| 复合形式： |
elated with [sth],
elated at [sth] adj + prep | (joyful about) | 对于…兴高采烈
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| | | 对…欢欣鼓舞
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| | We were elated with the news about the wedding. |
| | 我们对婚礼之事欢欣鼓舞。 |
| elect [sb] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (appoint by voting) | 选举
xuǎn jǔ |
| | This year, voters will elect two new people to the town council. |
| elect [sb] as [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (appoint by voting) | 选举
xuǎn jǔ |
| | Voters elected the retired principal as mayor of their city. |
| elect to do [sth] vi + prep | formal (choose) | 选择做某事
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| | Party A to the contract elects to commission services from Party B. |
electroplate,
electroplate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (apply metal coating to) | 电镀
diàn dù |
| an element of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (factor) | ...的因素
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| | | ...的成分
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| | There was an element of luck involved when he won the race. |
| | 他的比赛胜利中有运气的因素。 |
| the elements of [sth] nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors." | (basics of a subject) | 基本原理
jī běn yuán lǐ |
| | | 基础
jī chǔ |
| | The book covers the elements of the subject. |
elevate [sth],
elevate [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (aggrandize) | 提高
tí gāo |
| | Many people elevate the consumer lifestyle even if it hurts their personal finances. |
elevate [sb],
elevate [sb] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (aggrandize) | 抬高
tái gāo |
| | I'm tired of people elevating tacky reality TV stars. |
| elicit [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (prompt interest, reaction, a smile) | 引出，引起
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| | | 得到
dé dào |
| | Jack asked Eliza dozens of questions, but none of them elicited a response. |
| | 杰克问了艾丽扎许多问题，但一个回答都没有得到。 |
| elicit [sth] from [sb] vtr + prep | (get [sth] from [sb]) | 从...引发出，从...诱出
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| | | 引导...得出
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| | The teacher tried to elicit the right answer from the students. |
| | 老师试图引导学生得出正确的答案。 |
elide,
elide [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (pronunciation: omit) | 省略…的发音
shěng lüè de fā yīn |
| | | 省去…的音
shěng qù de yīn |
| | | （发音中）省略…
fā yīn zhōng shěng lüè |
elide,
elide [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (eliminate, omit) | 省略…
shěng lüè |
| | | 删略…
shān lüè |
| | | 删略…
shān lüè |
| eligible for [sth] adj + prep | (entitled to claim) | 有资格享受…的
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| | | 有权利得到…的
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| | We are eligible for a tax credit because of the energy-efficient furnace we installed. |
| | 我们安装了节能锅炉，有资格享受税务优惠。 |
| eligible to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (entitled to receive) | 有资格做…的
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| | | 有权利做…的
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| | The letter confirmed the family was eligible to receive a government grant to insulate their house. |
| | 信函确认了这家人有资格接受政府补助金，对其房屋进行保温处理。 |
| eliminate [sth] from [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (get rid of) | 消除
xiāo chú |
| | Supposedly, this filter eliminates 99% of harmful contaminants from the water. |
email [sb] [sth],
e-mail⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (send: to [sb] via email) | 给某人通过电子邮件发送
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| | I will email you the directions. |
| | 我会给你通过电子邮件发送指示。 |
| emanate from [sth/sb] vi + prep | (be emitted) | 从…发出
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| | | 从…散发出
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| | An unpleasant smell emanated from the food cupboard. |
| emanate from [sth/sb] vi + prep | figurative (arise) | 从...产生
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| | A melancholy air seemed to emanate from Mary that day. |
| emasculate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (reduce effectiveness of: [sth]) | 削弱
xuē ruò |
| | Local politics often turns into a popularity contest, which emasculates the real issues. |
| embargo on [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (shipping ban) | 禁运令
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| | | 封港令
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| | The temporary embargo on meat products from Europe has now been lifted. |
| | 之前针对欧洲肉类产品的禁运令现已解除。 |
| embargo on [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (ban, prohibition) | 禁止
jìn zhǐ |
| | | 限制
xiàn zhì |
| | The school administration's embargo on sugary snacks was not popular with the kids. |
| | 学校管理员对含糖零食加以限制，这让孩子们颇为不满。 |
| embargo [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (ban trade with) | 禁止贸易
jìn zhǐ mào yì |
| | Cuba has been embargoed by the United States since 1960. |
| embargo [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (ban the trading of) | 禁运
jìn yùn |
| | The government has embargoed arms supplies to this troubled country. |
embark on [sth],
embark upon [sth] vi + prep | (journey: start) (旅程) | 开始
kāi shǐ |
| | What should you take before you embark on a three-day hike? |
embark on [sth],
embark upon [sth] vi + prep | (project: start) (项目等) | 上马，启动，开始
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| | We had no idea what the project would involve when we embarked on it. |
embed [sth] in [sth],
embed [sth] into [sth] vtr + prep | (insert deeply) | 把...埋入...
