英语词汇“do”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-学习网

复合形式：
英语		中文
due to do [sth] adj + prep	(expected, supposed to do [sth])	预计做
		将要做 jiāng yào zuò
	The minister is due to meet with his French counterpart this afternoon to discuss the current economic crisis.
dying to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative, informal (wanting strongly to do)	强烈渴望做...
		非常想要做...
	I'm dying to see my family, after spending a year abroad.
eager to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(keen, desirous)	渴望做某事，殷切盼望做某事，很想做某事
	I am eager to show you my new house.
	我很想给你展示下我的新房子。
elect to do [sth] vi + prep	formal (choose)	选择做某事
	Party A to the contract elects to commission services from Party B.
eligible to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(entitled to receive)	有资格做…的
		有权利做…的
	The letter confirmed the family was eligible to receive a government grant to insulate their house.
	信函确认了这家人有资格接受政府补助金，对其房屋进行保温处理。
empower [sb] to do [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	figurative (make powerful)	使某人更好地做某事
	The seminars are intended to empower girls to make better choices.
	这系列研讨会旨在使女孩子们更好地作出选择。
empower [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(authorize)	赋权给某人做某事
	The legislation empowers town councils to organize cooperatives.
	法律赋权给镇委员会组织合作社。
encourage [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(urge, support to do)	鼓励…做
	The teacher encouraged them to discuss the book in class.
endeavor to do [sth] (US), endeavour to do [sth] (UK) vi + prep	(try to)	尝试 cháng shì
		尽力 jìn lì
		努力 nǔ lì
	Do not endeavor to change his mind; you'll regret it.
engage to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(commit to do)	保证做某事，承诺做某事
	The government has engaged to assist the organization's aid efforts.
	政府承诺为该组织的援助工作提供帮助。
entice [sb] to do [sth], entice [sb] into doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(persuade to do)	劝服某人做某事
		说服某人做某事 shuō fú mǒu rén zuò mǒu shì
	Ann tried to entice her boss to close the office early on Fridays.
	安试图说服自己的老板周五早一点关张。
entitled to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(rightfully permitted to do)	有权做某事 yǒu quán zuò mǒu shì
equipped to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having tools, supplies for [sth])	装备的
equipped to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative (having desirable features)	具备...能力
	I am not equipped to deal with this stress!
exhort, exhort [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(urge)	劝勉… quàn miǎn
		力劝… lì quàn
expect to do [sth] vi + prep	(believe you will do [sth])	认为某人会做
		预料某人会做
fail to do [sth] vi + prep	(not succeed in doing [sth])	没有做到
		做…没有成功
	They failed to deliver the package in time.
fall to [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(task: become [sb]'s to do)	…不得不做…
		…负责做…
find time to do [sth], find the time to do [sth] vtr + n	(activity: fit in)	抽空 chōu kòng
		挤时间（做某事） jǐ shí jiān （ zuò mǒu shì ）
	I am very busy, but I will try to find time to see you.
fit to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(competent)	能胜任
		有能力做
	Amy wants to prove to her boss that she is fit to take on more responsibility.
forbear to do [sth], forbear from doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	formal (abstain from [sth])	克制不做…
	Please forbear from touching anything.
forbid [sb] from doing [sth], forbid [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(command against)	禁止...做...
		不准...做...
	John's parents forbade him to spend any more time with his troublesome friends.
forbidden to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(person: prohibited)	被禁止做，不得做
	You are forbidden to ever come to this library again.
	你不得再次进入这个图书馆。
force [sb] to do [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(compel, oblige)	强迫某人做某事 qiáng pò mǒu rén zuò mǒu shì
	His father forced him to take out the rubbish.
force yourself, force yourself to do [sth] vtr + refltransitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves."	(make yourself do [sth])	迫使自己做某事
	To make progress you have to force yourself to practice every day.
free to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(at liberty)	有做某事的自由
		做某事的权利
	The citizens were not free to criticize the government.
	公民没有批评政府的自由。
