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be a far cry from [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | informal (very different from) | 与…大不相同的
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| | 大相径庭的 dà xiāng jìng tíng de |
| Life in Canada is a far cry from what she's used to in Haiti. |
| 在加拿大的生活和她从前在海地的生活大相径庭。 |
be able to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (can, have the ability to do) | 能,能够
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| Claire wasn't able to reach the jar on the top shelf. |
| 克莱尔够不到最上层的罐子。 |
be about [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be on the subject of) | 关于 guān yú |
| | 有关 yǒu guān |
| My presentation is about the effects of alcohol. This book is about a king who loses his crown. |
| 我的报告内容是关于酒精影响的。这本书讲述的是一名国王丢掉皇位的故事。 |
be about to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (on the point of doing) | 正要做…的时候,正准备做…时
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| I was just about to step into the bath when the doorbell rang. |
| 我正要进入浴室时,门铃响了。 |
be above v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (morally superior to) | 不至于
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| He's above lying about such things. |
| 他不屑于就那种事撒谎。 |
be above v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (too complex for) | 超出…的理解范围 chāo chū de lǐ jiě fàn wéi |
| | 对…来说太复杂 duì lái shuō tài fù zá |
| All this talk of economics is above me. |
| 这些经济方面的讨论对我来说太复杂了。 |
be absorbed into [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be integrated, assimilated) | 专注于
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| The police lost sight of Tom when he was absorbed into the crowd. |
be accepted and agreed to v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (terms: be legally agreed) | 认可并接受
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be accompanied by [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (go in company with) | 有某人或某物陪同的
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be accompanied by [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (coexist with) | 和某事或某物一同发生或存在的
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be acquainted vi + adj | (know each other) | 了解 liǎo jiě |
| | 熟悉 shú xī |
| | 认识 rèn shi |
| Are you two already acquainted? |
| 你们俩已经认识了吗? |
be acquainted with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be familiar with, know [sb]) | 与...熟识
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| | 跟...熟悉
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| (人) | 认识 rèn shi |
be acquainted with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | formal (be aware of [sth]) | 知晓的 zhī xiǎo de |
| | 明白的 míng bái de |
| | 了解的 liǎo jiě de |
be adapted from [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (story, movie: be based on [sth]) (故事、电影等) | 根据…改编而成的 gēn jù gǎi biān ér chéng de |
| The film "Invictus" is adapted from a book by John Carlin. |
| 电影《成事在人》是根据约翰·卡尔林所著之书改编而成。 |
be addressed to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (mail: be intended for [sb]) | 是寄给某人的
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| This letter is addressed to you. |
| 这封信是寄给你的。 |
adjudge, adjudge [sth], adjudge [sb] to be vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (decree) | 裁决 cái jué |
| | 判决 pàn jué |
be after [sth/sb] vi + prep | informal (search for [sth], [sb]) | 搜寻,寻找
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| I'm after a new service provider; which one would you recommend? |
be against [sth/sb] vi + prep | (oppose) | 反对 fǎn duì |
| | 不赞同 bú zàn tóng |
| Many Americans are against the war. |
| 许多美国人反对打这场战争。 |
be all thumbs v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (be clumsy) | 笨拙 bèn zhuō |
| | 拙手笨脚 zhuō shǒu bèn jiǎo |
be anathema to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be considered abhorrent) | 对…十分讨厌的
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be annoyed at [sb/sth], be annoyed with [sb/sth] adj + prep | (irritated, angry) | 对...感到恼怒,对...感到气恼
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| I'm annoyed at my brother for leaving the room in such a mess. |
| 弟弟把房间搞得一团糟,让我大为光火。 |
be anxious about [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be nervous about [sth]) | 对…焦虑
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| Claire is anxious about her appointment with the dentist tomorrow. |
be anxious to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be eager) | 渴望做某事,急迫地想做某事
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| The avid fans were anxious to meet their favorite author. |
| 狂热的粉丝们急迫地想见到他们最喜欢的作家。 |
appear to be [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (seem, look) | 看起来像 kàn qǐ lái xiàng |
| | 似乎 sì hū |
| | 表面上看
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| Ken appears to be very dedicated to his family. |
| 肯似乎对家庭很有奉献精神。 |
appear to be doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | ([sth]: seem) | 看起来正在
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| The rain appears to be easing off. |
be apprehensive about [sth] adj + prep | (be nervous about [sth]) | 对…忧虑
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| | 对…担心
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| I'm apprehensive about moving to Japan; I have never lived abroad before. |