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| | | 把...插入...
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| | The gardener dug a hole and embedded the plant in it. When the wall was built, the builder had embedded a decorative stone into it, just above the window. |
| embed [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative, usually passive (implant, integrate) | 嵌入
qiàn rù |
| | | 深埋
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| | People rarely forget their native languages; it's something that is deeply embedded. |
| embed [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mathematics) (数学映射) | 使…嵌入
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embed [sth] in [sth],
imbed [sth] in [sth] vtr + prep | figurative, usually passive (implant, integrate) | 把...深埋在...
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| | | 使...在...生根
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| | John's love of children is deeply embedded in his personality. |
| embellish [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (adorn) | 装饰
zhuāng shì |
| | | 布置
bù zhì |
| embellish [sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (adorn with) | 用…装饰
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| | | 用…布置
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| | The seamstress embellished the gown with intricate beadwork. |
| embody [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (concretely represent) | 使...具体化
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| | | 体现
tǐ xiàn |
| | The artist's work embodied the spirit of the age. |
| | 那位艺术家的作品体现了时代精神。 |
| embody [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (person: be example of) | 体现
tǐ xiàn |
| | | 具体表现
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| | My husband embodies everything that is good about being a man. |
| | 我丈夫的身上体现了男人的所有良好品质。 |
| embody [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (include, contain) | 包含
bāo hán |
| | | 容纳
róng nà |
| | Richard does not believe in God, but recognizes that religion embodies certain values that are good for society. |
| | 理查德不信仰宗教，但他承认，宗教中包含了一些对社会有益的价值观。 |
emboss,
emboss [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (decorate in relief) | 在…上刻浮雕
zài shàng kè fú diāo |
| embrace [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (welcome) | （欣然）抓住
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| | | （乐于）利用
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| | I would urge you to embrace this opportunity before it is too late. |
| embrace [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (adopt) | 欣然接受，接纳
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| | | 信奉
xìn fèng |
| | The emperor eventually embraced the new religion. |
| | 皇帝最终接纳了新宗教。 |
| embroider [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (sew a design onto) | 刺绣
cì xiù |
| | Molly embroidered the hem of her jeans. |
| embroider [sth] onto [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (design: sew onto [sth]) | 在…上绣
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| | Sally is embroidering flowers onto the cushion cover. |
emend,
emend [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (amend critically) | 校订
jiào dìng |
| | | 校勘
jiào kān |
| | | 校勘
jiào kān |
| emerge from [sth] vi + prep | (come out of) | 从…冒出来
cóng mào chū lái |
| | | 从…出现
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| | A mole emerged from a hole in the ground. |
empathize with [sth],
also UK: empathise with [sth] vi + prep | (understand feelings) | 感同身受地理解（某种情感）
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| | I can empathize with your sadness at losing your Dad. |
emphasize [sth],
also UK: emphasise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (say, repeat for clarity) | 强调，着重
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| | The teacher emphasized the importance of reading the exam questions carefully. |
| | 老师强调了考试时仔细阅题的重要性。 |
emphasize [sth],
also UK: emphasise [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (stress, say more loudly) | 加强…的语气
jiā qiáng … de yǔ qì |
| | Raising his voice, he emphasized the words. |
| | 他把声音提高，加强了说话的语气。 |
emphasize [sth],
also UK: emphasise [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (shape, etc.: accentuate) | 使突出
shǐ tū chū |
| | | 使突显
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| | This dress will emphasize your curves perfectly. |
| employ [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (use) | 用
yòng |
| | | 使用
shǐ yòng |
| | We are employing the term "freedom" in its broadest sense. |
| | 在使用“自由”这个词的时候，我们讲得是它的最广义。 |
| employ [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (tool) | 利用
lì yòng |
| | The stonemason employed a chisel to carve the stone. |
| | 那位石匠利用凿子雕刻石头。 |
| empower [sb] to do [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (make powerful) | 使某人更好地做某事
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| | The seminars are intended to empower girls to make better choices. |
