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| acquaint [sb] with [sth] vtr + prep | (introduce, make familiar) | 使…熟悉
shǐ shóu xī |
| | Once Mark had acquainted his assistant with the computer program, she was able to work on her own. |
| acquaintance with [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (knowledge of a subject) | 对...的了解
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| | | 对...的熟识
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| 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 |
| acquiesce to [sth] vi + prep | formal (consent: to a request) | 默许
mò xǔ |
| | | 默认
mò rèn |
| | The principal finally acquiesced to the students' demands. |
| acquiesce in [sth] vi + prep | formal (submit, consent to: an event) | 默认
mò rèn |
| | If you don't oppose what's happening, you acquiesce in it. |
| acquire [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (obtain) (事物) | 取得 ， 获得
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| | That record is rare and difficult to acquire. |
| | 那份记录极为罕见，很难获得。 |
| acquire [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (business: another business) (公司) | 收购
shōu gòu |
| | The corporation acquired two smaller firms in the deal last month. |
| acquire [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (contract disease) (疾病) | 罹患
lí huàn |
| | The vet gave the dog a vaccine to prevent it from acquiring rabies. |
| | 兽医给狗注射了疫苗，以防其患上狂犬病。 |
| act on [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] | (respond) | 根据…行事
gēn jù … xíng shì |
| | | 作用于
zuò yòng yú |
| | | 影响
yǐng xiǎng |
| | Olga acted on the email she received. |
| act on [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] | (have effect) | 对…起效
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| | | 对…产生效果
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| | | 对…起作用
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| | The engraving was the result of the acid acting on the metal. |
act [sth] out,
act out [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." | (enact, perform) | 表演
biǎo yǎn |
| | | 演出来
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| | Edward and Diana acted out the first scene of the play. On the training course, employees were asked to work in pairs and act out common workplace scenarios. |
| | 爱德华和戴安娜表演了这出戏剧的第一幕。训练课程上，员工们两两一组，用动作将不同的工作场景表演出来。 |
| act upon [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] | (do [sth] in response) | 根据（某人的命令、要求等）行事
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| | Harry acted upon Alice's request. |
| act upon [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] | (have an effect on) | 对…有效
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| | | 对…有作用
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| 备注: . |
| | The drug acts upon the nervous system. |
| action [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (request: deal with, act upon) | 处理
chǔ lǐ |
| | | 受理
shòu lǐ |
| | Your request will be actioned within 48 hours. |
| | 您的请求会在48小时内受理。 |
actualize [sth],
also UK: actualise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make real) | 实现
shí xiàn |
| | | 使成真
shǐ chéng zhēn |
| adapt [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (change) | 修改
xiū gǎi |
| | | 修订
xiū dìng |
| | The lawyer adapted the contract to suit his new client's needs. |
| | 为了符合新客户的需要，律师修订了合同。 |
| adapt [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (story: rewrite as movie, play) (故事) | 改编 ， 改写
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| | The studio adapted the novel for a movie. |
| | 那个工作室将小说改编成了电影。 |
| adaptable to [sth] adj + prep | (person: flexible) (人) | 善于适应...的
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| | | 能灵活适应...的
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| | You have to be adaptable to changing rules to succeed in this job. |
| 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。 |
| add [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (say as well) | 补充说明，补充
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| | Do you have anything to add to the debate? |
| | 对此次辩论，你还有什么要补充的吗？ |
| add to [sth] vi + prep | (supplement) | 增加，增添
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| | Herbs will add to the flavour of the soup. |
| | 香草能给汤增添香味。 |
| add [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (contribute, enhance) | 给…添加
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| | | 给…增加
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| | Seasoning adds flavour to food. |
| add to [sth] vi + prep | (increase) | 增多
zēng duō |
| | | 增加
zēng jiā |
