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释义 ofUK:* strong: /ˈɒv/, weak: /əv/US:/ʌv, ɑv; unstressed əv or, esp. before consonants, ə/US:(uv, ov; unstressed əv or, esp. before consonants, ə)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 of prep (from: derivation, origin) (表示地域、国籍)来自…，属于…的，是…的；出自…，产自…，产于…The label on the wine bottle read "Produce of Spain".酒瓶上的标签写着“西班牙出品”。 of prep (possession, connection) (表示所属关系，联系)…的She's a friend of my neighbour.她是我邻居的朋友。usage: possession and other relationshipsOf is used for showing possession. It can also be used to show other types of relationship between people or things. It was the home of a schoolteacher.She was the sister of the Duke of Urbino.At the top of the hill Jackson paused for breath.You can use of in front of a possessive pronoun such as mine, his, or theirs. You do this to show that someone is one of a group of people or things connected with a particular person. For example, instead of saying ‘He is one of my friends’, you can say ‘He is a friend of mine.’He's a very good friend of ours.I talked to a colleague of yours recently.You can use of like this in front of other possessives.He's a friend of my mother's.She was a cousin of Lorna Cook's. The 's is sometimes omitted, especially in American English. He's a close friend of the President.Be carefulDon't use ‘of’ in front of a personal pronoun such as ‘me’, ‘him’, or ‘them’. Don't say, for example, ‘the sister of me’. Instead you use a possessive determiner such as my, his, or their.My sister visited us last week.He had his hands in his pockets.Consider the future of our society. of prep (ownership, authorship) (表示文章等的所有权)…的，出自…的I'm not familiar with the writings of Peirce.我不熟悉皮尔斯的作品。 of prep (formed from: material)[用于表示某物是由何种材料制成的]This bowl is made of plastic.这个碗是用塑料做的。 of prep (relation of part to whole) (表示其中一部分)…的The back of the room was quiet.房间的后排很安静。 of prep (connection between nouns)[与名词连用]The economy is the cause of the crisis.危机的起因在于经济。 of prep (relation of numbers, values, etc.)[表示数量或数值]We biked for a distance of 30 miles.我们骑行了30英里。 of prep (direction from)[表示方向]There is a city north of here.这儿往北有座城市。 of prep (qualifies an adjective)[与形容词相连]The secretary is tired of typing.秘书打字打烦了。 其他翻译 of prep (distance)[用于表示两地之间的距离]There is a city within five miles of here.距离这儿5英里内有座城市。 of prep US (time: before, to) (时间)在…之前，差（多少时间到几点）It's five minutes of three o'clock.差五分钟三点。 of prep (separation)[表示剥夺或夺走]He was deprived of his turn.他的机会被剥夺了。 of prep (apposition)[表示同位语]That fool of a repairman left a wrench in the pipe.那个修理工真是个笨蛋，把扳手落在管道里了。 of prep (inclusion)[表示包括或包含的关系]John's colleagues make him feel like he's one of them.约翰的同事让他觉得自己已经是他们的一员了。 of prep (indicating attributes)[用于说明特性或属性]The Duchess was a woman of refinement.公爵夫人是位知书达理的女性。 of prep (on the part of)就…而言It was nice of you to give me a gift.谢谢你送我礼物。 of prep (in respect of, with reference to)关于；有关I would like to talk to you of your future.我想和你谈谈关于你未来的事情。 of prep (indicates cause) (表示原因)因为，由于She died of a broken heart.她是伤心死的。 动词短语avail of [sth] vtr phrasal insep Ire (make use of)使用；利用；back out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (promise: break) (承诺)违背；退出；退出The couple buying our house backed out of the purchase at the last minute.这对夫妇在最后时刻放弃了购买我们的房子。back out of doing [sth] vi phrasal + prep (withdraw from)退出；停止Sue backed out of helping us paint the house.苏不再帮助我们粉刷房子。bail out of [sth], UK: bale out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal, figurative (end involvement)从…中摆脱Eric bailed out of the project when the firm didn't pay him.become of [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep (happen to [sb], [sth])境遇（如何）；出了（何事）Whatever became of Joe Hill? Do you know where he is now?break out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (escape)逃离；从…逃出去The prisoner broke out of jail by digging a tunnel.囚犯挖了条地道，逃离了监狱。burst out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (emerge, break out)冲出…，从…出来；从…摆脱出来The chick finally burst out of its shell.小鸡终于破壳而出。chicken out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep slang (not be brave enough for)临阵退缩I can't believe you made me sign up for skydiving and then chickened out of it yourself!我真不敢相信你让我报名跳伞，自己却临阵退缩了！clear out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep slang (leave: a place)离开My landlord's given me a week to clear out of my flat.我的房东给了我一周的时间搬离公寓。come out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (emerge)从…出来，出现Bears generally come out of hibernation in the Spring.熊通常在春天时从冬眠中醒来。come out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (costs: be subtracted) (开支等)从…中出，从…中扣除The cost of that broken lamp is going to come out of your pay check.那盏坏掉台灯的费用将会从你的工资中扣除。come out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (result)有…结果Let's hope that something good can come out of this.希望这件事能够有个好的结果。complain of [sth] vtr phrasal insep slightly formal (describe as a symptom) (病患)主诉The patient complains of pain in her lower back.病人主诉着自己后腰的疼痛。conceive of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (imagine)设想，想象；consist of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (be made of)包括；由…构成What does life really consist of?生活到底包括些什么？consist of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (be made up of, comprise)由…组成This family consists of a husband, a wife, and a child.这个家庭由一个丈夫、一个妻子和一个孩子组成。crawl out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (creep outside)爬出She crawled out of her sleeping bag to see if it was a bear making all the noise outside her tent.；dispose of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (throw away)丢弃；扔掉After the funeral, we have a whole houseful of stuff to dispose of.葬礼结束后，我们有一屋子的东西要丢掉。dispose of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (get rid of)将…处理掉；消除The dealers tried to dispose of the evidence by flushing the drugs down the toilet.毒贩将毒品冲入下水道，企图毁灭证据。usage: ‘dispose of’If you dispose of something that you no longer want or need, you throw it away or give it to someone.Hundreds of used computers had to be disposed of.This is the safest means of disposing of nuclear waste.Be carefulYou must use of after dispose. Don't say that someone ‘disposes something’.dispose of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (give away)把…送人Adam disposed of all his worldly goods before entering a monastery.在进入修道院前，亚当送出了他所有的财产。dispose of [sb] vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal (person: kill)除掉某人；杀掉某人The mafia don ordered a hit man to dispose of the traitor.黑手党头目命令一名杀手去除掉那个叛徒。dispose of [sb] vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal (opponent: beat) (打败: 对手)解决某人The boxer disposed of his opponent in just two rounds.那名拳击手在两回合内就解决了他的对手。dispose of [sth] vtr phrasal insep formal (deal with conclusively)解决；处理好Let's dispose of this matter once and for all.让我们彻底地处理好这件事。draw ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep (gradually pass [sb/sth])领先duck out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal (leave secretly) (非正式用语)偷偷离开；悄悄溜走She managed to duck out of the lecture without anyone seeing her.duck out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal, figurative (avoid inclusion) (非正式用语)巧妙地避开；逃避He would often try to duck out of his boss's motivational meetings.；fish [sth] out of [sth] vtr phrasal sep informal (retrieve, pick out)从...里捡出；从...中捞出He fished the twenty pound note out of the toilet.；get ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep (overtake)超过He ran faster and got ahead of his sister just as they reached the car.他跑得更快，并在抵达车子的时候超过了姐姐。get ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (be more successful)领先于；胜过；比…更为成功The firm developed a multimedia game system that allowed it to get ahead of its rivals.该公司开发了一种多媒体游戏系统使自己领先于竞争者。get out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (extricate oneself from) (本义)从...逃走，从...逃离The children could not get out of the building because it was on fire.由于大楼着火，孩子们没有办法从楼内逃离。get out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal (free yourself from an obligation) (非正式用语)避免承担…的责任； (责任、义务等)逃避，摆脱I need to get out of my meeting this afternoon because I have a doctor's appointment.The teenager tried to get out of his homework by pretending to be ill.我下午预约了要去看医生，所以得缺席会议了。// 那位青少年假装生病，想逃避做家庭作业。get out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (exit a vehicle)下Audrey parked near the beach and got out of the car.奥黛丽把车停在沙滩附近，下了车。go ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep (lead, overtake)超过grow out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (clothing: outgrow)由于长大而不适于Children at that age grow out of their clothes so quickly.那个年龄的孩子很快就穿不下衣服了。grow out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (habit: outgrow) (习惯)因长大而改掉，因长大而消失Richard grew out of the habit of sucking his thumb.理查德逐渐改掉了吮拇指的习惯。grow out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (originate, develop)源于；来自The idea grew out of discussions between leading organizations in the environment sector.环境领域的主要组织讨论后产生了这个想法。hear of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (be told about [sth])得知…；听说…；获悉…If I hear of any jobs opening up I will let you know.如果我获悉任何职位空缺的消息，我就会通知你。keep ahead of [sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (manage in advance)预先处理，提前处理；提前完成Jill is trying to keep ahead of the weeds in her garden.；opt out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (exclude yourself)选择不加入；决定不参与；退出In 1992, Denmark opted out of the single European currency.1992年，丹麦选择不再使用单个欧洲货币。；poop out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep US, informal (give up)放弃Alice pooped out of the competition.；pull ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep (overtake)赶上；赶超；领先pull ahead of [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep figurative (excel, outdo)胜过；超越pull out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (withdraw involvement in)退出The new president was forced to make a decision as to whether or not to pull out of the war.新总统不得不就是否退出战争作出决定。put [sb] off of [sth] vtr phrasal sep informal, nonstandard (cause to dislike)使…不喜欢…He was put off of seafood after getting food poisoning from some prawns.他吃虾导致食物中毒，从此之后就不喜欢吃海鲜了。reek of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (be characterized by: [sth] bad)带有某种明显的特点, 充满The luxury condo building reeks of bad taste.；rid [sb/sth] of [sth/sb] vtr phrasal sep formal (free of, clear of)从…中清除Henry was a very tidy man and, when he moved in, he rid Amanda's house of clutter.We haven't managed to rid all the children of their head lice yet.亨利是个十分整洁的男人，搬进来的时候，他从阿曼达的房子中清除了一大堆杂物。我们还未清除所有孩子们头上的跳蚤。run out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (use up supplies)耗尽；用完We do need to go shopping as we have run out of teabags.我们的茶包用完了，我们确实需要去购物了。run out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (exit rapidly)跑出；从…奔出Petra found the film so scary, she ran out of the cinema.佩特拉觉得这部电影太吓人了，所以她跑出了影院。run [sb] out of [sth] vtr phrasal sep (force to leave)把...驱逐出The townspeople ran the horse thief out of town.镇民们把偷马贼赶出了城。shoot out of [sth], shoot out from [sth] vi phrasal + prep (appear suddenly, rapidly)从...忽然射出；从...突然生出；突然发生A mouse shot out of the hole and scuttled across the kitchen floor.slip out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (place: leave discreetly)悄悄地从…溜走He slipped out of the meeting and headed home.他悄悄地从会议中溜走，回家去了。slip out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal (clothing: remove quickly) (衣服)快速脱掉Let me slip out of this monkey suit.快让我脱掉这礼服。；smack of [sth] vtr phrasal insep informal, pejorative (be reminiscent of)让人想起；有…的意味Your proposal smacks of fraud.smack of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (have smell or flavour of)有…味道；带有…意味The salty air smacked of the sea.smell of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (have the scent of)带有…气味；闻出…的味道The perfume, which my friend uses, smells of roses.smell of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (be suggestive of)带有…的意味Your story about what happened to the cookies smells of deception to me!snap out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative, informal (stop being upset, unhappy) (消极情绪、行为)从...中走出来，停止I know you lost your job and your girlfriend left you, but I think it's time you snapped out of your self-pity and got on with your life.；talk of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (discuss possibility of)讨论…的可能性；考虑要They talk of invading that country.talk of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (speak about)谈到；谈及turf [sb] out of [sth] vtr phrasal sep UK, slang (remove, eject)将某人从某处赶走They turfed us out of the pub at 2am.；weasel out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep (get out of [sth])从...退出；逃避worm out of [sth] vi phrasal + prep informal, figurative (avoid a task, duty) (任务、职责)逃避As usual, Simon managed to worm out of the morning meeting.wriggle out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep figurative (evade: a duty)摆脱Joey could not wriggle out of the consequences of his lies.wriggle out of [sth] vtr phrasal insep (escape)摆脱I scraped my hands and knees wriggling out of the narrow cave.复合形式： a bit of a mess n UK, informal (chaotic)有点混乱His love life's a bit of a mess. a bit of a mess n informal (difficult situation)有点糟糕，有点艰难To say that the economy is in a bit of a mess is putting it mildly. a bit of a mess n informal (place: untidy)有点杂乱，不整洁My house is a bit of a mess, but please come in. a certain amount of [sth] n (modicum, small quantity)少量的某物You need to use a certain amount of caution when using that product. a certain amount of [sth] n (specified quantity)一定量的某物 a crumb of comfort n figurative (small consolation)些许安慰；一点慰藉 a different kettle of fish, another kettle of fish n figurative, informal (entirely different matter, thing)完全不同的事；另一回事 a fish out of water n figurative ([sb] in unfamiliar place, situation) (比喻，指因处于陌生环境而感觉不适者)如离水之鱼Although a fantastic football player, he was a fish out of water on the golf course. a great deal of [sth], a good deal of [sth] expr (large amount of [sth])大量Her presidential campaign had a great deal of success at the local level.她的总统竞选在地方一级取得巨大成功。 a great deal of effort, a good deal of effort n (a lot of work)大量努力I put a great deal of effort into this project, and I was really offended when management ignored it. a hint of irony n (slight sarcasm)一丝讽刺意味 a load of n informal (great quantity)许多；大量；一大堆I'll cook up a load of chicken legs and we can take them on our picnic. a lot of fun n informal ([sth] very entertaining)很开心Thank you for inviting me to your party. I had a lot of fun. a matter of opinion n (subjective, debatable)见仁见智的事情Fashion is a matter of opinion. a matter of time n ([sth] which will happen eventually)时间问题； (口语)早晚的事；迟早的事They've been dating for 5 years, so it's only a matter of time before he proposes. a mess of pottage n figurative (paltry sum)蝇头小利；眼前小利 a number of npl (some, several)一些；许多；很多He has broken the rules a number of times.usage: ‘a number of’A number of things or people means several things or people. You use a plural form of a verb after a number of.A number of key questions remain unanswered.An increasing number of women are learning self-defence. a piece of cake n figurative, informal ([sth] easy to do)小菜一碟The new software installation was a piece of cake, no problems! a piece of the action n informal (involvement, participation)参与其中；从中获利If I'm to help you, I want a piece of the action. a piece of work, a real piece of work n US, figurative, informal (unusual character, individual)与众不同的人 a piece of work, a real piece of work n US, figurative, informal (unpleasant, difficult person)难搞定的人；难相处的人Tommy's a real piece of work; I heard he blamed his mistake on the boss. a pretty kettle of fish, a fine kettle of fish, a kettle of fish n figurative, informal (difficult situation)糟糕透顶；一塌糊涂 a smidgen, a smidgin of [sth], a smidgeon of [sth] n (tiny amount of [sth])一点点；一丁点She added a smidgen of cinnamon to the pie. a smidgen, a smidgin of [sth], a smidgeon of [sth] n figurative (tiny amount)一点点；一丁点It's a cliché, but there's a smidgen of truth in it. a stone's throw from [sth], within a stone's throw of [sth] expr figurative, informal (near)离…一箭之遥；离…不远The shop is just a stone's throw from my house. a thing of the past n informal ([sth] obsolete)过去的事情 a thing of the past n informal ([sth] no longer a problem)不再是问题 A word of advice interj (I warn or recommend the following)一句忠告；一个建议Just a word of advice -- don't plant peas in Wisconsin in March, whatever the books may say! A-Z of [sth] n (glossary, informative list)...的术语表The A-Z of Medical Terms covers the most common words used in the medical world. abandon hope of doing [sth] v expr (give up all hope of doing)对...不抱希望, 不再奢望...Jim abandoned hope of seeing Sarah again. above and beyond the call of duty, beyond the call of duty expr (more than required)超出职责范围；超越工作要求He was honored for performing above and beyond the call of duty. abreast of [sb/sth] adv (level, side by side)与...持平地, 与...并排地 abreast of [sth] adv figurative (up to date with: events, etc.) (事件等)保持对最新...的了解；与时俱进地Keep me abreast of any changes to the plan. absence, absence of [sth] n (lack)缺乏；没有There was an absence of remorse in John's apology.约翰的道歉中缺乏悔过之情。 absolve [sb] of [sth], absolve [sb] from [sth] vtr + prep (religion: free from sin) (宗教)赦免…的罪The priest absolved the man of all his sins. absolve [sb] of [sth], absolve [sb] from [sth] vtr + prep (free from guilt)宣判...无罪；判定…无责The court absolved Richard of any blame for the accident. abundance of [sth] n (large quantity of)富足；富有；富裕We have such an abundance of tomatoes this year.今年，我们有足够多的西红柿。 abuse of authority n (corrupt use of power)滥用权力；滥用职权Sexual harassment of a subordinate is a boss's abuse of authority. abuse of power n (using authority for own benefit)滥用权利Violence against children is an abuse of power. accepting of [sth/sb] adj + prep (tolerant of [sth])包容This community is accepting of people of all cultures and backgrounds. accuse [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep often passive (law: charge with a crime)控告某人…；指控某人…Mr Robertson's former employer has accused him of fraud.罗伯森先生的前雇主指控他诈骗。 accuse [sb] of doing [sth] v expr (blame for doing)指责；责备They accused me of not setting aside enough time.他们因我没有抽出足够时间而指责我。 accuse [sb] of doing [sth] v expr (law: charge with a crime) (司法)控告He's accused of embezzling thousands of pounds.他因挪用数千英镑而受到控告。 ace of spades n (playing card) (纸牌)黑桃A acknowledge receipt of [sth] v expr (confirm you have received [sth] sent)确认收讫；确认收到Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.请确认收到本信件。 acquisition of knowledge n (learning)获得知识 act in the interests of [sb/sth] vtr (act to protect or help)为了…的利益而采取行动An attorney will always act in the best interests of her client. act of faith n (out of religious conviction)信仰行为；展示出信仰的行为Going on a religious pilgrimage is an act of faith. act of faith n (demonstration of earnestness)有信心的行为；有信心的表现Putting down a deposit is considered an act of faith. act of God n (natural disaster)天灾 act of God n (law: unpreventable disaster)天灾；灾难，自然灾难The insurance company refused to pay out, ruling that the damages resulted from an act of God. act of grace n UK (amnesty)大赦令 act of kindness n (favour, considerate gesture)善意的举动In an act of kindness he gave me his sandwich. act of love n (action motivated by love)爱心行动 act of violence n (law: violent act, attack)暴力行为 act of war n (action that provokes a war)战争行为；侵略行为The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was an act of war, provoking the US to enter WWII. Acts of the Apostles npl (Bible: New Testament book)使徒行传For the second reading, the Lector read from the Acts of the Apostles. the advent of [sth] n (arrival)到来The advent of spring always gets me excited about gardening.春天的到来总能让我对园艺工作充满热情。 advertisement of [sth] n (public indication of [sth])公开表明，等同于公开宣告The scandal served as an advertisement of the company's internal problems.这桩丑闻等于是向公众宣告该公司内部存在问题。 advise [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep formal (notify [sb] of [sth])告知某人某事；告诉某人某事；通知某人某事Newcastle Council have advised us of a series of road closures.纽卡斯尔市政厅已通知我们会有多条道路封路。 affair of the heart n (love affair, romantic involvement)恋爱事件；风流韵事Romance novels describe affairs of the heart. afraid of [sth/sb] adj (scared of [sth], [sb])害怕…的；怕…的When I was younger I was afraid of spiders.我年轻时害怕蜘蛛。 afraid of doing [sth] adj (scared to do [sth])害怕做某事的Joanne is afraid of trying new things in case she fails.乔安妮因为担心失败而不敢尝试新事物。 afraid of doing [sth] adj (worried about [sth] happening)担心做某事的；害怕做某事的Sam was afraid of losing his job.山姆担心丢了自己的饭碗。 afraid of the dark adj (scared of darkness)怕黑的She kept a nightlight on because she was afraid of the dark. age of consent n (age at which sex becomes legal)（两性关系上的）合法年龄；承诺年龄In many countries, the age of consent is determined by the beginning of puberty. ahead of [sb] prep (in a race: in front)领先于The race is in its final lap, and Ivy is ahead of everyone.比赛已经进入最后一圈，艾薇处在领先的位置。 ahead of [sth/sb] adj + prep (in front, before)在...前面The truck ahead of ours has a flat tire.There were fifteen people ahead of me in the queue.我们车前面的卡车轮胎瘪了。 ahead of [sth] prep (prior to, earlier than) (事物)早于，在...之前Thank goodness we finished that project ahead of the deadline.谢天谢地，我们在截止日期前完成了那个项目。 ahead of [sb] prep (in front, before)在某人前面We couldn't move because there was an accident ahead of us.我们动不了，因为前面出了事故。 ahead of [sb] prep (before, earlier than) (人)早于...，在...之前John arrived at the restaurant ahead of his brother.约翰在他哥哥之前到达饭馆。 ahead, ahead of [sb/sth] prep (superior to)优于；比…好Jon is ahead of the other children in his reading ability. This car is far ahead of the others in overall handling and safety.乔恩的阅读能力优于其他小孩。在整体操作和安全性能方面，这辆车都远优于其他。 ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj (advanced) (技术等)先进的；超越其时代的，领先于其时代的The company prides itself on bringing products to market that are ahead of their time. ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj (enlightened) (见识、思想等)超越其时代的，开明的This diary reveals that some men in the past were ahead of the times with regard to women's rights.这本日记表明在过去有些男性在女权上的看法已超越了其所处的时代。 ahead of the curve expr figurative (more advanced than others)走在前端；引领潮流 ahead of the game expr informal, figurative (at an advantage)领先的；占优势的Bruce was ahead of the game because he repaired the roof before the rains came. ahead of the game expr informal, figurative (beating competitors)成为赢家；立于不败 ahead of time adv (earlier than scheduled)提前；预先They estimated that the new Olympic stadium would be ready in September 2011 but actually it was finished ahead of time.他们原来预计新奥林匹克场馆将于2011年9月建成，但实际却提早完工了。 ahead of time adv (in advance, earlier)预先；提早He was able to put the wallpaper up fast because I had primed the plaster ahead of time. all of pron (every one of)所有，全部Someone has eaten all of the chocolates.All of his classmates went to his birthday party.有人把所有巧克力全都吃完了。// 他所有的同学都来参加了他的生日聚会。 all of pron (every bit of)所有，全部I've spent all of my money.我把所有钱都花光了。 all kinds of adj (a wide variety of)各种各样的I'll plant all kinds of flowers this spring and see which ones survive. all manner of adj (many different kinds of)各种各样的On our safari we saw only one lion, but all manner of antelopes. all of prep (only)不少于；足有，足足有She took all of twenty minutes to complete the puzzle.她花了足足有20分钟才把这个拼图完成。 all of a sudden adv (suddenly)忽然；突然All of a sudden, a dark cloud blotted out the sun.突然，乌云把太阳遮住了。 all of this aside adv (regardless, nevertheless)抛开这一切不管；把这一切放在一边不论 all of which npl (every item mentioned)所有这些；全都The cupcakes, all of which are gluten-free, are in the glass case.这些小蛋糕全都不含麸质，搁在玻璃盒里。 all of which n (everything mentioned)所有这些Greg stole his sister's purse and lied to his parents about it; all of which goes to show that you can't trust him. all sorts of prep (many and varied)各种各样的The shelves were lined with all sorts of lotions and potions for the skin. all the comforts of home npl (amenities, facilities)各种舒适的设施The hotel room has all the comforts of home. all the days of your life expr (for rest of your life)余生 allegory of [sth] n (symbolic representation)象征Marianne is a French national symbol; she is an allegory of freedom and justice.玛丽安娜是法国的国家标志，象征着自由和公正。 along the length of prep (all along, alongside)沿着She had strung miniature lights along the length of the patio for the party. along the lines of expr (similar to)类似You want purple wallpaper? I was thinking more along the lines of beige.你想要紫色墙纸？我正考虑要类似米白色的。 along the side of expr (the length of, beside)在…旁边We built a retaining wall along the side of the terrace.我们在露台边加了一道护墙。 alongside of [sb/sth] prep US, informal (beside, alongside)在…旁边'Come sit alongside of me,' said Minnie to the new boy.“来，坐到我旁边。”米妮对新来的男孩说。 an awful lot of expr informal (large quantity)很多；大量There are an awful lot of violets growing among the rhubarb. an analog of [sth], an analog to [sth] (US), an analogue of [sth], an analogue to [sth] (UK) n ([sth] comparable)与…类似之物，与…相似之物；与…类似的情况 and all that sort of thing expr informal (and similar) (非正式用语)以及所有类似的事物；那一类东西；...什么的They found sea shells, driftwood, and all that sort of thing at the beach. and all the rest of it expr informal (etc.) (非正式用语)诸如此类，等等For Christmas dinner we had roast turkey, Brussels sprouts, and all the rest of it. Angel of Death n (death personified)死神；死亡天使Some say that the devil is the Angel of Death.angle of attack n (plane: wing angle) (空军)攻击角Changing the angle of attack of a wing changes the lift it generates.antithesis, the antithesis of [sth] n (exact opposite)对立；对立面The antithesis of beauty is ugliness.美丽的反面是丑陋。antonym, antonym of [sth], antonym for [sth] n (word with opposite meaning)反义词The antonym of "severe" is "moderate." Can you think of an antonym for "reverential"?“剧烈”的反义词是“温和”。那你想下“恭敬”的反义词是什么？any number of expr (any quantity of)任何数量any number of expr (a large quantity of)许多；很多apple of [sb]'s eye n (beloved person)某人的掌上明珠Jenny loved all her children, but her eldest child was the apple of her eye.珍妮深爱着自己所有的孩子，不过长子是她的掌上明珠。appreciative of [sth] adj (person: grateful)感激的；感谢的We're appreciative of all the help you've given us.我们对所有你提供给我们的帮助表示感谢。apprise [sb] of [sth], apprize [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep formal (notify [sb])通知；告知approve of [sth/sb] vi + prep (consider good, acceptable)满意；喜欢Her parents did not approve of her new boyfriend.她的父母不喜欢她的新男友。usage: ‘approve of’If you approve of someone or something, you have a good opinion of them. His mother did not approve of Julie.Stefan approved of the whole affair.Be carefulDon't say that you ‘approve to’ someone or something.approving of [sth] adj + prep (person: who approves) (人)赞许的，同意的备注: Often used in negative sentences.My parents haven't always been approving of my relationships.我的父母一直不同意我谈恋爱。apropros [sth], apropos of [sth] prep formal (with regard to)关于Apropos your visit, do you know when you will be arriving?关于拜访，你什么时候会到？arch of your back n (curve of lower back)后腰拱起处；腰弓In this yoga pose, tuck your right arm behind the arch of your back.architect, architect of [sth] n figurative (person responsible for [sth]) (计划方案等)设计师；缔造者；罪魁祸首The overly ambitious Macbeth was the architect of his own downfall.野心过于庞大的麦克白正是自己败落的罪魁祸首。area of concentration n (zone of highest incidence)集中区域，集中地区area of concentration n US (education: field of study) (教育)专门研究领域His area of concentration at the Kennedy School of Government was the Middle East.area of low pressure n (meteorology)低压区；低气压区A stationary area of low pressure over the Great Lakes has brought us a week of rain and fog.arise from [sth], arise out of [sth] vi + prep (result)从…产生；起因于；由...造成Several complications arose from the surgery.这场手术造成了多种并发症。array, array of [sth] n (display) (陈列整齐的)大量，一批His shelves held a vast array of Star Wars action figures.他的书架上陈列着大量《星球大战》的活动人偶。array, array of [sth] n (variety, range)多种；各种The company provides an array of services for its customers.这家公司为其客户提供多种不同的服务。arrest warrant, warrant of arrest n (document authorizing arrest)拘捕令；逮捕令备注: The term "arrest warrant" is used in most places, though "warrant of arrest" is used in the Philippines.A warrant has been issued for the gang leader's arrest.arsenal of [sth] n figurative (store, supply) (比喻)聚集，储备，堆积This brochure has a whole arsenal of ideas for Christmas gifts.这本手册收录了非常多圣诞礼物的创意。art of war n (military strategy)战争艺术General Patton was an avid student of the art of war.articles of association npl (business: shareholder regulations) (商业：股东条例)章程The voting rights of shareholders are explained in the articles of association.article of clothing n (garment)（一）件衣服Two articles of clothing were found at the scene of the crime.article of faith n (religion: statement of belief) (宗教)信仰宣言The Nicene Creed states the articles of faith of most Christian believers.article of faith n (tenet, belief)信条；信念as a matter of course expr (as part of normal routine)作为理所当然的事；自然地as a matter of fact expr (in fact, on the contrary)事实上；实际上I'm not ignoring your brother; as a matter of fact, I invited him for dinner tonight.我不是在无视你弟弟，事实上，我还邀请他来吃今晚的晚餐。as a matter of principle expr (on moral grounds)原则上，从原则上说as a result of expr (due to, because of)作为…的结果；由于，因为As a result of your disobedience, your parents punished you.由于你不听话，你的父母惩罚了你。as of prep (starting from)从…开始；自...起As of Monday, the office will be closed.从周一开始，售票厅将关闭。as of prep (on that day or date)在...时候As of Saturday, there were three bars of chocolate in that cupboard; now there's only one.As of 1 May last year, the number of complaints received was 25.as of late adv (recently, lately)近来；最近She has been acting unusually as of late. She hasn't eaten for four days nor slept for two nights.as of now adv (from this moment onwards)从现在开始As of now, you are no longer welcome in my house.从现在开始，我的房子不再欢迎你。as of now adv (at this moment)目前；此刻As of now, we have collected nearly 80% of the funds we need to complete the project.目前，我们已经收集了完成这个项目所需资金的近80%。