free to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(person: available to do [sth]) (人)	有时间做，有空做
	Sandra said that she would be free to help us tomorrow.
fumble to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(rummage)	搜寻着去
		翻找着去
	She fumbled to find a pen among all the junk in her handbag.
	她在手提包里的杂物中翻找一支笔。
galvanize [sb] to do [sth], also UK: galvanise [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (spur to take action)	刺激某人做某事
		激励某人做某事
	Her coworkers' enthusiasm galvanized Nora to finish the project.
gear up to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative, informal (mentally: get ready)	做好心理准备做某事
	Palmer is gearing up to play in the Denver Broncos' season opener vs. the Indianapolis Colts.
gear up to do [sth] vi phrasalphrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up."	figurative, informal (increase work rate)	提高效率以做某事
	This business needs to gear up to beat our competitors.
get, get [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	informal (persuade)	说服 shuō fú
		劝导 quàn dǎo
	I got him to give me a pay rise.
	我说服了他给我加工资。
get, get to do [sth] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	informal (be allowed to do [sth]) (口语，与不定式连用)	能够，有机会
	I get to go to Paris this summer.
	今年夏天我能去巴黎了。
get, have got to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	informal (must) (非正式用语)	必须，得
	I have got to leave now.
get ready to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(prepare to do [sth])	做好准备做
	I'm getting ready to run a marathon.
get to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal (have opportunity to)	可以… kě yǐ
		能…
	Now it's the weekend, I finally get to relax!
go to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(make a move to do)	去做
	Jake went to brush a stray hair from Leah's cheek, but at that moment she turned away.
go a long way, go a long way to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(be helpful)	对…大有帮助，对…很有帮助
	The man's generous donation will go a long way to help build homes for needy families.
go ahead and do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal (do [sth] without permission) (未经许可)	还是做了...
	Sarah's parents said she couldn't go to the party, but she went ahead and did it anyway. I didn't have time to ask my boss if she wanted me to deal with the problem; I just went ahead and did it.
go all out to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	slang (make a full effort)	竭尽全力，全力以赴
		绞尽脑汁，殚精竭虑
	George went all out to impress his girlfriend.
go and do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal (do [sth] foolish)	做蠢事
	My stupid brother went and broke his leg the day before the race!
	我的蠢弟弟居然在赛跑前一天把腿摔坏了！
goad [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(prompt, spur to do)	促使 cù shǐ
	The sudden decline in sales goaded the manager to take action.
grieve [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	formal (cause [sb] sorrow)	做…使…心痛（悲伤）
	It grieves me to tell you this terrible news.
	我很心痛地告诉你这个可怕的消息。
grit your teeth and do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (endure [sth])	咬紧牙关忍住（愤怒等）
	Bill had no choice but to grit his teeth and put up with the situation.
grow to do [sth] vi + prep	(feel after time)	慢慢开始
		逐渐开始
	He grew to appreciate her presence.
happen to do [sth] vi + prep	(chance to)	正好做某事，碰巧做某事
	Did you happen to see my keys?
	你有没有碰巧看到我的钥匙？
happy to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(willing)	乐于做
		非常乐意做
	If you're hungry, I'm happy to fix you a snack.
be hard-pressed to do [sth], be hard pressed to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(finding [sth] difficult)	难以做到某事
		很难做某事
	I would be hard-pressed to tell you the capital of Azerbaijan if you asked me.
	你要问我阿塞拜疆的首都是哪里，我很难说上来。
hasten to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(hurry)	急忙做
		赶紧做
	Jenna hastened to finish her work.
	珍娜赶紧完成她的工作。
hate to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be unwilling)	不愿意做某事，不情愿做某事，不想做某事
	I hate to have to tell you this, but she's gone.
	我真不愿意告诉你，但她已经走了。
have, have to, have to do [sth] v auxauxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been* lost."*	(must) (助动词)	必须，不得不，只好
备注: 常作 have to
	I have to finish my homework.
	我必须完成家庭作业。
have a lot to do with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be due to)	与…大有干系 yǔ … dà yǒu gān xì
