ˌəʊvəˈdrɔːn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having taken more money out of your bank account than you have in it 已透支;有透支
I'm overdrawn by £100.我透支了 100 英镑。
我透支了 100 英镑。
Do you have to pay charges if yougo overdrawn?如果透支的话需要缴纳费用吗?
如果透支的话需要缴纳费用吗?
2 with more money taken out than was paid in or left in 被透支的
an overdrawn account透支的账户
透支的账户
Your account is £200 overdrawn.您的账户已透支 200 英镑。
您的账户已透支 200 英镑。
overexcited C1 /ˌəʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 too excited and not behaving in a calm or sensible way 过度兴奋的;兴奋得忘乎所以的
Don't get the children overexcited just before bedtime.临睡前不要让孩子过于兴奋。
临睡前不要让孩子过于兴奋。
overhead C1 /ˌəʊvəˈhed/ adverb, adjective, noun
adverb 释义
1 above your head; in the sky 在头上方;在空中
Planes flew overhead constantly.飞机不断从头顶上飞过。
飞机不断从头顶上飞过。
Thunder boomed in the sky overhead.雷声在天空中隆隆作响。
雷声在天空中隆隆作响。
adjective 释义
1 above your head; raised above the ground 头上方的;地面以上的;高架的
overhead power lines架空电力线
架空电力线
2 connected with the general costs of running a business or an organization, for example paying for rent or electricity 经费的;管理费用的
overhead costs营运开支
营运开支
noun 释义
1 regular costs that you have when you are running a business or an organization, such as rent, electricity, wages, etc. 经费;营运费用;经常性开支
overjoyed C1 /ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 extremely happy or pleased 非常高兴;欣喜若狂
He was overjoyed at my success.我的成功使他欣喜若狂。
我的成功使他欣喜若狂。
We were overjoyed to hear their good news.听到他们的好消息,我们都大喜过望。
听到他们的好消息,我们都大喜过望。
She was overjoyed that her article had been published.她的文章发表了,这使她高兴极了。
她的文章发表了,这使她高兴极了。
overload C1 /ˌəʊvəˈləʊd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to put too great a load on something 使超载;使负荷过重
an overloaded truck一辆超载的卡车
一辆超载的卡车
2 to give somebody too much of something 使…负担过重
He's overloaded with responsibilities.他担负的责任过多。
他担负的责任过多。
Don't overload the students with information.不要给学生灌输过多的信息。
不要给学生灌输过多的信息。
3 to put too great a demand on a computer, an electrical system, etc. causing it to fail 使(计算机)超载运行;使(电路)超负荷
The lights went out because the system was overloaded.由于线路过载,电灯灭了。
由于线路过载,电灯灭了。
noun 释义
1 too much of something 过多;过量;超负荷
In these days of technological change we all suffer frominformation overload.在这科技日新月异的时代,过多的信息使人人都应接不暇。
在这科技日新月异的时代,过多的信息使人人都应接不暇。
An electrical overload caused the fuse to blow.用电超负荷导致保险丝熔断。
用电超负荷导致保险丝熔断。
overlook C1 /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to fail to see or notice something 忽略;未注意到
He seems to have overlooked one important fact.他好像忽略了一个重要的事实。
他好像忽略了一个重要的事实。
In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.由于急于完成考试,我忽略了其中一题的一部分。
由于急于完成考试,我忽略了其中一题的一部分。
2 to see something wrong or bad but decide to ignore it (对不良现象等)不予理会,视而不见
We could not afford to overlook such a serious offence.对这样严重的违法行为,我们决不能视若无睹。
对这样严重的违法行为,我们决不能视若无睹。
He’s so friendly people are prepared to overlook his faults.他待人友好,所以人们愿意忽略他的缺点。
他待人友好,所以人们愿意忽略他的缺点。
I was prepared to overlook her mistakes this time.我不准备计较她这次的过失。
我不准备计较她这次的过失。
3 if a building, etc.overlooksa place, you can see that place from the building 俯视;眺望
a restaurant overlooking the lake一家濒湖餐厅
一家濒湖餐厅
Our back yard is overlooked by several houses.好几栋房子都看得见我家的后院。
好几栋房子都看得见我家的后院。
4 to not consider somebody for a job or position, even though they might be suitable (提拔等时)对(某人)不予考虑
She's been overlooked for promotion several times.几次提职时都没有考虑她。
几次提职时都没有考虑她。
overshadow C1 /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody/something seem less important, or successful 使显得逊色;使黯然失色
He had always been overshadowed by his elder sister.他与他姐姐相比总是相形见绌。
他与他姐姐相比总是相形见绌。
Domestic policy was soon overshadowed by political unrest abroad.国内政策很快就被国外的政治动荡所掩盖。
国内政策很快就被国外的政治动荡所掩盖。
2 to make an event less pleasant than it should be 使扫兴;使蒙上阴影
News of the accident overshadowed the day's events.出事的消息给这一天的活动蒙上了阴影。
出事的消息给这一天的活动蒙上了阴影。
3 to throw a shadow over something 掩盖;遮蔽
The garden is overshadowed by tall trees.花园中大树浓荫密布。
花园中大树浓荫密布。
overtime C1 /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 time that you spend working at your job after you have worked the normal hours 加班;加班的时间
todo/work overtime加班
加班
overtime pay/earnings/hours加班费/收入/时间
加班费/收入/时间
The union announced a ban on overtime.工会宣布禁止加班。
工会宣布禁止加班。
2 the money somebody earns for doingovertime 加班费
They pay $150 a day plus overtime.他们支付每天 150 美元的报酬,外加加班费。
他们支付每天 150 美元的报酬,外加加班费。
3 a set period of time that is added to the end of a sports game, etc., if there is no winner at the end of the normal period (体育比赛等的)加时,加时赛
The game went into overtime.比赛进入了加时赛。
比赛进入了加时赛。
4 to be very active or too active 非常活跃;过分活跃
There was nothing to worry about. It was just her imagination working overtime.没什么可担心的。那只是她的想象力太丰富了。
没什么可担心的。那只是她的想象力太丰富了。
overtourism C1 /ˌəʊvəˈtʊərɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation in which a place of interest is visited by too many tourists 过度旅游
In many places overtourism is provoking a backlash from local communities.过度旅游在许多地方正激起当地社群的强烈抵制。
过度旅游在许多地方正激起当地社群的强烈抵制。
overturn C1 /ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn/ verb
verb 释义
1 if somethingoverturns, or if somebodyoverturnsit, it turns into a position in which the top of it is where the bottom of it normally is or on its side 倾倒;倾覆;翻掉
The car skidded and overturned.汽车打滑翻倒了。
汽车打滑翻倒了。
He stood up quickly, overturning his chair.他猛然站起来,弄翻了椅子。
他猛然站起来,弄翻了椅子。
2 to officially decide that a legal decision, etc. is not correct, and to make it no longer legally recognized 推翻,撤销(判决等)
tooverturn a decision/conviction/verdict撤销决定/定罪/裁决
撤销决定/定罪/裁决
His sentence was overturned by the appeal court.上诉法庭撤销了对他的判决。
上诉法庭撤销了对他的判决。
He hopes that councillors will overturn the decision.他希望议员们能够推翻这一决定。
他希望议员们能够推翻这一决定。
3 to show that a belief or an idea is not correct (思想上)颠覆,彻底改变
She completely overturned my preconceptions about film stars.她彻底打破了我对电影明星的成见。
她彻底打破了我对电影明星的成见。
This argument seems convincing, but is easily overturned.这一论点看似令人信服,却很容易被推翻。
这一论点看似令人信服,却很容易被推翻。
ox C1 /ɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 abull(= a male cow) that has beencastrated(= had part of its sex organs removed), used, especially in the past, for pulling farm equipment, etc. (阉割的)公牛;犍牛
2 any cow orbullon a farm 饲养的牛
oxygen mask C1 /ˈɒksɪdʒən mɑːsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device placed over the nose and mouth through which a person can breatheoxygen, for example in an aircraft or a hospital 氧气面具;氧气面罩
ozone C1 /ˈəʊzəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a poisonous gas with a strong smell that is a form ofoxygen 臭氧
Ozone is formed when an electric spark is passed through oxygen.电火花遇到氧气会产生臭氧。
电火花遇到氧气会产生臭氧。
the discovery of massive springtime reductions in ozone over Antarctica关于春季南极洲上空臭氧大量减少的发现
关于春季南极洲上空臭氧大量减少的发现
2 air near the sea that smells fresh and pure 海边的清新空气
ozone layer C1 /ˈəʊzəʊn leɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a layer ofozonehigh above the earth’s surface that helps to protect the earth from harmfulradiationfrom the sun 臭氧层
A hole in the ozone layer was discovered over Antarctica.在南极洲上空发现了臭氧层空洞。
在南极洲上空发现了臭氧层空洞。
The ozone layer protects life on earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation.臭氧层通过吸收有害的紫外线辐射来保护地球上的生命。
臭氧层通过吸收有害的紫外线辐射来保护地球上的生命。
paddle C1 /ˈpædl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a shortpolewith a flat wide part at one or both ends, that you hold in both hands and use for moving a small boat, especially acanoe, through water 桨;船桨
2 a tool or part of a machine that is like apaddlein shape, especially one used for mixing food (机具的)桨状部分;(尤指)食物搅拌器的桨叶
3 an act or period of walking in shallow water with no shoes or socks 蹚水;赤脚涉水
Let's go for a paddle.咱们去玩水吧。
咱们去玩水吧。
4 abatused for playingtable tennis 乒乓球拍
5 a piece of wood with a handle, used in the past for hitting children as a punishment (旧时体罚用的)戒尺
6 in a difficult or bad situation 处于困境(或窘境)
If they won't accept my credit card, I'll really be up the creek.如果他们不接受我的信用卡,那我的麻烦就大了。
如果他们不接受我的信用卡,那我的麻烦就大了。
verb 释义
1 to move a small boat through water using apaddle 用桨划船
We paddled downstream for about a mile.我们划船顺流而下约一英里。
我们划船顺流而下约一英里。
We paddled the canoe along the coast.我们划着独木舟沿海岸而行。
我们划着独木舟沿海岸而行。
2 to walk or stand with no shoes or socks in shallow water in the sea, a lake, etc. 蹚水;赤足涉水
The children havegone paddling.孩子们戏水去了。
孩子们戏水去了。
3 to swim with short movements of your hands or feet up and down 狗刨式游泳
4 to hit a child with a flat piece of wood as a punishment 用戒尺打(孩子)
paella C1 /paɪˈelə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Spanish dish of rice, chicken, fish and vegetables, cooked and served in a large shallow pan 西班牙铁锅饭;西班牙什锦饭;西班牙海鲜饭
painkilling C1 /ˈpeɪnkɪlɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 for reducing pain 止痛的
painkilling drugs/injections止痛药物/注射剂
止痛药物/注射剂
palette C1 /ˈpælət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thin board with a hole in it for thethumbto go through, used by an artist for mixing colours on when painting 调色板
2 the colours used by a particular artist (画家使用的)主要色彩,主色调
Greens and browns are typical of Ribera's palette.绿色和棕色是里贝拉的主色调。
绿色和棕色是里贝拉的主色调。
pamphlet C1 /ˈpæmflət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very thin book with a paper cover, containing information about a particular subject 小册子;手册
The government provides a pamphlet for all immigrants, outlining their rights.政府向所有移民派发了小册子,概括介绍了他们的各种权利。
政府向所有移民派发了小册子,概括介绍了他们的各种权利。
panic buying C1 /ˈpænɪk baɪɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of buying large quantities of everyday items such as food, fuel, etc. because of concerns about them running out or prices rising 恐慌性抢购
Anxiety over the virus led to panic buying and empty shelves in stores.病毒引发的忧虑导致了恐慌性抢购,商店货架被一扫而空。
病毒引发的忧虑导致了恐慌性抢购,商店货架被一扫而空。
paparazzo C1 /ˌpæpəˈrætsəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a photographer who follows famous people around in order to get interesting photographs of them to sell to a newspaper 狗仔队(猎奇名流的摄影记者)
paperback C1 /ˈpeɪpəbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book that has a thick paper cover 平装书;简装书
a cheap paperback一本廉价的简装书
一本廉价的简装书
When is it coming out in paperback?这本书的平装本什么时候出版?
这本书的平装本什么时候出版?
apaperback book/edition平装书;平装版本
平装书;平装版本
para C1 /ˈpærə/ noun, prefix
noun 释义
1 a member of theparatroops 伞兵;空降兵
prefix 释义
1 outside; beyond 在…之外;超出;越出
paranormal超常的
超常的
2 similar to but not official or not fully qualified 准;近似
paramilitary准军事的
准军事的
a paramedic医务辅助人员
医务辅助人员
3 related to theParalympicform of a sport 残疾人奥运会的;残疾人体育的
He has been attending a para-sports club for the last year.去年他一直在一家残疾人运动俱乐部进行锻炼。
去年他一直在一家残疾人运动俱乐部进行锻炼。
the World Para-Athletics Championships世界残疾人田径锦标赛
世界残疾人田径锦标赛
She has recently set three new paraswimming world records.她最近刷新了残疾人游泳比赛的三项世界纪录。
她最近刷新了残疾人游泳比赛的三项世界纪录。
paracetamol C1 /ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a drug used to reduce pain and a high temperature 对乙酰氨基酚;扑热息痛
Do you have any paracetamol?你有扑热息痛吗?
你有扑热息痛吗?
Take two paracetamol(s) and try to sleep.服两片扑热息痛,好好睡一觉。
服两片扑热息痛,好好睡一觉。
parachutist C1 /ˈpærəʃuːtɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who jumps from a plane using aparachute 跳伞者
paradox C1 /ˈpærədɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange 矛盾的人(或事物、情况)
He was a paradox—a loner who loved to chat to strangers.他真是个矛盾人物,生性孤僻却又喜欢和陌生人闲聊。
他真是个矛盾人物,生性孤僻却又喜欢和陌生人闲聊。
It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.这真是个奇怪的矛盾现象:职业喜剧演员的私人生活往往并不快乐。
这真是个奇怪的矛盾现象:职业喜剧演员的私人生活往往并不快乐。
2 a statement containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible or unlikely, although it is probably true; the use of this in writing 似非而是的隽语;悖论;悖论修辞
‘More haste, less speed’ is a well-known paradox.“欲速则不达”是人们熟知的似非而是的隽语。
“欲速则不达”是人们熟知的似非而是的隽语。
It's a work full of paradox and ambiguity.这部作品充满了似非而是及模棱两可之处。
这部作品充满了似非而是及模棱两可之处。
paradoxical C1 /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having two opposite features and therefore seeming strange 矛盾的人(或事物、情况)
It is paradoxical that some of the poorest people live in some of the richest areas of the country.某些最贫穷的人却住在这个国家一些最富有的地区,这似乎很矛盾。
某些最贫穷的人却住在这个国家一些最富有的地区,这似乎很矛盾。
2 containing two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible or unlikely, although it is probably true 似非而是的隽语;悖论;悖论修辞
These seemingly paradoxical statements need to be looked at a little further to get the true picture.这些看似矛盾的陈述需要进一步研究才能了解真实情况。
这些看似矛盾的陈述需要进一步研究才能了解真实情况。
paramedic C1 /ˌpærəˈmedɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to help people who are sick or injured, but who is not a doctor or a nurse 急救医士;护理人员;医务辅助人员
Paramedics treated the injured at the roadside.护理人员在路旁为伤者治疗。
护理人员在路旁为伤者治疗。
parasite C1 /ˈpærəsaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small animal or plant that lives on or inside another animal or plant and gets its food from it 寄生物;寄生植物;寄生虫
fleas, lice and other parasites跳蚤、虱子和其他寄生虫
跳蚤、虱子和其他寄生虫
an intestinal parasite of cattle牛肠道寄生虫
牛肠道寄生虫
2 a person who always relies on or benefits from other people and gives nothing back 寄生虫;依赖他人过活者
He regards students as parasites on society.他把学生视为社会的寄生虫。
他把学生视为社会的寄生虫。
parental C1 /pəˈrentl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a parent or parents 父亲的;母亲的;父母的;双亲的
parental responsibility/rights父母的职责/权利
父母的职责/权利
parental choice in education父母在教育上的选择
父母在教育上的选择
the parental home父母的家
父母的家
parental controls C1 /pəˌrentl kənˈtrəʊlz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feature that is offered in some computer, mobile phone and digital television services, that enables parents or other adults to control children’s access to material that is not suitable for them 家长监护(一些计算机、手机、数字电视的功能,可限制孩子访问儿童不宜的内容)
parenthesis C1 /pəˈrenθəsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a word, sentence, etc. that is added to a speech or piece of writing, especially in order to give extra information. In writing, it is separated from the rest of the text using brackets, commas ordashes. 插入语
I add, in parenthesis, that I doubt whether such a place exists.我补充一句,我怀疑这样一个地方是否存在。
我补充一句,我怀疑这样一个地方是否存在。
I should say, in parenthesis, that these figures cannot always be trusted.我要附带说一句,这些数字不可全信。
我要附带说一句,这些数字不可全信。
2 either of a pair of marks, ( ) placed around extra information in a piece of writing or part of a problem in mathematics 括号
Irregular forms are given in parentheses.不规则形式标注在括号内。
不规则形式标注在括号内。
parenthood C1 /ˈpeərənthʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being a parent 做父母的身份
theresponsibilities/joys of parenthood做父母的责任/欢乐
做父母的责任/欢乐
the strains oflone/single parenthood单亲/单亲家庭的压力
单亲/单亲家庭的压力
parenting C1 /ˈpeərəntɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of caring for your child or children 养育;抚养;教养
good/poor parenting教养有方/无方
教养有方/无方
parenting skills教养子女的技巧
教养子女的技巧
parish C1 /ˈpærɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area that has its own church and that a priest is responsible for 堂区;教区
aparish church/priest堂区的教堂/神父
堂区的教堂/神父
He is vicar of a large rural parish.他是乡下一个大教区的代牧。
他是乡下一个大教区的代牧。
2 (in England) a small country area that has its own elected local government (英格兰)乡村行政小区
This area in the north of the county comprises 26 parishes.该县北部地区包括 26 个教区。
该县北部地区包括 26 个教区。
3 the people living in a particular area, especially those who go to church 教区居民;(尤指)教区教徒
The parish was/were very welcoming when I first arrived.当我第一次到达时,教区非常热情。
当我第一次到达时,教区非常热情。
4 a county
parking brake C1 /ˈpɑːkɪŋ breɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 abrakein a vehicle that is operated by hand, designed to be used when the vehicle has already stopped (车辆的)手闸,手刹
parking meter C1 /ˈpɑːkɪŋ miːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine next to the road that you put money into when you park your car next to it 停车计时器
parking ticket C1 /ˈpɑːkɪŋ tɪkɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official notice that is put on your car when you have parked illegally, ordering you to pay money 违章停车罚单
parliamentary C1 /ˌpɑːləˈmentri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with a parliament; having a parliament 议会的;国会的;设有议会的
parliamentary elections议会选举
议会选举
a parliamentary democracy议会民主政体
议会民主政体
particle C1 /ˈpɑːtɪkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very small piece of something 颗粒;微粒
particles of dust/gold灰尘;金屑
灰尘;金屑
dust/gold particles灰尘/金颗粒
灰尘/金颗粒
There wasnot a particle ofevidence(= no evidence at all)to support the case.没有丝毫证据支持这个论点。
没有丝毫证据支持这个论点。
2 an adverb or a preposition that can combine with a verb to make a phrasal verb 小品词(与动词构成短语动词的副词或介词)
In ‘She tore up the letter’, the word ‘up’ is a particle.在 She tore up the letter 句中,up 是小品词。
在 She tore up the letter 句中,up 是小品词。
pass away C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to die. People say‘pass away’to avoid saying‘die’. (婉辞,指去世)亡故
His mother passed away last year.他母亲去年去世了。
他母亲去年去世了。
2 to stop existing 不复存在;消亡;绝迹
civilizations that have passed away不复存在的文明
不复存在的文明
pass-fail C1 /ˌpɑːs ˈfeɪl/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in a way that uses a grading system for school classes, etc. in which a student passes or fails rather than receiving a grade as a letter (for example, A or B) 及格–不及格评分制的(不细分为 A、B 之类的等级)
to take a class pass-fail选修一门只给及格–不及格两种评分的课程
选修一门只给及格–不及格两种评分的课程
adjective 释义
1 connected with a grading system for school classes, etc. in which a student passes or fails rather than receiving a grade as a letter (for example, A or B) 及格–不及格评分制的(不细分为 A、B 之类的等级)
passcode C1 /ˈpɑːskəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of letters, numbers, etc. that you must provide in order to access a computer or other electronic device (访问计算机或其他电子设备的)密码
You might need to enter your passcode.你可能需要输入密码。
你可能需要输入密码。
passing C1 /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the process of time going by (时间、岁月的)流逝,推移
The colour of the wood darkens with the passing of time.木头的颜色随日久而变深。
木头的颜色随日久而变深。
2 the fact of something ending or of somebody dying (事物的)结束,消亡;(人的)亡故,逝世
When the government is finally brought down, no one will mourn its passing.当政府最终垮台,将不会有人为它的消亡而悲哀。
当政府最终垮台,将不会有人为它的消亡而悲哀。
the passing of the old year(= on New Year’s Eve)除夕日
除夕日
Many will mourn her passing(= her death, when you do not want to say this directly).很多人将会为她的过世而悲伤。
很多人将会为她的过世而悲伤。
3 the act of making something become a law (法律等的)通过
the passing of a resolution/law决议/法律的通过
决议/法律的通过
4 done or said when your main focus is something different 顺便;顺带
He only mentioned it in passing and didn't give any details.他只是随口提及而已,并没有谈任何细节。
他只是随口提及而已,并没有谈任何细节。
adjective 释义
1 lasting only for a short period of time and then disappearing 暂时的;瞬间的
apassing phase/thought/interest过渡阶段;一闪念;一时之兴
过渡阶段;一闪念;一时之兴
He makes only apassing referenceto the theory in his book(= it is not the main subject of his book).他在书中对这个理论只是一笔带过。
他在书中对这个理论只是一笔带过。
Shebearsmore thana passing resemblance to(= looks very like)your sister.她酷似你姐姐。
她酷似你姐姐。
This was the album that confirmed once and for all that rap music was no passing fad.这张专辑一劳永逸地证实了说唱音乐并非昙花一现的时尚。
这张专辑一劳永逸地证实了说唱音乐并非昙花一现的时尚。
2 going past 经过的;过往的
the noise of passing cars过往车辆的嘈杂
过往车辆的嘈杂
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money.我被迫向路过的陌生人要钱。
我被迫向路过的陌生人要钱。
3 going by in time (时间)流逝的,过去的
I love him more with each passing day.随着时间的流逝,我越发爱他了。
随着时间的流逝,我越发爱他了。
4 a mark that achieves the required standard in an exam, a test, etc. (考试、测验等)及格的
passing lane C1 /ˈpɑːsɪŋ leɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of a major road such as amotorwayorinterstatenearest the middle of the road, where vehicles drive fastest and can go past vehicles ahead (高速公路等靠近路中央的)超车车道,快车道
passive smoking C1 /ˌpæsɪv ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of breathing in smoke from other people’s cigarettes 被动吸烟;吸二手烟
pastime C1 /ˈpɑːstaɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you enjoy doing when you are not working 消遣;休闲活动
Watching television is still the most popular national pastime.看电视仍然是全国最受欢迎的消遣方式。
看电视仍然是全国最受欢迎的消遣方式。
Fishing is an enjoyable pastime for people of all ages.钓鱼是各个年龄段的人都喜欢的消遣。
钓鱼是各个年龄段的人都喜欢的消遣。
pastor C1 /ˈpɑːstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a minister in charge of a Christian church or group, especially in someNonconformistchurches (尤指非英国国教的)牧师
He was ordained a pastor in the Lutheran Church.他被按立为路德会牧师。
他被按立为路德会牧师。
patent C1 /ˈpætnt/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an invention; a document that proves this 专利;专利证书
to apply for/obtain/take out a patent on an invention申请/获得/取得发明专利
申请/获得/取得发明专利
The device was protected by patent.这一装置受专利保护。
这一装置受专利保护。
patent applications/laws专利申请;专利法
专利申请;专利法
the US Patent Office美国专利局
美国专利局
adjective 释义
1 made or sold by a particular company 专利生产的;专利经销的
patent medicines专利药
专利药
2 used to emphasize that something bad is very clear and obvious 明显的;赤裸裸的
It was a patent lie.那是赤裸裸的谎言。
那是赤裸裸的谎言。
verb 释义
1 to obtain apatentfor an invention or a process 获得专利
paternity leave C1 /pəˈtɜːnəti liːv/ noun
noun 释义
1 time that the father of a new baby is allowed to have away from work 陪产假(父亲照顾新生儿的休假)
Fathers are allowed a week's paternity leave.新生儿的父亲有一周的育婴假。
新生儿的父亲有一周的育婴假。
patio C1 /ˈpætiəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flat hard area outside, and usually behind, a house where people can sit (房屋外面的)露台;(屋后的)平台
Let's have lunch out on the patio.咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。
咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。
patrol C1 /pəˈtrəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the act of going to different parts of a building, an area, etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crime 巡逻;巡查
Security guards make regular patrols at night.保安人员在夜里定时巡逻。
保安人员在夜里定时巡逻。
a police car on patrol巡逻的警车
巡逻的警车
2 a group of soldiers, vehicles, etc. thatpatrolan area 巡逻队;巡逻车队
a naval/police patrol海军/警察巡逻队
海军/警察巡逻队
apatrol car/boat巡逻车;巡逻船
巡逻车;巡逻船
3 a group of about sixBoy ScoutsorGirl Guides/Girl Scoutsthat forms part of a larger group (约六人的)童子军小队
verb 释义
1 to go around an area or a building at regular times to check that it is safe and that there is no trouble 巡逻;巡查
Troops patrolled the border day and night.军队日夜在边境地区巡逻。
军队日夜在边境地区巡逻。
topatrol the streets/area在街道上/区域内巡逻
在街道上/区域内巡逻
Guards can be seen patrolling everywhere.到处都能见到卫兵在巡逻。
到处都能见到卫兵在巡逻。
Aircraft regularly patrol the frontier.飞机定期在边境巡逻。
飞机定期在边境巡逻。
patron C1 /ˈpeɪtrən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who gives money and support to artists and writers (艺术家、作家的)赞助人,资助者
Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.腓特烈大帝是许多艺术家的赞助人。
腓特烈大帝是许多艺术家的赞助人。
He was a great patron of the arts and helped to establish the Baltimore Museum.他是一位伟大的艺术赞助人,帮助建立了巴尔的摩博物馆。
他是一位伟大的艺术赞助人,帮助建立了巴尔的摩博物馆。
2 a famous person who supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the advertisements, etc. for the organization 名义赞助人(支持慈善组织等的名人,名字常用于有关的广告宣传中)
the official patron of the college学院的官方赞助人
学院的官方赞助人
The Princess of Wales is patron of the Royal Photographic Society.威尔士王妃是皇家摄影协会的赞助人。
威尔士王妃是皇家摄影协会的赞助人。
3 a person who uses a particular shop, restaurant, etc. 老主顾;顾客;常客
The car park is for the use of patrons only.停车场仅供顾客使用。
停车场仅供顾客使用。
patterned C1 /ˈpætənd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 decorated with a pattern 有图案的;带花样的
patterned wallpaper印有图案的壁纸
印有图案的壁纸
a highly patterned fabric有许许多多图案的织品
有许许多多图案的织品
cups patterned with yellow flowers有黄花图案的杯子
有黄花图案的杯子
paw C1 /pɔː/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the foot of an animal that hasclawsor nails (动物的)爪
2 a person’s hand (人的)手
Take your filthy paws off me!把你的脏手从我身上拿开!
把你的脏手从我身上拿开!
verb 释义
1 toscratchor touch something repeatedly with apaw (不断地)挠,抓
The dog pawed at my sleeve.狗一直挠我的衣袖。
狗一直挠我的衣袖。
The stallion pawed the ground impatiently.种马焦躁地用蹄刨着地面。
种马焦躁地用蹄刨着地面。
2 to touch somebody in a rough sexual way that they find offensive 猥亵地乱摸;动手动脚;动手挑逗
pay gap C1 /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the difference between the amount that two different groups of people are paid 薪资差距
efforts to close the gender pay gap缩小男女薪酬差距的努力
缩小男女薪酬差距的努力
pay off C1 /ˈpeɪ ɒf/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to be successful and bring good results 成功;奏效;达到目的
The gamble paid off.这一把赌对了。
这一把赌对了。
2 to pay somebody what they have earned and tell them to leave their job 付清工资后解雇;遣散
The crew were paid off as soon as the ship docked.船一泊港,船员就被付酬解雇了。
船一泊港,船员就被付酬解雇了。
3 to give somebody money to prevent them from doing something or talking about something illegal or dishonest that you have done 用钱封某人的口;买通某人
All the witnesses had been paid off.所有的证人都被买通了。
所有的证人都被买通了。
4 to finish paying money owed for something 付清;偿清
We paid off our mortgage after fifteen years.我们历经十五年的时间还清了抵押借款。
我们历经十五年的时间还清了抵押借款。
noun 释义
1 a payment of money to somebody so that they will not cause you any trouble or to make them keep a secret (用以买通别人的)黑钱;行贿钱
The police are accused of receiving secret pay-offs from the drug barons.警方被指控接受毒枭的秘密贿赂。
警方被指控接受毒枭的秘密贿赂。
The government are investigating pay-offs to high-ranking officials.政府正在就高级官员收受贿款展开调查。
政府正在就高级官员收受贿款展开调查。
2 a payment of money to somebody to persuade them to leave their job 辞退金;遣散费
The company is offering large pay-offs to anyone accepting voluntary redundancy.该公司向任何接受自愿裁员的人提供巨额报酬。
该公司向任何接受自愿裁员的人提供巨额报酬。
3 an advantage or a reward from something you have done 回报;报偿
payphone C1 /ˈpeɪfəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a phone, usually in a public place, that is operated using coins or a card 公用(付费)电话
peace process C1 /ˈpiːs prəʊses/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of talks and agreements designed to end war or violence between two groups 和平进程
peacekeeper C1 /ˈpiːskiːpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of a military force who has been sent to help stop people fighting in a place where war or violence is likely 维和部队成员
2 a person who tries to stop people arguing or fighting 调解人;劝架者
She's the peacekeeper in that family.那个家庭的纠纷都由她来调解。
那个家庭的纠纷都由她来调解。
peacekeeping C1 /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 intended to help stop people fighting and prevent war or violence in a place where this is likely 维护和平的
peacekeeping operations维和行动
维和行动
a United Nations peacekeeping force联合国维持和平部队
联合国维持和平部队
peacetime C1 /ˈpiːstaɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time when a country is not at war 和平时期
Even in peacetime, much of the budget was devoted to military expenditure.即使在和平时期,大部分预算也用于军事支出。
即使在和平时期,大部分预算也用于军事支出。
peacock C1 /ˈpiːkɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large male bird with long blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out like a fan 雄孔雀
as proud as a peacock孔雀般的骄傲
孔雀般的骄傲
peak C1 /piːk/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 the point when somebody/something is best, most successful, strongest, etc. 顶峰;高峰
Trafficreaches its peakbetween 8 and 9 in the morning.上午 8、9 点钟之间是交通高峰期。
上午 8、9 点钟之间是交通高峰期。
thepeaks and troughsof married life婚后生活的起起伏伏
婚后生活的起起伏伏
She's at the peak of her career.她正处在事业的巅峰。
她正处在事业的巅峰。
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2022.该俱乐部的会员人数已从 2022 年 600 人的峰值下降。
该俱乐部的会员人数已从 2022 年 600 人的峰值下降。
2 the pointed top of a mountain; a mountain with a pointed top 山峰;峰峦
amountain peak山峰
山峰
snow-capped/jagged peaks积雪覆盖的/嶙峋怪异的群峰
积雪覆盖的/嶙峋怪异的群峰
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak.登山者在半山腰设置营地。
登山者在半山腰设置营地。
We looked up at the rocky peaks towering above us.我们抬头看高高耸立在我们上方岩石嶙峋的山峰。
我们抬头看高高耸立在我们上方岩石嶙峋的山峰。
3 any narrow and pointed shape, edge, etc. 尖形;尖端;尖头
Whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks.把蛋清搅成硬尖状。
把蛋清搅成硬尖状。
He combed his hair into a peak.他把头发梳成髻。
他把头发梳成髻。
4 the stiff front part of a cap that sticks out above your eyes 帽舌;帽檐
verb 释义
1 to reach the highest point or value 达到高峰;达到最高值
Oil production peaked in the early 1980s.20 世纪 80 年代初期,石油产量达到了最高峰。
20 世纪 80 年代初期,石油产量达到了最高峰。
Unemployment peaked at 17 per cent.失业率达到 17% 的最高点。
失业率达到 17% 的最高点。
an athlete who peaks(= produces his or her best performance)at just the right time一位恰在最佳时刻缔造出最佳成绩的运动员
一位恰在最佳时刻缔造出最佳成绩的运动员
adjective 释义
1 used to describe the highest level of something, or a time when the greatest number of people are doing something or using something 最高度的;高峰时期的;巅峰状态的
It was a time ofpeak demandfor the product.那是对该产品需求最旺的时期。
那是对该产品需求最旺的时期。
March is one of thepeak periodsfor our business.三月是我们公司业务最繁忙的时期之一。
三月是我们公司业务最繁忙的时期之一。
The athletes are all inpeak condition.所有运动员都处在巅峰状态。
所有运动员都处在巅峰状态。
We need extra help during thepeak season.我们在最繁忙的季节需要额外人手。
我们在最繁忙的季节需要额外人手。
2 relating to the moment when something is at its most popular or fashionable 与某事物最流行或最时尚的时刻有关
Everyone thought we'd reached peak beard(= the time when beards are most popular), but the trend shows no sign of slowing down.每个人都认为我们已经达到了胡须的顶峰(即胡须最流行的时期),但这种趋势并没有放缓的迹象。
每个人都认为我们已经达到了胡须的顶峰(即胡须最流行的时期),但这种趋势并没有放缓的迹象。
The movie is a straightforward peak millennial(= for or by people born towards the end of the 20th century)romcom.这部电影是一部简单明了的千禧一代巅峰浪漫喜剧(= 为 20 世纪末出生的人制作或由 20 世纪末出生的人制作)。
这部电影是一部简单明了的千禧一代巅峰浪漫喜剧(= 为 20 世纪末出生的人制作或由 20 世纪末出生的人制作)。
peak time C1 /ˈpiːk taɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when the greatest number of people are watching television or listening to the radio (广播、电视的)黄金时间
pearl C1 /pɜːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of anoysterand is of great value as ajewel 珍珠
a string of pearls一串珍珠
一串珍珠
a pearl necklace珍珠项链
珍珠项链
She was wearing her pearls(= anecklaceofpearls).她戴着她的珍珠项链。
她戴着她的珍珠项链。
2 a copy of apearlthat is made artificially 人造珍珠
3 the hard smooth shiny substance in various colours that forms a layer inside the shells of some types ofshellfishand is used in making buttons and for decoration 珠母层;珍珠母
pearl buttons珍珠母纽扣
珍珠母纽扣
4 a thing that looks like apearlin shape or colour (形状或颜色)像珍珠之物
pearls of dew on the grass草上的露珠
草上的露珠
5 a thing that is very highly valued 极有价值的东西
She is a pearl among women.她是女中豪杰。
她是女中豪杰。
The ski resort is known as the Pearl of the Alps.该滑雪场被誉为阿尔卑斯山的明珠。
该滑雪场被誉为阿尔卑斯山的明珠。
6 to give or offer valuable things to people who do not understand their value 明珠暗投;对牛弹琴
7 a wise remark 睿智的语言;隽语;妙语
Thank you for those pearls of wisdom.谢谢你的金玉良言。
谢谢你的金玉良言。
peasant C1 /ˈpeznt/ noun
noun 释义
1 (especially in the past, or in poorer countries) a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land (尤指旧时或贫穷国家的)农民,小农,佃农
peasant farmers自耕农
自耕农
a peasant family一个农民家庭
一个农民家庭
peasant revolts农民起义
农民起义
2 a person who is rude, behaves badly or has little education 老粗;没教养的人
pedal C1 /ˈpedl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a flat bar on a machine such as a bicycle, car, etc. that you push down with your foot in order to make parts of the machine move or work (自行车、汽车等的)脚蹬子,踏板
I couldn't reach the pedals on her bike.我骑她的车够不到脚蹬子。
我骑她的车够不到脚蹬子。
She pressed her foot down sharply on the brake pedal.她猛踩刹车踏板。
她猛踩刹车踏板。
a pedal boat(= one driven bypedals)用脚踏驱动的船。
用脚踏驱动的船。
2 a bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that you push with your foot in order to control the sound (钢琴、风琴等的)踏板,踏瓣,脚踏键
The soft pedal is placed leftmost in the row of pedals.柔音踏板位于踏板排的最左侧。
柔音踏板位于踏板排的最左侧。
Some guitar players tend to overuse the wah pedal.一些吉他手倾向于过度使用哇音踏板。
一些吉他手倾向于过度使用哇音踏板。
3 (to go) at full speed; (to drive) with theacceleratorof the car pressed to the floor 全速(前进);(开车时)将油门踩到底
We drove through the night flat-out, with the pedal to the metal.我们将油门踩到底,在夜色里全速前进。
我们将油门踩到底,在夜色里全速前进。
4 to use as much effort as possible; with as much effort as possible 竭尽全力;尽最大努力
I'm still putting the pedal to the metal here at work.我还在这里竭尽全力地工作。
我还在这里竭尽全力地工作。
verb 释义
1 to ride a bicycle somewhere 骑自行车
I saw her pedalling along the towpath.我看见她在纤道上骑自行车。
我看见她在纤道上骑自行车。
He jumped on his bike and pedalled off.他跳上自行车就骑走了。
他跳上自行车就骑走了。
She pedalled away down the hill.她骑着自行车下山了。
她骑着自行车下山了。
She pedalled her bicycle up the track.她骑车上了小路。
她骑车上了小路。
2 to turn or press thepedalson a bicycle or other machine 踩踏板
You'll have to pedal hard up this hill.走上坡时你必须用力蹬车。
走上坡时你必须用力蹬车。
You can stop pedalling and freewheel for a while.您可以停止踩踏并自由滑行一段时间。
您可以停止踩踏并自由滑行一段时间。
She had been pedalling her exercise bike all morning.她整个上午都在蹬健身车。
她整个上午都在蹬健身车。
pedestrian crossing C1 /pəˌdestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a part of a road where vehicles must stop to allow people to cross 人行横道;行人穿越道
peer C1 /pɪə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you 身份(或地位)相同的人;同龄人;同辈
She enjoys the respect of her peers.她受到同侪的尊敬。
她受到同侪的尊敬。
A peer review system is being introduced to help teachers who are experiencing difficulty.正在引入同行评审系统来帮助遇到困难的教师。
正在引入同行评审系统来帮助遇到困难的教师。
Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.儿童都怕在同伴面前失败。
儿童都怕在同伴面前失败。
Peer pressureis strong among young people(= they want to be like other people of the same age).年轻人感受到强大的同辈压力。
年轻人感受到强大的同辈压力。
2 (in the UK) a member of thenobilityor theHouse of Lords 贵族成员;上议院议员
MPs and peers from all parties met to discuss the issue.各党派的下议院和上议院议员们开会讨论了这个问题。
各党派的下议院和上议院议员们开会讨论了这个问题。
verb 释义
1 to look closely or carefully at something, especially when you cannot see it clearly 仔细看;端详
We peered into the shadows.我们往阴暗处仔细瞧。
我们往阴暗处仔细瞧。
He went to the window and peered out.他走到窗前仔细往外瞧。
他走到窗前仔细往外瞧。
She kept peering over her shoulder.她不停地回头看。
她不停地回头看。
He peered closely at the photograph.他聚精会神地端详着相片。
他聚精会神地端详着相片。
peg C1 /peɡ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a short piece of wood, metal or plastic used for holding things together, hanging things on, marking a position, etc. (木、金属或塑料)钉子,楔子,橛子,短桩
There's a peg near the door to hang your coat on.门边有个钩子可以挂衣服。
门边有个钩子可以挂衣服。
Mark the boundary with pegs.用木桩标出边界。
用木桩标出边界。
The score is kept by inserting pegs into a board.记分用小钉插在板子上。
记分用小钉插在板子上。
2 a small pointed piece of wood or metal that you attach to the ropes of a tent and push into the ground in order to hold the tent in place (木制或金属)帐篷地钉,橛子
3 a piece of wood or plastic used for attaching wet clothes to a clothes line 晾衣夹子
4 a short piece of wood, metal or plastic that you turn to make the strings of a musical instrument tighter or looser 弦钮;琴轴;弦轴
5 a small amount of a drink, especially a strong alcoholic one 少量饮料;(尤指)少量烈酒
a peg of whisky一点威士忌
一点威士忌
6 to make somebody realize that they are not as good, important, etc. as they think they are 杀某人的威风;挫某人的锐气
He needed to be taken down a peg or two.需要杀杀他的威风。
需要杀杀他的威风。
7 made to a standard average size and not made especially to fit you 成品的;现成的
He buys his clothes off the peg.他买的是成衣。
他买的是成衣。
off-the-peg fashions成衣的流行式样
成衣的流行式样
8 something that gives you an excuse or opportunity to discuss or explain something 借口;理由;话头
The character provides a peg to hang the writer’s political ideas on.这个角色被作者用来表达他的政治观点。
这个角色被作者用来表达他的政治观点。
9 a person who does not feel happy or comfortable in a particular situation, or who is not suitable for it 用非所长者;方枘圆凿
verb 释义
1 to fasten something withpegs 用夹子夹住;用楔子钉住
All their wet clothes were pegged out on the line.他们的湿衣服都夹在绳子上晾着。
他们的湿衣服都夹在绳子上晾着。
She was busy pegging her tent to the ground.她忙着用橛子把帐篷钉牢在地上。
她忙着用橛子把帐篷钉牢在地上。
2 to fix or keep prices, wages, etc. at a particular level 使(价格、工资等)限定于某水平(或与…挂钩)
Pay increases will be pegged at 5 per cent.工资涨幅将固定在 5%。
工资涨幅将固定在 5%。
Loan repayments are pegged to your income.分期还款额按你的收入计算。
分期还款额按你的收入计算。
Admission prices have been pegged.门票价格一直是固定的。
门票价格一直是固定的。
3 to think of somebody in a particular way 视为;看作
She pegged him as a big spender.她觉得他是个大手大脚的人。
她觉得他是个大手大脚的人。
4 to have an equal or even score 势均力敌;不分胜负
The contestants were level pegging after round 3.参赛选手在第 3 轮以后成绩不相上下。
参赛选手在第 3 轮以后成绩不相上下。
Five minutes later it was level pegging when Kane banged in the equalizer.五分钟后,凯恩打进一球将比分扳平。
五分钟后,凯恩打进一球将比分扳平。
penalize C1 /ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to punish somebody for breaking a rule or law by making them suffer a disadvantage 处罚;惩罚;处以刑罚
You will be penalized for poor spelling.你拼写不好将会扣分。
你拼写不好将会扣分。
2 to punish somebody for breaking a rule in a sport or game by giving an advantage to their opponent (体育运动中)判罚
He was penalized for time-wasting.他因拖延时间而受罚。
他因拖延时间而受罚。
Foul play will be severely penalized.比赛犯规将受到严厉处罚。
比赛犯规将受到严厉处罚。
3 to put somebody at a disadvantage by treating them unfairly 置于不利地位;不公正地对待
The new law appears to penalize the poorest members of society.新法规似乎不利于社会中的最贫困者。
新法规似乎不利于社会中的最贫困者。
He felt penalized because of his age.他因为自己的年龄而感到受到惩罚。
他因为自己的年龄而感到受到惩罚。
penalty area C1 /ˈpenəlti eəriə/ noun
noun 释义
1 the area in front of the goal. If the defending team breaks the rules within this area, the other team is given apenalty. 罚球区;禁区
penalty kick C1 /ˈpenəlti kɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kick that is taken as apenaltyin the game of football (soccer) (足球比赛的)罚点球,罚球
penalty shoot-out C1 /ˌpenəlti ˈʃuːt aʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of deciding the winner when both teams have the same score at the end of a game. Each team is given a number of chances to kick the ball into the goal and the team that scores the most goals wins. 罚点球决定胜负
penicillin C1 /ˌpenɪˈsɪlɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance obtained frommould, used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria; a type ofantibiotic 青霉素;盘尼西林
The doctor put me on a course of penicillin.医生给我开了一个疗程的青霉素。
医生给我开了一个疗程的青霉素。
a strain of bacteria resistant to penicillin对青霉素有抗药性的细菌菌株
对青霉素有抗药性的细菌菌株
peninsula C1 /pəˈnɪnsjələ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of land that is almost surrounded by water but is joined to a larger piece of land 半岛
the Iberian peninsula(= containing Spain and Portugal)伊比利亚半岛
伊比利亚半岛
penis C1 /ˈpiːnɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the organ on the body of a man or male animal that is used forurinatingand sex 阴茎
penniless C1 /ˈpeniləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having no money; very poor 一文不名的;穷困的
a penniless student贫困学生
贫困学生
pensioner C1 /ˈpenʃənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is receiving a pension, especially from the government 领养老金(或退休金、抚恤金)者
The tax changes are good news for pensioners.税收变化对养老金领取者来说是个好消息。
税收变化对养老金领取者来说是个好消息。
people smuggling C1 /ˈpiːpl smʌɡlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of illegally transporting people across international borders 人口走私;人口偷运
We need more effective measures to combat people smuggling.我们需要采取更有效的措施来打击人口走私。
我们需要采取更有效的措施来打击人口走私。
people trafficking C1 /ˈpiːpl træfɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of transporting or controlling people and forcing them to work in the sex trade or other forms of forced labour 人口贩运
gangs involved in people trafficking and sexual exploitation参与人口贩运和性剥削的团伙
参与人口贩运和性剥削的团伙
perch C1 /pɜːtʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to land and stay on a branch, etc. 栖息;停留
A robin was perching on the fence.一只知更鸟落在篱笆上。
一只知更鸟落在篱笆上。
2 to sit or to make somebody sit on something, especially on the edge of it (使)坐,坐在…边沿
We perched on a couple of high stools at the bar.我们坐在酒吧的几张高脚凳上。
我们坐在酒吧的几张高脚凳上。
She perched herself on the edge of the bed.她坐在床沿上。
她坐在床沿上。
My father used to perch me on the front of his bike.我父亲常常把我放在他自行车的前面。
我父亲常常把我放在他自行车的前面。
3 to be placed on the top or the edge of something 置于(顶上或边上)
The hotel perched precariously on a steep hillside.旅店立在陡峭的山坡上状似摇摇欲坠。
旅店立在陡峭的山坡上状似摇摇欲坠。
The castle is perched high above the valley.城堡高高地矗立在山谷之上。
城堡高高地矗立在山谷之上。
noun 释义
1 a place where a bird rests, especially a branch or bar for this purpose, for example in a bird’scage (鸟的)栖息处,栖木
2 a high seat or position 高座;高处
He watched the game from his precarious perch on top of the wall.他无视安全,高坐在墙头上观看比赛。
他无视安全,高坐在墙头上观看比赛。
3 afreshwaterfish that is sometimes used for food 鲈鱼;河鲈
4 to make somebody lose their position as somebody/something successful or admired 使某人丧失名位
A lot of teams are looking to knock us off our perch.很多球队都想把我们从高位上拉下来。
很多球队都想把我们从高位上拉下来。
percussion C1 /pəˈkʌʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or with a stick, for example drums 打击乐器;敲击乐器
percussion instruments打击乐器
打击乐器
The track features Joey Langton on percussion.唱片的这段乐曲的打击乐部分是由乔伊·兰顿演奏的。
唱片的这段乐曲的打击乐部分是由乔伊·兰顿演奏的。
2 the players ofpercussioninstruments in anorchestra (管弦乐团的)打击乐器组
percussionist C1 /pəˈkʌʃənɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who playspercussioninstruments 打击乐器演奏员
performance art C1 /pəˈfɔːməns ɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an art form in which an artist gives a performance, rather than producing a physical work of art 行为艺术(通过行为表现而非实物创作展现的一种艺术形式)
performance-enhancing C1 /pəˈfɔːməns ɪnhɑːnsɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that people take so that they will be more successful in a sports competition 提高(运动)成绩的;起兴奋作用的
steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs类固醇等兴奋剂
类固醇等兴奋剂
The athletes were tested for performance-enhancing drugs.运动员接受了提高成绩药物的测试。
运动员接受了提高成绩药物的测试。
perseverance C1 /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties 毅力;韧性;不屈不挠的精神
They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty.他们面对困难表现出了坚强的毅力。
他们面对困难表现出了坚强的毅力。
The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance.要更上一层楼,唯一的途径就是艰苦奋斗,不屈不挠。
要更上一层楼,唯一的途径就是艰苦奋斗,不屈不挠。
persevere C1 /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulties 坚持;孜孜以求
Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.虽屡遭挫折,他们仍不断尝试乘气球环游世界。
虽屡遭挫折,他们仍不断尝试乘气球环游世界。
She persevered with her violin lessons.她孜孜不倦地学习小提琴。
她孜孜不倦地学习小提琴。
You have to persevere with difficult students.对难教的学生你必须坚持诲人不倦的精神。
对难教的学生你必须坚持诲人不倦的精神。
persevering C1 /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 being determined to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties 坚持不懈的;不屈不挠的
A few persevering climbers finally reached the top.少数几个攀登者坚忍不拔,终于登上了顶峰。
少数几个攀登者坚忍不拔,终于登上了顶峰。
personal best C1 /ˌpɜːsənl ˈbest/ noun
noun 释义
1 the best result that you have ever had in an event such as a race or other competition 个人最好成绩
She won the race with a personal best of 2 minutes 22.她以 2 分 22 秒的个人最好成绩赢了比赛。
她以 2 分 22 秒的个人最好成绩赢了比赛。
He has run a personal best of just under four minutes.他跑出了刚好低于四分钟的个人最好成绩。
他跑出了刚好低于四分钟的个人最好成绩。
personal protective equipment C1 /ˌpɜːsənl prəˌtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 clothing and equipment that is worn or used to protect people against infection or injury 个人防护装备
Medical staff should use personal protective equipment when treating any patient who may be infected with the virus.医护人员在医治任何可能感染病毒的病人时,都应使用个人防护装备。
医护人员在医治任何可能感染病毒的病人时,都应使用个人防护装备。
personal trainer C1 /ˌpɜːsənl ˈtreɪnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is paid by somebody to help them exercise, especially by deciding what types of exercise are best for them 私人健身教练
personality disorder C1 /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti dɪsɔːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a condition in which somebody thinks, feels and behaves very differently from most other people in a way that causes them to have serious difficulties in their life and in their relationships with other people 人格障碍,性格障碍(有严重异常人格特质,以致难以与人正常交往或影响社会功能)
personnel C1 /ˌpɜːsəˈnel/ noun
noun 释义
1 the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces (组织或军队中的)全体人员,职员
There is a severe shortage of skilled personnel.熟练员工严重短缺。
熟练员工严重短缺。
sales/technical/medical/security/military, etc. personnel推销、技术、医务、保安、军事等人员
推销、技术、医务、保安、军事等人员
2 the department in a company that deals with employing and training people 人事部门
thepersonnel department/manager人事部门/经理
人事部门/经理
She works in personnel.她在人事部工作。
她在人事部工作。
Personnel is/are currently reviewing pay scales.人事部现在正审核工资级别。
人事部现在正审核工资级别。
persuasion C1 /pəˈsweɪʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of persuading somebody to do something or to believe something 说服;劝说
It didn't take much persuasion to get her to tell us where he was.我们没费什么口舌就让她说出了他的下落。
我们没费什么口舌就让她说出了他的下落。
After a little gentle persuasion, he agreed to come.耐心劝说一下,他同意来了。
耐心劝说一下,他同意来了。
She has great powers of persuasion.她的游说能力极强。
她的游说能力极强。
I wasn’t intending to sell, but I’mopen to persuasion.我本来不想卖,但我愿意接受说服。
我本来不想卖,但我愿意接受说服。
2 a particular set of beliefs, especially about religion or politics (宗教或政治)信仰
Politicians of all persuasions condemned the attacks.各种派系的政治家都谴责了这次袭击。
各种派系的政治家都谴责了这次袭击。
every shade of religious persuasion形形色色的宗教信仰
形形色色的宗教信仰
3 of the type mentioned 说服;劝说
peers of the Liberal persuasion自由党贵族
自由党贵族
pest C1 /pest/ noun
noun 释义
1 an insect or animal that destroys plants, food, etc. 害虫;害兽;害鸟
insect/plant/garden pests害虫;作物/花园害虫
害虫;作物/花园害虫
a pest control officer虫害防治员
虫害防治员
These birds provide a useful function in controlling insect pests.这些鸟在控制害虫方面发挥了有益的作用。
这些鸟在控制害虫方面发挥了有益的作用。
2 an annoying person or thing 讨厌的人(或物)
That child is being a real pest.那个孩子真讨厌。
那个孩子真讨厌。
Ex-colleagues describe him as a sex pest.前同事形容他是性害虫。
前同事形容他是性害虫。
petal C1 /ˈpetl/ noun
noun 释义
1 adelicatecoloured part of a flower. The head of a flower is usually made up of severalpetalsaround a central part. 花瓣
petroleum C1 /pəˈtrəʊliəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 mineral oil that is found under the ground or the sea and is used to produce petrol,paraffin,dieseloil, etc. 石油;原油
The government suspended its supplies of petroleum to the country as a result of the crisis.受危机的影响,政府暂停了对那个国家的石油供应。
受危机的影响,政府暂停了对那个国家的石油供应。
There were still 30 million barrels of refined petroleum in storage.仍有3000万桶精炼石油库存。
仍有3000万桶精炼石油库存。
pharmaceutical C1 /ˌfɑːməˈsuːtɪkl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with making and selling medical drugs 制药的;医药产业的
pharmaceutical products药物
药物
the pharmaceutical industry制药业
制药业
noun 释义
1 a medical drug 药品;药物
the development of new pharmaceuticals新药的开发
新药的开发
the pharmaceuticals industry制药业
制药业
philanthropist C1 /fɪˈlænθrəpɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money 慈善家;乐善好施的人
He was a wealthy businessman and philanthropist.他是个富有的企业家和慈善家。
他是个富有的企业家和慈善家。
The trust was set up by an American philanthropist.该信托基金是由一位美国慈善家设立的。
该信托基金是由一位美国慈善家设立的。
philanthropy C1 /fɪˈlænθrəpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money 博爱;慈善;乐善好施
Hospitals were built as a result of private philanthropy and government intervention.医院是私人慈善事业和政府干预的结果。
医院是私人慈善事业和政府干预的结果。
phishing C1 /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of tricking people into providing personal or financial information by sending emails, texts, etc. that seem to be from companies that the person knows, often in order to steal money from them 网络钓鱼(通过互联网或电邮骗取他人身份信息、银行账号等以盗取金钱)
phonetics C1 /fəˈnetɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of speech sounds and how they are produced 语音学
photo opportunity C1 /ˈfəʊtəʊ ɒpətjuːnəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 an occasion when a famous person arranges to be photographed doing something that will impress the public (名人)拍照的时机;(名人)接受拍照的时间
She stayed away from the funeral not wanting to turn it into a photo opportunity.她没有参加葬礼,不想把它变成拍照的机会。
她没有参加葬礼,不想把它变成拍照的机会。
The press followed the President around the hospital, waiting for a photo opportunity.记者们跟随着总统在医院到处转,等待拍照机会。
记者们跟随着总统在医院到处转,等待拍照机会。
photojournalism C1 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the work of gathering and preparing news stories using mainly photographs, especially in a magazine 新闻摄影
photosynthesis C1 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process by which green plants turncarbon dioxideand water into food using energy obtained from light from the sun 光合作用
physician C1 /fɪˈzɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery 医师;(尤指)内科医生
Dr Dennett is a practicing family physician in Atlanta.丹尼特医生是亚特兰大的执业家庭医生。
丹尼特医生是亚特兰大的执业家庭医生。
Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.请找医生咨询后再进行任何新的锻炼计划。
请找医生咨询后再进行任何新的锻炼计划。
physician's assistant C1 noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is qualified to assist a doctor and to do basic medical procedures 医师助理
The clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, but are supervised by physicians.诊所配备执业护士和医师助理,但由医师监督。
诊所配备执业护士和医师助理,但由医师监督。
physiology C1 /ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the scientific study of the normal functions of living things 生理学
the department of anatomy and physiology解剖生理学系
解剖生理学系
2 the way in which a particular living thing functions 生理机能
plant physiology植物的生理机能
植物的生理机能
the physiology of the horse马的生理机能
马的生理机能
physiotherapist C1 /ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to treat disease, injury or weakness in thejointsor muscles by exercises,massageand the use of light and heat 物理治疗师;理疗师
physiotherapy C1 /ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the treatment of disease, injury or weakness in thejointsor muscles by exercises,massageand the use of light and heat 物理疗法;理疗
I’m undergoing regular physiotherapy for a back problem.我因为背部毛病正在接受常规理疗。
我因为背部毛病正在接受常规理疗。
pier C1 /pɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long structure built in the sea and joined to the land at one end, often with places of entertainment on it (常设有娱乐场所的)突堤
After lunch, the family went for a walk along the pier.午饭后,一家人沿着码头散步。
午饭后,一家人沿着码头散步。
Blackpool pier布莱克浦码头
布莱克浦码头
the fishermen on the pier码头上的渔民
码头上的渔民
2 a long low structure built in a lake, river or the sea and joined to the land at one end, used by boats to allow passengers to get on and off (突入湖、河、海中的)码头;突码头
The river bus leaves from Pier 4.河上巴士从 4 号码头出发。
河上巴士从 4 号码头出发。
3 a large strong piece of wood, metal or stone that is used to support a roof, wall, bridge, etc. 墙墩;桥墩
piglet C1 /ˈpɪɡlət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young pig 猪仔;小猪
pilgrim C1 /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons 朝觐者;朝圣的人;香客
Muslim pilgrims on their way to Mecca前往麦加的穆斯林朝觐者
前往麦加的穆斯林朝觐者
Christian pilgrims visiting Lourdes赴卢尔德朝圣的基督徒
赴卢尔德朝圣的基督徒
2 a member of the group of English people (the Pilgrim Fathers) who sailed to America on the shipThe Mayflowerin 1620 and started acolonyin Massachusetts 清教徒前辈移民(1620 年乘五月花号赴美洲,在马萨诸塞建立英国殖民地)
pilgrimage C1 /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a journey to a holy place for religious reasons 朝圣之旅
togo on/make a pilgrimage前往朝圣
前往朝圣
2 a journey to a place that is connected with somebody/something that you admire or respect 参拜之行;瞻仰之旅
His grave has become aplace of pilgrimage.他的陵墓成了参拜之地。
他的陵墓成了参拜之地。
She made a pilgrimage to visit the place where her hero was born.她前往她的偶像出生之地朝圣参观。
她前往她的偶像出生之地朝圣参观。
pinch C1 /pɪntʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to take a piece of somebody’s skin and press it together hard with yourthumband the finger next to it 拧;捏;掐
My sister's always pinching me and it really hurts.我姐姐老拧我,真的很痛。
我姐姐老拧我,真的很痛。
He pinched the baby's cheek playfully.他捏着宝宝的脸颊逗着玩。
他捏着宝宝的脸颊逗着玩。
She had to pinch herself to make sure she was not dreaming.她不得不掐一下自己,以确定自己不是在做梦。
她不得不掐一下自己,以确定自己不是在做梦。
He pinched me sharply on the arm.他用力掐我的胳膊。
他用力掐我的胳膊。
2 to hold something tightly between thethumband finger or between two things that are pressed together 捏住;夹紧
Pinch the nostrils together between your thumb and finger to stop the bleeding.用手指捏住鼻孔止血。
用手指捏住鼻孔止血。
a pinched nerve in the neck脖子上一条被挤压的神经
脖子上一条被挤压的神经
3 to place thethumband a finger of one hand on the screen of an electronic device such as a mobile phone or small computer and move them together or apart, to make the image on the screen appear smaller or larger (在手机等电子装置上)两指张合以放大(或缩小)图像
You can pinch and zoom in.您可以捏合并放大。
您可以捏合并放大。
4 if something such as a shoepinchespart of your body, it hurts you because it is too tight 夹(脚);夹痛
These new shoes pinch.这双新鞋夹脚。
这双新鞋夹脚。
My shoes were pinching badly.我的鞋很挤脚。
我的鞋很挤脚。
5 to steal something, especially something small and not very valuable (尤指)小偷小摸
Kids have been pinching our apples again.孩子们又开始捏我们的苹果了。
孩子们又开始捏我们的苹果了。
Who's pinched my pen?谁拿了我的笔?
谁拿了我的笔?
6 to cost a person or an organization a lot of money or more than they can spend 使花费过多;使入不敷出
Higher interest rates are already pinching the housing industry.提高利率已使住房产业不堪负荷。
提高利率已使住房产业不堪负荷。
7 to arrest somebody 逮捕;抓捕
I was pinched for dangerous driving.我因危险驾驶而被抓。
我因危险驾驶而被抓。
8 to try to spend as little money as possible 一毛不拔;吝啬
noun 释义
1 an act of pressing a part of somebody’s skin together hard with yourthumband finger, especially in order to hurt them 拧;捏;掐
She gave him a pinch on the arm to wake him up.她拧了一下他的胳膊把他唤醒。
她拧了一下他的胳膊把他唤醒。
He gave her a playful pinch on the cheek.他开玩笑地捏了捏她的脸颊。
他开玩笑地捏了捏她的脸颊。
2 the amount of something that you can hold between your finger andthumb 一撮
Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir well.在混合料中加一撮盐,搅拌均匀。
在混合料中加一撮盐,搅拌均匀。
a pinch of cayenne pepper/cinnamon/curry powder/ground ginger/nutmeg/paprika/snuff一撮红辣椒/肉桂/咖喱粉/姜粉/肉豆蔻/红辣椒粉/鼻烟
一撮红辣椒/肉桂/咖喱粉/姜粉/肉豆蔻/红辣椒粉/鼻烟
3 used to say that something could be done or used in a particular situation if it is really necessary 必要时;不得已时
We can get six people round this table at a pinch.必要时,这张桌子可以坐六个人。
必要时,这张桌子可以坐六个人。
The recipe is for beef, but at a pinch you could use chicken.食谱是牛肉,但必要时你也可以用鸡肉。
食谱是牛肉,但必要时你也可以用鸡肉。
4 to not have enough money 手头拮据;经济困难
Lots of people who have lost their jobs are starting to feel the pinch.大量失业者开始感到日子不好过了。
大量失业者开始感到日子不好过了。
5 to be careful about believing that something is completely true 不完全相信;半信半疑
If I were you, I’d take everything he says with a pinch of salt.如果我是你,我会对他所说的一切持保留态度。
如果我是你,我会对他所说的一切持保留态度。
pine C1 /paɪn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 anevergreenforest tree with leaves like needles 松树
pine forests松树林
松树林
pine needles松针
松针
a Scots pine欧洲赤松
欧洲赤松
2 the pale soft wood of thepinetree, used in making furniture, etc. 松木
a pine table松木桌子
松木桌子
verb 释义
1 to become very sad because somebody has died or gone away (因死亡、离别)难过,悲伤
She pined for months after he'd gone.他走了以后,她难过了好几个月。
他走了以后,她难过了好几个月。
The Major’s dog pined badly when her master died.少校的狗在主人死后伤心极了。
少校的狗在主人死后伤心极了。
pinkish C1 /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly pink in colour 浅粉色的;略带桃红色的
pint C1 /paɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a unit for measuring liquids and some dry goods, equal to 0.568 of alitrein the UK and some other countries, and 0.473 of alitrein the US. There are 8pintsin agallon 品脱(容量单位,在英国等国家约合 0.568 升,在美国约合 0.473 升;8 品脱合一加仑)
apint of beer/milk一品脱啤酒/牛奶
一品脱啤酒/牛奶
We'd better get a couple of extra pints(= of milk)tomorrow.明天我们最好再多买几品脱牛奶。
明天我们最好再多买几品脱牛奶。
Addhalf a pintof cream.加上半品脱奶油。
加上半品脱奶油。
2 apintof beer (especially in a pub) 一品脱啤酒(尤用于酒吧)
Do you want togo for a pintlater?待会儿你想去喝杯啤酒吗?
待会儿你想去喝杯啤酒吗?
a pint/half-pint glass一品脱/半品脱的玻璃杯
一品脱/半品脱的玻璃杯
piracy C1 /ˈpaɪrəsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of attacking ships at sea in order to steal from them 海上抢劫
2 the act of making illegal copies of computer programs, books, music recordings, etc., in order to sell them 盗版行为;非法复制
software piracy软件盗版行为
软件盗版行为
piranha C1 /pɪˈrɑːnə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small South Americanfreshwaterfish that attacks and eats live animals 水虎鱼,锯脂鲤(南美的一种捕食动物的小淡水鱼)
pirate C1 /ˈpaɪrət/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 (especially in the past) a person on a ship who attacks other ships at sea in order to steal from them (尤指旧时的)海盗
There were reports that a pirate ship had come looking for treasure in the cove.有报道称一艘海盗船曾来这个海湾寻宝。
有报道称一艘海盗船曾来这个海湾寻宝。
2 a person who makes illegal copies of books, computer programs, etc., in order to sell them 盗版者;盗印者
a pirate edition盗版
盗版
software pirates软件盗版者
软件盗版者
3 a person or an organization that broadcasts illegally 非法播音的人(或组织)
a pirate radio station非法电台
非法电台
verb 释义
1 to copy and use or sell somebody’s work or a product without permission and without having the right to do so 盗印;窃用
pirated computer games盗版电脑游戏
盗版电脑游戏
Jones was accused of having pirated the scientist’s work.琼斯被指控盗版了这位科学家的作品。
琼斯被指控盗版了这位科学家的作品。
pitcher C1 /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a container with a handle and alip, for holding and pouring liquids (有柄有嘴的)壶,罐
a pitcher of water一罐水
一罐水
Pour the ingredients into a pitcher, add ice and stir.把材料倒进罐子,加冰搅拌。
把材料倒进罐子,加冰搅拌。
2 a largeclaycontainer with a small opening and one or two handles, used, especially in the past, for holding liquids (尤指旧时的)带柄的陶罐
3 the player who throws the ball to thebatter 投手
Left-handed hitters usually prefer facing right-handed pitchers.左手击球员通常喜欢面对右投手。
左手击球员通常喜欢面对右投手。
The pitcher threw a hard fastball.投手用力投出了一个快速球。
投手用力投出了一个快速球。
the Houston Astros' star pitcher休斯敦太空人队的明星投手
休斯敦太空人队的明星投手
pity C1 /ˈpɪti/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 used to show that you are disappointed about something (表示失望)遗憾,可惜
It's a pitythat you can't stay longer.你不能再多停留些时间,真是遗憾。
你不能再多停留些时间,真是遗憾。
‘I've lost it!’ ‘Oh,what a pity.’“我把东西弄丢了!”“哎呀,真可惜。”
“我把东西弄丢了!”“哎呀,真可惜。”
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier.真遗憾,她没有早点告诉我。
真遗憾,她没有早点告诉我。
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive.这件连衣裙真不错,只可惜太贵了。
这件连衣裙真不错,只可惜太贵了。
Oh,that's a pity.唉,那可真遗憾。
唉,那可真遗憾。
It would bea great pityif you gave up now.你要是现在放弃,那就太可惜了。
你要是现在放弃,那就太可惜了。
Itseems a pityto waste this food.浪费这些食物真可惜。
浪费这些食物真可惜。
2 a sad feeling caused by the pain and troubles of others 同情;怜悯
Itook pity onher and lent her the money.我同情她,就把钱借给了她。
我同情她,就把钱借给了她。
I beg you tohave pity onhim.请你可怜可怜他吧。
请你可怜可怜他吧。
I don't want your pity.我用不着你可怜。
我用不着你可怜。
alook/feeling/surge of pity怜悯的表情/感觉/涌动
怜悯的表情/感觉/涌动
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring.对他们所受的苦难我唯有同情。
对他们所受的苦难我唯有同情。
He had no pity for her.他对她没有任何怜悯。
他对她没有任何怜悯。
3 unfortunately 不幸地
‘Was the bicycle insured?’ ‘No, more's the pity!’“自行车上保险没有?”“没有。真倒霉!”
“自行车上保险没有?”“没有。真倒霉!”
verb 释义
1 to feel sorry for somebody because of their situation; to feelpityfor somebody 同情;怜悯;可怜
He pitied people who were stuck in dead-end jobs.他很同情那些工作上毫无前途的人。
他很同情那些工作上毫无前途的人。
Compulsive gamblers are moreto be pitiedthan condemned.对嗜赌成瘾者要多些同情,少些谴责。
对嗜赌成瘾者要多些同情,少些谴责。
I pity her having to work such long hours.她不得不加班加点工作,真让我同情。
她不得不加班加点工作,真让我同情。
placebo C1 /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance that has no physical effects, given to patients who do not need medicine but think that they do, or used when testing new drugs 安慰剂,安慰药(给无实际治疗需要者或测试新药时使用)
theplacebo effect(= the effect of taking aplaceboand feeling better)安慰剂效应
安慰剂效应
Half of the people taking part in the experiment were given a placebo.参与药物试验者有半数所服用的是无效对照剂。
参与药物试验者有半数所服用的是无效对照剂。
The placebo effect means that any treatment will improve patients merely because they want to recover.安慰剂效应意味着任何治疗都会改善患者的病情,仅仅是因为他们想要康复。
安慰剂效应意味着任何治疗都会改善患者的病情,仅仅是因为他们想要康复。
plague C1 /pleɪɡ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a disease spread byratsthat causes a high temperature,swellings(= areas that are larger and rounder than usual)on the body and usually death 腺鼠疫
a decline in population following outbreaks of plague瘟疫爆发后人口的下降
瘟疫爆发后人口的下降
2 any disease that spreads quickly and kills a lot of people 瘟疫;烈性传染病
the plague of AIDS艾滋病这种严重的传染病
艾滋病这种严重的传染病
3 large numbers of an animal or insect that come into an area and cause great damage (大批动物或昆虫肆虐造成的)灾害,祸患
aplague of locusts/rats, etc.蝗灾、鼠害等
蝗灾、鼠害等
4 to try very hard not to meet somebody, do something, etc. 像避瘟疫似的躲着某人(或某事物);尽量避开某人(或某事物)
She's been avoiding me like the plague since the party last Saturday.自从上周六的聚会之后,她就像躲避瘟疫一样躲着我。
自从上周六的聚会之后,她就像躲避瘟疫一样躲着我。
I hate office parties—I avoid them like the plague.我讨厌办公室聚会——我像躲避瘟疫一样避开它们。
我讨厌办公室聚会——我像躲避瘟疫一样避开它们。
verb 释义
1 to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time 给…造成长时间的痛苦(或麻烦);困扰;折磨;使受煎熬
to be plagued by doubt为疑虑所困扰
为疑虑所困扰
Financial problems are plaguing the company.财政问题使这家公司焦头烂额。
财政问题使这家公司焦头烂额。
The team has been plagued by injury this season.本赛季这支队一直为队员受伤所困扰。
本赛季这支队一直为队员受伤所困扰。
Economic problems continued to plague the country.经济问题继续困扰该国。
经济问题继续困扰该国。
He has been plagued with leg injuries this season.本赛季他一直受到腿部伤病的困扰。
本赛季他一直受到腿部伤病的困扰。
2 to annoy somebody or create problems, especially by asking for something, demanding attention, etc. 纠缠;缠磨;缠扰
Rock stars have to get used to being plagued by autograph hunters.摇滚歌星必须习惯歌迷要求签名的纠缠。
摇滚歌星必须习惯歌迷要求签名的纠缠。
plain flour C1 /ˌpleɪn ˈflaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 flour that does not containbaking powder (不含发酵粉的)普通面粉
plantation C1 /plɑːnˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large area of land, especially in a hot country, where crops such as coffee, sugar, rubber, etc. are grown 种植园,种植场(尤指热带国家种植咖啡、甘蔗、橡胶等的大庄园)
a banana/coffee plantation香蕉/咖啡种植园
香蕉/咖啡种植园
plantation workers/owners种植园工人/业主
种植园工人/业主
Hundreds of enslaved people used to work on the plantations.数百名奴隶曾经在种植园工作。
数百名奴隶曾经在种植园工作。
2 a large area of land that is planted with trees to produce wood 木材林地;人造林
conifer/forestry plantations针叶树林地;种植林
针叶树林地;种植林
a plantation of oaks橡树林
橡树林
Most of these conifer plantations will be felled over the next 10 years.这些人造针叶林大多在接下来的10年里会被砍伐。
这些人造针叶林大多在接下来的10年里会被砍伐。
planter C1 /ˈplɑːntə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an attractive container to grow a plant in 花盆
2 a person who owns or manages aplantationin a tropical country 种植园主;种植园经营者
a tea planter茶园园主
茶园园主
3 a machine that plants seeds, etc. 播种机;插秧机
plasma TV C1 /ˌplæzmə tiː ˈviː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a television set with aplasma screen 等离子电视
plastic surgeon C1 /ˌplæstɪk ˈsɜːdʒən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a doctor who is qualified to performplastic surgery 整形外科医生
plastic surgery C1 /ˌplæstɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 medical operations to repair injury to a person’s skin, or to improve a person’s appearance 整形外科
She needs extensive plastic surgery to her face.她的脸部需要进行大规模的整形手术。
她的脸部需要进行大规模的整形手术。
plateau C1 /ˈplætəʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it 高原
The summit is a windswept plateau of scattered rocks.山顶暴风肆虐,碎石散布。
山顶暴风肆虐,碎石散布。
From a narrow fringe of coastal plain, the main island rises to a central plateau.主岛的沿海地带狭窄平缓,中部隆起形成高原。
主岛的沿海地带狭窄平缓,中部隆起形成高原。
2 a time of little or no change after a period of growth or progress (发展、增长后的)稳定期,停滞期
Inflation has reached a plateau.通货膨胀停了下来。
通货膨胀停了下来。
The children's standard of reading seems to have reached a plateau.孩子们的阅读水平似乎停滞不前了。
孩子们的阅读水平似乎停滞不前了。
verb 释义
1 to stay at a steady level after a period of growth or progress (在一段时期的发展后)保持稳定水平,处于停滞状态
Unemployment has at last plateaued out.失业情况终于稳定了下来。
失业情况终于稳定了下来。
Prices have pretty much plateaued for now.价格现在已相当稳定。
价格现在已相当稳定。
playgoer C1 /ˈpleɪɡəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who goes regularly to the theatre 经常去戏院看戏的人;爱看戏的人
playgroup C1 /ˈpleɪɡruːp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where children who are below school age go regularly to play together and to learn through playing (学龄前儿童的)幼儿游戏班
Jack goes to playgroup three mornings a week.杰克每周三个早上去游戏小组。
杰克每周三个早上去游戏小组。
She goes to the gym while her little girl’s at playgroup.当她的小女儿在游戏小组时,她去健身房。
当她的小女儿在游戏小组时,她去健身房。
She started a playgroup in her own house.她在自己家里开办了个幼儿游戏班。
她在自己家里开办了个幼儿游戏班。
playlist C1 /ˈpleɪlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a list of songs and pieces of music that you create to play on a music app, computer, etc. (音乐应用软件或计算机的)播放列表
Get access to all your favourite albums and playlists anywhere you go.随时随地访问您最喜爱的专辑和播放列表。
随时随地访问您最喜爱的专辑和播放列表。
2 a list of all the songs and pieces of music that are played by a radio station or on a radio programme (电台节目的)音乐播放清单
playmate C1 /ˈpleɪmeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a friend that a child plays with (儿童的)玩伴
my three-year-old son and his new playmates我三岁的儿子和他的新玩伴
我三岁的儿子和他的新玩伴
playschool C1 /ˈpleɪskuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where children who are below school age go regularly to play together and to learn through playing (学龄前儿童的)幼儿游戏班
playwright C1 /ˈpleɪraɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who writes plays for the theatre, television or radio 剧作家
Which playwright wrote ‘Doctor Faustus’?哪位剧作家写了《浮士德博士》?
哪位剧作家写了《浮士德博士》?
plea C1 /pliː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a serious emotional request, especially for something needing action now 请求;恳求
She made an impassioned plea for help.她恳切地求助。
她恳切地求助。
a plea to industries to stop pollution请求生产企业停止污染
请求生产企业停止污染
He refused to listen to her tearful pleas.他对她声泪俱下的恳求置之不理。
他对她声泪俱下的恳求置之不理。
2 a statement made by somebody or for somebody who is accused of a crime (被告或被告律师的)诉讼抗辩,答辩
aplea of guilty/not guilty承认/不承认有罪
承认/不承认有罪
toenter aguiltyplea正式表示认罪
正式表示认罪
3 a reason given to a court for doing or not doing something (向法庭提供的)理由,借口,辩解
He was charged with murder, but got off on a plea of insanity.他被指控犯了谋杀罪,但以精神错乱为由逃过惩罚。
他被指控犯了谋杀罪,但以精神错乱为由逃过惩罚。
These facts cannot support a plea of diminished responsibility.这些事实不支持减轻刑事责任抗辩。
这些事实不支持减轻刑事责任抗辩。
plead C1 /pliːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to ask somebody for something in a very strong and serious way 乞求;恳求
She pleaded with him not to go.她恳求他不要离开。
她恳求他不要离开。
I was forced to plead for my child's life.我被迫苦苦哀求给我的孩子一条生路。
我被迫苦苦哀求给我的孩子一条生路。
pleading eyes乞求的眼神
乞求的眼神
He pleaded to be allowed to see his mother one more time.他恳求准许他再看妈妈一眼。
他恳求准许他再看妈妈一眼。
‘Do something!’ she pleaded.“帮帮忙吧!”她央求道。
“帮帮忙吧!”她央求道。
2 to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime (向法庭)表明认罪(或不认罪)
toplead guilty/not guilty认罪;不认罪
认罪;不认罪
How do you plead?(= said by the judge at the start of the trial)你是否认罪?(法官在庭审开始时问被告)
你是否认罪?(法官在庭审开始时问被告)
The accused was deemed unfit to plead.被告被认为不适合认罪。
被告被认为不适合认罪。
He tried to plead insanity(= say that he was seriously mentally ill and therefore not responsible for his actions)but the court convicted him.他试图以精神错乱为借口(=说他患有严重的精神疾病,因此不对自己的行为负责),但法院判定他有罪。
他试图以精神错乱为借口(=说他患有严重的精神疾病,因此不对自己的行为负责),但法院判定他有罪。
3 to present a case to a court (在法庭上)申辩,辩护
They hired a top lawyer to plead their case.他们聘请了一位顶级律师帮他们辩护。
他们聘请了一位顶级律师帮他们辩护。
4 to argue in support of somebody/something 为…辩护;声援;支持
She appeared on television to plead the cause of political prisoners everywhere.她出现在电视上为所有政治犯声援请命。
她出现在电视上为所有政治犯声援请命。
The United Nations has pleaded for a halt to the bombing.联合国已呼吁停止轰炸。
联合国已呼吁停止轰炸。
5 to give something as an explanation or excuse for something 解释;推说;找借口
He pleaded family problems for his lack of concentration.他解释说他不能集中精神是因为有家庭问题。
他解释说他不能集中精神是因为有家庭问题。
please C1 /pliːz/ exclamation, verb
exclamation 释义
1 used as a polite way of asking for something or telling somebody to do something (用于客气地请求或吩咐)请,请问
Please sit down.请坐。
请坐。
Two coffees, please.请来两杯咖啡。
请来两杯咖啡。
Quiet please!请安静!
请安静!
Please could I leave early today?请问我今天早走一会儿行吗?
请问我今天早走一会儿行吗?
2 used to add force to a request or statement (用于加强请求或陈述的语气)请千万,请务必,的确
Please don't leave me here alone.请千万别把我一个人留在这儿。
请千万别把我一个人留在这儿。
Please, please don't forget.请务必务必不要忘记。
请务必务必不要忘记。
Please, I don't understand what I have to do.我的确不明白我该做什么。
我的确不明白我该做什么。
3 used as a polite way of accepting something (表示接受的客气话)太感谢了,太好了
‘Would you like some help?’ ‘Yes, please.’“您需要帮忙吗?”“是的。太感谢了。”
“您需要帮忙吗?”“是的。太感谢了。”
‘Coffee?’ ‘Please.’“要咖啡吗?”“那太好了。”
“要咖啡吗?”“那太好了。”
4 used to ask somebody to stop behaving badly (用于让别人停止不规矩行为)别闹了,行行好
Children, please! I'm trying to work.孩子们,别闹了!我在干活呢。
孩子们,别闹了!我在干活呢。
John! Please!约翰!老实点儿吧!
约翰!老实点儿吧!
5 used when you are replying to somebody who has said something that you think is stupid (认为对方说话荒唐时用)得了吧,算了吧
Oh, please! You cannot be serious.喔,得了吧!你准是在打哈哈。
喔,得了吧!你准是在打哈哈。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody happy 使满意;使愉快
You can't please everybody.你无法让每个人都满意。
你无法让每个人都满意。
Children are usually easy to please.孩子们通常很容易取悦。
孩子们通常很容易取悦。
He's a difficult man to please.他是个难以取悦的人。
他是个难以取悦的人。
I was pleased by the results.我对结果很满意。
我对结果很满意。
There'sjustno pleasing some people(= some people are impossible to please).有些人你是没法让他们满意的。
有些人你是没法让他们满意的。
I did it to please my parents.我这么做是要让父母高兴。
我这么做是要让父母高兴。
You must be pleased by their confidence in you.他们对你很有信心,你一定为此高兴。
他们对你很有信心,你一定为此高兴。
It pleased him to see the children playing with their gifts.看到孩子们玩着他们的礼物,他很高兴。
看到孩子们玩着他们的礼物,他很高兴。
She's always very eager to please.她总是急欲取悦别人。
她总是急欲取悦别人。
This film is sure to please horror fans.这部电影肯定会令恐怖迷们满意。
这部电影肯定会令恐怖迷们满意。
These guys aim to please and they never fail.这些人的目标是取悦他人,而且他们永远不会失败。
这些人的目标是取悦他人,而且他们永远不会失败。
2 often used afterasorwhat,where, etc. to mean ‘to want’, ‘to choose’ or ‘to like’ to do something (常用在 as 或 what、where 等词后)想,选择,喜欢
You may stay as long as you please.你想待多久就待多久。
你想待多久就待多久。
She always does exactly as she pleases.她总是我行我素。
她总是我行我素。
I'm free now to live wherever I please.我现在想住哪里就住哪里。
我现在想住哪里就住哪里。
3 used when politely asking somebody to do something (表示客气时用)请
Take a seat, if you please.请坐吧。
请坐吧。
4 used to say that you are annoyed or surprised at somebody’s actions (用于对某人的行为表示气愤或惊异)你们听听,岂有此理
And now, if you please, he wants me to rewrite the whole thing!哼!你们听听,他竟要我全部重写!
哼!你们听听,他竟要我全部重写!
5 to be very attractive to look at 十分悦目
6 used to say that you very much hope or wish that something will happen or not happen (表示殷切期望)但愿老天帮忙,上帝保佑
Please God, don't let him be dead.老天爷呀!千万别让他死啊。
老天爷呀!千万别让他死啊。
7 used to tell somebody that you are annoyed with them and do not care what they do (表示恼怒和不关心)随你的便,悉听尊便
‘I don't think I'll bother finishing this.’ ‘Please yourself.’“我想我不会费力做完这件事。”“随你的便。”
“我想我不会费力做完这件事。”“随你的便。”
8 to be able to do whatever you like 能够随心所欲
There were no children to cook for, so we could just please ourselves.因为不用给孩子做饭,我们就可以自便了。
因为不用给孩子做饭,我们就可以自便了。
pleasure boat C1 /ˈpleʒə bəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a boat used for short pleasure trips 游艇;游船
plum C1 /plʌm/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a soft round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, that is sweet inside with a large flat seed 李子;梅子
a plum tree李树
李树
2 a dark colour between red and purple 紫红色
adjective 释义
1 considered very good and worth having 称心的;值得拥有的
She's landed a plum job at the BBC.她在英国广播公司谋得一份称心如意的工作。
她在英国广播公司谋得一份称心如意的工作。
plumbing C1 /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of pipes, etc. that supply water to a building (建筑物的)管路系统,自来水管道
The builders are putting in the plumbing and electrics.建筑商正在安装管道和电力。
建筑商正在安装管道和电力。
the household plumbing system家庭管道系统
家庭管道系统
They’re going to have to put in new plumbing.他们将需要安装新的水管。
他们将需要安装新的水管。
2 the work of aplumber 水暖工的工作
the tools used in plumbing管道工程中使用的工具
管道工程中使用的工具
plunge C1 /plʌndʒ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move or make somebody/something move suddenly forwards and/or downwards (使)突然前冲(或下落)
She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death.她没有站稳,从 100 英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
她没有站稳,从 100 英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
The train left the track and plunged down the embankment.火车脱轨,坠下路堤。
火车脱轨,坠下路堤。
The earthquake plunged entire towns over the edge of the cliffs.地震将整座整座的城镇掀到悬崖之下。
地震将整座整座的城镇掀到悬崖之下。
2 to decrease suddenly and quickly 暴跌;骤降;突降
Stock markets plunged at the news of the coup.政变的消息一传来,股票市场便暴跌。
政变的消息一传来,股票市场便暴跌。
This year profits plunged by 40 per cent.今年利润暴跌了 40%。
今年利润暴跌了 40%。
3 to slope down steeply 陡峭地向下倾斜
The track plunged down into the valley.小路陡然而下,直插山谷。
小路陡然而下,直插山谷。
4 to move up and down suddenly and violently (剧烈)颠簸,震荡
The horse plunged and reared.马猛然跃起,用后腿直立。
马猛然跃起,用后腿直立。
His heart plunged(= because of a strong emotion).他的心怦怦乱跳。
他的心怦怦乱跳。
noun 释义
1 a sudden movement downwards or away from something 突然跌落;突然分离
The calm water ends there and the river begins a headlong plunge.平静的河水突然中断,开始奔腾直泻而下。
平静的河水突然中断,开始奔腾直泻而下。
a plunge to the ground跌落到地面
跌落到地面
2 a sudden decrease in an amount or the value of something (数量、价格的)暴跌,猛降,骤减
3 the act of becoming involved in a situation or activity 卷入;参与
The company is planning a deeper plunge into the commercial market.这家公司正计划进一步投入商业市场。
这家公司正计划进一步投入商业市场。
his headlong plunge into shame and hypocrisy他突然深陷于耻辱和虚伪之境地
他突然深陷于耻辱和虚伪之境地
4 an act of jumping ordivinginto water; a quick swim 跳水;快速游泳
She went for a plunge.她去游泳了。
她去游泳了。
We went straight from the hot room to take a cold plunge.我们从炎热的房间直接去跳冷水。
我们从炎热的房间直接去跳冷水。
5 to decide to do something important or difficult, especially after thinking about it for a long time (尤指深思熟虑后)果断行事,毅然决定
They finally decided to take the plunge and get married.他们最终决定冒险结婚。
他们最终决定冒险结婚。
He finally took the plunge and gave in his notice.他终于毅然决然地递交了辞呈。
他终于毅然决然地递交了辞呈。
plunge pool C1 /ˈplʌndʒ puːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small deep artificial pool filled with cold water, especially one that you jump into in order to get cooler after asauna (尤指洗完桑拿浴后跳入的)冷水池
2 a deep pool at the bottom of awaterfall 跌水潭;瀑布下的水潭
poacher C1 /ˈpəʊtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who illegally hunts birds, animals or fish on somebody’s else’s property 偷猎者;非法捕猎的人
The measures are designed to protect the fish from poachers.这些措施旨在保护鱼免遭偷捕。
这些措施旨在保护鱼免遭偷捕。
2 a special pan forpoachingeggs 水煮荷包蛋锅
3 a player who waits near the opposite team’s goal in order to try to score if they get the ball “禁区之王”(埋伏在对方球门附近伺机进攻)
4 a person who has changed from one situation or attitude to the opposite one, especially somebody who used to oppose people in authority but is now in a position of authority 经过角色转换的人;当年造反今天掌权的人
pod C1 /pɒd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long thin case filled with seeds that develops from the flowers of some plants, especiallypeasand beans 荚;豆荚;荚果
a pea pod豌豆荚
豌豆荚
a vanilla pod香子兰蒴果
香子兰蒴果
2 a small plastic container with something inside it 小包;小袋
Single-use coffee pods are the fastest growing segment of the industry.一次性咖啡包是该行业增长最快的部分。
一次性咖啡包是该行业增长最快的部分。
3 a long narrow container that is hung under an aircraft and used to carry fuel, equipment, weapons, etc. (飞机的)吊舱,发射架
4 part of aspacecraftor a boat that can be separated from the main part 分离舱
5 a small group of sea animals, such asdolphinsorwhales, swimming together (海豚或鲸等海洋动物的)一小群
a pod of adult dolphins一小群成年海豚
一小群成年海豚
a pod of pilot whales一群领航鲸
一群领航鲸
podium C1 /ˈpəʊdiəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small platform that a person stands on when giving a speech orconductinganorchestra, etc. 讲台;讲坛;(乐队的)指挥台
She is the first delegate to speak from the podium at today's conference.她是今天会议上第一位站在讲台上发言的代表。
她是今天会议上第一位站在讲台上发言的代表。
The president sat on the viewing podium watching the military parade.总统坐在观礼台上观看阅兵式。
总统坐在观礼台上观看阅兵式。
2 three platforms of different levels on which winners stand, usually to receive prizes 领奖台
The pair just missed out on apodium finishwhen they took fourth place.这个双人组合获得了第四名,错失登台领奖的机会。
这个双人组合获得了第四名,错失登台领奖的机会。
He dreamed of standing on the victory podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix.他梦想能站在巴西大奖赛的领奖台上。
他梦想能站在巴西大奖赛的领奖台上。
3 a stand for holding a book, notes, computer, etc. when you are reading in church, giving a talk, etc. (教堂中的)诵经台;(演讲的)讲台
poetic C1 /pəʊˈetɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with poetry; being poetry 诗歌的;诗的
poetic language诗歌语言
诗歌语言
Byron’s Poetical Works拜伦诗作
拜伦诗作
2 like or suggesting poetry, especially because it shows imagination and deep feeling 像诗一般的;富有诗意的
There is a poetic quality to her playing.她的演奏富有诗意。
她的演奏富有诗意。
3 the freedom of artists or writers to change facts in order to make a story, painting, etc. more interesting or beautiful 艺术上自由发挥的权利;诗的破格
pole C1 /pəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person from Poland 波兰人
verb 释义
1 to move a boat by pushing on the bottom of a river, etc. with apole 用篙撑船;摆船
He hired a punt and poled upstream.他租了一艘平底船,撑着竿向上游走去。
他租了一艘平底船,撑着竿向上游走去。
police state C1 /pəˈliːs steɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a country where people’s freedom, especially to travel and to express political opinions, is controlled by the government, with the help of the police 警察国家(通过警察部门控制人民旅行及言论等自由)
The country looks more and more like a police state.这个国家看上去越来越像个警察国家。
这个国家看上去越来越像个警察国家。
policing C1 /pəˈliːsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of keeping order in a place with police (用警察)维护治安;治安保卫
community policing社区治安维护
社区治安维护
2 the activity of controlling an industry, an activity, etc. to make sure that people obey the rules (对行业、活动等的)监督,管理,检查
the policing of legislation立法监管
立法监管
policymaker C1 /ˈpɒləsimeɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is responsible for or involved in developing plans of action for a political party, business, etc. 政策制定者;决策人
Policymakers should consider the evidence on the law's potential economic impact.政策制定者应考虑该法律潜在经济影响的证据。
政策制定者应考虑该法律潜在经济影响的证据。
policymaking C1 /ˈpɒləsimeɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of developing plans of action for a political party, business, etc. 制定政策;决策
Reducing government debt has been the dominant trend in economic policymaking for the last 30 years.减少政府债务已成为过去 30 年经济决策的主流。
减少政府债务已成为过去 30 年经济决策的主流。
Research on social and economic trends contributes to evidence-based policymaking.对社会、经济动向的研究有助于循证决策。
对社会、经济动向的研究有助于循证决策。
polish C1 /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 the language of Poland 波兰语
verb 释义
1 to make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it 擦光;磨光;抛光
Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather.要经常擦鞋,以保护皮革。
要经常擦鞋,以保护皮革。
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen.宝石由工匠大师切割和抛光。
宝石由工匠大师切割和抛光。
She polished the apple on her sleeve.她擦亮了袖子上的苹果。
她擦亮了袖子上的苹果。
I spent the morning cleaning and polishing.我花了一上午的时间进行清洁和抛光。
我花了一上午的时间进行清洁和抛光。
He polished his glasses with a handkerchief.他用手绢揩拭眼镜。
他用手绢揩拭眼镜。
She decided to polish the ring up and find out who it belonged to.她决定擦亮这枚戒指,看看它是谁的。
她决定擦亮这枚戒指,看看它是谁的。
The floor had been polished smooth.地板已经擦得光滑。
地板已经擦得光滑。
2 to make changes to something in order to improve it 修改;润饰;润色
The statement was carefully polished and checked before release.这项声明是经仔细润色检查后才发表的。
这项声明是经仔细润色检查后才发表的。
The hotel has polished up its act(= improved its service)since last year.这家酒店自去年以来已经改善了服务水平。
这家酒店自去年以来已经改善了服务水平。
adjective 释义
1 from or connected with Poland, its people or its language 波兰的
political asylum C1 /pəˌlɪtɪkl əˈsaɪləm/ noun
noun 释义
1 asylum(= protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons) 政治避难
He was granted political asylum in Sweden.他在瑞典获得政治避护。
他在瑞典获得政治避护。
political science C1 /pəˌlɪtɪkl ˈsaɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of government and politics 政治学
political scientist C1 /pəˌlɪtɪkl ˈsaɪəntɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 an expert inpolitical science 政治学家
poll C1 /pəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the process of questioning people who are representative of a larger group in order to get information about the general opinion 民意测验;民意调查
tocarry out/conducta poll进行民意测验
进行民意测验
A recent poll suggests some surprising changes in public opinion.最近的调查表明,民意有了出人意表的变化。
最近的调查表明,民意有了出人意表的变化。
A nationwide poll revealed different food preferences in the North and the South.一项全国性民意调查显示,北方和南方的食物偏好不同。
一项全国性民意调查显示,北方和南方的食物偏好不同。
2 the process of voting at an election; the process of counting the votes 选举投票;计票
The final result of the poll will be known tomorrow.最终的投票结果将于明天公布。
最终的投票结果将于明天公布。
Thursday is traditionally the day when Britaingoes to the polls(= when elections are held).英国传统的投票选举日是星期四。
英国传统的投票选举日是星期四。
Polls close(= voting ends)at 9 p.m.投票于晚上 9 点结束。
投票于晚上 9 点结束。
Their defeat at the polls came as a big shock.他们在民意调查中的失败令人震惊。
他们在民意调查中的失败令人震惊。
3 the number of votes given in an election 投票数
Labour is ahead in the poll.工党的得票数领先。
工党的得票数领先。
They gained 20 per cent of the poll.他们获得了 20% 的选票。
他们获得了 20% 的选票。
verb 释义
1 to receive a particular number of votes in an election 获得(票数)
They polled 39 per cent of the vote in the last election.在上届选举中,他们获得了 39% 的选票。
在上届选举中,他们获得了 39% 的选票。
The Republicans have polled well(= received many votes)in recent elections.共和党在最近的选举中得票数都很高。
共和党在最近的选举中得票数都很高。
2 to ask a large number of members of the public what they think about something 对…进行民意调查
Over 50 per cent of those polled were against the proposed military action.超过 50% 的民意调查受访者反对拟议的军事行动。
超过 50% 的民意调查受访者反对拟议的军事行动。
The film was voted top by critics polled by ‘Movie’ magazine.这部电影在《电影》杂志的评论家投票中被评为最佳。
这部电影在《电影》杂志的评论家投票中被评为最佳。
pollinate C1 /ˈpɒləneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to putpolleninto a flower or plant so that it produces seeds 授粉;传粉
flowers pollinated by bees/the wind由蜜蜂/风传粉的花卉
由蜜蜂/风传粉的花卉
polling C1 /ˈpəʊlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of voting 投票
Polling has been heavy since 8 a.m.从早上 8 点开始,投票一直很踊跃。
从早上 8 点开始,投票一直很踊跃。
2 the act of asking questions as part of an opinionpoll 民意测验
pond C1 /pɒnd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial 池塘,水池(尤指人工的)
a fish pond养鱼池
养鱼池
2 the Atlantic Ocean 大西洋
He's relatively unknown on this side of the pond.他在大西洋这一侧不是那么出名。
他在大西洋这一侧不是那么出名。
Critics across the pond have been queuing up to heap praise on the movie.大西洋对岸的评论家争相夸赞这部电影。
大西洋对岸的评论家争相夸赞这部电影。
3 an important person (in a small community) (小圈子里的)大人物
pony C1 /ˈpəʊni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of small horse 小型马;矮马
2 £25 25 英镑
3 an event that is planned only in order to impress people so that they will support or buy something (为公关或促销而举行的)造势活动
the dog and pony show of his visits to the war zone他访问战区的作秀行为
他访问战区的作秀行为
a dog and pony show to sell the idea to investors一场为了向投资者推销这个想法而进行的作秀表演
一场为了向投资者推销这个想法而进行的作秀表演
4 walking, rather than travelling by car, bus, etc. 步行;徒步
‘How did you get here?’ ‘Shanks’s pony!’“你是怎么到这里来的?”“香克斯的小马!”
“你是怎么到这里来的?”“香克斯的小马!”
poodle C1 /ˈpuːdl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dog with thick curly hair that is sometimes cut into special shapes 鬈毛狗
2 a person who is too willing to do what somebody else tells them to do 百依百顺的人
He has made himself appear a poodle of the Prime Minister.他让自己看起来像是首相的贵宾犬。
他让自己看起来像是首相的贵宾犬。
poolroom C1 /ˈpuːlruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place for playing a game ofpool 台球室
2 abetting shop 彩票经销点;(赌注)投注站
pop-up C1 /ˈpɒp ʌp/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a computer menu, window, etc. that can be brought to the screen quickly while you are working on another document; a computer window, especially one containing an advertisement, that appears on the screen although it has not been requested (计算机)弹出式菜单,弹出式窗口,弹出式广告
an advertising pop-up弹出式广告
弹出式广告
2 a shop, restaurant, etc. that opens quickly somewhere and is designed to only use that location for a short period of time 短期经营的店铺;快闪店
The designers opened a pop-up in the main shopping area as part of the fashion event.作为时尚活动的一部分,设计师在主购物区开了一家临时店。
作为时尚活动的一部分,设计师在主购物区开了一家临时店。
3 a ball that is hit high into the air but does not go far, making it easy to catch 小腾空球,内野高飞球(易被接杀)
adjective 释义
1 containing a picture that stands up when the pages are opened 有立体活动图的
a pop-up birthday card立体生日卡
立体生日卡
2 that pushes the bread quickly upwards when it is ready 弹出烤面包片的
3 that can be brought to the screen quickly while you are working on another document 有弹出功能的;能迅速显示的
apop-up menu/window弹出式菜单/窗口
弹出式菜单/窗口
4 apop-upshop, restaurant, etc. is a business that opens quickly somewhere and is designed to only use that location for a short period of time (店铺、餐馆等)临时的,短期经营的
The airline opened a pop-up shop to promote its winter sale.该航空公司开了一家临时店进行冬季促销。
该航空公司开了一家临时店进行冬季促销。
popcorn C1 /ˈpɒpkɔːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of food made from grains ofmaizethat are heated until they explode, forming light white balls that are then covered with salt or sugar 爆(玉)米花
pope C1 /pəʊp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who is also the Bishop of Rome 教皇
the election of a new pope新教皇的选举
新教皇的选举
Pope Francis教皇方济各
教皇方济各
a visit from the Pope教皇的来访
教皇的来访
2 used to say that there is no doubt that something is true 这还用问吗;当然是
‘Will they arrive late?’ ‘Is the Pope a Catholic?’“他们会迟到吗?”“这还用问吗?”
“他们会迟到吗?”“这还用问吗?”
porch C1 /pɔːtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small area at the entrance to a building, such as a house or a church, that is covered by a roof and often has walls 门廊;门厅
She stood in the porch and rang the doorbell.她站在门廊上按响了门铃。
她站在门廊上按响了门铃。
2 a platform with an open front and a roof, built onto the side of a house on the ground floor (房屋底层有顶半敞的)走廊,游廊
They were sitting out on the porch in the cool evening air.在傍晚的凉爽空气中,他们坐在门廊里。
在傍晚的凉爽空气中,他们坐在门廊里。
porridge C1 /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of soft, thick white food made by boilingoatsin milk or water, eaten hot, especially for breakfast 麦片粥
2 a type of thick drink made by boiling flour with water 面糊;粥
porter C1 /ˈpɔːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is carrying people’s bags and other loads, especially at a train station, an airport or in a hotel (尤指火车站、机场或旅馆)行李员,搬运工
Some Sherpas act as guides and porters for mountaineering expeditions.一些夏尔巴人充当登山探险的向导和搬运工。
一些夏尔巴人充当登山探险的向导和搬运工。
2 a person whose job is to move patients from one place to another in a hospital (医院里护送病人的)护工
3 a person whose job is to be in charge of the entrance to a hotel, large building, college, etc. 门卫;门房
the night porter夜班门卫
夜班门卫
The hotel porter will get you a taxi.旅馆的门卫会给你叫出租车的。
旅馆的门卫会给你叫出租车的。
4 a person whose job is helping passengers on a train, especially in asleeping car (尤指卧铺车厢的)列车服务员
portfolio C1 /pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thin flat case used for carrying documents, drawings, etc. 文件夹;公事包
I left my portfolio on the train.我把公文包落在火车上了。
我把公文包落在火车上了。
2 a collection of photographs, drawings, etc. that you use as an example of your work, especially when applying for a job (求职时用以证明资历的)作品,整套照片
She spent most of last year getting her portfolio together.去年的大部分时间她都在整理她的求职作品集。
去年的大部分时间她都在整理她的求职作品集。
3 a set of shares owned by a particular person or organization (个人或机构的)投资组合,有价证券组合
a(n)investment/share portfolio投资/股份组合
投资/股份组合
a portfolio manager投资组合经理
投资组合经理
4 the particular area of responsibility of a government minister (部长或大臣的)职责,职务
the defence portfolio国防部长职责
国防部长职责
a ministerial portfolio部长级职务
部长级职务
She resigned her portfolio.她辞去了部长职务。
她辞去了部长职务。
He was asked to join as aminister without portfolio(= one without responsibility for a particular government department).他获邀出任不管部大臣。
他获邀出任不管部大臣。
5 the range of products or services offered by a particular company or organization (公司或机构提供的)系列产品,系列服务
a portfolio of wines系列葡萄酒
系列葡萄酒
portray C1 /pɔːˈtreɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to show somebody/something in a picture; to describe somebody/something in a piece of writing 描绘;描画;描写
The painting portrays the duke’s third wife.这幅画画的是公爵的第三位妻子。
这幅画画的是公爵的第三位妻子。
He was one of the first to portray animals from the New World.他是最早描绘新世界动物的人之一。
他是最早描绘新世界动物的人之一。
His war poetry vividly portrays life in the trenches.他的战争诗生动地描写了战壕中的生活。
他的战争诗生动地描写了战壕中的生活。
2 to describe or show somebody/something in a particular way, especially when this does not give a complete or accurate impression of what they are like 将…描写成;给人以某种印象;表现
Throughout the trial, he portrayed himself as the victim.在审讯过程中,他始终把自己说成是受害者。
在审讯过程中,他始终把自己说成是受害者。
3 to act a particular role in a film or play 扮演;饰演
Her father will be portrayed by Jim Broadbent.她的父亲将由吉姆·布罗德本特饰演。
她的父亲将由吉姆·布罗德本特饰演。
pose C1 /pəʊz/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with 造成(威胁、问题等);引起;产生
topose a threat/risk/challenge/danger产生威胁/风险/挑战/危险
产生威胁/风险/挑战/危险
the threat posed by terrorism恐怖主义构成的威胁
恐怖主义构成的威胁
Obesity poses real risks to health and happiness.肥胖对健康和幸福构成真正的风险。
肥胖对健康和幸福构成真正的风险。
The taskposesno specialproblems.这项任务不会造成特别的问题。
这项任务不会造成特别的问题。
to pose a hazard/obstacle/barrier造成危险/障碍/障碍
造成危险/障碍/障碍
2 to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought 提问;质询
The new play poses some challenging questions.这个新剧目提出了一些富挑战性的问题。
这个新剧目提出了一些富挑战性的问题。
3 to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed (为画像、摄影)摆好姿势
The delegates posed for a group photograph.代表们摆好姿势准备拍集体照。
代表们摆好姿势准备拍集体照。
They posed briefly for pictures before driving off.他们在开车离开前短暂地摆了个姿势拍照。
他们在开车离开前短暂地摆了个姿势拍照。
They were only too delighted to pose for the cameras.他们太高兴了,不敢在镜头前摆姿势。
他们太高兴了,不敢在镜头前摆姿势。
He was persuaded to pose for his portrait.他被说服为他的肖像摆姿势。
他被说服为他的肖像摆姿势。
4 to pretend to be somebody in order to trick other people 佯装;冒充;假扮
The gang entered the building posing as workmen.这伙匪徒冒充工人混进了大楼。
这伙匪徒冒充工人混进了大楼。
5 to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people 招摇;炫耀;拿姿作态
I saw him out posing in his new sports car.我看见他开着他的崭新跑车招摇过市。
我看见他开着他的崭新跑车招摇过市。
noun 释义
1 a particular position in which somebody stands, sits, etc., especially in order to be painted, drawn or photographed (尤指为画像、拍照等摆的)姿势
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera.他摆了个悠闲的姿势拍照。
他摆了个悠闲的姿势拍照。
2 a way of behaving that is not sincere and is intended to impress or trick people 装腔作势;故作姿态
This show of concern is just a pose.这种关心只是一种姿态。
这种关心只是一种姿态。
3 to hold your body in a particular way to create a particular impression 摆出某种姿态
to strike a dramatic pose摆出戏剧性的姿势
摆出戏剧性的姿势
He strikes an attitude of bravery and lonely defiance.他表现出勇敢和孤独反抗的态度。
他表现出勇敢和孤独反抗的态度。
post-war C1 /ˌpəʊst ˈwɔː(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 existing, happening or made in the period after a war, especially the Second World War 战后的;(尤指)第二次世界大战以后的
the post-war years战后的年代
战后的年代
in post-war Europe在战后的欧洲
在战后的欧洲
post-war reconstruction战后重建。
战后重建。
postage C1 /ˈpəʊstɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the cost of sending a letter, etc. by post 邮资;邮费
an increase in postage rates邮费的增加
邮费的增加
How much was the postage on that letter?寄那封信要多少钱?
寄那封信要多少钱?
All prices includepostage and packing.所有的价格都包括邮资和包装费。
所有的价格都包括邮资和包装费。
All prices includepostage and handling.所有的价格都包括邮资和手续费。
所有的价格都包括邮资和手续费。
postpone C1 /pəˈspəʊn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned 推迟;延期
The game has already been postponed three times.这场比赛已经三度延期了。
这场比赛已经三度延期了。
We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week.我们将不得不把会议推迟到下周。
我们将不得不把会议推迟到下周。
They have agreed to postpone repayment of the loan to a future unspecified date.他们已同意推迟还贷时间,具体日期未定。
他们已同意推迟还贷时间,具体日期未定。
It was an unpopular decision to postpone building the new hospital.延迟兴建新医院的决定是不得人心的。
延迟兴建新医院的决定是不得人心的。
postponement C1 /pəˈspəʊnmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a change to the date or time of an event so that it will take place later than originally planned 延后,延缓,延期
Riots led to the postponement of local elections.骚乱致使地方选举延期了。
骚乱致使地方选举延期了。
posture C1 /ˈpɒstʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting (坐、立的)姿势
a comfortable/relaxed posture舒适的/轻松的姿势
舒适的/轻松的姿势
Try to maintain anupright posture.尽量保持直立姿势。
尽量保持直立姿势。
to adoptan aggressive/a defensive posture采取攻击/防御姿势
采取攻击/防御姿势
Good postureis essential when working at the computer.用电脑工作时良好的姿势极其重要。
用电脑工作时良好的姿势极其重要。
Back pains can be the result ofpoor posture.腰背疼可能是姿势不当造成的。
腰背疼可能是姿势不当造成的。
2 your attitude to a particular situation or the way in which you deal with it 态度;看法;立场;处理方式
The company hasadoptedan aggressiveposturetowards its rivals.该公司向竞争对手摆出了强硬的姿态。
该公司向竞争对手摆出了强硬的姿态。
verb 释义
1 to pretend to be something that you are not by saying and doing things in order to impress or trick people 故作姿态;装样子
pottery C1 /ˈpɒtəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 pots, dishes, etc. made withclaythat are baked in an oven, especially when they are made by hand 陶器(尤指手工制的)
Roman pottery罗马时期的陶器
罗马时期的陶器
a piece of pottery一件陶制品
一件陶制品
fragments of Iron Age pottery铁器时代陶器的碎片
铁器时代陶器的碎片
the kilns in which the pottery is fired烧制陶器的窑
烧制陶器的窑
2 theclaythat some dishes and pots are made of 陶土
a jug made of blue-glazed pottery一把蓝釉陶壶
一把蓝釉陶壶
a pottery casserole dish陶制砂锅
陶制砂锅
3 the skill of making pots and dishes fromclay, especially by hand 制陶手艺;制陶技艺
a pottery class陶艺班
陶艺班
4 a place whereclaypots and dishes are made 制陶作坊;陶窑;陶器工厂
poultry C1 /ˈpəʊltri/ noun
noun 释义
1 chickens,ducksandgeese, kept for their meat or eggs 家禽
to keep poultry饲养家禽
饲养家禽
poultry farming养禽业
养禽业
He rears rabbits and poultry in the garden.他在花园里养了兔子和家禽。
他在花园里养了兔子和家禽。
2 meat from chickens,ducksandgeese 禽肉
Eat plenty of fish and poultry.要多吃鱼和禽肉。
要多吃鱼和禽肉。
The menu offers a range of fish and poultry dishes菜单提供一系列鱼类和家禽菜肴
菜单提供一系列鱼类和家禽菜肴
powder snow C1 /ˈpaʊdə snəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 loose, dry snow which has fallen recently (刚下不久的)粉雪,干松雪
power point C1 /ˈpaʊə pɔɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device in a wall that you put apluginto in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building (电源)插座
powerboat C1 /ˈpaʊəbəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fast boat with a powerful engine that is used especially for racing 摩托艇;汽艇;快艇
practicality C1 /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being suitable, or likely to be successful 可行性;适用性
I have doubts about the practicality of their proposal.我怀疑他们的建议是否行得通。
我怀疑他们的建议是否行得通。
Victorian engineers combined practicality with beauty.维多利亚时代的工程师将实用性与美观结合起来。
维多利亚时代的工程师将实用性与美观结合起来。
2 the quality of being sensible and realistic 实事求是
I was impressed by her practicality.她做事踏实,着实令我赞佩。
她做事踏实,着实令我赞佩。
3 the real facts and circumstances rather than ideas or theories 实际事物;实际情况
It sounds like a good idea; let's look at the practicalities and work out the costs.这个主意听起来不错。咱们来看看实际运作,计算一下费用。
这个主意听起来不错。咱们来看看实际运作,计算一下费用。
practitioner C1 /prækˈtɪʃənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who works in a profession, especially medicine or law (尤指医学或法律界的)从业人员
dental practitioners牙医
牙医
a qualified practitioner合格执业者
合格执业者
2 a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill 习艺者;专门人才
one of the greatest practitioners of science fiction最了不起的科幻小说家之一
最了不起的科幻小说家之一
pre-order C1 /ˈpriː ɔːdə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an order for a product that is not yet available 预订;预购
You can place a pre-order now at the link below.您可以点击下面的链接预订。
您可以点击下面的链接预订。
The game is now available for pre-order.该游戏现在可以预订了。
该游戏现在可以预订了。
verb 释义
1 to place an order for a product before it is available 预订;预购
Fans who pre-order the album will receive one track immediately as a download.预订专辑的粉丝将立即收到一首可供下载的曲目。
预订专辑的粉丝将立即收到一首可供下载的曲目。
preach C1 /priːtʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to give a religious talk in a public place, especially in a church during a service 布道,讲道(尤指教堂中礼拜时)
She preached to the congregation about forgiveness.她向会众宣讲宽恕的道理。
她向会众宣讲宽恕的道理。
The minister preached a sermon on the parable of the lost sheep.牧师讲道时用了亡羊的比喻。
牧师讲道时用了亡羊的比喻。
2 to tell people about a particular religion, way of life, system, etc. in order to persuade them to accept it 宣传,宣扬,宣讲(教义、生活方式、体制等)
to preach the word of God传布上帝的道
传布上帝的道
He preached the virtues of capitalism to us.他向我们宣扬资本主义的优点。
他向我们宣扬资本主义的优点。
She preached about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.她宣讲了健康生活的好处。
她宣讲了健康生活的好处。
3 to give somebody advice on moral standards, behaviour, etc., especially in a way that they find annoying or boring 说教
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to preach.很抱歉,我并没有说教的意思。
很抱歉,我并没有说教的意思。
You're preaching at me again!你又在对我说教了!
你又在对我说教了!
4 to do the things yourself that you tell other people to do 身体力行;躬行所言;言行一致
5 to speak to people in support of views that they already hold 向教徒宣教;教读书人写大字
I realize I may be preaching to the converted, but I think he's gorgeous.我意识到我可能是在向皈依者布道,但我认为他很漂亮。
我意识到我可能是在向皈依者布道,但我认为他很漂亮。
precaution C1 /prɪˈkɔːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger 预防措施;预防;防备
safety precautions安全防范措施
安全防范措施
precautions against fire防火措施
防火措施
You musttake all reasonable precautionsto protect yourself and your family.你必须采取一切合理的预防措施,保护自己和家人。
你必须采取一切合理的预防措施,保护自己和家人。
I'll keep the letteras a precaution.我要保存这封信,以防万一。
我要保存这封信,以防万一。
2 a way of referring tocontraception 避孕措施
We didn'ttake any precautionsand I got pregnant.我们没有采取任何避孕措施,所以我怀孕了。
我们没有采取任何避孕措施,所以我怀孕了。
predator C1 /ˈpredətə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an animal that kills and eats other animals 捕食者;捕食性动物
Some animals have no natural predators.有些动物没有天敌。
有些动物没有天敌。
the relationship between predator and prey捕食性动物与猎物之间的关系
捕食性动物与猎物之间的关系
2 a person or an organization that uses weaker people for their own advantage 弱肉强食的人(或机构);剥削者;掠夺者
to protect domestic industry from foreign predators保护本国工业不受外来剥削
保护本国工业不受外来剥削
predictable C1 /prɪˈdɪktəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 if something ispredictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like 可预见的;可预料的
a predictable result可预见的结果
可预见的结果
The ending of the book was entirely predictable.那本书的结局是完全预料得到的。
那本书的结局是完全预料得到的。
The disease follows a highly predictable pattern.这种疾病的模式非常有规律。
这种疾病的模式非常有规律。
In March and April, the weather is much less predictable.三四月份的天气非常不好预测。
三四月份的天气非常不好预测。
2 behaving or happening in a way that you would expect and therefore boring 意料之中的;老套乏味的
He's very nice, but I find him rather dull and predictable.他为人很不错,但我觉得他相当呆板乏味。
他为人很不错,但我觉得他相当呆板乏味。
Rock music is getting so predictable these days.如今,摇滚音乐变得越来越容易预测。
如今,摇滚音乐变得越来越容易预测。
She had been in a number of predictable sitcoms.她曾出演过许多可预测的情景喜剧。
她曾出演过许多可预测的情景喜剧。
preferable C1 /ˈprefrəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 more attractive or more suitable; to be preferred to something 较适合;更可取
Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。
什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。
He finds country lifeinfinitely preferableto living in the city.他觉得乡村生活比都市生活称心得多。
他觉得乡村生活比都市生活称心得多。
It would be preferable to employ two people, not one.雇请两个人比雇请一个更好。
雇请两个人比雇请一个更好。
preferably C1 /ˈprefrəbli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is more attractive or more suitable; in a way that is preferred to other ways 较适合;更可取
We're looking for a new house, preferably one near the school.我们正在找新房子,最好是靠近学校的。
我们正在找新房子,最好是靠近学校的。
preferred pronoun C1 /prɪˌfɜːd ˈprəʊnaʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pronoun that a person prefers to be used when they are referred to, in order to indicate theirgender identity 首选代词
Ashley's preferred pronouns are ‘they’ and ‘them’.阿什利最喜欢的代词是“他们”和“他们”。
阿什利最喜欢的代词是“他们”和“他们”。
pregnancy C1 /ˈpreɡnənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being pregnant 妊娠;怀孕
apregnancy test妊娠检查
妊娠检查
Many women experience sickness during pregnancy.许多妇女在怀孕期都会有恶心现象。
许多妇女在怀孕期都会有恶心现象。
unplanned/unwanted pregnancies计划外/非意愿妊娠
计划外/非意愿妊娠
the increase in teenage pregnancies十几岁少女怀孕率的上升
十几岁少女怀孕率的上升
prehistoric C1 /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the time in history before information was written down 史前的;有文字记载以前的;远古的
in prehistoric times在史前时期
在史前时期
prehistoric man/remains/animals/burial sites史前人类/遗迹/动物/葬地
史前人类/遗迹/动物/葬地
prejudice C1 /ˈpredʒədɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an unreasonable dislike of orpreferencefor a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc. 偏见;成见
a victim ofracial prejudice种族偏见的受害者
种族偏见的受害者
Their decision was based on ignorance and prejudice.他们的决定是基于无知和偏见。
他们的决定是基于无知和偏见。
There was often prejudice against people with disabilities.人们常常对残疾人存在偏见。
人们常常对残疾人存在偏见。
She admitted to a prejudice in favour of British universities.她承认自己对英国大学存在偏见。
她承认自己对英国大学存在偏见。
2 without affecting any other legal matter 不损害其他权益;无损于合法权利
They agreed to pay compensation without prejudice(= without admittingguilt).他们同意赔偿,但不承认有罪。
他们同意赔偿,但不承认有罪。
verb 释义
1 to influence somebody so that they have an unfair or unreasonable opinion about somebody/something 使怀有(或产生)偏见
The prosecution lawyers have been trying to prejudice the jury against her.控方律师一直力图使陪审团对她产生偏见。
控方律师一直力图使陪审团对她产生偏见。
Poor handwriting might prejudice people against the applicant.字写得难看有可能让人对申请者产生偏见。
字写得难看有可能让人对申请者产生偏见。
2 to have a harmful effect on something 损害;有损于
Any delay will prejudice the child's welfare.任何延误都会损及这个孩子的身心健康。
任何延误都会损及这个孩子的身心健康。
premature C1 /ˈpremətʃə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening before the normal or expected time 未成熟的;过早的;提前的
his premature death at the age of 37他 37 岁时早逝
他 37 岁时早逝
Because of injury, her playing career came to a premature end in 2008.由于受伤,她的职业生涯于 2008 年提前结束。
由于受伤,她的职业生涯于 2008 年提前结束。
The incident brought the game to a premature conclusion.那个事故使比赛草草收场。
那个事故使比赛草草收场。
2 happening or being born before the normal length ofpregnancyhas been completed 早产的
The baby was four weeks premature.这个婴儿早产了四周。
这个婴儿早产了四周。
a premature birth after only thirty weeks怀孕仅三十周的早产
怀孕仅三十周的早产
3 happening or made too soon 草率的;仓促的
a premature conclusion/decision/judgement草率的结论/决定/判断
草率的结论/决定/判断
It is prematureto talk about success at this stage.现阶段就谈成功尚为时过早。
现阶段就谈成功尚为时过早。
premier C1 /ˈpremiə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 most important, famous or successful 首要的;最著名的;最成功的;第一的
one of the country’s premier chefs国家名厨之一
国家名厨之一
the Premier League/Division超级联赛
超级联赛
noun 释义
1 used especially in newspapers, etc. to mean ‘prime minister’ (尤用于报章等)首相,总理
She was sworn in as premier last week.她上周宣誓就任首相。
她上周宣誓就任首相。
2 (in Canada) the first minister of aprovinceorterritory (加拿大的)省总理,地区总理
premiere C1 /ˈpremieə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the first public performance of a film or play (电影或戏剧的)首次公演,首映
theworld premiereof his new play他的新戏在全世界的首次公演
他的新戏在全世界的首次公演
The movie will have its premiere in July.这部电影将于七月首映。
这部电影将于七月首映。
verb 释义
1 to perform a play or piece of music or show a film to an audience for the first time; to be performed or shown to an audience for the first time 首次公演(戏剧、音乐、电影)
The play was premiered at the Birmingham Rep in 2014.这出戏于 2014 年在伯明翰轮演剧场首次公演。
这出戏于 2014 年在伯明翰轮演剧场首次公演。
His new movie premieres in New York this week.他的新电影本周在纽约首映。
他的新电影本周在纽约首映。
premise C1 /ˈpremɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of argument 前提;假定
thebasic premiseof her argument她的论证的基本前提
她的论证的基本前提
The argument rests on afalse premise.这个论点是以错误的前提为基础的。
这个论点是以错误的前提为基础的。
His reasoning is based on the premise that all people are equally capable of good and evil.他的推理是以人可以为善亦可以为恶为前提的。
他的推理是以人可以为善亦可以为恶为前提的。
The premise on which they worked was that there would always be enough natural resources to support them.他们工作的前提是永远有足够的自然资源来支持他们。
他们工作的前提是永远有足够的自然资源来支持他们。
premises C1 /ˈpremɪsɪz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the building and land near to it that a business owns or uses (企业的)房屋建筑及附属场地,营业场所
business/commercial/industrial premises经营场所;工业用房屋场地
经营场所;工业用房屋场地
The company is looking for larger premises.这家公司正在寻找更大的营业场所。
这家公司正在寻找更大的营业场所。
These premises are regularly checked by security guards.这些场所定期由保安人员检查。
这些场所定期由保安人员检查。
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises.场区内禁止饮酒。
场区内禁止饮酒。
Police were called to escort her off the premises.召来警察护送她离场。
召来警察护送她离场。
prepaid C1 /ˌpriːˈpeɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 paid for in advance 预付款的;资费已付的
a prepaid mobile phone预付话费的移动电话
预付话费的移动电话
A prepaid envelope is enclosed(= so you do not have to pay the cost of sending a letter).内附邮资已付的信封一个。
内附邮资已付的信封一个。
prescribe C1 /prɪˈskraɪb/ verb
verb 释义
1 to tell somebody to take a particular medicine or have a particular treatment; to write aprescriptionfor a particular medicine, etc. 给…开(药);让…采用(疗法);开(处方)
Valium is usually prescribed to treat anxiety.安定剂通常用于治疗焦躁。
安定剂通常用于治疗焦躁。
He may be able to prescribe you something for that cough.他也许能给你开一些咳嗽药。
他也许能给你开一些咳嗽药。
2 to say what should be done or how something should be done 规定;命令;指示
The prescribed form must be completed and returned to this office.必须把指定的表格填好并交回本办事处。
必须把指定的表格填好并交回本办事处。
Police regulations prescribe that an officer's number must be clearly visible.警政制度规定,警察的编号必须清晰可见。
警政制度规定,警察的编号必须清晰可见。
The syllabus prescribes precisely which books should be studied.教学大纲明确规定了哪些是必读的书。
教学大纲明确规定了哪些是必读的书。
prescription C1 /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have, and which enables you to get it from achemist's 处方;药方
The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics.医生给我开了抗生素。
医生给我开了抗生素。
Antibiotics are only available on prescription.抗生素只能凭处方购买。
抗生素只能凭处方购买。
Antibiotics are only available by prescription.抗生素只能凭处方购买。
抗生素只能凭处方购买。
They are not available without a prescription.这些药没有处方不能出售。
这些药没有处方不能出售。
prescription drugs/medication(s)处方药
处方药
2 medicine that your doctor has ordered for you 医生开的药
The pharmacist will make up your prescription.药剂师会给你依处方配药。
药剂师会给你依处方配药。
3 the act ofprescribingmedicine 开处方;开药
The prescription of drugs is a doctor's responsibility.开药是医生的责任。
开药是医生的责任。
4 a plan or a suggestion for making something happen or for improving it 计划;建议;秘诀
a prescription for happiness增进幸福的秘诀
增进幸福的秘诀
Both parties will be outlining their prescription for economic recovery.双方将概述经济复苏的方案。
双方将概述经济复苏的方案。
preseason C1 /ˌpriːˈsiːzn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 taking place before the regular sports season begins 常规赛季前的;季前赛的
She suffered an ankle sprain during preseason practice.她在季前赛的训练中扭伤了脚踝。
她在季前赛的训练中扭伤了脚踝。
It's just a preseason game, but it will give them the chance to see how their young players perform.这只是一场季前赛,但却让他们有机会看到年轻球员的表现。
这只是一场季前赛,但却让他们有机会看到年轻球员的表现。
noun 释义
1 the period of time before the regular sports season begins 赛季前
Herndon missed portions of the preseason.赫恩登错过了季前赛的部分比赛。
赫恩登错过了季前赛的部分比赛。
press cutting C1 /ˈpres kʌtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an article or a story that you cut from a newspaper or magazine and keep 剪报;杂志剪辑资料
He kept a scrapbook containing press cuttings of his concerts.他保存着一本自己音乐会的剪报簿。
他保存着一本自己音乐会的剪报簿。
press-up C1 /ˈpres ʌp/ noun
noun 释义
1 an exercise in which you lie on your stomach and raise your body off the ground by pressing down on your hands until your arms are straight 俯卧撑
He does 20 press-ups every morning before breakfast.他每天早上早餐前都会做 20 个俯卧撑。
他每天早上早餐前都会做 20 个俯卧撑。
pressurize C1 /ˈpreʃəraɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody to do something, especially by making them feel that they have to or should do it 逼迫;使迫不得已
Stop trying to pressurize me!别再逼我了!