as of today expr (presently)目前，截至今天As of today, the company's sales are strong.as part of [sth] prep (in the wider context)作为…的一部分As part of a school project, we must write and perform a short play.作为学校项目的一部分，我们必须自编自演一出短剧。as part of [sth] prep (as a member)作为…的一份子；做为…的成员As part of a team, you must be able to work together with other people.作为团队的一份子，你必须要能与他人合作共事。ashamed of [sth/sb] adj + prep (embarrassed)对…感到羞耻；为…感到羞愧I was ashamed of my boyfriend's rude behavior at the dinner party.我对男友在晚宴期间的粗鲁表现感到羞耻。usage: ‘ashamed’If you are ashamed, you feel sorry about something you did wrong. He upset Dad, and he feels a bit ashamed.They were ashamed to admit that they had lied. You say that someone is ashamed of something, or ashamed of themselves.Jen feels ashamed of the lies she told.I was ashamed of myself for getting so angry.It's nothing to be ashamed of.be ashamed of yourself, feel ashamed of yourself v expr (feel shame)为自己感到羞耻的；为自己觉得羞愧的You should be ashamed of yourself for failing that test!你那门考试不及格，应该为自己感到羞耻！ask a favor of [sb] (US), ask a favour of [sb] (UK) v expr (request that [sb] do [sth])向某人请求帮助Could I ask a favor of you?associate, associate of [sth] n (subordinate member of institution)准会员Ginny is an associate of the Royal Academy of Arts.金妮是皇家艺术学院的准会员。assume command, assume command of [sth] vtr + n (take charge, responsibility)担任指挥；负起责任When the captain was killed, the lieutenant assumed command of the ship.船长去世后，副船长肩负起船只的指挥任务。assure [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (guarantee [sth])向...保证；使...确信Marcus tried to assure Liz of the reliability of the car, but she didn't believe him.马库斯试图向利兹保证汽车的可靠，但利兹不相信他。at risk of, also US: at risk for [sth] expr (having increased chance of: [sth] bad)处于...的危险境地；有...的危险People who smoke are at increased risk for cancer.at the base of prep (at the bottom of)在…的最底部We'll meet at the base of the volcano and hike up together.at the beginning of [sth] expr (at the starting point of)在…的开头；在…伊始In the old days, most of the credits were shown at the beginning of a movie.过去大多数演员表都在电影开头时出现。at the behest of, at [sb]'s behest expr literary (as ordered by)受...的吩咐；应...的要求at the behest of, at [sb]'s behest expr literary (as strongly requested by)在…的敦促下；在…的强烈要求下The accused man was deported to the UK at the behest of the British government.be at the bottom of [sth] v expr figurative (be the cause of [sth])是…的原因；是造成…的原因Childhood experiences are often at the bottom of adult complexes.be at the bottom of [sth] v expr (be at the lowest part of [sth])在…底部The village is at the bottom of the mountain.at the center of [sth] (US), at the centre of [sth] (UK) prep figurative (focus of controversy, etc.)在...的中心；处于...的核心at the core of [sth] expr figurative (at the center or heart of)在核心；在中心at the crack of dawn expr informal (early in morning)黎明时分；破晓时；一大早I have to get up at the crack of dawn to get to work on time.at the cutting edge of [sth], on the cutting edge of [sth] adv figurative (at the forefront of [sth])走在...的前端；处于...的前沿In 1440 Gutenberg's printing press was at the cutting edge of technology.at the discretion of [sb], at [sb]'s discretion expr (according to [sb]'s judgment)任凭...决定；由...自行裁定at the drop of a hat expr figurative, informal (at the least provocation) (脾气等)一触即发That girl is so emotional, she'll start crying at the drop of a hat.at the end of [sth] expr (at [sth]'s conclusion)在…的最后阶段；在…结束时At the end of the race, the runner fell exhausted to her knees.比赛结束后，赛跑者精疲力尽地跪倒在地。at the end of the day expr (in the evening)傍晚时刻，一天结束的时候He went home at the end of the day.他在傍晚时刻回家。at the end of the day expr figurative (ultimately)最终，最后；到头来At the end of the day, there's nothing we can do.到头来，我们也毫无办法。at the end of the earth expr (in a distant place)在天涯海角at the expense of [sb], at [sb]'s expense adv (paid for by [sb] else)由...出钱Faculty can attend the conference at the university's expense.at the expense of [sb], at [sb]'s expense prep figurative (to the detriment of [sb])以损失…为代价Many children make cruel jokes at the expense of other children.at [sb]'s expense prep figurative (to detriment of [sb]) (人)以损伤...为代价，以伤害...为代价at the expense of [sth] prep figurative (to the disadvantage of [sth]) (事)以...为代价；靠牺牲at [sb]'s feet, at the feet of [sb] adv (in front of feet)在某人脚边The pencil was lying at his feet, just where he had dropped it.at [sb]'s feet, at the feet of [sb] adv figurative (worshipping)臣服于某人脚下；让某人崇拜Michael had all of the audience at his feet when he sang his latest hit song.at the forefront of [sth], in the forefront of [sth] adv (in the vanguard)在…的前沿Yves Saint Laurent was at the forefront of haute couture for years.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 the heart of [sth] prep (at the centre of [sth])在…中央；处于…的核心部分；位于…的中心At the heart of the financial crisis there was a lot of greed.at the mercy of [sth] prep (helpless)在…面前毫无办法；任由…摆布Without fuel the ship's engines failed and the vessel was at the mercy of the violent storm.at the mercy of [sb] prep (dependent)仰赖…的怜悯The child was left at the mercy of his older cousins.at [sb]'s mercy prep (dependent)受...支配；在...的掌握之中at the other end of the spectrum adv (as a complete contrast)另一方面I like opera but at the other end of the spectrum I'm a punk rock fan.at the point of expr informal (about to)接近于；濒临；将近Honestly, I am really at the point of showing him the door.at the request of [sb], at [sb]'s request expr (in response to [sb] asking)应…的要求At the request of the Headteacher, the teachers attended a conference.at the stroke of [sth], on the stroke of [sth] prep (at exactly: a given hour)正当...的时候；刚好...的时刻The party ended at the stroke of midnight.at the suggestion of [sb], at [sb]'s suggestion expr (in response to [sb] else's idea)根据…的建议At the suggestion of my neighbor, I went to the library and checked out some good books.at the time of expr (when [sth] happened)在...的时候；当...时At the time of his father's death, Bob was living in Italy.at the top of your class adj (among the best)一流的；顶尖的He graduated at the top of his class and was accepted to a very good university.at the top of your game expr figurative (performing brilliantly)表现杰出；脱颖而出；鹤立鸡群at the top of your lungs expr (voice: as loud as possible)声嘶力竭地at the vanguard of [sth], in the vanguard of [sth] expr figurative (at the forefront of)处于...的前沿This writer is at the vanguard of modern English literature.We've always been in the vanguard of technological innovation.at [sb]'s beck and call, at the beck and call of [sb] expr (available to serve you at any time)随叫随到I will be at your beck and call.at [sb]'s disposal, as the disposal of [sb/sth] adv (available for your use)供你自由使用；由你自由支配I'll leave the computer at your disposal.我会把电脑留给你，供你自由使用。at [sb]'s disposal, as the disposal of [sb] adv (person: available to serve you)随时为您服务；随时听候您的差遣Once I finish this work I will be at your disposal.一旦我做完这个工作，就随时听候您的差遣。attribution of [sth] n uncountable (act of assigning)归因；归属The board's attribution of blame to an obvious scapegoat outraged the workers.董事会将责任归咎于明显是替罪羊的人，该行为惹怒了工人们。auspice, auspice of [sth] n (good omen)吉兆；好兆头the author, the author of [sth] n (person who wrote [sth])作者The author of the book was famous, but nobody recognized him.这本书的作者很有名，但没有人认出他来。author, author of [sth] n figurative, rare (creator)制造者，责任人He is the author of all his problems.the autumn of your life, your autumn years n figurative (later years of life)暮年；晚年In the autumn of his life, Charles was no longer interested in his former hobbies.avail yourself of [sth] v expr (make use of)利用Buster failed because he did not avail himself of the help offered to him.avalanche of [sth] n figurative (large amount) (比喻)蜂拥而至的一批, 大量涌来的一批, 大量As a celebrity, Kim receives an avalanche of requests to make public appearances.aware of [sth] adj (conscious: of [sth])意识到…的；留神...的Drivers must be aware of the other cars on the road.驾驶员必须注意道路上的其它车辆。aware of [sth] adj (informed)明白的，了解的Is it good for young children to be aware of current affairs?让儿童了解当前事件是否是有好处的？B/S, b/s n written, initialism (bill of sale)转让或抵押契约，卖契Bachelor of Arts n (humanities degree)文学学士学位I got my Bachelor of Arts in European Languages in 1986.；Bachelor of Arts n (holder of humanities degree)文学学士；具有文学学士学位的人This job requires that an applicant be a Bachelor of Arts.Bachelor of Science n (graduate degree)理学学士学位Richard has a Bachelor of Science from Lancaster University.Bachelor of Science n (holder of science degree)理学学士；拥有理学学士学位的人Kate is a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.back of [sth] n (rear)（某物的）后部I can sit in the back of the car and you can sit in the front.我可以坐在车的后座，而你可以坐在前面。at the back of your mind, in the back of your mind expr (in background thought processes)心里不自觉地； (比喻)脑袋后面backbone of [sth], [sth]'s backbone n figurative ([sth/sb] that supports)主心骨；支柱；中坚力量Jerry is the backbone of this office; it would never succeed without him.杰瑞是办公室的主心骨，没有他是无法成功的。bad case of n (serious bout of: illness) (本义)因（某种疾病）而痛苦，得了很严重的…病My brother has a bad case of the measles.bad case of n figurative (serious instance of: [sth]) (比喻)某事很严重的情况I have a bad case of the blues.a badge of [sth] n figurative (distinguishing feature)象征；标识That company's logo is a badge of quality.那家公司的商标就是质量的象征。badge of honor (US), badge of honour (UK) n (award, medal)荣誉勋章，荣誉奖章badge of honor (US), badge of honour (UK) n figurative (symbol of pride)荣誉的象征bag of [sth] n (potatoes, etc.: sack) (土豆等)一袋Maria went to the store and bought a bag of potatoes.玛利亚去商店买了一袋土豆。bag of [sth] n UK (potato chips: packet) (薯片)一袋Ian opened his bag of crisps.伊恩开了一袋薯片。bag of [sth] n UK (candy: packet) (糖果)一袋A bag of sweets weighing 545g contains approximately 100 sweets.一袋重545克的糖果含有将近100的糖。bags of [sth] npl figurative, informal, mainly UK (large amount: of [sth])很多；许多；大量There's no need to rush - we've got bags of time.bag of bones n figurative (person, animal: skinny)骨瘦如柴的人或动物bag of tricks n figurative ([sb]'s resources, stratagems)各种方法；各种诀窍balance of power n (between nations)均势；势力均衡The balance of power shifted when the king became ill, with parliament becoming more independent.balance of trade n (difference: imports, imports)贸易差额The growth in imports has lead to a worsening of the balance of trade.ball, ball of the foot n (part of foot at base of big toe)前脚掌He stood on the balls of his feet, ready to move.他踮起脚，准备行动。ball, ball of the thumb n (base of thumb)拇指肚The ball of my thumb hurts while I'm playing the violin.我拉小提琴的时候伤到了拇指肚。ball of fire n (fireball)火球We heard the explosion, then saw a great ball of fire shooting to the sky. The propane tanker exploded into a great ball of fire.我们听到爆炸声，然后看到一个巨大的火球冲向天空。丙烷罐车爆炸，形成一个巨大的火球。ball of fire n figurative (dynamic person)一团火一样的人，精力充沛的人My aunt is always busy; she's a real ball of fire.ball of fluff n figurative (small furry animal)绒毛球；绒毛小动物ball of thread n (thin fibre wound into a ball)线团；线球It's hard to crochet when the kitten keeps playing with the ball of thread.ball of yarn n (wool, etc., wound into a ball)毛线球My kitten loves to play with a ball of yarn.bane, bane of your life, bane of your existence n figurative (source of annoyance) (造成不快的源头)灾星，祸害My computer's crashed again; technology is the bane of my life!bankrupt of [sth] adj + prep figurative (lacking good qualities)完全丧失...的；完全没有...的Those who criticize her lifestyle are bankrupt of any sort of empathy.那些批评她生活方式的人是完全没有同理心的。bankrupt of [sth] adj + prep UK (lacking in)缺乏...的；...不足的Based on his poor life choices, Shane must be bankrupt of intelligence.就看他差劲的人生选择，肖恩一定是个缺乏才智的人。bankrupt of ideas adj figurative (lacking ideas)黔驴技穷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.bar, bar of [sth] n (snack: block of [sth]) (小吃、零食等)（一）块，（一）条Sandy treated herself to a bar of chocolate. I usually have a cereal bar for breakfast.桑迪奖励了自己一块巧克力。我早餐一般吃一块杂粮棒。bar of soap, cake of soap n (cake of solid soap)一块肥皂；一块香皂If your zipper sticks, rub a bar of soap over the zipper teeth to lubricate it.bare of [sth] adj + prep (devoid of [sth])没有a barrage of [sth] n figurative (torrent of: questions, abuse, etc.)一连串；一大堆The suspect endured a barrage of questions during the investigation.在调查过程中，嫌疑犯熬过了一系列问题。a barrel of laughs n informal, figurative (person: cheerful, amusing) (比喻义：人)开心果备注: Usually in the negativeShe's OK to talk to, but she's hardly a barrel of laughs.a barrel of laughs n informal, figurative (thing, event: funny) (事物)笑料不断备注: Usually in the negativeThis documentary is interesting, but I wouldn't say it's a barrel of laughs.barren of [sth] adj + prep (lacking)缺乏的；缺少的Critics found the film to be barren of interesting material.base of operations n (military installation)基地；行动基地The Allies moved their base of operations from England to the coast of Normandy.base of operations n (business headquarters)总部The Hong Kong offices currently serve as the company's base of operations for global activities.bastion of [sth] n figurative, often ironic (stronghold or defender of [sth])据点，堡垒The party leader referred to his opponent jokingly as a bastion of honesty.该政党领导人被其反对派戏称为诚信的捍卫者。a battery of [sth] n figurative (large number: of [sth])许多；大量The patient underwent a battery of medical tests.患者在医院做了大量的检查。a battery of n figurative (group: of persons)一大群人The patient was examined by a battery of specialists, but none could diagnose her condition.一大群专家对病人进行检查，但无人能够诊断出他的状况。Bay of Pigs n (bay in Cuba) (古巴)猪湾be a part of [sth] v expr (be involved)参与；成为...的一部分Taking part in the protest made John feel that he was a part of something big.be afoul of [sth/sb] v expr (be in conflict with [sth] or [sb])有冲突；相抵触The defendant was well aware that in accepting the bribe, he was afoul of the law.被告很清楚，他接受贿赂的行为是违法的。be bored out of your mind v expr figurative, informal (be extremely bored)非常厌烦；烦透了be duly informed of [sth] v expr (be notified of [sth])被告知When he was arrested, Gary was duly informed of his rights by the policeman.be music to [sb]'s ears, be music to the ears of [sb] v expr figurative (be welcome news)好消息；佳音be of a mind to do [sth] v expr (be disposed to do [sth])有做某事的想法；有意做某事be of assistance v expr formal (person: help)有帮助；有好处be of one mind expr (two people: same opinion)意见一致be of the opinion v expr (believe, think)认为；相信My husband thinks autumn is the best season, but I am of the opinion that winter is better.be of two minds (US), be in two minds (UK) expr (be undecided)犹豫不决；左右摇摆be out of your wits v expr (be very worried or frightened)仓皇失措；六神无主be the death of [sb] v expr (cause [sb]'s death)把...害死be the death of [sth] v expr figurative (cause the decline of [sth])使...消逝Online news may prove to be the death of print media.be the life and soul of [sth], be the heart and soul of [sth] v expr figurative (be the source of animation, vitality)...的灵魂人物；...的核心人物be the making of [sb] v expr (bring success for [sb])成就...的因素；让...成功的基础The singer's brilliant new album could be the making of him.be the soul of [sth], be the very soul of [sth] v expr (personify or exemplify [sth])成为...的灵魂；成为...的精髓Mother Teresa was the very soul of Christian charity.be to [sb]'s advantage, be to the advantage of [sb] v expr (benefit [sb])让…得益；对…好处I know you're not a natural linguist, but learning French would be to your advantage, given that we live in France.the be-all and end-all of [sth], the be-all end-all of [sth] expr (most important part or goal)最重要的；最核心的Helping kids to make the best of themselves should be the be-all and end-all of education.beacon of hope n figurative ([sth] giving hope)希望的灯塔；带来希望的东西bead of [sth] n figurative (droplet) (量词)滴Beads of dew decorated the grass on that summer morning.那个夏日的早晨，露珠点缀了草地。beads of sweat npl (perspiration)汗珠beam, beam of light n (light ray)光束The room was dark except for a thin beam of light shining through a small hole in the roof.屋子漆黑一片，只有一束微光从屋顶小孔里射下来。bear the brunt of [sth], take the brunt of [sth] v expr (take the worst of [sth]'s impact)承受…的打击bear the cost of [sth] v expr (pay)支付...的费用bear the expense of [sth] v expr (pay)支付...的费用Her father is bearing the expense of the wedding.bear the name of [sb] vtr (be named after)名叫；具有…的名称Many butterfly species bear the name of their discoverers.beast of burden n figurative (animal used for heavy work)驮畜The water buffalo is the traditional beast of burden in Thailand.beast of prey n (animal: hunts, kills)猛兽，食肉兽beat the crap out of [sb/sth] v expr slang, figurative, vulgar (beat physically) (俚语)锤爆；打扁He threatened to beat the crap out of me if I didn't pay him by the end of the week.beat the s*** out of [sb/sth] v expr slang, figurative, vulgar (beat physically) (比喻义、俗语)把…打得屁滚尿流，把…打出屎来We got into a fistfight and he beat the s*** out of me.beauty is in the eye of the beholder expr (beauty is subjective)美与不美，全在观者because of prep (owing to, on account of)由于，因为I was late because of heavy traffic.因为车堵得厉害，所以我迟到了。because of prep (on account of)因为；由于because of that expr informal (for reason specified) (非正式用于)因为如此，因为那样She won't quit smoking and because of that we are breaking up.because of this expr informal (for the reason specified)因为如此；因为这样Chris was bitten by a venomous spider a few years ago; because of this, he is now scared of spiders.克里斯八岁时被一只毒蜘蛛咬过，正因如此他怕蜘蛛。become a member of [sth] v expr (join: a group, club)加入；成为...的一员become aware of [sth/sb] v expr (notice)开始认识到；开始意识到Sheila became aware of someone following her.a bed of roses n figurative (pleasant, luxurious experience)愉快的经历；令人满意的境遇the bedrock of [sth] n figurative (solid foundation)根基，根底，基础，基本事实My wife and children are the bedrock of my life; I don't know what I would do without them.我的妻子和孩子是我生活的根本，如果没有他们，我不知道该做什么。beg of [sb] vi + prep formal (implore [sb])恳求；请求I must beg of you to grant me one favour.我不得不求你帮我个忙。beg forgiveness of [sb] vtr + n (plead for pardon)乞求...的宽恕beginning of the end n (point [sth] is doomed)结局的前兆The sex scandal marked the beginning of the end for his career.on behalf of [sb/sth], on [sb/sth]'s behalf, also US: in behalf of [sb/sth], in [sb/sth]'s behalf prep (in place of [sb])代表；站在…的立场备注: "On behalf of, on sb/sth's behalf" is currently much more common than "in behalf of, in sb/sth's behalf."I'm phoning on behalf of my daughter, who has lost her voice.The millionaire sent somebody to bid on the painting on his behalf.belch of [sth] n (gush or burst of [sth])喷出；喷射A belch of exhaust fumes came out of the tailpipe.the belle of [sth] n dated (most charming girl present)最美的女人，最美的女孩When she was younger, Emily was the belle of the town. Cinderella was the belle of the ball.当她年轻的时候，艾米丽是这个镇最美的姑娘。辛德瑞拉是舞会中最美的那一位。bellows, pair of bellows n (device: blows air on fire)风箱；手拉式鼓风机Grandfather keeps an antique pair of bellows next to the fireplace.爷爷在壁炉旁边放着一对老式的风箱。benefit of the doubt expr (favorable judgement)假定无罪；疑犯从宽bent, bent of grass n (grass: one stalk) (草的量词)段，截The bird fluttered away with a bent of grass in its beak.bereave [sb] of [sth/sb] v expr (deprive [sb] of)剥夺；使...失去The First World War bereaved the couple of both their sons.bereft of [sth] adj + prep (person: deprived of [sth])被剥夺了…的；丧失了…的The game left me bereft of a hundred dollars.这个游戏让我失去了一百美元。bereft of [sth] adj + prep (devoid of [sth])缺乏…的；缺少…的Your latest idea is utterly bereft of common sense.best of all adv (the most fortunate part is that)最好的是best of breed n (award at dog show)最佳犬种奖best of class n (award at a dog show) (狗狗秀)组别最佳Best of luck interj (expressing wishes for [sb]'s success)祝你好运betrayal of trust n (disloyalty to [sb])背叛the better part, the better part of [sth] n (most of [sth])一大半，…的大半部分，大部分They spent the better part of the vacation hiding from the rain.bevy of [sth] n (flock: of birds or animals) (指鸟类或动物)一群A bevy of quails was foraging for seeds.一群鹌鹑正在搜寻种子。bevy of [sth] n figurative (group: of people) (人)一群As the exonerated man emerged from the court, he was greeted by a bevy of reporters.被免罪的男人刚出现在法院，一群记者就涌了上来。beware of [sth/sb] vtr + prep (be careful, mistrustful)谨防；注意提防Beware of fraudulent emails requesting access to your bank details.注意提防那些请求获取你银行账户信息的诈骗邮件。Beware of the dog expr written (on sign: dangerous dog lives here)当心恶犬beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt adv (undeniably)毋庸置疑；无可置疑This is beyond doubt the best song on the CD.beyond doubt, beyond a doubt, beyond the shadow of a doubt, beyond a shadow of a doubt adj (certain)无疑的；确信的；无可怀疑的The theory of evolution is scientifically beyond doubt.Biafra, the Republic of Biafra n historical (Nigerian secessionist state: 1967-1970)比夫拉bias in favor of [sth/sb] (US), bias in favour of [sth/sb] (UK) n (inclination: in favor)偏袒The electoral system suffers from bias in favour of one particular party.选举存在偏见，偏向了其中一党。bias [sb] in favor of [sb/sth] (US), bias [sb] in favour of [sb/sth] (UK) v expr (prejudice, influence in favor)某人因偏见而认同；某人因偏见而支持Steph's upbringing has biased her in favour of left-wing causes.由于成长过程中接受的教育，史蒂夫更加偏好左翼理念。bicarb n informal, abbreviation (bicarbonate of soda) (缩写)小苏打bicarbonate of soda (UK), baking soda (US) n (powder used in baking)小苏打Bicarbonate of soda is the raising agent used in soda bread.bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate n (effervescent chemical compound)碳酸氢钠；酸性碳酸钠Bicarbonate of soda will foam and hiss when mixed with vinegar.bilk [sb] out of [sth] v expr (swindle out of)诈骗某人某物bill of exchange n (order for payment)汇票The exporter sent a bill of exchange for the value of the goods.bill of fare n (menu)菜单，菜谱The bill of fare at the hotel was pretty poor.bill of fare n figurative (program of events)节目单So, what's the bill of fare at this conference?bill of goods n US (consignment, order, shipment)货品清单，货物清单bill of goods n US, informal (false claims)虚假陈述，虚假声明bill of health n (certificate on ship) (船上)健康证明bill of lading, freight bill n (shipment list)提单The bill of lading listed all the contents of the shipment.这张提单上列出了货物的全部内容。bill of materials n (manufacturing: list of parts)材料清单bill of quantity n (building: parts and labor) (建筑业)工程量清单Bill of Rights n US (US Constitution) (前十条美国宪法修正案的总称)人权法案I know freedom of speech is in the Bill of Rights, but I can't remember which amendment covers it.bill of rights n (list of human rights)人权条例The general idea of the "taxpayers' bill of rights" seems to be that taxes are evil.bill of sale n (receipt)销售凭证；销售单The dealership gave me a bill of sale when I bought a car.billions of [sth] adj (thousands of millions in number)数十亿个人或物There are billions of cells in the human body.人体体内有数十亿个细胞。billions of [sth] adj figurative, informal (many)成千上万个人或物Kieron comes up with billions of excuses not to do his homework.bird of paradise, plural: birds of paradise n (tropical bird: Australasian)天堂鸟，极乐鸟备注: 一种原产于新几内亚的颜色鲜艳的鸟类bird of paradise, plural: birds of paradise n (flower of genus strelitzia) (植物)鹤望兰bird of prey n (bird: hunts, kills)猛禽birds of a feather npl figurative (people who are alike)一丘之貉；同类人You and your sister are birds of a feather; you both like joking around.Birds of a feather flock together expr figurative (people who are similar form groups)物以类聚，人以群分birthdate, birth date n (date [sb] was born)出生日期；生日My birthdate is August 20, 1970.我的出生日期是1970年8月20日。a bit of [sth] n (small amount)一点儿，少许I added a bit of cinnamon to the recipe.我在食谱里面加了少许肉桂。Black Hole of Calcutta, Black Hole n (18th century dungeon)加尔各答黑牢Black Hole of Calcutta, Black Hole n figurative (a wretched place)非常拥挤的黑屋子blade n (part of leaf) (草的)叶片My cousin uses grass to make music by blowing on the blade while holding it taut.我表弟把草叶拉紧，通过吹叶片边缘来发出乐声。blade of grass n (thin grass leaf)一棵草Jack had blades of grass stuck to his pants after he mowed the lawn.blanket, blanket of [sth] n figurative (cloud, snow, fog: covering layer) (云、雪、雾等的)覆盖层，一层A fresh blanket of snow lay on top of the grass. Fog lay over the city in a thick blanket.草坪上盖着一层初雪。厚厚的一层浓雾将城市笼罩。blast, blast of [sth] n (sudden gust) (疾风、冷空气等)一阵，一股Alex opened the door and was met with a blast of cold air.亚历克斯打开门，一股冷空气扑面而来。blast of wind n (gust)阵风A blast of wind blew the door shut and I could not get back in the house.a blaze of [sth] n figurative (anger, etc.: intense burst) (怒火等)爆发，迸发Graham yelled at his son in a blaze of anger.格雷厄姆爆发了，对儿子大喊大叫。blaze of color (US), blaze of colour (UK) n ([sth] intensely colorful)鲜艳的色彩block of flats n UK (apartment building)单元楼She lived on the third floor of a block of flats.blow [sth] out of proportion v expr figurative, informal (overdramatize)夸大其词；过度渲染Sure, it seems like a lot of snow, but don't blow it out of proportion -- we usually have several inches in April.blow the dust off [sth], blow the dust off of [sth] v expr figurative (use for the first time in ages) (放很久的东西)把...拿出来；翻出Let's blow the dust off this old record and see how it sounds.a blur of [sth] n figurative ([sth] busy, confusing)一段忙乱的时间This week has been a blur of parties, awards ceremonies and interviews.本周是段忙乱的时期，派对、颁奖仪式和采访接二连三。board of directors n (business: governing committee)董事会The board of directors must approve any change in the company's constitution.董事会必须批准公司章程的任何变更。board of education n (schools: administrative body)学校董事会The court said that boards of education could not segregate children by race.board of governors n (public institution: managers)理事会board of health n US, Can (government health department) (加拿大用法)政府的卫生部门，卫生局The local board of health can't even give the flu vaccines away!board of supervisors n US (local authority)监事会The county board of supervisors decides on expenditures for rural road maintenance.board of trade n (business association)同业公会board of trustees n (governing committee)理事会The university's board of trustees approved the rise in tuition fees.boast of doing [sth] v expr (speak proudly)炫耀；夸耀She always boasts of having the largest house in the street.她总是夸耀自己的房子是整条街最大的。boast of doing [sth] v expr (claim to have done [sth])自称做过某事；自夸做过某事；吹嘘某事He boasted of once catching the biggest trout ever recorded.他自称曾经抓到过破纪录的大鳟鱼。boast of doing [sth] vi + prep (claim)吹嘘做某事boast of doing [sth] vi + prep (speak proudly)炫耀做某事a boatload of [sth] n figurative, informal (large quantity)大量的；许多body of evidence n (evidence in a case)一些证据The collected body of evidence indicates that Al is innocent.The body of evidence overwhelmingly proves his guilt.body of knowledge n (everything known about a topic)已有知识；知识体系The geologist made a discovery that significantly contributed to the body of human knowledge.body of water n (lake, ocean, etc.)水体He was ready to take his canoe to any body of water within a five mile radius.body of work n (all of [sb]'s creations)全部作品The author's body of work spanned six decades.bolt out of [sth] v expr (exit rapidly)从…冲出去The spooked horse bolted out of the barn.受惊的马匹从马厩里冲了出去。bolt of lightning, lightning bolt n (electrical flash)闪电Zeus is sometimes depicted holding a lightning bolt.A nearby bolt of lightning lit up the sky.bone of contention n figurative (source of disagreement) (比喻)争论之由，争论焦点Susie's disobedience at school was a bone of contention between Susie and her mom.a boodle of n US, slang (large quantity, esp of money)一大笔钱book of [sth] n (pack or set of [sth])一本；一册I purchased a book of stamps at the post office.我在邮局买了一本邮票。the Book of Judges n (7th book of the Bible) (圣经)士师记boot [sb] out of [sth] v expr figurative, often passive, slang (remove from: office)将...从...赶走The voters lost confidence in him and booted him out of office.bored with [sth], bored of [sth] expr (finding [sth] dull)厌倦；对...感到厌烦I'm feeling bored with my life.born of desperation adj (done as a last resort)最后手段的；最后一搏的His vegetable garden was born of desperation during tough economic times.born out of wedlock adj dated (illegitimate)私生的；非婚生的"Bastard" is the legal term for a child born out of wedlock.“私生子”是非婚生子女的法律术语。both of you pron (you two)你们两个I want to talk to both of you after class.the bother of doing [sth] expr (effort of)麻烦；不方便Why go to the bother of cooking a meal when we could just order a takeaway?bottle of water n (water in container)瓶装水When hiking in the tropics, take a large bottle of water with you.bottle of wine n (glass bottle containing wine)（一）瓶葡萄酒She brought a bottle of wine to the party.bottle of wine n (amount of wine in one bottle)（一）瓶葡萄酒的量A bottle of red wine contains 635 calories.bottom of the barrel n figurative, informal (poor quality)最差的Her last boyfriend was really the bottom of the barrel.她的上一任男朋友真的太差了。bottom of the heap n informal, figurative ([sth] or [sb] very lowly)社会最底层bounty of [sth] n literary (plenty)大量；许多The charity fundraiser provided a bounty of supplies for the homeless shelter.慈善筹款会为收容所提供了许多物资。[sth]'s bowels, the bowels of [sth] npl figurative (innermost part: of building, etc.) (建筑等)内部，深处The crew labored in the bowels of the building to repair the plumbing leak.维修工在建筑物的内部辛苦劳作，以修复水管漏水。bowels of a ship npl figurative (vessel's interior)船的内部bowl of [sth] n (bowlful)一碗…I ate a bowl of peanuts as a snack.我吃了一碗花生当零食。box of chocolates n (filled chocolates in a box)一盒巧克力I love to receive boxes of chocolate on my birthday and Valentines' Day.brace of pheasants n (pheasants: pair)一对野鸡；两只野鸡The farmer carried a shotgun in one hand and a brace of pheasants in the other.农夫一手拿着猎枪，另一手拿着一对野鸡。the brains of [sth] n figurative, informal (person who masterminds [sth])策划者；智囊I'm the brains of the operation; my brother supplies the brawn.breach of contract n (breaking agreed terms)违反合约If there's a breach of contract by your employer, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.如果你的雇主违约，你可能有权获得经济补偿。breach of faith n (betrayal)违约；背信breach of promise (breaking of promise)违背承诺；不守承诺breach of security, security breach n (unauthorized entry)违章进入；擅自闯入There was a breach of security at the airport when a teenager got onto the airfield.breach of security, security breach n (information leak, theft)违反信息保密；信息泄露Because of the security breach, thousands of users' passwords were exposed to hackers.breach of the peace n (public disturbance)扰乱治安bread of life n (food, sustenance)粮食；生存的食物bread of life n figurative (Christianity: spiritual sustenance) (基督教)精神食粮break of day, break of dawn n (dawn, sunrise, early morning)破晓The hunt assembles and is ready to ride at the break of day.break the back of [sth] v expr figurative (do the hardest or biggest part of [sth])完成...