| | The knowledge of how he died only added to his family's suffering. |
| | 知道他是怎么死的只能徒增家属的苦痛。 |
| add [sth] and/to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mathematics: calculate total) (数学) | 将…与…加起来
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| | If you add one and six, the total is seven. |
| add [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (join, put in) | 把…加进
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| | Jim plans to add his work to the project. |
| add [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (contibute, enhance) | 增加
zēng jiā |
| | | 增强
zēng qiáng |
| | The seasoning in this dish really adds depth. |
add [sth] in,
add in [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." | (include) | 加上
jiā shàng |
| | | 加
jiā |
| | Hot chocolate tastes especially good if you add in a little salt. |
| add [sth] on 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." | (charge [sth] in addition) | 加收
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| | | 将…加收进去
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| 备注: A hyphen is used when the term is or modifies a noun |
| | Restaurants add sales tax onto the bill. |
add [sth] onto [sth],
add on [sth] to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (charge in addition) (uuu) | 测试看看 vi
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| | This restaurant automatically adds a service charge onto the bill. |
| | just a test |
add on [sth],
add [sth] on 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." | (append [sth]) (邮件附件) | 附加
fù jiā |
| | Before sending the email, Irene added on a document. |
add [sth] onto [sth],
add on [sth] to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (append) | 将...添加到
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| | | 将...附加到
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| add up to [sth] vi phrasal + prep | (total) | 加起来总和是
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| | The opposite sides of a die add up to seven. |
| add [sth] up 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." | (calculate total) | 把…加起来
bǎ … jiā qǐ lái |
| | When you add up the numbers in this column, you should get 500. |
| add up to [sth] vi phrasal + prep | figurative (indicate, lead to) | 意味着
yì wèi zhe |
| | | 等同于
děng tóng yú |
| | The evidence adds up to a clear attempt to steal the goods. |
address [sb],
address [sb] as [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (use a title) (头衔) | 称呼某人，用…来称呼某人
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| | "Your Holiness" is the correct way to address the Pope. |
| | “陛下”是对教皇的正确称呼。 |
| address [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (give attention to [sth]) | 致力于，应对，处理
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| | We need to address the problem of absenteeism. |
| | 我们需要处理旷课的问题。 |
| address [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (write destination on mail) (信件、包裹等) | 在…上写收件人的姓名和地址
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| | You must address the package correctly if you expect it to be delivered. |
| | 要想包裹送达，收件人的姓名和地址必须写对。 |
| address [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (indicate mail is intended for [sb]) | 在…上写…的地址
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| | | 将（信）寄给
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| | Joyce addressed the letter to her sister. |
| | 乔伊斯将信寄给妹妹。 |
| address [sth] to [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (remark: say to [sb]) | 向某人就某事发表讲话
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| | O'Neill addressed his remarks to the business owners in the audience. |
| | 奥尼尔向在座听众中的企业主们发表了讲话。 |
| adept at doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (skilled) | 内行的
nèi háng de |
| | | 专业的
zhuān yè de |
| | | 专业的
zhuān yè de |
| | She's very adept at helping people develop their strengths. |
| adhere to [sth] vi + prep | (stick to) | 粘附
nián fù |
| | | 附着
fù zhuó |
| | Mud adhered to the tires of the truck. |
| | 卡车轮胎上粘附着泥土。 |
| adhere to [sth] vi + prep | figurative (rules: abide by, follow) (规则等) | 遵守，遵照
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| | If you don't adhere to the rules, you will be in trouble. |
| adjacent to [sth] adj + prep | (beside [sth]) | 与...相邻的
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| | | 与...位置相近的
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| | A modern skyscraper is adjacent to the historical church. |
adjoin,
adjoin [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be connected or joined with) | 毗邻
pí lín |
| adjourn to [sth] vi + prep | (move to another place) | 换地方
huàn dì fāng |
| | | 去...