别再逼我了!
She was pressurized into accepting the job.她被迫接受了这份工作。
她被迫接受了这份工作。
He was pressurized into getting married.他迫于压力不得不结婚。
他迫于压力不得不结婚。
He felt that he was being pressurized to resign.他觉得被迫要辞职。
他觉得被迫要辞职。
2 to keep the air pressure in asubmarine, an aircraft, etc. the same as it is on earth 使(潜艇、飞机等内)保持正常气压
a pressurized cabin增压舱
增压舱
presumably C1 /prɪˈzjuːməbli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 used to say that you think that something is probably true 很可能;大概;想必是
Presumably this is where the accident happened.这大概就是事故现场。
这大概就是事故现场。
You'll be taking the car, presumably?想必您是要买这辆汽车了?
想必您是要买这辆汽车了?
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired.我的精神集中不起来,大概是太累了吧。
我的精神集中不起来,大概是太累了吧。
Presumably you’ll be leaving the children at home.你应该会把孩子们留在家里吧。
你应该会把孩子们留在家里吧。
pretrial C1 /ˌpriːˈtraɪəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in or connected with the time before a court case begins 审判前的;预审的
He testified at a pretrial hearing.他在审判前的听证会上作证。
他在审判前的听证会上作证。
prevail C1 /prɪˈveɪl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place 普遍存在;盛行;流行
We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons.地方监狱的普遍状况让我们震惊。
地方监狱的普遍状况让我们震惊。
Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups.那些信念在某些社会群体中仍很盛行。
那些信念在某些社会群体中仍很盛行。
2 to be accepted, especially after a struggle or an argument 被接受;战胜;压倒
Justice will prevail over tyranny.正义必将战胜暴虐。
正义必将战胜暴虐。
Fortunately, common sense prevailed.幸而常识占了上风。
幸而常识占了上风。
3 to defeat an opponent, especially after a long struggle (尤指长时间斗争后)战胜,挫败
In a one-sided final, Spain prevailed against title-holder Croatia 40–34.在一场实力悬殊的决赛中,西班牙队以40:34挫败了卫冕的克罗地亚队。
在一场实力悬殊的决赛中,西班牙队以40:34挫败了卫冕的克罗地亚队。
They wasted two penalties but still prevailed 2–1.他们浪费了两个点球,但仍然以 2-1 获胜。
他们浪费了两个点球,但仍然以 2-1 获胜。
prevention C1 /prɪˈvenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of stopping something bad from happening 预防;防止;防范
accident/crime prevention防止事故/犯罪
防止事故/犯罪
the prevention of disease疾病的预防
疾病的预防
a fire prevention officer消防官员
消防官员
a diabetes prevention programme糖尿病预防计划
糖尿病预防计划
2 it is better to stop something bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened 预防优于补救;防患于未然是上策
Prevention is better than cure, so start looking after your heart now.防病比治病好,所以从现在开始照顾好你的心脏。
防病比治病好,所以从现在开始照顾好你的心脏。
Prevention is better than cure, so start taking care of yourself.治病不如防病,所以从现在开始照顾好你自己。
治病不如防病,所以从现在开始照顾好你自己。
prey C1 /preɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an animal, a bird, etc. that is hunted, killed and eaten by another 猎物
The lion will often stalk its prey for hours.狮子经常悄然跟踪猎物达几个小时。
狮子经常悄然跟踪猎物达几个小时。
birds of prey(= birds that kill for food)猛禽
猛禽
2 a person who is harmed or tricked by somebody, especially for dishonest purposes 受害者;受骗者
Socially isolated young people areeasy preyfor extremists.社会孤立的年轻人很容易成为极端分子的猎物。
社会孤立的年轻人很容易成为极端分子的猎物。
3 to be killed and eaten by another animal or bird 被捕食;成为猎物
Many small birds and rodents fall prey to the domestic cat.许多小鸟和啮齿动物成为家猫的猎物。
许多小鸟和啮齿动物成为家猫的猎物。
4 to be harmed or affected by something bad 受害;受坏影响
Since the attack, he had fallen prey to irrational fears.自从袭击发生以来,他一直陷入非理性的恐惧之中。
自从袭击发生以来,他一直陷入非理性的恐惧之中。
She knew she must not fall prey to his charm.她清楚自己绝不可以被他迷住。
她清楚自己绝不可以被他迷住。
The new government has fallen prey to corruption and fraud.新一届政府深受腐败与欺诈之苦。
新一届政府深受腐败与欺诈之苦。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody think and worry about it all the time 萦绕心头;使耿耿于怀
The thought that he could have helped more preyed on his mind.他本可以帮助更多人,这个念头萦绕在他的心头。
他本可以帮助更多人,这个念头萦绕在他的心头。
It's been preying on my mind ever since it happened.事情发生后我的内心就一直在受折磨。
事情发生后我的内心就一直在受折磨。
price point C1 /ˈpraɪs pɔɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the possible prices that a company can charge for a product or service in order to create a high demand for it 价格点
They don't want to cheapen the brand by going with a lower price point for their new car.他们不想通过降低新车的价格来降低品牌的价格。
他们不想通过降低新车的价格来降低品牌的价格。
price tag C1 /ˈpraɪs tæɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a label on something that shows how much you must pay 价格标签
I got a shock when I looked at the price tag.看到价格标签,我大吃一惊。
看到价格标签,我大吃一惊。
There is a £50 million price tag on the team's star player.这个球队的明星球员身价为 5 000 万英镑。
这个球队的明星球员身价为 5 000 万英镑。
price-fixing C1 /ˈpraɪs fɪksɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of companies agreeing not to sell goods below a particular price 价格垄断(公司之间协议不低于某价位销售货品)
primary stress C1 /ˌpraɪməri ˈstres/ noun
noun 释义
1 the strongest stress that is put on a syllable in a word or a phrase when it is spoken 主重音;第一重音
primate C1 /ˈpraɪmeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 any animal that belongs to the group ofmammalsthat includes humans,apesand monkeys 灵长类;灵长目动物
2 anarchbishop(= a priest of very high rank in the Christian Church) 大主教;总主教
the Primate of all England(= the Archbishop of Canterbury)全英格兰主教长(坎特伯雷大主教)
全英格兰主教长(坎特伯雷大主教)
prime time C1 /ˈpraɪm taɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time when the greatest number of people are watching television or listening to the radio (广播、电视的)黄金时间
prime-time television黄金时间的电视节目
黄金时间的电视节目
primitive C1 /ˈprɪmətɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 belonging to a very simple society with no industry, etc. 原始的;远古的
a primitive society原始社会
原始社会
primitive beliefs原始的信仰
原始的信仰
2 belonging to an early stage in the development of humans or animals 原始的;(人类或动物)发展早期的
primitive humans原始人类
原始人类
3 very simple and old-fashioned, especially when something is also not convenient and comfortable 简陋的;落后的;发展水平低的
The methods of communication used during the war were primitive by today's standards.按今天的标准,大战时期使用的通信方法非常落后。
按今天的标准,大战时期使用的通信方法非常落后。
The facilities on the campsite were very primitive.营地的设施非常简陋。
营地的设施非常简陋。
Transport remained very primitive.交通仍然非常原始。
交通仍然非常原始。
4 very strong and not based on reason, as if from the earliest period of human life 出于原始天性的
a primitive instinct原始本能
原始本能
noun 释义
1 an artist of the period before the Renaissance; an example of work from this period 文艺复兴前的艺术家(或作品)
2 an artist who paints in a very simple style like a child; an example of the work of such an artist 原始派画家(或作品)
principal C1 /ˈprɪnsəpl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 most important; main 最重要的;主要的
The principal reason for this omission is lack of time.跳过它的主要原因是时间不足。
跳过它的主要原因是时间不足。
New roads will link the principal cities of the area.新建道路将连通这个地区的主要城市。
新建道路将连通这个地区的主要城市。
Tourist revenue is now our principal source of wealth.旅游收入目前是我们的主要财源。
旅游收入目前是我们的主要财源。
My principal concern is to get the job done fast.我最关心的是把工作快点做完。
我最关心的是把工作快点做完。
The violins have the principal tune.小提琴有主旋律。
小提琴有主旋律。
noun 释义
1 the person who is in charge of a college or (in Scotland and Canada) a university 学院院长;(苏格兰和加拿大)大学校长
Peter Brown, principal of St John’s College彼得·布朗,圣约翰学院院长
彼得·布朗,圣约翰学院院长
2 a teacher who is in charge of a school (中小学)校长
Principal Ray Smith雷·史密斯校长
雷·史密斯校长
The regulations have been opposed by local high school principals.这些规定受到地方高中校长们的反对。
这些规定受到地方高中校长们的反对。
3 an amount of money that you lend to somebody or invest to earn interest 本金;资本
The principal must be repaid in full within ten years.本金必须在十年内还清。
本金必须在十年内还清。
4 the person who has the most important part in a play, anopera, etc. 主要演员;主角
The performance of the two principals is disappointing.两位校长的表现令人失望。
两位校长的表现令人失望。
5 a person that you are representing, especially in business or law (尤指商务或法律事务的)当事人,委托人
The shareholders are principals and the managers are agents.股东是委托人,经理是代理人。
股东是委托人,经理是代理人。
principled C1 /ˈprɪnsəpld/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having strong beliefs about what is right and wrong; based on strong beliefs 是非观念强的;原则性强的;基于坚定信念的
a principled woman坚持原则的女人
坚持原则的女人
to take a principled stand on human rights在人权问题上采取原则立场
在人权问题上采取原则立场
2 based on rules or truths 根据规则(或事实)的
a principled approach to language teaching有理论基础的语言教学法
有理论基础的语言教学法
privatization C1 /ˌpraɪvətaɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of selling a business or an industry so that it is no longer owned by the government 私有化;私营化
There were fears that privatization would lead to job losses.有人担心私有化会导致失业。
有人担心私有化会导致失业。
privatize C1 /ˈpraɪvətaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to sell a business or an industry so that it is no longer owned by the government 使私有化;将…私营化
Air traffic control has been privatized.空中交通管制已被私有化。
空中交通管制已被私有化。
prizefight C1 /ˈpraɪzfaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 aboxingmatch that is fought for money, especially when the match has not been officiallylicensed 职业拳击赛
pro C1 /prəʊ/ noun, adjective, preposition, prefix
noun 释义
1 a person who works as a professional, especially in a sport 从事某职业的人;职业运动员;职业选手;老手
a golf pro职业高尔夫球选手
职业高尔夫球选手
He handled the situation like anold pro(= somebody who has a lot of experience).他像行家一般处理了这一局面。
他像行家一般处理了这一局面。
She’s a real pro.她是一位真正的专业人士。
她是一位真正的专业人士。
2 the advantages and disadvantages of something 事物的利与弊;支持与反对
We weighed up the pros and cons.我们权衡了利弊得失。
我们权衡了利弊得失。
adjective 释义
1 professional 职业的;专业的
a pro wrestler职业摔跤手
职业摔跤手
pro football职业足球
职业足球
a young boxer who’s justturned pro刚转为职业选手的年轻拳击手
刚转为职业选手的年轻拳击手
preposition 释义
1 if somebody isprosomebody/something, they are in favour of or support that person or thing 赞成;支持
He has always been pro the environment.他一向支持环境保护。
他一向支持环境保护。
prefix 释义
1 in favour of; supporting 拥护;支持;亲
pro-democracy拥护民主
拥护民主
probation C1 /prəˈbeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that allows a person who has committed a crime not to go to prison if they behave well and if they see an official (called aprobation officer) regularly for a fixed period of time 缓刑制;缓刑
He was given two years' probation.他被判缓刑两年。
他被判缓刑两年。
The prisoner was put on probation.犯人已获缓刑。
犯人已获缓刑。
2 a time of training and testing when you start a new job to see if you are suitable for the work 试用期;见习期;考察期
a period of probation试用期
试用期
Once your probation period is successfully completed, you will be offered a contract.一旦你的试用期圆满结束,就可以签合同。
一旦你的试用期圆满结束,就可以签合同。
3 a fixed period of time during which a student who has behaved badly or not worked hard must improve their work or their behaviour 试读,试读期(为表现不理想的学生而设)
problematic C1 /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful 造成困难的;存在问题的
The situation is more problematic than we first thought.情况比我们一开始认为的要困难。
情况比我们一开始认为的要困难。
Which are the most problematic countries in the world for journalists?对记者而言,世界上哪些国家最棘手?
对记者而言,世界上哪些国家最棘手?
proceeding C1 /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of using a court to settle an argument or to deal with a complaint 诉讼;诉讼程序
court/legal/judicial proceedings法庭/法律/司法程序
法庭/法律/司法程序
bankruptcy/divorce/extradition proceedings破产/离婚/引渡诉讼
破产/离婚/引渡诉讼
There was enough evidence to bringcriminal proceedingsagainst her.有足够的证据对她提起刑事诉讼。
有足够的证据对她提起刑事诉讼。
The EU has started legal proceeedings against the country for its failure to implement the directive.欧盟已针对该国未能执行该指令启动法律诉讼。
欧盟已针对该国未能执行该指令启动法律诉讼。
2 an event or a series of actions 事件;过程;一系列行动
The Mayor will open the proceedings at the City Hall tomorrow.明天市长将在市政厅宣布开幕。
明天市长将在市政厅宣布开幕。
We watched the proceedings from the balcony.我们从阳台上观看仪式。
我们从阳台上观看仪式。
3 the official written report of a meeting, etc. (会议等的)正式记录;公报
His paper is published in the new issue of the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.他的论文发表在新一期的《美国国家科学院院刊》上。
他的论文发表在新一期的《美国国家科学院院刊》上。
procession C1 /prəˈseʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a line of people or vehicles that move along slowly, especially as part of a ceremony; the act of moving in this way (人或车辆的)队列,行列;列队行进;游行
a funeral procession送葬的队列
送葬的队列
a torchlight procession火炬游行队伍
火炬游行队伍
The procession made its way down the hill.队伍走下山了。
队伍走下山了。
Groups of unemployed people from all over the country marched in procession to the capital.来自全国的失业群众列队向首都进发。
来自全国的失业群众列队向首都进发。
2 a number of people who come one after the other (一个接着一个而来的)一队人,一列人
A procession of waiters appeared bearing trays of food.一长列服务生端着一盘盘食物出现了。
一长列服务生端着一盘盘食物出现了。
We've had an endless procession of new secretaries through the office since Amy left.自从埃米离开后,我们办公室就像走马灯一样地换秘书。
自从埃米离开后,我们办公室就像走马灯一样地换秘书。
processor C1 /ˈprəʊsesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine, person or company that processes things 加工机;加工者;加工厂
The company is Ireland's largest dairy processor.该公司是爱尔兰最大的乳品加工商。
该公司是爱尔兰最大的乳品加工商。
2 a part of a computer that controls all the other parts of the system 处理器;处理机
production line C1 /prəˈdʌkʃn laɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a line of workers and machines in a factory, along which a product passes, having parts made, put together or checked at each stage until the product is finished 生产线;装配线;流水线
Cars are checked as they come off the production line.汽车下了生产线立即作检验。
汽车下了生产线立即作检验。
Education is not a production line.教育不是一条生产线。
教育不是一条生产线。
productive C1 /prəˈdʌktɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities 生产的;(尤指)多产的
highly productivefarming land高产农田
高产农田
productive workers高效工人
高效工人
The aim was to maximize the machine’s productive capacity.其目的是最大限度地提高机器的生产能力。
其目的是最大限度地提高机器的生产能力。
The bush must be pruned to remain productive.灌木必须修剪以保持其生长力。
灌木必须修剪以保持其生长力。
2 doing or achieving a lot 有效益的;富有成效的
a productive meeting有成效的会议
有成效的会议
My time spent in the library was very productive.我花在图书馆的时间很有收获。
我花在图书馆的时间很有收获。
3 resulting in something or causing something 引起;导致;唤起
a play productive of the strongest emotions唤起强烈感情的一出戏
唤起强烈感情的一出戏
productively C1 /prəˈdʌktɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that does a lot or achieves a lot 高效地
It's important to spend your time productively.有效利用时间很重要。
有效利用时间很重要。
2 in an efficient way that produces large quantities of goods or crops 高产地
to use land more productively更有效地利用土地
更有效地利用土地
profess C1 /prəˈfes/ verb
verb 释义
1 to claim that something is true or correct, especially when it is not 妄称;伪称;声称
She still professes her innocence.她仍然声称自己无辜。
她仍然声称自己无辜。
I don't profess to be an expert in this subject.我不敢自诩为这方面的专家。
我不敢自诩为这方面的专家。
2 to state openly that you have a particular belief, feeling, etc. 宣称;公开表明
In this scene the couple finallyprofess their lovefor each other.在这一幕中,这对情侣终于表白了对彼此的爱。
在这一幕中,这对情侣终于表白了对彼此的爱。
He professed his admiration for their work.他表示钦佩他们的工作。
他表示钦佩他们的工作。
She professed herself satisfied with the progress so far.她表示对目前为止的进度很满意。
她表示对目前为止的进度很满意。
3 to belong to a particular religion 信奉,信仰(某一宗教)
to profess Christianity/Islam/Judaism信仰基督教/伊斯兰教/犹太教
信仰基督教/伊斯兰教/犹太教
profit-sharing C1 /ˈprɒfɪt ʃeərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of dividing all or some of a company’s profits among its employees (公司内部的)利润分成,利润分配,分红
a profit-sharing scheme分红制
分红制
profitable C1 /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that makes or is likely to make money 有利润的;赢利的
a highly profitable business一家赢利很高的企业
一家赢利很高的企业
a profitable investment有利可图的投资
有利可图的投资
It is usually more profitable to sell direct to the public.向社会大众直销往往获利较高。
向社会大众直销往往获利较高。
2 that gives somebody an advantage or a useful result 有益的;有好处的
a profitable experience一次有利可图的经历
一次有利可图的经历
She spent a profitable afternoon in the library.她在图书馆待了一个下午,颇有收获。
她在图书馆待了一个下午,颇有收获。
projection C1 /prəˈdʒekʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an estimate or a statement of what figures, amounts, or events will be in the future, or what they were in the past, based on what is happening now 预测;推断;设想
to makeforward/backward projectionsof population figures推断未来/过去的人口数量
推断未来/过去的人口数量
Sales have exceeded our projections.销售量超过了我们的预测。
销售量超过了我们的预测。
Calculations are based on a projection of existing trends.计算结果是根据对现行趋势的预测作出的。
计算结果是根据对现行趋势的预测作出的。
2 the act of putting an image of something onto a surface; an image that is shown in this way 投射;放映;投影;放映的影像
the projection of three-dimensional images on a computer screen在电脑屏幕上显示的立体影像
在电脑屏幕上显示的立体影像
laser projections激光影像
激光影像
3 a solid shape or object as represented on a flat surface 投影图
map projections地图投影
地图投影
4 something that sticks out from a surface 突起物;隆起物
tiny projections on the cell细胞上的小尖突出物
细胞上的小尖突出物
5 the act of making your voice, a sound, etc.audible(= able to be heard)at a distance (嗓音或声音的)发送,传送,放开
voice projection嗓音的放开
嗓音的放开
6 the act of imagining that somebody else is thinking the same as you and is reacting in the same way 投射(不自觉地把自己的思想等加诸他人)
7 the act of giving a form and structure to inner thoughts and feelings (思想感情的)体现,形象化
The idea of God is a projection of humans' need to have something greater than themselves.人类需要有强于自身的形象,上帝就是这一需要的体现。
人类需要有强于自身的形象,上帝就是这一需要的体现。
projector C1 /prəˈdʒektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment for projecting photographs, films or computer slides onto a screen 放映机;投影仪
promisingly C1 /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that shows signs of being good or successful 有希望的;有前途的;有出息的
The day began promisingly with bright sunshine.晨光明媚,预示着美好的一天。
晨光明媚,预示着美好的一天。
promoter C1 /prəˈməʊtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company that organizes or provides money for an artistic performance or a sporting event (艺术演出或体育比赛的)筹办人,发起者,赞助者
The boxing promoter expects a full house when the World Champion defends his title.拳击比赛筹办人预计,世界冠军卫冕比赛时将会座无虚席。
拳击比赛筹办人预计,世界冠军卫冕比赛时将会座无虚席。
2 a person who tries to persuade others about the value or importance of something 倡导者;支持者
She became a leading promoter of European integration.她成为欧洲一体化的主要支持者。
她成为欧洲一体化的主要支持者。
prompt C1 /prɒmpt/ verb, adjective, noun, adverb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody decide to do something; to cause something to happen 促使;导致;激起
The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.此次发现炸弹促使当局加强了安全工作。
此次发现炸弹促使当局加强了安全工作。
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd.他的讲话激起了人群中一男子的愤怒。
他的讲话激起了人群中一男子的愤怒。
Her father's struggles with mental health prompted her to pursue psychology as a career.她父亲与心理健康的斗争促使她以心理学为职业。
她父亲与心理健康的斗争促使她以心理学为职业。
2 to encourage somebody to speak by asking them questions or suggesting words that they could say 鼓励,提示,提醒(某人说话)
She was too nervous to speak and had to be prompted.她紧张得说不出话来,只好听人提示。
她紧张得说不出话来,只好听人提示。
3 to follow the text of a play and remind the actors what the words are if they forget their lines 给(演员)提词
adjective 释义
1 done without delay 立即的;迅速的;及时的
Prompt action was required as the fire spread.火势蔓延,须立即采取行动。
火势蔓延,须立即采取行动。
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.见发票即付款,将不胜感激。
见发票即付款,将不胜感激。
2 acting without delay; arriving at the right time 敏捷;迅速;准时
Please be prompt when attending these meetings.参加上述会议请准时出席。
参加上述会议请准时出席。
noun 释义
1 a word or words said to an actor, to remind them what to say next when they have forgotten (给演员的)提词,提示
2 a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer has finished doing something and is ready for more instructions 提示符
3 an instruction given to anartificial intelligenceprogram to tell it what you want it to produce (给人工智能程序的)提示
Here's a list of AI prompts to help cure your writer's block.这份 AI 提示清单有助于克服写作障碍。
这份 AI 提示清单有助于克服写作障碍。
adverb 释义
1 exactly at the time mentioned 准时地
The meeting will begin at ten o'clock prompt.会议将于十点钟准时开始。
会议将于十点钟准时开始。
proofread C1 /ˈpruːfriːd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to read and correct a piece of written or printed work 校阅;校对;勘校
Has this document been proofread?这份文件校对过没有?
这份文件校对过没有?
proofreader C1 /ˈpruːfriːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to read and correct pieces of written or printed work 校阅;校对;勘校
to work as a proofreader for a publishing company在出版社做校对员
在出版社做校对员
propaganda C1 /ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/ noun
noun 释义
1 ideas or statements that may be false or present only one side of an argument that are used in order to gain support for a political leader, party, etc. (带有政治导向的)宣传
enemy propaganda敌方的宣传
敌方的宣传
a propaganda campaign宣传运动
宣传运动
proposition C1 /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an idea or a plan of action that is suggested, especially in business 提议,建议,计划(尤指业务上的)
I'd like to put a business proposition to you.我想向您提个业务上的建议。
我想向您提个业务上的建议。
He was trying to make it look like anattractive proposition.他正设法使他的计划显得吸引人。
他正设法使他的计划显得吸引人。
2 a thing that you intend to do; a problem, task or person to be dealt with 打算做的事;待处理的问题(或事情);需要应付的人
Getting a work permit in the UK is not always a simple proposition.在英国获得工作许可证往往不是一件简单的事情。
在英国获得工作许可证往往不是一件简单的事情。
3 (in the US) a suggested change to the law that people can vote on (美国)法律修正议案
How did you vote on Proposition 8?对于第 8 项修正案你是怎么投的票?
对于第 8 项修正案你是怎么投的票?
4 a statement that expresses an opinion 见解;主张;观点
Her assessment is based on the proposition that power corrupts.她的分析是建立在权力使人堕落的观点上的。
她的分析是建立在权力使人堕落的观点上的。
The book puts forward a number of extreme propositions about the nature of language.这本书对语言的本质提出了一些极端的见解。
这本书对语言的本质提出了一些极端的见解。
5 a statement of atheorem, and an explanation of how it can be proved 命题
First of all we need to examine whether this proposition is true.首先我们需要检验这个命题是否正确。
首先我们需要检验这个命题是否正确。
verb 释义
1 to say in a direct way to somebody that you would like to have sex with them 求欢
She was propositioned by a strange man in the hotel lounge.她在酒店休息室被一个陌生男子求婚。
她在酒店休息室被一个陌生男子求婚。
prose C1 /prəʊz/ noun
noun 释义
1 writing that is not poetry 散文
the author’s clear elegant prose(= style of writing)作者清雅的散文
作者清雅的散文
I plan out an essay in note form before writing it up in continuous prose.我先大致写个文章的大纲,再以散文的形式写出来。
我先大致写个文章的大纲,再以散文的形式写出来。
a passage in prose以散文的形式写的一段文章
以散文的形式写的一段文章
prosecute C1 /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to officially charge somebody with a crime in court 起诉;控告;检举
The police decided not to prosecute.警方决定不予起诉。
警方决定不予起诉。
Trespassers will be prosecuted(= a notice telling people to keep out of a particular area).闲人莫入,违者必究。
闲人莫入,违者必究。
The company was prosecuted for breaching the Health and Safety Act.这家公司被控违反《卫生安全法》。
这家公司被控违反《卫生安全法》。
2 to be a lawyer in a court case for a person or an organization that is charging somebody with a crime 担任控方律师
theprosecuting counsel/lawyer/attorney原告律师
原告律师
James Spencer, prosecuting, claimed that the witness was lying.原告律师詹姆斯·斯潘塞称证人在撒谎。
原告律师詹姆斯·斯潘塞称证人在撒谎。
3 to continue taking part in or doing something 继续从事(或参与)
They had overwhelming public support to prosecute the war.绝大多数民众支持他们继续这场战争。
绝大多数民众支持他们继续这场战争。
prosecution C1 /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of trying to prove in court that somebody is guilty of a crime(= ofprosecutingthem); the process of being officially charged with a crime in court (被)起诉,检举,诉讼
Prosecution for a first minor offence rarely leads to imprisonment.因初犯轻罪被控者很少被判监禁。
因初犯轻罪被控者很少被判监禁。
He threatened to bring a private prosecution against the doctor.他威胁要对医生提起自诉。
他威胁要对医生提起自诉。
2 a person or an organization thatprosecutessomebody in court, together with the lawyers, etc. 原告,控方(包括原告和原告律师等)
He was awitness for the prosecution.他是原告证人。
他是原告证人。
The prosecution has/have failed to prove its/their case.控方未能证明所控属实。
控方未能证明所控属实。
defence and prosecution被告和原告
被告和原告
a prosecution lawyer控方律师
控方律师
3 the act of making something happen or continue 实施;从事;继续进行
prosecutor C1 /ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public official who charges somebody officially with a crime andprosecutesthem in court 公诉人;检察官
thepublic/state prosecutor公诉人;州检察官
公诉人;州检察官
2 a lawyer who leads the case against adefendantin court 原告律师;控方律师
The prosecutor rose to give the opening address.控方律师起立致开庭陈词。
控方律师起立致开庭陈词。
prosper C1 /ˈprɒspə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money 繁荣;兴旺;成功;发达
The economy prospered under his administration.在他执政期间经济繁荣了起来。
在他执政期间经济繁荣了起来。
She seems to be prospering since she moved out of the city.自从她搬出这座城市以来,她似乎过得很顺利。
自从她搬出这座城市以来,她似乎过得很顺利。
prosperity C1 /prɒˈsperəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being successful, especially in making money 兴旺;繁荣;成功;昌盛
Our future prosperity depends on economic growth.我们未来的繁荣昌盛依赖经济的发展。
我们未来的繁荣昌盛依赖经济的发展。
The country is enjoying a period ofpeace and prosperity.国家正值太平盛世。
国家正值太平盛世。
prosperous C1 /ˈprɒspərəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 rich and successful 繁荣的;成功的;兴旺的
prosperous countries繁荣的国家
繁荣的国家
Farmers are more prosperous in the south of the country.这个国家南部的农民较富裕。
这个国家南部的农民较富裕。
protective C1 /prəˈtektɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 providing or intended to provide protection 保护的;防护的
Workers should wear fullprotective clothing.工人应该穿着全套防护服。
工人应该穿着全套防护服。
a protective layer of varnish清漆防护层
清漆防护层
The ozone layer forms a protective barrier against the sun's rays.臭氧层是抵御太阳射线的保护层。
臭氧层是抵御太阳射线的保护层。
2 having or showing a wish to protect somebody/something 出于(对…的)保护
He put a protective arm around her shoulders.他呵护地用胳膊搂住她的肩膀。
他呵护地用胳膊搂住她的肩膀。
She had been fiercely protective towards him as a teenager.她过去曾极力呵护他这个十几岁的孩子。
她过去曾极力呵护他这个十几岁的孩子。
He was extremely protective of his role as advisor.他极力保护自己的顾问角色。
他极力保护自己的顾问角色。
3 intended to give an advantage to your own country’s industry 贸易保护的;实行关税保护的
protective tariffs保护性关税
保护性关税
protocol C1 /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system of fixed rules and formal behaviour used at official meetings, usually between governments 礼仪;外交礼节
a breach of protocol违反外交礼节
违反外交礼节
the protocol of diplomatic visits外交访问的礼仪
外交访问的礼仪
2 the first or original version of an agreement, especially atreatybetween countries, etc.; an extra part added to an agreement ortreaty 条约草案;议定书;(协议或条约的)附件
the first Geneva Protocol《日内瓦四公约》第一议定书
《日内瓦四公约》第一议定书
It is set out in a legally binding protocol which forms part of the treaty.这在有法律约束力的、构成条约一部分的附件中有说明。
这在有法律约束力的、构成条约一部分的附件中有说明。
The dates were agreed under a protocol to the climate convention.这些日期是根据气候公约的议定书商定的。
这些日期是根据气候公约的议定书商定的。
3 a set of rules that control the way data is sent between computers (数据传输的)协议
4 a plan for performing a scientific experiment or medical treatment 科学实验计划;医疗方案
prototype C1 /ˈprəʊtətaɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed 原型;雏形;最初形态
the prototype of the modern bicycle现代自行车的雏形
现代自行车的雏形
Scientists have developed a working prototype for the machine.科学家们已经为该机器开发了一个工作原型。
科学家们已经为该机器开发了一个工作原型。
provincial C1 /prəˈvɪnʃl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with one of the large areas that some countries are divided into, with its own local government 省的;一级行政区的
provincial assemblies/elections省议会;省选举
省议会;省选举
2 connected with the parts of a country that do not include the capital city, especially when these are regarded as lacking culture or modern ideas 首都以外的,都市以外的(尤指落后守旧地区的)
a provincial town首都以外的城镇
首都以外的城镇
It was all very dull and provincial—I longed for the city.一切都非常乏味和乡土——我渴望这座城市。
一切都非常乏味和乡土——我渴望这座城市。
3 unwilling to consider new or different ideas or things 心胸狭隘的;守旧的;迂腐的
In spite of his education and travels, he has remained very provincial.尽管受过教育和旅行,他仍然非常守旧。
尽管受过教育和旅行,他仍然非常守旧。
noun 释义
1 a person who lives in or comes from a part of the country that is not near the capital city, especially when regarded as lacking culture or modern ideas 都市以外的人;外地人;乡下人
provision C1 /prəˈvɪʒn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the act of supplying somebody with something that they need or want; something that is supplied 提供;供给;给养;供应品
housing provision住房供应
住房供应
The government is responsible for the provision of healthcare.政府负责提供医疗服务。
政府负责提供医疗服务。
There is no provision for anyone to sit down here.这里没有可坐的地方。
这里没有可坐的地方。
The provision of specialist teachers is being increased.当局正在增加设置专门师资。
当局正在增加设置专门师资。
Several companies are responsible for the provision of cleaning services.有几家公司负责提供清洁服务。
有几家公司负责提供清洁服务。
2 preparations that you make for something that might or will happen in the future (为将来做的)准备
He had alreadymade provisions for(= planned for the financial future of)his wife and children before the accident.意外事故发生之前,他已为妻子、儿女做好了经济安排。
意外事故发生之前,他已为妻子、儿女做好了经济安排。
You shouldmake provision forthings going wrong.你要采取措施,以防不测。
你要采取措施,以防不测。
Small businesses are advised to make adequate provisions against bad debts.建议小企业计提充足的坏账拨备。
建议小企业计提充足的坏账拨备。
The plans for developing the area include provision for both water and field sports.该地区的开发计划包括提供水上和田径运动。
该地区的开发计划包括提供水上和田径运动。
3 supplies of food and drink, especially for a long journey 饮食供应;(尤指旅途中的)粮食
We have enough provisions to last us two weeks.我们的食物足够用两周的。
我们的食物足够用两周的。
We went into town to stock up on provisions.为了贮备食物我们进了城。
为了贮备食物我们进了城。
4 a condition or an arrangement in a legal document (法律文件的)规定,条款
The same provisions apply to foreign-owned companies.同样的规定适用于外资公司。
同样的规定适用于外资公司。
Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs.按契约规定,房客负责房屋维修。
按契约规定,房客负责房屋维修。
verb 释义
1 to supply somebody/something with enough of something, especially food, to last for a particular period of time 为…提供所需物品(尤指食物)
The main business of the port is to provision passing ocean liners.港口的主要业务是为过往海轮供应食品。
港口的主要业务是为过往海轮供应食品。
provocative C1 /prəˈvɒkətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 intended to make people angry or upset; intended to make people argue about something 挑衅的;煽动性的;激起争端的
a provocative remark煽动性的言论
煽动性的言论
He doesn't really mean that—he's just being deliberately provocative.他不是真有此意,只不过是存心挑逗一下罢了。
他不是真有此意,只不过是存心挑逗一下罢了。
The book’s epilogue is deliberately provocative.这本书的结尾带有故意挑衅的意味。
这本书的结尾带有故意挑衅的意味。
2 intended to make somebody sexually excited 引诱的;激起性欲的
a provocative smile撩人的一笑
撩人的一笑
She was dressed in a highly provocative way.她的穿着非常挑衅。
她的穿着非常挑衅。
provocatively C1 /prəˈvɒkətɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is intended to make people angry or upset; in a way that is intended to make people argue about something 挑衅的;煽动性的;激起争端的
‘Popular culture’, he remarked provocatively, ‘means nothing to me.’他挑衅地说道,“流行文化对我来说毫无意义。”
他挑衅地说道,“流行文化对我来说毫无意义。”
2 in a way that is intended to make somebody sexually excited 挑逗地;撩拨地
The girls were all dancing provocatively.女孩们都在挑衅地跳舞。
女孩们都在挑衅地跳舞。
provoke C1 /prəˈvəʊk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect 激起;引起;引发
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。
这个声明激起了抗议的风潮。
The article was intended to provoke discussion.这篇文章旨在引发讨论。
这篇文章旨在引发讨论。
Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people.乳制品可能会引起某些人的过敏反应。
乳制品可能会引起某些人的过敏反应。
2 to say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way 挑衅;激怒;刺激
Be careful what you say—he's easily provoked.说话要小心,他这个人一惹就火儿。
说话要小心,他这个人一惹就火儿。
The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant.律师声称,他的当事人是受到被告的挑衅才采取暴力行动的。
律师声称,他的当事人是受到被告的挑衅才采取暴力行动的。
An attack on their city will only provoke them to retaliate.对他们城市的袭击只会激起他们的报复。
对他们城市的袭击只会激起他们的报复。
pseudoscience C1 /ˈsuːdəʊsaɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of theories, beliefs or methods that some people claim are based on scientific fact even though in reality they are not 伪科学
Eugenics was a pseudoscience based on racism.优生学是一种基于种族主义的伪科学。
优生学是一种基于种族主义的伪科学。
There's a lot of pseudoscience and misinformation here.这里有大量伪科学和虚假信息。
这里有大量伪科学和虚假信息。
psychiatric C1 /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating topsychiatryor to mental illnesses 精神病的;精神病学的
psychiatric disorders精神紊乱
精神紊乱
a psychiatric hospital/nurse/patient精神病医院;精神科护士;精神病患者
精神病医院;精神科护士;精神病患者
psychiatric treatment精神病治疗
精神病治疗
psychiatrist C1 /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a doctor who studies and treats mental illnesses 精神病学家;精神科医生
a leading child psychiatrist杰出的儿童精神科医生
杰出的儿童精神科医生
the secrets revealed on the psychiatrist’s couch在精神科医生的诊疗沙发上吐露出的秘密
在精神科医生的诊疗沙发上吐露出的秘密
psychiatry C1 /saɪˈkaɪətri/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study and treatment of mental illnesses 精神病学;精神病治疗
psychoanalysis C1 /ˌsaɪkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a method of treating somebody who has problems with their mental health by encouraging them to talk about past experiences and feelings, and trying to help them understand fears and feelings that they were not conscious of 精神分析(疗法);心理分析(疗法)
psychological warfare C1 /ˌsaɪkəlɒdʒɪkl ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 things that are said and done in order to make an opponent believe that they cannot win a war, a competition, etc. 心理战
a subtle form of psychological warfare一种巧妙的心理战
一种巧妙的心理战
psychotherapy C1 /ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the treatment of mental health problems by talking with atherapist(= a person trained to do this) 心理治疗;精神治疗
public housing C1 /ˌpʌblɪk ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the US) houses and flats that are built by the government for people who do not have enough money to pay for private accommodation (政府为低收入者修建的)公共住房
Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.公共住房只提供给低收入家庭和个人。
公共住房只提供给低收入家庭和个人。
There has been massive investment in public housing.已经在公屋项目上投入巨资。
已经在公屋项目上投入巨资。
public relations C1 /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃnz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the business of giving the public information about a particular organization or person in order to create a good impression 公关工作(或活动)
She works in public relations.她从事公关工作。
她从事公关工作。
a public relations exercise一项公关活动
一项公关活动
2 the state of the relationship between an organization and the public 公共关系
Sponsoring the local team is good for public relations.赞助当地球队有利于公共关系。
赞助当地球队有利于公共关系。
public school C1 /ˌpʌblɪk ˈskuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in Britain, especially in England) a private school for young people between the ages of 13 and 18, whose parents pay for their education. The students often live at the school while they are studying. 公学(在英国,尤其是英格兰,为 13 到 18 岁青少年开办的私立付费学校,学生常寄宿)
He was educated at (a) public school.他出身英国公学。
他出身英国公学。
2 (in the US, Australia, New Zealand and other countries) a free local school paid for by the government (美国、澳大利亚、苏格兰及其他国家免费的)公立学校
publicize C1 /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make something known to the public; to advertise something 宣传;推广;宣扬;传播
They flew to Europe to publicize the plight of the refugees.他们飞往欧洲报道难民的惨状。
他们飞往欧洲报道难民的惨状。
amuch/highly/widely publicizedspeech(= that has received a lot of attention on television, in newspapers, etc.)一篇受到媒体广泛报道的讲话
一篇受到媒体广泛报道的讲话
He was in London publicizing his new biography of Kennedy.他在伦敦推销他新出版的肯尼迪传。
他在伦敦推销他新出版的肯尼迪传。
puddle C1 /ˈpʌdl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small amount of water or other liquid, especially rain, that has collected in one place on the ground 水洼;小水坑;(尤指)雨水坑
pull away C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to start moving 开动
They waved as the bus pulled away.公共汽车开动时他们挥手告别。
公共汽车开动时他们挥手告别。
pull date C1 /ˈpʊl deɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the date printed on food packages, etc. after which the food must not be sold (食品等的)最迟销售日期,保质期限
pull in C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to bring somebody to a police station in order to ask them questions about a crime 拘留(问话)
2 to earn the large amount of money mentioned 赚(大笔钱)
I reckon she's pulling in over $100 000.我估计她要赚 10 多万。
我估计她要赚 10 多万。
3 to enter a station and stop 进站停靠
4 to move to the side of the road or to the place mentioned and stop 驶向路边(或某处)停靠
The police car signalled to us to pull in.警车发出信号,要我们驶向路边停靠。
警车发出信号,要我们驶向路边停靠。
pull over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to move to the side of the road in order to stop or let something pass 驶向路边;向路边停靠(或让车)
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over.看到救护车从后面驶来,她把车驶向路边避让。
看到救护车从后面驶来,她把车驶向路边避让。
2 to make a driver or vehicle move to the side of the road 令(司机或车辆)停靠路边
pull up C1 /ˈpʊl ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to stop 停车;停止
He pulled up at the traffic lights.他在红绿灯处停了车。
他在红绿灯处停了车。
2 to criticize somebody for something that they have done wrong 训斥;斥责
noun 释义
1 an exercise in which you hold onto a high bar above your head and pull yourself up towards it 引体向上(单杠运动)
pull-out C1 /ˈpʊl aʊt/ adjective, phrasal verb, noun
adjective 释义
1 apull-outbed,couch, etc. can be kept hidden when not in use and pulled out when it is needed (床、沙发等)抽拉式的,伸缩的
phrasal verb 释义
1 to move away from the side of the road, etc. 驶离路边;驶出
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me.一辆汽车突然由路边冲到我前面。
一辆汽车突然由路边冲到我前面。
2 to leave a station 驶离车站;出站
3 to move away from something or stop being involved in it 脱离;退出
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out.这个项目变得耗资巨大,我们只得退出。
这个项目变得耗资巨大,我们只得退出。
4 to make somebody/something move away from something or stop being involved in it 使脱离;使退出
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone.他们正从战区撤出军队。
他们正从战区撤出军队。
noun 释义
1 a part of a magazine, newspaper, etc. that can be taken out easily and kept separately (报刊等的)可取出插页
an eight-page pull-out on health八页的保健插页
八页的保健插页
a pull-out guide活页指南
活页指南
2 an act of taking an army away from a particular place; an act of taking an organization out of a system (军队的)转移,撤离;(机构的)撤销
The general ordered a pull-out from the area.将军命令从该地区撤离。
将军命令从该地区撤离。
pulse C1 /pʌls/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the regular beat of the heart as it sends blood around the body, that can be felt in different places, especially on the inside part of thewrist; the number of times the heart beats in a minute 脉搏;脉率
astrong/weak pulse强/弱脉搏
强/弱脉搏
an abnormally high pulse rate异常高的脉率
异常高的脉率
The doctortook/felt my pulse.医生给我量了脉搏/把了脉。
医生给我量了脉搏/把了脉。
Fear sent herpulse racing(= made it beat very quickly).她吓得脉搏急速跳动。
她吓得脉搏急速跳动。
2 a strong regular beat in music 强劲的音乐节拍
the throbbing pulse of the drums阵阵强劲的鼓点
阵阵强劲的鼓点
3 a single short increase in the amount of light, sound or electricity produced by a machine, etc. 脉冲
pulse waves脉冲波
脉冲波
sound pulses声脉冲
声脉冲
4 the seeds of some plants that are eaten as food, such aspeasandlentils 豆果果实;荚果;豆子
Pulses are a good source of protein.豆类是蛋白质的良好来源。
豆类是蛋白质的良好来源。
5 to always be aware of the most recent developments in a particular situation 始终了解…的最新情况;掌握…的脉搏
verb 释义
1 to move, beat or flow with strong regular movements or sounds 搏动;跳动;震动
A vein pulsed in his temple.他太阳穴上的静脉在搏动。
他太阳穴上的静脉在搏动。
the pulsing rhythm of the music这乐曲的强烈节奏
这乐曲的强烈节奏
2 to be full of a feeling such as excitement or energy 洋溢着;充满(激情等)
The auditorium pulsed with excitement.礼堂里洋溢着热烈的气氛。
礼堂里洋溢着热烈的气氛。
pump C1 /pʌmp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make water, air, gas, etc. flow in a particular direction by using apumpor something that works like apump 用泵(或泵样器官等)输送
The engine is used for pumping water out of the mine.这台发动机是用来从矿井中抽水的。
这台发动机是用来从矿井中抽水的。
The heart pumps blood around the body.心脏把血液输送到全身。
心脏把血液输送到全身。
It took ages to pump out the cellar(= pump the water out of it)after the flood.洪水过后,花了很长时间才把地窖里的水抽出来。
洪水过后,花了很长时间才把地窖里的水抽出来。
The lake had been pumped dry.湖水已被抽干。
湖水已被抽干。
2 to flow in a particular direction as if it is being forced by apump 涌出;涌流;奔流
Blood was pumping out of his wound.血从他的伤口喷出。
血从他的伤口喷出。
The shock sent adrenalin pumping through her veins.震惊让肾上腺素在她的血管中涌动。
震惊让肾上腺素在她的血管中涌动。
3 to move something quickly up and down or in and out 上下(或内外)快速摇动;急速摇晃
He kept pumping my hand up and down.他不停地摇动着我的手。
他不停地摇动着我的手。
I pumped the handle like crazy.我拼命地来回摇动手柄。
我拼命地来回摇动手柄。
4 to move quickly up and down or in and out 快速上下(或内外)运动
She sprinted for the line, legs pumping.她双腿紧蹬,奔向终点线。
她双腿紧蹬,奔向终点线。
My heart was pumping with excitement.我激动得心里怦怦直跳。
我激动得心里怦怦直跳。
5 to try to get information from somebody by asking them a lot of questions 盘问;追问;一再探问
See if you can pump him for more details.看你能不能向他再探问出些细节来。
看你能不能向他再探问出些细节来。
6 to fire a lot of bullets into somebody 向…连续发射
7 to fill somebody with something, especially drugs 给…大量(服用药物等)
They pumped her full of painkillers.他们给她服用大量的止痛药。
他们给她服用大量的止痛药。
8 to do exercises in which you lift heavy weights in order to make your muscles stronger 举重(锻炼)
9 to remove the contents of somebody’s stomach using apump, because they haveswallowedsomething harmful 给…洗胃
He had his stomach pumped after taking an overdose.他因为服药过量洗了胃。
他因为服药过量洗了胃。
noun 释义
1 a machine that is used to force liquid, gas or air into or out of something 抽水机;泵;打气筒
a petrol pump汽油泵
汽油泵
a gas pump汽油泵
汽油泵
afoot/hand pump(= that you work by using your foot or hand)脚踏泵;手摇泵
脚踏泵;手摇泵
a bicycle pump自行车打气筒
自行车打气筒
She washed her face at the pump in front of the inn.她在客栈前的水泵旁洗了洗脸。
她在客栈前的水泵旁洗了洗脸。
2 a light simple sports shoe made ofcanvas(= strong cotton cloth) with a rubbersole 橡胶底帆布鞋;体操鞋
3 a woman’s formal shoe that is plain and does not cover the top part of the foot 船鞋,无带低帮女鞋,无带半高跟女鞋(正式场合穿的朴素女鞋)
4 a woman’s light, soft flat shoe worn for dancing or exercise; a similar style of shoe worn as a fashion item 轻软舞鞋,休闲女鞋(女子跳舞、运动时穿或用作时装)
ballet pumps芭蕾舞鞋
芭蕾舞鞋
5 everyone helps or must help, especially in a difficult situation 总动员;全体出动
There are 30 people coming to dinner tonight, so it's all hands on deck.今天晚上有 30 人来吃饭,要全体动员了。
今天晚上有 30 人来吃饭,要全体动员了。
6 to encourage the growth of a new or weak business or industry by putting money into it 投资以振兴(新的或不景气的企业或行业)
pumpkin C1 /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large round vegetable with thick orange skin. The seeds can be dried and eaten and the soft part inside can be cooked as a vegetable or in sweetpies. 南瓜;南瓜大果
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American dish served on Thanksgiving.南瓜馅饼是美国传统的感恩节食物。
南瓜馅饼是美国传统的感恩节食物。
punctuate C1 /ˈpʌŋktʃueɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to interrupt something fairly often and regularly 不时打断
Her speech was punctuated by bursts of applause.她的讲演不时被阵阵掌声打断。
她的讲演不时被阵阵掌声打断。
He punctuates his conversation with snatches of song.他用歌曲片段来打断他的谈话。
他用歌曲片段来打断他的谈话。
2 to divide writing into sentences and phrases by using special marks, for example commas, question marks, etc. 给…加标点符号
puncture C1 /ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small hole in a tyre made by a sharp point that allows air to escape (轮胎上刺破的)小孔,小洞
I had a puncture on the way and arrived late.我在路上扎破了轮胎,所以迟到了。
我在路上扎破了轮胎,所以迟到了。
The tyre had a slow puncture and had to be pumped up every day.车胎上有个慢撒气的孔,必须每天充气。
车胎上有个慢撒气的孔,必须每天充气。
2 a small hole, especially in the skin, made by a sharp point (尤指皮肤上被刺破的)扎孔;刺伤
There were four small puncture marks on her wrist where the cat had bitten her.她的手腕上有四个被猫咬伤的小刺痕。
她的手腕上有四个被猫咬伤的小刺痕。
Puncture wounds carry a serious risk of infection.刺伤有严重的感染风险。
刺伤有严重的感染风险。
verb 释义
1 to make a small hole in something; to get a small hole 在…上扎孔(或穿孔);(被)刺破
to puncture a tyre扎破轮胎
扎破轮胎
She was taken to the hospital with broken ribs and a punctured lung.她肋骨骨折、肺部穿孔,被送往医院。
她肋骨骨折、肺部穿孔,被送往医院。
One of the front tyres had punctured.一个前轮被扎破了。
一个前轮被扎破了。
2 to suddenly make somebody feel less confident, proud, etc. 使突然泄气;挫伤(锐气等)
to puncture somebody’s confidence打击某人的信心
打击某人的信心
The earlier mood of optimism had been punctured.之前的乐观情绪被浇灭了。
之前的乐观情绪被浇灭了。
puppet C1 /ˈpʌpɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a model of a person or an animal that can be made to move, for example by pulling strings attached to parts of its body or by putting your hand inside it. Apuppetwith strings is also called amarionette. 玩偶;木偶
a puppet show木偶表演
木偶表演
2 a person or group whose actions are controlled by another 傀儡
The occupying forces set up apuppet government.占领军建立了一个傀儡政府。
占领军建立了一个傀儡政府。
The king was a mere puppet of the mayor.这个国王只不过是市长的傀儡。
这个国王只不过是市长的傀儡。
purplish C1 /ˈpɜːpəlɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 similar to purple in colour 带紫色的;发紫的
purplish lips发紫的嘴唇
发紫的嘴唇
pursuit C1 /pəˈsjuːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of looking for or trying to get something 追求;寻找
thepursuit of happiness/knowledge/profit对幸福/知识/利润的追求
对幸福/知识/利润的追求
She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.她走遍天下,追寻她的梦想。
她走遍天下,追寻她的梦想。
2 the act of following or going after somebody, especially in order to catch them 追赶;追踪;追捕
We drove away with two police cars in pursuit(= following).我们驾车离开,后面有两辆警车跟着追赶。
我们驾车离开,后面有两辆警车跟着追赶。
I galloped off on my horse with Rosiein hot pursuit(= following quickly behind).我纵马而去,罗西紧追不舍。
我纵马而去,罗西紧追不舍。
3 something that you give your time and energy to, that you do as a hobby 事业;消遣;爱好
outdoor/leisure/artistic pursuits户外活动;休闲活动;艺术爱好
户外活动;休闲活动;艺术爱好
push-up C1 /ˈpʊʃ ʌp/ noun
noun 释义
1 an exercise in which you lie on your stomach and raise your body off the ground by pressing down on your hands until your arms are straight 俯卧撑
pushy C1 /ˈpʊʃi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 trying hard to get what you want, especially in a way that seems rude 执意强求的;死缠硬磨的
a pushy salesman纠缠不休的推销员
纠缠不休的推销员
Her parents were never pushy although they encouraged her acting ambitions from an early age.她的父母从不咄咄逼人,尽管他们从小就鼓励她的演艺抱负。
她的父母从不咄咄逼人,尽管他们从小就鼓励她的演艺抱负。
put forward C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to suggest yourself/somebody as a candidate for a job or position 推荐;举荐
Can I put you/your name forward for club secretary?我推荐你/提名你任俱乐部秘书好不好?
我推荐你/提名你任俱乐部秘书好不好?
He has put himself forward for a place on the national executive.他已提出自己在国家行政部门谋取一席之地。
他已提出自己在国家行政部门谋取一席之地。
2 to suggest something for discussion 提出;提议;建议
to put forward a suggestion提出建议
提出建议
3 to move something to an earlier time or date 将…提前
We've put the wedding forward by one week.我们已把婚礼提前了一周。
我们已把婚礼提前了一周。
4 to move the hands of a clock to the correct later time 向前拨,拨快(时钟指针)
Remember to put your clocks forward tonight(= because the time will officially change).记住今晚把时钟指针往前拨。
记住今晚把时钟指针往前拨。
put off C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to cancel a meeting or an arrangement that you have made with somebody 取消,撤销(与某人的会晤或安排)
It's too late to put them off now.现在已来不及取消与他们的安排了。
现在已来不及取消与他们的安排了。
She put him off with the excuse that she had too much work to do.她以工作太忙为借口取消了跟他的约会。
她以工作太忙为借口取消了跟他的约会。
2 to make somebody dislike somebody/something or not trust them/it 使反感;使疏远;使不信任
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off.她人很精明,但态度令人反感。
她人很精明,但态度令人反感。
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious.别看外表就讨厌它,这东西味道可美哩。
别看外表就讨厌它,这东西味道可美哩。
3 to interrupt somebody who is trying to give all their attention to something that they are doing 搅扰;使分神
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate.别在我要集中精神时打扰我。
别在我要集中精神时打扰我。
The sudden noise put her off her game.突然的嘈杂声干扰了她的比赛。
突然的嘈杂声干扰了她的比赛。
4 to stop in order to allow somebody to leave 停车卸(客);让…下车
I asked the bus driver to put me off at the station.我请公共汽车司机让我在火车站下车。
我请公共汽车司机让我在火车站下车。
5 to make somebody lose interest in or enthusiasm for something/somebody 使失去兴趣(或热情)
He was put off science by bad teaching.老师教得不好使他失去了对理科的兴趣。
老师教得不好使他失去了对理科的兴趣。
The accident put her off driving for life.那场事故让她一生都不想开车了。
那场事故让她一生都不想开车了。
6 to change something to a later time or date 推迟;延迟
We've had to put off our wedding until September.我们只得把婚期推迟到九月。
我们只得把婚期推迟到九月。
He keeps putting off going to the dentist.他把看牙医的事一拖再拖。
他把看牙医的事一拖再拖。
put through C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to continue with and complete a plan, programme, etc. 完成;达成;使成功
We managed to put the deal through.我们设法做成了这笔生意。
我们设法做成了这笔生意。
2 to make somebody experience something very difficult or unpleasant 使经受(磨炼、痛苦);折磨
You have put your family through a lot recently.最近你让家人受了不少苦。
最近你让家人受了不少苦。
3 to arrange or pay for somebody to attend a school, college, etc. 安排某人上(学);供某人上(学)
He put all his children through college.他把子女都送进了大学。
他把子女都送进了大学。
4 to connect somebody by phone 为(某人)接通电话;转接
Could you put me through to the manager, please?请帮我找经理接一下电话好吗?
请帮我找经理接一下电话好吗?
pylon C1 /ˈpaɪlən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall metal structure that is used for carrying electricity wires high above the ground 电缆塔
python C1 /ˈpaɪθən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large tropical snake that kills animals for food by winding its long body tightly around them 蟒;蚺蛇
quack C1 /kwæk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the sound that aduckmakes (鸭子的)呱呱声,嘎嘎声
2 a person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills 江湖郎中;冒牌医生;庸医
quack doctors庸医
庸医
I've got a check-up with the quack(= the doctor)next week.我下周要到庸医那里检查身体。
我下周要到庸医那里检查身体。
verb 释义
1 when aduckquacks, it makes the noise that is typical ofducks (鸭子)嘎嘎叫,呱呱叫
qualifier C1 /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or team that has defeated others in order to enter a particular competition (击败对手而进入某竞赛的)晋级者(或队伍)
2 a game or match that a person or team has to win in order to enter a particular competition 预选赛;资格赛;外围赛
a World Cup qualifier世界杯预选赛
世界杯预选赛
3 a word, especially an adjective or adverb, that describes another word in a particular way 修饰词(尤指形容词或副词)
In ‘the open door’, ‘open’ is a qualifier, describing the door.在 the open door 中,open 是修饰词,描述 door。
在 the open door 中,open 是修饰词,描述 door。
quality control C1 /ˌkwɒləti kənˈtrəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of checking goods as they are being produced, to make sure that they are of a high standard 质量控制
Practical measures such as quality control and testing are very important in the manufacturing process.质量控制和测试等实际措施在制造过程中非常重要。
质量控制和测试等实际措施在制造过程中非常重要。
quality newspaper C1 /ˌkwɒləti ˈnjuːzpeɪpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a newspaper that deals seriously with issues and has a high standard of editing and comment 严肃报纸,高品质报纸(内容严谨,编辑和评论水平高)
question master C1 /ˈkwestʃən mɑːstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who asks the questions in aquiz, especially on television or the radio (问答比赛的)提问者;问答节目主持人
quizmaster C1 /ˈkwɪzmɑːstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who asks the questions in aquiz, especially on television or the radio (问答比赛的)提问者;问答节目主持人
quota system C1 /ˈkwəʊtə sɪstəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that limits the number of immigrants who may officially enter a country each year, or that states how many should be allowed to enter 配额制度:一种限制每年可以正式进入一个国家的移民数量的系统,或者说明应允许多少人进入的系统
a quota system for migrants within the EU欧盟内部移民配额制度
欧盟内部移民配额制度
2 a policy of either limiting the number of students, employees, etc. of minority groups in a school or business, or of requiring a certain number or percentage to be hired or admitted 配额制度(限制学校或企业内少数族裔学生、雇员等的人数,或是要求雇主或学校必须雇用或接收一定数量的少数族裔的人)
The school had a quota system in place for many years.这所学校过去多年实行配额制度。
这所学校过去多年实行配额制度。
3 a system that limits the amount of particular goods that can enter or leave a country (进出口)配额制度
They allow sugar imports based on a quota system.他们允许基于配额制度的食糖进口。
他们允许基于配额制度的食糖进口。
race meeting C1 /ˈreɪs miːtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of races, especially for horses, held at one course over one day or several days 比赛大会;(尤指)赛马大会
The horse was withdrawn from today's race meeting with an injured leg.那匹马因腿部受伤退出了今天的赛马大会。
那匹马因腿部受伤退出了今天的赛马大会。
He was injured in a fall at a US race meeting a fortnight ago.两周前,他在美国赛马会上摔倒受伤。
两周前,他在美国赛马会上摔倒受伤。
racecard C1 /ˈreɪskɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a list of all the horse races at a particular event (赛马)赛程表
rack C1 /ræk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on 支架;架子
avegetable/wine/plate/toast rack蔬菜架;酒瓶架;盘碟架;面包片架
蔬菜架;酒瓶架;盘碟架;面包片架
I looked through a rack of clothes at the back of the shop.我看遍了挂在商场靠里面的一架子衣服。
我看遍了挂在商场靠里面的一架子衣服。
Remove the cakes from the oven and cool on a wire rack.将蛋糕从烤箱中取出并放在金属架上冷却。
将蛋糕从烤箱中取出并放在金属架上冷却。
2 an instrument oftorture, used in the past for punishing and hurting people. Their arms and legs were tied to the wooden frame and then pulled in opposite directions, stretching the body. (旧时的)拉肢刑具
3 a particular piece of meat that includes the frontribsand is cooked in the oven (羊、猪等带前肋的)颈脊肉
4 a part of a machine that consists of a bar with parts that a wheel orgearcan fit into (机器的)齿条,齿轨
5 to get into a bad condition 变得一团糟
They let the house go to rack and ruin.这房子越来越破旧,他们也不管。
这房子越来越破旧,他们也不管。
6 made to a standard average size and not made specially to fit you 成品的;现成的
He buys his clothes off the rack他买现成的衣服
他买现成的衣服
off-the-rack fashions现成的时装
现成的时装
7 feeling extreme pressure, worry or pain 备感压力;焦虑万分;痛苦不堪
verb 释义
1 to make somebody suffer great physical or mental pain 使痛苦不堪;使受折磨
to be racked with/by guilt深感内疚
深感内疚
Her face was racked with pain.她满脸痛苦。
她满脸痛苦。
Violent sobs racked her whole body.剧烈的抽泣使她全身抽搐。
剧烈的抽泣使她全身抽搐。
a racking cough剧烈的咳嗽
剧烈的咳嗽
2 to think very hard or for a long time about something 绞尽脑汁;冥思苦想
She racked her brains, trying to remember exactly what she had said.她绞尽脑汁,想要回忆起她到底说过些什么话。
她绞尽脑汁,想要回忆起她到底说过些什么话。
We racked our brains but we couldn't come up with a solution.我们绞尽脑汁也想不出解决方法。
我们绞尽脑汁也想不出解决方法。
radar C1 /ˈreɪdɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that uses radio waves to find the position and movement of objects, for example planes and ships, when they cannot be seen 雷达
They located the ship by radar.他们通过雷达确定了船只的位置。
他们通过雷达确定了船只的位置。
a radar screen雷达显示屏
雷达显示屏
2 used to say that people are not aware of something 在视线以外的;未引起注意的
Experts say a lot of corporate crime stays under the radar.专家说许多公司犯罪还没有为人所注意到。
专家说许多公司犯罪还没有为人所注意到。
The conflict has slipped below the radar of the media.这场冲突已经淡出媒体的视线。
这场冲突已经淡出媒体的视线。
3 used to say that people’s attention is on or not on something 受/不受人关注
The issue of terrorism is back on the radar screen.恐怖主义问题重新受人关注。
恐怖主义问题重新受人关注。
Since the scandal broke, all other issues seem to havedisappeared off the radar screenas far as the media is concerned.自从丑闻爆发以来,就媒体而言,所有其他问题似乎都从雷达屏幕上消失了。
自从丑闻爆发以来,就媒体而言,所有其他问题似乎都从雷达屏幕上消失了。
radiate C1 /ˈreɪdieɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 if a personradiatesa particular quality or emotion, or if itradiatesfrom them, people can see it very clearly (使品质或情感)显出,流露
He radiated self-confidence and optimism.他显得自信乐观。
他显得自信乐观。
the energy that seemed to radiate from her她洋溢的活力
她洋溢的活力
2 if somethingradiatesheat, light or energy or heat, etc.radiatesfrom it, the heat is sent out in all directions (使热、光、能量)辐射,放射,发散
The hot stars radiate energy.炽热的恒星辐射能量。
炽热的恒星辐射能量。
Heat radiates from the stove.炉子的热向外散发。
炉子的热向外散发。
3 to spread out in all directions from a central point 自中心辐射出;向周围伸展
Five roads radiate from the square.五条道路由广场向外延伸。
五条道路由广场向外延伸。
The pain started in my stomach and radiated all over my body.我起初只是肚子疼,后来全身都疼。
我起初只是肚子疼,后来全身都疼。
the paths radiating out from the village从村庄向外辐射的小路
从村庄向外辐射的小路
radical C1 /ˈrædɪkl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 relating to the most basic and important parts of something; complete and detailed 根本的;彻底的;完全的
the need forradical changesin education对教育进行彻底变革的需要
对教育进行彻底变革的需要
demands for radical reform of the law彻底改变法律的要求
彻底改变法律的要求
radical differences between the two systems两个系统之间的根本差异
两个系统之间的根本差异
This document marks a radical departure from earlier recommendations.这份文件标志着对先前建议的完全背离。
这份文件标志着对先前建议的完全背离。
2 new, different and likely to have a great effect 全新的;不同凡响的
radical ideas不同凡响的观点
不同凡响的观点
a radical solution to the problem解决问题的全新方法
解决问题的全新方法
radical proposals有创见的建议
有创见的建议
a truly radical concept确实激进的观念
确实激进的观念
3 in favour of extreme and complete political or social change 激进的;极端的
the radical wing of the party党内的激进派
党内的激进派
radical politicians/students/writers激进的政治人物/学生/作家
激进的政治人物/学生/作家
4 very good 极好的;很棒的
noun 释义
1 a person withradicalopinions 激进分子
political radicals政治激进分子
政治激进分子
2 a group ofatomsthat behave as a single unit in a number ofcompounds 游离基;自由基
radioactive C1 /ˌreɪdiəʊˈæktɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 sending out powerful and very dangerousrayswhen thenuclei(= central parts) ofatomsare broken up 放射性的;有辐射的
radioactivity C1 /ˌreɪdiəʊækˈtɪvəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 harmfulradiationthat is sent out when thenuclei(= central parts) ofatomsare broken up 放射性的;有辐射的
the study of radioactivity放射性研究
放射性研究
a rise in the level of radioactivity辐射强度的增加
辐射强度的增加
radius C1 /ˈreɪdiəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a straight line between the centre of a circle and any point on its outer edge; the length of this line 半径(长度)
2 a round area that covers the distance mentioned from a central point 半径范围;周围
They deliver to within a 5-mile radius of the store.他们给店铺方圆 5 英里内送货上门。
他们给店铺方圆 5 英里内送货上门。
Doctors wish to examine everyone living within a 10-mile radius of the factory.医生希望对工厂方圆 10 英里范围内的每个人进行检查。
医生希望对工厂方圆 10 英里范围内的每个人进行检查。
3 the shorter bone of the two bones in the lower part of the arm between theelbowand thewrist, on the same side as thethumb 桡骨
rag C1 /ræɡ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a piece of old, often torn, cloth used especially for cleaning things 抹布;破布
I wiped the window with a damp rag.我用湿抹布擦了擦窗户。
我用湿抹布擦了擦窗户。
Use a piece of old rag.使用一块旧抹布。
使用一块旧抹布。
2 a newspaper that you believe to be of low quality 质量低劣的报纸;小报
the local rag地方小报
地方小报
I don't know how you can bear to read that awful rag!我不知道你怎么忍心读那本可怕的破布!
我不知道你怎么忍心读那本可怕的破布!
3 a piece ofragtimemusic 雷格泰姆乐曲
4 an event or a series of events organized by students each year to raise money for charity (学生每年组织的)慈善募捐活动
rag week学生募捐周
学生募捐周
5 wearing very old torn clothes 衣衫褴褛;穿得破旧
The children were dressed in rags.孩子们穿着破衣烂衫。
孩子们穿着破衣烂衫。
I saw people dressed in rags begging on the street.我看见衣衫褴褛的人在街上乞讨。
我看见衣衫褴褛的人在街上乞讨。
6 to get angry 发怒;生气
7 from being extremely poor to being very rich 从赤贫到巨富
a rags-to-riches story穷人发迹史
穷人发迹史
Hers was a classic tale of rags to riches.她的经历是从赤贫到富有的一个典型例子。
她的经历是从赤贫到富有的一个典型例子。
8 something that is likely to make somebody very angry 斗牛的红布;激起人怒火的事物
verb 释义
1 to laugh at and/or play tricks on somebody 嘲笑;捉弄
rage C1 /reɪdʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a feeling of violent anger that is difficult to control 暴怒;狂怒
His face was dark with rage.他气得面色铁青。
他气得面色铁青。
to be shaking/trembling/speechless with rage气愤得发抖/战栗/说不出话来
气愤得发抖/战栗/说不出话来
Sue stormed out of the room in a rage.休怒气冲冲地走出了房间。
休怒气冲冲地走出了房间。
Heflies into a rageif you even mention the subject.你只要一提起这个话题,他就会暴跳如雷。
你只要一提起这个话题,他就会暴跳如雷。
2 anger and violent behaviour caused by a particular situation (某情况引起的)愤怒,暴力行为
a case of trolley rage in the supermarket超市里一起由手推车引起的暴力事件
超市里一起由手推车引起的暴力事件
3 to be very popular and fashionable 十分流行;成为时尚;风靡一时
It was 1711 and Italian opera was all the rage.那是 1711 年,意大利歌剧风靡一时。
那是 1711 年,意大利歌剧风靡一时。
verb 释义
1 to show that you are very angry about something or with somebody, especially by shouting 发怒;怒斥
He raged against the injustice of it all.这一切不公正使他大发怒火。
这一切不公正使他大发怒火。
‘That's unfair!’ she raged.“这不公平!”她愤怒地喊道。
“这不公平!”她愤怒地喊道。
2 to continue in a violent way 猛烈地继续;激烈进行
The riots raged for three days.暴乱持续了三天。
暴乱持续了三天。
The blizzard was still raging outside.外面暴风雪仍在肆虐。
外面暴风雪仍在肆虐。
3 to spread very quickly 迅速蔓延;快速扩散
Forest fires were raging out of control.森林大火正迅速蔓延,无法控制。
森林大火正迅速蔓延,无法控制。
A flu epidemic raged through Europe.一轮流感席卷了整个欧洲。
一轮流感席卷了整个欧洲。
4 to go out and enjoy yourself 外出玩个痛快;出去作乐
ragged C1 /ˈræɡɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 old and torn 破旧的;褴褛的
a ragged jacket一件破烂的夹克
一件破烂的夹克
2 wearing old or torn clothes 衣衫褴褛的;破衣烂衫的
ragged children衣衫褴褛的孩子们
衣衫褴褛的孩子们
3 having an outline, an edge or a surface that is not straight or even (轮廓线、边缘或表面)粗糙的,参差不齐的,不规则的
ragged clouds形状不规则的一朵朵云
形状不规则的一朵朵云
a ragged coastline弯弯曲曲的海岸线
弯弯曲曲的海岸线
4 not smooth or regular; not showing control or careful preparation 不平整的;未经精心准备的
I could hear the sound of his ragged breathing.我能够听到他那急促的呼吸声。
我能够听到他那急促的呼吸声。
Their performance was still very ragged.他们的表演仍然很粗糙。
他们的表演仍然很粗糙。
5 very tired, especially after physical effort 精疲力竭的;疲惫的
6 to make somebody do a lot of work or make a big effort so that they become tired 使某人疲于奔命
For 20 minutes the other team ran us ragged.20分钟内,对方队伍把我们弄得焦头烂额。
20分钟内,对方队伍把我们弄得焦头烂额。
raid C1 /reɪd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a short surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers, ships or aircraft 突然袭击
to conduct/launch a raid发动突袭
发动突袭
The air force carried out abombing raidon enemy bases.空军对敌方基地进行了轰炸袭击。
空军对敌方基地进行了轰炸袭击。
The raids against military targets continued.对军事目标的袭击仍在继续。
对军事目标的袭击仍在继续。
2 a surprise visit by the police looking for criminals or for illegal goods or drugs 突击检查;突然搜查
They were arrested during adawn raid.在一次清晨的突击搜查中,他们都被捕了。
在一次清晨的突击搜查中,他们都被捕了。
He was injured during apolice raidon his nightclub.他在警方突袭他的夜总会时受伤。
他在警方突袭他的夜总会时受伤。
3 an attack on a building, etc. in order to commit a crime 抢劫;打劫
an armed bank raid一起持械抢劫银行案
一起持械抢劫银行案
Two customers foiled a raid on a local post office.两名顾客制止了对当地邮局的抢劫。
两名顾客制止了对当地邮局的抢劫。
verb 释义
1 to visit a person or place without warning to look for criminals, illegal goods, drugs, etc. 突击搜捕;突然搜查
The house was raided in the early hours.房子在凌晨遭到袭击。
房子在凌晨遭到袭击。
2 to attack a place without warning 突袭;偷袭
Villages along the border are regularly raided.边境附近的村庄经常遭受突袭。
边境附近的村庄经常遭受突袭。
araiding party(= a group of soldiers, etc. that attack a place)突袭队
突袭队
3 to enter a place, usually using force, and steal from it 劫掠;打劫
Many treasures were lost when the tombs were raided in the last century.上世纪这些坟墓遭到偷盗,很多财宝都失踪了。
上世纪这些坟墓遭到偷盗,很多财宝都失踪了。
Sales staff were forced to lie on the floor when a gang raided a jewellery store last night.昨晚,一伙人袭击了一家珠宝店,销售人员被迫躺在地板上。
昨晚,一伙人袭击了一家珠宝店,销售人员被迫躺在地板上。
I caught him raiding the fridge again(= taking food from it).我撞见他又在扫荡冰箱里的食物。
我撞见他又在扫荡冰箱里的食物。
raider C1 /ˈreɪdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who makes a criminalraidon a place 袭击者;抢劫者
armed/masked raiders武装/蒙面袭击者
武装/蒙面袭击者
Raiders broke into the warehouse and stole goods worth £20 000.袭击者闯入仓库并偷走了价值 20 万英镑的货物。
袭击者闯入仓库并偷走了价值 20 万英镑的货物。
railcar C1 /ˈreɪlkɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a separate section of a train 火车车厢
rain barrel C1 /ˈreɪn bærəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largebarrelfor collecting rain as it flows off a roof (接房檐雨水的)雨水桶
rainbow C1 /ˈreɪnbəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a curved band of different colours that appears in the sky when the sun shines through rain 虹;彩虹
all the colours of the rainbow彩虹的各种颜色
彩虹的各种颜色
raisin C1 /ˈreɪzn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a driedgrape, used in cakes, etc. 葡萄干
rally C1 /ˈræli/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large public meeting, especially one held to support a particular idea or political party 公众集会,群众大会(尤指支持某信念或政党)
toattend/hold a rally参加/召集大会
参加/召集大会
apeace/protest rally和平/抗议集会
和平/抗议集会
amass rallyin support of the strike支持罢工的群众大会
支持罢工的群众大会
2 a race for cars, motorcycles, etc. over public roads 拉力赛车
the Monte Carlo rally蒙特卡洛汽车拉力赛
蒙特卡洛汽车拉力赛
rally driving公路赛车
公路赛车
He will join the team at the rally next week.他将在下周的集会上加入球队。
他将在下周的集会上加入球队。
3 a series of hits of the ball before a point is scored (争夺一分的)多拍,多拍回合
That was a great rally!那是一次伟大的集会!
那是一次伟大的集会!
4 an act of returning to a strong position after a period of difficulty or weakness 止跌回升
After a furious late rally, they finally scored.他们后来状态恢复迅速,终于得分了。
他们后来状态恢复迅速,终于得分了。
a rally in shares on the stock market证券市场股票的止跌回升
证券市场股票的止跌回升
verb 释义
1 to come together or bring people together in order to help or support somebody/something 召集;集合
The cabinet rallied behind the Prime Minister.内阁团结一致支持首相。
内阁团结一致支持首相。
Many national newspapers rallied to his support.许多全国性报纸一致对他表示支持。
许多全国性报纸一致对他表示支持。
They have rallied a great deal of support for their campaign.他们为竞选活动征得了大量的支持。
他们为竞选活动征得了大量的支持。
The country hastily rallied its defences.该国匆忙集结防御。
该国匆忙集结防御。
The president must rally the country around a clear and credible goal.总统必须团结全国围绕一个明确可信的目标。
总统必须团结全国围绕一个明确可信的目标。
2 to become healthier, stronger, etc. after a period of illness, weakness, etc. 复原;恢复健康;振作精神
He never really rallied after the operation.手术后,他根本没有真正康复。
手术后,他根本没有真正康复。
The champion rallied to win the second set 6–3.冠军选手振作精神,以 6:3 赢下第二局。
冠军选手振作精神,以 6:3 赢下第二局。
3 to increase in value after falling in value 价格回升;跌后回升
The company's shares had rallied slightly by the close of trading.这家公司的股票价格在收盘前略有回升。
这家公司的股票价格在收盘前略有回升。
The pound rallied against the dollar.英镑对美元汇率有所回升。
英镑对美元汇率有所回升。
ramp C1 /ræmp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building, etc. when one is higher than the other 斜坡;坡道
Ramps should be provided for wheelchair users.应该给轮椅使用者提供坡道。
应该给轮椅使用者提供坡道。
2 a road used for driving onto or off a major road such as amotorwayorinterstate (进出高速公路等的)匝道,引路,支路
a freeway exit ramp高速公路的出口坡道
高速公路的出口坡道
3 a slope or set of steps that can be moved, used for loading a vehicle or getting on or off a plane (装车或上下飞机的)活动梯,活动坡道
a loading ramp装货用的活动坡道
装货用的活动坡道
4 the long stage that models walk on during a fashion show (时装模特走秀的)狭长表演台,T 型台
ranking C1 /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 the position of somebody/something on a scale that shows how good or important they are in relation to other similar people or things, especially in sport 地位,排名,排位(尤指在体育运动中)
He has improved his ranking this season from 67th to 30th.本赛季他将自己的排名从第 67 位提高到了第 30 位。
本赛季他将自己的排名从第 67 位提高到了第 30 位。
She has retained her No.1 world ranking.她保住了自己世界第一的排名。
她保住了自己世界第一的排名。
2 an official list showing the best players of a particular sport in order of how successful they are (某项体育运动的)最佳运动员排名表
He is currently 16th in the world rankings.目前他的世界排名是第16位。
目前他的世界排名是第16位。
adjective 释义
1 having a high or the highest rank in an organization, etc. 地位高的;高级的;最高级的
a ranking diplomat高级外交官
高级外交官
He was theranking officer(= the most senior officer present at a particular time).他是到场最高官员。
他是到场最高官员。
ransom C1 /ˈrænsəm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 money that is paid to somebody so that they will set free a person who is being kept as a prisoner by them 赎金
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of £50 000 from his family.绑架者向他的家人索要赎金 5 万英镑。
绑架者向他的家人索要赎金 5 万英镑。
aransom demand/note索要赎金的要求/通知
索要赎金的要求/通知
ransom money赎金
赎金
They are refusing to pay ransom for her release.他们拒绝支付赎金来解救她。
他们拒绝支付赎金来解救她。
They stole cattle for ransom.他们偷牛以勒索赎金。
他们偷牛以勒索赎金。
2 to keep somebody as a prisoner and demand that other people pay you an amount of money before you set them free 将…绑票
3 to take action that puts somebody in a very difficult situation in order to force them to do what you want 胁迫;要挟
The company refused to be held to ransom by the union.这家公司拒绝了工会的要挟。
这家公司拒绝了工会的要挟。
4 a very large amount of money 一笔巨款
verb 释义
1 to pay money to somebody so that they will set free the person that they are keeping as a prisoner (为某人)交付赎金
The kidnapped children were all ransomed and returned home unharmed.被绑架的儿童在赎金交付后均安然回到家中。
被绑架的儿童在赎金交付后均安然回到家中。
rape C1 /reɪp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the crime of forcing somebody to have sex when they do not want it or are not able to agree to it 强奸罪;强奸案
He was charged with rape.他被控犯了强奸罪。
他被控犯了强奸罪。
a rape charge强奸指控
强奸指控
an increase in the number of reported rapes强奸案报案数字的增加
强奸案报案数字的增加
Rape has often been used as a weapon of war.强奸经常被用作战争武器。
强奸经常被用作战争武器。
2 the act of destroying an area or damaging its beauty in a way that seems unnecessary 肆意损坏;糟蹋;蹂躏
3 a plant with bright yellow flowers, grown as food for farm animals and for its seeds that are used to make oil 油菜
a field of rape一块油菜田
一块油菜田
refined rape oil精制菜籽油
精制菜籽油
verb 释义
1 to force somebody to have sex when they do not want it or are not able to agree to it 强奸;强暴
She was attacked and raped.她遭到袭击和强奸。
她遭到袭击和强奸。
rapid transit C1 /ˌræpɪd ˈtrænzɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the system of fast public transport in cities, especially thesubway (城市)快速交通系统;(尤指)地铁
rapids C1 /ˈræpɪdz/ noun
noun 释义
1 part of a river where the water flows very fast, usually over rocks (河的)急流;湍急的河水
toshoot the rapids(= to travel quickly over them in a boat)快速穿过急流
快速穿过急流
rapist C1 /ˈreɪpɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who forces somebody to have sex when they do not want to (=rapesthem) 强奸犯;强奸者
The serial rapist has struck again.连环强奸犯又作案了。
连环强奸犯又作案了。
rare breed C1 /ˌreə ˈbriːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a variety of farm animal that only exists in small numbers, especially one that is traditionally farmed in a particular region 稀有品种的禽畜
The wool comes from a rare breed of Turkish sheep.这羊毛产自一种稀有的土耳其绵羊。
这羊毛产自一种稀有的土耳其绵羊。
The farm specializes in rare breeds.这个农场专门养殖稀有品种。
这个农场专门养殖稀有品种。
2 a person or thing with characteristics that are unusual among people or things of their kind 与众不同的人;罕见的事物
He's that rare breed of politician who has remained true to his ideals.他始终忠于自己的理想,这在政治人物中是非常罕见的。
他始终忠于自己的理想,这在政治人物中是非常罕见的。
rash C1 /ræʃ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an area of red spots on a person’s skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to something 皮疹;疹
I woke up covered in a rash.我醒来时长了一身皮疹。
我醒来时长了一身皮疹。
Icome out in a rash(= arashappears on my skin)if I eat chocolate.我一吃巧克力就长皮疹。
我一吃巧克力就长皮疹。
The sunbrought her out in(= caused)an itchy rash.太阳晒了她一身疹子,很痒。
太阳晒了她一身疹子,很痒。
aheat rash(= caused by heat)痱子
痱子
2 a lot of something; a series of unpleasant things that happen over a short period of time 大量;许多;(涌现的)众多令人不快的事物
a rash of movies about life in prison大量关于监狱生活的电影
大量关于监狱生活的电影
Rising prices are the result of the recent rash of strikes in the steel industry.价格上升乃钢铁行业近期接二连三的罢工所致。
价格上升乃钢铁行业近期接二连三的罢工所致。
There has been a rash of burglaries in the area over the last month.近一个月这一带发生了很多起入室行窃案。
近一个月这一带发生了很多起入室行窃案。
adjective 释义
1 doing something that may not be sensible without first thinking about the possible results; done in this way 轻率的;鲁莽的
a rash young man鲁莽的年轻人
鲁莽的年轻人
It would be rash to assume that everyone will agree with you on this.你要是认为在这件事上谁都会同意你的看法,那就太欠考虑了。
你要是认为在这件事上谁都会同意你的看法,那就太欠考虑了。
Think twice before doing anything rash.不要草率行事,要三思而行。
不要草率行事,要三思而行。
This is what happens when you make rash decisions.这就是你贸然作决定的后果。
这就是你贸然作决定的后果。
ratio C1 /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the relationship between two groups of people or things that is represented by two numbers showing how much larger one group is than the other 比率;比例
The school has a very high teacher-student ratio.这所学校的师生比例很高。
这所学校的师生比例很高。
What is the ratio of men to women in the department?这个部门的男女比例是多少?
这个部门的男女比例是多少?
The ratio of applications to available places currently stands at 100:1.目前,申请人数和录取名额的比例为 100:1。
目前,申请人数和录取名额的比例为 100:1。
rational C1 /ˈræʃnəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on reason rather than emotions 合理的;理性的;明智的
a rational argument/choice/decision合理的论点/选择/决定
合理的论点/选择/决定
rational analysis/thought有道理的分析/思考
有道理的分析/思考
There is no rational explanation for his actions.对他的所作所为无法作出合理的解释。
对他的所作所为无法作出合理的解释。
2 able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions 理智的;清醒的
No rational person would ever behave like that.头脑清醒的人都不会这样做。
头脑清醒的人都不会这样做。
Try to be rational about it.尽量理智地对待这件事。
尽量理智地对待这件事。
Humans are essentially rational beings.从本质上讲,人是理性动物。
从本质上讲,人是理性动物。
She said that she had not been fully rational when she signed the form.她说自己在表格上签字时并非完全头脑清醒。
她说自己在表格上签字时并非完全头脑清醒。
raven C1 /ˈreɪvn/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a large bird of thecrowfamily, with shiny black feathers and a rough, unpleasant call 渡鸦(羽毛亮黑色,鸣声刺耳)
A raven sat in the tree and cawed.一只乌鸦坐在树上,哇哇地叫着。
一只乌鸦坐在树上,哇哇地叫着。
adjective 释义
1 shiny and black 乌黑光亮的
raven-haired毛发乌黑光亮的
毛发乌黑光亮的
ravine C1 /rəˈviːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a deep, very narrow valley with steep sides 沟壑;溪谷
The track continued along the bottom of the ravine.这条小路顺着溪谷的底部向前延伸。
这条小路顺着溪谷的底部向前延伸。
raw material C1 /ˌrɑː məˈtɪəriəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a basic material that is used to make a product 原料
We have had problems with the supply of raw materials to the factory.我们在工厂的原料供应方面遇到过问题。
我们在工厂的原料供应方面遇到过问题。
These trees provide the raw material for high-quality paper.这些树是制造优质纸张的原料。
这些树是制造优质纸张的原料。
The writer uses her childhood as raw material for this novel.作者将她的童年时代作为这部小说的素材。
作者将她的童年时代作为这部小说的素材。
ray C1 /reɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow line of light, heat or other energy 光线;(热或其他能量的)射线
The last of the sun's rays shone on the grass.最后一缕阳光照在草地上。
最后一缕阳光照在草地上。
Ultraviolet rays damage the skin.紫外线伤害皮肤。
紫外线伤害皮肤。
The windows were shining in the reflected rays of the setting sun.窗户上闪耀着落日的余晖。
窗户上闪耀着落日的余晖。
2 a small amount of something good or of something that you are hoping for (好事或所希望事物的)一点,少量
There was just one smallray of hope.只有一线希望。
只有一线希望。
The one ray of light in this whole affair is that justice has been done.这整件事中唯一让人感到高兴的是正义得到了伸张。
这整件事中唯一让人感到高兴的是正义得到了伸张。
3 a sea fish with a large broad flat body and a long tail, that is used for food 鳐(扁体长尾,可食用)
4 the second note of amajorscale 大调音阶的第 2 音
5 to sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to get asuntan 晒太阳;沐日光浴
6 a person or thing that makes life brighter or more cheerful 给人带来快乐的人(或事物)
My nephew is a little ray of sunshine.我的外甥是个开心果。
我的外甥是个开心果。
re-examination C1 /ˌriː ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of examining or thinking about something again, especially because you may need to change your opinion 再次检查;重新考虑
We have called for a complete re-examination of the case.我们呼吁对案件进行彻底的重新审查。
我们呼吁对案件进行彻底的重新审查。
re-examine C1 /ˌriː ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to examine or think about something again, especially because you may need to change your opinion 再次检查;重新考虑
All the evidence needs to be re-examined.所有的证据都需要重新审核。
所有的证据都需要重新审核。
reach C1 /riːtʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to 到达;抵达
They didn't reach the border until after dark.他们天黑以后才到达边境。
他们天黑以后才到达边境。
The beach can only be reached by boat.只能乘船才能到那片海滩。
只能乘船才能到那片海滩。
I hope this letter reaches you.我希望你能收到这封信。
我希望你能收到这封信。
Wefinally reachedour destination.我们终于到达了目的地。
我们终于到达了目的地。
2 to come to somebody’s attention 引起…的注意
The rumours eventually reached the President.传闻最终引起了总统的注意。
传闻最终引起了总统的注意。
3 to increase to a particular level, speed, etc. over a period of time 增加到,提升到(某一水平、速度等)
The conflict has nowreached anewlevelof intensity.冲突现在已经达到了新的激烈程度。
冲突现在已经达到了新的激烈程度。
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C.白天的气温可以达到 40 摄氏度。
白天的气温可以达到 40 摄氏度。
This tree can reach a height of 24 metres.这棵树可以达到24米高。
这棵树可以达到24米高。
Her popularityreached its peakin the late 1990s.她的人气在 20 世纪 90 年代末达到顶峰。
她的人气在 20 世纪 90 年代末达到顶峰。
Over half the candidatesfailed to reachthe expected standard.超过一半的候选人未能达到预期标准。
超过一半的候选人未能达到预期标准。
4 to arrive at a particular point or stage of something after a period of time 达到(某点);进入(某阶段)
We have a good chance ofreaching the final.我们有很大可能进入决赛。
我们有很大可能进入决赛。
His parents have not yet reached retirement age.他的父母尚未达到退休年龄。
他的父母尚未达到退休年龄。
The problem has nowreachedcrisispoint.这个问题现在已到危急关头。
这个问题现在已到危急关头。
I havereached the stagein my career where I need a change.我的职业生涯已经到了需要改变的阶段。
我的职业生涯已经到了需要改变的阶段。
The negotiations have reached deadlock.谈判陷入僵局。
谈判陷入僵局。
I'd just like to reach the end of the chapter.我只想读到本章的结尾。
我只想读到本章的结尾。
5 to achieve a particular aim 实现;达到
Politicians again failed toreach an agreement.政治家们又一次没有达成一致。
政治家们又一次没有达成一致。
The two menreachedthe sameconclusion.两人得出了同样的结论。
两人得出了同样的结论。
They have yet toreach a decision.他们尚未做出决定。
他们尚未做出决定。
In the end wereached a compromise.最终我们达成了妥协。
最终我们达成了妥协。
The jury was unable toreach a verdict.陪审团未能作出裁决。
陪审团未能作出裁决。
We will not stop until we havereached our goal.在达到目标之前,我们不会停下来。
在达到目标之前,我们不会停下来。
6 to stretch your hand towards something in order to touch it, pick it up, etc. 伸;伸手
She reached inside her bag for a pen.她把手伸到包里掏钢笔。
她把手伸到包里掏钢笔。
I reached out to pat the dog.我伸手去拍那条狗。
我伸手去拍那条狗。
He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.他把手伸进口袋,掏出手机。
他把手伸进口袋,掏出手机。
She reached blindly for the light switch.她伸手去摸索电灯开关。
她伸手去摸索电灯开关。
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand.他伸手越过桌子握住她的手。
他伸手越过桌子握住她的手。
He reached out his hand to touch her.他伸出手去摸她。
他伸出手去摸她。
7 to be able to stretch your hand far enough in order to touch something, pick something up, etc. 能伸到;够得着
‘Grab the end of the rope.’ ‘I can't reach that far!’“抓住绳子头。”“我够不着!”
“抓住绳子头。”“我够不着!”
Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting?从你坐的地方够得着灯的开关吗?
从你坐的地方够得着灯的开关吗?
I can't reach the top shelf.我够不到架子顶层。
我够不到架子顶层。
She had arranged her desk so that she could reach everything easily.她把书桌摆放在可以使她轻易够得着所有东西的地方。
她把书桌摆放在可以使她轻易够得着所有东西的地方。
8 to stretch your hand out or up in order to get something for somebody 为某人伸手取(物)
Can you reach that box down for me?你帮我把那个盒子拿下来好吗?
你帮我把那个盒子拿下来好吗?
Can you reach me down that box?你帮我把那个盒子拿下来好吗?
你帮我把那个盒子拿下来好吗?
9 to be big enough, long enough, etc. to arrive at a particular point (大或长等)足够达到
The carpet only reached halfway across the room.地毯只够覆盖半间屋。
地毯只够覆盖半间屋。
His hair reached down to the middle of his back.他的头发垂到了后背的中间。
他的头发垂到了后背的中间。
Is the cable long enough to reach the socket?电线够得着插座吗?
电线够得着插座吗?
Her skirt almost reached the ground.她的裙子几乎拖到地上了。
她的裙子几乎拖到地上了。
10 to communicate with somebody, especially by phone (尤指用电话)联系,与…取得联系
Do you know where I can reach him?你知道我在哪儿能跟他联系上吗?
你知道我在哪儿能跟他联系上吗?
You can reach me at this number.你可以打这个号码找我。
你可以打这个号码找我。
No one at the company could be reached for comment.未能联系到该公司任何人置评。
未能联系到该公司任何人置评。
11 to be seen or heard by somebody 被…看到(或听到)
Through the internet we are able to reach a wider audience.通过互联网,我们能够拥有更广泛的受众。
通过互联网,我们能够拥有更广泛的受众。
12 somebody hears about something, especially when other people already know about it 传到…的耳朵里
News of his affair eventually reached her ears.他的绯闻终于传到她耳朵里。
他的绯闻终于传到她耳朵里。
13 to try to be successful at something that is difficult 有九天揽月之志;努力完成壮举
noun 释义
1 the distance over which you can stretch your arms to touch something; the distance over which a particular object can be used to touch something else 手臂展开的长度;臂展
The shot was well beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.这次射门使守门员鞭长莫及。
这次射门使守门员鞭长莫及。
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.将所有药品放在儿童接触不到的地方。
将所有药品放在儿童接触不到的地方。
He lashed out angrily, hitting anyone within his reach.他气急败坏,见人就打。
他气急败坏,见人就打。
It's a book I like to keepwithin arm's reach.这是一本我喜欢放在触手可及的地方的书。
这是一本我喜欢放在触手可及的地方的书。
Use shears with a long reach for cutting high hedges.用长柄大剪刀修剪高树篱。
用长柄大剪刀修剪高树篱。
As a boxer, his long reach gives him a significant advantage.作为拳击运动员,他出拳距离长是他很大的优势。
作为拳击运动员,他出拳距离长是他很大的优势。
2 the limit to which somebody/something has the power or influence to do something 波及范围;影响范围
The brand now hasglobal reach.这个品牌已经辐射全球。
这个品牌已经辐射全球。
The business aims toextend its reachinto the North American market.该业务的目标是将业务范围扩大到北美市场。
该业务的目标是将业务范围扩大到北美市场。
The company has now overtaken its main rival in terms of size and reach.该公司现在在规模和覆盖范围方面已经超过了其主要竞争对手。
该公司现在在规模和覆盖范围方面已经超过了其主要竞争对手。
Such matters are beyond the reach of the law.这样的事情不受法律的管辖。
这样的事情不受法律的管辖。
Victory is now out of her reach.胜利现在对于她来说遥不可及。
胜利现在对于她来说遥不可及。
The basic model is priced well within the reach of most people.基本款式的定价大多数人都完全负担得起。
基本款式的定价大多数人都完全负担得起。
3 a straight section of water between two bends on a river 河段;直水道
theupper/lower reachesof the Nile(= the part that is furthest from/nearest to the sea)尼罗河上游/下游
尼罗河上游/下游
4 the parts of an area or a place that are a long way from the centre 边缘地带;边远地区
the outer reaches of space外层太空
外层太空
the eastern reaches of the continent非洲大陆东部地区
非洲大陆东部地区
an exploration of the deepest reaches of the human mind对人类思想最深处的探索
对人类思想最深处的探索
5 the higher, etc. sections of an organization, a system, etc. (组织、体制等的)领域,部门
the upper reaches of the civil service公务员的上游
公务员的上游
Many clubs in the lower reaches of the league are in financial difficulty.联合会下层的许多俱乐部都处于财政困难之中。
联合会下层的许多俱乐部都处于财政困难之中。
the upper reaches of the music charts音乐排行榜上靠前的部份
音乐排行榜上靠前的部份
6 close to something 很接近;靠近
The house is within easy reach of schools and sports facilities.这房子距离学校和体育设施都很近。
这房子距离学校和体育设施都很近。
Verona and Padua are both within easy reach for day trips.维罗纳和帕多瓦都可以轻松前往一日游。
维罗纳和帕多瓦都可以轻松前往一日游。
a holiday town within reach of Marseilles离马赛很近的一个度假小镇
离马赛很近的一个度假小镇
reactor C1 /riˈæktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large structure used to produce nuclear energy 核反应堆
plans to build a new reactor at the nuclear power plant计划在核电站建造一座新反应堆
计划在核电站建造一座新反应堆
read-only C1 /ˌriːd ˈəʊnli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to be seen and read, but not changed 只读的
Non-paying users will see these files in read-only mode.非付费用户将在只读模式下查看这些文件。
非付费用户将在只读模式下查看这些文件。
readable C1 /ˈriːdəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that is easy, interesting andenjoyableto read 可读性强的;通俗易懂的
a highly readable account of life in prison一部可读性极强的狱中生活记述
一部可读性极强的狱中生活记述
More examples would have made the explanation more readable.更多示例将使解释更具可读性。
更多示例将使解释更具可读性。
a stimulating and highly readable book一本刺激且可读性很强的书
一本刺激且可读性很强的书
2 clear and easy to read 清晰可辨的;易于识读的
The lettering on the front of the building is no longer readable.建筑物正面的字迹已无法辨认。
建筑物正面的字迹已无法辨认。
printed in large, easily readable type用大而清晰的字体印刷的
用大而清晰的字体印刷的
readership C1 /ˈriːdəʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the number or type of people who read a particular newspaper, magazine, etc. (统称某报刊等的)读者
a readership of around 10 0001 万左右的读者人数
1 万左右的读者人数
In its new format, the magazine hopes to attract a much wider readership.这份杂志希望以新的版式吸引更多的读者。
这份杂志希望以新的版式吸引更多的读者。
a female readership女性读者群
女性读者群
As an author she has a small but loyal readership.作为一名作家,她拥有一小群但忠实的读者。
作为一名作家,她拥有一小群但忠实的读者。
2 the position of aReaderat a university (英国大学)准教授职位
She currently holds a Readership in Geography at the University of Hull.她目前拥有赫尔大学地理学的读者资格。
她目前拥有赫尔大学地理学的读者资格。
ready meal C1 /ˈredi miːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a meal that you buy already prepared and which only needs to be heated before you eat it 预制餐(加热即可食用)
There's a growing reliance on processed food and ready meals.人们越来越依赖加工食品和即食食品。
人们越来越依赖加工食品和即食食品。
ready-to-wear C1 /ˌredi tə ˈweə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 made in standard sizes, not to the measurements of a particular customer 标准尺寸的;现成的;成品的
this winter’s ready-to-wear collections from top designers顶级设计师的今冬成衣系列
顶级设计师的今冬成衣系列
real estate agent C1 /ˈriːəl ɪsteɪt eɪdʒənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to sell houses and land for people 房地产经纪人
realism C1 /ˈriːəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of seeing, accepting and dealing with situations as they really are without being influenced by your emotions or false hopes 务实作风;现实主义方式
There was a new mood of realism among the leaders at the peace talks.参加和平谈判的领导人之间有着一种务实的新气氛。
参加和平谈判的领导人之间有着一种务实的新气氛。
2 the quality of being very like real life 现实性;逼真
the gritty realism of the new drama serial新连续剧的坚韧现实主义
新连续剧的坚韧现实主义
3 a style in art or literature that shows things and people as they are in real life (文艺的)现实主义风格,现实主义
realism in Dutch art荷兰艺术中的现实主义
荷兰艺术中的现实主义
the Soviet adoption of socialist realism in art苏联在艺术上采取的社会主义现实主义
苏联在艺术上采取的社会主义现实主义
reap C1 /riːp/ verb
verb 释义
1 to obtain something, especially something good, as a direct result of something that you have done 取得(成果);收获
They are now reaping the rewards of all their hard work.现在,他们的全部辛劳都得到了回报。
现在,他们的全部辛劳都得到了回报。
The company reaped rich dividends with its new strategy for packaging holidays.公司利用其新的打包度假策略获利丰厚。
公司利用其新的打包度假策略获利丰厚。
2 to cut and collect a crop, especiallywheat, from a field 收割(庄稼);收获
3 to benefit or suffer as a direct result of something that you have done 享受成果;承担后果;种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆
4 you have to deal with the bad effects or results of something that you originally started 种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆
rear end C1 /ˌrɪər ˈend/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the back part of a vehicle 车尾
The rear end has been completely redesigned in order to offer rear passengers more comfort.后端经过彻底重新设计,以便为后排乘客提供更多舒适度。
后端经过彻底重新设计,以便为后排乘客提供更多舒适度。
2 the part of the body that you sit on 屁股
He spends all day sitting on his rear end in front of a computer.他整天坐在电脑前。
他整天坐在电脑前。
verb 释义
1 to drive into the back of another vehicle 与(前车)追尾
There was a loud crash as someone rear-ended me.当有人追尾我时,发出一声巨响。
当有人追尾我时,发出一声巨响。
reasoning C1 /ˈriːzənɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of thinking about things in a logical way; opinions and ideas that are based on logical thinking 推想;推理;理性的观点;论证
What isthe reasoning behindthis decision?作出这个决定的依据是什么?
作出这个决定的依据是什么?
Thisline of reasoningis faulty.这样的思路有问题。
这样的思路有问题。
rebel C1 /ˈrebl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who fights against the government of their country 反政府的人;叛乱者;造反者
rebel forces叛乱武装
叛乱武装
Armed rebels advanced towards the capital.武装叛乱分子向首都推进。
武装叛乱分子向首都推进。
Some parts of the country fell into rebel hands.该国的一些地区落入叛军之手。
该国的一些地区落入叛军之手。
2 a person who opposes somebody in authority over them within an organization, a political party, etc. 反抗权威者
A number of Tory rebels are planning to vote against the government.一些保守党人倒戈,计划投票反对政府。
一些保守党人倒戈,计划投票反对政府。
The Education Secretary has made further concessions to the back-bench rebels.教育部长对持反对意见的后座议员作出了进一步的让步。
教育部长对持反对意见的后座议员作出了进一步的让步。
3 a person who does not like to obey rules or who does not follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress, etc. 叛逆者;不守规矩者
I've always been the rebel of the family.我在家里向来是个叛逆者。
我在家里向来是个叛逆者。
He was a rebel in his teens but he’s a respectable citizen these days.他十几岁的时候是一个叛逆者,但现在他是一个受人尊敬的公民。
他十几岁的时候是一个叛逆者,但现在他是一个受人尊敬的公民。
verb 释义
1 to fight against or refuse to obey an authority, for example a government, a system, your parents, etc. 造反;反抗;背叛
He later rebelled against his strict religious upbringing.他后来背叛了他所受的严格的宗教教育。
他后来背叛了他所受的严格的宗教教育。
Most teenagers find something to rebel against.大多数青少年都有反抗意识。
大多数青少年都有反抗意识。
In 1215 the barons rebelled against the king.1215年,贵族们反抗国王的统治。
1215年,贵族们反抗国王的统治。
The colonies rebelled and declared their independence.各殖民地起来反抗并宣布独立。
各殖民地起来反抗并宣布独立。
rebellion C1 /rɪˈbeljən/ noun
noun 释义
1 an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence 谋反;叛乱;反叛
The north of the country rose in rebellion against the government.这个国家的北方地区发生了反对政府的叛乱。
这个国家的北方地区发生了反对政府的叛乱。
The army put down the rebellion.军队镇压了叛乱。
军队镇压了叛乱。
2 opposition to authority within an organization, a political party, etc. (对权威的)反抗,不服从
Some members are in rebellion against proposed cuts in spending.一些成员反对削减开支的提议。
一些成员反对削减开支的提议。
The prime minister faces a rebellion from junior members of her party.首相面临着党内下级成员的反对。
首相面临着党内下级成员的反对。
3 opposition to authority; being unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc. 不顺从;叛逆
Teenage rebellion often starts in the home.青少年的叛逆常常始于家庭。
青少年的叛逆常常始于家庭。
rebellion against their parents他们与父母对抗
他们与父母对抗
The band refused to go on stage and rebellion began to stir in the audience.乐队拒绝上台,激起了观众的敌对情绪。
乐队拒绝上台,激起了观众的敌对情绪。
rebellious C1 /rɪˈbeljəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 unwilling to obey rules or follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress, etc. 反叛的;叛逆的;桀骜不驯的
rebellious teenagers叛逆的青少年
叛逆的青少年
He has always hada rebellious streak.他总是有点叛逆。
他总是有点叛逆。
2 opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization 叛乱的;造反的;反对权威的
rebellious cities/factions叛乱的城市;反对派别
叛乱的城市;反对派别
Rebellious MPs are threatening to vote against the government.叛逆的议员威胁要投票反对政府。
叛逆的议员威胁要投票反对政府。
receive C1 /rɪˈsiːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to get or accept something that is sent or given to you 拿到;接到;收到
I was delighted toreceive your letter.我很高兴收到你的来信。
我很高兴收到你的来信。
Shereceivedmanymessagesof support.她收到了许多支持的信息。
她收到了许多支持的信息。
Police hadreceived informationabout a planned post office robbery.警方收到有关计划进行邮局抢劫的信息。
警方收到有关计划进行邮局抢劫的信息。
to receive payment/thanks收到付款/感谢
收到付款/感谢
Hereceived an awardfor bravery from the police.他因表现勇敢受到警方的嘉奖。
他因表现勇敢受到警方的嘉奖。
Ireceived a phone callfrom her a few weeks later.几周后我接到她的电话。
几周后我接到她的电话。
I received a lovely email from Tina.我收到了蒂娜发来的一封可爱的电子邮件。
我收到了蒂娜发来的一封可爱的电子邮件。
The programme's website received many complaints from listeners.该节目的网站收到了许多听众的投诉。
该节目的网站收到了许多听众的投诉。
The service receives no money from the local council.该服务不从地方议会获得任何资金。
该服务不从地方议会获得任何资金。
2 to experience or be given a particular type of treatment or attention 体验,受到(某种对待或关注)
Her work has notreceived the attentionit deserves.她的工作没有得到应有的关注。
她的工作没有得到应有的关注。
Shereceivedurgent hospitaltreatment.她得到了医院的紧急诊疗。
她得到了医院的紧急诊疗。
All our staffreceive trainingon dealing with customers.我们所有的员工都接受过与客户打交道的培训。
我们所有的员工都接受过与客户打交道的培训。
We havereceivedoverwhelmingsupportfrom the local community.我们获得当地社区的全力支持。
我们获得当地社区的全力支持。
We received a warm welcome from our hosts.我们受到了主人的热情欢迎。
我们受到了主人的热情欢迎。
3 to form an idea or impression of somebody/something as a result of what you see, experience, etc. 形成;留下
I did not receive the impression that he was afraid.我没有留下他害怕的印象。
我没有留下他害怕的印象。
4 to be injured in a particular way 受到(伤害)
Several of the passengers received severe injuries.几名乘客受了重伤。
几名乘客受了重伤。
She received only minor cuts and bruises.她只受了轻微的划伤和擦伤。
她只受了轻微的划伤和擦伤。
5 to react to something new, in a particular way 对…作出反应
The play waswell receivedby the critics.这出戏受到剧评家的认可。
这出戏受到剧评家的认可。
The speech waswarmly receivedby the audience.演讲受到了听众的热烈欢迎。
演讲受到了听众的热烈欢迎。
The proposals have been received with great enthusiasm.这些建议已经得到热切关注。
这些建议已经得到热切关注。
6 to welcome or entertain a guest, especially formally 接待;欢迎;招待
He was received as an honoured guest at the White House.他在白宫受到贵宾的礼遇。
他在白宫受到贵宾的礼遇。
We were received with great cordiality.我们受到了非常热情的接待。
我们受到了非常热情的接待。
7 to officially recognize and accept somebody as a member of a group 接纳;允许加入
Three young people were received into the Church at Easter.复活节时有三位年轻人入教。
复活节时有三位年轻人入教。
8 to change broadcast signals into sounds or pictures on a television, radio, etc. 接收;收看;收听
to receive programmes via satellite通过卫星收看节目
通过卫星收看节目
a device for sending and receiving electronic signals发送与接收电子信号的设备
发送与接收电子信号的设备
9 to be able to hear a radio message that is being sent by somebody 接收到,收听到(无线电消息)
I'm receiving you loud and clear.我听得到你的声音,又清晰又响亮。
我听得到你的声音,又清晰又响亮。
10 to buy or accept goods that you know have been stolen 购买,接受(贼赃)
11 to be the player that theserverhits the ball to 接(发球)
She won the toss and chose to receive.她猜中了掷币结果,选择接发球。
她猜中了掷币结果,选择接发球。
12 to be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one 承受不愉快之事
She found herself on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism.她发现自己遭到众多的批评。
她发现自己遭到众多的批评。
receptive C1 /rɪˈseptɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 willing to listen to or to accept new ideas or suggestions (对新观点、建议等)愿意倾听的,乐于接受的
She was always receptive to new ideas.她总是愿意接受新观点。
她总是愿意接受新观点。
He gave an impressive speech to a receptive audience.他做了一次感人的讲演,听众深受感动。
他做了一次感人的讲演,听众深受感动。
recital C1 /rɪˈsaɪtl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group 音乐演奏会;诗歌朗诵会
to give a piano recital举办钢琴演奏会
举办钢琴演奏会
a recital by the Grieg Trio格里格三重奏演奏会
格里格三重奏演奏会
They put on a song recital in honour of Mozart’s 250th birthday.他们为庆祝莫扎特诞辰250周年举办了一个专场演唱会。
他们为庆祝莫扎特诞辰250周年举办了一个专场演唱会。
2 a spoken description of a series of events, etc. that is often long and boring (口述)逐一列举;赘述
They both launched into a recital of their misfortunes.他们俩开始讲述自己的不幸经历。
他们俩开始讲述自己的不幸经历。
reckless C1 /ˈrekləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions 鲁莽的;不计后果的;无所顾忌的
He showeda reckless disregard forhis own safety.他全然不顾个人安危。
他全然不顾个人安危。
She was a good rider, but reckless.她是个好骑手,但太鲁莽。
她是个好骑手,但太鲁莽。
to cause death byreckless driving鲁莽驾驶造成死亡
鲁莽驾驶造成死亡
She threw herself into the game withreckless abandon.她不计后果地投入到游戏中。
她不计后果地投入到游戏中。
He had always been reckless with money.他花钱总是大手大脚。
他花钱总是大手大脚。
recklessly C1 /ˈrekləsli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that shows a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions 鲁莽的;不计后果的;无所顾忌的
He admitted driving recklessly.他承认鲁莽驾驶。
他承认鲁莽驾驶。
She had fallen hopelessly and recklessly in love.她恋爱了,爱得无所顾忌,无法自拔。
她恋爱了,爱得无所顾忌,无法自拔。
recognize C1 /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before 认识;认出;辨别出
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.他一进屋我就认出了他。
他一进屋我就认出了他。
Do you recognize this tune?你能听出这是哪支曲子吗?
你能听出这是哪支曲子吗?
