复合形式：
an | a |
a,
an nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth] hypothetical, non-specific) (表示假设或泛指) | 一个，某个
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| | I like a challenge. |
a,
an preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (per, every, each) (表示比率) | 每
měi |
| 备注: "an" is used before a vowel sound |
| | The speed limit in residential areas is 30 miles an hour. |
| an arm and a leg nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang (high price, high cost) (俚语) | 昂贵，大价钱
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| | It cost me an arm and a leg. |
| an early bird nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (person: rises early) | 早起的人
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| | | 习惯早起者
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| | My husband's an early bird, but I find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. |
| an eye for an eye nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (revenge) (报复) | 以牙还牙，以眼还眼
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| | An eye for an eye, he yelled, as he destroyed his rival's creation. |
| an eye for an eye nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (justice, fair punishment) (公正的惩罚) | 以牙还牙，以眼还眼
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| | If someone commits murder than I believe in an eye for an eye and he should be executed. |
an analog of [sth],
an analog to [sth],
UK: analogue nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth] comparable) | 与…类似之物，与…相似之物
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| | | 与…类似的情况
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| an apology for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (poor example) | 勉强的代用品
miǎn qiǎng de dài yòng pǐn |
| | | 聊以充数之物
liáo yǐ chōng shù zhī wù |
| | Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel. |
| | 老实说，这不是酒店，只算是勉强的代用品罢了。 |
| as an alternative to [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours." | (instead of) | 作为…的替代
zuò wéi de tì dài |
| | | 代替
dài tì |
| | Soy milk can be used as an alternative to cows' milk for some recipes. |
| at an angle advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (diagonally, obliquely) | 倾斜地
qīng xié de |
| | | 成某个角度地
chéng mǒu gè jiǎo dù de |
| | He hung the picture up without a spirit level so it was at an angle. |
| at an early hour advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (early in the morning) | 一大早地
yí dà zǎo de |
| | My grandmother had the custom of rising at an early hour. |
| at an end adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (finished, over) | 结束
jié shù |
| | | 终止
zhōng zhǐ |
| | | 完结
wán jié |
| | Economists think the recession is at an end. |
| at an impasse adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | figurative (at a standstill, at a dead end) (比喻) | 陷入僵局
xiàn rù jiāng jú |
| | We can't agree on the terms of the contract; we're really at an impasse. |
be an instant success,
be an overnight success v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be immediately popular) | 一举成功
yì jǔ chéng gōng |
| | The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
| before an audience advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (in front of people) | 大庭广众之下
dà tíng guǎng zhòng zhī xià |
| | | 在人们面前
zài rén mén miàn qián |
| | I hate speaking before an audience; I get stage fright and stammer over my words. |
not blink,
not blink an eye v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (not be shocked or disapprove) (表示毫不惊讶) | 眼都不眨一下
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| | | 不动声色
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not blink at [sth],
not blink an eye at [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (not react to) | 对…无动于衷
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| | | 冷眼旁观
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| bring to an end vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (conclude, finish) | 结束
jié shù |
| | | 终结
zhōng jié |
| | The conference was brought to an end in the late afternoon. |
| come to an agreement v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (decide mutually) (计划等) | 达成协议，达成一致
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| | The two men came to an agreement over the price of the secondhand car. |
| come to an agreement with vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (resolve a dispute with) | 与…达成协议
yǔ dá chéng xié yì |
| | It was a long hard battle but we finally came to an agreement with each other. |
| come to an agreement with vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (agree on [sth] with [sb]) | 与…达成一致
yǔ dá chéng yí zhì |
| | I came to an agreement with my ex-wife that I would watch the kids on the weekends. |
| come to an end v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (conclude) | 结束
jié shù |
| | | 终止
zhōng zhǐ |
| | | 完结
wán jié |
| | All good things must come to an end. |
| come to an end v | (be resolved) | 解决
jiě jué |
| | | 完结
wán jié |
| | With some therapy your internal conflict could finally come to an end. |
| conduct an experiment v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (test [sth] scientifically) | 做实验
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| conduct an inquiry v | (hold an investigation in court) | （在法庭上）进行调查
