| 词汇 | by |
| 释义 | byUK:*/ˈbaɪ/US:/baɪ/ ,(bī)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 by prep (agent in passives)被…，由…备注: 常置于表被动的动词后，后面接动作发出者The tree was cut down by his neighbour.他的邻居砍倒了那棵树。usage: used in passivesBy is most often used in passive sentences. If something is done or caused by a person or thing, that person or thing does it or causes it.This view has been challenged by a number of researchers.I was surprised by his anger.He was knocked down by a bus.When an -ed word is used like an adjective to describe a state rather than an action, it is not always followed by by. Some -ed words are followed by with or in.The room was filled with flowers.The walls of her flat are covered in dirt. by prep (author, creator)[表示创作者或行为发出者是谁]Hamlet is a play by Shakespeare.《哈姆雷特》是莎士比亚创作的一出戏剧。 by prep (close: around)在…附近；在…周围There's a drinking fountain by the tennis court.网球场附近有个饮水处。 by prep (close: past)经过；走过；从…旁边过去We always walk by the post office on the way to work.我们上班总会经过邮局。 by prep (close: beside, near to)靠近；在…旁边The keys are by the door over there.钥匙在那边那扇门边上。 by prep (close: distance measure) (距离等)以…之差The ball missed the window by a metre.球差一米就砸中了窗户。 by prep (time: not later than) (时间)在…之前，不迟于You must have the report done by Monday.你必须在周一之前把报告写好。 by prep (via: using the means of) (表示旅行、交通等)工具, 方式Should we go by car or by taxi?我们是开车去还是坐出租车去？ by prep (via: using a route) (表示旅行、交通等)路线I usually go by New York when I fly to Europe.我一般经纽约飞欧洲。 其他翻译 by prep (during)在…时候；在…期间The street is noisy by day but very quiet by night.街道在白天的时候很吵，不过在晚上的时候很安静。 by prep (according to)凭借；依靠；根据I know him by his first name.我只知道他的名，不知道他的姓。 by prep (with the authority of)通过…（权力）；凭借…（职权）By the authority vested in me, I proclaim you husband and wife.我凭借赐给我的职权，我宣布你们正式结为夫妻。 by prep (in conformity with)遵照；按照He does everything by the rules.他完全遵照规矩行事。 by prep (on the basis of)依靠；靠They met by chance.他们的相遇纯属偶然。 by prep (after, serially)在…后；接着…Things got more tense minute by minute. They walked down the road two by two.随着一分钟接着一分钟地过去，情形变得愈发紧张了。他们两人接着两人地沿着大道走下去。 by prep (multiplied by, times)乘…；乘以…Two by four is eight.2乘以4得8。 by prep (unit of measure)按…计算She bought eggs by the dozen. We get paid by the hour.她论打买下鸡蛋。我们的工资是按小时算的。 by prep (horse: sired by)其父亲为…；由…所出Screaming Thunder, by Screaming Eagle, won the Preakness. by prep (describing compass points) (指示方位)偏于，偏向Head northeast by north.往东北偏北的方向去。 by prep (indicating means) (表示方式、手段)通过，靠，由By finishing her homework early, she was able to join her friends.她提早完成了家庭作业，所以能跟朋友出去玩了。 by prep (accompanying conditions)在…环境下；伴着We love to eat by candlelight.我们喜欢伴着烛光进餐。 by prep (indicating dimensions) (面积)乘The board should measure 2 by 4 feet.这块板子大小应该为2乘4英尺。 by prep (margin) (数量)[表示增减程度]CO2 emissions have reduced by 5% over the past three years. Jeff is older than Carl by eight months.过去的三年间，二氧化碳的排放量减少了5%。杰夫比卡尔大8个月。 动词短语 abide by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (obey)遵循；遵守Cathy decided to abide by the rules.凯茜决定要遵守规章制度。 blow by vi phrasal (be swept past)吹去；吹走A paper bag blew by in the wind.纸袋被风吹走了。 come by vi phrasal informal (pay a visit)短暂拜访；串门He doesn't come by often.他不常来串门。come by [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (find, obtain by chance)偶然找到；碰巧获得，偶然获得We came by these old coins in our garden when we were digging over the vegetable plot.当我们在菜地翻土的时候，偶然获得了这些旧硬币。dash by vi phrasal (rush past)飞驰而过；掠过；drive by vi phrasal (go past in a vehicle)飞车经过Ray drove by in his truck.drop by vi phrasal informal (pay a casual visit) (偶然)驾车经过Peter dropped by earlier this afternoon.彼得今天下午早些时候来过。drop by [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (pay a casual visit to)去Could you please drop by the pharmacy and pick up my medication?你能顺道到药房去拿下我的药吗？flash by vi phrasal (go past rapidly)飞驰而过；迅速掠过Paul flashed by on his fast motorbike.fly by vi phrasal figurative (time: pass quickly) (时间)飞逝The hours fly by when I'm with you.gain by [sth], gain by doing [sth] vtr phrasal insep (take advantage or profit by)通过…获得；赢得What have you got to gain by lying about it?get by vi phrasal (cope, manage)应付；对付过去Between taxes and the high cost of living I make barely enough to get by.既要缴税，又要承担高昂的生活费用，我挣的钱仅够勉强糊口。get by on vtr phrasal insep (survive on)靠…生活；靠…维持生计The older couple had learned to get by on their small retirement income.这对老夫妇已学会了靠他们微薄的退休收入来维持生活。get by in [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal (language: speak at a basic level) (一门外语)可用...勉强应付My French is really hopeless so I was glad to discover that I could get by in simple English in Paris. I speak English and Spanish, and can get by in Italian as well.我的法语真的没希望了，但我很高兴地发现我在巴黎能用简单的英语勉强应对。我能说英语和西班牙语，意大利语也勉强够用。go by vi phrasal figurative (time: pass)流逝I can't believe the holiday is already over. Time went by too quickly!我真不敢相信假期已经结束了。时间过得好快！go by vi phrasal (move past)经过；路过The crowd watched as the parade went by.游行队伍经过时，人们在一旁观看。go by [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (move past)经过；路过The funeral procession went by the town hall.送葬队经过了市政厅。happen by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (chance upon)偶然遇到Whilst in town, I happened by a photographic store and bought myself a new digicam.lay by vi phrasal US (crop: leave untended) (庄稼)无人照管After the farmer was evicted from his land, the corn was left to lay by.lay by [sth], lay [sth] by vtr phrasal insep US (money: save up) (钱)存…； (钱: 口语)攒…；pass by vi phrasal (go past)从 …旁边经过When Emily was sick, she sat near the window and waved at everyone who passed by.当艾米丽生病的时候，她靠窗而坐，向每一个从窗户旁边经过的人挥手。pass by [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (go past)从 …旁边经过It's hard to pass by a mirror without looking at your reflection.从镜子旁边经过的时候能难不去照一下。pass by [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (ignore, overlook)不予理会；忽略The shoppers passed by the tomatoes even though they were reduced in price.