| 主要翻译 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (destination) (某处) | 到，达
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| | He went to the shop. |
| | 他去了商店。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (toward) | 朝着
cháo zhe |
| | | 对着
duì zhe |
| | | 向
xiàng |
| | He walked to the house. |
| | 他向那栋房子走去。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (upon) (表示动作的对象) | 往…上
wǎng … shàng |
| | The painter applied the pigment to the canvas. |
| | 画家把颜料涂到了画布上。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (of, belonging to) | 归于
guī yú |
| | | 属于
shǔ yú |
| | The sash to his cape was red. |
| | 他披风上的带子是红色的。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in relationship with) (表示相对位置) | 对，面对
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| | The table was parallel to the floor. |
| | 桌子与地面平行。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (range, limit) (表示范围、界限等) | 达到，到
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| | In summer, the temperature ranges from thirty to forty degrees Celsius. |
| | 夏天，气温可在三十到四十摄氏度内变化。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (compared with) | 比
bǐ |
| | | 与…相比
yǔ … xiāng bǐ |
| | Manchester United won the match, four to two. |
| | 曼联队赢了那场比赛，比分为四比二。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (ratio) | 比
bǐ |
| | | 比率
bǐ lǜ |
| | The proposal was defeated by a vote of three to one. |
| | 该提案经投票表决，以三比一未获通过。 |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order to) (表示目的) | 为了
wèi le |
| | Mo went there to pick up his order. |
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| 其他翻译 |
| to advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | informal (closed) (门窗等) | 关上，合上
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| | When night fell, she pulled the shutters to. |
| to advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (toward action) | 着手
zhuó shǒu |
| | | 开始
kāi shǐ |
| | When they had all been served, they fell to and ate with pleasure. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (as far as) | 直到
zhí dào |
| | | 到…为止
dào … wéi zhǐ |
| | He walked to the pier, but no farther. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (on, against) (表示动作的承受部位) | 在…上
zài … shàng |
| | The fighter took a punch to the jaw. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (before, until) | 在…之前
zài … zhī qián |
| | | 到
dào |
| | I'll arrive at five to six this evening. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in front of) (表示方位) | 到…前面，在…前面
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| | He walked to the window display and looked. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | formal (regarding, with regard to) (正式用语) | 关于，有关
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| | To your earlier point, I think we are in agreement. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (intention) (表示意愿) | 为了给，以便给
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| | Sarah went to the rescue. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (resulting in) | 结果是
jié guǒ shì |
| | | 结果为
jié guǒ wéi |
| | To his horror, the painting was gone. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (into: resulting condition) (表示结果) | 变成
biàn chéng |
| | It was broken to pieces. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in respect of) | 关于
guān yú |
| | | 有关
yǒu guān |
| | The secret to his success is his attention to detail. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (constituting) | 组成
zǔ chéng |
| | | 构成
gòu chéng |
| | There are a hundred centimetres to a metre. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (desire, toasting) | 祝酒
zhù jiǔ |
| | | 祝愿
zhù yuàn |
| | To the happy couple! Hear! Hear! |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in accord with) | 与…一致
yǔ … yí zhì |
| | | 按照
àn zhào |
| | To the best of my knowledge, Spanish is a Romance language. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (time: before) (表示时间) | 在…之前
zài … zhī qián |
| | It is twenty to three in the afternoon. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (sum, calculations) (表示总和，相加) | 等于，相当于
|
| | It comes to thirty-three dollars, ninety-four cents. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (limit in condition) (表示程度) | 直到，到
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| | He felt cold to the bone after skiing. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (with a purpose of) (目的) | 为了，以，以便
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| | Fiona bought a new book to read. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (addition) | 加
jiā |
| | | 添加
tiān jiā |
| | The extra charges added salt to the wounds. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (opposition) (表示比较) | 相对，比
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| | This year's blackberries are inferior to last year's crop. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (position: in relation to) (表示方向) | 对，朝，向
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| | The wall is parallel to the floor. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in reaction to) (表示对某事的反应) | 面对，对
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| | He reacted with tenderness to her outburst. |
| to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (verb and object connector) | [连接动词和宾语]
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| | I am speaking generally, in regard to your efforts this week. |
| 复合形式： |
| a bite to eat nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | informal (snack) | 小吃，随便吃点
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| a monument to [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (example, evidence) (某种特点或品质的) | 例证，典范
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| | His last film was a monument to stupidity and bad taste. |
a quarter till [sth],
a quarter 'til [sth] (US),
a quarter to [sth],
quarter to [sth] (UK) exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (15 minutes before the hour) | 差十五分钟到…（点）
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| | I'll meet you at a quarter till one... in the afternoon, of course. |
| a quarter to exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (time: fifteen minutes before) (时间) | 差一刻到…
chà yí kè dào … |
| | It's almost a quarter to five; we're running late. |
| a word to the wise nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | colloquial (giving warning, advice) (口语) | 明白人用不着多说，聪明人一点就明白
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| | A word to the wise: do not visit this neighborhood alone after dark. |
| abandon [sth] to [sb/sth] vtr + prep | (give up control of) | 把...的控制权让给...
