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be after [sth/sb] vi + prep | informal (search for [sth], [sb]) | 搜寻,寻找
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| I'm after a new service provider; which one would you recommend? |
be against [sth/sb] vi + prep | (oppose) | 反对 fǎn duì |
| | 不赞同 bú zàn tóng |
| Many Americans are against the war. |
| 许多美国人反对打这场战争。 |
age [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (wine, whiskey: mature) | 使…发酵 shǐ fā jiào |
| | 使…酿熟
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aged from [sth] to [sth], aged between [sth] and [sth] adj + prep | (in a given age range) | 年龄范围
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| This program is designed for young people aged from 18 to 25. |
aggrandize [sth], also UK: aggrandise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (exaggerate importance of [sth]) | 夸大某事的重要性
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aggrandize [sth], also UK: aggrandise [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make larger) | 扩大 kuò dà |
| | 增大 zēng dà |
aggregate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bring together) | 集合 jí hé |
| | 综合 zōng hé |
| The psychologists have aggregated the collective wisdom of past scholars to develop a new theory. |
| 心理学家综合了过去学者们的集体智慧,提出了一种新理论。 |
agitate for [sth] vi + prep | (strive to make happen) | 煽动 shān dòng |
agonize over [sth], also UK: agonise over [sth] vi + prep | (struggle with decision) | 为…而纠结痛苦
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| I was very unsure about whether or not to give up my job and I agonised over the decision for weeks. |
agonize over doing [sth], also UK: agonise over doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (struggle with decision) | 为…而挣扎
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| | 为…而困扰
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| The tickets were expensive, so I agonized over going on the trip for months. |
agree with [sb] about/on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have same opinion about) | 在某事方面同意某人的观点
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| | 赞同某人的某事
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| We all agreed with Jack about the colour of the new chairs. |
| 我们一致赞同杰克为新椅子选的颜色。 |
agree with [sth] vi + prep | (grammar: have concordance) (语法) | 与…一致,与…相呼应
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| In French, the adjective must agree with the noun. |
| 在法语里,形容词必须与名词一致。 |
agree on [sth] vi + prep | (decide mutually) | 在…问题上意见统一 zài wèn tí shàng yì jiàn tǒng yī |
| | 就…达成一致 jiù … dá chéng yí zhì |
| Both sides agreed on a truce. |
agree upon [sth] vi + prep | slightly formal (decide mutually) | 就…达成一致 jiù … dá chéng yí zhì |
| The two men agreed upon a price for the secondhand car. |
agree to [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] | (consent) | 同意 tóng yì |
| | 对…表示同意
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| The patient has agreed to the procedure. |
agree to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (consent) | 同意做…
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| | 对做…表示同意
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| Olivia's parents agreed to let her go to the party. |
agreeable to [sth] adj + prep | (person: willing) | 愿意…的
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| | 同意…的
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| The police officers found the suspect agreeable to questioning. |
| 警方发现嫌疑人愿意接受审讯。 |
agreeable to [sth] adj + prep | ([sth]: suitable) | 适合…的
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| | 合适…的
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| The doctor hired someone agreeable to the job of receptionist. |
| 医生雇用了一位适合接待员这份工作的人。 |
ahead of [sth] adj + prep | (in front, before) | 在某物前面
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| The truck ahead of ours has a flat tire. |
| 我们车前面的卡车轮胎瘪了。 |
ahead of [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (prior to, earlier than) (事物) | 早于,在...之前
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| Thank goodness we finished that project ahead of the deadline. |
| 谢天谢地,我们在截止日期前完成了那个项目。 |
ahead, ahead 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." | (superior to) | 优于 yōu yú |
| | 比…好
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| Jon is ahead of the other children in his reading ability. This car is far ahead of the others in overall handling and safety. |
aid [sb] in doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (help) | 帮助某人做某事
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| Rosa aided her brother in starting his business. Her parents' financial contribution aided Joy in buying the house. |
aim [sth] at [sth/sb] vtr + prep | (try to hit) | 用...瞄准
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| | 使...对准
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| Although he aimed the arrow at the bull's eye, he hit the outside ring every time. |
| 虽然他将箭头瞄准红心,却总是射到外环。 |
aim at [sth/sb] vi + prep | (try to hit) | 瞄准 miáo zhǔn |
