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| be led by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be guided by) | 由…引导
yóu yǐn dǎo |
| | I will be led by my doctor's advice. |
| be led by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be managed by) | 由…领导
yóu lǐng dǎo |
| | The research project was led by a university professor. |
| be led to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be guided towards) | 引向…
yǐn xiàng |
| | We were led to believe that the chemical was not dangerous, but it turned out to be highly toxic. |
| be level pegging v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | UK, informal (be in equal position) | 平等
píng děng |
| be like vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (resemble) | 与…相似
yǔ xiāng sì |
| | Michael is just like his father: he loves to play tennis. |
| be like talking to a brick wall v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (not be listened to) | 对牛弹琴
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| | Talking to Esther is like talking to a brick wall; neither one will listen! |
| be located viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be situated) | 位于
wèi yú |
| | We are located at the corner of Elm and Main. |
| be located viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be found) | 被发现
bèi fā xiàn |
| | The empty wallet was located in a trash bin. |
| Be my guest! exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (help yourself) | 请随便
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| | | 请别拘束
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| | If you want some lemonade, be my guest! |
| be named after vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be given the same name as) | 以…命名
yǐ mìng míng |
| | I was named after my mother's best friend. |
| be of the opinion v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (believe, think) | 认为
rèn wéi |
| | | 相信
xiāng xìn |
| | My husband thinks autumn is the best season, but I am of the opinion that winter is better. |
| be off 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." | informal (leave) | 离开
lí kāi |
| | | 滚开
gǔn kāi |
| | It's getting late, so it's time for me to be off. |
| be on a roll v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (experience a run of success) | 势如破竹，做得很顺
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| | I think I'll strip the wallpaper from another wall before bedtime; I'm on a roll! |
| be on about [sth] vi phrasal + prep | UK, slang (talk incessantly) | 不停地说
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| | What on earth are you on about? |
| be out to get [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (want revenge) | 找…的麻烦
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| | She has been out to get me ever since she learned that I was dating her ex-boyfriend. |
| be picked up v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be met by a car) | 接
jiē |
| | John had arranged to be picked up by his mate, Ted. I missed the bus after work, so I'm being picked up by my husband. |
| be picked up v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be discerned or noticed) | 被注意到
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| | The small boat wasn't picked up by the radar. |
| be picked up v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be imitated, adopted) | 模仿
mó fǎng |
| | | 采纳
cǎi nà |
| | The new style was picked up by the clothes shops. |
| be powered by [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (run or function on) | 由…供能，由…驱动
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| | Most cars are powered by petrol. |
| be provided by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be supplied by) | 由…提供
yóu tí gōng |
| | Staff uniforms will be provided by the employer. |
| be quiet viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (stop talking, not speak) | 不说话
bù shuō huà |
| | | 安静
ān jìng |
| | Once they started drawing with their crayons, the children were very quiet. |
| be quiet interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (stop talking or making a noise) | 别说话了！安静点！
bié shuō huà le ān jìng diǎn |
| | | 别弄出响动！安静点！
bié nòng chū xiǎng dòng ān jìng diǎn |
| | Be quiet! I can't hear what the teacher is saying! |
| be right back v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (return soon) | 很快就回来
hěn kuài jiù huí lái |
| | I'll be right back; I have to run over to the grocery store for some eggs. |
| be right for [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be compatible with [sb]) | 与…相配，对…来说合适
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| | Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other. |
| be safe viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (not be in danger) | 没有危险
méi yǒu wēi xiǎn |
| | | 很安全
hěn ān quán |
| | I locked the documents in the drawer, so now they're safe. |
| be safe viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (not be dangerous) | 没有危险性
méi yǒu wēi xiǎn xìng |
| | The manufacturer guarantees that these toys are safe for children. |
| be said to be [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be described as) | 据说是…
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| | It´s said to be a very good restaurant. |
| be [sb]'s eyes and ears v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (gather information) (比喻义) | 做某人的耳目
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| be set to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be ready to) | 准备好做…
zhǔn bèi hǎo zuò |
| | We were all set to leave, but Ann made us wait while she looked for her cell phone. |
| be similar to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (resemble, be like) | 与…类似
yǔ lèi sì |
be spoiled rotten,
also UK: be spoilt rotten v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (be given everything one wants) | 被宠坏，被娇惯
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| | My youngest sister was spoilt rotten as a child. |
| be stood up v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be abandoned on date) | 被放鸽子，被爽约
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| | After an hour waiting in the restaurant, he realised he'd been stood up. |
| be subject to change viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be liable to vary) | 随时发生变化
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| | The marriage laws are subject to change. |
| be summoned viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be called to be present) | 被召唤
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| | I've been summoned to the director's office. |
| be switched on viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (device: in operating position) (设备) | 运行
yùn xíng |
| be switched on viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | UK, slang (person: fashionable) (人) | 时髦
shí máo |
| be taken away viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | euphemism (die) | 被老天带走，去世
