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in dispute (with [sth] about [sth]) adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (in disagreement) | 争论中的 zhēng lùn zhōng de |
| | 有争议的 yǒu zhēng yì de |
| | 有争端的 yǒu zhēng duān de |
| I'm in dispute with my neighbour about whose job it is to mend the fence between us. |
in favor of [sth] (US), in favour of [sth] (UK) adj + prep | (approving of [sth]) | 赞成 zàn chéng |
| | 赞同 zàn tóng |
in favor of doing [sth] (US), in favour of doing [sth] (UK) exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (approving of [sth]) | 赞成做某事
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be in for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be about to endure) | 会遭受
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| It looks as though we're in for a long night. |
in honor of [sth/sb] (US), in honour of [sth/sb] (UK) preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (to mark, acknowledge [sth] or [sb]) | 为向…致敬
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| | 为纪念…
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| Saigon was renamed in honour of Ho Chi Minh in 1976. |
be in line with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (correspond to) | 与…一致 yǔ … yí zhì |
| | 与…相符合 yǔ xiāng fú hé |
| Our operating procedures are in line with state requirements. |
be in line for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be expected successor) | 是…继承人
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| | 是…的继任者
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be in line to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be expected to be next) | 接下来将
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in love with [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 (very keen) | 爱上某物
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| He is in love with the sound of his own voice. |
in need of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (requiring [sth]) | 需要… xū yào |
in order for [sth/sb] to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (so that [sth] happens) | 为了使…
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| In order for sales to be strong, our department needs to work hard this month. |
in range of [sth] adv + prep | US (close to doing [sth]) | 即将
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| After years of study, I'm finally in range of graduating. |
| 经过数年学习后,我终于即将毕业了。 |
in readiness for [sth] advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (so as to be prepared for [sth]) | 准备就绪 zhǔn bèi jiù xù |
| | (为某事)做好准备 wèi mǒu shì zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi |
| I've done everything I was asked to in readiness for tomorrow's ceremony. |
in reference to [sth/sb] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (regarding, as related to) | 有关 yǒu guān |
| | 关于 guān yú |
in respect of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with regard, with reference) | 关于 guān yú |
| | 在…方面 zài fāng miàn |
| The plaintiff was awarded damages in respect of the costs incurred. |
in respect to [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (with regard to) | 关于… guān yú … |
| | 至于… zhì yú … |
| Vancouver is one of North America's most progressive cities in respect to drug policy. |
in return for [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in exchange, as payment) | 作为对…的回报
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| He bought me dinner in return for the favour I did him. |
in return for doing [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in exchange, as payment) | 作为对…的回报
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| I cooked her a meal in return for looking after the kids while I was shopping. |
in sync with [sth/sb], in synch adj + prep | informal, abbreviation (in synchronization, in harmony) | 与…步调一致的
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| An employee who is in sync with the company culture is more likely to perform better. |
in tandem with [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (together, in conjunction with) | 与…一起,与…共同
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in terms 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." | (in relation to) | 就某方面而论 jiù mǒu fāng miàn ér lùn |
| In terms of profit, the publisher made $15.3 million last year. |
in the center of [sth] (US), in the centre of [sth] (UK) preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in the middle of) | 在…中间 zài … zhōng jiān |
| | 在…中心
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in the event of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in case of) | 在…的情况下 zài de qíng kuàng xià |
| | 如果...发生 rú guǒ fā shēng |
| In the event of a fire, make your way to the nearest exit. |
in the form of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (as) | 以 ... 的形式
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| | 就像… jiù xiàng |
| Her reply came in the form of a smile. |
in the habit of doing [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (doing regularly) | 习惯于做某事