zài fǎ tíng shàng jìn xíng diào chá |
| | The special committee will conduct an inquiry into the governor's alleged misappropriation of funds. |
| cost an arm and a leg v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | slang, figurative (be expensive) | 价格昂贵
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| draw to an end v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (finish) | 结束
jié shù |
| | The war gradually drew to an end. |
eke out a living,
eke out an existence v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (struggle to earn money) | 竭力维持生计
jié lì wéi chí shēng jì |
| | | 设法谋生
shè fǎ móu shēng |
| | She ekes out an existence working two part-time jobs. |
| 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。 |
| 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. |
| an exercise in [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (project, endeavor) | …训练
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| | Writing short stories was an exercise in technique for the author. |
| | 对作者来说，写短篇小说是一种技能训练。 |
eyeful,
an eyeful nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | ([sth/sb] visually striking) | 美人
měi rén |
eyeful,
an eyeful nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (thorough look) | 满眶
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| form an opinion v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (decide what you think) | 形成一种观点
xíng chéng yì zhǒng guān diǎn |
| | I don't think I have enough information to form an opinion yet. |
| free yourself from an obligation v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (avoid having to fulfil a duty) | 不受责任的约束
bú shòu zé rèn de yuē shù |
| | | 摆脱责任
bǎi tuō zé rèn |
| gain an understanding of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (learn about) | 了解
liǎo jiě |
| | | 弄清楚
nòng qīng chǔ |
| | After playing he began to gain an understanding of the game. |
| get an earful v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (be reprimanded) | 听了一堆责备的话
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| | Tony got an earful from the boss when he arrived late for work. |
| go to an early grave v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (die young) | 夭折
yāo zhé |
| | | 年纪轻轻地死去
nián jì qīng qīng de sǐ qù |
| | Callum is going to an early grave if he doesn't adopt a healthier lifestyle. |
| half an hour nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (30 minutes) | 半（个）小时
bàn gè xiǎo shí |
| | | 30分钟
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| | It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
| have an account with vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (bank with) | 有银行账户
yǒu yín háng zhàng hù |
| | | 在…银行设有户头
zài yín háng shè yǒu hù tóu |
| | I have an account with Lloyds Bank. |
| have an account with vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (have a credit account with: a business) | 没有提供翻译
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| | I have an account with the university bookshop on the High Street. |
have an ax to grind (US),
have an axe to grind (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (have an agenda) | 另有企图
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| | | 另有打算
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| | | 有不可告人的目的
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| have an edge v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (be better) | 占优势
zhàn yōu shì |
| | | 具有优势
jù yǒu yōu shì |
| | | 拥有有利条件
yōng yǒu yǒu lì tiáo jiàn |
| | He always uses superior materials in order to have an edge on the competition. |
| have an effect v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (make an impact) | 产生影响
chǎn shēng yǐng xiǎng |
| | | 起作用
qǐ zuò yòng |
| | Advertising takes a lot of money to have an effect. |
| have an eye for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (be good at noticing or observing) | 对…有鉴赏力
duì yǒu jiàn shǎng lì |
| | | 对…有眼光
duì yǒu yǎn guāng |
| | The painter has an eye for detail. |
| have an idea viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (invent or devise [sth]) | 没有提供翻译
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| | I have an idea that will surprise you. |
| have an idea of viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (have some notion, understanding of) | （对某事）了解
duì mǒu shì liǎo jiě |
| | | 理解
lǐ jiě |
| | | 知情
zhī qíng |
| | Do you have an idea of how many people will be coming to the party? |
| have an impression v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have vague idea) | 有点印象
yǒu diǎn yìn xiàng |
| | I have an impression of her as a bit irresponsible. |
| have an impression v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (suspect) | 没有提供翻译
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have an inkling that,
have an inkling [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (suspect, sense) | 略微知晓
lüè wēi zhī xiǎo |
| | We had an inkling that the film might be a success, but we weren't sure. |
| have an off day viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | informal (perform poorly) (非正式用语) | 状态不佳
zhuàng tài bù jiā |
| | I'm doing everything wrong today. I'm having a real off day! |
| have an opportunity viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (have a chance to do [sth]) | 有机会（做某事）
yǒu jī huì zuò mǒu shì |