	His success has a lot to do with his father's business connections.
have a mind to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(think about doing)	想要做某事 xiǎng yào zuò mǒu shì
	I have a mind to tell your parents about what you've been doing.
have a right to [sth], have a right to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(be entitled to)	有权做某事 yǒu quán zuò mǒu shì
		有权拥有某物 yǒu quán yōng yǒu mǒu wù
	You have a right to representation by a lawyer. I'm going to say what ever I want to. I have a right to free speech.
have better things to do v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(find [sth] a waste of time)	有更好的事情要做 yǒu gèng hǎo de shì qíng yào zuò
	I have better things to do than play golf all day. I have better things to do than to argue with you.
have got to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(must)	必须要… bì xū yào …
	I have got to get out of this place.
have no chance to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not have opportunity)	没有做…的机会
	The swimming pool looked nice, but we had no chance to use it.
have no right to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not be entitled)	无权做某事 wú quán zuò mǒu shì
		没有资格做某事
	You have no right to complain about the situation.
have nothing to do viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(be idle)	无所事事 wú suǒ shì shì
		无事可做 wú shì kě zuò
have other things to do v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be busy already)	另有要务 lìng yǒu yào wù
		有更好的事要做 yǒu gèng hǎo de shì yào zuò
	I can't make it to the movies; I have other things to do.
have the audacity to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be so bold as to)	有胆量做… yǒu dǎn liàng zuò …
		鲁莽行事 lǔ mǎng xíng shì
		厚颜无耻地… hòu yán wú chǐ de …
	He had the audacity to question his superior's motives.
have the guts to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	slang, figurative (be brave enough)	有胆
		有种
	Do you have the guts to tell him the truth?
have to do with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(involve)	与…有关 yǔ … yǒu guān
	The Commission can investigate matters that have to do with members of police force.
have to do with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be related) (指事)	与...有关，与...相关
	Researchers have discovered that much of the risk of having ADHD has to do with genes.
have to do with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(concern) (指人)	跟...有关，涉及到
	The last set of questions has to do with you and your household.
help [sb] do [sth], help [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(assist in doing)	帮助某人做某事
	Paul helped me start my car. I helped an elderly lady to cross the road.
hesitate to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be hesitant)	对做某事很犹豫，对做某事迟疑不决
	Jeff hesitated to do anything that might offend anyone.
	对于可能冒犯任何人的任何事，杰夫都会犹豫不决。
home improvement nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	US (do-it-yourself)	家居装饰，家装
备注: Frequently used as an adjective.
	I'm going to the home improvement store for a screwdriver, some concrete blocks, and a can of paint.
how do	dialect (how do you do?)	你好吗？
How do you do? exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	formal (Pleased to meet you.) (招呼语，正式)	您好！ nín hǎo ！
	How do you do? I'm delighted to meet you.
how-do-you-do, how-d'ye-do, how-de-do nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	informal, dated (difficult situation)	尴尬局面，困境
hurry to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(make haste)	匆忙做某事 cōng máng zuò mǒu shì
	He hurried to clean his apartment before his date arrived.
I do not know exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(declaration of ignorance)	我不知道 wǒ bù zhī dào
	There is no point asking me; I do not know. I do not know the answer to that complicated math problem!
ill afford [sth], ill afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not be permitted the luxury of [sth])	负担不起
		承担不起
备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can."
	Bill's dire financial situation meant he could ill afford a vacation.
impatient to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(anxious, eager)	迫切的 pò qiè de
		迫不及待的 pò bù jí dài de
		焦急的 jiāo jí de
	We're impatient to learn if our application has been accepted.
	我们迫不及待想知道申请是否已被通过。