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| | 有做某事的习惯
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| She was so in the habit of walking home after school that she forgot she needed to visit the store first. |
in the interest of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (for the sake or good: of [sth]) | 为了 wèi le |
| | 为了…的利益 wèi le de lì yì |
| In the interest of good relations, it's important to get on with your neighbours. In the interest of safety, you should always buckle your seatbelt. |
be in the market for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (intending to buy) | 打算购买 dǎ suàn gòu mǎi |
| If you're in the market for a new laptop, here are our top five recommendations. |
| 如果您打算购买新笔记本电脑,我们为您推荐五个最佳选择。 |
in the matter of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | formal (regarding) | 就...而论
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| | 在...方面
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备注: Often used in legal language, in reference to court cases. |
in the middle 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." | (at the centre of) | 在…中央 zài … zhōng yāng |
| The Temple of Confucius is in the middle of the city. |
in the middle 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." | (still involved in) | 还纠缠在…之中
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| We were in the middle of an argument when the phone rang. |
in the middle of doing [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (still doing) | 正在做 zhèng zài zuò |
| I can't talk to you now. I'm in the middle of fixing dinner. |
in the middle 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." | (among) | 在…的中间 zài de zhōng jiān |
| | 处于…的中央
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| In the middle of the skyscrapers stood one tiny house. |
in the midst 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." | (amid, among) | 在…中央 zài … zhōng yāng |
| | 正在做…时 zhèng zài zuò … shí |
| Californians have been in the midst of a three-year drought. |
in the neighborhood of [sth] (US), somewhere in the region of [sth] (UK) preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | figurative, informal (approximately) | 大约 dà yuē |
| | 大概 dà gài |
in the process of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (during, in the course of) | 在…的过程中
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| The robber tripped and broke his leg in the process of trying to flee. |
be in the process of doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be doing) | 正在…
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| I am in the process of applying for a visa to travel to the USA. |
in the region of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (approximately) | 大约 dà yuē |
| | 约
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in the wake of [sth], in [sth]'s wake preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (following) | 随着… suí zhe |
| | 尾随…之后 wěi suí zhī hòu |
| In the wake of the game the fans ran onto the pitch. In the wake of the Beatles' success a number of British bands released records in the US. |
in time for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (not late for) | 及时…
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| | 赶上…
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| Make sure you arrive in time for the start of the concert at 7 P.M. |
in time to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (not late) | 及时…
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| I got to the concert in time to get a seat at the front. |
in tune with [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (sound: harmonious) (声音) | 与…合拍
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in tune with [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | figurative (in harmony with [sth]) (比喻) | 与…合拍,与…协调一致
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inactivate, inactivate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make inactive) | 使不活跃 shǐ bù huó yuè |
inaugurate [sb] into [sth] vtr + prep | (put into official role) | 举行就职典礼
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| The company inaugurated a new CEO last year. |
inaugurate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (launch, open) | 启动 qǐ dòng |
| | 开始 kāi shǐ |
| We are inaugurating a new cosmetics line at the end of this month. |
incentivize [sb/sth], also UK: incentivise [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (give incentives to) | 鼓励某人
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| | 鼓励某事
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| | 激励 jī lì |
incident to [sth] adj + prep | (naturally related) | 易发生的
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| | 易出现的
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| Trauma is incident to the life of a soldier. |
| 士兵的生活中容易发生创伤。 |
incidental to [sth] adj + prep | (of minor importance to) | 对…而言是次要的
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| The fact that his spelling's good is only incidental to his success as a writer. |
