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arrange [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (agree) | 达成(协议) dá chéng xié yì |
| | 商定 shāng dìng |
| The two sides arranged a deal. |
| 双方达成协议。 |
arrange [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (music: adapt) | 改编(乐谱等) gǎi biān yuè pǔ děng |
| The composer arranged the score for the symphony concert. |
| 作曲家为此次交响音乐会改编了乐谱。 |
arrange [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (marriage: parents decide) (婚姻) | 安排,包办
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array, array of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (display) (陈列整齐的) | 大量,一批
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| His shelves held a vast array of Star Wars action figures. |
array, array of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (variety, range) | 多种
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| | 各种 gè zhǒng |
| The company provides an array of services for its customers. |
| 这家公司为其客户提供多种不同的服务。 |
array [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (troops: line up) (军队) | 列(队),整(队)
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| The general arrayed his troops in anticipation of battle. |
array [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (display) | 陈列 chén liè |
| | 展示 zhǎn shì |
| The seamstress arrayed the richly-colored fabrics in front of her client. |
array [sb] in [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | often passive (dress) | 给...穿上华美服饰
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| | 盛装装扮...
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| The geisha was arrayed in a deep purple kimono with intricate embroidery. |
arrayed in [sth] adj + prep | literary (dressed in, wearing) | 穿着 chuān zhe |
| | 打扮着
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| | 装饰着
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arrest [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (to slow or stop something) | 阻止… zǔ zhǐ |
| | 中止… zhōng zhǐ |
| | 使…减缓或停止 shǐ jiǎn huǎn huò tíng zhǐ |
| The levee arrested the progress of the floodwaters. |
| 堤岸阻止了洪水的进犯。 |
arrive at [sth] vi + prep | figurative (conclusion, etc.: reach) | 到达(相对较小的地方) dào dá ( xiāng duì jiào xiǎo de dì fāng ) |
| The mathematician worked to arrive at the answer. |
arrogate, arrogate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (assume, appropriate) | 冒称 mào chēng |
| | 霸占 bà zhàn |
| | 僭取 jiàn qǔ |
be arsed to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | UK, vulgar, slang (willing to make effort) | 愿意做…
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| | 乐意做…
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备注: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt. |
| The story's quite good so far, but I don't think I can be arsed to read the whole thing. |
arsenal, arsenal of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (store, supply) (比喻) | 聚集,储备,堆积
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articulate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (express something well) | 明确有力地表达 míng què yǒu lì de biǎo dá |
| Katherine found it difficult to articulate her feelings when she was tired. |
| 凯瑟琳发现,劳累的时候,很难明确有力地表达自己的感受。 |
articulate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make [sth] stand out) | 突出表达
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| | 明确强调
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| Craig articulated the main point of his speech well. |
as an alternative to [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (instead of) | 作为…的替代 zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | 代替 dài tì |
| Soy milk can be used as an alternative to cows' milk for some recipes. |
as compared with [sb/sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in comparison to) | 与…相比 yǔ … xiāng bǐ |
| As compared with American English, British English seems more formal. |
as much as [sb/sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (the same amount as) | 像…一样多
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| Nobody can eat as much as my brother! |
as much [sth] as [sb/sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (an equal amount of) | 和...等量
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| I can't eat as much cheese as my sister. |
as much [sth] as exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with clause: the same amount as) | 和...等量的事物
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| I would love to earn as much money as you do. |
ascertain [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (verify) | 查明 chá míng |
| | 弄清 nòng qīng |
| The journalist ascertained the facts by speaking with the police directly. |
| 那位记者直接联系了警方,查明了事实真相。 |
ascribable to [sb/sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (can be credited to) | 归因于 guī yīn yú |
ashamed of [sth/sb] adj + prep | (embarrassed) | 对…感到羞耻 duì gǎn dào xiū chǐ |
| | 为…感到羞愧
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| I was ashamed of my boyfriend's rude behavior at the dinner party. |
ask [sb] [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (with object: enquire) | 询问某人某事
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| A man stopped me in the street and asked me the time. |
ask [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (request [sth] from [sb]) | 向某人要某物
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| | 向某人索求某物
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| The homeless woman asked me for money. |
| 这名无家可归的女性向我要钱。 |