You might not recognize the name but you'll know her face.你可能不认识这个名字,但你一定认识她的脸。
你可能不认识这个名字,但你一定认识她的脸。
I recognized the voice immediately.我立刻就认出了这个声音。
我立刻就认出了这个声音。
I recognized her by her red hair.我从她的红头发认出了她。
我从她的红头发认出了她。
I recognized him from the photo in the paper.我从报纸上的照片中认出了他。
我从报纸上的照片中认出了他。
He recognized the man as one of the police officers.他认出那个人是其中一名警察。
他认出那个人是其中一名警察。
2 to admit or to be aware that something exists or is true 承认;意识到
Theyrecognized the needto take the problem seriously.他们承认需要严肃对待这个问题。
他们承认需要严肃对待这个问题。
Most of usrecognize the importanceof diet.我们大多数人都认识到饮食的重要性。
我们大多数人都认识到饮食的重要性。
The government doesrecognize the valueof the arts in this country.政府确实认识到这个国家艺术的价值。
政府确实认识到这个国家艺术的价值。
You mustrecognize the factthat the situation has changed.你必须认识到情况已经发生变化的事实。
你必须认识到情况已经发生变化的事实。
Lead paint was recognized as a problem nearly 50 years ago.大约 50 年前,含铅油漆就被认为是一个问题。
大约 50 年前,含铅油漆就被认为是一个问题。
Lead paint was recognized to be a problem nearly 50 years ago.大约 50 年前,含铅油漆就被认为是一个问题。
大约 50 年前,含铅油漆就被认为是一个问题。
Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was.当时没有人意识到形势有多么紧急。
当时没有人意识到形势有多么紧急。
We recognized that the task was not straightforward.我们意识到这个任务并非轻而易举。
我们意识到这个任务并非轻而易举。
It iswidely recognizedthat driver fatigue is a problem on motorways.普遍认为,疲劳驾驶是高速公路上的一个问题。
普遍认为,疲劳驾驶是高速公路上的一个问题。
It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary.人们意识到这只是个临时的解决方案。
人们意识到这只是个临时的解决方案。
3 to accept and approve of somebody/something officially (正式)认可,接受,赞成
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime.英国已拒绝承认这个新的政权。
英国已拒绝承认这个新的政权。
These qualifications are recognized throughout the EU.这些资格在整个欧盟都认可。
这些资格在整个欧盟都认可。
internationally recognizedhuman rights国际公认的人权
国际公认的人权
The court explicitlyrecognized thegroup'srightto exist.法院明确承认该团体的生存权。
法院明确承认该团体的生存权。
The organization has not beenofficially recognizedas a trade union.该组织尚未被正式承认为工会。
该组织尚未被正式承认为工会。
Such crimes are recognized by international law as crimes against humanity.国际法将此类罪行认定为危害人类罪。
国际法将此类罪行认定为危害人类罪。
He is recognized to be their natural leader.人们都承认他是他们的当然领袖。
人们都承认他是他们的当然领袖。
4 to be thought of as very good or important by people in general 赞赏;赏识;看重;公认
The book is now recognized as a classic.这本书现在是一部公认的经典著作。
这本书现在是一部公认的经典著作。
She's a recognized authority on the subject.她在这个学科上是公认的权威。
她在这个学科上是公认的权威。
5 to give somebody official thanks for something that they have done or achieved 正式向…致谢;正式感谢
His services to the state were recognized with the award of a knighthood.他被封为爵士,以表彰他对国家的贡献。
他被封为爵士,以表彰他对国家的贡献。
reconsider C1 /ˌriːkənˈsɪdə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to think about something again, especially because you might want to change a previous decision or opinion 重新考虑;重新审议
toreconsider your decision/position重新考虑你的决定/立场
重新考虑你的决定/立场
The company was forced to reconsider its plans for expansion.该公司被迫重新考虑其扩张计划。
该公司被迫重新考虑其扩张计划。
Recent information may persuade the board to reconsider.最近得到的信息也许会使董事会重新考虑。
最近得到的信息也许会使董事会重新考虑。
You may need to reconsider what you want to do.您可能需要重新考虑您想做什么。
您可能需要重新考虑您想做什么。
reconstruct C1 /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to build or make something again that has been damaged or that no longer exists 修复;重建;重造
Old London Bridge was bought by an American and reconstructed in the US.旧伦敦桥被一个美国人买下,并在美国重新组装。
旧伦敦桥被一个美国人买下,并在美国重新组装。
They have tried to reconstruct the settlement as it would have been in Iron Age times.他们已试着按铁器时代的样子重建这个小村落。
他们已试着按铁器时代的样子重建这个小村落。
2 to be able to describe or show exactly how a past event happened, using the information you have gathered 重现描述;使重现
Investigators are trying to reconstruct the circumstances of the crash.调查人员正试图重现撞车时的情形。
调查人员正试图重现撞车时的情形。
reconstruction C1 /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of changing or improving the condition of something or the way it works; the process of putting something back into the state it was in before 重建;改造;复原
the reconstruction of the educational system重建教育体系
重建教育体系
the post-war reconstruction of Germany德国的战后重建
德国的战后重建
a reconstruction period重建时期
重建时期
2 the activity of building again something that has been damaged or destroyed 修复;修理
the reconstruction of the sea walls海堤的修复
海堤的修复
3 a copy of something that no longer exists 重现
The doorway is a nineteenth-century reconstruction of Norman work.门廊是 19 世纪时模仿诺曼式建筑修建的。
门廊是 19 世纪时模仿诺曼式建筑修建的。
4 an act of acting out events that are known to have happened, in order to try and get more information or better understanding about what happened, especially a crime (尤指犯罪过程的)再现影片,模拟还原片
Last night police staged a reconstruction of the incident.昨天晚上,警方放映了再现事故经过的影片。
昨天晚上,警方放映了再现事故经过的影片。
The police have staged a reconstruction of the events leading up to the murder.警方放映了再现导致谋杀案发生的系列事件的短片。
警方放映了再现导致谋杀案发生的系列事件的短片。
5 (in the US) the period after the Civil War when the southern states returned to the US and laws were passed that gave rights to African Americans 重建时期(美国南北战争后南方各州重新加入联邦)
record-breaking C1 /ˈrekɔːd breɪkɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having achieved a better result or higher level than has ever been achieved before 打破纪录者
a record-breaking jump破纪录的一跳
破纪录的一跳
recorder C1 /rɪˈkɔːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine for recording sound or pictures or both 录音机;录像机
Thecockpit voice recorderindicated that the crew did not call for any checklist.驾驶舱录音机显示机组人员没有要求提供任何检查单。
驾驶舱录音机显示机组人员没有要求提供任何检查单。
atape/cassette/video/DVD recorder磁带/盒式录音机;录像机;DVD 录像机
磁带/盒式录音机;录像机;DVD 录像机
2 a musical instrument in the shape of a pipe that you blow into, with holes that you cover with your fingers 竖笛;直笛
3 a judge in a court in some parts of the UK and the US (英国和美国部分地区的)刑事法院法官,法官
4 a person who keeps a record of events or facts 记录员;书记员
In natural history the careful observer and recorder was very important in the advance of the science.在自然历史中,细心的观察者和记录者对于科学的进步非常重要。
在自然历史中,细心的观察者和记录者对于科学的进步非常重要。
rectangle C1 /ˈrektæŋɡl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flat shape with four straight sides, two of which are longer than the other two, and four angles of 90° 长方形;矩形
rectangular C1 /rekˈtæŋɡjələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a shape like arectangle(= a flat shape with four straight sides, two of which are longer than the other two, and four angles of 90°) 长方形;矩形
a rectangular box/grid/enclosure矩形盒子/网格/外壳
矩形盒子/网格/外壳
red card C1 /ˌred ˈkɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card shown by therefereeto a player who has broken the rules of the game and is not allowed to play for the rest of the game 红牌(裁判员判罚犯规球员不能进行本场余下时间的比赛)
He received a red card for a foul on the goalkeeper.他因对守门员犯规而被红牌罚下。
他因对守门员犯规而被红牌罚下。
The referee showed her the red card.裁判向她出示了红牌。
裁判向她出示了红牌。
reddish C1 /ˈredɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly red in colour 微红的;略带红色的
redecorate C1 /ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to put new paint and/or paper on the walls of a room or house (用涂料或壁纸)重新装饰,再次装修
We've just redecorated.我们刚刚重新装修过。
我们刚刚重新装修过。
The house has been fully redecorated.这房子已经彻底重新装修过了。
这房子已经彻底重新装修过了。
redundancy C1 /rɪˈdʌndənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the situation when somebody has to leave their job because there is no more work available for them 裁员
Thousands of factory workers are facing redundancy.数千名工厂工人面临裁汰。
数千名工厂工人面临裁汰。
to accept/takevoluntary redundancy(= to offer to leave your job)接受自愿裁汰
接受自愿裁汰
the threat ofcompulsory redundancies强制裁员的威胁
强制裁员的威胁
All members of staff are entitled to redundancy payments.所有员工都有权获得裁员费。
所有员工都有权获得裁员费。
200 workers have been issued with redundancy notices.200 名工人收到了解雇通知。
200 名工人收到了解雇通知。
2 the state of not being necessary or useful 多余;累赘
Natural language is characterized by redundancy(= words are used that are not really necessary for somebody to understand the meaning).自然语言的特点是繁复。
自然语言的特点是繁复。
redundant C1 /rɪˈdʌndənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 without a job because there is no more work available for you in a company 被裁减的
to bemade redundantfrom your job成为冗员而被裁减
成为冗员而被裁减
redundant employees受裁汰的员工
受裁汰的员工
2 not needed or useful 多余的;不需要的
The picture has too much redundant detail.这幅画中不必要的细节太多。
这幅画中不必要的细节太多。
reed C1 /riːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall plant like grass with a hollowstemthat grows in or near water 芦苇
reed beds(= where they grow)芦苇荡
芦苇荡
The edge of the lake was fringed with reeds.湖边长满了芦苇。
湖边长满了芦苇。
2 a small thin piece ofcane, metal or plastic in some musical instruments such as theoboeor theclarinetthat moves very quickly when air is blown over it, producing a sound 簧舌,簧片(金属或塑料制成,用于双簧管、单簧管等吹奏乐器)
reel C1 /riːl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a round object around which you wind such things asthread, wire or film; areeltogether with the film, wire,thread, etc. that is wound around it 卷轴;卷盘;卷筒;一卷胶卷(或金属丝、线等)
The sewing basket and a box of cotton reels lay at her feet.她的脚边放着缝纫篮和一盒棉线轴。
她的脚边放着缝纫篮和一盒棉线轴。
a reel on a fishing rod钓鱼竿上的绕线轮
钓鱼竿上的绕线轮
reels of magnetic tape磁带盘
磁带盘
She threaded a new reel of film into the projector.她把一卷新的电影胶片放入放映机。
她把一卷新的电影胶片放入放映机。
The hero was killed in the final reel(= in the final part of the film).主人公在电影的结尾部分被杀。
主人公在电影的结尾部分被杀。
a reel of string/tape/thread一卷绳子/带子/线
一卷绳子/带子/线
He wanted to buy a new fishing reel.他想买个新的渔线轮。
他想买个新的渔线轮。
2 a short video that is designed for entertainment, often showing thehighlights(= the most interesting or exciting parts)of something 短视频
You can edit your own reels and include video clips, filters, captions, stickers and more.你可以编辑自己的短视频,添加视频片段、滤镜、字幕、表情贴图,等等。
你可以编辑自己的短视频,添加视频片段、滤镜、字幕、表情贴图,等等。
Teenagers often spend a lot of time watching Instagram reels.青少年常常花许多时间看 Instagram 短视频。
青少年常常花许多时间看 Instagram 短视频。
Highlight reelsof your friends' holidays often give a misleading impression of what they were really like.你朋友度假的精彩短视频常常让人对实际情况产生错误印象。
你朋友度假的精彩短视频常常让人对实际情况产生错误印象。
3 a fast Scottish, Irish or American dance, usually for two or four couples; a piece of music for this dance 里尔舞(流行于苏格兰、爱尔兰或美国的一种轻快舞蹈,通常由两对或四对表演);里尔舞曲
verb 释义
1 to move in a very unsteady way, for example because you are drunk or have been hit 踉跄;摇摇晃晃地挪动;蹒跚
I punched him on the chin, sending him reeling backwards.我一拳击中他的下巴,打得他向后打了个趔趄。
我一拳击中他的下巴,打得他向后打了个趔趄。
She was reeling after several glasses of wine.喝了几杯酒后,她感到头晕目眩。
喝了几杯酒后,她感到头晕目眩。
He reeled under the blow.他在这一击下摇摇欲坠。
他在这一击下摇摇欲坠。
2 to feel very shocked or upset about something 感到震惊;感觉心烦意乱
I was still reeling from the shock.我吓得依然晕头转向。
我吓得依然晕头转向。
3 to seem to be turning round and round 似乎在不停旋转;仿佛天旋地转
When he opened his eyes, the room was reeling.他睁开眼睛时,房间似乎在不停地旋转。
他睁开眼睛时,房间似乎在不停地旋转。
The mixture of sights and smells made her senses reel.景象和气味的混合让她的感官变得混乱。
景象和气味的混合让她的感官变得混乱。
referendum C1 /ˌrefəˈrendəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 an occasion when all the people of a country can vote on an important issue 全民公投;全民公决
Switzerland decided tohold a referendumon joining the EU.瑞士决定就加入欧盟问题举行全民公投。
瑞士决定就加入欧盟问题举行全民公投。
The changes were approved by referendum.全民投票赞同这些变革。
全民投票赞同这些变革。
refine C1 /rɪˈfaɪn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a substance pure by taking other substances out of it 精炼;提纯;去除杂质
The process of refining oil produces several useful chemicals.炼油的过程会产生几种有用的化学品。
炼油的过程会产生几种有用的化学品。
2 to improve something by making small changes to it 改进;改善;使精练
She has refined her playing technique over the years.多年来,她不断完善自己的演奏技巧。
多年来,她不断完善自己的演奏技巧。
This theory still needs a little refining.这个理论还需要进一步完善。
这个理论还需要进一步完善。
reform C1 /rɪˈfɔːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it 改革;变革;改良;改善
a government committed to reform致力于改革的政府
致力于改革的政府
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform经济、选举、宪法等改革
经济、选举、宪法等改革
the reform of the educational system教育体制的改革
教育体制的改革
reforms in education教育改革
教育改革
far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms意义深远的/重大的/彻底的变革
意义深远的/重大的/彻底的变革
verb 释义
1 to improve a system, an organization, a law, etc. by making changes to it 改革;改进;改良
proposals to reform the social security system改革社会保障制度的建议
改革社会保障制度的建议
The law needs to be reformed.法律需要进行改革。
法律需要进行改革。
a reforming administration改革政府
改革政府
2 to improve your behaviour; to make somebody do this (使)改正,改造(行为);(使)悔改
He has promised to reform.他许诺要改过自新。
他许诺要改过自新。
She thought she could reform him.她觉得她可以使他洗心革面。
她觉得她可以使他洗心革面。
reformer C1 /rɪˈfɔːmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who works to achieve political or social change 改革者;改良者;改造者
Charlotte Mason (1842–1923), educational reformer, was born 1 January 1842 in Bangor.夏洛特·梅森(Charlotte Mason,1842-1923 年),教育改革家,1842 年 1 月 1 日出生于班戈。
夏洛特·梅森(Charlotte Mason,1842-1923 年),教育改革家,1842 年 1 月 1 日出生于班戈。
Many social reformers have been regarded as criminals and law-breakers in the past.很多推动社会变革的人在过去被认为是罪犯和不法分子。
很多推动社会变革的人在过去被认为是罪犯和不法分子。
refresh C1 /rɪˈfreʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody feel less tired or less hot 使恢复精力;使凉爽
The long sleep had refreshed her.一场酣睡使她重又精力充沛。
一场酣睡使她重又精力充沛。
The following morning she awoke refreshed.第二天早上,她醒来时神清气爽。
第二天早上,她醒来时神清气爽。
He refreshed himself with a cool shower.他冲了个凉水澡凉快凉快。
他冲了个凉水澡凉快凉快。
2 to fill somebody’s glass or cup again 重新斟满
Let me refresh your glass.我给你再斟一杯吧。
我给你再斟一杯吧。
He went into the kitchen to refresh their drinks.他走进厨房去给他们续杯饮料。
他走进厨房去给他们续杯饮料。
3 to remind yourself/somebody of something, especially with the help of something that can be seen or heard 提醒;提示;使想起
He had to refresh his memory by looking at his notes.他不得不靠看笔记来提醒自己。
他不得不靠看笔记来提醒自己。
4 to make the most recent information show, for example on an internet page 刷新(网页等)
Click here to refresh this document.点击此处以刷新文件。
点击此处以刷新文件。
The page refreshes automatically.页面会自动更新。
页面会自动更新。
refuel C1 /ˌriːˈfjuːəl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to fill something, especially a plane, with fuel in order to continue a journey; to be filled with fuel (尤指给飞机)补充燃料,加燃料;加油
to refuel a plane给飞机加油
给飞机加油
The planes needed to refuel before the next mission.这些飞机需要添加燃料才能再次飞行。
这些飞机需要添加燃料才能再次飞行。
a refuelling stop加油停留
加油停留
refuge C1 /ˈrefjuːdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc. 庇护;避难
A further 300 people havetaken refugein the US embassy.又有 300 人在美国大使馆避难。
又有 300 人在美国大使馆避难。
The region was a place of refuge for outlaws and bandits.该地区是亡命之徒和土匪的避难所。
该地区是亡命之徒和土匪的避难所。
They were forced toseek refugefrom the fighting.他们被迫寻求庇护,以躲避战争。
他们被迫寻求庇护,以躲避战争。
As the situation at home got worse she increasingly took refuge in her work.随着家庭情况的恶化,她越来越在工作中寻求慰藉。
随着家庭情况的恶化,她越来越在工作中寻求慰藉。
2 a place, person or thing that provides shelter or protection for somebody/something 避难所;庇护者;慰藉
The marshes are a wetland refuge for seabirds, waders and wild fowl.那片沼泽是海鸟、涉禽和野禽的湿地藏身处。
那片沼泽是海鸟、涉禽和野禽的湿地藏身处。
He regarded the room as a refuge from the outside world.他把这个屋子当作是逃避外界的避难所。
他把这个屋子当作是逃避外界的避难所。
3 a building that provides a temporary home for people in need of shelter or protection from somebody/something 收容所;避难所
The best option for a female victim of domestic abuse is to contact a women's refuge.对受到家庭暴力伤害的女性而言,最佳的做法是联系妇女救助中心。
对受到家庭暴力伤害的女性而言,最佳的做法是联系妇女救助中心。
During the great fire of 1871 the church served as a refuge for people who were homeless.1871 年大火期间,教堂成为无家可归者的避难所。
1871 年大火期间,教堂成为无家可归者的避难所。
4 an area in the middle of a road where you can stand and wait for cars to go past until it is safe for you to cross 交通岛(供行人避让车辆)
refurbish C1 /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to clean and decorate a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, more useful, etc. 再装修;清理装修
The theatre has been extensively refurbished.这个剧院进行了彻底的清理装修。
这个剧院进行了彻底的清理装修。
refurbishment C1 /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of cleaning and decorating a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, more useful, etc. 再装修;清理装修
The hotel is closed for refurbishment.酒店停业装修。
酒店停业装修。
This is just one of several planned refurbishments.这仅是几个规划了的翻修项目之一。
这仅是几个规划了的翻修项目之一。
regime C1 /reɪˈʒiːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a method or system of government, especially one that has not been elected in a fair way (尤指未通过公正选举的)统治方式,统治制度,政权,政体
afascist/totalitarian/military, etc. regime法西斯、极权主义、军事等政权
法西斯、极权主义、军事等政权
anoppressive/brutal regime压迫民众的/残暴的政权
压迫民众的/残暴的政权
2 a method or system of organizing or managing something 组织方法;管理体制
Our tax regime is one of the most favourable in Europe.我们的税收管理体制是欧洲最受欢迎的税收体制之一。
我们的税收管理体制是欧洲最受欢迎的税收体制之一。
3 a set of rules about food and exercise or medical treatment that you follow in order to stay healthy or to improve your health 生活规则;养生之道;养生法
a dietary regime饮食规则
饮食规则
regime change C1 /reɪˈʒiːm tʃeɪndʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the situation when one government is replaced by another, especially using military force 政权更迭
The invasion was part of an attempt to bring about regime change in the country.这次入侵是该国试图实现政权更迭的一部分。
这次入侵是该国试图实现政权更迭的一部分。
Thousands of people went out onto the streets, demanding a regime change.数千人走上街头,要求政权更迭。
数千人走上街头,要求政权更迭。
registration C1 /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of making an official record of something/somebody 登记;注册;挂号
the registration of letters and parcels信件和包裹的挂号
信件和包裹的挂号
the registration of students for a course学生的选课登记
学生的选课登记
registration fees注册费
注册费
the registration of a child’s birth婴儿出生登记
婴儿出生登记
2 a document showing that an official record has been made of something 登记文档;注册项目
my Democratic party registration我加入民主党的登记
我加入民主党的登记
the information on the registration roll注册名单上的信息
注册名单上的信息
I traced my family history using the civil registration records.我根据公民注册记录追溯到了我的家族史。
我根据公民注册记录追溯到了我的家族史。
3 the series of letters and numbers that are shown on anumber plateat the front and back of a vehicle to identify it 车辆的登记号码;牌照号码
The police are looking for a black car with German registration plates.警方正在寻找一辆挂着德国牌照的黑色轿车。
警方正在寻找一辆挂着德国牌照的黑色轿车。
4 the time when a teacher looks at the list of students on the class register and checks that the students are present (教师对上课学生的)点名
registry office C1 /ˈredʒɪstri ɒfɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) a place wherecivilmarriages(= that do not involve a religious ceremony)are performed and where records of births, marriages and deaths are made 户籍登记处(在英国可举办不涉及宗教仪式的婚礼,并负责登记出生及婚丧等事项)
to get married in/at a registry office在户籍登记处登记结婚
在户籍登记处登记结婚
regulator C1 /ˈreɡjuleɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or an organization that officially controls an area of business or industry and makes sure that it is operating fairly (某行业等的)监管者,监管机构
Ofgas, the gas industry regulator天然气监管办公室,天然气行业的监管机构
天然气监管办公室,天然气行业的监管机构
banking regulators银行监管机构
银行监管机构
2 a device that controls something such as speed, temperature or pressure (速度、温度、压力的)自动调节器
a pressure regulator压力调节器
压力调节器
reheat C1 /ˌriːˈhiːt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to heat cooked food again after it has been left to go cold 重新加热(凉了的熟食)
It’s even better if you cook it the day before and then reheat it.如果你前一天煮熟然后重新加热就更好了。
如果你前一天煮熟然后重新加热就更好了。
Reheat the sauce carefully without boiling it.重新给酱汁加热,但小心不要煮沸了。
重新给酱汁加热,但小心不要煮沸了。
reign C1 /reɪn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the period during which a king, queen,emperor, etc. rules 君主统治时期
By the end of his reign, the vast empire was in decline.在他统治末期,庞大的帝国走向衰落。
在他统治末期,庞大的帝国走向衰落。
The house was built during the reign of Henry VIII.这所住宅是亨利八世统治时期建造的。
这所住宅是亨利八世统治时期建造的。
2 the period during which somebody is in charge of an organization, a team, etc. 任期;当政期
Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United弗格森爵士在曼联的统治
弗格森爵士在曼联的统治
The story only came out during the final days of his reign as Chief Executive.这个故事直到他担任行政长官的最后几天才被曝光。
这个故事直到他担任行政长官的最后几天才被曝光。
verb 释义
1 to rule as king, queen,emperor, etc. 统治;当政;为王;为君
It was the first visit by a British reigning monarch to Russia.这是英国君主首次访问俄罗斯。
这是英国君主首次访问俄罗斯。
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901.维多利亚女王自 1837 年至 1901 年在位。
维多利亚女王自 1837 年至 1901 年在位。
Herod reigned over Palestine at that time.那时,希律王统治巴勒斯坦。
那时,希律王统治巴勒斯坦。
2 to be the best or most important in a particular situation or area of skill 成为最佳;成为最重要的
She will face the reigning champion in her first round match.在第一轮比赛中,她将面对上届的冠军。
在第一轮比赛中,她将面对上届的冠军。
In the field of classical music, he stillreigns supreme.在古典音乐领域,他仍然是最为杰出的。
在古典音乐领域,他仍然是最为杰出的。
3 to be the most obvious feature of a place or moment 盛行;成为最显著的
At lastsilence reigned(= there was complete silence).最后,万籁俱寂。
最后,万籁俱寂。
For a while, chaos and confusion reigned.一时之间,一片混乱和混乱。
一时之间,一片混乱和混乱。
reinforce C1 /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a feeling, an idea, etc. stronger 加强;充实;使更强烈
The experience reinforced my sense of loss.这次经历让我感到更加失落。
这次经历让我感到更加失落。
Such jokes tend to reinforce gender stereotypes.此类笑话往往会强化性别刻板印象。
此类笑话往往会强化性别刻板印象。
The climate of political confusion has only reinforced the country's economic decline.政局混乱只是加速了国家经济的衰退。
政局混乱只是加速了国家经济的衰退。
Success in the talks will reinforce his reputation as an international statesman.谈判成功将会增强他作为国际政治家的声望。
谈判成功将会增强他作为国际政治家的声望。
2 to make a structure or material stronger, especially by adding another material to it 加固;使更结实
All buildings are now reinforced to withstand earthquakes.所有建筑现都已加固,以抗地震。
所有建筑现都已加固,以抗地震。
reinforced plastic/steel/concrete增强塑料/钢材;钢筋混凝土
增强塑料/钢材;钢筋混凝土
The door was built of oak, heavily reinforced with iron.这道门用橡木制成,用铁牢牢加固。
这道门用橡木制成,用铁牢牢加固。
3 to send more people or equipment in order to make an army, etc. stronger 给…加强力量(或装备);使更强大
The UN has undertaken to reinforce its military presence along the borders.联合国已经着手增强边境驻军。
联合国已经着手增强边境驻军。
reintroduce C1 /ˌriːɪntrəˈdjuːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to start to use something again 再次使用;重新引入
to reintroduce the death penalty恢复死刑
恢复死刑
plans to reintroduce trams to the city市内重新启用有轨电车的计划
市内重新启用有轨电车的计划
2 to put a type of animal, bird or plant back into a region where it once lived 将…放归自然栖息地
The centre has a fifty per cent success rate of reintroducing animals to the wild.该中心野外放生的成功率为 50%。
该中心野外放生的成功率为 50%。
relatable C1 /rɪˈleɪtəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 making you feel that you can understand and have sympathy with somebody/something 让你觉得你可以理解并同情某人/某事
Kat is the most relatable character in the film.凯特是影片中最容易引起共鸣的角色。
凯特是影片中最容易引起共鸣的角色。
She believes that her busy schedule makes her more relatable to voters.她相信繁忙的日程让她更容易与选民产生共鸣。
她相信繁忙的日程让她更容易与选民产生共鸣。
2 that can be related to something else 可与…相关的
The growth of the welfare state is clearly relatable to the growth of democracy.福利国家的发展显然与民主的发展相关。
福利国家的发展显然与民主的发展相关。
relay1 C1 /ˈriːleɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a race between teams in which each member of the team runs or swims one section of the race 接力赛
the 4 × 100m relay4 × 100 米接力赛
4 × 100 米接力赛
a relay team接力队
接力队
the sprint relay短跑接力赛
短跑接力赛
She ran in the 4 × 400 relay.她参加了4 × 400 米接力。
她参加了4 × 400 米接力。
2 a fresh set of people or animals that take the place of others that are tired or have finished a period of work 接班的人(或动物);轮换者
The wagons were pulled by relays of horses.货车由一组接一组的马匹轮流拉
货车由一组接一组的马匹轮流拉
Rescuers worked in relays to save the trapped miners.救援人员接力营救被困矿工。
救援人员接力营救被困矿工。
3 an electronic device that receives radio or television signals and sends them on again with greater strength 中继设备
a relay station中继站
中继站
verb 释义
1 to lay something again or in a different way 重新铺设
The council are going to relay the road surface outside our house next month.议会将于下个月在我们家外面铺设路面。
议会将于下个月在我们家外面铺设路面。
remains C1 /rɪˈmeɪnz/ noun
noun 释义
1 the parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, eaten, removed, etc. 剩余物;残留物;剩饭菜
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog.她把剩下的午饭喂狗了。
她把剩下的午饭喂狗了。
2 the parts of ancient objects and buildings that have survived and are discovered in the present day 古代遗物;古迹;遗迹;遗址
The museum has an impressive collection of prehistoric remains.那家博物馆的史前遗迹藏品令人赞叹。
那家博物馆的史前遗迹藏品令人赞叹。
the remains of a Roman fort罗马要塞的遗址
罗马要塞的遗址
3 the body of a dead person or animal 遗体;遗骸
They had discoveredhuman remains.他们发现过人类遗骸。
他们发现过人类遗骸。
remake C1 /ˈriːmeɪk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a new or different version of an old film or song (旧影片的)翻拍版;(老歌的)翻唱版
He plays the lead in a remake of the 1920s comedy classic.他在一部20世纪20年代经典喜剧的改编版中担任主演。
他在一部20世纪20年代经典喜剧的改编版中担任主演。
verb 释义
1 to make a new or different version of something such as an old film or song; to make something again 重新制作,改编(电影或歌曲等);重做
‘The Seven Samurai’ was remade in Hollywood as ‘The Magnificent Seven’.《七武士》在好莱坞被重新制作成《豪勇七蛟龙》。
《七武士》在好莱坞被重新制作成《豪勇七蛟龙》。
remedy C1 /ˈremədi/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation 处理方法;改进措施;补偿
When the reservoir becomes blocked, the only remedy lies in cleaning the entire system.水库堵塞,唯一的解决办法就是疏浚整个系统。
水库堵塞,唯一的解决办法就是疏浚整个系统。
There is no simple remedy for unemployment.失业问题没有简单的解决办法。
失业问题没有简单的解决办法。
There are a number of possible remedies to this problem.这个问题有许多可能采取的解决办法。
这个问题有许多可能采取的解决办法。
2 a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or reduce pain that is not very serious 疗法;治疗;药品
He took a herbal remedy for his hay fever.他服用草药治疗花粉热。
他服用草药治疗花粉热。
an excellent home remedy for sore throats治疗咽喉疼痛的极佳的家庭疗法
治疗咽喉疼痛的极佳的家庭疗法
3 a way of dealing with a problem, using the processes of the law (通过法律程序的)解决方法,救济
Holding copyright provides the only legal remedy against unauthorized copying.持有版权是制止盗版的唯一法律手段。
持有版权是制止盗版的唯一法律手段。
What’s my remedy in law in this case?在这种情况下,我可以采取什么法律补救措施?
在这种情况下,我可以采取什么法律补救措施?
verb 释义
1 to correct or improve something 改正;纠正;改进
to remedy a problem解决问题
解决问题
This situation is easily remedied.这种情形易于补救。
这种情形易于补救。
reminisce C1 /ˌremɪˈnɪs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to think, talk or write about a happy time in your past 回忆,追忆,缅怀(昔日的快乐时光)
We spent a happy evening reminiscing about the past.我们一晚上回忆往事,感到很愉快。
我们一晚上回忆往事,感到很愉快。
renaissance C1 /rɪˈneɪsns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the period in Europe during the fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth centuries when people became interested in the ideas and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and used these influences in their own art, literature, etc. 文艺复兴(欧洲 14、15 和 16 世纪时,人们以古希腊罗马的思想文化来繁荣文学艺术)
Renaissance art文艺复兴时期的艺术
文艺复兴时期的艺术
2 a situation when there is new interest in a particular subject, form of art, etc. after a period when it was not very popular (某一学科或艺术形式等衰落后的)复兴
The British film industry is currently enjoying something of a renaissance.英国电影业目前正在经历某种程度的复兴。
英国电影业目前正在经历某种程度的复兴。
to experience a renaissance经历复兴
经历复兴
renew C1 /rɪˈnjuː/ verb
verb 释义
1 to begin something again after it stopped or was interrupted 重新开始;中止后继续
The army renewed its assault on the capital.军队重新发动对首都的攻击。
军队重新发动对首都的攻击。
We have to renew our efforts to attract young players.我们只好重新开始努力吸引年轻队员。
我们只好重新开始努力吸引年轻队员。
The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends.一年一度的聚餐会是与老朋友叙旧的好机会。
一年一度的聚餐会是与老朋友叙旧的好机会。
2 to make something legally acceptable for a further period of time 使继续有效;延长…的期限
torenew a licence/lease/subscription/contract延长执照的期限;续签租约;续订;续签合同
延长执照的期限;续签租约;续订;续签合同
How do I go about renewing my passport?我该如何去续签护照?
我该如何去续签护照?
I'd like to renew these library books(= arrange to borrow them for a further period of time).我想续借这几本图书馆的书。
我想续借这几本图书馆的书。
3 to emphasize something by saying or stating it again 重申;重复强调
to renew an appeal/a request/a complaint再次呼吁/请求/投诉
再次呼吁/请求/投诉
Community leaders have renewed calls for a peaceful settlement.社区领导人再次呼吁要和平解决。
社区领导人再次呼吁要和平解决。
The project is to go ahead following renewed promises of aid from the UN.在得到联合国重申提供援助的承诺以后,这个项目将着手进行。
在得到联合国重申提供援助的承诺以后,这个项目将着手进行。
4 to change something that is old or damaged and replace it with something new of the same kind 更新;更换
The wiring in your house should be renewed every ten to fifteen years.家里的电线应该每十到十五年更换一次。
家里的电线应该每十到十五年更换一次。
Our bones normally renew themselves constantly.我们的骨骼通常会不断自我更新。
我们的骨骼通常会不断自我更新。
The paintwork will need renewing every five years.每 5 年需要重新粉刷一次。
每 5 年需要重新粉刷一次。
renovate C1 /ˈrenəveɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again 修复;翻新;重新粉刷
the newly renovated church新近修复的教堂
新近修复的教堂
They spent the summer renovating a farmhouse in Kent.他们花了一个夏天翻新位于肯特郡的农舍。
他们花了一个夏天翻新位于肯特郡的农舍。
renovation C1 /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of repairing and painting an old building, piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again 修复;翻新;重新粉刷
buildings in need of renovation需要翻新的建筑
需要翻新的建筑
renovation work修复工作
修复工作
There will be extensive renovations to the hospital.医院将会大规模翻新。
医院将会大规模翻新。
rent-free C1 /ˌrent ˈfriː/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 without having to pay rent 免租金的;不收租金的
She lives rent-free with her brother.她和她哥哥住在一起,免租。
她和她哥哥住在一起,免租。
adjective 释义
1 for which no rent is paid 免租金的;不收租金的
rent-free housing不收租金的住房
不收租金的住房
rental C1 /ˈrentl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of money that you pay to use something for a particular period of time 租金
Telephone charges include line rental.电话费包括线路租用费。
电话费包括线路租用费。
2 the act of renting something or an arrangement to rent something 出租;租赁;招租
the world’s largest car rental company世界最大的汽车租赁公司
世界最大的汽车租赁公司
a rental car供出租的汽车
供出租的汽车
a minimum rental period of three months三个月的最低租用期
三个月的最低租用期
3 a house, car or piece of equipment that you can rent 租用的房屋(或汽车、设备等)
‘Is this your own car?’ ‘No, it's a rental.’“这是你自己的车吗?”“不,是租来的。”
“这是你自己的车吗?”“不,是租来的。”
repay C1 /rɪˈpeɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to pay back the money that you have borrowed from somebody 归还;偿还;清偿
torepay a debt/loan/mortgage偿还债务/贷款/按揭贷款
偿还债务/贷款/按揭贷款
I'll repay the money I owe them next week.我将在下个星期偿还欠他们的钱。
我将在下个星期偿还欠他们的钱。
The advance must be repaid to the publisher if the work is not completed on time.如果作品没有按时完成,预付款必须返还给出版商。
如果作品没有按时完成,预付款必须返还给出版商。
When are you going to repay them?你什么时候把钱还给他们?
你什么时候把钱还给他们?
I fully intend to repay them the money that they lent me.我非常想把他们借给我的钱还给他们。
我非常想把他们借给我的钱还给他们。
I'll repay you for the ticket next week.我会在下周还你票钱。
我会在下周还你票钱。
2 to give something to somebody or do something for them in return for something that they have done for you 酬报;报答
How can I ever repay you for your generosity?你对我这样慷慨,我怎么才能报答你呢?
你对我这样慷慨,我怎么才能报答你呢?
Their trust was repaid with fierce loyalty.他们的信任获得的回报是忠心耿耿。
他们的信任获得的回报是忠心耿耿。
3 if somethingrepaysyour attention, interest, study, etc., it is worth spending time to look at it, etc. 值得
The report repays careful reading.这份报告值得仔细阅读。
这份报告值得仔细阅读。
The charter can be seen in the town museum, which more than repays a visit.该宪章可以在镇博物馆看到,而这个博物馆确实值得去参观一下。
该宪章可以在镇博物馆看到,而这个博物馆确实值得去参观一下。
repayment C1 /rɪˈpeɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of paying back money that you have borrowed from a bank, etc. 归还借款;偿还债务
The loan is due for repayment by the end of the year.这笔借款要在年底还清。
这笔借款要在年底还清。
debt repayment小规模生产
小规模生产
We offer flexible repayment terms.我们提供灵活的还款条件。
我们提供灵活的还款条件。
The normal repayment period is five years.正常的偿还期是五年。
正常的偿还期是五年。
2 a sum of money that you pay regularly to a bank, etc. until you have returned all the money that you owe 按期偿还的款项;分期偿还额
We were unable tomeet(= pay)the repaymentson the loan.我们无法支付贷款的分期偿还额。
我们无法支付贷款的分期偿还额。
The monthly mortgage repayments are quite high.每个月的抵押贷款还款额相当高。
每个月的抵押贷款还款额相当高。
monthly/weekly repayments每月/每周还款
每月/每周还款
replay value C1 /ˈriːpleɪ væljuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality in a video game, music recording, etc. of being suitable for or worth playing more than once 重复可玩性
To add replay value, each level has two sets of collectibles and time challenges.为了增加重玩价值,每个级别都有两套收藏品和时间挑战。
为了增加重玩价值,每个级别都有两套收藏品和时间挑战。
Even the lyrics are not enough to give this song replay value.就连歌词也不足以赋予这首歌重听的价值。
就连歌词也不足以赋予这首歌重听的价值。
replayability C1 /ˌriːˌpleɪəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality in a video game, music recording, etc. of being suitable for or worth playing more than once 重复可玩性
This game offers a lot of content and replayability for solo play or multiplayer.该游戏提供了大量的内容和可重玩性,适合单人游戏或多人游戏。
该游戏提供了大量的内容和可重玩性,适合单人游戏或多人游戏。
replayable C1 /ˌriːˈpleɪəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 suitable for or worth playing more than once 可重播:适合或值得多次玩
This is a quick and highly replayable fantasy game.这是一款快速且高度可重玩的奇幻游戏。
这是一款快速且高度可重玩的奇幻游戏。
It's an immensely replayable new single.这是一首非常值得重玩的新单曲。
这是一首非常值得重玩的新单曲。
report to C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 if youreport toa particular manager in an organization that you work for, they are officially responsible for your work and tell you what to do 对…负责;隶属;从属
representation C1 /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of presenting somebody/something in a particular way; something that shows or describes something 表现;描述;描绘;表现形式
the negative representation of single mothers in the media媒体对单身母亲的负面描述
媒体对单身母亲的负面描述
The snake swallowing its tail is a representation of infinity.蛇衔其尾表示无穷无尽。
蛇衔其尾表示无穷无尽。
2 the fact of having representatives who will speak or vote for you or act in your place 代表;维护;支持
The green movement lacks effective representation in Parliament.环境保护运动在议会中缺乏有力的支持者。
环境保护运动在议会中缺乏有力的支持者。
The accused was not allowed legal representation.没有允许被告请律师。
没有允许被告请律师。
3 formal statements made to somebody in authority, especially in order to make your opinions known or to protest 陈述;抗议
We havemade representations tothe prime minister, but without success.我们同首相进行交涉,但没有效果。
我们同首相进行交涉,但没有效果。
reproduce C1 /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a copy of a picture, piece of text, etc. 复制
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher.未经出版者许可翻印这些习题是违法的。
未经出版者许可翻印这些习题是违法的。
The photocopier reproduces colours very well.这台复印机复制的色彩效果很好。
这台复印机复制的色彩效果很好。
This material can be reproduced without payment.该材料可以免费复制。
该材料可以免费复制。
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery.所有插图均承蒙水星画廊许可复制。
所有插图均承蒙水星画廊许可复制。
2 to produce something very similar to something else in a different medium or context; to make something happen again in the same way 再现;重现
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie.小说的氛围在电影中得到成功再现。
小说的氛围在电影中得到成功再现。
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition.遗憾的是,他在比赛中从未能够再现这种竞技水平。
遗憾的是,他在比赛中从未能够再现这种竞技水平。
I was able to reproduce the same results with subsequent tests.我在随后的试验中重现了同样的结果。
我在随后的试验中重现了同样的结果。
3 if people, plants, animals, etc.reproduceorreproduce themselves, they produce young 繁殖;生育
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land.大多数爬行动物在陆地产卵进行繁殖。
大多数爬行动物在陆地产卵进行繁殖。
cells reproducing themselves(= making new ones)自我繁殖的细胞
自我繁殖的细胞
reproduction C1 /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of producing babies, young animals or plants 生殖;繁殖
sexual reproduction有性生殖
有性生殖
They are studying reproduction in shellfish.他们正在研究贝类的繁殖。
他们正在研究贝类的繁殖。
2 the act or process of producing copies of a document, book, picture, etc. 复制;再版
Use a black pen on white paper to ensure good reproduction.用白纸黑笔,以确保复制清晰。
用白纸黑笔,以确保复制清晰。
3 the quality of recorded sound (录音的)音质,音效
Digital recording gives excellent sound reproduction.数字录音的声音效果极佳。
数字录音的声音效果极佳。
4 a thing that has beenreproduced, especially a copy of a work of art (尤指艺术品的)复制品
They have a catalogue with colour reproductions of the paintings for sale.他们有一个待售画作的彩色图样目录。
他们有一个待售画作的彩色图样目录。
reproduction furniture(= furniture made as a copy of an earlier style)仿制的旧式家具
仿制的旧式家具
reproductive C1 /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected withreproducingbabies, young animals or plants 生殖的;繁殖的
reproductive organs生殖器官
生殖器官
republic C1 /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a country that is governed by a president and politicians elected by the people and where there is no king or queen 共和国;共和政体
newly independent republics新独立的共和国
新独立的共和国
Mary McAleese has been the President of the Republic of Ireland since 1997.玛丽·麦卡利斯自 1997 年起担任爱尔兰共和国总统。
玛丽·麦卡利斯自 1997 年起担任爱尔兰共和国总统。
request stop C1 /rɪˈkwest stɒp/ noun
noun 释义
1 abus stopwhere buses stop only if somebody signals to the driver that they want the bus to stop (公共汽车的)招呼站
rescue dog C1 /ˈreskjuː dɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a dog that has been rescued after being treated badly 获救犬只
Anyone thinking of buying a dog should think about adopting a rescue dog.任何想买狗的人都应该考虑收养一只救援犬。
任何想买狗的人都应该考虑收养一只救援犬。
2 a dog that is trained to take part in rescue operations 救援犬;搜救犬
Training asearch and rescue dogcan take as long as three years.训练搜救犬可能需要长达三年的时间。
训练搜救犬可能需要长达三年的时间。
research and development C1 /rɪˌsɜːtʃ ən dɪˈveləpmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in industry, etc.) work that tries to find new products and processes or to improve existing ones 研究和开发
They pour millions of dollars into research and development.他们投入数百万元进行研发。
他们投入数百万元进行研发。
I do a lot of research and development work in my job.我的工作涉及大量研发工作。
我的工作涉及大量研发工作。
resent C1 /rɪˈzent/ verb
verb 释义
1 to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair 愤恨;感到气愤;愤愤不平
Ideeply resentedher criticism.我对她的批评感到非常气愤。
我对她的批评感到非常气愤。
The children resented the new woman in their father’s life.孩子们怨恨父亲生活中的新女人。
孩子们怨恨父亲生活中的新女人。
Hebitterly resentsbeing treated like a child.他十分厌恶被别人当孩子对待。
他十分厌恶被别人当孩子对待。
She resented him making all the decisions.她讨厌什么事都要听他的。
她讨厌什么事都要听他的。
She resented his making all the decisions.她讨厌什么事都要听他的。
她讨厌什么事都要听他的。
resentful C1 /rɪˈzentfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair 感到气愤的;憎恨的;愤慨的
a resentful look充满怨恨的眼神
充满怨恨的眼神
They seemed to be resentful of our presence there.他们好像对我们在那里露面很生气。
他们好像对我们在那里露面很生气。
She was resentful at having been left out of the team.她对被运动队淘汰感到气愤。
她对被运动队淘汰感到气愤。
resentment C1 /rɪˈzentmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of anger or unhappiness about something that you think is unfair 愤恨;怨恨
tofeel/harbour/bear resentmenttowards/against somebody对某人感到/深怀/有怨恨
对某人感到/深怀/有怨恨
She could not conceal the deep resentment she felt at the way she had been treated.受到那样的待遇,她无法掩藏内心强烈的愤恨。
受到那样的待遇,她无法掩藏内心强烈的愤恨。
reserved C1 /rɪˈzɜːvd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 slow or unwilling to show feelings or express opinions 内向的;寡言少语的;矜持的
Neighbours described him as a reserved man who didn't mix much.邻居称他是个内向的人,不怎么与人交往。
邻居称他是个内向的人,不怎么与人交往。
She seems quite reserved.她似乎很矜持。
她似乎很矜持。
reservoir C1 /ˈrezəvwɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a natural or artificial lake where water is stored before it is taken by pipes to houses, etc. 水库;蓄水池
The water content of the country's reservoirs had fallen to less than 50% of their capacity.这个国家的水库蓄水量已降至不足其库容量的50%。
这个国家的水库蓄水量已降至不足其库容量的50%。
They got up early and went for a swim in the reservoir.他们一大早就起床到水库游泳去了。
他们一大早就起床到水库游泳去了。
2 a large amount of something that is available to be used (大量的)储备,储藏
We can tap into the vast reservoir of information available on the internet我们可以开发利用因特网上丰富的信息储备。
我们可以开发利用因特网上丰富的信息储备。
3 a place in an engine or a machine where a liquid is kept before it is used 储液槽
an oil reservoir油槽
油槽
residence hall C1 /ˈrezɪdəns hɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building for university or college students to live in (大学)学生宿舍
residential C1 /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices 适合居住的;住宅的
a quiet residential area安静的住宅区
安静的住宅区
2 requiring a person to live at a particular place; offering living accommodation 需要在某地居住的;提供住宿的
a residential language course需要住校的语言课程
需要住校的语言课程
a residential home for the elderly老人院
老人院
residential care for children提供食宿的儿童福利院服务
提供食宿的儿童福利院服务
resignation C1 /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of giving up your job or position; the occasion when you do this 辞职
a letter of resignation辞职信
辞职信
There were calls for her resignation from the board of directors.有人要求她从董事会辞职。
有人要求她从董事会辞职。
Further resignations are expected.预计还会有人辞职。
预计还会有人辞职。
The defeat led to his resignation as team manager.这次失败导致他辞去球队经理职务。
这次失败导致他辞去球队经理职务。
2 a letter, for example to your employers, to say that you are giving up your job or position 辞职信;辞呈
tooffer/hand in/tender your resignation呈递/上交/提交辞职信
呈递/上交/提交辞职信
We haven't received his resignation yet.我们还没有收到他的辞呈。
我们还没有收到他的辞呈。
3 the quality of being willing to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation that you cannot change 顺从;听任
They accepted their defeat with resignation.他们无可奈何地承认失败。
他们无可奈何地承认失败。
resistance C1 /rɪˈzɪstəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 dislike of or opposition to a plan, an idea, etc.; the act of refusing to obey 反对;抵制;抗拒
As with all new ideas it met with resistance.和所有的新观念一样,它受到了抵制。
和所有的新观念一样,它受到了抵制。
There has been a lot of resistance to this new law.这项新的法规已经遭到强烈抵制。
这项新的法规已经遭到强烈抵制。
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry.对变革的抵制几乎毁了这个行业。
对变革的抵制几乎毁了这个行业。
2 the act of using force to oppose somebody/something 抵抗;反抗
There were a number of episodes of armed resistance during the early years of occupation.占领初期发生了多起武装抵抗事件。
占领初期发生了多起武装抵抗事件。
The defendersput up a strong resistance.保卫者顽强地抵抗。
保卫者顽强地抵抗。
The demonstratorsofferedlittle or noresistanceto the police.示威者几乎没有对警察作任何反抗。
示威者几乎没有对警察作任何反抗。
3 the power not to be affected by something 抗力;抵抗力
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection.艾滋病降低了身体的抗感染能力。
艾滋病降低了身体的抗感染能力。
4 a force that stops something moving or makes it move more slowly 阻力
wind/air resistance(= in the design of planes or cars)风阻;空气阻力
风阻;空气阻力
5 the opposition of a substance or device to the flow of an electrical current 电阻
6 a secret organization that resists the authorities, especially in a country that an enemy has control of (尤指敌占区的)秘密抵抗组织
resistance fighters秘密抵抗战士
秘密抵抗战士
The Resistance was/were not going to surrender.抵抗运动不会投降。
抵抗运动不会投降。
7 (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something (采取)最省事的方法
resistant C1 /rɪˈzɪstənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not affected by something; able to resist something 抵抗的;有抵抗力的
plants that are resistant to disease抗病植株
抗病植株
Mosquitoes are becoming resistant to insecticides.蚊子对杀虫剂产生了抗药性。
蚊子对杀虫剂产生了抗药性。
2 opposing something and trying to stop it happening 抵制的;阻止的
Elderly people are not always resistant to change.上了年纪的人并不总是抵制变革。
上了年纪的人并不总是抵制变革。
3 not damaged by the thing mentioned 抗…的;耐…的
disease-resistant plants抗病植株
抗病植株
fire-resistant materials耐火材料
耐火材料
restaurant car C1 /ˈrestrɒnt kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train in which meals are served (火车的)餐车
restoration C1 /ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was 整修;修复
restoration work修复工作
修复工作
The palace is closed for restoration.王宫因整修而停止开放。
王宫因整修而停止开放。
2 the act of bringing back a system, a law, etc. that existed previously (规章制度等的)恢复
the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries两国恢复外交关系
两国恢复外交关系
the restoration of democracy/the monarchy民主制度/君主政体的恢复
民主制度/君主政体的恢复
3 the act of returning something to its correct place, condition or owner 复原;复位;回归;归还
the restoration of the Elgin marbles to Greece埃尔金大理石雕塑品之交还希腊
埃尔金大理石雕塑品之交还希腊
4 the time in Britain after 1660 when, following a period with no king or queen, Charles II became king 王政复辟时期(1660 年,英国经历了一段无王时期后,查理二世登基为王)
Restoration comedy/poetry(= written during and after this time)王政复辟时期的喜剧/诗歌
王政复辟时期的喜剧/诗歌
resume C1 /rɪˈzjuːm/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 if youresumean activity, or if itresumes, it begins again or continues after being interrupted 重新开始;(中断后)继续
toresume talks/negotiations重新进行会谈/谈判
重新进行会谈/谈判
She resumed her career after an interval of six years.时隔六年之后她又开始了自己的职业生涯。
时隔六年之后她又开始了自己的职业生涯。
The noise resumed, louder than before.噪声再起,比先前更大。
噪声再起,比先前更大。
There is no sign of the peace talks resuming.目前还没有恢复和谈的迹象。
目前还没有恢复和谈的迹象。
He got back in the car and resumed driving.他回到车上,继续开车。
他回到车上,继续开车。
2 to go back to the seat or place that you had before 回到(原来的座位、地方或位置)
He resumed his seat opposite her.他回到座位上,与她面对面坐着。
他回到座位上,与她面对面坐着。
noun 释义
1 a short summary or account of something 摘要;概述;概要
a brief résumé of events so far到目前为止事件的概述
到目前为止事件的概述
2 a written record of your education and the jobs you have done, that you send when you are applying for a job (求职用的)履历,简历
Yes, I've read your résumé. Very impressive.是的,我看过你的简历。非常令人印象深刻。
是的,我看过你的简历。非常令人印象深刻。
You can post your résumé on the website free of charge.你可以在网站上免费发布你的简历。
你可以在网站上免费发布你的简历。
retailer C1 /ˈriːteɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or business that sells goods to the public 零售商;零售店
one of the country’s largest food retailers该国最大的食品零售商之一
该国最大的食品零售商之一
retake C1 /ˌriːˈteɪk/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to take control of something such as a town again 收复(失地);恢复控制
Government forces moved in to retake the city.政府军开进城市,以恢复对它的控制。
政府军开进城市,以恢复对它的控制。
Moore fought back to retake the lead later in the race.后来穆尔奋力反击,重新夺回了比赛中的领先地位。
后来穆尔奋力反击,重新夺回了比赛中的领先地位。
2 to take an exam or a test again, usually after failing it the first time 重考;(通常指)补考
noun 释义
1 the act of filming a scene in a film again, because it was not right before 重拍(电影镜头)
We had to do several retakes before we got it right.我们得重拍了几次才拍好。
我们得重拍了几次才拍好。
2 the act of taking an exam or a test again, usually after failing it the first time 重拍(电影镜头)
retirement community C1 /rɪˈtaɪəmənt kəmjuːnəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of homes for older or retired people, with facilities offering activities and services 老年社区;养老社区
My parents' retirement community has its own golf course.我父母住的养老社区有专属的高尔夫球场。
我父母住的养老社区有专属的高尔夫球场。
retreat C1 /rɪˈtriːt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a movement away from a place or an enemy because of danger or defeat 撤退;退却
Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow拿破仑从莫斯科的撤退
拿破仑从莫斯科的撤退
The army wasin full retreat(=retreatingvery quickly).部队全线撤退。
部队全线撤退。
tosound the retreat(= to give a loud signal for an army to move away)发出撤退信号
发出撤退信号
2 an act of trying to escape from a particular situation to one that you think is safer or more pleasant 逃避;退避;躲避
Is watching television a retreat from reality?看电视是对现实的一种逃避吗?
看电视是对现实的一种逃避吗?
her retreat into a fantasy world of her own她躲进了自己的虚幻世界
她躲进了自己的虚幻世界
3 an act of changing a decision because of criticism or because a situation has become too difficult (由于批评或环境过于恶劣)改变决定,退缩
The Senator made an embarrassing retreat from his earlier position.这位参议员很尴尬地改变了他早先的立场。
这位参议员很尴尬地改变了他早先的立场。
4 a quiet, private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life 僻静处;隐居处
a country retreat乡间隐居处
乡间隐居处
5 a period of time when somebody stops their usual activities and goes to a quiet place for prayer and thought; an organized event when people can do this 静修期间(或活动)
He went into retreat and tried to resolve the conflicts within himself.他去静修并试图调节自己内心的矛盾冲突。
他去静修并试图调节自己内心的矛盾冲突。
He went on a Buddhist retreat.他去参加佛教的静修了。
他去参加佛教的静修了。
6 to go away or back quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant (仓促)逃走;(慌忙)撤退
I decided to beat a hasty retreat.我决定赶紧离开。
我决定赶紧离开。
verb 释义
1 to move away from a place or an enemy because you are in danger or because you have been defeated 退却;撤退
The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses.部队因伤亡惨重被迫撤退。
部队因伤亡惨重被迫撤退。
We retreated back down the mountain.我们从山上撤了下来。
我们从山上撤了下来。
They retreated to a safe distance from the fighting.他们撤退到远离战斗的安全距离。
他们撤退到远离战斗的安全距离。
2 to move away or back 离开;离去;退去;后退
He watched her retreating figure.他看着她的身影渐渐远去。
他看着她的身影渐渐远去。
The flood waters slowly retreated.洪水慢慢地消退了。
洪水慢慢地消退了。
3 to escape to a place that is quieter or safer 隐退;逃避;躲避
Bored with the conversation, she retreated to her bedroom.她厌倦了这样的交谈,躲进了自己的卧室。
她厌倦了这样的交谈,躲进了自己的卧室。
He retreated into a world of fantasy.他遁入了幻想世界。
他遁入了幻想世界。
4 to change your mind about something because of criticism or because a situation has become too difficult (由于批评或环境过于恶劣)改变主意,退缩
The government had retreated from its pledge to reduce class sizes.政府已经改变了缩小班级规模的承诺。
政府已经改变了缩小班级规模的承诺。
He told them not to retreat in the face of opposition from the public.他告诉他们不要在公众的反对面前退缩。
他告诉他们不要在公众的反对面前退缩。
He retreated in the face of strong opposition.面对强烈的反对,他退却了。
面对强烈的反对,他退却了。
5 to lose value 跌价
Share prices retreated 45p to 538p.股票价格下跌 45 便士,降到了 538 便士。
股票价格下跌 45 便士,降到了 538 便士。
retrieve C1 /rɪˈtriːv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be 取回;索回
She bent to retrieve her comb from the floor.她弯腰从地板上捡起她的梳子。
她弯腰从地板上捡起她的梳子。
The dog retrieved the ball from the water.狗从水中捡起了球。
狗从水中捡起了球。
The police have managed to retrieve some of the stolen money.警方已经追回了部分被盗钱款。
警方已经追回了部分被盗钱款。
2 to find and get back data or information that has been stored in the memory of a computer 检索数据
to retrieve information from the database从数据库检索资料
从数据库检索资料
The program allows you to retrieve items quickly by searching under a keyword.这个程序通过关键词进行搜索,能让你迅速获取数据项。
这个程序通过关键词进行搜索,能让你迅速获取数据项。
3 to make a bad situation better; to get back something that was lost 扭转颓势;挽回;找回
You can onlyretrieve the situationby apologizing.你只有道歉才能挽回这个局面。
你只有道歉才能挽回这个局面。
Employers are anxious to retrieve the investment they have made in training their employees.雇主们急于收回在员工培训方面的投资。
雇主们急于收回在员工培训方面的投资。
reunion C1 /ˌriːˈjuːniən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time 重逢;团聚;聚会
a family reunion家人团聚
家人团聚
the school’s annual reunion一年一度的校友联欢会
一年一度的校友联欢会
a reunion of the class of ’8585 届同学聚会
85 届同学聚会
2 the act of people coming together after they have been apart for some time 相聚;团圆
an emotional reunion between mother and son母子团圆的激动场面
母子团圆的激动场面
Christmas is a time of reunion.圣诞节是团聚的日子。
圣诞节是团聚的日子。
3 the action of becoming a single group or organization again 重新结合;再度联合
the reunion of the Church of England with the Church of Rome英格兰圣公会和天主教的再度联合
英格兰圣公会和天主教的再度联合
reuse C1 /ˌriːˈjuːz/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to use something again 再次使用;重复使用
Please reuse your envelopes.信封请重复利用。
信封请重复利用。
noun 释义
1 the act of using something again 再次使用;重复使用
The water is conserved and reheated for reuse.水被保存并重新加热以供再利用。
水被保存并重新加热以供再利用。
a plan for the reduction, reuse and recycling of all waste减少、再利用和回收所有废物的计划
减少、再利用和回收所有废物的计划
revenue stream C1 /ˈrevənjuː striːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the money that a company or person earns from a particular activity; a means by which a company or person earns money 收入;收入来源
Hiring the venue out for weddings will create an additional revenue stream.出租场地用于举办婚礼将创造额外的收入来源。
出租场地用于举办婚礼将创造额外的收入来源。
The show has become a lucrative revenue stream for the TV company.该节目已成为电视公司利润丰厚的收入来源。
该节目已成为电视公司利润丰厚的收入来源。
reverse C1 /rɪˈvɜːs/ verb, noun, adjective
verb 释义
1 to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before 颠倒;彻底转变;使完全相反
Falling birth rates mayreverse the trendtowards early retirement.出生率下降可能扭转提前退休的趋势。
出生率下降可能扭转提前退休的趋势。
to reverse a procedure/process逆转程序/过程
逆转程序/过程
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline.政府未能扭转经济滑坡的趋势。
政府未能扭转经济滑坡的趋势。
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease.有时可以阻止病情发展或使病情彻底好转。
有时可以阻止病情发展或使病情彻底好转。
2 to change a previous decision, law, etc. to the opposite one 撤销,废除(决定、法律等)
The Court of Appealreversed the decision.上诉法庭撤销了这项裁决。
上诉法庭撤销了这项裁决。
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government.如果政府改组,这项政策很可能被废除。
如果政府改组,这项政策很可能被废除。
to reverse a judgement推翻判决
推翻判决
3 to turn something the opposite way around or change the order of something around 使反转;使次序颠倒
Writing is reversed in a mirror.镜子里的字是反的。
镜子里的字是反的。
You should reverse the order of these pages.你该把这几页的顺序颠倒过来。
你该把这几页的顺序颠倒过来。
To solve the puzzle, simply reverse the order of the numbers.要解开这个谜,只要颠倒数字的顺序即可。
要解开这个谜,只要颠倒数字的顺序即可。
4 to exchange the positions or functions of two things 交换(位置或功能)
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child.感觉我们就像家长和孩子交换了角色。
感觉我们就像家长和孩子交换了角色。
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed.过去她为我工作,而现在我们的地位对调了。
过去她为我工作,而现在我们的地位对调了。
5 to admit you were wrong or to stop having a particular position in an argument 承认错误;放弃(立场)
He has reversed himself on a dozen issues.他已经不再坚持自己在一系列问题上的立场。
他已经不再坚持自己在一系列问题上的立场。
6 when a vehicle or its driverreversesor the driverreversesa vehicle, the vehicle goes backwards (使)倒退行驶;倒车
He reversed around the corner.他倒车转过拐角。
他倒车转过拐角。
She reversed into a parking space.她将车倒着开进停车位。
她将车倒着开进停车位。
Caution! This truck is reversing.小心!卡车在倒车。
小心!卡车在倒车。
Now reverse the car.现在倒车。
现在倒车。
7 to make a phone call that will be paid for by the person you are calling, not by you 打对方付费的电话
I want to reverse the charges, please.劳驾,我想打一个由受话人付费的电话。
劳驾,我想打一个由受话人付费的电话。
noun 释义
1 the opposite of what has just been mentioned 相反的情况(或事物)
This problem is the reverse of the previous one.这个问题和上一个问题相反。
这个问题和上一个问题相反。
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in factthe reverse is true.尽管我原以为会喜欢乡村生活,但实际情况正好相反。
尽管我原以为会喜欢乡村生活,但实际情况正好相反。
In the south, the reverse applies.在南方,情况相反。
在南方,情况相反。
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse.说服她过来不容易,实在太难了。
说服她过来不容易,实在太难了。
If you tell children to do something, they will often do the exact reverse.告诉孩子要做什么事,他们往往会反着干。
告诉孩子要做什么事,他们往往会反着干。
2 the back of a coin, piece of material, piece of paper, etc. 后面;背面;反面
The coin has a coat of arms stamped on the reverse.硬币的背面刻有徽章。
硬币的背面刻有徽章。
The coin has a date on one side and the emperor's head on the reverse.硬币的一面是日期,另一面是君主的头像。
硬币的一面是日期,另一面是君主的头像。
3 the machine in a vehicle used to make it move backwards 倒挡
Putthe carin/into reverse.给汽车挂上倒挡。
给汽车挂上倒挡。
4 a loss or defeat; a change from success to failure 损失;失败;倒退
Property values have suffered another reverse.房地产价值再次遭受损失。
房地产价值再次遭受损失。
a damaging political reverse具有破坏性的政治倒退
具有破坏性的政治倒退
Their forces have suffered serious reverses in recent months.他们的部队在最近几个月里严重受挫。
他们的部队在最近几个月里严重受挫。
5 to start to happen or to make something happen in the opposite way (使)出现逆转,转化为对立面
In 2008 economic growth went into reverse.2008 年,经济增长发生了逆转。
2008 年,经济增长发生了逆转。
Various problems have put the company’s expansion plans into reverse.各种问题使该公司的扩张计划陷入倒退。
各种问题使该公司的扩张计划陷入倒退。
6 in the opposite order or way 反向;相反
The secret number is my phone number in reverse.这个密码是我的电话号码的逆序排列。
这个密码是我的电话号码的逆序排列。
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse.我们走了和你相似的旅程,但方向相反。
我们走了和你相似的旅程,但方向相反。
adjective 释义
1 opposite to what has been mentioned 相反的;反面的;反向的
to travel in the reverse direction向相反方向行进
向相反方向行进
The winners were announcedin reverse order(= the person in the lowest place was announced first).获胜者是按逆序宣布的。
获胜者是按逆序宣布的。
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended.实验的结果与原来的意图相反。
实验的结果与原来的意图相反。
One year later she made the same journey in the reverse direction.一年以后她从相反的方向出发重游了那条路线。
一年以后她从相反的方向出发重游了那条路线。
2 opposite to the front 背面的;反面的;后面的
Iron the garment on the reverse side.这件衣服要从反面熨。
这件衣服要从反面熨。
On the reverse side of the medal is a coat of arms.奖牌的背面是盾徽。
奖牌的背面是盾徽。
revive C1 /rɪˈvaɪv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become, or to make somebody/something become, conscious or healthy and strong again (使)苏醒,复活,恢复
The flowers soon revived in water.这些花见了水很快就活过来了。
这些花见了水很快就活过来了。
The economy is beginning to revive.经济开始复苏。
经济开始复苏。
The paramedics couldn't revive her.护理人员无法使她苏醒。
护理人员无法使她苏醒。
This movie is intended to revive her flagging career.这部电影意在使她渐趋衰败的事业再现辉煌。
这部电影意在使她渐趋衰败的事业再现辉煌。
Attempts to revive him failed.把他救活的努力失败了。
把他救活的努力失败了。
2 to make something start being used or done again 重新使用;使重做
This quaint custom should be revived.应该恢复这一独特的风俗。
应该恢复这一独特的风俗。
She has been trying to revive the debate over equal pay.她一直在设法再次展开关于同工同酬的辩论。
她一直在设法再次展开关于同工同酬的辩论。
The poor trade figures have revived fears of higher interest rates.不良的贸易数字再次引起人们对加息的担忧。
不良的贸易数字再次引起人们对加息的担忧。
3 to produce again a play, etc. that has not been performed for some time 重新上演
This 1930s musical is being revived at the National Theatre.这部 20 世纪 30 年代的音乐剧正在国家剧院重新上演。
这部 20 世纪 30 年代的音乐剧正在国家剧院重新上演。
revolutionary C1 /ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with political revolution 革命的
a revolutionary leader革命领袖
革命领袖
revolutionary uprisings革命起义
革命起义
2 involving a great or complete change 革命性的;大变革的;巨变的
arevolutionary idea革命性的想法
革命性的想法
a time of rapid andrevolutionary change迅速剧烈变革的时期
迅速剧烈变革的时期
revolutionary advances in medicine医学的革命性进步
医学的革命性进步
The effects of technological development are revolutionary.技术发展的影响是革命性的。
技术发展的影响是革命性的。
At the time this idea was revolutionary.这个想法在当时创意非凡。
这个想法在当时创意非凡。
noun 释义
1 a person who starts or supports a revolution, especially a political one (支持)改革者;(尤指)革命者,革命支持者
socialist revolutionaries社会主义革命者
社会主义革命者
Like the French revolutionaries, his main concern was to unify the country.和法国革命者一样,他主要关心的是国家的统一。
和法国革命者一样,他主要关心的是国家的统一。
The revolutionaries tried to encourage soldiers to mutiny or desert.革命者试图劝说士兵暴动或当逃兵。
革命者试图劝说士兵暴动或当逃兵。
rhetorical C1 /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 asked only to make a statement or to produce an effect rather than to get an answer 反问的;反诘的
‘Don't you care what I do?’ he asked, but it was arhetorical question.“我做什么,难道你不关心吗?”他问道,可那是个反问。
“我做什么,难道你不关心吗?”他问道,可那是个反问。
2 intended to influence people, but not completely honest or sincere 辞藻华丽的;虚夸的;花言巧语的
3 connected with the art ofrhetoric 修辞的;修辞性的;带有修辞色彩的
the use of rhetorical devices such as metaphor and irony诸如暗喻和反讽等修辞手法的运用
诸如暗喻和反讽等修辞手法的运用
She ended her speech with a rhetorical flourish.她以华丽的辞藻结束了她的演讲。
她以华丽的辞藻结束了她的演讲。
rhinoceros C1 /raɪˈnɒsərəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large heavy animal with very thick skin and either one or twohornson its nose, that lives in Africa and Asia 犀,犀牛(栖于非洲和亚洲)
rhythm and blues C1 /ˌrɪðəm ən ˈbluːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of music that is a mixture ofbluesand jazz and has a strong rhythm 节奏布鲁斯,节奏蓝调(由布鲁斯和爵士乐综合而成的节奏感很强的音乐)
rib C1 /rɪb/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 any of the curved bones that are connected to thespineand surround the chest 肋骨
abroken/bruised/cracked rib折断的/挫伤的/开裂的肋骨
折断的/挫伤的/开裂的肋骨
Stoppoking me in the ribs!别捅我的肋骨!
别捅我的肋骨!
2 a piece of meat with one or more bones from theribsof an animal 排骨
3 a curved piece of wood, metal or plastic that forms the frame of a boat, roof, etc. and makes it stronger (船、屋顶等的)肋拱,肋材
a roof with rib vaulting带有肋拱顶的屋顶
带有肋拱顶的屋顶
4 a way ofknitting(= making clothing using wool and two long needles)that produces a pattern of straight lines up and down in which some are raised higher than others 凸条花纹编织;罗纹编织
a rib cotton sweater一件罗纹棉毛衫
一件罗纹棉毛衫
5 to push your finger or yourelbowinto somebody’s side, especially to attract their attention (尤指为引起注意用手指或胳膊肘)捅某人一下
verb 释义
1 to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, but in a friendly way 嘲笑;逗弄;开(某人的)玩笑
He used to rib her mercilessly about her accent.他常常因为她的口音而无情地取笑她。
他常常因为她的口音而无情地取笑她。
ribbon C1 /ˈrɪbən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow piece of material, used to tie things or for decoration (用于捆绑或装饰的)带子,丝带
Her present was tied with yellow ribbon.她的礼物上系着黄丝带。
她的礼物上系着黄丝带。
lengths of velvet ribbon一段段天鹅绒带子
一段段天鹅绒带子
She was wearing two blue silk ribbons in her hair.她的头发上系着两根蓝色丝带。
她的头发上系着两根蓝色丝带。
2 something that is long and narrow in shape 带状物;狭长的东西
The road was a ribbon of moonlight.这条路在月光下如同一条缎带。
这条路在月光下如同一条缎带。
3 aribbonin special colours, or tied in a special way, that is given to somebody as a prize or as a military honour, or that is worn by somebody to show that they belong to a particular political party 绶带;勋带
4 a long narrow piece of material containingink(= coloured liquid for writing, drawing, etc.)that you put intotypewritersand some computer printers (打字机或某些打印机的)色带
5 to officially open a building, road, etc. with a special ceremony that typically involves cutting aribbonacross the entrance 剪彩
The prince cut the ribbon to officially open the building.王子为大楼正式开业剪彩。
王子为大楼正式开业剪彩。
Yesterday the mayor cut the ribbon on the new sports centre.昨天市长为新体育中心剪彩。
昨天市长为新体育中心剪彩。
6 to officially start something, such as a business project or activity 使正式开始;启动(工程或活动)
Today we're happy to cut the ribbon on a project that will improve safety for cyclists.今天我们很高兴启动一个可以加强骑自行车安全的项目。
今天我们很高兴启动一个可以加强骑自行车安全的项目。
7 to cut/tear, etc. something very badly (将某物)撕扯得粉碎,切成碎片
His coat was torn to ribbons by the barbed wire fence.他的外套被铁丝网撕成丝带。
他的外套被铁丝网撕成丝带。
riddle C1 /ˈrɪdl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a question that is difficult to understand, and that has a surprising answer, that you ask somebody as a game 谜;谜语
Stoptalking in riddles(= saying things that are confusing)—say what you mean.别拐弯抹角了,有话直说。
别拐弯抹角了,有话直说。
Bilbosolves the riddlethat unlocks the door to the mountain.比尔博破解了打开通往大山之门的暗语。
比尔博破解了打开通往大山之门的暗语。
2 a mysterious event or situation that you cannot explain 神秘事件;无法解释的情况
the riddle of how the baby died婴儿死亡之谜
婴儿死亡之谜
Theriddleof his identitywasonlysolvedwhen his brother saw him on TV.当他的哥哥在电视上看到他时,他的身份之谜才被解开。
当他的哥哥在电视上看到他时,他的身份之谜才被解开。
verb 释义
1 to make a lot of holes in somebody/something 使布满窟窿
The car wasriddled with bullets.这辆车被子弹打得千疮百孔。
这辆车被子弹打得千疮百孔。
a bullet-riddled car布满弹坑的汽车
布满弹坑的汽车
2 to be full of something, especially something bad or unpleasant 充满;充斥
His body was riddled with cancer.恶性肿瘤遍布他的全身。
恶性肿瘤遍布他的全身。
Her typing was slow and riddled with mistakes.她打字很慢而且错误百出。
她打字很慢而且错误百出。
The woods are riddled with rabbit holes.树林里布满了兔子洞。
树林里布满了兔子洞。
ride-share C1 /ˈraɪd ʃeə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to travel in a private vehicle driven by its owner, for free or for a fee, especially when this is arranged using an app or website 拼车;搭顺风车
Some companies are now encouraging employees to ride-share.一些公司现在鼓励员工拼车。
一些公司现在鼓励员工拼车。
noun 释义
1 travelling in a private vehicle driven by its owner, free or for a fee, especially when this is arranged using an app or website 拼车;顺风车
Many ride-share drivers make little money from their work.许多拼车司机收入微薄。
许多拼车司机收入微薄。
2 a trip people take byride-sharing 拼车行程
You can take a taxi or a ride-share from the airport.你可以从机场乘坐出租车或拼车前往。
你可以从机场乘坐出租车或拼车前往。
ride-sharing C1 /ˈraɪd ʃeərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 travelling in a private vehicle driven by its owner, free or for a fee, especially when this is arranged using an app or website 拼车;顺风车
Sometimes it can be difficult to find a taxi or ride-sharing service to get home late at night.有时候深夜回家很难找到出租车或拼车服务。
有时候深夜回家很难找到出租车或拼车服务。
ridge C1 /rɪdʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a narrow area of high land along the top of a line of hills; a high pointed area near the top of a mountain 山脊;山脉
walking along the ridge沿着山脊行走
沿着山脊行走
the north-east ridge of the Matterhorn马特峰的东北部
马特峰的东北部
We stood on the windswept ridge and looked down at the valley below.我们站在被风吹过的山脊上,俯视下面的山谷。
我们站在被风吹过的山脊上,俯视下面的山谷。
2 a raised line on the surface of something; the point where two sloping surfaces join 隆起;脊;垄
The ridges on the soles of my boots stopped me from slipping.我靴子底上有隆起的纹路,使我没有滑倒。
我靴子底上有隆起的纹路,使我没有滑倒。
the ridge of the roof屋脊
屋脊
3 a long narrow area of high pressure in the atmosphere (大气层的)高压脊
a ridge of high pressure over the Atlantic大西洋上空的高压脊
大西洋上空的高压脊
verb 释义
1 to make narrow raised lines or areas on the surface of something 使隆起;使形成脊状
ridicule C1 /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 unkind comments that make fun of somebody/something or make them look silly 嘲笑;奚落;讥笑
She isan object of ridiculein the tabloid newspapers.她是小报讥笑讽刺的对象。
她是小报讥笑讽刺的对象。
tohold somebody up to ridicule(= make fun of somebody publicly)公然取笑某人
公然取笑某人
verb 释义
1 to make somebody/something look silly by laughing at them or it in an unkind way 嘲笑;奚落;讥笑
They ridicule the president as a man who has lost control of events.他们嘲笑总统是一个失去了对事态控制的人。
他们嘲笑总统是一个失去了对事态控制的人。
At first, his theory was ridiculed and dismissed.起初,他的理论受到人们的讥笑与摒弃。
起初,他的理论受到人们的讥笑与摒弃。
rifle C1 /ˈraɪfl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a gun with a longbarrelwhich you hold to your shoulder to fire 步枪;来复枪
a hunting rifle猎枪
猎枪
an assault rifle突击步枪
突击步枪
verb 释义
1 to search quickly through something in order to find or steal something 快速搜寻;匆忙翻找
She rifled through her clothes for something suitable to wear.她急匆匆地在衣服堆里找合适的衣服穿。
她急匆匆地在衣服堆里找合适的衣服穿。
2 to steal something from somewhere 偷窃;盗取
His wallet had been rifled.他的钱包被偷了。
他的钱包被偷了。
3 to kick a ball very hard and straight in a game of football (soccer) 猛踢(足球)
She rifled the ball into the roof of the net.她将球射入网顶。
她将球射入网顶。
right angle C1 /ˈraɪt æŋɡl/ noun
noun 释义
1 an angle of 90° 直角
Place the tableat right angles/at a right angleto the wall将桌子跟墙成直角摆放。
将桌子跟墙成直角摆放。
right-click C1 /ˌraɪt ˈklɪk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing the button on a mouse that is on the right side 用鼠标右键点击;右击
right-thinking C1 /ˌraɪt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having beliefs and opinions that most people approve of 有正义感的;正直的
right-wing C1 /ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 supportingcapitalismand the privateownershipof businesses and services and generally opposed to social change 右翼的;右派的
right-wing policies右倾政策
右倾政策
right-winger C1 /ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person on theright wingof a political party 右翼人士;右派成员
She is a prominent Tory right-winger.她是保守党中赫赫有名的右派。
她是保守党中赫赫有名的右派。
2 a person who plays on the right side of the field in a sports game (体育比赛的)右边锋
rigid C1 /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very strict and difficult to change 死板的;僵硬的
The curriculum was too narrow and too rigid.课程设置过于狭窄和死板。
课程设置过于狭窄和死板。
His rigid adherence to the rules made him unpopular.他对规则的刻板坚持使得他不受欢迎。
他对规则的刻板坚持使得他不受欢迎。
2 not willing to change their ideas or behaviour 固执的;僵化的;一成不变的
rigid attitudes固执的态度
固执的态度
3 stiff and difficult to move or bend 坚硬的;不弯曲的;僵直的
a rigid support for the tent帐篷坚硬的支柱
帐篷坚硬的支柱
She sat upright, her bodyrigid with fear.她直挺挺地坐着,吓得浑身发僵。
她直挺挺地坐着,吓得浑身发僵。
I wasbored rigid(= extremely bored).我觉得无聊极了。
我觉得无聊极了。
rigorous C1 /ˈrɪɡərəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail 谨慎的;细致的;彻底的
arigorous analysis细致的分析
细致的分析
Few people have gone into the topic in such rigorous detail.很少有人如此严谨地讨论这个题目。
很少有人如此严谨地讨论这个题目。
The second team adopted a much more rigorous approach to the problem.第二组处理这个问题时审慎得多。
第二组处理这个问题时审慎得多。
2 demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed 严格的;严厉的
The work failed to meet theirrigorous standards.工作没有达到他们的严格标准。
工作没有达到他们的严格标准。
They may benefit from the rigorous application of competition policy.他们可能会受益于竞争政策的严格实施。
他们可能会受益于竞争政策的严格实施。
rigorously C1 /ˈrɪɡərəsli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 with a lot of attention to detail 细致地;缜密地;仔细地
Until the drug isrigorously testedwe won't know its true value as a medicine.在药物经过严格测试之前,我们无法知道其作为药物的真正价值。
在药物经过严格测试之前,我们无法知道其作为药物的真正价值。
2 by strictly following particular rules or processes 通过严格遵循特定的规则或过程
The country's press is rigorously controlled.该国新闻业受到严格管制。
该国新闻业受到严格管制。
ring road C1 /ˈrɪŋ rəʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a road that is built around a city or town to reduce traffic in the centre 环路;环城路
I followed the car around the ring road.我跟着车绕着环城路转了一圈。
我跟着车绕着环城路转了一圈。
There was a two-mile traffic jam on the ring road.环路上发生了两英里的交通堵塞。
环路上发生了两英里的交通堵塞。
ringside C1 /ˈrɪŋsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the area closest to the space in which aboxingmatch orcircustakes place (拳击场或马戏表演场等的)场边,台边区
According to law, a doctor must be present at the ringside.按法律规定,场边必须有一名医生。
按法律规定,场边必须有一名医生。
aringside seat靠近拳击台的观察席位
靠近拳击台的观察席位
rink C1 /rɪŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a specially prepared flat surface of ice, where you canice-skate; a building where there is anice rink 溜冰场;冰球场;溜冰馆
2 an area or a building where you canroller skate 旱冰场;旱冰馆
riot C1 /ˈraɪət/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest 暴乱;骚乱
One prison guard was killed when a riot broke out in the jail.一位狱警在监狱骚乱中丧生。
一位狱警在监狱骚乱中丧生。
He was killed in the riots.他在暴乱中被杀。
他在暴乱中被杀。
Shortages eventually led tofood riots.短缺最终导致粮食骚乱。
短缺最终导致粮食骚乱。
2 a collection of a lot of different types of the same thing 丰富多彩;品种繁多
The garden was ariot of colour.花园里色彩缤纷。
花园里色彩缤纷。
The market was a riot of unfamiliar sounds and smells.市场里充满了陌生的声音和气味。
市场里充满了陌生的声音和气味。
A riot of emotions raged through her.一股汹涌的情绪在她身上汹涌澎湃。
一股汹涌的情绪在她身上汹涌澎湃。
3 a person or an event that is very funny 活宝;笑料
The movie is a laugh riot.这部电影很搞笑。
这部电影很搞笑。
4 to tell somebody with force that they must not do something 警告(某人)不得做某事
5 to behave in a way that is violent and/or not under control 撒野;恣意妄为
They let their kids run riot.他们听任自己的孩子撒野。
他们听任自己的孩子撒野。
Local youths ran riot after the attack.攻击事件发生后,当地青年开始闹事。
攻击事件发生后,当地青年开始闹事。
6 if your imagination, a feeling, etc.runs riot, you allow it to develop and continue without trying to control it (指想象、情感等)任意发挥,奔放
An artist must learn to let his imagination run riot.艺术家必须学会让他的想象力尽情发挥。
艺术家必须学会让他的想象力尽情发挥。
These prejudices have been allowed to run riot for too long.这些偏见已经被允许肆虐太久了。
这些偏见已经被允许肆虐太久了。
7 to grow and spread quickly 生长繁茂;疯长
verb 释义
1 to behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest 发生骚乱;闹事
Students all over the country rioted against the government.全国各地的学生骚乱反对政府。
全国各地的学生骚乱反对政府。
The fans rioted after their team lost.所支持的球队输球后球迷聚众闹事。
所支持的球队输球后球迷聚众闹事。
rioter C1 /ˈraɪətə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of a group of people who behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest 暴徒
Rioters set fire to parked cars.暴徒放火焚烧停放的汽车。
暴徒放火焚烧停放的汽车。
rioting C1 /ˈraɪətɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 violent behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest 发生骚乱;闹事
Rioting broke out in the capital.首都爆发了骚乱。
首都爆发了骚乱。
rip off C1 /ˈrɪp ɒf/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to cheat somebody, by making them pay too much, by selling them something of poor quality, etc. 敲诈;讹诈
Tourists complain of being ripped off by local cab drivers.游客抱怨被当地的出租车司机敲了竹杠。
游客抱怨被当地的出租车司机敲了竹杠。
2 to steal or illegally copy something 偷走;盗版
Thieves broke in and ripped off five computers.盗贼破门而入,偷走了五台电脑。
盗贼破门而入,偷走了五台电脑。
All the ideas in the film are ripped off from other movies.影片中的所有想法都是从其他电影中抄袭的。
影片中的所有想法都是从其他电影中抄袭的。
noun 释义
1 something that is not worth what you pay for it 索价过高(或物非所值)的东西
$70 for a T-shirt! What a rip-off!70 美元买一件 T 恤衫!太不值了!
70 美元买一件 T 恤衫!太不值了!
2 a copy of something, especially one that is less expensive or not as good as the original thing 仿制品;冒牌货
The single is a rip-off of a 70s hit.这首单曲是 70 年代的一首热门歌曲的翻版。
这首单曲是 70 年代的一首热门歌曲的翻版。
a stall selling designer rip-offs出售仿冒设计师作品的摊位
出售仿冒设计师作品的摊位
ripe C1 /raɪp/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fully grown and ready to be eaten 成熟的
Pick the tomatoes before they get too ripe.在西红柿太熟之前采摘它们。
在西红柿太熟之前采摘它们。
2 having a taste that has fully developed 口味浓郁的;成熟的;醇美可口的
3 strong and unpleasant 强烈的;难闻的
4 ready or suitable for something to happen 时机成熟的;适宜的
This land is ripe for development.这片土地适宜开发。
这片土地适宜开发。
The conditions were ripe for social change.社会变革的时机已经成熟。
社会变革的时机已经成熟。
Reforms were promised whenthe time was ripe.曾经作出承诺,时机一成熟就进行改革。
曾经作出承诺,时机一成熟就进行改革。
5 offering somebody an ideal opportunity to gain an advantage 唾手可得的;有机可乘的
This is an opportunity ripe for the picking.这是一个成熟的机会。
这是一个成熟的机会。
The Raiders' defense is ripe for the picking.突袭者队的防守已经成熟,值得挑选。
突袭者队的防守已经成熟,值得挑选。
6 an age that is considered to be very old (…的)高龄
He lived to the ripe old age of 91.他活到了 91 岁的高龄。
他活到了 91 岁的高龄。
risk management C1 /ˌrɪsk ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of identifying financial risks and planning ways of reducing those risks 风险管理,风险控制,风险管控
Insurance is a fundamental component of risk management.保险是风险管理的基本组成部分。
保险是风险管理的基本组成部分。
ritual C1 /ˈrɪtʃuəl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a series of actions that are always performed in the same way, especially as part of a religious ceremony 程序;仪规;礼节;(尤指)宗教仪式
religious rituals宗教仪式
宗教仪式
She objects to the ritual of organized religion.她反对有组织宗教的仪规。
她反对有组织宗教的仪规。
2 something that is done regularly and always in the same way 习惯;老规矩
Sunday lunch with the in-laws has become something of a ritual.星期天和姻亲们共进午餐已经成了例行的公事。
星期天和姻亲们共进午餐已经成了例行的公事。
adjective 释义
1 done as part of aritualor ceremony 仪式上的;庆典的
ritual chanting礼仪上的圣咏演唱
礼仪上的圣咏演唱
the accusation that they practised ritual murder对他们举行杀人祭仪的指控
对他们举行杀人祭仪的指控
the ritual practices of ancient religions古老的宗教仪式惯例
古老的宗教仪式惯例
2 always done or said in the same way, especially when this is not sincere 老套的;例行公事的
ritual expressions of sympathy例行公事地表示同情
例行公事地表示同情
road movie C1 /ˈrəʊd muːvi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a film which is based on a journey made by the main character or characters (基于主角等旅行经历的)公路电影
road rage C1 /ˈrəʊd reɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation in which a driver becomes extremely angry or violent with the driver of another car because of the way they are driving 路怒(司机之间因驾驶问题而大动肝火)
A man was seriously injured in a road rage incident.一名男子在路怒事件中受重伤。
一名男子在路怒事件中受重伤。
A woman has been stabbed to death in a road rage attack.一名妇女在路怒袭击中被刺死。
一名妇女在路怒袭击中被刺死。
road tax C1 /ˈrəʊd tæks/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) a tax that somebody who owns a motor vehicle must pay to drive on the roads 道路税
Road users are protesting about increases in road tax.道路使用者抗议增加道路税。
道路使用者抗议增加道路税。
Road tax is set to rise in next month's budget.在下一个月的预算中,公路税将有所提高。
在下一个月的预算中,公路税将有所提高。
roadside C1 /ˈrəʊdsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the edge of the road 路边;路旁
a roadside cafe路边咖啡店
路边咖啡店
She sat down by the roadside.她在路边坐下。
她在路边坐下。
Children were selling cold drinks by the roadside.孩子们在路边卖冷饮。
孩子们在路边卖冷饮。
There were fruit stalls along the roadside.路边摆满了水果摊。
路边摆满了水果摊。
roadworks C1 /ˈrəʊdwɜːks/ noun
noun 释义
1 repairs that are being done to the road; an area where these repairs are being done 道路修补;修补中的路段
roar C1 /rɔː(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a very loud, deep sound 吼叫;咆哮
We heard a lion roar.我们听见了狮子的吼声。
我们听见了狮子的吼声。
The gun roared deafeningly.枪炮轰鸣声震耳欲聋。
枪炮轰鸣声震耳欲聋。
The engineroared to life(= started noisily).发动机隆隆启动。
发动机隆隆启动。
The wind was roaring in my ears.风在我耳边呼啸。
风在我耳边呼啸。
The man roared in pain and fury as he tried to get to his feet.男人痛苦而愤怒地咆哮着,试图站起来。
男人痛苦而愤怒地咆哮着,试图站起来。
2 to shout something very loudly 叫喊;大声地说
The crowd roared.人群一片喧哗。
人群一片喧哗。
The fans roared (out) their approval.崇拜者大声叫好。
崇拜者大声叫好。
He roared out James’s name.他大声喊出詹姆斯的名字。
他大声喊出詹姆斯的名字。
‘Stand back,’ he roared.“靠后站。”他吼道。
“靠后站。”他吼道。
3 to laugh very loudly 放声大笑
He looked so funny, we all roared.他看上去那么滑稽,我们都哈哈大笑。
他看上去那么滑稽,我们都哈哈大笑。
It made them roar with laughter.这使他们大笑起来。
这使他们大笑起来。
4 to move very fast, making a lot of noise 呼啸而行;开得飞快
She put her foot down and the car roared away.她踩下油门,车子呼啸而去。
她踩下油门,车子呼啸而去。
A group of young men on motorcycles roared past.一群骑着摩托车的年轻人呼啸而过。
一群骑着摩托车的年轻人呼啸而过。
5 to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise 熊熊燃烧
A log fire was roaring in the hearth.壁炉里的柴火正在熊熊燃烧。
壁炉里的柴火正在熊熊燃烧。
6 to win something easily 轻易取胜
He roared to victory in the final of the championship.他在锦标赛决赛中咆哮着取得了胜利。
他在锦标赛决赛中咆哮着取得了胜利。
noun 释义
1 a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by somebody’s voice 咆哮;吼叫
His speech was greeted by a roar of applause.他的讲话引来了雷鸣般的掌声。
他的讲话引来了雷鸣般的掌声。
The crowd burst into roars of laughter.人群里突然爆发出一阵大笑。
人群里突然爆发出一阵大笑。
2 a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine (风或海的)呼啸声;(机器的)隆隆声
I could barely hear above the roar of traffic.除了车辆的轰鸣声,我几乎什么也听不见。
除了车辆的轰鸣声,我几乎什么也听不见。
the roar of the Atlantic大西洋的咆哮声
大西洋的咆哮声
robotics C1 /rəʊˈbɒtɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the science of designing and operating robots 机器人学
robust C1 /rəʊˈbʌst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 strong and healthy 强壮的;强健的
She was almost 90, but still very robust.她将近 90 岁了,但身体仍然十分强健。
她将近 90 岁了,但身体仍然十分强健。
He seems to be in robust (good) health.他看起来身体健康。
他看起来身体健康。
2 strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break 结实的;耐用的;坚固的
a robust piece of equipment经久耐用的设备
经久耐用的设备
3 strong and not likely to fail or become weak 强劲的;富有活力的
robust economic growth强劲的经济增长
强劲的经济增长
4 strong and determined; showing that you are sure about what you are doing or saying 坚定的;信心十足的
The company is taking a more robust approach to management.该公司正在采取更加严格的管理方法。
该公司正在采取更加严格的管理方法。
robustly C1 /rəʊˈbʌstli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a strong and healthy way 强健的;强壮的
The plants grew robustly.植物生长茂盛。
植物生长茂盛。
2 in a strong way that is not likely to break or fail 稳健
The furniture was robustly constructed.家具做得非常结实。
家具做得非常结实。
3 in a strong or determined way that shows you are sure about what you are doing or saying 坚定的;信心十足的
They defended their policies robustly.他们坚定地捍卫自己的政策。
他们坚定地捍卫自己的政策。
robustness C1 /rəʊˈbʌstnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being strong and healthy (人或动物)强壮,茁壮
His mental robustness helped him to cope in the aftermath of the trial.他的精神坚强帮助他应对审判后的后果。
他的精神坚强帮助他应对审判后的后果。
2 the quality of being strong and unlikely to break or fail (东西或系统)坚固,耐用,结实
Materials were chosen for their robustness and ease of maintenance.选择材料是因为其坚固性和易于维护。
选择材料是因为其坚固性和易于维护。
3 the quality of being strong enough to be trusted or relied on 可靠性
They questioned the robustness of the evidence.他们质疑证据的可靠性。
他们质疑证据的可靠性。
4 the quality of being strong and determined because you are sure about what you are doing or saying 坚定
She confronted her critics with typical robustness.她以典型的强硬态度面对批评者。
她以典型的强硬态度面对批评者。
rock face C1 /ˈrɒk feɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a surface of rock that goes straight upwards, especially on a mountain (尤指山体的)岩壁,崖面
A cable car ascends the last 800 metres up to the sheer rock face.最后 800 米,缆车将上升至陡峭的岩壁。
最后 800 米,缆车将上升至陡峭的岩壁。
rodent C1 /ˈrəʊdnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 any small animal that belongs to a group of animals with strong sharp front teeth. Mice,ratsandsquirrelsare allrodents. 啮齿动物
rogue C1 /rəʊɡ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who behaves badly, but despite this is quite attractive 淘气鬼;捣蛋鬼
He's a bit of a rogue, but very charming.他好捣蛋,但却很讨人喜欢。
他好捣蛋,但却很讨人喜欢。
2 a man who is not honest or moral 骗子;恶棍;流氓
arogues’ gallery(= a collection of pictures of criminals)案犯相片集
案犯相片集
adjective 释义
1 living apart from the main group, and possibly dangerous 离群的
2 behaving in a different way from other similar people or things, often causing damage 行为失常的;暴戾的
a rogue gene变异基因
变异基因
a rogue police officer暴戾的警察
暴戾的警察
3 to suddenly start doing something unexpected, especially something dangerous, wrong or against the rules 离经叛道;不受管控
Denzel Washington plays a CIA agent gone rogue.丹泽尔·华盛顿扮演一名特立独行的中情局特工。
丹泽尔·华盛顿扮演一名特立独行的中情局特工。
One of his employees went rogue and started stealing money from the company.他的一名员工变得流氓并开始从公司偷钱。
他的一名员工变得流氓并开始从公司偷钱。
My phone has gone rogue on me—it keeps switching itself off.我的手机失控了——它老是自动关机。
我的手机失控了——它老是自动关机。
My luggage went rogue(= got lost)at the airport and didn't make it onto the plane.我的行李在机场失窃(=丢失),没有带上飞机。
我的行李在机场失窃(=丢失),没有带上飞机。
role-playing game C1 /ˈrəʊl pleɪɪŋ ɡeɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game, often an online or computer game, in which players pretend to be imaginary characters who take part in adventures, especially in situations fromfantasyliterature 角色扮演游戏(常指网络或电脑游戏,玩家假扮成幻想作品等中的虚构人物参与冒险活动)
roll C1 /rəʊl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do this (使)翻滚,滚动
The ball rolled down the hill.球滚下了山。
球滚下了山。
Tears rolled down her cheeks.眼泪沿她双颊淌下。
眼泪沿她双颊淌下。
We watched the waves rolling onto the beach.我们望着波浪涌向海滩。
我们望着波浪涌向海滩。
The marble rolled behind the sofa.大理石滚到了沙发后面。
大理石滚到了沙发后面。
Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard.送货人正把桶滚到院子另一边。
送货人正把桶滚到院子另一边。
He rolled the boulder aside.他把巨石滚到一边。
他把巨石滚到一边。
2 to turn over and over or round and round while remaining in the same place; to make something do this (使)原地转圈,原地打转
Her eyes rolled.她那双眼睛滴溜溜地转动。
她那双眼睛滴溜溜地转动。
a dog rolling in the mud在泥浆里打滚的狗
在泥浆里打滚的狗
Sherolled her eyes(= to show surprise or disapproval).她翻了翻白眼。
她翻了翻白眼。
He was rolling a pencil between his fingers.他用手指捻动着铅笔。
他用手指捻动着铅笔。
3 to turn over to face a different direction; to make somebody/something do this (使)翻身,翻转
She rolled over to let the sun brown her back.她翻了个身,让太阳把她的背晒成古铜色。
她翻了个身,让太阳把她的背晒成古铜色。
He quickly rolled over and got to his feet.他快速滚了几下后站了起来。
他快速滚了几下后站了起来。
I rolled over onto my stomach.我翻过身来趴着。
我翻过身来趴着。
He rolled onto his back.他翻过身来仰面躺着。
他翻过身来仰面躺着。
The paramedics rolled him over to make it easier for him to breathe.医护人员把他翻过来,让他呼吸更顺畅。
医护人员把他翻过来,让他呼吸更顺畅。
I rolled the baby over onto its stomach.我让婴儿翻过身去趴着。
我让婴儿翻过身去趴着。
She rolled the patient onto his side.她翻转病人身体,让他侧卧。
她翻转病人身体,让他侧卧。
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash.她在时速 100 英里时翻了车。
她在时速 100 英里时翻了车。
4 to throwdicein a game 掷(骰子)
Each player rolls their dice.玩家逐个掷骰子。
玩家逐个掷骰子。
Players take turns rolling a die and moving around the board.玩家轮流掷骰子并在棋盘上移动。
玩家轮流掷骰子并在棋盘上移动。
Roll a six to start.掷出六点就可以开始。
掷出六点就可以开始。
5 to move smoothly on wheels or as if on wheels; to make something do this (使)滚动
The car began to roll back down the hill.汽车开始倒着往山下滑。
汽车开始倒着往山下滑。
The traffic rolled slowly forwards.车流缓缓地向前挪动。
车流缓缓地向前挪动。
Tanks rolled triumphantly into the city.坦克耀武扬威地驶进城里。
坦克耀武扬威地驶进城里。
He rolled the trolley across the room.他推着手推车穿过房间。
他推着手推车穿过房间。
6 to move or flow forward in a steady way 滚滚而来
Mist was rolling in from the sea.薄雾从海上涌来。
薄雾从海上涌来。
In the afternoon, dark clouds rolled in.下午,乌云密布。
下午,乌云密布。
The fog was rolling off the moors.雾气从荒原上滚滚而下。
雾气从荒原上滚滚而下。
the sound of waves rolling in to the shore海浪冲上海岸的声音
海浪冲上海岸的声音
7 to make something/yourself into the shape of a ball or tube 使…成球状(或管状)
I rolled the string into a ball.我把线绳儿绕成了一个球。
我把线绳儿绕成了一个球。
Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray.将混合物揉成小球,放在烤盘上。
将混合物揉成小球,放在烤盘上。
We rolled up the carpet.我们把地毯卷了起来。
我们把地毯卷了起来。
a rolled-up newspaper卷成卷的报纸
卷成卷的报纸
The hedgehogrolled (up) into a ball.刺猬团成了一个球。
刺猬团成了一个球。
Armadillos roll into a ball to protect themselves from harm.犰狳会滚成一个球来保护自己免受伤害。
犰狳会滚成一个球来保护自己免受伤害。
8 to make a cigarette yourself by puttingtobaccoon special paper and forming it into a tube 卷(香烟)
He leaned on the table and rolled a cigarette.他靠在桌子上,卷了一支烟。
他靠在桌子上,卷了一支烟。
I alwaysroll my own(= make my own cigarettes).我总是自己卷烟抽。
我总是自己卷烟抽。
9 to fold the edge of a piece of clothing, etc. over and over on itself to make it shorter 把(衣服的边)卷起来
Roll up your sleeves.把你的袖子挽起来。
把你的袖子挽起来。
Alice rolled down her sock to reveal a scar on her ankle.爱丽丝把袜子卷下来,露出脚踝上的伤疤。
爱丽丝把袜子卷下来,露出脚踝上的伤疤。
She rolled her jeans to her knees.她把牛仔裤卷到了膝盖处。
她把牛仔裤卷到了膝盖处。
10 to make something flat by pushing something heavy over it 使平坦;压平
Roll the pastry on a floured surface.在撒了面粉的面板上将油酥面团擀平。
在撒了面粉的面板上将油酥面团擀平。
11 to wrap or cover somebody/something/yourself in something (用某物)包裹,覆盖
Roll the meat in the breadcrumbs.用面包屑将肉裹起来。
用面包屑将肉裹起来。
He rolled himself up in the blanket.他把自己裹在毯子里。
他把自己裹在毯子里。
12 to move or make something move from side to side (使)摇摆,摇晃
He walked with a rolling gait.他摇摇晃晃地走着。
他摇摇晃晃地走着。
The ship was rolling heavily to and fro.轮船剧烈地颠簸着。
轮船剧烈地颠簸着。
13 to make a long continuous sound 发出持续的声音
rolling drums咚咚的鼓声
咚咚的鼓声
Thunder rolled.雷声隆隆。
雷声隆隆。
toroll your r’s(= by letting your tonguevibratewith each ‘r’ sound)发 r 的舌尖颤音
发 r 的舌尖颤音
14 when a machinerollsor somebodyrollsit, it operates 启动;开动
They had to repeat the scene because the cameras weren't rolling.他们只好重新拍摄这个镜头,因为摄影机没有启动。
他们只好重新拍摄这个镜头,因为摄影机没有启动。
Roll the cameras!开拍!
开拍!
15 to behave in a particular way 举止;表现
She surprised her fans with a completely new look becausethat's how she rolls.她以全新的面貌让粉丝们感到惊讶,因为这就是她的行事风格。
她以全新的面貌让粉丝们感到惊讶,因为这就是她的行事风格。
16 to have a lot of money 非常富有;财源滚滚;腰缠万贯
17 to make something start happening; to make sure that something continues to happen 开始某事;继续某事
18 used to say that some people will be punished because of something that has happened 有些人将(为某事)受到惩罚
19 used to suggest to a group of people that you should all start doing something or going somewhere 咱们开始干吧;咱们动身吧
20 ready to start 准备开始;就要开始
The show is just about ready to roll.演出马上就要开始。
演出马上就要开始。
21 combined in one person or thing 融为一体;集于一身
Banks are several businesses rolled into one.银行集数种商业活动于一身。
银行集数种商业活动于一身。
22 laughing a lot 大笑不止;笑破肚皮
She soon had us rolling in the aisles.她很快就让我们笑个不停。
她很快就让我们笑个不停。
23 likely to be very shocked or angry 九泉之下不得安宁
My father would roll over his grave if he knew.如果我父亲知道的话,他会从坟墓上翻滚的。
如果我父亲知道的话,他会从坟墓上翻滚的。
24 a person who moves from place to place, job to job, etc. does not have a lot of money, possessions or friends but is free from responsibilities 滚石不生苔,频迁不聚财
25 to be easy to say or pronounce 容易说(或发音);顺口
It's not a name that exactly rolls off the tongue, is it?这不是一个直接从舌头上滚出来的名字,不是吗?
这不是一个直接从舌头上滚出来的名字,不是吗?
26 used to say that you want something to happen or arrive soon …赶快到来吧
Roll on Friday!星期五快来吧!
星期五快来吧!
27 to prepare to work or fight 捋起袖子;准备动手;摩拳擦掌
28 to adapt yourself to a difficult situation 使自己适应艰苦环境
noun 释义
1 a smallloafof bread for one person 小面包条;小圆面包
Soup and a roll: £3.50汤和一小条面包:3.50 英镑
汤和一小条面包:3.50 英镑
a chicken/cheese, etc. roll(= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.)鸡肉卷、奶酪卷等
鸡肉卷、奶酪卷等
a hot bacon roll热培根卷
热培根卷
Bake the rolls for 18–20 minutes.将面包卷烘烤 18-20 分钟。
将面包卷烘烤 18-20 分钟。
2 a long piece of paper, cloth, etc. that has been wrapped around itself or a tube several times so that it forms the shape of a tube 卷;卷轴
a roll of fabric/wrapping paper一卷布料/包装纸
一卷布料/包装纸
There's a roll of kitchen paper next to the sink.水槽旁边有一卷厨房用纸。
水槽旁边有一卷厨房用纸。
Wallpaper is sold in rolls.壁纸论卷销售。
壁纸论卷销售。
I wiped up the milk with a piece of kitchen roll.我用一块厨房卷纸擦掉了牛奶。
我用一块厨房卷纸擦掉了牛奶。
3 a paper tube wrapped around sweets, etc. 一管
a roll of mints一管薄荷糖
一管薄荷糖
Take five bucks, go to the bank and get a roll of dimes.拿五块钱,去银行取一卷一毛钱。
拿五块钱,去银行取一卷一毛钱。
4 an act of rolling the body over and over 翻滚;打滚
The kittens were enjoying a roll in the sunshine.那些小猫在阳光下嬉戏打滚。
那些小猫在阳光下嬉戏打滚。
5 a physical exercise in which you roll your body on the ground, moving your back and legs over your head 滚翻;翻跟头
aforward/backward roll前/后滚翻
前/后滚翻
He did a forward roll to celebrate his goal.他做了一个前滚翻庆祝进球。
他做了一个前滚翻庆祝进球。
6 the act of moving from side to side so that one side is higher than the other 摇晃;摇荡
7 an area of loose fat on a person's or animal's body, especially around the middle part (尤指腰部的)赘肉
Rolls of fat hung over his belt.一堆肥肉坠在他的腰带上。
一堆肥肉坠在他的腰带上。
8 an official list of names 花名册;名单
theelectoral roll(= a list of all the people who can vote in an election)选民名册
选民名册
The chairmancalled/took the roll(= called out the names on a list to check that everyone was present).主席点了名。
主席点了名。
9 a deep continuous sound 隆隆声;持续的轰鸣声
the distant roll of thunder远处隆隆的雷声
远处隆隆的雷声
10 an act of rolling adice 掷骰子
The order of play is decided by the roll of a dice.比赛顺序是通过掷骰子决定的。
比赛顺序是通过掷骰子决定的。
11 a sound, usually a/r/, produced by making the tonguevibrateagainst a part of the mouth 颤音
12 to be experiencing a period of success at what you are doing 连连获胜;连续交好运
Don't stop me now—I'm on a roll!现在别阻止我,我正鸿运当头呢!
现在别阻止我,我正鸿运当头呢!
13 an act of having sex with somebody 性交
romanticism C1 /rəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a style and movement in art, music and literature in the late 18th and early 19th century, in which strong feelings, imagination and a return to nature were more important than reason, order andintellectualideas 浪漫主义(18 世纪末 19 世纪初盛行于艺术、音乐及文学领域,以情感强烈、想象和回归自然为特征)
2 the fact of seeing people, events and situations as more exciting and interesting than they really are 浪漫精神;浪漫的态度
He tended to view life with a degree of romanticism.他倾向于以一定程度的浪漫主义来看待生活。
他倾向于以一定程度的浪漫主义来看待生活。
3 strong feelings of love; the fact of showing emotion, love, etc. 强烈的爱情;情感的表达
the romanticism of the young Romeo and Juliet年轻的罗密欧与朱丽叶的浪漫主义
年轻的罗密欧与朱丽叶的浪漫主义
rose-coloured C1 /ˈrəʊz kʌləd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pink in colour 粉红色的;玫瑰色的
2 used to describe an idea or a way of looking at a situation as being better or more positive than it really is (描述对形势的看法或观点过于乐观)
He tends to view the worldthrough rose-coloured spectacles.他总是戴着玫瑰色的眼镜看世界。
他总是戴着玫瑰色的眼镜看世界。
a rose-tinted vision of the world对世界的理想化看法
对世界的理想化看法
rot C1 /rɒt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 todecay, or make somethingdecay, naturally and gradually (使)腐烂,腐败变质
rotting leaves渐渐腐烂的叶子
渐渐腐烂的叶子
The window frame had rotted away completely.窗框已经完全烂掉了。
窗框已经完全烂掉了。
prisoners thrown in jail andleft to rot投入大牢后就无人过问的囚犯
投入大牢后就无人过问的囚犯
Food was being left to rot in warehouses.食物被留在仓库里腐烂。
食物被留在仓库里腐烂。
Too much sugar will rot your teeth.吃糖太多,就会出现蛀牙。
吃糖太多,就会出现蛀牙。
noun 释义
1 the process or state ofdecayingand falling apart 腐烂;腐败变质
The wood must not get damp as rot can quickly result.木头不能受潮,否则很快就会烂掉。
木头不能受潮,否则很快就会烂掉。
2 used to describe the fact that a situation is getting worse 形势恶化
The rot set inlast year when they reorganized the department.去年他们重组这个部门时,衰败就开始了。
去年他们重组这个部门时,衰败就开始了。
The team should manage tostop the rotif they play well this week.如果球队本周比赛表现好,他们应该能够阻止形势的恶化。
如果球队本周比赛表现好,他们应该能够阻止形势的恶化。
3 silly things that somebody says 胡说;胡扯
Don't talk such rot!别说这样的废话!
别说这样的废话!
rotation C1 /rəʊˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the action of an object moving in a circle around a central fixed point 旋转;转动
the daily rotation of the earth on its axis地球每天的自转
地球每天的自转
the earth's rotation around the sun地球环绕太阳的旋转
地球环绕太阳的旋转
2 one complete movement in a circle around a fixed point (旋转的)一周,一圈
This switch controls the number of rotations per minute.这个开关控制着每分钟的转数。
这个开关控制着每分钟的转数。
3 the act of regularly changing the thing that is being used in a particular situation, or of changing the person who does a particular job 轮换;交替;换班
crop rotation/the rotation of crops(= changing the crop that is grown on an area of land in order to protect the soil)庄稼的轮作
庄稼的轮作
job rotation(= the practice of regularly changing the job that a particular person does so that they become experienced in different areas)工作的轮换
工作的轮换
Wheat, maize and sugar beet are planted in rotation.小麦、玉米和甜菜是轮流种植的。
小麦、玉米和甜菜是轮流种植的。
The committee is chaired by all the members in rotation.委员会由所有成员轮流担任主席。
委员会由所有成员轮流担任主席。
round bracket C1 /ˈraʊnd brækɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of a pair of marks, (  ), placed around extra information in a piece of writing or part of a problem in mathematics 括号
rugged C1 /ˈrʌɡɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not level or smooth and having rocks rather than plants or trees 崎岖的;凹凸不平的;多岩石的
rugged cliffs岩石突兀的悬崖绝壁
岩石突兀的悬崖绝壁
The countryside around here is very rugged.这里周围的乡村非常崎岖。
这里周围的乡村非常崎岖。
They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline.他们对海岸线上岩石密布的美景赞叹不已。
他们对海岸线上岩石密布的美景赞叹不已。
2 having strong, attractive features 强健而富有魅力的;粗犷的
She was attracted by his rugged good looks.她被他粗犷英俊的外表所吸引。
她被他粗犷英俊的外表所吸引。
3 determined to succeed in a difficult situation, even if this means using force or upsetting other people 坚强的;坚毅的
a rugged individualist坚定的个人主义者
坚定的个人主义者
4 strong and designed to be used in difficult conditions 结实的;耐用的
A less rugged vehicle would never have made the trip.要不是这车结实,根本走不完这段路程。
要不是这车结实,根本走不完这段路程。
rugged outdoor clothing结实耐穿的户外服装
结实耐穿的户外服装
ruling C1 /ˈruːlɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an official decision made by somebody in a position of authority, especially a judge 裁决;裁定;判决
The court will make its ruling on the case next week.法庭下周将对本案作出裁决。
法庭下周将对本案作出裁决。
The company intends to appeal against the ruling that it was negligent.该公司打算对其疏忽的裁决提出上诉。
该公司打算对其疏忽的裁决提出上诉。
adjective 释义
1 having control over a particular group, country, etc. 统治的;支配的;占统治地位的
theruling party执政党
执政党
theruling class/elite统治阶级/精英
统治阶级/精英
He has been elected head of the country’s new ruling body.他被选为该国新执政机构的主席。
他被选为该国新执政机构的主席。
run over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 if a container or its contentsrun over, the contents come over the edge of the container 溢出
2 to knock a person or an animal down and drive over their body or a part of it 撞倒并碾轧
Two children were run over and killed.两名儿童被轧死了。
两名儿童被轧死了。
My dog almostgot run over.我的狗差点被车轧到。
我的狗差点被车轧到。
3 to take more time or spend more money than was planned 超时;超支
My work meetings always run over.我的工作会议总是超时。
我的工作会议总是超时。
The project ran over time and budget.该项目的时间和预算都超了。
该项目的时间和预算都超了。
4 to read through or practise something quickly 快速通读(或练习)
She ran over her notes before giving the lecture.讲课之前,她翻阅了一下自己的讲稿。
讲课之前,她翻阅了一下自己的讲稿。
runner-up C1 /ˌrʌnər ˈʌp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize 第二名;亚军;非冠军的获奖者
Winner: Kay Hall. Runner-up: Chris Platts.冠军:凯·霍尔。亚军:克里斯·普拉茨。
冠军:凯·霍尔。亚军:克里斯·普拉茨。
They finished runners-up behind Sweden.他们紧随瑞典队之后,获得了第二名。
他们紧随瑞典队之后,获得了第二名。
The runners-up will all receive a £50 prize.没有拿到冠军的获奖者都将得到 50 英镑的奖金。
没有拿到冠军的获奖者都将得到 50 英镑的奖金。
sack C1 /sæk/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to dismiss somebody from a job 解雇;炒鱿鱼
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays.她因拒绝在星期天上班被解雇了。
她因拒绝在星期天上班被解雇了。
2 (of an army, etc., especially in the past) to destroy things and steal property in a town or building (尤指旧时军队等)破坏,劫掠
Rome was sacked by the Goths in 410.罗马在 410 年遭到哥特人的洗劫。
罗马在 410 年遭到哥特人的洗劫。
The army rebelled and sacked the palace.军队叛乱并洗劫了宫殿。
军队叛乱并洗劫了宫殿。
3 to knock down thequarterback 擒杀(四分卫)
The quarterback was sacked on the 45 yard line, and it was first down for the other team.四分卫在 45 码线上被擒杀,这是对方球队首先被击倒的。
四分卫在 45 码线上被擒杀,这是对方球队首先被击倒的。
noun 释义
1 a large bag with no handles, made of strong rough material or strong paper or plastic, used for storing and carrying, for example flour, coal, etc. 麻布(或厚纸、塑料等)大袋
They filled the sacks with potatoes.他们将袋子装满了土豆。
他们将袋子装满了土豆。
bulging sacks of toys满满几袋子玩具
满满几袋子玩具
2 a strong paper bag for carrying shopping (厚纸的)购物袋
3 the contents of asack 一满袋;一大袋东西
They got through a sack of potatoes.他们把一麻袋土豆吃完了。
他们把一麻袋土豆吃完了。
two sacks of groceries两袋食品杂货
两袋食品杂货
a sack of coal一袋煤
一袋煤
4 being told by your employer that you can no longer continue working for a company, etc., usually because of something that you have done wrong 开除;解雇;炒鱿鱼
Hegot the sackfor swearing.他因说脏话而被开除。
他因说脏话而被开除。
Her work was so poor that she wasgiven the sack.她工作干得很差,被炒了鱿鱼。
她工作干得很差,被炒了鱿鱼。
Four hundred workers face the sack.四百名工人面临解雇的危险。
四百名工人面临解雇的危险。
5 a bed
He caught them in the sack together.他撞见他们俩一起睡在床上。
他撞见他们俩一起睡在床上。
6 the act of stealing or destroying property in a captured town (在攻陷的城镇中的)抢劫,劫掠
the sack of Rome对罗马城的洗劫
对罗马城的洗劫
7 to go to bed 上床睡觉
I decided to hit the sack and have an early night.我决定上床睡觉,早早休息一晚。
我决定上床睡觉,早早休息一晚。
sacking C1 /ˈsækɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act ofsackingsomebody (= dismissing them from their job) 解雇
A council chief faced calls for his sacking yesterday over allegations that he had accepted bribes.一名市政部门的主管昨日因受贿指控而被要求撤职。
一名市政部门的主管昨日因受贿指控而被要求撤职。
2 a type of rough cloth made fromjute, etc., used for makingsacks 粗麻布;麻袋布
sacred C1 /ˈseɪkrɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with God or a god; considered to be holy 上帝的;神的;神圣的
a sacred image/shrine/temple圣像;圣地;圣殿
圣像;圣地;圣殿
sacred music圣乐
圣乐
Cows are sacred to Hindus.印度教徒认为牛是神圣的。
印度教徒认为牛是神圣的。
2 very important and treated with great respect; that must not be changed or challenged 很重要的;极受尊重的;不容更改(或置疑)的
Human life must always be sacred.人的生命在任何时候都必须得到尊重。
人的生命在任何时候都必须得到尊重。
For journalistsnothing is sacred(= they write about anything).在记者眼里,没什么是不可诉诸笔端的。
在记者眼里,没什么是不可诉诸笔端的。
Some companies offer five-year plans but there is nothing sacred about this length of time(= it can be changed).有些公司提供五年计划,但这个时间长度并没有什么神圣之处(=它可以改变)。
有些公司提供五年计划,但这个时间长度并没有什么神圣之处(=它可以改变)。
sacrifice C1 /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the fact of giving up something important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important; something that you give up in this way 牺牲;舍弃
The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality.这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
Her parentsmade sacrificesso that she could have a good education.为了让她受良好的教育,她的父母作了很多牺牲。
为了让她受良好的教育,她的父母作了很多牺牲。
to make theultimate/supreme sacrifice(= to die for your country, to save a friend, etc.)牺牲生命
牺牲生命
2 the act of offering something to a god, especially an animal that has been killed in a special way; an animal, etc. that is offered in this way 祭献;祭祀;祭献的牲畜;祭品
They offered sacrifices to the gods.他们向众神献上祭品。
他们向众神献上祭品。
a human sacrifice(= a person killed as asacrifice)用作祭品的人
用作祭品的人
verb 释义
1 to give up something that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do something that seems more important for yourself or for another person 牺牲;献出
She sacrificed everything for her children.她为子女牺牲了一切。
她为子女牺牲了一切。
The designers have sacrificed speed for fuel economy.设计者为节省燃料牺牲了速度。
设计者为节省燃料牺牲了速度。
Would you sacrifice a football game to go out with a girl?你愿意放弃一场足球赛,去跟一个女孩子约会吗?
你愿意放弃一场足球赛,去跟一个女孩子约会吗?
In her writing, clarity is sometimes sacrificed to brevity.她的写作有时为追求简短而损害了意思的清晰表达。
她的写作有时为追求简短而损害了意思的清晰表达。
2 to kill an animal or a person and offer it or them to a god, in order to please the god 以(人或动物)作祭献
safari park C1 /səˈfɑːri pɑːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a park in which wild animals move around freely and are watched by visitors from their cars 野生动物园
safeguard C1 /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something/somebody safe 保护;保障;捍卫
to safeguard a person’s interests维护某人的利益
维护某人的利益
It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.人们希望这份订单能够保住厂里的工作岗位。
人们希望这份订单能够保住厂里的工作岗位。
The new card will safeguard the company against fraud.新卡将保护公司免遭诈骗。
新卡将保护公司免遭诈骗。
The leaflet explains how to safeguard against dangers in the home.小册子告诉人们在家里如何防备各种危险。
小册子告诉人们在家里如何防备各种危险。
noun 释义
1 something that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger 安全设施;保护措施
Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer.需要有更有力的法律措施来保护消费者。
需要有更有力的法律措施来保护消费者。
The measures have been introduced as a safeguard against fraud.实行这些措施旨在防止欺骗行为。
实行这些措施旨在防止欺骗行为。
saint C1 /seɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person that the Christian Church recognizes as being very holy, because of the way they have lived or died (因其言行而被基督教会追封的)圣人,圣徒
St John圣约翰
圣约翰
St Valentine’s Day圣瓦伦廷节(情人节)
圣瓦伦廷节(情人节)
The children were all named after saints.这些孩子都取了圣徒的名字。
这些孩子都取了圣徒的名字。
2 a very good, kind or patient person 圣人般的人(指特别善良、仁爱或有耐性的人)
She's a saint to go on living with that man.能继续和那个男人一起生活,她简直是圣人。
能继续和那个男人一起生活,她简直是圣人。
His behaviour would trythe patience of a saint.他的行为就是再有修养的人也难以忍受。
他的行为就是再有修养的人也难以忍受。
salad dressing C1 /ˈsæləd dresɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thin sauce added to salads, usually made from oil,vinegar, salt, pepper, etc. 色拉调味汁;色拉酱汁
sales clerk C1 /ˈseɪlz klɑːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to serve customers in a shop 店员;售货员
salt truck C1 /ˈsɔːlt trʌk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large vehicle used for putting salt, sand orgriton the roads in winter when there is ice on them 铺沙机,撒盐车,撒沙车(在结冰的路面上使用)
samba C1 /ˈsæmbə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a fast dance originally from Brazil; a piece of music for this dance 桑巴舞(源于巴西,节奏快);桑巴舞曲
sanctuary C1 /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to produce young 鸟兽保护区;禁猎区
abird/wildlife sanctuary鸟类/野生动物保护区
鸟类/野生动物保护区
The island was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969.1969年宣布该岛为野生动物保护区。
1969年宣布该岛为野生动物保护区。
2 safety and protection, especially for people who are in danger of being attacked or captured 庇护;保护
to seek/find/take sanctuary in a place在某处寻找/找到庇护;在某处避难
在某处寻找/找到庇护;在某处避难
The government offered sanctuary to 4 000 refugees.政府为 4 000 名难民提供了保护。
政府为 4 000 名难民提供了保护。
She longed for the sanctuary of her own home.她渴望回到自己家中,不再担惊受怕。
她渴望回到自己家中,不再担惊受怕。
a place of sanctuary避难所
避难所
3 a safe place, especially one where people who are in danger of being attacked or captured can stay and be protected 避难所;庇护所
The church became a sanctuary for the refugees.教堂成为这些难民的庇护所。
教堂成为这些难民的庇护所。
It had been built as a sanctuary from World War II bombs.这是二战时为躲避轰炸而建的。
这是二战时为躲避轰炸而建的。
4 a holy building or the part of it that is considered the most holy 圣所;圣殿
the sanctuary of Poseidon at Sourvion苏维翁 (Sourvion) 的波塞冬圣殿
苏维翁 (Sourvion) 的波塞冬圣殿
Women were forbidden to enter the sanctuary.妇女被禁止进入圣所。
妇女被禁止进入圣所。
sandbank C1 /ˈsændbæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a raised area of sand in a river or the sea 沙洲;沙坝
Our boat got caught on a sandbank as we returned home.当我们回家时,我们的船被沙洲困住了。
当我们回家时,我们的船被沙洲困住了。
sandcastle C1 /ˈsændkɑːsl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a pile of sand made to look like a castle, usually by a child on a beach (通常指儿童在沙滩上堆成的)沙堡
sardine C1 /ˌsɑːˈdiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small young sea fish (for example, a youngpilchard) that is either eaten fresh or preserved in tins 沙丁鱼
2 pressed tightly together in a way that is uncomfortable or unpleasant 拥挤不堪;挤得水泄不通
We were packed in like sardines.我们像沙丁鱼一样挤在一起。
我们像沙丁鱼一样挤在一起。
satellite dish C1 /ˈsætəlaɪt dɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment that receives signals from a satellite, used to enable people to watch satellite television 卫星电视碟形天线
saucer C1 /ˈsɔːsə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is like this in shape 茶碟;茶托;碟状物
cups and saucers茶杯和茶碟
茶杯和茶碟
sauna C1 /ˈsɔːnə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of time in which you sit or lie in a room (also called asauna) which has been heated to a very high temperature. Somesaunasinvolve the use ofsteam. 桑拿浴;蒸汽浴
a hotel with a swimming pool and sauna带游泳池和桑拿浴室的旅馆
带游泳池和桑拿浴室的旅馆
tohave/take a sauna洗桑拿浴
洗桑拿浴
savings account C1 /ˈseɪvɪŋz əkaʊnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of bank account that pays interest on the money that is left in it, but from which you cannot take the money out without giving notice or losing interest 定期存款账户
I opened a savings account at my local bank.我在本地银行开了一个储蓄账户。
我在本地银行开了一个储蓄账户。
savings bank C1 /ˈseɪvɪŋz bæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bank that offers accounts that you can put money into to earn interest 储蓄银行
They deposited the money in a local savings bank.他们把钱存入当地一家储蓄银行。
他们把钱存入当地一家储蓄银行。
savings rate C1 /ˈseɪvɪŋz reɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the interest rate paid on asavings account 储蓄利率
The savings rate is averaging around 2%.储蓄利率平均为 2% 左右。
储蓄利率平均为 2% 左右。
2 a measure of the amount of income saved rather than spent or paid in taxes by a group of people, a country, etc. 储蓄率
At that time, East Asian countries had one of the highest savings rates in the world—above 30 per cent on average.当时,东亚国家是世界上储蓄率最高的国家之一——平均超过30%。
当时,东亚国家是世界上储蓄率最高的国家之一——平均超过30%。
savory C1 /ˈseɪvəri/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 tasting of salt; not sweet 咸味的;咸口的
savory snacks咸味小吃
咸味小吃
What's in the pastry? Is it sweet or savory?糕点里有什么?是甜的还是咸的?
糕点里有什么?是甜的还是咸的?
2 having a pleasant taste or smell 好吃的;好闻的;香的;美味的
a savory smell from the kitchen厨房里飘来一股香味。
厨房里飘来一股香味。
noun 释义
1 a small amount of a food with asaltytaste, not a sweet one, often served at a party, etc. (在聚会等活动中常吃的)咸味小吃
savoury C1 /ˈseɪvəri/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 tasting of salt; not sweet 咸味的;咸口的
savoury snacks咸味点心
咸味点心
What’s in the pastry? Is it sweet or savoury?酥饼里有什么?甜的还是咸的?
酥饼里有什么?甜的还是咸的?