incise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cut into) | 刻 kè |
| | 雕 diāo |
incite [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (provoke to action) | 激起 jī qǐ |
| Be careful or your bold words could incite the people to revolt. |
incite [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (provoke to do [sth]) | 鼓动 gǔ dòng |
| | 煽动 shān dòng |
| The speaker incited the miners to go on strike. |
incline [sb] toward [sth], incline [sb] towards [sth] vtr + prep | figurative (give [sb] a preference for) | 使…更喜欢
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| | 使…更倾向于
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| To be honest, the fact that Tom doesn't like it inclines me towards it even more. |
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (person: be willing, disposed to do) | 倾向 qīng xiàng |
| He thinks she is dangerous and I'm inclined to agree with him. |
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (person: tend to do) | 倾向 qīng xiàng |
| | 很可能 hěn kě néng |
| Don't believe everything my sister tells you. She is inclined to exaggerate. |
be inclined to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (person: tending to) | 倾向于 qīng xiàng yú |
| He is inclined to skepticism where ghosts are concerned. |
inclined to believe [sth/sb] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (tending to trust: [sb]) | 倾向于相信 qīng xiàng yú xiāng xìn |
| Janice was inclined to believe Bill's version of the events. |
include [sb] in [sth] vtr + prep | (have as participant in) | 将(某人)列入
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| They were not included in the guest list. |
include [sth/sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (categorize) | 把…归入其中,将…列入其中
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| If I were listing my top ten singers, I wouldn't include her. |
| 如果要列出我最喜欢的十大歌手,我不会将她包含在内。 |
include [sth/sb] in [sth] vtr + prep | (categorize) | 把…算入 bǎ suàn rù |
| Let's include this book in the reference section. |
include [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (attach: a document) | 附上
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| | 加上 jiā shàng |
| When you apply for a job, don't forget to include your CV. |
inclusive of [sth/sb] adj + prep | (including) | 包含,包括
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| | 包容,吸纳
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| The price of the meal is inclusive of drinks. |
| 餐费中包含了饮品。 |
incorporate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (text, things) (文字等) | 包含,纳入
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| Peter incorporated his favorite designs into his logo. |
| 彼得将他最喜欢的设计纳入到自己的标识中。 |
incorporate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (idea) (想法等) | 包含,纳入
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| Jim incorporated his political ideas into his school presentation. |
| 吉姆将自己的政治思想纳入到在学校做的演示中。 |
increase, increase [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (make more numerous) | 使变多 shǐ biàn duō |
| | 使增加 shǐ zēng jiā |
| They increased the number of apples at the store. |
incubate, incubate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cover so as to keep warm) | 覆盖…以保暖 fù gài yǐ bǎo nuǎn |
| | 在恒温箱内养育(早产儿) zài héng wēn xiāng nèi yǎng yù zǎo chǎn ér |
incubate, incubate [sth] v | literal (hatch) (本义) | 孵化 fū huà |
incubate, incubate [sth] v | figurative (idea: consider, develop slowly) (比喻) | 酝酿,缓慢发展
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inculcate, inculcate [sb] with [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (instil) | 持续灌输 chí xù guàn shū |
| | 反复教诲 fǎn fù jiào huì |
incumbent on [sb] to do [sth], incumbent upon [sb] to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (obligatory for [sb]) | 某人必须履行某事
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| | 某人有义务做某事
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| It is incumbent on the bride's father to make a speech at the wedding. |
| 新娘的父亲有义务在婚礼上致辞。 |
incur [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cause to self) | 招致 zhāo zhì |
| | 带来 dài lái |
| Jim incurred a penalty for cheating in the game. |
| 吉姆因在比赛中作弊而招致处罚。 |
incur [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (sustain expenses) (债务) | 蒙受,遭受
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| Harry incurred some major gambling debts at the casino. |
indemnify [sth] against [sth] vtr + prep | (insure: against [sth]) | 保证赔偿
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indemnify [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (compensate: for [sth]) | 补偿 bǔ cháng |
indent [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cut notches into [sth]) | 使…成锯齿状 shǐ chéng jù chǐ zhuàng |
indent for [sth] vi + prep | (order in writing) | 订购 dìng gòu |
indent [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (write [sth] out in duplicate) | 一式多份地起草
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independent of [sth/sb] adj + prep | (person: managing alone) | 独立于...的
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| | 不依赖...的
