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| confiscate [sth] from [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (seize, take away) | 没收
mò shōu |
| | A customs officer confiscated the cheese from Rodney. |
| Confound [sb/sth]! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (mild oath: expressing irritation) | 该死
gāi sǐ |
| confront [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (oppose, face [sth]) | 与...对质
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| | | 直面
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| | Neil was reluctant to confront his boss about the problem. |
| | 尼尔不想就那个问题与老板对质。 |
| confront [sb] with [sth] vtr + prep | (make [sb] face up to [sth]) | 用...与...对峙，用...质问...
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| | | 用...与...当面对证
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| | Ursula confronted her friend with proof of her betrayal. |
| | 乌尔苏拉用她背叛的证据质问她的朋友。 |
| confuse [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bewilder) | 使困惑
shǐ kùn huò |
| | | 把…弄糊涂
bǎ … nòng hú tú |
| | It confuses me when you give so many instructions all at once. |
| | 你一下子给我那么多指示，把我都弄糊涂了。 |
| confuse [sth/sb] with [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mistake) | 把...误认为...
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| | | 把...错当成...
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| | I confused Sharon with her mum on the phone last night: she wasn't pleased. |
| | 我昨天晚上在电话上把莎蓉错当成她妈妈的，弄得她不太高兴。 |
| confuse [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mistake) | 混淆
hùn xiáo |
| | | 把...搞错
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| | Eddy and Sid are twins, so people often confuse them for one another. |
| | 艾迪和西德是双胞胎，所以人们经常混淆他们两人。 |
| congratulate [sb] on [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (express joy for [sb]) | 祝贺
zhù hè |
| | Everyone congratulated us on our stroke of luck. |
| conjugate [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | archaic (join, especially in marriage) | 结合
jié hé |
| connect [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (telephone: put [sb] through) | 为…接通电话
wèi jiē tōng diàn huà |
| be connected with [sb] adj + prep | (have an association with [sb]) | 与…联系
yǔ … lián xì |
| | He said that he was not connected with Eva anymore, but I saw a text message from her on his phone. |
| connive with [sb] vi + prep | (conspire, plot with) | 共谋
gòng móu |
| | | 密谋
mì móu |
| conquer [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (military) | 征服
zhēng fú |
| | Early colonists attempted to conquer indigenous peoples. |
| | 早期殖民者曾试图征服当地土著居民。 |
| conquer [sb/sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (defeat) | 击败
jī bài |
| | | 打败
dǎ bài |
| | The university's baseball team conquered the rival team in the tournament. |
| conscious of [sth/sb] adj + prep | (aware) | 知道…的
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| | | 意识到…的
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| | | 感觉到…的
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| | He was conscious of the people around him, but did not acknowledge them. |
| conscious of [sth/sb] adj + prep | (mindful, sensitive) | 对...在意的
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| | | 对...敏感的
duì mǐn gǎn de |
| | He was conscious of his big feet, so he avoided dancing. |
| consider [sb/sth] [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (with a noun: judge) | 认为
rèn wéi |
| | | 把…看作
bǎ … kàn zuò |
| | Shani is considered a good student. |
| consider [sb/sth] to be [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (with a noun: judge as [sth]) | 评判
píng pàn |
| | | 认定
rèn dìng |
| | | 认为
rèn wéi |
| | I consider my actions that day to be a mistake. Many consider Mozart's "Requiem" to be his masterpiece. |
| | 我认为我那天的行动是个错误。 |
| consider [sb/sth] to be [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (with an adjective: judge) | 评判
píng pàn |
| | | 认为
rèn wéi |
| | Many people today consider corporal punishment to be wrong. |
| consign [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (goods: send, ship) | 寄送
jì sòng |
| | The package was consigned by mail to Mary. |
| consort with [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | (associate with: [sb]) | 厮混，来往
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| | | 与…相配，与…协调
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| | People accused her of consorting with the army. |
constipate,
constipate [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | literal (make digestion sluggish) (本义) | 使…便秘
shǐ biàn mì |
constipate,
constipate [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (make slow or sluggish) (比喻) | 使…缓慢，使…迟钝
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| constrain [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (force, restrict [sb]) | 迫使（某人）做（某事）
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| | | 约束（某人）被迫做（某事）
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| | I would love to work abroad, but my family responsibilities constrain me to stay in this country. |
| | 我希望能在境外工作，但我的家庭责任迫使我不得不留在这个国家里。 |
| constrain [sb] from doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (hold [sb] back legally) | 限制 （某人）做（某人）