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| | | 把...的控制权丢给...
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| | The army abandoned the territory to the indigenous peoples. |
| ability to listen nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (attentiveness) | 耐心倾听的能力
nài xīn qīng tīng de néng lì |
| | An effective therapist has an ability to listen. |
| able to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (capable of doing) | 能做到，能够做到
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| | The only people able to afford to buy a house in this area are millionaires. |
| | 只有百万富翁才能买得起这一片的房子。 |
| be able to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (can, have the ability to do) | 能，能够
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| | Claire wasn't able to reach the jar on the top shelf. |
| | 克莱尔够不到最上层的罐子。 |
| able to adapt adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (adaptable, not resistant to change) | 善于适应的
shàn yú shì yìng de |
| | We are looking for an employee who is able to adapt to a variety of situations. |
| be about to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (on the point of doing) | 正要做…的时候，正准备做…时
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| | I was just about to step into the bath when the doorbell rang. |
| | 我正要进入浴室时，门铃响了。 |
| about to become 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 point of becoming) | 即将成为
jí jiāng chéng wéi |
| | | 即将变成
jí jiāng biàn chéng |
| | She is about to become the youngest scientist to win the Nobel Prize. |
| about to happen adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (imminent) | 即将发生
jí jiāng fā shēng |
| | You want me to give you money? That's not about to happen. |
| accede to [sth] vi + prep | formal (agree to [sth]) | 答应
dā yìng |
| | | 同意
tóng yì |
| | We refuse to accede to the terrorists' demands. |
| accede to [sth] vi + prep | formal (join a treaty, organization) | 加入
jiā rù |
| | The Czech Republic acceded to the EU in May 2004. |
| accede to [sth] vi + prep | formal (take on power, office) | 任职
rèn zhí |
| be accepted and agreed to v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (terms: be legally agreed) | 认可并接受
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| acclimate [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (make accustomed to [sth]) | 使适应
shǐ shì yìng |
| | | 使逐渐习惯于
shǐ zhú jiàn xí guàn yú |
acclimatize to [sth],
also UK: acclimatise to [sth] vi + prep | figurative (become accustomed to [sth]) | 使适应
shǐ shì yìng |
| | | 使习惯于
shǐ xí guàn yú |
| | People in the city have been forced to acclimatize to increased security controls. |
acclimatize [sb/sth] to [sth],
also UK: acclimatise [sb/sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (accustom to [sth]) | 使适应
shǐ shì yìng |
| | | 使习惯于
shǐ xí guàn yú |
| | If you have cats and you move house you need to keep the cats indoors for at least a few days to acclimatize them to their new home. |
acclimatize [sb/sth] to [sth],
also UK: acclimatise [sb/sth] to [sth] vtr + prep | (accustom to climate) | 使...适应气候
shǐ shì yìng qì hòu |
| | | 使…服水土
shǐ fú shuǐ tǔ |
| | Before planting out your young seedlings, take them out of the greenhouse for a short period, then increase each day, to acclimatize them to the colder conditions outdoors. |
| accommodate to vi + prep | (adapt to) | 适应
shì yìng |
| | | 调整以适应
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| | If you have any special requests, we can accommodate to your needs. |
| | 如果你有任何特殊要求，我们都会进行调整，适应你的需求。 |
| accord [sth] to [sb] vtr + prep | (grant) | 将某物授予某人
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| | We hereby accord to the petitioner the relief that she requests. |
| | 我们现授予申请人所要求的救济金。 |
| according to 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 opinion of) | 根据…的看法
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| | According to David, the concert was very good. |
| according to 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 words of) | 根据…的话
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| | According to Proudhon, property is theft! |
| according to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in order determined by) | 根据…排序
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| | The children lined up according to their height, from shortest to tallest. |
| according to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (as stated in) | 根据…的指示
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| | | 按…所说
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| | | 按…所记载
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| | Make the bread according to the recipe. |
| according to preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (in proportion to) | 取决于
qǔ jué yú |
| | | 以…为依据
yǐ wéi yī jù |
| | Salaries are determined according to experience. |
| according to custom advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (as is traditionally done) | 根据习俗