购物者们忽略了那些番茄，即便它们在降价处理。pass [sb] by vtr phrasal sep figurative (go unnoticed by)没有被 …注意到就过去了Sadly, my brilliant joke passed him by.很遗憾，我精彩绝伦的笑话没有被他注意到就过去了。place [sth] side by side vtr phrasal sep (align, put next to each other)把…并排摆放play [sth] by ear vtr phrasal sep (music: not follow a score)不看乐谱演奏；凭记忆演奏I read music well, but I have a hard time playing by ear. He's amazing; he never learned to read music, he just plays by ear.profit by doing [sth], profit by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (gain advantage from)从…中获益We can all profit by being patient.profit by doing [sth], profit by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (make money from)从…中获得利润Naylor profited by selling the securities at higher prices than he paid for them.put [sth] by vtr phrasal sep (reserve, keep to one side)存放在一边；存放起来roll by vi phrasal literally (pass by on wheels)滚过；行驶而过A cart pulled by a donkey rolled by.roll by vi phrasal figurative (pass)流逝It seems like the years just rolled by, and suddenly I'm an old man.round [sth] off, round [sth] off with [sth], round [sth] off by doing [sth] vtr phrasal sep (end, conclude)使圆满结束He rounded off his speech with a joke, leaving the audience in a good mood.他以一个笑话结束了他的演讲，为听众带来了愉悦的心情。run [sth] by [sb], run [sth] past [sb] vtr phrasal sep informal (check [sth] with [sb])就...问问...的意见；问问...对...的意见I'll run those dates by my boss to make sure he's available then.scrape by, scrape along vi phrasal (succeed with difficulty)勉强通过scrape by, scrape along vi phrasal (barely have money to survive)勉强度日；勉强生活scrape through (UK), scrape by (US) vi phrasal figurative, informal (only just succeed)勉强通过；压线通过scrape through [sth] (UK), scrape by [sth] (US) vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal (only just succeed in [sth])勉强通过某事；压线通过某事set by [sth] vtr phrasal sep (save, put aside for later)留出；搁起来以备将来之需Estelle set by some sandwiches in case she felt hungry later in the day.sit by vi phrasal (do nothing, fail to act)袖手旁观I can't just sit by and let that happen.skip by [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (pass quickly)快速走过；快速经过We just skipped by the pizza shop, so we would not be tempted to eat pizza.skip by vi phrasal figurative (go past quickly)跳过, 越过slip by vi phrasal figurative (time: pass quickly)很快掠过；飞掠而过slip by vi phrasal (go by without being noticed)溜走；溜掉The thieves managed to slip by the security guard and steal the painting.squeak by, squeak through vi phrasal figurative (win, succeed narrowly)勉强获胜；侥幸成功squeak by [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (be barely within limit)勉强通过stand by vi phrasal (be ready and waiting)在旁边，在场；袖手旁观，无动于衷；位于…的旁边；支持，帮助I'll be standing by to catch you if you fall.我会在旁边，如果你跌倒，我就会接住你。stand by [sb] vtr phrasal insep figurative (help or support)支持The politician's wife stood by him when he was accused of misusing public funds.当这名政客被指控滥用公共资金时，他的妻子在旁支持他。stand by [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (remain firm about [sth] said)坚持I stand by my decision to sack Richard; it was the right thing to do.我坚持解雇理查德的决定。这样做是对的。stick by [sb] vtr phrasal insep (be faithful to [sb])忠于某人stick by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (not change)坚持...；执着于...Joel stuck by his opinion, despite all the arguments to the contrary.stop by, also US: stop in vi phrasal informal (visit)顺路拜访；顺道去I was in the neighborhood so I just thought I would stop by and visit for awhile.A family friend stopped in to see us.我刚在附近，所以就想顺便过来看看。//我们家的一位朋友顺道来看我们。stop by [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (visit)去Could you stop by the drugstore for me on your way home?你回家的路上能帮我去趟药店吗？swear by [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep (have complete faith in)坚信；主张My grandmother swore by honey as a hayfever remedy.swing by vi phrasal informal, figurative (drop in, make a casual visit)顺便看看；串门walk by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (go past on foot)路过；走过I have walked by that shop a hundred times but I've never gone in.walk by [sth] vtr phrasal insep (stroll by the side of)与...共行；和...并肩走zoom by vi phrasal figurative (go past rapidly)快速掠过；快速经过zoom past, zoom by vi phrasal figurative (go by fast)快速经过；快速驶过A motorbike zoomed past as I was about to cross the road. 复合形式： be accompanied by [sb/sth] v expr (go in company with)有...陪同的 be accompanied by [sth] v expr (coexist with)一同发生或存在的 along by prep UK (along the length of, next to)在…旁边 as time goes by expr (as circumstances change)随着时光流逝Sometimes, as time goes by, people's interests and tastes change. at the hands of [sb], at the hand of [sb], by the hands of [sb], by the hand of [sb] prep (because of)出自某人之手；因为某人的原因Many women die at the hands of their own families for perceived dishonor. at [sb]'s hands, at [sb]'s hand, by [sb]'s hands, by [sb]'s hand prep (because of) (指由于某人行为)因为，由于；于...之手，在...手里 at [sb]'s side, by [sb]'s side adv (beside) (本义)在某人身旁, 在某人身边I will sit at your side during the banquet. at [sb]'s side, by [sb]'s side adv figurative (supporting, comforting) (比喻，表示支持)和某人站在一起, 站在某人一边；支持某人, 安慰某人Fortunately, your husband will always be at your side because he loves you. attended by [sb/sth] adj + prep (accompanied)由…陪同The queen was attended by six ladies in waiting. baptism by fire, baptism of fire n figurative (difficult initiation) (比喻痛苦或困难的第一次经历)火的洗礼，第一次磨练My first day as a math teacher was a baptism of fire. The pupils just wouldn't keep quiet!我当数学老师的第一天是一场火的洗礼。这帮学生就是无法静下来！ baptism by fire, baptism of fire n figurative (soldier: first combat) (士兵的第一次战斗经历)战火洗礼Bullets were flying all around and people were dying; it was truly a baptism by fire. be bogged down in/by [sth] v expr figurative (encumbered or oppressed) (比喻)陷入，被陷在The lawyer was bogged down in paper work. be followed by [sth/sb] v expr (precede, come before)在…之前；先于The calm is always followed by the storm. be hit by a car v expr (be knocked down)被车撞了Greg crossed the street without checking for traffic, and was consequently hit by a car. be led by [sth] v expr (be guided)由…引导；遵循...