ask [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (request that [sb] do [sth]) | 请求某人做某事
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| My sister asked me to pass the salt. |
ask about [sth] vi + prep | (request information) | 询问…的信息
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| | 问…的消息
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| The journalist was asking about the director's latest film. |
ask for [sth] vi + prep | figurative, informal (invite: trouble) | 招惹,自找
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备注: This sense of "ask for" is often used with the continuous form of the verb - e.g., "He was asking for trouble" or "You're asking for it." |
| I wouldn't do that if I were you! You're just asking for it. |
| 我要是你我就不会那么做!你这纯粹是自找的。 |
asphalt [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (put surface on roads) | 用柏油铺 yòng bǎi yóu pū |
| The new parking lot has not been asphalted yet. |
aspirate, aspirate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (suck out, clear by suction) | 抽出 chōu chū |
| | 吸出 xī chū |
aspirate, aspirate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (phonetics: pronounce with puff of air) | 送气(发音) sòng qì fā yīn |
assemble [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (object: put together) | 组装 zǔ zhuāng |
| Christina was proud that she had assembled the dresser by herself. |
| 克里斯丁娜靠一己之力将衣柜组装起来了,她感到很骄傲。 |
assemble [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (people, team: gather) | 集合 jí hé |
| | 聚集 jù jí |
| | 召集 zhào jí |
| Marnie has already assembled a team for the charity run next year. |
| 玛尼已经召集了一个团队,打算组织明年的慈善活动。 |
assent to [sth] vi + prep | (consent, agree to [sth]) | 同意...
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| Lucy assented to the plan but later changed her mind. |
assert [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (insist on: rights, etc.) (权利等) | 坚持,维护
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| Seth asserted his right to a fair trial. Joe wanted to go to his friend's house, but his father asserted his authority and said no. |
| 塞斯坚称他有权获得公正审判。乔想去朋友家,但父亲却坚持己见不同意他去。 |
assess [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (appraise: value) | 为…估值,为…估价
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| The value of the property was assessed at one million Euros. |
| 该处房产的估价为一百万欧元。 |
assign [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (task: give) | 布置 bù zhì |
| | 指派 zhǐ pài |
| The history teacher frequently assigns massive amounts of homework. |
| 历史老师经常布置非常多的家庭作业。 |
assign [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (task: give to [sb]) | 把…分配给
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| | 指派…负责
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| The manager assigned the task of interviewing job candidates to her assistant. |
| 经理将面试求职者的任务分配给了助理。 |
assign [sb] [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (charge with a task) | 指派…做
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| | 任命…负责
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| Sarah's supervisor assigned her the task of writing the company newsletter. |
| 莎拉的主管指派她编写公司通讯稿。 |
assign [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (charge with a task) | 分配 fēn pèi |
| | 指派 zhǐ pài |
| | 选派(某人做某事) xuǎn pài ( mǒu rén zuò mǒu shì ) |
| They assigned Cheri to bake cookies for the luncheon. |
| 他们指派谢利为午宴烤饼干。 |
assign [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (allocate) | 分配 fēn pèi |
| | 给予 jǐ yǔ |
| | 配给 pèi jǐ |
| The volunteers at the refugee camp worked on assigning rations fairly. |
| 难民营的志愿者们在公平分配口粮。 |
assign [sth] to [sb] vtr + prep | (allocate to [sb]) | 将…指派给…负责
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| | 将…分配给…做
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| City council has assigned resources to five new charity groups this year. |
| 市议会今年已将资源分配给了五个新的慈善团体。 |
assign [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (law: transfer) (法律) | 把...转让给,把...让渡给
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assign [sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (allocate [sth] to [sth]) | 将…分配到
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| | 将…分派到
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| Theodore assigned numbers to the items on the list based on the order of importance. |
| 西奥多根据重要性顺序,为列表上的项目分配了号码。 |
assign [sth] as [sth] vtr + prep | (categorize [sth]) | 把...列为
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| | 把...归属于
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| The councilman assigned the upcoming campaign as the top priority. |
| 议员把即将开展的活动列为重中之重。 |
be assimilated into [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (be absorbed or integrated into [sth]) | 与…融合
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| | 被...同化
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| Foreigners stand out for a while, but then they are assimilated into the host culture. |
assist in [sth] vi + prep | (help with) | 帮助...,为...提供协助
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| Officer Blue assisted in the recent murder investigation. |
| 布鲁警官为最近的谋杀案调查提供了协助。 |
assist in doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (participate, help with) | 帮助做...,协助做...
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assist [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 to do [sth]) | 帮助...做...,协助...做...
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assist with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (help with) | 帮助做...