最困难的部分；完成...的大部分break the news of [sth] v expr (announce [sth])宣布；公布；将...宣之于众a breath of [sth] n figurative (hint)迹象Before we found out that Principal Simon had lied on his CV, there hadn't been a breath of suspicion about his credentials.在我们发现校长西蒙简历作假前，他的资历并未有任何令人怀疑的迹象。breath of air n (inhalation)吸入的空气The paramedics administered oxygen because Sara was fighting for every breath of air.breath of fresh air, breath of air n figurative ([sth] new)令人耳目一新的创意，使人耳目一新的东西The new manager came as a breath of fresh air.新经理的上任带来新气象。brimful of [sth], brimful with [sth] adj + prep (almost overflowing with)装满…的；快要溢出的The host handed me a goblet, brimful of wine.这家主人递给我一个装满葡萄酒的酒杯。bring back memories of [sth/sb] v expr (make [sb] remember)使人想起；让人回忆起The photographs brought back memories of Alan's childhood.bring [sth] to [sb]'s attention, bring [sth] to the attention of [sb] v expr (make [sb] aware of)使...注意；引起注意An employee brought the matter to my attention.brow, brow of a hill n (edge of a hill)山顶；坡顶The spectators cheered as the first cyclist appeared over the brow of the hill.当第一个自行车骑手在山顶出现时，观众们欢呼雀跃起来。bucketful of [sth] n (amount of [sth] in a bucket)一桶...Lily dug a hole in the sand and tipped three bucketfuls of water into it.buildup, build-up, buildup of [sth], build-up of [sth] n (gradual increase)逐渐增多Lack of exercise leads to a gradual build-up of fat in the body.bulb of garlic, garlic bulb n (head of garlic cloves)蒜头The recipe calls for a whole bulb of garlic, but it cooks long enough to mellow.the bulk of [sth] n (most, greater part)大部分；大头They are requesting that the bulk of the payment be made in advance.他们正在要求预付大部分的款项。bunch of [sth] n (bananas, grapes: clump) (葡萄)一串； (香蕉)一把Marcy had toast and a small bunch of grapes for breakfast.玛茜早餐吃了吐司和一小串葡萄。bunch of [sth] n (flowers: bouquet)一束；一把The magician pulled a bunch of flowers from his sleeve.魔术师从袖子中抽出了一束花。bunch of [sth] n (collection: of keys, etc.) (钥匙等)一串The prison guard had a bunch of keys dangling from his belt.狱警的皮带上挂着一串钥匙。a bunch of [sth] n US, figurative, slang (large amount of [sth])一束；一群I've got a bunch of work to do today.a bunch of [sth] n US, figurative, informal (large number of [sth])一堆；大量Take as many beers as you like; I've got a bunch of them.你想拿多少啤酒就拿多少，我有一堆呢。bunch of flowers n (floral bouquet)花束He brought her a bunch of flowers on their first date.bundle, bundle of [sth] n ([sth] wrapped for transport)打包好的东西；捆好的东西George put the bundle of firewood in the trunk of his car.乔治把捆好的木柴放进他车子的后备箱里。bundle of joy, little bundle of joy n informal (baby)新生婴儿；婴儿a bundle of nerves n figurative, informal (very nervous person)极其紧张的人You're a bundle of nerves, calm down!burden of proof n (law: responsibility of accuser)举证责任Under the law of this country, the burden of proof lies with the person making an accusation.burden of proof n (philosophy: need to provide evidence) (哲学方法)举证责任burst of [sth] n (outbreak of gunfire, etc.) (枪火的)爆发He was wounded by a burst of mortar fire.他因为迫击炮的突然开火而受伤。burst of [sth] n (sudden emission)爆发；迸发With a burst of energy, Joy surpassed the other runners and won the race.由于身体机能的突然大爆发，乔伊超越了其他赛跑选手，赢得了比赛。burst of applause n (outbreak of clapping)掌声雷动burst of laughter n (sudden laugh)突然爆发的笑声That burst of laughter was inappropriate at a funeral.burst of speed n (sudden increase in speed)突然加速With a sudden burst of speed, he passed his competition and won the race.busload of [sth] n (total number of people on a bus)公交车运载人数The driver was transporting a busload of tourists to the ancient ruins.司机搭载一公交车的旅客前往古迹。bust [sb] out, bust [sb] out of [sth] vtr + adv US, slang (help to escape)帮…逃出来；帮…逃出…His friends will bust him out of jail.But of course interj (expressing polite consent)但当然But of course, you're right!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 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 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 no manner of means expr (by no means, not at all)绝不；一点也不by reason of expr (because of)由于Sarah was found innocent by reason of insanity.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 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 virtue of expr formal (because of)由于By virtue of your mere presence, the theater's attendance doubled.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 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.c/o, C/o prep written, initialism (correspondence: care of) (care of的缩写形式)由...转交Please send the package "c/o Jeremy Walters".cabinet of wonders n (amazing collection)令人惊叹的收藏品The museum was known for its cabinets of wonders packed with artifacts from all over the world.call of duty n (responsibilities)使命所在；职责所在Sirens wailed as the firefighters responded to the call of duty.call of nature n (urge to use the bathroom)上厕所；想小便[sb]'s/[sth]'s calling card, the calling card of [sb/sth] n figurative (identifying mark, sign)特点，特征Serena dresses flamboyantly; brightly-colored clothing is her calling card.赛琳娜打扮非常张扬；色彩鲜亮的穿着就是她的特征。a can of [sth] n (contents of a tin)一听所装之物I'll just have a can of beans for lunch.can of worms n figurative, informal ([sth] controversial, problematic)一团糟capable of [sth] adj + prep (mentally able to, inclined to)具备行为能力的Brad doesn't seem capable of murder, in my opinion.我认为布拉德看上去不具备谋杀的行为能力。capable of doing [sth] expr (able to do [sth])有能力做；能够做到My little boy isn't capable of tying his own shoelaces yet.我儿子还不会系鞋带。usage: ‘capable’If someone is capable of doing something, they have the knowledge and skill to do it. The workers are perfectly capable of running the organization themselves.You can say that someone is capable of a particular feeling or action. He's capable of loyalty.I don't believe he's capable of murder.You can also use capable of when you are talking about what something such as a car or machine can do. The car was capable of 110 miles per hour.capable of [sth] adj + prep (situation, etc.: susceptible to [sth])易于…的；有…倾向的；能做到...的I am confident that this problem is capable of resolution.care of prep (mail: via)由…转交You can send me a letter care of my mother: she'll be sure to give it to me.careless of [sth] adj + prep (person: inattentive, not mindful) (人)对…漠不关心的，疏忽…的，不顾...Emily is careless of her mother's feelings, and often says hurtful things.艾米丽不关心母亲的感情，经常说伤人的话。carpet of [sth] n figurative (covering)一层覆盖物The driveway had a carpet of fresh snow that morning.carton, carton of [sth] n (amount in a cardboard container)一纸箱的物品There's about one carton of milk in the pan.The orange juice had gone off, so I poured the whole carton down the sink.carve [sth] out of [sth], carve [sth] from [sth] v expr (shape: sculpt from)用...雕刻出...Michelangelo liked to carve huge athletic nudes out of marble.米开朗基罗喜欢用大理石雕刻出健美的全裸巨型雕塑。cast of characters n (film, play: roles) (电影、话剧等)演员表，人物角色There was a huge cast of characters in the movie "Lord of the Rings".cast of mind n (way of thinking)心态，思考方式His cast of mind always leads to extreme opinions.catalog of [sth] (US), catalogue of [sth] (UK) n figurative (record, list)目录，表格，一览表The catalog of his sports achievements is impressive. She read me a catalogue of all the things I was doing wrong.他的体育成就列表让人印象深刻。她为我读了一份我所犯错误的清单。catch a glimpse of [sth/sb], catch a brief glimpse of [sth/sb] v expr (perceive briefly)瞥见；很快地看…一眼I caught a glimpse of Peter as he walked past my house.catch hold of [sb/sth] v expr (grasp, grab)抓住；握住；抓牢Mr. Jones caught hold of Mark by the collar and dragged him off to see the headmaster.catch sight of [sth/sb] v expr (glimpse, notice)突然看见；瞥见When I caught sight of my appearance in the mirror, I immediately rushed back to my closet to change.当我瞥见自己镜中的模样时，我立马冲回衣柜去换衣服。catch the attention of [sb] v expr (be noticed)吸引…的注意His manly voice caught my attention.catch the eye of [sb] v expr (be noticed)引起...的注意；吸引...的关注Laura's performance in the show caught the eye of talent scouts.catch wind of [sth] v expr informal (hear a rumour of [sth])听说；有流言说The employees caught wind of the coming lay-offs, and were very upset.catch your death, catch your death of cold v expr informal (catch a bad cold)得重感冒cause of [sth] n (causation of)原因；起因；诱因A spark was the cause of the explosion.那次爆炸是由一颗火星儿引发的。usage: used as a nounThe cause of an event is the thing that makes it happen. Nobody knew the cause of the explosion.He thought he had discovered the cause of her sadness.You always use of, not ‘for’, after cause. Don't use ‘because of’ or ‘due to’ with cause. Don't say, for example, ‘The cause of the fire was probably due to a dropped cigarette’. You say ‘The cause of the fire was probably a dropped cigarette’.The report said the main cause of the disaster was the failure to secure doors properly.The cause of the symptoms appears to be inability to digest gluten.cause of death n (medical reason [sb] has died)死因An autopsy may be necessary to discover the cause of death.center of activity (US), centre of activity (UK) n (where action takes place)活动中心The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs became the centre of activity in the area.center of attention (US), centre of attention (UK) n (focal point)众人瞩目的焦点；众人瞩目之地The photographer framed the photo in such a way as to ensure the flower was the centre of attention.center of attention (US), centre of attention (UK) n figurative (focus of interest)注意力的中心；众人瞩目的焦点The painting was the centre of attention at the exhibition.The UAE was the centre of attention as the region's biggest football tournament came to the country.center of gravity (US), centre of gravity (UK) n (where weight is balanced)重心The position of the center of gravity affects the stability of an object.center of gravity (US), centre of gravity (UK) n figurative (person: focus of activity)重心；中心；核心The Asia-Pacific region has become the centre of gravity for the world economy.certificate of deposit, plural: certificates of deposit n (financial account)存单，存款单，存款证明书certificate of origin (document)产地证明；原产地证明chain of command n (hierarchy)指挥系统Orders travel along the chain of command from the headquarters to the soldiers in the field.chain of events n (series of occurrences)一连串事件chairman of the board, board chairman n (head of governing committee)董事会主席The chairman of the board oversees strategic planning for the company.chamber of commerce, chambers of commerce n (association of local business people)商会The local chamber of commerce meets on the first Tuesday of each month.championship of [sth/sb], championing n (vocal support)对…的支持；对…的拥护；宣扬Sandy has always been very vocal in her championship of healthy living.桑迪总是直言不讳地宣扬健康生活。chance of a lifetime, opportunity of a lifetime n (rare opportunity)千载难逢的机会The job offer with the television station was the chance of a lifetime.Chancellor, Chancellor of the Exchequer n UK (British treasury minister)财政大臣Chancellor of the Exchequer n UK (treasury minister)英国财政大臣The Chancellor of the Exchequer has his official residence next to that of the Prime Minister, in Downing Street.the change, the change of life n dated, informal (menopause)更年期Weight gain is common among women who are going through the change.change of heart n (reversal of an attitude or feeling)改变心意；改变看法；变心I don't know what has brought about his change of heart, but Reza now says he'd love to come to France with me.change of mind n (reversal of decision)改变主意；改变决定She's had a change of mind and now says she won't marry me.change of pace n figurative (refreshing deviation from the usual)调节；改变口味；换一种活动The water fight was a wonderful change of pace after working in the garden.Tonight's dinner is a welcome change of pace from the usual meat and potatos.在花园中辛苦劳作后打一场水仗，是一种很棒的调节。// 平时的晚餐都是土豆加肉，今天的晚餐改变了口味，是不错的选择。change of profession n (retraining for new career)改行；改变职业I've had a change of profession: I used to be a bookmaker, but now I'm an ordinary accountant.change of scene n figurative (refreshing deviation)转换环境Jake was looking for a change of scene, and decided to apply for a job abroad.change of venue n (new or different place or setting)改变地点；改变场地The change of venue meant we held the meeting in the town hall, rather than in the new school.change of venue n (law: moving location of a trial) (法律)变更审判场所，改变出庭地点The defence lawyers asked for a change of venue because they feared the pre-trial publicity had tainted the local jury pool.chary of doing [sth] expr (wary of doing)当心；小心；在做某事时谨慎The young lady was chary of discussing her business too openly with the stranger.cheat [sb] out of [sth] v expr (take [sth] by deception)从某人身上骗取某物；骗取某人的某物The con man cheated the elderly woman out of her life savings.这个骗子骗取了那位老妇人一生的积蓄。chest of drawers n (furniture: has drawers)五斗柜；多屉橱柜；衣柜I keep all my tools in an old chest of drawers that used to be in the bedroom.我把所有工具都放在那个之前摆在卧室的老旧五斗柜里。chicken out of doing [sth] v expr slang (not be brave enough to do)临阵退缩Lee chickened out of going on the roller coaster at the last minute.李在最后一刻放弃了坐过山车。chief of police n US (head of police department)警察局长The reporters asked the chief of police for his comments on the case.chief of police n UK (head of police force)警察署长Chief of Staff, chief-of-staff n (military officer) (陆海空军的)参谋长；司令chief of staff, chief-of-staff n (politician's aide)幕僚长The U.S. President’s Chief of Staff is a very powerful position, sometimes dubbed “The Second-Most Powerful Man in Washington”.Chief of Staff, chief of staff n (head of any staff group)主任；员工主管chief of state (country head)国家元首chisel [sb] out of [sth] vtr figurative, slang (cheat, swindle)从…处骗走…；将…从…手里骗走The guy chiseled twenty bucks out of me.chit of a girl, chit, young chit n pejorative, dated (young, immature girl)黄毛丫头；毛头姑娘chiton, sea cradle, coat-of-mail shell n (sea mollusk)石鳖chock-full of [sth/sb] adj + prep informal (completely full: of people, things)挤满了…的；充满了...的The room was chock-full of celebrities and reporters.choice of n ([sth] preferred, chosen by)特选的东西；选定的东西Coca-Cola is my choice of soda.choice of n (opportunity to choose between)选择的机会If you arrive early to the registration, you will have your choice of classes for next semester.choice of n (selection, variety of)供选择的品种；供选择的种类They have such a wide choice of vegetables at this supermarket.choice of words n (way of saying [sth])措辞；斟酌词句Mr. Peebles' choice of words while talking to the chairman's wife led to his banishment from the golf club.Church of England n (Anglican church in England)英国国教Henry VIII appointed himself head of the Church of England so he could annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.circle of friends n (group of people to whom one is close)朋友圈子I have always had a large circle of friends.the circle of life n figurative (cycle of birth and death)生命循环cirrhosis of the liver n (liver disease)肝硬化Abuse of alcohol can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.CIS n initialism (Commonwealth of Independent States) (Commonwealth of Independent States的缩写)独联体，独立国家联合体The CIS was formed in 1991.claim the lives of v expr (cause people to die)夺走...的生命；令...遇难The earthquake claimed the lives of 100 people.clap of thunder n (sudden loud noise made by thunder)一声霹雳A clap of thunder startled me.clash of cultures, culture clash n (cultural difference)文化冲突；文明对决clean [sth] of [sth] vtr + prep (empty of contents)弄光；将…清洗一空Birds cleaned the trees of fruit.clean bill of health n (medicine: [sb] is healthy)健康证明The doctor has given me a clean bill of health.clean bill of health n figurative (confirmation: [sth] is ok)合格证明It's good to see the building project has a clean bill of health.cleanse [sb] of [sth] vtr figurative (remove sin or guilt from)替…洗清罪名，为…辩污Confession is meant to cleanse you of your sins.忏悔意味着替你清洗罪名。clear, clear of [sth/sb] adv (away from)远离；保持距离Keep clear of him. He's dangerous.clear of [sth] adj + prep (without debts or obligation)不欠账的；无债务的It's hard to get a loan that's clear of interest.想要得到一笔不付利息的贷款很困难。clear [sth] of [sth] vtr (remove or disperse)驱逐；驱赶The police cleared the street of onlookers.clear [sth] out of [sth] v expr (clutter: remove from a space)将…从…清理出去We need to clear all the junk out of the attic.我们需要将所有垃圾从阁楼清理出去。climate of opinion n (generally accepted beliefs)舆论Logic has no force against an adverse climate of opinion.climb out of [sth] v expr (exit: clambering)爬出…；从…爬出来climb out of [sth] v expr (exit: ascending)爬出…；从…爬出来close of day n (end of the day, evening)黄昏时分close of day adj (at end of the day)当天结束时的Close-of-day equity prices for domestic and foreign stock exchanges are available from many on-line sources.close of day n euphemism (death) (委婉语)死亡In his famous poem, Dylan Thomas urges that approaching death is to be resisted, that "old age should burn and rave at close of day".clove of garlic n (segment of a garlic bulb)蒜瓣Finely chop two cloves of garlic and fry gently in olive oil.clutch, clutch of eggs n (bird: eggs laid)一窝蛋Birds often replace eggs that are lost during laying, and lay repeat clutches if they lose the entire clutch.鸟类通常会替换掉在生产过程中失去的蛋，并且，如果它们失去了整窝蛋，就会重复产蛋。coat of arms n (heraldic shield) (纹章)盾徽On his 18th birthday, his grandmother, Elizabeth II, granted Henry Prince of Wales his own personalised coat of arms.在他18岁生日那天，他的祖母伊丽莎白二世授予了威尔士亲王亨利他自己的盾徽。coat of mail, plural: coats of mail n historical (chain mail garment)锁子甲coat of paint n (layer of paint)涂漆层That door needs another coat of paint.on the coattails of [sth] expr figurative (immediately following [sth])跟风...coax [sth] out of [sb] v expr (obtain by persuasion)劝说后得动cock of the walk (group leader)领袖；头儿；领导code of conduct n (official rules)行为准则He was fired from the company for violating the code of conduct.code of ethics n (professional rules)道德规范；道德准则The psychiatrist could not give the police any information without violating her code of ethics.coefficient of elasticity, modulus of elasticity, elastic modulus n (physics) (物理)弹性系数Given these variables, can you find the coefficient of elasticity now?coefficient of friction n (ratio: force to resistance)摩擦系数cognizant of [sth] adj formal (aware)认识到的；意识到的；察觉到的The Government is cognizant of the shortage of teachers, and has put in place measures to encourage more people to enter the profession.college of architecture n (institution: teaches architecture)建筑学院Howard graduated from the college of architecture.college of education n UK (teacher training school)教育学院；师范学院college of engineering n (school: teaches engineering)工程学院Irene is studying at the college of engineering.college of liberal arts n (school: general subjects)文学院Keith is a lecturer at the college of liberal arts.college of music n (school: teaches music)音乐学院Helen has a degree from the college of music.of color (US), of colour (UK) adj US (person: not white)有色人种的Maya is in a book club for women of color.玛雅加入了一个面向有色人种女性的读书俱乐部。District of Columbia n (Washington, D.C.)哥伦比亚特区come down on the side of [sb], come down on [sb]'s side v expr (choose to support)支持；站在...一边come down on the side of [sth] v expr (decide in favor of)赞成；赞同come into possession of [sth] v expr (find, obtain)拥有；占有；获得When I received my inheritance, I came into possession of several rare coins.我在遗产中收到了几枚稀有的硬币。come of age v expr (reach adulthood)满法定年龄；成年Many cultures have a ritual to celebrate when a youth comes of age.在许多文化中都会举行仪式，庆祝少年成年。come of age v expr figurative (be fully developed)变成熟；发展充分Has blogging finally come of age as a way to make money?博客是否终于成为了成熟的赚钱途径？come on the heels of [sth] v expr informal, figurative (follow directly)跟随；紧跟come out of the closet v expr figurative, dated (announce that you are gay) (承认是同性恋)出柜He only came out of the closet when he was 34.come out of the woodwork, crawl out of the woodwork v expr figurative, disapproving (appear suddenly)突然冒出come to the aid of [sb] v expr (offer to help)向…提供帮助；帮…的忙The paramedics will come to the aid of anyone who is injured. The Red Cross came to the aid of thousands of injured and homeless after the earthquake.紧急医护人员会来抢救任何受伤的人。地震之后，有成千上万的伤者和无家可归者获得了红十字会的帮助。come to [sb]'s aid v expr (offer to help)帮助..., 援助...come to the attention of [sb], come to [sb]'s attention v expr (be noticed)引起...的关注；吸引...的注意It has come to the attention of management that many employees are using the computers to play games.come to the defense of [sb/sth] (US), come to the defence of [sb/sth] (UK) v expr (defend, support)保护；保卫come to [sb]'s/[sth]'s defense (US), come to [sb]'s/[sth]'s defence (UK) v expr (defend, support)保护..., 捍卫...come within an ace of [sth] v expr informal (almost do [sth])差一点就；几乎就come within an inch of doing [sth], be within an inch of doing [sth] v expr figurative (almost do)差一点就去做某事；几乎要去做某事comedy of manners (satirical comedy)风尚喜剧；风俗喜剧coming of age n (reaching adulthood)成年"Cinema Paradiso" is a film about the coming of age of an Italian boy.《天堂电影院》是一部关于一个意大利男孩长大成人的电影。coming-of-age adj (relating to reaching adulthood)成年的；进入成年的coming-of-age story n (novel, film: child becomes adult) (小说、电影)成长故事Commonwealth, Commonwealth of Nations, British Commonwealth n (British-controlled territories) (英国与其前殖民地)英联邦，共和联邦；联邦，联合体How many countries belong to the Commonwealth?Commonwealth of Independent States n (association: former Soviet countries) (前苏联国家联盟)独联体，独立国家联合体Commonwealth of Nations n (countries of former British Empire) (前大英帝国国家)英联邦compass, pair of compasses n (device for drawing circles)圆规The architect used a compass to draw a perfect circle.建筑师使用圆规画出了一个完美的圆圈。compasses, pair of compasses npl UK (tool for drawing circles)圆规The geometry students used compasses to draw perfect circles.complain of [sth] v expr slightly formal (express unhappiness about)抱怨；埋怨；因…而发牢骚Mr Jones complained of being woken by the barking of his neighbour's dog at 5 a.m.琼斯先生因为被邻居的狗在清晨5点的乱叫吵醒而发牢骚。with the compliments of the chef expr (restaurant food: free of charge)免费；无偿Your dessert today comes with the compliments of the chef.composed of [sth] adj + prep (made up of [sth])由...组成Our group is composed of two professors and three students.我们组由两位教授和三位学生组成。be comprised of [sth/sb] v expr (contain, be made up of)由…组成con [sb] out of [sth] v expr informal (swindle money from [sb])从…手中骗走…The criminal conned one of his victims out of ten thousand dollars.罪犯从自己的一位受害者手中骗走了一万美金。cone of silence n (antenna: where signal is weak)沉默锥；静锥区confident of [sth] adj + prep (feeling certain of)对…有把握的；确信…的If you study hard, you can be confident of success in the exam.如果你努力学习，你就能确信考试能够成功。usage: ‘confident’Confident /^kɒnfɪdənt/ is an adjective. If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want. He was confident that the problem with the guidance mechanism could be fixed.I feel confident about the future of British music.People who are confident are sure of their own abilities.... a witty, young and confident lawyer.His manner is more confident these days.conflict of interest n (opposing obligations)利益冲突I couldn't use the attorney I wanted because of a conflict of interest.be conscious of [sth/sb] v expr (aware)知道…的；意识到…的He was conscious of the people around him, but did not acknowledge them.他知道周围有人，不过并没有朝他们示意。；be conscious of doing [sth] v expr (aware of your actions)意识到…的；感觉到…的；知道...的We make judgements about people all the time without being conscious of doing so.我们甚至都意识不到自己总是在对他人评头论足、指指点点。usage: ‘conscious’Conscious is an adjective. If you are conscious of something, you are aware of it.She became conscious of Rudolph looking at her.I was conscious that he had changed his tactics.If you are conscious, you are awake, rather than asleep or unconscious.The patient was fully conscious during the operation.be conscious of [sth/sb] v expr (self-conscious about [sth])对...在意的；对...敏感的He was conscious of his big feet, so he avoided dancing.他很在意自己那双大脚，所以会避免跳舞。be conscious of doing [sth] v expr (mindful of your actions)谨慎；小心Be conscious of how you step, because the rocks are slippery.由于岩石很滑，所以请谨慎迈步。conservation of energy, law of conservation of energy n (physics: energy remains constant) (物理)能量守恒定律According to the law of the conservation of energy, energy cannot be destroyed, only transmuted.consistency of rubber n informal (food: chewiness)像橡胶一样难嚼，很难嚼Everything was excellent except for the calamari, which had the consistency of rubber.contempt of court n (disruption of legal proceedings)蔑视法庭罪The judge threatened them with contempt of court charges unless they behaved themselves.conveyor of [sth], conveyer of [sth] n (person who carries information)运送者，传送者；传播者，传达者I don't want to be the conveyor of such terrible news.convince [sb], convince [sb] of [sth] vtr (persuade)使确信；说服He had finally convinced his customers of the advantages of his product.他终于让客户相信了他产品的优点。usage: ‘convince’If you convince someone of something, you make them believe it is true.These experiences convinced me of the drug's harmful effects.It took them a few days to convince me that it was possible.Some speakers use convince with a to-infinitive to say that one person makes another person decide to do something, by giving them a good reason for doing it.Lyon did his best to convince me to settle in Tennessee.I hope you will help me convince my father to leave.convinced of [sth] adj + prep (persuaded, certain of [sth])相信；确信I am convinced of this man's innocence.我相信此人无罪。a corker of a [sth] n slang ([sth] outstanding or remarkable) (物)杰出, 出类拔萃corner of the world n (geographic area)世界的某处；世界的一个角落I hope all is well in your corner of the world.cost of borrowing n (banking: interest rates) (银行业：利率)借贷成本，借款成本cost of living n (cost of basic necessities)生活费用；开销The cost of living is outrageous in this city.council of state (policy committee)国务委员会；国务会议country of origin n (nation of one's birth)原籍国The form had a space labelled "Country of origin".country of origin n (goods: nation that produced [sth])原产国Fresh fruit usually has a label showing its country of origin.a couple of [sth] n (two of [sth]) (量词)一对，两个，一双I'm going to buy a couple of apples.我要去买两个苹果。usage: ‘a couple of’In conversation and informal writing, you can refer to two people or things as a couple of people or things. I asked a couple of friends to help me.We played a couple of games of tennis.You use a plural form of a verb with a couple of.A couple of guys were standing by the car.On the table were a couple of mobile phones.Be carefulDon't use ‘a couple of’ in formal writing.a couple of [sth] n informal (a few of [sth])几个；两三个；一些A couple of days ago, I saw your brother at the supermarket.几天前，我在超市看到了你哥哥。course, course of action n figurative (path of action)行动；做法It's hard to know which course to take in life.在生活中，我们很难知道该选哪条路。course of action n (procedure)做法；行动步骤The course of action chosen by her doctor was successful.course of study n (learning programme)课程course of study n US (subject: major)专业I chose Classics as my course of study.course of treatment n (therapy to cure [sth])治疗方案Court of Appeal n (reviews decisions of an inferior court)上诉法院Mrs. Drummond took the case to the Court of Appeal.court of law n (place: tribunal)法庭；法院That argument would not be acceptable in a court of law.court of law n (proceedings: trial)开庭courtesy of [sb/sth] prep (provided by)由…提供The posters are courtesy of the Minister for Tourism.crack of dawn n (start of the morning)黎明；破晓It was the crack of dawn when Dan awoke.the cradle of [sth] n figurative (place of origin)发源地；源头Ancient Mesopotamia is considered the cradle of civilization.cram-full of [sth/sb], cram-full with [sth/sb] adj + prep (packed with [sth/sb])挤满...的, 塞满...的The 8 a.m. train was cram-full of commuters.crash out of [sth] v expr (competition: lose) (比赛)输掉…It was a surprise to everyone when the favorites crashed out of the World Cup in the first round.cream of tartar n (powder used in cooking)酒石Cream of tartar and baking soda make cakes rise.cream of the crop, plural: the cream of the crop n figurative, invariable (person, people: elite, best) (比喻)精英，佼佼者Only the cream of the crop will make the Olympic rowing team.crime of passion n (murder provoked by jealousy)激情犯罪；一时冲动而犯下的罪；情杀The lawyer convinced the jury that the murder was a crime of passion.crook [sb] out of [sth] v expr slang (obtain from [sb] by swindling)从…手中骗走…；把…从…手中骗走The conman who knocked on my grandad's door managed to crook him out of his life savings.cross, sign of the cross n (hand gesture: crossing body) (手势)划十字The priest noticed Mark's hastily made cross as he entered the church.牧师注意到，马克进教堂的时候，快速在胸前划了个十字。cross the threshold of [sth] v expr figurative (go beyond a point)超越...的界限cross [sb]'s/[sth] path, cross the path of [sb/sth] v expr (encounter)与...相遇；遇见；与...不期而遇crowd of [sth] n figurative (items) (比喻)一群，一堆，一批A crowd of boxes blocked the path.一堆箱子堵住了路。crown of thorns n (plant: climbing spurge)麒麟花crown of thorns n (sea creature: starfish)棘冠海星crown of thorns n (head wreath worn by Jesus)茨冠crown of thorns n figurative (painful burden)沉重的负担be your cup of tea v expr figurative, informal (area of interest or liking) (比喻，非正式用语)偏爱，爱好，最爱This is the sort of book that is exactly my cup of tea.Particle physics is not my cup of tea.cure [sb], cure [sb] of [sth] vtr (heal of an illness)治疗...的...；治愈...的...How long did it take to cure you of that disease?治愈你的疾病花了多长时间？cure yourself of [sth] v expr (get over, rid yourself of)自己摆脱；自行恢复；纠正自己The teacher told the insolent student that he needed to cure himself of his attitude.curtain of [sth] n figurative (rain, fog, etc.) (比喻，如雨幕)帘，幕Through the curtain of fog, I could just make out the shape of a motorway rescue vehicle.透过雾幕，我依稀能辨出高速路救助车的轮廓。the cut and thrust of [sth] n figurative (lively competition)激战；激烈的竞争cutting edge of [sth] n (forefront of [sth])…的前沿Cosmology is the cutting edge of modern science.宇宙学是现代科学的前沿。d.o.b., DOB, D.O.B n written, abbreviation (date of birth)出生日期a dab of [sth] n (small amount)少量；一点点Give me just a dab of that lotion, please.dangle [sth] in front of [sb], dangle [sth] before [sb] vtr + prep figurative, informal (offer as incentive)拿某物来诱惑某人；用某物来吊某人的胃口Dangle a raise in front of him and see what happens.The boss dangled extra overtime pay before the employees for working on the holiday.用加薪来吊他的胃口，看看会怎样。 // 为了让雇员节假日上班，老板拿额外加班费来诱惑大家。