| | 这系列研讨会旨在使女孩子们更好地作出选择。 |
| empower [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (authorize) | 赋权给某人做某事
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| | The legislation empowers town councils to organize cooperatives. |
| | 法律赋权给镇委员会组织合作社。 |
| empty [sth] out 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." | (container, pockets: take out contents) | 倒空
dào kōng |
| | | 将…全拿出来
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| | We emptied out the entire bottle of red wine. |
empty [sth] out,
empty out [sth] vtr + adv | (take out: contents of [sth]) | 倒空
dào kōng |
| | | 将…全拿出来
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| | Jessica emptied out the contents of her handbag onto the kitchen table. |
| emulate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (computing: substitute) | 仿真
fǎng zhēn |
emulsify,
emulsify [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (turn into an emulsion) | 使…乳化
shǐ rǔ huà |
| en route 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." | (on the way) | 在去...途中
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| | | 在去...路上
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| enact [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (law) (法律) | 制定
zhì dìng |
| | | 颁布
bān bù |
| | The government has enacted a new tax law. |
| | 政府制定了一部新的税务法。 |
| enact [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (portray dramatically) | 上演
shàng yǎn |
| | | 表演
biǎo yǎn |
| | The theatre group enacted one of Shakespeare's plays. |
| | 剧院中上演了一出莎士比亚戏剧。 |
enamored of [sth] (US),
enamoured of [sth] (UK) adj + prep | (infatuated with [sth]) | 热爱…的，迷恋…的，对…倾心的
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| | Ever since high school, I've been completely enamored of history. |
enamored of [sb/sth],
(US),
enamoured of [sb/sth] (UK) adj + prep | (filled with love for) | 喜爱
xǐ ài |
| | | 倾心于
qīng xīn yú |
encipher,
encipher [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (put into code) | 对…进行加密
duì jìn xíng jiā mì |
| | | 把…译成密码
bǎ yì chéng mì mǎ |
| | | 把…译成密码
bǎ yì chéng mì mǎ |
| enclose [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (surround) (包裹、信封等) | 包住，把…装入
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| enclose [sth/sb] in [sth] vtr + prep | (shut in, close off) | 将…封闭在
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| encompass [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (include) | 包括，包含
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| | The reorganization plan encompasses all employees. |
| | 重组计划包括所有员工。 |
| encompass [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (surround) | 环绕
huán rào |
| | | 围绕
wéi rào |
| | Mountains encompass the lake. |
| encounter [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (experience a problem) | 遭遇（不好的事情）
zāo yù bù hǎo de shì qíng |
| | He encountered many problems at the remote site. |
| | 他在远程站点遇到了很多问题。 |
| encourage [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (urge, support to do) | 鼓励…做
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| | The teacher encouraged them to discuss the book in class. |
encrust,
encrust [sth],
encrust [sth] with [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cover with [sth] crusty) | 给...包以硬壳
gěi bāo yǐ yìng ké |
encrust,
encrust [sth],
encrust [sth] with [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cover with gemstones) | 用（宝石等）来装饰外层
yòng bǎo shí děng lái zhuāng shì wài céng |
| | | 在外面镶嵌（宝石）
zài wài miàn xiāng qiàn bǎo shí |
| encumber [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (progress, effort: impede) | 阻碍
zǔ ài |
encyclopedic knowledge of [sth] (US),
encyclopaedic knowledge of [sth] (UK) nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (extensive or comprehensive knowledge) | 广博的知识
guǎng bó de zhī shí |
| | | 渊博的知识
yuān bó de zhī shí |
| | The children were impressed by their grandfather's encyclopedic knowledge of aircraft. |
end,
end [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bring to a conclusion) | （使）结束
shǐ jié shù |
| | | 终止
zhōng zhǐ |
| | She ended their relationship after just two months. |
| | 仅仅两个月后，她便结束了他们的关系。 |
end,
end [sth] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (finish) | 结束
jié shù |
| | | 终结
zhōng jié |
| | The concert ended with a Mozart violin concerto. |
| | 音乐会在莫扎特的小提琴协奏曲中结束。 |
end,
end [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (destroy or thwart) | 毁了
huǐ le |
| | The rain ended our plans to play tennis. |
end [sth] off,
end off [sth] vtr + adv | informal (bring to a conclusion) | 结束了…
|
| end up with [sth] vi phrasal + prep | (have eventually) | 最终落得…下场
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| | | 最后居然
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| | I would never have gone skydiving if I'd known I was going to end up with a broken leg. |
| end up doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (eventually have to do) | 最终
zuì zhōng |
| | | 到头来
|
endeavor to do [sth] (US),