的指导I will be led by my doctor's advice. be led by [sb] v expr (be managed)由…领导The research project was led by a university professor. be powered by [sth] v expr (run or function on)由…供能，由…驱动Most cars are powered by petrol. be tainted by [sth] v expr figurative (experience: be spoiled by [sth])被…败坏的； (体验等)被…破坏的；被...搞砸的My memories of the wedding are tainted by the argument that broke out at the reception. be written by [sb] v expr (have as author)由…写的；作者为The story "The Pit and the Pendulum" was written by Edgar Allan Poe.《陷坑与钟摆》的故事是由埃德加·爱伦·坡所著。 begin by doing [sth] vi + prep (do first)从做…开始When learning a new recipe, it is best to begin by reading all the way through. benumbed by [sth] adj + prep literary (made numb by: cold, etc.)因...而麻木的 be beset by [sth/sb] v expr (under attack: from enemy)被围攻的，被敌人包围的The campers were beset by a family of bears.露营者被一群熊包围了。 be beset by [sth] v expr (surrounded by)被...包围的；被...围住的The farmhouse is beset by a dense forest. be beset by [sth] v expr figurative (assailed: by difficulties, doubts, etc.)包围Joan was suddenly beset by doubts as to her brother's motives. besotted by [sb], besotted with [sb] adj + prep (infatuated)对…爱得发狂Gary is besotted by Evie and would do anything for her. bit by bit adv informal (gradually)一点一点地；一点点地；逐渐地 blow by [sb/sth] vi + prep (be swept past) 没有提供翻译 blow-by-blow adj informal (account: detailed)逐一的；一一的The eyewitness gave a blow-by-blow description of the horrific event. bothered by [sth] adj + prep (concerned, troubled)因…烦恼；因…担心I am bothered by the way he treats my daughter.他对待我女儿的方式让我感到担心。 bound by [sth] adj + prep figurative (legally obligated) (法律)受约束的，受到义务束缚的We are bound by the terms of the contract.我们受合同条款约束。 bounded by [sth] adj + prep figurative (limited)被…限制 bounded by [sth] adj + prep (surrounded)被…包围 by a great deal, by a good deal adv (by a large amount or extent)大量地The Indian Ocean is smaller than the Pacific Ocean by a great deal. by a hair adv (by a very slight margin, only just)差一点儿The truck missed the cyclist by a hair. by a hair's breadth adv (by the slightest margin)险些；几乎；毫厘之差The horse won by a hair's breadth. by a long chalk expr informal, figurative (by a large margin)在很大程度上；远远地 by a long shot expr informal (by a large margin)很大的差距 by a majority adv (by most people, by more than half)多数地They were able to pass their laws by a majority vote of 51 to 49. by a narrow margin, by a small margin expr (by a small number or amount)比分相差不大地；以微弱多数胜地He was elected president by a narrow margin. by a show of hands adv (with an impromptu vote)举手表决地Our class decided to continue reading the novel by a show of hands. by accident adv (mistakenly, not intentionally)偶然；意外I spilt some coffee on the carpet by accident. by air adv (via aeroplane)通过航空途径；经空运Did you send the package by air? by air adv (through the atmosphere)穿过大气 by airmail adv (postal delivery: via plane)通过航空邮寄All letters from the U.S. to Africa go by airmail these days; surface mail isn't available. by all accounts adv (according to everyone)众所周知 by all means adv (of course, certainly)想尽一切办法；当然，没问题"Can I borrow your pen for a moment?" "By all means!"“我能借一下你的笔么？”“当然可以！” by all odds expr (by far, undoubtedly)毫无疑问地；毋庸置疑地 by analogy expr (in comparison with [sth] similar)通过类比；以此类推 by and by adv (in a while)以后；不久的将来 by and by adv (eventually)不久后；过了一会儿Be patient! I'll get around to it by and by. by and large adv (in general, on the whole)大概；大体上说Not everything about my job is good, but by and large, I enjoy it.我的工作也不是一切皆好的，不过大体上说，我很满意。 by any chance adv (possibly)可能；或许Would you by any chance be able to lend me $10? by any means adv (in any way, via any method)无论如何；无论通过何种途径 by any standard adv (by no matter what measure)以任何标准 by birth adv (through natural talent)天生He was an artist by birth. by birth adv (through one's family)生来；在血统上The U.S. Constitution requires the president to be American by birth, not a naturalized citizen. by bus adv (travel or transport: on a bus)乘汽车；乘公交车Amy usually travels to work by bus. by car adv (via motor vehicle)驾车，开车；乘车By car, you could get from Lansing to Detroit in about two hours. by chance adv (coincidentally)偶然；碰巧I met my French teacher by chance in the supermarket.我在超市里偶遇了我的法语老师。 by choice adv (willingly, of one's free will)自愿地I did not exactly retire by choice. by command adv (by giving orders)通过下命令 by common consent adv (with everyone's agreement)通过共识 by comparison adv (when compared)经过比较 by comparison with expr (compared with, relative to)与…比较 by consensus adv (by general agreement)通过共识Quakers make their decisions by consensus, not by compromise. by contrast adv (on the other hand)相反地I'm always late but you, by contrast, are always on time.我总是迟到，相反地，你却总是准时。 by default adv (not actively or purposefully)默认地；在默认情况下Jenny hadn't ever given much thought to her career and had ended up as a secretary by default. by default adv (sports: due to non-participation) (比赛中裁定胜利的方式)因缺席，因未到场When his opponent pulled out of the match, Barry won by default. by definition expr (according to nature of [sth])按照本性；按照天性 by definition expr (according to dictionary meaning)按照定义 by degrees adv (little by little)渐渐地，逐渐地，一点一点地 by dint of [sth] prep dated (by means of: work, effort)凭借；借助By dint of brilliant organization, we were able to depart on time. by doing adv informal (by practising, on the job) (非正式用语)通过做某事，通过某种方式I've never been great at tests and exams: learn best by doing. by extension adv (in a more general sense) (书面语)进而Calling me a dumb blonde insults me and, by extension, insults all women with blonde hair. by far adv (by a large margin)目前；目前为止The U.S. is, by far, the largest producer of corn in the world.美国是目前世界上最大的玉米生产国。 