| | I've had the opportunity to travel the world. |
| have an understanding viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (have an informal agreement) | 形成共识
xíng chéng gòng shí |
| | | 达成非正式协议
dá chéng fēi zhèng shì xié yì |
| | My wife and I have an understanding: she does the cooking and I do the washing up. |
| in an exclusive way advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (showing elitism) | 排外地
pái wài de |
| | | 权贵独享地
quán guì dú xiǎng de |
| in an instant advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (very quickly) | 立刻
lì kè |
| | | 立即
lì jí |
| | | 立即
lì jí |
| | The phone rang and he answered it in an instant. |
| in an offhand way advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down." | (casually) | （言行）过于随便的
yán xíng guò yú suí biàn de |
| | | 唐突的
táng tū de |
| | One of the customers complained that the waiter had treated him in an offhand way. |
| in an underhand manner exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (in a deceitful or dishonest way) | 偷偷摸摸地
tōu tōu mō mō de |
| | | 以欺诈的方式
yǐ qī zhà de fāng shì |
| | | 以不诚实的方式
yǐ bù chéng shí de fāng shì |
| | He is behaving in an underhand manner, going out with his best friend's girlfriend without him knowing. |
in the twinkling of an eye,
in the blink of an eye exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | figurative, informal (instant, brief moment) | 转瞬之间
zhuǎn shùn zhī jiān |
| | | 顷刻间
qǐng kè jiān |
| | | 顷刻间
qǐng kè jiān |
| | And in the twinkling of an eye she was gone. |
| an insult to [sth/sb] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (offending action) | 对…的侮辱，对…的羞辱
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| | Tom thought that being denied the job was a huge insult to him. |
| | 在汤姆看来，没拿到这份工作是对他的巨大羞辱。 |
| issue an injunction viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived." | (law: put out a restraining order) | 发出强制令
fā chū qiáng zhì lìng |
| | The celebrity was relieved when the judge issued an injunction against her stalker. |
| be an item nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | slang (couple) (俚语，指情侣) | 一对儿
yí duì er |
| | | 情侣
qíng lǚ |
| | Are John and Lucy an item now? |
| | 约翰和露西现在是一对儿了？ |
| keep an eye on [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (watch carefully) | 密切注意
mì qiè zhù yì |
| | | 留意
liú yì |
| | When cooking soufflés, you need to keep an eye on them so they don't fall. |
| keep an eye out for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (remain vigilant for) | 注意…
zhù yì |
| | | 留心…
liú xīn |
| | It's important to keep an eye out for dangerous snakes in the bush. |
| kph nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | invariable, written, abbreviation (kilometer per hour) | 千米/小时
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| launch an attack v | (military: carry out a bombardment) | 发动攻击
fā dòng gōng jī |
| | Prepare to launch an attack, men. |
| launch an attack v | (criticize [sb] or [sth] harshly) | 发起抨击
fā qǐ pēng jī |
| | The newspaper article launched an attack on the president and his policies. |
| lend an ear v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, dated (listen to [sb]) | 听
tīng |
| | | 倾听
qīng tīng |
| | When I need someone to talk to, Patricia is always willing to lend an ear. |
lend an ear to [sb],
lend [sb] an ear v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, dated (listen) | 听某人说
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| | | 倾听
qīng tīng |
| | "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears." - William Shakespeare |
| make an adjustment v | (amend) | 调整
tiáo zhěng |
| | | 改进
gǎi jìn |
| | | 改良
gǎi liáng |
| | I need to make an adjustment to this belt as it's too loose. |
| make an announcement v | (declare [sth] publicly) | 公布
gōng bù |
| | | 宣布
xuān bù |
| | The Prime Minister made an announcement about taxation in the House of Commons yesterday. |
| make an appearance v | informal (be present, show up) (非正式用语) | 出面，出席
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| | The singer made an appearance at the charity concert. |
| make an appearance v | (perform: appear on stage, etc.) | 登台
dēng tái |
| | | 亮相
liàng xiàng |
| make an appointment v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (patient, client) | 预约
yù yuē |
| | | 挂号
guà hào |
| make an appointment with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (patient, client) (客户、病人) | 与某人预约
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| | | 挂某人的号
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make an appointment for [sb],
make [sb] an appointment v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (secretary: for [sb] else) (秘书) | 为某人预约
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| make an ass of yourself v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | slang (do [sth] stupid) | 出丑
chū chǒu |
| | | 出洋相
chū yáng xiàng |
| | Jim made an ass of himself when he turned up at work wearing differently coloured socks. |
| make an attempt v | (try) | 试
shì |
| | | 尝试
cháng shì |
| | The French made an attempt to build a canal across Panama, but failed. |
| make an effort v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (try hard) | 努力
nǔ lì |
| | You could give up smoking if you just made an effort. Let's all make an effort to get along. |
| | 只要你努力，就能成功戒烟。让我们一起努力来和睦相处吧。 |