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associate [sth/sb] with [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (connect mentally) | 联想 lián xiǎng |
| | 联系 lián xì |
| For some reason, I associate Max with peanut butter. |
| 不知道什么原因,我一看到花生酱就会联想到马克思。 |
associate, associate of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (person with associate's degree) | 副学士
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| | 准学士
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| Ginny is an associate of arts. |
| 金妮是艺术准学士。 |
be associated with [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be related to) | 与...有关
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| | 关乎
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| For many people, Christmas is associated with gifts and shopping. |
| 对许多人来说,圣诞节关乎礼物和购物。 |
associated with [sb/sth] adj + prep | (related, connected to) | 与…有关系的
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| | 与…有联系的
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| Although they work in similar fields, Charlie is not associated with Bob. She is not associated with the college, so you cannot have her as your advisor. |
| 虽然查理和鲍勃在相似的领域工作,但他们与彼此没有联系。她与大学没有关系,所以不能做你的顾问。 |
assort [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (classify, put in a group) | 为…分类 wèi fēn lèi |
| | 给…归类 gěi guī lèi |
assume [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (suppose) | 假定 jiǎ dìng |
| | 假设 jiǎ shè |
| Until we have evidence that Jake committed the murder, we must assume his innocence. |
assume [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (take for granted) | 理所当然地认为
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| This course assumes a basic knowledge of Spanish. |
assume [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (take up: office or role) (职务) | 担任
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| | 就(职) jiù zhí |
| The elected politician assumed the office of the President. |
| 该政客当选了总统。 |
assume [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (take up: a position) (姿势) | 采取 cǎi qǔ |
| Please assume a foetal position for this dance exercise. |
| 在这一舞蹈练习中,请采取胎儿式蜷缩姿势。 |
assure [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep | (guarantee [sth]) | 向...保证 xiàng ... bǎo zhèng |
| | 使...确信
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| Marcus tried to assure Liz of the reliability of the car, but she didn't believe him. |
| 马库斯试图向利兹保证汽车的可靠,但利兹不相信他。 |
assure [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make certain) | 确认 què rèn |
| | 确保 què bǎo |
| The contract assures the forgiveness of the debt in the event of death. |
| 合同中确认,如果发生死亡,债务就会注销。 |
assure [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | UK (insure against loss) | 给...上保险
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| They assured an amount that will triple in the event of death occurring during a business-related trip. |
assure yourself [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (secure for yourself) | 使自己确信
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| | 确实弄清楚 què shí nòng qīng chǔ |
| | 确保 què bǎo |
at ease with [sb/sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (comfortable) | 自在 zì zài |
| | 不拘束 bù jū shù |
| Chris was very friendly, and I instantly felt at ease with him. |
have [sth] at heart v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (consider, be concerned with) | 关心 guān xīn |
| | 记挂
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| I have your best interests at heart. |
at the beginning of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (at the starting point of) | 在…的开头
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| | 在…开始时
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| One should use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence. |
be at the bottom of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (be the cause of [sth]) | 是…的原因 shì de yuán yīn |
| | 是造成…的原因 shì zào chéng de yuán yīn |
| Childhood experiences are often at the bottom of adult complexes. |
be at the bottom of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be at the lowest part of [sth]) | 在…底部
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| The village is at the bottom of the mountain. |
at the end of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in final stages of [sth]) | 在…的最后阶段
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| | 在…结束时
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at the expense 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." | (to disadvantage of [sth]) (事) | 以...为代价
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| | 靠牺牲...