2 having a pleasant taste or smell 好吃的;好闻的;香的;美味的
a savoury smell from the kitchen从厨房里传来的香味
从厨房里传来的香味
noun 释义
1 a small amount of a food with asaltytaste, not a sweet one, often served at a party, etc. (在聚会等活动中常吃的)咸味小吃
sax C1 /sæks/ noun
noun 释义
1 asaxophone(= a metal musical instrument that you blow into, used especially in jazz and dance music. A saxophone has areedand belongs to thewoodwindfamily.) 萨克斯:萨克斯管(吹入的金属乐器,特别是用于爵士和舞蹈音乐。萨克斯管具有芦苇,属于木管乐器家族。)
saxophonist C1 /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who plays thesaxophone 萨克斯管演奏者
scam C1 /skæm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a clever and dishonest plan for making money 欺诈;诈财骗局
an insurance scam保险诈骗
保险诈骗
verb 释义
1 to cheat somebody in order to get something, especially money, from them 诈骗;欺骗
She was scammed by a conman who claimed that he was raising money for charity.她被一名骗子欺骗,该骗子声称自己正在为慈善事业筹集资金。
她被一名骗子欺骗,该骗子声称自己正在为慈善事业筹集资金。
He was arrested for scamming people out of their savings.他因诈骗人们的积蓄而被捕。
他因诈骗人们的积蓄而被捕。
She scammed him into a relationship and then ran off with his money.她骗他建立了关系,然后带着他的钱跑了。
她骗他建立了关系,然后带着他的钱跑了。
The company scams customers into buying software they don't need.该公司诱骗客户购买他们并不需要的软件。
该公司诱骗客户购买他们并不需要的软件。
scammer C1 /ˈskæmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who cheats somebody in order to get something, especially money, from them 诈骗;骗取
Scammers target potential victims by sending fake messages or emails.诈骗者通过发送虚假消息或电子邮件来瞄准潜在受害者。
诈骗者通过发送虚假消息或电子邮件来瞄准潜在受害者。
An increasing number of older women are being targeted byromance scammers.越来越多的老年女性成为爱情骗子的目标。
越来越多的老年女性成为爱情骗子的目标。
scar C1 /skɑː(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a mark that is left on the skin after a wound has got better 伤疤;伤痕;瘢痕
a scar on his cheek他脸上的伤疤
他脸上的伤疤
Will the operationleave a scar?手术会不会留下疤痕?
手术会不会留下疤痕?
scar tissue瘢痕组织
瘢痕组织
2 a permanent sad or painful feeling that a person is left with after an unpleasant experience (精神上的)创伤,伤痕
His years in prison haveleftdeepscars.他在狱中的岁月给他留下了深深的创伤。
他在狱中的岁月给他留下了深深的创伤。
My husband died four years ago and the scar hasn’t healed yet.我丈夫四年前去世了,伤疤还没有愈合。
我丈夫四年前去世了,伤疤还没有愈合。
3 something unpleasant or ugly that damages the appearance or public image of something 有损外观(或公共形象)的地方;污点;煞风景之处
The town still bears the scars of war.城里依旧可见战争的疮痍。
城里依旧可见战争的疮痍。
The countryside still bears the scars of the recent hurricane.飓风过后,乡间依然满目疮痍。
飓风过后,乡间依然满目疮痍。
Racism has been a scar on the game.种族主义行为给这场赛事抹了黑。
种族主义行为给这场赛事抹了黑。
4 an area of a hill orcliffwhere there is exposed rock and no grass (小山或悬崖上的)裸岩
a mile-long limestone scar一英里长光秃秃的灰岩
一英里长光秃秃的灰岩
verb 释义
1 to leave a mark on the skin after it has got better 在…上结疤;给…留下瘢痕
His face was badly scarred.他的脸上留下了明显的疤痕。
他的脸上留下了明显的疤痕。
The accident left him permanently scarred.这次事故给他留下了永久的伤疤。
这次事故给他留下了永久的伤疤。
2 to leave somebody with a feeling of being very sad or with mental pain 给…留下精神创伤
The experience left herscarred for life.那段经历给她留下终生的创伤。
那段经历给她留下终生的创伤。
3 to damage the appearance of something 损害…的外观
The hills are scarred by quarries.采石场破坏了这些山的景观。
采石场破坏了这些山的景观。
battle-scarred buildings弹痕累累的建筑物
弹痕累累的建筑物
scheduled flight C1 /ˈʃedjuːld flaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plane service that leaves at a regular time each day or week (飞机)定期航班
scholar C1 /ˈskɒlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who knows a lot about a particular subject because they have studied it in detail 学者
a classical scholar研究拉丁文与希腊文的学者
研究拉丁文与希腊文的学者
He was the most distinguished scholar in his field.他是这一领域成就最为卓著的学者。
他是这一领域成就最为卓著的学者。
2 a student who has been given ascholarshipto study at a school, college or university 奖学金获得者
a Rhodes scholar罗德学者
罗德学者
3 a clever person who works hard at school 聪颖勤奋的学生
I was never much of a scholar.我从来不是那种用功的好学生。
我从来不是那种用功的好学生。
school council C1 /ˌskuːl ˈkaʊnsl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of school students who have been elected by the other students to represent their views about decisions that affect the school 学生会
The concept was an innovative idea from students coming out of a school council meeting这个概念是学生在学校理事会会议上提出的一个创新想法
这个概念是学生在学校理事会会议上提出的一个创新想法
2 a group of people, including parents and teachers, elected or chosen to advise on the management of a school 学校顾问委员会(由家长及教师组成)
school district C1 /ˈskuːl dɪstrɪkt/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the US) an area that contains several schools that are governed together 学区(美国制度,区内学校统一管辖)
schooling C1 /ˈskuːlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the education you receive at school 学校教育
secondary schooling中等教育
中等教育
He had very little schooling.他没上过几天学。
他没上过几天学。
Who’s paying for her schooling?谁在供她读书?
谁在供她读书?
scorpion C1 /ˈskɔːpiən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small creature like an insect with eight legs, two frontclaws(= curved and pointed arms)and a long tail that curves over its back and can give a poisonoussting.Scorpionslive in hot countries. 蝎子
Being stung by a scorpion is extremely dangerous.被蝎子蜇伤是极其危险的。
被蝎子蜇伤是极其危险的。
screen reader C1 /ˈskriːn riːdə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that turns the text displayed on a screen into speech orBraille 屏幕阅读器(将屏幕内容转换成语音或盲文的软件)
Creating a website compatible with screen readers is essential.创建一个能兼容屏幕阅读器的网站至关重要。
创建一个能兼容屏幕阅读器的网站至关重要。
screenplay C1 /ˈskriːnpleɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the words that are written for a film(= the script), together with instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed 电影剧本
She won an Oscar for the movie’s screenplay.她的电影剧本得过奥斯卡奖。
她的电影剧本得过奥斯卡奖。
screenshot C1 /ˈskriːnʃɒt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an image of the display on a screen, used when showing how a program works 屏幕截图,屏幕快照(用于展示程序运行方式)
screw C1 /skruː/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to fasten one thing to another or make something tight with ascreworscrews 用螺丝固定(或拧牢)
The bookcase is screwed to the wall.书架用螺丝固定在墙上了。
书架用螺丝固定在墙上了。
You need to screw all the parts together.你得用螺丝把所有的零件固定在一起。
你得用螺丝把所有的零件固定在一起。
Now screw down the lid.现在用螺丝将盖子固定好。
现在用螺丝将盖子固定好。
2 to turn something round and round in order to fasten it in place 旋紧;拧紧
She screwed the cap back on the jar.她又把广口瓶的盖子拧上。
她又把广口瓶的盖子拧上。
Screw the bolt tight.把螺栓拧紧。
把螺栓拧紧。
3 to be attached byscrewing 拧上去
The bulb should just screw into the socket.把灯泡拧到灯口上就行。
把灯泡拧到灯口上就行。
The lid simply screws on.这盖子一拧就盖好了。
这盖子一拧就盖好了。
4 to use your hand to make something, especially a piece of paper, form a tight ball 把(纸等)揉成一团
I screwed up the letter and threw it into the fire.我把那封信揉成一团,扔进了火里。
我把那封信揉成一团,扔进了火里。
Screw the foil into a little ball.把箔纸揉成小团。
把箔纸揉成小团。
5 to cheat somebody, especially by making them pay too much money for something 诈骗(钱财等)
We've been screwed.我们挨宰了。
我们挨宰了。
How much did they screw you for(= how much did you have to pay)?他们坑了你多少钱?
他们坑了你多少钱?
6 to force somebody to give you something 勒索;敲诈
They screwed the money out of her by threats.他们威逼她交出了钱。
他们威逼她交出了钱。
7 to have sex with somebody (和某人)性交
8 to be a sensible person 头脑清醒;理智
9 an offensive way of showing that you are annoyed or do not care about somebody/something 去他(或你)妈的;见他(或你、它)的鬼
10 to force yourself to be brave enough to do something 鼓起勇气
I finally screwed up my courage and went to the dentist.我终于鼓起勇气,去看了牙医。
我终于鼓起勇气,去看了牙医。
noun 释义
1 a thin pointed piece of metal like a nail with a raisedspiralline (called athread) along it and a line or cross cut into its head.Screwsare turned and pressed into wood, metal, etc. with ascrewdriverin order to fasten two things together. 螺丝钉;螺丝
One of the screws is loose.有一颗螺丝松了。
有一颗螺丝松了。
Now tighten all the screws.现在把全部螺丝都拧紧。
现在把全部螺丝都拧紧。
2 an act of turning ascrew (对螺丝的)旋拧
3 an act of having sex 性交
4 a partner in sex 性交对象
a good screw好的性交对象
好的性交对象
5 apropelleron a ship, a boat or an aircraft 螺旋桨
6 a prison officer 监狱看守;狱警
7 to be slightly strange in your behaviour 举止略有异常;行为稍嫌古怪
8 to force somebody to do something by frightening and threatening them 胁迫;威逼
9 an extra amount of pressure,cruelty, etc. added to a situation that is already difficult to bear or understand 雪上加霜
scroll C1 /skrəʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long roll of paper for writing on (供书写的)长卷纸,卷轴
2 a decoration cut in stone or wood with a curved shape like a roll of paper (石刻或木雕的)涡卷形装饰
verb 释义
1 to move text on a computer screen up or down so that you can read different parts of it 滚屏;滚动
Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of files.用箭头键把文件目录滚动一遍。
用箭头键把文件目录滚动一遍。
Scroll down to the bottom of the document.向下滚动到文件末尾。
向下滚动到文件末尾。
Use the arrow keys to scroll the list of files.用箭头键滚动文件目录。
用箭头键滚动文件目录。
scruffy C1 /ˈskrʌfi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 dirty or untidy in appearance 外表不整洁的;邋遢的
He looked a little scruffy.他看着有点邋遢。
他看着有点邋遢。
scruffy pair of jeans脏兮兮的牛仔裤
脏兮兮的牛仔裤
There was a gang of scruffy kids hanging around.有一群邋遢的孩子在附近闲逛。
有一群邋遢的孩子在附近闲逛。
sculpt C1 /skʌlpt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make figures or objects bycarvingor shaping wood, stone,clay, metal, etc. 雕刻;雕塑
a display of animals sculpted in ice冰雕动物展
冰雕动物展
The figures were sculpted from single blocks of marble.这些雕像都是用整块大理石雕成的。
这些雕像都是用整块大理石雕成的。
2 to give something a particular shape 使具有某种形状
a coastline sculpted by the wind and sea在风和海水的作用下形成的海岸线
在风和海水的作用下形成的海岸线
sculptor C1 /ˈskʌlptə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who makes sculptures 雕刻家;雕塑家
He was court sculptor to Alexander the Great.他是亚历山大大帝的御用雕刻家。
他是亚历山大大帝的御用雕刻家。
sea green C1 /ˌsiː ˈɡriːn/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a blue-green colour, like the colour of the sea (像海水似的)淡蓝绿色的;海绿色的
adjective 释义
1 blue-green in colour, like the sea (像海水似的)淡蓝绿色的;海绿色的
sea lion C1 /ˈsiː laɪən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largeseal(= a sea animal with thick fur, that eats fish and lives around the coast) that lives by the Pacific Ocean 海狮
seagull C1 /ˈsiːɡʌl/ noun
noun 释义
1 aseabirdwith long wings and usually white and grey or black feathers. There are several types ofseagull. 海鸥
a flock of seagulls一群海鸥
一群海鸥
seal C1 /siːl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to close anenvelope, etc. by sticking the edges of the opening together 封上(信封)
Make sure you've signed the document before sealing the envelope.在密封信封之前,请确保您已在文件上签名。
在密封信封之前,请确保您已在文件上签名。
asealed bid(= one that is kept in a sealedenvelopeand therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received)密封(投)标
密封(投)标
2 to close a container tightly or fill a small opening, etc., especially so that air, liquid, etc. cannot get in or out 密封(容器)
He sealed the bag tightly with sticky tape.他用胶带把袋子密封起来。
他用胶带把袋子密封起来。
The windows and doors had been sealed up with bricks.门窗已经用砖块封严了。
门窗已经用砖块封严了。
The evidence is kept in sealed plastic bags.证据保存在密封的塑料袋中。
证据保存在密封的塑料袋中。
3 to make something definite, so that it cannot be changed or argued about 确定;明确定下来;使成定局
to seal a contract订立合同
订立合同
They shook hands to seal the deal.他们握手达成了协议。
他们握手达成了协议。
The discovery of new evidencesealed his fate(= nothing could prevent what was going to happen to him).新发现的证据决定了他的命运。
新发现的证据决定了他的命运。
She sealed victory with a birdie at the final hole.她在最后一个洞抓到小鸟,锁定了胜利。
她在最后一个洞抓到小鸟,锁定了胜利。
4 to cover the surface of something with a substance in order to protect it 封盖…的表面
The floors had been stripped and sealed with varnish.地板已清理干净,涂上了清漆。
地板已清理干净,涂上了清漆。
5 to prevent people from passing through a place 关闭;封闭;封锁
Troops have sealed the borders between the countries.军队已关闭了两国边界。
军队已关闭了两国边界。
6 used to say that you will not repeat somebody’s secret to other people (表示不会说出某人的秘密)我把嘴封住,我绝口不提
7 definite, because all the legal documents have been signed 签名盖章完毕的;铁定的;成定局的
The contracts are already signed and sealed.那些合同已经生效了。
那些合同已经生效了。
noun 释义
1 an official design or mark,stampedon a document to show that it is real and carries the authority of a particular person or organization 印章;图章;玺;印记
The letter bore the president's seal.信上盖有总统的印章。
信上盖有总统的印章。
2 a thing that makes something definite 表示确认的事物;保证;信物
The project has been given the government'sseal of approval(= official approval).项目已由政府正式批准。
项目已由政府正式批准。
I looked upon the gift as a seal on our friendship.我把你的礼物看作我们之间友谊的见证。
我把你的礼物看作我们之间友谊的见证。
3 a substance, piece of material, etc. used to fill a small opening so that air, liquid, etc. cannot get in or out 密封垫(或带等)
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid盖子上有橡胶密封垫的广口瓶
盖子上有橡胶密封垫的广口瓶
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken.只喝瓶装水,并且要确保封口没有破损。
只喝瓶装水,并且要确保封口没有破损。
4 a piece ofwax(= a soft substance produced by bees), soft metal or paper that is placed across the opening of something such as a letter or box and which has to be broken before the letter or box can be opened 封蜡;封铅;封条;火漆
He broke the wax seal and unrolled the paper.他揭去封蜡,把纸卷展开。
他揭去封蜡,把纸卷展开。
an official-looking letter with a wax seal带有蜡封、看上去正式的信件
带有蜡封、看上去正式的信件
5 a piece of metal, a ring, etc. with a design on it, used forstampingawaxor metalseal 封蜡模(印);封铅模(印)
6 a sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts. There are many types ofseal, some of which are hunted for their fur. 海豹
a colony of seals一群海豹
一群海豹
grey seals basking on the rocks在岩石上晒太阳的灰海豹
在岩石上晒太阳的灰海豹
7 to make something definite or complete 使某事万无一失;使某事圆满
Her election to the premiership set the seal on a remarkable political career.当选总理使她的政治生涯灿烂辉煌。
当选总理使她的政治生涯灿烂辉煌。
8 in asealedenvelopethat cannot be opened before a particular time 密封;加盖印信
seaman C1 /ˈsiːmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of thenavyor a sailor on a ship below the rank of an officer 水兵;水手;海员
Seaman Bates《水手贝茨》
《水手贝茨》
a merchant seaman商船船员
商船船员
season ticket C1 /ˈsiːzn tɪkɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a ticket that you can use many times within a particular period, for example on a regular train or bus journey, or for a series of sports games at a particular stadium, and that costs less than paying separately each time 长期票(如火车通勤票、公交车月票、体育比赛套票等)
an annual/a monthly/a weekly season ticket年票;月票;周票
年票;月票;周票
aseason ticket holder持长期票的人
持长期票的人
seasonal C1 /ˈsiːzənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening or needed during a particular season; varying with the seasons 季节性的;随季节变化的
seasonal workersbrought in to cope with the Christmas period为应付圣诞节期间的业务而招聘的临时工
为应付圣诞节期间的业务而招聘的临时工
seasonal variations in unemployment figures失业统计数字的季节性变化
失业统计数字的季节性变化
2 typical of or suitable for the time of year, especially Christmas 节令性的;适应节日需要的;(尤指)圣诞节的
seasonal decorations圣诞节装饰品
圣诞节装饰品
seaweed C1 /ˈsiːwiːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a plant that grows in the sea, or on rocks at the edge of the sea. There are many different types ofseaweed, some of which are eaten as food. 海草;海藻
second base C1 /ˌsekənd ˈbeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the second of the four positions that players must reach in order to score points; the position of the player on the defending team nearsecond base 二垒;二垒手防守位
He ran around second base.他绕着二垒跑。
他绕着二垒跑。
Johnson has primarilyplayed second baseover the course of his career.约翰逊在他的职业生涯中主要打二垒。
约翰逊在他的职业生涯中主要打二垒。
second home C1 /ˌsekənd ˈhəʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a house or flat that somebody owns as well as their main home and uses, for example, for holidays 别业;第二寓所;别墅
2 a place where somebody now lives and which they know as well as, and like as much as, the place where they grew up 第二故乡;第二个家
I was born in New York but France is my second home.我出生在纽约,但法国是我的第二故乡。
我出生在纽约,但法国是我的第二故乡。
second screen C1 /ˌsekənd ˈskriːn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a mobile device used while watching television, especially to access additional content or apps 第二屏幕;副屏
The app allows users to use their device as a second screen, offering additional information about the film they're watching on TV.该应用程序允许用户将他们的设备用作第二个屏幕,提供有关他们在电视上观看的电影的更多信息。
该应用程序允许用户将他们的设备用作第二个屏幕,提供有关他们在电视上观看的电影的更多信息。
a second-screen app副屏应用
副屏应用
a second-screen experience第二屏幕体验
第二屏幕体验
verb 释义
1 to use a mobile device while watching television, especially to access additional content or apps 使用第二屏幕(在看电视时使用移动设备,尤指登入其他内容或应用程序)
Many people are now second-screening on their mobile devices to find out more about what they're watching on TV.现在许多人用移动设备作为第二屏幕,更深入地了解电视上看到的内容。
现在许多人用移动设备作为第二屏幕,更深入地了解电视上看到的内容。
secondary stress C1 /ˌsekəndri ˈstres/ noun
noun 释义
1 the second strongest stress that is put on a syllable in a word or a phrase when it is spoken 次重音
secret police C1 /ˌsiːkrət pəˈliːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a police force that works secretly to make sure that citizens behave as their government wants 秘密警察
secretive C1 /ˈsiːkrətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 tending or liking to hide your thoughts, feelings, actions, etc. from other people 惯于掩藏自己的;不外露的
He's very secretive about his work.他对自己的工作讳莫如深。
他对自己的工作讳莫如深。
The child became secretive and withdrawn.那孩子变得内向孤僻。
那孩子变得内向孤僻。
his highly secretive nature他讳莫如深的本性
他讳莫如深的本性
security risk C1 /sɪˈkjʊərəti rɪsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who cannot be given secret information because they are a danger to a particular country, organization, etc., especially because of their political beliefs (尤指因政治信仰而对国家、机构等安全构成威胁的)危险分子
They regarded her as a security risk.他们将她视为安全风险。
他们将她视为安全风险。
sediment C1 /ˈsedɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid 沉淀物
If milk is clean, there should be no sediment in the bottom of the bottle.如果牛奶是干净的,瓶底应该没有沉淀物。
如果牛奶是干净的,瓶底应该没有沉淀物。
2 sand, stones, mud, etc. carried by water or wind and left, for example, on the bottom of a lake, river, etc. 沉积物
see through C1 /ˈsiː θruː/ phrasal verb, adjective
phrasal verb 释义
1 to realize the truth about somebody/something 看透;识破
We saw through him from the start.一开始我们就识破他了。
一开始我们就识破他了。
I can see through your little game(= I am aware of the trick you are trying to play on me).我看透了你的小把戏。
我看透了你的小把戏。
2 to not give up doing a task, project, etc. until it is finished 把(任务、工程等)进行到底;坚持完成
She's determined to see the job through.她决心完成这项工作。
她决心完成这项工作。
3 to give help or support to somebody for a particular period of time 帮助(或支持)某人度过
Her courage and good humour saw her through.她靠着顽强的勇气和乐观的性格挺了过来。
她靠着顽强的勇气和乐观的性格挺了过来。
I only have $20 to see me through the week.我只有 20 美元来维持我这一周了。
我只有 20 美元来维持我这一周了。
adjective 释义
1 very thin so that you can see through it 薄至透明的;可透视的
a see-through blouse透明的女式衬衫
透明的女式衬衫
This material goes see-through when it’s wet.这种布料湿的时候就透明了。
这种布料湿的时候就透明了。
segment C1 /ˈseɡmənt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a part of something that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately 部分;份;片;段
She cleaned a small segment of the painting.她擦干净了这幅画的一小部分。
她擦干净了这幅画的一小部分。
Lines divided the area into segments.这一地区用线条分成了若干部分。
这一地区用线条分成了若干部分。
The changes will affect only a small segment of the population.这些变化只会影响一小部分人口。
这些变化只会影响一小部分人口。
They divided the bone into equal segments.他们将骨头分成相等的部分。
他们将骨头分成相等的部分。
2 one of the sections of an orange, a lemon, etc. (柑橘、柠檬等的)瓣
3 a part of a circle separated from the rest by a single line 弓形;圆缺
4 the smallest speech sound that a word can be divided into 音段
verb 释义
1 to divide something into different parts 分割;划分
Market researchers often segment the population on the basis of age and social class.市场研究人员常常按年龄和社会阶层划分人口。
市场研究人员常常按年龄和社会阶层划分人口。
The worm has a segmented body(= with different sections joined together).这条虫子的身体是分节的。
这条虫子的身体是分节的。
segregation C1 /ˌseɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or policy of separating people from different groups, for example people of different races, religions or sexes, and treating them in a different way (对不同种族、宗教或性别的人所采取的)隔离并区别对待,隔离政策
racial/religious segregation种族/宗教隔离
种族/宗教隔离
segregation by age and sex按照年龄和性别而实施的隔离
按照年龄和性别而实施的隔离
2 the act of separating people or things from a larger group 隔离(或分离)措施
The report recommends segregation of cyclists from both cars and pedestrians.报告建议把骑车人与汽车和行人分隔开。
报告建议把骑车人与汽车和行人分隔开。
the segregation of recycling waste into categories将回收废物分类
将回收废物分类
seize C1 /siːz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and using force 抓住;捉住;夺
She tried to seize the gun from him.她试图夺他的枪。
她试图夺他的枪。
He seized her by the arm.他抓住她的胳膊。
他抓住她的胳膊。
Sheseized hold ofmy hand.她抓住我的手。
她抓住我的手。
2 to take control of a place or situation, often suddenly and violently (常指通过暴力突然)夺取,攻占,控制
They seized the airport in a surprise attack.他们突袭攻占了机场。
他们突袭攻占了机场。
The army hasseized control ofthe country.军队已经控制全国。
军队已经控制全国。
Heseized powerin a military coup.他在军事政变中夺取了政权。
他在军事政变中夺取了政权。
3 to arrest or capture somebody 逮捕;捉拿;俘获
The men were seized as they left the building.这些人在离开那栋房子时被抓获。
这些人在离开那栋房子时被抓获。
Terrorists have seized five hostages.恐怖分子劫持了五名人质。
恐怖分子劫持了五名人质。
4 to take illegal or stolen goods away from somebody 起获;没收;扣押
A large quantity of drugs was seized during the raid.在这次突击行动中起获了大量毒品。
在这次突击行动中起获了大量毒品。
We have the legal right to seize his property.我们有没收他财产的合法权力。
我们有没收他财产的合法权力。
5 to be quick to make use of a chance, an opportunity, etc. 抓住,把握(机会、时机、主动等)
The partyseizedthe initiativewith both hands(= quickly and with enthusiasm).该党迅速掌握主动。
该党迅速掌握主动。
She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.她立即抓住了他不在场给她创造的机会。
她立即抓住了他不在场给她创造的机会。
6 to affect somebody suddenly and deeply 突然侵袭;突然控制
Panic seized her.她突然惊慌失措。
她突然惊慌失措。
He was seized by curiosity.他好奇心顿起。
他好奇心顿起。
7 if a machineseizes, it no longer works because the parts arestuckand cannot move 抓住:如果机器抓住了,它就不再工作,因为零件被卡住并且无法移动
8 if a part of your bodyseizes, you are unable to move it easily and it is often painful (身体)发僵
self-catering C1 /ˌself ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 aself-cateringholiday is one which provides you with accommodation and the equipment that is necessary to cook your own meals (度假方式)可自炊的,可下厨煮食的
self-catering accommodation自炊式住宿
自炊式住宿
noun 释义
1 the action of going on a holiday or staying in accommodation with the equipment that is necessary to cook your own meals (度假方式)可自炊的,可下厨煮食的
All prices are based on a week's self-catering in shared accommodation.全部费用是根据合住一周且餐食自理的标准来计算的。
全部费用是根据合住一周且餐食自理的标准来计算的。
self-centred C1 /ˌself ˈsentəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 tending to think only about yourself and not thinking about the needs or feelings of other people 自我中心的;只考虑自己的
She's completely self-centred.她完全以自我为中心。
她完全以自我为中心。
self-checkout C1 /ˌself ˈtʃekaʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a system that enables customers in a shop, especially a supermarket, to scan and pay for goods without help from a shop assistant 自助付款系统,自助结账系统(尤用于超市)
Many customers now use their mobile devices for self-checkout.许多顾客现在使用移动设备进行自助结账。
许多顾客现在使用移动设备进行自助结账。
a self-checkout machine自助结账机
自助结账机
self-conscious C1 /ˌself ˈkɒnʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you (因在意自己的外表或他人的看法)局促不安的,难为情的,不自然的
He's always been self-conscious about being so short.他老为自己身材矮小而觉得难为情。
他老为自己身材矮小而觉得难为情。
She was a shy, self-conscious girl.她是个胆小害羞的女孩。
她是个胆小害羞的女孩。
2 done in a way that shows you are aware of the effect that is being produced 刻意的;有意而为的
The humour of the play is self-conscious and contrived.这部剧的幽默是刻意而为的,而且牵强做作。
这部剧的幽默是刻意而为的,而且牵强做作。
self-drive C1 /ˌself ˈdraɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 aself-drivecar is one that you hire and drive yourself 租车人自行驾驶的
2 aself-driveholiday is one on which you use your own car or a car you hire to travel to the holiday area 自驾(游)的
self-employment C1 /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the situation of working for yourself and not being employed by a company, etc. 个体经营的;单干的;自雇的
earnings from self-employment自营职业收入
自营职业收入
self-esteem C1 /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities 自尊(心)
to havehigh/low self-esteem自尊心强/弱
自尊心强/弱
You need to build your self-esteem.你需要树立自尊心。
你需要树立自尊心。
Some children suffer from low self-esteem and expect to do badly.有些孩子自尊心不足,对自己的期望值很低。
有些孩子自尊心不足,对自己的期望值很低。
They are beginning to regain their confidence and self-esteem.他们开始恢复自信和自尊。
他们开始恢复自信和自尊。
self-harm C1 /ˌself ˈhɑːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the practice of deliberately injuring yourself, for example by cutting yourself, as a way to express or try to deal with feeling very unhappy or worried (故意)自我伤害(常由情感、精神问题所致)
verb 释义
1 to deliberately injure yourself, for example by cutting yourself, as a way to express or try to deal with feeling very unhappy or worried (故意)自我伤害(常由情感、精神问题所致)
As a teenager I was self-harming regularly.我十几岁时经常自残。
我十几岁时经常自残。
self-image C1 /ˌself ˈɪmɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the opinion or idea you have of yourself, especially of your appearance or abilities 自我形象;自我印象
to have apositive/negative self-image有着正面的/负面的自我形象
有着正面的/负面的自我形象
self-isolate C1 /ˌself ˈaɪsəleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to avoid contact with other people in order to prevent the spread of infection 自我隔离(避免接触他人以防止疾病传播)
Anyone who has been in contact with an infected person is required to self-isolate for 14 days.任何与感染者接触过的人都需要自我隔离 14 天。
任何与感染者接触过的人都需要自我隔离 14 天。
self-isolation C1 /ˌself aɪsəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of avoiding contact with other people in order to prevent the spread of infection 自我隔离(避免接触他人以防止疾病传播)
Paul has gone into self-isolation after his partner tested positive for the virus.由于伴侣的病毒检测呈阳性,保罗随即开始自我隔离。
由于伴侣的病毒检测呈阳性,保罗随即开始自我隔离。
self-motivated C1 /ˌself ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 if a person isself-motivated, they are capable of hard work and effort without the need for pressure from others 自我激励的;自我勉励的;主动的
self-pity C1 /ˌself ˈpɪti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling ofsadnessfor yourself, especially because of something unpleasant or unfair that has happened to you 自怜
She's not someone who likes towallow in self-pity.她不是那种喜欢自怜的人。
她不是那种喜欢自怜的人。
tears of self-pity自怜的眼泪
自怜的眼泪
A wave of self-pity came over him.一股自怜的情绪袭上他的心头。
一股自怜的情绪袭上他的心头。
self-raising flour C1 /ˌself reɪzɪŋ ˈflaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 flour that containsbaking powder 自发面粉(含有发酵粉)
self-report C1 /ˌself rɪˈpɔːt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to give details about an aspect of your life, typically relating to your physical or mental condition 自我报告,自我评述,自评报告(尤指身体和精神状况)
Participants in the survey had to self-report their health status.参加调查的人要自述健康状况。
参加调查的人要自述健康状况。
For this study, patients self-reported whether or not they did regular exercise.在这项研究中,患者自我报告他们是否定期锻炼。
在这项研究中,患者自我报告他们是否定期锻炼。
61% of respondents self-reported that they were likely to vote in the forthcoming elections.61% 的受访者自我报告他们可能会在即将举行的选举中投票。
61% 的受访者自我报告他们可能会在即将举行的选举中投票。
noun 释义
1 details that you provide about an aspect of your life, typically relating to your physical or mental condition (尤指身体和精神状况的)自我报告,自我评述,自评报告
Participants completed self-report questionnaires measuring anxiety and depression.参与者完成了测量焦虑和抑郁的自我报告问卷。
参与者完成了测量焦虑和抑郁的自我报告问卷。
self-rising flour C1 /ˌself raɪzɪŋ ˈflaʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 flour that containsbaking powder 自发面粉(含有发酵粉)
sell-by date C1 /ˈsel baɪ deɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the date printed on food packages, etc. after which the food must not be sold (食品等的)最迟销售日期,保质期限
This milk is past its sell-by date.这牛奶已经过了销售期限。
这牛奶已经过了销售期限。
These policies are way past their sell-by date.这些政策早成老皇历了。
这些政策早成老皇历了。
semi-finalist C1 /ˌsemi ˈfaɪnəlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the people competing in asemi-final, either on their own or as a member of a team 半决赛选手;进入半决赛的运动队
They are semi-finalists for the fourth year in succession.他们连续第四年打入半决赛。
他们连续第四年打入半决赛。
semi-tropical C1 /ˌsemi ˈtrɒpɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in or connected with regions that are near tropical parts of the world 亚热带的;副热带的
semicolon C1 /ˌsemiˈkəʊlən/ noun
noun 释义
1 the mark ( ; ) used to separate the parts of a complicated sentence or items in a detailed list, showing a break that is longer than a comma but shorter than a full stop 分号
The items are separated by semicolons.各项之间用分号分隔。
各项之间用分号分隔。
senate C1 /ˈsenət/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the two groups of elected politicians who make laws in some countries, for example in the US, Australia, Canada and France. The Senate is smaller than the other group but higher in rank. Many state parliaments in the US also have a Senate. 参议院(美国、澳大利亚、加拿大、法国等国家的两个立法机构之一;美国许多州议会也设有参议院)
a member of the Senate参议员
参议员
a Senate committee参议院委员会
参议院委员会
2 (in some countries) the group of people who control a university (某些国家的)大学理事会,大学评议会
the senate of Loughborough University拉夫伯勒大学评议会
拉夫伯勒大学评议会
The proposal requires the approval of the university senate.该提案需要大学参议院的批准。
该提案需要大学参议院的批准。
3 (in ancient Rome) the most important council of the government; the building where the council met (古罗马的)元老院
senator C1 /ˈsenətə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a member of asenate 参议员
Senator McCarthy参议员麦卡锡
参议员麦卡锡
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009.自 2009 年以来,她一直是北卡罗来纳州的民主党参议员。
自 2009 年以来,她一直是北卡罗来纳州的民主党参议员。
sending-off C1 /ˌsendɪŋ ˈɒf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a situation when arefereetells a player to leave the field because they have broken the rules in a serious way (严重犯规)罚出场外
senior citizen C1 /ˌsiːniə ˈsɪtɪzn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an older person, especially somebody who has retired from work (尤指领养老金的)老年人
discounts/travel concessions for senior citizens老年人折扣/旅行优惠
老年人折扣/旅行优惠
sensation C1 /senˈseɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling that you get when something affects your body 感觉;知觉
a tingling/burning sensation刺痛/烧灼的感觉
刺痛/烧灼的感觉
I had a sensation of falling, as if in a dream.我有一种坠落的感觉,像在梦中似的。
我有一种坠落的感觉,像在梦中似的。
2 the ability to feel through your sense of touch 感觉能力;知觉能力
She seemed to have lost all sensation in her arms.她的两条胳膊好像完全失去知觉了。
她的两条胳膊好像完全失去知觉了。
3 a general feeling or impression that is difficult to explain; an experience or a memory 直觉;莫名其妙的感觉;经历;回忆
He had the eerie sensation of being watched.他不安地感到有人在监视他。
他不安地感到有人在监视他。
When I arrived, I had the sensation that she had been expecting me.我到那儿后,感觉到她一直在等着我。
我到那儿后,感觉到她一直在等着我。
4 very great surprise, excitement, or interest among a lot of people; the person or the thing that causes this surprise 轰动;哗然;引起轰动的人(或事物)
News of his arrestcaused a sensation.他被捕的消息引起了轰动。
他被捕的消息引起了轰动。
The band became a sensation overnight.一夜之间,这支乐队名声大振。
一夜之间,这支乐队名声大振。
sensational C1 /senˈseɪʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 causing great surprise, excitement, or interest 轰动的;引起哗然的
The result was a sensational 4–1 victory.比赛结果是轰动性的,以 4:1 狂胜对手。
比赛结果是轰动性的,以 4:1 狂胜对手。
The affair was the most sensational political sex scandal of the century.这起事件是本世纪最轰动的政治性丑闻。
这起事件是本世纪最轰动的政治性丑闻。
2 trying to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or moreshockingthan they really are 哗众取宠的;耸人听闻的
sensational news stories引起轰动的新闻报道
引起轰动的新闻报道
3 extremely good; wonderful 极好的;绝妙的
You look sensational in that dress!你穿这件连衣裙漂亮极了!
你穿这件连衣裙漂亮极了!
sentiment C1 /ˈsentɪmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling or an opinion, especially one based on emotions (基于情感的)观点,看法;情绪
the spread of nationalist sentiments民族主义情绪的传播
民族主义情绪的传播
This is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with.这种观点我完全赞同。
这种观点我完全赞同。
Public sentiment is against any change to the law.公众的意见是反对对该法律做任何修改。
公众的意见是反对对该法律做任何修改。
My sentiments exactly!(= I agree)那正是我的看法。
那正是我的看法。
2 feelings of sympathy, romantic love, being sad, etc. which may be too strong or not appropriate (失之过度或不恰当的)伤感,柔情,哀伤
There was no fatherly affection, no display of sentiment.没有温情脉脉的父爱流露。
没有温情脉脉的父爱流露。
There is no room for sentiment in business.在生意场上心肠不能软。
在生意场上心肠不能软。
The new movie is to be applauded for refusing to drift into mawkish sentiment.这部新片未落入无病呻吟的俗套,势必会赢得热捧。
这部新片未落入无病呻吟的俗套,势必会赢得热捧。
sentimental C1 /ˌsentɪˈmentl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with your emotions, rather than reason 情感的(而非理性的)
He has a strong sentimental attachment to the place.他对这个地方有着强烈的情感。
他对这个地方有着强烈的情感。
She kept the letters for sentimental reasons.她把那些信留作纪念。
她把那些信留作纪念。
The ring wasn't worth very much but it had greatsentimental value.那枚戒指值不了几个钱,但却极有情感价值。
那枚戒指值不了几个钱,但却极有情感价值。
2 producing emotions such as sympathy, romantic love, or being sad, which may be too strong or not appropriate; feeling these emotions too much (失之过度或不恰当地)伤感的,充满柔情的;多愁善感的
a slushy, sentimental love story庸俗缠绵的言情小说
庸俗缠绵的言情小说
Her book is honest without being sentimental.她的书真实而不煽情。
她的书真实而不煽情。
He's not the sort of man who getssentimental aboutold friendships.他不是那种为旧日的友情唏嘘感伤的人。
他不是那种为旧日的友情唏嘘感伤的人。
You, crying at a film! You must be getting sentimental in your old age!你,看电影哭了!年纪大了,一定会变得多愁善感吧!
你,看电影哭了!年纪大了,一定会变得多愁善感吧!
separation C1 /ˌsepəˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of separating people or things; the state of being separate 分离;分开;分割;隔离
the state’s eventual separation from the federation那个州最终与联邦的脱离
那个州最终与联邦的脱离
the need for a clear separation between Church and State政教彻底分离的必要性
政教彻底分离的必要性
2 a period of time that people spend apart from each other 离别
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years.他们离别 20 多年后重又聚首。
他们离别 20 多年后重又聚首。
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children.这种长时间的分离会对年幼的孩子造成伤害。
这种长时间的分离会对年幼的孩子造成伤害。
She is visiting her family after a long separation.她回家探望久别的家人。
她回家探望久别的家人。
3 a decision that a husband and wife make to live apart while they are still legally married 分居
a legal separation合法分居
合法分居
The couple are having a trial separation.这对夫妇正在尝试分居。
这对夫妇正在尝试分居。
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage.百分之六十的婚姻分居发生在结婚十年之前。
百分之六十的婚姻分居发生在结婚十年之前。
sequel C1 /ˈsiːkwəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one (书、电影、戏剧等的)续篇,续集
a sequel to the hit movie ‘Gladiator’热门电影《角斗士》的续集
热门电影《角斗士》的续集
2 something that happens after an earlier event or as a result of an earlier event 后续的事;随之而来的事;结果
There was an interesting sequel to these events later in the year.这几件事发生以后,当年就出现了一种有趣的结果。
这几件事发生以后,当年就出现了一种有趣的结果。
serial C1 /ˈsɪəriəl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 doing the same thing in the same way several times; done in the same way several times 连续的;多次的
a serial rapist一个连续作案的强奸犯
一个连续作案的强奸犯
He is wanted for serial murder.他因连环谋杀被通缉。
他因连环谋杀被通缉。
Such people can be described as serial monogamists.这些人可以被描述为连续的一夫一妻制。
这些人可以被描述为连续的一夫一妻制。
2 broadcast or published in several separate parts 以连续剧形式播出的;连载的
a novel in serial form一部连载小说
一部连载小说
The BBC has taken each installment of Charles Dickens' serial novel ‘Bleak House’ and created 15 half-hour episodes.BBC 拍摄了查尔斯·狄更斯的连载小说《荒凉山庄》的每一期,并制作了 15 集半小时的剧集。
BBC 拍摄了查尔斯·狄更斯的连载小说《荒凉山庄》的每一期,并制作了 15 集半小时的剧集。
3 arranged in a series 顺序排列的;排成系列的
tasks carried out in the same serial order按同样顺序完成的任务
按同样顺序完成的任务
noun 释义
1 a story that is broadcast or published in several separate parts on television, on the radio, on the internet, in a magazine, etc. (电视、网络等的)连续剧;(广播、杂志等的)连载小说
a classic drama serial经典连续剧
经典连续剧
a new six-part drama serial一部新的六集连续剧
一部新的六集连续剧
server C1 /ˈsɜːvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that controls or supplies information to several computers connected in a network; the main computer on which this program is run 服务器
2 a player who is serving, for example in tennis 发球者
3 a kitchenutensil(= tool)used for putting food onto somebody’s plate 上菜用具(往各人盘子里盛食物的叉、铲、勺等)
salad servers分色拉用的叉匙
分色拉用的叉匙
4 a person who serves food in a restaurant; a waiter orwaitress (餐馆给顾客上菜的)侍者
5 a person who helps a priest during a church service (教堂做礼拜时的)助祭,辅祭
service charge C1 /ˈsɜːvɪs tʃɑːdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an amount of money that is added to a bill, as an extra charge for a service (另加的)服务费
That will be $50, plus a service charge of $2.50.您消费 50 美元,另加 2.50 美元的服务费。
您消费 50 美元,另加 2.50 美元的服务费。
2 an amount of money that is added to a bill in a restaurant, for example 10 per cent of the total, that goes to pay for the work of the staff (付给餐馆侍者的)小费,服务费
3 an amount of money that is paid to the owner of an apartment building for services such as putting out rubbish, cleaning the stairs, etc. (付给房东的)服务费,清洁费
service station C1 /ˈsɜːvɪs steɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place at the side of a road where you take your car to buy petrol, oil, etc. 汽车加油站
2 an area and building next to amotorwaywhere you can buy food and petrol, go to the toilet, etc. (公路旁的)服务区,服务站
We stopped for a break at a motorway service station.我们在高速公路服务站休息了一会儿。
我们在高速公路服务站休息了一会儿。
servicewoman C1 /ˈsɜːvɪswʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman who is a member of the armed forces (男、女)军人
servicing C1 /ˈsɜːvɪsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of checking and repairing a vehicle, machine, etc. to keep it in good condition (车辆、机器等的)检修,维修,保养,维护
Like any other type of equipment it requires regular servicing.它和其他类型的设备一样,也需要定期检修。
它和其他类型的设备一样,也需要定期检修。
2 the act of paying interest on money that has been borrowed (债务的)利息支付
debt servicing债务利息的支付
债务利息的支付
serviette C1 /ˌsɜːviˈet/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of cloth or paper used at meals for protecting your clothes and cleaning your lips and fingers 餐巾;餐巾纸
setback C1 /ˈsetbæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse 挫折;阻碍
The teamsuffered amajorsetbackwhen their best player was injured.最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。
最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。
The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process.谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。
谈判破裂意味着和平进程暂时受阻。
settle down C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to get into a comfortable position, either sitting or lying 舒适地坐下(或躺下)
She settled down in an armchair to watch television.她坐在扶手椅上看电视。
她坐在扶手椅上看电视。
I settled down with a book.我舒舒服服地坐下看书。
我舒舒服服地坐下看书。
2 to start to have a quieter way of life, living in one place (在某地)定居下来,过安定的生活
When are you going to get married and settle down?你打算什么时候成家,安定下来?
你打算什么时候成家,安定下来?
It's time I settled down.我是时候安定下来了。
我是时候安定下来了。
She felt she wasn't yet ready to settle down.她觉得自己还没有准备好安顿下来。
她觉得自己还没有准备好安顿下来。
3 to become or make somebody become calm, less excited, etc. (使某人)安静下来,平静下来
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson.那个班一上课总得过一会儿才能安静下来。
那个班一上课总得过一会儿才能安静下来。
Now, come on, settle down!现在,来吧,安定下来!
现在,来吧,安定下来!
I’m sure things will settle down soon.我确信事情很快就会安定下来。
我确信事情很快就会安定下来。
The early goal settled the home side down.早早的进球让主队锁定胜局。
早早的进球让主队锁定胜局。
settlement C1 /ˈsetlmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official agreement that ends an argument between two people or groups (解决纷争的)协议
tonegotiate apeacesettlement就和平协议进行谈判
就和平协议进行谈判
The management and unions havereached a settlementover new working conditions.资方和工会已就新的工作条件达成协议。
资方和工会已就新的工作条件达成协议。
anout-of-court settlement(= money that is paid to somebody or an agreement that is made to stop somebody going to court)庭外和解
庭外和解
2 the action of reaching an agreement 解决;处理
the settlement of a dispute争端的解决
争端的解决
3 the conditions, or a document stating the conditions, on which money or property is given to somebody (关于钱财转让的)协议(书)
a divorce/marriage/property settlement离婚/结婚/财产协议
离婚/结婚/财产协议
4 the action of paying back money that you owe (欠款的)支付,偿付,结算
the settlement of a debt债务的偿还
债务的偿还
Settlement is made monthly by direct debit.欠款每月从账户直接扣除。
欠款每月从账户直接扣除。
She had to pay over $5 000 in settlement of her debts.她必须支付 5 000 多美元来清偿债务。
她必须支付 5 000 多美元来清偿债务。
5 a place where people have come to live and make their homes, especially where few or no people lived before (尤指拓荒安家的)定居点
signs of an Iron Age settlement铁器时代村落遗址
铁器时代村落遗址
a mining settlement采矿定居点
采矿定居点
6 the process of people making their homes in a place 移民;殖民;开拓
the settlement of the American West美国西部的开拓过程
美国西部的开拓过程
early settlement patterns in South America南美早期居住地模式
南美早期居住地模式
sew C1 /səʊ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to use a needle andthreadto makestitchesin cloth 缝;做针线活
My mother taught me how to sew.我母亲教我做针线。
我母亲教我做针线。
to sew by hand/machine手工/机器缝制
手工/机器缝制
to sew a seam缝接缝
缝接缝
2 to make, repair or attach something using a needle andthread 缝制;缝补;缝上
She sews all her own clothes.她所有的衣服都是自己缝的。
她所有的衣服都是自己缝的。
Can you sew a button on for me?你能给我钉个扣子吗?
你能给我钉个扣子吗?
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on.外科医生把断指接上了。
外科医生把断指接上了。
The jewel was sewn into the lining of his coat.宝石被缝在他外套的内衬里。
宝石被缝在他外套的内衬里。
The squares of fabric were all sewn neatly together.方块布片都用匀密的针脚缝在了一起。
方块布片都用匀密的针脚缝在了一起。
He sewed the patch onto the back of his jeans.他把补丁缝到了牛仔裤背面。
他把补丁缝到了牛仔裤背面。
sewer C1 /ˈsuːə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an underground pipe that is used to carrysewageaway from houses, factories, etc. 污水管;下水道;阴沟
asewer pipe/system下水道管道/系统
下水道管道/系统
an open sewer(= a channel on the surface of the ground that is used to carrysewage)排污明沟
排污明沟
sewing C1 /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of making, repairing or decorating things made of cloth using a needle andthread 缝纫
knitting and sewing编织和缝纫
编织和缝纫
a sewing basket针线篮
针线篮
I haven’t done any sewing for a long time.我已经很久没做针线活了。
我已经很久没做针线活了。
2 something that is beingsewn 缝制中的衣物
a pile of sewing一堆针线活儿
一堆针线活儿
She took in sewing to supplement her income.她接针线活以贴补收入。
她接针线活以贴补收入。
sexism C1 /ˈseksɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the unfair treatment of people, especially women, because of their sex; the attitude that causes this (尤指对女性的)性别歧视,性别偏见
legislation designed to combat sexism in the workplace旨在抵制工作场所的性别歧视的法规
旨在抵制工作场所的性别歧视的法规
a study of sexism in language对语言中存在的性别歧视的研究
对语言中存在的性别歧视的研究
sexist C1 /ˈseksɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 treating other people, especially women, unfairly because of their sex or making offensive remarks about them 性别歧视者
a sexist attitude性别歧视的态度
性别歧视的态度
sexist language有性别歧视的语言
有性别歧视的语言
noun 释义
1 a person who treats other people, especially women, unfairly because of their sex or who makes offensive remarks about them 性别歧视者
sexuality C1 /ˌsekʃuˈæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the feelings and activities connected with a person’s sexual desires 性本能;性欲;性行为
He was confused about his sexuality.他对自己的性向感到困惑。
他对自己的性向感到困惑。
male/female sexuality男性/女性的性欲
男性/女性的性欲
the psychology of human sexuality人类性心理学
人类性心理学
Her overt sexuality shocked cinema audiences.她不加掩饰的性行为令电影观众震惊。
她不加掩饰的性行为令电影观众震惊。
Victorian women were rarely allowed to express their sexuality.维多利亚时代几乎不允许女性表达自己的性欲望。
维多利亚时代几乎不允许女性表达自己的性欲望。
shading C1 /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of colour, pencil lines, etc. to give an impression of light and shade in a picture or to emphasize areas of a map, diagram, etc. (绘画的)明暗处理;(地图、图表等中)颜色浓淡强调某些部分的运用
an effect that is achieved with subtle shading微妙的明暗对比所取得的效果
微妙的明暗对比所取得的效果
2 slight differences that exist between different aspects of the same thing (同一事物不同层面之间的)细微差别
the shadings of opinion found among church leaders教会领袖各自不尽相同的观点
教会领袖各自不尽相同的观点
shaken C1 /ˈʃeɪkən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 shocked, upset or frightened by something 震惊;烦恼;恐惧
She was visibly shaken by the incidents.很明显,她为这些事件感到震惊。
很明显,她为这些事件感到震惊。
He was too shaken up to drive.他十分恐惧,以至连车也不能开了。
他十分恐惧,以至连车也不能开了。
shareholder C1 /ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an owner of shares in a company or business 股东
the major shareholders in the company公司的主要股东
公司的主要股东
sharing economy C1 /ˈʃeərɪŋ ɪkɒnəmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 an economic system in which people can share possessions, services, etc., usually by means of the internet 共享经济(通常通过互联网共享财物、服务等)
The sharing economy lets people turn a quick profit by renting out rooms, cars or even washing machines.共享经济让人们通过出租房间、汽车,甚至洗衣机快速获利。
共享经济让人们通过出租房间、汽车,甚至洗衣机快速获利。
shatter C1 /ˈʃætə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to suddenly break into small pieces; to make something suddenly break into small pieces (使)破碎,碎裂
He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.他失手把花瓶掉到地板上摔碎了。
他失手把花瓶掉到地板上摔碎了。
The mirror shattered into a thousand pieces.镜子摔得粉碎。
镜子摔得粉碎。
the sound of shattering glass玻璃破碎的声音
玻璃破碎的声音
The explosion shattered all the windows in the building.大楼所有的玻璃都在爆炸中震碎了。
大楼所有的玻璃都在爆炸中震碎了。
2 to destroy something completely, especially somebody’s feelings, hopes or beliefs; to be destroyed in this way (使感情、希望或信念等)粉碎,破灭;被粉碎;被破坏
Anna's self-confidence had been completely shattered.安娜的自信心彻底崩溃了。
安娜的自信心彻底崩溃了。
Injury shattered his dreams of competing in the Olympics.伤病粉碎了他参加奥运会的梦想。
伤病粉碎了他参加奥运会的梦想。
Her experience of divorce shattered her illusions about love.她的离婚经历使她对爱情的幻想破灭了。
她的离婚经历使她对爱情的幻想破灭了。
My whole world shattered into a million pieces.我的整个世界全塌了。
我的整个世界全塌了。
3 to make somebody feel extremely shocked and upset 使极为惊愕难过;给予极大打击
The unexpected death of their son shattered them.儿子的意外死亡给他们带来沉重的打击。
儿子的意外死亡给他们带来沉重的打击。
shattered C1 /ˈʃætəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very shocked and upset 非常惊愕难过的;遭受极大打击的
The experience left her feeling absolutely shattered.她在这次经历之后,感到彻底垮了。
她在这次经历之后,感到彻底垮了。
2 very tired 筋疲力尽的
They all looked shattered by the end of the game.比赛结束时,他们看起来都崩溃了。
比赛结束时,他们看起来都崩溃了。
By the end of the day I was absolutely shattered.那天结束的时候,我彻底累垮了。
那天结束的时候,我彻底累垮了。
shawl C1 /ʃɔːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large piece of cloth worn around the shoulders or head, or wrapped around a baby (女用)披巾,披肩;襁褓
Ruth draped a shawl over her shoulders.露丝往肩上披了块披肩。
露丝往肩上披了块披肩。
shepherd C1 /ˈʃepəd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to take care of sheep 牧羊人;羊倌
verb 释义
1 to guide somebody or a group of people somewhere, making sure they go where you want them to go 带领;引;护送
He shepherded her towards a line of taxis.他引导她走向一排出租车。
他引导她走向一排出租车。
Miss Rogers shepherded the children across the road.罗杰斯小姐带领孩子们过马路。
罗杰斯小姐带领孩子们过马路。
sheriff C1 /ˈʃerɪf/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the US) an elected officer responsible for keeping law and order in a county or town 县治安官,城镇治安官(美国民选地方官员)
He was elected sheriff of Polk County.他当选为波尔克县治安官。
他当选为波尔克县治安官。
2 (in England and Wales) an officer representing the king or queen in counties, and some cities, who performs some legal duties and attends ceremonies 郡督(英格兰和威尔士官员,为英王在各郡和部分城市的代表)
3 (in Scotland) a judge (苏格兰)法官
4 (in Canada) an official who works in a court preparing court cases (加拿大法院准备诉讼案件的)执行员
shield C1 /ʃiːld/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large piece of metal or leather carried by soldiers in the past to protect the body when fighting 盾(牌)
She did not recognize the coat of arms on his shield.她没有认出他盾牌上的盾徽。
她没有认出他盾牌上的盾徽。
2 a piece of equipment made from strong plastic, used by the police to protect themselves from angry crowds 防暴盾牌
3 a person or thing used to protect somebody/something, especially by forming a barrier 保护人;保护物;掩护物;屏障
Water is not an effective shield against the sun's more harmful rays.水不能有效阻挡太阳中更有害的射线。
水不能有效阻挡太阳中更有害的射线。
She hid her true feelings behind a shield of cold indifference.她把自己的真实感情掩藏在一副冷漠的外表后面。
她把自己的真实感情掩藏在一副冷漠的外表后面。
4 a plate or screen that protects a machine or the person using it from damage or injury (保护机器和操作者的)护罩,防护屏,挡板
A heat shield protects the worker’s hands.隔热罩可以保护工人的双手。
隔热罩可以保护工人的双手。
5 an object in the shape of ashield, given as a prize in a sports competition, etc. 盾形奖牌
The prince presented the shield to the winners.王子向获胜者颁发了盾形奖牌。
王子向获胜者颁发了盾形奖牌。
6 a drawing or model of ashieldshowing acoat of arms 盾形纹徽;盾形徽章
7 a police officer’sbadge (警察的)盾形徽章
verb 释义
1 to protect somebody/something from danger, harm or something unpleasant 保护某人或某物(免遭危险、伤害或不快)
I shielded my eyes against the glare.我挡住眼睛以避开强光。
我挡住眼睛以避开强光。
The ozone layer shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.臭氧层保护地球不受太阳紫外线的辐射。
臭氧层保护地球不受太阳紫外线的辐射。
You can't shield her from the truth forever.你不可能永远瞒着她,不让她知道事实真相。
你不可能永远瞒着她,不让她知道事实真相。
Police believe that somebody is shielding the killer.警方认为有人把杀人凶手窝藏了起来。
警方认为有人把杀人凶手窝藏了起来。
2 to put ashieldaround a machine, etc. in order to protect the person using it 给…加防护罩
3 to keep yourself away from other people for a period of time because you are particularly at risk from a disease, in order to reduce the risk of catching it 自我隔离防护
Susan is part of the team who packs and organizes grocery deliveries for people who are shielding or self-isolating.苏珊是团队一员,负责为自我防护或隔离的人打包并运送食品杂货。
苏珊是团队一员,负责为自我防护或隔离的人打包并运送食品杂货。
shin C1 /ʃɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the front part of the leg below the knee 胫;胫部
She had a nasty cut on her shin.她胫部有严重的割伤。
她胫部有严重的割伤。
shin bone C1 /ˈʃɪn bəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the front and larger bone of the two bones in the lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle 胫骨
shipowner C1 /ˈʃɪpəʊnə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or company that owns a ship or ships 船主;船东
shipping C1 /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 ships in general or considered as a group 船舶
The canal is open to shipping.运河可以通航了。
运河可以通航了。
internationalshipping lanes(= routes for ships)国际海上航道
国际海上航道
2 the activity of carrying people or goods from one place to another by ship or by some other means 航运;海运;运输
a shipping company船运公司
船运公司
We offer free shipping on orders over $50.我们对超过 50 美元的订单免运费。
我们对超过 50 美元的订单免运费。
She arranged for the shipping of her furniture to England.她正安排将家具海运到英格兰。
她正安排将家具海运到英格兰。
3 the act of thinking two people should be in a romantic relationship 航运;海运
Shipping of the main characters is popular among fans of the show.主角们的登场深受剧迷们的欢迎。
主角们的登场深受剧迷们的欢迎。
shipwreck C1 /ˈʃɪprek/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the loss ordestructionof a ship at sea because of a storm or because it hits rocks, etc. 船舶失事;海难
They narrowly escaped shipwreck in a storm in the North Sea.他们在北海遇到风暴,船险些失事。
他们在北海遇到风暴,船险些失事。
The shipwreck of the tanker has caused one of the worst oil spills in recent years.油轮失事造成了近年来最严重的漏油事故之一。
油轮失事造成了近年来最严重的漏油事故之一。
2 a ship that has been lost or destroyed at sea 失事的船;沉船
The contents of shipwrecks belong to the state.一切沉船中的物品均属国家所有。
一切沉船中的物品均属国家所有。
verb 释义
1 to be sailing in a ship that is then lost or destroyed at sea 遭遇海难;船只失事
They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.他们在非洲海岸遭遇海难。
他们在非洲海岸遭遇海难。
shiver C1 /ˈʃɪvə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to shake slightly because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc. 颤抖,哆嗦(因寒冷、恐惧、激动等)
Don't stand outside shivering—come inside and get warm!别站在外面冻得打哆嗦了,进来暖暖身子吧!
别站在外面冻得打哆嗦了,进来暖暖身子吧!
He shivered at the thought of the cold, dark sea.那寒冷黑暗的大海,他想想都吓得发抖。
那寒冷黑暗的大海,他想想都吓得发抖。
toshiver with cold/fear/excitement/pleasure冷得/吓得/激动得/高兴得发抖
冷得/吓得/激动得/高兴得发抖
noun 释义
1 a sudden shaking movement of your body because you are cold, frightened, excited, etc. 颤抖,哆嗦(因寒冷、恐惧、激动等)
The sound of his voicesent shivers down her spine.一听见他的说话声,她就背上一阵阵发冷。
一听见他的说话声,她就背上一阵阵发冷。
He felt a cold shiver of fear run through him.他吓得打了一个寒战。
他吓得打了一个寒战。
She gave a little shiver as she walked into the cold room.走进那冰冷的房间,她不禁哆嗦了一下。
走进那冰冷的房间,她不禁哆嗦了一下。
2 shaking movements of your body because of fear or a high temperature 寒战,寒噤(因恐惧或发高烧)
I don't like him. Hegives me the shivers.我不喜欢他,一见他我就不寒而栗。
我不喜欢他,一见他我就不寒而栗。
Symptoms include headaches, vomiting and the shivers.症状包括头痛、呕吐和打寒噤。
症状包括头痛、呕吐和打寒噤。
shock wave C1 /ˈʃɒk weɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a movement of very high air pressure that is caused by an explosion, earthquake, etc. (爆炸、地震等引起的)冲击波
2 feelings of shock that people experience when something bad happens suddenly 震惊;震荡
The murder sent shock waves through the whole community.凶杀案震惊了整个社区。
凶杀案震惊了整个社区。
shoelace C1 /ˈʃuːleɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long thin piece of material like string that goes through the holes on a shoe and is used to fasten it 鞋带
a pair of shoelaces一副鞋带
一副鞋带
totie/untieyourshoelaces系/解鞋带
系/解鞋带
Your shoelace is undone.你的鞋带松开了。
你的鞋带松开了。
a tightly knotted shoelace系紧的鞋带
系紧的鞋带
shoot up C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to grow very quickly 迅速长高;蹿个儿
Their kids have shot up since I last saw them.自我上次见了以后,他们家几个孩子一下子长高了。
自我上次见了以后,他们家几个孩子一下子长高了。
2 to rise suddenly by a large amount 陡增;猛涨;迅速上升
Ticket prices shot up last year.去年票价猛涨。
去年票价猛涨。
3 toinjectan illegal drug directly into your blood 注射(毒品)
4 to cause great damage to something by shooting 开枪打坏;击毁
5 toinjectan illegal drug directly into your blood 注射(毒品)
shopaholic C1 /ˌʃɒpəˈhɒlɪk/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who enjoys shopping very much and spends too much time or money doing it 购物狂
adjective 释义
1 enjoying shopping very much and spending too much time or money doing it 购物狂
shoreline C1 /ˈʃɔːlaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the edge of the sea, the ocean or a lake 海(或湖)滨线;海(或湖)岸线
a rocky shoreline岩质海岸线
岩质海岸线
The road follows the shoreline for a few miles.公路沿海岸线逶迤而行几英里。
公路沿海岸线逶迤而行几英里。
the Dublin shoreline都柏林海岸线
都柏林海岸线
short-haul C1 /ˈʃɔːt hɔːl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that involves transporting people or goods over short distances, especially by plane (尤指空运)短途运输的
a short-haul airliner短途客机
短途客机
short-haul flights短途飞行
短途飞行
shoulder pad C1 /ˈʃəʊldə pæd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of thick cloth that issewninto the shoulder of a dress, jacket, etc. to make a person’s shoulders look bigger (衣服)垫肩
2 a piece of hard plastic that people wear under their shirts to protect their shoulders when playingAmerican football,ice hockey, etc. (美式足球、冰球等运动衣内的)护肩
shoulder-length C1 /ˈʃəʊldə leŋkθ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 long enough to reach your shoulders 齐肩的
shovel C1 /ˈʃʌvl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tool like aspadewith a long handle and a broad metal part with curved edges, used for moving earth, snow, sand, etc. 铲;铁铲
workmen with picks and shovels手拿镐铲的工人
手拿镐铲的工人
The children took theirpails and shovelsto the beach.孩子们带着桶和铲子到海滩上去了。
孩子们带着桶和铲子到海滩上去了。
2 the part of a large machine or vehicle that digs or moves earth (推土机、挖土机等的)铲,铲形部分
verb 释义
1 to lift and move earth, stones, coal, etc. with ashovel 铲;铲起
A gang of workmen were shovelling rubble onto a truck.一帮工人正用铁锹往卡车上装碎石。
一帮工人正用铁锹往卡车上装碎石。
They went out in freezing conditions to shovel snow.他们冒着严寒出去铲雪。
他们冒着严寒出去铲雪。
toshovel the sidewalk/driveway(= to remove snow)铲除人行道/车行道上的积雪
铲除人行道/车行道上的积雪
He sat at the table, shovelling food into his mouth.他坐在桌前,一个劲地往嘴里塞吃的。
他坐在桌前,一个劲地往嘴里塞吃的。
showing C1 /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an act of showing a film 放映
There are three showings a day.一天放映三场。
一天放映三场。
2 evidence of how well or how badly somebody/something is performing 表现
thestrong/poor showingof the Green Party in the election绿党在这次选举中的强劲/不佳表现
绿党在这次选举中的强劲/不佳表现
On(= judging by)last week's showing, the team is unlikely to win today.从上星期的表现来看,这支队伍今天不大可能获胜。
从上星期的表现来看,这支队伍今天不大可能获胜。
shrine C1 /ʃraɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where people come toworshipbecause it is connected with a holy person or event 圣地;圣祠;神庙;神龛
to visit the shrine of Mecca前往圣地麦加朝拜
前往圣地麦加朝拜
a shrine to the Virgin Mary敬奉圣母马利亚的朝圣地
敬奉圣母马利亚的朝圣地
2 a place that people visit because it is connected with somebody/something that is important to them 具有重要意义的地方
The singer’s grave in Paris has become a shrine.这位歌手在巴黎的坟墓已成为圣地。
这位歌手在巴黎的坟墓已成为圣地。
Wimbledon is a shrine for all lovers of tennis.温布尔登是所有网球爱好者的圣地。
温布尔登是所有网球爱好者的圣地。
They have turned the room into a shrine to their dead son.他们把这个房间变成了他们死去儿子的神殿。
他们把这个房间变成了他们死去儿子的神殿。
shutter C1 /ˈʃʌtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of a pair of wooden or metal covers that can be closed over the outside of a window to keep out light or protect the windows from damage 活动护窗;百叶窗
toopen/close the shutters打开/关上护窗
打开/关上护窗
They explored, throwing open the shutters in each of the big rooms.他们探索了一番,打开了每个大房间的百叶窗。
他们探索了一番,打开了每个大房间的百叶窗。
More than 70 000 shopkeepers have been forced toput up the shutters(= close down their businesses)in the past year.去年,有 7 万多家商店被迫关了门。
去年,有 7 万多家商店被迫关了门。
2 the part of a camera that opens to allow light to pass through thelenswhen you take a photograph (照相机的)快门
the quiet click of the shutter安静的快门声
安静的快门声
3 to stop letting somebody know what your thoughts or feelings are; to stop letting yourself think about something 掩藏自己的思想感情;锁上心扉;不再想某件事
He brought down the shutters on the image of the dying girl.他关掉了垂死女孩形象的百叶窗。
他关掉了垂死女孩形象的百叶窗。
I could feel the shutters coming down in her mind.我能感觉到她心里的那扇门在慢慢关闭。
我能感觉到她心里的那扇门在慢慢关闭。
shuttle C1 /ˈʃʌtl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a plane, bus or train that travels regularly between two places 来往于两地之间的航班(或班车、火车)
a shuttle service between London and Edinburgh往返于伦敦和爱丁堡之间的航班
往返于伦敦和爱丁堡之间的航班
I’m flying to Boston on the shuttle.我乘坐往返班机前往波士顿。
我乘坐往返班机前往波士顿。
2 aspacecraftdesigned to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station 航天飞机
3 a pointed tool used in making cloth to pull athreadbackwards and forwards over the otherthreadsthat pass along the length of the cloth 梭;梭子
verb 释义
1 to travel between two places frequently 频繁往来(于甲地和乙地之间)
Her childhood was spent shuttling between her mother and father.她的童年是在父母之间穿梭往来中度过的。
她的童年是在父母之间穿梭往来中度过的。
2 to carry people between two places that are close, making regular journeys between the two places (在较近的两地之间定时)往返运送
A bus shuttles passengers back and forth from the station to the terminal.一辆公共汽车在火车站和航站楼之间往返运送旅客。
一辆公共汽车在火车站和航站楼之间往返运送旅客。
sick day C1 /ˈsɪk deɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a day on which an employee is away from work because of illness, but still receives pay (带薪)病休日
Benefits included paid vacations and sick days and the use of a company car.福利包括带薪休假、病假以及使用公司汽车。
福利包括带薪休假、病假以及使用公司汽车。
I am entitled to ten paid sick days a year.我每年可享受 10 天带薪病假。
我每年可享受 10 天带薪病假。
On average, smokers take three more sick days each year than non-smokers.平均而言,吸烟者每年比不吸烟者多请三天病假。
平均而言,吸烟者每年比不吸烟者多请三天病假。
sick leave C1 /ˈsɪk liːv/ noun
noun 释义
1 permission to be away from work because of illness; the period of time spent away from work 病假;病假期
He was on sick leave following a heart attack.心脏病发作后他休了病假。
心脏病发作后他休了病假。
side dish C1 /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal (与主菜一起上的)配菜
a side dish of fresh vegetables新鲜蔬菜做的一道配菜。
新鲜蔬菜做的一道配菜。
side plate C1 /ˈsaɪd pleɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small plate used for bread or other food that goes with a meal 面包盘;小吃盘
side salad C1 /ˈsaɪd sæləd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a salad served with the main course of a meal 配菜色拉
sigh C1 /saɪ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc. 叹气;叹息
Hesighed deeplyat the thought.想到这里,他深深叹了口气。
想到这里,他深深叹了口气。
Shesighed with reliefthat it was all over.事情总算全都过去了,她轻松地舒了一口气。
事情总算全都过去了,她轻松地舒了一口气。
2 to say something with asigh 叹着气说;叹息道
‘Oh well, better luck next time,’ she sighed.“唉,就这样了,但愿下一次运气好些。”她叹息道。
“唉,就这样了,但愿下一次运气好些。”她叹息道。
3 to make a long sound like asigh 悲鸣
the sighing of the wind through the trees风穿过树林的叹息
风穿过树林的叹息
branches sighing in the wind树枝在风中叹息
树枝在风中叹息
noun 释义
1 an act or the sound ofsighing 叹气;叹息
togive/heave/let out a sigh发出叹息
发出叹息
a deep sigh深深的叹息
深深的叹息
‘I'll wait,’ he said with a sigh.“我就等呗。”他叹口气说。
“我就等呗。”他叹口气说。
We allbreathed a sigh of reliefwhen it was over.事情过去了,我们大家都松了一口气。
事情过去了,我们大家都松了一口气。
sighted C1 /ˈsaɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to see; not blind 看得见的;有视力的
the blind parents of sighted children有正常视力的孩子的盲人父母
有正常视力的孩子的盲人父母
2 able to see in the way mentioned 有…视力的;视力…的
partially sighted弱视的
弱视的
short-sighted近视的
近视的
long-sighted远视的
远视的
sightsee C1 /ˈsaɪtsiː/ verb
verb 释义
1 to visit interesting buildings and places as a tourist 观光;游览
That day I was sightseeing in Rome.那天我正在罗马观光。
那天我正在罗马观光。
sightseer C1 /ˈsaɪtsɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist 观光者;游客
Oxford attracts large numbers of sightseers.牛津吸引着大量观光客。
牛津吸引着大量观光客。
signposting C1 /ˈsaɪnpəʊstɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 thesignpostsmarking a road, place, etc. 路标
There is a lack of signposting on these roads.这些道路上缺乏路标。
这些道路上缺乏路标。
2 the process of showing clearly the way that an argument, a speech, etc. will develop 介绍(论证、讲话等的)要点
The presentation needed clearer organization and signposting.演示需要更清晰的组织和路标。
演示需要更清晰的组织和路标。
silhouette C1 /ˌsɪluˈet/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the dark outline or shape of a person or an object that you see against a light background (浅色背景衬托出的)暗色轮廓
the silhouette of chimneys and towers烟囱和塔楼的轮廓
烟囱和塔楼的轮廓
The trees were black silhouettes against the pale sky.灰色天空映衬出树木的黑色轮廓。
灰色天空映衬出树木的黑色轮廓。
The mountains stood out in silhouette.群山的轮廓衬托了出来。
群山的轮廓衬托了出来。
2 the shape of a person’s body or of an object (人的)体形;(事物的)形状
The dress is fitted to give you a flattering silhouette.穿这件连衣裙,你显得更有身段了。
穿这件连衣裙,你显得更有身段了。
3 a picture that shows somebody/something as a black shape against a light background, especially one that shows the side view of a person’s face 剪影;(尤指人脸的)侧影
verb 释义
1 to make something appear as asilhouette 使呈现暗色轮廓
A figure stood in the doorway, silhouetted against the light.门口站着一个人,屋里的亮光映衬出他的轮廓。
门口站着一个人,屋里的亮光映衬出他的轮廓。
The castle was silhouetted against the sky.天空映衬出城堡的轮廓。
天空映衬出城堡的轮廓。
silicon C1 /ˈsɪlɪkən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Siliconexists as a grey solid or as a brown powder and is found in rocks and sand. It is used in making glass andtransistors.
silicon chip C1 /ˌsɪlɪkən ˈtʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very small piece ofsiliconused to carry a complicated electroniccircuit 硅片
silkworm C1 /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 acaterpillar(= a small creature like awormwith legs)that produces silkthread
silver medallist C1 /ˌsɪlvə ˈmedəlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 the person who wins the second prize in a race or competition, who is given asilver medal 银牌得主:在比赛或比赛中获得二等奖的人,获得银牌
He's an Olympic silver medallist.他是奥运会银牌得主。
他是奥运会银牌得主。
simmer C1 /ˈsɪmə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to cook something by keeping it almost at boiling point; to be cooked in this way 用文火炖;煨
Simmer the sauce gently for 10 minutes.把调味汁用文火炖 10 分钟。
把调味汁用文火炖 10 分钟。
Leave the soup to simmer.让汤煨着。
让汤煨着。
2 to be filled with a strong feeling, especially anger, which you have difficulty controlling 充满(难以控制的感情,尤指愤怒)
She was still simmering with resentment.她依旧憋着一肚子的怨恨。
她依旧憋着一肚子的怨恨。
Anger simmered inside him.他心里郁结着怒火。
他心里郁结着怒火。
She was still quietly simmering from her argument with Nathan.和内森争吵之后她心里还窝着火。
和内森争吵之后她心里还窝着火。
3 to develop for a period of time without any real anger or violence being shown 即将爆发;酝酿
This argument has been simmering for months.这场争论已酝酿了几个月了。
这场争论已酝酿了几个月了。
The simmering dispute finally erupted.一直持续不断的争执终于爆发了。
一直持续不断的争执终于爆发了。
noun 释义
1 the state when something is almost boiling 即将沸腾状态;文火炖;小火煨
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.改用文火,把调味汁炖 5 分钟。
改用文火,把调味汁炖 5 分钟。
simultaneous C1 /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 happening or done at the same time as something else 同时发生(或进行)的;同步的
There were several simultaneous attacks by the rebels.反叛者同时发动了几起攻击。
反叛者同时发动了几起攻击。
They will providesimultaneous translationof the President's speech into English.他们将为总统的讲话提供英语同声传译。
他们将为总统的讲话提供英语同声传译。
The new game is set for simultaneous release in the US, Canada and Europe on September 19th.新游戏将于 9 月 19 日在美国、加拿大和欧洲同步发行。
新游戏将于 9 月 19 日在美国、加拿大和欧洲同步发行。
Any ceasefire would be simultaneous with the withdrawal of US forces.任何停火都将与美军撤出同时进行。
任何停火都将与美军撤出同时进行。
simultaneously C1 /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəsli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 at the same time as something else 同时发生(或进行)地;同步地
The game will be broadcast simultaneously on TV and radio.比赛将同时在电视和电台转播。
比赛将同时在电视和电台转播。
The slowdown of the US economy occurred simultaneously with a downturn in Europe.美国经济放缓,欧洲经济亦同时衰退。
美国经济放缓,欧洲经济亦同时衰退。
single-decker C1 /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈdekə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bus with only one level 单层公共汽车
single-minded C1 /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve something 一心一意的;专心致志的
the single-minded pursuit of power一心追逐权力
一心追逐权力
She is very single-minded about her career.她一心专注于自己的事业。
她一心专注于自己的事业。
single-minded determination一心一意的决心
一心一意的决心
single-mindedness C1 /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve something 一心一意的;专心致志的
You have to admire his energy and single-mindedness.你不得不佩服他的精力和专一。
你不得不佩服他的精力和专一。
sip C1 /sɪp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to drink something, taking a very small amount each time 小口喝;抿
She sat there, sipping at her tea.她坐在那儿抿着茶。
她坐在那儿抿着茶。
He slowly sipped his drink.他慢慢地喝了一口酒。
他慢慢地喝了一口酒。
noun 释义
1 a very small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth 一小口(饮料)
tohave/take a sipof water喝一小口水
喝一小口水
siren C1 /ˈsaɪrən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device that makes a long loud sound as a signal or warning 汽笛;警报器;警笛
an air-raid siren空袭警报器
空袭警报器
A police car raced past with its siren wailing.一辆警车鸣着警报器飞驰而过。
一辆警车鸣着警报器飞驰而过。
2 (in ancient Greek stories) any of a group of sea creatures that were part woman and part bird, or part woman and part fish, whose beautiful singing made sailors sail towards them into rocks or dangerous waters 塞壬(古希腊神话中半人半鸟或半人半鱼的女海妖,以美妙歌声诱使水手驶向礁石或进入危险水域)
3 a woman who is thought to be very attractive or beautiful but also dangerous 妖冶而危险的女人;性感妖女
4 atemptationto do something that seems very attractive but that will have bad results 危险的诱惑
The government must resist the siren voices calling for tax cuts.政府万万不可听信那些鼓吹减税的动听言辞。
政府万万不可听信那些鼓吹减税的动听言辞。
sisterhood C1 /ˈsɪstəhʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the close relationship of trust between women who share ideas and aims (志同道合者之间的)姐妹情谊
2 a group of women who live in a community together, especially a religious one 妇女团体;修女会
The sisterhood shares/share values and experiences.姐妹会分享价值观和经验。
姐妹会分享价值观和经验。
sisterly C1 /ˈsɪstəli/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 typical of or like a sister 姐妹的;姐妹般的
She gave him a sisterly kiss.她像姐姐一样亲了他一下。
她像姐姐一样亲了他一下。
sitter C1 /ˈsɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who sits or stands somewhere so that somebody can paint a picture of them or photograph them 摆姿势让人画像(或拍照)的人
A special relationship exists between the sitter and the artist.画中人与艺术家之间存在着一种特殊的关系。
画中人与艺术家之间存在着一种特殊的关系。
2 a person who takes care of babies or children while their parents are away from home and is usually paid to do this 临时保姆;代人临时照看小孩的人
3 an easy chance to score a goal 得分良机
He missed an early sitter, then equalized with a goal set up by Alli.他错过了早先的一记进球,然后由阿里进球扳平比分。
他错过了早先的一记进球,然后由阿里进球扳平比分。
situation comedy C1 /ˌsɪtʃueɪʃn ˈkɒmədi/ noun
noun 释义
1 asitcom(= a regular comedy programme on television that shows the same characters in different funny situations) 情景喜剧
sixth form C1 /ˈsɪksθ fɔːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the two final years at school for students between the ages of 16 and 18 who are preparing to takeA levels(= advanced level exams) 第六学级(英国中等学校的最后两年,学生年龄在 16 至 18 岁之间,准备参加高级证书考试)
Sue is in the sixth form now.休正在读中学最后两年。
休正在读中学最后两年。
sixth-form college C1 /ˈsɪksθ fɔːm kɒlɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) a school for students over the age of 16 (英国)第六学级学院
sketch C1 /sketʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details 素描;速写;草图
The artist is making sketches for his next painting.画家正为他的下一幅作品画素描。
画家正为他的下一幅作品画素描。
She drew asketch mapof the area to show us the way.她画了一幅这个地区的略图,用来给我们指路。
她画了一幅这个地区的略图,用来给我们指路。
2 a short funny scene on television, in the theatre, etc. 幽默短剧;小品
The drama group did a sketch about a couple buying a new car.剧社上演了一出夫妻二人买新车的短剧。
剧社上演了一出夫妻二人买新车的短剧。
3 a short report or story that gives only basic details about something 简报;速写;概述
a biographical sketch of the prime minister首相生平简介
首相生平简介
verb 释义
1 to make a quick drawing of somebody/something 画素描;画速写
He quickly sketched the view from the window.他很快勾勒出了窗外的风景。
他很快勾勒出了窗外的风景。
He enjoyed sketching, writing poetry and playing music.他喜欢画素描、写诗和演奏音乐。
他喜欢画素描、写诗和演奏音乐。
2 to give a general description of something, giving only the basic facts 概述;简述
She sketched out her plan for tackling the problem.她简要叙述了解决问题的计划。
她简要叙述了解决问题的计划。
ski lift C1 /ˈskiː lɪft/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine for takingskiersup a slope so that they can then ski down (运送滑雪者上坡的)上山吊椅
You'll need your lift pass for the ski lifts.乘坐上山吊椅需要通行证。
乘坐上山吊椅需要通行证。
ski pole C1 /ˈskiː pəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a stick used to push yourself forward while skiing 滑雪杖;滑雪杆
ski run C1 /ˈskiː rʌn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a track that is marked on a slope that you ski down 滑雪道;滑雪坡
a gentle ski run for beginners适合初学者的温和滑雪道
适合初学者的温和滑雪道
skintight C1 /ˌskɪnˈtaɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fitting very closely to the body 紧身的
a skintight dress紧身连衣裙
紧身连衣裙
skip C1 /skɪp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move forwards lightly and quickly making a little jump with each step 蹦蹦跳跳地走
She skipped happily along beside me.她连蹦带跳,高高兴兴地跟着我走。
她连蹦带跳,高高兴兴地跟着我走。
Lambs were skipping about in the fields.小羊羔在田野里蹦蹦跳跳。
小羊羔在田野里蹦蹦跳跳。
2 to jump over a rope which is held at both ends by yourself or by two other people and is passed again and again over your head and under your feet 跳绳
He skips for about 20 minutes a day.他每天跳绳大约20分钟。
他每天跳绳大约20分钟。
The girls were skipping in the playground.姑娘们在操场上跳绳。
姑娘们在操场上跳绳。
She likes to skip rope as a warm-up.她喜欢以跳绳来热身。
她喜欢以跳绳来热身。
3 to not do something that you usually do or should do 不做(应做的事等);不参加
I often skip breakfast altogether.我常常干脆不吃早饭。
我常常干脆不吃早饭。
She decided toskip classthat afternoon.她决定那天下午逃课。
她决定那天下午逃课。
4 to leave out something that would normally be the next thing that you would do, read, etc. 跳过(正常的步骤等);略过;漏过
You can skip the next chapter if you have covered the topic in class.下一章,你要是在课堂上已经讲到了,就可以跳过。
下一章,你要是在课堂上已经讲到了,就可以跳过。
What I saw made my heart skip a beat.我看到所发生的事时心跳都停顿了一下。
我看到所发生的事时心跳都停顿了一下。
I skipped over the last part of the book.那本书的最后一部分我略过没读。
那本书的最后一部分我略过没读。
I suggest we skip to the last item on the agenda.我建议我们跳到议程的最后一项。
我建议我们跳到议程的最后一项。
5 to move from one place to another or from one subject to another very quickly 快速转移;骤然转换(话题)
She kept skipping from one topic of conversation to another.她一再转换谈话的话题。
她一再转换谈话的话题。
6 to leave a place secretly or suddenly 悄悄溜走;突然离开
The bombers skipped the country shortly after the blast.爆炸后不久,放置炸弹的人就逃离了这个国家。
爆炸后不久,放置炸弹的人就逃离了这个国家。
7 to make a flat stone jump across the surface of water 打水漂
The boys were skipping stones across the pond.那几个男孩子用石块往水塘里打水漂。
那几个男孩子用石块往水塘里打水漂。
8 used to say that somebody has a sudden feeling of fear, excitement, etc. (表示突然感到恐惧、兴奋等)心里咯噔一下
My heart missed a beat when I saw who it was.当我看到那人是谁时,我的心漏了一拍。
当我看到那人是谁时,我的心漏了一拍。
9 to fail to appear at your trial after you have paid money to be allowed to go free until the trial 弃保潜逃
He skipped bail and went on the run for two weeks.他弃保潜逃了两个星期。
他弃保潜逃了两个星期。
10 used to tell somebody rudely that you do not want to talk about something or repeat what you have said (粗暴地表示不想谈论或重复说)别提这事儿,不说这个了
‘What were you saying?’ ‘Oh, skip it!’“你刚才说什么来着?”“噢,不提了!”
“你刚才说什么来着?”“噢,不提了!”
noun 释义
1 askippingmovement 蹦跳
She gave a skip and a jump and was off down the street.她一蹦一跳就顺着马路跑了。
她一蹦一跳就顺着马路跑了。
2 a large open container for putting old, broken building materials, rubbish, etc. in. Theskipis then loaded on a lorry and taken away. 废料桶(装工地废料、垃圾等,由卡车拖走)
skunk C1 /skʌŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small black and white North American animal that can produce a strong unpleasant smell to defend itself when it is attacked 北美臭鼬
2 skunkweed(= a strong type ofcannabis) 烂醉如泥
3 very drunk 烂醉如泥
sky blue C1 /ˌskaɪ ˈbluː/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a bright blue colour, like the colour of the sky on a clear day 天蓝色的;蔚蓝色的
adjective 释义
1 bright blue in colour, like the sky on a clear day 天蓝色的;蔚蓝色的
skydiving C1 /ˈskaɪdaɪvɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sport in which you jump from a plane and fall for as long as you safely can before opening yourparachute 延缓张伞跳伞运动;特技跳伞运动
to go skydiving进行特技跳伞
进行特技跳伞
slash C1 /slæʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a long cut with a sharp object, especially in a violent way (用利器)砍,劈
Someone had slashed the tyres on my car.有人把我的汽车轮胎割破了。
有人把我的汽车轮胎割破了。
She tried to kill herself by slashing her wrists.她试图割腕自杀。
她试图割腕自杀。
We had toslash our waythrough the undergrowth with sticks.我们挥舞着木棍一路劈砍,才在密林里开出一条路,穿了过去。
我们挥舞着木棍一路劈砍,才在密林里开出一条路,穿了过去。
One of the men slashed him across the face with a knife.其中一名男子用刀划伤了他的脸。
其中一名男子用刀划伤了他的脸。
He slashed wildly at me with a knife.他用刀疯狂地砍我。
他用刀疯狂地砍我。
He slashed at his opponent with his sword.他挥剑砍向对手。
他挥剑砍向对手。
2 to reduce something by a large amount 大幅度削减;大大降低
toslash spending/prices/costs大幅度降低开支/价格/花费
大幅度降低开支/价格/花费
The workforce has been slashed by half.职工人数裁减了一半。
职工人数裁减了一半。
noun 释义
1 a sharp movement made with a knife, etc. in order to cut somebody/something (用刀等的)砍,劈
2 a long narrow wound or cut (长而窄的)伤口,切口,砍痕
a slash across his right cheek他右脸上的一道刀伤
他右脸上的一道刀伤
Her mouth was a slash of red lipstick.她的嘴就是口红抹出的一道缝。
她的嘴就是口红抹出的一道缝。
3 the symbol (/) used to show alternatives, as inlunch and/or dinnerand4/5 peopleand to writefractions, as in ¾ 斜杠;斜线号
He brought his girlfriend-slash-partner.他带来了他的女朋友——斜线搭档。
他带来了他的女朋友——斜线搭档。
4 an act ofurinating 撒尿;小便
He's just nipped out to have a slash.他刚才急急忙忙跑出去撒了一泡尿。
他刚才急急忙忙跑出去撒了一泡尿。
sleeping car C1 /ˈsliːpɪŋ kɑː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a coach on a train with beds for people to sleep in 卧铺车厢
sleeveless C1 /ˈsliːvləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 without any part covering your arms 无袖的:没有任何部分遮住你的手臂
a sleeveless dress无袖连衣裙
无袖连衣裙
slender C1 /ˈslendə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 thin in an attractive way 苗条的;轻盈柔美的
her slender figure她苗条的身材
她苗条的身材
long, slender fingers修长纤细的手指
修长纤细的手指
a slender young woman一个苗条的年轻女子
一个苗条的年轻女子
2 thin or narrow 细的;窄的
a glass with a slender stem高脚酒杯
高脚酒杯
3 small in amount or size and hardly enough 微薄的;不足的
to win by aslender margin/majority以微弱优势/多数获胜
以微弱优势/多数获胜
people ofslender means(= with little money)穷人
穷人
Australia held a slender 1–0 lead at half-time.澳大利亚队在上半场结束时以 1:0 的微弱优势领先。
澳大利亚队在上半场结束时以 1:0 的微弱优势领先。
These claims are based on slender evidence.这些说法的证据并不充分。
这些说法的证据并不充分。
slide C1 /slaɪd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move easily over a smooth or wet surface; to make something move in this way (使)滑行,滑动
As I turned left on a bend, my car started to slide.我在弯道左转时,车开始打滑。
我在弯道左转时,车开始打滑。
We slid down the grassy slope.我们从草坡上滑了下来。
我们从草坡上滑了下来。
A plane slid off the runway in Denver on Sunday.周日,一架飞机在丹佛滑出跑道。
周日,一架飞机在丹佛滑出跑道。
The drawers slide in and out easily.这几个抽屉好推好拉。
这几个抽屉好推好拉。
She slid her hand along the rail.她把手搭在栏杆上滑动着。
她把手搭在栏杆上滑动着。
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary.如有必要,您可以将前排座椅向前滑动。
如有必要,您可以将前排座椅向前滑动。
The automatic doors slid open.自动门慢慢开了。
自动门慢慢开了。
Quietly, she slid the drawer shut.她轻轻地关上抽屉。
她轻轻地关上抽屉。
2 to move quickly and quietly, for example in order not to be noticed; to make something move in this way (使)快捷而悄声地移动
He slid into bed.他不声不响地钻进被子。
他不声不响地钻进被子。
She slid out while no one was looking.她趁着没人看见溜了出去。
她趁着没人看见溜了出去。
The man slid the money quickly into his pocket.那人很快把钱塞进自己的口袋。
那人很快把钱塞进自己的口袋。
He slid a shy look at Claire.他害羞地瞥了克莱尔一眼。
他害羞地瞥了克莱尔一眼。
3 to become gradually lower or of less value 逐渐降低;贬值
Shares slid to a 10-year low.股价跌到了 10 年来的最低点。
股价跌到了 10 年来的最低点。
4 to move gradually into a worse situation 衰落(成);逐渐陷入;逐渐衰退(到)
The industry has slid into decline.这个行业已成衰退之势。
这个行业已成衰退之势。
They were sliding towards bankruptcy.他们正逐渐濒临破产。
他们正逐渐濒临破产。
He got depressed and began tolet things slide(= failed to give things the attention they needed).他意气消沉,得过且过。
他意气消沉,得过且过。
noun 释义
1 one page of an electronic presentation, that may contain text and images, that is usually viewed on a computer screen or projected onto a larger screen 幻灯片
Here's a slide showing target markets.这是显示目标市场的幻灯片。
这是显示目标市场的幻灯片。
I'm still working on the slides for my presentation.我还在准备演示用的幻灯片。
我还在准备演示用的幻灯片。
Limit the amount of text on each slide.限制每张幻灯片上的文本数量。
限制每张幻灯片上的文本数量。
The numbers mentioned in the slide are based on theoretical scenarios.幻灯片中提到的数字基于理论场景。
幻灯片中提到的数字基于理论场景。
a slide presentation幻灯片演示
幻灯片演示
2 a long, smooth movement on ice or a smooth surface (在冰上或光滑表面上的)滑行,滑动
Her car went into a slide.她的车打起滑来。
她的车打起滑来。
a front wheel slide前轮滑轨
前轮滑轨
3 a change to a lower or worse condition 降低;跌落;衰落
a downward slide in the price of oil石油价格的下跌
石油价格的下跌
the team’s slide down the table球队排名的下降
球队排名的下降
talks to preventa slide intocivil war旨在避免陷入内战的谈判
旨在避免陷入内战的谈判
The economy ison the slide(= getting worse).经济日益衰退。
经济日益衰退。
a stock market slide股市下滑
股市下滑
4 a structure with a steep slope that children use for sliding down 滑梯
to go down the slide溜滑梯
溜滑梯
5 a sudden fall of a large amount of rock or earth down a hill 山崩;岩崩;土崩;崩塌
I was afraid of starting a slide of loose stones.我当时担心会引起松散石块崩塌。
我当时担心会引起松散石块崩塌。
6 a small piece of film held in a frame that can be shown on a screen when you shine a light through it 幻灯片
a talk with colour slides辅以彩色幻灯片的讲话
辅以彩色幻灯片的讲话
7 a small piece of glass that something is placed on so that it can be looked at under amicroscope 载玻片
8 a part of a musical instrument or other device that slides backwards and forwards (乐器上的)拉管,滑管,滑动装置
9 a small attractive piece of metal or plastic used by women for holding their hair in place (装饰性)小发夹
sling C1 /slɪŋ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to throw something somewhere in a careless way (随便地)扔,丢
Don't just sling your clothes on the floor.不要把衣服往地板上一扔就不管了。
不要把衣服往地板上一扔就不管了。
She slung her coat into the back of the car.她把外套扔进车后座。
她把外套扔进车后座。
Sling me an apple, will you?扔个苹果给我,好吗?
扔个苹果给我,好吗?
2 to put something somewhere where it hangs loosely 挂;吊
Her bag was slung over her shoulder.她将包挎在肩上。
她将包挎在肩上。
We slung a hammock between two trees.我们在两棵树之间挂了一张吊床。
我们在两棵树之间挂了一张吊床。
3 to put somebody somewhere by force; to make somebody leave somewhere 遣送;押往;撵走;驱逐
They were slung out of the club for fighting.他们因打架被赶出了俱乐部。
他们因打架被赶出了俱乐部。
They were slung into prison.他们被投入监狱。
他们被投入监狱。
4 to go away 走开;滚蛋
noun 释义
1 a band of cloth that is tied around a person’s neck and used to support a broken or injured arm (悬吊受伤手臂的)悬带,吊腕带
He had his arm in a sling.他用悬带吊着胳膊。
他用悬带吊着胳膊。
2 a device consisting of a band, ropes, etc. for holding and lifting heavy objects (悬挂或起吊重物的)吊索,吊链,吊带
The engine was lifted in a sling of steel rope.引擎用钢丝吊索吊了起来。
引擎用钢丝吊索吊了起来。
3 a device like a bag for carrying a baby on your back or in front of you (用以背婴儿的)吊兜
4 (in the past) a simple weapon made from a band of leather, etc., used for throwing stones 投石器(旧时武器)
smart casual C1 /ˌsmɑːt ˈkæʒuəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a style of dressing in which people wear clothes that are neat but not formal 时尚休闲:人们穿着整洁但不正式的衣服的一种穿衣风格
The hotel has a dress code of smart casual, and shorts and slippers are not permitted.酒店的着装要求为商务休闲装,不允许穿短裤和拖鞋。
酒店的着装要求为商务休闲装,不允许穿短裤和拖鞋。
The guests were comfortably dressed in smart casual attire.来宾们都穿着舒适的商务休闲装。
来宾们都穿着舒适的商务休闲装。
smash C1 /smæʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to break something, or to be broken, violently and noisily into many pieces (哗啦一声)打碎,打破,破碎
Several windows had been smashed.几扇窗户噼里啪啦打碎了。
几扇窗户噼里啪啦打碎了。
He smashed the radio to pieces.他啪的一声把收音机摔得稀巴烂。
他啪的一声把收音机摔得稀巴烂。
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces.玻璃碗咣的一声摔了个粉碎。
玻璃碗咣的一声摔了个粉碎。
2 to move with a lot of force against something solid; to make something do this (使)猛烈撞击,猛烈碰撞
the sound of waves smashing against the rocks浪涛猛烈撞击礁石的声音
浪涛猛烈撞击礁石的声音
The car smashed into a tree.汽车猛地撞到了树上。
汽车猛地撞到了树上。
Mark smashed his fist down on the desk.马克狠狠地把拳头砸在桌上。
马克狠狠地把拳头砸在桌上。
3 to hit something very hard and break it, in order to get through it (用力)撞开,击穿,闯过
They had to smash holes in the ice.他们只好奋力在冰上凿洞。
他们只好奋力在冰上凿洞。
The elephant smashed its way through the trees.大象横冲直撞,闯过树丛。
大象横冲直撞,闯过树丛。
We had to smash the door open.我们只得用力把门撞开。
我们只得用力把门撞开。
They had smashed through a glass door to get in.他们砸破一道玻璃门进去了。
他们砸破一道玻璃门进去了。
4 to hit something/somebody very hard 猛击
He smashed the ball into the goal.他一记劲射,球进了。
他一记劲射,球进了。
5 to break a record by a large amount 大破纪录
She has smashed the world record.她大破了世界纪录。
她大破了世界纪录。
6 to destroy, defeat or put an end to something/somebody 捣毁;打败;粉碎;使结束
Police say they have smashed a major drugs ring.警方说他们摧毁了一个大贩毒集团。
警方说他们摧毁了一个大贩毒集团。
7 to crash a vehicle 撞毁(车辆)
He’s smashed (up) his new car.他把自己的新车撞毁了。
他把自己的新车撞毁了。
8 to hit a high ball downwards and very hard over the net 扣杀
9 to do something very well or be very successful 大获全胜
After all that training, I’m sure he’ll smash it in the competition tonight.经过那么多训练,我肯定他在今晚的比赛中会大获全胜。
经过那么多训练,我肯定他在今晚的比赛中会大获全胜。
noun 释义
1 an act of breaking something noisily into pieces; the sound this makes 破碎;打碎;破碎(或打碎)的哗啦声
The cup hit the floor with a smash.杯子掉到地上哗啦一声摔碎了。
杯子掉到地上哗啦一声摔碎了。
He heard the smash of breaking glass.他听到打碎玻璃的声音。
他听到打碎玻璃的声音。
2 an accident in which a vehicle hits another vehicle 撞车
a car smash撞车事故
撞车事故
3 a way of hitting the ball downwards and very hard 高压球;扣球
He can hit a powerful overhead smash.他能打出大力的过顶高压球。
他能打出大力的过顶高压球。
He misses a smash to hand Thiem a 5–0 lead.他错失了一次扣球,蒂姆以 5-0 领先。
他错失了一次扣球,蒂姆以 5-0 领先。
4 a song, film or play that is very popular 十分走红的歌曲(或电影、戏剧)
her latest chart smash她最新的一首十分走红的上榜歌曲
她最新的一首十分走红的上榜歌曲
smog C1 /smɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a form of air pollution that is or looks like a mixture of smoke andfog, especially in cities 烟雾(烟与雾混合的空气污染物,尤见于城市)
attempts to reduce smog caused by traffic fumes旨在降低车辆尾气造成的烟雾的措施
旨在降低车辆尾气造成的烟雾的措施
smoothie C1 /ˈsmuːði/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thick, smooth drink made of fruit and/or vegetables mixed with milk, ice cream,yogurtor fruit juice 果蔬沙冰;鲜果奶昔
a banana smoothie香蕉奶昔
香蕉奶昔
2 a man who dresses well and talks very politely and confidently but who is often not honest or sincere 体面而圆通的男人;八面玲珑的男人
I wouldn’t trust that smoothie if I were you.假如我是你的话,我就不会相信那个油嘴滑舌的人。
假如我是你的话,我就不会相信那个油嘴滑舌的人。
He’s a real smoothie.他是个彻头彻尾的滑头。
他是个彻头彻尾的滑头。
smuggle C1 /ˈsmʌɡl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take, send or bring goods or people secretly and illegally into or out of a country, etc. 走私;私运;偷运
They were caught smuggling diamonds into the country.他们走私钻石入境时被发现了。
他们走私钻石入境时被发现了。
He managed to smuggle a gun into the prison.他设法把一支枪偷偷送进了监狱。
他设法把一支枪偷偷送进了监狱。
smuggled drugs走私的毒品
走私的毒品
We do not yet know how the bomb was smuggled abroad.我们还不知道炸弹是如何走私到国外的。
我们还不知道炸弹是如何走私到国外的。
smuggler C1 /ˈsmʌɡlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who takes goods into or out of a country illegally 走私者
a drug smuggler毒品走私者
毒品走私者
smuggling C1 /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the crime of taking, sending or bringing goods secretly and illegally into or out of a country 走私(罪)
drug smuggling毒品走私
毒品走私
snatch C1 /snætʃ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to take something quickly and often rudely or roughly 一把抓起;一下夺过
She managed to snatch the gun from his hand.她设法从他手里夺过了枪。
她设法从他手里夺过了枪。
Gordon snatched up his jacket and left the room.戈登一把抓起上衣,出了房间。
戈登一把抓起上衣,出了房间。
Hey, you kids! Don't all snatch!嗨,孩子们!别抢啊!
嗨,孩子们!别抢啊!
2 to take somebody/something away from a person or place, especially by force 夺去;抢走
The raiders snatched $100 from the cash register.劫匪从现金出纳机里抢走了 100 美元。
劫匪从现金出纳机里抢走了 100 美元。
The baby was snatched from its parents' car.婴儿是从父母的车上被抢走的。
婴儿是从父母的车上被抢走的。
Someone tried to snatch her purse.有人要抢她的钱包。
有人要抢她的钱包。
3 to take or get something quickly, especially because you do not have much time 抓紧时间做;乘机获得
I managed to snatch an hour's sleep.我偷空儿睡了一小时的觉。
我偷空儿睡了一小时的觉。
The team snatched a dramatic victory in the last minute of the game.该队在比赛的最后一分钟戏剧性地获胜。
该队在比赛的最后一分钟戏剧性地获胜。
4 to win something even though it seemed up until the last moment that you would lose 在最后一刻反败为胜
noun 释义
1 a very small part of a conversation or some music that you hear (听到的)只言片语,音乐片段
a snatch of music音乐片段
音乐片段
I only caught snatches of the conversation.我只听到谈话的只言片语。
我只听到谈话的只言片语。
2 an act of moving your hand very quickly to take or steal something 抓;夺;抢夺;偷窃
a bag snatch抢夺手提包
抢夺手提包
tomake a snatchat something抢夺某物
抢夺某物
3 a woman’s outer sex organs (女性的)阴部
4 for short periods rather than continuously 断断续续地
Sleep came to him in brief snatches.他时睡时醒。
他时睡时醒。
sneaker C1 /ˈsniːkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shoe that you wear for sports or as informal clothing 运动鞋;便鞋
He wore old jeans and a pair of sneakers.他穿一条旧牛仔裤,脚蹬运动鞋。
他穿一条旧牛仔裤,脚蹬运动鞋。
I pulled on my sneakers and headed out for a run.我穿上运动鞋,出门去跑步。
我穿上运动鞋,出门去跑步。
a pair of worn canvas sneakers一双旧帆布鞋
一双旧帆布鞋
snorkel C1 /ˈsnɔːkl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a tube that you can breathe air through when you are swimming under the surface of the water (浮潜用的)呼吸管
verb 释义
1 to swim under the surface of the water while breathing air through a tube(= asnorkel) 呼吸管:在水面下游泳,同时通过导管呼吸空气(呼吸管)
snorkelling C1 /ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport or activity of swimmingunderwaterwith asnorkel 带呼吸管潜水;浮潜
to go snorkelling去浮潜
去浮潜
snowdrift C1 /ˈsnəʊdrɪft/ noun
noun 释义
1 a deep pile of snow that has been blown together by the wind (风吹成的)雪堆
The car got stuck in a snowdrift.汽车陷在了雪堆里。
汽车陷在了雪堆里。
snowflake C1 /ˈsnəʊfleɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small soft piece of frozen water that falls from the sky as snow 雪花;雪片
A single snowflake landed on her nose.一片雪花落在她的鼻子上。
一片雪花落在她的鼻子上。
2 an offensive word for a person who you think expects special treatment or is too sensitive to criticism and easily upset (含冒犯义)雪片人,“玻璃心”(指要求特殊对待或敏感脆弱的人)
snowslide C1 /ˈsnəʊslaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain 雪崩;山崩;崩塌
soak C1 /səʊk/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to put something in liquid for a time so that it becomes completely wet; to become completely wet in this way 浸泡;浸湿;浸透;湿透
I usually soak the beans overnight.我通常把豆子泡一夜。
我通常把豆子泡一夜。
If you soak the tablecloth before you wash it, the stains should come out.先把桌布浸一浸再洗,污迹就能去掉。
先把桌布浸一浸再洗,污迹就能去掉。
He soaked the cloth with petrol.他用汽油浸泡那块布。
他用汽油浸泡那块布。
Leave the apricots to soak for 20 minutes.把杏子浸泡 20 分钟。
把杏子浸泡 20 分钟。
I'm going to go and soak in the bath.我要去泡个澡。
我要去泡个澡。
Soak the clothes in cold water.把衣服泡在冷水里。
把衣服泡在冷水里。
2 to make somebody/something completely wet 使湿透;把…浸湿
A sudden shower of rain soaked the spectators.突如其来的一阵雨把观众淋了个透。
突如其来的一阵雨把观众淋了个透。
3 to enter or pass through something 渗入;渗透
Blood had soaked through the bandage.血透过绷带渗了出来。
血透过绷带渗了出来。
The rain had soaked through every layer of his clothing.他的衣服里里外外都让雨淋透了。
他的衣服里里外外都让雨淋透了。
Water dripped off the table and soaked into the carpet.水从桌子上滴落下来渗进地毯。
水从桌子上滴落下来渗进地毯。
4 to obtain a lot of money from somebody by making them pay very high taxes or prices 向(某人)敲竹杠;宰(某人);向(某人)征收重税
He was accused of soaking his clients.他被指控向客户敲竹杠。
他被指控向客户敲竹杠。
noun 释义
1 an act of leaving something in a liquid for a period of time; an act of making somebody/something wet 浸泡;浸渍;湿透
Give the shirt a good soak before you wash it.把衬衫好好泡一泡再洗。
把衬衫好好泡一泡再洗。
2 a period of time spent in a bath 洗澡;泡澡
Relax with a nice long soak in a hot bath.泡个热水澡放松身心。
泡个热水澡放松身心。
soar C1 /sɔː(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 if the value, amount or level of somethingsoars, it rises very quickly 急升;猛增
soaring costs/prices/temperatures猛增的成本;飞涨的物价;骤升的温度
猛增的成本;飞涨的物价;骤升的温度
Air pollution will soon soar above safety levels.空气污染很快就会超过安全水平。
空气污染很快就会超过安全水平。
Unemployment has soared to 18 per cent.失业率猛升到了 18%。
失业率猛升到了 18%。
2 to rise quickly and smoothly up into the air 升空;升腾
The rocket soared (up) into the air.火箭升空。
火箭升空。
Her spirits soared(= she became very happy and excited).她情绪高涨。
她情绪高涨。
3 to fly very high in the air or remain high in the air 高飞;翱翔
an eagle soaring high above the cliffs在山崖上空高高翱翔的鹰
在山崖上空高高翱翔的鹰
4 to be very high or tall 高耸;耸立
soaring mountains屹立的群山
屹立的群山
The building soared above us.在我们眼前,那座大楼巍然高耸。
在我们眼前,那座大楼巍然高耸。
The cliffs soared upward.峭壁高耸入云。
峭壁高耸入云。
5 when musicsoars, it becomes higher or louder (音乐)升高,增强
soaring strings激昂的弦乐
激昂的弦乐
Her voice would soar over the orchestra with little effort.她的声音毫不费力就能在管弦乐队中翱翔。
她的声音毫不费力就能在管弦乐队中翱翔。
sociability C1 /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of enjoying spending time with other people 好交际的;合群的;友好的
Her lively sociability complemented his reserved nature.她活泼的社交能力与他内向的性格相得益彰。
她活泼的社交能力与他内向的性格相得益彰。
social housing C1 /ˌsəʊʃl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) houses or flats that are provided by a local council or another organization for people on low incomes to buy or rent at a low price 社会福利住房(由地方政府或其他机构提供的低价或低租金住房)
Public expenditure on social housing provision has doubled in the last five years.在过去 5 年中用于提供社会福利住房的公共开支翻了一番。
在过去 5 年中用于提供社会福利住房的公共开支翻了一番。
social justice C1 /ˌsəʊʃl ˈdʒʌstɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fair distribution of wealth and opportunities within a society 社会公正
He sees taxation as an instrument of social justice, a way to redistribute wealth.他认为税收是社会正义的工具,是财富重新分配的一种方式。
他认为税收是社会正义的工具,是财富重新分配的一种方式。
She spent her life fighting for social justice and equality for women.她一生都在为社会正义和妇女平等而奋斗。
她一生都在为社会正义和妇女平等而奋斗。
They saw the reform proposals as a way to promote social justice.他们把改革提议看成促进社会公平的一种方式。
他们把改革提议看成促进社会公平的一种方式。
social worker C1 /ˈsəʊʃl wɜːkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job issocial work 社会福利工作者
socialism C1 /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of political and economic theories based on the belief that everyone has an equal right to a share of a country’s wealth and that the government should own and control the main industries 社会主义
They are trying to build socialism in their own country.他们正试图在自己的国家建立社会主义制度。
他们正试图在自己的国家建立社会主义制度。
Marx claimed that his was the first scientific socialism.马克思称他的学说是第一个科学社会主义理论。
马克思称他的学说是第一个科学社会主义理论。
socialist C1 /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected withsocialism 社会主义的
socialist beliefs社会主义信仰
社会主义信仰
2 governed by or belonging to a party that believes insocialism 社会主义政党(执政)的
a socialist country社会主义政党执政的国家
社会主义政党执政的国家
the ruling Socialist Party执政的社会党
执政的社会党
noun 释义
1 a person who believes in or supportssocialism; a member of a political party that believes insocialism 社会主义者;社会党党员
His father was a leading socialist in Germany.他父亲是德国的社会党要员。
他父亲是德国的社会党要员。
The socialists came to power in 1981.社会党人于 1981 年开始执政。
社会党人于 1981 年开始执政。
socialization C1 /ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process by which somebody, especially a child, learns to behave in a way that is acceptable in their society 适应社会的过程;社会化
sociological C1 /ˌsəʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected withsociology(= the scientific study of the nature and development of society and social behaviour) 社会学
sociological theories社会学理论
社会学理论
socket C1 /ˈsɒkɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device in a wall that you put apluginto in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building (电源)插座
a wall socket墙壁插座
墙壁插座
The battery charger plugs into any mains socket.这个电池充电器可以插入任何类型的电源插座。
这个电池充电器可以插入任何类型的电源插座。
2 a device on a piece of electrical equipment that you can fix aplug, a lightbulb, etc. into (电器上的)插口,插孔,管座
an aerial socket on the television电视机上的天线插孔
电视机上的天线插孔
3 a curved hollow space in the surface of something that another part fits into or moves around in 托座;孔穴;窝;槽;臼
His eyes bulged in their sockets.他的两眼从眼窝里鼓出来。
他的两眼从眼窝里鼓出来。
The dog nearly pulled my arm out of its socket.那只狗差点把我的手臂从插座里拔出来。
那只狗差点把我的手臂从插座里拔出来。
sodium C1 /ˈsəʊdiəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Sodiumis a soft silver-white metal that is found naturally only incompounds, such as salt.
soft C1 /sɒft/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard 软的;柔软的
soft margarine软人造黄油
软人造黄油
soft feather pillows柔软的羽毛枕头
柔软的羽毛枕头
The grass was soft and springy.草柔软而有弹性。
草柔软而有弹性。
They lay down on the soft sand.他们躺在柔软的沙滩上。
他们躺在柔软的沙滩上。
These tomatoes have gone all soft.这些西红柿已经软得不行了。
这些西红柿已经软得不行了。
The ground was soft and dry.地面又软又干。
地面又软又干。
When the onion becomes soft, season with salt and pepper.当洋葱变软时,用盐和胡椒调味。
当洋葱变软时,用盐和胡椒调味。
2 less hard than average 硬度较低的;较软的
soft rocks such as limestone诸如石灰岩之类的软岩
诸如石灰岩之类的软岩
soft corals软珊瑚
软珊瑚
soft cheeses软奶酪
软奶酪
the soft palate软腭
软腭
3 smooth and pleasant to touch 柔滑的;细滑的;细腻的
soft skin柔滑的皮肤
柔滑的皮肤
a dress made from the finest, softest silk用最精细柔软的丝绸制作的连衣裙
用最精细柔软的丝绸制作的连衣裙
The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.这布质地非常柔滑。
这布质地非常柔滑。
Clean the lens with a soft cloth.用软布清洁镜头。
用软布清洁镜头。
4 not having sharp angles or hard edges 无棱角的;轮廓不鲜明的;线条柔和的
This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。
本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。
The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。
淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。
5 not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes 柔和的;悦目的
a soft pink柔和的粉红色
柔和的粉红色
the soft glow of candlelight柔和的烛光
柔和的烛光
6 not strong or violent 不强烈的;小的;和缓的
A soft breeze rustled the trees.微风吹拂,树叶飒飒作响。
微风吹拂,树叶飒飒作响。
7 not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle 轻的;轻柔的;柔和悦耳的
He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.他选了轻柔的背景音乐,点燃了蜡烛。
他选了轻柔的背景音乐,点燃了蜡烛。
She had a soft voice and a kind face.她声音柔和,面容慈祥。
她声音柔和,面容慈祥。
8 kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems 有同情心的;仁厚的;心肠软的
Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.朱莉娅心肠软,见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。
朱莉娅心肠软,见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。
9 not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough 不(够)严厉的;态度偏软的;(对…)心慈手软的
The government is not becoming soft on crime.政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。
政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。
If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.你要是太迁就这些孩子,他们永远不会尊敬你。
你要是太迁就这些孩子,他们永远不会尊敬你。
Critics say that this soft approach to truancy has failed.批评者称,这种针对逃学的温和做法已经失败。
批评者称,这种针对逃学的温和做法已经失败。
10 stupid or crazy 愚蠢的;没头脑的;脑子发昏的
I must be goingsoft in the head.我一定是脑子软了。
我一定是脑子软了。
11 not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable 畏首畏尾的;不够泼辣的;但求安稳的
Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.住旅馆?别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星露天宿营。
住旅馆?别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星露天宿营。
12 not involving much work; too easy and comfortable 轻松的;安逸的
They had got too used to the soft life at home.他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。
他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。
13 not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing 软性的(无矿盐因而适用于洗涤)
You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.你不必多用肥皂,这儿的水很软。
你不必多用肥皂,这儿的水很软。
14 not alcoholic 不含酒精的;非酒精的
soft beverages软饮料
软饮料
‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘Oh, something soft—I'm driving.’“喝点什么?”“嗯,来点软饮料吧——我开车呢。”
“喝点什么?”“嗯,来点软饮料吧——我开车呢。”
15 not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ incityand ‘g’ ingeneral 发软音的(如 city 中 c 字母和 general 中 g 字母的发音)
16 to like somebody/something 喜欢某人(或某物)
She's always had a soft spot for you.她一直喜欢你。
她一直喜欢你。
soft drug C1 /ˌsɒft ˈdrʌɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an illegal drug, such ascannabis, that some people take for pleasure, that is not considered very harmful or likely to causeaddiction 软性毒品(成瘾性低于硬性毒品,如大麻)
soil science C1 /ˈsɔɪl saɪəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of soil, for example the study of its structure or characteristics 土壤学(研究土壤结构或特性等)
solar cell C1 /ˌsəʊlə ˈsel/ noun
noun 释义
1 a device that receives light and heat energy from the sun and changes it into electricity 太阳能电池
sole C1 /səʊl/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 only; single 仅有的;唯一的
thesole survivingmember of the family那一家唯一在世的成员
那一家唯一在世的成员
Mysole reasonfor coming here was to see you.我到这儿唯一的原因就是来看你。
我到这儿唯一的原因就是来看你。
This is the sole means of access to the building.这是这栋建筑物唯一的入口。
这是这栋建筑物唯一的入口。
2 belonging to one person or group; not shared 独占的;专有的;全权处理的
She hassole responsibilityfor the project.那个项目由她一人负责。
那个项目由她一人负责。
thesole owner拥有全部产权的物主
拥有全部产权的物主
We may have the opportunity to take over sole ownership of the company.我们可能有机会接管这家公司的全部产权。
我们可能有机会接管这家公司的全部产权。
noun 释义
1 the bottom surface of the foot 脚掌;脚底(板)
The hot sand burned thesoles of their feet.灼热的沙子使他们的脚掌感到火辣辣的。
灼热的沙子使他们的脚掌感到火辣辣的。
2 the bottom part of a shoe or sock, not including the heel 鞋底;袜底
leather soles皮质鞋底
皮质鞋底
3 having the type ofsolesmentioned 有…底的
rubber-soled shoes胶底鞋
胶底鞋
4 a flat sea fish that is used for food 鳎(可食用比目鱼)
verb 释义
1 to repair a shoe by replacing thesole 给(鞋)换底
solicitor C1 /səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a lawyer who prepares legal documents, for example for the sale of land or buildings, advises people on legal matters, and can speak for them in some courts of law 事务律师,诉状律师(代拟法律文书、提供法律咨询等的一般辩护律师)
Her first step was to contact a solicitor for advice.她第一步是找一位事务律师咨询。
她第一步是找一位事务律师咨询。
2 a person whose job is to visit or phone people and try to sell them something 推销员
3 the most senior legal officer of a city, town or government department (城镇或政府部门负责法律事务的)法务官
solid C1 /ˈsɒlɪd/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas 固体的;坚硬的
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all.木星表面可能根本就不是固体的。
木星表面可能根本就不是固体的。
The boat bumped against a solid object.船撞到了硬物。
船撞到了硬物。
She had refused all solid food.所有的固体食物她都不肯吃。
所有的固体食物她都不肯吃。
the collection and disposal ofsolid waste固体废弃物的收集与处理
固体废弃物的收集与处理
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.天气很冷,小河冻得结成冰了。
天气很冷,小河冻得结成冰了。
The boiler usessolid fuel(= for example, coal).这个锅炉烧固体燃料。
这个锅炉烧固体燃料。
2 having no holes or spaces inside; not hollow 无空隙的;非中空的;实心的
They were drilling through solid rock.他们正在把实心岩钻通。
他们正在把实心岩钻通。
He flung open the solid wood door.他猛地打开实木门。
他猛地打开实木门。
The stores are packed solid(= very full and crowded)at this time of year.每年一到这个时候,商店总是挤得水泄不通。
每年一到这个时候,商店总是挤得水泄不通。
3 without spaces; continuous 连续的;实的
The national boundary is shown on the map as asolid line.国界在地图上用实线标出。
国界在地图上用实线标出。
4 made completely of the material mentioned (that is, the material is not only on the surface) 纯质的;纯…的;全…的
a solid gold bracelet纯金手镯
纯金手镯
Each piece is individually made in solid silver.每件作品均采用纯银单独制成。
每件作品均采用纯银单独制成。
5 strong and made well 结实的;坚固的;牢固的
These chains seem fairly solid.这些链子看着挺结实。
这些链子看着挺结实。
The door was solid as rock.那扇门坚如磐石。
那扇门坚如磐石。
6 that you can rely on; having a strong basis 可靠的;可信赖的;坚实的
As yet, they have no solid evidence.他们至今没有任何可靠的证据。
他们至今没有任何可靠的证据。
His advice was always solid and practical.他的建议总是扎实而实用。
他的建议总是扎实而实用。
This provided asolid foundationfor their marriage.这为他们的婚姻提供了坚实的基础。
这为他们的婚姻提供了坚实的基础。
We've established a reallysolid basefor our products.我们已经为我们的产品建立了真正坚实的基础。
我们已经为我们的产品建立了真正坚实的基础。
The Irish team weresolid as a rockin defence.爱尔兰队的防守坚如磐石。
爱尔兰队的防守坚如磐石。
7 definitely good and steady but perhaps not excellent or special 相当不错(但谈不上出色或独特)的
2017 was a year of solid achievement.2008 年是颇有成绩的一年。
2008 年是颇有成绩的一年。
Both leading actors put in asolid performance.两位主演都演得相当不错。
两位主演都演得相当不错。
He's agood solidplayer.他是个相当不错的运动员。
他是个相当不错的运动员。
8 without a break; continuous 连续的;不间断的;整整的
The essay represents a solid week's work.这篇文章是用整整一星期写出来的。
这篇文章是用整整一星期写出来的。
It rained for two hours solid this afternoon.今天下午连着下了两个小时的雨。
今天下午连着下了两个小时的雨。
9 of the colour mentioned and no other colour 纯色的;单色的
One cat is black and white, the other solid black.一只猫是黑白花色的,另一只猫是纯黑色的。
一只猫是黑白花色的,另一只猫是纯黑色的。
10 a shape that issolidhas length,widthand height and is not flat 立体的;立方的
A cube is a solid figure.立方体是一种立体图形。
立方体是一种立体图形。
11 in complete agreement; agreed on by everyone 一致的;意见统一的
The department was solid against the changes.该部门坚决反对这些变化。
该部门坚决反对这些变化。
The strike was solid, supported by all the members.这次罢工是统一行动,得到所有成员的支持。
这次罢工是统一行动,得到所有成员的支持。
12 to be in a strong position in an argument, etc. because you know the facts (在辩论等中)立场坚定,对事实确信无疑
Everyone agreed with me, so I knew I was on firm ground.每个人都同意我的意见,所以我知道自己立场稳固了。
每个人都同意我的意见,所以我知道自己立场稳固了。
He is probably on solid ground when he says we need more training.当他说我们需要更多培训时,他可能是有根据的。
当他说我们需要更多培训时,他可能是有根据的。
noun 释义
1 a substance or an object that is solid, not a liquid or a gas 固体
liquids and solids液体与固体
液体与固体
The baby is not yet on solids(= eating solid food).婴儿还不能吃固体食物。
婴儿还不能吃固体食物。
Is calcium carbonate normally a solid or a liquid?碳酸钙在通常情况下是固体还是液体?
碳酸钙在通常情况下是固体还是液体?