by force adv (using physical strength, violence)通过武力Soldiers generally operate by force. by freight adv (via cargo transport)通过货运 by half adv (by 50 per cent)一半地Since I retired my income is down by half. too ... by half adj UK, slang, figurative (extremely)非常，相当，远远地Your problem is, you're too clever by half!你的问题时你实在太聪明了！ by hand adv (manually, not by machine)手工地You can see that these tools were made by hand. by heart adv (from memory)凭记忆；记忆，背诵I learnt the sonnet by heart.我背下了这首十四行诗。 by herself, all by herself adv (her: without company)她自己；她亲自 by herself, all by herself adv (her: without help)她独自；她自己 by himself, all by himself adv (him: without company)他自己；他亲自 by himself, all by himself adv (him: without help)他独自；他自己 by hook or by crook adv figurative (by any means necessary)不择手段 by implication adv (following from [sth])暗示地；含蓄地 by installments (US), by instalments (UK) adv (a bit at a time)分期地；分批地I'm paying for my saxophone by installments of $50 each month. by instinct adv (intuitively)凭直觉地I knew by instinct that she was lying, but I didn't say anything. by instinct adv (following innate guide)出于本能地Birds fly south by instinct. by intuition adv (instinctively)出于本能地I knew by intuition that he was a good person. by itself, all by itself adv (without help)独自地The bruise will go away by itself.淤青会自行出现。 by itself, all by itself adv (without adornment)单独地；单单地Does the dress look good by itself, or should I put on gold beads? By Jove! interj dated (amazement) (表示惊讶或强调)天啊By Jove! I thought I'd never see you again. by land adv (via land transport)由陆路We can either take the ferry across Lake Michigan, or go by land via Chicago. by law adv (legally)根据法律；依法By law, in England, the minimum age for buying alcoholic beverages is eighteen. by leaps and bounds, in leaps and bounds expr (rapidly)飞速，跨越式，突飞猛进The city has grown by leaps and bounds--the population has doubled in the last ten years. by luck adv (through good fortune)幸运地，侥幸地 by mail adv (via postal service)通过邮件的形式It seems like sending a letter by mail is a sweet old-fashioned thing to do.by mail adv informal (via e-mail) (非正式用语)通过电子邮件的形式by marriage adv (through the family of one's spouse)通过婚姻He is my uncle by marriage, certainly not by choice.by means of [sth] prep (via)通过；凭借The artist has depicted the light falling on the objects by means of crosshatching.艺术家通过交叉排线的方法来描绘灯光落在物体上的效果。by mistake adv (accidentally, not on purpose)无意地；错误地By mistake, I gave him your phone number instead of mine!by myself, all by myself adv (me: without company)我自己；我亲自by myself, all by myself adv (me: without help)我独自；我自己by name expr (using [sb]'s name)用名字by name expr (by repute)凭借名声by nature adv (characteristically, in essence)本质上Lions are wild by nature, and there is little you can do to tame them.by night adv (at night-time)在夜间The solders staged a surprise attack by night.by no manner of means expr (by no means, not at all)绝不；一点也不by no means adv (not at all, not in any way)绝非；绝不This handbag costs £300, but it's by no means the most expensive one in the shop.这个手提包价值300英镑，不过它绝非这家店里最贵的商品。by now adv (before this moment)之前，刚才My guests should have arrived by now – dinner's getting cold.客人刚才就该到了。准备的晚餐都要凉掉了。by ourselves, all by ourselves adv (us: without company)我们自己；我们亲自by ourselves, all by ourselves adv (us: without help)我们独自；我们自己by post adv (through the mail)邮寄Can you either fax it to me or send it by post?by rail adv (via train)通过铁路Freight is moved either by truck or by rail.by reason of expr (because of)由于Sarah was found innocent by reason of insanity.by reflex adv (instinctively)反射性地；条件反射地If you see something flying toward your face, your eyes usually shut by reflex.by request, on request adv (in response to a request)应邀By popular request, Susan sang an encore.by rights adv (if things are done correctly)按理说；正常而言By rights, Carol should be the new boss when the old one retires.by rote expr (through repetition)凭记忆；死记硬背The students learn verb conjugations by rote.by sea adv (via boat or ship)由海路I hate travelling by sea because I get seasick easily.by sight adv (visually)在外表上；凭外貌I don't know him personally, only by sight.by telephone adv slightly formal (by means of a phone call)通过电话I've tried reaching him by telephone, but since no one picks up, I'm going over there to see him.by that time adv (in the past)那时；那时候by that time adv (in the future)那时，到那时； (书面语)届时Where will you be in 50 years? By that time, I will be an old man!by the agency of [sb], through the agency of [sb] prep (because of [sb]'s actions)经...的介绍；通过...的方式by the back door adv figurative, informal (by illegitimate means)走后门；通过不正当方式by the book adv figurative (according to rules)照章办事地My boss likes to do things by the book.by the by, by the bye adv (by the way)顺便提一下；顺便说一句What result, by the by, did you get in the exam?by the by, by the bye adj informal (incidental)次要的，附带的The choir's robes are by the by; it's their singing that we have come for.by the dozen adv (12 at a time)按打计算Usually, I buy cookies by the dozen so I can share them with my friends.by the end adv (before the final moment)在……结束时；到……末为止By the end of the first chapter, I could guess the solution to the mystery. I'm usually exhausted by the end of the day.在第一章结束的时候，我就能猜到谜底了。我常常在一天结束时精疲力尽。do [sth] by the numbers v expr figurative (do [sth] conventionally, by the rules)按照规定程序；按常规的by-the-numbers adj figurative (conventional, following rules)遵循常规的；循规蹈矩的by the pound adv (weight: per imperial pound)以磅计，按磅计算It is more expensive to buy apples individually than by the pound.by the same token expr (similarly)同样；也by the seat of your pants expr (without experience or knowledge)摸石头过河；摸索行事by the side of [sth] expr (next to)在…旁边Our fishing camp is built by the side of the lake.by the skin of your teeth expr (only just, barely)勉强；侥幸by the time adv (at some point before)到…时候为止；…之前You better have your chores done by the time I get home or you're in big trouble. The traffic was so bad that by the time I got to the office I was 20 minutes late.