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at the forefront of [sth], in the forefront of [sth] advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in the vanguard) | 在…的前沿 zài de qián yán |
| Yves Saint Laurent was at the forefront of haute couture for years. |
be at variance with [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (not corresponding) | 与…不一致,与…有出入
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| Your opinion is definitely at variance with the facts. |
at war with [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | figurative (ideas: conflicting) (思想、观念) | 与…冲突 yǔ chōng tū |
| The Church has often been openly at war with Marxism. |
atmosphere [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | rare (give ambiance to) | 为…营造氛围
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| The director had atmosphered the movie to make it scary, through clever use of lighting and background music. |
atomize [sth], also UK: atomise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (turn into tiny particles) | 使分裂成微粒 shǐ fēn liè chéng wēi lì |
| | 使粉碎 shǐ fěn suì |
| The bomb atomized every building and living thing in the village. |
atone for [sth] vi + prep | (make amends for) (罪) | 赎
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| | 补偿 bǔ cháng |
| | 弥补 mí bǔ |
| Christians believe that Jesus atoned for our sins. |
attach [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (connect) | 附加 fù jiā |
| | 加上 jiā shàng |
| The seamstress attached the buttons as the last step in mending the dress. |
| 作为修补裙子的最后一步,女裁缝缝上了纽扣。 |
attach [sth] to [sb/sth] vtr + prep | (connect to) | 把...系在...上,把...拴在...上,给…系上
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| The children attached hooks to the ornaments before placing them on the Christmas tree. |
| 孩子们给饰品系上挂钩后,把它们挂到圣诞树上。 |
attach [sth] to [sth/sb] vtr + prep | (fasten) | 把...紧紧绑在...上
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| | 把...固定在...在
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| Jamie attached a note for her son's teacher to his sleeve so he would not forget. |
attach [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (append, enclose) | 附寄
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| | 附加 fù jiā |
| When Tina sent the email, did she attach the photos? |
attach [sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (append, enclose) | 把...附带进...里
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| | 随...附上
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| The hacker had attached a computer virus to the email. |
| 黑客将电脑病毒附带进这封邮件里。 |
attach to [sth] vi + prep | (be fastened) | 系上 jì shàng |
| | 挂上
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| | 缚上
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| A carabiner attaches to your belt or bag strap so that you can easily carry keys, a water bottle or other equipment. |
| 你可以在腰带或者背包带上挂一个铁钩,方便携带钥匙、水壶或其他装备。 |
attach yourself to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be associated with) | 参加,参与
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| | 加入 jiā rù |
| | 成为...的一份子
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| Will attached himself to the new business venture. |
| 威尔自己也参加了这场全新的商业冒险。 |
attach [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | often passive (military: assign) (军事) | 将…调配到, 将…配属给
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| The sergeant attached Rick to a special ops unit. |
attach [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (law: seize, transfer) (法律) | 扣押 kòu yā |
| The judge decided to attach a percentage of his salary for unpaid child support. |
attach [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (ascribe) | 把...归于
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| The appraiser attached a value of $5,000 to the old grandfather clock. |
attach [sb] as [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | often passive (officially appoint) | 指派…为
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| They attached Melinda as a security officer for the department. |
attach importance to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (consider [sth] significant) | 重视 zhòng shì |
| | 认为…很重要 rèn wéi hěn zhòng yào |
| I refuse to attach importance to his lying testimony. |
attached to [sb/sth] adj + prep | figurative (fond of) | 喜欢…的
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| My daughter is very attached to her stuffed bear. |
| 我女儿很喜欢她的毛绒熊。 |
attain [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (achieve, accomplish) | 完成 wán chéng |
| | 实现 shí xiàn |
| | 达到 dá dào |
| We are so close to attaining our goal of raising two million dollars. |
| 我们非常接近实现筹集200万美元的目标。 |
attain [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | formal (reach) | 达到 dá dào |
| | 获得 huò dé |
| | 活到
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| Marlene's grandmother attained the age of ninety-nine before she passed away. |
| 马琳的祖母一直活到九十九岁高龄才去世。 |
attempt [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (try to do) | 尝试做
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| | 试图做
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| We're attempting something that's never been done before. |
| 我们正尝试做以前没人做过的事情。 |
attend [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be present at) | 出席 chū xí |
| | 参加 cān jiā |
| | 到场 dào chǎng |
| I hope to attend the opening night. |
| 我希望能出席晚上的开幕式。 |
attend [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (school, church: go regularly) | 定期去(教堂、学校等)
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| Edith attends church every Sunday. |
attend [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | formal, usually passive (accompany) | 伴随着…,随…出现
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| She had a high temperature, attended by a cough. |
| 她发高烧并伴有咳嗽。 |
attend to [sth] vi + prep | (take care of) (对事) | 料理,处理
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| Please excuse me while I attend to a business matter. |
attend to [sth] vi + prep | formal (pay attention to) (对事) | 关注,留意,注意
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| The students were told to attend to his instructions very closely as he carried out the experiment. |
attended by [sb/sth] adj + prep | (accompanied) | 由…陪同
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| The queen was attended by six ladies in waiting. |
attentive to [sth/sb] adj + prep | (courteous, considerate) | 对…体贴周到的
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| The staff at the hotel are quite attentive to guests' needs and desires. |
| 酒店的工作人员对客人的需求和愿望非常体贴周到。 |