gēn jù xí sú |
| | | 根据风俗习惯
gēn jù fēng sú xí guàn |
| | According to custom, the dinner must be on the first Sunday in June. |
| according to law exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in agreement with law) | 根据法律
gēn jù fǎ lǜ |
| | | 依法
yī fǎ |
| | According to law, the website owner must check all materials published on it. |
| according to legend exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in mythology) | 根据神话传说
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| | According to legend, the infants Romulus and Remus were suckled by a wolf. |
| according to legend exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in popular myth or belief) (都市传奇，民间传言) | 相传，据说
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| | According to legend, there is buried treasure on Cocos Island. |
| according to regulations exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (following official rules) | 根据规章制度
gēn jù guī zhāng zhì dù |
| | According to regulations, you cannot take lighter fluid on to an airplane. |
| according to reports exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (as has been reported) | 据报道
jù bào dào |
| | | 据报告
jù bào gào |
| | According to reports, there has been a coup in Niger. Further details are not yet available. |
| according to the agreement exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (by the terms of the agreement) | 根据协议
gēn jù xié yì |
| | According to the agreement, the buyer will purchase all the product that the seller can produce. |
| according to the contract exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (by the terms of the contract) | 根据合同
gēn jù hé tóng |
| | | 根据合同条款
gēn jù hé tóng tiáo kuǎn |
| | According to the contract you may take three days of bereavement leave for your uncle's funeral, but only one for your nephew's. |
| according to the letter advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (according to law) | 严格地根据法律
yán gé de gēn jù fǎ lǜ |
| | | 严格依法
yán gé yī fǎ |
| | These laws are no longer obeyed according to the letter. |
| according to the letter advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (to the letter, word for word, verbatim) | 根据字面意思
gēn jù zì miàn yì si |
| according to the rules exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (by the rules) | 根据规则
gēn jù guī zé |
| | | 根据规定
gēn jù guī dìng |
| | According to the rules, he had to be taken off the field. |
| accountable to [sb] adj + prep | (has to report to) | 对某人负有解释义务
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| | | 对某人负责
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| accrue to [sth] vi + prep | (fall naturally to) | 自然获得
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| | | 自然形成
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| ache to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (yearn, long to do) | 渴望做（某事）
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| | | 想做（某事）
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| | When it's this cold, I ache to go to the Bahamas. |
| | 冷成这样的时候，我就很想去巴哈马群岛。 |
| acquiesce to [sth] vi + prep | formal (consent: to a request) | 默许
mò xǔ |
| | | 默认
mò rèn |
| | The principal finally acquiesced to the students' demands. |
| adapt yourself to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (get used to, become accustomed to) | 逐渐习惯
zhú jiàn xí guàn |
| | | 逐渐适应
zhú jiàn shì yìng |
| adapt yourself to vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (change yourself to accommodate) | 改变自己以适应
gǎi biàn zì jǐ yǐ shì yìng |
| | You need to adapt yourself to living with other people. |
| adaptable to [sth] adj + prep | (person: flexible) (人) | 善于适应...的
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| | | 能灵活适应...的
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| | You have to be adaptable to changing rules to succeed in this job. |
| add to [sth] vi + prep | (supplement) | 增加，增添
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| | Herbs will add to the flavour of the soup. |
| | 香草能给汤增添香味。 |
| add [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (contribute, enhance) | 给…添加
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| | | 给…增加
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| | Seasoning adds flavour to food. |
| add to [sth] vi + prep | (increase) | 增多
zēng duō |
| | | 增加
zēng jiā |
| | The knowledge of how he died only added to his family's suffering. |
| | 知道他是怎么死的只能徒增家属的苦痛。 |
| add [sth] and/to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (mathematics: calculate total) (数学) | 将…与…加起来
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| | If you add one and six, the total is seven. |
| add [sth] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (join, put in) | 把…加进
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| | Jim plans to add his work to the project. |
| add fuel to the fire v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (exacerbate the issue) | 火上浇油