交通太拥挤了，我到达办公室的时候已经迟到20分钟了。你最好在我回家之前把家务做完，不然你麻烦就大了。by the way expr (incidentally)顺便说一句By the way, have you seen this before?顺便说一句，你之前见过这个东西么？by themselves, all by themselves adv (plural: without company)他们自己；他们亲自by themselves, all by themselves adv (plural: without help)他们独自；他们自己by themselves, by themself, all by themselves, all by themself adv (unspecified gender: without company)他们自己；她们自己by themselves, by themself, all by themselves, all by themself adv (unspecified gender: without help)他们独自；她们独自by themselves, by themself, all by themselves, all by themself adv (nonbinary person: without company) (非二元性别)他们自己；他们亲自by themselves, by themself, all by themselves, all by themself adv (nonbinary person: without help) (非二元性别)他们独自；他们自己by then adv (sometime before a future point)到那时候By then it will be too late. The party starts at 7:00? That's okay – I should be ready by then.到那时候就太晚了。派对7点开始？好的，到那时候我应该准备好了。by this time adv (at some point before this moment)到现在；到此时I would normally be in bed by this time.By this time, you should have finished studying for the exam.by train adv (travel or transport: on a train)乘火车The easiest way to get there is by train.by turns adv (alternately)轮流地by twos, in twos adv (2 at a time)两个两个地；成双地Noah brought the animals into the ark by twos.by twos, in twos adv (counting: alternate numbers)只数双数地；隔一个数一个地by virtue of expr formal (because of)由于By virtue of your mere presence, the theater's attendance doubled.by water adv (via boat, ship)由水路；坐船It takes a long time to travel to Australia by water.坐船去澳大利亚需要很长时间。by way of [sth] prep (going through)通过，途径She flew from Khartoum to Kathmandu by way of Dubai.她从喀土穆，途经迪拜飞往加德满都。by way of [sth] prep (as)作为；当成Glen sent Sandy a box of chocolates by way of an apology.格伦送给桑迪一盒巧克力以表歉意。by way of example adv (as an example)以实例by which pron (by the thing just mentioned)凭此；由是by word of mouth adv (from what others say)口头上地The film was not heavily advertised, but its popularity quickly grew by word of mouth.by yourself, all by yourself adv (without company)你独自地by yourself, all by yourself adv (without help)靠你自己地by yourselves, all by yourselves adv (you plural: without company)你们自己；你们亲自by yourselves, all by yourselves adv (you plural: without help)你们独自；你们自己by-catch n (fishing: unwanted catch)副渔获物by-election, bye-election n UK (special election)递补选举by-street n (small street from main road)小街，小巷bylaw, byelaw, also UK: by-law, bye-law n (organizational rule)企业章程；组织章程Self-nomination for the board is against the organization's bylaws.bylaw, byelaw, by-law, bye-law n UK (local authority law)地方法规；地方细则Local bylaws require pavements to be shovelled after large snows.byline, by-line n (journalism: line with author's name) (新闻报道)署名行The news site has spelt this journalist's name wrong in the byline.这家新闻网站在署名行上拼错了记者的名字。byline [sth], by-line [sth] vtr (article: attribute) (文章)署名行byname, by-name n (nickname)别名；绰号bypass [sth], by-pass vtr (go around)绕过；越过The truck driver bypassed the small towns in order to arrive quicker.为了快一点到达目的地，卡车司机绕过了那个小镇。bypass, by-pass n (road around area)旁道；旁路We took the bypass because it's quicker.我们抄了旁路，这样近一点。byplay, by-play n (incidental onstage action) (戏剧中)意外动作，意外情节byproduct, by-product n ([sth] produced while making [sth] else)副产品；副产物Depleted uranium is a byproduct of enrichment.byproduct, by-product n (additional outcome or result)意外结果The reduction in crime has been an unexpected but welcome byproduct of the new policy.byroad, by-road n (countryside: side road)小路；旁路byway n (side road)小路；小径；小径be characterized by [sth], also UK: be characterised by [sth] v expr (have as an identifying trait)以…为特征；...的特征是Summers here are characterized by hot days and cool nights.这里夏季的特点是日间炎热、夜晚凉爽。cheek by jowl adv figurative (very close together)紧密地，亲密地The family of fourteen live cheek by jowl in a two-room apartment.cheek by jowl with [sb] expr figurative (close together with [sb])与…离得近，与…关系亲密childfree by choice, childless by choice, also UK: child-free by choice expr (voluntarily having no children)选择不生育；选择无子女Glen and his wife are childless by choice, although they have three dogs.close by adv (near, in close proximity)在…附近Gerald's sister lives close by so it's easy for him to visit her.close by, close-by adj (near)附近的；近旁的Is there a close-by store where we could buy eggs?consent judgment, judgment by consent, also UK: consent judgement, judgement by consent n (law: agreement) (法律)协议裁决constrained by [sth] adj + prep (limited: by laws, means)受限制的；受约束的The power of the police is constrained by the law.consumed with [sth], consumed by [sth] adj + prep figurative (overwhelmed by emotion)被（嫉妒等）强烈影响；妒火中烧Paul was consumed with jealousy when he saw Sarah with another man.be controlled by [sb] adj (person: be manipulated by [sb])被控制的Stacy is controlled by her husband; she will do anything he wants her to do.counterweight [sth] by doing [sth] vtr figurative (provide a balance with)通过做某事平衡We counterweighted the negative aspects of the deal by offering plenty of freebies.covered by [sth] adj (having [sth] overlaid)被…盖住；被…遮盖The burials took place in an area now covered by housing.安葬地点现在已经成了住宅区。dash by [sb/sth] vi + prep (rush past)飞驰而过；掠过day by day adv (gradually)日复一日地His pain decreased day by day as his injuries gradually healed.die by suicide v expr (kill oneself)自杀；自尽；die by your own hand v expr (kill oneself)自杀；自尽be directed by [sb] v expr (movie: have as director)由某人所导演；由某人执导'2001, A Space Odyssey' was directed by Stanley Kubrick.be directed by [sb] v expr (project: be coordinated by) (指项目等)由某人协调，由某人指导This book series was directed by the chair of the department.be directed by [sb] v expr (be controlled, ordered by)由某人下令，The bombing was directed by the top general in charge.disillusioned by [sth], disillusioned with [sth] adj + prep (disappointed by [sth])对...非常失望的；对于...