| 复合形式： |
| ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (am not) (am/is/are not 的非标准缩略形式) | 不是
bú shì |
| | I ain't a liar; I'm telling you the truth! |
| | 我不是骗子，我给你说的都是事实！ |
| ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (is not) ("is not"的缩写) | 不是
bú shì |
| | Working two jobs ain't easy but I've got to pay the rent. |
| | 做两份工作并不容易，但我必须要付房租。 |
| ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (are not) ("are not"的缩写) | 不是
bú shì |
| | You ain't my dad; you can't tell me what to do! |
| | 你不是我的父亲；你不需要命令我怎么做！ |
| ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (have not) ("have not"的缩写) | 没有
méi yǒu |
| | I ain't got any money. |
| | 我没有钱。 |
| ain't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (has not) ("has not"的缩写) | 没有
méi yǒu |
| | The teacher ain't told us what to do yet. |
| | 老师没有告诉我们该怎么做。 |
| aren't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (are not) | 不
bù |
| | | 不是
bú shì |
| | Bananas aren't pink. Aren't you cold? It's the middle of winter and you're wearing shorts! |
| can't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (can not) (口语) | [can not 的缩约形式]
[can not de suō yuē xíng shì ] |
| | I can't hear the doorbell when I'm in the back room. |
| | 我在密室的时候听不到门铃声。 |
| can't be bothered adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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| | I can't be bothered with proofreading, so I just post my e-mails as they are, misspellings and all. |
| can't be bothered to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | informal (unwilling to make effort) | 嫌麻烦而不愿意做…
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can't be helped,
cannot be helped v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (unavoidable) | 不可避免
bù kě bì miǎn |
| | It's a pity that Deborah can't come with us, but it can't be helped. |
| can't be in all places at one time v | informal (have too many obligations to fulfil) (非正式用语) | （事情太多）分身无术
shì qíng tài duō fēn shēn wú shù |
can't help [sth],
can't help doing [sth],
cannot help v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (feel compelled to do [sth]) | 不禁…
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| | | 禁不住…
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| | I can't help wondering if she really knows what she's doing. |
| can't wait for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (be impatient for) (表示不耐烦) | 迫切地希望
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| | I can't wait for this day to be over. |
| couldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (could not) | 不能
bù néng |
| | | 不行
bù xíng |
| | Andy couldn't come because he had other plans. |
| couldn't care less about v | (feel completely apathetic towards) | 对…丝毫不感兴趣
duì sī háo bù gǎn xìng qù |
| | | 毫不在意…
háo bú zài yì |
| | | 不喜欢…
bù xǐ huān |
| | I couldn't care less about the tabloid headlines. |
| couldn't-give-a-damn attitude nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang, potentially offensive (apathy, lack of concern) (俚语，可能无礼) | 一点都不在意的态度，根本不在乎的态度
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| | There's no way I'd hire him with his couldn't-give-a-damn attitude. |
| didn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (did not) (表否定) | 没有
méi yǒu |
| | Sam didn't know how to answer such a tricky question. |
| doesn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (does not) | [does not的缩写形式]
[does not de suō xiě xíng shì ] |
| | He doesn't live at this address in the winter. |
| | 他冬天不住在这里。 |
| doesn't matter interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (it's not important) | 不要紧
bú yào jǐn |
| | | 没关系
méi guān xì |
| | "I didn't have time to call Peter." "Doesn't matter. I'll probably see him this evening anyway." |
| It doesn't matter interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (it's not important) | 没关系
méi guān xì |
| | | 不要紧
bú yào jǐn |
| | "I forget to buy the milk." "It doesn't matter. I'll stop by the supermarket on the way back from work." |
| don't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial (do not) (口语) | [do not 的缩约形式]
[do not de suō yuē xíng shì ] |
| Don't! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | colloquial, abbreviation (do not do that) (感叹词) | 不要，别
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| don't forget interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not forget) (非正式用语) | 别忘了
bié wàng le |
| | Don't forget to turn off the light when leaving the office. |
| Don't hold your breath. interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal ([sth] is unlikely to happen soon) | 别紧张
bié jǐn zhāng |
| | | 放轻松
fàng qīng sōng |
| | Neil promised that he would have everything ready. Don't hold your breath, though! |
Don't judge a book by the cover!,
don't judge a book by its cover interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | proverb (appearances can be deceptive) | 别以貌取人
bié yǐ mào qǔ rén |
| | She definitely looks trustworthy, but don't judge a book by its cover. |
| don't kid yourself interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not be deluded) (非正式用语) | 别骗你自己了
bié piàn nǐ zì jǐ le |
| | He doesn't love you, don't kid yourself! |
| don't mention it interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (you're welcome) | 不客气
bú kè qì |
| | | 不用谢
bú yòng xiè |
| | "Thanks so much for all your help." "Don't mention it! It was no trouble." |
| don't rock the boat interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | figurative (do not cause trouble) (比喻) | 别找麻烦了
bié zhǎo má fán le |
| | The arrangements are already made, so don't rock the boat. |
| don't run interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not run) (非正式用语) | 别跑
bié pǎo |
| | In case of fire, walk, don't run, to the nearest exit. |