date of birth n (day, month and year when [sb] was born)出生日期Please include your full name and date of birth on the form.请在表格中填写您的全名和出生日期。date of issuance n bureaucratic (issue date)签发日期date of maturity n (bond) (债务、票据)到期日The date of maturity for this bond is December 31, 2014.date of maturity n (mortgage) (按揭贷款)到期日The date of maturity for the mortgage on the property is still many years away.day of reckoning n (religious: judgment day) (宗教)审判日On the day of reckoning, Jesus Christ is coming to judge whatever we might have done.day of reckoning n (day to deal with [sth] unpleasant)清算的日子；摊牌的日子On the day of reckoning, it will be interesting to see how the team performs against the league leaders.day of rest n (religious: Sabbath) (宗教)安息日Sabbath is for Jews a day of rest.day of rest n (day free of work)休息日Today he had a day of rest from work.Day of the Dead n (celebration: All Souls)墨西哥鬼节days of old npl literary (ancient times) (文学用语)古时候The minstrel sang a ballad about days of old.University Registrar, also US: Dean of Enrollment n (academic administrator)招生部主任；注册部主任death certificate n (official record of [sb]'s death)（医生开出的）死亡证明I received my father's death certificate in the mail about a month after he passed.debt of honor (US), debt of honour (UK) n (moral obligation)仅在道义上有约束力的债务（尤指赌债）deck of cards (US), pack of cards (UK) n (set of playing cards)一副扑克牌declaration of independence n (formal written proclamation)独立宣言the Declaration of Independence n (US act, pronouncement) (美国法案)《独立宣言》the Declaration of Independence n (US document) (美国立国文书)《独立宣言》declaration of war n (formal announcement of war)宣战公告；宣战声明Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Declaration of War in December of 1941.dedicated to [sb]'s memory, dedicated to the memory of [sb] expr (in tribute)为纪念某人After Samantha died, her parents created a scholarship fund dedicated to their daughter's memory.define the parameters of v expr (set the limits of)设定…的界限In order to produce a good design, we must first define the parameters of the use of the product.the definition of [sth] n figurative (perfect example) (比喻义)...的化身；...的典型；...的绝佳代表Julie had always been the definition of good health, so her friends were shocked when she suddenly became seriously ill.朱莉一直是健康的化身，所以当她忽然罹患重病，她的朋友们都非常震惊。a degree (of [sth]) n (small amount)些微，些许There is just a degree of hope that somebody is still alive in the mine.对矿井里还有人存活人们只抱有些许希望。degree of freedom n (leeway)自由度Teenagers need a degree of freedom, but not too much.青少年有一定的自由度，但也不是太多。a deluge of [sth] n figurative (overwhelming quantity)大量The TV station received a deluge of complaints about the programme.delusions of grandeur npl (mistaken belief in own power)自大狂；夸大妄想denial of [sth] n (refusal to grant)拒绝给予；剥夺The government was criticized for its denial of the most basic civil liberties to its poorest citizens.denude [sth/sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (take [sth] away from [sth/sb])剥光...的...Department of Health n (government ministry)卫生部The Department of Health recommends we get innoculated against the H1N1 virus.Department of Health and Human Services n (HHS: US government agency) (HHS: 美国政府机构)卫生与公众服务部Department of Health and Social Security n UK, obsolete (DHSS: former government ministry)卫生和社会保障部deprive [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (deny, take away)使某人丧失某物；剥夺某人的某物Parents who deprive their children of affection often end up doing them lasting damage.剥夺自己孩子的爱的父母，常常会给孩子带来长久的伤害。deprive yourself of [sth] v expr (deny yourself [sth])否认deprived of [sth] adj + prep (not provided with [sth])被剥夺，失去...We were deprived of the opportunity to meet the author.我们失去与作者见面的机会。deprived of [sth] adj + prep (having lost [sth])失去Having had polio in his youth, he was deprived of the use of his legs for the rest of his life.他年轻时罹患脊髓灰质炎，之后生活中便无法使用双脚走路。deprived of [sth] adj + prep (lacking, without [sth])缺乏；丧失I felt totally deprived of hope after a year of unemployment.失业一年后，我彻底丧失了希望。the depths of [sth] npl (most severe period)最严重的部分；最强烈的部分；最艰苦的时段Our neighbour's cheerfulness survives even the depth of winter.depth of field n (part of an image in sharp focus)景深；场深I set the camera aperture to obtain maximum depth of field.deserving of [sth] adj + prep (meriting, worthy of)值得的The author is deserving of all the recognition he has received.desires of the flesh npl literary (lust) (书面语)肉欲The pastor preached against lust and sinning due to desires of the flesh.desirous of [sth] adj formal (wanting)想要…的；渴望得到…的despair of [sb/sth] vi + prep (lose hope in [sb], [sth])对...感到绝望；对...不抱希望Brian had dropped out of school and refused to get a job; his parents were starting to despair of him. Sometimes, when I read the papers, I despair of humanity.布莱恩辍了学，拒绝参加工作；他父母开始对他感到绝望了。有时候读报纸上的新闻，让我对人性感到绝望。despair of doing [sth] v expr (lose hope of doing [sth])对...不抱希望；对...感到绝望I despair of ever making Julie see my point of view.我对让朱莉理解我的看法不抱希望。the despair of [sb] n (person, thing: cause of despair)令...感到失望的人或事物The rebellious girl was the despair of her teachers.destitute of [sth] adj + prep (lacking in [sth])缺乏…的；没有…的After hearing so many sorry excuses, the teacher was destitute of sympathy for his students.a devil of a n figurative, informal ([sth] difficult, unpleasant)极其糟糕的；非常麻烦的My family has had a devil of a time this past year.去年我家过得极其糟糕。；a devil of a n figurative, informal ([sth] bad)非常严重的；极其糟糕的That's a devil of a bruise you've got there; what happened?devoid of [sth] adj + prep (lacking, without)没有；缺乏What Richard wrote is devoid of any interest.理查德写的东西缺乏让人感兴趣的地方。DHSS n UK, initialism, obsolete (Department of Health and Social Security)卫生和社会保障部diamond anniversary of [sth] n (celebration: 60 years)…的 60周年纪念The diamond anniversary of the Modern Olympic Games was held in Melbourne in 1956.dice roll, roll of the dice, roll of the die n (games, gambling: act of throwing dice)掷骰子；掷色子diddle [sb] out of [sth] v expr often passive, slang (cheat, con)骗走某人某物；骗取某人某物Sophia was diddled out of two thousand dollars in a money transfer scam.die of [sth] vi + prep (be killed by: illness, etc.)死于；因…而死Joe's grandfather died of a heart attack last Friday.上个周五，乔的祖父因心脏病发作而死。difference of opinion n (disagreement)歧见；分歧We had a difference of opinion over the subject of capital punishment.a dilly of [sth] n US, informal ([sth] outstanding or remarkable)出色的..., 极好的...diminishing returns, law of diminishing returns npl figurative (fewer benefits for more effort) (比喻义)收益递减规律Director of Public Prosecutions n (head of criminal prosecution service)检察长；检察官disabuse [sb] of [sth] vtr (disillusion, enlighten)使某人对...醒悟；让某人在...上觉醒The reality of the situation disabused Carl of his dreams of living abroad.disapprove of [sth/sb] vi + prep (consider bad, unsuitable)不赞成；不认同Ella disapproves of her son's new friends.disciple, disciple of [sb] n (follower, student)信徒；门徒Rick considers himself a disciple of the famous guitarist.Disciples of Christ npl (Christian denomination)基督门徒教会The official name of the church is Christian Church (Disciples of Christ.)discriminate in favor of [sb] v expr (show prejudice in favor of [sb])偏袒；袒护The referee seems to be discriminating in favor of the home team.dish of the day n (restaurant's daily special)今日特色菜The dish of the day at Williamson's is roast duck with your choice of vegetables.dishful of [sth] n (serving of food in a dish)一盘，一碟dismiss [sth] out of hand v expr (disregard)不假思索地丢弃I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but I beg you not to dismiss it out of hand.be dismissive of [sth/sb] v expr (treat with disdain)瞧不起；蔑视The professor is often dismissive of first year students.You wouldn't be so dismissive of the education tax if you had children in school.display, display of [sth] n (demonstration)公开展示，秀Their display of affection was obviously false, as they got divorced shortly afterwards.他们秀的恩爱显然是假的，因为之后不久他们就离婚了。display, display of [sth] n (ostentation)夸示，卖弄地展示，炫耀I didn't believe Henry's display of friendliness was real.我不相信亨利卖弄般展示出来的友善是真的。dispossess [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (deprive [sb] of [sth])剥夺某人某物dispossessed of [sth] adj + prep (had [sth] taken away)剥夺District of Columbia n (Washington, D.C. capital of the US) (美国首都华盛顿特区)哥伦比亚特区divest [sb] of [sth] vtr dated (remove clothing) (衣服)给…脱去May I divest you of your jacket?divest [sb] of [sth] vtr (deprive)剥夺某人的某物；使...丧失...的权利The refugees have been divested of all their property.divest [sb] of [sth] vtr figurative (free)使摆脱；解除Divested of my responsibilities, I enjoyed a week at the beach.division of labor (US), division of labour (UK) n (delegation of tasks)分工Assembly lines are extreme examples of division of labor.Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti n (African country) (非洲国家)吉布提DMV n US, initialism (Department of Motor Vehicles) (美国)车辆管理局；车管局do me the favor of doing [sth] (US), do me the favour of doing [sth] (UK) interj (please would you)请帮我做…；请帮我一个…的忙do [sb] out of [sth] v expr informal (deprive, cheat)骗走某人的某物，向某人骗取某物do [sb]'s bidding, do the bidding of [sb] v expr (do as [sb] orders)遵从...的要求；听从…的命令The servants were there to do his bidding.do [sb] the honor of doing [sth] (US), do [sb] the honour of doing [sth] (UK) v expr (do [sth] out of kindness, respect)愿意为某人做某事；有幸为某人做某事dodge in and out of [sth] v expr (weave in and out)在...里穿梭；在...里穿进穿出The car was speeding along the busy road, dodging in and out of the traffic.doom-monger, prophet of doom n (pessimistic person)末世论者；散布恐怖威胁论的人a dose of [sth] n figurative (unpleasant treatment) (比喻，尤指痛苦之事)一次, 一番, 一份I'd like to give Neil a dose of the same treatment he gave his poor girlfriend.a dose of [sth] n figurative (amount, quantity of [sth])一剂；一些；一点Lora is so arrogant. She could use a dose of humility.a dose of the clap n slang (venereal disease) (俚语)花柳病，淋病Paul had unprotected sex and ended up with a dose of the clap.DoT n UK, obsolete, initialism (Department of Transport)运输部备注: Superseded by the DfT.dove of peace, peace dove n (white bird: symbol of peace)和平鸽dozens of [sth] npl figurative (many)许多；很多There were dozens of birds on the lawn; too many to count.There must have been dozens of people at the meeting.草坪上有许多鸟，多得都数不过来了。// 与会的有几十个人。DPP n initialism (Director of Public Prosecutions)检察官, 检察长draft, draft of [sth] n US, literary (intake of smoke, liquid) (吸入、饮用等)一口She took a draft of the elixir.drag on [sth], drag of [sth] n informal (puff on a cigarette, etc.) (香烟等)吸一口The man took a long drag of his cigarette.那人深吸了一口烟。draught, draught of [sth] n UK, literary (draft: intake of smoke, liquid) (烟囱、炉灶等)抽风，通风，气流nCharles lit his pipe and took a draught of smoke.查尔斯点燃烟斗，深吸了一口烟。draw [sb]'s attention, draw the attention of [sb] v expr (attract, interest)吸引…的注意The street entertainer drew the attention of a large crowd.那位街头艺人引来了一大群人的注意。dream of [sth], dream about [sth] vi + prep (daydream)做…的白日梦，幻想All day long, she dreamed of their honeymoon.她一整天都在幻想着自己的蜜月。dream of [sth], dream about [sth] vi + prep (fantasize)幻想，空想，梦想She dreams about becoming an astronaut.她幻想成为一名宇航员。dream of doing [sth] vi + prep figurative (aspire) (比喻)梦想做某事Many teenagers dream of becoming pop stars, but few have the talent to make it happen.许多青少年都梦想成为明星，不过没有几个人具备实现它的才能。dream of doing [sth] v expr figurative (conceive)设想；想象备注: used especially where there is a doubt or a negativeThey wouldn't dream of going to Paris without seeing Michel!他们完全没有设想到去了巴黎却没见成米歇尔！dreg, a dreg of [sth] n (small amount)少量，微量；一点儿Barely a dreg of these old beliefs still exists in modern times.dregs of society npl figurative (undesirable people)社会渣滓；人渣Mrs. Worthington thinks that homeless people are the dregs of society, and she avoids them as much as possible.drive [sb] out of his mind, drive [sb] out of her mind v expr figurative, informal (annoy)使某人极为恼怒；气得某人发疯The baby's constant crying drove James out of his mind.drive [sb] out of his mind, drive [sb] out of her mind v expr figurative, informal (arouse sexually)把某人迷得七荤八素Watching you sunbathe used to drive me out of my mind.a drizzle of [sth] n figurative (cookery: trickle of liquid)小股；细流Add a drizzle of oil.添一小股油。a drop of [sth] n (liquid: small amount) (液体)一滴I just felt a drop of rain.刚才我感觉到有一滴雨滴下。drop of rain n (raindrop)雨滴，雨点儿drop of rain n (rain: small amount)一滴雨备注: usually used in negative sentencesWe haven't had a drop of rain all summer and the crops are dying.drop of water n figurative (water: small amount)一滴水drop out of [sth] v expr informal, figurative (withdraw from [sth])退出…；退…He dropped out of school before completing his degree.Several competitors have dropped out of the tournament due to injuries.drum [sb] out of [sth] v expr (dismiss in disgrace)把某人从某处开除Edward was drummed out of the Corps following the incident.duck out of doing [sth] v expr informal, figurative (avoid obligation)避开；躲避；逃避He always tries to duck out of talking to my parents.play ducks and drakes with [sth], make ducks and drakes of [sth] v expr figurative (squander, handle recklessly) (金钱)打水漂due process, due process of law n (legal proceedings)法定诉讼程序If arrested, you have the right to due process.Durable Power of Attorney n (legal right: act for [sb])持续委任书，持久授权书DVA, D.V.A. n US, abbreviation (Department of Veterans Affairs) (美国)退伍军人事务部ear of corn n (seed bearing spike of corn)玉米穗She was so hungry that she ate three ears of corn.east of [sth] adv + prep (to the east of [sth])在…以东；在...东边The rich people live east of the river.富人住在河东边。east of [sth] adj + prep (in an easterly direction from [sth])在…东面，位于…东侧Great Britain is east of Ireland.大不列颠位于爱尔兰的东侧。eat [sb] out of house and home v expr (eat so much as to strain [sb]'s funds)把...吃穷be eating out of [sb]'s hand figurative (be submissive to [sb])使…百依百顺；把...吃得死死的economy of scale n usually plural (lower cost due to increased production)规模经济EFTPOS n acronym (payment system)销售点电子转帐the eighteenth of, 18th, 18th of, the 18th, the 18th of n UK (eighteenth day of specified month) (日期)18 日，18 号The school is holding its summer fete on the 18th June.the eighth of, 8th, 8th of, the 8th, the 8th of n UK (eighth day of specified month) (英式)日期备注: The written form "8 June" may also be used.We'll be sending out wedding invitations soon; make sure you keep the eighth of June free!elbow [sb] out of the way v expr (push [sb] aside)用肘将某人挤开An old lady elbowed Dan out of the way as he was trying to get on the bus.an element of [sth] n (factor)...的因素；...的成分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。the elements of [sth] npl (basics of a subject)基本原理；基础The book covers the elements of the subject.the eleventh of, 11th, 11th of, the 11th, the 11th of n UK (eleventh day of specified month) (特定月份的日期)11 日，11 号备注: The written form "11 November" may also be used.Armistice Day is commemorated on the 11th of November.elixir of life n (immortality potion)长寿仙丹；长生不老药The search for the elixir of life dates back thousands of years.EM n initialism (engineer of mines)采矿工程师enamored of [sth] (US), enamoured of [sth] (UK) adj + prep (very fond of [sth])热爱…的，迷恋…的，对…倾心的Ever since high school, I've been completely enamored of history.enamored of [sb] (US), enamored with [sb] (US), enamoured of [sb] (UK), enamoured with [sb] (UK) adj + prep (in love with [sb])喜爱；倾心于I have never been so enamored of somebody in my life! I have been enamored with Lucy for years, but I'm still too shy to ask her out.我这辈子从没那么喜欢过一个人！我喜欢露西很多年了，但是我依然很害羞，不敢约她出去。encyclopedic knowledge of [sth] (US), encyclopaedic knowledge of [sth] (UK) n (extensive knowledge)广博的知识；渊博的知识The children were impressed by their grandfather's encyclopedic knowledge of aircraft.the end, the end of [sth] n (destruction)毁灭；末日It's the end of the world as we know it.end of life n (product, vehicle: discontinuation) (产品、车辆)停产备注: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjective that precedes the noun.end of life, end-of-life adj (final days of terminal disease)临终的A hospice is often the best place for end-of-life care.end of life, end-of-life adj (product, vehicle: discontinued) (产品、车辆)停产的end of the month n informal, figurative (payday)发薪日； (指发工资的日子)月底；end up on the scrap heap of history v expr informal, figurative (be forgotten)被扫进历史的垃圾堆；被历史遗忘His well-intentioned efforts have ended up on the scrap heap of history.an enemy of [sth] n (person: opponent)反对者；对抗者This environmentalist is an enemy of the government's policy on nuclear energy.the enemy of [sth] n figurative ([sth] hostile)不利物，危害物； (比喻)敌人Ignorance is the enemy of progress.the engine of [sth], an engine for [sth] n figurative (stimulus) (比喻)刺激, 刺激物； (比喻)导火索, 加速器This latest government policy is likely to prove the engine of the party's destruction.enjoy the use of [sth] v expr (have available)享有；拥有The property enjoys the use of a marina and tennis court.enjoy the use of [sth] v expr (take pleasure in)享用；享受地使用We are enjoying the use of our swimming pool.entertain the idea of [sth] v expr often negative (consider)考虑...的想法He wouldn't entertain the idea of her cooking for him that evening.entertain the idea of doing [sth] v expr often negative (consider)考虑做...entry point, point of entry n (bullet wound) (枪伤)入口点；射入点The entry point of the bullet is below the exit wound suggesting that a short person fired the gun at Mr. Jones.entry point, point of entry n US (port)入境地点The easiest way to get a visa is on arrival, either at airports or at entry points to the country.enumeration of facts n (list of factual events or data)列举事实；罗列数据His report contained nothing superfluous: it was just an enumeration of facts.be envious of [sb] v expr (person: jealous, resentful of [sb])嫉妒；妒忌She's envious of her more popular sister.她嫉妒自己的姐姐更受欢迎。be envious of [sth] v expr (coveting [sth])羡慕I'm so envious of your trip to New Zealand!我好羡慕你能去新西兰旅游啊！the envy of [sb] n ([sth] coveted)被嫉妒之物；被羡慕之物Carol's long blonde hair is the envy of all her friends.卡洛金发及腰，是所以其他朋友的羡慕对象。the equivalent of [sth] adj + prep (same as)与...相同的；与...相等的；等于...My new car cost the equivalent of a year's salary.我在新车上花的钱等于一年的薪水。err on the side of, err on the side of [sth] v expr (act in a certain way)偏向于；宁失于；重点放在error in judgment, error of judgment, also UK: error in judgement, error of judgement n (mistaken opinion)判断错误Giving a mortgage to somebody who cannot make payments is an error in judgment.escort [sb] out of [sth] v expr (accompany out)陪同某人走出...；押送某人走出...The security guards escorted the troublemaker out of the building.保安押送肇事人走出大楼。ESOL n acronym (school subject) (学科)操其他语言者适用的英语estimate the value of [sth] vtr (guess monetary worth of)估计…的价值；给...估值estimated time of arrival n (hour [sb], [sth] is expected to arrive)预计抵达时间the eve of [sth] n figurative (period prior to [sth]) (比喻)前夜The eve of war was a time of fear and anticipation.evocative of [sth] adj (evoking: impressions, etc.)唤起...回忆的；触发...印象的The music was evocative of a great tempest.exclusive of [sth] adj + prep (omitting)不包括；不包含This price is exclusive of taxes.expanse of [sth] n ([sth] broad or wide)广阔的区域Rob stared at the expanse of blue water that surrounded his boat.expect [sth] of [sb/sth] vtr + prep (require, demand [sth] of [sb])对某人有…的要求；对某人有…的期待The editor expects high journalistic standards of all his reporters.编辑要求所有记者都能写出高质量的新闻稿。expenditure of [sth] n (time, effort, etc: expending) (时间、精力等的)消耗，耗费Building the cathedral must have called for an immense expenditure of energy from the workers in a pre-industrial age.expenditure of energy n (amount of effort put into [sth])花费的精力；精力花费experience of a lifetime n figurative (rare and special event)一生难忘的经历；稀有的经历expressive of [sth] adj (expressing [sth])表现...的；表达...的Her paintings are very expressive of her personality.Extreme Unction, anointing of the sick, Last Rites n (Catholicism: rites for [sb] about to die) (天主教)临终涂油礼Grandmother received the sacrament of Extreme Unction when she was very ill; she received it again just before she died.the eye of [sth] n figurative (centre)中心She always likes to be right in the eye of things.她总是喜欢处于事情的中心。the eye of [sth] n figurative (storm, hurricane: centre) (风暴等)中心；风眼The eye of the hurricane was clearly defined.龙卷风的风眼非常分明。fabric of society n figurative (shared moral and cultural values)社会结构，社会组成Drugs are beginning to tear the fabric of our society apart.face of an angel n (sweet and innocent appearance) (比喻义)天使的脸She was evil to the core but she had the face of an angel.fact of life n ([sth] unavoidably true)生活现实，无法改变的事实the fact of the matter n (the truth)实际情况；事实真相the facts of life npl (sex education)性知识，性常识If the parents don't teach their children the facts of life the school system will have to do it.the fag end of [sth], the fag-end of [sth] n UK, figurative (last part of [sth])末尾；结尾The novel is set in London at the fag end of the 19th century.failure rate, rate of failure n (machine) (机器)失效率；故障率failure rate, rate of failure n (human endeavor) (人)失败率；失误率faint of heart adj (lacking courage or determination)胆小的the Fall, the Fall of Man n (Bible) (基督教)人类的堕落In the Bible, the serpent brought on the Fall.fall foul of [sb] v expr (get into trouble)冒犯，与…发生冲突，与…有摩擦Agnes fell foul of her boss when she refused to work overtime.fall foul of [sth] v expr (contravene: a law) (法律)违反，触犯John fell foul of the law by neglecting to file a tax return.fall out of bed v expr figurative (figures: drop) (指数字)下滑；降低fall out of favor (US), fall out of favour (UK) v expr (lose popularity)掉热度；不再受欢迎fall out of the habit v expr (no longer do [sth] regularly)脱离习惯；不再习惯I used to go to the gym three times a week, but now I've fallen out of the habit.fall out of touch v expr (lose contact)失去联系family court, also US: court of domestic relations, domestic-relations court n (law)家事法庭fan the flames (of [sth]) v expr figurative (intensify, encourage)煽风点火；煽动；火上浇油The politician is trying to fan the flames of anti-immigrant sentiment.far ahead of [sth/sb] expr (long way past [sth] or [sb])遥遥领先；远远超过FBI n US, initialism (Federal Bureau of Investigation) (缩写)联邦调查局Warren works for the FBI and isn't allowed to discuss his work.fearful of [sth/sb] adj + prep (afraid of [sth/sb])对…恐惧The boy's mother was fearful of what might happen if she let him out of her sight.男孩的妈妈一想到如果自己让他离开自己视线，之后可能会发生的事情就恐惧不已。fearful of doing [sth] expr (afraid to do [sth])害怕做Many people are fearful of going to the dentist.许多人害怕去看牙医。fed up with [sth], fed up of [sth] expr informal (weary, exasperated)厌烦；对…感到厌倦；受够了Audrey was fed up with the bad weather.Fed up of being sent from one office to another, Joan lost her temper.奥黛丽厌倦了恶劣的天气。//受够了被安排从一个办公室换到另一个办公室，琼发火了。be fed up to the back teeth of doing [sth], be sick to the back teeth of doing [sth] v expr figurative, informal (be exasperated by [sth] repeated)烦透了；失望透顶备注: also "with doing sth"She said angrily that she was fed up to the back teeth of hearing us bicker.Federal Bureau of Investigation n US (intelligence agency) (美国)联邦调查局feel the weight of [sth] v expr figurative (be burdened by)感觉到…的重量；承担...重担With all the problems facing him, Mark felt the weight of the world on his shoulders.面对如此多的问题，马克感到整个世界都压在他的肩上。feet of clay npl figurative (hidden weakness)不为人知的缺点；致命弱点a few of pron (small number)为数不多的几个；仅有几位备注: Used with a plural verbA few of her students failed the exam.她的学生仅有几位没能在那场考试中及格。field of study n (research: area)研究领域Joe's field of study is French literature.field of vision, visual field n (everything visible to the eye)视野；视界the fifteenth of, 15th, 15th of, the 15th, the 15th of n UK (fifteenth day of specified month) (日期)15 日，15 号Easter Sunday falls on 15th April this year.the fifth of, 5th, 5th of, the 5th, the 5th of n UK (fifth day of specified month) (日期)五号备注: The written form "5 September" may also be used.The school term starts on 5th September.学校新学期九月五号开始。a figment of [sth] n ([sth] imagined)虚构的事；臆想的事；想象的事Did I really see that happen or was it a figment of my troubled mind?a figment of the imagination, a figment of your imagination n ([sth] imagined)想象的事物；虚构的事物The monster isn't real; it's a figment of the imagination.figure of fun, object of fun, object of ridicule n (source of mockery)可笑的人；滑稽的人figure of speech n (idiom) (语法)修辞，比喻Should I interpret that literally or is it only a figure of speech?finagle [sb] out of [sth] v expr informal (obtain from [sb] by deceit)欺骗某人的某物；骗取某人的某物find the product of [sth] v expr (mathematics: multiply)计算...的乘积firing rate, rate of fire n (speed of rounds fired by a weapon)射速，发射速度the first of, 1st, 1st of, the 1st, the 1st of n UK (first day of specified month) (一个月的第一天)1号备注: The written form "1 May" may also be used.In France, the first of May is a public holiday.在法国，五月一号，是法定假日。first of all adv (to start with)首先First of all, I welcome all those who came today.首先，我向今天到场的各位表示欢迎。first of all adv (primarily)首要；首先"Our priority," said a police spokesman, "is first of all to ensure the safety of the hostages."警方的发言人讲到：“我们的优先任务，就是首先确保人质的安全。”fistful of [sth], plural: fistfuls, fistsful n (handful)一把；一撮Ryan threw a fistful of sand onto the ice.fit of laughter, laughing fit n (sudden burst of laughter)爆笑；哄然大笑fit of rage, fit of anger, fit of pique n (sudden loss of temper)怒不可抑；暴怒My boss flew into a fit of rage when he didn't get the report on time.He suffered a head injury which left him prone to fits of anger.flash of [sth] n figurative (sudden sensation) (情绪等)一股；一阵Dan felt a flash of anger when somebody pushed in front of him in the queue.有人插队排在丹的前面，丹感到一阵愤怒。flash of [sth] n figurative (sudden emotion) (情绪)忽然出现，突然发生Aaron felt a flash of frustration and scowled.flash of genius n (sudden brilliant idea)灵光一闪；灵机一动flash of inspiration n (sudden brilliant idea)突发灵感；灵机一动flesh of the fruit n (pulp: soft inside part of fruit)果肉In this recipe, I discard the flesh of the fruit and only use the peel.flick, flick of [sth] n (quick movement)轻快的动作；快速的轻击；快速的轻打Tim tossed the coin into the tin with a flick of his wrist.Mary's flick of the head was an unsuccessful attempt to get her hair out of her eyes.蒂姆手腕一挥，就把硬币扔进了罐子。// 玛丽头一甩，想把头发从眼睛拨开但没有成功。flicker of [sth] n figurative (brief sensation)短暂出现；闪现Erin felt a flicker of doubt.flight of fancy n often plural (far-fetched imaginings)异想天开；奇思妙想The scientist had flights of fancy about the benefits of his new drug.flight of steps n (set of stairs)台阶，阶梯flurry, flurry of [sth] n (snow: light, brief shower)小雪A flurry of snow blew across the field.flurry of [sth] n (sudden, large number of [sth])一系列骚动；一阵混乱The newspaper received a flurry of angry editorial submissions every time the government did something.每次政府采取某些行动，报纸都会收到一大堆愤怒的社评。flurry of activity n (sudden commotion)一阵骚动，一阵骚乱，一阵忙乱There was a flurry of activity in the office when the boss arrived.flush [sth/sb] out of [sth] v expr figurative (scare out, bring to light)将...驱赶出；将...逐出Our dog had flushed a deer out of the woods and into the open field.fly in the face of [sth] v expr figurative (contradict completely)与...形成鲜明对比；与...完全不同focus of attention n figurative (centre of interest)注意力中心；兴趣集中点focus of [sb]'s attention n figurative (centre of [sb]'s interest)某人注意力的中心；某人最感兴趣的事The focus of our attention should be on how we can help.a fog of [sth] n figurative (confusion)迷惑；困惑The media publish biased stories to ensure many issues are obscured by a fog of ignorance.这家媒体发表有偏见的报道，以确保让许多问题迷惑不清。FOIA n US, initialism (Freedom of Information Act)信息自由法案；信息自由法follow in [sb]'s footsteps, follow in the footsteps of [sb] v expr figurative (do as [sb] else has done)步...的后尘follow in [sb]'s footsteps, follow in the footsteps of [sb] v expr figurative (take the same career path as [sb] else)步...的后尘；继承...的事业He wanted to follow in his brother's footsteps and become a football player.She followed in her mother's footsteps and became an artist.follow on the heels of [sb], follow on [sb]'s heels v expr figurative (do the same as [sb])跟某人做的一样；仿效The young singer wanted to follow on the heels of his famous father.；follow on the heels of [sth] v expr figurative (come after)紧随其后；紧紧跟在…后面They were afraid a large tidal wave would follow on the heels of the earthquake.fond of [sb/sth] adj + prep (feeling affection)喜欢；热爱I'm fond of my dogs: they keep me company when nobody's about.我很喜欢我的狗狗，它们在没人的时候给予我陪伴。fond of doing [sth] adj (activity: enjoy)喜欢做...的；热爱做...的Simon's kids are fond of visiting the zoo.西蒙的孩子很喜欢去动物园。for a count of three adv (while counting to 3)数到三Abigail paused for a count of three before telling her husband why she was angry.for fear of [sth] expr (being afraid of)生怕；以免She didn't pick up her friend's new baby for fear of dropping it.她不敢抱起她朋友刚生的婴儿，以免弄掉。for lack of [sth] prep (due to not having [sth])因为没有，由于缺乏For lack of anything more interesting to do, the kids did their homework.for the attention of [sb] adv (intended for [sb] to read)由...收信；由...处理；致for the fun of it expr (purely for enjoyment)为了取乐；为了开心；好玩They love taking a drive in the country just for the fun of it.for the hell of it adv (for no particular reason)没有什么特别的原因；仅为取乐He often says hello to strangers in the street just for the hell of it.for the life of [sb] expr informal (however hard you try)无论如何；即使要了我的命I cannot for the life of me remember my next-door neighbour's name.for the love of prep (out of love for)出于对…的爱I like gardening just for the love of seeing things grow.for the love of God interj (expression of frustration)看在上帝的份上John, for the love of God, just sit quietly for a minute and let me think!约翰，看在上帝的份上，请安静地坐一会儿，让我想想！for the period of prep (between: specified dates)在…期间He is to be incarcerated for the period of no less than five years.for the purpose of expr (in order to)为了…目的A committee was formed for the purpose of determining the cause of the fire.为了确定火灾的原因，我们成立了一个委员会。for the purpose of expr (in regards to)关乎到；涉及到Let us assume, for the purpose of this discussion, that the mayor will be reelected.for the sake of [sb/sth] prep (for the good of)为了；为了…的利益，为了…的好处Some couples stay together for the sake of their children. She gave up smoking for the sake of her health.许多夫妻继续待在一起，是为了孩子。为了她的健康，她戒烟了。许多夫妻继续待在一起，是为了孩子的好处。for the sake of [sth] prep (because of, for)为了；因为The mugger attacked the old man for the sake of a few pounds.为了几英镑，抢劫犯袭击了那名老人。