2 a shape that has length,widthand height, such as acube 立体图形
solidarity C1 /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc. 团结;齐心协力;同心同德;相互支持
community solidarity社区团结
社区团结
toexpress/show solidaritywith fellow students表示/表明支持同学
表示/表明支持同学
Demonstrations were held asa gesture of solidaritywith the hunger strikers.人们举行示威游行,以表示对绝食抗议者的支持。
人们举行示威游行,以表示对绝食抗议者的支持。
solitary C1 /ˈsɒlətri/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 done alone; without other people 独自的;单独的
She enjoys long solitary walks.她喜欢独自长距离散步。
她喜欢独自长距离散步。
He led a solitary life.他过着独居生活。
他过着独居生活。
2 enjoying being alone; frequently spending time alone 喜欢(或惯于)独处的
He was a solitary child.他是一个孤僻的孩子。
他是一个孤僻的孩子。
Tigers are solitary animals.虎是独居动物。
虎是独居动物。
3 alone, with no other people or things around 单个的;孤单的;孤零零的
a solitary farm孤零零的农场
孤零零的农场
A solitary light burned dimly in the hall.大厅里点着一盏孤灯,发出昏暗的光。
大厅里点着一盏孤灯,发出昏暗的光。
4 only one 唯一的;仅有的
There was not a solitary shred of evidence(= none at all).一丁点证据都没有。
一丁点证据都没有。
noun 释义
1 solitary confinement(= a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone in a separate cell) 单独监禁;单独禁闭
2 a person who chooses to live alone 独居者
solo C1 /ˈsəʊləʊ/ adverb, adjective, noun
adverb 释义
1 alone, without anyone helping you 孤身一人
She wanted to fly solo across the Atlantic.她想独自一人驾机飞越大西洋。
她想独自一人驾机飞越大西洋。
2 without any other musicians; without other musical instruments 独唱地;独奏地
After three years with the band he decided togo solo.他在乐队待了三年后决定单飞。
他在乐队待了三年后决定单飞。
adjective 释义
1 done by one person alone, without anyone helping them 独自的;单独的
his first solo flight他的首次单飞
他的首次单飞
a solo effort一人之力
一人之力
2 connected with or played as a musicalsolo 独唱的;独奏的
a solo artist(= for example a singer who sings on their own, not as part of a group)独唱歌手
独唱歌手
a piece for solo violin小提琴独奏曲
小提琴独奏曲
She went on to record a solo album after the band split up.乐队解散后,她又录制了个人专辑。
乐队解散后,她又录制了个人专辑。
noun 释义
1 a piece of music, dance or entertainment performed by only one person 独唱;独奏;独舞;单人表演
The song features an extended guitar solo.这首歌曲中有一大段吉他独奏。
这首歌曲中有一大段吉他独奏。
the opening piano solo开幕式钢琴独奏
开幕式钢琴独奏
She sang a solo at the school concert.她在学校音乐会上独唱。
她在学校音乐会上独唱。
2 a flight in which the pilot flies alone without an instructor (= teacher) 单飞
soloist C1 /ˈsəʊləʊɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who plays an instrument or performs alone 独奏者;独唱者;单独表演者
solstice C1 /ˈsɒlstɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of the two times of the year at which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky in the middle of the day, marked by the longest and shortest days 至(点);(夏或冬)至
thesummer/winter solstice夏至;冬至
夏至;冬至
songbird C1 /ˈsɒŋbɜːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a bird that has a musical call, for example ablackbirdorthrush 鸣禽
soothe C1 /suːð/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody who is anxious, upset, etc. feel calmer 安慰;抚慰;劝慰
The music soothed her for a while.音乐让她稍微安静了一会儿。
音乐让她稍微安静了一会儿。
Only when Maisie came to hold him and soothe his fears did he feel safe.梅茜走过来抱住他,减轻了他的恐惧,他才觉得安全了。
梅茜走过来抱住他,减轻了他的恐惧,他才觉得安全了。
2 to make atenseor painful part of your body feel more comfortable 减轻,缓解,缓和(身体某部位的紧张或疼痛)
This should soothe the pain.这个应该能缓解疼痛。
这个应该能缓解疼痛。
Take a warm bath to soothe tense, tired muscles.洗个热水澡,让紧张疲劳的肌肉放松一下。
洗个热水澡,让紧张疲劳的肌肉放松一下。
sorrow C1 /ˈsɒrəʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a feeling of being very sad because something very bad has happened 悲伤;悲痛;悲哀
He expressed his sorrow at the news of her death.听到她的死讯,他表示哀伤。
听到她的死讯,他表示哀伤。
They said that the decision was mademore in sorrow than in anger.他们说作出这个决定,与其说是出于气愤,不如说是出于悲伤。
他们说作出这个决定,与其说是出于气愤,不如说是出于悲伤。
2 a very sad event or situation 伤心事;悲伤的事;不幸
the joys and sorrows of childhood童年的欢乐和悲伤
童年的欢乐和悲伤
His death was a great sorrow to everyone who knew him.他的死对每一个认识他的人来说都是很悲痛的事。
他的死对每一个认识他的人来说都是很悲痛的事。
verb 释义
1 to have or express very sad feelings 感到(或表示)悲伤
the sorrowing relatives悲伤的亲属
悲伤的亲属
They had sorrowed over his death.他们对他的去世感到悲痛。
他们对他的去世感到悲痛。
soundtrack C1 /ˈsaʊndtræk/ noun
noun 释义
1 all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film (电影的)声迹,声带
The soundtrack of ‘Casablanca’ took weeks to edit.《卡萨布兰卡》的声带花了好几个星期才剪辑好。
《卡萨布兰卡》的声带花了好几个星期才剪辑好。
2 some of the music, and sometimes some speech, from a film or musical that is released on CD, the internet, etc. for people to buy 电影(或音乐剧)原声音乐(或对白)
I've just bought the soundtrack of the latest Miyazaki movie.我刚买了宫崎骏最新电影的原声唱片。
我刚买了宫崎骏最新电影的原声唱片。
soya C1 /ˈsɔɪə/ noun
noun 释义
1 the plant on whichsoya beansgrow; the food obtained fromsoya beans 大豆(作物);大豆食物
a soya crop大豆作物
大豆作物
soya flour豆面
豆面
soya bean C1 /ˈsɔɪbiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of bean, originally from South-East Asia, that is used instead of meat or animalproteinin some types of food 大豆
a soya bean casserole黄豆砂锅
黄豆砂锅
space shuttle C1 /ˈspeɪs ʃʌtl/ noun
noun 释义
1 aspacecraftdesigned to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station 航天飞机
spade C1 /speɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a garden tool with a broad metal part and a long handle, used for digging 锹;铲
Turn the soil over with a spade.用锹把地翻一遍。
用锹把地翻一遍。
The children took theirbuckets and spadesto the beach.孩子们带上自己的桶和铲子到海滩去了。
孩子们带上自己的桶和铲子到海滩去了。
2 one of the foursuits(= sets)in apackof cards. The cards have a black design with shapes like pointed leaves with shortstems. (扑克牌的)黑桃
the five/queen/ace of spades黑桃五/王后/A
黑桃五/王后/A
3 one card from thesuitcalledspades 黑桃牌
You must play a spade if you have one.你如果有黑桃牌,就必须打出来。
你如果有黑桃牌,就必须打出来。
4 to say exactly what you think without trying to hide your opinion 是啥说啥;直言不讳
I believe in calling a spade a spade.我笃信直言不讳,实话实说。
我笃信直言不讳,实话实说。
5 in large amounts or to a great degree 大量;非常
He'd got his revenge now, and in spades.现在他报了仇,痛快淋漓地报了仇。
现在他报了仇,痛快淋漓地报了仇。
spam C1 /spæm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 advertising material sent by email to people who have not asked for it; advertising material on the internet that is not wanted 滥发的电邮;垃圾电邮
to send/block spam发送/拦截垃圾电邮
发送/拦截垃圾电邮
I get thousands ofspam emailseach month.我每个月都会收到几千封垃圾电邮。
我每个月都会收到几千封垃圾电邮。
Tougher laws and improvedspam filterscan help cut down on spam reaching your inbox.更严格的法律和改进的垃圾邮件过滤器可以帮助减少到达您收件箱的垃圾邮件。
更严格的法律和改进的垃圾邮件过滤器可以帮助减少到达您收件箱的垃圾邮件。
The guidelines warn against posting spam.该指南警告不要发布垃圾邮件。
该指南警告不要发布垃圾邮件。
2 cooked meat that has been cut up in very small pieces that are pressed together in a container, usually sold in cans and served cold in slices 世棒午餐肉
verb 释义
1 to send the same message to large numbers of internet users who have not requested the information 滥发(电子信息);发垃圾邮件
Some companies will keep spamming you until you change your email address.有些公司会不停地给你发垃圾电邮,直到你换了电邮地址。
有些公司会不停地给你发垃圾电邮,直到你换了电邮地址。
Some idiot has been spamming my blog with comments.某个白痴一直在我的博客刷屏。
某个白痴一直在我的博客刷屏。
spammer C1 /ˈspæmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who sends advertising material by email to a large number of people who have not asked for it 滥发的电邮;垃圾电邮
spammy C1 /ˈspæmi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with or full of internetspam(= advertising that you do not want) 滥发垃圾电邮的
spammy websites/blogs/links滥发电邮的网站/博客/链接
滥发电邮的网站/博客/链接
All these links are coming from very spammy sites.所有这些链接都来自非常垃圾的网站。
所有这些链接都来自非常垃圾的网站。
span C1 /spæn/ verb, noun, adjective
verb 释义
1 to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it 持续;贯穿
His acting career spanned 55 years.他的演艺生涯长达 55 年。
他的演艺生涯长达 55 年。
Family photos spanning five generations were stolen.一家五代人的照片失窃了。
一家五代人的照片失窃了。
2 to include a large area or a lot of things 包括(广大地区);涵盖(多项内容)
The operation, which spanned nine countries, resulted in 200 arrests.这次行动涉及九个国家,逮捕了 200 人。
这次行动涉及九个国家,逮捕了 200 人。
His experience spanned not merely politics, but also business and journalism.他的经历不仅涉及政治,还涉及商业和新闻业。
他的经历不仅涉及政治,还涉及商业和新闻业。
3 to stretch right across something, from one side to the other 横跨;跨越
a series of bridges spanning the river架在河上的一系列桥梁
架在河上的一系列桥梁
The roof was spanned by curved ribs of steel.屋顶上架着钢制肋拱。
屋顶上架着钢制肋拱。
noun 释义
1 the length of time that something lasts or is able to continue 持续时间
I worked with him over a span of six years.我和他共事达六年之久。
我和他共事达六年之久。
The project must be completed within a specifictime span.这项工程必须在规定期限内完成。
这项工程必须在规定期限内完成。
a study of the entire span of Arab history对整个阿拉伯历史的研究
对整个阿拉伯历史的研究
2 a range or variety of something 范围;包括的种类
Managers have awide span ofcontrol.经理的职权范围很大。
经理的职权范围很大。
These forests cover a broad span of latitudes.这些森林绵延在多个纬度上。
这些森林绵延在多个纬度上。
3 the part of a bridge or anarchbetween one support and another (桥或拱的)跨径,跨度,跨距
The bridge crosses the river in a single span.河上的桥为单跨桥。
河上的桥为单跨桥。
4 the measurement of something from one side to the other 宽度;翼展
The kite has a span of 1.5 metres.风筝宽 1.5 米。
风筝宽 1.5 米。
adjective 释义
1 neat and clean 整洁干净;清清爽爽
Their house is always spick and span.他们家总是收拾得清清爽爽。
他们家总是收拾得清清爽爽。
spare part C1 /ˌspeə ˈpɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a new part that you buy to replace an old or broken part of a car, machine, etc. 备件;配件;零件
We have to get our spare parts from abroad.我们必须从国外获得备件。
我们必须从国外获得备件。
spare tyre C1 /ˌspeə ˈtaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an extra wheel for a car 备用轮胎
2 an area of loose fat around the middle part of somebody’s body (人体腰部的一圈)多余脂肪
Vigorous exercise will help to get rid of your spare tyre.剧烈运动有助于消除你的腹部赘肉。
剧烈运动有助于消除你的腹部赘肉。
speak C1 /spiːk/ verb, combining form
verb 释义
1 to talk to somebody about something; to have a conversation with somebody 谈;谈话;交谈
The President refused to speak to reporters.总统拒绝同记者讲话。
总统拒绝同记者讲话。
We never spoke about her illness.我们从未谈论过她的病。
我们从未谈论过她的病。
The confidential setting allowed us tospeak freelyabout our concerns.保密的环境使我们能够自由地谈论我们的担忧。
保密的环境使我们能够自由地谈论我们的担忧。
I've spoken to the manager about it.那件事我已经和经理谈过了。
那件事我已经和经理谈过了。
Can I speak with you for a minute?我能跟你谈一会儿吗?
我能跟你谈一会儿吗?
‘Do you know him?’ ‘Not to speak to.’(= I recognize him but do not really know him)“你认识他吗?”“见过但没说过话。”
“你认识他吗?”“见过但没说过话。”
‘Can I speak to Susan?’ ‘Speaking.’(= at the beginning of a phone conversation)“请让苏珊接电话好吗?”“我就是。”
“请让苏珊接电话好吗?”“我就是。”
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak.我在街上看见她了,但我们没有谈话。
我在街上看见她了,但我们没有谈话。
2 to use your voice to say something 说话;讲话
The illness left him unable to speak.生病后他不能说话了。
生病后他不能说话了。
Please speak more slowly.请讲慢点。
请讲慢点。
Without speaking, she stood up and went out.她没有说话,站起身来走了出去。
她没有说话,站起身来走了出去。
Hespeaks with aScottishaccent.他说话带苏格兰口音。
他说话带苏格兰口音。
Shespeaks in ahuskyvoice.她用沙哑的声音说话。
她用沙哑的声音说话。
She has a beautiful speaking voice.她说话的音色很美。
她说话的音色很美。
3 to be able to use a particular language 会说,会讲(某种语言)
to speak several languages会讲几种语言
会讲几种语言
to speak a little Urdu会说一点乌尔都语
会说一点乌尔都语
Do you speak English?你会说英语吗?
你会说英语吗?
4 to use a particular language to express yourself 用(某种语言)说话
What language is it they're speaking?他们讲的是什么语?
他们讲的是什么语?
Would you prefer it if we spoke in German?我们用德语讲好吗?
我们用德语讲好吗?
What language are they speaking in?他们说的是哪种语言?
他们说的是哪种语言?
5 speaking the language mentioned 讲…语的
French-speaking Canada加拿大法语区
加拿大法语区
non-English-speaking students不会讲英语的学生
不会讲英语的学生
6 to mention or describe something/somebody 提起;讲述
She still speaks about him with great affection.说起他来她依旧一往情深。
说起他来她依旧一往情深。
He wasspeaking publiclyfor the first time about the incident.他首次公开谈论这一事件。
他首次公开谈论这一事件。
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame.目击者都谈到有个大火球。
目击者都谈到有个大火球。
Her studentsspeakveryhighlyof her(= they say very good things about her).她的学生对她评价很高(=他们说她很好)。
她的学生对她评价很高(=他们说她很好)。
Speaking of travelling,(= referring back to a subject just mentioned)are you going anywhere exciting this year?说到旅游,你今年要去什么好玩的地方吗?
说到旅游,你今年要去什么好玩的地方吗?
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds.这本小册子谈到了美丽而僻静的地方。
这本小册子谈到了美丽而僻静的地方。
7 to make a speech to an audience 发言;演说;演讲
Hundreds of people came to hear her speak.数百人前来听她演讲。
数百人前来听她演讲。
I hatespeaking in public.我不喜欢当众讲话。
我不喜欢当众讲话。
He wasinvited to speakat a conference.他被邀请在大会发言。
他被邀请在大会发言。
to speak on the radio在电台上讲话
在电台上讲话
Professor Todd spoke to the group about her research.托德教授对这群人宣讲她的研究。
托德教授对这群人宣讲她的研究。
Shespoke in favour ofthe new tax.她发表演说,支持新税。
她发表演说,支持新税。
He has a number ofspeaking engagementsthis week.他这个星期安排了几次演讲。
他这个星期安排了几次演讲。
8 to say or state something 说;讲述
She was clearlyspeaking the truth.她讲的显然是实情。
她讲的显然是实情。
He spoke the final words of the play.剧中最后的台词是他说的。
剧中最后的台词是他说的。
They had the courage to speak the truth.他们勇敢地说出了事实真相。
他们勇敢地说出了事实真相。
9 what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do 行动胜于语言
10 to be willing to be polite or friendly towards somebody, especially after an argument (与某人)和好如初,和睦相处
She's not been on speaking terms with her uncle for years.多年来她跟她叔叔一直不说话。
多年来她跟她叔叔一直不说话。
Are they speaking to each other again yet?他们俩和好了没有?
他们俩和好了没有?
11 it is not necessary to give any further explanation about something because the information that is available already proves that it is true 事实足以说明一切
12 used to show that what you are saying is true in a general, etc. way 总的、一般、粗略、相对等说来
Generally speaking, the more you pay, the more you get.一般来说,花钱多,买的东西就多。
一般来说,花钱多,买的东西就多。
There are, broadly speaking, two ways of doing this.大致说来,做这件事有两种方法。
大致说来,做这件事有两种方法。
Personally speaking, I've always preferred Italian food.就我个人来讲,我总是偏爱意大利菜。
就我个人来讲,我总是偏爱意大利菜。
13 if you think about it in a particular way; true in some but not all ways 可以说;不妨说;从某种意义上说
All these points of view are related, in a manner of speaking.所有这些观点都在某方面相互关联。
所有这些观点都在某方面相互关联。
14 such a small amount that it is not worth mentioning 不值一提;微不足道
They've got no friends to speak of.他们没一个像样的朋友。
他们没一个像样的朋友。
She's saved a little money but nothing to speak of.她攒了一点钱,不过数目不值一提。
她攒了一点钱,不过数目不值一提。
15 used to emphasize that you are expressing something in an unusual or humorous way 可以说;可谓
They were all very similar. All cut from the same cloth, so to speak.他们都十分相像。可以说就跟一块布上剪下来似的。
他们都十分相像。可以说就跟一块布上剪下来似的。
16 to be so easy to see and understand that you do not need to say anything else about it/them 不言而喻;有目共睹
Her success speaks for itself.她的成功有目共睹。
她的成功有目共睹。
Recent events speak for themselves.最近发生的事件不言而喻。
最近发生的事件不言而喻。
17 to express what you think or want yourself, rather than somebody else doing it for you 自己说(而非让别人替自己说)
I'm quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you!我自己会说,谢谢了!
我自己会说,谢谢了!
18 used to tell somebody that a general statement they have just made is not true of you (告诉某人不要以为自己的概括性意见适用于大家)只说你自己,那是你
‘We didn't play very well.’ ‘Speak for yourself!’(= I think that I played well.)“我们打得不太好。”“是说你自己吧!”
“我们打得不太好。”“是说你自己吧!”
19 to say or think bad things about somebody 说…的坏话;把…往坏处想
Don't speak ill of the dead.勿议已故者之短。
勿议已故者之短。
20 used to say that you are the type of person mentioned and are expressing your opinion from that point of view (表示从某种角度看问题)作为…来说
Speaking as a parent, I'm very concerned about standards in education.作为家长,我十分关注教育的水准。
作为家长,我十分关注教育的水准。
21 to say exactly what you think, in a very direct way 说心里话;说实在的;坦率地说
She’s never hesitated about speaking her mind.她从不犹豫说出自己的想法。
她从不犹豫说出自己的想法。
Everyone should have the right to speak their mind.每个人都有权说出自己的想法。
每个人都有权说出自己的想法。
22 people sayspeak/talk of the devilwhen somebody they have been talking about appears unexpectedly 说到某人,某人就到
Well, speak of the devil—here's Alice now!嗬,说谁谁到——瞧,艾丽斯这就来啦!
嗬,说谁谁到——瞧,艾丽斯这就来啦!
23 to say something when you should not, for example because it is not the right time or you are not the right person to say it 说话不合时宜(或不合身份)
24 to say something that you should not because it is the wrong situation or because it offends somebody 说话出格(或冒失、鲁莽、不合时宜)
25 to be able to communicate easily with another person because you share similar opinions and experience (因意见和经历相似)能容易地沟通,说得来,有共同语言
26 to tell you a lot about something/somebody, without the need for words 充分说明;清楚表明
His achievement speaks volumes for his determination.他的成就充分说明了他的决心。
他的成就充分说明了他的决心。
What you wear speaks volumes about you.你的衣着会清楚地说明你是一个什么样的人。
你的衣着会清楚地说明你是一个什么样的人。
27 to say good or bad things about somebody 称赞(或贬损)某人;说某人的好话(或坏话)
She never speaks ill of anyone.她从不说任何人的坏话。
她从不说任何人的坏话。
28 if you are using words or rules in their exact or correct sense 严格说来
Strictly speaking, the book is not a novel, but a short story.严格说来,这部小说不能算长篇,而是短篇。
严格说来,这部小说不能算长篇,而是短篇。
Using the word in that context is not, strictly speaking, correct.严格来说,在这种情况下使用这个词是不正确的。
严格来说,在这种情况下使用这个词是不正确的。
combining form 释义
1 the language used by a particular group of people, especially when it is difficult for other people to understand or they find it annoying (尤指令他人费解或厌烦的)圈中行话,用语
Visitors to websites don't want to read marketing-speak.网页浏览者不想看推销语言。
网页浏览者不想看推销语言。
His email was a nonsensical paragraph of management-speak.他的电子邮件是一段无意义的管理言论。
他的电子邮件是一段无意义的管理言论。
Unlike his colleagues, he avoids White House speak.与他的同事不同,他避免在白宫发表讲话。
与他的同事不同,他避免在白宫发表讲话。
The ‘finished goods inventory’—that’s Wall Street speak for unsold goods.“成品库存”——这是华尔街对未售出商品的说法。
“成品库存”——这是华尔街对未售出商品的说法。
speak out C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to state your opinions publicly, especially in opposition to something and in a way that takes courage 挺身(反对某事物);公开站出来(反对)
He was the only one to speak out against the decision.他是唯一公开反对这一决定的人。
他是唯一公开反对这一决定的人。
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern.我将继续就公众关心的问题发声。
我将继续就公众关心的问题发声。
He spoke out against mismanagement.他公开站出来反对管理不善。
他公开站出来反对管理不善。
spear C1 /spɪə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a weapon with a long wooden handle and a sharp metal point used for fighting, hunting and fishing in the past 矛;标枪
She had a fish impaled on the point of her spear.她矛尖上叉住了一条鱼。
她矛尖上叉住了一条鱼。
The tribesmen were armed with spears and shields.部落男子都手持矛和盾。
部落男子都手持矛和盾。
a 5 000-year-old stone spear point有 5,000 年历史的石制矛尖
有 5,000 年历史的石制矛尖
2 the long pointedstemof some plants (某些植物的)嫩枝,幼芽
verb 释义
1 to throw or push aspearor other pointed object through something/somebody 用矛刺;用尖物刺穿
They were standing in the river spearing fish.他们站在河里叉鱼。
他们站在河里叉鱼。
She speared an olive with her fork.她用叉子扎起一个橄榄。
她用叉子扎起一个橄榄。
special character C1 /ˌspeʃl ˈkærəktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet or a number 特殊字符
Your password must contain at least eight characters, including one capital letter, one number and one special character.你的密码必须含有至少八个字符,包括一个大写字母、一个数字和一个特殊字符。
你的密码必须含有至少八个字符,包括一个大写字母、一个数字和一个特殊字符。
speciality C1 /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of food or product that a restaurant or place is famous for because it is so good 特产;特色菜
Seafood is a speciality on the island.海味是岛上的特产。
海味是岛上的特产。
local specialities土特产
土特产
a speciality cheese shop(= one that sells many different types of cheese)一家特色奶酪店(= 出售多种不同类型奶酪的商店)
一家特色奶酪店(= 出售多种不同类型奶酪的商店)
Haggis is a Scottish speciality.哈吉斯是苏格兰的特色菜。
哈吉斯是苏格兰的特色菜。
The drink is a house speciality prepared at the table.这是一种现调制的餐厅特色饮料。
这是一种现调制的餐厅特色饮料。
You can find their product in speciality retailers.在土特产商店可以买到他们的产品。
在土特产商店可以买到他们的产品。
2 an area of work or study that somebody gives most of their attention to and knows a lot about; something that somebody is good at 专业;专长
My speciality is international tax law.我的专业是国际税法。
我的专业是国际税法。
specialty C1 /ˈspeʃəlti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of food or product that a restaurant or place is famous for because it is so good 特产;特色菜
regional specialties地方特产
地方特产
specialty stores特产商店
特产商店
2 an area of work or study that somebody gives most of their attention to and knows a lot about; something that somebody is good at 专业;专长
Her specialty is taxation law.她的专长是税法。
她的专长是税法。
Doctors training for general practice must complete programmes in a number of specialties, including paediatrics.接受全科培训的医生必须修完包括儿科学在内的多门专业课程。
接受全科培训的医生必须修完包括儿科学在内的多门专业课程。
Telling jokes is my specialty!讲笑话是我的专长!
讲笑话是我的专长!
specimen C1 /ˈspesɪmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small amount of something that shows what the rest of it is like 样品;样本;标本
Astronauts have brought back specimens of rock from the moon.宇航员从月球带回了岩石标本。
宇航员从月球带回了岩石标本。
Can you give me a specimen of your handwriting?你能给我一份你的笔迹样本吗?
你能给我一份你的笔迹样本吗?
2 a single example of something, especially an animal or a plant (尤指动植物的)单一实例
The aquarium has some interesting specimens of unusual tropical fish.水族馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼,很有意思。
水族馆里有一些罕见的热带鱼,很有意思。
Redwood trees can live for a long time; one specimen is 4 000 years old.红杉树存活时间很长,有一棵活了4 000年了。
红杉树存活时间很长,有一棵活了4 000年了。
They were fine specimens of British youth!他们堪称英国青年的优秀代表!
他们堪称英国青年的优秀代表!
3 a small quantity of blood,urine, etc. that is taken from somebody and tested by a doctor (化验的)抽样,血样,尿样
toprovide/take a specimen提供血样;采血样
提供血样;采血样
spectacle C1 /ˈspektəkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 twolensesin a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wearspectaclesin order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light. 眼镜
a pair of spectacles一副眼镜
一副眼镜
a spectacle case(= to put your spectacles in)眼镜盒
眼镜盒
2 a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at 精彩的表演;壮观的场面
The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.狂欢节游行场面热烈,蔚为大观。
狂欢节游行场面热烈,蔚为大观。
3 a sight or view that is very impressive to look at 壮观的景象
The sunset was a stunning spectacle.夕阳西斜,异常壮观。
夕阳西斜,异常壮观。
The wide plain, with thousands of wildebeest on the move, was an awesome spectacle.广阔的平原上,成千上万只角马在迁徙,蔚为壮观。
广阔的平原上,成千上万只角马在迁徙,蔚为壮观。
4 an unusual or surprising sight or situation that attracts a lot of attention 奇特的现象;出人意外的情况
I remember the sad spectacle of her standing in her wedding dress, covered in mud.我记得她穿着婚纱、满身泥污站在那儿的凄惨样。
我记得她穿着婚纱、满身泥污站在那儿的凄惨样。
the sad spectacle of him struggling to keep up with the younger players他拚命要赶上年轻选手的令人心酸的一幕
他拚命要赶上年轻选手的令人心酸的一幕
5 to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a silly way in public 出洋相;出丑
spectrum C1 /ˈspektrəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a band of coloured lights in order of theirwavelengths, as seen in arainbowand into which light may be separated 谱;光谱
A spectrum is formed by a ray of light passing through a prism.一束光通过棱镜就会形成光谱。
一束光通过棱镜就会形成光谱。
Red and violet are at opposite ends of the spectrum.红色和紫色位于光谱的两端。
红色和紫色位于光谱的两端。
2 a range of sound waves or several other types of wave 声谱;波谱;频谱
theelectromagnetic/radio/sound spectrum电磁波谱;射频频谱;声谱
电磁波谱;射频频谱;声谱
3 a complete or wide range of related qualities, ideas, etc. 范围;各层次;系列;幅度
a broad spectrum of interests广泛的兴趣
广泛的兴趣
We shall hear views from across the political spectrum.我们要听取各个政治派别的看法。
我们要听取各个政治派别的看法。
4 having anautism spectrum disorder 患有自闭症
The chance of having a second autistic child is much higher for parents with one child on the spectrum.对于有一个自闭症谱系孩子的父母来说,生第二个自闭症孩子的机会要高得多。
对于有一个自闭症谱系孩子的父母来说,生第二个自闭症孩子的机会要高得多。
speculative C1 /ˈspekjələtɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts 推测的;猜测的;推断的
The report is highly speculative and should be ignored.这个报道推测的成分很大,应该不予理会。
这个报道推测的成分很大,应该不予理会。
2 showing that you are trying to guess something 揣摩的;忖度的;试探的
She cast a speculative look at Kate.她带着疑问的眼神看了凯特一眼。
她带着疑问的眼神看了凯特一眼。
3 done in the hope of making a profit but involving the risk of losing money 投机性的;风险性的
speculative investment有风险的投资
有风险的投资
speculatively C1 /ˈspekjələtɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts 推测的;猜测的;推断的
We do not know the answer to this question, and it can only be answered speculatively.我们不知道这个问题的答案,只能推测性地回答。
我们不知道这个问题的答案,只能推测性地回答。
2 in a way that shows that you are trying to guess something 揣摩的;忖度的;试探的
She paused and looked speculatively at Angelo.她停了下来,若有所思地看着安吉洛。
她停了下来,若有所思地看着安吉洛。
3 in the hope of making a profit while involving the risk of losing money 投机性的;风险性的
The amount of office space being built speculatively is likely to decrease as economic growth slows.随着经济增长放缓,投机性兴建的办公空间数量可能会减少。
随着经济增长放缓,投机性兴建的办公空间数量可能会减少。
speechless C1 /ˈspiːtʃləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not able to speak, especially because you are extremely angry or surprised (尤指气得或惊讶得)说不出话的
Laura was speechless with rage.劳拉气得说不出话来。
劳拉气得说不出话来。
His words left her speechless.他的话让她无言以对。
他的话让她无言以对。
speed trap C1 /ˈspiːd træp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place on a road where police use special equipment to catch drivers who are going faster than the legal limit 汽车超速监视区
speedboat C1 /ˈspiːdbəʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a boat with a motor that can travel very fast 快艇
spellcheck C1 /ˈspeltʃek/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to use a computer program to check your writing to see if your spelling is correct (用计算机程序)检查拼写
noun 释义
1 a check of the spelling in a file or text using aspellchecker 拼写检查
Ido/run a spellcheckafter I've typed the posts.输入帖子后,我会进行/运行拼写检查。
输入帖子后,我会进行/运行拼写检查。
2 a computer program that checks your writing to see if your spelling is correct (计算机中的)拼写检查程序
spellchecker C1 /ˈspeltʃekə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that checks your writing to see if your spelling is correct (计算机中的)拼写检查程序
sphere C1 /sfɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface at an equal distance from the centre 球;球体;球形
The Earth is not a perfect sphere.地球并不是完美的球体。
地球并不是完美的球体。
2 any object that is completely round, for example a ball 圆球;球状物
3 an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society 范围;领域;阶层;界
the political sphere政界
政界
This area was formerly within thesphere of influenceof the US.这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。
这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。
He and I moved in totally different social spheres.我和他进入了完全不同的社会圈子。
我和他进入了完全不同的社会圈子。
4 a region that surrounds a planet, especially the earth (包围地球等的大气的)层
ionosphere电离层
电离层
atmosphere大气层
大气层
spinach C1 /ˈspɪnɪtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a vegetable with large, dark-green leaves that are cooked or eaten in salads 菠菜
spine C1 /spaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back 脊柱;脊椎
A shiver went down my spine.我感到毛骨悚然。
我感到毛骨悚然。
the nerves in the spine脊椎神经
脊椎神经
2 the central feature of something or the main source of its strength 主要特点;力量源泉
These speeches form the spine of his election campaign.这些讲话成为他竞选活动的纲领。
这些讲话成为他竞选活动的纲领。
3 strength of character 骨气;志气
Their protests stiffened the spines of party activists.他们的抗议坚定了该党积极分子的信念。
他们的抗议坚定了该党积极分子的信念。
The legislature must grow a spine and demand these changes.立法机关必须有骨气并要求做出这些改变。
立法机关必须有骨气并要求做出这些改变。
4 any of the sharp, pointed parts like needles on some plants and animals (植物或动物的)刺
Porcupines use their spines to protect themselves.豪猪用身上的棘刺来自卫。
豪猪用身上的棘刺来自卫。
5 the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to 书脊
spiral C1 /ˈspaɪrəl/ noun, adjective, verb
noun 释义
1 a shape or design, consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point, with each curve further away from the centre 螺旋形;螺旋式
The birds circled in a slow spiral above the house.鸟儿在房子上空缓缓盘旋。
鸟儿在房子上空缓缓盘旋。
A spiral of smoke rose from the chimney.烟囱里冒出螺旋状的烟雾。
烟囱里冒出螺旋状的烟雾。
2 a continuous harmful increase or decrease in something, that gradually gets faster and faster 逐渐加速上升(或下降)
How can we halt the destructive spiral of violence in the inner cities?我们怎样才能遏止内城区日益严重的破坏性暴力行为?
我们怎样才能遏止内城区日益严重的破坏性暴力行为?
measures to control the inflationary spiral控制日益恶化的通货膨胀的措施
控制日益恶化的通货膨胀的措施
theupward/downward spiralof sales日渐上升/下降的销售额
日渐上升/下降的销售额
thevicious spiralof rising wages and prices工资和物价上涨的恶性循环
工资和物价上涨的恶性循环
adjective 释义
1 moving in a continuous curve that winds around a central point 螺旋形的;螺旋式的
A snail's shell is spiral in form.蜗牛壳呈螺旋形。
蜗牛壳呈螺旋形。
verb 释义
1 to move in continuous circles, going upwards or downwards 螺旋式上升(或下降);盘旋上升(或下降)
Smoke spiralled into the sky.烟雾盘旋升上天空。
烟雾盘旋升上天空。
The plane spiralled down to the ground.飞机盘旋降落。
飞机盘旋降落。
2 to increase rapidly 急剧增长
the spiralling cost of healthcare急剧上涨的医疗费用
急剧上涨的医疗费用
Prices are spiralling out of control.物价飞涨,失去控制。
物价飞涨,失去控制。
spire C1 /ˈspaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall pointed structure on the top of a building, especially a church (教堂等顶部的)尖塔,尖顶
a magnificent view of the spires of the city全城建筑物尖顶尽收眼底的美景。
全城建筑物尖顶尽收眼底的美景。
spoilt C1 /spɔɪlt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 rude and badly behaved because they are given everything they ask for and not enough discipline 宠坏的;娇惯坏的
a spoiled brat娇惯坏的淘气鬼
娇惯坏的淘气鬼
He'sspoilt rotten(= a lot).他给惯得一点样子都没有了。
他给惯得一点样子都没有了。
2 to have such a lot of things to choose from that it is very difficult to make a decision (东西多得)挑花眼
sportsmanlike C1 /ˈspɔːtsmənlaɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 behaving in a fair, generous and polite way, especially when playing a sport or game 有运动员风范的,有体育精神的(多指体育比赛中光明磊落、有气度)
a sportsmanlike attitude光明磊落、互相敬重谦让的态度
光明磊落、互相敬重谦让的态度
sportsmanship C1 /ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 fair, generous and polite behaviour, especially when playing a sport or game 运动员风范,体育精神(多指体育比赛中光明磊落、有气度)
He has a reputation for fair play and good sportsmanship.他以公平竞争和良好的体育精神而闻名。
他以公平竞争和良好的体育精神而闻名。
sportswear C1 /ˈspɔːtsweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 clothes that are worn for playing sports, or in informal situations 运动服装
2 clothes that are worn in informal situations 便装
spotlight C1 /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a light with a single, very brightbeamthat can be directed at a particular place or person, especially a performer on the stage 聚光灯
The room was lit by spotlights.房间被聚光灯照亮。
房间被聚光灯照亮。
When the stage is dimmed, spotlights are used to create a tight arc of light.当舞台变暗时,聚光灯会产生紧密的光弧。
当舞台变暗时,聚光灯会产生紧密的光弧。
2 the area of light that is made by aspotlight 聚光灯照亮的地方;聚光灯照明圈
She stood alone on stage in the spotlight.她独自站在舞台的聚光灯下。
她独自站在舞台的聚光灯下。
He stepped into the spotlight to the wild applause of the crowd.在观众极度兴奋的欢呼声中,他出现在聚光灯下。
在观众极度兴奋的欢呼声中,他出现在聚光灯下。
3 attention from newspapers, television and the public 媒体和公众的注意
Unemployment is once again in the spotlight.失业问题再次受到人们的关注。
失业问题再次受到人们的关注。
The issue will come under the spotlight when parliament reassembles.等议会重开的时候,这个问题将成为焦点。
等议会重开的时候,这个问题将成为焦点。
The report hasturned the spotlight onthe startling rise in street crime.这篇报道使人们将关注的目光投向街头犯罪激增的问题。
这篇报道使人们将关注的目光投向街头犯罪激增的问题。
She was happy to share the spotlight with her sister.她很高兴与姐姐分享聚光灯。
她很高兴与姐姐分享聚光灯。
verb 释义
1 to shine aspotlighton somebody/something 用聚光灯照
a spotlit stage聚光灯照亮的舞台
聚光灯照亮的舞台
2 to give special attention to a problem, situation, etc. so that people notice it 特别关注,突出报道(以使公众注意)
The programme spotlights financial problems in the health service.节目突出报道了公共医疗机构的财政问题。
节目突出报道了公共医疗机构的财政问题。
spray C1 /spreɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 very small drops of a liquid that are sent through the air, for example by the wind 浪花;水花;飞沫
The advertisement showed a group of horsemen on the beach, galloping through the sea spray.广告中一群骑兵在海滩上驰骋在浪花中。
广告中一群骑兵在海滩上驰骋在浪花中。
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall.飞瀑溅起一片水雾。
飞瀑溅起一片水雾。
a spray of machine-gun bullets一阵雨点般的机枪扫射
一阵雨点般的机枪扫射
2 a substance that is forced out of a container such as anaerosol, in very small drops 喷剂;喷雾的液体
a can of insect spray(= used to kill insects)一罐喷雾杀虫剂
一罐喷雾杀虫剂
body spray喷雾香水
喷雾香水
a casserole dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray用不粘喷雾油喷过的炖锅
用不粘喷雾油喷过的炖锅
3 a device or container, for example anaerosol, that you use to apply liquid in fine drops 喷雾器
a throat spray喉头喷雾器
喉头喷雾器
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller.使用喷雾剂喷洒除草剂。
使用喷雾剂喷洒除草剂。
4 an act of applying liquid to something in very small drops 喷雾;液体的喷洒
I gave the plants a quick spray.我给这些花草略微喷了喷水。
我给这些花草略微喷了喷水。
5 a small branch of a tree or plant, with its leaves and flowers orberries, that you use for decoration (用作装饰的)小树枝,小花枝
6 an attractive arrangement of flowers or jewellery, that you wear (戴在身上的)一簇花,枝状饰物
a spray of orchids一簇兰花
一簇兰花
verb 释义
1 to cover somebody/something with very small drops of a liquid that are forced out of a container or sent through the air 喷;喷洒;向…喷洒
Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair.往你的湿头发上喷些护发素。
往你的湿头发上喷些护发素。
Champagne sprayed everywhere.香槟酒喷得到处都是。
香槟酒喷得到处都是。
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide.庄稼定期喷洒杀虫剂。
庄稼定期喷洒杀虫剂。
She's had the car sprayed blue.她让人把汽车喷成了蓝色。
她让人把汽车喷成了蓝色。
2 to cover somebody/something with a lot of small things with a lot of force 向…扫射(或抛洒);往…上撒
The gunman sprayed the building with bullets.持枪歹徒向那座房子扫射。
持枪歹徒向那座房子扫射。
Pieces of glass sprayed all over the room.屋里到处落满了玻璃碎片。
屋里到处落满了玻璃碎片。
3 to leave small amounts ofurineto mark its own area 撒尿(以示领地占有)
spray paint C1 /ˈspreɪ peɪnt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 paint that is kept in a container under pressure and that you cansprayonto something 喷漆
a can of red spray paint一罐红色喷漆
一罐红色喷漆
verb 释义
1 tospraypaint that is kept in a container under pressure onto something 喷漆
The walls were spray-painted with graffiti.墙上被用漆喷了涂鸦。
墙上被用漆喷了涂鸦。
Graffiti was spray-painted on the walls.墙上喷有涂鸦。
墙上喷有涂鸦。
spreadsheet C1 /ˈspredʃiːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that is used, for example, when doing financial or project planning. You enter data in rows and columns and the program calculates costs, etc. from it. The individual documents are also calledspreadsheets. (计算机)电子表格程序,电子表格
I created a spreadsheet to calculate my expenses.我创建了一份电子表格来计算支出。
我创建了一份电子表格来计算支出。
I entered the data into a spreadsheet on my laptop.我把这些数据存入了我手提电脑的电子表格里。
我把这些数据存入了我手提电脑的电子表格里。
sprint C1 /sprɪnt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to run or swim a short distance very fast 短距离快速奔跑(或游泳);冲刺
He sprinted for the line.他向终点线冲去。
他向终点线冲去。
Three runners sprinted past.三名运动员飞跑了过去。
三名运动员飞跑了过去。
She jumped out of the car and sprinted for the front door.她跳下车,朝前门跑去。
她跳下车,朝前门跑去。
I sprinted the last few metres.我全速跑完最后几米。
我全速跑完最后几米。
noun 释义
1 a race in which the people taking part run, swim, etc. very fast over a short distance 短跑比赛;短距离速度竞赛
a 100-metre sprint100 米短跑
100 米短跑
the world sprint champion短跑世界冠军
短跑世界冠军
2 a short period of running, swimming, etc. very fast 短距离快速奔跑(或游泳等);冲刺
The Moroccan came out best in a frantic sprint for the line.在向终点线的疯狂冲刺中摩洛哥运动员胜出。
在向终点线的疯狂冲刺中摩洛哥运动员胜出。
a sprint for the bus冲向公共汽车
冲向公共汽车
She won in a sprint finish.她在最后的冲刺中取得胜利。
她在最后的冲刺中取得胜利。
3 a fixed period of time during which specific tasks must be completed on a project, especially in software development 冲刺期(尤在软件开发期间)
The team achieved a huge amount during this sprint.团队在这个冲刺期获得巨大成绩。
团队在这个冲刺期获得巨大成绩。
spy C1 /spaɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who tries to get secret information about another country, organization or person, especially somebody who is employed by a government or the police 间谍;密探
He was denounced as a foreign spy.有人告发他是外国间谍。
有人告发他是外国间谍。
a police spy警方密探
警方密探
aspy plane/satellite(= used to watch the activities of the enemy)间谍飞机/卫星
间谍飞机/卫星
Video spy cameras are being used in public places.隐蔽的摄像机在监视着公共场所。
隐蔽的摄像机在监视着公共场所。
verb 释义
1 to collect secret information about another country, organization or person 从事间谍活动;搜集情报
He spied for his government for more than ten years.他做过十多年的政府间谍。
他做过十多年的政府间谍。
2 to suddenly see or notice somebody/something 突然看见;发现
In the distance we spied the Pacific for the first time.在远处,我们突然第一次看到了太平洋。
在远处,我们突然第一次看到了太平洋。
3 to collect information before deciding what to do (事先)摸清情况,窥察虚实
spy balloon C1 /ˈspaɪ bəluːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largeballoonthat flies high in the sky and is fitted with cameras and other recording equipment, used for obtaining secret military information about another country 间谍气球
The US military shot down a suspected spy balloon.美军击落了一个疑似间谍气球。
美军击落了一个疑似间谍气球。
squad C1 /skwɒd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime (对付某类犯罪活动的)警察队伍
the drugs/fraud/bomb/riot squad缉毒队;反欺诈小组;防爆小组;防暴队
缉毒队;反欺诈小组;防爆小组;防暴队
The serious crime squad has/have taken over the investigation.重案组已接手调查。
重案组已接手调查。
2 a group of players, runners, etc. from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match 运动(代表)队
theOlympic/national squad奥林匹克代表队;国家队
奥林匹克代表队;国家队
They still have not named their squad for the World Cup qualifier.他们尚未确定参加世界杯预选赛的运动员名单。
他们尚未确定参加世界杯预选赛的运动员名单。
the under-21 squad21岁以下球队
21岁以下球队
a 15-man squad15人小队
15人小队
3 a small group of soldiers working or being trained together (军队的)班
an elite combat squad精锐战斗班
精锐战斗班
A squad of soldiers had arrived to arrest him.一队士兵已经来到,要逮捕他。
一队士兵已经来到,要逮捕他。
4 a group of people who have a particular task (特殊任务)小组,队
She was captain of the cheerleading squad.她是啦啦队队长。
她是啦啦队队长。
He is a one-man truth squad on the subject of intelligence.他单枪匹马研究情报的真实性。
他单枪匹马研究情报的真实性。
squarish C1 /ˈskweərɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 almost square in shape 近似方形的;略呈方形的
squeak C1 /skwiːk/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a short high sound that is not very loud 短促而尖厉地叫;吱吱叫;嘎吱作响
My new shoes squeak.我的新鞋走路嘎吱嘎吱响。
我的新鞋走路嘎吱嘎吱响。
The mouse ran away, squeaking with fear.那只老鼠吓得尖叫着溜了。
那只老鼠吓得尖叫着溜了。
One wheel makes a horrible squeaking noise.一个车轮发出讨厌的吱吱声。
一个车轮发出讨厌的吱吱声。
2 to speak in a very high voice, especially when you are nervous or excited (尤指紧张或激动时)尖声说话
‘Let go of me!’ he squeaked nervously.“放开我!”他紧张地尖叫道。
“放开我!”他紧张地尖叫道。
3 to only just manage to win something, pass a test, etc. 勉强通过;侥幸成功;险胜
We squeaked into the final with a goal in the last minute.我们靠最后一分钟的进球得分侥幸进入决赛。
我们靠最后一分钟的进球得分侥幸进入决赛。
The gun control measures narrowly squeaked through Congress.枪支管制措施勉强通过了国会。
枪支管制措施勉强通过了国会。
The socialist party squeaked home with a majority of just two seats.社会党仅以两个席位勉强获得多数席位。
社会党仅以两个席位勉强获得多数席位。
noun 释义
1 a short, high call or sound, that is not usually very loud 短促而尖厉的叫声;吱吱声
the squeak of a mouse老鼠的吱吱叫声
老鼠的吱吱叫声
Shirley gave a little squeak of surprise.雪莉轻轻地惊叫了一声。
雪莉轻轻地惊叫了一声。
squeeze C1 /skwiːz/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to press something, especially with your fingers 挤压;捏
to squeeze a tube of toothpaste挤牙膏
挤牙膏
to squeeze the trigger of a gun(= to fire it)扣动枪的扳机
扣动枪的扳机
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her.他捏了捏她的手,冲她笑笑。
他捏了捏她的手,冲她笑笑。
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze.拿住软管挤就行了。
拿住软管挤就行了。
2 to get liquid out of something by pressing ortwistingit hard (从某物中)榨出,挤出,拧出
to squeeze the juice from a lemon把柠檬的汁挤出来
把柠檬的汁挤出来
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her.她觉得自己的激情似乎已经被榨尽了。
她觉得自己的激情似乎已经被榨尽了。
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over each fish.每条鱼上挤半个柠檬的汁。
每条鱼上挤半个柠檬的汁。
He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out.他脱下湿衣服,拧干了水。
他脱下湿衣服,拧干了水。
freshly squeezed orange juice鲜榨橙汁
鲜榨橙汁
Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry.把衣服在温水里泡一下,然后把它拧干。
把衣服在温水里泡一下,然后把它拧干。
3 to force somebody/something/yourself into or through a small space (使)挤入;挤过;塞入
We managed to squeeze six people into the car.我们往那辆车上挤进了六个人。
我们往那辆车上挤进了六个人。
It's a pretty town, squeezed between the mountains and the ocean.这是一个美丽的小镇,挤在群山和海洋之间。
这是一个美丽的小镇,挤在群山和海洋之间。
We managed to squeeze a lot into a week(= we did a lot of different things).我们把很多事挤在一个星期里做完了。
我们把很多事挤在一个星期里做完了。
His legs were squeezed together.他双腿紧紧并拢。
他双腿紧紧并拢。
to squeeze into a tight dress勉强穿上一件紧身连衣裙
勉强穿上一件紧身连衣裙
Can we squeeze into that parking space?我们可以挤进那个停车位吗?
我们可以挤进那个停车位吗?
to squeeze through a gap in the hedge从篱笆上的豁口挤过去
从篱笆上的豁口挤过去
They were able to squeeze through a gap in the fence.他们从篱笆上的缺口挤了过去。
他们从篱笆上的缺口挤了过去。
If you move forward a little, I can squeeze past.你朝前挪一挪,我就可以挤过去了。
你朝前挪一挪,我就可以挤过去了。
4 to succeed in doing something with difficulty or by a small amount (困难地)挤进,挤过
The candidate squeezed through to the next round by just ten votes.该候选人仅以十票之差晋级下一轮。
该候选人仅以十票之差晋级下一轮。
She managed to squeeze past her opponent and into the final after an epic match.经过一场史诗般的比赛,她成功超越对手进入决赛。
经过一场史诗般的比赛,她成功超越对手进入决赛。
5 to get something by putting pressure on somebody, threatening them, etc. 向…勒索(或榨取);逼迫…给
He's squeezing me for £500.他逼我拿出 500 英镑。
他逼我拿出 500 英镑。
6 to strictly limit or reduce the amount of money that somebody/something has or can use 严格限制,削减,紧缩(资金)
High interest rates have squeezed the industry hard.高利率使这个行业举步维艰。
高利率使这个行业举步维艰。
7 to get as much money, information, etc. out of somebody as you can 榨取某人所拥有的一切;榨干某人的钱财;逼某人讲出所知道的一切
noun 释义
1 an act of pressing something, usually with your hands 挤压;捏
He gave my hand a little squeeze.他轻轻捏了捏我的手。
他轻轻捏了捏我的手。
Give the tube another squeeze.把软管再挤一下。
把软管再挤一下。
2 a small amount of liquid that is produced by pressing something 榨出的液体;少量挤出的汁
a squeeze of lemon juice挤出的一点儿柠檬汁
挤出的一点儿柠檬汁
3 a situation where it is almost impossible for a number of people or things to fit into a small or limited space 挤;塞
It wasa tight squeezebut we finally got everything into the case.箱子塞得很紧,不过我们最终还是把所有东西都装进去了。
箱子塞得很紧,不过我们最终还是把所有东西都装进去了。
Seven people in the car was a bit of a squeeze.那辆车坐了七个人是有点挤。
那辆车坐了七个人是有点挤。
We can get six in the car at a squeeze.我们车里挤一挤可以坐六个人。
我们车里挤一挤可以坐六个人。
4 a reduction in the amount of money, jobs, etc. available; a difficult situation caused by this (可获得的钱、工作岗位等的)减少,削减;拮据;经济困难
We're reallyfeeling the squeezesince I lost my job.自从我丢了工作后,我们的确感觉到手头拮据。
自从我丢了工作后,我们的确感觉到手头拮据。
a squeeze on profits利润的减少
利润的减少
acredit squeeze信贷紧缩
信贷紧缩
5 a boyfriend or girlfriend 男朋友;女朋友
Who's hismain squeeze?他最要好的女朋友是谁?
他最要好的女朋友是谁?
6 to put pressure on somebody to act in a particular way; to make a situation difficult for somebody 逼迫某人(做某事);使某人处境困难
You come straight to me if she tries to put the squeeze on you.如果她试图挤压你,你就直接来找我。
如果她试图挤压你,你就直接来找我。
Increased competition is really putting the squeeze on North American producers.竞争的加剧确实给北美生产商带来了压力。
竞争的加剧确实给北美生产商带来了压力。
The government is trying to put the squeeze on high earners.政府正设法对高收入者施加压力。
政府正设法对高收入者施加压力。
squid C1 /skwɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sea creature that has a long soft body, eight arms and twotentacles(= long thin parts like arms) around its mouth, and that is sometimes used for food 枪乌贼;鱿鱼
stab C1 /stæb/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to push a sharp, pointed object, especially a knife, into somebody, killing or injuring them (用刀等锐器)刺,戳,捅
He was stabbed to death in a racist attack.他遭到种族主义者的袭击,被刺死了。
他遭到种族主义者的袭击,被刺死了。
She stabbed him in the arm with a screwdriver.她用螺丝刀在他胳膊上戳了一下。
她用螺丝刀在他胳膊上戳了一下。
2 to make a short, aggressive or violent movement with a finger or pointed object (用手指或尖物)戳,捅,刺
He stabbed his finger angrily at my chest.他气呼呼地用指头戳我的胸口。
他气呼呼地用指头戳我的胸口。
She stabbed her cigarette into the ashtray.她把香烟插进烟灰缸里。
她把香烟插进烟灰缸里。
I stabbed at my meat with my fork.我用叉子戳肉。
我用叉子戳肉。
She stabbed the air with her fork.她用叉子在空中比画。
她用叉子在空中比画。
The pain stabbed at his chest.他胸部疼得像刀扎似的。
他胸部疼得像刀扎似的。
3 to do or say something that harms somebody who trusts you 在某人背后捅刀子;陷害(或中伤)信任你的人
noun 释义
1 an act ofstabbingor trying tostabsomebody/something; a wound caused bystabbing 刺;戳;捅;刺(或戳、捅)的伤口
He received several stabs in the chest.他胸部被刺了几刀。
他胸部被刺了几刀。
She died of a singlestab woundto the heart.她因心脏被刺中一刀而身亡。
她因心脏被刺中一刀而身亡。
2 a sudden sharp pain or unpleasant feeling 突然一阵剧痛(或难受的感觉)
She felt a suddenstab of painin the chest.她胸部突然感到一阵剧痛。
她胸部突然感到一阵剧痛。
astab of guilt/fear/pity/jealousy, etc.一阵内疚、恐惧、怜悯、嫉妒等
一阵内疚、恐惧、怜悯、嫉妒等
He felt a sharp stab of disappointment.他感到一阵失望的痛苦。
他感到一阵失望的痛苦。
3 an attempt to do something 尝试;企图
He found the test difficult but neverthelessmade agoodstab atit.尽管他觉得试题很难,但还是尽力去做了。
尽管他觉得试题很难,但还是尽力去做了。
Countless peoplehave had a stab atsolving the riddle.无数人试图解开这个谜。
无数人试图解开这个谜。
I’ve always enjoyed acting, but I’d like tohave a stab atdirecting one day.我一直很乐于做演员,但也想将来有一天试试做导演。
我一直很乐于做演员,但也想将来有一天试试做导演。
4 a guess; something you do without knowing what the result will be 瞎猜;盲动;盲干
The figure he came up with was really just a shot in the dark.他得出的数字实际上只是瞎猜而已。
他得出的数字实际上只是瞎猜而已。
It was only a stab in the dark, but I hoped I might be right.这只是黑暗中的一击,但我希望我是对的。
这只是黑暗中的一击,但我希望我是对的。
5 an act that harms somebody, done by a person they thought was a friend 背后捅刀子;对给予信任的人的陷害(或中伤)
Her refusal to support his campaign was a real stab in the back.她拒绝支持他的竞选活动真是背后捅刀子。
她拒绝支持他的竞选活动真是背后捅刀子。
stabbing C1 /ˈstæbɪŋ/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an occasion when a person isstabbedwith a knife or other pointed object 持刀(或其他利器)伤人事件
a fatal stabbing持刀伤人致死事件
持刀伤人致死事件
There has been an increase in the number of stabbings in the city.该市的持刀伤人事件有所增加。
该市的持刀伤人事件有所增加。
adjective 释义
1 very sharp, sudden and strong 突然而剧烈的;刀刺似的
a stabbing pain in the chest胸部的一阵刺痛。
胸部的一阵刺痛。
staffroom C1 /ˈstɑːfruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a room in a school where teachers can go when they are not teaching 教师室;教员室
staircase C1 /ˈsteəkeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of stairs inside a building including thebanisters(= posts and bars that are fixed at the side) (建筑物内带扶手的)楼梯
a marble/stone/wooden staircase大理石/石头/木楼梯
大理石/石头/木楼梯
stake C1 /steɪk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 money that somebody invests in a company 股本;股份
a 20 per cent stake in the business那家公司 20% 的股份
那家公司 20% 的股份
acontrolling/majority/minority stake控股/多数/少数股权
控股/多数/少数股权
2 a part or share in a business, plan, etc. that will bring you money or other benefits if it succeeds (在公司、计划等中的)利益,利害关系
She has a personal stake in the success of the play.这出戏成功与否对她个人有重大利害关系。
这出戏成功与否对她个人有重大利害关系。
Many young people no longer feel they have a stake in society.很多年轻人不再觉得他们与社会休戚相关。
很多年轻人不再觉得他们与社会休戚相关。
He has a personal stake in the outcome of the war.战争的结果与他有切身的利害关系。
战争的结果与他有切身的利害关系。
3 something that you risk losing, especially money, when you try to predict the result of a race, game, etc., or when you are involved in an activity that can succeed or fail 赌注
How much was the stake(= how much did you bet)?下了多少注?
下了多少注?
They were playing cards forhigh stakes(= a lot of money).他们当时正在打扑克,赌注很高。
他们当时正在打扑克,赌注很高。
With only two points separating the top five players,the stakes are highas they enter the final round.前五名选手仅相差两分,进入最后一轮的赌注很高。
前五名选手仅相差两分,进入最后一轮的赌注很高。
4 a wooden or metal post that is pointed at one end and pushed into the ground in order to support something, mark a particular place, etc. 桩;标桩;篱笆桩
Tall plants can be secured by tying them to stakes.高大的植物可以通过将它们绑在木桩上来固定。
高大的植物可以通过将它们绑在木桩上来固定。
5 a wooden post that somebody could be tied to in former times before being burnt to death(= killed by fire)as a punishment 火刑柱
Joan of Arc wasburnt at the stake.圣女贞德被处以火刑。
圣女贞德被处以火刑。
6 the money that is paid to the winners in horse racing 赛马奖金
7 used in the names of some horse races (用于某些赛马赛事的名称)…赛
8 that can be won or lost, depending on the success of a particular action 成败难料;得失都可能;有风险
We cannot afford to take risks when people's lives are at stake.在性命攸关的事情上,不容我们有闪失。
在性命攸关的事情上,不容我们有闪失。
The prize at stake is a place in the final.这次如果获胜,便能进入决赛。
这次如果获胜,便能进入决赛。
9 to be prepared to do anything in order to defend your opinions or beliefs 为坚持自己的观点(或信仰)甘冒一切危险;为维护自己的观点(或信仰)不惜赴汤蹈火
He would have gone to the stake for his belief in his daughter’s innocence.他会因为相信女儿的清白而被送上火刑柱。
他会因为相信女儿的清白而被送上火刑柱。
10 used to say how much of a particular quality a person has, as if they were in a competition in which some people are more successful than others (评论一个人的某种品质高或低)要是比…的话,论…
John doesn't do too well in the personality stakes.论人格魅力,约翰很一般。
论人格魅力,约翰很一般。
She was determined to win in the fashion stakes.她决意要在时装比赛中获胜。
她决意要在时装比赛中获胜。
11 to suddenly move from your house and go to live somewhere else 突然迁居
He pulled up stakes and went back to France.他撤回赌注并返回法国。
他撤回赌注并返回法国。
verb 释义
1 to risk money or something important on the result of something (就某事)以…打赌,拿…冒险
He staked £25 on the favourite(= for example, in horse racing).他在那匹众人看好的马上押了 25 英镑。
他在那匹众人看好的马上押了 25 英镑。
She staked her political career on tax reform, and lost.她把自己的政治前程押在税制改革上,结果赌输了。
她把自己的政治前程押在税制改革上,结果赌输了。
That's him over there—I'dstake my life on it(= I am completely confident).就是那边那个人,我敢拿脑袋打赌。
就是那边那个人,我敢拿脑袋打赌。
2 to support something with astake 用桩支撑
to stake newly planted trees用木桩支撑新植的树
用木桩支撑新植的树
The young trees should be staked after planting.幼树种植后应进行立桩。
幼树种植后应进行立桩。
3 to say or show publicly that you think something should be yours 公开宣布自己(对某物)的所有权;向公众表示某物应属于自己
Adams staked his claim for a place in the Olympic team with his easy win yesterday.亚当斯昨天轻松获胜,这无异于告诉人们奥运代表队中应有他的位置。
亚当斯昨天轻松获胜,这无异于告诉人们奥运代表队中应有他的位置。
stale C1 /steɪl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat 不新鲜的
This bread's going stale.面包不新鲜了。
面包不新鲜了。
There was one piece of stale chocolate cake left in the tin.烤盘里还剩一块不新鲜的巧克力蛋糕。
烤盘里还剩一块不新鲜的巧克力蛋糕。
2 no longer fresh; smelling unpleasant 不新鲜的;污浊的;难闻的
The atmosphere was stale with cigarette smoke.烟味令空气污浊。
烟味令空气污浊。
The room smelt of stale sweat.房间里闻着有股汗臭味。
房间里闻着有股汗臭味。
The room smelled musty and stale.这个房间闻起来有股发霉的陈味儿。
这个房间闻起来有股发霉的陈味儿。
3 something that isstalehas been said or done too many times before and is no longer interesting or exciting 陈腐的;没有新意的;老掉牙的
stale jokes老掉牙的笑话
老掉牙的笑话
Their marriage hadgone stale.他们的婚姻已了无热情。
他们的婚姻已了无热情。
4 a person who isstalehas done the same thing for too long and so is unable to do it well or produce any new ideas (因持续做某事时间太长)厌倦的,腻烦的
After ten years in the job, she felt stale and needed a change.在那个岗位干了十年之后,她觉得腻了,需要换换工作。
在那个岗位干了十年之后,她觉得腻了,需要换换工作。
The cast is changed regularly to stop the actors from getting stale.演员阵容会定期更换,以防止演员变得陈旧。
演员阵容会定期更换,以防止演员变得陈旧。
stamina C1 /ˈstæmɪnə/ noun
noun 释义
1 the physical or mental strength that enables you to do something difficult for long periods of time 耐力;耐性;持久力
It takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon.跑马拉松需要很大的耐力。
跑马拉松需要很大的耐力。
exercises aimed at increasing stamina旨在增强耐力的练习
旨在增强耐力的练习
starfish C1 /ˈstɑːfɪʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flat sea creature in the shape of a star with five arms 海星;星鱼
start-up C1 /ˈstɑːt ʌp/ noun, phrasal verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 a company that is just beginning to operate 新创公司;初创企业
phrasal verb 释义
1 to begin working, happening, etc.; to make something do this (使)启动,发动,开始
I heard his car start up.我听见他的汽车发动了。
我听见他的汽车发动了。
Start up the engines!发动引擎!
发动引擎!
She started up a conversation with the woman sitting next to her.她开始和坐在身边的女子攀谈起来。
她开始和坐在身边的女子攀谈起来。
adjective 释义
1 connected with starting a new business or project (新企业或工程)开办阶段的,启动时期的
start-up costs启动经费
启动经费
starting blocks C1 /ˈstɑːtɪŋ blɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 the two blocks on the ground that runners push their feet against at the beginning of a race 起跑器
starting gate C1 /ˈstɑːtɪŋ ɡeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a barrier that is raised to let horses or dogs start running in a race (赛马或赛狗等比赛用的)起跑门
starting line C1 /ˈstɑːtɪŋ laɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the place where a race begins, marked by a line on the ground 起跑线
The runners all looked nervous as they stood on the starting line.赛跑选手站在起跑线后,看上去都神情紧张。
赛跑选手站在起跑线后,看上去都神情紧张。
starting pistol C1 /ˈstɑːtɪŋ pɪstl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a gun used for signalling the start of a race (速度竞赛)发令枪
starvation C1 /stɑːˈveɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state in which somebody suffers or dies because they have no food 饥饿;挨饿;饿死
todie of/from starvation饿死
饿死
Millions willface starvationnext year as a result of the drought.由于发生旱灾,明年将有数百万人面临饥饿的威胁。
由于发生旱灾,明年将有数百万人面临饥饿的威胁。
astarvation diet(= one in which you do not have much to eat)不足果腹的食物
不足果腹的食物
The pilot had lost consciousness because of oxygen starvation.飞行员因为缺氧已经失去了知觉。
飞行员因为缺氧已经失去了知觉。
They were onstarvation wages(= extremely low wages).他们挣的工资不够维持基本生活。
他们挣的工资不够维持基本生活。
The workers lived in poor conditions and were paid starvation wages.工人的生活条件很差,所得工资难以维持生计。
工人的生活条件很差,所得工资难以维持生计。
statesman C1 /ˈsteɪtsmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man who is a wise, experienced and respected political leader 政治家
the party’selder statesman该党元老
该党元老
stationer C1 /ˈsteɪʃənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who owns or manages a shop sellingstationery 文具商
2 a shop that sellsstationery 文具店
Is there a stationer's near here?这附近有没有文具店?
这附近有没有文具店?
stationery C1 /ˈsteɪʃənri/ noun
noun 释义
1 materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens andenvelopes 文具
2 special paper for writing letters on 信纸;信笺
The logo featured on the letterhead stationery for the Association.协会专用信笺在信头印有协会标志。
协会专用信笺在信头印有协会标志。
handmade wedding stationery手工制作的喜帖
手工制作的喜帖
stay-at-home C1 /ˈsteɪ ət həʊm/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 astay-at-homemother or father is one who stays at home to take care of their children instead of going out to work 全职照顾家庭的
noun 释义
1 a person who rarely goes out or does anything exciting 不爱出门的人;恋家的人;死气沉沉的人
staycation C1 /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a holiday that you spend at or near your home 居家度假;宅度假;不出城度假
Turn off your phone and computer—you’re on staycation, remember?关掉你的手机和电脑——你正在居家度假,还记得吗?
关掉你的手机和电脑——你正在居家度假,还记得吗?
UK holidaymakers opt for a staycation in Britain.英国度假者选择在英国居家度假。
英国度假者选择在英国居家度假。
steer C1 /stɪə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves 驾驶(船、汽车等);掌控方向盘
He steered the boat into the harbour.他把船开进港。
他把船开进港。
He took her arm and steered her towards the door.他抓住她的胳膊,把她带往门口。
他抓住她的胳膊,把她带往门口。
You row and I'll steer.你划桨,我来掌舵。
你划桨,我来掌舵。
2 to move in a particular direction 行驶
The shipsteered a coursebetween the islands.船在岛屿之间穿行。
船在岛屿之间穿行。
The ship steered into port.船驶进港口。
船驶进港口。
3 to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops 操纵;控制;引导
He managed tosteer the conversationaway from his divorce.他设法避开他离婚这话题。
他设法避开他离婚这话题。
She steered the team to victory.她率领全队取得胜利。
她率领全队取得胜利。
The skill is in steering a middle course between the two extremes.技巧就在于避开这两个极端,走中间路线。
技巧就在于避开这两个极端,走中间路线。
Schools no longer steer girls towards arts subjects.学校不再引导女孩学习艺术科目。
学校不再引导女孩学习艺术科目。
4 to avoid a person or thing because they may cause problems 避开;回避;躲避
Steer clear of the centre of town at this time of the evening.晚上这个时段还是避开市中心吧。
晚上这个时段还是避开市中心吧。
noun 释义
1 a piece of advice or information that helps you do something or avoid a problem 建议;劝告;忠告
Can anyone give me a steer on this?有人能就这一点给我个建议吗?
有人能就这一点给我个建议吗?
Do you know somebody working there who could give you a steer?您认识在那里工作的人可以为您提供指导吗?
您认识在那里工作的人可以为您提供指导吗?
I’d really appreciate a steer in the right direction.我真的很感激能引导我走向正确的方向。
我真的很感激能引导我走向正确的方向。
2 abull(= a male cow)that has beencastrated(= had part of its sex organs removed), kept for its meat 阉公牛;肉用公牛
steering C1 /ˈstɪərɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the equipment in a vehicle that you use to control the direction it goes in (车辆等的)转向装置
steering wheel C1 /ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the wheel that the driver turns to control the direction that a vehicle goes in 方向盘;(操)舵轮
He grabbed the steering wheel from her to prevent the car going off the road.他从她手中夺过方向盘,以避免汽车驶离道路。
他从她手中夺过方向盘,以避免汽车驶离道路。
Turn the steering wheel hard to the right.使劲儿向右打方向盘。
使劲儿向右打方向盘。
He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel and waited.他等候时用手指嗒嗒地敲击方向盘。
他等候时用手指嗒嗒地敲击方向盘。
stem C1 /stem/ noun, abbreviation, verb
noun 释义
1 the main long, thin part of a plant above the ground from which the leaves or flowers grow; a smaller part that grows from this and supports flowers or leaves (花草的)茎;(花或叶的)梗,柄
long, trailing stems of ivy常春藤的长茎
常春藤的长茎
a tall plant with branching stems有分枝茎的高大植物
有分枝茎的高大植物
There are several leaves on each stem.每一根茎上都有几片叶子。
每一根茎上都有几片叶子。
When the bush has finished flowering, cut back all the stems.等这丛灌木开完花后,把所有的茎干都修剪一下。
等这丛灌木开完花后,把所有的茎干都修剪一下。
2 the long, thin part of a wine glass between the bowl and the base (高脚酒杯的)脚
3 the thin tube of atobaccopipe 烟斗柄
4 having one or morestemsof the type mentioned 有…茎(或梗)的
a long-stemmed rose一枝长茎玫瑰
一枝长茎玫瑰
slender-stemmed wine glasses细柄酒杯
细柄酒杯
5 the main part of a word that stays the same when endings are added to it 词干
‘Writ’ is the stem of the forms ‘writes’, ‘writing’ and ‘written’.writ 是 writes、writing 和 written 三个词的词干。
writ 是 writes、writing 和 written 三个词的词干。
6 all the way from the front of a ship to the back 从船头到船尾
abbreviation 释义
1 science, technology, engineering and mathematics(used to refer to these subjects as a group in the context of education and jobs) “主干”学科,科学、技术、工程和数学教育(在教育和职业范畴对这四门学科的统称)
We need to encourage more girls to enrol on STEM courses.我们要鼓励更多的女孩报读科学、技术、工程和数学的课程。
我们要鼓励更多的女孩报读科学、技术、工程和数学的课程。
verb 释义
1 to stop something that is flowing from spreading or increasing 阻止;封堵;遏止
The cut was bandaged to stem the bleeding.伤口已包扎止血。
伤口已包扎止血。
They discussed ways ofstemming the flowof smuggled drugs.他们讨论了遏制走私毒品流通的办法。
他们讨论了遏制走私毒品流通的办法。
The government had failed tostem the tideof factory closures.政府没有控制住工厂的倒闭潮。
政府没有控制住工厂的倒闭潮。
The reforms failed to stem social discontent.改革未能阻止社会上不满情绪的曼延。
改革未能阻止社会上不满情绪的曼延。
stem from C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to be the result of something 是…的结果;起源于;根源是
Most people’s insecurities stem from something that happened in their childhood.大多数人的不安全感源于某种童年经历。
大多数人的不安全感源于某种童年经历。
stew C1 /stjuː/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a container that has alid(= cover) 炖的菜,煨的菜(可荤可素)
beef stew and dumplings牛肉炖丸子
牛肉炖丸子
I'm making a stew for lunch.我炖个菜中午吃。
我炖个菜中午吃。
2 to become/feel very anxious or upset about something (为某事)坐立不安,心烦意乱
There’s no point getting in a stew about it.没有必要为此争论不休。
没有必要为此争论不休。
verb 释义
1 to cook something slowly in liquid in a closed dish; (of food) to be cooked in this way 炖;煨
stewed apples炖苹果
炖苹果
The meat needs to stew for two hours.这肉得炖两小时。
这肉得炖两小时。
2 to think or worry about something 思考;担忧
I've been stewing over the problem for a while.这个问题我已经考虑了一会儿。
这个问题我已经考虑了一会儿。
Leave him to stew.让他自个儿想想。
让他自个儿想想。
3 to leave somebody to worry and suffer the unpleasant effects of their own actions 让某人自作自受
steward C1 /ˈstjuːəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to take care of passengers on a ship, an aircraft or a train and who brings them meals, etc. (轮船、飞机或火车上的)乘务员,服务员
a ship’s steward船舶管家
船舶管家
2 a person who helps at a large public event, for example a race or public meeting, by keeping order, showing people where to go, etc. (比赛、集会等大型公众活动的)统筹人
The race stewards will investigate the incident.比赛干事将对此事展开调查。
比赛干事将对此事展开调查。
a steward's enquiry into Goodman's victory干事对古德曼获胜一事的调查
干事对古德曼获胜一事的调查
3 a person whose job is to arrange for the supply of food to a college, club, etc. (大学、俱乐部等的)伙食管理员
4 a person employed to manage another person’s property, especially a large house or land (私人家中的)管家
Moore was acting as steward to Fleming.穆尔当时是弗莱明的管家。
穆尔当时是弗莱明的管家。
5 a person whose responsibility it is to take care of something 看守者;管理者
Farmers pride themselves on being stewards of the countryside.农民为自己是乡村的守望者感到自豪。
农民为自己是乡村的守望者感到自豪。
a faithful steward of God's word上帝旨意的忠实执行者
上帝旨意的忠实执行者
stewardess C1 /ˌstjuːəˈdes/ noun
noun 释义
1 a femaleflight attendant (飞机上的)女乘务员;空中小姐
2 a femalestewardon a ship or train (轮船或火车上的)女乘务员,女服务员
sticking plaster C1 /ˈstɪkɪŋ plɑːstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of material that can be stuck to the skin to protect a small wound or cut; this material 膏药;创可贴;护创胶布
sticky rice C1 /ˌstɪki ˈraɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of rice grown especially in South-East Asia, which is sticky when cooked (常见于亚洲的)糯米
Sticky rice is much prized in Laos and is considered to be good for health.糯米在老挝很受重视,被认为对健康有益。
糯米在老挝很受重视,被认为对健康有益。
still C1 /stɪl/ adverb, adjective, noun, verb
adverb 释义
1 continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing 还;还是;仍然;依旧
I am very happy that you all arestill aliveand well.我很高兴你们都还健在。
我很高兴你们都还健在。
Tickets arestill availablefor the 8 o'clock performance.8 点演出的票还有。
8 点演出的票还有。
He's still very young and has a lot to learn.他还年轻,要学的还很多。
他还年轻,要学的还很多。
Shestill has a chanceto win the title.她还有赢得冠军的机会。
她还有赢得冠军的机会。
If youstill needhelp next week, contact me.如果下周你还需要帮助,就联系我。
如果下周你还需要帮助,就联系我。
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply.我上个月给他们写了信,到现在还在等回音。
我上个月给他们写了信,到现在还在等回音。
There's still time to change your mind.你还有时间改变主意。
你还有时间改变主意。
2 despite what has just been said (虽然…)还是,但,不过
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would.尽管他忠实地答应会来,但我仍然认为他不会来。
尽管他忠实地答应会来,但我仍然认为他不会来。
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it.我们四处找,但还是没找到。
我们四处找,但还是没找到。
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time.天气又冷又潮,不过我们仍旧玩得很开心。
天气又冷又潮,不过我们仍旧玩得很开心。
I know it's not rational, but I still feel terribly guilty.我知道这很不理智,但我还是非常内疚。
我知道这很不理智,但我还是非常内疚。
He was wounded but he was still able to paint.他受了伤,但仍能作画。
他受了伤,但仍能作画。
3 used for making a comparison stronger (加强比较级)还要,更
The next day was warmer still.第二天更暖和了。
第二天更暖和了。
If you can manage to get two tickets that's better still.要是你能设法弄到两张票,那就更好了。
要是你能设法弄到两张票,那就更好了。
4 even more 还有(更多)
There was still more bad news to come.随后还传来了其他的坏消息。
随后还传来了其他的坏消息。
5 used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop 为时尚早;言之过早
It's still early days. We don't know if the play will be a success.现在还为时尚早。不知道这部剧能否成功。
现在还为时尚早。不知道这部剧能否成功。
6 and certainly not 更不用说;更何况
No explanation was offered, still less an apology.连个解释都不给,就更不用说道歉了。
连个解释都不给,就更不用说道歉了。
He’s too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people.他太害羞了,不敢向陌生人询问时间,更不用说和一屋子人说话了。
他太害羞了,不敢向陌生人询问时间,更不用说和一屋子人说话了。
adjective 释义
1 not moving; calm and quiet 静止的;平静的;安静的;寂静的
A fallen tree floated in the still water.一棵倒下的树漂浮在静止的水中。
一棵倒下的树漂浮在静止的水中。
Keep stillwhile I brush your hair.我给你梳头时你不要动。
我给你梳头时你不要动。
The kids found it hard tostay still.孩子们觉得待着不动很难做到。
孩子们觉得待着不动很难做到。
Can't yousit still?你就不能老老实实坐一会儿吗?
你就不能老老实实坐一会儿吗?
We stayed in a village wheretime has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).我们待在一个时间似乎凝滞了的村子里。
我们待在一个时间似乎凝滞了的村子里。
2 astillphotograph or image does not move, in contrast to a moving image from a film or video 定格的;静态的
At this time cinema began to influence both still photography and painting.此时,电影开始影响静态摄影和绘画。
此时,电影开始影响静态摄影和绘画。
3 with no wind 无风的
a still summer’s day无风的夏日
无风的夏日
the still night air夜间宁静的空气
夜间宁静的空气
4 not containing bubbles of gas; notfizzy 不含碳酸气的;不起泡的
still mineral water无汽矿泉水
无汽矿泉水
5 the voice of God or yourconscience, that tells you to do what is morally right 上帝的教示;良心的呼唤
6 a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings 静水流深;木讷寡言者也许胸藏丘壑
noun 释义
1 a photograph of a scene from a film or video (电影或视频的)定格画面,剧照
a publicity still from his new movie他的新电影的宣传剧照
他的新电影的宣传剧照
The police studied the stills from the security video.警方研究了安全视频中的剧照。
警方研究了安全视频中的剧照。
2 a piece of equipment that is used for making strong alcoholic drinks (制酒的)蒸馏器
a whisky still威士忌蒸馏器
威士忌蒸馏器
3 the time during the night when it is quiet and calm 万籁俱寂的夜晚;夜阑人静
verb 释义
1 to become calm and quiet; to make something calm and quiet (使)静止,平静,安静
The wind stilled.风停了。
风停了。
She spoke quietly to still the frightened child.她轻声安慰受到惊吓的孩子。
她轻声安慰受到惊吓的孩子。
to still somebody’s doubts/fears消除某人的疑虑/恐惧
消除某人的疑虑/恐惧
His words stilled my fears.他的话消除了我的恐惧。
他的话消除了我的恐惧。
still life C1 /ˌstɪl ˈlaɪf/ noun
noun 释义
1 the art of painting or drawing arrangements of objects such as flowers, fruit, etc.; a painting, etc. like this 静物画技法;静物画
She prefers still life to landscape painting.她喜欢静物画胜过风景画。
她喜欢静物画胜过风景画。
a still life in oils一幅静物油画
一幅静物油画
stimulate C1 /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make something develop or become more active; to encourage something 促进;激发;激励
The exhibition has stimulated interest in her work.展览增进了人们对她作品的兴趣。
展览增进了人们对她作品的兴趣。
The article can be used to stimulate discussion among students.这篇文章可用来活跃学生的讨论。
这篇文章可用来活跃学生的讨论。
a government package designed to stimulate economic growth旨在刺激经济增长的政府一揽子计划
旨在刺激经济增长的政府一揽子计划
2 to make somebody interested and excited about something 刺激;使兴奋
Parents should give children books that stimulate them.父母应给孩子能启发他们的书。
父母应给孩子能启发他们的书。
Both men and women are stimulated by erotic photos(= sexually).色情照片对男女都有刺激作用。
色情照片对男女都有刺激作用。
The conference stimulated him to study the subject in more depth.这次会议促使他更深入地研究那个课题。
这次会议促使他更深入地研究那个课题。
3 to make a part of the body function 促进(身体某部分)的功能
The women were given fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries.那些妇女得到了促进卵巢功能的生育药。
那些妇女得到了促进卵巢功能的生育药。
stimulating C1 /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic 趣味盎然的;激励人的;振奋人心的
Thank you for a most stimulating discussion.感谢你们妙趣横生的讨论。
感谢你们妙趣横生的讨论。
She was a very stimulating teacher who got the best out of her students.她是一位善于激发兴趣的老师,能使学生发挥出最大的潜力。
她是一位善于激发兴趣的老师,能使学生发挥出最大的潜力。
The programme contains some creative and visually stimulating material.这个节目中有一些新颖并有视觉冲击力的素材。
这个节目中有一些新颖并有视觉冲击力的素材。
The college offers a challenging and stimulating environment in which to study.学院提供具有挑战性和刺激性的学习环境。
学院提供具有挑战性和刺激性的学习环境。
She enjoyed the course, which she found very stimulating.她很喜欢这门课程,觉得这门课程非常刺激。
她很喜欢这门课程,觉得这门课程非常刺激。
2 making you feel more active and healthy 增加活力的;增进健康的
shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin含有对皮肤有益的植物精华的沐浴凝胶
含有对皮肤有益的植物精华的沐浴凝胶
stimulus C1 /ˈstɪmjələs/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that helps somebody/something to develop better or more quickly 促进因素;激励因素;刺激物
Books provide children with ideas and a stimulus for play.书不仅给孩子们提供想法,而且使他们玩得更有意思。
书不仅给孩子们提供想法,而且使他们玩得更有意思。
The new tax laws should act as a stimulus to exports.新税法应该能促进出口。
新税法应该能促进出口。
This development also acted as a stimulus for Britain to modernize her air force.这一发展也刺激了英国空军现代化。
这一发展也刺激了英国空军现代化。
2 something that produces a reaction in a human, an animal or a plant (使生物产生反应的)刺激,刺激物
sensory/verbal/visual stimuli感官/言语/视觉刺激
感官/言语/视觉刺激
The animals were conditioned to respond toauditory stimuli(= sounds).经过训练,那些动物对声音形成了条件反射。
经过训练,那些动物对声音形成了条件反射。
stir C1 /stɜː(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or something similar, in order to mix it completely 搅动;搅和;搅拌
She stirred her tea.她搅了搅茶。
她搅了搅茶。
Stir the paint before you use it.使用前先把油漆搅和一下。
使用前先把油漆搅和一下。
The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot.趁米饭热时把蔬菜拌进去。
趁米饭热时把蔬菜拌进去。
Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens.把牛奶搅进去,直到酱汁变稠为止。
把牛奶搅进去,直到酱汁变稠为止。
2 to move, or to make something move, slightly (使)微动
She heard the baby stir in the next room.她听见婴儿在隔壁动弹。
她听见婴儿在隔壁动弹。
A slight breeze was stirring the branches.微风吹动着树枝。
微风吹动着树枝。
A noise stirred me from sleep.响声把我从睡梦中惊醒。
响声把我从睡梦中惊醒。
3 to move, or to make somebody move, in order to do something (使)行动,活动
You haven't stirred from that chair all evening!你坐在那把椅子上一晚上没动了!
你坐在那把椅子上一晚上没动了!
Come on, stir yourself. You're late!快,快走吧。你要迟到了!
快,快走吧。你要迟到了!
Their complaints have finally stirred him into action.他们的抱怨最终促使他采取了行动。
他们的抱怨最终促使他采取了行动。
4 to make somebody excited or make them feel something strongly 打动;激发
It's a book that really stirs the imagination.这是一本真正能够激发想象力的书。
这是一本真正能够激发想象力的书。
She was stirred by his sad story.他那悲惨的故事打动了她。
他那悲惨的故事打动了她。
The preachers were stirred to new zeal.传教士们被激起了新的热情。
传教士们被激起了新的热情。
5 to begin to be felt 开始感到;逐渐产生;萌动;被唤起
A feeling of guilt began to stir in her.她心里渐渐生出了内疚感。
她心里渐渐生出了内疚感。
New optimism was stirring throughout the country.新的乐观情绪正在全国各地兴起。
新的乐观情绪正在全国各地兴起。
6 to try to cause trouble 拨弄是非
You're just stirring it!你这不是搬弄是非吗!
你这不是搬弄是非吗!
7 to make somebody excited 使人兴奋;激起热情
The atmosphere in a theatre never failed to stir her blood.剧院里的气氛总是让她热血沸腾。
剧院里的气氛总是让她热血沸腾。
8 to begin to move; to hurry 起身走;赶快
noun 释义
1 excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people (一些人感到的)激动,愤怒,震动
Her resignationcaused quite a stir.她的辞职引起很大震动。
她的辞职引起很大震动。
The discovery caused something of a stir among physicists.这个发现在物理学家当中引起了几分轰动。
这个发现在物理学家当中引起了几分轰动。
There was quite a stir about the book.关于这本书有过一阵不小的轰动。
关于这本书有过一阵不小的轰动。
2 the action ofstirringsomething 搅动;搅和;搅拌
Could you give the rice a stir?你把米饭搅一搅好吗?
你把米饭搅一搅好吗?
stir-fry C1 /ˈstɜː fraɪ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a hot dish made bystir-fryingsmall pieces of meat, fish and/or vegetables 炒菜
verb 释义
1 to cook thin pieces of vegetables or meat quickly by moving them around with a spoon, etc. in very hot oil 翻炒;炒;煸
stir-fried chicken油爆鸡
油爆鸡
stitch C1 /stɪtʃ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 one of the small lines ofthreadthat you can see on a piece of cloth after it has beensewn; the action that produces this (缝纫的)一针,针脚;缝
Try to keep the stitches small and straight.针脚要尽量缝得小而直。
针脚要尽量缝得小而直。
Put a stitch in the corner of the pocket to keep it in place.在口袋角那儿缝一针把它固定住。
在口袋角那儿缝一针把它固定住。
2 one of the small circles of wool that you make around the needle when you areknitting(= making clothing out of wool with two long needles) (编织的)一针
todrop a stitch(= to lose one that you have made)漏一针
漏一针
The knitting should be 120 stitches wide.编织宽度应为 120 针。
编织宽度应为 120 针。
tocast stitches on/off(= to add or remove them)缝上/拆下针
缝上/拆下针
3 a particular style ofsewingorknittingthat you use to make the pattern you want 缝法;针法;编织法
chain stitch链式线步
链式线步
The edge was sewn with blanket stitch.边上用的是锁缝针法。
边上用的是锁缝针法。
4 a short piece ofthread, etc. that doctors use tosewthe edges of a wound together (缝合伤口的)缝线
The cut needed eight stitches.这道伤口需要缝八针。
这道伤口需要缝八针。
I had six stitches in my foot after the accident.事故发生后我的脚缝了六针。
事故发生后我的脚缝了六针。
I’m having my stitches out today.我的伤口今天拆线。
我的伤口今天拆线。
I’m getting my stitches out today.我今天要拆线。
我今天要拆线。
5 a sudden pain in the side of your body, usually caused by running or laughing 肋部突然的疼痛(多由奔跑或笑引起);岔气
Can we slow down? I've got a stitch.我们慢一点好不好?我岔气了。
我们慢一点好不好?我岔气了。
6 laughing a lot 大笑不止;笑破肚皮
The playhad us in stitches.那出戏让我们笑得前仰后合。
那出戏让我们笑得前仰后合。
7 to be wearing no clothes 一丝不挂;光着身子
8 it is better to deal with something immediately because if you wait it may become worse or more difficult and cause extra work 及时缝一针能省九针;小洞及时补,免遭大洞苦
verb 释义
1 to use a needle andthreadto repair, join, or decorate pieces of cloth 缝;缝补
Her wedding dress was stitched by hand.她的婚纱是手工缝制的。
她的婚纱是手工缝制的。
A pocket was stitched to the front of the jacket.夹克前面缝有一个口袋。
夹克前面缝有一个口袋。
An agreement was hastily stitched together(= made very quickly).仓促达成了一项协议。
仓促达成了一项协议。
2 tosewthe edges of a wound together 缝合(伤口)
The cut will need to be stitched.这伤口需要缝合。
这伤口需要缝合。
stock exchange C1 /ˈstɒk ɪkstʃeɪndʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a place where shares in companies are bought and sold; all of the business activity involved in doing this 证券交易(所);股票交易(所)
the London Stock Exchange伦敦证券交易所
伦敦证券交易所
to lose money on the stock exchange在股票交易中赔钱
在股票交易中赔钱
stocking C1 /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 either of a pair of thin pieces of clothing that fit closely over the legs and feet, usually worn under other clothes 长筒女袜
a pair of silk stockings一双长筒丝袜
一双长筒丝袜
2 a long sock that children leave out when they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that it can be filled with presents 圣诞袜(圣诞夜小孩睡前留在外边供装圣诞礼物的长袜)
The stockings were hung by the chimney.长袜挂在烟囱旁。
长袜挂在烟囱旁。
Santa will be filling the stockings at Christmas time.圣诞老人将会在圣诞节时把长袜塞得满满的。
圣诞老人将会在圣诞节时把长袜塞得满满的。
3 wearing socks orstockingsbut not shoes 只穿袜不穿鞋
stone-age C1 /ˈstəʊn eɪdʒ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 belonging to the very early period of human history when tools and weapons were made of stone 石器时代的
stone-age man/tools/culture石器时代的人/工具/文化
石器时代的人/工具/文化
2 very out-of-date 原始的
stone-age computers原始计算机
原始计算机
stool C1 /stuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a seat with legs but with nothing to support your back or arms 凳子
a bar stool酒吧高凳
酒吧高凳
a piano stool钢琴凳
钢琴凳
She pulled up a stool next to me.她把凳子拖到我身边。
她把凳子拖到我身边。
2 a piece of solid waste from your body 粪便;大便
3 to fail to be or to get either of two choices, both of which would have been acceptable 两头落空;鸡飞蛋打
stopwatch C1 /ˈstɒpwɒtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a watch that you can stop and start by pressing buttons, in order to time a race, etc. accurately, or an app on a phone that can perform the same function (赛跑等计时用的)秒表,跑表;(手机)秒表应用程序
storage C1 /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of keeping something in a particular place until it is needed; the space where things can be kept 贮存,贮藏(空间)
tables that fold flat for storage便于存放的折叠桌
便于存放的折叠桌
There's a lot of storage space in the loft.阁楼上有很大的存储空间。
阁楼上有很大的存储空间。
food storage facilities食物贮存设施
食物贮存设施
We need more storage now.现在我们需要更多的贮存场所。
现在我们需要更多的贮存场所。
2 the process of keeping information, etc. on a computer; the way it is kept 存储(方式)
the storage and retrieval of information信息的存储与检索
信息的存储与检索
data storage数据存储
数据存储
3 the process of paying to keep furniture, etc. in a special building until you want it 付费托管
When we moved we had to put our furniture in storage for a while.搬家时我们不得不把家具送出去存放一阵子。
搬家时我们不得不把家具送出去存放一阵子。
store card C1 /ˈstɔː kɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card that a particular shop provides for regular customers so that they can use it to buy goods that they will pay for later (商店发给老顾客的)赊账卡
storey C1 /ˈstɔːri/ noun
noun 释义
1 a level of a building; a floor 楼层
theupper/lower storeyof the house房子的上面/下面一层
房子的上面/下面一层
asingle-storey/two-storeybuilding单层建筑物;两层楼房
单层建筑物;两层楼房
2 having the number of levels mentioned 有…层的
a four-storeyed building四层楼房
四层楼房
straightforward C1 /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 easy to do or to understand; not complicated 简单的;易懂的;不复杂的
It's a relatively straightforward process.那是个相对简单的过程。
那是个相对简单的过程。
It's quite straightforward to get here.来这儿相当容易。
来这儿相当容易。
2 honest and open; not trying to trick somebody or hide something 坦诚的;坦率的;率直的
She's nice: very straightforward and easy to get on with.她人不错,很坦诚,易相处。
她人不错,很坦诚,易相处。
a refreshingly straightforward attitude极其坦诚的态度
极其坦诚的态度
He was quite straightforward with us about the difficulties involved.对于其中的困难他倒是相当直率地告诉了我们。
对于其中的困难他倒是相当直率地告诉了我们。
strain C1 /streɪn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it 压力;重负
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers.运输部门不堪重负,无法应对大量增加的乘客。
运输部门不堪重负,无法应对大量增加的乘客。
Their marriage isunder great strainat the moment.眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。
眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。
These repayments areputting a strain onour finances.偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况形成了压力。
偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况形成了压力。
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries.两国关系存在紧张。
两国关系存在紧张。
2 mental pressure or worry felt by somebody because they have too much to do or manage; something that causes this pressure (精神上的)压力,紧张,担忧,重负
You will learn to cope with thestresses and strainsof public life.你要学会应付公众人物生活的紧张和辛劳。
你要学会应付公众人物生活的紧张和辛劳。
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long.我觉得这么长时间全神贯注挺累的。
我觉得这么长时间全神贯注挺累的。
Relax, and let ustake the strain(= do things for you).你歇一下,我们来顶一会儿。
你歇一下,我们来顶一会儿。
Television newsreaders come under enormous strain.电视新闻播音员压力很大。
电视新闻播音员压力很大。
3 the pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it 压力;拉力;张力;应力
The rope broke under the strain.绳子给拉断了。
绳子给拉断了。
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints.你要尽量不让肌肉和关节太吃力。
你要尽量不让肌肉和关节太吃力。
The ground here cannottake the strainof a large building.这块地承受不住大型建筑的压力。
这块地承受不住大型建筑的压力。
The cable has a 140kgbreaking strain(= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this).这种缆索的断裂应变力为 140 千克。
这种缆索的断裂应变力为 140 千克。
4 an injury to a part of your body, such as a muscle, that is caused by using it too much or bytwistingit 劳损;拉伤;扭伤
acalf/groin/leg strain腿肚子/腹股沟/腿部拉伤
腿肚子/腹股沟/腿部拉伤
muscle strain肌肉劳损
肌肉劳损
5 a particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc. (动、植物的)系,品系,品种;(疾病的)类型
a new strain of mosquitoes resistant to the poison对这种毒药有抗药性的新品种蚊子
对这种毒药有抗药性的新品种蚊子
This is only one of the many strains of the disease.这种病有许多类型,这只是其中之一。
这种病有许多类型,这只是其中之一。
H5N1 is a strain of avian influenza.H5N1 是一种禽流感病毒。
H5N1 是一种禽流感病毒。
6 a particular feature of the character of a person or group, or a quality in their manner 个性特点;性格倾向;秉性
He had a definite strain of snobbery in him.他这个人明显有一股势利小人的气味。
他这个人明显有一股势利小人的气味。
7 the sound of music being played or sung 乐曲;曲调;旋律
She could hear the strains of Mozart through the window.她听见从窗户飘出的莫扎特的旋律。
她听见从窗户飘出的莫扎特的旋律。
He heard the familiar strains of a tango coming from the club.他听到俱乐部里传来熟悉的探戈曲调。
他听到俱乐部里传来熟悉的探戈曲调。
8 if a system or servicecreaks under the strain, it cannot deal effectively with all the things it is expected to do or provide 因负担过重而效率低下;由于压力过大而运转不灵
verb 释义
1 to injure yourself or part of your body by making it work too hard 损伤;拉伤;扭伤
to strain a muscle拉伤肌肉
拉伤肌肉
You’ll strain your back carrying those heavy suitcases.提着那些沉重的手提箱你会拉伤你的背部。
提着那些沉重的手提箱你会拉伤你的背部。
2 to make an effort to do something, using all your mental or physical strength 尽力;竭力;使劲
Istrained my ears(= listened very hard)to catch what they were saying.我竖起耳朵去听他们在说些什么。
我竖起耳朵去听他们在说些什么。
Necks were strained for a glimpse of the stranger.大家伸长了脖子想看一看这个陌生人。
大家伸长了脖子想看一看这个陌生人。
People were straining to see what was going on.人们翘首企足看发生了什么事。
人们翘首企足看发生了什么事。
He burst to the surface, straining for air.他冲出水面,使劲吸气。
他冲出水面,使劲吸气。
Bend gently to the left without straining.轻轻向左弯,不要用力。
轻轻向左弯,不要用力。
3 to try to make something do more than it is able to do 过度使用;使不堪承受
The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit.游客突然涌入,城里的旅馆全都爆满。
游客突然涌入,城里的旅馆全都爆满。
His constant complaints were straining our patience.他没完没了的抱怨让我们忍无可忍。
他没完没了的抱怨让我们忍无可忍。
The dispute has strained relations between the two countries(= made them difficult).这场争端使两国关系紧张起来。
这场争端使两国关系紧张起来。
Her latest version of events strained their credulity still further.她对事件的最新说法进一步增加了他们的可信度。
她对事件的最新说法进一步增加了他们的可信度。
4 to push hard against something; to pull hard on something 用力推(或拉);拉紧
She strained against the ropes that held her.她使劲挣了挣拴着她的绳子。
她使劲挣了挣拴着她的绳子。
The dogs werestraining at the leash, eager to get to the park.几条狗用力拽着皮带,急于要去公园。
几条狗用力拽着皮带,急于要去公园。
5 to pour food, etc. through something with very small holes in it, for example asieve, in order to separate the solid part from the liquid part 滤;过滤
Use a colander to strain the vegetables.把蔬菜放在漏筐里控控水。
把蔬菜放在漏筐里控控水。
Strain the juice from the cherries into a small saucepan.将樱桃汁滤入小锅中。
将樱桃汁滤入小锅中。
Strain off any excess liquid.滤掉多余的液体。
滤掉多余的液体。
6 to want to do something very much 急于;迫不及待
Like all youngsters, he's straining at the leash to leave home.跟所有年轻人一样,他也急于离开家生活。
跟所有年轻人一样,他也急于离开家生活。
7 to try as hard as you can to do something 竭尽全力(做某事)
He strained every nerve to snatch victory from defeat.他竭尽全力从失败中夺取胜利。
他竭尽全力从失败中夺取胜利。
strand C1 /strænd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a single thin piece ofthread, wire, hair, etc. (线、绳、金属线、毛发等的)股,缕
He pulled at a loose strand of wool in his sweater.他拉扯毛衣里的一缕松散的羊毛。
他拉扯毛衣里的一缕松散的羊毛。
a few strands of dark hair几绺黑发
几绺黑发
She wore a single strand of pearls around her neck.她脖子上戴着单串珍珠。
她脖子上戴着单串珍珠。
2 one of the different parts of an idea, a plan, a story, etc. (观点、计划、故事等的)部分,方面
We heard every strand of political opinion.各派的政治观点我们都听到了。
各派的政治观点我们都听到了。
The author draws the different strands of the plot together in the final chapter.作者在最后一章把不同的情节线索归拢到了一起。
作者在最后一章把不同的情节线索归拢到了一起。
3 the land along the edge of the sea or ocean, or of a lake or river (海洋、湖或河的)岸,滨
verb 释义
1 to leave somebody in a place from which they have no way of leaving 使滞留
The strike left hundreds of tourists stranded at the airport.这场罢工使成百上千的游客滞留在机场。
这场罢工使成百上千的游客滞留在机场。
2 to make a boat, fish,whale, etc. be left on land and unable to return to the water 使搁浅
The ship was stranded on a sandbank.船在沙洲上搁浅了。
船在沙洲上搁浅了。
strap C1 /stræp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a narrow piece of leather, cloth or other material that is used to fasten something, keep something in place, carry something or hold onto something 带子
the shoulder straps of her dress她连衣裙上的肩带
她连衣裙上的肩带
a watch with a leather strap皮表带的手表
皮表带的手表
verb 释义
1 to fasten somebody/something in place using astraporstraps 用带子系(或捆、扎、扣)好
He strapped the knife to his leg.他把刀绑到腿上。
他把刀绑到腿上。
Everything had to be strapped down to stop it from sliding around.所有东西必须绑定,免得来回滑动。
所有东西必须绑定,免得来回滑动。
Are you strapped in(= wearing a seat belt in a car, plane, etc.)?您系好安全带了吗?
您系好安全带了吗?
2 to wrap long, narrow pieces of material around a wound or an injured part of the body 包扎;给…打绷带
I have to keep my leg strapped up for six weeks.我的腿必须打六星期绷带。
我的腿必须打六星期绷带。
strapless C1 /ˈstræpləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 withoutstraps 无肩带的;无吊带的
strategic C1 /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 done as part of a plan that is meant to achieve a particular purpose or to gain an advantage 根据全局而安排的;战略性的
strategic planning全局性规划
全局性规划
a strategic decision to sell off part of the business卖掉企业一部分的战略决策
卖掉企业一部分的战略决策
Cameras were set up at strategic points(= in places where they would be most effective)along the route.在沿途一些最佳位置架设了摄像机。
在沿途一些最佳位置架设了摄像机。
2 connected with getting an advantage in a war or other military situation 战略性的;战略上的
Malta was of vital strategic importance during the war.在那次战争中,马耳他的战略意义至为关键。
在那次战争中,马耳他的战略意义至为关键。
a strategic alliance战略联盟
战略联盟
the strategic bombing of communication centres对通讯中心的战略轰炸
对通讯中心的战略轰炸
3 intended to be fired at an enemy’s country rather than used in a battle 战略性的
strategic missiles战略导弹
战略导弹
strategist C1 /ˈstrætədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who shows skill at planning things, especially military activities 战略家;善于筹划部署的人
a military strategist军事战略家
军事战略家
a brilliant political strategist杰出的政治策略家
杰出的政治策略家
streak C1 /striːk/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long, thin mark or line that is a different colour from the surface it is on 条纹;条痕
There was a streak of blood on his face.他脸上有一道血痕。
他脸上有一道血痕。
She had a few streaks of grey in her black hair.她的黑发里夹着几缕白发。
她的黑发里夹着几缕白发。
The sooty rain left dirty streaks on the window.混有煤烟子的雨水在窗户上留下道道污痕。
混有煤烟子的雨水在窗户上留下道道污痕。
streaks of sunlight阳光的条纹
阳光的条纹
2 a part of a person’s character, especially an unpleasant part (尤指不好的)性格特征
a ruthless/vicious/mean streak冷酷/邪恶/卑鄙的性格
冷酷/邪恶/卑鄙的性格
a streak of cruelty几分残忍
几分残忍
3 a series of successes or failures, especially in a sport or ingambling (尤指体育比赛或赌博中)顺(或背)的时候,运气,手气
a streak of good luck运气好
运气好
to hit(= have)awinning streak碰上顺的时候
碰上顺的时候
to be on awinning/losing streak赶上顺的/背的时候
赶上顺的/背的时候
alucky/unlucky streak运气好;运气不好
运气好;运气不好
verb 释义
1 to mark or cover something withstreaks 在…上画条纹(或留下条痕);使布满条纹(或条痕)
Tears streaked her face.她脸上是道道泪痕。
她脸上是道道泪痕。
She's had her hair streaked(= had special chemicals put on her hair so that it has attractive coloured lines in it).她把头发做了挑染。
她把头发做了挑染。
His face was streaked with mud.他脸上都是泥道子。
他脸上都是泥道子。
The sunset streaked the sky with brilliant colours.夕阳给天空镀上了绚丽的色彩。
夕阳给天空镀上了绚丽的色彩。
2 to move very fast in a particular direction (向某个方向)飞奔,疾驰
A car pulled out and streaked off down the road.一辆汽车驶出后沿着公路疾驰而去。
一辆汽车驶出后沿着公路疾驰而去。
She streaked home in under 54 seconds.她在 54 秒内就飞奔回家。
她在 54 秒内就飞奔回家。
A police car streaked by, lights flashing.一辆警车呼啸而过,警灯闪烁。
一辆警车呼啸而过,警灯闪烁。
Some kind of animal leaped out of the grass and streaked across the meadow.不知是什么动物跃出草丛,飞快地穿过草地。
不知是什么动物跃出草丛,飞快地穿过草地。
3 to run through a public place with no clothes on as a way of getting attention 裸奔
streaming C1 /ˈstriːmɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the policy of dividing school students into groups of the same level of ability (把学生按能力)分班,分组
Streaming within comprehensive schools is common practice.综合中学常把学生按能力分班。
综合中学常把学生按能力分班。
2 a method of sending or receiving data, especially video or sound, over a computer network 流媒体(经计算机网络发送或接受数据的一种方法,尤指视频)
Internet video streaming has not replaced television.互联网视频流尚未取代电视。
互联网视频流尚未取代电视。
audio/media streaming音频/媒体流
音频/媒体流
digital streaming数字流媒体
数字流媒体
street people C1 /ˈstriːt piːpl/ noun
noun 释义
1 people who have no home and who live outside in a town (城市)无家可归者
stress mark C1 /ˈstres mɑːk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the symbols and used to show where the stress is placed on a particular word or syllable 重音符号
striking C1 /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 interesting and unusual enough to attract attention 引人注目的;异乎寻常的;显著的
a striking feature显著的特征
显著的特征
She bearsa striking resemblanceto her older sister.她酷似她姐姐。
她酷似她姐姐。
In striking contrast totheir brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming.姑娘们既聪明伶俐,又妩媚动人,跟她们的兄弟形成鲜明的对照。
姑娘们既聪明伶俐,又妩媚动人,跟她们的兄弟形成鲜明的对照。
The similarities between the two cases are striking.两个案例之间的相似之处是惊人的。
两个案例之间的相似之处是惊人的。
2 very attractive, often in an unusual way 妩媚动人的;标致的;俊秀的
striking good looks姣好的面容
姣好的面容
She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman.毫无疑问,她是一位非常引人注目的年轻女性。
毫无疑问,她是一位非常引人注目的年轻女性。
That hat looks very striking.那帽子很引人注目。
那帽子很引人注目。
string C1 /strɪŋ/ noun, verb, adjective
noun 释义
1 long, thin material used for tying things together, made of severalthreadsthat have beentwistedtogether; a piece ofstringused to fasten or pull something or keep something in place 细绳;线;带子
a piece/length/ball of string一根/一段/一团细绳
一根/一段/一团细绳
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string.他用棕色包装纸把包裹包好,又用细绳捆上。
他用棕色包装纸把包裹包好,又用细绳捆上。
The key is hanging on a string by the door.钥匙拴在门边的带子上。
钥匙拴在门边的带子上。
2 a set or series of things that are joined together, for example on astring 一串
a string of pearls一串珍珠
一串珍珠
The molecules join together to form long strings.分子连接在一起形成长串。
分子连接在一起形成长串。
3 a series of things or people that come closely one after another 一系列;一连串;一批
The band had a string of hits in the nineties.该乐队在 90 年代有一系列热门单曲。
该乐队在 90 年代有一系列热门单曲。
He owns a string of racing stables.他有好多个赛马训练场。
他有好多个赛马训练场。
4 a series of characters(= letters, numbers, etc.) 字符串
to key in/enter asearch string键入/输入搜索字符串
键入/输入搜索字符串
5 a tightly stretched piece of wire,nylon, orcatguton a musical instrument, that produces a musical note when the instrument is played
Play it on the G string.以 G 弦演奏。
以 G 弦演奏。
6 the group of musical instruments in anorchestrathat havestrings, for exampleviolins; the people who play them (管弦乐团的)弦乐器,弦乐器组
The opening theme is taken up by the strings.开始的主旋律由弦乐继续发展。
开始的主旋律由弦乐继续发展。
7 any of the tightly stretched pieces ofnylonor naturalgutin aracket, used for hitting balls in tennis and some other sports
8 special conditions or limits 特定条件(或限制)
Major loans like these always come with strings.诸如此类的大宗贷款总有一些附带条件。
诸如此类的大宗贷款总有一些附带条件。
It's a business proposition, pure and simple.No strings attached.这只是个业务建议,仅此而已。没有任何附带条件。
这只是个业务建议,仅此而已。没有任何附带条件。
9 (too much under) the influence and control of somebody (过分受)某人的影响(或控制)
The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington's apron strings.英国首相对华盛顿过于唯命是从。
英国首相对华盛顿过于唯命是从。
10 to have more than one skill or plan that you can use if you need to 还另有一手;有两手准备
The exhibition shows that he has other strings to his artistic bow.这次展览表明他在艺术上还有其他的基础。
这次展览表明他在艺术上还有其他的基础。
11 used to say that there is no definite answer to a question 一条线有多长(意指没有确切的答案)
‘How long will it take?’ ‘How long's a piece of string?’“需要多长时间?”“没准儿。”
“需要多长时间?”“没准儿。”
12 to use your influence in order to get an advantage for somebody 凭影响(为某人)谋利益;(为某人)活动,走后门
13 to control events or the actions of other people 幕后操纵;暗中控制
verb 释义
1 to hang or tie something in place, especially as decoration 悬挂;系;扎
We strung paper lanterns up in the trees.我们把纸灯笼挂在树上。
我们把纸灯笼挂在树上。
Flags were strung out along the route.沿途悬挂着旗子。
沿途悬挂着旗子。
The route was strung with flags.沿途悬挂着旗子。
沿途悬挂着旗子。
2 to put a series of small objects on string, etc.; to join things together with string, etc. 用线(或细绳等)串,把…连在一起
She had strung the shells on a silver chain.她把贝壳串在一条银链子上。
她把贝壳串在一条银链子上。
carbon atoms strung together to form giant molecules连在一起构成巨分子的碳原子
连在一起构成巨分子的碳原子
3 to put a string or strings on aracketor musical instrument 给…装弦
adjective 释义
1 consisting of musical instruments that have strings; connected with these musical instruments 由弦乐器组成的;弦乐器的
a string quartet弦乐四重奏
弦乐四重奏
a string player弦乐器演奏者
弦乐器演奏者
2 made of string or something like string 线织的;线的
astring bag/vest网兜;网眼背心
网兜;网眼背心
stringed instrument C1 /ˈstrɪŋd ɪnstrəmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 any musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers or with abow 弦乐器
strip cartoon C1 /ˌstrɪp kɑːˈtuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a series of drawings inside boxes that tell a story and are often published in newspapers (常登载于报纸上的)连环漫画
He draws strip cartoons for ‘The Guardian’.他为《卫报》画连环漫画。
他为《卫报》画连环漫画。
strive C1 /straɪv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to try very hard to achieve something 努力;奋斗;力争;力求
We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.我们鼓励所有成员为达到最高标准而努力。
我们鼓励所有成员为达到最高标准而努力。
They were always striving towards perfection.他们总是力臻完美。
他们总是力臻完美。
striving against corruption与腐败现象作斗争
与腐败现象作斗争
Newspaper editors all strive to be first with a story.报纸编辑都力争率先报道。
报纸编辑都力争率先报道。
She strove to find a solution that was acceptable to all.她努力寻找一个所有人都能接受的解决方案。
她努力寻找一个所有人都能接受的解决方案。
structural engineer C1 /ˌstrʌktʃərəl endʒɪˈnɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to plan large buildings, bridges, etc. 结构工程师(设计大型建筑、桥梁等)
stun C1 /stʌn/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a person or an animal unconscious for a short time, especially by hitting them on the head 使昏迷;(尤指)打昏
The fall stunned me for a moment.那一下摔得我昏迷了片刻。
那一下摔得我昏迷了片刻。
The animals are stunned before slaughter.屠宰前要先把动物击昏。
屠宰前要先把动物击昏。
2 to surprise or shock somebody so much that they cannot think clearly or speak 使震惊(或惊愕、目瞪口呆)
Her words stunned me—I had no idea she felt that way.她的话令我目瞪口呆,我没想到她会那么想。
她的话令我目瞪口呆,我没想到她会那么想。
The guests were stunned into silence.客人们惊愕万分,一片哑然。
客人们惊愕万分,一片哑然。
The company stunned investors with its third profits warning in five months.该公司五个月中三次发出盈利预警,使投资者感到震惊。
该公司五个月中三次发出盈利预警,使投资者感到震惊。
3 to impress somebody very much 给(某人)以深刻印象;使深深感动
They were stunned by the view from the summit.在峰顶看到的景色使他们惊叹不已。
在峰顶看到的景色使他们惊叹不已。
stuntman C1 /ˈstʌntmæn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man whose job is to do dangerous things in place of an actor in a film, etc.; a man who does dangerous things in order to entertain people (电影等中的)特技替身演员;特技表演者
stuntwoman C1 /ˈstʌntwʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman whose job is to do dangerous things in place of an actor in a film, etc.; a woman who does dangerous things in order to entertain people (电影等中的)特技替身演员;特技表演者
styling C1 /ˈstaɪlɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of cutting and/or shaping hair in a particular style (发型的)修剪,造型
styling gel定型发胶
定型发胶
a styling brush造型刷
造型刷
Our experts will give you advice on styling and hair care.我们的专家将为您提供造型和头发护理方面的建议。
我们的专家将为您提供造型和头发护理方面的建议。
2 the way in which something is designed 式样;款式
The car has been criticized for its outdated body styling.这种轿车因其过时的车身式样而受到批评。
这种轿车因其过时的车身式样而受到批评。
stylishness C1 /ˈstaɪlɪʃnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being fashionable and attractive (指服装)时新,时髦,流行式样
stylist C1 /ˈstaɪlɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is cutting and shaping people’s hair 发型师
She was the salon’s top stylist.她是沙龙的顶级造型师。
她是沙龙的顶级造型师。
2 a person who designs fashionable clothes or advises people on fashion 时装设计师;时装搭配师
He became a fashion stylist and design consultant.他成为一名时尚造型师和设计顾问。
他成为一名时尚造型师和设计顾问。
3 a writer who takes great care to write or say something in a beautiful or unusual way 语言风格优美(或独特)的人;文体家
Cela was a stylist who loved the rhythm and sound of words.塞拉是一位热爱文字节奏和声音的造型师。
塞拉是一位热爱文字节奏和声音的造型师。
4 a person whose job is to create or design a particular style or image for a product, a person, an advertisement, etc. (产品、人、广告等的)造型设计师,形象设计师
She worked as a food stylist for a major publishing house.她曾在一家大型出版社担任食品设计师。
她曾在一家大型出版社担任食品设计师。
5 a person who performs with style 表现得有格调的人
As a footballer, he is a supreme stylist.作为一名足球运动员,他是一位至高无上的造型师。
作为一名足球运动员,他是一位至高无上的造型师。
stylistic C1 /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the style an artist uses in a particular piece of art, writing or music 风格上的;文体上的
stylistic analysis风格分析
风格分析
stylistic features风格特点
风格特点
subjectivity C1 /ˌsʌbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of being influenced by personal ideas, opinions or feelings, rather than facts 主观性:受个人想法,观点或感受影响的事实,而不是事实
There is an element of subjectivity in her criticism.她的批评带有一点主观性。
她的批评带有一点主观性。
2 the fact of existing in somebody's mind rather than the outside world 主观的(非现实世界的)
How do we overcome the subjectivity inherent in our being?我们如何克服我们存在中固有的主观性?
我们如何克服我们存在中固有的主观性?
subjunctive C1 /səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 in the form (ormood) that expresses wishes, possibility oruncertainty 虚拟式;虚拟语气
the subjunctive mood虚拟语气
虚拟语气
noun 释义
1 the form (ormood) of a verb that expresses wishes, possibility oruncertainty; a verb in this form 虚拟式;虚拟语气
The verb is in the subjunctive.这个动词是虚拟语气。
这个动词是虚拟语气。
In ‘I wish I were taller’, ‘were’ is a subjunctive.在 I wish I were taller 中,were 是虚拟式。
在 I wish I were taller 中,were 是虚拟式。
submarine C1 /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a ship that can travelunderwater 潜艇
a nuclear submarine核潜艇
核潜艇
a submarine base潜艇基地
潜艇基地
submarines carrying nuclear warheads携带核弹头的潜艇
携带核弹头的潜艇
the problem of submarines operating too close to fishing vessels潜艇活动过于靠近渔船的问题
潜艇活动过于靠近渔船的问题
2 a long bread roll split open along its length and filled with various types of food 潜艇三明治,长卷三明治(用长卷面包纵向切开,内夹各种食物)
adjective 释义
1 existing or located under the sea 水下的;海底的
submarine plant life海底植物
海底植物
submarine cables海底电缆
海底电缆
submission C1 /səbˈmɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of accepting that somebody has defeated you and that you must obey them 屈服;投降;归顺
a gesture of submission投降的手势
投降的手势
tobeat/force/starve somebody into submission打得/强迫/饿得某人屈服
打得/强迫/饿得某人屈服
His response was one of resistance, not submission.他的反应是一种抵抗,而不是屈服。
他的反应是一种抵抗,而不是屈服。
2 the act of giving a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in authority so that they can study or consider it; the document, etc. that you give 提交;呈递;提交(或呈递)的文件、建议等
When is the final date for the submission of proposals?呈交提案的最后日期是什么时候?
呈交提案的最后日期是什么时候?
They prepared a report for submission to the council.他们准备了一份报告要提交给理事会。
他们准备了一份报告要提交给理事会。
The deadline is 1 October and late submissions will not be marked.截止日期是 10 月 1 日,晚交的将没有成绩。
截止日期是 10 月 1 日,晚交的将没有成绩。
Many diploma courses require the submission of a project.许多文凭课程需要提交项目。
许多文凭课程需要提交项目。
3 a statement that is made to a judge in court (向法官提出的)看法,意见
All parties will have the opportunity tomake submissionsrelating to this case.各方均有机会提交与此案有关的陈述。
各方均有机会提交与此案有关的陈述。
The judge upheld the defendant's submission and quashed his conviction.法官支持被告的陈词,撤消了对他的判罪。
法官支持被告的陈词,撤消了对他的判罪。
submit C1 /səbˈmɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to give a document, proposal, etc. to somebody in authority so that they can study or consider it 提交,呈递(文件、建议等)
tosubmit an application/a claim/a proposal呈递申请书/书面要求/建议
呈递申请书/书面要求/建议
Completed projects must be submitted by 10 March.完成的方案必须在 3 月 10 日前提交。
完成的方案必须在 3 月 10 日前提交。
Shesubmitted her reportto the committee.她向委员会提交了报告。
她向委员会提交了报告。
Articles should besubmitted electronicallyas email attachments.文章应以电子邮件附件的形式以电子方式提交。
文章应以电子邮件附件的形式以电子方式提交。
2 to accept the authority, control or greater strength of somebody/something; to agree to something because of this 顺从;屈服;投降;不得已接受
She refused to submit to threats.面对威胁,她拒不低头。
面对威胁,她拒不低头。
He submitted himself to a search by the guards.他接受卫兵搜查。
他接受卫兵搜查。
3 to say or suggest something 表示;认为;主张;建议
Counsel for the defence submitted that the evidence was inadmissible.被告律师认为这一证据不可采纳。
被告律师认为这一证据不可采纳。
subscribe C1 /səbˈskraɪb/ verb
verb 释义
1 to pay an amount of money regularly in order to receive or use something 定期订购(或订阅等)
Which journals does the library subscribe to?图书馆订有哪些报刊?
图书馆订有哪些报刊?
We subscribe to several sports channels(= on TV).我们付费收看好几个体育频道。
我们付费收看好几个体育频道。
2 to arrange to have regular access to an electronic information service or other internet service 订阅(电子信息服务或其他互联网服务)
He subscribed to a newsgroup(= on the internet).他成了一个网上新闻组的用户。
他成了一个网上新闻组的用户。
To hear the full interview, subscribe to the free National Geographic News podcast.要听完整的采访,请订阅免费的《国家地理》新闻播客。
要听完整的采访,请订阅免费的《国家地理》新闻播客。
3 to pay money regularly to be a member of an organization or to support a charity 定期交纳(会员费);定期(向慈善机构)捐款;定期捐助
He subscribes regularly to Amnesty International.他定期向大赦国际捐款。
他定期向大赦国际捐款。
4 to apply to buy shares in a company 认购(股份)
5 to apply to take part in an activity, use a service, etc. 申请;预订;报名
The tour of Edinburgh is fully subscribed.去爱丁堡旅游的名额已经满了。
去爱丁堡旅游的名额已经满了。
subscriber C1 /səbˈskraɪbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who pays money, usually once a year, to receive regular copies of a magazine or newspaper or have access to it online (纸质或网络报刊的)订阅人,订购者,订户
subscribers to ‘New Scientist’《新科学家》订户
《新科学家》订户
Subscribers to the magazine can take advantage of this special offer.该杂志的订户可享受此项特惠。
该杂志的订户可享受此项特惠。
2 a person who pays to receive a service 消费者;用户
subscribers to cable television有线电视用户
有线电视用户
3 a person who gives money regularly to help the work of an organization such as a charity (慈善机关等的)定期捐款者,定期捐助者
subscribers to Oxfam乐施会的定期捐款者们
乐施会的定期捐款者们
subscription C1 /səbˈskrɪpʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a service, be a member of a club, support a charity or receive regular copies of a newspaper or magazine; the act of paying this money 定期服务费(或会员费、捐助款);(报刊等的)订阅费;订阅;订购
an annual subscription一年期订阅
一年期订阅
a subscription to Netflix网飞订购
网飞订购
a monthly subscription to Oxfam每月给乐施会的捐款
每月给乐施会的捐款
totake out a subscriptionto ‘Newsweek’订阅《新闻周刊》
订阅《新闻周刊》
tocancel/renew a subscription退订;续订
退订;续订
Copies are available by subscription.此刊物供订购。
此刊物供订购。
Subscriptions are due annually by the end of January.订阅截止日期为每年一月底。
订阅截止日期为每年一月底。
2 the act of people paying money for something to be done 集体资助;集体捐助
A statue in his memory was erected bypublic subscription.由公众捐资建起一座纪念他的雕像。
由公众捐资建起一座纪念他的雕像。
subsidy C1 /ˈsʌbsədi/ noun
noun 释义
1 money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low 补贴;补助金;津贴
agricultural subsidies农业补贴
农业补贴
to reduce the level of subsidy降低补贴标准
降低补贴标准
subspecies C1 /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group into which animals, plants, etc. that have similar characteristics are divided, smaller than a species 亚种
a yellow-flowering subspecies of the plant该植物的黄花亚种
该植物的黄花亚种
substitute C1 /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that you use or have instead of the one you normally use or have 代替者;代替物;代用品
a meat substitute肉食替代品
肉食替代品
a substitute family收养家庭
收养家庭
Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother.保罗的父亲只是把保罗当作他死去的哥哥来看待。
保罗的父亲只是把保罗当作他死去的哥哥来看待。
The course teaches you the theory butthere's no substitute forpractical experience.这门课教的是理论,但没有任何东西能代替实践经验。
这门课教的是理论,但没有任何东西能代替实践经验。
The local bus service was apoor substitute fortheir car.他们坐当地的公交车,这比坐自己的汽车可差远了。
他们坐当地的公交车,这比坐自己的汽车可差远了。
2 a player who replaces another player in a sports game 替补(运动员)
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time.他作为替补队员在下半场上场。
他作为替补队员在下半场上场。
verb 释义
1 to take the place of somebody/something else; to use somebody/something instead of somebody/something else (以…)代替;取代
Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you.大夫所能给你的忠告是无可替代的。
大夫所能给你的忠告是无可替代的。
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting?你能找人代替你参加会议吗?