| 我对移居日本感到担心; 我以前从未在国外生活过。 |
be arsed vi + adj | UK, vulgar, slang (willing to make effort) | 愿意的 yuàn yì de |
| | 乐意的 lè yì de |
备注: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt. |
| I asked him to check it for me but he said he couldn't be arsed. |
be arsed to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | UK, vulgar, slang (willing to make effort) | 愿意做…
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| | 乐意做…
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备注: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt. |
| The story's quite good so far, but I don't think I can be arsed to read the whole thing. |
as it ought to be advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (the correct, proper state of affairs) | 像…本来应该的一样 xiàng běn lái yīng gāi de yí yàng |
as it ought to be advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in an ideal state) | 按照…本来理想的状态 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài |
| | 按照…本来应该成为的样子 àn zhào běn lái yīng gāi chéng wéi de yàng zi |
| Her speech gave us a vision of the world as it ought to be. |
as it should be advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (the correct, proper state of affairs) | 像…本来应该的一样 xiàng běn lái yīng gāi de yí yàng |
as it should be adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (in a desirable state) | 按照…本来理想的状态 àn zhào běn lái lǐ xiǎng de zhuàng tài |
| | 按照…本来应该成为的样子 àn zhào běn lái yīng gāi chéng wéi de yàng zi |
| We felt that the hotel was not as good as it should be for the high price. |
as the case may be advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (whatever the actual situation) | 看情形而定,视情况而定
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be ashamed of yourself, feel ashamed of yourself v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (feel shame) | 为自己感到羞耻的
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| | 为自己觉得羞愧的
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| You should be ashamed of yourself for failing that test! |
| 你那门考试不及格,应该为自己感到羞耻! |
be assimilated into [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (be absorbed or integrated into [sth]) | 与…融合
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| | 被...同化
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| Foreigners stand out for a while, but then they are assimilated into the host culture. |
be associated with [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be related to) | 与...有关
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| | 关乎
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| For many people, Christmas is associated with gifts and shopping. |
| 对许多人来说,圣诞节关乎礼物和购物。 |
be at the bottom of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (be the cause of [sth]) | 是…的原因 shì de yuán yīn |
| | 是造成…的原因 shì zào chéng de yuán yīn |
| Childhood experiences are often at the bottom of adult complexes. |
be at the bottom of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be at the lowest part of [sth]) | 在…底部
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| The village is at the bottom of the mountain. |
be at variance with [sb] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (disagreeing) | 与…有分歧 yǔ yǒu fēn qí |
be at variance with [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (not corresponding) | 与…不一致,与…有出入
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| Your opinion is definitely at variance with the facts. |
be attracted to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (interested by: an idea, etc.) (想法、观念等) | 被...吸引
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| | 对…非常感兴趣
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| I am attracted to medieval European history; I find it absolutely fascinating. |
| 我认为欧洲中世纪史非常引人入胜,让我非常感兴趣。 |
be attracted to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (sexually drawn to: [sb]) | 对某人有好感 duì mǒu rén yǒu hǎo gǎn |
| (人) | 喜欢 xǐ huān |
| I'm attracted to him, but he does not even know my name. |
| 我喜欢他,但他连我的名字都不清楚。 |
be attracted to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (physics: drawn to: [sth]) (物理) | 被吸引的
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| The positive and negative points of magnets are always attracted to each other. |
| 磁铁的正负两极总是相互吸引。 |
be bad at [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (unskilled at [sth]) | 不擅长,…做不好
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| Why is Britain so bad at tennis? |
| 英国人为什么乒乓球打得这么糟? |
be balding viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (lose your hair) | 变秃,脱发
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| Homer is balding, but he doesn't seem to mind. |
| 霍默正在变秃,不过他似乎并不在乎。 |
be based in v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (having work base) | 以…为工作基地
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| | 被派驻在
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| The consultant was based in Miami but worked all over the country. |
| 这位顾问被派驻在迈阿密,但要在全国各地到处跑。 |
be based at v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (having work base) | 驻扎在
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| | 以…为工作基地
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| Fernando is based at the firm's São Paulo office. |