for the sake of argument expr (hypothetically)假设，假定Let us imagine, for the sake of argument, that the Prime Minister decided to resign.for want of [sth] expr (lacking [sth])缺乏；缺少for [sb]'s benefit, for the benefit of [sb] expr (for [sb]'s sake)为了你好；为了你的利益For your benefit, I recommend you quit smoking.为了你好，我建议你戒烟。for [sb]'s/[sth]'s benefit, for the benefit of [sb/sth] expr (to create impression for)为了；为了...好；为了...的利益The celebrity struck a pose for the benefit of the cameras.force of gravity n (gravitational pull)重力；地心引力；万有引力The force of gravity on the Moon is lower than on Earth.force of habit n (automatic, habitual behavior)习惯使然a force of nature n figurative (person with strong personality)有个性的人That little boy is a force of nature!force of will n (determination)意志的力量Marcus isn’t naturally good with numbers. It was really difficult for him to get a degree in math, but he succeeded through sheer force of will.force [sb] out of [sth] v expr figurative (compel to leave)迫使...离开，驱逐...离开；迫使...放弃He was forced out of retirement when they cut off his pension.the forces of nature npl (earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.) (地震、飓风等)大自然的力量，自然之力Designing buildings to resist the forces of nature, especially earthquakes, is a challenging task.Foreign Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs n (government official)外交部长Foreign Ministers from over fifty countries attended the summit on global warming.来自五十多个国家的外交部长参加了本届关于全球变暖的峰会。forewarn [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (notify in advance)警告；预先告诫It's important to forewarn children of the dangers of talking to strangers.forgetful of [sth] adj (neglectful)疏忽的；不上心的Don't be forgetful of your grandmother's needs.千万不要对你祖母的需要不上心。form of [sth] n (type, kind)某种形式的东西Imitation is a form of flattery.模仿是奉承的一种形式。form a part of [sth] v expr (be a component)构成…的一部分Our solar system forms part of a galaxy we call the Milky Way.form of address n (title in writing, speaking to [sb])称呼；称谓In England, the correct form of address for a duke is "your Grace".formed of [sth] adj + prep (comprising, composed of)由…构成的；由…组成的His latest book is formed of parts of his previous books.Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia n dated (country in the Balkans)前南斯拉夫马其顿共和国The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joined the United Nations in 1993.forward of [sth] adj + prep (in front)在…的前面，在…的前部The crew cabin is forward of the galley.船员舱位于游艇前部。Fountain of Youth n (myth: source of youthfulness) (神话传说)不老泉, 青春之泉The old man spent his life searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth.那位老人花了一辈子都在寻找传说中的不老泉。the four corners of the earth, all four corners of the earth, the four corners of the globe npl figurative (every part of the world)天涯海角；世界各地；全球各地four of a kind n (hand in card games) (扑克游戏)四张点数相同的牌Four of a kind beats any hand in poker except a straight flush.four of a kind n (four similar things)四个类似的物体；四个同类的东西These antique chairs are four of a kind that form a set.the fourteenth of, 14th, 14th of, the 14th, the 14th of n UK (fourteenth day of specified month) (日期)14 日，14 号My great-grandfather celebrated his 100th birthday on the 14th of June.the fourth of, 4th, 4th of, the 4th, the 4th of n UK (fourth day of specified month) (日期)四号，四日备注: The written form "4 June" may also be used.Tom has a dentist appointment on the fourth of June.汤姆预约在六月四号去看牙医。Fourth of July n (US Independence Day)美国独立纪念日；美国国庆日备注: Frequently used with 'the.'Fireworks are my favorite part of the Fourth of July.fraction of the cost n (small part of total price)一小部分费用The house painter is quoting $8,000 to paint the house, but we could do it ourselves for a fraction of the cost.frame of mind n (mental state)心情；心境；情绪When he's in a good frame of mind he's very polite.frame of reference, reference frame n (viewpoint)准则；参照标准A good education provides a frame of reference that enables students to make good choices for a lifetime.frame of reference n (axes for locating a point)参考坐标freak of nature n (deformed person or animal)畸形的人或动植物A calf born with three legs is a freak of nature.freak of nature n (unusual natural event)不正常的自然现象或事件It was a freak of nature to get snow so close to the equator.free of [sth], free from [sth] adj + prep (without)免于…的；没有…的Your life will be free from stress.I try to use personal care products that are free of artificial scents.free [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (relieve of)使某人摆脱某事；免于某人做某事Buying online will free you of the need to go to the shops.在线购物可免于您亲自去商店的麻烦。free of [sth], free from [sth] expr (not containing)不含…的I try to use personal care products that are free of artificial scents.free of charge adj (having no cost)免费的The film was rubbish but it's okay because the seats were free of charge.这部电影烂透了，不过还好，因为座位是免费的。free of charge adv (at no cost)免费地Breakfast is provided free of charge.早饭是免费提供的。free of cost adj (not requiring payment)免费的Anti-pollution measures are never free of cost.freedom of choice n (free will)自由选择权，自由意志Man has freedom of choice as to whether he will follow a path of good or evil.freedom of expression n (law: privilege of holding opinion) (法律)言论自由freedom of movement n (unrestricted travel across borders)迁徙自由The EU guarantees freedom of movement for all its citizens.freedom of religion n (law: privilege to choose religion)宗教自由freedom of speech n (right to express oneself freely)言论自由Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental freedoms of a true democracy.freedom of speech and expression n (right to express oneself freely)言论自由；表达自由Freedom of speech and expression broadens the concept of free speech to include the visual arts, music, and so on.freedom of the press n (right to print opinions)新闻自由；出版自由；消息自由The reporter refused to tell the police who gave him the information, citing his rights under freedom of the press.friend of mine n (person: known, trusted)我的朋友Pierre is a good friend of mine.be frightened of [sb/sth] v expr (be scared of)害怕...的，对...感到恐惧的It's quite common to be frightened of spiders.害怕蜘蛛很常见。the fringes of [sth], [sth]'s fringes npl figurative (edge, outside mainstream)边缘；社会边缘The fringes of popular culture are where the most interesting art is made.流行文化的边缘地带正是最有趣艺术的诞生之地。from the bottom of [sb]'s heart expr (with deep sincerity)发自内心地；发自肺腑地front of house n (part of theater)剧场公众区front-of-house n as adj (dealing with customers and public)前台的front of the house n (façade of house)房屋的正面The front of the house mimicked a Neo-Gothic facade.front of the house n (rooms towards front of a house)房子里前面的屋子，房子里靠前门的屋子Whenever I come in the back door my dog runs from the front of the house to greet me.the fruit of [sth] n figurative (progeny)结果；产物That child is the fruit of her extra-marital affair.那个孩子是他婚外情的产物。the fruits of [sth], the fruit of [sth] n figurative (result of an effort) (比喻)成果；结果；果实；结晶After years of work, the fruits of his labour began to show.工作多年后，他的劳动果实终于开始显现。fruits of the forest npl (mixture of different berries)混合浆果This yoghurt is made with fruits of the forest.fruits of the forest, fruits-of-the-forest n as adj (flavored with various berries)混合浆果味的At his dinner party, Rav served fruits of the forest ice cream.f*** [sb] out of [sth] vtr figurative, vulgar, offensive, slang (defraud)从…处骗走He f***ed me out of a hundred dollars.他从我这里骗走了一百美元。fulfill the terms of [sth] (US), fulfil the terms of [sth] (UK) v expr (comply with conditions)履行…条款；遵守…条件If you fail to fulfill the terms of the contract, you may be sued for breach of contract.be full of [sth] v expr (be filled with)充满…的I can't eat this breakfast cereal: it's full of nuts.因为这份早餐麦片里充满了坚果，所以我不能吃它。be full of [sth] v expr (contain many or much)充满；装满I am full of enthusiasm for this project.我对这个项目充满热情。full of beans adj UK, figurative, informal (full of energy)精神饱满的，精力充沛的full of energy adj (lively, energetic)精力充沛的；精力旺盛的She was so full of energy that I could hardly keep up with her.full of enthusiasm adj (very eager)充满热情的；充满激情的；热情洋溢的It's good to see our new recruits so full of enthusiasm.full of hate adj (intensely hostile)充满仇恨的；充满憎恶的She is so full of hate that it has made her psychotic.full of hatred adj (intensely hostile)满腔仇恨的full of holes adj (perforated)布满了孔洞的，全是洞洞的，千疮百孔的You're not wearing that jumper, it's full of holes.full of holes adj figurative (easily disproved) (证据等)全是漏洞的，漏洞百出的Your theory is ridiculous, and it's absolutely full of holes.full of hope adj (very optimistic)满怀希望的；充满希望的She is full of hope that they will discover a cure before it is too late.be full of it v expr slang (talk nonsense, say untrue things)扯淡；说瞎话full of life adj (lively, energetic)充满活力的；充满生机的He's nearly 80 but still full of life and with an eye for the ladies.full of meaning adj (deeply symbolic or significant)意味深长的That song is full of meaning to me.full of piss and vinegar adj figurative, vulgar, slang (person: energetic, lively) (比喻)打了鸡血似的；活蹦乱跳的；精力充沛的Well, aren't you full of piss and vinegar today! Why so enthusiastic?full of pitfalls adj (hazardous)布满陷阱的；危险重重的Your strategy has the potential to return a large profit but threatens to be full of pitfalls.full of promise adj (person: talented, likely to succeed) (指人)大有前途的；前途无量的As a child, she was full of promise.full of promise adj (enticing) (指事)大有希望，前景光明Life was full of promise for the young man.be full of s*** v expr vulgar, offensive, slang (talk nonsense, say untrue things) (俚语，具有侮辱性)满口胡言；满嘴跑火车；瞎扯淡full of spirit adj (eager, full of vitality)热情的；有活力的She is a brave little girl, so full of spirit and optimism.full of surprises adj (unpredictable)无法预测的；充满惊喜的；无法预料的be full of yourself v expr (think too highly of yourself)自恋；自视甚高the far reaches of [sth], the furthest reaches of [sth], also US: the farthest reaches of [sth] npl (most distant part)...的最远端G20 n abbreviation (Group of Twenty)二十国集团G8 n abbreviation (Group of Eight)八国集团gaggle of [sb] n figurative (group, huddle)一群A gaggle of teenage girls walked by, chattering and laughing.gain an understanding of [sth] v expr (learn about)了解；弄清楚After playing he began to gain an understanding of the game.gain the confidence of [sb] v expr (become trusted by)赢得；获得…的信心；信任I have managed to gain the confidence of our newest client.He gained the confidence of his managers through his excellent work.galaxy of [sth] n figurative (impressive array) (出色、杰出或著名的人)一群；一批There's a whole galaxy of options available.有许多出众人选可供选择。the Galilee, the Sea of Galilee n (lake in Israel)加利利湖game of [sth] n (sport, game: session, match)比赛；赛事The children are playing a game of hide-and-seek.My brother has never lost a game of chess.game of chance n (activity: depends on luck)凭机会的比赛Dice is a game of chance.game of skill n (activity: depends on skill)凭技术的比赛Chess is a game of skill.gem of wisdom n figurative (valuable piece of advice)宝贵意见general of the army n (high-ranking military officer)陆军五星上将general theory of relativity n (physics: Einstein's theory) (物理)广义相对论Einstein's general theory of relativity replaced the Newton's earlier theory of gravitation.germ of [sth] n figurative (beginnings of [sth])萌芽期, 起源, 发端With just a germ of an idea in mind, he quit his job and moved to Africa.他萌生出一个念头，所以辞掉了工作并搬去非洲。get a glimpse of [sth/sb] v expr (catch sight of briefly)瞥见；瞅见The fans crowded around the door to get a glimpse of the athletes leaving the stadium.get a hold of [sth] v expr informal (grasp)抓住, 把握, 掌控Get a firm hold of the load and make sure it's not too heavy before you lift.get a kick out of [sth/sb] v expr slang (enjoy, take pleasure in)因…激动；刺激；痛快She gets a kick out of watching talking animal videos.Get a load of this/that/him/her! interj slang (look at that)看；瞧get a rise out of [sb] v expr informal (provoke: [sb])有意惹…生气He's just making faces to get a rise out of you.get a sense of [sth], get a sense for [sth] v expr (understand in a general way)大致了解；大致理解get a whiff of [sth] v expr informal (smell)闻到Did you get a whiff of that new perfume she is wearing?get a whiff of [sth] v expr figurative, slang (detect)察觉到；觉察到Did you get a whiff of the hostility in that meeting?get ahead of yourself v expr (think or act prematurely)操之过急get ahold of [sb/sth] v expr US, informal (grab, grasp)抓住；握住get ahold of [sb] v expr US, informal (make contact)联系I've called her house, her work, and her cell; I can't get ahold of her.get bent out of shape, be bent out of shape v expr US, figurative, slang (be resentful, angry)怒发冲冠；气到变形；怒不可遏get bent out of shape, be bent out of shape v expr US, figurative, slang (be agitated, upset) (俚语)怒不可遏；极度愤怒get bored of [sth] vi + adj informal (lose interest)觉得...无聊；厌倦get hold of [sth] v expr informal (obtain [sth]) (非正式用语)搞到，弄到Can you tell me where I can get hold of a watch like yours? You need to get hold of a copy of his birth certificate.你能告诉我去哪儿可以弄到你戴的这种手表吗？你需要搞到一份他的出生证明。get hold of [sb] v expr figurative (reach, contact [sb])联系上I've been trying to get hold of him all week, but he's always out.我整个星期都在试图联系他，不过他一直都外出不在。get hold of [sb/sth] v expr (grasp)抓到，捉住She got hold of his arm and pulled him towards her.她捉住他的手臂，将他拉向自己。get on top of [sb] v expr figurative (overwhelm)让...觉得无所适从；让...不知所措get on top of [sth] v expr figurative (gain control of a task, situation, etc.)控制；掌握；掌控get out of bed v expr (rise in morning)起床I was sick today and did not want to get out of bed.get out of bed on the wrong side, get up on the wrong side of the bed v expr figurative, informal (be irritable)今天脾气不好；今日心情不佳get out of dodge v expr US, informal, figurative (leave a town, escape)逃离；逃跑get out of hand v expr informal (become uncontrolled)脱离控制；失控The party got out of hand, and a neighbour called the police.Get out of here! interj informal (command: go)出去！"Get out of here!" she cried, waving her broom at the startled cat.Get out of here! interj mainly US, slang, figurative (disbelief)不可思议！我不信！You bought that shirt for $10? Get out of here!get out of order v expr (be jumbled)顺序被打乱The professor's notes had got out of order and he was having trouble giving his lecture.get out of the way v expr informal (move aside) (障碍等)不挡道，被弄开The truck finally got out of the way and I was able to turn right.get [sth] out of the way v expr informal, figurative (task: complete)完成；将…解决掉Let's get the cleaning out of the way: then we can do something fun.get [sth/sb] out of your mind v expr (stop thinking about [sth])忘记某事；别再想某事I know it was a tough breakup, but you need to get it out of your mind.get rid of [sth] v expr informal (throw away)扔掉You need to get rid of those pants - you never wear them anymore.你需要扔掉那些裤子，反正你也不会再穿了。usage: ‘get rid of’Dispose is a fairly formal word. In conversation and in less formal writing, you usually say that someone gets rid of something.Now let's get rid of all this stuff.There was a lot of rubbish to be got rid of.get rid of [sth] v expr informal (dispense with)废除，免除The local museum got rid of its entrance charge; it's free to go in now.当地博物馆免除了入场费，现在免费开放。get rid of [sb] v expr informal (person: make leave)摆脱I'm trying to think of some way of getting rid of him.我正在想法子摆脱他。get shot of [sth], be shot of [sth] v expr UK, informal (get rid of)去除；摆脱get shot of [sb], be shot of [sb] v expr UK, informal (person: make leave)除掉；解决get the better of [sb], get the best of [sb] v expr (defeat)战胜；打败Manchester United managed to get the better of Liverpool with an impressive 4-0 victory.get the hang of [sth], get the hang of doing [sth] v expr informal (learn to do)学会…；掌握…的窍门I took her ice-skating for the first time, and she got the hang of it right away.get the hang of [sth] v expr informal (understand)明白；理解At first the movie made no sense to me, but after a while I got the hang of it.get the lay of the land v expr informal, figurative (become familiar with [sth])熟悉一下情况；了解一下状况get to the bottom of [sth] v expr figurative, informal (solve [sth])弄清，弄清楚Nobody will be allowed to go home until we get to the bottom of this and discover who gave the order to sell the shares.get wind of [sth] vtr informal (hear rumours of) (非正式用语)得到...的风声, 风闻get your mind out of the gutter expr (stop your sordid thinking)别想歪了；别乱想"If you pull it hard enough, it gets longer." "Oo-er!" "Get your mind out of the gutter!"the ghost of [sth] n figurative ([sth] from the past)过去事件留下的阴影The president was haunted by the ghost of the past administration.总统被上一执政团队留下的影响所困扰。the ghost of [sth] n figurative (trace)一点；一丝Frank saw the ghost of a frown on his friend's face.弗兰克发现他朋友脸上有了一丝不悦。a ghost of a chance n figurative (slight possibility)渺茫的机会；一丝机会备注: Commonly used in negative sentences or where there is doubtMy husband might run for office, but he really doesn't stand a ghost of a chance.the gift of gab (US), the gift of the gab (UK) n informal (ability to speak well)口才；巧舌如簧Tim has the gift of the gab; he can sweet-talk anybody.give [sb] a piece of your mind v expr (scold harshly)辱骂；斥责give [sb] a taste of his/her/their own medicine, give [sb] a dose of his/her/their own medicine v expr figurative (punish [sb] using their own methods)自食苦果give assurance of [sth] v expr (guarantee [sth])保证...give notice of [sth], give notice that vtr + n (warn, inform)通知The Council's letter gave notice of the election to all the voters.委员会写信向全体选民通知本次选举。give of your best, give your best v expr slightly formal (do the very best you can)尽全力；尽最大努力give [sb] the benefit of the doubt v expr (believe [sb] despite misgivings)姑且认为...是对的；暂且相信When John said he hadn't broken the lamp, I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and believe him.give up hope of [sth] v expr (be resigned)放弃对…的希望The team never gave up hope of victory.give up hope of doing [sth] v expr (be resigned)放弃做…的希望The couple had given up hope of having a child.the glare of [sth] n figurative (of publicity)公众关注；公众视线All politicians must learn to accept the glare of public scrutiny.所有政客都必须学会接受公众视线的监督。glass of wine n (wine served in a glass)（盛在玻璃杯里的）一杯酒I like to have a glass of wine with my meal.glimmer of [sth] n figurative (small sign) (形容思想)隐约出现, 模糊表露The teacher tried to explain the concept until a glimmer of understanding appeared in the students' eyes.老师尝试解释这个概念，直到学生们的眼中表现、出一丝理解之意。glimmer of hope, gleam of hope n (optimistic sign)微弱的希望；一线希望Recent data has offered a glimmer of hope that the European economy is improving.glimpse, glimpse of [sth/sb] n (brief sight)（一）瞥The hunter spent all day in the blind without a glimpse of any prey.猎人一整天都呆在黑暗之中，完全瞥不见猎物的踪影。glimpse, glimpse of [sth] n figurative (brief sight)短暂模糊的闪现；片刻的隐约显现The charity gave the refugees a glimpse of hope.慈善机构给难民们带来了一线隐约的希望。glitter, the glitter of [sth] n (glamour, appeal)引人注目；耀眼光环Denise chose the glitter of a career in showbusiness rather than go to medical school.the gloss of [sth] n figurative (superficial appeal, glamor)表面上的光彩；光彩耀人的外在Beneath the gloss of the actor's Hollywood lifestyle lay a troubled personal life.在那个演员光鲜的好莱坞生活外表下他糟糕的私人生活。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”。go in search of [sth/sb] v expr (set out to find)去追求；去寻找Richard went in search of the lost cat.go out in a blaze of glory v expr figurative (come to a heroic end)轰轰烈烈地走到尽头go out of business v expr (company: fail) (企业)倒闭，停业，歇业The company went out of business during the recession.go out of fashion v expr (be dated) (事物)不再时髦，不再流行； (人)落伍，过时Three-piece suits had gone out of fashion by the early 1990s.go out of style v expr (be dated) (衣物，款式等)过时Hawaiian shirts went out of style after the '60s.go out of your mind v expr figurative, informal (become insane)发疯I will go out of my mind if that loud music continues!go out of your mind with [sth] v expr figurative, informal (become extremely anxious, worried) (指过度焦虑等)因...而发疯；因...而发狂When Becky didn't come home that night, her mother went out of her mind with worry.go out of your way v expr figurative (make effort)作出额外努力；特地Don't go out of your way to bring me the book: I don't need it today.She went out of her way to help me.go out of your way v expr (take detour)绕路It is the best bakery in town, and it is worth going out of your way to get your bread there.go out the window (US), go out of the window (UK) v expr figurative (be discarded or wasted)被抛弃Our vacation plans went out the window when Dad lost his job.go to a lot of trouble to do [sth] v expr (make a special effort to)花很多精力做某事；投入许多努力做某事I went to a lot of trouble to prepare a special dinner.gobs of [sth] npl slang, figurative (a large amount)大量；很多I've got gobs of homework this weekend.god of war n (mythology: Mars, Ares, Odin, etc.) (神话，包括宙斯、阿瑞斯、欧丁等)战神Mars was the Roman god of war.God's will, the will of God n ([sth] determined by God)神的意志；上帝的意志My grandmother says that what happens is God's will.goddess of love n (mythology: Aphrodite, Venus) (神话，爱神为阿佛洛狄特或维纳斯（在罗马神话中的名字）)爱神golden era of [sth] n (most successful period, heyday)…的黄金时代；…的全盛时代The golden era of cheap flights is virtually finished.the good of [sth/sb] expr (benefit, advantage)…的利益Political decisions should always be for the good of the people.政治决议总是应当符合人民群众的利益。of good repute adj (held in favourable regard)名誉好的I need a lawyer of good repute.goodness of fit n (statistics: degree of match) (统计)拟合优度grab hold of [sth/sb] v expr (physically: grasp)抓住；拽住Bella jumped on the back of Jacob's motorcycle and grabbed hold of his body. Grab hold of the rope so that I can pull you up!grab hold of [sth] v expr figurative (idea, opportunity: seize)抓住（念头、机遇等）Dean grabbed hold of the opportunity to visit the beach a few times.grace of God n (Christianity: God's kindness)上帝的恩赐；上帝的怜悯By the grace of God, you will be healed.grain of truth n countable, figurative (tiny amount)一点，些许；少量Every myth has a grain of truth.If that teacher had a grain of empathy for his students, he wouldn't humiliate them in class.每则神话中都有些许真实的成分。// 如果那位老师对自己的学生有一点点同情，就不会在班里羞辱他们。grain of salt n (salt crystal)盐粒The sand was fine but not powdery, like grains of salt.grain of sand n (sand particle)沙粒When you have a picnic on the beach, it's easy to get grains of sand in your food.grain of truth n (truthful element)一点可信的东西the grand scheme of things n figurative (overall organization of world)大计；大蓝图I know you're upset, but in the grand scheme of things, splitting up with your boyfriend isn't that important.grease the wheels of [sth] (US), oil the wheels of [sth] (UK) v expr (make [sth] go more smoothly)使某事顺利进行grease [sb]'s palm, grease the palm of [sb], grease [sb]'s hand, grease the hand of [sb] v expr figurative (bribe) (比喻贿赂)孝敬某人；贿赂某人；买通the Great Wall of China, the Great Wall n (defensive structure in China)长城A lot of people go to China just to see the Great Wall.grow fond of [sb/sth] v expr (come to like)喜欢…My sister-in-law and I didn't get along well at first, but now we have grown quite fond of one another.grow weary of [sth/sb] vi + adj (become tired)疲倦；厌倦，厌烦；厌倦；厌烦I grew weary of my ex-boyfriend's constant criticism, so I dumped him.growth rate, rate of growth n (increase per unit)增长率There has been a rise in the growth rate of the UK economy.guard of honor, honor guard (US), guard of honour, honour guard (UK) n (escort)仪队；荣誉卫队；仪仗队guest of honor (US), guest of honour (UK) n (person for whom gathering is held)贵宾；贵客Prince Faisal was the guest of honor at today's presidential dinner.guilty of [sth] adj + prep (responsible for a crime, etc.)犯了…罪Bob may be a thief, but I don't believe he is guilty of murder.鲍勃可能是个小偷，不过我不相信他犯了杀人罪。guilty of doing [sth] expr (culpable)因…该受责备，犯了…的错误He was guilty of misleading his co-workers about his intentions.他因为在自己的意图上误导了同事而应该受责备。guilty plea, plea of guilty n (law: admission of responsibility) (法律)认罪gust of wind n (sudden blast of wind)（一阵）强风；狂风The gust of wind caused the newspaper to fly in the air.a hail of abuse n (burst of insults)一阵辱骂；一通恶骂The politician suffered a hail of abuse from the crowd.a hail of bullets n (burst of gunfire)枪林弹雨Without warning, the army opened fire on the demonstrators, who fell under a hail of bullets.a hail of criticism n (burst of disapproving comments)一通批评Film reviewers subjected the director to a hail of criticism.a hail of insults n (burst of pejoratives)一通羞辱；一通辱骂hair of the dog n figurative, informal (alcohol drunk to cure a hangover)解醉酒half of [sth/sb] adj + prep (50 per cent)约为半数的；大约一半的Half of the people agree with me.半数人与我意见一致。a half of [sth], half a [sth] n UK, informal (beer, cider: half a pint)半品脱…酒Landlord, I'll have a half of lager, please.老板，请给我来半品脱啤酒。hall of fame, Hall of Fame n figurative (list of great achievers) (比喻)名人堂, 杰出人物名录Only the greatest athletes ever make it to their sport's hall of fame.Hall of Fame n (place in New York City) (美国纽约)名人堂hall of residence n (building where students, etc., live)学生公寓；学生宿舍楼a handful of [sth] n (quantity of [sth] in one hand)一把的量；一握的量Tim grabbed a handful of peanuts at the bar while he waited for his drink.当提姆在酒吧等自己的酒时，他抓了一把花生。a handful of [sth/sb] n figurative (a few)少量，少数Only a handful of people volunteered for the project.只有少数人自愿参与该项目。hard of hearing, hard-of-hearing adj (partially deaf)听力不佳；耳朵不灵备注: hyphens used when term is before a nounMy grandfather is hard of hearing, so don't bother talking to him from across the room.the hard of hearing npl invariable (partially-deaf people)听障者Subtitles are provided for the deaf and hard of hearing.hardening of the arteries n (medical condition: arteriosclerosis)动脉硬化The loss of elasticity leads to hardening of the arteries.a hash of [sth] n figurative (jumble)乱七八糟的一堆；杂乱无章的一团the hassle of [sth] n (trouble of, bother of)费力去，劳神去Why go to the hassle of baking your own bread when there's a great bakery just across the street.街对面就有一家很棒的面包店，为什么还要亲自劳神费力地烤面包呢？have a case of [sth] v expr (be ill)患…病Sue has a case of mild pneumonia.have a chance of [sth], have a chance of doing [sth] v expr (be able to succeed at [sth])有成功的机会We have a chance of winning if we can carry on at this rate.have a change of heart v expr (go against your previous decision)改变心意；改变主意She's had a change of heart and is inviting her sister after all.have a good knowledge of [sth] v expr (be informed about)对…非常了解Taxi drivers have to have a good knowledge of all the local streets.have a grasp of [sth] v expr (understand)理解；对...有把握have a heart of gold n figurative (be kind, generous)有美好的心灵；有一颗金子般的心；有一颗善良的心He may seem surly at first, but he really has a heart of gold.have a history of [sth], have a history of doing [sth] v expr (be known to have done [sth])有…的历史，有…的经历；做过have a history of [sth] v expr (medical problem)有…病史，有…史have a knack for doing [sth], have the knack for doing [sth], have a knack of doing [sth] v expr (have a talent, skill for [sth])在…方面有技巧；在…方面有天赋Carly has a knack for solving impossible problems.have a knack of doing [sth] v expr ironic (have a tendency to do [sth]) (讽刺)有…的本事My brother has a knack of annoying people.have a mind of its own v expr figurative ([sth] inanimate: malfunction) (指无生命的东西)不听使唤；不受控制My hair has a mind of its own today.have a picture of [sb/sth] v expr figurative (visualize)有…的照片The architect had a picture in his mind of what the finished building would look like.have a premonition of [sth] v expr (foresee [sth])有（不详的）预感Miguel had a premonition of the earthquake the day before it happened.have a thorough knowledge of [sth] v expr (be an expert in)对…有着全面了解I have a thorough knowledge of the subject.have an idea of vi (have some notion, understanding of)（对某事）了解；理解；知情Do you have an idea of how many people will be coming to the party?have control of [sth] vtr (be in charge of)管理；掌管I have control of the communication department.have control of [sth] vtr (master)控制have every intention of doing [sth] v expr (fully intend to do [sth])下定决心要做…I have every intention of keeping my promise.I had every intention of finishing the essay, but I just couldn't do it.have fun at the expense of [sb], have fun at [sb]'s expense v expr (joke about [sb])拿某人开玩笑；笑话某人The media is currently having a lot of fun at the disgraced politician's expense.have had enough of [sb] v expr informal (be fed up)受够了…；厌烦了…I have had enough of you!have had enough of [sth] v expr informal (be fed up)受够了...I have had enough of that man's foul language.have had enough of doing [sth] v expr informal (be fed up)再也忍受不了...Miriam had had enough of cleaning up after her thoughtless flatmates.have knowledge of [sth] vtr (be experienced in)熟悉；了解；有...方面的知识I have knowledge of many programming languages, gained through a lifetime of working in Information Technology.have nerves of steel v expr figurative (be very brave)钢铁般的意志Brain surgeons must have nerves of steel to do their job successfully.have no chance of [sth] v expr (be unable)根本无法；根本不能He had no chance of survival in the desert.have no chance of doing [sth] v expr (be unable)根本没有机会；根本无法；根本不能The patient has no chance of surviving without the treatment.have no expectation of [sth] v expr (not count on)不指望；不期望have no more of [sth] v expr (no longer tolerate [sth])不再容忍；不再忍受Stop that language right now. I'll have no more of it, do you hear me?have no more of [sth], have no more [sth] v expr (have used up the supply of [sth])耗尽；用完I've just sold the last loaf, and now we have no more, I'm afraid.have no recollection of [sth] v expr (remember nothing about)对…毫无记忆He was so drunk that he had no recollection of how he got back home.have plenty of time v expr (have more than enough time available)时间充足；有大量的时间Don't rush into marriage. You're young; you have plenty of time.have the advantage of v expr (benefit from: [sth] extra)有…的优势She has the advantage of being beautiful.have the appearance of [sth] vtr (look like, look as though)看上去像have the force of [sth] vtr (be as powerful as)有…的效力The Highway Code does not have the force of law.have the job of [sth] vtr (be charged with)做…工作；负责I have the job of cleaning the swimming pool every week.have the look of [sb/sth] v expr (resemble)看起来像You have the look of a woman in love!have the makings of [sth] vtr (show potential as)具有…的素质；具备…的潜力My teacher says I have the makings of a successful artist.have the sense of v expr (be as sensible or practical as)没有…该有的官能，没有…该有的智力He doesn't have the sense of a five-year-old.have the sense of v expr (understand, grasp main idea of [sth])理解；领悟I think you finally have the sense of it.have the use of [sth] vtr (be able to use)能用；可用；使用John is paraplegic; he doesn't have the use of his legs.have the use of [sth] vtr (have permission to use)有权使用My friend has said that I can have the use of his garage while he is on holiday.have too much [sth], have too much of [sth] v expr (have [sth] to excess)有太多的have your fill of [sth] v expr figurative, informal (have enough of [sth])受够了（某事）He had his fill of conversation for the day and went home.have your fill of doing [sth] v expr figurative, informal (tire of doing [sth])对做（某事）感到厌倦Elaine has had her fill of tidying up after her flatmates.head, head of [sth] n (leader, director)领袖，领导；主管He is the head of the library association.