幻想破灭的Many school leavers are disillusioned by the lack of opportunities open to them.divide [sth] by [sth] vtr + prep often passive (number: find quotient) (数学)除Twelve divided by six is two.12除6等于2。divide by [sth] vi + prep (number: be divisible) (数学)被…除尽30 does not divide by 8.divided by [sth] adj (arithmetic: by a number) (算术)被…除Twenty-seven divided by nine is three.divided by [sth] adj figurative (opinion: by a subject)因…而产生分歧的The generations are divided by their taste in music, clothing, communication style, and almost everything else.do right by [sb] v expr (treat fairly)公平对待；好好对待You are going to have to do right by her and marry her.don't judge a book by the cover, don't judge a book by its cover interj proverb (appearances can be deceptive)别以貌取人She definitely looks trustworthy, but don't judge a book by its cover.drive-by n (shooting from a passing car)飞车射杀Osman admitted that he was the gunman in a drive-by.drive-by adj (shooting: from passing car)飞车射杀A man has life-threatening injuries after a drive-by incident in Tucson.drive-by shooting n (gunfire from car)驾车枪击；驾车枪击案，驾车枪击事件The police have arrested an 18-year-old gang member in connection with a drive-by shooting.drop by drop adv (one droplet at a time)一点一滴地Squeeze the rubber bulb of the dropper to release the liquid drop by drop.be engaged in [sth], be engaged by [sth] v expr (engrossed)专注于；全身心投入I was so engaged in what Owen was telling me that I missed my bus.我太过专注于欧文当时给我讲的事情了，结果错过了公交车。fall by the wayside v expr figurative (be abandoned)半途而废；中途退出Generally, all of Imogen's projects fall by the wayside after a month or two; she gets bored too easily.favored by [sb] (US), favoured by [sb] (UK) prep (preferred)受...的青睐；受...的青眼favored by [sth] (US), favoured by [sth] (UK) prep figurative (given an advantage)因...而获得优势Fine by me interj informal (acquiescence)我没意见，我不介意"Mind if I go now?" "Fine by me."float [sth] to [sb], float [sth] by [sb] vtr + prep (idea: suggest to [sb])向...提出...；向...建议...Ron went to his boss to float an idea by him, but he didn't get a meeting.荣恩去找老板提出一个他自己的主意，但他没有得到会面的机会。fly-by-night adj figurative (dishonest, scamming)不可靠的，欺诈的fly-by-night operator n figurative, slang ([sb] dishonest) (俚语)不可靠的人；不诚实的人He's no fly-by-night operator: he's got years of experience and will do a good job.flyby, fly-by n (flight close to [sth])近空探测飞行follow [sth] up by doing [sth], follow up [sth] by doing [sth] v expr (make further communication)对…采取后续行动；进一步沟通John followed up his interview by sending a thank-you note.约翰通过发送一封感谢信来作为对他面试采取的后续行动。formed by [sth] adj + prep (created: by process, etc.)由...形成；由...组成four-by-four, 4x4 n (vehicle with four-wheel drive)四轮驱动汽车，四驱车fringed by [sth] adj + prep (bordered, surrounded)环绕的；以…为边界的The cabin was fringed by thick forest on all sides.小屋四周环绕着茂密的森林。get bogged down in/by [sth] v expr figurative, informal (stuck: in activity, etc.) (比喻)陷入I thought I would be able to leave early, but I got bogged down by paperwork.get carried away with [sth], get carried away by [sth] v expr figurative (be overcome with excitement)兴奋不已；太过兴奋Mark got carried away with all the excitement and nearly fainted.Sophia got carried away by the emotion of the occasion and burst into tears.give [sb] the go-by v expr informal (snub deliberately)故意不理睬；故意忽视go by [sth] vi + prep informal (use as guide)根据；依据Going by the map, the hotel should be on the corner of the next street on the right.根据地图来看，旅馆应该在下一条街的右拐处。go by [sth] vi + prep (use for transport) (交通工具)乘Steve went by train to Oxford.史蒂夫乘火车去了牛津。go by (the name of) [sth] vi + prep (be known as) (名字)叫The criminal goes by the nickname of 'The Black Cat'.这名罪犯的绰号叫做“黑猫”。gone by adj (times, days: in the past) (时光、日子)逝去的，过去的，流逝的备注: follows the nounTwo old friends sat on the porch talking about days gone by.group [sth], group [sth] by [sth] vtr (classify)将…分类；将…归类I am going to group my socks by colour.我打算按颜色给我的袜子分类。hang by a thread v expr (dangle)摇摇欲坠备注: Often used in continuous tensesThe Emergency Room doctor told me that my fingertip was hanging by a thread.hang by a thread v expr figurative (be precarious)命悬一线；千钧一发；岌岌可危备注: Often used in continuous tensesSam's life hung by a thread as he struggled to come out of a coma.happen by chance v expr (be lucky, coincidental)碰巧发生；凑巧发生We weren't trying to get pregnant; it happened by chance.hard by prep informal (near)在附近；接近The bakery is hard by the grocery store.hard done by expr UK (unfairly treated)受到不公正待遇；受到不公平对待hard to come by adj (rare, difficult to find)稀有的，难找到的，难得到的First editions of the book are hard to come by.highly regarded by [sb] expr (well respected by)深受...敬重的The professor's biography of George Washington was highly regarded by his fellow historians.hired by [sb] adj + prep informal (contracted)与…签订工作合同hired by [sb] adj + prep informal (employed)被…雇佣She was hired by a big IT company as a programmer.be hit by lightning, be struck by lightning v expr (be struck by electrical bolt)被雷电击中Last night during the storm, the ancient oak tree in our front yard was hit by lightning and splintered into shards.hold [sth] by vtr + adv (reserve, keep aside)把…保留起来Hold this dress by for me until I get paid on Saturday.honor [sb] by doing [sth] (US), honour [sb] by doing [sth] (UK) v expr (treat with honour)用…来纪念…The army honoured the officer by giving him a special medal for bravery.军队为纪念这名军官，授予他一枚特殊的勇敢奖章。hosted by [sb] adj + prep (show: compered) (节目)由…主持hosted by [sb] adj + prep (party: held)由...举办的hour by hour, hour-by-hour adj (hourly)每小时的；按小时的hour by hour adv (on an hourly basis)按小时地；以小时计impressed by [sth/sb], impressed with [sth/sb] adj + prep (admired [sth])对…印象深刻的I was impressed by her professionalism. I was very impressed with George, because he was so smart.我对她的专业精神印象深刻。乔治非常聪明，我对他印象深刻。in the by-and-by expr (in the future)在未来inch by inch adv (in gradual stages)一点点地；逐渐地He moved along the wall inch by inch, afraid of falling off.inch by inch adv figurative (gradually)逐渐地This project is hard work, but we're getting there, inch by inchinflamed (by [sth]) adj (infected, swollen) (指身体部位)发炎的My grandmother has arthritis and her joints are inflamed.