| 费尔南多是以圣保罗的办事处为工作基地。 |
be based on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be founded on [sth]) | 建立在…上
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| | 以…为基础 yǐ … wéi jī chǔ |
| His political ideas are based on his conservative beliefs.Ideally, your decision should be based upon sound reasoning. |
| 他的政治理念是以其保守信念为基础。理想情况是您的决定应以合理推论为基础。 |
be based in v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (film: take place) (电影) | 发生在 fā shēng zài |
| The movie is based in Seattle, but sometimes episodes take place in Portland. |
| 这部电影的故事发生在西雅图,但有些情节发生在波特兰。 |
be based on [sth], be based upon [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be adapted from [sth]) | 改编自
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| | 基于 jī yú |
| Many movies are based on true stories. The play is based on the novel of the same name. |
| 很多电影改编自真实故事。这个剧本是改编自同名小说。 |
be a bargain v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (represent good value, be cheap) | 买得便宜 mǎi dé pián yí |
| | 便宜货 pián yi huò |
| The gloves are a bargain at just £5 a pair. |
be a deal v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (transaction: be agreed) | 成交 chéng jiāo |
| That's a deal! |
be a handful, be a real handful v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (child: be difficult, badly-behaved) | 难管教
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| | 难对付
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| That boy is a real handful. |
be a man v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (male: show strength) | 别害怕 bié hài pà |
| | 勇敢点 yǒng gǎn diǎn |
| You have to be a man about this, and admit that you made a mistake. |
be a man v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (male: reach adulthood) (男子) | 成年,成人,长成男子汉
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| Dan's young son wants to be an astronaut when he is a man. |
be a part of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be involved) | 参与…
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| At school, he was part of the football team. |
be a stumbling block to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (hinder progress) | 成为绊脚石 chéng wéi bàn jiǎo shí |
| The issue proved to be a stumbling block during the peace talks. |
be a success v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (achieve popularity) | 获得成功 huò dé chéng gōng |
| The chocolate cake was a real success with the guests. |
be a total blast v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | slang, figurative (be great fun) | 很有趣
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| I can't wait for this weekend, it will be a total blast! |
be about advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (be near) | 几乎 jī hū |
| | 大概 dà gài |
| That's about where I left him. |
be accounted for viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be explained) | 得到解释 dé dào jiě shì |
| The stolen money is now accounted for. |
be accustomed to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be used to, familiar with) | 习惯于… xí guàn yú |
| I grew up in India, so I am accustomed to spicy food. |
be adhered to viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (not be deviated from) | 遵守,遵循
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| These rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times, or you will face discharge. |
be agreed on v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be decided) | 对…取得一致看法
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| It seems we are all agreed on the need for health care reform, but we differ totally on how to implement it. |
be aimed at vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be intended for) | 目的在于… mù dì zài yú |
| | 被用于… bèi yòng yú |
| This series of videos is aimed at preschool-aged children. |
be all over v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be finished, ended) | 全部结束 quán bù jié shù |
| The battle was all over in less than three hours. |
be allowed to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (have permission to) | 被允许… bèi yǔn xǔ |
| | 可以… kě yǐ |
| If you do not have your passport, you will not be allowed to enter the country. |
be an instant success, be an overnight success v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be immediately popular) | 一举成功 yì jǔ chéng gōng |
| The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
be back viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (have returned) | 回来 huí lái |
| | 返回 fǎn huí |
| I'm back from camp, did you miss me? |
be barred viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be banned from entering) | 被禁止进入
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| He has been barred from his local pub because he was involved in a fight there a few months ago. |
be bogged down in/by [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (encumbered or oppressed) (比喻) | 陷入,被陷在
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| The lawyer was bogged down in paper work. |
Be careful! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (be cautious, prudent) | 小心 xiǎo xīn |
| | 当心 dāng xīn |
| Be careful! You don't know what's out there! |
| 小心!你不知道外面有什么! |
Be careful what you wish for. v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | ([sth] desirable may have drawbacks) | 要慎重许愿。,别轻易许愿。