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| | The men adjourned to the living room for brandy and cigars. |
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 |
adjure,
adjure [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (appeal or command: [sb] to do [sth]) | 命令
mìng lìng |
| | | 要求
yāo qiú |
| adjust [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (change, modify: [sth]) (物) | 调整 ， 校准
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| | Zelda adjusted the color on the computer monitor. |
| | 泽尔达调整了电脑显示器的色彩。 |
| adjust [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (put right) | 调整
tiáo zhěng |
| | | 调正位置
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| | The picture on the wall is crooked; please adjust it. |
| | 墙上的画歪了; 请调整一下。 |
| adjust to [sth] vi + prep | ([sb]: adapt, get used to [sth]) | 适应
shì yìng |
| | Dexter found it impossible to adjust to an office job. |
| | 德克斯特发现无法适应办公室的工作。 |
| adjust to [sth] vi + prep | ([sth]: can be modified) | 可调节至
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| | | 可调整以适应
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| | The seatbelt adjusts to the desired length using this buckle. |
| | 用这个搭扣可以把安全带调节到所需的长度。 |
administrate,
administrate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (manage, coordinate) | 管理
guǎn lǐ |
| | | 协调
xié tiáo |
| admire [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be impressed by) | 欣赏
xīn shǎng |
| | | 为...感到赞叹
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| | The tourists admired the architecture of the cathedral. |
| | 游客欣赏了大教堂的建筑。 |
| admit to [sth] vi + prep | (confess to: a crime) | 供认
gòng rèn |
| | | 承认
chéng rèn |
| | Cross admitted to the theft of the money. |
| | 克罗斯承认是自己偷了钱。 |
| admit to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (acknowledge: feelings) | 承认（某种感情）
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| | Dave had admitted to being jealous of his younger brother. |
| | 戴夫承认他嫉妒自己的弟弟。 |
| admit [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (accept validity of) | 承认…的有效性
chéng rèn de yǒu xiào xìng |
| | | 接受
jiē shòu |
| | I admit the logic of your argument, though I still disagree with your conclusion. |
| | 我接受你论点的逻辑，尽管我仍然不同意你的结论。 |
| admit [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (concede) | 承认
chéng rèn |
| | | 接受
jiē shòu |
| | The candidate admitted defeat. |
| | 那位候选人承认了自己的失败。 |
| admit [sb] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | often passive (place in an institution) | 接纳…入（院）
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| | | 把…收入医院
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| | | 接受...住院
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| | Have you ever been admitted to a hospital? |
| | 你有没有住过院？ |
| admit [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (permit) | （认为有效、合法而）允许
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| | | 接受
jiē shòu |
| | The judge admitted the evidence. |
| | 法官接受了证据。 |
admit [sb] to [sth],
admit [sb] into [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (allow entry) | 让…得以进入
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| | The night watchman has to go to the door to admit you into the building. |
| admit [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (confess) | 向…承认
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| | | 向…供认
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| | He admitted to the police that he was the murderer. |
admit [sb] to [sth],
admit [sb] into [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (as a member) | 准许…加入
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| | | 允许…加入
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| | He was admitted into the golf club as a member. |
| admit to [sth] vi + prep | UK, formal (door, gate: provide access to) | 通往
tōng wǎng |
| | | 通向
tōng xiàng |
| | The gate admits to the courtyard. |
admix,
admix [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (add to create a mixture) | 使混合
shǐ hùn hé |
| admonish [sb] for doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (reprimand for doing) | 责备
zé bèi |
| | The teacher admonished the student for being late to class yet again. |
| admonish [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (warn [sb] about doing [sth]) | 警告
jǐng gào |
| | | 告诫
gào jiè |
| | The judge admonished the witness to tell the truth. |
| adopt [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (assume: an attitude, etc.) | 摆出...的样子
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| | | 作出...的态度
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| | Brook adopted an air of nonchalance. |
| | 布鲁摆出了一副漠不关心的样子。 |
| adopt [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (use: an idea) | 采取
cǎi qǔ |
| | | 采用
cǎi yòng |
| | | 采纳
cǎi nà |
| | The committee adopted the proposal immediately. |
| | 委员会立刻采纳了那个提案。 |
| adopt [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (sponsor: an animal) (动物) | 助养
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| | You can adopt a gorilla by giving the zoo a small monthly donation. |
| adorn [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | often passive (decorate with) | 用…装饰
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| | My mother likes to adorn the house with flowers. |
adsorb,
absorb [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (substance: attract to surface) | 吸附
xī fù |
| advert to [sth/sb] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (turn your attention to) | 注意到
zhù yì dào |
| advert to [sth/sb] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (make reference to) | 提到
tí dào |
| | | 论及
lùn jí |
advertise for [sth],
US: also advertize vi + prep | (solicit via advertisement) | 为…做广告宣传
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| | | 为…打广告
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advertise [sth],