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| I'm looking forward to getting a place of my own so I can be independent of my parents. |
| 我盼望着自己出去住,也好不依赖我的父母。 |
independent of [sth] adj + prep | (regardless of, irrespective of) | 不管 bù guǎn |
| | 不顾 bbú gù |
| | 纵使
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| Independent of your opinion I am going to Florida on vacation. |
| 不管你有什么看法,我都要去佛罗里达州度假。 |
independent from [sth] adj + prep | (politics: autonomous) | 脱离…独立的,脱离…自治的
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| Panama became independent from Columbia in the early 20th century. |
| 20世纪初,巴拿马脱离哥伦比亚独立。 |
independent of [sth] adj + prep | (free) | 不受…约束的,独立于…的
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| Tom's latest venture is independent of his other businesses. |
| 汤姆新近成立的企业独立于他的其他业务。 |
index [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (put an index in) | 给...编索引
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| The writer indexed the book and submitted it to the printer. |
index [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (indicate) | 指示 zhǐ shì |
| | 反映 fǎn yìng |
| The cold weather indexes the arrival of fall. |
indicate [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (point out, point to [sth]) | 指示,指出
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| Kyle indicated the office building where he works. |
| 卡尔指示了自己工作的办公大楼所在位置。 |
indicate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (with object: show [sth]) | 表现出 biǎo xiàn chū |
| | 显示出 xiǎn shì chū |
| | 表明 biǎo míng |
| Maria's score on the test indicates a high level of intelligence. |
| 玛利亚在测试中的得分表明她智力很高。 |
indicate [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (say) | 表示 biǎo shì |
| | 示意 shì yì |
| Peter indicated that he would like to go to the store. |
indict [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep | (accuse, criticize for [sth]) | 控告 kòng gào |
| The journalist indicted the congressman for corruption. |
individualize [sth], also UK: individualise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (customize, make [sth] unique) | 使具有个性 shǐ jù yǒu gè xìng |
| | 使个性化 shǐ gè xìng huà |
induce [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cause) | 引起 yǐn qǐ |
| | 导致 dǎo zhì |
| The riots induced panic in the entire country. |
| 暴乱在全国各地引发了恐慌。 |
induce [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (medicine: provoke, cause) (用药物等) | 引导,诱导
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| The doctor induced a coma in the patient to prevent brain damage. |
| 为防止患者出现脑部损伤,医生诱导患者进入了昏迷状态。 |
induce [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (induction) (物理学) | 通过感应生成
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| The physics teacher induced a current with a magnet. |
| 物理老师使用一块磁铁,通过感应生成了电流。 |
induce [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (stimulate: childbirth) | 人工催产
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| Rachel was overdue, so the doctor induced labor at noon. |
| 瑞秋已经过了预产期,所以医生在中午已经为她人工催产。 |
induct [sb] into [sth] vtr + prep | (initiate into [sth]) | 正式就职
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| | 赋予头衔
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| Every baseball player hopes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. |
indulge [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (desire, appetite: satisfy) | 纵容 zòng róng |
| | 满足(欲望等) mǎn zú ( yù wàng děng ) |
| As it was a special occasion, I decided to indulge my desire for a glass of champagne. |
| 因为那天是一个特殊的日子,所以我决定纵容自己的欲望,喝一杯香槟。 |
indulge in [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] | (treat yourself to [sth]) | 让自己享受一下
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| | 纵容自己享受一下
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| I usually indulge in a nice glass of wine with my dinner. Mary indulged in a massage before her big presentation. |
industrialize [sth], also UK: industrialise [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (place: develop industry) | 在(某地)发展工业 zài mǒu dì fā zhǎn gōng yè |
| | 使(某地)工业化 shǐ mǒu dì gōng yè huà |
| Globalization is industrializing developing countries. |
industrialize [sth], also UK: industrialise [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (production: make industrial) | 使工业化 shǐ gōng yè huà |
| Many companies are industrializing foods that used to be natural. |
infect [sb/sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | (contaminate with [sth]) | 传染 chuán rǎn |
| The traveler became infected with malaria. |
infect [sb/sth] with [sth] vtr + prep | figurative (tainted by [sth]) | 影响 yǐng xiǎng |
| The news of the gold strike infected the townspeople with greed. |
infect [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (affect, be spread among) | 感染 gǎn rǎn |
| | 影响 yǐng xiǎng |
| The teacher's sense of fun infected the whole class. |
infer [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (deduce) | 推论,推断,推出
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| Laura inferred the answer to the equation by looking at it. |
| 劳拉看着等式就推出了答案。 |