endeavour to do [sth] (UK) vi + prep | (try to) | 尝试
cháng shì |
| | | 尽力
jìn lì |
| | | 努力
nǔ lì |
| | Do not endeavor to change his mind; you'll regret it. |
endorse [sth],
also US: indorse [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (idea, plan: approve of, support) | 赞同，支持，认可
|
| | (比喻) | 背书
bèi shū |
| | The boss endorsed Karen's plan to make the office more efficient. |
endorse [sth],
also US: indorse [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (support, promote: a product) | 给...做广告
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| | | 给...做推广宣传
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| | | 为…代言
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| | The celebrity endorsed the product in return for a large payment. |
endorse [sth],
also US: indorse [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cheque: sign as payee) (支票) | 背书，在（支票等的）背面签字
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| | The bank asked the customer to endorse the cheque by signing it on the back. |
| endorse [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | UK (mark penalty points on driver's licence) | 在...上标注违章记录
|
| | The court endorsed Jack's licence with six penalty points. |
| | 法庭在杰克的执照上标注了六分的违章惩罚。 |
| endow [sb] with [sth] vtr + prep | (give abilities, qualities) | 赋予某人某物
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| | | 将某物赐予某人
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| | Shirley decided that as God had seen fit to endow her with a great singing voice, she would become a singer. |
| | 雪莉决定，既然上帝赋予了自己一把唱歌的好嗓子，她就要去做一位歌手。 |
| be endowed with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be gifted, equipped with [sth]) | 有...的天资
|
| | | 有...的天赋
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| | He is endowed with a huge sense of humor. |
| | 他具有很高的幽默天赋。 |
endue,
endue [sth] with [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (endow) | 赋予…
fù yǔ |
| | | 给予…
gěi yǔ |
| | | 授予…
shòu yǔ |
| endure [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (last through) | 耐住，经受住
|
| | The couple's love had endured trials and tribulations. |
| | 这对夫妻的爱情经受住了考验和磨难。 |
| endure [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (suffer) | 忍受，忍耐
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| | Adam endured the ache in his muscles and managed to finish the marathon. |
| | 亚当忍受着肌肉的疼痛，成功跑完了马拉松。 |
| the enemy of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative ([sth] hostile) | 不利物，危害物
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| | (比喻) | 敌人
dí rén |
| | Ignorance is the enemy of progress. |
| an enemy of [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (person: opponent) | 反对者
fǎn duì zhě |
| | | 对抗者
duì kàng zhě |
| | This environmentalist is an enemy of the government's policy on nuclear energy. |
| enforce [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (law, rule: keep in force) (法律、规章等) | 强制执行
qiáng zhì zhí xíng |
| | The headteacher enforced the rules without making any exceptions. |
| | 校长强制执行了规章，不允许任何例外。 |
| enforce [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (obtain by force) | 强迫
qiǎng pò |
| | | 强制
qiǎng zhì |
| | The slave driver enforced obedience. |
| | 监工强迫奴隶顺从。 |
| engage [sb] in [sth] vtr + prep | (involve in) | 使参与
shǐ cān yù |
| | | 使加入
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| engage [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (get into combat with) | 与…交战，与…交锋
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| | The army engaged the enemy. |
| | 部队与敌人交战。 |
| engage with [sth] vi + prep | (be committed, involved with) | 忙于
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| | | 从事
cóng shì |
| | | 投入于
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| engage in [sth] vi + prep | (be committed, involved in) | 忙于
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| | | 从事
cóng shì |
| | | 投入于
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| engage to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (commit to do) | 保证做某事，承诺做某事
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| | The government has engaged to assist the organization's aid efforts. |
| | 政府承诺为该组织的援助工作提供帮助。 |
| engage in [sth] vi + prep | formal (do) | 做出
zuò chū |
| | | 做下
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| | I trust you will no longer engage in such childish behaviour. |
| engineer [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (design) | 设计
shè jì |
| | He engineered the construction of those bridges. |
| | 他设计了那些桥的建造。 |
| engineer [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (build) | 设计制造
shè jì zhì zào |
| | This machine was engineered very well. |
| | 这台机器设计制造得非常好。 |
| engineer [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (make happen) (比喻) | 安排
ān pái |
| | | 策划
cè huà |
| | The campaign manager engineered the election of the president. |
| | 竞选经理策划了总统选举活动。 |
engorge,
engorge [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make full or swollen with fluid) | 使充满液体
shǐ chōng mǎn yè tǐ |