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| be taken for a ride v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (be swindled) | 被骗了，被蒙骗了
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| | I had donated thousands of pounds before I realised I was being taken for a ride. |
| be taken hostage viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be abducted and held to ransom) | 被挟持，被作为人质
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| | The journalist covering the war was taken hostage by the guerrillas. |
| be taken over viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (company: controlled by) | 接手，接管
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| | American Home Products was taken over by Wyeth many years ago, and now Pfizer has taken over Wyeth. |
| be taken to court v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be prosecuted) | 被告上法庭，被起诉
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| | I'm being taken to court by my next-door neighbor. |
| be that as it may exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (despite [sth]) | 尽管如此
jǐn guǎn rú cǐ |
| | | 即便如此
jí biàn rú cǐ |
| | The weather forecast says there will be heavy rain tomorrow. Be that as it may, we will not cancel the open-air concert. |
| be the same as vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be identical to) | 与…相同
yǔ xiāng tóng |
| | The blouse that I wore was the same as my sister's. |
| be there v + adv | informal (I'll be there) | 我会去的
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| | | 我会到的
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| 备注: Used informally to talk about yourself: e.g., "Be there in a minute!" |
| be thrown out viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | informal (person: be evicted or removed) (人) | 被赶出去
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| | He was thrown out of the club for hurling abuse at the bouncers. |
| be thrown out viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | informal (proposal, etc.: be rejected) (提案等) | 被否决
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| | The proposal was thrown out by the committee. |
| be to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be supposed to do [sth]) | 应该
yīng gāi |
| | Students, you're to arrive at 8:00 so that we can take a group photo. |
| | 同学们，你们应该8:00集合照集体照。 |
be to [sb]'s advantage,
be to the advantage of [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (benefit [sb]) | 让…得益
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| | | 对…好处
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| | I know you're not a natural linguist, but learning French would be to your advantage, given that we live in France. |
| be torn in two v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (person: be conflicted) (人) | 感到矛盾
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| | She was torn in two over having to decide which of her parents she would live with. |
| be torn in two v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (person: feel devastated) (人) | 感到伤心欲绝
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| | I was torn in two when she left me. |
| be totally busted v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | slang, figurative (be discovered or caught out) | 被当场抓住了
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| | When Mom came home in the middle of our big party, we knew we were totally busted. |
| be tucked away v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (be concealed or obscured) | 被隐藏
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| | Some money was tucked away in the back of the old cabinet. |
| be turned down v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be rejected or refused) | 被拒绝
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| | He applied for a job as a flight attendant but was turned down. |
| be under evaluation v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be tested or assessed) | 被评估
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| | The new plan is under evaluation for its cost effectiveness. |
| be under guarantee v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be covered by a warranty) | 在保修期内
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| | I didn't have to pay for repairs because the washing machine was still under guarantee. |
| be under review v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be examined or reconsidered) | 在审查中，在审核中
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| | The proposed changes to the law are still under review. |
| be under warranty v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be covered by a written guarantee) | 在保修期内
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| | My computer worked great as long as it was under warranty; then it died a month after the warranty expired. |
| be used to [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (familiar with) (事物) | 习惯于…，对…习以为常
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| | (人) | 对…很熟悉，习惯了…
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| be used to doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (accustomed to doing) | 习惯于做某事
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| | I'm used to skipping lunch because I'm always so busy. |
| be washed down v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (food: be accompanied by a drink) | 被灌下肚
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| | The chicken wings and potato skins were washed down with beer. |
| be washed down v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be cleaned with water) | 被用水清洗
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| | After driving through all the mud, my car had to be washed down. |
| be willing to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (agree freely to) | 自愿去…
zì yuàn qù |
| | | 愿意…
yuàn yì |
| | I'm willing to finish the report myself, but you'll have to give me more time. |
| be with vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be in the company of) | 和 ... 一起
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| | The dying woman wanted to be with her family in her last days. |
| be with [sb] vi + prep | informal (date) | 与...约会
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| | | 与...谈恋爱
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| | She's been with her current boyfriend for nearly a year. |
| be with [sb] vi + prep | informal, figurative (showing solidarity) | 与...同在
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| | | 与...并肩
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| | The crowd responded to her speech with shouts of "We're with you, Amelia!" |
| be worth v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have the value of) | 值得
zhí dé |
| | | 价值为
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| | The dealer said the vase was worth £200 but I had hoped for more. |
| | 古董商说这花瓶值200镑，不过我本来还希望卖得更高。 |
| be worth the risk v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (merit possible danger or loss) | 值得冒险的