你能找人代替你参加会议吗?
Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe.做这道菜可以用人造黄油代替黄油。
做这道菜可以用人造黄油代替黄油。
Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe.做这道菜可以用人造黄油代替黄油。
做这道菜可以用人造黄油代替黄油。
Kane was substituted in the second half after a knee injury(= somebody else played instead of Kane in the second half).下半场凯恩因膝盖受伤被换下。
下半场凯恩因膝盖受伤被换下。
subtle C1 /ˈsʌtl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not very obvious or easy to notice 不易察觉的;不明显的;微妙的
subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.淡淡的色彩、味道、气味等
淡淡的色彩、味道、气味等
There aresubtle differencesbetween the two versions.两个版本之间有一些细微的差异。
两个版本之间有一些细微的差异。
The fragrance is a subtle blend of jasmine and sandalwood.这款香水是茉莉花与檀香的巧妙融合。
这款香水是茉莉花与檀香的巧妙融合。
She's been dropping subtle hints about what she'd like as a present.她不断隐隐暗示她喜欢什么样的礼物。
她不断隐隐暗示她喜欢什么样的礼物。
2 behaving or organized in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something 机智的;机巧的;狡猾的
I decided to try a more subtle approach.我决定智取。
我决定智取。
a subtle plan巧妙的计划
巧妙的计划
a subtle use of lighting in the play灯光在剧中的巧妙运用
灯光在剧中的巧妙运用
3 good at noticing and understanding things 敏锐的;头脑灵活的
The job required a subtle mind.那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。
那项工作需要一个头脑敏锐的人去做。
subtract C1 /səbˈtrækt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to take a number or an amount away from another number or amount 减;减去
6 subtracted from 9 is 3.9 减 6 等于 3。
9 减 6 等于 3。
If you subtract 6 from 9, you get 3.9减6,剩3。
9减6,剩3。
subtraction C1 /səbˈtrækʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the process of taking a number or amount away from another number or amount 减;减去
The children are tested on basic addition and subtraction.孩子们接受基本的加法和减法测试。
孩子们接受基本的加法和减法测试。
subtropical C1 /ˌsʌbˈtrɒpɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in or connected with regions that are near tropical parts of the world 亚热带的;副热带的
subtropical vegetation亚热带植物
亚热带植物
a subtropical climate亚热带气候
亚热带气候
suburban C1 /səˈbɜːbən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in or connected with asuburb 郊区的;城外的
suburban areas郊区地带
郊区地带
a suburban street郊区街道
郊区街道
life in suburban London伦敦郊区的生活
伦敦郊区的生活
2 boring and ordinary 平淡乏味的;呆板的
a suburban lifestyle平淡乏味的生活方式
平淡乏味的生活方式
successor C1 /səkˈsesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or thing that comes after somebody/something else and takes their/its place 接替者;继任者;接替的事物;后继的事物
Who's the likely successor to him as party leader?谁较可能接替他担任党的领袖?
谁较可能接替他担任党的领袖?
Their latest release is aworthy successorto their popular debut album.继首张唱片大受欢迎之后,他们最新推出的专辑再获成功。
继首张唱片大受欢迎之后,他们最新推出的专辑再获成功。
He chose as his successor a relative newcomer to the organization.他选择了该组织的一位相对较新的人作为他的继任者。
他选择了该组织的一位相对较新的人作为他的继任者。
sudoku C1 /suˈdəʊkuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a numberpuzzlewith nine squares, each containing nine smaller squares, in which you have to put the numbers one to nine so that a number appears only once in each of the nine squares and in each row of nine across and down the puzzle 数独游戏(九个大方格中各有九个小方格,要求在空格中填数字一到九,且纵、横排各不重复)
He passes the time doing sudokus.他做数独游戏打发时间。
他做数独游戏打发时间。
There are sudokus at four levels of difficulty.数独有四个难度级别。
数独有四个难度级别。
sue C1 /suː/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a claim against a person or an organization in court about something that they have said or done to harm you 控告;提起诉讼
They threatened to sue if the work was not completed.他们威胁说,如果不完成工作,就要提起诉讼。
他们威胁说,如果不完成工作,就要提起诉讼。
to sue somebody for breach of contract控告某人违反合同
控告某人违反合同
to sue somebody for $10 million(= in order to get money from somebody)控告某人,要求得到 1 000 万美元
控告某人,要求得到 1 000 万美元
tosue somebody for damages起诉某人要求赔偿损失
起诉某人要求赔偿损失
He threatened to sue the company for negligence.他威胁说要以过失罪起诉公司。
他威胁说要以过失罪起诉公司。
The water authority was successfully sued over his illness.就他的疾病对供水部门提起诉讼获胜。
就他的疾病对供水部门提起诉讼获胜。
2 to formally ask for something, especially in court (尤指在法庭上)提出请求
to sue for divorce起诉要求离婚
起诉要求离婚
The rebels were forced to sue for peace.反叛者被迫求和。
反叛者被迫求和。
sugar cane C1 /ˈʃʊɡə keɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall tropical plant with thickstemsfrom which sugar is made 甘蔗
suicide C1 /ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of killing yourself deliberately 自杀
tocommit suicide自杀
自杀
anattempted suicide(= one in which the person survives)自杀未遂
自杀未遂
asuicide bomber(= who expects to die while trying to kill other people with a bomb)自杀式爆炸者
自杀式爆炸者
2 a course of action that is likely to destroy your career, position in society, etc. 自杀性行为;自毁;自取灭亡的行为
It would have beenpolitical suicidefor him to challenge the allegations in court.假如当时他在法庭上质疑那些指控,那无异于自毁政治前程。
假如当时他在法庭上质疑那些指控,那无异于自毁政治前程。
3 a person who commitssuicide 自杀者
suite C1 /swiːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of rooms, especially in a hotel (尤指旅馆的)一套房间,套房
ahotel/private/honeymoon suite旅馆/私人/蜜月套房
旅馆/私人/蜜月套房
asuite of rooms/offices一套房间;办公套房
一套房间;办公套房
2 a set of matching pieces of furniture 一套家具
abathroom/bedroom suite一套卫生间/卧室家具
一套卫生间/卧室家具
athree-piece suitewith two armchairs and a sofa由两张单人沙发和一张长沙发组成的三件套家具
由两张单人沙发和一张长沙发组成的三件套家具
3 a piece of music made up of three or more related parts, for example pieces from anopera 组曲(由三个或更多相关部分组成)
Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite斯特拉文斯基的组曲《火鸟》
斯特拉文斯基的组曲《火鸟》
4 a set of related computer programs 套;套装软件
a suite of software development tools一套软件开发工具
一套软件开发工具
sultan C1 /ˈsʌltən/ noun
noun 释义
1 the title given to Muslim rulers in some countries 苏丹(某些国家穆斯林统治者的称号)
the Sultan of Brunei文莱苏丹
文莱苏丹
Sultan Qaboos seized power in a coup against his father, Said Bin-Taymur, in 1970.1970 年,苏丹卡布斯在一场针对其父亲赛义德·本-泰穆尔的政变中夺取了权力。
1970 年,苏丹卡布斯在一场针对其父亲赛义德·本-泰穆尔的政变中夺取了权力。
summit C1 /ˈsʌmɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain 最高点;顶点;山顶
We reached the summit at noon.中午时分我们抵达峰顶。
中午时分我们抵达峰顶。
This path leads to the summit.这条路通往山顶。
这条路通往山顶。
the summit of his career他事业的顶峰
他事业的顶峰
2 an official meeting or series of meetings between the leaders of two or more governments at which they discuss important matters (政府间的)首脑会议;峰会
a summit in Moscow在莫斯科举行的首脑会议
在莫斯科举行的首脑会议
a summit conference峰会
峰会
sumo C1 /ˈsuːməʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Japanese style ofwrestling, in which the people taking part are extremely large 相扑
a sumo wrestler相扑运动员
相扑运动员
sun cream C1 /ˈsʌn kriːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 cream that you put on your skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun 防晒霜;防晒乳
sun-dried C1 /ˈsʌn draɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 dried naturally by the heat of the sun 晒干的
sun-dried tomatoes晒干的西红柿
晒干的西红柿
sunblock C1 /ˈsʌnblɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a cream that you put on your skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun 防晒霜;防晒油
sunburn C1 /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the condition of having painful red skin because you have spent too much time in the sun 晒斑;晒伤
He was taken to hospital suffering from severe sunburn.他因严重晒伤被送往医院。
他因严重晒伤被送往医院。
a lotion to protect your skin from sunburn保护皮肤免受晒伤的乳液
保护皮肤免受晒伤的乳液
sunshade C1 /ˈsʌnʃeɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a light umbrella or other object such as anawning, that is used to protect people from hot sun 遮阳伞;遮阳篷
a child’s buggy fitted with a sunshade装有遮阳篷的婴儿车
装有遮阳篷的婴儿车
2 a pair of dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun, especially ones that fix on to your ordinary glasses (尤指加在普通眼镜上的)太阳镜,墨镜
suntan C1 /ˈsʌntæn/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 used to describe products that protect your skin from strongsunlight 防晒的
suntan oil/lotion防晒油/乳液
防晒油/乳液
noun 释义
1 the brown colour that somebody with pale skin goes when they have been in the sun 晒成棕褐肤色;晒成的棕褐色
Where have you been to get that suntan?你上哪儿去了,晒得黑黑的?
你上哪儿去了,晒得黑黑的?
He spent the mornings on the beach getting a suntan.他天天上午待在沙滩上,想晒出一身黑皮肤。
他天天上午待在沙滩上,想晒出一身黑皮肤。
I’m going down to the pool to work on my suntan!我就要去游泳池,去把皮肤变成古铜色!
我就要去游泳池,去把皮肤变成古铜色!
suntanned C1 /ˈsʌntænd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a brown skin colour as a result of being in the sun 皮肤晒成褐色的;晒黑的
a suntanned face晒黑的脸
晒黑的脸
superficial C1 /ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not studying or looking at something carefully or completely; seeing only what is obvious 粗略的;肤浅的;粗枝大叶的;浅薄的
a superficial analysis粗略的分析
粗略的分析
The book shows only a superficial understanding of the historical context.这部书表现出对历史背景肤浅的理解。
这部书表现出对历史背景肤浅的理解。
2 appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully 表面的;外面的;外表的
superficial differences/similarities表面的相异/相似之处
表面的相异/相似之处
When you first meet her, she gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness.初次见面时,她总给人以热情亲切的表面印象。
初次见面时,她总给人以热情亲切的表面印象。
The movie bears a fairly superficial resemblance to the original novel.该影片只是表面上与原著相似。
该影片只是表面上与原著相似。
3 only affecting the surface and therefore not serious 表层的;表皮的
a superficial injury皮外伤
皮外伤
superficial burns表面烧伤
表面烧伤
4 not serious or important and not having any depth of understanding or feeling 浅薄的;肤浅的
a superficial friendship浅薄的交情
浅薄的交情
The guests engaged in superficial chatter.客人闲聊起来。
客人闲聊起来。
She's so superficial!她太肤浅了!
她太肤浅了!
5 of or on the surface of something 表面的;浅表的
superficial veins浅静脉
浅静脉
a superficial deposit of acidic soils沉积在表层的酸性土壤
沉积在表层的酸性土壤
superior C1 /suːˈpɪəriə(r)/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 better in quality than somebody/something else; greater than somebody/something else (在品质上)更好的;占优势的;更胜一筹的
vastly superior强得多
强得多
superior intelligence更强的智力
更强的智力
Liverpool were clearly the superior team.利物浦队明显更胜一筹。
利物浦队明显更胜一筹。
This model is technically superior to its competitors.这一款式在技术上超过了与之竞争的产品。
这一款式在技术上超过了与之竞争的产品。
She felt socially superior to most of her neighbours.她觉得自己的社会地位比多数邻居高。
她觉得自己的社会地位比多数邻居高。
The enemy won because of their superior numbers(= there were more of them).敌人由于在人数上占优而取胜。
敌人由于在人数上占优而取胜。
2 higher in rank, importance or position (在级别、重要性或职位上)更高的
my superior officer我的上级军官
我的上级军官
superior status更高的地位
更高的地位
a superior court of law上级法院
上级法院
3 showing by your behaviour that you think you are better than others 有优越感的;高傲的
a superior manner神气活现的态度
神气活现的态度
He always looks so superior.他总是显得那么有优越感。
他总是显得那么有优越感。
4 of very good quality; better than other similar things 质量卓越的;出类拔萃的;超群的
superior apartments高级公寓套房
高级公寓套房
The hotel offers superior accommodation and leisure facilities.这家旅馆提供上等的膳宿和休闲设施。
这家旅馆提供上等的膳宿和休闲设施。
noun 释义
1 a person of higher rank, status or position 级别(或地位、职位)更高的人;上级;上司
your social superiors社会地位比自己高的人
社会地位比自己高的人
He's myimmediate superior(= the person directly above me).他是我的顶头上司。
他是我的顶头上司。
I'm going to complain to your superiors.我要去找你的上级投诉。
我要去找你的上级投诉。
She threatened to report the assistant to his superiors.她威胁说要把助理的事向上级告发。
她威胁说要把助理的事向上级告发。
2 used in titles for the head of a religious community (用作宗教团体领导的头衔)
Mother Superior修女会院长
修女会院长
superstore C1 /ˈsuːpəstɔː(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large supermarket or a large shop that sells a wide variety of one type of goods 大型超市;大型商场
a computer superstore计算机商城
计算机商城
supervillain C1 /ˈsuːpəvɪlən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very bad character in a story, especially one with magic powers (故事中的)超级反派,超级恶棍,超级恶魔
supervise C1 /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to be in charge of somebody/something and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. 监督;管理;指导;主管
to supervise building work监理建筑工程
监理建筑工程
Who is supervising?谁在监管?
谁在监管?
She supervised the children playing near the pool.她照料着在水池附近玩的几个孩子。
她照料着在水池附近玩的几个孩子。
supervision C1 /ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the work or activity involved in being in charge of somebody/something and making sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. 监督;管理;指导;主管
Very young children should not be left to play without supervision.幼儿不应在无人看管的情况下独自玩耍。
幼儿不应在无人看管的情况下独自玩耍。
The drug should only be used under medical supervision.这种药须遵医嘱方可使用。
这种药须遵医嘱方可使用。
2 a meeting between a student and theirtutororsupervisorthat involves teaching and discussion of the student's work (导师辅导学生的)督导会
I have weekly supervisions.我每周都有督导会。
我每周都有督导会。
supervisor C1 /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whosupervisessomebody/something 监督人;指导者;主管人
I have a meeting with my supervisor about my research topic.我要就研究课题同导师见一次面。
我要就研究课题同导师见一次面。
All work is done under the guidance of a supervisor.所有工作都是在一名主管的指导下完成的。
所有工作都是在一名主管的指导下完成的。
supply and demand C1 /səˌplaɪ ən dɪˈmɑːnd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the relationship between the amount of goods or services that are available and the amount that people want to buy, especially when this controls prices 供求关系
thelaw of supply and demand供求定律
供求定律
supply chain C1 /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the series of processes involved in the production and supply of goods, from when they are first made, grown, etc. until they are bought or used 供应链
supposedly C1 /səˈpəʊzɪdli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain 据信;据传;据说
The novel is supposedly based on a true story.据说这部小说取材于一个真实的故事。
据说这部小说取材于一个真实的故事。
a poem supposedly written by Shakespeare一首据说是莎士比亚写的诗
一首据说是莎士比亚写的诗
Police have found the supposedly stolen car.警方已经找到了据称被盗的汽车。
警方已经找到了据称被盗的汽车。
suppress C1 /səˈpres/ verb
verb 释义
1 to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority 镇压;(武力)平定;压制
The rebellion was brutally suppressed.叛乱遭到了残酷的镇压。
叛乱遭到了残酷的镇压。
2 to prevent something from being published or made known 禁止(发表);查禁;封锁
The police were accused of suppressing vital evidence.警方被指隐瞒关键证据。
警方被指隐瞒关键证据。
This information had been deliberately suppressed.这条信息被故意封锁了。
这条信息被故意封锁了。
3 to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion 抑制;控制;忍住
to suppress a smile忍住不笑
忍住不笑
She was unable to suppress her anger.她按捺不住怒火。
她按捺不住怒火。
He had suppressed the painful memories of his childhood.他尽力不去回想那些痛苦的童年记忆。
他尽力不去回想那些痛苦的童年记忆。
4 to prevent something from growing, developing or continuing 压制;阻止;抑制
drugs that suppress the appetite抑制食欲的药
抑制食欲的药
suppression C1 /səˈpreʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act ofsuppressingsomething 镇压;压制;抑制
the suppression of a rebellion对叛乱的镇压
对叛乱的镇压
the suppression of emotion对感情的抑制
对感情的抑制
sureness C1 /ˈʃʊənəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being confident and steady; not hesitating or doubting 沉着自信;胸有成竹;有把握;确信不疑
an artist’s sureness of touch画家胸有成竹的笔触
画家胸有成竹的笔触
her sureness that she had done the right thing她确信自己做得对
她确信自己做得对
surf C1 /sɜːf/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 large waves in the sea or ocean, and the whitefoamthat they produce as they fall on the beach, on rocks, etc. 激浪;拍岸浪花
the sound of surf breaking on the beach激浪拍岸的声音
激浪拍岸的声音
2 an act of goingsurfing 冲浪
He decided to go for a surf near Fremantle.他决定到弗里曼特尔附近去冲浪。
他决定到弗里曼特尔附近去冲浪。
Sydney, surf capital of the world(= where the sport ofsurfingis very popular)世界冲浪之都悉尼
世界冲浪之都悉尼
verb 释义
1 to take part in the sport of riding on waves on asurfboard 进行冲浪运动;冲浪
2 to use the internet (互联网上)冲浪,漫游,浏览
I was surfing the Net looking for information on Indian music.我正上网查找关于印度音乐的资料。
我正上网查找关于印度音乐的资料。
surge C1 /sɜːdʒ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a sudden increase of a strong feeling (强烈感情的)突发
She felt a sudden surge of anger.她突然感觉怒火中烧。
她突然感觉怒火中烧。
a surge of excitement一阵兴奋
一阵兴奋
2 a sudden increase in the amount or number of something (数量的)急剧上升,激增
a surge in consumer spending消费开支的激增
消费开支的激增
We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand.对于近来出现的需求猛增,我们难以应对。
对于近来出现的需求猛增,我们难以应对。
A last-minute surge in ticket sales saved the show from closure.最后一刻门票销量的激增使演出免于流产。
最后一刻门票销量的激增使演出免于流产。
After an initial surge of interest, there has been little call for our services.过了开始的一阵新鲜劲后,对我们服务的需求就变得很小。
过了开始的一阵新鲜劲后,对我们服务的需求就变得很小。
3 a sudden, strong movement forward or upwards 奔涌向前;突然的向上运动
a tidal surge涨潮
涨潮
A surge of people poured through the gates.人群潮水般地涌出大门。
人群潮水般地涌出大门。
Police struggled to control the sudden surge forward by the demonstrators.警察奋力制止突然涌上前来的示威者。
警察奋力制止突然涌上前来的示威者。
4 a sudden increase in the flow of electrical power through a system (电流)浪涌
An electrical surge damaged the computer's disk drive.电流浪涌损坏了计算机的磁盘驱动器。
电流浪涌损坏了计算机的磁盘驱动器。
The National Grid was hit by a hugepower surge.国家电网受到巨大的电浪涌冲击。
国家电网受到巨大的电浪涌冲击。
verb 释义
1 to move quickly and with force in a particular direction 涌;汹涌;涌动
The gates opened and the crowd surged forward.大门打开了,人群向前涌去。
大门打开了,人群向前涌去。
Flood waters surged into their homes.洪水涌进了他们的房子。
洪水涌进了他们的房子。
He surged past the other runners on the last lap.他在最后一圈超越了其他选手。
他在最后一圈超越了其他选手。
2 to fill somebody with a strong feeling 使强烈地感到
Relief surged through her.她顿觉宽慰。
她顿觉宽慰。
3 to suddenly increase in value 急剧上升;飞涨;激增
Share prices surged.股价猛涨。
股价猛涨。
4 to increase suddenly 浪涌
surgical C1 /ˈsɜːdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used in or connected with surgery 外科的;外科手术的
surgical procedures手术程序
手术程序
a surgical ward(= for patients having operations)外科手术病房
外科手术病房
2 very accurate (尤指空中军事打击)精准的,外科手术式的
They launchedsurgical strikesagainst enemy targets.他们对敌军目标发起了外科手术式的精准打击。
他们对敌军目标发起了外科手术式的精准打击。
surgical bombing精准轰炸
精准轰炸
The quarterback found the wide receiver with a pass of almost surgical precision.四分卫一记堪称精准的传球,找到外接手。
四分卫一记堪称精准的传球,找到外接手。
surgical mask C1 /ˌsɜːdʒɪkl ˈmɑːsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of material that you wear over the lower part of your face, in order to reduce the spread of disease, intended for use in medical procedures such as operations 医用外科口罩
Single-use surgical masks should be discarded after use.一次性外科口罩使用后应丢弃。
一次性外科口罩使用后应丢弃。
surreal C1 /səˈriːəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very strange; more like a dream than reality, with ideas and images mixed together in a strange way 离奇的;怪诞的;梦幻般的;超现实的
surreal images超现实图像
超现实图像
The play was a surreal mix of fact and fantasy.该剧是事实与幻想的超现实结合。
该剧是事实与幻想的超现实结合。
surrealism C1 /səˈriːəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a 20th century style and movement in art and literature in which images and events that are not connected are put together in a strange or impossible way, like a dream, to try to express what is happening deep in the mind 超现实主义,超现实主义派(20 世纪文艺流派,以离奇怪诞的方式把无关联的形象和事情串连在一起)
surrealist C1 /səˈriːəlɪst/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an artist who usessurrealismin their work 超现实主义者
the surrealist Salvador Dali超现实主义画家萨尔瓦多·达利
超现实主义画家萨尔瓦多·达利
adjective 释义
1 in the style ofsurrealism; working in this style 超现实主义的
a surrealist painting/painter超现实主义绘画/画家
超现实主义绘画/画家
surrender C1 /səˈrendə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc. 投降
The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.叛军被迫投降。
叛军被迫投降。
He surrendered voluntarily to his enemies.他自愿向敌人投降。
他自愿向敌人投降。
The hijackers eventually surrendered themselves to the police.劫机者最终向警方投降。
劫机者最终向警方投降。
2 to give up something/somebody when you are forced to (被迫)放弃,交出
He agreed to surrender all claims to the property.他同意放弃对那笔财产的一切权利要求。
他同意放弃对那笔财产的一切权利要求。
They surrendered their guns to the police.他们向警察交出了枪。
他们向警察交出了枪。
The defendant was released to await trial but had to surrender her passport.被告被释放候审,但须交出护照。
被告被释放候审,但须交出护照。
The dictator surrendered power to Parliament.独裁者把权力交给了议会。
独裁者把权力交给了议会。
noun 释义
1 an act of admitting that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting 投降
They demanded (an)unconditional surrender.他们要求无条件投降。
他们要求无条件投降。
He raised his hands in surrender.他举起双手表示投降。
他举起双手表示投降。
2 the fact of allowing yourself to be controlled by something 屈服;屈从
They accused the government of a surrender to business interests.他们指责政府唯商界利益是从。
他们指责政府唯商界利益是从。
3 an act of giving something to somebody else even though you do not want to, especially after a battle, etc. (尤指在战争等过后)放弃,交出
They insisted on the immediate surrender of all weapons.他们坚持要求立即交出全部武器。
他们坚持要求立即交出全部武器。
surveillance C1 /sɜːˈveɪləns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of carefully watching a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed (对犯罪嫌疑人或可能发生犯罪的地方的)监视
The police are keeping the suspectsunderconstantsurveillance.警方正对嫌疑人实施不间断监视。
警方正对嫌疑人实施不间断监视。
surveillance cameras/equipment监视摄像机/设备
监视摄像机/设备
suspected C1 /səˈspektɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 believed to have probably happened, although there is no definite proof 可能的
a suspected broken arm疑似骨折的手臂
疑似骨折的手臂
suspected tax evasion逃税嫌疑
逃税嫌疑
2 believed to be guilty of something, although there is no definite proof 有犯罪嫌疑的
suspected terrorists恐怖分子嫌疑人
恐怖分子嫌疑人
suspend C1 /səˈspend/ verb
verb 释义
1 to hang something from something else 悬;挂;吊
A lamp was suspended from the ceiling.一盏吊灯悬在天花板上。
一盏吊灯悬在天花板上。
Her body was found suspended by a rope.人们发现她的尸体吊在绳子上。
人们发现她的尸体吊在绳子上。
A boat was suspended on wires from the rafters.一艘船用电线悬挂在椽子上。
一艘船用电线悬挂在椽子上。
2 to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being active, used, etc. for a time 暂停;中止;使暂停发挥作用(或使用等)
Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out.在进行安全检查期间生产暂停。
在进行安全检查期间生产暂停。
The constitution was suspended as the fighting grew worse.鉴于战斗趋于激烈,宪法暂停实施。
鉴于战斗趋于激烈,宪法暂停实施。
In the theatre we willinglysuspend disbelief(= temporarily believe that the characters, etc. are real).在剧院看戏时,我们自愿对一切暂不置疑。
在剧院看戏时,我们自愿对一切暂不置疑。
3 to officially delay something; to arrange for something to happen later than planned 延缓;暂缓;推迟
The introduction of the new system has been suspended until next year.新制度推迟到明年再行实施。
新制度推迟到明年再行实施。
to suspend judgement(= delay forming or expressing an opinion)暂不判断
暂不判断
4 to officially prevent somebody from doing their job, going to school, etc. for a time, as a punishment or while a complaint against them is investigated (作为惩罚或投诉调查期间)使暂时停职(或停学等)
The police officer was suspended while the complaint was investigated.投诉调查期间,这名警员被暂停职务。
投诉调查期间,这名警员被暂停职务。
She was suspended from school for a week.她被停学一周。
她被停学一周。
5 to float in liquid or air without moving 悬浮
Small droplets are held suspended in the atmosphere.小水滴悬浮在大气中。
小水滴悬浮在大气中。
suspended sentence C1 /səˌspendɪd ˈsentəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 a punishment given to a criminal in court that means that they will only go to prison if they commit another crime within a particular period of time 缓刑
an 18-month suspended sentence for theft因盗窃被判 18 个月缓刑
因盗窃被判 18 个月缓刑
suspension C1 /səˈspenʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of officially removing somebody from their job, school, team, etc. for a period of time, usually as a punishment 暂令停职(或停学、停赛等)
suspension from school暂被停学
暂被停学
The two players are appealing against their suspensions.这两名运动员请求取消对他们的停赛处罚。
这两名运动员请求取消对他们的停赛处罚。
2 the act of delaying something for a period of time, until a decision has been taken 暂缓;推迟;延期
These events have led to the suspension of talks.这些事件导致谈判延期。
这些事件导致谈判延期。
Many movies require the viewer to engage in a willing suspension of disbelief.许多电影要求观众自觉自愿将不信任暂时撇开。
许多电影要求观众自觉自愿将不信任暂时撇开。
3 the system of springs, etc. by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels and that makes it more comfortable to ride in when the road surface is not even (车辆减震用的)悬架系统
thefront/rear suspension前/后悬架
前/后悬架
The new model is fitted with computer-controlled suspension.新型号安装了数控悬架。
新型号安装了数控悬架。
4 a liquid with very small pieces of solid matter floating in it; the state of such a liquid 悬浮液;悬浮
The suspension was passed through a filter to separate out the solid particles.悬浮液经由过滤器将其中的固体颗粒分离出来。
悬浮液经由过滤器将其中的固体颗粒分离出来。
The material carried in suspension by the tide is deposited on the shore.潮水所携带的悬浮物沉积在岸上。
潮水所携带的悬浮物沉积在岸上。
suspicion C1 /səˈspɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof 怀疑;嫌疑
They drove away slowly to avoidarousing suspicion.他们缓缓驾车离去,以免引起怀疑。
他们缓缓驾车离去,以免引起怀疑。
He was arrested on suspicion of murder.他因涉嫌谋杀而被捕。
他因涉嫌谋杀而被捕。
I havea sneaking suspicionthat she's not telling the truth.我暗自怀疑她没讲实话。
我暗自怀疑她没讲实话。
Mysuspicions were confirmedwhen police raided the property.警察突然搜查这处房产,我的怀疑因此得到证实。
警察突然搜查这处房产,我的怀疑因此得到证实。
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions.她不愿意吐露自己的怀疑。
她不愿意吐露自己的怀疑。
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions.他的辞职似乎只会加剧人们的怀疑。
他的辞职似乎只会加剧人们的怀疑。
It’s time to confront him with our suspicions.是时候用我们的怀疑来面对他了。
是时候用我们的怀疑来面对他了。
2 a feeling or belief that something is true, even though you have no proof 感觉;看法
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station.我感觉不妙,我们可能来错车站了。
我感觉不妙,我们可能来错车站了。
3 the feeling that you cannot trust somebody/something 猜疑;怀疑;不放心
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion.他们的主动热情遭到一些猜疑。
他们的主动热情遭到一些猜疑。
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated.应警惕浅井中的水,因为它可能受到污染。
应警惕浅井中的水,因为它可能受到污染。
4 a small amount of something 少许;一点儿
His mouth quivered in the suspicion of a smile.他嘴唇微微一颤,露出一丝笑意。
他嘴唇微微一颤,露出一丝笑意。
Wasn’t there even a suspicion of truth in what he said?难道他说的话连一点真实性都没有怀疑吗?
难道他说的话连一点真实性都没有怀疑吗?
5 too good, honest, etc. to have done something wrong, illegal or dishonest 无可置疑
Nobody who was near the scene of the crime is above suspicion.犯罪现场附近的任何人都不能排除嫌疑。
犯罪现场附近的任何人都不能排除嫌疑。
They thought the head teacher was beyond suspicion.他们认为校长没有嫌疑。
他们认为校长没有嫌疑。
6 ifthe finger of blame/suspicionpoints or is pointed at somebody, they are suspected of having committed a crime, being responsible for something, etc. 怀疑对象
The inquiry pointed the finger of blame at the driver of the crashed coach.调查将责任归咎于失事客车的司机。
调查将责任归咎于失事客车的司机。
The finger of suspicion was pointed at the chicken served for lunch.疑点落在了中午吃的鸡肉上。
疑点落在了中午吃的鸡肉上。
7 suspected of doing something wrong, illegal or dishonest 有嫌疑;涉嫌
The whole family is currently under suspicion of her murder.目前这一家人都涉嫌谋杀她。
目前这一家人都涉嫌谋杀她。
A number of doctorscame under suspicionof unethical behaviour.一些医生涉嫌有不道德行为。
一些医生涉嫌有不道德行为。
He fell under suspicion of tax evasion.他有逃税嫌疑。
他有逃税嫌疑。
suspicious C1 /səˈspɪʃəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, without having any proof 感觉可疑的;怀疑的
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police.他们开始觉得他行为可疑,便报了警。
他们开始觉得他行为可疑,便报了警。
a suspicious look怀疑的神情
怀疑的神情
You have a verysuspicious mind(= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way).你疑心很重。
你疑心很重。
2 making you feel that something is wrong, illegal or dishonest 令人怀疑的;可疑的
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour?你难道没有注意到他行为有可疑之处?
你难道没有注意到他行为有可疑之处?
She died insuspicious circumstances.她死得蹊跷。
她死得蹊跷。
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious.警方认为这场火灾没有可疑之处。
警方认为这场火灾没有可疑之处。
It might look suspicious if we arrived together.如果我们一起到达,可能会令人起疑。
如果我们一起到达,可能会令人起疑。
It was all very suspicious.这一切十分可疑。
这一切十分可疑。
3 not willing or able to trust somebody/something 不信任的;持怀疑态度的
I was suspicious of his motives.我怀疑他的动机。
我怀疑他的动机。
Many were suspicious of reform.很多人对改革持怀疑态度。
很多人对改革持怀疑态度。
swamp C1 /swɒmp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing 沼泽(地)
tropical swamps热带沼泽
热带沼泽
The country contains around 700 square km of swamp.该国约有700平方公里的沼泽地。
该国约有700平方公里的沼泽地。
verb 释义
1 to make somebody have more of something than they can deal with 使不堪承受;使疲于应对;使应接不暇
The department was swamped with job applications.面对纷至沓来的求职申请,这个部门疲于应对。
面对纷至沓来的求职申请,这个部门疲于应对。
In summer visitors swamp the island.夏天,这个岛上游客熙熙攘攘,人满为患。
夏天,这个岛上游客熙熙攘攘,人满为患。
2 to fill or cover something with a lot of water 淹;淹没
The little boat was swamped by the waves.小船被大浪淹没了。
小船被大浪淹没了。
Huge tidal waves swamped the town.巨大的海浪淹没了小镇。
巨大的海浪淹没了小镇。
swan C1 /swɒn/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large bird that is usually white and has a long, thin neck.Swanslive on or near water. 天鹅
verb 释义
1 to go around enjoying yourself in a way that annoys other people or makes themjealous 悠游;悠然闲逛
They've gone swanning off to Paris for the weekend.他们周末到巴黎潇洒去了。
他们周末到巴黎潇洒去了。
They’re always swanning off to Paris for shopping trips.他们总是去巴黎购物。
他们总是去巴黎购物。
swarm C1 /swɔːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction 一大群(蜜蜂等昆虫)
aswarm of bees/locusts/flies一大群蜜蜂/蝗虫/苍蝇
一大群蜜蜂/蝗虫/苍蝇
Gnats came in swarms to torment them.蚊子成群结队地来折磨他们。
蚊子成群结队地来折磨他们。
2 a large group of people, especially when they are all moving quickly in the same direction 一大群,一大批(向同方向移动的人)
verb 释义
1 to move around in a large group 成群地来回移动
Tourists were swarming all over the island.岛上到处是旅游者熙来攘往。
岛上到处是旅游者熙来攘往。
Police swarmed into the building.警察蜂拥进入大楼。
警察蜂拥进入大楼。
2 to move around together in a large group, looking for a place to live 成群地飞来飞去
sweetheart C1 /ˈswiːthɑːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 used to address somebody in a kind and loving way (用作称呼语)亲爱的,宝贝儿
Do you want a drink, sweetheart?想喝一杯吗,亲爱的?
想喝一杯吗,亲爱的?
2 a person that somebody is having a romantic relationship with 恋人;爱人;心上人
They were childhood sweethearts.他们俩是青梅竹马。
他们俩是青梅竹马。
swell C1 /swel/ verb, noun, adjective
verb 释义
1 to become bigger or rounder 膨胀;肿胀
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her.她胳膊给蜜蜂蜇了,肿了起来。
她胳膊给蜜蜂蜇了,肿了起来。
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed.细菌会导致牙龈肿胀和出血。
细菌会导致牙龈肿胀和出血。
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften.把小扁豆煮20分钟,煮到膨胀变软为止。
把小扁豆煮20分钟,煮到膨胀变软为止。
2 to go out or make something go out in a curved shape (使)凸出,鼓出
The sails swelled (out) in the wind.船帆鼓满了风。
船帆鼓满了风。
His belly swelled out over his belt.他的腹部在腰带上隆起。
他的腹部在腰带上隆起。
The wind swelled (out) the sails.风鼓起了帆。
风鼓起了帆。
3 to increase or make something increase in number or size (使)增加,增大,扩大
Last year's profits were swelled by a fall in production costs.去年因生产成本下降,利润有所增加。
去年因生产成本下降,利润有所增加。
Crowds of commuters were swelled by Christmas shoppers.圣诞购物者的人数激增。
圣诞购物者的人数激增。
We are looking for more volunteers toswell the ranks(= increase the number)of those already helping.我们期盼有更多的志愿者加入,以壮大目前已在提供帮助的队伍。
我们期盼有更多的志愿者加入,以壮大目前已在提供帮助的队伍。
Membership has swelled to over 20 000.成员增加到 2 万余人。
成员增加到 2 万余人。
4 to become louder 变得更响亮;增强
The cheering swelled through the hall.欢呼声越来越大,响彻大厅。
欢呼声越来越大,响彻大厅。
5 to be filled with a strong emotion 充满(激情)
to swell with pride满腔自豪
满腔自豪
Her heart swelled as she turned to face him.当她转身面对他时,她的心突然膨胀起来。
当她转身面对他时,她的心突然膨胀起来。
noun 释义
1 the movement of the sea when it rises and falls without the waves breaking 海浪的涌动;涌浪
The boat was caught in a heavy(= strong)swell.船遇上了大涌浪。
船遇上了大涌浪。
2 the curved shape of something, especially a part of the body (尤指身体部位)凸起的形状,鼓出处,隆起处
the firm swell of her breasts她挺拔的乳峰
她挺拔的乳峰
3 a situation in which something increases in size, number, strength, etc. 增加;增大;扩大;增强
a growing swell of support越来越多的支持
越来越多的支持
a swell of pride自豪感的增强
自豪感的增强
4 a slow steady increase in the volume of something 逐渐增强
5 an important or fashionable person 重要人士;时髦人物
adjective 释义
1 very good, a lot of fun, etc. 很棒的;非常有趣的
We had a swell time.我们过得开心极了。
我们过得开心极了。
swelling C1 /ˈswelɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the condition of being larger or rounder than normal(= of beingswollen) 膨胀;肿胀
Use ice to reduce the swelling.用冰敷消肿。
用冰敷消肿。
Slight swelling had occurred under his chin.他的下巴下方出现轻微肿胀。
他的下巴下方出现轻微肿胀。
2 a place on your body that has become larger or rounder than normal as the result of an illness or injury 肿胀处;浮肿处
The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye.她摔了一跤,眼睛上方起了一个包,挺疼的。
她摔了一跤,眼睛上方起了一个包,挺疼的。
There is a marked swelling of the lymph nodes.淋巴结处有明显的肿块。
淋巴结处有明显的肿块。
swerve C1 /swɜːv/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to change direction suddenly, especially in order to avoid hitting somebody/something 突然转向;急转弯
She swerved sharply to avoid a cyclist.她猛地急转弯,以避开一个骑自行车的人。
她猛地急转弯,以避开一个骑自行车的人。
The bus suddenly swerved into his path.公共汽车突然拐到了他走的路上。
公共汽车突然拐到了他走的路上。
The ball swerved into the net.球在空中划了一条弧线,进了球门。
球在空中划了一条弧线,进了球门。
noun 释义
1 a sudden change of direction by a vehicle, especially in order to avoid hitting somebody/something 突然转向;急转弯
The bus made a sudden swerve to the left.公共汽车突然向左转弯。
公共汽车突然向左转弯。
swimming bath C1 /ˈswɪmɪŋ bɑːθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public swimming pool inside a building 室内游泳池
to go to the local swimming baths去当地的游泳馆
去当地的游泳馆
swimwear C1 /ˈswɪmweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 clothing that you wear for swimming 游泳衣;泳装
a new swimwear collection新的泳装系列
新的泳装系列
swing C1 /swɪŋ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make something do this (使)摆动,摇摆,摇荡
His arms swung as he walked.他边走边摆着双臂。
他边走边摆着双臂。
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher(= while sitting on a swing).随着他推她,她在秋千上越荡越高。
随着他推她,她在秋千上越荡越高。
A set of keys swung from her belt.她腰带上挂着的一串钥匙摆来摆去。
她腰带上挂着的一串钥匙摆来摆去。
He sat on the stool, swinging his legs.他坐在凳子上晃动着两条腿。
他坐在凳子上晃动着两条腿。
2 to move from one place to another by holding something that is fixed and pulling yourself along, up, etc. 纵身跃向;荡向;悬吊到
The gunshot sent monkeys swinging away through the trees.枪声一响,猴子纷纷在树丛中飞跃荡走。
枪声一响,猴子纷纷在树丛中飞跃荡走。
He swung himself out of the car.他纵身跳下车。
他纵身跳下车。
3 to move or make something move with a wide curved movement (使)弧线运动,转弯,转动
A line of cars swung out of the palace gates.一队汽车拐出了宫门。
一队汽车拐出了宫门。
He swung his legs over the side of the bed.他把两腿移过来放下床。
他把两腿移过来放下床。
The door swung open.门开了。
门开了。
She let the door swing shut behind her.她放开手让门自己关上。
她放开手让门自己关上。
She swung the door open.她把门推开。
她把门推开。
4 to change or make somebody/something change from one opinion, mood, etc. to another (使)改变(意见、情绪等)
The state has swung from Republican to Democrat.这个州原先支持共和党,现在倒向了民主党。
这个州原先支持共和党,现在倒向了民主党。
His emotions swung between fear and curiosity.他时而害怕,时而好奇。
他时而害怕,时而好奇。
The game could swing either way(= either side could win it).这场比赛胜负未卜。
这场比赛胜负未卜。
I managed to swing them round to my point of view.我设法使他们转而接受了我的观点。
我设法使他们转而接受了我的观点。
5 to turn or change direction suddenly; to make something do this (使)突然转向,突然转身
She swung back to face him.她转身面对他。
她转身面对他。
The bus swung sharply to the left.公共汽车猛地拐向左边。
公共汽车猛地拐向左边。
He swung the camera around to face the opposite direction.他猛地将照相机转到相反的方向。
他猛地将照相机转到相反的方向。
6 to try to hit somebody/something (挥动某物)朝…打去
She swung at me with the iron bar.她挥着铁棍朝我打来。
她挥着铁棍朝我打来。
He swung another punch in my direction.他朝着我这边又挥了一拳。
他朝着我这边又挥了一拳。
7 to succeed in getting or achieving something, sometimes in a slightly dishonest way (有时略微不正当地)获得,搞到,办成
We're trying toswing itso that we can travel on the same flight.我们正在想法子,好坐上同一个航班。
我们正在想法子,好坐上同一个航班。
Is there any chance of you swinging us a couple of tickets?你有没有可能帮我们弄几张票?
你有没有可能帮我们弄几张票?
8 to have a strong rhythm 有强劲的节奏;节奏感强
9 if a party, etc.is swinging, there are a lot of people there having a good time 热闹;令人开心
10 when somebody saysthere’s no room to swing a cat, they mean that a room is very small and that there is not enough space 没有活动的余地;连转身都很难
11 to affect the result of something in one way rather than another 使天平倾斜;使结果倾向某方;起决定性作用
In an interview, smart presentation can swing the balance in your favour.在面试中,巧妙的演讲可以扭转局面,对你有利。
在面试中,巧妙的演讲可以扭转局面,对你有利。
New evidence swung the balance against the prosecution.新的证据扭转了检方的不利局面。
新的证据扭转了检方的不利局面。
12 to bebisexual(= sexually attracted to both men and women) 双性恋;既喜欢异性也喜欢同性
13 to really try to achieve something great, even when it is not reasonable to expect to be so successful 全力一搏;迎难而上
entrepreneurs who think big and swing for the fences志向高远、迎难而上的企业家
志向高远、迎难而上的企业家
Investors need to manage risk and not swing for the fences.投资者需要管理风险,而不是孤注一掷。
投资者需要管理风险,而不是孤注一掷。
14 to start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy 立即行动起来;马上大干起来
The ambulance crew swung into action to resuscitate the patient.救护人员立即行动起来抢救病人。
救护人员立即行动起来抢救病人。
The rescue operation swung into action immediately.救援行动立即展开。
救援行动立即展开。
The emergency services swung into action as soon as the disaster was reported.灾难一经报道,应急服务机构迅速采取了行动。
灾难一经报道,应急服务机构迅速采取了行动。
15 to pretend to be ill when in fact you are not, especially to avoid work 装病偷懒
I don't think there's anything wrong with her—she's just swinging the lead.我认为她没有什么病,只不过是在装病偷懒而已。
我认为她没有什么病,只不过是在装病偷懒而已。
noun 释义
1 aswingingmovement or rhythm 摆动;挥动;转动;强劲节奏
He took a wild swing at the ball.他对准球猛地挥拍一击。
他对准球猛地挥拍一击。
the swing of her hips她臀部的扭动
她臀部的扭动
2 a change from one opinion or situation to another; the amount by which something changes 改变;改变的程度
Voting showed a 10 per cent swing to Labour.投票显示 10% 的人转而支持工党。
投票显示 10% 的人转而支持工党。
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power.有迹象表明人们转而支持核能。
有迹象表明人们转而支持核能。
3 a seat forswingingon, hung from above on ropes or chains 秋千
The kids were playing on the swings.孩子们在荡秋千。
孩子们在荡秋千。
Her dad pushed her on the swing.她爸爸推她荡秋千。
她爸爸推她荡秋千。
4 theswingingmovement you make with your arms and body when you hit the ball in the game of golf 挥杆动作
I need to work on my swing.我需要改进挥杆动作。
我需要改进挥杆动作。
5 a type of jazz with a smooth rhythm, played especially by big dance bands in the 1930s 摇摆乐(流行于 20 世纪 30 年代)
6 a quick journey, especially one made by a politician, in which somebody visits several different places in a short time (尤指从政者在多处逗留的)短期快速行程
a three-day campaign swing through California为期三天的加利福尼亚巡回竞选旅程
为期三天的加利福尼亚巡回竞选旅程
7 to get used to an activity or a situation and become fully involved in it 熟悉(某种情况);融入(某种活动或环境之中)
I’ve only been here a week so I haven’t got into the swing of things yet.我刚来这里一周,所以我还没有进入状态。
我刚来这里一周,所以我还没有进入状态。
8 to be lively and fun 热闹有趣;气氛热烈
She made the whole party go with a swing.她让整个聚会气氛热烈起来。
她让整个聚会气氛热烈起来。
9 to have a strong rhythm 有强劲的节奏;节奏感强
10 having reached a very lively level 在热烈进行中;处于兴盛阶段
When we arrived the party was already in full swing.我们赶到时,聚会已进入高潮。
我们赶到时,聚会已进入高潮。
11 used to say that there are advantages and disadvantages whatever decision you make (表示无论如何决定都有利有弊)有得必有失
If you earn more, you pay more in tax, so it's all swings and roundabouts.赚的越多,缴的税也越多,所以有得必有失。
赚的越多,缴的税也越多,所以有得必有失。
What you gain on the swings you may lose on the roundabouts.塞翁失马,焉知非福。
塞翁失马,焉知非福。
swollen C1 /ˈswəʊlən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 larger than normal, especially as a result of a disease or an injury 肿胀的;肿起来的
swollen glands肿胀的腺体
肿胀的腺体
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying.她哭得两眼又红又肿。
她哭得两眼又红又肿。
2 containing more water than normal 涨水的;上涨的
sword C1 /sɔːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a weapon with a long metalblade(= sharp cutting part)and a handle 剑;刀
todraw/sheathe a sword(= to take it out of/put it into its cover)拔剑;把剑插入鞘
拔剑;把剑插入鞘
2 to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages 既有优点也有缺点;是一把双刃剑
Fame is a double-edged sword.名声是一把双刃剑。
名声是一把双刃剑。
3 to fight or argue with somebody (与某人)交锋,争论
4 people who write books, poems, etc. have a greater effect on history and human affairs than soldiers and wars 笔诛胜于剑伐
5 to kill somebody with asword 用剑刺死某人
All the men were put to the sword.所有的人都惨遭屠杀。
所有的人都惨遭屠杀。
6 a bad or unpleasant thing that might happen to you at any time and that makes you feel worried or frightened 达摩克利斯之剑(喻指令人忧虑或畏惧的、随时可能降临的灾祸)
7 to stop fighting and return to peaceful activities 铸剑为犁;化干戈为玉帛;偃武修文
syllabus C1 /ˈsɪləbəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a list of the topics, books, etc. that students should study in a particular subject at school or college 教学大纲
American history will be on the syllabus next term.下学期美国历史将列入教学大纲。
下学期美国历史将列入教学大纲。
symbolic C1 /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing symbols, or being used as a symbol 使用象征的;作为象征的;象征性的
He shook his fist in a symbolic gesture of defiance.他做了一个象征性的挑战手势-挥了挥他的拳头。
他做了一个象征性的挑战手势-挥了挥他的拳头。
The ceremony has a deep symbolic meaning.这一仪式有深刻的象征意义。
这一仪式有深刻的象征意义。
The new regulations are largely symbolic(= they will not have any real effect).新的制度基本上是象征性的。
新的制度基本上是象征性的。
The dove is symbolic of peace.鸽子是和平的象征。
鸽子是和平的象征。
symbolism C1 /ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of symbols to represent ideas, especially in art and literature (尤指文艺中的)象征主义,象征手法
poetry full of religious symbolism用大量象征手法表现宗教色彩的诗篇。
用大量象征手法表现宗教色彩的诗篇。
syndrome C1 /ˈsɪndrəʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of physical conditions that show you have a particular disease or medical problem 综合征;综合症状
PMS or premenstrual syndrome经前综合征
经前综合征
This syndrome is associated with frequent coughing.这种综合征与经常咳嗽有关。
这种综合征与经常咳嗽有关。
This syndrome mostly affects women in their forties.这种综合症多出现在四十多岁的女性身上。
这种综合症多出现在四十多岁的女性身上。
2 a set of opinions or a way of behaving that is typical of a particular type of person, attitude or social problem 典型意见;典型表现
With teenagers, be prepared for the ‘Me, me, me!’ syndrome(= they think of themselves first).跟青少年在一起,对他们那种凡事只想到“我、我、我!”的典型心理不要大惊小怪。
跟青少年在一起,对他们那种凡事只想到“我、我、我!”的典型心理不要大惊小怪。
This phenomenon has become known as the ‘Californian syndrome’.这种症状称作“加利福尼亚综合徵”。
这种症状称作“加利福尼亚综合徵”。
synthesis C1 /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of combining separate ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.; a mixture or combination of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc. 综合;结合;综合体
the synthesis of art with everyday life艺术与日常生活的结合
艺术与日常生活的结合
a synthesis of traditional and modern values传统价值观和现代价值观的综合体
传统价值观和现代价值观的综合体
2 the natural chemical production of a substance in animals and plants (物质在动植物体内的)合成
protein synthesis蛋白质的合成
蛋白质的合成
the synthesis of nucleic acids核酸的合成
核酸的合成
3 the artificial production of a substance that is present naturally in animals and plants (人工的)合成
the synthesis of penicillin青霉素的合成
青霉素的合成
4 the production of sounds, music or speech by electronic means (用电子手段对声音、音乐或语音的)合成
synthetic C1 /sɪnˈθetɪk/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 artificial; made by combining chemical substances rather than being produced naturally by plants or animals 人造的;(人工)合成的
synthetic drugs/fabrics合成药物/织物
合成药物/织物
shoes with synthetic soles合成鞋底的鞋
合成鞋底的鞋
synthetic dyes合成染料
合成染料
Even the hair is synthetic.就连头发也是合成的。
就连头发也是合成的。
2 using changes to the ends of words rather than separate words to show the functions of words in a sentence 综合(型)的
noun 释义
1 an artificial substance or material 合成物;合成纤维(织物);合成剂
cotton fabrics and synthetics棉织物与合成织物
棉织物与合成织物
material with the feel of a natural fibre and the durability of a synthetic具有天然纤维触感和合成纤维耐用性的材料
具有天然纤维触感和合成纤维耐用性的材料
syrup C1 /ˈsɪrəp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sweet liquid made from sugar and water, often used in cans of fruit 糖水(常用于水果罐头)
pears in syrup糖水梨
糖水梨
a tin of peaches in thick syrup一罐浓糖浆桃子
一罐浓糖浆桃子
2 any thick sweet liquid made with sugar, used especially as a sauce 糖浆
tab C1 /tæb/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small piece of paper, cloth, metal, etc. that sticks out from the edge of something, and that is used to give information about it, or to hold it, fasten it, etc. 标签;签条;突耳;凸舌
Insert tab A into slot 1(= for example to make a model, box, etc.).将凸舌 A 插入 1 号孔(如制作模型、盒子等)。
将凸舌 A 插入 1 号孔(如制作模型、盒子等)。
2 an additional document or page that can be opened on computer software 标签页;选项卡
You can easily switch between tabs.你可以在标签页间轻松切换。
你可以在标签页间轻松切换。
3 a fixed position in a line of a document that you are typing that shows where a piece of text or a column of figures, etc. will begin (打字)首行固定键位
Use the tab key to insert a tab at the beginning of the line.使用 Tab 键在行首插入制表符。
使用 Tab 键在行首插入制表符。
4 a small piece of metal with a ring attached which is pulled to open cans of food, drink, etc. (易拉罐等的)拉环;易拉环
5 a bill for goods you receive but pay for later, especially for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar; the price or cost of something (待付的)账单,账款;(尤指)餐饮账单;费用
a bar tab酒吧账单
酒吧账单
Can I put it on my tab?我可以记账吗?
我可以记账吗?
The tab for the meeting could be $3 000.这次会议的费用可能达 3 000 美元。
这次会议的费用可能达 3 000 美元。
Who is going topick up the tab(= pay)for the legal expenses?谁来承担法律费用?
谁来承担法律费用?
He walked out of the restaurant and left me to pick up the tab for the whole meal.他走出餐馆,丢下我为整顿饭买单。
他走出餐馆,丢下我为整顿饭买单。
6 a small solid piece of an illegal drug 药片,药丸(指毒品)
a tab of Ecstasy一粒摇头丸
一粒摇头丸
7 a way of representing musical notes on paper by showing the position of the fingers on a musical instrument rather than the actual notes; an example of this 符号记谱法,奏法记谱法(标明演奏者的手指位置)
guitar tabs吉他奏法乐谱
吉他奏法乐谱
8 to watch somebody/something carefully in order to know what is happening so that you can control a particular situation 监视;密切注视
It's not always possible to keep tabs on everyone's movements.监视每个人的行动并不总是能办得到的。
监视每个人的行动并不总是能办得到的。
9 to pay for something 付账
The company picked up the tab for his hotel room.公司为他付旅馆房费。
公司为他付旅馆房费。
The government will continue to pick up college fees for some students.政府将继续替一些学生缴纳学费。
政府将继续替一些学生缴纳学费。
verb 释义
1 to say that somebody is suitable for a particular job or role or describe them in a particular way 说(某人)适合于(某工作或角色);把(某人)视为…
He has been tabbed by many people as a future champion.许多人都说他是未来的冠军。
许多人都说他是未来的冠军。
2 to use thetab keywhen you are using a keyboard 使用制表键
table mat C1 /ˈteɪbl mæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of wood or cloth that you put under a hot dish or plate to protect the surface of the table 餐具垫;隔热桌垫
table napkin C1 /ˈteɪbl næpkɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of cloth or paper used at meals for protecting your clothes and cleaning your lips and fingers 餐巾;餐巾纸
tablecloth C1 /ˈteɪblklɒθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a cloth that you use for covering a table, especially when you have a meal (尤指餐桌的)桌布,台布
tablespoon C1 /ˈteɪblspuːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large spoon, used especially for serving food 餐匙,汤匙(尤用于分食物)
2 the amount atablespooncan hold 一餐匙,一汤匙(的量)
Add two tablespoons of water.加两汤匙的水。
加两汤匙的水。
tabloid C1 /ˈtæblɔɪd/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 tabloidnewspapers have small pages and short articles with a lot of pictures and stories about famous people, and are often thought of as less serious than other newspapers 通俗小报(文短图多,内容多为名人逸事,常被视为不太严肃)
a tabloid newspaper通俗小报
通俗小报
the tabloid press通俗小报界
通俗小报界
tabloid journalists小报记者
小报记者
2 used to describe the small size of some newspapers (usually half the size of larger papers) 小报(版面通常比大报小一半)
a serious paper in a new tabloid format新改为小报版式的严肃报纸
新改为小报版式的严肃报纸
noun 释义
1 a newspaper with small pages (usually half the size of those in larger papers) 小报(版面通常比大报小一半)
2 a newspaper of this size with short articles and a lot of pictures and stories about famous people, often thought of as less serious than other newspapers 通俗小报(文短图多,内容多为名人逸事,常被视为不太严肃)
The story made the front page in all the tabloids.这件事成了所有小报的头版新闻。
这件事成了所有小报的头版新闻。
I despair when I read what passes for news in some of the tabloids.我在阅读某些小报所谓的新闻时很失望。
我在阅读某些小报所谓的新闻时很失望。
You shouldn’t believe everything you read in the tabloids.小报上看到的东西不可全信。
小报上看到的东西不可全信。
tackle C1 /ˈtækl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation 应付,处理,解决(难题或局面)
The government is determined to tackle inflation.政府决心解决通货膨胀问题。
政府决心解决通货膨胀问题。
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend.我想下周末我会解决维修问题。
我想下周末我会解决维修问题。
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.昨夜一车库起火,消防队员前去扑救。
昨夜一车库起火,消防队员前去扑救。
2 to speak to somebody about a problem or difficult situation 与某人交涉;向某人提起(问题或困难情况)
I tackled him about the money he owed me.我就他欠我钱的事与他进行了交涉。
我就他欠我钱的事与他进行了交涉。
3 to try and take the ball from an opponent 抢球;抢断;抢截;铲断
He was tackled just outside the penalty area.他就在禁区外让对方把球抢断。
他就在禁区外让对方把球抢断。
4 to make an opponent fall to the ground in order to stop them running 擒抱摔倒;阻截
He can run fast and tackle hard.他跑得快,阻截凶。
他跑得快,阻截凶。
5 to deal with somebody who is violent or threatening you 抓获;擒获;给以颜色
He tackled a masked intruder at his home.他在家里抓住了一个私自闯入的蒙面人。
他在家里抓住了一个私自闯入的蒙面人。
noun 释义
1 an act of trying to take the ball from an opponent in football (soccer), hockey, etc.; an act of knocking somebody to the ground, for example in rugby orAmerican football (足球、曲棍球等)抢断球,阻截铲球;(橄榄球或美式足球)擒抱摔倒,阻截
He was booked for a late tackle on Torres.他因最后时刻铲倒托雷斯而被黄牌警告。
他因最后时刻铲倒托雷斯而被黄牌警告。
He brought the burglar down with a flying tackle.他用飞铲将窃贼打倒了。
他用飞铲将窃贼打倒了。
2 a player whose job is to stop opponents by knocking them to the ground 截锋
3 the equipment used to do a particular sport or activity, especially fishing 用具;体育器材;(尤指)渔具
He owns a gun and tackle shop in the village.他在村里拥有一家枪械店。
他在村里拥有一家枪械店。
We'll need some ropes and climbing tackle.我们需要一些绳索和攀岩用具。
我们需要一些绳索和攀岩用具。
4 a man’s sexual organs 鸡巴;阳具
tactful C1 /ˈtæktfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 careful not to say or do anything that will annoy or upset other people 圆通的;得体的;不得罪人的
That wasn't a very tactful thing to say!说这种话可不太得体!
说这种话可不太得体!
I tried to find a tactful way of telling her the truth.我设法找一个妥善的办法,把实情告诉她。
我设法找一个妥善的办法,把实情告诉她。
It might be more tactful if you didn’t come to the wedding.如果你不来参加婚礼可能会更委婉一些。
如果你不来参加婚礼可能会更委婉一些。
tadpole C1 /ˈtædpəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small creature with a large head and a small tail, that lives in water and is the young form of a frog,toad, etc. 蝌蚪
tae kwon do C1 /ˌtaɪ ˌkwɒn ˈdəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Korean system of fighting without weapons, similar tokarate 跆拳道
tailor-made C1 /ˌteɪlə ˈmeɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 made for a particular person or purpose, and therefore very suitable 特制的;专门设置的;非常合适的
a tailor-made course of study专门设置的课程
专门设置的课程
a trip tailor-made just for you专门为你安排的旅行
专门为你安排的旅行
She seems tailor-made for the job(= perfectly suited for it).她似乎生来就是为了专门做这项工作的。
她似乎生来就是为了专门做这项工作的。
a course of study that is tailor-made to the individual为个人量身定制的学习课程
为个人量身定制的学习课程
We can offer you a tailor-made financial package to suit your needs.我们可以为您量身打造切合您需要的金融产品组合。
我们可以为您量身打造切合您需要的金融产品组合。
2 made by atailorfor a particular person 定做的
a tailor-made suit定做的西服
定做的西服
take over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to become bigger or more important than something else; to replace something 占上风;取而代之
Try not to let negative thoughts take over.尽量别受消极的想法左右。
尽量别受消极的想法左右。
It has been suggested that mammals took over from dinosaurs 65 million years ago.有人提出哺乳动物是在 6 500 万年前取代恐龙的。
有人提出哺乳动物是在 6 500 万年前取代恐龙的。
In your teens, peer-group friendships may take over from parents as the major influence on you.在你十几岁的时候,同龄人的友谊可能会取代父母成为对你的主要影响。
在你十几岁的时候,同龄人的友谊可能会取代父母成为对你的主要影响。
2 to begin to have control of or responsibility for something, especially in place of somebody else 接替;接任;接管;接手
Paul's daughter took over the job in 2017.保罗的女儿于 2017 年接手这一工作。
保罗的女儿于 2017 年接手这一工作。
Gerald Ford took over the presidency after Nixon resigned.尼克松辞职后,杰拉尔德·福特接任总统职务。
尼克松辞职后,杰拉尔德·福特接任总统职务。
3 to gain control of a political party, a country, etc. 控制,接管(政党、国家等)
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues.军方扬言如果内乱继续就实行军管。
军方扬言如果内乱继续就实行军管。
4 to gain control of a business, a company, etc., especially by buying shares 接收,接管(企业、公司等,尤指通过购买股份)
CBS Records was taken over by Sony.哥伦比亚广播公司的唱片公司已被索尼公司收购。
哥伦比亚广播公司的唱片公司已被索尼公司收购。
talk into C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody/yourself to do/not to do something 说服某人(或自己)做/不做某事
I didn't want to move abroad but Bill talked me into it.我本不想移居国外,但是比尔把我给说服了。
我本不想移居国外,但是比尔把我给说服了。
She tried to talk him out of leaving.她极力劝他不要走。
她极力劝他不要走。
talk out of C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to persuade somebody/yourself to do/not to do something 说服某人(或自己)做/不做某事
I didn't want to move abroad but Bill talked me into it.我本不想移居国外,但是比尔把我给说服了。
我本不想移居国外,但是比尔把我给说服了。
She tried to talk him out of leaving.她极力劝他不要走。
她极力劝他不要走。
talk over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to discuss something carefully and completely, especially in order to reach an agreement or make a decision 详细讨论,详谈(以达成协议或作出决定)
You'll find it helpful to talk things over with a friend.把情况和朋友详细聊一聊,你会觉得大有帮助。
把情况和朋友详细聊一聊,你会觉得大有帮助。
They talked over the proposal and decided to give it their approval.他们讨论了该提议并决定批准。
他们讨论了该提议并决定批准。
talking point C1 /ˈtɔːkɪŋ pɔɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a subject that is talked about or discussed by many people 话题;论题
The judge's decision became a legal talking point.法官的判决成了法律界谈论的中心。
法官的判决成了法律界谈论的中心。
2 an item that somebody will speak about at a meeting, often one that supports a particular argument (常为支持某一论点的)论据
Senate Democrats issued these talking points.参议院民主党发表了这些议题。
参议院民主党发表了这些议题。
tan C1 /tæn/ verb, noun, adjective, abbreviation
verb 释义
1 if a person or their skintansor istanned, they become brown as a result of spending time in the sun (使)晒成褐色,晒黑
My skin tans really easily.我的皮肤真的很容易晒黑。
我的皮肤真的很容易晒黑。
She tanned easily, despite her fair hair.尽管她的头发是金色的,但她很容易晒黑。
尽管她的头发是金色的,但她很容易晒黑。
You want your skin to tan evenly.您希望您的皮肤晒黑均匀。
您希望您的皮肤晒黑均匀。
2 to make animal skin into leather by treating it with chemicals 鞣(革);硝(皮)
3 to punish somebody severely 严惩某人
noun 释义
1 a yellow-brown colour 棕黄色;黄褐色
2 the brown colour that somebody with pale skin goes when they have been in the sun 晒成棕褐肤色;晒成的棕褐色
to get a tan晒黑
晒黑
My tan’s fading already.我的晒黑已经褪色了。
我的晒黑已经褪色了。
I want to top up my tan on the sunbed at the gym.我想在健身房的日光浴床上把自己的肤色晒得更健康。
我想在健身房的日光浴床上把自己的肤色晒得更健康。
Show off your tan in this little white top.穿上这件白色小衫秀一下你的古铜色肌肤吧。
穿上这件白色小衫秀一下你的古铜色肌肤吧。
adjective 释义
1 yellow-brown in colour 棕褐色的;棕黄色的
abbreviation 释义
1 tangent 正切
tango C1 /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a fast South American dance with a strong beat, in which two people hold each other closely; a piece of music for this dance 探戈舞;探戈舞曲
verb 释义
1 to dance thetango 跳探戈舞
2 used to say that two people or groups, and not just one, are responsible for something that has happened (usually something bad) (常指坏事)一个巴掌拍不响,双方都有责任
tanker C1 /ˈtæŋkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a ship or lorry that carries oil, gas or petrol in large quantities 液货船;罐式汽车;油轮;油槽车
an oil tanker油轮
油轮
tanned C1 /tænd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a brown skin colour as a result of being in the sun 皮肤晒成褐色的;晒黑的
He had a tanned face and clear eyes.他有着晒黑的脸和清澈的眼睛。
他有着晒黑的脸和清澈的眼睛。
She was naturally tanned with black hair.她全身晒得黝黑自然,一头黑发。
她全身晒得黝黑自然,一头黑发。
her perfectly tanned skin她晒得黝黑无瑕的皮肤
她晒得黝黑无瑕的皮肤
tarantula C1 /təˈræntʃələ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large poisonous spider covered with hair that lives in Central and South America 捕鸟蛛,塔兰图拉蛛(生活在中南美洲)
tariff C1 /ˈtærɪf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tax that is paid on goods coming into or going out of a country 关税
A general tariff was imposed on foreign imports.国外进口货物当时按普通税率征税。
国外进口货物当时按普通税率征税。
2 a list of fixed prices that are charged by a hotel or restaurant for rooms, meals, etc., or by a company for a particular service (旅馆、饭店或服务公司的)价目表,收费表
mobile-phone tariffs手机话费单
手机话费单
3 a level of punishment for somebody who has been found guilty of a crime 量刑标准
tart C1 /tɑːt/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an openpiefilled with sweet food such as fruit 甜果馅饼
a strawberry tart草莓馅饼
草莓馅饼
2 an offensive word for a woman who you think behaves or dresses in a way that is intended to attract sexual attention 放荡的女人;骚货
He said my dress made me look like a tart.他说我的衣服让我看起来像个骚货。
他说我的衣服让我看起来像个骚货。
3 a person who works as aprostitute 妓女
adjective 释义
1 having a bitter, sharp taste that may be pleasant or unpleasant 苦涩的;带酸味的
tart apples酸苹果
酸苹果
2 quick and unkind 尖酸的;刻薄的;辛辣的
a tart reply尖刻的答复
尖刻的答复
tasteless C1 /ˈteɪstləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having little or no taste 寡淡的;无味的;不可口的
tasteless soup淡而无味的汤
淡而无味的汤
2 offensive and not appropriate 不雅的;粗俗的;不得体的;煞风景的
tasteless jokes粗俗的笑话
粗俗的笑话
3 showing a lack of the ability to choose things that people recognize as attractive and of good quality 俗气的;格调低的
The sculpture seemed tasteless and vulgar to her.这座雕塑在她看来索然无味、庸俗不堪。
这座雕塑在她看来索然无味、庸俗不堪。
tax year C1 /ˈtæks jɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of twelve months over which the accounts and taxes of a company or a person are calculated. The Britishtax yearbegins on 6 April. 纳税年度:计算公司或个人的帐户和税款的十二个月期间。英国征税从4月6日开始。
tax-free C1 /ˌtæks ˈfriː/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 without having to pay tax on money, goods, etc. 免税的;不纳税的
The money will continue to earn interest tax-free until your retirement.这笔钱将继续赚取免税利息,直到您退休。
这笔钱将继续赚取免税利息,直到您退休。
adjective 释义
1 that you do not have to pay tax on 免税的;不纳税的
a tax-free allowance免税额
免税额
taxation C1 /tækˈseɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 money that has to be paid as taxes 税;税款;税金;税收
to reduce taxation减税
减税
2 the system of collecting money by taxes 税制;征税;课税
changes in the taxation structure税制结构的变化
税制结构的变化
tea leaf C1 /ˈtiː liːf/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small piece of a dried leaf of the tea bush ; used especially in the plural to describe what is left at the bottom of a cup or pot after the tea has been made 茶叶;茶叶渣
team player C1 /ˌtiːm ˈpleɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who is good at working as a member of a team, usually in their job 善于与团队合作的成员
Some of his colleagues have accused him of not being a team player.他的一些同事指责他缺乏团队意识。
他的一些同事指责他缺乏团队意识。
tear1 C1 /teə(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way 撕裂;撕碎;扯破;戳破
I tore my jeans on the fence.我的牛仔裤被篱笆划破了。
我的牛仔裤被篱笆划破了。
I tore a hole in my jeans.我的牛仔裤挂了个窟窿。
我的牛仔裤挂了个窟窿。
He tore the letter in two.他把信撕成两半。
他把信撕成两半。
I tore the picture into pieces.我把照片撕成了碎片。
我把照片撕成了碎片。
The letter had been torn to shreds.这封信已被撕成碎片。
这封信已被撕成碎片。
His clothes were badly torn.他的衣服破烂不堪。
他的衣服破烂不堪。
Careful—the fabric tears very easily.小心,这种织物一撕就破。
小心,这种织物一撕就破。
I tore the package open.我把包裹撕开。
我把包裹撕开。
I tore open the package.我撕开了那个包裹。
我撕开了那个包裹。
2 to make a hole in something by force 撕开,划成,刺出,扯开(裂口或洞)
The blast tore a hole in the wall.墙被炸开了个洞。
墙被炸开了个洞。
3 to remove something from something else by pulling it roughly or violently 拉掉;撕掉;拔掉;扯掉
The storm nearly tore the roof off.暴风雨差一点儿把屋顶掀掉。
暴风雨差一点儿把屋顶掀掉。
I tore another sheet from the pad.我从本子上又撕下一张纸。
我从本子上又撕下一张纸。
He tore his clothes off(= took them off quickly and carelessly)and dived into the lake.他把衣服从身上扯下,一头跳入湖中。
他把衣服从身上扯下,一头跳入湖中。
4 to pull yourself/somebody away by force from somebody/something that is holding you or them 挣开;拽开;夺去;揪走
She tore herself from his grasp.她挣脱了他紧紧抓着她的手。
她挣脱了他紧紧抓着她的手。
He tore himself free.他挣脱了。
他挣脱了。
One error and he would have been torn loose and hurled overboard by the squalling wind.稍出差错,咆哮的狂风就会把他扯开,从船上抛入水中。
稍出差错,咆哮的狂风就会把他扯开,从船上抛入水中。
5 to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much 拉伤;拽伤
a torn ligament/muscle拉伤的韧带/肌肉
拉伤的韧带/肌肉
She's torn a ligament in her right hand.她右手的一处韧带拉伤了。
她右手的一处韧带拉伤了。
She tore a calf muscle playing squash.她打壁球时拉伤了小腿肌肉。
她打壁球时拉伤了小腿肌肉。
6 to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way 飞跑;狂奔;疾驰
He tore off down the street.他沿大街飞奔。
他沿大街飞奔。
A truck tore past the gates.卡车从大门前疾驰而过。
卡车从大门前疾驰而过。
7 very badly affected or damaged by something 深受⋯之苦的;饱经⋯摧残的
to bring peace to a strife-torn country给一个饱经变乱创伤的国家带来和平
给一个饱经变乱创伤的国家带来和平
a strike-torn industry深受罢工困扰的行业
深受罢工困扰的行业
8 to be unable to decide or choose between two people, things or feelings (在两者间)难以选择,左右为难
I was torn between my parents and my friend.我在父母和朋友之间左右为难。
我在父母和朋友之间左右为难。
9 to criticize somebody, or their work or ideas, very severely 严厉斥责;痛斥;批评得体无完肤
10 to destroy or defeat somebody/something completely or criticize them or it severely 彻底毁灭;彻底打败;严厉批评
We tore the other team apart in the second half.我们在下半场把对方球队打得落花流水。
我们在下半场把对方球队打得落花流水。
The critics tore his last movie to shreds.影评家把他最近的一部影片说得一无是处。
影评家把他最近的一部影片说得一无是处。
11 to strongly affect you in an emotional way 使伤心;使心如刀绞;使愁肠寸断
12 to show that you are very angry or anxious about something (因发怒、焦急而)撕扯自己的头发
She's keeping very calm—anyone else would be tearing their hair out.她依旧泰然自若,换作别人早急坏了。
她依旧泰然自若,换作别人早急坏了。
I felt like tearing my hair out in frustration.我沮丧得想把头发扯下来。
我沮丧得想把头发扯下来。
13 to destroy the most important part or aspect of something 摧毁⋯的核心
Closing the factory tore the heart out of the community.工厂的关闭让社区的心都碎了。
工厂的关闭让社区的心都碎了。
14 (to be) in a very great hurry 匆忙;急匆匆;风风火火
15 to attack somebody very violently 猛烈攻击某人
16 to speak angrily to somebody who has done something wrong 怒斥;把⋯骂得狗血喷头
17 used to say that something has happened to cause your plans to fail (表示计划受挫)这可糟了
noun 释义
1 a drop of liquid that comes out of your eye when you cry 眼泪;泪珠;泪水
A tear rolled down his face.一滴眼泪沿他的面颊流下来。
一滴眼泪沿他的面颊流下来。
Ished a tear(= cried a little)during the final episode of the show.演出的最后一幕我流泪了。
演出的最后一幕我流泪了。
She left the room in tears(= crying).她哭着离开了房间。
她哭着离开了房间。
He suddenlyburst into tears(= began to cry).他突然放声大哭起来。
他突然放声大哭起来。
He was cryingtears of joy.他高兴得大哭。
他高兴得大哭。
The memorybrought a tear to her eye(= made her cry).她想起这事便热泪盈眶。
她想起这事便热泪盈眶。
As he listened to the music, hiseyes filled with tears.他听着音乐,眼睛里噙着泪水。
他听着音乐,眼睛里噙着泪水。
Their story willmove you to tears(= make you cry).他们的故事会使你感动得落泪。
他们的故事会使你感动得落泪。
Theyreduced her to tears(= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind).他们弄得她哭起来了。
他们弄得她哭起来了。
Most of the audience wason the verge of tears(= very close to crying).大多数观众都快流泪了。
大多数观众都快流泪了。
I wasclose to tearsas I told them the news.我告诉他们这一消息时都快要哭了出来。
我告诉他们这一消息时都快要哭了出来。
Desperately shefought back the tears(= tried not to cry).她竭力忍住没让眼泪流出来。
她竭力忍住没让眼泪流出来。
Thetears welled up(= appeared and started to flow)in his eyes.他热泪盈眶。
他热泪盈眶。
We werein floods of tears(= crying a lot)at the end of the film.电影结束时我们都泪如泉涌。
电影结束时我们都泪如泉涌。
2 very hard work; a lot of effort 血汗;艰苦奋斗
The only way to succeed is through old-fashioned blood, sweat and tears.成功的唯一途径还是老办法:艰苦奋斗。
成功的唯一途径还是老办法:艰苦奋斗。
3 extremely bored 厌烦透了的;极其厌倦的
I remember being bored stiff during my entire time at school.我记得整个学校生活使人厌烦得要命。
我记得整个学校生活使人厌烦得要命。
She enjoys it. Everyone else is bored silly.她很享受。其他人都无聊傻了。
她很享受。其他人都无聊傻了。
He walked along, bored out of his mind.他一路走着,心烦意乱。
他一路走着,心烦意乱。
She was alone all day and bored to death.她整天自己一个人待着,无聊得要死。
她整天自己一个人待着,无聊得要死。
4 if somebodysheds(= cries)crocodile tears, they pretend to be sad about something, but they are not really sad at all 鳄鱼的眼泪;假慈悲
Let’s have no more politicians shedding crocodile tears for the unemployed.让我们不再有政客为失业者流鳄鱼的眼泪。
让我们不再有政客为失业者流鳄鱼的眼泪。
5 if you say that something willend in tears, you are warning somebody that what they are doing will have an unhappy or unpleasant result (告诫时说)以痛苦而告终,结局悲惨
After all that excitement the day was bound to end in tears.在所有的兴奋过后,这一天注定要以不快而结束。
在所有的兴奋过后,这一天注定要以不快而结束。
Needless to say, it ended in tears.不用说,它以泪水结束。
不用说,它以泪水结束。
He warned us it would all end in tears.他警告我们这一切都会以泪水结束。
他警告我们这一切都会以泪水结束。
teatime C1 /ˈtiːtaɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the time during the afternoon or early evening when people have the meal called tea (下午或傍晚的)茶点时间
tectonic C1 /tekˈtɒnɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to the structure of the earth’s surface 地壳构造的
teddy bear C1 /ˈtedi beə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a soft toy bear 泰迪熊(一种柔软的毛绒玩具熊)
tedious C1 /ˈtiːdiəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 lasting or taking too long and not interesting 冗长的;啰嗦的;单调乏味的;令人厌烦的
The journey soon became tedious.那次旅行不久就变得乏味起来。
那次旅行不久就变得乏味起来。
We had to listen to the tedious details of his operation.我们不得不听他唠叨他那次行动繁琐的细节。
我们不得不听他唠叨他那次行动繁琐的细节。
teleconference C1 /ˈtelikɒnfrəns/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to attend a conference or discussion at which members are in different places and speak to each other using phone and video connections 会议成员在不同的地方参加一个会议或讨论,通过电话和视频连接相互交谈。
noun 释义
1 a conference or discussion at which members are in different places and speak to each other using phone, internet and video connections 电话会议;电信会议;远程会议
teleconferencing C1 /ˈtelikɒnfrənsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of holding conferences or discussions at which members are in different places and speak to each other using phone and video connections 电话会议;电信会议;远程会议
telegraph C1 /ˈtelɪɡrɑːf/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a method of sending messages over long distances, using wires that carry electrical signals 电报(通信方式)
telegraph wires电报线
电报线
verb 释义
1 to send a message bytelegraph 发电报;用电报发送(电文);电告
2 to make it clear to people what you are going to do, often without intending to (无意中)流露(思想),泄露(动机)
A tiny movement of her arm had telegraphed her intention to hit out.她手臂的一个微小动作就表明了她要出击的意图。
她手臂的一个微小动作就表明了她要出击的意图。
telephone kiosk C1 /ˈtelɪfəʊn kiːɒsk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a public phone box (全封闭的)公用电话亭,电话间
televise C1 /ˈtelɪvaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to broadcast something on television 作电视广播;在电视上播送
a televised debate电视播送的辩论
电视播送的辩论
to televise a novel电视播送小说
电视播送小说
The speech will be televised live.这次演讲将由电视直播。
这次演讲将由电视直播。
tell off C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to speak angrily to somebody for doing something wrong 责备;斥责;责骂;数落
I told the boys off for making so much noise.孩子们太吵,我把他们训斥了一顿。
孩子们太吵,我把他们训斥了一顿。
Did you get told off?你挨骂了没有?
你挨骂了没有?
tempt C1 /tempt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to attract somebody or make somebody want to do or have something, even if they know it is wrong 引诱;诱惑
I was tempted by the dessert menu.甜点菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。
甜点菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。
Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.别把贵重物品放在显眼处招贼。
别把贵重物品放在显眼处招贼。
He was tempted into a life of crime.他禁不住诱惑,过上了犯罪生活。
他禁不住诱惑,过上了犯罪生活。
I was tempted to take the day off.我动了心,想那一天休假。
我动了心,想那一天休假。
2 to persuade or try to persuade somebody to do something that you want them to do, for example by offering them something 劝诱;鼓动;怂恿;利诱
How can we tempt young people into engineering?我们怎么才能吸引年轻人学习工程学呢?
我们怎么才能吸引年轻人学习工程学呢?
Nothing would tempt me to live here.什么也吸引不了我到这里居住。
什么也吸引不了我到这里居住。
3 to do something too confidently in a way that might mean that your good luck will come to an end 玩命;冒险;鲁莽
She felt it would be tempting fate to try the difficult climb a second time.她觉得再次尝试这种高难度的攀岩就如同玩儿命了。
她觉得再次尝试这种高难度的攀岩就如同玩儿命了。
It would be tempting fate to say that we will definitely win the game.要说我们肯定会赢得这场比赛,还真有点儿冒险。
要说我们肯定会赢得这场比赛,还真有点儿冒险。
tenant C1 /ˈtenənt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc. to the person who owns it 房客;租户;佃户
They had evicted their tenants for non-payment of rent.他们赶走了未交房租的房客。
他们赶走了未交房租的房客。
The decorating was done by a previous tenant.装修是一位前房客搞的。
装修是一位前房客搞的。
tenant farmers(= ones who do not own their own farms)佃农
佃农
verb 释义
1 to live or work in a place as atenant (作为租赁者)居住,工作
a tenanted farm租种的农场
租种的农场
tender C1 /ˈtendə(r)/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 kind, gentle and loving 和善的;温柔的;亲切的;慈爱的
tender words亲切的话语
亲切的话语
What he needs now is a lot oftender loving care(= sympathetic treatment).他现在需要的是充分的关心和爱护。
他现在需要的是充分的关心和爱护。
2 easy to bite through and cut 嫩的;柔软的
This meat is extremely tender.这肉嫩得很。
这肉嫩得很。
Boil the beans until they are tender.将豆子煮至变软。
将豆子煮至变软。
four large slices of tender chicken四大片嫩鸡肉
四大片嫩鸡肉
3 painful when you touch it 疼痛的;一触即痛的
My leg is still very tender where I banged it.我撞到的腿还是很软。
我撞到的腿还是很软。
The back of my neck feels very tender.我的脖颈儿一碰就痛得要命。
我的脖颈儿一碰就痛得要命。
4 easily hurt or damaged 易损坏的;纤弱的;脆弱的
tender young plants娇嫩的幼苗
娇嫩的幼苗
5 used in connection with somebody who is still young and does not have much experience 在少不更事的…岁时;在不谙世故的…岁上
He left home at the tender age of 15.他 15 岁离家,还少不更事。
他 15 岁离家,还少不更事。
She shouldn't be having to deal with problems like thisat such a tender age.她小小年纪涉世未深,实在不必应对这样的问题。
她小小年纪涉世未深,实在不必应对这样的问题。
noun 释义
1 a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price 投标
Cleaning services have beenput out to tender(= companies have been asked to make offers to supply these services).清洁工作已经对外招标。
清洁工作已经对外招标。
a competitive tender具有竞争力的投标
具有竞争力的投标
A local firm submitted the lowest tender.本地一家企业递交的标价最低。
本地一家企业递交的标价最低。
The bus company is inviting tenders for a number of new buses.该巴士公司正在招标购买一些新巴士。
该巴士公司正在招标购买一些新巴士。
2 a truck attached to asteamengine, carrying fuel and water (蒸汽机车的)煤水车
3 a small boat, used for carrying people or goods between a larger boat and land (在大船和口岸之间载运人或货物的)供应船,补给船,交通船
verb 释义
1 to make a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price 投标
Local firms were invited to tender for the building contract.当地的公司被邀请投标承包建筑工程。
当地的公司被邀请投标承包建筑工程。
competitive tendering竞争性投标
竞争性投标
2 to offer or give something to somebody 提议;提供;提出
He hastendered his resignationto the prime minister.他已向首相递交辞呈。
他已向首相递交辞呈。
tense C1 /tens/ adjective, noun, verb
adjective 释义
1 nervous or worried, and unable to relax 神经紧张的;担心的;不能松弛的
He's a very tense person.他是个神经非常紧张的人。
他是个神经非常紧张的人。
She sounded tense and angry.她的声音听起来又气又急。
她的声音听起来又气又急。
2 in which people have strong feelings such as worry, anger, etc. that often cannot be expressed openly 令人紧张的(或焦虑的、满腹愤懑的等)
I spent a tense few weeks waiting for the results of the tests.等候测试结果的这几个星期里我寝食不安。
等候测试结果的这几个星期里我寝食不安。
The atmosphere in the meeting was getting more and more tense.会议的气氛越来越紧张。
会议的气氛越来越紧张。
3 tight rather than relaxed 绷紧的;不松弛的
A massage will relax those tense muscles.按摩会使紧张的肌肉松弛。
按摩会使紧张的肌肉松弛。
4 stretched tightly 拉紧的;绷紧的
5 produced with the muscles of the speech organs stretched tight 紧的;紧张音的
noun 释义
1 any of the forms of a verb that may be used to show the time of the action or state expressed by the verb (动词的)时,时态
thepast/present/future tense过去/现在/将来时态
过去/现在/将来时态
verb 释义
1 if youtenseyour muscles, or you or your musclestense, they become tight and stiff, especially because you are not relaxed (使肌肉)拉紧,绷紧
She tensed her muscles in anticipation of the blow.眼看要挨打,她绷紧了肌肉。
眼看要挨打,她绷紧了肌肉。
He tensed himself, listening to see if anyone had followed him.他竖起耳朵谛听是否有人跟踪。
他竖起耳朵谛听是否有人跟踪。
Expecting a blow, she tensed every muscle in her body.她绷紧了全身肌肉,准备接受打击。
她绷紧了全身肌肉,准备接受打击。
His muscles tensed as he got ready to run.他准备起跑时肌肉绷紧了。
他准备起跑时肌肉绷紧了。
She tensed, hearing the strange noise again.再次听到那个奇怪的声音,她紧张起来。
再次听到那个奇怪的声音,她紧张起来。
2 to become or feel nervous or worried so that you cannot relax 变得神经紧张;变得焦虑不安
I was so tensed up during the flight.在飞行过程中我非常紧张。
在飞行过程中我非常紧张。
tent peg C1 /ˈtent peɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small pointed piece of wood or metal that you attach to the ropes of a tent and push into the ground in order to hold the tent in place (木制或金属)帐篷地钉,橛子
tentacle C1 /ˈtentəkl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long, thin part of the body of some creatures, such assquid, used for feeling or holding things, for moving or for getting food 触角;触手;触须
2 the influence that a large place, organization or system has and that is hard to avoid (大的地方、组织或系统难以避免的)影响,束缚,约束
The tentacles of satellite television are spreading even wider.卫星电视的影响正日益扩大。
卫星电视的影响正日益扩大。
tentative C1 /ˈtentətɪv/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not definite or certain because you may want to change it later 不确定的;不肯定的;暂定的
We made atentative arrangementto meet on Friday.我们暂定星期五见面。
我们暂定星期五见面。
tentative conclusions初步结论
初步结论
2 not behaving or done with confidence 踌躇的;犹豫不定的;不果断的
a tentative greeting怯声怯气的问候
怯声怯气的问候
Her English is correct but tentative.她的英语没错误,但是不流利。
她的英语没错误,但是不流利。
I'm taking the firsttentative stepstowards fitness.我试探性地开始实施健身计划。
我试探性地开始实施健身计划。
tentatively C1 /ˈtentətɪvli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is not definite or certain because you may want to change it later 不确定的;不肯定的;暂定的
They have tentatively agreed to our proposal.他们暂时同意了我们的建议。
他们暂时同意了我们的建议。
2 in a way that is not done with confidence 踌躇的;犹豫不定的;不果断的
She smiled tentatively.她腼腆地笑了。
她腼腆地笑了。
terminate C1 /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to end; to make something end (使)停止,结束,终止
Your contract of employment terminates in December.你的聘约十二月份到期。
你的聘约十二月份到期。
The agreement was terminated immediately.那项协议立即被终止了。
那项协议立即被终止了。
to terminate a pregnancy(= to perform or have anabortion)终止妊娠(堕胎)
终止妊娠(堕胎)
2 to end a journey 到达终点站
This train terminates at London Victoria.这趟列车的终点站是伦敦维多利亚火车站。
这趟列车的终点站是伦敦维多利亚火车站。
termite C1 /ˈtɜːmaɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an insect that lives in organized groups, mainly in hot countries.Termitesdo a lot of damage by eating the wood of trees and buildings. 白蚁
a termite colony白蚁群
白蚁群
terms and conditions C1 /ˌtɜːmz ən kənˈdɪʃnz/ noun
noun 释义
1 rules that you must agree to when you make a contract or an official agreement (协议、合同或活动的)条款及细则
Read the terms and conditions carefully before signing the contract.签署合同前请仔细阅读条款和条件。
签署合同前请仔细阅读条款和条件。
terraced C1 /ˈterəst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe houses that form part of aterrace, or streets with houses interraces 排房的;排屋的;排屋对着的街道的
a terraced cottage排房式小屋
排房式小屋
terraced housing排屋式住房
排屋式住房
terraced streets排房对着的街道
排房对着的街道
2 having a series of flat areas of ground like steps cut into it 梯田形的;阶地状的
a terraced garden梯坛式的花园
梯坛式的花园
a terraced hillside阶梯状的山坡。
阶梯状的山坡。
terrain C1 /təˈreɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 used to refer to an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features, for example, if it is rough, flat, etc. 地形;地势;地带
difficult/rough/mountainous terrain难以通过的地带;崎岖不平的地形;山地
难以通过的地带;崎岖不平的地形;山地
They walked for miles across steep and inhospitable terrain.他们在陡峭而荒凉的地形上走了数英里。
他们在陡峭而荒凉的地形上走了数英里。
test drive C1 /ˈtest draɪv/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 an occasion when you drive a vehicle that you are thinking of buying so that you can see how well it works and if you like it (对想购买的车进行的)试验驾驶,试驾
verb 释义
1 to drive a vehicle that you are thinking of buying so that you can see how well it works and if you like it (对想购买的车进行的)试验驾驶,试驾
test tube C1 /ˈtest tjuːb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small glass tube, closed at one end, that is used in scientific experiments 试管
testify C1 /ˈtestɪfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make a statement that something happened or that something is true, especially as a witness in court (尤指出庭)作证
She refused to testify against her husband.她拒绝出庭作证指控丈夫。
她拒绝出庭作证指控丈夫。
There are several witnesses who will testify for the defence.有几名证人愿意为被告作证。
有几名证人愿意为被告作证。
He was summoned to testify before a grand jury about his role in the affair.他被传唤出庭在大陪审团前就他在这一事件中的角色作证。
他被传唤出庭在大陪审团前就他在这一事件中的角色作证。
Evans testified to receiving $200 000 in bribes.埃文斯出庭证实了收受 20 万美元贿赂的事情。
埃文斯出庭证实了收受 20 万美元贿赂的事情。
He testified (that) he was at the theatre at the time of the murder.他作证声称凶杀案发生时自己正在剧院。
他作证声称凶杀案发生时自己正在剧院。
‘I was approached by a man I did not recognize,’ she testified.“一个我不认识的男人和我接洽过。”她作证说。
“一个我不认识的男人和我接洽过。”她作证说。
2 to say that you believe something is true because you have evidence of it 证实;证明
Too many young people are unable to write or spell well, as employers will testify.写作或拼写不好的年轻人太多了,这一点雇主都会证明。
写作或拼写不好的年轻人太多了,这一点雇主都会证明。
3 to express your belief in God publicly 见证(上帝的存在)
testimony C1 /ˈtestɪməni/ noun
noun 释义
1 a thing that shows that something else exists or is true 证据;证明
This increase in exportsbears testimony tothe successes of industry.出口增长证明了产业的成功。
出口增长证明了产业的成功。
The pyramids are an eloquent testimony to the ancient Egyptians' engineering skills.金字塔是古埃及人非凡工程技术的明证。
金字塔是古埃及人非凡工程技术的明证。
His thick, swollen fingers bore testimony to a lifetime of toil.他粗壮肿胀的手指是一生劳作的见证。
他粗壮肿胀的手指是一生劳作的见证。
2 a formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true, usually in court 证词;证言;口供
a sworn testimony宣誓证词
宣誓证词
Her claim was supported by the testimony of several witnesses.她的说法得到了几位证人证词的支持。
她的说法得到了几位证人证词的支持。
Can I refuse to give testimony?我能拒绝作证吗?
我能拒绝作证吗?
texture C1 /ˈtekstʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the way a surface, substance or piece of cloth feels when you touch it, for example how rough, smooth, hard or soft it is 质地;手感
the soft texture of velvet天鹅绒柔软的质地
天鹅绒柔软的质地
She uses a variety of different colours and textures in her wall hangings.她悬挂的帷幔色彩和质地多姿多彩。
她悬挂的帷幔色彩和质地多姿多彩。
The method used will vary with the soil texture and climate.使用的方法将根据土壤质地和气候而变化。
使用的方法将根据土壤质地和气候而变化。
2 the way food or drink tastes or feels in your mouth, for example whether it is rough, smooth, light, heavy, etc. 口感
The two cheeses were very different in both taste and texture.这两种奶酪的味道和口感大不相同。
这两种奶酪的味道和口感大不相同。
3 the way that different parts of a piece of music or literature are combined to create a final impression (音乐或文学的)和谐统一感,神韵
the rich texture of the symphony这首交响曲优美和谐的乐感
这首交响曲优美和谐的乐感
a piece of music with a dense choral texture一首带有紧密的合唱织体的曲子
一首带有紧密的合唱织体的曲子
thankful C1 /ˈθæŋkfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pleased about something good that has happened, or that something bad has not happened 感谢;感激;欣慰
I was thankful to see they'd all arrived safely.看到他们都平安到达,我感到欣慰。
看到他们都平安到达,我感到欣慰。
He wasn't badly hurt—that's something to be thankful for.他的伤不重,这倒是值得庆幸。
他的伤不重,这倒是值得庆幸。
She was thankful for the darkness which allowed her to slip away unnoticed.她庆幸黑暗让她能够不被人注意地溜走。
她庆幸黑暗让她能够不被人注意地溜走。
I was thankful that he hadn't been hurt.他没有受伤,我感到很欣慰。
他没有受伤,我感到很欣慰。
2 to be happy that a situation that is bad is not as bad as it could have been 为情况不太坏而庆幸
Well, at least you weren't hurt. I suppose we should be grateful for small mercies.好啦,至少你没受伤。我想这就该让我们知足了。
好啦,至少你没受伤。我想这就该让我们知足了。
theCommunist Party C1 /ðə ˈkɒmjənɪst pɑːti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a political party that supportscommunismor rules in acommunistcountry 共产党
theFourth of July C1 /ðə ˌfɔːθ əv dʒuˈlaɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a national holiday in the US when people celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence(= the day in 1776 when Americans declared themselves independent of Britain) 独立日(7 月 4 日,美国节日,庆祝 1776 年美国宣告脱离英国独立)
theHouses of Parliament C1 /ðə ˌhaʊzɪz əv ˈpɑːləmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the Parliament that consists of both theHouse of Commonsand theHouse of Lords; the buildings in London where the British Parliament meets (包括上、下议院的)议会;(伦敦)议会大厦
theIndustrial Revolution C1 /ði ɪnˌdʌstriəl revəˈluːʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the period in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US when machines began to be used to do work, and industry grew rapidly 工业革命,产业革命(指 18 及 19 世纪欧美使用机器、工业迅速发展的阶段)
theMiddle Ages C1 /ðə ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒɪz/ noun
noun 释义
1 in European history, the period from about AD 1000 to AD 1450 中世纪(欧洲历史上从公元 1000 年到 1450 年)
theParalympics C1 /ðə ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 an international competition for athletes who have adisability(= a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for somebody to do some things that most other people can do) 为残疾运动员举办的国际比赛(=身体或精神状况使某人难以做一些大多数其他人可以做的事情)
theRepublican Party C1 /ðə rɪˈpʌblɪkən pɑːti/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the two main political parties in the US, usually considered to support conservative views, and to want to limit the power of central government (美国)共和党
theStone Age C1 /ðə ˈstəʊn eɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the very early period of human history when tools and weapons were made of stone 石器时代
My dad's taste in music is from the Stone Age(= very old-fashioned).我老爸的音乐品味都老得掉渣了。
我老爸的音乐品味都老得掉渣了。
theSummer Games C1 /ðə ˌsʌmə ˈɡeɪmz/ noun
noun 释义
1 an international sports festival held every four years in summer, each time in a different country 夏季奥运会
The Summer Games are normally held between mid-July and mid-August.夏季奥运会通常在七月中旬到八月中旬举行。
夏季奥运会通常在七月中旬到八月中旬举行。
theSummer Olympics C1 /ðə ˌsʌmər əˈlɪmpɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 an international sports festival held every four years in summer, each time in a different country 夏季奥运会
She currently has a serious injury, but hopes to be fit in time for the Summer Olympics next year.她目前有重伤,但希望能及时康复,赶上明年的夏季奥运会。
她目前有重伤,但希望能及时康复,赶上明年的夏季奥运会。
theSuper Bowl™ C1 /ðə ˈsuːpə bəʊl/ noun
noun 释义
1 anAmerican footballgame played every year to decide the winner of the National Football League 超级碗橄榄球赛(美国全国橄榄球联盟的年度冠军赛)
theWinter Games C1 /ðə ˌwɪntə ˈɡeɪmz/ noun
noun 释义
1 an internationalwinter sportsfestival held every four years in a different country 冬季奥运会
Tickets are now on sale for next year's Winter Games.明年冬季奥运会的门票现已有售。
明年冬季奥运会的门票现已有售。
theWinter Olympics C1 /ðə ˌwɪntər əˈlɪmpɪks/ noun
noun 释义
1 an internationalwinter sportsfestival held every four years in a different country 冬季奥运会
The 2022 Winter Olympics took place in Beijing.2022 年冬季奥运会在北京举行。
2022 年冬季奥运会在北京举行。
theWorld Bank C1 /ðə ˌwɜːld ˈbæŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 an international organization that lends money to countries who are members at times when they are in difficulty and need more money 世界银行(向处于困境需要资助的成员国贷款的国际机构)
theatre-going C1 /ˈθɪətə ɡəʊɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 going regularly to the theatre 定期去剧院的;经常看戏的
the theatregoing public经常看戏的公众
经常看戏的公众
theatregoer C1 /ˈθɪətəɡəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who goes regularly to the theatre 经常去戏院看戏的人;爱看戏的人
theatrical C1 /θiˈætrɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the theatre 戏剧的;演剧的;剧场的
a theatrical agent演员经纪人
演员经纪人
2 deliberately attracting attention or creating a particular effect in a way that seems false 演戏似的;夸张的;做作的
a theatrical gesture夸张的姿势
夸张的姿势
thegreenhouse effect C1 /ðə ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪfekt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the problem of the slow steady rise in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere, caused by an increase of gases such ascarbon dioxidein the air surrounding the earth, whichtrapthe heat of the sun 温室效应
The destruction of forests is contributing to the greenhouse effect.森林的破坏加剧了温室效应。
森林的破坏加剧了温室效应。
We are all beginning to experience global warming due to the enhanced greenhouse effect.由于温室效应增强,我们都开始经历全球变暖。
由于温室效应增强,我们都开始经历全球变暖。
thelower middle class C1 /ðə ˌləʊə mɪdl ˈklɑːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the class of people in society, especially in the past, between theworking classand themiddle class, such as office workers orshopkeepers, but not professional people 中下层阶级(尤指旧时处于工人阶级和中产阶级之间的人,如职员或小店主,而非专业人士)
The lower middle class was/were feeling the pressure of rising prices.中下阶层正在感受到物价上涨的压力。
中下阶层正在感受到物价上涨的压力。
theme music C1 /ˈθiːm mjuːzɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 music that is played at the beginning and end and/or is often repeated in a film, television programme, etc. (电影、电视节目的)主题音乐
theological C1 /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the study of religion and beliefs 神学;宗教学;宗教信仰学
a theological college神学院
神学院
a theological seminary神学院
神学院
theologically C1 /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is connected with the study of religion and beliefs 神学;宗教学;宗教信仰学
As a church, it is both politically and theologically conservative.作为一个教会,它在政治上和神学上都是保守的。
作为一个教会,它在政治上和神学上都是保守的。
theology C1 /θiˈɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the study of religion and beliefs 神学;宗教学;宗教信仰学
a degree in theology神学学位
神学学位
a theology student研究神学的人
研究神学的人
the rarefied world of academic theology学术神学的稀薄世界
学术神学的稀薄世界
2 a set of religious beliefs 宗教信仰
the theologies of the East东方的种种宗教信仰
东方的种种宗教信仰
theoretical C1 /ˌθɪəˈretɪkl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the ideas and principles on which a particular subject is based, rather than with practice and experiment 理论上的
a theoretical approach理论研究方法
理论研究方法
theoretical physics理论物理
理论物理
The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.第一年为学生以后的学习奠定坚实的理论基础。
第一年为学生以后的学习奠定坚实的理论基础。
2 that could possibly exist, happen or be true, although this is unlikely 理论上存在的;假设的
It's a theoretical possibility.这是理论上存在的可能性。
这是理论上存在的可能性。
theprivate sector C1 /ðə ˌpraɪvət ˈsektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of the economy of a country that is not under the direct control of the government (国家经济的)私营企业
to work in the private sector在私营部门工作
在私营部门工作
private-sector pay rises私营部门加薪
私营部门加薪
thepublic sector C1 /ðə ˌpʌblɪk ˈsektə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of the economy of a country that is owned or controlled by the government 公共部门;公共领域
Jobs have been created in both the private and public sectors of the economy.私营和公共经济部门都创造了就业机会。
私营和公共经济部门都创造了就业机会。
public sector housing公营住房
公营住房
there C1 /ðeə(r)/ adverb, exclamation
adverb 释义
1 used to show that something exists or happens (表示存在或发生)
There's a restaurant around the corner.拐角处有一家餐馆。
拐角处有一家餐馆。
There are two people waiting outside.有两个人正在外面等候。
有两个人正在外面等候。
Has there been an accident?出过事故吗?
出过事故吗?
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding.我不希望有任何误解。
我不希望有任何误解。
There seemed to be no doubt about it.此事似乎毫无疑问。
此事似乎毫无疑问。
In our old town there appeared to be two sorts of people.在我们的老城区里似乎有两种人。
在我们的老城区里似乎有两种人。
There comes a point where you give up.现在你该放弃了。
现在你该放弃了。
There remains the problem of finance.财政问题仍然存在。
财政问题仍然存在。
There used to be a cinema here.这里以前有个电影院。
这里以前有个电影院。
Suddenly there was a loud bang.突然发出砰的一声巨响。
突然发出砰的一声巨响。
Many people believe there need to be more women in video games.许多人认为电子游戏行业需要更多女性。
许多人认为电子游戏行业需要更多女性。
There's only four days left.只剩下四天了。
只剩下四天了。
There once wasa poor farmer who had four sons.从前有一个贫苦的农夫,他有四个儿子。
从前有一个贫苦的农夫,他有四个儿子。
2 in, at or to that place or position 在那里;到那里;往那里
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days.我们接着去了巴黎,在那里停留了十一天。
我们接着去了巴黎,在那里停留了十一天。
I hope weget therein time.我希望我们及时到达那里。
我希望我们及时到达那里。
It's there, right in front of you!在那儿,就在你前面!
在那儿,就在你前面!
There it is—just behind the chair.可找到它了,就在椅子后面。
可找到它了,就在椅子后面。
We'realmost there(= we have almost arrived).我们差不多快到了。
我们差不多快到了。
Are we nearly there yet?我们快到了吗?
我们快到了吗?
Come on, I know you're there somewhere.来吧,我知道你就在那里。
来吧,我知道你就在那里。
Hello, is Bob there please?(= used when calling somebody on the phone)喂,请问鲍勃在吗?
喂,请问鲍勃在吗?
‘Have you seen my pen?’ ‘Yes, it'sover there.’“你看见我的笔了吗?”“看见了,就在那儿。”
“你看见我的笔了吗?”“看见了,就在那儿。”
There are a lot of peopleback there(= behind)waiting to get in.后面有许多人等着进来。
后面有许多人等着进来。
I'm not goingin there—it's freezing!我不打算到那里面去,太冷了!
我不打算到那里面去,太冷了!
I left in 2008 and I haven't beenback theresince.我于 2008 年离开那里,从那以后再也没有回去过。
我于 2008 年离开那里,从那以后再也没有回去过。
Can I getthere and backin a day?我去那里一天内能打来回吗?
我去那里一天内能打来回吗?
I took one look at the car and offered to buy itthere and then/then and there(= immediately).我只看了那辆汽车一眼,便当即表示要买下来。
我只看了那辆汽车一眼,便当即表示要买下来。
James justsat therein silence.詹姆斯只是静静地坐在那里。
詹姆斯只是静静地坐在那里。
He wasn't doing anything, juststanding there.他什么也没做,只是站在那里。
他什么也没做,只是站在那里。
3 existing or available 存在的;现有的;可得到的
I went to see if my old school was still there.我去看过母校是否依然存在。
我去看过母校是否依然存在。
The money's there if you need it.你若需要用钱就来取好了。
你若需要用钱就来取好了。
This is the most exciting technologyout theretoday.这是当今可利用的最令人兴奋的技术。
这是当今可利用的最令人兴奋的技术。
Most of the system isalready there, just waiting to be used.系统的大部分内容已经存在,只是等待使用。
系统的大部分内容已经存在,只是等待使用。
4 at that point (in a story, an argument, etc.) (故事、辩论等)在那一点上
‘I feel…’ There she stopped.“我觉得…”她说到那儿停了下来。
“我觉得…”她说到那儿停了下来。
I don't agree with you there.在那一点上,我不敢与你苟同。
在那一点上,我不敢与你苟同。
5 used to attract somebody’s attention (用以引起注意)喂,嘿
Hello, there!喂,你好!
喂,你好!
You there! Come back!说你呢!回来!
说你呢!回来!
There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere.原来你在这儿!我到处都把你找遍了。
原来你在这儿!我到处都把你找遍了。
6 used to attract somebody’s attention to a particular person, thing or fact (用以引起对某人、事物或事实的注意)
There's the statue I was telling you about.那就是我跟你们讲过的塑像。
那就是我跟你们讲过的塑像。
That woman there is my teacher.那个女人是我的老师。
那个女人是我的老师。
There goesthe last bus(= we've just missed it).最后一班公共汽车刚开走了。
最后一班公共汽车刚开走了。
There goesthe phone(= it's ringing).电话铃响了。
电话铃响了。
There goesmy career!(= my career is ruined)我的前程就这么给毁了!
我的前程就这么给毁了!
So,there you have it: that's how it all started.就这样,你瞧:这就是整个事件的起因。
就这样,你瞧:这就是整个事件的起因。
7 used to show the role of a person or thing in a situation (表示人或事物在某一情况中的作用)
The fact is, they're there to make money.真实的情况是,他们去那儿是为了赚钱。
真实的情况是,他们去那儿是为了赚钱。
8 used to show that you think a place or an activity is not very interesting or impressive because you have already experienced it (表示已去过某地或做过某事而不再感兴趣)没意思,没劲,乏味
Not Spain again! Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.别再提西班牙了!去过那儿了,没劲,就买了这件 T 恤。
别再提西班牙了!去过那儿了,没劲,就买了这件 T 恤。
9 to be available if somebody wants to talk to you or if they need help 随叫随到;不离…左右
You know I'll always be there for you.你知道我将永远在你左右。
你知道我将永远在你左右。
10 there; to there 在那里;到那里;往那里
He's over by there.他在那儿。
他在那儿。
11 to know all about a situation because you have experienced it 全都知道;亲身经历过
12 in various places 在各处;到处
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor.地板上到处散落着文件。
地板上到处散落着文件。
13 not intelligent or not able to understand what is happening 傻乎乎;呆头呆脑
14 used to show that you are determined not to change your attitude or opinion 就是这样;我主意已定;没什么可商量的
Well, you can't have it, so there!好啦,不给你了,就是这样!
好啦,不给你了,就是这样!
15 that is the situation 情况就是这样
It's crazy, I know, but there it is.我知道,那很疯狂,不过情况就是如此。
我知道,那很疯狂,不过情况就是如此。
16 used to say that something is very good, even if it is not perfect (表示即使不完美也很好)差不多
At the end of the tournament, he'll be there or thereabouts(= he may not win, but he will be one of the best players).锦标赛结束时,他不拔头筹也差不到哪里去。
锦标赛结束时,他不拔头筹也差不到哪里去。
17 used to say that something is a very good example of something 这才叫;这才称得上
She visited him every day he was in the hospital. There's devotion for you.他住院时,她每天都去探望他。这才叫做尽心尽力。
他住院时,她每天都去探望他。这才叫做尽心尽力。
He didn't even say thank you. There's gratitude for you!他连个谢字都没说。瞧,这就是对你的感激!
他连个谢字都没说。瞧,这就是对你的感激!
18 used to praise or encourage small children or animals (用以夸奖或勉励幼儿、动物)乖,乖孩子
Finish your lunch, there's a good boy.把午饭吃完,乖孩子。
把午饭吃完,乖孩子。
19 used to say that something has a particular quality (表示有某种特性)真可爱,太好了
20 used to persuade a small child to stop crying or being upset (劝说小孩不要啼哭或沮丧)好了,好了
There, there! Never mind, you'll soon feel better.好了,好了!不要紧,你很快就会感到好一些了。
好了,好了!不要紧,你很快就会感到好一些了。
21 used when giving somebody a thing they want or have asked for 给你;这就是你要的;拿去吧
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please.喏,给您,请付 3 英镑 80 便士。
喏,给您,请付 3 英镑 80 便士。
OK, there you go.好,给你。
好,给你。
22 used when explaining or showing something to somebody (解释或示范时用)这就行了,就是这样
You switch on, push in the DVD and there you are!你打开开关,把 DVD 推进去就行了!
你打开开关,把 DVD 推进去就行了!
There you are! I told you it was easy!瞧,就是这样!我跟你说过这很容易!
瞧,就是这样!我跟你说过这很容易!
23 used when you are talking about something that happens in a typical way or about a situation that cannot be changed (某事的发生方式)一贯如此;(某状况)无可更改
There you go—that's what they're like.他们就是这个样子,一贯如此。
他们就是这个样子,一贯如此。
I know it’s not ideal but there you go…我知道这并不理想,但只好这样啦…
我知道这并不理想,但只好这样啦…
24 used to criticize somebody when they behave in a way that is typical of them (批评对方的一贯作风)你又来这一套了
There you go again—jumping to conclusions.你又犯老毛病了,太快下结论了。
你又犯老毛病了,太快下结论了。
exclamation 释义
1 used to show that you are satisfied that you were right about something or to show that something annoys you (表示因说中某事而感到满意或表示烦恼)你瞧,好啦,得啦
There now! What did I tell you?(= you can see that I was right)你瞧!我跟你说什么来着?
你瞧!我跟你说什么来着?
There! That didn't hurt too much, did it?怎么样,那不太痛吧?
怎么样,那不太痛吧?
2 used to show that something annoys you (表示烦恼)瞧你,得啦
There! You've gone and woken the baby!瞧!你一去就把孩子弄醒了!
瞧!你一去就把孩子弄醒了!
thereby C1 /ˌðeəˈbaɪ/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned 因此;由此;从而
Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.经常锻炼可以增强心脏机能,从而减少心脏病发作的危险。
经常锻炼可以增强心脏机能,从而减少心脏病发作的危险。
theright wing C1 /ðə ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the part of a political party whose members are least in favour of social change (政党中的)右翼,右派
He is on the right wing of the party.他属于党内的右翼。
他属于党内的右翼。
The right wing is/are not united on this issue.右翼在这个问题上并不团结。
右翼在这个问题上并不团结。
2 an attacking player or a position on the right side of the field in a sports game (体育比赛的)右边锋,右翼
thermal C1 /ˈθɜːml/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with heat 热的;热量的
thermal energy热能
热能
2 designed to keep you warm by preventing heat from escaping from the body 保暖的;防寒的
thermal underwear保暖内衣裤
保暖内衣裤
3 in which the water has been naturally heated by the earth 温暖的;热的
thermal springs温泉
温泉
noun 释义
1 a rising current of warm air used, for example, by agliderto gain height 上升的热气流
2 warm underwear that prevents heat from escaping from the body 保暖内衣裤
thermometer C1 /θəˈmɒmɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an instrument used for measuring the temperature of the air, a person’s body, etc. 温度计;寒暑表;体温计
a thermometer reading温度计读数
温度计读数
thesecond person C1 /ðə ˌsekənd ˈpɜːsn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the form of a pronoun or verb used when addressing somebody 第二人称
In the phrase ‘you are’, the verb ‘are’ is in the second person and the word ‘you’ is a second-person pronoun.在短语 you are 中,动词 are 是第二人称形式,而单词 you 是第二人称代词。
在短语 you are 中,动词 are 是第二人称形式,而单词 you 是第二人称代词。
thesmall print C1 /ðə ˈsmɔːl prɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the important details of an agreement or a legal document that are usually printed in small type and are therefore easy to miss (合同或法律文件等中易被忽略但很重要的)小字号的附加条款
Read all the small print before signing.把小字号的附加条款全部看过以后再签字。
把小字号的附加条款全部看过以后再签字。
The exclusion clause is contained in the small print of the guarantee.排除条款包含在保证的小字中。
排除条款包含在保证的小字中。
thethird person C1 /ðə ˌθɜːd ˈpɜːsn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a set of pronouns and verb forms used by a speaker to refer to other people and things 第三人称
‘They are’ is the third person plural of the verb ‘to be’.they are 是动词 to be 的第三人称复数形式。
they are 是动词 to be 的第三人称复数形式。
2 a way of writing a novel in which thenarrator(= person telling the story)is not involved in the story but knows everything about it and tells the story usingthird personforms 第三人称(叙事)
The story is told in the third person.故事是以第三人称讲述的。
故事是以第三人称讲述的。
theupper middle class C1 /ði ˌʌpə ˌmɪdl ˈklɑːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the class of people in British society between themiddle classand theupper class. Its members include people such as company directors, professors orbarristers, who have a high social status and may earn a lot of money. In modern Britain, however, it is less common to identify people in this way. 中上层阶级:英国社会中上层阶级与上层阶级之间的阶级。它的成员包括公司董事,教授或大律师等具有较高社会地位并可能赚很多钱的人。但是,在现代英国,以这种方式识别人员的情况较不普遍。
Even the upper middle class was/were feeling the effects of price rises.甚至上层中产阶级也感受到了物价上涨的影响。
甚至上层中产阶级也感受到了物价上涨的影响。
thigh C1 /θaɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the top part of the leg between the knee and thehip(= where the leg joins the body) 大腿;股
2 the top part of the leg of a chicken, etc., cooked and eaten (食用的鸡等的)大腿
thigh bone C1 /ˈθaɪ bəʊn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the large, thick bone in the top part of the leg between thehipand the knee 股骨
think over C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to consider something carefully, especially before reaching a decision (尤指在作决定前)仔细考虑,慎重思考
He'd like more time to think things over.他希望有更多的时间把情况考虑周详。
他希望有更多的时间把情况考虑周详。
I've been thinking over what you said.我一直在思考你说的话。
我一直在思考你说的话。
third base C1 /ˌθɜːd ˈbeɪs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the third of the four positions that players must reach in order to score points; the position of the player on the defending team nearthird base 三垒;三垒防卫位置
The runner was called out when he took his foot off third base.当跑垒员将脚移离三垒时,他被罚出局。
当跑垒员将脚移离三垒时,他被罚出局。
The team isn't certain what it will do about third base.该团队不确定如何处理三垒。
该团队不确定如何处理三垒。
As a kid, I couldn't wait to grow up andplay third basefor the Brooklyn Dodgers.当我还是个孩子的时候,我迫不及待地想长大并为布鲁克林道奇队打三垒。
当我还是个孩子的时候,我迫不及待地想长大并为布鲁克林道奇队打三垒。
thought C1 /θɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 something that you think of or remember 想法;看法;主意;记忆
I couldn't bear the thought of waiting any longer.一想到要再等下去我就受不了。
一想到要再等下去我就受不了。
The very thought ofit makes me feel sick.一想到这事就使我恶心。
一想到这事就使我恶心。
I don't like the thought of you walking home alone.我不喜欢你一个人步行回家。
我不喜欢你一个人步行回家。
She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left.她突然想到他可能已经离去。
她突然想到他可能已经离去。
Thank you forsharing your thoughtson this topic.感谢你分享关于这一主题的想法。
感谢你分享关于这一主题的想法。
I'd like tohear your thoughtson the subject.我想听听你对这个问题的看法。
我想听听你对这个问题的看法。
He shared his thoughts about the future of technology.他分享了他对科技未来的看法。
他分享了他对科技未来的看法。
He shuddered at the thought of going to the dentist.想到要去看牙,他打了一个寒战。
想到要去看牙,他打了一个寒战。
He oftenexpresses his thoughtson social media.他经常在社交媒体上表达自己的想法。
他经常在社交媒体上表达自己的想法。
I've justhad a thought(= an idea).我刚想到一个主意。
我刚想到一个主意。
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought.马克能帮忙吗?仅仅是想到这一点而已。
马克能帮忙吗?仅仅是想到这一点而已。
‘Why don't you try the other key?’ ‘That's a thought!’“你为什么不试试另一把钥匙?”“这倒是个主意!”
“你为什么不试试另一把钥匙?”“这倒是个主意!”
Just then a worryingthought came to me.就在这时,我产生了一个令人担忧的想法。
就在这时,我产生了一个令人担忧的想法。
Suddenly athought struck him—he didn't even know her name.突然他想到了——他甚至不知道她的名字。
突然他想到了——他甚至不知道她的名字。
I must admit, thethought crossed my mindtoo.我必须承认,这个想法也闪过我的脑海。
我必须承认,这个想法也闪过我的脑海。
Negative thoughtscan be a symptom of depression.消极的想法可能是抑郁症的症状。
消极的想法可能是抑郁症的症状。
2 a person’s mind and all the ideas that they have in it when they are thinking 心思;思想
This is the time of year when ourthoughts turn tosummer holidays.每年这个时候我们就开始想暑假的事了。
每年这个时候我们就开始想暑假的事了。
You are always in my thoughts.我一直惦念你。
我一直惦念你。
3 the act of thinking seriously and carefully about something 考虑;深思
I'vegiventhe matter carefulthought.我对这件事认真考虑过了。
我对这件事认真考虑过了。
We need toputsomethought intohow to solve this problem.我们得思考一下如何解决这个问题。
我们得思考一下如何解决这个问题。
Not enough thought has gone into this essay.这篇文章很肤浅。
这篇文章很肤浅。
They had acted rashly, without thought.他们未经考虑就轻率行动了。
他们未经考虑就轻率行动了。
4 the power or process of thinking 思考能力;思维过程;思考;思维
A good teacher encourages independence of thought.好的教师鼓励独立思考。
好的教师鼓励独立思考。
She waslost in thought(= concentrating so much on her thoughts that she was not aware of her surroundings).她陷入沉思。
她陷入沉思。
5 a feeling of care or worry 关心;关怀;顾虑;忧虑
Spare a thoughtfor those without enough to eat this winter.请关心一下今冬食不果腹的人。
请关心一下今冬食不果腹的人。
Don't give it another thought(= to tell somebody not to worry after they have said they are sorry).别多想了(让道了歉的人不再担心)。
别多想了(让道了歉的人不再担心)。
It's the thought that counts(= used to say that somebody has been very kind even if they have only done or given something small or unimportant).有这份心意就好。
有这份心意就好。
6 an intention or a hope of doing something 意图;打算;希望;念头
She had given up all thought of changing her job.她打消了所有换工作的念头。
她打消了所有换工作的念头。
He acted with no thoughts of personal gain.他这样做根本没有考虑个人得失。
他这样做根本没有考虑个人得失。
7 ideas in politics, science, etc. connected with a particular person, group or period of history 思想;思潮
feminist thought女权主义思想
女权主义思想
8 to try to control your emotions and become calm (尽力)镇定下来,敛神专注
I'm fine—I just need a minute to collect myself.我没事,只是需要稍稍镇定一下。
我没事,只是需要稍稍镇定一下。
9 to prepare yourself mentally for something 做好精神准备
She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.她停下来定了定神,才走进面试室。
她停下来定了定神,才走进面试室。
10 an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully 引人深思的想法
The programme certainly provides plenty of food for thought.该计划确实提供了很多值得深思的内容。
该计划确实提供了很多值得深思的内容。
11 to make somebody think seriously about something or hesitate before doing something 使认真考虑;使犹豫
Popular resistance to the measures should give the government pause for thought.民众对这些措施的抵制应该让政府停下来思考。
民众对这些措施的抵制应该让政府停下来思考。
12 to change your opinion after thinking about something again (经考虑后)改变想法;(转念一想)改变主意
You’re not having second thoughts about it, are you?你还没有改变主意,对吗?