impel [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(incite: to take action)	促使 cù shǐ
	Harvey was diagnosed with cancer, which impelled his family to donate to the American Cancer Society.
implore [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(beg to do [sth])	恳求 kěn qiú
	I implore you to set me free. I am innocent!
be in line to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be expected to be next)	接下来将
in order for [sth/sb] to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(so that [sth] happens)	为了使…
	In order for sales to be strong, our department needs to work hard this month.
in time to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(not late)	及时…
	I got to the concert in time to get a seat at the front.
incite [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(provoke to do [sth])	鼓动 gǔ dòng
		煽动 shān dòng
	The speaker incited the miners to go on strike.
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(person: be willing, disposed to do)	倾向 qīng xiàng
	He thinks she is dangerous and I'm inclined to agree with him.
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(person: tend to do)	倾向 qīng xiàng
		很可能 hěn kě néng
	Don't believe everything my sister tells you. She is inclined to exaggerate.
incumbent on [sb] to do [sth], incumbent upon [sb] to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(obligatory for [sb])	某人必须履行某事
		某人有义务做某事
	It is incumbent on the bride's father to make a speech at the wedding.
	新娘的父亲有义务在婚礼上致辞。
inspire [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(motivate [sb] to do [sth])	激发某人做某事
	My sister's success in business inspired me to set up my own company.
	我妹妹下海成功，激发我也成立了自己的公司。
instruct [sb] to do [sth] vtr + prep	(tell, command [sb])	命令某人做某事
		指示某人做某事
	The sports teacher instructed the pupils to sit down.
intend for [sth] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(mean to cause)	打算使…发生
	She never intended for the gas tank to explode when she lit her cigarette.
be intended to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(have as its purpose)	有意做 yǒu yì zuò
		故意做 gù yì zuò
invite [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(ask [sb] to do [sth])	邀请某人做某事
	The government invited Laura to work for the mayor.
	政府邀请劳拉为市长工作。
invoke [sth/sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(call upon to act)	召唤 zhào huàn
	The young family's sad plight invoked us to come to their aid.
itch for [sth] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (be impatient for)	对...心痒难耐
		渴望 kě wàng
		热切期望 rè qiè qī wàng
备注: always used in a progressive tense
	I'm itching for the summer holidays to start!
	我热切盼望着暑假的到来！
itch to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (be impatient to)	对做...心痒难耐
		渴望 kě wàng
		热切期望 rè qiè qī wàng
备注: always used in a progressive tense
	I'm itching to tell you the gossip about Mandy ...
	我心痒难耐，想跟你说说曼迪的闲话...
itching to do [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	figurative (impatient)	渴望 kě wàng
		巴不得 bā bù dé
	She was itching to watch the new film.
jump at the chance to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal, figurative (accept opportunity to do)	热切地抓住做某事的机会
	I would jump at the chance to meet my sporting hero.
just do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(take action)	去做…就行了
	Don't argue with me, just go upstairs and tidy your room!
just do it interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!"	(take action, do not hesitate)	去做就行了 qù zuò jiù xíng le
		别光说不练 bié guāng shuō bú liàn
	Don't procrastinate over the possible consequences, just do it!
keen to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	esp UK (eager to do [sth])	热切盼望
	He's really keen to come and see you. I am really keen to start working on this project.
know how to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be able to do [sth])	知道如何…
		知道怎么…
	Do you know how to swim?
labor to do [sth] (US), labour to do [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(work to achieve [sth])	努力工作以实现
		努力做到
	All the translators labor to make the dictionary as good as possible.
	所有翻译一同努力，让字典尽量最好。
lead [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(cause, prompt)	引起某人做某事
		促使某人做某事 cù shǐ mǒu rén zuò mǒu shì
	Jennifer's interest in animals led her to becoming a vet.

Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

do [du:]pt(pp did)done

I vt

1 (=be engaged in, achieve) 做 zuò

what are you doing?
你在做什么(麼)呢？ nǐ zài zuò shénme ne?
what is he doing here?
他怎么(麼)在这(這)儿(兒)？ tā zěnme zài zhèr？
are you doing anything tomorrow evening?
你明晚有什么(麼)打算？ nǐ míngwǎn yǒu shénme dǎsuàn?
what you should do is…
你应(應)该(該)做的是… nǐ yīnggāi zuò de shì…
we must do everything possible to help them
我们(們)必须(須)想尽(盡)一切办(辦)法帮(幫)助他们(們) wǒmen bìxū xiǎngjìn yīqiè bànfǎ bāngzhù tāmen
what did you do with the money?
(=how did you spend it?) 你怎么(麼)用这(這)笔(筆)钱(錢)的？ nǐ zěnme yòng zhè bǐ qián de? (=where did you put it?) 你把钱(錢)放哪儿(兒)了？ nǐ bǎ qián fàng nǎr le？
what are you going to do about this?
你打算对(對)此怎么(麼)办(辦)？ nǐ dǎsuàn duì cǐ zěnmebàn?

2 (for a living)▶ what do you do? 你做什么(麼)工作？ nǐ zuò shénme gōngzuò?

3 (with noun)▶ to do the cooking 做饭(飯) zuòfàn

to do one's teeth/hair
刷牙/做头(頭)发(髮) shuāyá/zuò tóufa

we're doing "Othello"at school
(studying it) 我们(們)正在学(學)校里(裡)学(學)习(習)《奥(奧)赛(賽)罗(羅)》 wǒmen zhèngzài xuéxiào li xuéxí “Àosàiluó”

(performing it) 我们(們)正在学(學)校里(裡)排演《奥(奧)赛(賽)罗(羅)》 wǒmen zhèngzài xuéxiào li páiyǎn “Àosàiluó”

4 (referring to speed, distance)▶ the car was doing 100 汽车(車)以100英里(裡)的时(時)速行进(進) qìchē yǐ yībǎi yīnglǐ de shísù xíngjìn

we've done 200 km already
我们(們)的时(時)速已达(達)到了200公里(裡) wǒmen de shísù yǐ dádàole èrbǎi gōnglǐ

5 (=cause) ▶ the explosion did a lot of damage 爆炸造成了很大损(損)失 bàozhà zàochéngle hěn dà sǔnshī

a holiday will do you good
休次假会(會)对(對)你有好处(處) xiū cì jià huì duì nǐ yǒu hǎochù

II vi

1 (=act, behave) 做 zuò

do as I do
跟我做 gēn wǒ zuò

do as I tell you
按我告诉(訴)你的做 àn wǒ gàosù nǐ de zuò

2 (=get on) 进(進)展 jìnzhǎn

he's doing well/badly at school
他的学(學)习(習)成绩(績)很好/很差 tā de xuéxí chéngjì hěn hǎo/hěn chà
the firm is doing well
这(這)个(個)公司业(業)绩(績)良好 zhège gōngsī yèjì liánghǎo
"how do you do?""how do you do?"
"你好""你好" "nǐ hǎo""nǐ hǎo"

3 (=suit) 行 xíng

will it do?
行吗(嗎)？ xíng ma?

it doesn't do to upset her
不可以让(讓)她心烦(煩)意乱(亂) bù kěyǐ ràng tā xīnfán yìluàn

4 (=be sufficient) 足够(夠) zúgòu

will £15 do?
15镑(鎊)够(夠)吗(嗎)？ shíwǔ bàng gòu ma?
that'll do
足够(夠)了 zúgòu le
that'll do!
(in annoyance) 够(夠)了！ gòu le！

III aux vb

1 (in negative constructions)▶ I don't understand 我不懂 wǒ bù dǒng

she doesn't want it
她不想要这(這)个(個) tā bù xiǎng yào zhège
he didn't seem to care
他看起来(來)并(並)不在乎 tā kànqǐlái bìng bù zàihu
don't be silly!
别(別)傻了！ bié shǎ le!

2 (to form questions)▶ do you like jazz? 你喜欢(歡)爵士乐(樂)吗(嗎)？ nǐ xǐhuan juéshìyuè ma?

what do you think?
你怎么(麼)想？ nǐ zěnme xiǎng?
where does she live?
她住在哪里(裡)？ tā zhùzài nǎlǐ？
didn't you know?
你难(難)道不知道吗(嗎)？ nǐ nándào bù zhīdào ma？
why didn't you come?
你为(為)什么(麼)没(沒)来(來)？ nǐ wèi shénme méi lái?