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| | I know it seems expensive but I know it will increase in value so I think it will be worth the risk. |
| be worth waiting for v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be good enough to justify a delay) | 值得等待
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| | It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for. |
| be wound up v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (xxx) | 紧张
jǐn zhāng |
| be wrenched away viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (be removed forcibly) | 被拉走，被拽走
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| | The child was wrenched away from his game. |
| be written by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (have as author) | 由…写的
yóu xiě de |
| | | 作者为
zuò zhě wéi |
| | The story was written by Edgar Allan Poe. |
| be written in stone v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (be definitively prescribed) | 是明确规定的
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| | (比喻义) | 是死的
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| | The rules cannot be changed, they are written in stone! |
| be yourself viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (behave naturally) | 自在点
zì zài diǎn |
| | | 别拘束
bié jū shù |
| | I know you're nervous about the interview, but just be yourself and you'll do fine. |
| the be-all nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (most important part or thing) | 最重要的事
zuì zhòng yào de shì |
bear testament to [sth],
be testament to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (confirm, be evidence of [sth]) | 证明
zhèng míng |
| | | 是…的明证
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| | The examination results bear testament to everyone's hard work. |
begone,
be gone interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | archaic or humorous (leave, go away) (古语或诙谐语) | 走开！
zǒu kāi |
| be beholden to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be morally obligated to) | 欠…的人情
qiàn de rén qíng |
| | I won't accept the gift because I don't want to be beholden to her. |
| be bent on [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be determined about [sth]) | 一心要…的
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| | | 决意…的
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| be bereaved v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (deprived of loved one) | 使丧失
shǐ sàng shī |
| | | 使失去
shǐ shī qù |
| be bereaved vi + past p | (grieve, lose [sb] close) | 丧失亲友
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| | It is hard to know what to say to someone who is bereaved. |
| be beset by [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (surrounded by) | 被...包围的
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| | | 被...围住的
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| be beset by [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (assailed: by difficulties, doubts, etc.) | 包围
bāo wéi |
| | Joan was suddenly beset by doubts as to her brother's motives. |
| be beset with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (studded with jewels, etc.) | 嵌满...的
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| | | 镶满...的
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| | The crown was beset with rubies and diamonds. |
| | 王冠上镶满了红宝石和钻石。 |
better than,
be + better than exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (superior to) | 比…好，胜过…
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| | (口语) | 比…强
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| be blessed with [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be lucky to have) | 庆幸有
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| | | 幸而有
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| | Jane and Simon are blessed with three wonderful children. I am blessed with a good memory. |
| | 简和西蒙很庆幸，自己有三个很棒的孩子。 我庆幸有很好的记性。 |
| be born vi + past p | (come into existence) | 出生
chū shēng |
| | | 生来
shēng lái |
| | Jane was born in March. Some people are born deaf. |
| | 简出生于 3 月。 |
| | 有些人生来就是聋的。 |
| be bound hand and foot v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (inescapably obligated) (比喻) | 被完全束缚的
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| | | 被严格约束的
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| | Every child is bound hand and foot by their parents' rules. |
| | 每个孩子都被自己父母的规矩完全束缚。 |
| bride-to-be nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (engaged woman) | 准新娘
zhǔn xīn niáng |
| | The bride-to-be secretly spent half of her work day making wedding plans. |
| | 那位准新娘私下里花费了半个工作日的时间做婚礼计划。 |
| be cagey about [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (evade: an issue) | 对…回避
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| be called vi + adj | (be named) | 被称为
bèi chēng wéi |
| | | 被叫作
bèi jiào zuò |
| | My brothers are called Paul, David and Brian. |
| be called for v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (necessary or appropriate) | 恰当的，适宜的
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| | | 被需要的，有必要的
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| | When the bleeding did not stop, a trip to the hospital was called for. |
| not be called for v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be inappropriate) | 被需要的
bèi xū yào de |
| | | 适当的
shì dàng de |
| | Your comment about your neighbor's wife was not called for. |
| be called out v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (be challenged: for [sth] said, done) | 喊出
hǎn chū |
| can't be bothered adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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| | I can't be bothered with proofreading, so I just post my e-mails as they are, misspellings and all. |
| can't be bothered to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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can't be helped,
cannot be helped v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (unavoidable) | 不可避免
bù kě bì miǎn |
| | It's a pity that Deborah can't come with us, but it can't be helped. |
| can't be in all places at one time v | informal (have too many obligations to fulfil) (非正式用语) | （事情太多）分身无术
shì qíng tài duō fēn shēn wú shù |
| be caught up in [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be engrossed in [sth]) | 全神贯注于，沉迷于
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| | My mother was caught up in her book and didn't notice what we were doing. |
| be caught up in [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (find oneself involved in [sth]) | 卷入
juǎn rù |
| | Unwittingly, he had got caught up in a corruption scandal inside the company he was working for. |
| cease to be v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (die, end) | 死亡
sǐ wáng |
| | | 不复存在
bú fù cún zài |
| | Sam's search for spiritual truth began because he couldn't bear the thought that when he died he would simply cease to be. |