huǒ shàng jiāo yóu |
| | Shouting at angry pupils is only likely to add fuel to the fire. |
| add insult to injury v | (make a bad situation worse) | 雪上加霜
xuě shàng jiā shuāng |
| | They got lost in the woods. To add insult to injury, they were out of food. |
add [sth] onto [sth],
add on [sth] to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (charge in addition) (uuu) | 测试看看 vi
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| | This restaurant automatically adds a service charge onto the bill. |
| | just a test |
add [sth] onto [sth],
add on [sth] to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (append) | 将...添加到
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| | | 将...附加到
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| address [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (indicate mail is intended for [sb]) | 在…上写…的地址
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| | | 将（信）寄给
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| | Joyce addressed the letter to her sister. |
| | 乔伊斯将信寄给妹妹。 |
| address [sth] to [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (remark: say to [sb]) | 向某人就某事发表讲话
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| | O'Neill addressed his remarks to the business owners in the audience. |
| | 奥尼尔向在座听众中的企业主们发表了讲话。 |
| be addressed to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (mail: be intended for [sb]) | 是寄给某人的
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| | This letter is addressed to you. |
| | 这封信是寄给你的。 |
| adhere to [sth] vi + prep | (stick to) | 粘附
nián fù |
| | | 附着
fù zhuó |
| | Mud adhered to the tires of the truck. |
| | 卡车轮胎上粘附着泥土。 |
| adhere to [sth] vi + prep | figurative (rules: abide by, follow) (规则等) | 遵守，遵照
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| | If you don't adhere to the rules, you will be in trouble. |
| adjacent to [sth] adj + prep | (beside [sth]) | 与...相邻的
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| | | 与...位置相近的
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| | A modern skyscraper is adjacent to the historical church. |
| adjourn to [sth] vi + prep | (move to another place) | 换地方
huàn dì fāng |
| | | 去...
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| | The men adjourned to the living room for brandy and cigars. |
adjudge,
adjudge [sth],
adjudge [sb] to be vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (decree) | 裁决
cái jué |
| | | 判决
pàn jué |
adjure,
adjure [sb] to do [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (appeal or command: [sb] to do [sth]) | 命令
mìng lìng |
| | | 要求
yāo qiú |
| adjust to [sth] vi + prep | ([sb]: adapt, get used to [sth]) | 适应
shì yìng |
| | Dexter found it impossible to adjust to an office job. |
| | 德克斯特发现无法适应办公室的工作。 |
| adjust to [sth] vi + prep | ([sth]: can be modified) | 可调节至
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| | | 可调整以适应
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| | The seatbelt adjusts to the desired length using this buckle. |
| | 用这个搭扣可以把安全带调节到所需的长度。 |
| admit to [sth] vi + prep | (confess to: a crime) | 供认
gòng rèn |
| | | 承认
chéng rèn |
| | Cross admitted to the theft of the money. |
| | 克罗斯承认是自己偷了钱。 |
| admit to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (acknowledge: feelings) | 承认（某种感情）
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| | Dave had admitted to being jealous of his younger brother. |
| | 戴夫承认他嫉妒自己的弟弟。 |
| admit [sb] to [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | often passive (place in an institution) | 接纳…入（院）
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| | | 把…收入医院
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| | | 接受...住院
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| | Have you ever been admitted to a hospital? |
| | 你有没有住过院？ |
admit [sb] to [sth],
admit [sb] into [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (allow entry) | 让…得以进入
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| | The night watchman has to go to the door to admit you into the building. |
| admit [sth] to [sb]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (confess) | 向…承认
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| | | 向…供认
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| | He admitted to the police that he was the murderer. |
admit [sb] to [sth],
admit [sb] into [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (as a member) | 准许…加入
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| | | 允许…加入
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| | He was admitted into the golf club as a member. |
| admit to [sth] vi + prep | UK, formal (door, gate: provide access to) | 通往
tōng wǎng |
| | | 通向
tōng xiàng |
| | The gate admits to the courtyard. |
| admit to [sb] that vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (confess) | 向…供认
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| | | 向…承认
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| | | 向…招认