他是图书馆协会的领导。head of cattle, cattle head n invariable (quantity of cows, etc.)一头牛This farmer has thirty head of cattle.head of hair n (hair: amount, thickness)满头头发；所有的头发That beautiful girl has a gorgeous head of hair.head of the household n ([sb] in charge of family)一家之主；当家人Forget about Dad, my Mum is definitely the head of the household!head of state, Head of State n (national leader)国家元首In a kingdom, the head of state is a king rather than a president.a heap of [sth] n (pile, mound)堆；垛Peter piled a big heap of mashed potatoes onto his plate.彼得在盘子里堆了一大堆土豆泥。a heap of [sth] n (untidy pile)一堆There's a heap of dirty laundry in the laundry room.洗衣房里有一堆脏衣服。a heap of [sth] n figurative, slang (a lot of)许多，很多Since I retired I've got a heap of time on my hands.自从我退休以来，就有了很多空闲时间。heaps of [sth] npl (a lot of)很多, 大量The fisherman caught heaps of fish.渔夫捕获了大量的鱼。heart, heart of [sth] n figurative (centre of a place)中心, 中央； (比喻)心脏The heart of the city is alive with bars and restaurants.市中心到处是酒吧和餐馆，一派热闹景象。in your heart of hearts expr (true feelings)发自肺腑；掏心窝子heart of stone n figurative (lack of compassion) (比喻)铁石心肠，狠心You would need a heart of stone to see those starving children and not feel compassion.heaven of heavens n (religion: highest heaven) (宗教)极乐世界I hope, in the after-life, I will go to the heaven of heavens.a heck of a [sth], one heck of a [sth] n slang, euphemism (intensifier) (加强语气)…很大，…非常多That was a heck of a thunderstorm.这场暴风雨真大。heedless of [sth] adj + prep (disregarding or ignoring [sth])不注意的Heedless of her mother's advice, Julia went to the night club by herself.the height of [sth] n figurative (utmost, ultimate)…的巅峰, …的极致When the telephone was first invented, it was the height of technology.电话刚被发明出来时，是科技的巅峰。height of fashion n ([sth] popular)最新时尚；时髦；新潮There was a time when mullets were the height of fashion.Helen of Troy n (mythology: daughter of Zeus, cause of Trojan war) (希腊神话中的绝世佳人)特洛伊的海伦hell of a, one hell of a [sth], a hell of a [sth] expr informal (extreme example)简直；极其That's a hell of a goal!Your aunt dying like that must have been a hell of a shock.helping of [sth] n (portion, share)一份Can I have another helping of mashed potatoes?我可以再要一份土豆泥吗?high standard of living n (material comfort)高生活水平；高水准的生活history, a history of [sth] n (precedents)过去曾有过的先例；（犯罪）史The defendant has a long criminal history.被告有很长一段犯罪史。hive of activity n figurative (place: busy, lively)喧闹繁忙的地方；景象一派繁忙之地Every Sunday the church building turned into a hive of activity.hold [sb] in contempt of court v expr (legal accusation)蔑视法庭hold out hope (of (doing) [sth] v expr (stay optimistic)抱希望；心存希望Police do not hold out much hope of catching the culprits.holder (of [sth]) n ([sb]: owns [sth])持有者；拥有者The holder of the deed technically owns the house.严格说来，契约的持有者拥有房子的主权。holy of holies n (sacred place)最神圣的地方；至圣所I was surprised to be invited into his office, the holy of holies!hopeful of doing [sth] adj + prep (optimistic of doing [sth])有望，大有希望Smith, the current champion, is hopeful of winning today's race.现任冠军史密斯大有希望赢得今天的比赛。the Horn of Africa n (north-east African region) (非洲东北部)非洲之角The UK is host to tens of thousands of refugees from the Horn of Africa.horn of plenty n (cornucopia)丰饶角；丰饶的象征a host of [sth] n (large quantity)大量；许多There was a host of nightingales, looking for food.a host of [sth] n (army, multitude)一大群The soldiers trembled as they saw the great host of the enemy.host of problems n (many difficulties)大堆的麻烦；问题重重The company has faced a host of problems this year.hot on [sb]'s heels, hot on the heels of [sb] expr slang (close behind)紧随；紧追；紧跟The police officer was hot on the heels of the speeding driver.hot on the heels of [sth], hot on [sth]'s heels expr figurative, slang (soon after, subsequent to)紧跟着...hot on the trail of [sb] prep (in close pursuit of)紧追；狂热追逐；就要抓到The police were hot on the trail of the robbery suspect.house n (church, mosque, synagogue)教堂；寺院Speak quietly when you enter God's house.进入教堂后，请轻言细语。house of cards n (structure made of playing cards)纸牌屋house of cards n figurative (fragile structure) (比喻)空中楼阁House of Commons n UK (part of Parliament) (英国)下议院The MP for North Durham led the debate in the House of Commons.house of delegates n US (government lawmaking group)州下议院The house of delegates is the policy making body of the American Bar Association.House of Lords n UK (Parliamentary chamber of peers) (英国)上议院The Labour party plans to replace the House of Lords with an elected senate.house of prayer n (church, place of worship)礼拜堂；教堂The house of prayer was the name the missionaries gave their little church.House of Representatives n US (lower chamber of Congress) (国会)众议院House of Representatives n (lower chamber of state legislature) (州议会)众议院house of worship n (church)教堂You cannot go into a house of worship dressed like that.houseful, a houseful of [sth/sb] n (enough to fill a house)满屋…HP npl UK, initialism (Houses of Parliament) (英国)国会大厦hundreds of [sth/sb] adj (amounting to hundreds) (人、物)几百个的Hundreds of people called in during the first hour.头一个小时就有数百人打进电话。hymn of praise n (religious song)赞美诗，宗教颂歌hymn of praise n figurative (celebration, tribute to [sth] or [sb])颂辞This book is a hymn of praise to the author's parents.ICJ n initialism (International Court of Justice)国际法院；国际法庭the ides of March npl (15th March: ominous date)不详之日；凶日备注: 原意为3月15日，曾是古罗马人还债期限，亦是凯撒大帝遇刺身亡之日和古罗马历史转折点，因此被视为不祥的日子Beware the ides of March!ignorant of [sth] adj + prep (person: unaware, uninformed) (人)不知道；不知情She claimed that she was ignorant of the new regulation.她声称她对新规定一无所知。image of [sb/sth] n (perception, idea)对…的印象，对…的概念I have this image of him as being a very nice person.我对他的印象是他人很好。the image, the very image, the very image of [sth/sb] n (copy)翻版；酷似之物This painting is the very image of the original.这幅画酷似原作。the image, the very image of [sth] n figurative (embodiment)化身；体现He was the image of male aggressiveness.他是男性争强好胜的典型化身。immense number of n (many)很多；很大；无穷We could see an immense number of stars in the night sky.impatient of [sth] adj + prep formal (intolerant of)对…没耐心Those impatient of lengthy descriptions should avoid this author's writing.implementer (of [sth]) n ([sb]: puts [sth] into effect)…的执行者；…的实施者in a blaze of glory adv figurative (die, end: in a heroic way)虽死犹荣；英勇就义；轰轰烈烈地死去He died in a blaze of glory.in a cloud of [sth] adv (enveloped, shrouded: by [sth]) (烟、雾、尘埃等)被...包围地；被笼罩地；被覆盖地He appeared in a cloud of smoke.他在一团烟雾中出现。in a manner of speaking expr (so to speak, as it were)可以说，不妨说；某种意义上说In a manner of speaking, this was the first 'live' test of the equipment.in a matter of expr (within: minutes, days, weeks, etc.)...的事；左右in a month of Sundays adv idiom (never) (习语)根本不可能，根本不会，从来没有You're dreaming! - you won't get it done in a month of Sundays.in a state of [sth] expr (in a specified condition)处于...状态中The election results were inconclusive, and left the country in a state of confusion.in a state of inebriation adj formal (drunk)喝醉了的After the party, several people were staggering around in a state of inebriation.in advance of prep (prior to)在…之前；先于…I bought my tickets in advance of the concert.in aid of [sb] adv (for the benefit of: [sb])帮助；支援；资助I'm collecting money in aid of my favourite charity.in aid of [sth] adv (for the benefit of: [sth])为了帮助...in and of itself expr (intrinsically)本身The plan isn't bad in and of itself, but it may have unintended consequences.in and out of [sth] adv + prep informal (present briefly)在...上匆匆露面；来去匆匆于He was in and out of the meeting so fast, we barely noticed him.in anticipation of [sth] expr (in expectation of)期待；期盼My mouth was watering in anticipation of the lovely dinner my husband was cooking me.in ascending order of [sth] expr (smallest to largest: height, importance)升序排列in awe of [sb/sth] adj + prep (amazed by, admiring of)惊叹于；叹赏于I'm in awe of your bravery!in back of expr US (behind)在…后面I'm sure we have cheese in the fridge – did you look in back of the milk?我很肯定冰箱里有奶酪，你牛奶后面看了吗?in care of prep (for the attention of)经由；转交in case of [sth] expr (as a precaution against)防备；以防Take your umbrella with you in case of rain.in case of [sth] expr (in the event of)如果发生；倘若；万一In case of emergency, walk in an orderly fashion to the assembly point.in charge of [sth] expr (having control of [sth])控制；掌控Wendy is going out tonight, so her husband is in charge of the children's dinner.温迪今晚要出门，所以由她丈夫负责孩子的晚餐。in charge of doing [sth] expr (responsible for a task)负责As secretary, Jess is in charge of taking down the minutes of the meeting.作为秘书，杰西负责记下会议纪要。in charge of [sth/sb] adj + prep (managing [sb], [sth])负责；主管；是…的主管The editor is in charge of a large team of journalists.编辑主管一个庞大的记者团队。in command of [sb/sth] adj + prep (leading, in charge)负责；领导，率领，指挥in command of [sth] adj + prep (having control of [sth])控制in commemoration of prep (in remembrance of)为了纪念…Today's ceremony is in commemoration of all those who died in the World Wars.in consequence of expr (resulting from)由于…的缘故；因为All schools are closed in consequence of the snow.in consideration of prep (in view of)考虑到…；鉴于…；由于…In consideration of her age, we gave my grandmother a lift home rather than letting her walk.in control of [sth] expr (in charge) (物)控制；掌控in control of [sb] expr (in charge of [sb]) (人)控制，支配in control of [sth] expr (has mastery of [sth])控制Even with the pouring rain, she was very much in control of the car.in control of [sth] expr (mastering emotions) (情绪)控制in custody of prep (detained by)在…的看管之下in custody of prep (in the care of)由…照看；由…保管in danger of doing [sth] expr (at risk of)处于…危险之中；有…的危险If you walk in the middle of the road you're in danger of being hit by a car.如果你在路中间行走，就会有被车撞的危险。in default of [sth] prep formal (in the absence of)由于...的缺失in defense of [sb/sth] (US), in defence of [sb/sth] (UK) prep (justifying, in favor of)赞同；同意；偏好The minister spoke in defense of anti-pollution laws.in defiance of [sb/sth] expr (in spite of)虽然有；即便有in despite of prep archaic (in spite of)尽管in excess of [sth] expr (more than)超过；超出；多于They say that in excess of 2000 people die from heart attacks annually. This price is in excess of your original quote.他们说每年有超过2000人死于心脏病。这个价格超出了你们原先的报价。in favor of [sth] (US), in favour of [sth] (UK) adj + prep (approving of [sth])赞成；赞同in favor of doing [sth] (US), in favour of doing [sth] (UK) expr (approving of [sth])赞成做某事；赞同做某事in fits of laughter adj informal (laughing uncontrollably)阵阵发笑的；捧腹大笑的During his last performance, he had the whole audience in fits of laughter.in front of prep (in direct view of)在…面前My car's parked in front of your house. I'll be waiting in front of the restaurant.我的车停在了你房子的面前。我会在那家餐厅面前等候。in front of prep (side towards spectator) (面对说话人)前方；前边Who is that in front of the group of people?站在那群人前边的是谁？in full sight of [sb] expr (in clear view)深入洞察；完全看透in full view of [sb] expr (seen clearly by)让...眼睁睁地看着；在...亲眼目睹之下The suspect was arrested in full view of his wife and children.in hindsight, with hindsight, with the benefit of hindsight expr (in retrospect)事后聪明；事后诸葛亮In hindsight Laura realized that she should have studied harder in school.in honor of [sb] (US), in honour of [sb] (UK) prep (as a tribute to [sb])以向某人致意；为了向某人表示敬意They prepared a large banquet in honour of the King.in honor of [sth/sb] (US), in honour of [sth/sb] (UK) prep (to mark, acknowledge [sth] or [sb])为向…致敬；为纪念…Saigon was renamed in honour of Ho Chi Minh in 1976.in ignorance of expr (not knowing)对…无知；对…不了解Being in ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it.in imitation of expr (copying)模仿；仿照；仿效She was wearing a long blonde wig, in imitation of her favorite movie star.in lieu of [sth] expr (in place of)代替The Vice-President will attend the summit in lieu of the President.in light of prep (considering, in view of)考虑到；鉴于In light of the weather forecast, maybe we'd better postpone the picnic.鉴于天气预报的内容，也许我们最好推迟野餐计划。in loving memory, in loving memory of [sb] expr (in commemoration of [sb])为了纪念This bench was constructed in loving memory of Harry's grandfather. The gravestone read: "In loving memory of a dear husband and father."in memory of expr (to commemorate)为了纪念；以纪念A statue has been erected in memory of the victims.in need of [sth] expr (requiring [sth])需要Any homeless person in need of a bed can spend the night at this shelter.任何需要住宿的无家可归者都可以在这家避难所过夜。in place of [sth] expr (instead of, replacing [sth])代替某物；取代某物You can use tinned tomatoes in place of fresh ones in this recipe.in place of [sb], in [sb]'s place expr (as a substitute for [sb] else)代替某人；取代某人He sent a delegate to attend the ceremony in his place.in point of fact expr (actually)事实上，实际上in possession of [sth] expr (owning)拥有；占有I'm not in possession of a car at the moment so I can't offer you a lift.我现在没车，所以无法载你一程。in possession of [sth] expr (having)控制Brian's behaviour was so odd, his friends wondered if he was in possession of his faculties.布莱恩的行为很奇怪，他的朋友都怀疑他是否能控制自己。in praise of [sth/sb] adv (approvingly)赞扬；歌颂in pursuance of, in pursuance of [sth] prep (in search of)追求；寻求；探寻Many people lose their ideals in pursuance of financial success.in pursuit of [sth/sb] prep (chasing)追赶；追击The hounds were in pursuit of a fox.in pursuit of [sth/sb] prep (seeking)追求；追寻He went to the valley in pursuit of tranquillity.in quest of [sth] prep (searching for)探寻；寻求The sailors set off in quest of riches.in range of [sth] adv + prep US (close to doing [sth])即将After years of study, I'm finally in range of graduating.经过数年学习后，我终于即将毕业了。in receipt of [sth] prep (having received)已收到；已接收We are in receipt of your letter of September 24, 2013.in remembrance of, in remembrance of [sb], in remembrance of [sth] prep (to commemorate, as a memorial to)为了纪念；作为…的纪念We honor our veterans in remembrance of their service.in respect of [sth] expr (with regard, with reference)关于；在…方面The plaintiff was awarded damages in respect of the costs incurred.in search of prep (looking for, seeking)搜索；搜寻We were out in search of hot cheap food.in spite of prep (despite)尽管…；不管…；虽然如此In spite of Steve's behaviour, I still love him.尽管史蒂夫有着种种行为，我仍然爱他。usage: ‘in spite of’You use in spite of when you are mentioning something that surprisingly does not prevent something else from being true. The spelling is in spite of, not ‘inspite of’.The air was clear and fresh, in spite of all the traffic.In spite of his ill health, my father was always cheerful.Be carefulDon't use ‘in spite of’ to say that something is not affected by any circumstances. Don't say, for example, ‘Everyone can take part, in spite of their ability’. Say ‘Everyone can take part regardless of their ability’ or ‘Everyone can take part whatever their ability’.If she is determined to do something, she will do it regardless of what her parents say.The gardens look beautiful whatever the time of year.Be carefulDon't use ‘in spite of’ as a conjunction. Don't say, for example, ‘In spite of we objected, they took our phones away ’. Say ‘Although we objected, they took our phones away’.Maria kept her coat on, although it was warm in the room.in spite of yourself expr (do [sth] without expecting to)不知不觉地；不由自主地in support of [sth/sb] prep (in favour of)支持In 2008 more Americans were in support of Barack Obama than John McCain.in support of [sth/sb] prep (as assistance to)协助；帮助There were many sponsor companies that donated equipment in support of the team.许多赞助商公司都捐赠器械来支持这只队伍。in terms of [sth] prep (in relation to)就某方面而论In terms of profit, the publisher made $15.3 million last year.就利润而论，出版商去年赚取1530万美元。in the absence of [sth/sb] prep (given the lack of [sth], [sb])由于...缺席；由于...缺失in the act of expr (while committing: crime, transgression)在作案现场；正在作案The police arrived while he was in the act of stealing the girl's purse.in the aftermath of [sth] prep (following: a disaster) (劫难)在...余波中In the aftermath of the hurricane, many people had to live in temporary accommodation while their homes were rebuilt.in the area of [sth] prep (within the vicinity of)在…附近I would not like to live in the area of a football ground.in the area of [sth] prep (subject: in the field of)在…领域He is an expert in the area of Roman history.in the center of [sth] (US), in the centre of [sth] (UK) prep (in the middle of)在…中间；在…中心in the charge of [sb], in [sb]'s charge expr (in [sb]'s care)由...照顾；由...负责The orphan was placed in his uncle's charge until he reached 18.in the cold light of day expr figurative (objectively, dispassionately)事后冷静理智地回想；事后客观地反思in the course of [sth] expr (during a process)在...过程中；在...中in the course of [sth] expr (during a period of time)在...期间in the course of time adv (eventually)在…过程中You'll forget him in the course of time.in the dark of night expr poetic (at nighttime)在晚上In the dark of night, the forest became a menacing place.夜晚，森林成为了一个危险的地方。in the dead of night adv (in the middle of the night)半夜三更时；夜深人静时Strange noises in the dead of night can be very scary.in the depths of adv figurative (extreme despair)最极端地When she broke my heart, I was in the depths of despair.in the depths of adv (deepest part of mine, ocean)在最深处We found the fish in the depths of the ocean.in the depths of despair adv (feeling hopeless, desperate)在极度绝望之中in the direction of prep (towards)朝 ... 方向；沿 ... 方向The crowd looked in the direction of the explosion.I'm heading in the direction of San Francisco.in the era of prep (during a period or time of)在…的时代In the era after the Civil War there was great hardship and oppression in many parts of Spain.in the event of [sth] expr (in case of)在…的情况下；如果...发生In the event of a fire, make your way to the nearest exit.in the eyes of expr (from the point of view of)在…看来In the eyes of my mother, my husband can do no wrong.in the eyes of the law expr (legally)从法律角度而言In the eyes of the law, a person is innocent until proven guilty.in the face of expr (despite)尽管；即使In the face of all her problems, Mary persisted in her studies.尽管有着诸多困难，玛丽还是坚持自己的学业。in the face of expr (when confronted with)面对In the face of the angry crowd, the speaker maintained her calm.面对气愤的群众，演讲者保持冷静。in the face of death expr (when confronting death)面对死亡；受死亡威胁A bullfighter stands in the face of death every time he goes into the ring.in the form of [sth] expr (as)以 ... 的形式；就像…Her reply came in the form of a smile.她以微笑的形式作答了。in the front of [sth] adv (in the forward part of a space)在前面地；在前方地Put the milk in the front of the fridge so it is easy to find.in the fullness of time adv (eventually)最终Yes, he's a strange man, but I think you'll grow to like him in the fullness of time.in the habit of doing [sth] prep (doing regularly)习惯于做某事；有做某事的习惯She was so in the habit of walking home after school that she forgot she needed to visit the store first.in the hands of prep (under the control of)由…处理；由…掌控My manuscript is now in the hands of the editors.Our fate is now in the hands of the insurance company.in the hands of prep (in the possession of)在…手里The report is now in the hands of the review committee.in the heat of the moment expr (in anger, passion)盛怒之下；一时激情The couple lost all common sense in the heat of the moment.in the interest of [sth] expr (for the sake or good: of [sth])为了；为了…的利益In the interest of good relations, it's important to get on with your neighbours.In the interest of safety, you should always buckle your seatbelt.in the interests of adv (sake or good of)为了；为了…的利益In the interests of the environment we should recycle our waste products.in the light of prep figurative (in view of, given)鉴于，考虑到In the light of recent developments, it would be appropriate to review the arrangements.in the light of prep (illuminated by)在…的灯光下in the limits of prep (within, restricted by)在…之内；在…的限制内Please make sure the dogs stay in the limits of the garden.in the line of duty expr (while doing a job)在执行公务时，在执勤时The fireman was injured in the line of duty.in the majority of prep (in most)大多数地；大体地In the majority of shops, credit cards are an acceptable method of payment.in the matter of [sth] expr formal (regarding)就...而论；在...方面备注: Often used in legal language, in reference to court cases.in the middle of [sth] prep (at the centre of)在…中央The Temple of Confucius is in the middle of the city.in the middle of [sth] prep (time period)期间；在...间Audrey was awoken by a noise in the middle of the night.in the middle of [sth] prep (among)在…的中间；处于…的中央In the middle of the skyscrapers stood one tiny house.in the middle of [sth] prep (still involved in)还纠缠在…之中We were in the middle of an argument when the phone rang.in the middle of doing [sth] prep (still doing)正在做I can't talk to you now. I'm in the middle of fixing dinner.in the middle of nowhere expr figurative (in an insignificant place)在不知名的地方；在荒野之地Richard lived out in the middle of nowhere.in the midst of [sth] expr (in the middle of)在…中；正在…时Californians have been in the midst of a three-year drought.in the name of prep (for: a cause or reason)以…之名in the nature of [sth/sb] expr (having the character, qualities of)是...的天性；是...的本性in the neighborhood of [sth] (US), somewhere in the region of [sth] (UK) expr figurative, informal (approximately)大约；大概in the nick of time expr (just before [sth] is too late)非常及时；在紧要时刻；正好赶在关键时刻The doctors got to him in the nick of time and managed to restart his heart.in the opinion of prep (according to)根据；照…说的In the opinion of many older people, teenagers have far too much freedom these days.in the place of prep (instead of, as a substitute for)代替；取代Villa was brought on halfway through the game in the place of Torres.in the pocket of [sb], in [sb]'s pocket expr (under [sb]'s control)在某人控制之下；在某人掌握之中It's well-known that the mafia in this town have the mayor in their pocket.in the presence of [sb], in [sb]'s presence prep (in front of, before: [sb])在…面前；当着…的面Bill never smoked in the presence of his girlfriend. Tom asked Emily not to use language like that in his presence, as he didn't like it.比尔从不在他女朋友面前抽烟。汤姆让艾米丽不要当着他的面说那样的话，因为他不喜欢。in the prime of life, in the prime of your life, in your prime expr (when you are healthiest, happiest)处于人生的巅峰时期，处于人生中最好的年华；年富力强in the process of [sth] expr (during, in the course of)在…的过程中The robber tripped and broke his leg in the process of trying to flee.be in the process of doing [sth] v expr (be doing)正在…I am in the process of applying for a visa to travel to the USA.in the region of [sth] expr (approximately)大约；约in the shape of [sth] prep (having the form of)呈现...的形状；以...的形式in the thick of [sth] expr informal (in the midst of: a fight, etc.)在…之中，在…的时候in the thick of it expr informal (situation: deeply involved) (指某种情况)深陷其中in the thick of things expr informal (very involved)在事情的中央； (比喻)在风暴的中心Tarzan was always in the thick of things when there was trouble in the jungle.in the time of prep (during the era of)在…时；在…的时代In the time of the dinosaurs, there were no human beings around,.in the train of [sth] expr (in the aftermath of)由于；因为In the train of the storm, many people were left homeless.in the twinkling of an eye, in the blink of an eye expr figurative, informal (instant, brief moment)转瞬之间；顷刻间；顷刻间And in the twinkling of an eye she was gone.in the vein of expr (in the manner of)以…的方式；以…的风格；以...的特色His paintings are in the vein of Van Gogh.in the vicinity of prep (near to, in the area around)在….的附近There are some lovely houses in the vicinity of the lake.in the vicinity of prep figurative (around that amount)... 左右, ...上下The job is going to cost you somewhere in the vicinity of £1,000.in the wake of [sth], in [sth]'s wake prep (following)随着…；尾随…之后In the wake of the game the fans ran onto the pitch.In the wake of the Beatles' success a number of British bands released records in the US.in the way of prep (similar to, like)就像…；与…类似in the way of prep (relating to)与…有关There isn't much in this book in the way of European history.in view of expr (considering)考虑到；鉴于In view of your actions, you'll have to leave.考虑到你的行为举止，你必须离开。in view of the fact that expr (given that)考虑到…的事实In view of the fact that it's raining hard, we are going to cancel the game.in violation of law adv (against the law)违法地；触犯法律地in violation of law adj (illegal, unlawful)违法的；触犯法律的in want of expr dated, formal (lacking, needing [sth])缺少；缺乏incapable of [sth], incapable of doing [sth] adj + prep (unable to do)不会；不能Sorry – I'm incapable of looking at you in that hat without laughing.inch, inch of mercury n (measure: pressure) (气压计)英寸The air pressure rose about two inches today.inclusive of [sth/sb] adj + prep (including)包含，包括；包容，吸纳The price of the meal is inclusive of drinks.餐费中包含了饮品。inclusive of [sb] adj + prep (open to)不歧视；包容The classes are designed to be inclusive of those with little experience.这些课程的设计极具包容度，对那些缺乏经验的人也很友好。incorporation deed, deed of incorporation n (legal document: charter) (法律文件：章程)公司注册文件independent of [sth/sb] adj + prep (person: managing alone)独立于...的；不依赖...的I'm looking forward to getting a place of my own so I can be independent of my parents.我盼望着自己出去住，也好不依赖我的父母。independent of [sb] adj + prep (without the financial support of)经济上独立于...的；自食其力的In the 19th century it was rare for a woman to be independent of her husband.19世纪，很少有女人自食其力，不依靠自己的丈夫。independent of [sth] adj + prep (regardless of, irrespective of)不管；不顾；纵使Independent of your opinion I am going to Florida on vacation.不管你有什么看法，我都要去佛罗里达州度假。independent of [sth] adj + prep (free)不受…约束的，独立于…的Tom's latest venture is independent of his other businesses.汤姆新近成立的企业独立于他的其他业务。indicative of [sth] adj + prep (showing, suggesting)指示的, 表示的；象征的, 具有指标性的These results are indicative of the need for more investigation.indicator, indicator of [sth] n (sign, indication)信号；指标We look at several indicators to assess students' progress.This is an indicator of growth.我们采用几个指标来评估学生的进步情况。 // 这是一个增长指标。indict [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (accuse, criticize for [sth])控告某人犯有（罪）；指责某人有（错）The journalist indicted the congressman of corruption.inflation rate, rate of inflation n (economy: price increase) (经济学)通货膨胀率The inflation rate in the UK actually decreased due to the recession.inflection point, flex point, point of inflection n (point of change on curve)拐点inform [sb] (of [sth]) vtr (notify)通知；告知As the senior police officer, I had to inform the parents of their son's death.作为高级警官，我不得不通知那对父母他们儿子的死讯。infringement of copyright n (illegal use of [sb] else's material)侵犯版权infusion, infusion of [sth] n figurative (introduction of [sth] new)引进The band is in dire need of an infusion of creativity.该乐队急需注入创造力。inside of [sth] prep informal (within, in [sth])在…里Something was rattling inside of the box.inside of [sth] prep (time: within) (时间)在…之内My order arrived by post inside of a week.instead of [sth/sb] adv + prep (in place of)而非，而不是At Christmas, she cooks a nut roast instead of turkey.圣诞节她会烤坚果糕而非火鸡。instead of doing [sth] expr (rather than do [sth] else)而非做某事；没有做某事，而是I watched TV instead of doing my homework.我没做作业，而是看电视了。instrument of [sth] n figurative (means)促成…的重要因素；…的手段The politician's corruption was the instrument of his downfall.腐败是促成该政客垮台的重要因素。intake of breath n (inhalation)吸气integral part of [sth] n (inextricable aspect)不可或缺的部分The computer has become an integral part of our business operation.interest rate, rate of interest n (amount added to money borrowed)利率When interest rates are high, savers get a better return on their investments. I'm looking for a credit card with a lower interest rate.当利率居高时，储户们的投资就能有个不错的收益。我需要一款低利率的信用卡。interpretation of dreams n (analysis of the meaning of dreams)释梦；梦的解析Sigmund Freud was a psychoanalyst who pioneered the interpretation of dreams.intolerant of [sth/sb] adj + prep (narrow-minded)对...心胸狭窄的Some of those churchgoers are intolerant of other religions.intolerant of [sth] adj + prep (unwilling to put up with)不能容忍...的My boss has always been intolerant of workers who do not make an effort to improve.我的老板总是不能容忍那些不努力上进的员工。irrespective of [sth] adj + prep (regardless of [sth])不管…的；无论…的The vacancy is open to everyone, irrespective of experience.is the responsibility of prep (is the duty of, falls to)是…的责任It is the responsibility of all doctors to make sure that they are up to date with the latest medical knowledge.Isle of Man n (island off the British mainland) (英国)曼岛Isle of Mull, Mull n (island off Scotland)马儿岛备注: 苏格兰西部的一个岛屿，风景秀美。Aaron and Angela went to the Isle of Mull for the weekend.Islets of Langerhans npl (biology: pancreatic cells)胰腺细胞；胰岛It's a piece of cake! interj informal (it's very easy)小菜一碟I don't think that arithmetic problem is difficult. It's a piece of cake!我认为那道算术题不难。小菜一碟！item of clothing n (garment)衣服；衣物I can only find one item of clothing in her wardrobe that fits me.item of gossip n (rumour)流言I heard an interesting item of gossip while I was in the post office this morning.jack of all trades, jack-of-all-trades n informal (many skills)多面手；什么都会但不精的人My dad was a real jack of all trades; he could repair virtually anything.jack of all trades, jack-of-all-trades, jack of all trades, master of none, jack-of-all-trades, master of none n informal, pejorative (shallow skill in many things)杂而不精jam [sth] full of [sth] v expr informal (overfill)塞满Tom jammed his backpack full of useless things.汤姆在自己的背包里塞满了没用的东西。jealous (of [sb]) adj (resentful: of [sb])妒忌的；因妒忌而愤恨不满的He was jealous of his brother, who was smarter and better looking than him.他妒忌自己更聪明、更英俊的弟弟。jealous (of [sth]) adj (envious: of [sth])妒羡的, 羡慕的； (口语)眼红的She was jealous of her sister's new house.她嫉妒她姐姐的新房子。ⓘ这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 他很眼红别人的成绩。Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ n (Christianity: son of God, messiah)耶稣Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus.Some people forget that Jesus Christ was Jewish.a jot of [sth] n informal (little bit)微量；少量If you had a jot of decency, you would apologise to him.如果你稍微懂点礼貌的话，你就应该向他道歉。JP, J.P. n initialism (justice of the peace)治安法官，地方法官jugful of [sth] n (full jug containing [sth])一罐...just shy of, a little shy of prep (slightly under)略低于；微微低于The price of oil is now just shy of $50 a barrel.justice of the peace n (magistrate)治安官We don't need a priest to get married; we can go to a justice of the peace.keep abreast of [sth], stay abreast of [sth] v expr figurative (stay informed, updated)跟上形势；紧跟时代步伐；同步消息They read three newspapers daily to keep abreast of the news.keep clear of [sth/sb] v expr (not go near)不要靠近…keep clear of [sth/sb] v expr figurative, informal (avoid)不要与…接近；离…远点；避免与…接触keep hold of [sth/sb] v expr informal (maintain one's grasp on)抓住；拿着The child kept hold of his mother's hand as they crossed the road.keep stock of [sth] v expr figurative (keep track of [sth])跟踪；追踪This computer program helps companies keep stock of their sales.keep track of [sth] vtr (monitor, maintain record of)记录；监控My daughter emails me every day so I can keep track of her movements. You should keep track of your expenses so that you know how much money you have left.你应该记录自己的每笔开销，这样一来你就能对自己还剩多少钱做到心里有数。我女儿每天都会发邮件给我，这样我就能监控她的一举一动。keep within the bounds of [sth] v expr (stay within boundaries: of a property)不越界Students must keep within the bounds of the school at all times during the day.keep within the bounds of [sth] v expr figurative (stay within limits: of behaviour)不逾矩If you can't keep within the bounds of good behaviour you will have to leave the class.kind, kind of n (type, variety)种类There are so many kinds of camera that it's difficult to choose one. What kind of ice cream do you like best?相机种类太多了，难以选择。你最喜欢哪种冰淇淋？kind of adv informal (rather, quite) (非正式用语)有点I'm getting kind of fed up with you complaining all the time.我有点受够了你老是抱怨。kind of, sort of adv informal (in a way, to a degree)稍微；有些；差不多；算是"Is he your boyfriend?" "Kind of. It's complicated." I think I'm getting the hang of this now; well, kind of.“他是你的男朋友吗？”“差不多吧，这有点复杂。”我想我现在找到了这个的窍门，嗯，算是多少知道些。kinda adv slang (kind of)有点儿；有一些；有几分It seems kinda cold to be wearing shorts.穿短袖似乎有点冷。King James version of the Bible n (authorized version of Christian holy book)英王詹姆斯版圣经The 1611 King James version of the Bible is considered by many Independent Baptists to be the only accurate translation of the Bible.king of the castle n figurative (most powerful figure) (比喻)最有权势的人He felt like the king of the castle when he finally passed his driving test.king of the hill (US), king of the castle (UK) n figurative, informal (successful person)成功人士king of the hill (US), king of the castle (UK) n (children's game)一家之主king of the mountain n figurative (person: best at [sth])山林之王Steve has worked long and hard to be king of the mountain.kiss of death n figurative ([sth] with a destructive effect) (非正式用语)表面有利实际有害之事This timeslot has proved to be the kiss of death for many previous programs.the kiss of life n mainly UK, informal (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)人工呼吸The first-aider gave the patient the kiss of life.knock [sth/sb] out of the way v expr informal (shove aside)把…挤到一边He ran down the school hallway knocking people out of his way.know of [sb/sth] vi + prep (be aware [sb], [sth] exists)听说过；认识；知道一些I know of him, but he's not really a friend.我认识他，但不算是朋友。know nothing of [sth] v expr (be ignorant of)对…一无所知；一点都不知道；毫不明白I'm ashamed to say I know nothing of American literature.know nothing of [sth] vtr (have no experience of)对…没有经验；对…一无所知It is often said that the Royal Family know nothing of real life.know the ins and outs of [sth] v expr informal (be familiar with features)知道了来龙去脉；了解所有详情Chloe clearly knows the ins and outs of the real estate business.knuckle of ham n (pork joint)猪肘；猪蹄A knuckle of ham is best cooked slowly to keep the meat tender.L.L.B. n initialism (degree: Bachelor of Laws)法学学士labor of love (US), labour of love (UK) n (work done for pleasure)热爱的工作；自愿的工作lack of n (absence of, deficiency in)缺失；不足There is a total lack of authority in this organisation.这个组织的权威性缺失严重。lack of appetite n (absence of desire for food)无食欲；没有胃口；胃口不佳I often suffer from a lack of appetite when the weather is very hot.Lack of appetite is a sign that your dog is sick.lack of depth n (superficiality, shallow nature)缺乏深度；肤浅Tara might be pretty but she has a lack of depth.lack of depth n (superficiality, lack of insight)浅薄；无远见There is a lack of depth in his poetry which he needs to address if he wants to get it published.lack of differentiation n (no distinction or discrimination)不能脱颖而出；缺乏新意Lack of differentiation between ethnic minorities is the key to a peaceful community.lack of discipline n (child: unruly behaviour) (指儿童)缺乏管教The children's lack of discipline led them to laugh and play during the teacher's lesson.lack of discipline n (failure to be strict enough)缺乏纪律；无纪律The children's father had become annoyed with their behaviour, but his lack of discipline meant that the children continued to run through the house.lack of discipline n (absence of self control)无自制力I have a lack of discipline when it comes to dessert. I can never say no.lack of education n (ignorance, not being informed)文化水平低；教育程度低A lack of education about contraception can lead to many unwanted pregnancies.lack of education n (having little formal learning)缺乏正规教育；受教育程度低Her lack of education did not prevent her from achieving a successful career.lack of enthusiasm n (apathy, disinterest)缺乏热情；不感兴趣That boy shows a complete lack of enthusiasm in class.lack of feeling n (apathy)无动于衷；兴趣阙如lack of feeling n (lack of sympathy)缺乏同情心He ended their relationship by text message which shows a complete lack of feeling.lack of foresight n (failure to think ahead)没有先见之明Not planning for your retirement shows a complete lack of foresight.lack of information n (ignorance, not being informed about [sth])缺乏信息，未得到消息，不明情况；无知Back in the 1980s, there was a lack of information about AIDS.There is no lack of information about global warming, but some people choose to ignore it anyway.lack of integrity n (dishonesty, immorality)不正直；不诚实He never returns the money he borrows from you; to me this shows a worrying lack of integrity.lack of interest n (apathy, disinterest)缺乏兴趣The course was cancelled due to a lack of interest.lack of preparation n (failure to be ready for [sth])缺乏准备Because of his lack of preparation, he failed the test.lack of respect n (discourteous speech or behaviour)（言、行）不够尊敬You shouldn't let your children speak to you like that, it shows a lack of respect.lack of respect n (failure to treat [sb] as a superior)缺乏敬意As far as I am concerned everyone is equal and I won't call my boss "Sir", but some people say this shows a lack of respect.lack of self-confidence n (insecurity)缺乏自信His lack of self-confidence held him back in his relationships with women.lack of vision n (inability to think creatively)无远见卓识His lack of vision makes him unsuitable for a career in marketing.lady of the house n dated (wife: manages home)主妇The telemarketer asked to speak to the lady of the house.lady of the night n euphemism (prostitute) (委婉语)妓女，流莺With her short dress, high heels and make-up she looked like a lady of the night.the Lamb n (Jesus Christ) (基督教中指耶稣基督)羔羊Jesus is often referred to as the Lamb in the Bible.圣经中经常将耶稣称为羔羊。land of milk and honey n (Biblical: Promised Land) (出自《圣经》)应许之地，希望之乡，乐土land of milk and honey n figurative (place of prosperity and fertility) (比喻)富饶肥沃之地A lot of Europeans migrated to the USA in the 19th century believing it to be a land of milk and honey.lap of honor (US), lap of honour (UK) n (sport: winner's extra lap)光荣的一圈备注: 胜利者绕场一圈以示庆祝The winning racer took a lap of honour around the track while the crowd cheered.lap of luxury n figurative (material comforts)生活优裕The couple lived in the lap of luxury on a 200-acre estate in Oxfordshire.；lashings of [sth] npl UK, dated, informal (large amount) (英国旧式用法)大量的The woman served her guests tea and scones with lashings of jam.the last of [sth], plural: the last of [sth] n (only remaining person, thing)最后剩下之人；最后留存之物Robert Scott and his team were the last of the great explorers.罗伯特·思考特和他的小队是还活在世上的最后一批伟大的探险家。law of averages n (probability) (统计)平均律We can predict many natural phenomena according to the law of averages.law of Moses, Law of Moses n (ancient Hebrew law) (古希伯来律法)摩西律法All good Jews follow the law of Moses.the law of the jungle n (survival of the strongest)丛林法则By the law of the jungle, the lion is king.law of thermodynamics n (physics: law relating heat and mechanical energy)热力学原理One of the laws of thermodynamics maintains that it is impossible to cool something to the temperature of absolute zero.lay of the land, lie of the land n (geographical features)地势；地貌；地形的走向When hillwalking, be guided by the lay of the land.leach out of [sth], leach from [sth] vi + prep (drain from [sth])从…渗出；从…滤出Shampoo is leaching out of the bottle.leader of the opposition n (head of political party opposing the government)反对党领袖The leader of the opposition debated with the Prime Minister about the proposed change to the law.leak from [sth], leak out of [sth] vi + prep (fluid: escape)从…中渗漏Oil leaked out of the engine, and after a while it seized.机油从引擎中渗漏出来，之后没多久就停住了。leap of faith n figurative (act of blind trust) (比喻)盲目的信仰Acceptance of the plan will require a leap of faith.leap of the imagination, leap of imagination, imaginative leap n figurative (creative insight)天马行空的想象leap out from [sth], leap out of [sth] v expr (jump out, emerge from)跳出；从...中跃出The assassin leapt out from his hiding place.learn of [sth] vi + prep (hear about)得知；听说When did you first learn of her death?learning style, style of learning n (preferred way of acquiring knowledge)学习方式least of all adv (applying especially to [sb/sth])尤其；特别是Nobody should behave so stupidly, least of all someone with such a responsible job.leave of absence n (permission for time off)准假；事假My company granted me a leave of absence to care for my father.我的公司准了我的事假，让我去照顾父亲。leave of absence n (time off)假期I took a four-month leave of absence to travel.leave the scene of v expr (flee the location of: accident or crime)离开…的现场The hit-and-run driver was charged with leaving the scene of the accident.be leery of [sth/sb] v expr (wary, not trusting)对…猜疑；对…警惕I'm leery of my father's financial advice; he lost all his money in the stock market.left of center, left-of-center (US), left of centre, left-of-centre (UK) adj figurative (offbeat, original)不寻常的，标新立异的，别出心裁的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the noun.left of center, left-of-center (US), left of centre, left-of-centre (UK) adj figurative (moderately left wing) (政治立场)中间偏左的We now have a left-of-center government, but it's still nothing like socialist.leg of lamb n (meat: leg joint of young sheep)羊腿Roast leg of lamb is delicious with new potatoes and mint sauce.Lego brick, Lego block, a piece of Lego, also US: Lego n ® (piece in a Lego set)乐高积木块a length (of [sth]) n (cord, rope: piece)一段；一截Pass me a length of rope, so I can tie the boards together.给我一节绳子，我好把这些板子捆在一起。length of time n (period, duration)时长If you leave the house for any length of time, please lock the windows.the lesser, the lesser of [sth] n (the smaller of [sth])较小者，较少者Both these brothers have large fortunes, but the older brother's fortune is the lesser of the two.这兄弟两都很有钱，但哥哥的钱是两人中较少的。the lesser of two evils n (least bad of two bad things)两害相权取其轻let go of [sth/sb] v expr (release hold on)松开；放开Let go of me, you bully!放开我，你这个混蛋！let the cat out of the bag v expr figurative, informal (reveal the secret) (非正式用语)秘密泄露，真相大白Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag about me being pregnant.letter of complaint n (written criticism)投诉书；投诉信letter of credit n (bill of exchange)信用状；信用证the letter of the law n (strict interpretation)法律的字面意思They followed the letter of the law to avoid any problems.Letters of Administration n (document appointing a will's executor)遗产管理委任书levers of power npl figurative (control) (比喻义)权力杠杆The party now has its hands on the levers of power.lick of paint n figurative, informal (light coat of paint)刷一点油漆This door could do with a fresh lick of paint.这扇门该重新刷一点油漆了。life of the party n informal, figurative (most lively, outgoing person) (非正式用语，比喻)聚会的灵魂人物，聚会中最活跃的人物I love hanging out with Mark – he's the life of the party.light at the end of the tunnel n figurative (prospect of relief or success)苦尽甘来；柳暗花明the likes of [sb] npl informal (people similar to [sb])与…同一类的人，与…相似的人； (贬义)…之流My mother wouldn't let me go round with the likes of him. You'll end up in trouble if you go out with the likes of her.我妈是不会让我跟他那种人混在一起的。你要是跟她那类人混在一起，迟早会惹麻烦。like a bat out of hell adv (very fast)风驰电掣地；如离弦之箭一般The cat ran into the house like a bat out of hell.like a bolt of lightning adv (moving: fast)疾如闪电；快如闪电The winning horse shot out of the starting gate like a bolt of lightning.like a fish out of water adv (out of place, out of one's element)如鱼离水；身陷困境I always feel like a fish out of water at formal gatherings.lily of the valley n (plant with white bell-shaped flowers) (一种花)铃兰Lily-of-the-valley is a popular garden plant with fragrant flowers.line of [sth] n (thought, policy)思路His line of thought is consistent with that of the religious authorities.line of business n (profession, trade: field)行业In his line of business it is customary to pay in cash only.The company is going to eliminate the two lines of business that are not performing well.line of credit n (customer's maximum credit)贷款的最高限额I have a thousand dollar line of credit with that store, so I will buy a new sofa today.I opened a line of credit at the bank to use in case of emergencies.line of evidence n (legal argument or reasoning)证据链条；证据线line of fire n (path of a bullet)弹道They are sending that soldier forward in the battle, where he will be in the direct line of fire.line of fire n figurative (vulnerable position)易受攻击的位置The president of the company is in the line of fire of shareholders' crticisms.line of sight n (straight line of view)视线He bent over to stay out of his pursuer's line of sight.line of succession n (order in which people succeed to vacated office)继承顺序Generally, the oldest prince is first in the line of succession for the throne.The vice-president is highest in the line of succession for the office of president.line of symmetry n (axis bisecting symmetrical image)对称轴；对称线line of thought n (train of thinking)思路line of vision n (line from eye to focal point)视线The car came from outside my line of vision and crashed into the side of our car.line of work n (profession, trade: field)职业；行业Police officers regularly have to deal with danger in their line of work.lion of [sth] n figurative (person: important figure)…方面的名人n；…方面的名流Jean Renoir was a lion of 20th-century French cinema.list of n (written series of items)…的单子/目录Every year, my nephew gives me a list of toys that he would like for Christmas. Can you please give me the list of items I need to buy from the grocery store?live off the fat of the land, live on the fat of the land v expr (enjoy plentiful lifestyle)过衣食无忧的生活；饫甘餍肥loads of npl informal (great quantity)大量，许多I spent loads of money when I went shopping.我去购物时花了许多钱。load, load of washing n (laundry) (洗衣服)一缸，一桶He emptied the washing machine, hung the clothes to dry and put in another load.他清空了洗衣机，把洗好的衣物晾起来，然后又开始洗下一缸。a load of money, loads of money n informal (large sum)很多钱He won a load of money playing cards.loaf of bread n (shaped mass of baked bread)一条面包I sliced the loaf of bread to make toast for breakfast.William bought a loaf of bread at the grocery store.lock of hair n (curl or tress of hair)一绺头发She cut a lock of hair and put it in a letter to her lover.lock [sb] out of [sth] v expr (out of a room, building)把…锁在…外面；把…关在…外面Dennis kept coming home late, so Sheila locked him out of the house to teach him a lesson.丹尼斯总是很晚才回家，所以希拉把他锁在门外，给他一个教训。lock [sb] out of [sth] v expr (computing: prevent access)把…锁定在…之外The system will lock you out of the site if you answer the security questions incorrectly.如你无法正确回答安全问题，系统将拒绝你再次访问网站。the long and short of it is, the long and the short of it is that expr informal (in summary)长话短说；简而言之The long and short of it is that I'm pregnant.the long arm of the law n figurative (police powers)执法力量，法律权力If you break the law, the police will catch you - you can't outrun the long arm of the law.look of disapproval n (frown, scowl)不赞成的表情His attempts to make the audience laugh at his crude jokes were met with looks of disapproval.look on the bright side, look on the bright side of things v expr informal (consider positive aspects)看光明面；看有利的一面；往好处看If you always look on the bright side, you will be a much happier person.如果你遇事多往好处看看，你就会快乐得多。lord of [sth] n figurative (ruler) (比喻)巨头，巨子，大师，泰斗；君主，君王；领主，地主，庄园主The duke was lord over the entire region.lose control of [sth/sb] v expr (no longer have authority)失去对…的控制，失去对…的掌控The Republicans lost control of the U.S. Senate.lose control of [sth/sb] v expr (no longer be in command)对..失去控制；失控He was so frightened, he lost control of his bladder.lose sight of [sth/sb] v expr (no longer see)看不见；不再看见We lost sight of that boat when it went around the bend in the river.lose sight of [sth] v expr figurative (no longer be focused on)忘记；忽略When I lose sight of my goal, I waste time and accomplish nothing.lose the opportunity, lose the opportunity to do [sth], lose the opportunity of doing [sth] v expr (miss the chance: to do [sth])失去...的机会If you ever have the chance to visit Buckingham Palace, you should not lose the opportunity of doing so. Join the queue or you will lose the opportunity to get her autograph.lose track of [sth] v expr (not keep up to date with [sth])没有跟上…的进展I was late because I lost track of time.loss of concentration n (inability to continue paying attention)不能集中精力In sports, a loss of concentration can mean losing the game.loss of consciousness n (faint, blackout)昏厥，失去知觉loss of hearing n (partial or total deafness)听力丧失Many people experience loss of hearing as they grow older.loss of life n (death)死亡；失去生命A bomb exploded in the shopping centre, leading to considerable loss of life.loss of memory n (amnesia caused by trauma, etc.)（因损伤等）记忆丧失；丧失记忆The blow he suffered in the accident has caused a complete loss of memory.Loss of memory can be temporary or permanent.loss of memory n (diminished ability to recall)记性变差loss of social position n (decrease in status)失去社会地位What upset him most was not the loss of his fortune but the resulting loss of social position.loss of speech n (inability to speak due to trauma, etc.)失语（症）After witnessing the horrific murder he experienced temporary loss of speech.a lot of [sth] expr informal (many, much)大量的；很多的There were a lot of children in the swimming pool.The dogs are making a lot of noise.游泳池里有许多孩子。// 狗汪汪乱叫，很吵。lots of [sth] expr informal (large quantity)很多；许多；大量There are lots of people in there.那里有许多人。usage: ‘a lot of’ and ‘lots of’You use a lot of in front of a noun when you are talking about a large number of people or things, or a large amount of something. We have quite a lot of newspapers.There's a lot of research to be done. In conversation, you can use lots of in the same way.Lots of people thought it was funny.You've got lots of time.When you use a lot of or lots of in front of a plural countable noun, you use a plural form of a verb with it.A lot of people come to our classes.Lots of people think writing is based on ideas, but it's much more than that.When you use a lot of or lots of in front of an uncountable noun, you use a singular form of a verb with it.A lot of money is spent on marketing.There is lots of money to be made in advertising.lots of laughs npl informal (great amusement) (非正式用语)无限欢乐We had lots of laughs at the party on Saturday night.Lots of love expr (for signing off a letter) (书信落款)爱你无比；给你满满的爱love of [sth], love for [sth] n (strong liking)对…的钟爱；对…的热爱His love for basketball was apparent to everybody.他对篮球的迷恋人人皆知。the luck of the draw n (chance)运气；时运There's no way of guaranteeing you'll win the lottery - it's just the luck of the draw.你是没有办法保证赢得彩票的，只是全凭运气罢了。lump of sugar (piece of sugar)一块糖Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia n (country in SE Europe)马其顿王国Macedonia n dated (country in the Balkans) (过时用语)马其顿共和国Macedonia changed its name in 2019.mad as a box of frogs expr UK, informal (crazy, insane)完全疯了；太疯狂了made of, made from, made out of adj (built out of)由…制成Those cabinets are made of oak while these cabinets over here are made of pine.那些陈列柜是由橡木制成的，而放在这边的这些则是由松木制成的。made of adj informal (capable of, strong enough for) (非正式用语)可以做到…的，能做到…的In the army, young men find out what they're really made of. A crisis is an opportunity to show what you're made of.在部队，年轻人能发现自己到底能做到什么。一场危机是展示你能做到些什么的机会。be made of money v expr figurative, informal (rich) (非正式用语)富得流油My daughter's Christmas list is four pages long; she must think we're made of money!made up of [sth] expr (comprising)由…组成A computer is made up of many high-tech components.一台电脑是由许多高科技组件组成的。maid of honor n US (bride's main female attendant)伴娘Her best friend served as maid of honor and the rest of us were bridesmaids.maid of honour n UK (unmarried attendant of a queen)伴娘；首席女傧相major field of study n (research: main area)专业；主修科目My major field of study is Greek, and I am minoring in art history.make [sth] of [sth] v expr (interpret)理解；诠释I don't know what to make of his actions. What do you make of this car?我不知道该怎么理解他的行为。你觉得这辆车怎么样？make a botch of [sth] v expr informal (do [sth] poorly) (非正式用语)把…办砸了；把…搞得一团糟Tom made a botch of the project and had to start over from scratch.make a fool of yourself v expr (do [sth] stupid)出丑；出洋相I don't mind being wrong, but I hate making a fool of myself.make a fuss over [sb/sth] (US), make a fuss of [sb/sth] (UK) v expr informal (pay a lot of attention to)注意；关注The boss brought his dog to work yesterday and everyone made a fuss of it.昨天老板带着他的狗来上班，引起了所有人的注意。make a go of it v expr informal (make it successful) (俚语)使…成功If we work hard on our relationship, we can make a go of it.make a good job of [sth] v expr informal (do [sth] well) (非正式用语)做得好，在…方面干得不错Tim made a good job of painting the house.make a mess of [sth] v expr (make [sth] disordered or dirty)搞脏；弄乱Don't make a mess of my nice clean living room.make a mess of [sth] v expr (get [sth] wrong)搞砸；搞坏The new guy has made a mess of this project; I'm going to have to redo it all.make a monkey of [sb], make a monkey out of [sb] v expr figurative (cause to appear ridiculous)嘲笑；愚弄make a mountain out of a molehill v expr figurative (exaggerate a trivial problem)小题大做make a note of [sth] v expr (write [sth] down)记录；记笔记make a note of [sth] v expr figurative (commit [sth] to memory)记住；记下来make a point of [sth] v expr (emphasize)强调This chef makes a point of cooking with locally sourced ingredients.这位厨师特别注重使用当地的食材烹饪。make a point of doing [sth] v expr (insist on doing)坚持做；总是做I make a point of donating to a charity every Christmas.每年圣诞节我都会向慈善机构捐款。make a practice of doing [sth] v expr (be in the habit of)常常Most doctors do not make a practice of calling on patients in their homes.make a spectacle of yourself v expr (embarrass yourself)出洋相；出丑make an ass of yourself v expr slang (do [sth] stupid)出丑；出洋相Jim made an ass of himself when he turned up at work wearing differently coloured socks.make an honest woman of [sb] v expr dated, humorous (marry)娶...为妻Sara's father was happy because Tom had made an honest woman of her.make an issue of [sth] v expr (present [sth] as problem)小题大做；制造争端make [sb] aware of [sth] vtr + adj (bring [sth] to [sb]'s attention)让...注意到；让某人认识到某事I don't know how to make him aware of how much he is hurting her feelings.make fun of [sb/sth] v expr informal (mock, ridicule)取笑；开…的玩笑The comedian tried to make fun of the man wearing glasses.make good use of [sth] v expr (utilize fully or effectively)充分利用He made good use of the time he was allotted.make heads or tails of [sth] (US), make head or tail of [sth], make head nor tail of [sth] (UK) v expr (understand [sth])把…搞清楚；把…弄明白备注: Usually in the negative.make heavy weather of [sth], make heavy weather with [sth] v expr informal (make [sth] needlessly laborious)对...小题大做；对...大惊小怪make light of [sth] v expr (treat as unimportant)对...不重视；轻视Mick made light of the situation, and did not take offence at Jeff's rude remark.make mention of [sth] v expr (allude to)提及；提到；暗示到The small print made mention of additional conditions.make much of [sth/sb] v expr (place great importance on [sth/sb])重视Scientists are making much of this latest development.make much of [sb/sth] v expr (give a lot of attention)关注；注意The dog was thoroughly enjoying being made much of.make sense of [sth] v expr (work out meaning of)了解，弄明白；理解The Egyptologist tried to make sense of the hieroglyphics.埃及学家试图理解象形文字。make short work of [sth] expr (do [sth] quickly)迅速完成，迅速做The project entailed a huge amount of translation, but Audrey made short work of it.make short work of [sth/sb] expr (deal with summarily)立即处理，立刻处理The professor made short work of her student's rather poor arguments.make something of yourself v expr (become successful)出人头地Hard work will let you make something of yourself.make sure of [sth] v expr (ensure it is so)确认；核实I think dinner is at six, but I'll phone Mary to make sure of it.我记得晚餐是六点开始，但我会打电话给玛丽确认一下。make the acquaintance of [sb], make [sb]'s acquaintance v expr (meet [sb] for the first time)初次认识；与...初次见面make the best of [sth] v expr (do what you can)充分利用Eric made the best of the limited time available to see as much of the town as he could.make the best of it v expr informal (cope)（在不利情况下）尽力而为The weather wasn't ideal for a day by the sea, but we decided to make the best of it.make the most of [sth] v expr (take full advantage of)充分利用；尽可能地利用We made the most of our vacation by leaving our phones and computers turned off.make the most of it v expr (take advantage)（在不利情况下）尽力而为You only get one chance, so make the most of it.make the most of your time v expr (be productive)充分利用时间Isabel made the most of her time in the UK by visiting as many places as she could.make the shape of [sth] v expr (form)变成…的形状The clouds made the shape of a crocodile.make use of [sth] v expr (utilize)利用This stew makes use of all the leftovers in your refrigerator.the Maldives, the Maldive Islands, the Republic of Maldives n (island nation)马尔代夫；马尔代夫群岛；马尔代夫共和国Mali n (Republic of Mali)马里，马里共和国man of action n ([sb] who acts rather than thinks)实干家；行动者He was a man of action rather than of words.man of courage n (brave man)勇敢的人；勇者man of few words n (man who speaks very little)寡言少语的人He may be a man of few words, but when he does say something it's worth hearing.man of genius n (brilliantly clever man)天才；极聪明的人man of God n (priest)牧师man of his word n (male: keeps promises)信守承诺的人I've worked with him, and I know him to be a man of his word.man of letters n (highly educated man)受过良好教育的人；学者；文人man of the house n (responsible head of household)一家之主Jim became man of the house after his father died.man of the world, woman of the world n (experienced man or woman)阅历丰富的人；饱经世故的人man of wisdom n (wise or intelligent man)明智的人；英明的人There are very few true men of wisdom in public life today.the mantle of [sth] n figurative (responsibility, duty of) (比喻，尤指继承的)责任，衣钵John has passed the mantle of leadership to his assistant editor.约翰将自己的领导责任传给了他的助理编辑。many of adj (a large number of)许多的march of time n figurative (relentless passing of time)时光的流逝；时间的推移Throughout the years he remained a royalist, oblivious to the march of time.margin of error n (statistics: variance) (统计学)误差幅度，误差范围We have to get it right the first time as there is a very narrow margin of error.mark the beginning of [sth] v expr (be the start of [sth])标志着...的开始The lighting of the torch marks the beginning of the Olympic Games.mark the beginning of [sth] v expr (celebrate the start of [sth])庆祝...的开幕In the year 2000, there were celebrations around the world to mark the beginning of the new millennium.marriage of [sth] with [sth], marriage of [sth] and [sth] n figurative (union)…与…的结合，…与…的联合Our products are the perfect marriage of style and functionality.我们的产品是款式与实用性的完美结合。