| | 对准 duì zhǔn |
| Nathan was aiming at the target with his .40-caliber pistol. |
aim at [sth] vi + prep | figurative (have as a goal) | 目标在于
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| | 目标是
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| Jack's aiming at becoming the president of the company someday. |
aim for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (try to reach, achieve) | 力求 lì qiú |
| | 努力达到
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| The students aim for high marks during examinations. |
aim to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (intend, aspire) | 意图做,打算做,想要做
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| When I play, I aim to win. |
| 我玩就是想要赢。 |
aim [sth] at [sb/sth] vtr + prep | figurative, often passive (have as intended audience) | 把…当作目标群体
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| (指针对某一受众) | 瞄准 miáo zhǔn |
| | 以...为受众
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| The movie is aimed at a younger audience. |
| 这部电影的目标群体是更年轻的观众。 |
air [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (express, vent) | 表达 biǎo dá |
| | 发表 fā biǎo |
| The students went to the principal to air their grievances. |
| 学生们向校长表达了他们的不满。 |
air-condition [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cool) | 用空调给…降温
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| I wish they would air-condition this hot room. |
airbrush, airbrush [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | literal (spray-paint) (本义) | 气笔,喷枪
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airbrush, airbrush [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (retouch to conceal flaws) (比喻) | 润饰,润色
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airdrop, airdrop [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (provisions: drop from aircraft) (物资) | 空投 kōng tóu |
akin to [sth] adj + prep | (like, similar to) | 类似 lèi sì |
| Jamie's taste in music is akin to mine. |
| 杰米的音乐品味和我类似。 |
akin to doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (comparable to doing [sth]) | 与做...相似
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| | 就像…一样
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| Wearing these new shoes is akin to walking on a cloud. |
| 穿这些新鞋就像在云上行走一样。 |
alert [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (make aware) | 警告某人注意某事
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| | 提醒某人注意某事
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| Milo's boss alerted him to the change in policy. |
| 米洛的老板提醒他注意政策变化。 |
alien to [sb/sth] adj + prep | (strange, unfamiliar) | 陌生的 mò shēng de |
| These ideas are alien to our way of thinking. |
| 这些理念对我们的思维方式来说很陌生。 |
align [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make level) | 对齐 duì qí |
| | 使…排列整齐
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| The carpenter aligned the two beams. |
| 木匠把两根梁对齐。 |
align [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (make level with) | 把...与...对齐
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| | 使...与...在一条直线上
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| Craig aligned the banister with the adjacent kitchen counter. |
| 克雷格把扶手与相邻的厨房柜台对齐了。 |
align [sb] with [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (ally) | 使…与...联盟
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| | 与...联合
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| The sudden betrayal aligned Samantha with her former enemy. |
| 由于突然遭到背叛,萨曼莎与她以前的敌人联合了起来。 |
align yourself with [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (agree with) | 公开支持
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| | 公开赞同
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| By agreeing with the decision to move forward with the plans, I unknowingly aligned myself with Anthony. |
| 我同意了推进计划的决定,这使我在无意中公开支持了安东尼。 |
align with [sth] vi + prep | (be level with) | 与...在一条直线上
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| The bookshelf aligns perfectly with the mantel. |
| 书架和壁炉架完全在一条直线上。 |
align with [sth] vi + prep | figurative (conform) | 与...一致
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| | 与...相符
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| Crosby's behavior aligns with the culture of the group. |
| 克劳斯比的行为与社群的文化相一致。 |
align [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bring into balance) | 调整 tiáo zhěng |
| | 校正 jiào zhèng |
| The new mechanic aligns wheels for free. |
alkalize [sth], also UK: alkalise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (chemistry: make alkaline) (化学) | 使碱化
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all set for [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (ready, prepared) | 为…准备好 wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo |
| | 准备就绪 zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| Are you all set for opening night? |
allege [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (assert as true) | 宣称 xuān chēng |
| | 据称 jù chēng |