also US: advertize [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (product: promote) (产品、商品) | 为...做广告宣传，为…打广告
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advertise [sth],
also US: advertize [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (fact: make known) | 宣传
xuān chuán |
| | | 公布
gōng bù |
| advertisement for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (promotion of [sth]) | 为...做的广告
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| | Bob's first acting role was in an advertisement for jeans. |
| | 鲍勃扮演的第一个角色是为牛仔裤打广告。 |
| advertisement of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (public indication of [sth]) | 公开表明，等同于公开宣告
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| | The scandal served as an advertisement of the company's internal problems. |
| | 这桩丑闻等于是向公众宣告该公司内部存在问题。 |
| advise [sb] on [sth] vtr + prep | (counsel [sb] on [sth]) | 就某事给某人提供建议
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| | He was hired to advise the Queen on matters of state. |
| | 他被雇来就国事向女王谏言献策。 |
| advise [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (counsel [sb] to do) | 建议某人做某事
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| | I advised him to eat before the flight. |
| | 我建议他在上飞机前吃点东西。 |
| advise [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep | formal (notify [sb] of [sth]) | 告知某人某事
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| | | 告诉某人某事
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| | | 通知某人某事
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| | Newcastle Council have advised us of a series of road closures. |
| | 纽卡斯尔市政厅已通知我们会有多条道路封路。 |
| advise against [sth] vi + prep | (warn [sth] is unwise) | 忠告
zhōng gào |
| | | 建议（某人不要…）
jiàn yì （ mǒu rén bú yào …） |
| | I'd advise against that course of action. |
| advise [sb] against [sth] vtr + prep | (warn [sb] [sth] is unwise) | 建议某人不要做某事
jiàn yì mǒu rén bú yào zuò mǒu shì |
| | I'd advise you against that approach, which can be costly. |
| advise [sb] on [sth] vtr + prep | (warn about or recommend) | 就…向…提出建议
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| | Eddie advised us on the best restaurants to visit. |
aerate,
aerate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (expose to the air) | 使暴露在空气中
shǐ bào lù zài kōng qì zhōng |
aerate,
aerate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (charge, supply with a air or a gas) | 使充满某种气体
shǐ chōng mǎn mǒu zhǒng qì tǐ |
| affect [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (pretend to have, feel) | 假装有，装出
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| | Pierre sometimes affects a southern accent. |
| | 皮埃尔有时会假装自己带有南方口音。 |
| affiliate with [sth] vi + prep | (associate yourself with [sth]) | 使发生联系
shǐ fā shēng lián xì |
| | | 使自己隶属于
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| affiliate [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (associate, connect) | 使隶属于
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| | | 使附属于
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| affiliated with [sth/sb] adj + prep | (associated with) | 与…相关的
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| | The attack was carried out by an individual claiming to be affiliated with a known terrorist group. |
| afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have enough money) | 承担得起…的费用
chéng dān de qǐ de fèi yòng |
| | | 买得起
mǎi dé qǐ |
| | Now that I'm unemployed I can't afford to go on holiday. |
| | 我失业了，承担不起度假的费用了。 |
| afford 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 able to do) | 有余力做…
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| 备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can." |
| | The army cannot afford to fight on two fronts at once. |
| | 部队无力同时两线作战。 |
| afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (risk) | 担负得起做某事带来的风险，经受得住做某事带来的后果
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| 备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can" or "be able to." |
| | He can't afford to let her speak badly of him. |
| | 他担负不起任由她说自己坏话的后果。 |
| afford [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (spare: time) (时间) | 抽得出
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| 备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can" or "be able to." |
| | Can you afford a few minutes to help me? |
| | 你能抽出几分钟帮帮我吗？ |
| afford [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | formal (provide, give) (机会等) | 给予，提供
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| | This apartment affords a fine view of the city. |
| | 从这间公寓能看到城市的美丽景色。 |
| affront to [sth/sb] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth] that offends) | 冒犯
mào fàn |
| | Samantha took the remarks as an affront to her family. |
| afraid of [sth/sb] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (scared of [sth], [sb]) | 害怕…的
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| | | 怕…的
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| | When I was younger I was afraid of spiders. |
| | 我年轻时害怕蜘蛛。 |
| afraid of doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (scared to do [sth]) | 害怕做某事的
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| | Joanne is afraid of trying new things in case she fails. |
| | 乔安妮因为担心失败而不敢尝试新事物。 |
| afraid of doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (worried about [sth] happening) | 担心做某事的
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| | | 害怕做某事的
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| | Sam was afraid of losing his job. |
| | 山姆担心丢了自己的饭碗。 |
| afraid to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (hesitant) | 不敢做某事的
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| | | 害怕做某事的
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| | I'm afraid to jump from the bridge into the river. |
| | 我不敢从这座桥上往水里跳。 |