| don't worry interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (do not worry) (非正式用语) | 别担心
bié dān xīn |
| | Don't worry, I am here right behind you. |
| don't you? | (question tag) | 不是吗？
bú shì ma |
| | Why am I asking you for directions? - well, you live here, don't you? |
dot the i's and cross the t's,
dot your i's and cross your t's v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (attend to detail) | 一丝不苟
yì sī bù gǒu |
| | | 注重细节
zhù zhòng xì jié |
| hadn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (had not) (口语) | 没有
méi yǒu |
| | It was obvious that Karen hadn't seen the newspaper article. It was a surprise when I saw Jeff; I hadn't expected him to be at the party. |
| | 凯伦很明显没有看报纸上那篇文章。我看到杰夫时很奇怪；我没想到他参加了聚会。 |
| hasn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (has not) (非正式用语) | [has not的缩略形式]
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| | Bebe hasn't eaten supper yet. |
| haven't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (have not) (非正式用语) | [have not的缩写]
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| | I haven't seen the neighbors in a long time. |
| I can't wait! interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I am excited about [sth]) (表示期待) | 我都等不及了，我迫不及待
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| | "This time next week we'll be on holiday." "I can't wait!" |
| I don't care interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (It's not important to me.) | 我不在乎
wǒ bú zài hu |
| | | 我不管
wǒ bù guǎn |
| | "You can't go out dressed like that; you'll get cold." "I don't care." |
| I don't know interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (declaration of ignorance of [sth]) (非正式用语) | 我不知道
wǒ bù zhī dào |
| | I don't know how to knit. |
| I don't mind interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I have no preference) (非正式用语) | 我无所谓，怎么都可以，随便
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| | "We can go to the cinema or ten-pin bowling. What do you want to do?" "I don't mind." |
| I don't mind interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | informal (I am not upset) (非正式用语) | 我不介意
wǒ bú jiè yì |
| | I don't mind if you sit beside me. |
| I don't think so interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!" | (I believe not) | 我认为并非如此
wǒ rèn wéi bìng fēi rú cǐ |
| | | 我不同意
wǒ bù tóng yì |
| | When Tom asked me if Sally was coming to the party I replied "I don't think so". |
| isn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (is not) (口语) | [is not的缩写形式]
[is not de suō xiě xíng shì ] |
| | That cat isn't yours, is it? |
| isn't it? | (question tag) | 难道不是吗？
nán dào bú shì ma ？ |
| | This is your book, isn't it? |
| mustn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (must not) (缩写，口语) | 不许，不准，禁止
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| | You mustn't worry too much; everything will be fine. |
| needn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (need not) (缩写) | 不必
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| | | 没必要
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| | | 不需要
bù xū yào |
| | You needn't cook dinner for me tonight; I'm going out with friends. |
| | 你今晚不必准备我的晚餐，我会跟朋友出去。 |
| shan't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | slightly dated, colloquial, abbreviation (shall not: refusal) | 不能
bù néng |
| | | 不会
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| | | 不应该
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| | I shan't tell you again; tidy your room! |
| shan't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | dated, colloquial, abbreviation (shall not: prediction) (表预测) | 不会
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| | | 不打算
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| shouldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (should not) | 不应该
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| | | 不应当
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| | | 不应
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| | You shouldn't say things like that about your teacher; it's rude. |
T,
t nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (20th letter of alphabet) | [字母表中第20个字母]
[ zì mǔ biǎo zhōng dì èr shí gè zì mǔ ] |
| | The roads meet in the shape of a T. |
T-bone,
T-bone steak nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (cut of beef with T-shaped bone) | T骨牛排
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| T-bone [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | US, informal (crash into side of vehicle) | 撞击…
zhuàng jī |
| | | 撞到…
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T-shirt,
tee-shirt nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (short-sleeved collarless top) (外穿) | T恤衫，短袖圆领运动衫
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| | In the summer I usually wear just shorts and a T-shirt. |
| wasn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (was not) | 不是
bú shì |
| | There's no need to apologise; the accident wasn't your fault. |
| weren't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (were not) (表否定) | 不
bù |
| | My housemates and I weren't in when the landlord called to collect his rent. |
| won't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (will not: prediction) (表预测) | 不会
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| | It won't rain tomorrow. |
| won't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (will not: refusal) | 不肯
bù kěn |
| | He just won't listen to reason! |
| wouldn't contractioncontraction: Shortened form of word or words--for example, "I'd" = "I had," "can't" = "cannot." | colloquial, abbreviation (would not) | 不
bù |
| | | 不会
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| | I wouldn't do that if I were you. I pushed the door with all my might, but it wouldn't open. |