| The newspaper alleged that the couple were living apart. It has been alleged that the attackers were part of a terrorist network. |
| 报纸宣称,那对夫妻现在分居中。据称,袭击者属于一个恐怖分子网络。 |
allegorize [sth], also UK: allegorise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (interpret [sth] as allegory) | 寓言化
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| | 用寓言来诠释
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allergic to [sth] adj + prep | (person: having an allergy) | 对...过敏
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| He is allergic to strawberries. |
allergic to [sth] adj + prep | figurative (person: showing disinclination) | 对...反感
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| Scott is allergic to work; the moment any effort is required, he disappears. |
alleviate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (pain, suffering) (痛苦) | 减轻 jiǎn qīng |
| | 缓解 huǎn jiě |
| Aspirin is proven to alleviate mild headaches for most people. |
| 阿司匹林已证实可以减轻大多数人的头痛症状。 |
alleviate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (relieve) | 减轻 jiǎn qīng |
| | 缓和 huǎn hé |
| Katya's new secretary alleviated much of her heavy work load. |
| 卡佳的新秘书很大程度上减轻了她沉重的工作负担。 |
allocate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (distribute, share) | 分派 fēn pài |
| | 分配 fēn pèi |
| The government allocates resources to those who prove they are in need. |
| 政府将资源分配给那些有需要的人。 |
allocate [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (assign, provide) | 指定 zhǐ dìng |
| | 指派 zhǐ pài |
| | 提供 tí gōng |
| The government will allocate 10,000 troops to the war-torn country. |
| 政府将指派10,000名军人奔赴那个战火纷飞的国家。 |
allocate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (devote: funds to [sth]) | 把(款项)拨给 bǎ ( kuǎn xiàng ) bō gěi |
| | 把(款项)划给 bǎ ( kuǎn xiàng ) huá gěi |
| The committee will allocate funds to the charity project. |
| 委员会将把资金拨给慈善项目。 |
allow [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (set aside) | 预留… yù liú |
| You should allow two hours for travel to the airport. |
| 你得为去机场预留两个小时的时间。 |
allow [sb/sth] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (make possible to do) | 使…能够做
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| The new tramline will allow residents of this neighbourhood to reach the city centre in just ten minutes. |
allow yourself [sth] vtr + refltransitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves." | (indulgence) | 放纵 fàng zòng |
| Even while dieting, I allow myself the occasional dessert. |
allow yourself [sth] vtr + refltransitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves." | (enough time) (充足时间) | 给自己
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| Please allow yourself 15 minutes to complete the second part of the test. |
alloy [sth] with [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mix metal with [sth]) | 将...与...合铸
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| The scientist alloyed tin with copper to make bronze. |
| 这个科学家将锡与铜合铸制成青铜。 |
ally [sth/sb] with [sth/sb] vtr + prep | (join together) | 把...和...联合在一起
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| | 把...和...联结在一起
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alongside [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." | figurative (work, etc.: in cooperation with) (工作、合作等) | 和...并肩
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| Skylar is lucky to be able to work alongside his father. |
| 斯凯拉很幸运能够和他的父亲并肩工作。 |
alongside [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." | figurative (at the same time as) | 与...同时
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| | 和…一起 hé yì qǐ |
| Katie is going to go alongside Nora. |
| 凯蒂要和诺拉一起去。 |
alongside 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." | US, informal (beside, alongside) | 在…旁边
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alphabetize [sth], also UK: alphabetise⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (arrange in alphabetical order) | 按照字母顺序排列 àn zhào zì mǔ shùn xù pái liè |
alter [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (modify) | 改变 gǎi biàn |
| | 改动 gǎi dòng |
| The bride would like to alter the seating arrangements. |
| 新娘想要改变座位安排。 |
alter [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (clothing: adjust to fit) (衣服) | 改
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| | 改...的尺寸(或款式)
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| Jane altered the hem of her skirt so it would not drag on the ground. |
| 简改了裙子下摆的尺寸,以免拖到地上。 |
alternate between [sth] and [sth] vi + prep | (switch between options) | 时而...时而...
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| | 在...和...中交替进行
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| In some spas, people alternate between hot and cold baths. |
alternate with [sb/sth] vi + prep | (take turns with [sb]) | 与...轮班
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| | 与...交替做
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| Shannon alternated with Joan as pitcher in the big game. |
alternate [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (cause to change by turns) | 用...交替..