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be carried on v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be continued or perpetuated) | 在进行,在继续
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| After all these years, the business is still being carried on by the founder's great-great-grandson. |
be cramped for room v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (have little space) | 空间狭小 kōng jiān xiá xiǎo |
| Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room. |
be descended from [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (human: have as ancestor) | 是…的后裔 shì … de hòu yì |
| The family is descended from Prince Axel of Denmark and Princess Margaretha of Sweden. |
be descended from [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have evolved from) | 由…进化而来
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| | 起源于 qǐ yuán yú |
| The domestic dog is descended from the wolves of Europe and Asia. |
be equivalent to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be the same as) | 等同于 děng tóng yú |
| | 相当于 xiāng dāng yú |
| What you just did is equivalent to stealing. |
be equivalent to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (equal, equate to) | 等于 děng yú |
| A litre is equivalent to 0.264 US gallons. |
be faithful to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (not cheat sexually on) | 对(配偶等)忠诚
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| I will only stay with my boyfriend if he is faithful to me. |
be faithful to [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (adhere closely to) | 忠实于(原则等)
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| Try to be faithful to your principles. |
be followed by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (precede, come before) | 在…之前 zài … zhī qián |
| | 先于… xiān yú … |
| The calm is always followed by the storm. |
be found out viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (have one's crime discovered) (罪行) | 暴露,被查出
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| Collins was found out because his fingerprints were discovered at the scene of the crime. |
be good interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (do not misbehave) | 听话 tīng huà |
| | 乖
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be had vi + past p | slang (be deceived) | 被骗了,受骗了,上当了
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| You paid a thousand for it? It's a fake! You've been had! |
be headed for [sth] (US), be heading for [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be going towards [sth]) | 前往,朝…出发
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| The tour group is currently headed for Central Park, located in the center of Manhattan. |
be headed for [sth] (US), be heading for [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (have [sth] as likely consequence) | 很可能招致,很可能面临
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| They are heading for disaster; the company has run out of cash and they have no assets to sell. |
be hit by a car v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be knocked down) | 被车撞了
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| Greg crossed the street without checking for traffic, and was consequently hit by a car. |
be home alone v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (child: be left unsupervised) (儿童) | 独自在家,一个人在家
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| Since Billy's parents were out for the day, he was left home alone. |
be in the driver's seat, take the driver's seat, have the driver's seat, be in the driving seat v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (have control) | 掌控 zhǎng kòng |
| | 处于控制地位
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| If he thinks he can lead the team better, let him have the driver's seat. |
be in touch v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (stay in contact) | 联系 lián xì |
| | 保持联系 bǎo chí lián xì |
| Are you two still in touch? |
be in touch v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (make contact) | 联系 lián xì |
| | 联络 lián luò |
| We'll be in touch soon. |
be in touch with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (make contact) | 与…联系 yǔ … lián xì |
| | 与…联络
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| Have you been in touch with her recently? |
be in touch with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (habitually be in contact) | 与…一直保持联系
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| | 与…一直保持联络
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| Are you still in touch with your friends from high school? |
be just like [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be typical, expected of [sb]) | 某人的典型方式
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| | 一贯如此
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| It's just like Alice to lock herself out of her own hotel room. |
be known for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be identified or famous for) | 因…而出名 yīn ér chū míng |
| That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. |
be late viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (not arrive on time) | 迟到 chí dào |
| We have a departmental meeting this morning so I daren't be late. |