我祖母患有关节炎，关节都发炎了。inflamed (by [sth/sb]) adj figurative (exacerbated)加剧的, 被火上加油的The situation was inflamed by the politician's careless remarks.那个政治家的轻率言论让局势进一步恶化。inflamed (by [sth]) adj figurative (emotion: roused)激发的；唤起的Her jealousy was inflamed by his friendship with her sister.informed by [sth] adj + prep (influenced by [sth])受...影响的Her wardrobe style was informed by Hollywood stars of the 1940s.installment billing (US), payment by instalments (UK) n (invoicing a series of payments)分期付款be inundated with [sth], be inundated by [sth] v expr figurative (be overwhelmed)对...应接不暇item by item adv (individually)逐条；逐项The customs officer went through the contents of my bag item by item.item-by-item adj (individually itemized)逐项的，逐条的Here is an item-by-item list of what you owe me.know [sth] by heart, know [sth] off by heart v expr (have memorized)记住；背下来The students had to know the poem by heart.know [sth] by heart, know [sth] off by heart v expr informal (be completely familiar with)非常熟悉I never get lost in this neighborhood; I know it by heart.lay-by n UK (vehicle rest stop)路侧停车带，路边临时停车处There is a lay-by coming up in about one-hundred meters.前方大约100米有一处路边临时停车处。lead by example v expr (behave as you wish others to do)以身作则，做出表率If you want your children to be compassionate, lead by example.lead [sb] by the nose v expr figurative (control, steer to do [sth])牵着鼻子走；完全控制lead [sb] by the nose v expr figurative (deceive)欺骗；蒙骗learn by doing v expr (train while working)从实践中学习Employees learn by doing to prepare them for possible situations at work.learn by experience v expr (gain practical understanding)从实践中学到No matter how many education classes you take, as a teacher you will primarily learn by experience in the classroom.learn by experience v expr (discover at first hand)让现实教育某人If you won't listen to me, I guess you'll just have to learn by experience.learn [sth] by heart v expr (memorize)记住；默记When I was a child I learned my times-tables by heart.let [sb/sth] by, let by [sb/sth] vtr + adv (allow [sb/sth] to pass)让…过去，让…通过let down by [sb/sth] expr (disappointed, failed)因...而失望Alicia feels let down by her best friend, who always says she's too busy to spend time with her.艾丽西亚觉得让她最好的朋友失望了，因为她总是说她太忙了，没时间跟她一起。liked by others adj (person: popular)受他人喜欢；为他人青睐If you tell lies, you will not be liked by others.little by little adv (gradually, a bit at a time)一点点地；逐渐地Add the sugar little by little and your meringue will be perfect. He became better at tennis little by little.一点点地加糖，你的蛋白糖就会完美。他的网球技术逐渐变好。live by [sth] vi + prep figurative (take as a rule for life)恪守；遵守Never give up is a good rule to live by if you hope to have success in life.live by [sth] vi + prep (use for survival)靠…为生live by your wits, live on your wits v expr (earn living by ingenuity)靠自己的才智生活lower yourself by doing [sth] vtr + refl (do [sth] undignified)屈尊降贵；自降身份Don't lower yourself by responding to his insults.lower yourself by doing [sth] vtr + refl (humble yourself)做某事是自贬身份The Duchess lowered herself by marrying a commoner.made by adj (manufactured or crafted by)由…制成This beautiful cap was made by native Peruvians.marked by [sth] adj figurative (emotionally affected) (情感)受…影响的The boy was deeply marked by his pony's death, and it was a long time before he smiled again.；moved by [sth] adj + prep (emotionally affected)被…感动的I was so moved by the music, I felt like crying.我被音乐感动，直想哭。multiply [sth] by [sth] vtr + prep (times by a number)将...乘以Multiply the figure in column A by 20.nil by mouth expr written (hospital sign)不可食用；切勿吞食not be affected by [sth/sb] v expr (be indifferent to)不为…所动No human being can witness suffering on this scale and not be affected by it.not be affected by [sth] v expr (not feel consequences of)不受到…的影响Residents of mountain communities will not be affected by tsunamis.not by a long shot expr informal (not at all)一点不；丝毫不not by any means expr (in no way, by no method)绝不I will not by any means allow you to borrow my car.occasioned by adj + prep (caused or prompted by)由…引起；由…造成of necessity, also US: by necessity adv (unavoidably)不可避免地；不得已地By necessity, we eat a lot of beans and very little steak.of your own volition, by your own volition expr (willingly, freely)自愿做出的选择；自愿决定on a case-by-case basis adv (individually, on individual merits)具体情况具体分析地；逐个地on standby, also UK: on stand-by adv (people: in a state of readiness)待命状态；准备行动状态The news crews were on standby, waiting for a big announcement from the president.新闻工作组已整装待发，等待总统发布重大消息。on standby, on stand-by adv (ready, available)待命, 处于待命状态Ambulances were on standby at the edge of the field.one by one adv (one at a time, singly)一个接一个；一个一个地；逐个地The clerk searched through the records one by one until she found the one she wanted.One by one the nations of Europe fell before Napoleon's advance.passer-by, passerby, plural: passers-by, passersby n (person who is walking past)路人；经过的人；过路的人The police spoke to a passer-by who had seen the whole accident.piece by piece adv (gradually)逐渐地；渐渐地Following the accident, Sheila recovered her memory piece by piece.piece by piece adv (one fragment at a time)一片一片地；一块一块地She very carefully picked up the shards of glass piece by piece.play according to the rules, play by the rules v expr (game, sports)遵守比赛规则At the beginning of the game, the referee reminded the players to play by the rules.play according to the rules, play by the rules v expr figurative (behave fairly) (比喻)遵守游戏规则It's best to play according to the rules if you want to get on at work.play it by ear v expr figurative (improvise) (没有预定计划)即席决定，临时再做打算What will we do tomorrow? Let's play it by ear.play-by-play n (of sports event)体育比赛现场解说play-by-play adj (relating to a play-by-play)体育比赛现场解说的profit from doing [sth], profit by doing [sth] v expr (make money from)从…中获利；从…中牟利The company profited from selling licenses of its operating system to makers of mobile devices.