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| | | 约束（某人不准其）做（某事）
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| | The contract constrained the author from hiring a new agent. |
| | 作者受到合同约束，不能雇佣新经纪人。 |
| constrict [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (limit, restrict) | 限制
xiàn zhì |
| | Pauline's parents were very strict and constantly constricted her. |
consult,
cosult (with [sb]) viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (talk with) | 商量
shāng liáng |
| | | 请教
qǐng jiào |
| consult with [sb] vi + prep | (confer) | 与…商议
yǔ shāng yì |
| | | 与…商量
yǔ shāng liáng |
| | | 与…商量
yǔ shāng liáng |
| | We have to consult with the partners before we make a major decision. |
| consume [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (obsess, take over) | 支配
zhī pèi |
| | | 控制
kòng zhì |
| | | 影响
yǐng xiǎng |
| | The fear of being in a plane crash consumed her. |
| contact [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (get in touch with) | 与…联系
yǔ … lián xì |
| | You should contact your doctor if you get a high fever. |
| | 如果发高烧，应该与医生联系。 |
| contend against [sb] vi + prep | formal (oppose, esp. legally) | 与…抗争
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| | | 与…斗争
yǔ … dòu zhēng |
| contract [sth] out to [sb] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (outsource) | 将某事外包给某人
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| | | 让某人承包某事
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| control [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (direct) | 指挥
zhǐ huī |
| | | 指教
zhǐ jiào |
| | | 指教
zhǐ jiào |
| | The manager controls the employees under him. |
| | 该名经理负责管理手下的员工。 |
| control [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (restrain) | 控制
kòng zhì |
| | The police struggled to control the crowd. |
| be controlled by [sb] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (person: be manipulated by [sb]) | 被控制的
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| | Stacy is controlled by her husband; she will do anything he wants her to do. |
| convene [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (summon: a group of people) | 召集
zhào jí |
| | The president convened a meeting of the members of the board. |
| converse with [sb] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (talk, have a discussion with [sb]) | 交谈
jiāo tán |
| | Mary wants to improve her Spanish so that she can converse with anyone she meets. |
| convert [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (persuade) (信仰、党派或意见等) | 改变
gǎi biàn |
| | | 说动
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| | I know you feel strongly about it, but you'll never convert me. |
| | 我明白，你对这件事有很强的感情，但你是无法说动我的。 |
| convert [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (change [sb]'s mind) | 使…转而接受
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| | Luke converted Sheila to the merits of jogging every morning. |
| | 卢克使茜拉转而接受每天早晨慢跑的好习惯。 |
| convert [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make [sb] change religion) | 使...改变宗教信仰
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| | The missionaries intended to convert as many people as possible. |
| convert [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (make [sb] adopt new religion) | 使...接受新宗教信仰
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| | Because she was worried about my soul, she kept trying to convert me to her religion. |
| convict [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (of a crime) | 被判处犯有...罪
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| | | 被定...罪
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| | Danny was convicted of armed robbery. |
| | 丹尼被判处犯有持械抢劫罪。 |
| coo over [sb] vi + prep | figurative (baby: admire fondly) | 轻柔低语
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| | Brandy cooed over the new baby. |
| cool [sth/sb] down vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (make less hot) | 使凉快下来
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| | | 使冷却下来
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| | Ben took a cold shower to cool himself down after the race. |
cooperate with [sb],
co-operate with [sb] vi + prep | (act with) | 与...合作，与...协作
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coordinate with [sb],
co-ordinate with [sb] vi + prep | (work together with) | 与...配合
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| | | 与...合作
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| | I coordinated with Mr. Smith's secretary to arrange a business lunch. |
| | 我与史密斯先生的秘书配合，安排一次商务餐。 |
| copycat [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (mimic [sb], [sth]) | 模仿
mó fǎng |
| | Thousands of girls copycatted the singer's fashion. |
| corner [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (drive into a corner) | 把…逼到角落
bǎ bī dào jiǎo luò |
| | He cornered the girl so she couldn't get away. |
| | 他把那个女孩逼到角落里，让她无法逃脱。 |
| corner [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (leave no other option) | 使…毫无选择
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| | | 使…陷入困境
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| | I can't believe you gave her money! She cornered me; I didn't have a choice. |