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| | 使…与…更迭
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| I stay interested in exercising by alternating running with swimming. |
alternative to [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (only other choice) | 唯一的替代方案
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| | 唯一的其他选择
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| In this case, the alternative to fighting is dying. |
| 在这种情况下,除了战斗,唯一的选择就是牺牲了。 |
amalgamate [sth], amalgamate [sth] and [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (blend, mix) | 将…混合在一起
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| Brass is obtained by amalgamating copper and zinc. |
amalgamate [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (blend [sth] with [sth]) | 将…与…混合到一起
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| The scientists amalgamated the metal with mercury. |
amalgamate [sth], amalgamate [sth] and [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (combine) (组织、机构) | 使…合并 shǐ hé bìng |
| We workers will have greater power if we amalgamate our two main unions. |
ambush [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (launch a surprise attack) | 埋伏 mái fú |
| | 伏击 fú jī |
| The jaguar ambushed the sleeping hunter. |
| 那只豹子伏击了睡梦中的猎人。 |
amenability (to (doing) [sth]) nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (willingness) | 服从 fú cóng |
amenable to [sth] adj + prep | (willing) | 乐意的 lè yì de |
| | 愿意的 yuàn yì de |
amenable to doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (willing to do) | 乐意做某事的
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| | 愿意做某事的
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| Ben is amenable to changing the date of the party. |
| 本很乐意改变聚会的日期。 |
amenable to [sth] adj + prep | (liable to be called to account) | 有义务服从…的
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| | 有责任遵守…的
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| All of the residents of the state are amenable to its laws. |
amend [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (correct, modify) | 修改,修订
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| The official amended the policy to include the new residents. |
| 该官员修改了政策,将新居民包含在内。 |
Americanize [sb/sth], also UK: Americanise [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make American in character) | 使美国化
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amortize [sth], also UK: amortise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (pay off debt over time) | 对…进行分期付款
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| The mortgage is amortized over 30 years. |
amortize [sth], also UK: amortise [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (reduce cost, value over time) | 摊销 tān xiāo |
| You can get a tax deduction if you amortize your equipment. |
amount to [sth] vi + prep | (total) | 合计,总计
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| The bill might amount to more than you can afford. |
| 总账单可能会高到你负担不起的程度。 |
amount to [sth] vi + prep | figurative (become) | 成就,达到…的价值
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| He was told he would never amount to much. |
| 他被告知自己永远也不会有什么出息。 |
amp [sth] up, amp up [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." | informal (increase the power of) | 提升 tí shēng |
| | 放大 fàng dà |
| | 增强 zēng qiáng |
amplify [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (intensify) | 增强 zēng qiáng |
an analog of [sth], an analog to [sth], UK: analogue nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth] comparable) | 与…类似之物,与…相似之物
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| | 与…类似的情况
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analogize [sth] to [sth], also UK: analogise [sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (compare) | 将…与…进行类比
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analyze [sth] (US), analyse [sth] (UK)⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (study closely) | 细察 xì chá |
| | 细查 xì chá |
| | 仔细研究 zǐ xì yán jiū |
| The students have to analyse a passage from Shakespeare for their exam. |
| 学生们必须在考试中仔细研究莎士比亚的一段话。 |
analyze [sth] (US), analyse [sth] (UK) vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (investigate) | 分析 fēn xī |
| Investigators tried to analyze the cause of the accident. |
| 调查人员试图分析事故的原因。 |
anatomize [sth], also UK: anatomise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (deconstruct, analyse) | 剖析 pōu xī |
| | 分析 fēn xī |
anchor [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | mainly US (host a news programme) (新闻报道) | 主持 , 新闻主播
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| Della is anchoring the evening news now on that station. |
anchor [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (make steady, secure) | 使…固定
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| The crew anchored the beam in place with brackets and heavy-duty bolts. |
anchor [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (boat: moor) | 抛锚停泊(船)
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| The captain anchored the boat near shore. |
ancillary to [sth] adj + prep | (supplemental to [sth]) | 从属于...的
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angle [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bend) | 转变角度 zhuǎn biàn jiǎo dù |
| | 弯折 wān zhé |
| Please angle the pipe cleaner to shape it like a triangle. |
angle for [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] | figurative (try to obtain indirectly) (用手段) | 谋求,谋取
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| Angling for a raise, Darren worked overtime for several weeks in a row. |
| 为了谋求加薪,达伦连续加了几周班。 |
anglicize [sth], Anglicize, also UK: anglicise [sth], Anglicise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make English) | 使英国化 shǐ yīng guó huà |
| | 使英语化 shǐ yīng yǔ huà |
angry about [sth], angry at [sth] adj + prep | (cross about [sth]) | 因为…生气,因为…感到愤怒
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| He was angry about his son's failure. |
| 他因为儿子的失败而生气。 |