| make an entrance v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (into room) | 进入
jìn rù |
| | Charles made an entrance into the study. |
| make an entrance v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (onstage) (演员) | 登台，上场
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| | When she says "Ah, Romeo, Romeo!" it's time to make your entrance. |
| make an entrance v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (grandly) | （隆重）入场
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| | The red carpet is the place for celebrities to make an entrance before awards ceremonies. |
| make an entry v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (in log, diary) | 少年男女之间的恋爱
shào nián nán nǚ zhī jiān de liàn ài |
| | | 早年的初恋
zǎo nián de chū liàn |
| | Dennis made an entry in his diary. |
| make an example of [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (punish [sb] in public to deter others) | 杀鸡儆猴
shā jī jǐng hóu |
| | | 杀一儆百
shā yī jǐng bǎi |
| | Whenever I misbehaved in class the teacher made an example of me by keeping me behind after school. |
| make an exception v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (deviate from a rule) | 破例
pò lì |
| | | 通融
tōng róng |
| | I don't normally stay up after 10pm, but I'll make an exception, as it's your birthday. |
| make an exception for [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (exempt [sb] from [sth]) | 为…破例
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| | We don't usually allow students to take holidays during term, but we'll make an exception for your daughter, as she's such a good student. |
| make an impression v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have impact) | 留下印象
liú xià yìn xiàng |
| | | 起作用
qǐ zuò yòng |
| | | 产生影响
chǎn shēng yǐng xiǎng |
| | If you want to make an impression socially, it is very important to remember people's names. |
| make an impression on [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (have impact on [sb]) | 给...留下印象
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| 备注: 特别是良好的印象 |
| | Lily has certainly made an impression on Alan. |
| make an offer v | (bid) | 出价
chū jià |
| | | 竞标
jìng biāo |
| | I'm going to the agent to make an offer for that house. |
| means to an end nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (method of achieving [sth]) | 达到某一目的的手段
dá dào mǒu yī mù dì de shǒu duàn |
| | It doesn't matter that he lied; it was just a means to an end. The junta has promised new civilian elections; the coup was a means to an end. |
mile per hour,
mile an hour nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | usually plural (speed) | 每小时…英里
měi xiǎo shí yīng lǐ |
| | | 每小时英里数
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| | The speed limit on British motorways is seventy miles per hour. The police stopped me for going twenty miles per hour over the speed limit. |
| miss an opportunity v | (not take or get the chance) | 错过机会
cuò guò jī huì |
| | I never miss an opportunity to travel abroad. |
of a,
of an exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (roughly the same) | 差不多一样
chà bù duō yí yàng |
| | | 基本相同
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| 备注: Used with age or measurements - of an age, of a size, of a height/length, etc. |
| | The two men were in the same class at school, so they are of an age. Those two pieces of wood are of a size. |
| an old hand nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative, informal (experienced person) | 老手
lǎo shǒu |
| | | 经验丰富的人
jīng yàn fēng fù de rén |
| | Listen to your father when it comes to the family business; he's an old hand. |
| an old hand at [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative, informal (experienced person) | ...的老手
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| | | ...技能熟练的人
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| | | ...经验丰富的人
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| | You'll do well to follow his advice; he's an old hand at this business. |
| open an account v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (register with a bank) | 开户
kāi hù |
| | | 开设银行账户
kāi shè yín háng zhàng hù |
| | | 开立银行户头
kāi lì yín háng hù tóu |
| | One of the first things you need to do on arrival in a new country is to go to a bank and open an account. |
| pass an exam v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | abbr (be successful in a formal test) | 通过考试
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| | | 考试及格
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| | Once you have passed the exam you will be awarded with a diploma. |
| place an order v | (make request to purchase [sth]) | 下订单
xià dìng dān |
| | Please call the Chinese restaurant and place an order for hot and sour soup. |
| put an embargo on vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (ban trade with) | 对…实行禁运
duì shí xíng jìn yùn |
| put an end to [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (stop, curtail) | 结束，终止
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| | | 杀死
shā sǐ |
| | The fall put an end to her skiing career. I'll put an end to this nonsense right away! |
| put [sb] in an awkward position v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (cause [sb] social embarrassment) | 让某人处于尴尬境地
ràng mǒu rén chǔ yú gān gà jìng dì |
| | Her thoughtless remarks about Janet put us all in an awkward position. |