你还没有改变主意,对吗?
13 used to say that you have changed your opinion (表示已改变想法)又一想,转念一想
I'll wait here. No, on second thoughts, I'll come with you.我就在这儿等。不,再一想,我还是跟你一起走。
我就在这儿等。不,再一想,我还是跟你一起走。
14 used to ask somebody what they are thinking about (用于询问别人想什么)你在呆呆地寻思什么呢
15 used to say that you find a suggestion unacceptable or that you hope that something will never happen (用于拒绝一项建议或希望某事永不发生)没门儿,甭想了,下辈子吧
Me get married? Perish the thought!我结婚?下辈子再说吧!
我结婚?下辈子再说吧!
16 a way of thinking that a number of people share 学派
There are two schools of thought about how this illness should be treated.关于如何治疗这种疾病,有两派不同的意见。
关于如何治疗这种疾病,有两派不同的意见。
He belongs to the school of thought that says that competition can be very stimulating for children.他属于认为竞争对孩子来说非常刺激的学派。
他属于认为竞争对孩子来说非常刺激的学派。
17 the connected series of thoughts that are in your head at a particular time 思路;思绪
The phone ringing interrupted my train of thought.电话铃声打断了我的思路。
电话铃声打断了我的思路。
I lose my train of thought when there are distractions.有事情分心时我就不能连续思考。
有事情分心时我就不能连续思考。
18 we believe a thing because we want it to be true 希望什么就相信什么
19 immediately; without stopping to think about something further 立即;马上;不假思索
He dived in after her without a second thought.他不假思索地随她跳入水中。
他不假思索地随她跳入水中。
I accepted the offer without a second thought.我没有细想就接受了报价。
我没有细想就接受了报价。
thoughtful C1 /ˈθɔːtfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 quiet, because you are thinking 沉思的;深思的;思考的
He looked thoughtful.他一脸沉思的神情。
他一脸沉思的神情。
They sat in thoughtful silence.他们坐着,沉思不语。
他们坐着,沉思不语。
2 showing that you think about and care for other people 体贴的;关心别人的;关切的
The hotel manager was very kind and thoughtful.酒店经理非常友善和周到。
酒店经理非常友善和周到。
It was very thoughtful of you to send the flowers.你送花来,想得真周到。
你送花来,想得真周到。
3 showing signs of careful thought 缜密思考过的;深思熟虑的
a player who has a thoughtful approach to the game对这场比赛缜密研究过对策的运动员
对这场比赛缜密研究过对策的运动员
thread C1 /θred/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a thin string of cotton, wool, silk, etc. used forsewingor making cloth (棉、毛、丝等的)线
a needle and thread针线
针线
a robe embroidered with gold thread用金线绣的长袍
用金线绣的长袍
the delicate threads of a spider’s web蜘蛛网的纤丝
蜘蛛网的纤丝
You've pulled a thread in your jumper.你的套衫开线了。
你的套衫开线了。
2 an idea or a feature that is part of something greater; an idea that connects the different parts of something 线索;脉络;思路;贯穿的主线
Acommon threadruns through these discussions.这些讨论都贯穿着一条共同的主线。
这些讨论都贯穿着一条共同的主线。
The author skilfully draws together the different threads of the plot.作者娴熟地把情节的各种线索串联在一起。
作者娴熟地把情节的各种线索串联在一起。
Ilost the threadof the argument(= I could no longer follow it).我再跟不上这论证的思路了。
我再跟不上这论证的思路了。
The speakerlost his thread(= forgot what he wanted to say)halfway through the talk.讲话者讲到一半乱了思路。
讲话者讲到一半乱了思路。
3 a long, thin line of something 线状物;细细的一条
A thread of light emerged from the keyhole.从锁眼里透出一丝光亮。
从锁眼里透出一丝光亮。
a silvery thread of water一条银色的水线
一条银色的水线
Thin threads of blood glittered on his forehead and cheeks.他的额头和脸颊上闪烁着细细的血丝。
他的额头和脸颊上闪烁着细细的血丝。
4 a series of connected messages on email, social media, etc. that have been sent by different people (电子邮件、社交媒体等的)系列相关信息,链式消息
5 the raised line that runs around the length of ascrewand that allows it to be fixed in place bytwisting 螺纹
6 clothes 衣服
7 to be in great danger 命悬一线;气若游丝;危在旦夕
8 to return to an earlier situation or way of life after a period doing something else 恢复原状
verb 释义
1 to pass something long and thin, especiallythread, through a narrow opening or hole 穿(针);纫(针);穿过
to thread a needle (with cotton)(用棉线)纫针
(用棉线)纫针
to thread cotton through a needle用棉线纫针
用棉线纫针
A tiny wire is threaded through a vein to the heart.一根细金属丝从静脉里穿到心脏。
一根细金属丝从静脉里穿到心脏。
2 to move or make something move through a narrow space, avoiding things that are in the way (使)穿过;通过;穿行
The waiters threaded between the crowded tables.服务员穿行在拥挤的餐桌之间。
服务员穿行在拥挤的餐桌之间。
It took me a long time to thread my way through the crowd.我花了很长时间才从人群中挤过去。
我花了很长时间才从人群中挤过去。
3 to join two or more objects together by passing something long and thin through them 穿成串;串在一起
to thread beads (onto a string)(在绳子上)把珠子串起来
(在绳子上)把珠子串起来
Thread the cubes of meat and vegetables onto metal skewers.将肉块和蔬菜块串到金属串上。
将肉块和蔬菜块串到金属串上。
4 to pass film, tape, string, etc. through parts of a piece of equipment so that it is ready to use 给…装入(胶片、磁带、丝弦等)
5 tosewortwista particular type ofthreadinto something 用…线缝;把…线绞入
a robe threaded with gold and silver用金银线缝的长袍
用金银线缝的长袍
threshold C1 /ˈθreʃhəʊld/ noun
noun 释义
1 the floor or ground at the bottom of adoorway, considered as the entrance to a building or room 门槛;门口
He stepped across the threshold.他迈过门槛。
他迈过门槛。
She stood hesitating on the threshold.她站在门口,犹豫不决。
她站在门口,犹豫不决。
2 the level at which something starts to happen or have an effect 阈;界;起始点
He has a lowboredom threshold(= he gets bored easily).他极易感到乏味。
他极易感到乏味。
I have a highpain threshold(= I can suffer a lot of pain before I start to react).我的痛阈很高。
我的痛阈很高。
My earnings are just above thetax threshold(= more than the amount at which you start paying tax).我的收入刚刚超过税收起征点。
我的收入刚刚超过税收起征点。
3 the point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins 开端;起点;入门
She felt as though she was on the threshold of a new life.她觉得好像就要开始新生活了。
她觉得好像就要开始新生活了。
thrilled C1 /θrɪld/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very excited and pleased 非常兴奋的;极为激动的
‘Are you pleased?’ ‘I'm thrilled.’“你高兴吗?”“我太兴奋了。”
“你高兴吗?”“我太兴奋了。”
He was thrilled at the prospect of seeing them again.他一想到有望再次见到他们便欣喜若狂。
他一想到有望再次见到他们便欣喜若狂。
I'm really thrilled with the results.我为成绩感到非常兴奋。
我为成绩感到非常兴奋。
I was thrilled to be invited.我有幸受到邀请,感到非常兴奋。
我有幸受到邀请,感到非常兴奋。
She wasthrilled to bits(= extremely pleased)that he'd been offered the job.他得到了这份工作,她简直乐不可支。
他得到了这份工作,她简直乐不可支。
thrive C1 /θraɪv/ verb
verb 释义
1 to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc. 兴旺发达;繁荣;蓬勃发展;旺盛;茁壮成长
New businesses thrive in this area.新企业在这一地区蓬勃发展。
新企业在这一地区蓬勃发展。
These animals rarely thrive in captivity.这些动物栏养起来很少会肥壮。
这些动物栏养起来很少会肥壮。
thrive on C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to enjoy something or be successful at something, especially something that other people would not like 以某事为乐,因某事而有成(尤指别人不喜欢的事物)
He thrives on hard work.他以苦干为乐事。
他以苦干为乐事。
She seems to thrive on stress.她似乎很擅长在压力下工作。
她似乎很擅长在压力下工作。
thriving C1 /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 continuing to be successful, strong, healthy, etc. 兴旺发达;繁荣;蓬勃发展;旺盛;茁壮成长
a thriving industry繁荣的行业
繁荣的行业
throw in C1 /ˈθrəʊ ɪn/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to include something with what you are selling or offering, without increasing the price (免费)附送,额外赠送
You can have the piano for $200, and I'll throw in the stool as well.你花 200 美元就可以买走这架钢琴,另外奉送这张琴凳。
你花 200 美元就可以买走这架钢琴,另外奉送这张琴凳。
2 to add a remark to a conversation 加插评语
Jack threw in the odd encouraging comment.杰克难得加了一句鼓励的话。
杰克难得加了一句鼓励的话。
noun 释义
1 the act of throwing the ball back onto the playing field after it has gone outside the area 掷界外球;掷边线球
thunder C1 /ˈθʌndə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the loud noise that you hear after a flash oflightning, during a storm 雷;雷声
the rumble of distant thunder远处雷声隆隆
远处雷声隆隆
aclap/crash/roll of thunder一声霹雳;一声巨雷;雷声隆隆
一声霹雳;一声巨雷;雷声隆隆
Thunder crashed in the sky.霹雳在空中炸响。
霹雳在空中炸响。
2 a loud noise likethunder 雷鸣般的响声;轰隆声
the thunder of horses' hooves隆隆的马蹄声
隆隆的马蹄声
The thunder of gunfire announced the beginning of the attack.雷鸣般的枪声宣告了进攻的开始。
雷鸣般的枪声宣告了进攻的开始。
3 somebody looks very angry 某人怒气冲冲;某人满面怒容
Mr Hibbs came in with a face like thunder.希布斯先生面带怒容走了进来。
希布斯先生面带怒容走了进来。
4 to get the attention, success, etc. that somebody else was expecting, usually by saying or doing what they had intended to say or do 抢了某人的风头(或功劳等);抢先讲(或做)
verb 释义
1 whenit thunders, there is a loud noise in the sky during a storm 打雷
2 to make a very loud, deep noise 发出雷鸣般响声;轰隆隆地响
A voice thundered in my ear.一个震耳欲聋的声音在我耳边响起。
一个震耳欲聋的声音在我耳边响起。
thundering traffic轰隆隆的来往车辆
轰隆隆的来往车辆
3 to move very fast and with a loud deep noise 轰隆隆地快速移动
Heavy trucks kept thundering past.重型卡车不断地隆隆驶过。
重型卡车不断地隆隆驶过。
The horse raced across the pasture, its hooves thundering on the grass.那匹马在牧场上飞奔,马蹄在草地上隆隆作响。
那匹马在牧场上飞奔,马蹄在草地上隆隆作响。
4 to make something move somewhere very fast 使快速移动
Essien thundered the ball past the goalie.埃辛砰的一脚将球踢过了守门员。
埃辛砰的一脚将球踢过了守门员。
5 to shout, complain, etc. very loudly and angrily 怒喝;大声斥责
He thundered against the evils of television.他大声谴责电视的种种坏处。
他大声谴责电视的种种坏处。
‘Sit still!’ she thundered.“坐着别动!”她怒喝道。
“坐着别动!”她怒喝道。
thundercloud C1 /ˈθʌndəklaʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large dark cloud that producesthunderandlightningduring a storm 雷雨云
tick C1 /tɪk/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make short, light, regular repeated sounds to mark time passing 发出滴答声;滴答地走时
In the silence we could hear the clock ticking.寂静中,我们能听到钟表滴答作响。
寂静中,我们能听到钟表滴答作响。
a ticking bomb滴答作响的定时炸弹
滴答作响的定时炸弹
While we waited the taxi's meter kept ticking away.我们等候时,出租汽车的计程器一直在滴答滴答地走着。
我们等候时,出租汽车的计程器一直在滴答滴答地走着。
2 to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc. 标记号;打上钩;打对号
Please tick the appropriate box.请在适合的方框内打钩。
请在适合的方框内打钩。
Tick ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to each question.在每个问题的“是”或“否”旁打钩。
在每个问题的“是”或“否”旁打钩。
I've ticked the names of the people who have paid.我在已付款者的姓名旁画了钩。
我在已付款者的姓名旁画了钩。
3 used to say that there's not much time left before something happens 时间不多了(表示某事临近)
The clock is ticking down to midnight on New Year’s Eve.新年钟声即将敲响。
新年钟声即将敲响。
The clock is ticking for one mystery lottery winner who has less than 24 hours to claim a £64 million prize.对于一名神秘彩票中奖者来说,领取 6400 万英镑奖金的时间已经不多了,他只有不到 24 小时的时间。
对于一名神秘彩票中奖者来说,领取 6400 万英镑奖金的时间已经不多了,他只有不到 24 小时的时间。
4 to do exactly the right things to please somebody 投其所好;迎合众人/某人的喜好
This is a movie that ticks all the boxes.这是一部适合众人口味的影片。
这是一部适合众人口味的影片。
The house we would like to buy ticks all our boxes.我们想买的房子符合我们所有的条件。
我们想买的房子符合我们所有的条件。
5 what makes somebody behave in the way that they do 使某人这样做的原因
I've never really understood what makes her tick.我从未真正弄懂她为什么这么做。
我从未真正弄懂她为什么这么做。
noun 释义
1 a mark (✓) put next to a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct 核对号;对号;钩号
Put a tickin the appropriate box if you would like further information about any of our products.如想进一步了解我们任何产品的情况,请在适当的方框内打钩。
如想进一步了解我们任何产品的情况,请在适当的方框内打钩。
You can put a mental tick against all the food items for the party.你可以在心里勾选聚会上的所有食物。
你可以在心里勾选聚会上的所有食物。
2 a very small creature that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. There are several types oftick, some of which can carry diseases. 蜱,壁虱,扁虱(吸血寄生虫,有些种类能传播疾病)
a tick bite蜱叮咬之处
蜱叮咬之处
3 a short, light, regularly repeated sound, especially that of a clock or watch (尤指钟表的)滴答声
The only sound was the soft tick of the clock.唯一的响声是钟表轻轻的滴答声。
唯一的响声是钟表轻轻的滴答声。
The loud tick of the hall clock kept me awake.大厅钟声的滴答声让我彻夜难眠。
大厅钟声的滴答声让我彻夜难眠。
4 a moment 一会儿;一瞬间;一刹那;片刻
Hang on a tick!等一会儿,别挂断电话!
等一会儿,别挂断电话!
I'll be with you in two ticks.我马上就来。
我马上就来。
5 on credit 赊账;赊欠;赊购
Can I have these on tick?我可以赊购这些东西吗?
我可以赊购这些东西吗?
tidal C1 /ˈtaɪdl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected withtides(= the regular rise and fall of the sea) 潮汐的;有潮的
tidal forces/energy潮汐力/能
潮汐力/能
a tidal river感潮河
感潮河
tidal wave C1 /ˈtaɪdl weɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very large ocean wave that is caused by a storm or an earthquake, and that destroys things when it reaches the land 潮汐波;潮浪;海啸
According to one account, the explosion caused a tidal wave 65 feet high.有种说法称爆炸激起了高达65英尺的潮浪。
有种说法称爆炸激起了高达65英尺的潮浪。
Several villages were destroyed by a huge tidal wave.几个村庄被巨大的海啸摧毁。
几个村庄被巨大的海啸摧毁。
2 a sudden increase in a particular feeling, activity or type of behaviour (情感或事物发展的)高涨阶段;高潮;浪潮;热潮
a tidal wave of crime犯罪高峰
犯罪高峰
tide C1 /taɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls 潮;潮汐;潮水
the ebb and flow of the tide海潮的涨落
海潮的涨落
Thetide is in/out.涨潮/退潮了。
涨潮/退潮了。
Is thetide coming inorgoing out?是在涨潮还是在落潮?
是在涨潮还是在落潮?
The body was washed up on the beach by the tide.尸体被潮水冲上了海滩。
尸体被潮水冲上了海滩。
2 the direction in which the opinion of a large number of people seems to be moving 潮流;趋势;动向
It takes courage to speak out against the tide of opinion.跟舆论趋向唱反调需要勇气。
跟舆论趋向唱反调需要勇气。
There is a growing tide of opposition to the idea.反对这个想法的浪潮越来越大。
反对这个想法的浪潮越来越大。
a tide of optimism乐观的浪潮
乐观的浪潮
3 a large amount of something unpleasant that is increasing and is difficult to control (难以控制的)恶潮,怒潮
There is anxiety about therising tideof crime.犯罪率日益增长令人忧虑。
犯罪率日益增长令人忧虑。
Measures have been taken tostem the tideof pornography(= stop it from getting worse).已采取措施遏制淫秽品泛滥的势头。
已采取措施遏制淫秽品泛滥的势头。
4 a feeling that you suddenly have that gets stronger and stronger 高涨的情绪
A tide of rage surged through her.一股怒火燃遍她的全身。
一股怒火燃遍她的全身。
They were carried along on a tide of euphoria.他们也喜不自禁。
他们也喜不自禁。
5 a time or season of the year 时节;季节
Christmastide圣诞节节期
圣诞节节期
6 to agree with/oppose the attitudes or opinions that most other people have 顺应/逆潮流;赶/反潮流
7 used to say that there is a change in somebody’s luck or in how successful they are being 转变运气;改变形势
The tide turned for the Canadian at the start of the second set.第二盘一开始,加拿大人的局势发生了逆转。
第二盘一开始,加拿大人的局势发生了逆转。
This contract is probably our last chance to turn the tide.这份合同可能是我们扭转局势的最后机会。
这份合同可能是我们扭转局势的最后机会。
tight-knit C1 /ˌtaɪt ˈnɪt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 with all the members having strong, friendly relationships with one another 关系密切的;紧密团结的
a tight-knit mining community紧密团结的矿工们
紧密团结的矿工们
tile C1 /taɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a flat, usually square, piece of bakedclay, carpet or other material that is used in rows for covering walls and floors (贴墙或铺地用的)瓷砖,地砖,小方地毯,片状材料
ceramic floor tiles陶瓷地砖
陶瓷地砖
carpet tiles小方地毯
小方地毯
2 a piece of bakedclaythat is used in rows for covering roofs (铺屋顶的)瓦,瓦片
We lost a few tiles in the storm.我们在暴风雨中损失了几块瓷砖。
我们在暴风雨中损失了几块瓷砖。
3 any of the small flat pieces that are used in particular board games (某些桌面游戏的)板块,棋子
4 to stay out late enjoying yourself 深夜在外玩乐
verb 释义
1 to cover a surface withtiles 铺瓦;铺地砖;贴瓷砖
a tiled bathroom贴瓷砖的浴室
贴瓷砖的浴室
2 to arrange several windows on a computer screen so that they fill the screen but do not cover each other 平铺显示,并列显示,瓦片式显示(视窗)
till C1 /tɪl/ conjunction,preposition, noun, verb
conjunction,preposition 释义
1 until 到…时;直到…为止
We're open till 6 o'clock.我们营业到 6 点钟。
我们营业到 6 点钟。
Can't you wait till we get home?难道你就不能等我们回到家吗?
难道你就不能等我们回到家吗?
Just wait till you see it. It's great.你就等着直到看见它吧。好看极了。
你就等着直到看见它吧。好看极了。
noun 释义
1 a machine used in shops, restaurants, etc. for keeping money in, and that shows and records the amount of money received for each thing that is sold 现金收入记录机;现金出纳机
2 the place where you pay for goods in a large shop (大商店中的)交款处,收银台
Please pay at the till.请在交款处付款。
请在交款处付款。
a long queue at the till收款处的长队
收款处的长队
The supermarket didn't have enough people working on the tills.超市收银台人手不够。
超市收银台人手不够。
3 thedrawerwhere the money is put in acash register (现金出纳机的)放钱的抽屉
4 to be stealing money from the place where you work 偷自己工作单位的钱;内盗;监守自盗
verb 释义
1 to prepare and use land for growing crops 耕作;犁地
timber C1 /ˈtɪmbə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 trees that are grown to be used in building or for making things (用于建筑或制作物品的)树木,林木;用材林
the timber industry林木业
林木业
2 wood that is prepared for use in building, etc. (建筑等用的)木材,木料
houses built of timber木屋
木屋
a solid timber door实木门
实木门
3 a long heavy piece of wood used in building a house or ship (建造房屋用的)大木料,栋木;(造船用的)肋材
roof timbers房檩
房檩
The house has exposed oak timbers.房子的橡木料露在外面。
房子的橡木料露在外面。
4 used to warn people that a tree that has been cut is about to fall (砍伐树木时喊)放树啦!
time out C1 /ˌtaɪm ˈaʊt/ phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 (of a computer program or task) to turn off, or turn something off, after a particular length of time even if the user has not finished (计算机程序或任务)超时自动关闭
My satellite connection timed out—it was so frustrating.我的卫星连接超时自动断开了,真令人沮丧。
我的卫星连接超时自动断开了,真令人沮丧。
time switch C1 /ˈtaɪm swɪtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a switch that can be set to start and stop a machine, etc. working at a particular time (自动)计时开关,定时开关
The heating is on a time switch.暖气靠定时开关自动供热。
暖气靠定时开关自动供热。
timid C1 /ˈtɪmɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 shy and nervous; not brave 羞怯的;胆怯的;缺乏勇气的
He stopped in the doorway, too timid to go in.他在门口停住了脚步,不好意思进去。
他在门口停住了脚步,不好意思进去。
They've been rather timid in the changes they've made(= they've been afraid to make any big changes).他们对所进行的变革一直小心翼翼。
他们对所进行的变革一直小心翼翼。
a timid voice羞怯的声音
羞怯的声音
Deer are naturally timid creatures.鹿是天生胆怯的动物。
鹿是天生胆怯的动物。
tin opener C1 /ˈtɪn əʊpənə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a kitchenutensil(= a tool) for opening tins of food 开罐器;罐头刀;罐头起子
tinned C1 /tɪnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 preserved in a can 罐装的
tinned fruit罐头水果
罐头水果
tinned tomatoes罐装番茄
罐装番茄
tissue C1 /ˈtɪʃuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of soft paper, used especially as ahandkerchief (尤指用作手帕的)纸巾,手巾纸
a box of tissues一盒纸巾
一盒纸巾
He wiped his nose on a tissue.他用纸巾擦了擦鼻子。
他用纸巾擦了擦鼻子。
She grabbed a wad of tissues from the box and soaked up the spilt juice.她从盒子里抓起一叠纸巾,吸干溢出的果汁。
她从盒子里抓起一叠纸巾,吸干溢出的果汁。
2 a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants (人、动植物细胞的)组织
muscle/brain/lung tissue肌肉/大脑/肺组织
肌肉/大脑/肺组织
scar tissue瘢痕组织
瘢痕组织
3 very thin paper used for wrapping and packing things that break easily (用于包装易碎物品的)薄纸,绵纸
4 a story, an excuse, etc. that is full of lies 一派谎言
title page C1 /ˈtaɪtl peɪdʒ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a page at the front of a book that has the title and the author’s name on it (书的)标题页,书名页,扉页
tobacco C1 /təˈbækəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the dried leaves of thetobaccoplant that are used for making cigarettes, smoking in a pipe, etc. 烟叶;烟草
tobacco smoke抽烟时冒出的烟
抽烟时冒出的烟
The government imposed a ban on tobacco advertising(= the advertising of cigarettes and all other forms oftobacco).政府下令禁止做烟草广告。
政府下令禁止做烟草广告。
Several different tobaccos are grown on the land.这片土地上种植着几种不同的烟草。
这片土地上种植着几种不同的烟草。
toddler C1 /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a child who has only recently learnt to walk 学步的幼儿;刚学会走路的孩子
We run a mother and toddler group in the mornings.我们早上组织一个母婴小组。
我们早上组织一个母婴小组。
She was left at home with a toddler and a four-month-old baby to care for.她给留在家里照顾一个蹒跚学步的孩子和一个四个月大的婴儿。
她给留在家里照顾一个蹒跚学步的孩子和一个四个月大的婴儿。
toffee C1 /ˈtɒfi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sticky sweet made by heating sugar, butter and water together and allowing it to cool 太妃糖;乳脂糖
2 if somebodycan’t do something for toffee, they are very bad at doing it 做某事很糟糕;不能胜任某事
He can't dance for toffee!他根本不会跳舞!
他根本不会跳舞!
tofu C1 /ˈtəʊfuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a soft white substance that is made fromsoyaand used in cooking, often instead of meat 豆腐
tolerance C1 /ˈtɒlərəns/ noun
noun 释义
1 the quality of being willing to accept ortoleratesomebody/something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you 忍受;容忍;宽容;宽恕
She had no tolerance for jokes of any kind.她容不得开任何玩笑。
她容不得开任何玩笑。
religious tolerance宗教上的包容
宗教上的包容
a reputation for tolerance of alternative lifestyles以宽容另类生活方式而闻名
以宽容另类生活方式而闻名
2 the ability to suffer something, especially pain, difficult conditions, etc. without being harmed 忍耐力;忍受性;耐力;耐量
tolerance to cold耐寒力
耐寒力
Tolerance to alcohol decreases with age.酒量随年龄的增大而减少。
酒量随年龄的增大而减少。
3 the amount by which the measurement of a value can vary without causing problems 公差;容限
They were working to a tolerance of 0.0001 of a centimetre.他们在按 0.0001 厘米的公差加工。
他们在按 0.0001 厘米的公差加工。
tolerant C1 /ˈtɒlərənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it 忍受的;容忍的;宽容的
He has a very tolerant attitude towards other religions.他对其他宗教持非常包容的态度。
他对其他宗教持非常包容的态度。
2 able to survive or operate in difficult conditions 能在困难条件下生存(或操作)的;能耐…的
The plants are tolerant of frost.这些植物耐霜。
这些植物耐霜。
tolerantly C1 /ˈtɒlərəntli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that shows you are able to accept what other people say or do even if you do not agree with it 忍受的;容忍的;宽容的
toleration C1 /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of being willing to allow something that you do not like or agree with to happen or continue 忍受;容忍;宽容;容许
religious toleration宗教上的宽容
宗教上的宽容
the toleration of difference差异的容忍度
差异的容忍度
He preached toleration for all religions.他宣扬对一切宗教信仰都应宽容。
他宣扬对一切宗教信仰都应宽容。
Religious minorities were allowed a wide measure of toleration.宗教少数派获得广泛的宽容对待。
宗教少数派获得广泛的宽容对待。
toll C1 /təʊl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge (道路、桥梁的)通行费
motorway tolls高速公路通行费
高速公路通行费
atoll bridge收费桥梁
收费桥梁
the possibility of imposing tolls on some motorways一些高速公路征收通行费的可能性
一些高速公路征收通行费的可能性
2 the amount of damage or the number of deaths and injuries that are caused in a particular war, disaster, etc. (战争、灾难等造成的)损失,伤亡人数
the war’s growing casualty toll不断增长的战争伤亡人数
不断增长的战争伤亡人数
Every hour, the news bulletin reported the mounting toll of casualties.新闻公报每小时都会报道不断增加的伤亡人数。
新闻公报每小时都会报道不断增加的伤亡人数。
3 the sound of a bell ringing with slow, regular sounds (缓慢而有规律的)钟声
4 a charge for a phone call that is calculated at a higher rate than a local call 长途电话费
5 to have a bad effect on somebody/something; to cause a lot of damage, deaths, pain, etc. 产生恶果;造成重大损失(或伤亡、痛苦等)
Illness had taken a heavy toll on her.疾病对她的身体造成极大的损害。
疾病对她的身体造成极大的损害。
The recession is taking its toll on the housing markets.经济衰退使住房市场遭受着重大损失。
经济衰退使住房市场遭受着重大损失。
The pressure of fame can take a terrible toll.名声的压力能造成可怕的伤害。
名声的压力能造成可怕的伤害。
verb 释义
1 when a belltollsor somebodytollsit, it is rung slowly many times, especially as a sign that somebody has died (缓慢而有规律地)敲(钟);(尤指)鸣(丧钟)
The Abbey bell tolled for those killed in the war.大教堂为战争中的死难者鸣钟。
大教堂为战争中的死难者鸣钟。
Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.不要问丧钟为谁而鸣;它为你而鸣。
不要问丧钟为谁而鸣;它为你而鸣。
The bell tolled the hour.鸣钟报时。
鸣钟报时。
The revolutiontolled the death knell(= signalled the end)for the Russian monarchy.那场革命敲响了俄国君主制的丧钟。
那场革命敲响了俄国君主制的丧钟。
top hat C1 /ˌtɒp ˈhæt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man’s tall black or grey hat, worn with formal clothes on very formal occasions 高顶礼帽
topsoil C1 /ˈtɒpsɔɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the layer of soil nearest the surface of the ground 表土;表土层
torrent C1 /ˈtɒrənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large amount of water moving very quickly 急流;激流;湍流;洪流
After the winter rains, the stream becomes araging torrent.冬雨过后,溪流湍急。
冬雨过后,溪流湍急。
The rain was coming down in torrents.大雨如注。
大雨如注。
2 a large amount of something that comes suddenly and violently 迸发;连发;狂潮
atorrent of abuse/criticism连珠炮似的谩骂/批评
连珠炮似的谩骂/批评
His torrent of words finally slowed as he calmed down.随着他的心情平静下来,他滔滔不绝的话语终于放慢了。
随着他的心情平静下来,他滔滔不绝的话语终于放慢了。
The sight of her father unleashed a torrent of emotions.她看到父亲时情感便像决堤的洪水倾泻而出。
她看到父亲时情感便像决堤的洪水倾泻而出。
torture C1 /ˈtɔːtʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the act of causing somebody severe pain in order to punish them or make them say or do something 拷打;拷问;酷刑
Many of the refugees have suffered torture.许多难民都遭受过拷打。
许多难民都遭受过拷打。
the use of torture施酷刑
施酷刑
terrible instruments of torture可怕的刑讯工具
可怕的刑讯工具
His confessions were made under torture.他被屈打成招。
他被屈打成招。
I heard stories of gruesome tortures in prisons.我听说过监狱里令人毛骨悚然的刑讯。
我听说过监狱里令人毛骨悚然的刑讯。
2 mental or physical pain; something that causes this (精神上或肉体上的)折磨,痛苦;折磨人的事物
The interview was sheer torture from start to finish.这次面试从头至尾使人备受煎熬。
这次面试从头至尾使人备受煎熬。
verb 释义
1 to hurt somebody physically or mentally in order to punish them or make them tell you something 拷打;拷问;严刑逼供
Many of the rebels were captured and tortured by secret police.反叛者中许多人被捕并遭到秘密警察的酷刑折磨。
反叛者中许多人被捕并遭到秘密警察的酷刑折磨。
The prisoners were routinely tortured.囚犯经常遭受酷刑。
囚犯经常遭受酷刑。
He was tortured into giving them the information.他受不住酷刑被迫向他们供出了情报。
他受不住酷刑被迫向他们供出了情报。
2 to make somebody feel extremely unhappy or anxious 使痛苦;使苦恼;使焦急;使受煎熬
He spent his life tortured by the memories of his childhood.童年的记忆使他痛苦了一辈子。
童年的记忆使他痛苦了一辈子。
toss C1 /tɒs/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to throw something lightly or carelessly (轻轻或漫不经心地)扔,抛,掷
I tossed the book aside and got up.我把书丢在一边,站了起来。
我把书丢在一边,站了起来。
He tossed the ball to Anna.他把球抛给了安娜。
他把球抛给了安娜。
He tossed Anna the ball.他把球抛给了安娜。
他把球抛给了安娜。
2 to throw a coin in the air in order to decide something, especially by guessing which side is facing upwards when it lands (为…)掷硬币决定;掷币猜边儿
Let'stoss a coin.咱们掷硬币猜边儿决定吧。
咱们掷硬币猜边儿决定吧。
There's only one ticket left—I'll toss you for it.只剩一张票,我来与你掷币决定给谁。
只剩一张票,我来与你掷币决定给谁。
We tossed up to see who went first.我们掷硬币决定谁先去。
我们掷硬币决定谁先去。
He had to toss up between(= decide between)paying the rent or buying food.他不得不在付房租和买食品之间作出决定。
他不得不在付房租和买食品之间作出决定。
3 to move your head suddenly upwards, especially to show that you are annoyed or impatient 仰,向上甩(头,以表示恼怒或不耐烦)
She just tossed her head and walked off.她头一甩,走开了。
她头一甩,走开了。
She tossed back her blonde hair.她把金发甩到脑后。
她把金发甩到脑后。
4 to move or make somebody/something move from side to side or up and down (使)摇摆,挥动,颠簸
Branches were tossing in the wind.树枝随风摇曳。
树枝随风摇曳。
I couldn't sleep but kepttossing and turningin bed all night.我彻夜在床上辗转反侧不能成眠。
我彻夜在床上辗转反侧不能成眠。
She tossed about restlessly all night with a high fever.她发高烧, 一夜辗转反侧。
她发高烧, 一夜辗转反侧。
Our boat was being tossed by the huge waves.我们的船随着巨浪颠簸。
我们的船随着巨浪颠簸。
5 to shake or turn food in order to cover it with oil, butter, etc. 摇匀;翻动(以沾油、奶酪等)
Drain the pasta and toss it in melted butter.把面条的汤控干,在融化了的黄油里搅拌。
把面条的汤控干,在融化了的黄油里搅拌。
Toss the vegetables lightly in olive oil.把蔬菜放在橄榄油里轻轻翻动一下。
把蔬菜放在橄榄油里轻轻翻动一下。
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.将油醋汁倒在沙拉上,搅拌均匀。
将油醋汁倒在沙拉上,搅拌均匀。
6 to throw apancakeupwards so that it turns over in the air and lands back in thefrying panso you can fry the other side 把(煎饼)颠起翻面
noun 释义
1 an act of throwing a coin in the air in order to decide something 掷硬币决定
The final result was decidedon/by the toss of a coin.最后的结果是掷硬币决定的。
最后的结果是掷硬币决定的。
to win/lose the toss(= to guess correctly/wrongly which side of a coin will face upwards when it lands on the ground after it has been thrown in the air)猜中/猜错所掷硬币朝上的一面
猜中/猜错所掷硬币朝上的一面
2 an act of moving your head suddenly upwards, especially to show that you are annoyed or impatient 向上甩头,猛仰头(尤指表示恼怒或不耐烦)
She dismissed the question with a toss of her head.她一扬头,对这一问题不予理睬。
她一扬头,对这一问题不予理睬。
3 an act of throwing something, especially in a competition or game (尤指比赛或游戏中)投掷
a toss of 10 metres10 米远的投掷
10 米远的投掷
4 to continue to disagree about a decision, especially when it is too late to change it or it is not very important (对决定)徒然反对,做无谓的争执
5 to not care at all about somebody/something 一点不在乎;毫不关心
Nobody gives a toss what you think!没有人会关心你的想法!
没有人会关心你的想法!
touch down C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to make contact with the ground as it lands 着陆;降落
The helicopter touched down on the helipad.直升机在停机坪上降落。
直升机在停机坪上降落。
2 to make contact with the ground 登陆
Tornadoes touched down in Alabama and Louisiana.龙卷风在亚拉巴马州和路易斯安那州登陆了。
龙卷风在亚拉巴马州和路易斯安那州登陆了。
3 to score atryby putting the ball on the ground behind the other team’sgoal line (在对方球门线后)持球触地得分;达阵
tourist class C1 /ˈtʊərɪst klɑːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the cheapest type of ticket or accommodation that is available on a plane or ship or in a hotel (飞机、轮船的)二等舱(或票),经济舱(或票);(旅馆的)旅游客房,最便宜的客房
touristy C1 /ˈtʊərɪsti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 attracting or designed to attract a lot of tourists 吸引很多游客的;为吸引游客设计的
Jersey is the most touristy of the islands.这些岛屿中就数泽西岛最能吸引游客。
这些岛屿中就数泽西岛最能吸引游客。
a shop full of touristy souvenirs摆满旅游纪念品的商店
摆满旅游纪念品的商店
tower block C1 /ˈtaʊə blɒk/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very tall block of flats or offices 高层建筑;公寓大楼;办公大楼
town meeting C1 /ˌtaʊn ˈmiːtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a meeting when people in a town come together to discuss problems that affect the town and to give their opinions on various issues 镇民大会
toxic C1 /ˈtɒksɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 containing poison; poisonous 有毒的;引起中毒的
toxic chemicals/fumes/gases/substances有毒的化学品/烟雾/气体/物质
有毒的化学品/烟雾/气体/物质
to dispose oftoxic waste处理有毒废料
处理有毒废料
Many pesticides arehighly toxic.许多杀虫剂毒性很大。
许多杀虫剂毒性很大。
This chemical is toxic to many forms of life.这种化学品能使很多生物中毒。
这种化学品能使很多生物中毒。
2 a level of debt or high-risk investment that causes very serious problems for a bank or other financial institution 有毒的(指能引致银行或其他金融机构出现严重问题的高水平债务或高风险投资)
3 very unpleasant, especially in the way somebody likes to control and influence other people in a dishonest way 有害的;摆布人的;束缚人的
I felt trapped in this toxic relationship.我觉得困在了这段危机四伏的关系之中。
我觉得困在了这段危机四伏的关系之中。
The political situation is highly toxic.政治局势乌烟瘴气。
政治局势乌烟瘴气。
the toxic atmosphere that now exists in political life政治生活中现在存在的有毒气氛
政治生活中现在存在的有毒气氛
tractor C1 /ˈtræktə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a powerful vehicle with two large and two smaller wheels, used especially for pulling farm machines 拖拉机;牵引机
a farmer on his tractor拖拉机上的农夫
拖拉机上的农夫
the sound of a tractor ploughing in the field nearby附近田里拖拉机作业的声音
附近田里拖拉机作业的声音
2 the front part of atractor-trailer, where the driver sits (牵引式挂车的)牵引车,拖车头
trade fair C1 /ˈtreɪd feə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an event at which many different companies show and sell their products 商品展销会;商品交易会
trade route C1 /ˈtreɪd ruːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the past) the route that people buying and selling goods used to take across land or sea (旧时的)商队路线,商船航线
trade show C1 /ˈtreɪd ʃəʊ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an event at which many different companies show and sell their products 商品展销会;商品交易会
Opening on June 11, the trade show will feature a wide range of goods.这次交易会于6月11日开幕,展出的商品种类繁多。
这次交易会于6月11日开幕,展出的商品种类繁多。
tradesman C1 /ˈtreɪdzmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whose job involves going to houses to sell or deliver goods 上门推销商;送货员
All deliveries should be made to the tradesmen's entrance.送货都必须到送货员专用入口。
送货都必须到送货员专用入口。
The Market Hall attracted tradesmen and stall holders from the surrounding district.市场大厅吸引了周边地区的商人和摊主。
市场大厅吸引了周边地区的商人和摊主。
2 a person who sells goods, especially in a shop (尤指在商店里售货的)商人;店主
3 a person who works with their hands in a job that involves training and special skills, for example acarpenterorplumber 手艺人;工匠
This is a job for a skilled tradesman.这是娴熟的工匠才能干的活。
这是娴熟的工匠才能干的活。
tradeswoman C1 /ˈtreɪdzwʊmən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman who sells goods, especially in a shop (尤指在商店里售货的)女商人;女店主
2 a woman who works with her hands in a job that involves training and special skills, for example acarpenterorplumber 女手艺人;女工匠
Many women feel safer with a tradeswoman working in their homes.许多女性觉得有女商人在家工作更安全。
许多女性觉得有女商人在家工作更安全。
3 a woman whose job involves going to houses to sell or deliver goods 女上门推销商;女送货员
trafficker C1 /ˈtræfɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who buys and sells something illegally (非法)进行…交易,做…买卖
a drugs trafficker毒贩
毒贩
trafficking C1 /ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of buying and selling something illegally (非法)进行…交易,做…买卖
drug trafficking贩毒
贩毒
trail C1 /treɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a long line or series of marks that is left by somebody/something (长串的)痕迹,踪迹,足迹
a trail of blood一连串血迹
一连串血迹
tourists wholeave a trailof litter everywhere they go一路乱丢垃圾的游客
一路乱丢垃圾的游客
The hurricane left a trail of destruction behind it.飓风过后满目疮痍。
飓风过后满目疮痍。
2 a track, sign or smell that is left behind and that can be followed, especially in hunting (尤指打猎时跟踪的)踪迹,足迹,臭迹
The hounds were following the fox's trail.猎犬追踪着狐狸的气味。
猎犬追踪着狐狸的气味。
The police are still on the trail of the escaped prisoner.警方仍在追捕逃犯。
警方仍在追捕逃犯。
Fortunately thetrail was still warm(= clear and easy to follow).庆幸的是痕迹仍然清晰可循。
庆幸的是痕迹仍然清晰可循。
Thetrail had gone cold.臭迹已经消失了。
臭迹已经消失了。
3 a path through the countryside (乡间的)小路,小径
a trail through the forest穿过森林的小路
穿过森林的小路
4 a route that is followed for a particular purpose (特定)路线,路径
atourist trail(= of famous buildings)游览路线
游览路线
politicians on thecampaign trail(= travelling around to attract support)进行巡回宣传的政治人物
进行巡回宣传的政治人物
5 to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow 作开路先锋;领先
The department is blazing a trail in the field of laser surgery.这个部门正在为激光外科学领域开辟一条新路。
这个部门正在为激光外科学领域开辟一条新路。
6 to start a journey 出发;上路
The following spring I hit the road.第二年春天我就上路了。
第二年春天我就上路了。
7 close to catching or finding the person or thing that you have been running after or searching for 快要抓到,即将找到(追查对象)
verb 释义
1 to pull something behind somebody/something, usually along the ground; to be pulled along in this way (被)拖,拉
A jeep trailing a cloud of dust was speeding in my direction.一辆吉普车拖着一股扬尘,朝我疾驰而来。
一辆吉普车拖着一股扬尘,朝我疾驰而来。
I trailed my hand in the water as the boat moved along.我把手放在水里,让小船拖着往前划行。
我把手放在水里,让小船拖着往前划行。
The bride's dress trailed behind her.新娘的结婚礼服拖在身后。
新娘的结婚礼服拖在身后。
2 to walk slowly because you are tired or bored, especially behind somebody else; to go from one place to another without enthusiasm (尤指跟在他人后面)疲惫地走,没精打采地慢走,磨蹭;拖着步子(去某处)
The kids trailed around after us while we shopped for clothes.我们在商店买衣服时,孩子们无精打采地跟在后面。
我们在商店买衣服时,孩子们无精打采地跟在后面。
3 to be losing a game or other contest (在比赛或其他竞赛中)落后,暂落下风
United were trailing 2–0 at half-time.联队在上半场结束时以 0:2 落后。
联队在上半场结束时以 0:2 落后。
We were trailing by five points.我们落后五分。
我们落后五分。
This country is still trailing badly in scientific research.这个国家在科研方面仍然大大滞后。
这个国家在科研方面仍然大大滞后。
The Conservatives are trailing Labour in the opinion polls.在民意测验中保守党的支持率落后于工党。
在民意测验中保守党的支持率落后于工党。
4 to follow somebody/something by looking for signs that show you where they have been 跟踪;追踪
The police trailed Dale for days.警方跟踪了戴尔多日。
警方跟踪了戴尔多日。
They spent three hours trailing a deer through the woods.他们花了三个小时在树林里追踪一只鹿。
他们花了三个小时在树林里追踪一只鹿。
Sharks were trailing the ship.鲨鱼正在追踪那艘船。
鲨鱼正在追踪那艘船。
5 to grow or hang downwards over something or along the ground; to move downwards over something 蔓生;蔓延;向下移动
trailing plants蔓生植物
蔓生植物
He had tears trailing down his cheeks.他的眼泪顺着双颊流了下来。
他的眼泪顺着双颊流了下来。
6 to advertise a film, TV programme, etc. in advance 预告,前期宣传(电影、电视节目等)
It was trailed heavily as the Big Film of the New Year.大量的宣传造势称之为新年大片。
大量的宣传造势称之为新年大片。
trailer C1 /ˈtreɪlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a truck, or a container with wheels, that is pulled by another vehicle 拖车;挂车
a car towing a trailer with a boat on it拖着一辆载有小船的拖车的小汽车
拖着一辆载有小船的拖车的小汽车
2 a vehicle without an engine, that can be pulled by a car or truck or used as a home or an office when it is parked (拖车式)活动房屋,活动工作室
atrailer park(= an area where trailers are parked and used as homes)拖车式活动房屋停车场
拖车式活动房屋停车场
3 a small building for people to live in that is made in a factory and moved to a permanent place 活动住房
4 a series of short scenes from a film or television programme, shown in advance to advertise it (电影或电视节目的)预告片
He featured in the trailer for the movie.他主演了这部电影的预告片。
他主演了这部电影的预告片。
The review said that if you've seen the trailer, you needn't bother watching this film.影评说看过预告片之后就没有必要看那部影片了。
影评说看过预告片之后就没有必要看那部影片了。
tramp C1 /træmp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person with no home or job who travels from place to place, usually asking people in the street for food or money 流浪汉;流浪乞丐
An old tramp was sitting on a bench.一个老流浪汉坐在长椅上。
一个老流浪汉坐在长椅上。
2 the sound of somebody’s heavy steps 沉重的脚步声
the tramp of marching feet行进中沉重的脚步声
行进中沉重的脚步声
3 a long walk 长途步行;远距离行走
We had a long tramp home.我们是经过长途跋涉回家的。
我们是经过长途跋涉回家的。
4 an offensive word for somebody, usually a woman, who is thought to have many sexual partners 荡妇;淫妇
verb 释义
1 to walk with heavy or noisy steps, especially for a long time (尤指长时间地)重步行走,踏,踩
We tramped across the wet grass to look at the statue.我们踏过湿漉漉的草地去看那座雕像。
我们踏过湿漉漉的草地去看那座雕像。
the sound of tramping feet沉重的脚步声
沉重的脚步声
She's been tramping the streets looking for a job.她一直在大街上四处奔走寻找工作。
她一直在大街上四处奔走寻找工作。
trans C1 /trænz/ adjective, prefix
adjective 释义
1 having agender identitythat does not match the sex a person was said to have at birth 变性(者)的;跨性别的
They campaign for rights for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.他们参加维护男女同性恋者、双性恋者以及跨性别者权益的运动。
他们参加维护男女同性恋者、双性恋者以及跨性别者权益的运动。
The cast included trans actors.演员阵容包括变性演员。
演员阵容包括变性演员。
He is a trans man who writes a magazine column.他是一名跨性别者,为杂志撰写专栏。
他是一名跨性别者,为杂志撰写专栏。
She told her parents she was trans.她告诉她的父母她是跨性别者。
她告诉她的父母她是跨性别者。
prefix 释义
1 across; beyond 横穿;通过;超越
transatlantic横渡大西洋的
横渡大西洋的
transcontinental横贯大陆的
横贯大陆的
2 into another place or state 进入(另一地方);成为(另一状态)
transplant移植
移植
transform转变
转变
transaction C1 /trænˈzækʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of business that is done between people, especially an act of buying or selling (一笔)交易,业务,买卖
financial transactions between companies公司之间的财务往来
公司之间的财务往来
commercial transactions商业交易
商业交易
2 the process of doing something 办理;处理
the transaction of government business处理政府事务
处理政府事务
transatlantic C1 /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 crossing the Atlantic Ocean 横渡大西洋的;横越大西洋的
a transatlantic flight横越大西洋的飞行
横越大西洋的飞行
2 connected with countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean 大西洋两岸国家的
a transatlantic alliance大西洋两岸国家联盟
大西洋两岸国家联盟
3 on or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean 在大西洋彼岸的;来自大西洋彼岸的
to speak with a transatlantic accent说话带大西洋对岸的口音
说话带大西洋对岸的口音
transgender C1 /trænzˈdʒendə(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 describing or relating to people whosegender identitydoes not match the sex they were said to have at birth 跨性别的
Sam identifies as a transgender man.山姆自认是一名变性人。
山姆自认是一名变性人。
transgender issues关于跨性别者的有争议的问题
关于跨性别者的有争议的问题
gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people男同性恋、女同性恋、双性恋和跨性别者
男同性恋、女同性恋、双性恋和跨性别者
transistor C1 /trænˈzɪstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a small electronic device used in computers, radios, televisions, etc. for controlling an electric current as it passes along acircuit 晶体管
2 a small radio withtransistors 晶体管收音机
transit C1 /ˈtrænzɪt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a type of large van that is used for delivering goods, carrying equipment, etc. 全顺商用车
Transit vans used by gas engineers天然气工程师使用的运输车
天然气工程师使用的运输车
all types of transit vans available for rental可供出租的所有类型的运输车
可供出租的所有类型的运输车
verb 释义
1 to pass across or through an area 穿过;经过;越过
The ship is currently transiting the Gulf of Mexico.这艘船现在正穿越墨西哥湾。
这艘船现在正穿越墨西哥湾。
29 000 vessels transit in and out of the harbour every year.每年有29000艘船舶进出港口。
每年有29000艘船舶进出港口。
transmission C1 /trænzˈmɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act or process of passing something from one person, place or thing to another 传送;传递;传达;传播;传染
the transmission of the disease这种疾病的传播
这种疾病的传播
the risk of transmission传染的危险
传染的危险
2 the act or process of sending out an electronic signal or message or of broadcasting a radio or television programme (电子信号或信息的)发射,发送;(电台或电视节目的)播送
the transmission of computer data along telephone lines计算机数据沿电话线的传输
计算机数据沿电话线的传输
a break in transmission(= of a radio or television broadcast)due to a technical fault技术故障造成的播送中断
技术故障造成的播送中断
Do you know the date of transmission?你知道传输日期吗?
你知道传输日期吗?
3 a radio or television message or broadcast (电台或电视)信息,广播
a live transmission from Sydney来自悉尼的现场直播
来自悉尼的现场直播
The duet is taken from a 1943 radio transmission.这首二重唱取自 1943 年的无线电广播。
这首二重唱取自 1943 年的无线电广播。
4 the system in a vehicle by which power is passed from the engine to the wheels (车辆的)传动装置,变速器
transmitter C1 /trænzˈmɪtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of equipment used for sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals (尤指电台或电视信号的)发射机,发射台,发报台
They discovered radio transmitters hidden in the wall.他们发现了隐藏在墙上的无线电发射器。
他们发现了隐藏在墙上的无线电发射器。
2 a person or thing thattransmitssomething from one person or thing to another 传送者;传输者;传播者;传染媒介
Emphasis was placed on the school as a transmitter of moral values.人们强调学校为道德价值观的传输者。
人们强调学校为道德价值观的传输者。
trauma C1 /ˈtrɔːmə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mental condition caused by severe shock, stress or fear, especially when the harmful effects last for a long time 精神创伤
the effects of trauma and stress on the body创伤和压力对身体的影响
创伤和压力对身体的影响
The children showed no signs of trauma after their ordeal.经历磨难后,孩子们没有表现出任何外伤迹象。
经历磨难后,孩子们没有表现出任何外伤迹象。
patients who have histories of childhood trauma有童年创伤史的病人
有童年创伤史的病人
2 a very frightening or upsetting experience 痛苦经历;挫折
She felt exhausted after the traumas of recent weeks.她经受了最近几个星期的痛苦之后感到精疲力竭。
她经受了最近几个星期的痛苦之后感到精疲力竭。
3 an injury 损伤;外伤
The patient suffered severe brain trauma.患者的大脑受到严重损伤。
患者的大脑受到严重损伤。
traveller’s cheque C1 /ˈtrævələz tʃek/ noun
noun 释义
1 achequefor a fixed amount, sold by a bank ortravel agent, that can be exchanged for cash in foreign countries (more common in the past than now) 旅行支票
tray C1 /treɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a flat piece of wood, metal or plastic with raised edges, used for carrying or holding things, especially food 盘;托盘;碟
He brought her breakfast in bed on a tray.他把早餐用托盘给她送到床上。
他把早餐用托盘给她送到床上。
She came in with a tray of drinks.她端着一托盘饮料走进来。
她端着一托盘饮料走进来。
a tea tray茶盘
茶盘
2 a shallow plastic box, used for various purposes (各种用途的)浅塑料盒
a seed tray(= for planting seeds in)育苗盘
育苗盘
a cat’s litter tray猫砂盆
猫砂盆
an ice tray(= for making ice cubes)制冰盒
制冰盒
treasure hunt C1 /ˈtreʒə hʌnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game in which players try to find a hidden prize by answering a series of questions that have been left in different places 寻宝游戏(回答问题以获得匿藏的奖品)
treaty C1 /ˈtriːti/ noun
noun 释义
1 a formal agreement between two or more countries (国家之间的)条约,协定
the Treaty of Rome《罗马条约》
《罗马条约》
a peace treaty和平协定
和平协定
todraw up/sign/ratify a treaty起草/签署/正式批准条约
起草/签署/正式批准条约
Underthe terms of the treaty, La Rochelle was ceded to the English.根据这个条约的条款,拉罗谢尔割让给了英国人。
根据这个条约的条款,拉罗谢尔割让给了英国人。
tremble C1 /ˈtrembl/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to shake in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are very nervous, excited, frightened, etc. (因紧张、激动、惊慌等)颤抖,哆嗦,抖动,战栗
My legs were trembling with fear.我吓得双腿直发抖。
我吓得双腿直发抖。
Her voice trembled with excitement.她激动得声音颤抖。
她激动得声音颤抖。
He opened the letter with trembling hands.他双手哆嗦着把信打开。
他双手哆嗦着把信打开。
2 to shake slightly 颤动;轻轻摇晃
leaves trembling in the breeze在微风中摇曳的树叶
在微风中摇曳的树叶
3 to be very worried or frightened 极担心;焦虑;恐惧
I trembled at the thought of having to make a speech.我一想到得发表演讲心里就发怵。
我一想到得发表演讲心里就发怵。
The thought made him tremble inside.这一想法让他心里直哆嗦。
这一想法让他心里直哆嗦。
noun 释义
1 a feeling, movement or sound oftrembling 颤抖;战栗;哆嗦
a tremble of fear恐惧引起的颤抖
恐惧引起的颤抖
She tried to control the trembling in her legs.她竭力控制住颤抖的双腿。
她竭力控制住颤抖的双腿。
I heard a tremble in her voice.我听到她的声音有些颤抖。
我听到她的声音有些颤抖。
The only sign of fear was a slight tremble in his legs.唯一看得出他在恐惧的表征是他的双腿在微微颤抖。
唯一看得出他在恐惧的表征是他的双腿在微微颤抖。
trench C1 /trentʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long, deep hole dug in the ground, for example for carrying away water 沟;渠
Workmen were digging a trench beside the road.工人们正在路边挖沟渠。
工人们正在路边挖沟渠。
2 a long, deep hole dug in the ground in which soldiers can be protected from enemy attacks (for example in northern France and Belgium in the First World War) 战壕,堑壕(如第一次世界大战期间在法国北部和比利时开挖的)
life inthe trenches战壕生活
战壕生活
They had not been prepared for the horrors oftrench warfare.他们对堑壕战的恐怖经历还没有思想准备。
他们对堑壕战的恐怖经历还没有思想准备。
3 a long, deep, narrow hole in the ocean floor 海沟;大洋沟
triangular C1 /traɪˈæŋɡjələ(r)/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 like atrianglein shape 三角的;三角形的
2 involving three people or groups 涉及三人的;三者的;三方的
a triangular contest in an election竞选中三位候选人的角逐
竞选中三位候选人的角逐
triathlon C1 /traɪˈæθlən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sporting event in which people compete in three different sports, usually swimming, cycling and running 铁人三项运动
trilogy C1 /ˈtrɪlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a group of three books, films, etc. that have the same subject or characters (书、电影等的)三部曲
triumph C1 /ˈtraɪʌmf/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a great success, achievement or victory 巨大成功;重大成就;伟大胜利
one of the greatest triumphs of modern science现代科学最重大的成就之一
现代科学最重大的成就之一
It was a personal triumph over her old rival.这是她对老对头的个人胜利。
这是她对老对头的个人胜利。
2 the feeling of great pleasure or joy that you get from a great success or victory (巨大成功或胜利的)心满意足,喜悦,狂喜
a shout of triumph喜悦的欢呼声
喜悦的欢呼声
The winning team returned home in triumph.球队奏凯而归。
球队奏凯而归。
‘I’ve done it,’ she thought with a sweet sense of triumph.“我做到了,”她带着甜蜜的胜利感想道。
“我做到了,”她带着甜蜜的胜利感想道。
This was her moment of triumph.这是她得胜的时刻。
这是她得胜的时刻。
3 an excellent example of how successful something can be (成功的)典范,楷模
Her arrest was a triumph of international cooperation.她的被捕是国际合作的典范。
她的被捕是国际合作的典范。
verb 释义
1 to defeat somebody/something; to be successful 打败;战胜;成功
As is usual in this kind of movie, good triumphs over evil in the end.像这类电影的一贯结局一样,善良战胜了邪恶。
像这类电影的一贯结局一样,善良战胜了邪恶。
France triumphed 3–0 in the final.法国队在决赛中以 3:0 获胜。
法国队在决赛中以 3:0 获胜。
trophy C1 /ˈtrəʊfi/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition (颁发给竞赛获胜者的)奖品,奖杯,奖座
a trophy cabinet奖杯柜
奖杯柜
2 used in the names of some competitions and races in which atrophyis given to the winner (用于竞赛或赛跑名称)奖,奖杯
3 an object that you keep to show that you were successful in something, especially hunting or war (尤指狩猎或战争中获得的)纪念品,战利品
adjective 释义
1 an impressive or beautiful thing or person that you have in order to make other people admire you 炫耀的;摆阔的;招摇的
We don't need a trophy building for our business.我们的企业不需要豪华奢侈的建筑。
我们的企业不需要豪华奢侈的建筑。
These people are interested in opera as a trophy event.这些人对歌剧感兴趣,将其视为一项奖杯活动。
这些人对歌剧感兴趣,将其视为一项奖杯活动。
tropic C1 /ˈtrɒpɪk/ noun
noun 释义
1 one of the two imaginary lines drawn around the world 23° 26′ north (the Tropic of Cancer) or south (the Tropic of Capricorn) of theequator 回归线(北回归线称 the Tropic of Cancer,南回归线称 the Tropic of Capricorn)
2 the area between the twotropics, which is the hottest part of the world 热带;热带地区
trot C1 /trɒt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to move forward at a speed that is faster than a walk and slower than acanter 快步;疾走;小跑
I could hear the sound of several horses trotting along in the lane.我听到几匹马在小路上小跑的声音。
我听到几匹马在小路上小跑的声音。
The mare whinnied softly and trotted up to him.母马轻轻地嘶鸣着,小跑到他身边。
母马轻轻地嘶鸣着,小跑到他身边。
2 to ride a horse in this way 骑马小跑
She trotted her pony around the field.她骑着小马绕场慢跑。
她骑着小马绕场慢跑。
3 to run or walk fast, taking short, quick steps 小步快跑;碎步急行
The children trotted into the room.孩子们小跑着进了房间。
孩子们小跑着进了房间。
4 to walk or go somewhere 步行;走;到…去
The guide led the way and we trotted along behind him.向导在前面带路,我们跟在他的后面走。
向导在前面带路,我们跟在他的后面走。
5 to be very enthusiastic about starting an activity 期待(某活动)
6 to be excited in a sexual way 欲火中烧;性欲高涨
noun 释义
1 atrottingspeed, taking short, quick steps (指速度)慢跑,小跑,小步快跑,疾走
The horse slowed to a trot.那马放慢速度在小跑。
那马放慢速度在小跑。
The girlbroke into a trotand disappeared around the corner.那姑娘突然小步跑了起来,拐过街角不见了。
那姑娘突然小步跑了起来,拐过街角不见了。
2 a period oftrotting (指活动)小跑;一阵小跑
3 one after the other 接连地;接二连三;一个接着一个
They've now won three games on the trot.他们现在已经连胜三场比赛。
他们现在已经连胜三场比赛。
4 busy all the time 忙个不停
I've been on the trot all day.我一整天忙得不可开交。
我一整天忙得不可开交。
troublemaker C1 /ˈtrʌblmeɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who often causes trouble, especially by involving others in arguments or encouraging them to complain about people in authority 麻烦制造者;搬弄是非者;捣乱者;闹事者
trout C1 /traʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a commonfreshwaterfish that is used for food. There are several types oftrout. 鲑;鲑鳟鱼;鳟鱼
rainbow trout虹鳟
虹鳟
trout fishing捕鳟鱼
捕鳟鱼
Shall we have trout for dinner?我们正餐吃鳟鱼好吗?
我们正餐吃鳟鱼好吗?
The trout spawn in late summer or autumn.鳟鱼在夏末或秋季产卵。
鳟鱼在夏末或秋季产卵。
2 an offensive word for an annoying or angry old woman 恶婆子;讨厌的老太婆
truant C1 /ˈtruːənt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to stay away from school without permission 旷课;逃学
A number of pupils have been truanting regularly.一些小学生经常逃学。
一些小学生经常逃学。
noun 释义
1 a child who stays away from school without permission 旷课的小学生
2 to stay away from school without permission 旷课;逃学
truce C1 /truːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for an agreed period of time; the period of time that this lasts 停战协定;休战;停战期
tocall/break a truce宣布休战;破坏停战协定
宣布休战;破坏停战协定
true crime C1 /ˌtruː ˈkraɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a genre of book, film, etc. that examines or tells the story of a real crime 真实罪案(书、电影等的一种类型,分析或讲述真实犯罪案例)
It's a true crime story in which truth is stranger than fiction.这是一个真实的犯罪故事,真相比小说更离奇。
这是一个真实的犯罪故事,真相比小说更离奇。
He presented a series of true crime documentaries highlighting unique or elaborate crimes.他制作了一系列真实的犯罪纪录片,突出了独特或精心策划的犯罪行为。
他制作了一系列真实的犯罪纪录片,突出了独特或精心策划的犯罪行为。
trunk C1 /trʌŋk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the thick mainstemof a tree, that the branches grow from 树干
an instrument made from a hollowed-out tree trunk用挖空的树干制成的工具
用挖空的树干制成的工具
2 the space at the back of a car that you put bags, cases, etc. in (汽车后部的)行李厢
He slammed the trunk shut.他砰地关上了行李箱。
他砰地关上了行李箱。
She popped the trunk and we tossed the stuff inside.她打开行李箱,我们就把东西扔了进去。
她打开行李箱,我们就把东西扔了进去。
3 the long nose of an elephant 象鼻
4 a piece of clothing covering the lower part of the body and sometimes the top part of the legs, worn by men and boys for swimming (男式)游泳裤
5 a large, strong box with alid(= cover), used for storing or transporting clothes, books, etc. 大箱子;大衣箱;大书箱
I found the documents at the bottom of an old tin trunk in the attic.我在阁楼上一个旧铁皮箱子的底部找到了那些文件。
我在阁楼上一个旧铁皮箱子的底部找到了那些文件。
She was packing her school trunk.她正在收拾学校的行李箱。
她正在收拾学校的行李箱。
6 the main part of the human body apart from the head, arms and legs (人的)躯干
trustee C1 /trʌˈstiː/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person or an organization that has control of money or property that has been put into atrustfor somebody (财产的)受托人,信托机构
The bank will act as trustees for the estate until the child is 18.银行将充当财产的信托机构,直到孩子 18 岁。
银行将充当财产的信托机构,直到孩子 18 岁。
2 a member of a group of people that controls the financial affairs and decides the policy of a charity or other organization (慈善事业或其他机构的)受托人
the board of trustees信托理事会
信托理事会
a trustee of the hospice临终关怀中心的受托人
临终关怀中心的受托人
the trustees of the National Gallery国家美术馆的受托人
国家美术馆的受托人
a trustee of the museum博物馆的受托管理人
博物馆的受托管理人
trustworthy C1 /ˈtrʌstwɜːði/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that you can rely on to be good, honest, sincere, etc. 值得信任的;可信赖的;可靠的
Mitchell was a solid and trustworthy man.米切尔是一个坚定而值得信赖的人。
米切尔是一个坚定而值得信赖的人。
Women were seen as more trustworthy and harder working.女性被认为更可信赖,工作更努力。
女性被认为更可信赖,工作更努力。
truthful C1 /ˈtruːθfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 saying only what is true 诚实;讲真话;坦率
They were less than truthful about their part in the crime.关于自己在这次犯罪中所起的作用,他们讲的绝非实情。
关于自己在这次犯罪中所起的作用,他们讲的绝非实情。
She was completely truthful about her involvement in the affair.她非常诚实地说出了自己与这件事的关联。
她非常诚实地说出了自己与这件事的关联。
Are you being completely truthful with me?你跟我讲的全是真话吗?
你跟我讲的全是真话吗?
To be quite truthful with you, I’m not very keen on this colour.说实话,我不太喜欢这种颜色。
说实话,我不太喜欢这种颜色。
a truthful witness诚实的证人
诚实的证人
2 giving the true facts about something 真实的;如实的
a truthful answer坦诚的回答
坦诚的回答
tub C1 /tʌb/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large round container without alid(= cover), used for washing clothes in, growing plants in, etc. 盆;桶
There were tubs of flowers on the balcony.阳台上有一盆盆的花。
阳台上有一盆盆的花。
2 a small, wide plastic or paper container with alid(= cover), used for food, etc. (塑料或纸的)饭盒,食品盒
a tub of margarine一盒人造黄油
一盒人造黄油
an empty margarine tub空的人造黄油盒
空的人造黄油盒
3 abathtub(= a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body) 盆;桶
They found her lying in the tub.他们发现她躺在浴缸里。
他们发现她躺在浴缸里。
tuition C1 /tjuˈɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of teaching something, especially to one person or to people in small groups (尤指对个人或小组的)教学,讲授,指导
She received private tuition in French.她由私人教授法语。
她由私人教授法语。
The course involves six hours of individual tuition per week.该课程包括每周六个小时的个人辅导。
该课程包括每周六个小时的个人辅导。
I studied dance for two years under her expert tuition.我在她的专家指导下学习了两年舞蹈。
我在她的专家指导下学习了两年舞蹈。
2 the money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university (尤指大专院校的)学费
The scholarship pays the tuition fees but students still need to find money for accommodation, meals and books.奖学金支付学费,但学生仍然需要寻找住宿、膳食和书本费用。
奖学金支付学费,但学生仍然需要寻找住宿、膳食和书本费用。
He won't be able to finish his education unless someone pays his tuition.除非有人为他交学费,否则他不可能完成学业。
除非有人为他交学费,否则他不可能完成学业。
tulip C1 /ˈtjuːlɪp/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large, brightly coloured spring flower, like a cup in shape, on a tallstem 郁金香
tummy C1 /ˈtʌmi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the stomach or the area around the stomach 胃;肚子
Mum, my tummy hurts.妈妈,我肚子痛。
妈妈,我肚子痛。
to have (a) tummy ache肚子痛
肚子痛
atummy bug/upset(= an illness when you feel sick orvomit)反胃
反胃
There’s a baby growing in your mummy’s tummy.你妈妈的肚子里正在成长一个婴儿。
你妈妈的肚子里正在成长一个婴儿。
cosmetic surgery like facelifts and tummy tucks面部拉皮、腹部去脂一类的整容外科手术
面部拉皮、腹部去脂一类的整容外科手术
tumour C1 /ˈtjuːmə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mass of cells growing in or on a part of the body where they should not, usually causing medical problems 瘤;肿瘤;肿块
a brain tumour脑瘤
脑瘤
abenign/malignant(= harmless/harmful)tumour良性/恶性肿瘤
良性/恶性肿瘤
tundra C1 /ˈtʌndrə/ noun
noun 释义
1 the large, flat Arctic regions of northern Europe, Asia and North America where no trees grow and where the soil below the surface of the ground is always frozen 冻原,苔原(树木不生,底土常年冰冻的北极地区)
tune in C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to listen to a radio programme or watch a television programme 收听(收音机广播节目);收看(电视节目)
Don't forget to tune in to our special election programme this evening.不要忘了收看今晚我们的竞选特别节目。
不要忘了收看今晚我们的竞选特别节目。
Ten million people regularly tune in to see his show.上千万人定期收看他的表演。
上千万人定期收看他的表演。
tuneless C1 /ˈtjuːnləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having a pleasant tune or sound 不好听的;不成曲调的;没腔没调的
tuneless singing无调的歌声
无调的歌声
tunelessly C1 /ˈtjuːnləsli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that does not have a pleasant tune or sound 不好听的;不成曲调的;没腔没调的
He was humming tunelessly.他无调地哼着歌。
他无调地哼着歌。
turn to C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to go to somebody/something for help, advice, etc. 向…求助(或寻求指教等)
She has nobody she can turn to.她求助无门。
她求助无门。
turnout C1 /ˈtɜːnaʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the number of people who attend a particular event 出席人数;到场人数
This year's festival attracted a record turnout.今年的节日吸引的参加者之多创了纪录。
今年的节日吸引的参加者之多创了纪录。
2 the number of people who vote in a particular election 投票人数
ahigh/low/poor turnout参加投票的人数很多/很少/寥寥无几
参加投票的人数很多/很少/寥寥无几
a 60% turnout of voters60% 的投票率
60% 的投票率
turnover C1 /ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period of time (一定时期内的)营业额,成交量
an annual turnover of $75 million7 500 万美元的年营业额
7 500 万美元的年营业额
a fall in turnover营业额的下降
营业额的下降
2 the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people 人事变更率;人员调整率
a high turnover of staff很高的人员变更率
很高的人员变更率
3 the rate at which goods are sold in a shop and replaced by others (商店的)货物周转率,销售比率
a fast turnover of stock快速的存货周转
快速的存货周转
4 a smallpiein the shape of atriangleor half a circle, filled with fruit or jam 三角馅饼,半圆馅饼(以水果或果酱作馅)
turtle C1 /ˈtɜːtl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a largereptilewith a hard round shell that lives in the sea 海龟
2 anyreptilewith a large shell, for example atortoiseorterrapin (任何种类的)龟;陆龟;水龟;鳖
3 to turn over completely while sailing (在航行中)倾覆,翻
tweeter C1 /ˈtwiːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 aloudspeakerthrough which the high notes in asound systemare heard (音响系统的)高频扬声器
2 a person who puts a message, picture, etc. on the internet using thesocial mediaservice previously calledTwitter™ 发推特的人;推特用户
Tweeters have been reacting to the news.推特用户已对这条新闻做出反应。
推特用户已对这条新闻做出反应。
I'm not much of a tweeter.我不大发推特。
我不大发推特。
twice C1 /twaɪs/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 two times; on two occasions 两次;两遍
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice.我跟他不熟悉,只见过两次面。
我跟他不熟悉,只见过两次面。
The cows are milkedtwice daily.奶牛每天挤两次奶。
奶牛每天挤两次奶。
The cows are milkedtwice a day.奶牛每天挤两次奶。
奶牛每天挤两次奶。
They go theretwice a week/month/year.他们每星期/每月/每年去那里两次。
他们每星期/每月/每年去那里两次。
atwice-monthly/yearlynewsletter半月/半年刊的简讯
半月/半年刊的简讯
He managed toscore twicein the match.他在比赛中梅开二度。
他在比赛中梅开二度。
The book has been turned into filmat least twicebefore.这本书之前至少两次被拍成电影。
这本书之前至少两次被拍成电影。
2 double in quantity, rate, etc. 两倍
an area twice the size of Wales两倍于威尔士大小的地区
两倍于威尔士大小的地区
Cats sleep twice as much as people.猫睡觉的时间比人长一倍。
猫睡觉的时间比人长一倍。
At 56 he's twice her age.他 56 岁,年龄比她大一倍。
他 56 岁,年龄比她大一倍。
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation.费用上涨幅度是通货膨胀率的两倍。
费用上涨幅度是通货膨胀率的两倍。
3 an unusual or unpleasant event is not likely to happen in the same place or to the same people twice 倒霉的事不可能在同一场所(或同一人身上)重复发生;一事不过二
4 after an unpleasant experience you are careful to avoid something similar 一朝被蛇咬,十年怕井绳
5 a few times 一两次;几次
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice.我跟她不很熟,我只见过她一两次。
我跟她不很熟,我只见过她一两次。
6 to think carefully before deciding to do something 三思而行;慎重考虑后再决定
You should think twice about employing someone you've never met.雇用素不相识的人应三思而行。
雇用素不相识的人应三思而行。
7 not just once but twice 不止一次,而是两次
There was enough of the drug in her stomach to kill her twice over.她胃中的药物足够毒死她两次的。
她胃中的药物足够毒死她两次的。
twig C1 /twɪɡ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small, very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree 细枝;小枝;嫩枝
verb 释义
1 to suddenly understand or realize something (突然地)懂得,理解,明白,意识到
Haven't you twigged yet?难道你还不明白?
难道你还不明白?
I finally twigged what he meant.我终于弄明白了他的意思。
我终于弄明白了他的意思。
She never twigged that she was being duped.她从来没有意识到自己被骗了。
她从来没有意识到自己被骗了。
The gaming industry still hasn't quite twigged to the fact that women like video games too.游戏行业还没有完全意识到女性也喜欢电子游戏这一事实。
游戏行业还没有完全意识到女性也喜欢电子游戏这一事实。
twin bedroom C1 /ˌtwɪn ˈbedruːm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a room in a hotel, etc. that has two single beds (旅馆等的)有两张单人床的房间
twist C1 /twɪst/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to bend or turn something into a particular shape 使弯曲,使扭曲(成一定形状)
Twist the wire to form a circle.把铁丝弯成一个环。
把铁丝弯成一个环。
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head.她的头发在头顶上盘成一个结。
她的头发在头顶上盘成一个结。
2 to bend or turn something into a shape or position that is not normal or natural; to be bent or turned in this way (使)弯曲变形,扭曲变形
He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back.他抓住我,把我的胳膊扭到背后。
他抓住我,把我的胳膊扭到背后。
Her face twisted in anger.她气得脸都变形了。
她气得脸都变形了。
3 to turn part of your body around while the rest stays still 扭转,转动(身体部位)
He twisted his head around to look at her.他扭过头去看她。
他扭过头去看她。
She twisted in her chair when I called her name.我唤她的名字时,她坐在座椅上转过身来。
我唤她的名字时,她坐在座椅上转过身来。
4 to turn your body with quick, sharp movements and change direction often (猛地将身体)转动,旋转,扭动
Itwisted and turnedto avoid being caught.我左躲右闪免得被捉住。
我左躲右闪免得被捉住。
She tried unsuccessfully to twist free.她试图挣脱身子,但无济于事。
她试图挣脱身子,但无济于事。
He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space.他设法在有限的空间内转过身来。
他设法在有限的空间内转过身来。
5 to turn something around in a circle with your hand (用手)转动,旋转
Twist the knob to the left to open the door.向左转动手柄把门打开。
向左转动手柄把门打开。
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger.我紧张地转动着手指上的戒指。
我紧张地转动着手指上的戒指。
6 to bend and change direction often 曲折;蜿蜒;盘旋
The roadtwists and turnsalong the coast.道路沿着海滨蜿蜒曲折。
道路沿着海滨蜿蜒曲折。
narrow twisting streets狭窄弯曲的街道
狭窄弯曲的街道
a twisting staircase盘旋而上的楼梯
盘旋而上的楼梯
7 to injure part of your body, especially your ankle,wristor knee, bending it in an uncomfortable way 扭伤;崴伤
She fell and twisted her ankle.她摔了一下,把脚崴了。
她摔了一下,把脚崴了。
8 to wind something around or through an object 使缠绕;缭绕;盘绕
She twisted a scarf around her head.她用一条围巾裹住了头。
她用一条围巾裹住了头。
I twisted the bandage around his leg.我把他的腿缠上绷带。
我把他的腿缠上绷带。
The telephone cable hasgot twisted(= wound around itself).电话线缠绕在一起了。
电话线缠绕在一起了。
9 to move or grow by winding around something 蠕动;盘绕;缠绕生长
A snake was twisting around his arm.一条蛇缠绕在他的手臂上。
一条蛇缠绕在他的手臂上。
10 to deliberately change the meaning of what somebody has said, or to present facts in a particular way, in order to benefit yourself or harm somebody else (故意)歪曲,曲解
You always twist everything I say.你总是歪曲我说的每一句话。
你总是歪曲我说的每一句话。
The newspaper was accused of twisting the facts.这家报纸被指责歪曲事实。
这家报纸被指责歪曲事实。
11 to turn or wind strings, etc. together to make something longer or thicker 捻,搓,绞(线等)
They had twisted the sheets into a rope and escaped by climbing down it.他们把床单绞成绳子,缘绳而下逃走了。
他们把床单绞成绳子,缘绳而下逃走了。
12 to say or do something unkind deliberately; to make somebody who is unhappy feel even more unhappy 恶意地说(或做);落井下石;往伤口上撒盐
Marcia laughed as she twisted the knife still deeper.玛西娅笑了,把刀子拧得更深。
玛西娅笑了,把刀子拧得更深。
Just to twist the knife, the filmmakers have provided a surprise ending.为了更加悲情,电影制作者早已准备好了一个令人吃惊的结局。
为了更加悲情,电影制作者早已准备好了一个令人吃惊的结局。
13 to persuade or force somebody to do something 劝说;强迫;生拉硬拽;施加压力
14 to persuade somebody to do anything that you want 任意摆布某人;左右某人
She has always been able to twist her parents around her little finger.她总是能让自己的母亲言听计从。
她总是能让自己的母亲言听计从。
noun 释义
1 the action of turning something with your hand, or of turning a part of your body 转动;旋转;搓;捻;拧;扭动
She gave the lid another twist and it came off.她又拧了一下,盖儿开了。
她又拧了一下,盖儿开了。
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head.他羞怯地笑了笑,略微扭了一下头。
他羞怯地笑了笑,略微扭了一下头。
He finished him off with a quick twist of the knife.他迅速将刀一转结果了他的性命。
他迅速将刀一转结果了他的性命。
2 an unexpected change or development in a story or situation (故事或情况的)转折,转变,突然变化
the twists and turns of his political career他政治生涯的一波三折
他政治生涯的一波三折
The story has taken another twist.故事情节再一次变化。
故事情节再一次变化。
The disappearance of a vital witness added anew twistto the case.一名重要证人失踪,令诉讼出现了新的变数。
一名重要证人失踪,令诉讼出现了新的变数。
By a curioustwist of fatewe met again only a week or so later.由于命运巧妙的安排,大约只过了一周我们又相逢了。
由于命运巧妙的安排,大约只过了一周我们又相逢了。
a bizarre twist to the tale故事的奇异转折
故事的奇异转折
3 a sharp bend in a road or river 急转弯处;曲折处
The car followed thetwists and turnsof the mountain road.汽车沿着弯弯曲曲的山路行驶。
汽车沿着弯弯曲曲的山路行驶。
They approached a twist in the path.他们来到了小路的一个拐弯处。
他们来到了小路的一个拐弯处。
4 a thing that has beentwistedinto a particular shape 螺旋状的东西;卷曲物;捻合成的东西
mineral water with a twist of lemon加了一卷柠檬皮的矿泉水
加了一卷柠檬皮的矿泉水
5 a fast dance that was popular in the 1960s, in which youtwistfrom side to side 扭摆舞(盛行于 20 世纪 60 年代)
6 to become angry, confused or upset 恼火;困惑;烦闷
7 crazy 发疯;疯狂
ultramarathon C1 /ˈʌltrəmærəθən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a running race that is longer than amarathon(which is approximately 42 kilometres or 26 miles) 超级马拉松(赛程超过标准马拉松)
She was competing in her third ultramarathon of at least 100 miles.她当时正第三次参加 100 英里以上的超级马拉松比赛。
她当时正第三次参加 100 英里以上的超级马拉松比赛。
He is a keen ultramarathon runner.他热衷超级马拉松。
他热衷超级马拉松。
umpire C1 /ˈʌmpaɪə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a person whose job is to watch a game and make sure that rules are not broken 裁判员
The umpire’s decision is final.裁判的裁定是不可更改的。
裁判的裁定是不可更改的。
verb 释义
1 to act as anumpire (为…)做裁判员,当裁判
We need someone to umpire.我们得找个人当裁判。
我们得找个人当裁判。
to umpire a game of baseball做棒球赛裁判
做棒球赛裁判
unbearable C1 /ʌnˈbeərəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 too painful, annoying or unpleasant to deal with or accept 难耐的;无法接受的;难以处理的
The heat was becoming unbearable.炎热开始变得难以忍受。
炎热开始变得难以忍受。
unbearable pain无法忍受的疼痛
无法忍受的疼痛
He's been unbearable since he won that prize.他得奖以后变得很难相与。
他得奖以后变得很难相与。
unbeaten C1 /ʌnˈbiːtn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having been defeated 未尝败绩的;未败过的
The team are unbeaten in their last four games.这个队在最近的四场比赛中从未输过。
这个队在最近的四场比赛中从未输过。
They will be putting theirunbeaten recordto the test next Saturday.下周六他们的不败纪录将要受到考验。
下周六他们的不败纪录将要受到考验。
unblock C1 /ˌʌnˈblɒk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to clean something, for example a pipe, by removing something that is blocking it 疏通(管道等);清除…障碍
2 to make it possible to use a mobile phone again after it has been stopped from working as a security measure 给(手机)解锁
Does anyone know how I can get my phone unblocked?有谁知道如何才能解锁我的手机?
有谁知道如何才能解锁我的手机?
You will need a code to unblock your phone.您将需要一个代码来解锁您的手机。
您将需要一个代码来解锁您的手机。
unborn C1 /ˌʌnˈbɔːn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not yet born 尚未出生的
her unborn baby她未出世的宝宝
她未出世的宝宝
uncertainty C1 /ʌnˈsɜːtnti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being uncertain 犹豫;迟疑;无把握
There is considerable uncertainty about the company's future.这家公司的前景相当渺茫。
这家公司的前景相当渺茫。
He had an air of uncertainty about him.他显出将信将疑的神情。
他显出将信将疑的神情。
2 something that you cannot be sure about; a situation that makes you not be or feel certain 拿不定的事;令人无把握的局面
life’s uncertainties人生的不可知因素
人生的不可知因素
the uncertainties of war战争带来的不确定性
战争带来的不确定性
unchristian C1 /ˌʌnˈkrɪstʃən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not showing the qualities that are generally expected of a Christian; not kind or thinking about other people’s feelings 无基督教徒品质的;不慈善的;不为他人着想的
unconcerned C1 /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not worried or anxious about something because you feel it does not affect you or is not important 冷淡的;漠视的;漫不经心的
He drove on, apparently unconcerned about the noise the engine was making.他继续驾车前进,对发动机发出的噪声显然毫不在意。
他继续驾车前进,对发动机发出的噪声显然毫不在意。
2 not interested in something 不关心的;无兴趣的
Young people are often unconcerned with political issues.青年人对政治问题往往漠不关心。
青年人对政治问题往往漠不关心。
unconsciousness C1 /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a state like sleep caused by injury or illness, when you are unable to use your senses 昏迷;无知觉状态
He had lapsed into unconsciousness.他陷入了昏迷状态。
他陷入了昏迷状态。
uncosted C1 /ˌʌnˈkɒstɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 a policy or proposal that isuncostedhas not had its exact costs calculated (政策或建议)未计成本的
Critics complained that the new policy was totally uncosted.批评人士抱怨,这项新政策完全未计成本。
批评人士抱怨,这项新政策完全未计成本。
uncover C1 /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/ verb
verb 释义
1 to remove something that is covering something 揭开盖子
Uncover the pan and let the soup simmer.揭开锅盖,让汤再慢火煨一下。
揭开锅盖,让汤再慢火煨一下。
2 to discover something that was previously hidden or secret 发现;揭露;揭发
Police have uncovered a plot to kidnap the President's son.警方发现了一个绑架总统之子的阴谋。
警方发现了一个绑架总统之子的阴谋。
It will be difficult to uncover the truth.揭露真相将会很困难。
揭露真相将会很困难。
Archaeologists have uncovered an entire Roman city.考古学家发现了整个罗马城市。
考古学家发现了整个罗马城市。
undecided C1 /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having made a decision about somebody/something 未拿定主意;犹豫不决
I’m still undecided (about) who to vote for.我还拿不定主意投谁的票。
我还拿不定主意投谁的票。
He was undecided as to what to do next.他对下一步要做什么犹豫不决。
他对下一步要做什么犹豫不决。
2 not having been decided 尚未被确定;悬而未决
The venue for the World Cup remains undecided.世界杯的举办地点尚未确定。
世界杯的举办地点尚未确定。
The question cannot be left undecided.这个问题不能悬而不决。
这个问题不能悬而不决。
undeniable C1 /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 true or certain; that cannot be denied 不可否认的;确凿的
He had undeniable charm.他具有不可否认的魅力。
他具有不可否认的魅力。
It is an undeniable fact that crime is increasing.犯罪在增长是无可争辩的事实。
犯罪在增长是无可争辩的事实。
The link between poverty and bad health is undeniable.贫困与健康状况不佳之间的联系是不可否认的。
贫困与健康状况不佳之间的联系是不可否认的。
undeniably C1 /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is true or certain and cannot be denied 不可否认的;确凿的
undeniably impressive确实令人赞叹
确实令人赞叹
He is, undeniably, an excellent player.不可否认,他是一名出色的球员。
不可否认,他是一名出色的球员。
underage C1 /ˈʌndəreɪdʒ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 done by people who are too young by law 未达到法定年龄的人所做的;未成年人的
underage drinking未成年饮酒
未成年饮酒
underclothes C1 /ˈʌndəkləʊðz/ noun
noun 释义
1 underwear(= clothes that you wear under other clothes and next to the skin) 内衣;衬衣
undercover C1 /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə(r)/ adjective, adverb
adjective 释义
1 working or done secretly in order to find out information for the police, a government, etc. 秘密工作的;暗中做的;私下进行的
anundercover agent密探
密探
anundercover operation/investigation秘密行动/调查
秘密行动/调查
The scandal was revealed after months of undercover work by journalists.经过新闻记者数个月的暗中调查,丑闻被揭露出来。
经过新闻记者数个月的暗中调查,丑闻被揭露出来。
adverb 释义
1 secretly, in order to find out information for the police, a government, etc. 秘密工作的;暗中做的;私下进行的
The illegal payments were discovered by a journalistworking undercover.违法付款是被一名卧底记者发现的。
违法付款是被一名卧底记者发现的。
underdog C1 /ˈʌndədɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person, team, country, etc. that is thought to be in a weaker position than others and therefore not likely to be successful, win a competition, etc. 处于劣势的人(或团队、国家等);弱者;比赛前不被看好者
Before the game we were definitely the underdogs.我们在赛前绝对不被看好。
我们在赛前绝对不被看好。
In politics, he was a champion of the underdog(= always fought for the rights of weaker people).在政治上,他总是为弱势群体争取权益。
在政治上,他总是为弱势群体争取权益。
underemployed C1 /ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having enough work to do; not having work that makes full use of your skills and abilities 未充分就业的(指就业不足、没有足够的工作可做,或所做的工作未能充分发挥技能)
underestimate C1 /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to think or guess that the amount, cost or size of something is smaller than it really is 低估;对…估计不足
to underestimate the cost of the project低估项目的成本
低估项目的成本
We underestimated the time it would take to get there.我们低估了抵达那里所需的时间。
我们低估了抵达那里所需的时间。
The statistics seriously underestimate the number of people affected.统计数据严重低估了受影响的人数。
统计数据严重低估了受影响的人数。
We underestimated how long it would take.我们低估了所需的时间。
我们低估了所需的时间。
2 to not realize how good, strong, determined, difficult, etc. somebody/something really is 对…认识不足(或重视不够);低估;轻视
Never underestimate your opponent.绝不可低估你的对手。
绝不可低估你的对手。
Their ability should not be underestimated.他们的能力不容小觑。
他们的能力不容小觑。
Don't underestimate how difficult this is going to be.别把这事想得太简单。
别把这事想得太简单。
Don't underestimate what she is capable of.不要低估她的能力。
不要低估她的能力。
noun 释义
1 an estimate about the size, cost, etc. of something that is too low 低估;轻视
My guess of 400 proved to be a serious underestimate.我猜 400,结果证明是严重的低估。
我猜 400,结果证明是严重的低估。
undergraduate C1 /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/ noun
noun 释义
1 a university or college student who is studying for their first degree 本科生
a first-year undergraduate大学一年级学生
大学一年级学生
anundergraduate course/student/degree大学本科课程/学生/学位
大学本科课程/学生/学位
She teaches physics at undergraduate level.她在本科阶段教授物理。
她在本科阶段教授物理。
during her undergraduate years at the University of California她在加州大学读本科的岁月
她在加州大学读本科的岁月
memoirs of his undergraduate career at the University of Toronto记述他的多伦多大学本科生活的回忆录
记述他的多伦多大学本科生活的回忆录
underlie C1 /ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to be the basis or cause of something 构成…的基础;作为…的原因
These ideas underlie much of his work.他的作品大部分都是以这些主题思想为基础。
他的作品大部分都是以这些主题思想为基础。
It is a principle that underlies all the party's policies.这是贯穿该党各项政策的一条准则。
这是贯穿该党各项政策的一条准则。
underscore C1 /ˌʌndəˈskɔː(r)/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to draw a line under a word, sentence, etc. 在(词语等下)画线;画底线标出
The word ‘not’ was heavily underscored.“不”这个词被重重地强调了。
“不”这个词被重重地强调了。
2 to emphasize or show that something is important or true 强调;突出
His speech underscored the need for a clear policy.他的演讲强调了明确政策的必要性。
他的演讲强调了明确政策的必要性。
Her question underscored how little she understood him.她的问题突显了她对他的了解是多么的少。
她的问题突显了她对他的了解是多么的少。
The report underscored that the project enjoyed considerable support in both countries.报告强调,该项目在两国都得到了大力支持。
报告强调,该项目在两国都得到了大力支持。
It should be underscored that these are only preliminary findings.应该强调的是,这些只是初步发现。
应该强调的是,这些只是初步发现。
noun 释义
1 the symbol (_ ) that is used to draw a line between letters or words, especially in computer commands and internet addresses 下划线(用于字母或单词之间,尤见于计算机命令和网址)
underskirt C1 /ˈʌndəskɜːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a skirt that is worn under another skirt as underwear 衬裙
undertake C1 /ˌʌndəˈteɪk/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make yourself responsible for something and start doing it 承担;从事;负责
toundertake a task/project承担一个任务/项目
承担一个任务/项目
University professors both teach andundertake research.大学教授既要教学又要从事研究工作。
大学教授既要教学又要从事研究工作。
The company has announced that it will undertake a full investigation into the accident.公司已经宣布将对这次事故进行全面调查。
公司已经宣布将对这次事故进行全面调查。
2 to agree or promise that you will do something 承诺;允诺;答应
He undertook to finish the job by Friday.他答应星期五之前完成这一工作。
他答应星期五之前完成这一工作。
undertaking C1 /ˌʌndəˈteɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a task or project, especially one that is important and/or difficult (重大或艰巨的)任务,项目,事业;企业
He is interested in buying the club as a commercial undertaking.他有意购买那个俱乐部作为投资。
他有意购买那个俱乐部作为投资。
In those days, the trip across country was a dangerous undertaking.在那个时期,越野旅行是一件危险的事情。
在那个时期,越野旅行是一件危险的事情。
the first joint undertaking of the two societies两个社团的第一次联手
两个社团的第一次联手
2 an agreement or a promise to do something 承诺;保证;许诺;答应
a government undertaking to spend more on education政府增加教育经费的承诺
政府增加教育经费的承诺
The landlord gave a written undertaking that the repairs would be carried out.房东书面保证将进行维修。
房东书面保证将进行维修。
3 the business of anundertaker 殡仪业;丧葬业
undesirable C1 /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 not wanted or approved of; likely to cause trouble or problems 不想要的;不得人心的;易惹麻烦的
undesirable consequences/effects不良后果/影响
不良后果/影响
It would be highly undesirable to increase class sizes further.再增加班级人数,是大家都极不愿意的。
再增加班级人数,是大家都极不愿意的。
prostitution and other undesirable practices卖淫和其他不良勾当
卖淫和其他不良勾当
These alternatives are economically undesirable.这些替代方案在经济上是不受欢迎的。
这些替代方案在经济上是不受欢迎的。
noun 释义
1 a person who is not wanted in a particular place, especially because they are considered dangerous or criminal 不受欢迎的人;不良分子
He's been mixing with drug addicts and other undesirables.他一直跟瘾君子和其他不良分子混在一起。
他一直跟瘾君子和其他不良分子混在一起。
uneasy C1 /ʌnˈiːzi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think that something bad or unpleasant may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right 担心的;忧虑的;不安的
an uneasy laugh不自然的大笑
不自然的大笑
His presence made her feel uneasy.他的存在让她感到不安。
他的存在让她感到不安。
She had an uneasy feeling that something terrible was going to happen.她有一种不安的感觉,预感有什么可怕的事情要发生。
她有一种不安的感觉,预感有什么可怕的事情要发生。
He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit.他对他们的造访明显地感到不安起来。
他对他们的造访明显地感到不安起来。
She felt uneasy about leaving the children with them.把孩子托付给他们,她心里七上八下的。
把孩子托付给他们,她心里七上八下的。
2 not certain to last; not safe or settled 不稳定的;靠不住的;不确定的
an uneasy peace不会持久的和平
不会持久的和平
The two sides eventually reached an uneasy compromise.双方最终达成了暂时的妥协。
双方最终达成了暂时的妥协。
3 that does not enable you to relax or feel comfortable 令人不安的;令人不舒服的;不安稳的
She woke from anuneasy sleepto find the house empty.她睡得不安稳,醒来时发现屋子里空无一人。
她睡得不安稳,醒来时发现屋子里空无一人。
They passed an uneasy night waiting for news from the hospital.他们度过了不安的一夜,等待医院的消息。
他们度过了不安的一夜,等待医院的消息。
4 used to describe a mixture of two things, feelings, etc. that do not go well together 不和谐的;不协调的;矛盾的
anuneasy mixof humour and violence幽默与暴力的矛盾组合
幽默与暴力的矛盾组合
Old farmhouses and new villas stood together in uneasy proximity.破旧的农舍与崭新的别墅比肩而立,很不协调。
破旧的农舍与崭新的别墅比肩而立,很不协调。
unelected C1 /ˌʌnɪˈlektɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not having been chosen by people in an election 未当选的;落选的
unelected bureaucrats未当选的官僚
未当选的官僚
unfurnished C1 /ʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 without furniture 无家具的
We rented an unfurnished apartment.我们租了一套不带家具的公寓。
我们租了一套不带家具的公寓。
uninstall C1 /ˌʌnɪnˈstɔːl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to remove a program from a computer 卸载(程序)
Uninstall any programs that you no longer need.将不再需要的程序全部卸载。
将不再需要的程序全部卸载。
unpredictable C1 /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that cannot be predicted because it changes a lot or depends on too many different things 无法预言的;不可预测的;难以预料的
The unpredictable weather in the mountains can make climbing extremely hazardous.山里那变幻莫测的天气可以使登山变得异常危险。
山里那变幻莫测的天气可以使登山变得异常危险。
The result is entirely unpredictable.结果是完全无法预料的。
结果是完全无法预料的。
Role play trains students to deal with the unpredictable nature of language.角色扮演训练学生应对语言的不可预测性。
角色扮演训练学生应对语言的不可预测性。
2 if a person isunpredictable, you cannot predict how they will behave in a particular situation (人)善变的,难以捉摸的
Her behaviour became so unpredictable when she had been drinking.她一酗酒行为就变得不可捉摸。
她一酗酒行为就变得不可捉摸。
No-one knows where they stand with him; he is utterly unpredictable.谁也不知道他怎样看待他们;他是个完全不可捉摸的人。
谁也不知道他怎样看待他们;他是个完全不可捉摸的人。
unsmiling C1 /ˌʌnˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not smiling; looking unfriendly 不苟言笑的;表情冷漠的
His eyes were hard and unsmiling.他目光严厉冷峻。
他目光严厉冷峻。
He was a tall man with a thin, unsmiling face.他身材高大,面容消瘦,脸上没有笑容。
他身材高大,面容消瘦,脸上没有笑容。
The man stood aside, unsmiling, for them to enter.那人站在一旁,面无笑容,等待他们进去。
那人站在一旁,面无笑容,等待他们进去。
unspoken C1 /ʌnˈspəʊkən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not stated; not said in words but understood or agreed between people 未说出的;未用语言表达的;心照不宣的
an unspoken assumption隐含的假定
隐含的假定
Something unspoken hung in the air between them.他们之间有些心照不宣的事还没有解决。
他们之间有些心照不宣的事还没有解决。
unstated C1 /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not stated; not said in words but understood or agreed between people 未说出的;未用语言表达的;心照不宣的
Their reasoning was based on a set of unstated assumptions.他们的推理是以一系列未说明的假定为基础的。
他们的推理是以一系列未说明的假定为基础的。
untruthful C1 /ʌnˈtruːθfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 saying things that you know are not true 说谎的;不说实话的
The allegations make her out to be untruthful.这些指控表明她不诚实。
这些指控表明她不诚实。
an untruthful statement不实陈述
不实陈述
unvoiced C1 /ˌʌnˈvɔɪst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 thought about but not expressed in words (想法)未用语言表达的,未说出的
2 produced without moving yourvocal cords; notvoiced 清音的;不带声的
unvoiced consonants such as ‘p’ and ‘t’清辅音如 /p/ 和 /t/
清辅音如 /p/ 和 /t/
up C1 /ʌp/ adverb, preposition, adjective, verb, noun, prefix
adverb 释义
1 towards or in a higher position 向(或在)较高位置;向上;在上面
He jumped up from his chair.他从椅子上跳起来。
他从椅子上跳起来。
Your mum said you wereup here(= upstairs).你妈妈说你在楼上。
你妈妈说你在楼上。
The sun was already up(= had risen)when they set off.他们出发时太阳已经升起来了。
他们出发时太阳已经升起来了。
They live up in the mountains.他们住在山区。
他们住在山区。
It didn't take long to put the tent up.没用多长时间就搭完帐篷了。
没用多长时间就搭完帐篷了。
You look nice with your hair up(= arranged on top of or at the back of your head).你把头发向上梳很好看。
你把头发向上梳很好看。
Lay the cards face up(= facing upwards)on the table.把纸牌正面朝上摆在桌子上。
把纸牌正面朝上摆在桌子上。
Up you come!(= said when lifting a child)举高高喽!
举高高喽!
The car was up on blocks.汽车停在街区上。
汽车停在街区上。
I was up on deck at first light.天一亮我就到了甲板上。
天一亮我就到了甲板上。
Two men were up on the roof, repairing a leak.两个人在屋顶上修理漏水处。
两个人在屋顶上修理漏水处。
I pinned the notice up on the wall.我把通知钉在墙上了。
我把通知钉在墙上了。
She tries to stay under water but she floatsback up.她试图留在水下,但她又浮了上来。
她试图留在水下,但她又浮了上来。
2 to or at a higher level 向(或在)较高水平;加大;增高
She turned the volume up.她把音量调大了。
她把音量调大了。
Prices are still going up(= rising).物价还在上涨。
物价还在上涨。
United were 3–1 up at half-time.半场结束时,联队以 3:1 领先。
半场结束时,联队以 3:1 领先。
The wind is getting up(= blowing more strongly).风渐渐大起来了。
风渐渐大起来了。
Sales arewell up onlast year.销量比去年大幅增加。
销量比去年大幅增加。
3 to the place where somebody/something is 朝(某人或某物)的方向;向…的地方
A car drove up and he got in.一辆汽车开过来,他就上了车。
一辆汽车开过来,他就上了车。
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly.她径直走到门前大声敲门。
她径直走到门前大声敲门。
4 out of bed 未上床;起床
I stayed up late(= did not go to bed until late)last night.我昨晚熬夜了。
我昨晚熬夜了。
He'sup and aboutagain after his illness.他病愈后又能起来活动了。
他病愈后又能起来活动了。
5 to or at an important place, especially a large city 到,朝,在(重要地方,尤指大城市)
We're going up to New York for the day.我们要上纽约一天。
我们要上纽约一天。
His son's up at Oxford(= Oxford University).他儿子在上牛津大学。
他儿子在上牛津大学。
6 to a place in the north of a country; further north than somewhere else 向(北部);向(北方)
They've moved up north.他们已搬到北部去了。
他们已搬到北部去了。
We drove up to Inverness to see my father.我们开车北上因弗内斯去看我父亲。
我们开车北上因弗内斯去看我父亲。
I'mup therealmost every other weekend我几乎每隔一个周末都会去那里
我几乎每隔一个周末都会去那里
Up herein Liverpool things are different.在利物浦这里,情况有所不同。
在利物浦这里,情况有所不同。
7 completely 完全;十足;彻底
We ate all the food up.我们把食物吃光了。
我们把食物吃光了。
The stream has dried up.小溪已经干涸了。
小溪已经干涸了。
8 so as to be finished or closed (以便)完结,关闭
I have some paperwork to finish up.我有些文案工作要做完。
我有些文案工作要做完。
Do your coat up; it's cold.把上衣扣上,天凉了。
把上衣扣上,天凉了。
9 into pieces or parts 成碎片;分开
She tore the paper up.她把纸撕得粉碎。
她把纸撕得粉碎。
They've had the road up(= with the surface broken or removed)to lay some pipes.他们挖开了路面以便敷设管线。
他们挖开了路面以便敷设管线。
How shall we divide up the work?我们怎么分工呢?
我们怎么分工呢?
10 so as to be formed or brought together (以便)形成,聚拢
The government agreed to set up a committee of inquiry.政府同意成立一个调查委员会。
政府同意成立一个调查委员会。
She gathered up her belongings.她收拾起她的私人物品。
她收拾起她的私人物品。
11 finished; over 已结束;已过去
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers.时间到了。不要再写了,把试卷交上来。
时间到了。不要再写了,把试卷交上来。
12 used to say that something is happening, especially something unusual or unpleasant (尤指异常或不愉快的事情)发生,出现
I could tellsomething was upby the looks on their faces.从他们的脸色我就知道出事了。
从他们的脸色我就知道出事了。
What's up?(= What is the matter?)怎么回事?
怎么回事?
What's up withhim? He looks furious.他怎么了?他看上去怒气冲冲的。
他怎么了?他看上去怒气冲冲的。
Is anything up? You can tell me.出什么事了吗?跟我说吧。
出什么事了吗?跟我说吧。
13 about to happen, be discussed, etc. 即将发生;即将进行
Next upin our top ten is a new release by Ariana Grande.在我们的排名前十中,接下来是阿里安娜·格兰德的新歌。
在我们的排名前十中,接下来是阿里安娜·格兰德的新歌。
Up after the break we will be introducing our mystery guest!休息过后我们将介绍神秘嘉宾!
休息过后我们将介绍神秘嘉宾!
14 to be somebody’s duty or responsibility; to be for somebody to decide 是…的职责(或责任);由…决定
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job.还轮不到你来告诉我怎么做我的事。
还轮不到你来告诉我怎么做我的事。
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you.咱们是到外面吃饭还是待在家里?你决定吧。
咱们是到外面吃饭还是待在家里?你决定吧。
15 to be of poor quality; to not be very good 质量差;不很好
His work isn't up to much.他的活儿做得不怎么样。
他的活儿做得不怎么样。
16 facing problems or opposition 遇到问题;遭到反对
Teachers are up against some major problems these days.老师们最近面临着一些重大问题。
老师们最近面临着一些重大问题。
She's reallyup against it(= in a difficult situation).她确实陷入了困境。
她确实陷入了困境。
17 moving upwards and downwards 起伏;上下波动
The boat bobbed up and down on the water.小船在水面颠簸。
小船在水面颠簸。
18 in one direction and then in the opposite direction 来回;往复
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk.她在办公桌前踱来踱去。
她在办公桌前踱来踱去。
19 sometimes good and sometimes bad 时好时坏
My relationship with him was up and down.我跟他的关系忽冷忽热。
我跟他的关系忽冷忽热。
20 if you swearup and downthat something is true, you say that it is definitely true 绝对地;肯定地;完全地
21 working; being used 在运转;在使用中
By that time the new system should be up and running.到那时这个新系统应该会运转起来了。
到那时这个新系统应该会运转起来了。
22 appearing in front of somebody in authority for a judgement to be made about something that you have done 到…面前接受裁决;出庭受审
He came up before the local magistrate for speeding.他因超速驾驶到当地法庭受审。
他因超速驾驶到当地法庭受审。
23 on offer for something 提供作…
The house is up for sale.这所房子正待出售。
这所房子正待出售。
24 being considered for something, especially as a candidate 正被考虑,被提名(作候选人等)
Two candidates are up for election.有两位候选人被提名参选。
有两位候选人被提名参选。
25 willing to take part in a particular activity 愿意参与(某活动)
We're going clubbing tonight. Are youup for it?我们今晚去夜总会,你愿意来吗?
我们今晚去夜总会,你愿意来吗?
26 among or almost the best, worst, most important, etc. (是或差不多是最好、最差、最重要等)之列,之一
It may not have been the worst week of my life but it's up there.这可能不是我一生中最糟糕的一周,但也差不远了。
这可能不是我一生中最糟糕的一周,但也差不远了。
OK, it's not my absolute dream, but it's up there.好吧,那不是我的终极梦想,不过也差不远了。
好吧,那不是我的终极梦想,不过也差不远了。
These people can’t live without the internet—it’s up there with air and water.这些人离了互联网就不能活——网就像空气和水一样。
这些人离了互联网就不能活——网就像空气和水一样。
27 as far as a particular number, level, etc. 达到(某数量、程度等);至多有
I can take up to four people(= but no more than four)in my car.我的汽车最多能载四个人。
我的汽车最多能载四个人。
The temperature went up to 35°C.气温上升到了 35 摄氏度。
气温上升到了 35 摄氏度。
28 not further or later than something; until something 直到;不多于;不迟于
Read up to page 100.读到第 100 页。
读到第 100 页。
Up to now he's been very quiet.到目前为止,他一直很安静。
到目前为止,他一直很安静。
29 as high or as good as something 与…一样高(或好)
Her latest book isn't up to her usual standard.她的新作没有达到她平常的水准。
她的新作没有达到她平常的水准。
30 physically or mentally capable of something (体力或智力上)能胜任
He's not up to the job.他无法胜任这项工作。
他无法胜任这项工作。
I don't feel up to going to work today.我觉得不舒服,今天不能去上班。
我觉得不舒服,今天不能去上班。
31 doing something, especially something bad 正在干,从事着(尤指坏事);在捣鬼
What's she up to?她在捣什么鬼?
她在捣什么鬼?
What've you been up to?你一直在搞什么名堂?
你一直在搞什么名堂?
I'm sure he'sup to no good(= doing something bad).我敢说他在打什么坏主意。
我敢说他在打什么坏主意。
preposition 释义
1 to or in a higher position somewhere 向,在(较高位置)
She climbed up the flight of steps.她爬上了那段楼梯。
她爬上了那段楼梯。
The village is further up the valley.村庄在山谷的更深处。
村庄在山谷的更深处。
2 along or further along a road or street 沿着;顺着
We live just up the road, past the post office.我们就住在路的前面,刚过邮局的地方。
我们就住在路的前面,刚过邮局的地方。
3 towards the place where a river starts 向…上游;溯流而上
a cruise up the Rhine乘船沿莱茵河溯流而上
乘船沿莱茵河溯流而上
4 in one direction and then in the opposite direction along something 沿…来来回回
I looked up and down the corridor.我来回扫视着走廊。
我来回扫视着走廊。
5 an offensive way of being rude to somebody, for example because they have said something that makes you angry (愤怒地回应)去你的!
adjective 释义
1 directed or moving upwards 向上的;往上移动的
an up stroke上提笔画
上提笔画
the up escalator上行自动扶梯
上行自动扶梯
2 cheerful; happy or excited 高兴;快乐;激动
The mood here is resolutely up.这里的气氛十分热闹。
这里的气氛十分热闹。
3 working 在运行
Our system should be up by this afternoon.到今天下午,我们的电脑系统应该运行起来了。
到今天下午,我们的电脑系统应该运行起来了。
verb 释义
1 to suddenly move or do something unexpected 突然移动;突然做(意想不到的事)
Heupped and leftwithout telling anyone.他突然起身不辞而别。
他突然起身不辞而别。
2 to increase the price or amount of something 提高…的价格(或数量)
The buyers upped their offer by £1 000.买方把出价增加了 1 000 英镑。
买方把出价增加了 1 000 英镑。
3 to increase the level of something, especially your demands or the risks in a situation 提高要求;增加金额
This year tournament organizers have upped the ante by offering record prize money for the top two teams.今年,赛事组织者加大了赌注,为前两支球队提供了创纪录的奖金。
今年,赛事组织者加大了赌注,为前两支球队提供了创纪录的奖金。
4 to improve the level at which you can compete, especially in a sport (尤指体育运动)提高竞技水平,增强本领
She's really upped her game since she joined the tennis club.自从加入了网球俱乐部,她的比赛水平确实提高了。
自从加入了网球俱乐部,她的比赛水平确实提高了。
With these two snazzy new restaurants opening up, the other eating places in the area are going to have to up their game.随着这两家时髦的新餐厅开业,该区的其他餐饮店将不得不努力增强自己的竞争力。
随着这两家时髦的新餐厅开业,该区的其他餐饮店将不得不努力增强自己的竞争力。
5 to suddenly move from your house and go to live somewhere else 突然迁居
He upped sticks and went back to France.他毅然决然地回到了法国。
他毅然决然地回到了法国。
noun 释义
1 increasing or improving 在增长;在改善中
Business confidence is on the up.商业信心正在增强。
商业信心正在增强。
2 becoming more and more successful 蒸蒸日上;日益兴旺;越来越好
The club has been on the up and up since the beginning of the season.从本季开始,这个俱乐部便日益欣欣向荣。
从本季开始,这个俱乐部便日益欣欣向荣。
3 honest; legal 诚实;诚恳;合法;正当
The offer seems to be on the up and up.这一提议似乎是坦诚可信的。
这一提议似乎是坦诚可信的。
4 the mixture of good and bad things in life or in a particular situation or relationship 浮沉;兴衰;荣辱
Every business has its ups and downs.每家企业都有兴衰起伏。
每家企业都有兴衰起伏。
prefix 释义
1 higher; upwards; towards the top of something 更高;向上;朝顶部
upland高地
高地
upturned向上翘的
向上翘的
upgrade升级
升级
uphill上坡
上坡
upgrade C1 /ˌʌpˈɡreɪd/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a machine, computer system, etc. more powerful and efficient; to start using a new and better version of a machine, system, etc. 升级,改进(机器、计算机系统等);开始使用(升级版)
We are constantly upgrading our software to meet customers' needs.我们不断升级软件以满足用户的需要。
我们不断升级软件以满足用户的需要。
customers who want to upgrade from version 4.2 to version 4.5想要从 4.2 版升级到 4.5 版的用户
想要从 4.2 版升级到 4.5 版的用户
Users can easily upgrade to the new version.用户可以很容易地升级到新版本。
用户可以很容易地升级到新版本。
2 to improve the condition of a building, etc. in order to provide a better service 提高(设施、服务等的)档次;改善;使升格
to upgrade the town’s leisure facilities改善镇里的休闲设施
改善镇里的休闲设施
The towpath was upgraded for use by cyclists.纤道经过升级,供骑自行车的人使用。
纤道经过升级,供骑自行车的人使用。
3 to give somebody a better seat on a plane, room in a hotel, etc. than the one that they have paid for 升级(机票舱位、旅馆客房等)
On the flight back, we were upgraded to business class.返程时,我们升级到了公务舱。
返程时,我们升级到了公务舱。
4 to give somebody a more important job 提升;提拔
noun 释义
1 the act of making a machine, computer system, etc. more powerful and efficient; the more powerful and efficient machine, computer system, etc. (机器、计算机系统等的)升级,升级版
instructions for installing an upgrade to the existing system现有系统升级安装说明
现有系统升级安装说明
2 the act of improving the condition of a building, etc. in order to provide a better service (设施、服务等的)提高档次,改善,升格
The building urgently needs an upgrade.该建筑迫切需要升级。
该建筑迫切需要升级。
3 the act of giving somebody a better seat on a plane, room in a hotel, etc. than the one that they paid for; the seat, room, etc. itself (舱位、旅馆房间等的)升级;升级的舱位(或房间等)
Frequent flyers qualify for a free upgrade.常旅客有资格享受免费升舱。
常旅客有资格享受免费升舱。
uphold C1 /ʌpˈhəʊld/ verb
verb 释义
1 to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist 支持,维护(正义等)
We have a duty to uphold the law.维护法律是我们的责任。
维护法律是我们的责任。
The regime has been criticized for failing to uphold human rights.该政权因未能维护人权而受到批评。
该政权因未能维护人权而受到批评。
We are determined to uphold the law.我们决心捍卫法律。
我们决心捍卫法律。
2 to agree that a previous decision was correct or that a request is reasonable 维持(原判);受理(申诉)
touphold a conviction/an appeal/a complaint维持原判;受理上诉/申诉
维持原判;受理上诉/申诉
upmarket C1 /ˌʌpˈmɑːkɪt/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in a way that involves buying or selling goods and services that are expensive and of high quality 向高档,向高级消费市场
The company has been forced to move more upmarket.公司被迫进一步转向高端市场。
公司被迫进一步转向高端市场。
adjective 释义
1 designed for or used by people who belong to a high social class or have a lot of money 高档的;高级的
an upmarket restaurant高级餐厅
高级餐厅
upper school C1 /ˈʌpə skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a school, or the classes in a school, for older students, usually between the ages of 14 and 18 高中,高中班(通常为 14 至 18 岁的学生而设)
upright C1 /ˈʌpraɪt/ adjective, adverb, noun
adjective 释义
1 not lying down, and with the back straight rather than bent 直立的;挺直的
Try to maintain an upright posture while doing this exercise.进行此练习时尽量保持直立姿势。
进行此练习时尽量保持直立姿势。
a fully upright posture笔挺的姿势
笔挺的姿势
Gradually raise your body into an upright position.慢慢起身,成直立状态。
慢慢起身,成直立状态。
2 placed in averticalposition 竖直的;直立的;垂直的
Keep the bottle upright.保持瓶子直立。
保持瓶子直立。
an upright freezer(= one that is taller than it is wide)立式冰柜
立式冰柜
an upright vacuum cleaner(= one designed to be used in averticalposition)直立式真空吸尘器。
直立式真空吸尘器。
3 behaving in a moral and honest way 正直的;正派的;诚实的
an upright citizen正直的公民
正直的公民
4 to sit or stand with your back straight 背部笔挺地坐/站;坐/站得笔直
adverb 释义
1 in or into a straight,verticalposition 竖立着;垂直着
She sat upright in bed.她挺直地坐在床上。
她挺直地坐在床上。
He managed to pull himself upright.他设法挺直了身子。
他设法挺直了身子。
noun 释义
1 a long piece of wood, metal or plastic that is placed in averticalposition, especially in order to support something (尤指支撑用的)直柱,立柱,立放构件
2 a piano in which the strings arevertical(= go straight up and down) 立式钢琴
upriver C1 /ˌʌpˈrɪvə(r)/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 along a river, in the opposite direction to the way in which the water flows 向(或在)上游;逆流
upstate C1 /ˌʌpˈsteɪt/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 in or to a part of a state that is far from its main cities, especially a northern part 在(或向)州的乡野地区(尤指北部)
They retired and went to live upstate.他们退休后移居到州的乡野地区去了。
他们退休后移居到州的乡野地区去了。
We drove upstate in search of snow.我们开车去州北部寻找雪。
我们开车去州北部寻找雪。
adjective 释义
1 in a part of a state that is far from its main cities, especially a northern part 在(或向)州的乡野地区(尤指北部)
upstate New York纽约州北部城郊区
纽约州北部城郊区
upstream C1 /ˌʌpˈstriːm/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 along a river, in the opposite direction to the way in which the water flows 向(或在)上游;逆流
The nearest town is about ten miles upstream.最近的城镇大约在沿河向上十英里处。
最近的城镇大约在沿河向上十英里处。
upstream of/from the bridge在桥的上游
在桥的上游
upward C1 /ˈʌpwəd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 pointing towards or facing a higher place 向上的;朝上的;向高处的
an upward gaze举目凝望
举目凝望
Any expansion would have to be upward.任何扩张都必须向上。
任何扩张都必须向上。
2 increasing in amount or price (数量、价格)上升的,上涨的,增长的
an upward movement in property prices房地产价格的上升
房地产价格的上升
an upward trend in the rate of unemployment失业率呈上升趋势
失业率呈上升趋势
The long-term trend in foreign direct investment is upward.外商直接投资长期趋势是上升的。
外商直接投资长期趋势是上升的。
uranium C1 /juˈreɪniəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a chemical element.Uraniumis a heavy, silver-white,radioactivemetal, used mainly in producing nuclear energy. 铀(放射性化学元素)
a tonne of highly enriched uranium一吨高纯度浓缩铀
一吨高纯度浓缩铀
use-by date C1 /ˈjuːz baɪ deɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the date printed on food packages, etc. advising you to use the food before this date (食品)保质期
Supermarkets often throw away food that is past its use-by date.超市经常扔掉超过保质期的食物。
超市经常扔掉超过保质期的食物。
utensil C1 /juːˈtensl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tool that is used in the house (家庭)用具,器皿;家什
cooking/kitchen utensils炊具;厨房用具
炊具;厨房用具
a new set of cooking utensils一套新的炊具
一套新的炊具
Wash your hands and all cooking utensils after preparing raw meat.处理过生肉后要洗手并清洁所有的炊具。
处理过生肉后要洗手并清洁所有的炊具。
utility C1 /juːˈtɪləti/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a service provided for the public, for example an electricity, water or gas supply 公用事业
a privatized electricity utility私有化的电力服务
私有化的电力服务
Rescue teams worked desperately to restore utilities in the area shattered by the hurricane.救援队拼命努力恢复被飓风摧毁的地区的公用设施。
救援队拼命努力恢复被飓风摧毁的地区的公用设施。
Legislation will be introduced to regulate the privatized utilities.对私有化的公用事业将通过立法进行规范。
对私有化的公用事业将通过立法进行规范。
2 the quality of being useful 实用;效用;有用
This information is of the highest utility to a historian.这些信息对于历史学家来说具有最高的实用性。
这些信息对于历史学家来说具有最高的实用性。
3 a piece of computer software that performs a particular task 实用程序;公用程序;工具
adjective 释义
1 that can be used for several different purposes 多用途的;多效用的;多功能的
an all-round utility player(= one who can play equally well in several different positions in a sport)全面型选手
全面型选手
vacancy C1 /ˈveɪkənsi/ noun
noun 释义
1 a job that is available for somebody to do (职位的)空缺;空职;空额
job vacancies职位空缺
职位空缺
Her going on maternity leave will create a temporary vacancy.她休产假时将会有一个临时空缺。
她休产假时将会有一个临时空缺。
vacancies for bar staff酒吧职员的空缺
酒吧职员的空缺
tofill a vacancy填补空额
填补空额
There’s a vacancy in the accounts department.会计部门有一个空缺。
会计部门有一个空缺。
2 a room that is available in a hotel, etc. (旅馆等的)空房,空间
I'm sorry, we have no vacancies.对不起,我们这里客满。
对不起,我们这里客满。
3 the fact of a job or room being available (指职位)空缺;空职;空额;(指房间)空房,空间
high officevacancy ratesand stagnant housing prices写字楼高空置率和不景气的房价
写字楼高空置率和不景气的房价
4 lack of interest or ideas 无兴趣;无主意;空虚
the vacancy of her expression她那茫然若失的表情
她那茫然若失的表情
vacant C1 /ˈveɪkənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 empty; not being used 空着的;未被占用的
There are very few vacant properties available in the area.这个地区很少有闲置的房产。
这个地区很少有闲置的房产。
The seat next to him was vacant.他旁边的座位空着。
他旁边的座位空着。
avacant lot(= a piece of land in a city that is not being used)一块闲置的地皮
一块闲置的地皮
There is a room vacant, as it happens.正好,有一个空房间。
正好,有一个空房间。
A seat became vacant and he sat down in it.有个座位刚空出来,他便坐了下来。
有个座位刚空出来,他便坐了下来。
2 if a job in a company isvacant, nobody is doing it and it is available for somebody to take (职位)空缺的
When the post finally fell(= became)vacant, they offered it to Fiona.这个职位最终空出来之后,他们把它给了菲奥纳。
这个职位最终空出来之后,他们把它给了菲奥纳。
Situations Vacant(= a section in a newspaper or on a website where jobs are advertised)招聘广告栏目
招聘广告栏目
The position left vacant in July has not yet been filled.7月份空缺的职位尚未填补。
7月份空缺的职位尚未填补。
3 showing no sign that the person is thinking of anything 无神的;呆滞的;茫然的;若有所失的
a vacant look呆滞的目光
呆滞的目光
She had large vacant brown eyes.她有一双空洞的棕色大眼睛。
她有一双空洞的棕色大眼睛。
vaccinate C1 /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to give a person or an animal avaccine, especially byinjectingit, in order to protect them against a disease 给…接种疫苗
I was vaccinated against tetanus.我接种了破伤风疫苗。
我接种了破伤风疫苗。
vaccination C1 /ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of giving a person or an animal avaccinein order to protect them against a disease; the fact of having received avaccine 接种疫苗
Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.一定要接种最新的疫苗。
一定要接种最新的疫苗。
vaccination against typhoid伤寒疫苗的接种
伤寒疫苗的接种
vaccine C1 /ˈvæksiːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a substance that is put into the blood and that protects the body from a disease 疫苗
a measles vaccine麻疹疫苗
麻疹疫苗
There is no vaccine against HIV infection.现在还没有防止感染艾滋病病毒的疫苗。
现在还没有防止感染艾滋病病毒的疫苗。
vaccine passport C1 /ˈvæksiːn pɑːspɔːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic or paper document that shows that a person has beenvaccinatedto protect them against a particular disease 显示某人已接种疫苗以预防某种特定疾病的电子或纸质文件
The government decided to introduce a vaccine passport for domestic travel.政府决定推行“疫苗护照”,用于国内旅行。
政府决定推行“疫苗护照”,用于国内旅行。
vacuum C1 /ˈvækjuːm/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a space that is completely empty of all substances, including all air or other gas 真空
a vacuum pump(= one that creates avacuum)真空泵
真空泵
vacuum-packedfoods(= in a package from which most of the air has been removed)真空包装的食品
真空包装的食品
2 a situation in which somebody/something is missing 真空状态;空白;空虚
His resignation has created a vacuum which cannot easily be filled.他的引退造成了难以填补的空白。
他的引退造成了难以填补的空白。
The writer criticized the moral vacuum in society.作家批评了社会的道德缺失。
作家批评了社会的道德缺失。
3 the act of cleaning something with avacuum cleaner (用真空吸尘器所做的)清洁,清扫
to give a room a quick vacuum用吸尘器把房间迅速清扫一下
用吸尘器把房间迅速清扫一下
4 existing separately from other people, events, etc. when there should be a connection 与世隔绝;脱离实际
This kind of decision cannot ever be made in a vacuum.这种决定绝不能脱离实际。
这种决定绝不能脱离实际。
verb 释义
1 to clean something using avacuum cleaner 用真空吸尘器清扫
Have you vacuumed the stairs?你用吸尘器清扫楼梯了吗?