3 (for emphasis, in polite expressions)▶ people do make mistakes sometimes 有时(時)人们(們)的确(確)犯一些错(錯)误(誤) yǒushí rénmen díquè fàn yīxiē cuòwù

she does seem rather late
看来(來)她的确(確)是晚了 kànlái tā díquè shì wǎn le
do sit down/help yourself
赶(趕)快坐啊/千万(萬)别(別)客气(氣) gǎnkuài zuò a/qiānwàn bié kèqi
do take care!
千万(萬)保重！ Qiānwàn bǎozhòng！
oh do shut up!
噢，赶(趕)快闭(閉)嘴吧！ Ō，gǎnkuài bìzuǐ ba！

4 (used to avoid repeating vb) 用于避免动词的重复

I make more money than he does
我比他挣(掙)得钱(錢)多 wǒ bǐ tā zhèng de qián duō
they say they don't care, but they do
他们(們)说(說)不在乎，但实(實)际(際)是在乎的 tāmen shuō bù zàihu, dàn shíjì shì zàihu de
he asked me to help him and I did
他让(讓)我帮(幫)一下忙，我照做了 tā ràng wǒ bāng yīxià máng，wǒ zhàozuò le
(and) so do I
我也是 wǒ yě shì
and neither did we
我们(們)也不 wǒmen yě bù
better than I do
比我做得好 bǐ wǒ zuò de hǎo
"who made this mess?""I did"
"是谁(誰)弄得乱(亂)七八糟的?""是我" "shì shuí nòng de luànqībāzāo de""shì wǒ"
"do you have a metal detector?""no, I don't"
"你有金属(屬)检(檢)测(測)器吗(嗎)?""不，我没(沒)有" "nǐ yǒu jīnshǔ jiǎncèqì ma?""bù，wǒ méiyǒu"

5 (in question tags)▶ I don't know him, do I? 我不认(認)识(識)他，是吗(嗎)？ wǒ bù rènshi tā, shì ma?

you like him, don't you?
你喜欢(歡)他，不是吗(嗎)？ nǐ xǐhuan tā，bù shì ma？

she lives in London, doesn't she?
她住在伦(倫)敦，不是吗(嗎)？ tā zhù zài Lúndūn, bù shì ma?

IV n (Brit) (inf: party etc) 聚会(會) jùhuì

we're having a little do on Saturday
我们(們)星期六有个(個)小型聚会(會) wǒmen xīngqīliù yǒu gè xiǎoxíng jùhuì

it was quite a do
那是个(個)相当(當)大型的聚会(會) nà shì gè xiāngdāng dàxíng de jùhuì

do away with vt fus 不可拆分 (=get rid of) 处(處)理掉 chǔlǐ diàodo for (inf) vt fus 不可拆分▶ to be done for 完蛋 wándàn

if I can't finish this report, I'm done for
如果完不成这(這)份报(報)告，我就完蛋了 rúguǒ wán bù chéng zhè fèn bàogào，wǒ jiù wándàn le

do in (inf) vt (=kill) 干(幹)掉 gàndiàodo out of (inf) vt (=deprive of) 夺(奪)去 duóqù

he did me out of my share
他把我那份儿(兒)夺(奪)去了 tā bǎ wǒ nà fènr duóqù le

do up vt fus 不可拆分

1 (=fasten)
[+ laces] 系(繫)紧(緊) jìjǐn
[+ dress, coat, buttons] 扣上 kòushàng

2 (esp Brit) (=renovate)
[+ room, house] 装(裝)修 zhuāngxiū

do with vt fus 不可拆分

1 (=need) ▶ I could do with a drink/some help 我想喝一杯/需要帮(幫)助 wǒ xiǎng hē yī bēi/xūyào bāngzhù

2 (=be connected) ▶ to have to do with 与(與)…有关(關) yǔ…yǒuguān

what has it got to do with you?
这(這)跟你有什么(麼)关(關)系(係)？ zhè gēn nǐ yǒu shénme guānxì?
I won't have anything to do with it
我跟这(這)事毫不相干 wǒ gēn zhè shì háo bù xiānggān
it has to do with money
这(這)跟钱(錢)有关(關) zhè gēn qián yǒuguān
it was something to do with football
这(這)是与(與)足球有关(關)的 zhè shì yǔ zúqiú yǒuguān de

do without

I vt fus 不可拆分没(沒)有…也行 méiyǒu…yě xíng

II vi 不用也行 bù yòng yě xíng