| correspond with [sb] vi + prep | (write to) | 与某人通信
yǔ mǒu rén tōng xìn |
| | She chose to correspond with him via email. |
| corrupt [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (deprave) (人) | 使腐化
shǐ fǔ huà |
| | (人) | 使堕落
shǐ duò luò |
| | (人) | 使变坏
shǐ biàn huài |
| | My mother was afraid that bad company would corrupt me. |
| | 我妈妈担心交友不慎会使我堕落。 |
cosh,
cosh [sb] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | UK (truncheon) | （护身用）短棒
hù shēn yòng duǎn bàng |
| | | 短棍（如警棍等）
duǎn gùn rú jǐng gùn děng |
cosh,
cosh [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | UK (hit over the head) | 用棍棒击打…头部
yòng gùn bàng jī dǎ tóu bù |
cosset,
cosset [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (spoil, pamper) | 娇纵
jiāo zòng |
| | | 惯养
guàn yǎng |
| | | 宠爱
chǒng ài |
| costume [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | usually passive (dress in a costume) | 给...穿上戏服
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| | The dancers were costumed in silver and black. |
| cote [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | archaic (pass by) | 超过，优于
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| counsel [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (treat with talk therapy) | 为...提供咨询
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| | | 给...提建议
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| | Trained professionals were available to counsel victims of the tragedy. My sister counsels children who are having difficulty in school. |
| | 有受过训练的专业人士可为事故受害者提供咨询。我妹妹为学习有困难孩子提供咨询。 |
| counsel [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (advise) | 为...提供建议
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| | Mrs. Shannon counseled her students on how to get into art school. |
| | 夏农夫人为自己的学生们提供建议，教他们如何申请上艺术学校。 |
count [sb] up,
count up [sb] vi + adv | (add, total) | 算出…的总数
suàn chū … de zǒng shù |
| | The tour guide counted up the tourists as they got back on the bus. |
| count against [sb] vi + prep | (be detrimental) | （被）认为对…不利
bèi rèn wéi duì bú lì |
| | His criminal record will count against him when he starts applying for jobs. |
| count [sb] in vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | informal (include) | 算上…
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| | | 包括…
bāo kuò |
| | | 把…算进去
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| count on [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | informal (trust, rely on) | 依靠
yī kào |
| | | 指望（某人）
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| | I included Sheila in the team because I know I can count on her. |
| count on [sb] to do [sth] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | informal (trust, rely on) | 指望某人做某事
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| | You can count on her to be on time. |
| courier [sth] to [sb/sth] vtr + prep | (deliver [sth] to [sb/sth]) | 把...递送给...
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| | | 把...快递给...
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| | If you need a signed copy right away, our company will courier it to you. |
| | 如果你立马需要一份签名副本，我们公司可把副本快递给你。 |
court,
court [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (a lover) | 追求
zhuī qiú |
| | | 向…求爱
xiàng … qiú ài |
| | He courted her in the most gentlemanly manner. |
| courtesy of [sb/sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (provided by) | 经由…提供
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| | The posters are courtesy of the Minister for Tourism. |
| cover [sth/sb] with [sth] vtr + prep | (conceal, protect [sth], [sb]) | 用…覆盖
yòng … fù gài |
| | | 用…遮盖
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| | When we painted the ceiling we covered the furniture with old sheets. |
| cover for [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | (stand in for [sb]) | 代替…工作，给…替班，帮…代班
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| | Can you cover for me at work on Saturday night? I want to stay in. |
| | 你周六晚上能帮我代班吗？我想待在家里。 |
| cover [sb] with [sth] vtr + prep | figurative (lavish with praise, etc.) | 给予…大量（赞扬等）
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| | Critics covered the writer with praise after the publication of his first novel. |
| cover up for [sth/sb] vi phrasal + prep | (hide [sb]'s guilt) | 包庇
bāo bì |
| | | 掩盖（错误）
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| | Her co-workers tried to cover up for her many mistakes. |
| cow [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (intimidate) | 威胁
wēi xié |
| | | 恐吓
kǒng hè |
| cow down to [sb] vi phrasal + prep | US, informal (be intimidated) | 威胁，恐吓
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| | I'm not going to cow down to her. She doesn't scare me! |
cowhide [sb],
cow-hide [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (whip with cowhide) | 用牛皮鞭抽
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cozen,
cozen [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (deceive, trick) | 欺骗…
qī piàn |
| | | 哄骗…
hǒng piàn |
| | | 哄骗…
hǒng piàn |
cozy up with [sb] (US),
cosy up with [sb] (UK) vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | informal (snuggle) | 与…依偎在一起
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cozy up to [sb] (US),