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| | Jones admitted to the police that he had been involved in the criminal enterprise. |
| admonish [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (warn [sb] about doing [sth]) | 警告
jǐng gào |
| | | 告诫
gào jiè |
| | The judge admonished the witness to tell the truth. |
| advert to [sth/sb] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (turn your attention to) | 注意到
zhù yì dào |
| advert to [sth/sb] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (make reference to) | 提到
tí dào |
| | | 论及
lùn jí |
| advise [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (counsel [sb] to do) | 建议某人做某事
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| | I advised him to eat before the flight. |
| | 我建议他在上飞机前吃点东西。 |
| afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have enough money) | 承担得起…的费用
chéng dān de qǐ de fèi yòng |
| | | 买得起
mǎi dé qǐ |
| | Now that I'm unemployed I can't afford to go on holiday. |
| | 我失业了，承担不起度假的费用了。 |
| afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (be able to do) | 有余力做…
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| 备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can." |
| | The army cannot afford to fight on two fronts at once. |
| | 部队无力同时两线作战。 |
| afford to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (risk) | 担负得起做某事带来的风险，经受得住做某事带来的后果
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| 备注: "Afford" in this sense usually follows a derivative of "can" or "be able to." |
| | He can't afford to let her speak badly of him. |
| | 他担负不起任由她说自己坏话的后果。 |
| affront to [sth/sb] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth] that offends) | 冒犯
mào fàn |
| | Samantha took the remarks as an affront to her family. |
| afraid to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (hesitant) | 不敢做某事的
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| | | 害怕做某事的
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| | I'm afraid to jump from the bridge into the river. |
| | 我不敢从这座桥上往水里跳。 |
aged from [sth] to [sth],
aged between [sth] and [sth] adj + prep | (in a given age range) | 年龄范围
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| | This program is designed for young people aged from 18 to 25. |
| agree to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (consent) | 同意做…
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| | | 对做…表示同意
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| | Olivia's parents agreed to let her go to the party. |
| agree to anything v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (not be discerning) | 什么都同意
shén me dōu tóng yì |
| | His love is blind; he will agree to anything. |
agree to disagree,
agree to differ v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (accept different opinion) | 容许有不同意见
róng xǔ yǒu bù tóng yì jiàn |
| | | 接受分歧的存在
jiē shòu fēn qí de cún zài |
| | If you can't see things my way we will just have to agree to disagree because I won't change my mind either. |
| agreeable to [sth] adj + prep | (person: willing) | 愿意…的
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| | | 同意…的
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| | The police officers found the suspect agreeable to questioning. |
| | 警方发现嫌疑人愿意接受审讯。 |
| agreeable to [sth] adj + prep | ([sth]: suitable) | 适合…的
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| | | 合适…的
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| | The doctor hired someone agreeable to the job of receptionist. |
| | 医生雇用了一位适合接待员这份工作的人。 |
| aim to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (intend, aspire) | 意图做，打算做，想要做
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| | When I play, I aim to win. |
| | 我玩就是想要赢。 |
| air-to-air adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (weapon: between aircraft) | 空对空的
kōng duì kōng de |
| air-to-ground adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (weapon: fired by aircraft at land) | 空对地的
kōng duì dì de |
| air-to-surface adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (weapon: aircraft to land, sea) (此处地既包括陆地，也包括海面。) | 空对地的
kōng duì dì de |
| akin to [sth] adj + prep | (like, similar to) | 类似
lèi sì |
| | Jamie's taste in music is akin to mine. |
| | 杰米的音乐品味和我类似。 |
| akin to doing [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (comparable to doing [sth]) | 与做...相似
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| | | 就像…一样
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| | Wearing these new shoes is akin to walking on a cloud. |
| | 穿这些新鞋就像在云上行走一样。 |
| alert [sb] to [sth] vtr + prep | (make aware) | 警告某人注意某事
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| | | 提醒某人注意某事
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| | Milo's boss alerted him to the change in policy. |
| | 米洛的老板提醒他注意政策变化。 |
| alien to [sb/sth] adj + prep | (strange, unfamiliar) | 陌生的
mò shēng de |
| | These ideas are alien to our way of thinking. |
| | 这些理念对我们的思维方式来说很陌生。 |