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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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|   |   | 不屑于 
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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. |