你用吸尘器清扫楼梯了吗?
valentine C1 /ˈvæləntaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card that you send to somebody that you love on St Valentine’s Day (14 February), often without putting your name on it (在 2 月 14 日常匿名寄送的)圣瓦伦丁节情人卡
2 a person that you send avalentineto (收到情人节卡片的)情人
validity C1 /vəˈlɪdəti/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state of being legally or officially acceptable (法律上的)有效,合法性;(正式的)认可
The period of validity of the agreement has expired.本协议的有效期已过。
本协议的有效期已过。
2 the state of being logical and true 符合逻辑;正当;正确
We had doubts about the validity of their argument.我们对他们的论点的正确性有过怀疑。
我们对他们的论点的正确性有过怀疑。
vandalize C1 /ˈvændəlaɪz/ verb
verb 释义
1 to damage something, especially public property, deliberately and for no good reason 故意破坏,肆意破坏(尤指公共财物)
The pay phone had been vandalized and wasn’t working.这部公用电话已遭破坏,不能使用了。
这部公用电话已遭破坏,不能使用了。
vanilla C1 /vəˈnɪlə/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a substance obtained from the beans of a tropical plant, also calledvanilla, used to add taste to sweet foods, for example ice cream 香草醛,香草香精(从热带植物香子兰豆中提取,用于冰激凌等甜食)
vanilla essence香子兰精
香子兰精
vanilla extract香子兰精
香子兰精
a vanilla pod香子兰蒴果
香子兰蒴果
a vanilla bean香子兰豆
香子兰豆
adjective 释义
1 tasting ofvanilla 香子兰香味的;香草味的
vanilla ice cream香草冰激凌
香草冰激凌
2 ordinary; not special in any way 普通的;寻常的;毫无特色的
The city is pretty much plain vanilla.这座城市相当一般化。
这座城市相当一般化。
This is only the vanilla version of the software.这只是该软件的普通版本。
这只是该软件的普通版本。
vapor C1 /ˈveɪpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for examplesteam 蒸气;潮气;雾气
water vapor水汽
水汽
The particles then form a vapor.然后颗粒形成蒸气。
然后颗粒形成蒸气。
There was a hissing sound, and clouds of vapor were emitted.嘶嘶声响起,烟雾缭绕。
嘶嘶声响起,烟雾缭绕。
vapour C1 /ˈveɪpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for examplesteam 蒸气;潮气;雾气
water vapour水蒸气
水蒸气
The particles then form a vapour.然后这些微粒形成了蒸气。
然后这些微粒形成了蒸气。
There was a hissing sound, and clouds of vapour were emitted.只听见咝咝的声音,接着一团团的蒸气冒了出来。
只听见咝咝的声音,接着一团团的蒸气冒了出来。
variable C1 /ˈveəriəbl/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied 可变情况;变量;可变因素
With so many variables, it is difficult to calculate the cost.有这么多的可变因素,很难计算出成本。
有这么多的可变因素,很难计算出成本。
The temperature remained constant while pressure was a variable in the experiment.做这个实验时温度保持不变,但压力可变。
做这个实验时温度保持不变,但压力可变。
adjective 释义
1 often changing; likely to change 多变的;易变的;变化无常的
variable temperatures变化不定的气温
变化不定的气温
The acting is of variable quality(= some of it is good and some of it is bad).表演时好时坏。
表演时好时坏。
2 able to be changed 可更改的;可变的
The drill has variable speed control.这台钻机有变速控制。
这台钻机有变速控制。
The kitchen boasts stylish units and variable lighting.厨房拥有时尚的单元和可变的照明。
厨房拥有时尚的单元和可变的照明。
These systems are infinitely variable.这些系统变化无穷。
这些系统变化无穷。
vax C1 /væks/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 avaccineorvaccination 疫苗;疫苗接种
Older people are offered the flu vax each winter.每年冬天都会向老年人提供流感疫苗。
每年冬天都会向老年人提供流感疫苗。
Walk-in vax clinics have been set up all over the country.全国各地都设立了无需预约的疫苗诊所。
全国各地都设立了无需预约的疫苗诊所。
verb 释义
1 tovaccinatesomebody against a disease 为某人接种疫苗
The government is considering providing incentives for people to get vaxxed.政府正在考虑为人们接种疫苗提供激励措施。
政府正在考虑为人们接种疫苗提供激励措施。
80% of the population is now triple-vaxxed(= has had threevaccinationsagainstCovid-19)现在有 80% 的人口接种了三剂新冠疫苗。
现在有 80% 的人口接种了三剂新冠疫苗。
veal C1 /viːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 meat from acalf(= a young cow) 小牛肉;牛犊肉
vegan C1 /ˈviːɡən/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a person who does not eat any animal products such as meat, milk or eggs or use animal products such as leather or wool 严格素食主义者(不吃肉、奶、蛋等,或不用皮、毛等动物产品)
He’s a strict vegan.他是一位严格的素食主义者。
他是一位严格的素食主义者。
adjective 释义
1 using or containing no animal products 严格素食的;不含动物产品的
avegan diet纯素饮食
纯素饮食
More people are choosing a vegan lifestyle.越来越多的人选择纯素生活方式。
越来越多的人选择纯素生活方式。
All meals are vegan and gluten-free.所有餐点均为素食且不含麸质。
所有餐点均为素食且不含麸质。
vegetarianism C1 /ˌvedʒəˈteəriənɪzəm/ noun
noun 释义
1 the practice of eating no meat or fish 素食主义
the ethics of vegetarianism素食主义的伦理
素食主义的伦理
vegetation C1 /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 plants in general, especially the plants that are found in a particular area or environment (统称)植物;(尤指某地或环境的)植被,植物群落,草木
The hills are covered in lush green vegetation.这片丘陵草木茂盛,郁郁葱葱。
这片丘陵草木茂盛,郁郁葱葱。
Desert areas have little vegetation.沙漠地区植被很少。
沙漠地区植被很少。
veil C1 /veɪl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a piece of very thin material, worn especially by women to protect or hide the face, or as part of a hat, etc. (尤指女用的)面纱,面罩
The bridal veil was fringed with lace.新娘戴的面纱上镶着花边。
新娘戴的面纱上镶着花边。
2 a piece of cloth worn over the head and shoulders bynunsor Muslim women (修女或穆斯林妇女的)头巾
3 something that stops you from learning the truth about a situation 掩饰;掩盖;借口;托辞
Their work is carried out behind a veil of secrecy.他们的工作是在秘密掩护下进行的。
他们的工作是在秘密掩护下进行的。
It would be better todraw a veilover what happened next(= not talk about it).最好避而不谈之后发生的事情。
最好避而不谈之后发生的事情。
4 a thin layer that stops you from seeing something 薄薄的遮盖层
The mountain tops were hidden beneath a veil of mist.山顶笼罩在薄雾中。
山顶笼罩在薄雾中。
He couldn't see anything through the veil of cloud.透过云层,他什么也看不见。
透过云层,他什么也看不见。
5 to become anun 当修女
verb 释义
1 to cover your face with aveil 戴面纱;戴面罩
2 to cover something with something that hides it partly or completely 遮掩;掩饰
A fine drizzle began to veil the hills.蒙蒙的细雨渐渐笼罩了群山。
蒙蒙的细雨渐渐笼罩了群山。
vein C1 /veɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 any of the tubes that carry blood from all parts of the body towards the heart 静脉
the jugular vein颈静脉
颈静脉
The nurse was having trouble finding a vein in his arm.护士很难找到他手臂上的静脉。
护士很难找到他手臂上的静脉。
2 any of the very thin tubes that form the frame of a leaf or an insect’s wing 叶脉;翅脉
3 a narrow area of a different colour in some types of stone, wood and cheese 纹理;纹路;条纹
4 a thin layer of minerals or metal contained in rock 矿脉;矿脉床;矿层;岩脉
a vein of gold金矿脉
金矿脉
5 an amount of a particular quality or feature in something (某种素质或特征的)量
They had tapped a rich vein of information in his secretary.他们从他的秘书那里摸到了大量信息。
他们从他的秘书那里摸到了大量信息。
There was a vein of proverbial wisdom in what he said.他的话里充满了谚语的智慧。
他的话里充满了谚语的智慧。
6 a particular style or manner 风格;方式
A number of other people commentedin a similar vein.其他一些人也以类似的腔调评论。
其他一些人也以类似的腔调评论。
‘And that's not all,’ he continued in angry vein.“那还不算全部呢。”他生气地继续说道。
“那还不算全部呢。”他生气地继续说道。
Other speakers tackled the same problem in a lighter vein.其他发言者以轻松的方式解决了同样的问题。
其他发言者以轻松的方式解决了同样的问题。
Fortunately, the rest of the evening continued in a lighter vein.值得庆幸的是,那天晚上后来的气氛变得轻松了。
值得庆幸的是,那天晚上后来的气氛变得轻松了。
velodrome C1 /ˈvelədrəʊm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a track or building used for cycle racing (自行车或摩托车的)赛车场
velvet C1 /ˈvelvɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a type of cloth made from silk, cotton ornylon, with a thick, soft surface 丝绒;立绒;经绒;天鹅绒
a velvet dress天鹅绒连衣裙
天鹅绒连衣裙
velvet curtains/drapes天鹅绒窗帘/帷幕
天鹅绒窗帘/帷幕
curtains of heavy crimson velvet厚重的深红色天鹅绒窗帘
厚重的深红色天鹅绒窗帘
2 if you use the wordsan iron fist/handwhen describing the way that somebody behaves, you mean that they treat people severely. This treatment may be hidden behind a kind appearance (thevelvet glove). (温和背后的)铁拳
They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.他们承诺,军队将用铁拳打击任何抵抗。
他们承诺,军队将用铁拳打击任何抵抗。
The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.天鹅绒手套中的铁腕方法似乎最适合这个年龄段的人。
天鹅绒手套中的铁腕方法似乎最适合这个年龄段的人。
vendor C1 /ˈvendə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who sells things, for example food or newspapers, usually outside on the street 小贩;摊贩
Jewellery, leather and clothes are offered by street vendors at every corner.街头巷尾到处都有小贩出售首饰、皮革制品和服装。
街头巷尾到处都有小贩出售首饰、皮革制品和服装。
2 a company that sells a particular product (某种产品的)销售公司
software vendors软件销售商
软件销售商
3 a person who is selling a house, etc. (房屋等的)卖主
The cost to the vendor of selling land by auction is normally higher than by private treaty.以拍卖方式出售土地时卖主支付的费用通常高于私下协议的方式。
以拍卖方式出售土地时卖主支付的费用通常高于私下协议的方式。
venture C1 /ˈventʃə(r)/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks (尤指有风险的)企业,商业,投机活动,经营项目
A disastrous business venture lost him thousands of dollars.一个彻底失败的经营项目使他损失成千上万美元。
一个彻底失败的经营项目使他损失成千上万美元。
verb 释义
1 to go somewhere even though you know that it might be dangerous or unpleasant 敢于去(危险或令人不快的地方)
They ventured nervously into the water.他们紧张地硬着头皮下水。
他们紧张地硬着头皮下水。
He's never ventured abroad in his life.他一生中从来不敢出国。
他一生中从来不敢出国。
2 to say or do something in a careful way, especially because it might upset or offend somebody 小心地说,谨慎地做(尤指会使人烦恼或不快的事)
She hardly dared to venture an opinion.她几乎不敢亮明观点。
她几乎不敢亮明观点。
He ventured a tentative smile.他试探性地微笑了一下。
他试探性地微笑了一下。
I ventured to suggest that she might have made a mistake.我小心地提醒说她可能出了差错。
我小心地提醒说她可能出了差错。
‘And if I say no?’ she ventured.“那么我要是说不呢?”她试探说。
“那么我要是说不呢?”她试探说。
He ventured that the data might be flawed.他大胆地推测说数据可能有误差。
他大胆地推测说数据可能有误差。
3 to risk losing something valuable or important if you are not successful at something 冒着(失去贵重或重要的东西)的危险
It was wrong to venture his financial security on such a risky deal.他牺牲自己的财务安全去做风险这么大的交易是错误的。
他牺牲自己的财务安全去做风险这么大的交易是错误的。
4 used to say that you have to take risks if you want to achieve things and be successful 不敢冒险就一事无成;不入虎穴,焉得虎子
verbal C1 /ˈvɜːbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 relating to words 文字的;言语的;词语的
The job applicant must have good verbal skills.应聘这份工作的人必须具有良好的语言表达技能。
应聘这份工作的人必须具有良好的语言表达技能。
non-verbal communication(= expressions of the face,gestures, etc.)非语言交际
非语言交际
2 spoken, not written 口头(而非书面)的
averbal agreement/warning口头协议/警告
口头协议/警告
verbal instructions口头指示
口头指示
3 relating to verbs 动词的
a verbal noun(= a noun formed from a verb, for examplesmoking)动名词
动名词
verdict C1 /ˈvɜːdɪkt/ noun
noun 释义
1 an official judgement made in court or at aninquest(= an official investigation into somebody's death) (法庭或死因审理的)裁定,裁决,裁断
Has the juryreached a verdict?陪审团作出裁定了吗?
陪审团作出裁定了吗?
The juryreturned a verdict(= gave averdict)of guilty.陪审团作出了有罪的裁决。
陪审团作出了有罪的裁决。
The coronerrecorded a verdictof accidental death.验尸官得出了意外死亡的结论。
验尸官得出了意外死亡的结论。
2 a decision that you make or an opinion that you give about something, after you have tested it or considered it carefully (经过检验或认真考虑后的)决定,结论,意见
Well, what's your verdict?那么,你有何意见呢?
那么,你有何意见呢?
The panel willgive their verdicton the latest album releases.专家组将就最近发行的歌曲专辑提出他们的意见。
专家组将就最近发行的歌曲专辑提出他们的意见。
verify C1 /ˈverɪfaɪ/ verb
verb 释义
1 to check that something is true or accurate 核实;查对;核准
We have no way of verifying his story.我们无法核实他的说法。
我们无法核实他的说法。
Please verify that there is sufficient memory available before loading the program.请在核实有足够的内存后再载入程序。
请在核实有足够的内存后再载入程序。
Please verify that your password was entered correctly.请核实你的密码是否输入正确。
请核实你的密码是否输入正确。
I'll leave you to verify whether these claims are true.我让你来查核这些说法是否属实。
我让你来查核这些说法是否属实。
2 to show or say that something is true or accurate 证明;证实
Her version of events was verified by neighbours.她对这些事件的说法已得到邻居的证实。
她对这些事件的说法已得到邻居的证实。
Several witnesses verified his story.几位目击者证实了他的说法。
几位目击者证实了他的说法。
verse C1 /vɜːs/ noun
noun 释义
1 writing that is arranged in lines, often with a regular rhythm or pattern ofrhyme 诗;韵文
Most of the play is written in verse, but some of it is in prose.这个剧本大部分是用韵文写的,不过有一些是用散文。
这个剧本大部分是用韵文写的,不过有一些是用散文。
2 a group of lines that form a unit in a poem or song 诗节;歌曲的段落
a hymn with six verses一首六节的赞美诗
一首六节的赞美诗
3 poetry
a book of comic verses打油诗集
打油诗集
4 any one of the short numbered divisions of a chapter in the Bible (《圣经》的)节
She always read a few verses from the Bible before going to bed.她总是在睡觉前读几节圣经。
她总是在睡觉前读几节圣经。
5 the exact details of something, especially the exact place where particular information may be found 准确细节;(尤指信息的)确切出处
I can't give chapter and verse, but that's the rough outline of our legal position.我无法提供准确细节,但那是我们所处法律地位的大致情况。
我无法提供准确细节,但那是我们所处法律地位的大致情况。
versus C1 /ˈvɜːsəs/ preposition
preposition 释义
1 used to show that two teams or sides are against each other (表示两队或双方对阵)对,诉,对抗
It is France versus Brazil in the final.决赛是法国队对巴西队。
决赛是法国队对巴西队。
in the case of the State versus Ford在州政府诉福特公司的案件中
在州政府诉福特公司的案件中
2 used to compare two different ideas, choices, etc. (比较两种不同想法、选择等)与…相对,与…相比
It was the promise of better job opportunities versus the inconvenience of moving away and leaving her friends.可能会有较好的就业前景,但麻烦的是要搬走并远离她的朋友。
可能会有较好的就业前景,但麻烦的是要搬走并远离她的朋友。
vessel C1 /ˈvesl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tube that carries blood through the body of a person or an animal, or liquid through the parts of a plant (人或动物的)血管,脉管;(植物的)导管
to burst/rupture ablood vessel使血管破裂
使血管破裂
2 a ship or large boat 轮船;大船
ocean-going vessels远洋轮船
远洋轮船
a smallfishing vessel小渔船
小渔船
3 a container used for holding liquids, such as a bowl, cup, etc. (盛液体的)容器,器皿
a Bronze Age drinking vessel青铜器时代的饮具
青铜器时代的饮具
ancient bronze ritual vessels古代的青铜礼器
古代的青铜礼器
veteran C1 /ˈvetərən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who has a lot of experience in a particular area or activity 经验丰富的人;老手
the veteran American actor, Clint Eastwood美国资深演员克林特·伊斯特伍德
美国资深演员克林特·伊斯特伍德
2 a person who has been a soldier, sailor, etc. in a war 退伍军人;老兵;老战士;老水兵
war veterans经历过战争的老战士
经历过战争的老战士
a veteran of the Spanish Civil War西班牙内战老兵
西班牙内战老兵
viable C1 /ˈvaɪəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be done; that will be successful 可实施的;切实可行的
aviable option/proposition切实可行的选择/提议
切实可行的选择/提议
There is noviable alternative.没有其他可行的措施。
没有其他可行的措施。
to becommercially/politically/financially/economically viable在商业上/政治上/财政上/经济上可行
在商业上/政治上/财政上/经济上可行
If there was any delay then the rescue plan would cease to be viable.如有拖延,援救计划便无法实施。
如有拖延,援救计划便无法实施。
2 capable of developing and surviving independently 可生存的;能独立发展的;能独立生存的;可生长发育的
viable organisms可存活的生物
可存活的生物
vibrant C1 /ˈvaɪbrənt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 full of life and energy 充满生机的;生气勃勃的;精力充沛的
a vibrant city充满生机的城市
充满生机的城市
Thailand is at its most vibrant during the New Year celebrations.在欢度新年期间,泰国举国欢腾。
在欢度新年期间,泰国举国欢腾。
2 very bright and strong 鲜艳的;醒目的
The room was decorated in vibrant reds and yellows.那房间是由鲜艳的红黄两色装饰的。
那房间是由鲜艳的红黄两色装饰的。
3 loud and powerful 响亮的;洪亮的;强劲的
vibrant rhythms强有力的节奏
强有力的节奏
vibrantly C1 /ˈvaɪbrəntli/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 in a way that is full of life and energy 充满生机的;生气勃勃的;精力充沛的
The show brings history vibrantly to life.该节目将历史生动地呈现在人们面前。
该节目将历史生动地呈现在人们面前。
2 in a way that is very bright and strong in colour 鲜艳的;醒目的
vibrantly coloured feathers色彩鲜艳的羽毛
色彩鲜艳的羽毛
vicar C1 /ˈvɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 an Anglican priest who is in charge of a church and the district around it (called aparish) (圣公会的)代牧,教区牧师
2 a priest in the US Episcopal Church (美国圣公会的)牧师
vice C1 /vaɪs/ noun, combining form
noun 释义
1 criminal activities that involve sex or drugs (与性或毒品有关的)罪行
At the door were two plain-clothes detectives from the vice squad.门口是两个扫黄缉毒队的便衣侦探。
门口是两个扫黄缉毒队的便衣侦探。
The bright 21-year-old turned to a secret life of vice after getting bored with her studies at college.这位聪明的 21 岁女孩在厌倦了大学学习后开始了秘密的恶习生活。
这位聪明的 21 岁女孩在厌倦了大学学习后开始了秘密的恶习生活。
2 behaviour that is evil orimmoral; a quality in somebody’s character that is evil orimmoral 恶行;不道德行为;堕落;邪恶
The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.这部电影有个令人满意的结局:邪恶受到惩治,美德得到报偿。
这部电影有个令人满意的结局:邪恶受到惩治,美德得到报偿。
Greed is a terrible vice.贪婪是一种恶习。
贪婪是一种恶习。
Chocolate brownies are my only vice.巧克力布朗尼是我唯一的恶习。
巧克力布朗尼是我唯一的恶习。
3 a tool with two metal blocks that can be moved together by turning ascrew. Theviceis used to hold an object in place while work is done on it. 台钳;虎钳
He held my arm in avice-like(= very firm)grip.他的手像虎钳一样紧紧抓住了我的手臂。
他的手像虎钳一样紧紧抓住了我的手臂。
combining form 释义
1 next in rank to somebody and able to represent them or act for them 副;代理
vice-captain副舰长
副舰长
video assistant referee C1 /ˌvɪdiəʊ əˌsɪstənt ˌrefəˈriː/ noun
noun 释义
1 an electronic system in which officials watch video recordings of important incidents in a match in order to advise thereferee(= the official who controls the match)and correct any mistakes 视频助理裁判技术(回放关键时刻视频以辅助裁判准确判罚)
The use of video assistant referee technology has always been controversial, but it is increasingly accepted.使用视频助理裁判技术总是存在争议,不过这越来越被接受了。
使用视频助理裁判技术总是存在争议,不过这越来越被接受了。
2 the official who is in charge of the electronic system used to check important decisions 视频助理裁判员
The goal was originally given, but the video assistant referee stepped in to disallow it.进球原本有效,但视频助理裁判员介入,判其无效。
进球原本有效,但视频助理裁判员介入,判其无效。
The manager criticized the use of video assistant referees in the competition.这名主教练批评在比赛中启用视频助理裁判。
这名主教练批评在比赛中启用视频助理裁判。
viewpoint C1 /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of thinking about a subject 观点;看法
Try looking at things from a different viewpoint.试试从不同的角度看待事物。
试试从不同的角度看待事物。
From a practical viewpoint, I'd advise you not to go.从实际角度考虑,我劝你不要去。
从实际角度考虑,我劝你不要去。
She will have her own viewpoint on the matter.她对这个问题会有她自己的看法。
她对这个问题会有她自己的看法。
2 a direction or place from which you look at something 角度
The artist has painted the scene from various viewpoints.那位画家从各种角度把这一景色画了下来。
那位画家从各种角度把这一景色画了下来。
villainous C1 /ˈvɪlənəs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very evil; very unpleasant 邪恶的;可憎的
villainy C1 /ˈvɪləni/ noun
noun 释义
1 immoralor cruel behaviour 邪恶行为;罪恶
At the end of the book, virtue is rewarded and villainy punished.书的最后,善有善报,恶有恶报。
书的最后,善有善报,恶有恶报。
vine C1 /vaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a climbing plant that producesgrapes 葡萄藤
grapes on the vine藤上的葡萄
藤上的葡萄
vine leaves葡萄叶
葡萄叶
2 any climbing plant with long, thinstems; one of thesestems 藤本植物;攀缘植物;藤;藤蔓
vineyard C1 /ˈvɪnjəd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of land wheregrapesare grown in order to produce wine; a business that produces wine from thegrapesit grows in avineyard (为酿酒而种植的)葡萄园;(以自产葡萄进行生产的)葡萄酒厂
Dutch settlers planted the first vineyard when they arrived in 1652.荷兰移民1652年抵达后种植了第一个葡萄园。
荷兰移民1652年抵达后种植了第一个葡萄园。
vinyl C1 /ˈvaɪnl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong plastic that can bend easily, used for covering walls, floors and furniture, and for making book covers and, especially in the past, records 乙烯基;乙烯基塑料
2 records made ofvinyl, in contrast to CDs 乙烯基唱片;黑胶唱片
My dad still has all his old albums on vinyl.我爸爸还保留着他所有旧专辑的黑胶唱片。
我爸爸还保留着他所有旧专辑的黑胶唱片。
violate C1 /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ verb
verb 释义
1 to go against or refuse to obey a law, an agreement, etc. 违反,违犯,违背(法律、协议等)
to violate international law违反国际法
违反国际法
2 to upset or not respect somebody’s peace, privacy, etc. 侵犯(隐私等);使人不得安宁;搅扰
She accused the press photographers of violating her privacy.她指责新闻摄影记者侵犯了她的隐私。
她指责新闻摄影记者侵犯了她的隐私。
3 to damage or destroy a holy or special place 亵渎,污损(神圣之地)
to violate a grave亵渎坟墓
亵渎坟墓
4 to force somebody to have sex 强奸;奸污
He had drugged her and then violated her.他给她下了药,然后侵犯了她。
他给她下了药,然后侵犯了她。
violation C1 /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of going against or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc. (对法律、协议等的)违反,违犯,违背
They were in open violation of the treaty.他们公然违反条约。
他们公然违反条约。
2 the act of not respecting somebody's rights, peace, privacy, etc. (对隐私等的)侵犯,搅扰
gross violations of human rights对人权的粗暴践踏
对人权的粗暴践踏
3 the act of damaging or destroying a holy or special place (对神圣之地的)亵渎,污损
This was a violation of a sacred space.这是对圣地的亵渎。
这是对圣地的亵渎。
4 the act of forcing somebody to have sex 强奸;奸污
violet C1 /ˈvaɪələt/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 between blue and purple in colour 蓝紫色;紫罗兰色
violet eyes蓝紫色的眼睛
蓝紫色的眼睛
noun 释义
1 a small wild or garden plant with purple or white flowers with a sweet smell that appear in spring 紫罗兰
2 a colour between blue and purple 蓝紫色;紫罗兰色
dressed in violet身着蓝紫色衣服的
身着蓝紫色衣服的
viral C1 /ˈvaɪrəl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 like or caused by a virus 病毒的;病毒性的;病毒引起的
aviral infection病毒性感染
病毒性感染
2 used to describe a piece of information, a video, an image, etc. that is sent rapidly over the internet and seen by large numbers of people within a short time (网上信息、视频、图像等)病毒式传播的,快速传播的
a viral email快速传播的电子邮件
快速传播的电子邮件
Within 24 hours, the videowent viralon YouTube and Facebook.在 24 小时内,该视频在 YouTube 视频网站和脸书上疯传。
在 24 小时内,该视频在 YouTube 视频网站和脸书上疯传。
virtue C1 /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ noun
noun 释义
1 behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards 高尚的道德;正直的品性;德行
He led a life of virtue.他过着高尚的生活。
他过着高尚的生活。
She was certainly noparagon of virtue(= her moral standards were very far from perfect).她当然不是什么道德楷模。
她当然不是什么道德楷模。
2 a particular good quality or habit 美德;优秀品质;良好习惯
Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid.恐怕她没有耐心。
恐怕她没有耐心。
As a politician, he always emphasized the virtues of compromise and conciliation.作为一名政治家,他总是强调妥协与和解的优点。
作为一名政治家,他总是强调妥协与和解的优点。
3 an attractive or useful quality 优点;长处;用处
The planhas the virtue ofsimplicity.这项计划的优点是简单。
这项计划的优点是简单。
He was extolling the virtues of the internet.他赞扬了互联网的长处。
他赞扬了互联网的长处。
They could seeno virtue indiscussing it further.他们看不到再讨论下去有什么用处。
他们看不到再讨论下去有什么用处。
4 by means of or because of something 凭借;依靠;由于;因为
She got the job by virtue of her greater experience.她由于经验较为丰富而得到了那份工作。
她由于经验较为丰富而得到了那份工作。
5 to manage to present as a good quality something that other people might consider to be bad 设法呈现(坏事物的)好的一面
There are artists who make a virtue of repetition.有些艺术家能够展现出重复之美。
有些艺术家能够展现出重复之美。
6 to manage to gain an advantage from something that you have to do and cannot avoid 不得已而力争有所得
She decided to make a virtue of necessity and combined a business trip to Paris with a visit to her cousins there.她决定将去巴黎出差和拜访那里的表兄弟结合在一起。
她决定将去巴黎出差和拜访那里的表兄弟结合在一起。
7 willing to have sex with anyone 水性杨花;轻浮;放荡
a woman of easy virtue水性杨花的女人。
水性杨花的女人。
8 the reward for acting in a moral or correct way is the knowledge that you have done so, and you should not expect more than this, for example praise from other people or payment 施恩无他图,有德便是报;美德本身就是报偿
visibility C1 /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/ noun
noun 释义
1 how far or well you can see, especially as affected by the light or the weather 可见度;能见度;能见距离
good/poor/bad/zero visibility能见度高/低/差/为零
能见度高/低/差/为零
Visibility was down to about 100 metres in the fog.雾中的能见距离降到了大约 100 米。
雾中的能见距离降到了大约 100 米。
The car has excellentall-round visibility(= you can see what is around you very easily from it).这辆车四周的视野极好。
这辆车四周的视野极好。
2 the fact of attracting attention or being easy to see 可见性;明显性;引人注目
The advertisements were intended to increase the company's visibility in the marketplace(= to make people more aware of its products and services).那些广告旨在使这家公司在市场中更加引人注目。
那些广告旨在使这家公司在市场中更加引人注目。
We aim to raise the visibility of ethnic minorities in our organization.我们力求使组织里的少数民族更受关注。
我们力求使组织里的少数民族更受关注。
vlog C1 /vlɒɡ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to keep avlog(= a video blog); to add something to avlog 发视频博客;做视频博客
Olive has a channel with her fiancé, where they vlog about their daily lives as a couple.奥利芙和未婚夫有一个频道,他们发视频博客分享两人在一起的日常生活。
奥利芙和未婚夫有一个频道,他们发视频博客分享两人在一起的日常生活。
I'm going to try and vlog my trip to Daegu this weekend.我打算试试做视频博客,分享我这周末的大邱之行。
我打算试试做视频博客,分享我这周末的大邱之行。
noun 释义
1 a blog in which most of the content is in the form of videos 视频博客
I just finished watching Bob’s vlog. Impressive!我刚刚看完鲍勃的视频博客。真是令人赞叹!
我刚刚看完鲍勃的视频博客。真是令人赞叹!
vlogger C1 /ˈvlɒɡə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who creates avlog(= a video blog) 创建vlog的人
vlogging C1 /ˈvlɒɡɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of creating avlog(= a video blog) 博客:创建博客的活动
vocal C1 /ˈvəʊkl/ adjective, noun
adjective 释义
1 connected with the voice 嗓音的;发声的
vocal music声乐
声乐
the vocal organs(= the tongue, lips, etc.)发声器官
发声器官
2 telling people your opinions or protesting about something loudly and with confidence 大声表达的;直言不讳的
He has been very vocal in his criticism of the government's policy.他对政府政策的批评一直是直言不讳。
他对政府政策的批评一直是直言不讳。
The protesters are a small but vocal minority.抗议者人数不多但敢于直言。
抗议者人数不多但敢于直言。
noun 释义
1 the part of a piece of music that is sung, rather than played on a musical instrument (乐曲中的)歌唱部分,声乐部分
backing vocals伴唱
伴唱
In this recording Armstrong himself ison vocals.在这个录音中阿姆斯特朗亲自领唱。
在这个录音中阿姆斯特朗亲自领唱。
vocational C1 /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 connected with the skills, knowledge, etc. that you need to have in order to do a particular job 职业的;职业技术的;业务知识的
vocational education/qualifications/training职业教育/资格/培训
职业教育/资格/培训
vocational school C1 /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl skuːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the US) a school that teaches skills that are necessary for particular jobs (美国)职业学校,技术学校
vodka C1 /ˈvɒdkə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a strong, clear alcoholic drink, made from grain, originally from Russia 伏特加(一种原产于俄国的烈性酒)
2 a glass ofvodka 一杯伏特加酒
I'll have a vodka and lime.我要喝一杯来檬伏特加。
我要喝一杯来檬伏特加。
voice assistant C1 /ˈvɔɪs əsɪstənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a computer program that can hold a conversation with somebody and complete particular tasks by responding to instructions or to information that it gathers from that person's digital device 语音助手(计算机程序,可与人对话,并根据指令或用户数字设备信息完成特定任务)
This digital voice assistant will learn that you like to work out in the morning and what type of music you listen to.这种数字语音助手会了解到你喜欢晨练以及你听哪一类音乐。
这种数字语音助手会了解到你喜欢晨练以及你听哪一类音乐。
voice recognition C1 /ˈvɔɪs rekəɡnɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 technology that allows a computer to identify a voice (计算机)声音识别
the computer's voice recognition capability计算机的语音识别能力
计算机的语音识别能力
2 technology that allows a computer to understand spoken words (计算机)语音识别
voice-over C1 /ˈvɔɪs əʊvə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 information or comments in a film, television programme, etc. that are given by a person who is not seen on the screen (电影或电视节目的)解说,画外音
She earns a lot of money doing voice-overs for TV commercials.她为电视广告配音收入很高。
她为电视广告配音收入很高。
voiced C1 /vɔɪst/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 produced by moving yourvocal cords. In English the consonants/b d ɡ dʒ v ð z ʒ m n ŋ l r j w/arevoiced. 浊音性的;带声的
voiceless C1 /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 produced without moving yourvocal cords. In English the consonants/p t k tʃ f θ s ʃ h/arevoiceless. 清音的
voucher C1 /ˈvaʊtʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a printed piece of paper or an electronic code that can be used instead of money to pay for something, or that allows you to pay less than the usual price of something 代金券,票券
a voucher for a free meal免费用餐券
免费用餐券
The company issues travel vouchers to all managers.公司给所有的经理都发放了旅游券。
公司给所有的经理都发放了旅游券。
This discount voucher entitles you to 10% off your next purchase.凭这张优惠券你下次购物可打九折。
凭这张优惠券你下次购物可打九折。
vow C1 /vaʊ/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to make a formal and serious promise to do something or a formal statement that is true 起誓;立誓;发誓
She vowed never to speak to him again.她发誓再也不和他说话了。
她发誓再也不和他说话了。
He vowed (that) he had not hurt her.他起誓他没有伤害过她。
他起誓他没有伤害过她。
They vowed eternal friendship.他们立誓要友谊长存。
他们立誓要友谊长存。
‘I'll be back,’ she vowed.“我会回来的。”她发誓道。
“我会回来的。”她发誓道。
noun 释义
1 a formal and serious promise, especially a religious one, to do something (尤指宗教的)誓,誓言,誓约
tomake/take a vow立誓;发誓
立誓;发誓
tobreak/keep a vow违反/履行誓约
违反/履行誓约
to break yourmarriage vows背弃婚姻誓约
背弃婚姻誓约
Nuns takea vow ofchastity.修女矢发贞洁愿。
修女矢发贞洁愿。
vulture C1 /ˈvʌltʃə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a large bird, usually without feathers on its head or neck, that eats animals that are already dead 兀鹫;秃鹫
vultures circling/wheelingoverhead在头顶上空盘旋的兀鹫
在头顶上空盘旋的兀鹫
2 a person who hopes to gain from the troubles of other people 乘人之危的人;趁火打劫的人
wade C1 /weɪd/ verb
verb 释义
1 to walk with an effort through something, especially water or mud 跋涉,涉,蹚(水或淤泥等)
He waded into the water to push the boat out.他蹚进水里把船推出来。
他蹚进水里把船推出来。
Sometimes they had to wade waist-deep through mud.有时他们得通过齐腰深的泥浆。
有时他们得通过齐腰深的泥浆。
The men waded ashore.那些男人趟过水上了岸。
那些男人趟过水上了岸。
We waded across the stream.我们趟过小溪。
我们趟过小溪。
They waded the river at a shallow point.他们在水浅处蹚过河。
他们在水浅处蹚过河。
2 to walk or stand with no shoes or socks in shallow water in the sea, a lake, etc. 蹚水;赤足涉水
wading pool C1 /ˈweɪdɪŋ puːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a shallow swimming pool for children to play in, especially a small plastic one that you fill with water (尤指小型的塑料)浅水池,嬉水池
wage gap C1 /ˈweɪdʒ ɡæp/ noun
noun 释义
1 the difference between the amount that two different groups of people are paid 薪资差距
efforts to close the gender wage gap努力缩小性别工资差距
努力缩小性别工资差距
wage slave C1 /ˈweɪdʒ sleɪv/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who depends entirely on the money they receive for the job that they do. This term is usually used about people whose jobs are not seen asskilledor interesting. 工资奴隶,雇佣劳动者(其工作通常被认为无需专门技能或乏味)
After a few years as a wage slave for a large corporation she decided to quit and set up her own business.在一家大公司做了几年工资奴隶后,她决定辞职,自己开公司。
在一家大公司做了几年工资奴隶后,她决定辞职,自己开公司。
Millions of people went to the cities, where they became paupers, beggars and wage slaves.无数人迁入城市,沦为贫民、乞丐和工资奴隶。
无数人迁入城市,沦为贫民、乞丐和工资奴隶。
wagon C1 /ˈwæɡən/ noun
noun 释义
1 a railway truck for carrying goods (铁路)货车车厢,车皮
He tried to hide in a container wagon.他试图藏到集装箱运输车里。
他试图藏到集装箱运输车里。
The statue was transported on a railway wagon.雕像是用火车车厢运输的。
雕像是用火车车厢运输的。
2 a vehicle with four wheels, pulled by horses oroxenand used for carrying heavy loads 四轮载重马车(或牛车)
covered wagons rolling across the prairies驶过大草原的有篷大马车
驶过大草原的有篷大马车
A hay wagon was winding slowly along the lane.一辆干草车沿着小巷缓慢地蜿蜒行驶。
一辆干草车沿着小巷缓慢地蜿蜒行驶。
3 a small table on very small wheels, used for carrying or serving food or drink (运或送食品、饮料的)小推车,台车
4 to not drink alcohol, either for a short time or permanently (短期或永久地)不喝酒,戒酒,滴酒不沾
waistline C1 /ˈweɪstlaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount that a person measures around the middle part of their body, used to talk about how fat or thin they are 腰围
an expanding waistline逐渐增大的腰围
逐渐增大的腰围
All this butter and cream won’t do much for my waistline.所有这些黄油和奶油对我的腰围没有多大作用。
所有这些黄油和奶油对我的腰围没有多大作用。
2 the part of a piece of clothing where yourwaistis (衣服的)腰部,腰
walking frame C1 /ˈwɔːkɪŋ freɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a metal frame that people use to support them when they are walking, for example people who are old or who have a problem with their legs 齐默式助行架
He now needs a walking frame to get around.他现在需要一个助行架才能四处走动。
他现在需要一个助行架才能四处走动。
walkway C1 /ˈwɔːkweɪ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a passage or path for walking along, often outside and raised above the ground (常为户外高出地面的)人行通道,走道
A covered walkway joins the two buildings.一条有顶蓬的走道将两座建筑连接起来。
一条有顶蓬的走道将两座建筑连接起来。
wallaby C1 /ˈwɒləbi/ noun
noun 释义
1 an Australian animal like a smallkangaroo, that moves by jumping on its strong back legs and keeps its young in apouch(= a pocket of skin) on the front of the mother’s body 沙袋鼠(袋鼠科动物,产于澳大利亚)
war game C1 /ˈwɔː ɡeɪm/ noun
noun 释义
1 a practice battle that is used to test military plans and equipment 作战演习;军事演习
2 a game or activity in which imaginary battles are fought, for example by moving models of soldiers, ships, etc. around on a table, or on a computer 战争游戏(用模型士兵、战舰等在桌面或计算机上进行)
ward C1 /wɔːd/ noun, suffix
noun 释义
1 a separate room or area in a hospital for people with the same type of medical condition 病房;病室
amaternity/surgical/psychiatric/children’s ward产科/外科/精神科/儿科病房
产科/外科/精神科/儿科病房
He worked as a nurse on the children's ward.他在儿科病房当护士。
他在儿科病房当护士。
2 (in the UK and some other countries) one of the areas into which a city or town is divided and which elects and is represented by a member of the local council (英国城市中可选出一位地方议员的)区,选区
3 a person, especially a child, who is under the legal protection of a court or another person (called aguardian) 被监护人(受法院或监护人保护的人,尤指儿童)
The child was made award of court.这个孩子由法院监护。
这个孩子由法院监护。
suffix 释义
1 in the direction of 在…方向(的);朝…方向(的)
backward向后的
向后的
eastward向东的
向东的
homeward回家去的
回家去的
warehouse C1 /ˈweəhaʊs/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building where large quantities of goods are stored, especially before they are sent to shops to be sold 仓库;货栈;货仓
Police are investigating a fire at a furniture warehouse.警方正在调查发生在家具仓库的一起大火。
警方正在调查发生在家具仓库的一起大火。
He's a warehouse manager for an import company.他是一家进口公司的仓库经理。
他是一家进口公司的仓库经理。
warfare C1 /ˈwɔːfeə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or methods 战;作战;战争
air/naval/guerrilla warfare空战;海战;游击战
空战;海战;游击战
countries engaged in warfare参战国
参战国
2 the activity of competing in an aggressive way with another group, company, etc. (群体、公司等之间的)斗争,竞争,冲突
gang warfare帮派火拼
帮派火拼
The debate soon degenerated into open warfare.争论很快恶化,演变成了公开的论战。
争论很快恶化,演变成了公开的论战。
warfare between gangs帮派间的冲突
帮派间的冲突
warm up C1 /ˈwɔːm ʌp/ phrasal verb, noun
phrasal verb 释义
1 to prepare for physical exercise or a performance by doing gentle exercises or practice (为体育活动或表演)做适应性练习,做准备活动;热身
2 to run for a short time in order to reach the temperature at which it will operate well 暖机;预热
3 to become more lively or enthusiastic; to make somebody/something more lively or enthusiastic (使)活跃起来,热情起来
The party soon warmed up.聚会很快活跃起来。
聚会很快活跃起来。
4 to heat previously cooked food again for eating 把(冷饭菜)热一热
noun 释义
1 a short practice or a series of gentle exercises that you do to prepare yourself for doing a particular sport or activity (体育运动等前的)适应性活动,准备活动;热身练习
warm-up exercises热身练习
热身练习
He swam ten lengths of the pool as a warm-up.他在游泳池里游了五个来回作为热身。
他在游泳池里游了五个来回作为热身。
2 a short performance of music, comedy, etc. that is intended to prepare the audience for the main show 暖场表演(正式表演开始前上演的短小音乐、喜剧等节目)
a warm-up act暖场表演
暖场表演
warm-blooded C1 /ˌwɔːm ˈblʌdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a warm blood temperature that does not change if the temperature around them changes 温血的;恒温的
warm-hearted C1 /ˌwɔːm ˈhɑːtɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 kind and friendly 善良诚恳的
warmth C1 /wɔːmθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the state or quality of being warm, rather than hot or cold 温暖;暖和
She felt the warmth of his arms around her.她感到了他双臂搂着她的温暖。
她感到了他双臂搂着她的温暖。
The animals huddled together for warmth.那些动物依偎在一起取暖。
那些动物依偎在一起取暖。
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house.他把这孩子领到家里享受温暖和安全。
他把这孩子领到家里享受温暖和安全。
2 the state or quality of being enthusiastic and/or friendly 热情;友情
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome.他们受到了热情欢迎,很感动。
他们受到了热情欢迎,很感动。
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement.他的表情缺乏温暖或鼓励。
他的表情缺乏温暖或鼓励。
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people.该地区以其人民的热情好客而闻名。
该地区以其人民的热情好客而闻名。
warrant C1 /ˈwɒrənt/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a legal document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do something 执行令;授权令
an arrest warrant逮捕证
逮捕证
Theyissued a warrantfor her arrest.当局发出了逮捕她的令状。
当局发出了逮捕她的令状。
They had a warrant to search the house.他们有搜查这座房子的搜查令。
他们有搜查这座房子的搜查令。
2 a document that gives you the right to receive money, services, etc. (接受款项、服务等的)凭单,许可证
the issue of warrants for equity shares发行认股权证
发行认股权证
3 an acceptable reason for doing something (做某事的)正当理由,依据
There is no warrant for such criticism.这种批评毫无根据。
这种批评毫无根据。
verb 释义
1 to make something necessary or appropriate in a particular situation 使有必要;使正当;使恰当
Further investigation is clearly warranted.进一步调查显然是必要的。
进一步调查显然是必要的。
The TV appearance was so brief that it hardly warranted comment.在电视上露面的时间太短了,几乎不值得作任何评论。
在电视上露面的时间太短了,几乎不值得作任何评论。
They do not consider the case serious enough to warrant a government enquiry.他们认为情况没有严重到需要政府进行调查。
他们认为情况没有严重到需要政府进行调查。
The situation scarcely warrants their/them being dismissed.这种情况很难证明解雇他们是正当的。
这种情况很难证明解雇他们是正当的。
2 used to tell somebody that you are sure of something and that they can be sure of it too 我给你打保票;我向你保证
waste disposal unit C1 /ˈweɪst dɪspəʊzl juːnɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a machine connected to the waste pipe of a kitchensink, for cutting food waste into small pieces 食物垃圾处理器(安装于厨房水槽下方,可粉碎厨余垃圾)
a kitchen waste disposal unit厨余垃圾处理装置
厨余垃圾处理装置
water tower C1 /ˈwɔːtə taʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a tall structure with a tank of water at the top from which water is supplied to buildings in the area around it 水塔
watercolour C1 /ˈwɔːtəkʌlə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 paints that you mix with water, not oil, and use for painting pictures 水彩(颜料)
He worked in watercolour, ink and crayon.他用水彩、墨水和蜡笔作画。
他用水彩、墨水和蜡笔作画。
Most of her paintings were done in watercolours.她的大部分画作都是水彩画。
她的大部分画作都是水彩画。
2 a picture painted with these paints 水彩画
a watercolour of Lake Albano by John Cozens约翰·科曾斯 (John Cozens) 绘制的阿尔巴诺湖水彩画
约翰·科曾斯 (John Cozens) 绘制的阿尔巴诺湖水彩画
waterside C1 /ˈwɔːtəsaɪd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the area at the edge of a river, lake, etc. 水边;河边;湖滨;海滨
They strolled down to the waterside.他们漫步向水边走去。
他们漫步向水边走去。
a waterside cafe一家水滨小餐馆
一家水滨小餐馆
watery C1 /ˈwɔːtəri/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 of or like water; containing a lot of water 水的;似水的;含水的;水分很多的
a watery fluid稀薄的流体
稀薄的流体
His eyes were red and watery.他两眼发红,泪水汪汪。
他两眼发红,泪水汪汪。
She was rescued from awatery grave(= saved fromdrowning).她从龙王爷那里被救了回来。
她从龙王爷那里被救了回来。
2 weak and/or pale 虚弱的;苍白无力的
a watery sun惨淡的太阳
惨淡的太阳
His eyes were a watery blue.他的眼睛是淡蓝色的。
他的眼睛是淡蓝色的。
a watery smile(= weak and without much feeling)淡然一笑
淡然一笑
3 containing too much water; thin and having no taste 水分过多的;稀薄无味的
The vegetables were watery and tasteless.蔬菜水汪汪的,没有味道。
蔬菜水汪汪的,没有味道。
watery soup稀薄无味的汤
稀薄无味的汤
wavelength C1 /ˈweɪvleŋkθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the distance between two similar points on a wave of energy, such as light or sound 波长
2 the size of a radio wave that is used by a particular radio station, etc. for sending signals or broadcasting programmes (广播电台等使用的)频道,波道
Radio One has broadcast on this wavelength for years.广播1 台已经用这个波长广播多年了。
广播1 台已经用这个波长广播多年了。
3 to have the same way of thinking or the same ideas or feelings as somebody else 具有(与他人)相同的思路;合拍;与…所见略同
We work together but we aren’t really on the same wavelength.我们一起工作,但我们的想法并不相同。
我们一起工作,但我们的想法并不相同。
My boss and I are just not on the same wavelength.我和老板就是想不到一块儿去。
我和老板就是想不到一块儿去。
weaken C1 /ˈwiːkən/ verb
verb 释义
1 to make somebody/something less strong or powerful; to become less strong or powerful (使)虚弱,衰弱;减弱;削弱
The team has been weakened by injury.这个队因伤实力减弱。
这个队因伤实力减弱。
The new evidence weakens the case against her.新的证据削弱了诉她的案由。
新的证据削弱了诉她的案由。
This new story has severely weakened the President’s position.这条新闻严重削弱了总统的地位。
这条新闻严重削弱了总统的地位。
His authority is steadily weakening.他的权威日趋减弱。
他的权威日趋减弱。
2 to make something less physically strong; to become less physically strong 使强度减弱;削弱
The explosion had weakened the building's foundations.爆炸松动了这座楼房的地基。
爆炸松动了这座楼房的地基。
His health was weakened by overwork.他的健康因过度劳累而恶化。
他的健康因过度劳累而恶化。
She felt her legs weaken.她觉得两腿无力。
她觉得两腿无力。
3 to become or make somebody become less determined or certain about something 使(肯定程度)减弱;动摇;犹豫
You must not agree to do it. Don't weaken.你们一定不能同意做这件事。别心软。
你们一定不能同意做这件事。别心软。
Nothing could weaken his resolve to continue.什么也不能削弱他继续下去的决心。
什么也不能削弱他继续下去的决心。
4 to become less strong 减弱;减轻
The storm eventually weakened.暴风雨最终减弱下来。
暴风雨最终减弱下来。
5 to become less strong; to make a currency or economy less strong (使)走弱;(使)贬值
The dollar has weakened against the euro.美元对欧元贬值了。
美元对欧元贬值了。
measures that could weaken the economy会弱化经济的措施
会弱化经济的措施
weathergirl C1 /ˈweðəɡɜːl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a woman on radio or television whose job is describing the weather and telling people what it is going to be like 气象播音员
weblog C1 /ˈweblɒɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a website where an individual person, or people representing an organization, write regularly about recent events or topics that interest them, usually with photos and links to other websites that they find interesting 博客;网志
weed C1 /wiːd/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or garden plants 杂草,野草(尤指庄稼或花园中的)
The yard was overgrown with weeds.这座庭院杂草丛生。
这座庭院杂草丛生。
Routine maintenance of the garden consists of keeping weeds under control.花园的日常维护包括控制杂草数量。
花园的日常维护包括控制杂草数量。
There were weeds pushing up through the gravel.杂草从砾石缝中长出来。
杂草从砾石缝中长出来。
2 any wild plant without flowers that grows in water and forms a green floating mass 水草
3 tobaccoor cigarettes 烟草;烟叶;香烟;烟卷
I wish I could give up the weed(= stop smoking).但愿我能把烟戒掉。
但愿我能把烟戒掉。
4 the drugcannabis 大麻烟
5 a person with a weak character or body 懦弱的人;体弱的人
Don’t be such a weed!别这么懦弱!
别这么懦弱!
6 with more problems, work or commitments than you can manage (问题、工作或事务多得)忙不过来,应接不暇,难以招架
The bartender was alone and in the weeds, so we had to wait twenty minutes to order.调酒师独自一人在杂草丛中,所以我们不得不等二十分钟才能点菜。
调酒师独自一人在杂草丛中,所以我们不得不等二十分钟才能点菜。
7 too concerned with the details of something 埋身细枝末节;纠缠细节
I don't want to get toodeep in the weedshere, but here's the short version:…我不想在这里谈太多细节,长话短说…
我不想在这里谈太多细节,长话短说…
verb 释义
1 to take outweedsfrom the ground 除(地面的)杂草
I've been weeding the flower beds.我一直在除花坛里的杂草。
我一直在除花坛里的杂草。
weep C1 /wiːp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to cry, usually because you are sad (通常因悲伤)哭泣,流泪
She started to weep uncontrollably.她不由自主地哭了起来。
她不由自主地哭了起来。
I could have wept(= I was sad enough to cry)thinking about what I'd missed.想到错过的东西,我真想哭一场。
想到错过的东西,我真想哭一场。
He wept for joy.他高兴得流泪了。
他高兴得流泪了。
I do not weep over his death.他死了我也不哭。
他死了我也不哭。
She wept bitter tears of disappointment.她失望得痛哭流涕。
她失望得痛哭流涕。
I wept to see him looking so sick.看到他病成那个样子我怆然泪下。
看到他病成那个样子我怆然泪下。
‘I'm so unhappy!’ she wept.“我好难过啊!”她哭着说道。
“我好难过啊!”她哭着说道。
2 to produce liquid 流出,渗出(液体)
His legs were covered with weeping sores(= that had nothealed).他的双腿有多处红肿流脓的伤口。
他的双腿有多处红肿流脓的伤口。
noun 释义
1 an act of crying 哭泣;落泪
Sometimes you feel better for a good weep.有时候你痛痛快快哭上一场就会觉得好受些。
有时候你痛痛快快哭上一场就会觉得好受些。
weight belt C1 /ˈweɪt belt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a belt or jacket which helps you to stayunderwater, for example whendivingor doing exercises (潜水等用的)配重带,配重夹克
weightless C1 /ˈweɪtləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having no weight or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is nogravity 无重量的;似无重量的;失重的
Astronauts work in weightless conditions.宇航员在失重的条件下工作。
宇航员在失重的条件下工作。
weightlessness C1 /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ noun
noun 释义
1 the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is nogravity 无重量的;似无重量的;失重的
an experience of weightlessness失重的体验
失重的体验
well C1 /wel/ adverb, adjective, exclamation, noun
adverb 释义
1 in a good, right or acceptable way 好;对;令人满意地
Theyplayed wellin the tournament.他们在锦标赛中打得很好。
他们在锦标赛中打得很好。
The teamwork welltogether.这支团队在一起配合良好。
这支团队在一起配合良好。
The kids all behaved well.孩子们都很有礼貌。
孩子们都很有礼貌。
The conference was very well organized.这次会议组织得很好。
这次会议组织得很好。
Well done!(= expressing admiration for what somebody has done)干得好!
干得好!
His campaign was notgoing well.他的竞选活动进展得不顺利。
他的竞选活动进展得不顺利。
These animals make very good pets if treated well(= with kindness).这些动物若得到善待会成为很好的宠物。
这些动物若得到善待会成为很好的宠物。
Peoplespoke well of(= spoke with approval of)him.人们对他的评价很高。
人们对他的评价很高。
Shetook itverywell(= did not react too badly), all things considered.总的说来,她的反应还挺不错。
总的说来,她的反应还挺不错。
They lived well(= in comfort and spending a lot of money)and were generous with their money.他们生活优裕,花钱大方。
他们生活优裕,花钱大方。
She was determined to marry well(= marry somebody rich and/or with a high social position).她决意嫁给有钱有势的人。
她决意嫁给有钱有势的人。
2 completely and properly 完全地;适当地;全部地
Add the lemon juice and mix well.加进柠檬汁并搅拌均匀。
加进柠檬汁并搅拌均匀。
The surface must be well prepared before you start to paint.一定要把表面打磨好再开始油漆。
一定要把表面打磨好再开始油漆。
How well do you know Carla?你对卡拉有多了解?
你对卡拉有多了解?
He's well able to take care of himself.他完全能够自理。
他完全能够自理。
a well trained dog训练有素的狗
训练有素的狗
3 to a great extent or degree 很;相当;大大地;远远地
He was driving at well over the speed limit.他当时开车的速度远远超过了限制。
他当时开车的速度远远超过了限制。
She iswell awareof the dangers.她很清楚这些危险。
她很清楚这些危险。
They are verywell suitedto each other.他们非常般配。
他们非常般配。
a well-loved tale深受喜爱的故事
深受喜爱的故事
The castle iswell wortha visit.这座城堡很值得参观。
这座城堡很值得参观。
He liked herwell enough(= to a reasonable degree)but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her.他够喜欢她的,但并不打算和她结为密友。
他够喜欢她的,但并不打算和她结为密友。
I was well annoyed, I can tell you.我跟你说吧,我那时气坏了。
我跟你说吧,我那时气坏了。
4 easily 容易地;轻松地
She could well afford to pay for it herself.她自己完全买得起。
她自己完全买得起。
5 probably 很可能
You may well be right.你很可能是对的。
你很可能是对的。
It may well be thatthe train is delayed.火车很可能晚点了。
火车很可能晚点了。
6 with good reason 有充分理由;合理地
Ican't very wellleave now.我现在离开不太合适。
我现在离开不太合适。
Icouldn't very wellrefuse to help them, could I?我没有理由拒绝帮助他们,是不是?
我没有理由拒绝帮助他们,是不是?
‘What are we doing here?’ ‘You may well ask(= I don't really know either).’“我们在这儿干什么呢?”“你算问对了(我也不知道)。”
“我们在这儿干什么呢?”“你算问对了(我也不知道)。”
7 in addition to somebody/something; too 除…之外;也;还
Are they coming as well?他们也来吗?
他们也来吗?
They sell books as well as newspapers.他们既卖报也卖书。
他们既卖报也卖书。
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer.她不但是个摄影师而且还是个天才的音乐家。
她不但是个摄影师而且还是个天才的音乐家。
8 to be getting healthier after an illness; to be in good health after a birth (病后)康复,恢复良好;(产后)平安,健康
Mother and baby are doing well.母婴平安。
母婴平安。
9 to have nearly achieved something and be going to achieve it soon 即将达到;将要成就
She is well on the way to recovery.她就要康复了。
她就要康复了。
He is well on the way to establishing himself among the top ten players in the world.他很快就会成为排名世界前十位的选手。
他很快就会成为排名世界前十位的选手。
10 to be lucky that you are not involved in something unpleasant or difficult to deal with 幸运地与(不愉快或困难之事)无关;幸亏没有卷入
I don’t know exactly what’s been going on. I only know that you’re well out of it.我不知道到底发生了什么事。我只知道你已经摆脱了困境。
我不知道到底发生了什么事。我只知道你已经摆脱了困境。
11 to know a lot about something 精通;熟悉
He's well up in all the latest developments.他对所有的最新发展情况都了如指掌。
他对所有的最新发展情况都了如指掌。
12 used to emphasize an angry statement or an order (强调气愤的话或命令)
You can bloody well keep your job—I don't want it!你就继续干你那份臭工作吧,我才不稀罕呢!
你就继续干你那份臭工作吧,我才不稀罕呢!
‘I’m not coming.’ ‘Yes, you bloody well are!’“我不会来的。”“对,你当然不会来。”
“我不会来的。”“对,你当然不会来。”
13 used to emphasize an angry statement or an order (强调气愤的话或命令)
You can bloody well keep your job—I don't want it!你就继续干你那份臭工作吧,我才不稀罕呢!
你就继续干你那份臭工作吧,我才不稀罕呢!
‘I’m not coming.’ ‘Yes, you bloody well are!’“我不会来的。”“对,你当然不会来。”
“我不会来的。”“对,你当然不会来。”
14 to be successful 成功
Jack is doing very well at school.杰克在学校里学习成绩斐然。
杰克在学校里学习成绩斐然。
15 to treat somebody generously 善待;慷慨对待
16 to become successful or rich 成功;发家致富
17 to make a profit or get money from somebody/something 获利于;从…中获取钱财
18 to be sensible or wise to do something 做…明智(或聪明)
Hewould do well toconcentrate more on his work.他最好还是更加集中精力在工作上。
他最好还是更加集中精力在工作上。
You did well to sell when the price was high.你在价钱高的时候出售,真明智。
你在价钱高的时候出售,真明智。
19 used to emphasize an angry statement or an order (强调气愤的话或命令)
You're fucking well coming whether you want to or not.不管你想不想来,你他妈的也要给我过来。
不管你想不想来,你他妈的也要给我过来。
20 used to emphasize a statement when you are annoyed about something (生气时用以加强语气)当然,无疑,必然
If you don't come now, you can jolly well walk home!你要是还不来,那就步行回家吧!
你要是还不来,那就步行回家吧!
21 used to criticize somebody by saying that they should realize or understand something (用以批评)其实完全明白,哪会不知道,知道得很清楚
You know as well as I do that you're being unreasonable.其实你完全明白你是在故意胡搅蛮缠。
其实你完全明白你是在故意胡搅蛮缠。
22 to be very aware of a fact and unable to deny or ignore it 非常清楚;不可否认;不可忽视
He knew full well what she thought of it.他非常清楚她对此事的看法。
他非常清楚她对此事的看法。
23 to not get involved in something that you have no connection with 不管闲事
When it comes to other people's arguments, it's better to leave well alone.遇到别人争论时,最好别插嘴。
遇到别人争论时,最好别插嘴。
24 if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing 与其偷羊羔被绞死,不如偷只羊;一不做,二不休
25 used to say that something seems the best thing to do in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it 做…倒也无妨;只好做(某事)
If no one else wants it, we might as well give it to him.如果没人要这个,我们不妨给他吧。
如果没人要这个,我们不妨给他吧。
26 used to say that there is no real difference between two things that you might do 同样可以做(某事);不妨
If you are going to have sugar, you may as well have a bar of chocolate.如果你要吃糖,也可以来一块巧克力。
如果你要吃糖,也可以来一块巧克力。
27 to have good intentions, although their effect may not be good 本意是好的;出于好心
28 almost; almost completely 几乎;差不多
One dog looks pretty much like another to me.在我看来,狗长得都差不多。
在我看来,狗长得都差不多。
He goes out pretty well every night.他几乎每晚都外出。
他几乎每晚都外出。
The first stage is pretty near finished.第一阶段已经接近完成。
第一阶段已经接近完成。
29 completely 完全;十足;彻底
By that time we were well and truly lost.那时候我们已经完全迷路了。
那时候我们已经完全迷路了。
30 having made good progress 有很大进步;大有进展
If we got Terry to do that, we'd be well away.假若我们让特里干这事,我们就会有很大成绩。
假若我们让特里干这事,我们就会有很大成绩。
31 drunk or in a deep sleep 酒醉;沉睡
32 to be good friends with somebody, especially somebody important 是某人(尤指要人)的好友
She seems to be well in with all the right people.她似乎和所有大人物都关系很好。
她似乎和所有大人物都关系很好。
adjective 释义
1 in good health 健康;身体好
I don'tfeelverywell.我觉得身体不太好。
我觉得身体不太好。
Is she well enough to travel?她身体怎么样,能够旅行吗?
她身体怎么样,能够旅行吗?
Get well soon!(= for example, on a card)愿早日康复!
愿早日康复!
I'm better now, thank you.我现在好些了,谢谢您。
我现在好些了,谢谢您。
He's not a well man.他身体不太好。
他身体不太好。
2 in a good state or position 状态良好;情况良好
It seems thatall is not wellat home.看来家中并非事事如意。
看来家中并非事事如意。
All's well that ends well(= used when something has ended happily, even though you thought it might not).结果好就算一切都好。
结果好就算一切都好。
3 sensible; a good idea 明智;可取;好主意
It would bejust as wellto call and say we might be late.还是打个电话说一声我们可能到得晚些比较好。
还是打个电话说一声我们可能到得晚些比较好。
It would be well to start early.最好还是早点动身。
最好还是早点动身。
4 still living and not injured or harmed 活得好好的
The missing student was found alive and well in Newcastle.失踪学生在纽卡斯尔被找到,安然无恙。
失踪学生在纽卡斯尔被找到,安然无恙。
5 still popular or successful 仍然兴旺的
Singapore's literary scene is alive and well.新加坡的文学界充满活力。
新加坡的文学界充满活力。
Contrary to popular belief, the tourism industry is alive and well in this part of the world.与普遍的看法相反,旅游业在这个地方很兴旺。
与普遍的看法相反,旅游业在这个地方很兴旺。
6 used to criticize or reject a remark that somebody has made, especially when they were trying to make you feel happier about something (尤用于批评或反驳对方的安慰言语)某人尽可做某事
It's all very well for you to say it doesn't matter, but I've put a lot of work into this and I want it to be a success.你说这无所谓当然容易,可是我却已经花费很大力气而且想要取得成功。
你说这无所谓当然容易,可是我却已经花费很大力气而且想要取得成功。
7 quite good but not exactly what is wanted 好倒是好(但并不完全合乎心意)
That's all well and good, but why didn't he call her to say so?那好倒是好,可是他为什么不给她打电话这样说呢?
那好倒是好,可是他为什么不给她打电话这样说呢?
exclamation 释义
1 used to express surprise, anger or relief (表示惊奇、愤怒或宽慰)哎呀,哟,啊,好啦
Well, well—I would never have guessed it!哟,哟,我怎么也不会猜到那儿去!
哟,哟,我怎么也不会猜到那儿去!
Well, really!What a thing to say!啊,真是的!这么说太不像话了!
啊,真是的!这么说太不像话了!
Well, thank goodness that's over!好啦,谢天谢地,这件事总算过去了!
好啦,谢天谢地,这件事总算过去了!
2 used to show that you accept that something cannot be changed (承认某事不可改变)唉,好吧
Well, it can't be helped.唉,这没有办法。
唉,这没有办法。
‘We lost.’ ‘Oh, well. Better luck next time.’“我们输了。”“啊,算了。愿下次交好运。”
“我们输了。”“啊,算了。愿下次交好运。”
3 used to agree to something, rather unwillingly (勉强同意)嗯,好吧
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45.好吧,我想可以在 3:45 见你。
好吧,我想可以在 3:45 见你。
Oh,very well, then, if you insist.啊,那好吧,如果你坚持的话。
啊,那好吧,如果你坚持的话。
4 used when continuing a conversation after a break (停顿后继续交谈)对了,噢
Well, as I was saying…噢,我刚才是说…
噢,我刚才是说…
5 used to say that something is uncertain (表示不肯定)哦
‘Do you want to come?’ ‘Well, I'm not sure.’“你想来吗?”“哦,我还说不准。”
“你想来吗?”“哦,我还说不准。”
6 used to show that you are waiting for somebody to say something (等待别人说话)嘿,嗨
Well? Are you going to tell us or not?嗯?你想不想告诉我们?
嗯?你想不想告诉我们?
7 used to mark the end of a conversation (结束交谈)就这样,好啦
Well, I'd better be going now.就这样,我现在该走了。
就这样,我现在该走了。
8 used when you are stopping to consider your next words (说话时稍微停顿)呃,这个,嗯
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer.我想事情发生在…呃…快到上个夏末的时候。
我想事情发生在…呃…快到上个夏末的时候。
9 used when you want to correct or change something that you have just said (纠正或改变刚说过的话时用)
There were thousands of people there—well, hundreds, anyway.那里有数以千计的人,噢,至少几百人。
那里有数以千计的人,噢,至少几百人。
10 used to express surprise (表示惊奇)哟,我可从未做过(或听说过)这样的事
11 I agree completely 说得好;完全赞同
‘We must stand up for ourselves.’ ‘Well said, John.’“我们必须自己起来保护自己。”“说得好,约翰。”
“我们必须自己起来保护自己。”“说得好,约翰。”
noun 释义
1 a deep hole in the ground from which people obtain water. The sides ofwellsare usually covered withbrickor stone and there is usually a cover or a small wall at the top of thewell. 井;水井
todig/sink a well挖井/打井
挖井/打井
The dog fell down a well.狗落入了井中。
狗落入了井中。
2 a hole made in the ground to obtain oil 油井
3 a narrow space in a building that drops down from a high to a low level, giving room for stairs or a lift, or to allow light into the building 楼梯井;电梯井道;采光井
Two generous light wells in the main floor bring light down to the basement.主层有两个宽敞的采光井,将光线引入地下室。
主层有两个宽敞的采光井,将光线引入地下室。
4 the space in front of the judge in a court, where the lawyers sit (法庭中的)律师席
well done C1 /ˌwel ˈdʌn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 cooked completely or for a long time 熟透的;煮透了的
He prefers his steak well done.他喜欢吃全熟的牛排。
他喜欢吃全熟的牛排。
well established C1 /ˌwel ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having a respected position, because of being successful, etc. over a long period 地位稳固的;树立起声誉的;得到确认的
a well-established firm久享盛誉的商行
久享盛誉的商行
He is now well established in his career.他现在已经在事业上稳住了根基。
他现在已经在事业上稳住了根基。
wetsuit C1 /ˈwetsuːt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of clothing made of rubber that fits the whole body closely, worn, for example, by people swimmingunderwateror sailing in order to keep warm 潜水衣
what C1 /wɒt/ pronoun,determiner
pronoun,determiner 释义
1 used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something 什么
What is your name?你叫什么名字?
你叫什么名字?
What(= what job)does he do?他是做什么工作的?
他是做什么工作的?
What time is it?现在什么时候了?
现在什么时候了?
What kind of music do you like?你喜欢什么音乐?
你喜欢什么音乐?
2 the thing or things that; whatever …的事物;无论什么;凡是…的事物
What you need is a good meal.你需要的是一顿美餐。
你需要的是一顿美餐。
Nobody knows what will happen next.没有人知道接下来将会发生什么事。
没有人知道接下来将会发生什么事。
I spent what little time I had with my family.我仅有的一点儿时间都和家人在一起度过了。
我仅有的一点儿时间都和家人在一起度过了。
3 used to say that you think that something is especially good, bad, etc. 多么;真;太
What awful weather!天气太糟糕了!
天气太糟糕了!
What a beautiful house!多么漂亮的房子啊!
多么漂亮的房子啊!
4 and other things of the same type 以及其他同样的东西;诸如此类
It's full of old toys, books and what not.这里全都是旧玩具、书籍,以及诸如此类的东西。
这里全都是旧玩具、书籍,以及诸如此类的东西。
5 despite any problems or difficulties you may have 不管出现什么问题;无论有什么困难;不管怎样
He promised to support her come what may.他答应不管出现什么问题都支持她。
他答应不管出现什么问题都支持她。
6 to be punished/punish somebody severely (受到)严惩;(被)痛打一顿,申斥一顿
I'll give her what for if she does that again.她若再这样做,看我怎么收拾她。
她若再这样做,看我怎么收拾她。
7 used to emphasize your opinion (强调看法)
Is he stupid or what?他真是傻透了。
他真是傻透了。
8 used when you are not sure about something (表示不肯定)还是别的什么
I don't know if he's a teacher or what.我不知道他是个教师还是别的什么。
我不知道他是个教师还是别的什么。
Are we going now or what?我们现在走还是不走?
我们现在走还是不走?
9 used to express surprise at what somebody has just said (表示惊奇)你说什么
‘He's getting married.’ ‘Say what?’“他快结婚了。”“你说什么?”
“他快结婚了。”“你说什么?”
10 used to show that you think something is not important, especially after somebody has criticized you for it (认为某事无关紧要,尤用于反驳他人的指责时)
‘He's fifteen years younger than you!’ ‘So what?’“他比你小十五岁呢!”“那又怎么啦?”
“他比你小十五岁呢!”“那又怎么啦?”
So what if nobody else agrees with me?就算没有一个人赞成我的意见,那又怎么样?
就算没有一个人赞成我的意见,那又怎么样?
11 used when you have not heard or have not understood something (没听见或没听懂时说)什么
What? I can't hear you.什么?我听不见你说话。
什么?我听不见你说话。
12 used to show that you have heard somebody and to ask what they want (听到对方的话并问他们要什么)什么事,要什么
‘Mummy!’ ‘What?’ ‘I'm thirsty.’“妈咪!”“什么事?”“我渴。”
“妈咪!”“什么事?”“我渴。”
13 used to express surprise or anger (表示惊讶或愤怒)什么,竟有这种事,真的
‘It will cost $500.’ ‘What?’“这东西要花 500 美元。”“真的?”
“这东西要花 500 美元。”“真的?”
‘I asked her to marry me.’ ‘You what?’“我向她求婚了。”“你说什么?”
“我向她求婚了。”“你说什么?”
14 used to make a suggestion (提出建议)…怎么样
What about a trip to France?到法国去旅游一趟如何?
到法国去旅游一趟如何?
15 used to introduce somebody/something into the conversation (用以引出话题)…怎么样
What about you, Joe? Do you like football?你呢,乔?你喜欢足球吗?
你呢,乔?你喜欢足球吗?
16 used instead of a name that you cannot remember (记不得名字时说)你叫他(或她、它、他们)什么来着
She's just gone out with old what-d'you-call-him.她刚和老——你叫他什么来着——一块儿出去的。
她刚和老——你叫他什么来着——一块儿出去的。
17 for what purpose or reason? 为何目的;为何理由
What is this tool for?这个工具是干什么用的?
这个工具是干什么用的?
What did you do that for(= why did you do that)?你为何做那事?
你为何做那事?
‘I need to see a doctor.’ ‘What for?’“我得去看医生。”“看什么病?”
“我得去看医生。”“看什么病?”
18 what would happen if? 要是…会怎么样呢
What if the train is late?火车要是晚点会怎么样呢?
火车要是晚点会怎么样呢?
What if she forgets to bring it?要是她忘记带来,会怎么样呢?
要是她忘记带来,会怎么样呢?
19 used when admitting that something is true, to ask why it should be considered important (承认某事属实,想知道为何重要)那又怎么样呢,那有什么关系呢
Yes, I wrote the article. What of it?是的,文章是我写的。那又怎么样呢?
是的,文章是我写的。那又怎么样呢?
20 used to suggest that something you have heard is a stupid idea or does not make sense 怎么回事(表示听到的话愚蠢或无聊)
They dropped their best player. What's all that about?他们弃用了最佳队员。怎么回事?
他们弃用了最佳队员。怎么回事?
21 (know) what things are useful, important, etc. (知道)什么事物有用(或重要等)
She certainly knows what's what.她当然知道轻重缓急。
她当然知道轻重缓急。
22 used to ask why somebody is behaving in a strange way (询问某人为何行为古怪)…怎么啦
What's with you? You haven't said a word all morning.你怎么啦?整个上午你一句话都没说。
你怎么啦?整个上午你一句话都没说。
23 used to ask the reason for something (询问原因)为什么,怎么
What's with all this walking? Can't we take a cab?怎么就这么一直走?难道我们就不能打辆出租车吗?
怎么就这么一直走?难道我们就不能打辆出租车吗?
24 used to list the various reasons for something (列举各种理由)由于,因为
What with the cold weather and my bad leg, I haven't been out for weeks.由于天气很冷,我的腿又不好,我已经好几个星期没有出门了。
由于天气很冷,我的腿又不好,我已经好几个星期没有出门了。
whereby C1 /weəˈbaɪ/ adverb
adverb 释义
1 by which; because of which 凭此;借以;由于
They have introduced a new system whereby all employees must undergo regular training.他们采用了新的制度,所有的雇员都必须定期培训。
他们采用了新的制度,所有的雇员都必须定期培训。
whilst C1 /waɪlst/ conjunction
conjunction 释义
1 during the time that something is happening; at the same time as something else is happening 在…期间;当…的时候;与…同时
In the UK it is illegal to drive whilst holding a mobile phone.在英国,开车时持有手机是违法的。
在英国,开车时持有手机是违法的。
Harrison's clock allowed seamen to keep time accurately whilst at sea.哈里森的时钟使海员能够在海上准确计时。
哈里森的时钟使海员能够在海上准确计时。
2 used to contrast two things (对比两件事物)…而,…然而
Whilst my brother is hard-working, I'm quite lazy.虽然我哥哥很勤奋,但我却很懒。
虽然我哥哥很勤奋,但我却很懒。
3 although; despite the fact that… 虽然;尽管
Whilst the results of this study are certainly interesting, they are far from conclusive.虽然这项研究的结果确实很有趣,但还远非结论性的。
虽然这项研究的结果确实很有趣,但还远非结论性的。
whine C1 /waɪn/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to complain in an annoying, crying voice 哭哭啼啼;哭嚷
Stop whining!别哭哭啼啼的!
别哭哭啼啼的!
‘I want to go home,’ whined Toby.“我要回家。”托比哭嚷道。
“我要回家。”托比哭嚷道。
She whined that she'd been cheated.她抱怨自己被骗了。
她抱怨自己被骗了。
2 to make a long, high, unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy 哀鸣;惨叫
The dog whined and scratched at the door.那狗嗷嗷地叫着抓门。
那狗嗷嗷地叫着抓门。
3 to make a long, high, unpleasant sound 嘎嘎响;嗖嗖响;嘎吱嘎吱响
The engines whined softly in the background.发动机在背后发出轻微的嘎嘎声。
发动机在背后发出轻微的嘎嘎声。
Inside, the air-conditioning whined in an annoying way.车内,空调发出令人恼火的呜呜声。
车内,空调发出令人恼火的呜呜声。
noun 释义
1 a long, high sound that is usually unpleasant or annoying 嘎吱声;吱吱声;嘎嘎声
the steady whine of the engine发动机不停的嘎吱声
发动机不停的嘎吱声
2 a long, high sound that a child or dog makes when it is hurt or wants something (儿童的)哭喊声;(狗的)号叫声
3 a high tone of voice that you use when you complain about something 抱怨的语调
Her voice took on a nasal whine of complaint.她的声音带着抱怨的鼻音。
她的声音带着抱怨的鼻音。
whip C1 /wɪp/ verb, noun
verb 释义
1 to hit a person or an animal hard with awhip, as a punishment or to make them go faster or work harder 鞭打;鞭策;以鞭打责罚;鞭笞
He was taken back to the jail and soundly whipped.他被带回监狱,狠狠捱了一顿鞭子。
他被带回监狱,狠狠捱了一顿鞭子。
2 to move, or make something move, quickly and suddenly or violently in a particular direction (使朝某一方向)猛然移动
A branch whipped across the car window.一条树枝突然划过车窗。
一条树枝突然划过车窗。
Her hair whipped around her face in the wind.她的头发随风在脸际飘拂。
她的头发随风在脸际飘拂。
The waves were being whipped by 50 mile an hour winds.时速 50 英里的大风卷起了波浪。
时速 50 英里的大风卷起了波浪。
3 to remove or pull something quickly and suddenly (突然迅速地)除去,拉动,抽出
She whipped the mask off her face.她唰地一下子把脸上的面具摘掉了。
她唰地一下子把脸上的面具摘掉了。
The man whipped out a knife.那个人突然抽出一把刀来。
那个人突然抽出一把刀来。
4 to mix cream, etc. very quickly until it becomes stiff 搅打(奶油等)
Serve the pie withwhipped cream.馅饼得配搅打奶油。
馅饼得配搅打奶油。
Lightly whip the egg whites and add them to the mixture.轻轻搅打蛋白,然后加到混合料中。
轻轻搅打蛋白,然后加到混合料中。
Whip the egg whites up into stiff peaks.把蛋白打得起稠尖儿。
把蛋白打得起稠尖儿。
5 to defeat somebody very easily in a game (在比赛中)轻易击败,一举战胜
The team whipped its opponents by 35 points.这个队以 35 分的优势轻松击败对手。
这个队以 35 分的优势轻松击败对手。
They whipped Australia 18–3 in the final game.最终他们以18-3击败澳大利亚队。
最终他们以18-3击败澳大利亚队。
6 to steal something 偷;盗窃
7 to tell the MPs belonging to a political party that they must vote a particular way on an issue 告诉属于某个政党的议员他们必须就某一问题投票
Conservative MPs were whipped to support the amendment.保守党议员受到鞭打以支持该修正案。
保守党议员受到鞭打以支持该修正案。
The government decided towhip the voteon this controversial bill.政府决定对这项有争议的法案进行投票。
政府决定对这项有争议的法案进行投票。
noun 释义
1 a long, thin piece of rope or leather, attached to a handle, used for hitting animals or people, to make them move, or move faster, or as a punishment 鞭子
He cracked his whip and the horse leapt forward.他甩了个响鞭,马儿就奋蹄向前奔去。
他甩了个响鞭,马儿就奋蹄向前奔去。
2 an official in a political party who is responsible for making sure that the party's MPs attend and vote in important debates in a parliament 党鞭(政党中负责督导本党议员参与议会重大问题辩论并投票的组织秘书)
the chief whip首席党鞭
首席党鞭
3 a written instruction telling the MPs of a political party how to vote on a particular issue (政党发给党员的)投票通知书,投票指示
4 the fact of being an MP belonging to a particular party, with the duties and rights associated with that (属于某党派的)议员资格
He resigned the Tory whip and sat as an independent.他辞去保守党议员,成为无党派议员。
他辞去保守党议员,成为无党派议员。
5 a sweet dish made from cream, eggs, sugar and fruit mixed together 搅打奶油甜食(用奶油、鸡蛋、糖和水果搅打而成)
6 to use your authority or power to make somebody work very hard, usually by treating them in a strict way 压迫;役使
7 a reasonable opportunity to show that you can do something (做某事的)适当机会
I felt we weren't given a fair crack of the whip.我觉得我们没有得到适当的机会。
我觉得我们没有得到适当的机会。
8 to be in a position where you have power or control over somebody/something 执掌大权;执鞭在手
She had the whip hand and it was useless to resist.她有鞭子手,反抗是没有用的。
她有鞭子手,反抗是没有用的。
whirlwind C1 /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ noun, adjective
noun 释义
1 a very strong wind that moves very fast in circles and causes a lot of damage 旋风;旋流
2 a situation or series of events where a lot of things happen very quickly 一片忙乱
To recover from the divorce, I threw myself into a whirlwind of activities.为了从离婚中恢复过来,我马不停蹄地投身于一系列的活动。
为了从离婚中恢复过来,我马不停蹄地投身于一系列的活动。
adjective 释义
1 happening very fast 快速的;匆匆忙忙的;旋风似的
a whirlwind romance旋风式恋爱
旋风式恋爱
a whirlwind tour of America旋风式的美国之行
旋风式的美国之行
whistle C1 /ˈwɪsl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a small metal or plastic tube that you blow to make a loud, high sound, used to attract attention or as a signal 哨子
The referee finallyblew the whistleto stop the game.主裁判终于吹停了比赛。
主裁判终于吹停了比赛。
2 the sound made by blowing awhistle 哨子声
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle.他就在终场哨声前的几秒钟内打进了制胜的一球。
他就在终场哨声前的几秒钟内打进了制胜的一球。
3 the sound that you make by forcing your breath out when your lips are almost closed 口哨
He gave a low long whistle of surprise.他惊愕地轻轻长吹了声口哨。
他惊愕地轻轻长吹了声口哨。
4 the loud, high sound produced by air orsteambeing forced through a small opening, or by something moving quickly through the air 汽笛声;警笛声;呼啸声
the whistle of a boiling kettle水壶沸腾的声音
水壶沸腾的声音
the whistle of a bullet子弹的哨声
子弹的哨声
The train entered the tunnel with a shrill whistle.火车鸣着尖厉的汽笛声驶进了隧道。
火车鸣着尖厉的汽笛声驶进了隧道。
5 a piece of equipment that makes a loud, high sound when air orsteamis forced through it 汽笛
The train whistle blew as we left the station.我们离开车站时火车的汽笛响了。
我们离开车站时火车的汽笛响了。
a factory whistle工厂的汽笛
工厂的汽笛
6 very clean 干干净净
7 to tell somebody in authority about something wrong or illegal that somebody is doing 告发
verb 释义
1 to make a high sound or a musical tune by forcing your breath out when your lips are almost closed 吹口哨;打呼哨
to whistle a tune用口哨吹曲子
用口哨吹曲子
He whistled in amazement.他惊愕地吹了个口哨。
他惊愕地吹了个口哨。
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field.那队员上场时,人群又是发出嘘声又是吹口哨。
那队员上场时,人群又是发出嘘声又是吹口哨。
She whistled to the dog to come back.她打了个呼哨把狗唤回来。
她打了个呼哨把狗唤回来。
Workmen whistled at her as she walked past.当她走过时工人向她吹口哨。
当她走过时工人向她吹口哨。
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan.听到这个大胆的计划他吹了一声口哨。
听到这个大胆的计划他吹了一声口哨。
2 to make a loud, high sound by blowing into awhistle 吹哨子
The referee whistled for a foul.裁判吹哨子示意有人犯规。
裁判吹哨子示意有人犯规。
3 to make a loud, high sound 鸣响;呼啸;发出笛声
The kettle began to whistle.烧水壶呜呜地响了起来。
烧水壶呜呜地响了起来。
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound.扩音器发出一种奇怪的哨音。
扩音器发出一种奇怪的哨音。
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel.火车鸣响汽笛,疾驶入隧道。
火车鸣响汽笛,疾驶入隧道。
4 to move quickly, making a loud, high sound 呼啸而行;嗖嗖地移动
The wind whistled down the chimney.风飕飕地灌进烟囱。
风飕飕地灌进烟囱。
A bullet whistled past his ear.子弹嗖的一声从他耳边飞过。
子弹嗖的一声从他耳边飞过。
5 to make a high sound 啭鸣;唧啾
6 used to say that you are not going to give somebody something that they have asked for (表示不给他人所要的东西)得不到,空指望
If he wants his money he can whistle for it—I’m broke!如果他想要钱,他可以吹口哨要——我破产了!
如果他想要钱,他可以吹口哨要——我破产了!
7 to pretend not to be afraid 借吹口哨壮胆;故作镇定
Instead of whistling in the dark about the inevitable disaster, we should be making plans for when it strikes.我们不应该在黑暗中对不可避免的灾难吹口哨,而应该在灾难发生时制定计划。
我们不应该在黑暗中对不可避免的灾难吹口哨,而应该在灾难发生时制定计划。
white water C1 /ˌwaɪt ˈwɔːtə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a part of a river that looks white because the water is moving very fast over rocks (河水湍急流过岩石时呈现的)碎浪水花,白色水域
a stretch of white water一段白色水域
一段白色水域
white-water rafting激流漂流运动
激流漂流运动
2 a part of the sea or ocean that looks white because it is very rough and the waves are high (海洋的)白色水域,惊涛骇浪的水域
whitish C1 /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly white in colour 发白的;稍白的
a bird with a whitish throat白喉鸟
白喉鸟
The bird has a whitish patch at the base of the tail.这只鸟的尾巴根部有一块白色的斑点。
这只鸟的尾巴根部有一块白色的斑点。
The roots are whitish and yellow.根是白色和黄色的。
根是白色和黄色的。
wholemeal C1 /ˈhəʊlmiːl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 wholemealbread or flour contains the whole grains ofwheat, etc. including thehusk 全麦的
widescreen C1 /ˈwaɪdskriːn/ noun
noun 释义
1 a way of presenting a film in which the image is a lot wider than it is high 宽屏;宽银幕
a widescreen TV宽屏电视
宽屏电视
widow C1 /ˈwɪdəʊ/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a woman whose husband or wife has died and who has not married again 寡妇;遗孀
She gets a widow’s pension.她领取寡妇抚恤金。
她领取寡妇抚恤金。
verb 释义
1 if somebodyis widowed, their husband or wife has died 使丧偶;使成为寡妇(或鳏夫)
She was widowed when she was 35.她 35 岁时就守了寡。
她 35 岁时就守了寡。
widower C1 /ˈwɪdəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a man whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again 鳏夫
width C1 /wɪdθ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the measurement from one side of something to the other; how wide something is 宽度;广度
The terrace runsthe full width ofthe house.露台和房子一般宽。
露台和房子一般宽。
It's about ten metres in width.它宽约 10 米。
它宽约 10 米。
The carpet is available in different widths.这款地毯有各种宽度可供选择。
这款地毯有各种宽度可供选择。
2 a piece of material of a particularwidth 某一宽度的材料
You'll need two widths of fabric for each curtain.每个窗帘你需要两块这样宽的布料。
每个窗帘你需要两块这样宽的布料。
3 the distance between the two long sides of a swimming pool (游泳池两长边之间的)池宽
How many widths can you swim?你在游泳池里横向能游几个来回?
你在游泳池里横向能游几个来回?
wig C1 /wɪɡ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a piece of artificial hair that is worn on the head, for example to hide the fact that a person isbald, to cover somebody’s own hair, or by a judge and some other lawyers in some courts of law 假发
Do you think she was wearing a wig?你觉得她戴着假发吗?
你觉得她戴着假发吗?
The wig seemed to perch on his head.那假发好像是搭在他头上。
那假发好像是搭在他头上。
Who's that man in the wig?那个戴着假发的人是谁?
那个戴着假发的人是谁?
wildfire C1 /ˈwaɪldfaɪə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a very big fire that spreads quickly and burns natural areas like woods, forests andgrassland 野火;丛林大火
Firefighters are battling devastating wildfires in northern California.消防队员正在与加州北部毁灭性的野火作斗争。
消防队员正在与加州北部毁灭性的野火作斗争。
2 to become known by more and more people very quickly 像野火般蔓延;迅速传开
Rumours of his death spread like wildfire.有关他去世的谣言像野火般迅速传开。
有关他去世的谣言像野火般迅速传开。
The news spread like wildfire.消息不胫而走。
消息不胫而走。
wind instrument C1 /ˈwɪnd ɪnstrəmənt/ noun
noun 释义
1 any musical instrument that you play by blowing 管乐器;吹奏乐器
windmill C1 /ˈwɪndmɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a building with equipment forgrindinggrain into flour that is driven by the power of the wind turning long arms (calledsails) 风车磨房
2 a tall, thin structure with parts that turn round, used to change the power of the wind into electricity (通过转动将风能转化为电能的)风车
3 a toy with curved plastic parts that form the shape of a flower that turns round on the end of a stick when you blow on it 玩具风车
4 to waste your energy attacking imaginary enemies 攻击假想敌;庸人自扰
window box C1 /ˈwɪndəʊ bɒks/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long, narrow box outside a window, in which plants are grown 窗口花坛;窗栏花箱
floral displays such as window boxes and hanging baskets窗栏花箱和挂篮之类的花卉陈设品
窗栏花箱和挂篮之类的花卉陈设品
window shopping C1 /ˈwɪndəʊ ʃɒpɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity of looking at the goods in shop windows, usually without intending to buy anything 浏览橱窗(通常无意购买)
to go window shopping去逛街浏览橱窗
去逛街浏览橱窗
windowsill C1 /ˈwɪndəʊsɪl/ noun
noun 释义
1 a narrow shelf below a window, either inside or outside 窗沿;窗台
Place the plants on a sunny windowsill.把这些植物放在阳光充足的窗台上。
把这些植物放在阳光充足的窗台上。
windshield C1 /ˈwɪndʃiːld/ noun
noun 释义
1 the window across the front of a vehicle (机动车前面的)挡风玻璃,风挡
2 a glass or plastic screen that provides protection from the wind, for example at the front of a motorcycle (摩托车等前面的)挡风玻璃,风挡
windsurf C1 /ˈwɪndsɜːf/ verb
verb 释义
1 to sail across water standing on awindsurfer 帆板运动
Most visitors come to sail or windsurf.大部分游客是来驾帆船或玩帆板的。
大部分游客是来驾帆船或玩帆板的。
windsurfer C1 /ˈwɪndsɜːfə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a long, narrow board with a sail, that you stand on and sail across water on 帆板
2 a person on awindsurfer 帆板运动员
windsurfing C1 /ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport of sailing on water standing on awindsurfer 帆板运动
to go windsurfing去玩帆板
去玩帆板
winegrower C1 /ˈwaɪnɡrəʊə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who growsgrapesfor wine (酿酒)葡萄园主
winemaker C1 /ˈwaɪnmeɪkə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who produces wine 葡萄酒酿造者;葡萄酒生产者
winemaking C1 /ˈwaɪnmeɪkɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the activity or business of producing wine 葡萄酒酿造
wit C1 /wɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 the ability to say or write things that are both clever and humorous 措辞巧妙的能力;风趣;才思
to have aquick/sharp/dry/ready wit才思敏捷;敏锐机智;假装正经的诙谐;头脑机敏
才思敏捷;敏锐机智;假装正经的诙谐;头脑机敏
a woman of wit and intelligence才思敏捷、聪颖的女子
才思敏捷、聪颖的女子
a book full of thewit and wisdomof his 30 years in politics一本有关他 30 年政治生涯中才思与智慧的书
一本有关他 30 年政治生涯中才思与智慧的书
2 a person who has the ability to say or write things that are both clever and humorous 才思敏捷说话诙谐的人;机智幽默的人
a well-known wit and raconteur一位闻名遐迩、妙语连珠的故事大王
一位闻名遐迩、妙语连珠的故事大王
3 your ability to think quickly and clearly and to make good decisions 理解力;颖悟力;头脑;智力
He needed all his wits to find his way out.他需要绞尽脑汁找到出路。
他需要绞尽脑汁找到出路。
The game was a longbattle of wits.这场游戏是长时间的斗智。
这场游戏是长时间的斗智。
Kate paused andgathered her wits.凯特停下来恢复一下理智。
凯特停下来恢复一下理智。
a chance topit your wits against(= compete with, using your intelligence)our quiz champion用你的智慧同我们的知识竞赛冠军进行较量的机会
用你的智慧同我们的知识竞赛冠军进行较量的机会
4 having the type of intelligence mentioned 有…智慧的;头脑…的
a quick-witted group of students一群头脑聪明的学生
一群头脑聪明的学生
5 the intelligence or good sense to know what is the right thing to do (正确判断的)能力,智力;明智
At least you had the wit to ask for help.你起码还能意识到要求救。
你起码还能意识到要求救。
It should not bebeyond the wit of manto resolve this dispute.解决这一纠纷应当是人力所能及的事。
解决这一纠纷应当是人力所能及的事。
6 to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next 智穷计尽;全然不知所措
She was at her wits’ end wondering how she’d manage it all in the time.她束手无策,不知道自己该如何在这段时间里处理好这一切。
她束手无策,不知道自己该如何在这段时间里处理好这一切。
I'm at my wits' end trying to cope with his moods.我想让他平静下来,可完全不知道该怎么办。
我想让他平静下来,可完全不知道该怎么办。
7 to be very frightened; to frighten somebody very much (使)吓得魂不附体
I was scared out of my wits!我被吓得魂都没了!
我被吓得魂都没了!
The latest news has scared the wits out of investors.最新的消息把投资者吓坏了。
最新的消息把投资者吓坏了。
8 to be aware of what is happening around you and ready to think and act quickly 时刻保持头脑冷静;随机应变
They do tough interviews so you'll need to have your wits about you.他们的面试很难对付,所以你得保持头脑清醒。
他们的面试很难对付,所以你得保持头脑清醒。
9 to earn money by clever or sometimes dishonest means 靠耍小聪明赚钱;(有时)靠玩花招捞钱
10 you useto witwhen you are about to be more exact about something that you have just referred to 也就是说;即
Pilot error, to wit failure to follow procedures, was the cause of the accident.飞行员的失误,即没有遵守操作程序,是事故的原因。
飞行员的失误,即没有遵守操作程序,是事故的原因。
withdrawal C1 /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/ noun
noun 释义
1 the act of taking an amount of money out of your bank account (从银行账户中)提款,取款
You canmake withdrawalsof up to $250 a day.你一天最多可以从银行账户中提取 250 美元。
你一天最多可以从银行账户中提取 250 美元。
She made a withdrawal of £250 from her bank account.她从银行账户上提取了 250 英镑。
她从银行账户上提取了 250 英镑。
2 the act of moving or taking something away or back 撤走;收回;取回
the withdrawal of support不再支持
不再支持
the withdrawal of the UN troops from the region联合国部队从该地区的撤离
联合国部队从该地区的撤离
the withdrawal of a product from the market从市场上召回一种产品
从市场上召回一种产品
3 the act of no longer taking part in something or being a member of an organization 不再参加;退出(组织)
his withdrawal from the election他从选举中退出
他从选举中退出
Britain’s withdrawal from the EU英国退出欧盟
英国退出欧盟
4 the period of time when somebody is getting used to not taking a drug that they have becomeaddictedto, and the unpleasant effects of doing this 戒毒过程;脱瘾期
I gotwithdrawal symptomsafter giving up smoking.我戒烟之后出现了脱瘾症状。
我戒烟之后出现了脱瘾症状。
She was still suffering withdrawal from nicotine.她仍然在忍受戒烟之苦。
她仍然在忍受戒烟之苦。
5 the act of saying that you no longer believe that something you have previously said is true (对说过的话的)收回,撤回
The newspaper published a withdrawal the next day.报纸第二天发表了撤销声明。
报纸第二天发表了撤销声明。
6 the behaviour of somebody who wants to be alone and does not want to communicate with other people 退缩;孤僻
She is showing signs of withdrawal and depression.她表现出孤僻与消沉的现象.
她表现出孤僻与消沉的现象.
withdrawn C1 /wɪðˈdrɔːn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 not wanting to talk to other people; extremely quiet and shy 沉默寡言的;怕羞的;内向的
He was not the self-absorbed, withdrawn person he was sometimes portrayed as.他并不像人们有时描绘的那样自私、孤僻。
他并不像人们有时描绘的那样自私、孤僻。
She seemed withdrawn and cold.她显得孤僻、冷漠。
她显得孤僻、冷漠。
The doctor noticed how withdrawn she had become.医生注意到了她变得有多内向。
医生注意到了她变得有多内向。
witty C1 /ˈwɪti/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 clever and humorous 诙谐的;巧妙的;妙趣横生的;机智的
He was much in demand as a witty public speaker.作为一个机智幽默的演说家,他非常抢手。
作为一个机智幽默的演说家,他非常抢手。
Somebody made a witty remark about needing a forklift truck.有人拿需要叉车的事讲了一句俏皮话。
有人拿需要叉车的事讲了一句俏皮话。
womenswear C1 /ˈwɪmɪnzweə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 (used especially in shops) clothes for women (尤用于商店)女式服装,女装
wooded C1 /ˈwʊdɪd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 covered with trees 长满树木的;树木茂盛的
a thickly wooded area林木茂密的地区
林木茂密的地区
woodwind C1 /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the group of musical instruments in anorchestrathat are traditionally made of wood and are played by blowing.Flutes,clarinetsandbassoonsare allwoodwindinstruments. (管弦乐团的)木管乐器,木管乐器组
the woodwind section of the orchestra管弦乐队的木管乐器组
管弦乐队的木管乐器组
The woodwind plays/play beautifully in this passage.木管乐器在这段中演奏/演奏得很漂亮。
木管乐器在这段中演奏/演奏得很漂亮。
The woodwinds play beautifully.木管乐器演奏得非常美妙。
木管乐器演奏得非常美妙。
woof C1 /wʊf/ exclamation, verb, noun
exclamation 释义
1 a word used to describe the loud noise that a dog makes (狗叫声)汪汪
‘Woof! Woof!’ he barked.“汪!汪!”它叫着。
“汪!汪!”它叫着。
verb 释义
1 to make the loud noise that a dog makes (狗叫声)汪汪
noun 释义
1 the loud noise that a dog makes 汪汪叫
the distant woof of a dog远处传来狗的叫声
远处传来狗的叫声
2 thethreadsthat aretwistedunder and over thethreadsthat are held on aloom(= a frame or machine for making cloth) (织布机上的)纬线,纬纱
word processing C1 /ˈwɜːd prəʊsesɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the use of a computer to create, edit and store a piece of text, usually typed in from a keyboard (计算机)文字处理
Back in the ’80s, word processing was a specialized task carried out by secretarial staff.早在八十年代,文字处理是一项由秘书人员执行的专门任务。
早在八十年代,文字处理是一项由秘书人员执行的专门任务。
word processor C1 /ˈwɜːd prəʊsesə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a program or machine used to create, edit and store text documents, usually typed from a keyboard 文字处理软件;文字处理机
word search C1 /ˈwɜːd sɜːtʃ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a game consisting of letters arranged in a square, containing several hidden words that you must find 文字搜索游戏(从字母方格中找出隐藏的词)
work towards C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 to try to reach or achieve a goal 努力达到,设法完成(目标)
They are all working towards/toward a common goal.他们都在为共同的目标而奋斗。
他们都在为共同的目标而奋斗。
workable C1 /ˈwɜːkəbl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 that can be used successfully and effectively 可行的;行得通的
a workable plan切实可行的计划
切实可行的计划
I’m sure we can come to some workable arrangement.我肯定我们能做一个切实可行的安排。
我肯定我们能做一个切实可行的安排。
a workable framework/programme/proposal/solution/system可行的框架/方案/提案/解决方案/系统
可行的框架/方案/提案/解决方案/系统
2 that you can shape, spread, dig, etc. 可成形(或延长、挖掘等)的
Add more water until the dough is workable.往面团里再加点儿水,直到能揉成形为止。
往面团里再加点儿水,直到能揉成形为止。
Plant the shrubs when the soil is soft and workable.当土壤柔软且适合耕作时种植灌木。
当土壤柔软且适合耕作时种植灌木。
3 that can still be used and will make a profit 可开采的;可开发的
workload C1 /ˈwɜːkləʊd/ noun
noun 释义
1 the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization (某人或某组织的)工作量
a heavy workload沉重的工作负担
沉重的工作负担
We have taken on extra staff to cope with the increased workload.我们已经额外雇用员工来应付增加了的工作量。
我们已经额外雇用员工来应付增加了的工作量。
Management is looking at ways of spreading the workload between departments.管理层正在寻找在部门之间分散工作量的方法。
管理层正在寻找在部门之间分散工作量的方法。
workmate C1 /ˈwɜːkmeɪt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person that you work with, often doing the same job, in an office, a factory, etc. 一起工作的人;同事;工友
Her workmates organized a leaving party for her last day in the office.同事为她举办了欢送会,纪念她在办公室工作的最后一天。
同事为她举办了欢送会,纪念她在办公室工作的最后一天。
workout C1 /ˈwɜːkaʊt/ noun
noun 释义
1 a period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit 锻炼
She does a 20-minute workout every morning.她每天早晨做运动 20 分钟。
她每天早晨做运动 20 分钟。
The team had a hard workout this morning.该队今天早晨进行了大强度训练。
该队今天早晨进行了大强度训练。
When I do a good workout, I feel fine.进行适当的锻炼后我感到很舒服。
进行适当的锻炼后我感到很舒服。
workstation C1 /ˈwɜːksteɪʃn/ noun
noun 释义
1 the desk and computer at which a person works; one computer that is part of a computer network 个人工作区;(计算机)工作站
worn out C1 /ˌwɔːn ˈaʊt/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 badly damaged and/or no longer useful because it has been used a lot 破烂不堪的;废旧的
These shoes are worn out.这双鞋破得不能再穿了。
这双鞋破得不能再穿了。
the gradual replacement of worn-out equipment破旧设备的逐渐更新
破旧设备的逐渐更新
a speech full of worn-out old clichés充满老掉牙的陈词滥调的演讲
充满老掉牙的陈词滥调的演讲
2 looking or feeling very tired, especially as a result of hard work or physical exercise 疲惫不堪;精疲力竭
Can we sit down? I'm worn out.我们能坐下吗?我都累坏了。
我们能坐下吗?我都累坏了。
She got absolutely worn out looking after the children.照顾孩子她已经精疲力尽了。
照顾孩子她已经精疲力尽了。
worship C1 /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the practice of showing respect for God or a god, by saying prayers, singing with others, etc.; a ceremony for this (对上帝或神的)崇拜,敬仰,礼拜
an act/a place of worship礼拜;礼拜场所
礼拜;礼拜场所
morning/evening worship(= a church service in the morning/evening)早晨/晚上的礼拜
早晨/晚上的礼拜
The tradition of ancestor worship stretches back thousands of years.祭祖的传统可以追溯到几千年前。
祭祖的传统可以追溯到几千年前。
2 a strong feeling of love and respect for somebody/something 崇拜;崇敬;爱慕
What she feels for him is akin to worship.她对他的感觉近似于爱慕。
她对他的感觉近似于爱慕。
3 a polite way of addressing or referring to amagistrateormayor (对治安官或市长的尊称)阁下
verb 释义
1 to show respect for God or a god, especially by saying prayers, singing, etc. with other people in a religious building 崇敬,崇拜(上帝或神);(尤指在宗教场所)做礼拜
The Mayans built jungle pyramids to worship their gods.玛雅人在丛林里建起了金字塔来膜拜他们的神。
玛雅人在丛林里建起了金字塔来膜拜他们的神。
2 to go to a service in a religious building 到宗教场所参加礼拜
We worship at St Mary's.我们在圣马利教堂做礼拜。
我们在圣马利教堂做礼拜。
He worshipped at the local mosque.他在当地的清真寺做礼拜。
他在当地的清真寺做礼拜。
3 to love and admire somebody very much, especially so much that you cannot see their faults 热爱;爱慕,崇拜(尤指达到看不到缺点的地步)
She worships her children.她极度疼爱自己的儿女。
她极度疼爱自己的儿女。
He worshipped her from afar(= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings).他暗恋着她。
他暗恋着她。
Sheworships the ground he walks on.她对他的爱达到痴迷的程度。
她对他的爱达到痴迷的程度。
worshipper C1 /ˈwɜːʃɪpə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person whoworshipsGod or a god 崇拜上帝(或神)的人;做礼拜的人;敬神者;拜神者
regular worshippers at St Andrew’s Church经常到圣安德烈教堂做礼拜的人
经常到圣安德烈教堂做礼拜的人
worthless C1 /ˈwɜːθləs/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 having no practical or financial value 没用的;无价值的
Critics say his paintings are worthless.评论家说他的画毫无价值。
评论家说他的画毫无价值。
2 having no good qualities or useful skills 品质坏的;不中用的
He's just a worthless individual.他实在是个品质坏的人。
他实在是个品质坏的人。
Constant rejections made him feel worthless.不断地遭到拒绝使他觉得一无是处。
不断地遭到拒绝使他觉得一无是处。
wrap up C1 phrasal verb
phrasal verb 释义
1 usually used as an order to tell somebody to stop talking or causing trouble, etc. 住口;闭嘴;别再捣乱
2 to put warm clothes on somebody/yourself (使)穿得暖和
She told them towrap up warm/warmly.她叫他们穿暖和点。
她叫他们穿暖和点。
3 to complete something such as an agreement or a meeting in an acceptable way 圆满完成,顺利结束(协议或会议等)
That just about wraps it up for today.这就差不多给今天画了个圆满的句号。
这就差不多给今天画了个圆满的句号。
wreck C1 /rek/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a ship that has sunk or that has been very badly damaged 沉船;严重损毁的船
They're going to try and raise the wreck from the seabed.他们将设法从海底捞起失事船只残骸。
他们将设法从海底捞起失事船只残骸。
2 a car, plane, etc. that has been very badly damaged in an accident (事故中)遭严重毁坏的汽车(或飞机等)
Two passengers are still trapped in the wreck.有两名乘客仍被困在失事的车辆里。
有两名乘客仍被困在失事的车辆里。
She was pulled from the burning wreck by firefighters.她被消防员从燃烧的残骸中拉了出来。
她被消防员从燃烧的残骸中拉了出来。
3 a person who is in a bad physical or mental condition (身体或精神上)受到严重损伤的人
Physically, I was a total wreck.从身体上说,我完全是一个废人。
从身体上说,我完全是一个废人。
The experience left her an emotional wreck.这次经历给她留下了情感上的创伤。
这次经历给她留下了情感上的创伤。
The interview reduced him toa nervous wreck.这次面试使得他的精神高度紧张。
这次面试使得他的精神高度紧张。
4 a vehicle, building, etc. that is in very bad condition 状况非常糟糕的车辆(或建筑物等)
The house was a wreck when we bought it.我们买下这座房子时,它破烂不堪。
我们买下这座房子时,它破烂不堪。
They still hoped to salvage something from the wreck of their marriage.他们仍然希望从他们破碎的婚姻中挽回点什么。
他们仍然希望从他们破碎的婚姻中挽回点什么。
5 an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers 撞车;碰撞;相撞
acar/train wreck汽车/火车失事
汽车/火车失事
verb 释义
1 to damage or destroy something 破坏;损坏;毁坏
A bomb completely wrecked the building.一颗炸弹把这座建筑完全炸毁了。
一颗炸弹把这座建筑完全炸毁了。
The building had been wrecked by the explosion.那座楼房被炸毁了。
那座楼房被炸毁了。
The road was littered with wrecked cars.公路上到处都是被撞坏的汽车。
公路上到处都是被撞坏的汽车。
youths who steal and wreck fast cars偷窃和毁坏跑车的年轻人
偷窃和毁坏跑车的年轻人
2 to cause something to fail completely 毁灭;毁掉
The weather wrecked all our plans.天气把我们的计划全都毁了。
天气把我们的计划全都毁了。
A serious injury nearly wrecked his career.一次重伤差点儿葬送了他的前程。
一次重伤差点儿葬送了他的前程。
3 to damage a ship so much that it sinks or can no longer sail 使(船舶)失事;使遇难;使下沉
The ship was wrecked off the coast of France.那艘船在法国的沿岸失事。
那艘船在法国的沿岸失事。
wrestle C1 /ˈresl/ verb
verb 释义
1 to fight somebody by holding them and trying to throw or force them to the ground, sometimes as a sport 摔跤
As a boy he had boxed and wrestled.他小时候练过拳击和摔跤。
他小时候练过拳击和摔跤。
Armed guards wrestled with the intruder.武装警卫和闯入者扭打起来。
武装警卫和闯入者扭打起来。
She tried to wrestle with her attacker.她试图与袭击者摔跤。
她试图与袭击者摔跤。
Shoppers wrestled the raider to the ground.购物的人把抢劫者摔倒在地上。
购物的人把抢劫者摔倒在地上。
2 to struggle physically to move or manage something 努力移动(或操纵);用力对付
He wrestled with the controls as the plane plunged.飞机向下冲时,他竭力控制住操纵装置。
飞机向下冲时,他竭力控制住操纵装置。
She wrestled the keys out of the ignition.她使劲把插在点火装置上的钥匙拔下来。
她使劲把插在点火装置上的钥匙拔下来。
3 to struggle to deal with something that is difficult 奋力对付;努力处理;全力解决
She had spent the whole weekend wrestling with the problem.她整个周末都在绞尽脑汁处理这个问题。
她整个周末都在绞尽脑汁处理这个问题。
We wrestled for hours with the problem of which job to do first.我们为先做哪项工作的问题争论了好几个小时。
我们为先做哪项工作的问题争论了好几个小时。
She has been wrestling to raise the money all year.她一年来一直在想方设法筹集这笔资金。
她一年来一直在想方设法筹集这笔资金。
wrestler C1 /ˈreslə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a person who takes part in the sport ofwrestling 摔跤运动员
wrestling C1 /ˈreslɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force their opponent to the ground 摔跤运动
wrinkle C1 /ˈrɪŋkl/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 a line or small fold in your skin, especially on your face, that forms as you get older (尤指脸上的)皱纹
There were fine wrinkles around her eyes.她眼角上出现了鱼尾纹。
她眼角上出现了鱼尾纹。
2 a small fold that you do not want in a piece of cloth or paper (布或纸上的)褶皱,皱痕
I tried to iron out the wrinkles in my shirt.我设法将衬衫上的褶皱熨平。
我设法将衬衫上的褶皱熨平。
I went through my presentation to iron out any wrinkles(= to correct any parts that were not quite right).我将报告从头至尾检查了一遍,看看还有没有什么问题。
我将报告从头至尾检查了一遍,看看还有没有什么问题。
verb 释义
1 to make the skin on your face form into lines or folds; to form lines or folds in this way (使脸上)起皱纹;皱起
She wrinkled up her nose in distaste.她厌恶地皱起鼻子。
她厌恶地皱起鼻子。
He wrinkled his brow in concentration.他全神贯注地锁紧眉头。
他全神贯注地锁紧眉头。
His face wrinkled in a grin.他咧嘴一笑满脸都是皱纹。
他咧嘴一笑满脸都是皱纹。
2 to form raised folds or lines in an untidy way; to make something do this (使)起褶皱
Her stockings were wrinkling at the knees.她长袜的膝盖处起了褶皱。
她长袜的膝盖处起了褶皱。
yachting C1 /ˈjɒtɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 the sport or activity of sailing or racingyachts 快艇(或帆船)运动
They go yachting at weekends.周末他们通常会去帆船运动。
周末他们通常会去帆船运动。
a yachting holiday驾艇度假
驾艇度假
year-long C1 /ˌjɪə ˈlɒŋ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 continuing for a whole year 一整年的;持续一年的
a year-long dispute持续一年的争端
持续一年的争端
year-round C1 /ˌjɪə ˈraʊnd/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 all through the year 全年的;整整一年的
an island with year-round sunshine一年四季阳光灿烂的岛
一年四季阳光灿烂的岛
yearly C1 /ˈjɪəli/ adverb, adjective
adverb 释义
1 once a year or every year 每年的;一年一次的
The magazine is issued twice yearly(= twice every year).这本杂志每年发行两期。
这本杂志每年发行两期。
adjective 释义
1 happening once a year or every year 每年的;一年一次的
Pay is reviewed on a yearly basis.工资每年审查一次。
工资每年审查一次。
2 paid, calculated or legally in force for one year 年度的;一年的
yearly income/interest年度收入;年利率
年度收入;年利率
yellow card C1 /ˌjeləʊ ˈkɑːd/ noun
noun 释义
1 a card shown by therefereeto a player as a warning about bad behaviour 黄牌(由裁判员出示,作为对犯规行为的警告)
yellow line C1 /ˌjeləʊ ˈlaɪn/ noun
noun 释义
1 (in the UK) a yellow line painted at the side of a road to show that you can only park your car there at particular times or for a short time (英国路边限制停车的)黄线
double yellow lines(= two lines that mean you cannot park there at all)禁止停车的双黄线
禁止停车的双黄线
yellowish C1 /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 fairly yellow in colour 微黄色的;发黄的
The paper had a yellowish tinge because it was so old.这份报纸很旧,已经有些发黄了。
这份报纸很旧,已经有些发黄了。
yield C1 /jiːld/ noun, verb
noun 释义
1 the total amount of crops, profits, etc. that are produced 产量;产出;利润
a high crop yield作物丰收
作物丰收
a reduction in milk yield牛奶产量的降低
牛奶产量的降低
This will give a yield of 10% on your investment.这会给你的投资带来 10% 的利润。
这会给你的投资带来 10% 的利润。
verb 释义
1 to produce or provide something, for example a profit, result or crop 出产(作物);产生(收益、效益等);提供
Higher-rate deposit accounts yield good returns.高利率的存款会产生丰厚的收益。
高利率的存款会产生丰厚的收益。
The research has yielded useful information.这项研究提供了有用的资料。
这项研究提供了有用的资料。
These trees no longer yield fruit.这些树木不再结果.
这些树木不再结果.
The project is expected to yield good returns in future.预计该项目未来将产生良好的回报。
预计该项目未来将产生良好的回报。
2 to stop resisting something/somebody; to agree to do something that you do not want to do 屈服;让步
After a long siege, the town was forced to yield.经过长时间的包围,这座孤城被迫投降。
经过长时间的包围,这座孤城被迫投降。
He reluctantly yielded to their demands.他不情愿地同意了他们的要求。
他不情愿地同意了他们的要求。
I yielded to temptation and had a chocolate bar.我经不住诱惑,吃了一大块巧克力。
我经不住诱惑,吃了一大块巧克力。
3 to allow somebody to win, have or take control of something that has been yours until now 放弃;缴出
He refused to yield up his gun.他拒绝缴枪。
他拒绝缴枪。
The universe is slowly yielding up its secrets.宇宙慢慢地展现出它的秘密。
宇宙慢慢地展现出它的秘密。
archaeological remains which are yielding up secrets from long ago考古遗迹揭示了很久以前的秘密
考古遗迹揭示了很久以前的秘密
4 to move, bend or break because of pressure (受压)活动,变形,弯曲,折断
Despite our attempts to break it, the lock would not yield.这把锁我们砸也砸不开。
这把锁我们砸也砸不开。
5 to allow vehicles on a bigger road to go first 给(大路上的车辆)让路
Yield to oncoming traffic.会车让行。
会车让行。
a yield sign让行标志
让行标志
yoga C1 /ˈjəʊɡə/ noun
noun 释义
1 a Hindu philosophy that teaches you how to control your body and mind in the belief that you can become united with the spirit of the universe in this way 瑜伽派(印度哲学派别)
2 a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax 瑜伽术(健体和控制呼吸的锻炼)
He attends regular yoga classes.他定期上瑜伽课。
他定期上瑜伽课。
I go to a yoga session on Thursdays.我每周四去上瑜伽课。
我每周四去上瑜伽课。
She does yoga for an hour a day.她每天练 1 小时瑜伽。
她每天练 1 小时瑜伽。
yolk C1 /jəʊk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the round yellow part in the middle of an egg 蛋黄
Separate the whites from the yolks.将蛋清和蛋黄分开。
将蛋清和蛋黄分开。
youngster C1 /ˈjʌŋstə(r)/ noun
noun 释义
1 a young person or a child 年轻人;少年;儿童
The camp is for youngsters aged 8 to 14.这个度假营是针对 8 至 14 岁的少年儿童的。
这个度假营是针对 8 至 14 岁的少年儿童的。
youthful C1 /ˈjuːθfl/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 typical of young people 年轻人的;青年的;青春的
youthful enthusiasm/energy/inexperience青春的激情/活力;年轻人的不谙世事
青春的激情/活力;年轻人的不谙世事
2 young or seeming younger than you are 年轻的;显得年轻的
She's a very youthful 65.她 65 岁了,但显得非常年轻。
她 65 岁了,但显得非常年轻。
yummy C1 /ˈjʌmi/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 very good to eat 很好吃的
a yummy cake好吃的蛋糕
好吃的蛋糕
Chocolate cake? Yummy!巧克力蛋糕?好吃!
巧克力蛋糕?好吃!
These biscuits are yummy.这些饼干很好吃。
这些饼干很好吃。
zebra crossing C1 /ˌzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ noun
noun 释义
1 an area of road marked with broad black and white lines where vehicles must stop for people to walk across 斑马线;人行横道
zero-carbon C1 /ˌzɪərəʊ ˈkɑːbən/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 in which the amount ofcarbon dioxideproduced has been reduced to nothing or is balanced by actions that protect the environment 零碳的(指碳排放量减为零或通过环保行为抵消)
a zero-carbon house that uses no energy from external sources不使用外部能源的零碳环保住宅
不使用外部能源的零碳环保住宅
zero-emission C1 /ˌzɪərəʊ ɪˈmɪʃn/ adjective
adjective 释义
1 used to describe a vehicle that does not produce gases that cause pollution (交通工具)零排放的
Zero-emission cars—including all electric cars—are exempt from car tax.零排放汽车免征汽车税,包括所有电动汽车。
零排放汽车免征汽车税,包括所有电动汽车。
zodiac C1 /ˈzəʊdiæk/ noun
noun 释义
1 the imaginary area in the sky in which the sun, moon and planets appear to lie, and which has been divided into twelve equal parts, each with a special name and symbol 黄道带(天球上的十二个等份区,各有其名称和符号,日、月、行星分布其中)
thesigns of the zodiac黄道十二宫
黄道十二宫
2 a diagram of these twelve parts, and signs that some people believe can be used to predict how the planets will influence our lives 黄道十二宫图(用于占星术)
zoologist C1 /zuˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun
noun 释义
1 a scientist who studieszoology 动物学家
zoology C1 /zuˈɒlədʒi/ noun
noun 释义
1 the scientific study of animals and their behaviour 动物学