该公司向移动设备生产商销售自己的操作系统许可，借此获利。profit by [sth] vi + prep figurative (gain advantage, benefit) (比喻)通过...获益；从...中获得好处My colleague tried to profit by my mistake.我的同事想利用我的错误获益。related by blood adj (born to the same family)血脉相连的She's my aunt, though we're not related by blood.ride by [sth] vi + prep (pass on a vehicle)骑过roar by, roar past vi + adv figurative (vehicle: go past noisily) (汽车)轰鸣而过；呼啸而过The traffic on the motorway roared by.公路上的车流呼啸而过。sale by sample n (order based on sample)凭样品买卖；凭样品销售saved by the bell adj figurative, informal (rescued at the last minute)在最后关头得救sell-by date, US: sell date, pull date n (on food packaging)销售期限；下架日期；最迟销售日期set [sth] back [sth], set [sth] back by [sth] vtr + adv (delay by a given time)把…推迟We can set the appointment back a few days if you can't make it tomorrow.如果你明天来不了，我们可以将预约推迟几天。side by side adv (in a row)肩并肩地The two ducks waddled side by side to the pond.两只鸭子并排摇摆着走向池塘。side by side adv figurative (together)一起； (比喻)并肩Our two countries stand side by side in the face of this new threat.面对这种新威胁，我们两国并肩站在一起。slip, slip by vi (time) (指时间)流逝，飞逝Once you have children, the years just slip by.一旦你有了孩子，就能感觉到时光飞逝。smitten by [sth] adj + prep (afflicted with) (疾病等)受...侵袭的；受…折磨的；深受…之苦的Cattle smitten by the disease had to be put down.染疫的牛必须被安乐死。Sort by v expr (computer data: display in specified order) (电脑数据)以…方式排序standby, stand-by n ([sth/sb] reliable)靠得住的人；可靠的人Jenny called on Maria, her trusty standby, to accompany her on her perilous mission.珍妮叫来一位自己能靠得住的人-玛利亚，一起执行危机四伏的任务。standby, also UK: stand-by n (electronic device: low power setting) (电子设备)待机模式，待机状态After 20 minutes, the TV switched to standby.20分钟后，电视会切换到待机模式。standby, stand-by n ([sth/sb] available as replacement) (物或人)替代品，备胎The office has a list of standbys, in case any of the regular teachers falls ill.办公室有一张代课老师人员表，以防有正式老师生病。standby, stand-by n informal (favorite, reliable choice)首选；偏爱；最爱I had intended to try something new, but I found myself ordering my old standby, a gin and tonic.我本想尝试点新花样，但最后还是选择了老朋友——金汤力酒。standby, stand-by n as adj (substitute, for emergency use)紧急备用的The hospital used their standby generator until power was restored.standby, stand-by n as adj (traveling) (飞行旅客)等待退票的，等待余票的Everyone on the standby list got a seat on the plane that day.standby, stand-by adv (on standby basis)等退票；等余票We weren't sure when we would arrive because we were flying standby.start off by doing [sth] v expr (do first)首先；第一步step by step adv (in stages)一步一步地；逐步地；循序渐进地This book shows you how to paint a watercolour step by step.这本书告诉你如何按步绘制水彩画。step-by-step adj (presented in stages)分步的；逐步的The magazine includes a step-by-step guide to starting an internet business.这本杂志内含创办互联网企业的步骤指南。stricken with [sth], stricken by [sth] adj + prep figurative (affected: by panic, grief) (感情上)遭受打击的Stricken with grief, the women wailed and shook their heads.be struck by [sth] v expr (become strongly aware of [sth])被…打动；被...震动I was struck by the beauty of the summer cottage.surprise [sb] by doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] unexpected)因做某事而让某人感到惊讶Ken surprised his wife by making her pancakes for breakfast.肯因为给老婆做了蛋烘糕作早餐而使她感到惊讶。surprise [sb] by doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] nice for [sb])通过做某事给某人惊喜The students surprised their teacher by throwing her a party.为了给老师一个惊喜，学生们为她举办了一场派对。be surrounded by [sth], be surrounded with [sth] v expr (be enclosed, encircled by)被…环绕；为…所包围The house was surrounded by fields.be surrounded by [sth/sb] v expr (have around you)被...包围；被...环绕；处于...的围绕之中；围满了It's a great comfort to be surrounded by friends and family.sweep past, sweep by vi + adv (go by rapidly)掠过Gareth stood at the side of the racetrack, watching as the horses swept by.sweep past [sb/sth], sweep by [sb/sth] vi + prep (move rapidly past [sth], [sb])掠过The cars swept past the front of the house.sweeten [sth] by doing [sth] v expr figurative (make more enticing)使...更诱人The company sweetened the job offer by promising five weeks of paid vacation.swept away by [sth], swept away with [sth] adj often passive (completely engaged)被迷住了；完全专心于Hilda didn't hear you; she's completely swept away by that novel.take [sth/sb] by storm v expr (attack and conquer)攻下；攻占take [sth/sb] by storm v expr figurative (be a sudden success)风靡于...；在...中大获成功take [sb] by surprise v expr (surprise [sb])使…吃惊She took him by surprise when she suddenly ran into his room.take the bull by the horns v expr figurative (tackle a task bravely)勇敢面对困难；不畏艰难险阻Matthew's going to take the bull by the horns tomorrow and ask Louise to marry him.take the world by storm v expr figurative (be a sudden success)名震四海；风靡全球；席卷全球That's fine by me interj informal (acquiescence)我没意见If you leave, that's fine by me.too clever by half adj informal (devious)聪明过头；过分精明trial by jury n (law: verdict decided by panel)陪审团审判two-by-four n (length of timber)宽四英寸厚二英寸的木材uncolored by [sth] (US), uncoloured (UK) adj + prep figurative (not influenced)未被影响的；未受影响的be united by [sth] v expr (have [sth] as a common concern)被…团结起来；被…联合起来The former enemies were united by the desire to help the earthquake victims.unmitigated by [sth] adj + prep (not lessened by)未被...缓和的, 未被...减轻的The summer heat was unmitigated by the faintest breeze.up by [sth] prep (increased: by amount)增加了，上升了use-by date n (day by which [sth] must be used or consumed)有效期walk on by v expr (go past without stopping)路过；走过win by a neck n (horse-racing: win narrowly) (赛马)险胜；以微弱优势胜利The horse he backed won by a neck. What an exciting race!win by a nose v expr (horseracing: win very narrowly)险胜It was a very close race. Our horse won by a nose.be worried by [sth] v expr (find [sth] cause for concern)为...忧虑；为...担心Andrea was worried by her father's memory slips.安德莉亚的父亲有时健忘，让她很担心。 |
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