cosy up to [sb] (UK) vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | figurative, informal (ingratiate yourself) | 讨好
tǎo hǎo |
| | | 巴结
bā jie |
| | He's trying to get a promotion and has been cosying up to the boss. |
| crack down on [sb] vi phrasal + prep | informal (punish) | 惩治
chéng zhì |
| | Every holiday, police set up checkpoints to crack down on drunk drivers. |
| cradle [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (hold, coddle) | 轻轻抱着
qīng qīng bào zhe |
| | | 怀抱
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| | The little girl cradled the kitten in her arms. |
| | 小女孩怀抱着那只小猫咪。 |
| cradle [sb/sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (hold, contain) | 怀抱
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| | | 环绕
huán rào |
| | High mountains cradle the valley on all sides. |
| crash into [sb/sth] vi + prep | (collide violently) | 撞上
zhuàng shàng |
| | | 撞到
zhuàng dào |
| | A drunk driver crashed into the side of the house. The skier crashed into the other skier. |
| crawling with [sth/sb] adj + prep | (very crowded with) | 挤满了…的
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| | | 遍布…的
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crazy for [sb],
crazy about [sb] adj + prep | slang (infatuated) | 对（某人）着迷的
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| | | 迷恋（某人）的
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| | She thinks about him all the time because she is crazy for him. |
| cream [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | US, figurative, slang (defeat soundly) | 完胜
wán shèng |
| | | 彻底打败
chè dǐ dǎ bài |
| | We totally creamed the other team, who didn't even score! |
| credit [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (attribute: [sth] to [sb]) | 将某事归功于某人
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| | She credits her creativity to her mother, a renowned painter. |
| | 她母亲是一位出名的画家，她将自己的创造力归功于母亲。 |
| credit [sb] with [sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (attribute: [sth] to [sb]) | 把…归功于
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| credit [sb] with doing [sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (acknowledge: [sb]) | 认为…做…
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| | He credits his parents with awakening his love of music. |
| credit [sb] with [sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (acknowledge: [sb]) | 认为…具有，认为…是
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| creep over [sb] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | figurative (feelings: affect slowly) | 缓缓爬上心头
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| | A sense of resentment began to creep over her. |
| crib from [sb/sth] vi + prep | (cheat in an exam) | 抄袭
chāo xí |
| | I failed the test because Jill wouldn't let me crib from her. |
| | 因为吉尔不让我抄袭她的答案，所以我没及格。 |
criminalize [sb],
also UK: criminalise [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (treat [sb] as a criminal) | 将…当罪犯对待
jiāng dāng zuì fàn duì dài |
| cripple [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (person: physically) | 使跛
shǐ bǒ |
| | | 使瘸
shǐ qué |
| | | 使成残废
shǐ chéng cán fèi |
| | The gunshot crippled Ben, who never walked again. |
| | 那一枪打瘸了本，让他再也不能走路了。 |
criticize [sb],
also UK: criticise [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (attack verbally, find fault in [sb]) | 批评
pī píng |
| | | 指责
zhǐ zé |
| | Andrew's mother was always criticizing him for his poor grades. |
| | 安德鲁的母亲总是批评他成绩不好。 |
criticize [sb] harshly,
also UK: criticise [sb] harshly vtr + adv | (express disapproval) | 猛烈批评
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| | | 猛烈抨击
měng liè pēng jī |
| crock [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | often passive, UK, slang (disable) | 使衰竭
shǐ shuāi jié |
| crook [sb] out of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | slang (obtain from [sb] by swindling) | 从…手中骗走…
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| | | 把…从…手中骗走
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| | The conman who knocked on my grandad's door managed to crook him out of his life savings. |
| cross [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make angry, oppose) | 反驳
fǎn bó |
| | | 反对
fǎn duì |
| | Lucy has a bad temper, so don't cross her. |
| cross [sb] off vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | informal (eliminate) | 删除
shān chú |
| | | 剔除
tī chú |
| | The interviewer crossed off the applicant with blue and purple hair. |
| cross over to [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (music, film: appeal diversely) | 吸引各种听众
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| | The film has enough appeal to cross over to a wider audience. |
| | 这部片子有足够的魅力，能吸引各种层面的观众。 |
cross-examine [sb],
cross-question [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (law: interrogate witness) | 反复询问，交叉询问
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| crowd [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (push, press forward) | 向...挤过去
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| | | 向前推
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| | The fans crowded the celebrity in their eagerness to get close to her. |
| | 粉丝们热切地想要接近自己的明星，向前挤了过去。 |