marriage of convenience n (marriage for reasons other than love)基于利益的婚姻Royalty have always made marriages of convenience rather than marrying for love.masses of [sth/sb] npl mainly UK, informal (great number, quantity of)大量的；大群的I can't come out tonight; I've got masses of homework.masses of adj informal (much) (非正式用语)大量的，许多的备注: Followed by an uncountable noun, this is used with a singular verbThere is masses of food, so no-one should go hungry.masses of adj informal (many) (非正式用语，可数)大量的，许多的备注: with a countable noun, this is used with a plural verbThere are masses of photographers waiting for the actress to appear.master of [sth] n (an expert in)能手；…的大师The con man is a master of deceit.master of [sth] n (person in charge of)主宰；主人Adults are masters of their own destinies.Master of Arts n (postgraduate arts degree)文科硕士Gillian is studying for a Master of Arts in History.Master of Arts n (holder of postgraduate arts degree)文学硕士；持文学硕士学位者master of ceremonies n (person: hosts an event)司仪； (电视台)节目主持人The master of ceremonies introduced the keynote speaker.Master of Education n (postgraduate teaching degree)教育学硕士Master of Law, Master of Laws n (postgraduate legal degree)法学硕士，法律硕士Michael has a Master of Law from McGill University.Master of Law, Master of Laws n (holder of postgraduate legal degree)法学硕士；法律硕士Master of Science n (postgraduate science degree)理学硕士The Institute offers tuition leading to Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees.Master of Science n (holder of postgraduate science degree)理学硕士master of the house n (male head of household)一家之主The master of the house is not necessarily the male head, but it is whoever holds the final say in certain familial matters.matron of honor (US), matron of honour (UK) n (chief bridesmaid)主要伴娘Victoria was the matron of honour at her best friend's wedding.matter of concern n ([sth] worrying)关心的事The meningitis outbreak is a matter of concern for health officials.matter of fact n (actual fact)无可否认的事实备注: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjectiveWe're not dealing with matters of fact here, only wild opinions.matter of importance, matter of great importance n ([sth] significant)重大事务I can't play with you now; I have matters of importance to deal with. I need to speak to the President now, it is a matter of great importance!matter of indifference n ([sth] insignificant)不在乎的事；漠不关心的事Roger mentioned that he had no religion, and that it was a matter of indifference to him.matter of law n (legal issue)法律问题The interpretation of a written contract is a matter of law to be determined by the court.a matter of life and death, a matter of life or death, a life-or-death matter n (issue of vital importance)生死攸关的问题；紧要问题Getting out of a burning house fast is a matter of life and death.matter of necessity n ([sth] essential)必须的东西You must tell your mother that you will not be home in time, it's a matter of necessity.matter-of-fact adj (practical, straightforward)实事求是的；实际的James spoke about what he had seen in a matter-of-fact manner.matter-of-factly adv (in a straightforward, practical way)实事求是地，直截了当，讲求实际地matter-of-factness n (straightforwardness)实事求是, 坦率matters of importance npl (serious issues)重要问题；重要事项The directors dealt with matters of importance in a board meeting.MBE n initialism (honored person)大英帝国勋章获得者means of access npl (way in or out)进出手段The only means of access to the farm is the dirt track.means of communication n invariable (method of exchanging messages)通讯方法；交流方法As a research scientist, he spent most of his time in the Antarctic, where his only means of communication was email.means of production n (resources: equipment, workers)生产资料Third-world countries need to develop their means of production.means of transport n (vehicle or system of travel)交通工具Her bicycle was her only means of transport.means of transportation n invariable (form of transport)交通方式；出行方式The underground is the quickest means of transportation in London.If you take away my car, I'll have no means of transportation.the meat of [sth] n figurative (essence, crux, gist) (比喻)主要部分，要点，实质The meat of the issue was his refusal to pay for anything.问题的实质在于，他什么钱都不掏。meet with [sb]'s approval, meet with the approval of [sb] v expr (be endorsed, supported by [sb])受到...的支持；获得...的支持The plans met with the approval of the local business community.meeting of minds n (agreement) (尤指初次见面时就想法相同)意见一致，心意相通By the end of the discussion, the partners had come to a meeting of minds about how they would tackle the firm's financial situation.Member of Congress n US (law: elected representative) (美国)国会议员John F. Kennedy was elected a member of Congress in 1947.member of Parliament n UK (MP: elected representative)下议院议员My brother has been elected Member of Parliament for Newtown West.member of society n (person)人，社会成员Geraldine's aim in life is to be a useful member of society.member of society n (participant in a community)社区的一员，社区成员member of staff n (employee)职员，员工，工作人员Members of staff must carry an ID card at all times.member of the bar n (qualified lawyer, barrister)法律界成员Even though he went to law school, he cannot work as a lawyer because he is not a member of the bar.member of the community n (local inhabitant) (当地居民)社区成员Alex is a respectable member of the community.Member of the European Parliament n (representative in EU body)欧洲议会成员MEP n initialism (Member of the European Parliament) (member of European Parliament的缩写形式)欧盟议会成员The MEPs voted on the new legislation.a mess (of [sth]) n (disorder)混乱；乱七八糟His desk was a mess of papers and books.他的书桌乱七八糟地铺满了纸张和书籍。method of payment, payment method n (cash, credit card, cheque, etc.)支付方式，付款方式Be sure to state your preferred method of payment on your order form.middle of the road, middle-of-the-road adj informal, figurative (average, mediocre)中庸的，平庸的备注: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjective that precedes the nounThe band abandoned their experimental tendencies for a middle-of-the-road sound in an effort to sell more records.middle of the road, middle-of-the-road adj informal, figurative (politics: not extreme) (政治)中间路线的，中间立场的His politics then were very middle of the road; they became radical later.middle of the road n (centre of a street)路中央The child froze in the middle of the road as the car sped towards him.midst [sth], in midst [sth], in midst of [sth], in the midst of [sth] prep literary (among)在…中间，在…之中In midst all the commotion, Amy lost her purse.一片混乱之中，艾米钱包丢了。milk of magnesia n (milky-white solution used as laxative)氧化镁乳液；镁乳millions of [sth] adj (millions in number)数百万的Millions of baby turtles hatch on the beach in early summer.初夏，有数百万的海龟宝宝在海滩上孵化。millions of [sth] adj figurative, informal (many)许许多多的；大量的； (比喻)数百万的I know millions of guys like him.像他那样的人我认识得多了。be mindful of [sth] adj + prep (give [sth] thought or awareness)留意到；注意到She only stayed a short time, as she was mindful of her need to study quite a bit before going to bed.a mine of [sth] n figurative (abundant supply) (比喻)宝库；丰富资源The website was a mine of information.这个网站中包含丰富的信息。mine of information n (source of great knowledge)信息宝库；知识源泉The Internet is a mine of information, some good and some totally incorrect.mirror of [sth] n figurative (representation) (比喻)真实反映His face was a mirror of her feelings.miscarriage of justice n (law: wrongful judgement)审判不公；司法不公；误判He was deemed to have suffered a miscarriage of justice and was released from prison.misprision, misprision of treason n UK (legal: failure to report treason)包庇犯罪；知情不报mistrustful of [sb/sth] adj + prep (not trusting)对…不信任；对…猜疑I am always mistrustful of anything that sounds like its too good to be true.我一直不相信任何看似好得令人难以置信的事情。a mite of [sth] n (a little bit of)一点..., 稍许...Would it hurt you to show me a mite of consideration?mob, mob of [sth] n (disorderly crowd of people)暴民, 乱民The peaceful protest became a mob when the police started throwing tear gas at them.A mob of fans greeted the rock stars when they arrived at the airport.由于警方向示威人群投掷催泪瓦斯，原本和平的集会成了暴动。摇滚巨星到机场的时候，遇见了一群狂热的粉丝。mode of operation n (criminal: modus operandi)（犯罪分子的）一贯手法；惯技By analyzing the mode of operation, the police could tell that the same criminal was responsible for both crimes.mode of operation n (method, procedures)操作方法mode of transport n (means of travel)运输方式，交通方式a modicum of [sth] n (small amount)少许；一点What you're telling me doesn't have a modicum of truth to it.moment of truth n (revelation)揭示真相的时刻I had a moment of truth when I realised he had been deceiving me.moment of truth n (when [sth] is shown to be success or failure)关键时刻；最后关头Now is the moment of truth when we will find out whether this aeroplane will fly or not.mop of hair n slang, figurative (thick hair) (俚语)蓬松的头发，乱蓬蓬的头发The boy had a thick mop of hair.那个男孩有一头蓬松的头发。moral of the story n (ethical lesson in a fable or story)故事的寓意In the tale of the tortoise and the hare, the slow tortoise wins the race - the moral of the story is that steady persistence wins in the end.moral of the story n figurative (lesson to be learned from [sth])经验教训The engine blew up after a week so the moral of the story is not to buy a really cheap second-hand car.more of a [sth] expr (more similar to [sth] than [sth] else)更像是；更接近The space is so small; it's more of a garden than a farm.more than enough [sth], more than enough of [sth] expr (plenty of [sth])绰绰有余Please join us for dinner; there's more than enough food.Against Greece, the team had more than enough of the ball, but could not score a goal.most of [sth] n (majority or larger part of [sth])绝大多数；绝大部分Most of the soup has been eaten.汤都快给喝完了。most of all adv (above all else)所有当中最…的I want to make money and to be famous, but most of all I want to be loved. I love to listen to music; I like jazz most of all!我想要赚钱还有成名，不过所有当中最想的是被爱。我喜欢音乐，所有音乐当中最喜欢的是爵士乐！most of the time adv (usually)通常；大多数时候I can hardly understand what he's saying most of the time.大多数时候我几乎都不能理解他在说些什么。the mother of [sth] n figurative (cause)原因, 缘由Some think that diplomacy is the mother of inaction.mother-of-pearl adj (made of mother-of-pearl)珍珠母制的mother-of-pearl adj figurative (nacreous, pearlescent)珠母般的，珠光四射的mother-of-pearl n (pearlescent interior of mollusc shell) (某些软体动物壳最内层的结构)珍珠层，珠母层MOU, MoU n abbreviation (memorandum of understanding)谅解备忘录movement of air n (air current)空气流动I need to go out into the garden as there is no movement of air inside this house.much of a muchness expr (very alike)非常相似；极为相像mulct [sth] of [sb] vtr + prep formal, dated (take fraudulently)欺骗某人的某物；骗取某人的某物Myanmar, Union of Myanmar n (official name of Burma)缅甸联邦name of the game n informal, figurative (aim, purpose) (非正式用语，比喻)主要目的，本质之所在For most students, getting good grades is the name of the game.In the business world, "profit" is the name of the game.nasty piece of work n UK, informal, figurative (malicious person)令人讨厌的人；令人厌恶的人That woman is a nasty piece of work.National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children n (UK child protection organization)全国防止虐待儿童协会Necessity is the mother of invention n (need inspires solutions)需要是发明之母It is said that necessity is the mother of invention.neck of the woods n figurative (area, locale) (比喻)地带，地段Stop by and see me the next time you're in my neck of the woods.nectar of the gods n (mythology: ambrosia) (神话中的)神仙的食物，玉液琼浆My favourite drink is vodka, it's the nectar of the gods to me!neither, neither of them, neither one of them pron (not either one)两者中无一个；哪个都不I invited Steve and David to the movies this evening, but neither was interested.Which skirt do I like? Neither of them!我邀请了史蒂文和戴维今晚去看电影，但他们俩都不会去。我喜欢哪条裙子？哪条都不喜欢！never in a month of Sundays adv idiom (not ever) (习语)永不Never in a month of Sundays did I expect to win first prize.a new lease on life (US), a new lease of life (UK) n (fresh enthusiasm for living) (英式英语为a new lease of life)重新振作Losing all that weight gave me a new lease on life.newspaper of record n informal (respected broadsheet newspaper)顶级大报，标杆性报纸El País is often considered to be a newspaper of record from Spain.next of kin n invariable (immediate family, closest relative)最近亲属；直系亲属My sister is listed as my next of kin on all my emergency forms. The authorities won't release the name of the victim until his next of kin have been notified.我所有紧急表格上直系亲属栏，都填写的我的姐姐。直到受害人直系亲属被通知之前，有关当局不会公布受害人姓名。NIH n US, initialism (National Institutes of Health) (美国)国立卫生研究院the nineteenth of, 19th, 19th of, the 19th, the 19th of n UK (nineteenth day of specified month) (日期)19日，19号Jennifer's birthday is on the nineteenth of February.the ninth of, 9th, 9th of, the 9th, the 9th of n UK (ninth day of specified month)一个月的第九天备注: The written form "9 August" may also be used.I met my husband on the ninth of August, 1966.no bed of roses n (harsh experience, ordeal)不称心如意；不顺；不轻松My job is no bed of roses - I'm on my feet all day and the hours are long.no end of [sth] adj (numerous)很多的；大量的He has had no end of troubles in his short life.no end of [sth] adj (continuous)无穷无尽的，接连不断的；非常，极其My teenage daughters cause me no end of trouble.no way out, no way out of [sth] n figurative (no escape) (比喻)无处可逃，束手无策There is no way out of the situation we are in.none of [sb]'s business expr informal (does not concern [sb])跟某人不相干；与某人无关What I do with my time off is none of your business.none of your business, that's none of your business interj informal (it isn't your concern) (非正式用语)没你的事，不关你的事，别管闲事How much do I earn? None of your business!the noon of [sth] n literary, figurative (high point)最高点；全盛时期Tom's life was ruined right at the noon of his career.not for the faint of heart, not for the fainthearted adj (shocking, frightening, or intense)胆小者不宜的Watching that Hitchcock film is not for the faint of heart.not lose sight of [sth/sb] v expr (keep in view)不要让…离开视线范围Do not lose sight of your children around water.not lose sight of [sth] v expr figurative (remain focused on)没有忽略；没有忘记Don't lose sight of your goal, you're almost there.not of this world adj (otherworldly)冥界的；不属于这个世界的Ghosts and goblins are not of this world.not of this world adj ([sb]; engrossed by spiritual matters)（似乎）不属于这个世界的Ruth is not of this world, and refuses to compromise her religious convictions.not think much of [sth/sb] v expr informal (be unimpressed by)对…评价不高I did not think much of that artist's new exhibit, I thought it was trite.nothing of the kind n (not that) (强调情况不同)绝不是那么回事，才不是呢They thought we were coming for a visit, but we had planned nothing of the kind.nothing of the sort n (not at all as described) (强调情况不同)绝对不是这样的，绝对没有I've done nothing of the sort!nothing of the sort interj (not at all) (强调情况不同)绝没有这回事，才不是呢"I heard that you borrowed Jane's car without asking her." "Nothing of the sort!"nothing less than [sth], nothing short of [sth] expr (with noun: only)只有Nothing short of a full apology will mollify him.nothing less than [sth], nothing short of [sth] expr (with adjective: utterly)十足，简直His behaviour was nothing short of rude.be notified of [sth] v expr (be advised or informed of [sth]) (信息)收到；被通知I was notified of Peter's death on Monday.我周一才收到彼得的死讯。notify [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (inform of)把…告知；将…通知Matthew wrote to notify his boss of his intention to resign.马修写信通知老板他打算辞职。NSPCC n initialism (child protection organization)全国防止虐待儿童协会nurse a hope of doing [sth] v expr (dream of doing [sth])梦想做某事oath of allegiance n (pledge to one's nation)忠诚宣誓；效忠oath of office n (professional pledge)就职宣誓；宣誓就职The president took the oath of office on Inauguration Day.OBE n initialism (honored member)英帝国勋位军官objective point of view n (impartial opinion, perspective)客观观点People go before a judge because they want an objective point of view.obligation of means n (requirement for diligence in fulfilling duty)履行义务的方式of a, of an expr (roughly the same)差不多一样；基本相同备注: 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.of a kind adj (more or less)差强人意的Adriana has a friend, of a kind, who she sees when her other friends are busy.of a kind adj (similar to one another)类似的The results of this test are of a kind with those of a number of other studies.of a lifetime adj (unique and special)千载难逢的My trip to Antarctica was extraordinary, the experience of a lifetime.be of a piece v expr figurative (of the same kind)同类；同种of age adj (legally adult)成年的；到了法定年龄的How can I be of age to serve in the military but too young to buy a beer?of all kinds adv (of many different varieties)各类地；各种各样地Children love candy of all kinds.of all sorts adj (many and varied)各种各样的Birds of all sorts come to my birdfeeders.of all time expr (best in history)历史上最...；前所未有的最...We watched a film about the best baseball pitcher of all time.of all types adj (many and varied)各种类型的The shop sells cakes of all types.of any kind adj (of whatever variety)任何种类的I don't like dogs of any kind.The recipe calls for berries of any kind -- blackberries, raspberries, whatever is in season.of any sort, of any kind expr (of whatever variety)任何种类的I like vegetables of any sort.of choice adj (preferred)优先选择的Audrey got into her university of choice.of course adv (naturally, as might be expected)当然地；自然地Of course, I will need to know where you are going.当然，我要知道你要去哪儿。of course interj (yes, certainly)当然；没问题Of course, you can go out for dinner!你当然可以出去吃晚饭！Of course not interj (emphatic: certainly not)当然不会；当然不；肯定不"Would you kiss a frog?" he asked. "Of course not!" she replied.of easy virtue expr dated, pejorative (woman: promiscuous)放荡；水性杨花of few words adj (taciturn, who rarely speaks)少言寡语的He's the strong, silent type, a man of few words.of ill fame adj (notorious)名声不佳的；声名狼藉的Although de Sade was a man of ill fame, some of his works are considered to be classic French literature.of importance adj (significant)重要的；有重大意义的of interest expr (interesting)有趣的；有意思的I'm sending you a link to a website that I think you'll find of interest.of interest to [sb] expr (interesting to)让...感兴趣Simon's mother highlighted the passage in the newspaper article that she thought would be of interest to him.of late adv (until recently)直到最近；直到最近刚He has been riding the bus of late.of like mind adj (having similar opinions)想法相似的I'm glad to know that we are of like mind on this topic.of little consequence adj (barely significant)无关紧要的；没什么后果的Some error messages require immediate intervention, but others are of little consequence.of little importance adj (barely significant)无关紧要的；不重要的Though his role is of little importance, he feels useful.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 no consequence adj (not significant)无关紧要的The damage done to the car when it hit the lamp post was of no consequence.of no importance adj (insignificant)不重要的；无关紧要的That Jane wanted to go to the movies was of no importance to Bob, who wanted to go to the football game.of no significance adj (not notable, meaningless)不重要的；没什么意义的of note adj (important)重要的；重大的；值得注意的Nothing of note happened on this day.of old adj (belonging to the ancient past)古老的；以前的；过去的In days of old, people believed that spirits inhabited plants and animals.of record adj (documented)有记录的A copy will be sent to the parties of record on the case.of significance adj (important, meaningful)重要的；意义重大的be of some help vi + adj (somewhat useful)有些用处；多少有点用I hope this information will be of some help.of some use adj (somewhat helpful)有用的；有帮助的of sorts expr (approximately)大概，大致Derek made an exercise schedule of sorts, but he's not strict about it.of sound mind adj (sane)心智健全的Being of sound mind, I hereby bequeath all my possessions to my husband and daughter.of steel adj figurative (very strong) (形容肌肉健壮)硬如钢铁的He has muscles of steel.of substance adj (wealthy)富有的；富裕的Ms. Jones owned several successful businesses; she was a woman of substance.of that nature expr slightly formal (similar, of that kind)那一类；类似of that sort, of that kind expr (similar)类似的；相似的be of the essence v expr (be crucial)重要的；至关重要的of the same mind adj (having a similar opinion)意见一致的；看法相同的We've reached a consensus. The whole committee is of the same mind on this issue.of unsound mind adj (not rational or sane)精神失常的；脑子不正常的His lawyers are pleading 'not guilty', on account of him being of unsound mind.be of use vi + adj (thing: serving a purpose) (物)有用The map is small, but it is still of some use.The new equipment will be of use to the workers.be of use vi + adj (person: helpful) (人)有用；能发挥作用I'm glad I was of use when Carol needed my help.of utmost importance, of the highest importance adj (essential, crucial)极为重要的Please interrupt Mr. Smith's meeting, I have something to tell him of the utmost importance.of which prep + pron (of the thing just mentioned)其中；之中We have three cats, two of which are female.of whom pron formal, written (amongst, out of: a group)谁的The lost hikers, some of whom were suffering from hypothermia, were rescued from the mountain earlier today.The police have arrested four men, all of whom are from the Liverpool area.of yore expr literary (from ancient or previous times)从前；往昔The children's great-grandfather kept them entertained with stories of yore.孩子们的曾祖父讲述过去的故事来逗他们开心。of your own expr (belonging to you)你自己的of your own accord expr (voluntarily)自愿of your own choice expr (chosen by you alone)自行选择的You can order your new car in the colour of your own choice.of your own free will expr (out of choice)自愿的；心甘情愿的Do you marry this man of your own free will? I retired of my own free will; I was not fired.of your own volition, by your own volition expr (willingly, freely)自愿做出的选择；自愿决定off of prep informal (off)从...下来；从...离开Get your feet off of that table!off the top of your head expr figurative, informal (spontaneously, improvising)不假思索地；信口Off the top of my head, I can't remember the name of that actor.the offspring of [sth] n figurative (result)后果；产物That machine is the offspring of Amanda's creative mind.Oman, Sultanate of Oman n (country on the Arabian Peninsula)阿曼苏丹国on a scale of prep (ranging from)按…的等级On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give this book an 8.on account of [sth] expr (because of, due to)因为；由于The picnic is canceled on account of the rain.因为下雨，野餐取消了。on account of [sb], on [sb]'s account expr (for [sb]'s sake)为了…Don't turn the music off on my account; it doesn't bother me.不用为我关掉音乐，我并没有受到干扰。on account of this adv (for this reason)鉴于此The bridge collapsed; on account of this, we have to take the ferry.on the back of [sth] expr (as a result of [sth])由于；因为on the back of [sth] expr (using the strength of [sth])凭借；借助on the back of [sth] expr (soon after [sth])随后on the basis of [sth] prep (on given grounds)基于...；根据...；以...为基础Candidates will be judged on the basis of their performance at interview.on the brink of [sth] prep figurative (very close to [sth] occurring)在…的边缘The Mexican Grey Wolf was on the brink of extinction, but conservation efforts are bringing it back.on the brink of doing [sth] prep (about to do [sth])濒临；即将做某事的She was on the brink of committing suicide when she called the crisis hotline.on [sb]'s coattails, on the coattails of [sb] (US), on [sb]'s coat-tails (UK) expr (succeed: thanks to [sb] else)在…提携之下；靠…提携on the count of three adv (after counting to 3)数到三下后The race will start on the count of three.on the cusp of [sth] prep figurative (on the threshold of [sth])在...的边缘；即将Owen is on the cusp of a breakthrough in his therapy.on the dot of [sth] expr informal (time: precisely at)准时在...点；...准点The garage promised my car would be ready by 4 pm and they rang me on the dot of 4 to confirm that I could pick it up.on the edge of expr figurative (on the verge of)在…的边缘Alpine skiers are always on the edge of losing control.on the edge of your seat expr (excited, enthralled)特别兴奋；兴奋到坐不住on the eve of expr (the evening before)在…前夕，在…前夜When it began to rain on the eve of the festival we knew it would be a muddy mess.on the eve of expr figurative (just prior to)在…前夕On the eve of his election, a scandal broke out.on the face of it expr figurative (superficially)表面上On the face of it, he's a great candidate, but have you checked out his references yet?on the far side of [sth] expr (at the distant end)远端；较远一侧on the fringes of [sth] expr (outside the mainstream)在...边缘；在...主流之外on the horns of a dilemma expr figurative (facing difficult choice)处于两难境地；进退维谷on the order of [sb], on the orders of [sb], on [sb]'s orders expr (at [sb]'s command)按...的指令；按...的要求on the order of [sth] (US), of the order of [sth] (UK) expr (with this order of magnitude)以...的程度；以...的严重性on the order of (US), of the order of, in the order of (UK) expr (approximately)大致的；大约的；与...相近的on the outside of [sth] expr (on the exterior of)在…外面The artist was commissioned to paint a mural on the outside of the building.on the part of [sb] prep (by)就…来说；由…所为There is a strong desire on the part of new citizens to help shape the places in which they live.on the point of [sth] expr (close to [sth])面临，濒临；几近，接近The country's largest bank is on the point of collapse.on the point of doing [sth] expr (about to do [sth])正在…的时候；即将；濒临She was on the point of leaving when he finally arrived.on the receiving end, on the receiving end of [sth] adj figurative (subjected to [sth] unpleasant) (不愉快的事情)遭受；承受on the right of prep (to the right-hand side of)在…右边The post office is on the right of the bakery.on the right side of [sth] expr (to the right of)在…右边；在…右侧British and Japanese automobiles have the steering wheel on the right side of the car.on the right side of [sb] expr figurative (in favour with)讨…的欢心You'll need to stay on the right side of your boss if you want to get that promotion.on the right side of [sth] expr figurative (on moral side of)在...道义的一边，在...正义的一边When future generations look back on this moment, they will be able to see who was on the right side of this issue.on the right side of the law expr (legal)合法的；遵纪守法的The protesters felt that they were on the right side of the law.on the spur of the moment expr (spontaneously)一时冲动；不假思索；心血来潮We decided to go to Las Vegas on the spur of the moment.on the strength of [sth] expr (based on)基于；凭借on the threshold of [sth] expr figurative (close to)非常接近；即将迎来We are on the threshold of a new era in social media.on the threshold of doing [sth] expr figurative (about to do [sth])将要做某事He was on the threshold of making his big decision.be on the tip of your tongue expr figurative (answer, etc.: hard to recall)一时间说不出；话到嘴边却说不出on the verge of [sth] expr (about to)即将；将要This economy is on the verge of collapse!on the verge of doing [sth] expr (about to do)即将，将要；濒临，在...的边缘Imogen was on the verge of going out, when the phone rang.on top of [sth], on the top of [sth] prep (at highest point)在…的顶部The climbers were left stranded on top of the mountain after a snowstorm.暴风雪过后，登山者被困在山顶。on top of [sth/sb] prep (with [sth/sb] beneath)在…上面；在…上方The judoka threw her opponent to the floor and landed on top of him.那位柔道运动员把对手摔倒在地并压在他身上。on top of [sth] prep informal, figurative (in control)掌控；按计划完成I write a to-do list every day to make sure I'm on top of all my chores.我每天会写一份待办事项清单，确保我能完成所有的杂事。on top of [sth] prep (in addition to)除...外on top of that expr informal, figurative (in addition)除那以外What a day! First I woke up late, then the hot water heater burst, and on top of that, I got a flat tire.今天真倒霉！先是我睡过头了，然后热水器坏了，除那以外我车胎还爆了一个。feel on top of the world, be on top of the world expr figurative (be very happy)心满意足；兴高采烈；欣喜若狂The day his daughter was born, the new father felt on top of the world.女儿出生的那天，新为人父的他欣喜若狂。one day, one of these days adv (someday: an unspecified day in the future) (指未来)哪一天，某一天，总有一天One day I hope to travel to South America.I would like to have children one day.我希望有一天能去南美旅游。/ /我希望有一天能有孩子。one hell of a fight n slang (immense struggle or resistance)艰苦的战斗one of expr (out of many)…之一One of my coworkers is from Barbados.我的同事之一来自巴巴多斯。one of a kind n ([sb] or [sth] unique)独一无二My aunt is one of a kind; there's nobody else quite like her.be one of life's [sth] v expr (be [sth] by nature)天生；自然而然Suzanne is one of life's optimists; however tough life gets, she never seems sad or discouraged.one of many n (of possibilities, people, things)众多之一one-of-a-kind adj (unique)独一无二的，唯一的，举世无双的，非常特别的This is a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery.only-begotten Son of the Father n Bible (Christianity: Jesus Christ) (指耶稣基督)圣父的唯一儿子open a can of worms, open up a can of worms v expr figurative, informal (create controversy, problems)自找麻烦Laura opened a can of worms when she mentioned Oliver's ex-girlfriend.the opposite of expr (concept: contrary to, opposed to) (单词等)与…反义，与…（意思）相反Concerning politics, Joe's opinions were always the opposite of Mary's.Up is the opposite of down.opt in favor of [sth] (US), opt in favour of [sth] (UK) v expr (choose over [sth] else)选择We opted in favor of a smaller, more economical car.opt out of doing [sth] v expr (exclude yourself from doing)选择不；决定不Tick this box to opt out of receiving our newsletter.勾选这个方格，选择不再接收我们的简报。order of battle n (military plan of action)战斗序列order of business (assigned task)议程；任务列表order of magnitude n (size classification)数量级order of magnitude n (relative size)相对大小order of succession n (formula determining successor to vacated office or position)继位顺序The order of succession meant that Edward VI would become King when his father died.order of the day n (meeting agenda)会议议程The order of the day always starts with the flag salute at our school.Here.Here.Let's take attendance and then get straight to the order of the day.order of the day n figurative (characteristic or predominant) (比喻)风尚Pessimism seems to be the order of the day round here.an orgy of [sth] n figurative (wild indulgence in [sth])狂欢David arrived at the buffet ready for an orgy of eating.osteoarthritis of the hip n (inflamed hip joint)髋关节炎My grandmother's osteoarthritis of the hip was so severe she had to have a hip-replacement surgery.the other side of the coin n figurative, informal (opposite aspect, converse)事物的另一面an ounce of [sth] n figurative (small amount)一点；少量备注: Usually used in the negative.Mark's ordeal has really shaken him; he hasn't an ounce of courage left.out of adv (to the exterior of)至...的外面The barman threw the drunks out of the bar.酒保把醉汉扔出了酒吧。。out of adv (from the interior of)从...里面I took the fork out of the drawer.我从抽屉里拿出叉子。out of adv used in expressions (beyond)在…范围外；超出…范围We continued to wave to our grandson until he was out of sight.我们不断朝我们的孙子挥手，直到他消失在视线中。be out of [sth] v expr informal (be lacking)缺乏，缺少；没有I had to go shopping as we were completely out of milk.We are short of money as my husband has been out of work for a few months.我们牛奶喝完了，我不得不出门去购物。//我们没钱了，因为我丈夫已经失业几个月了。out of prep (of total number)…当中；…之中；其中Three people out of ten preferred milk chocolate over dark chocolate. Eight out of ten cats prefer this brand of cat food. Out of all the people in the world, I had to bump into my ex-boyfriend!十人中有三个人喜欢牛奶巧克力，不喜欢黑巧克力。十只猫中有八只都偏好这个品牌的猫粮。世界上这么多人里，我偏偏就碰到了前男友！out of [sth] prep (motivated by) (指动机)由于；因为；出于Laura turned the volume up high out of spite.The parents did what they did out of love for their children.劳拉为了发泄把音量调得很大。//父母所做的一切都是出于对孩子的爱。out of [sth] expr (excluded, outside)在...之外；排除在外My dad kept me out of school for a week.我爸一周都没让我去学校。out of prep (from)用These clothes are made entirely out of recycled materials.这些衣服完完全全是利用回收材料所制成的。out of bounds adv (outside a prescribed boundary)越界地；越过界限地The referee blew his whistle when the ball went out of bounds.During the war most beaches were out of bounds to civilians.out of bounds, out-of-bounds adj figurative (not permitted, unacceptable)让人无法接受的；越界的；过分的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the noun.Your behaviour at the wedding reception was out of bounds.out of breath adj (panting, breathless)上气不接下气的；气喘吁吁的After sprinting round the track I was out of breath and could barely speak.out of character adj (not typical of [sb])不符合...的性格；不像...的作风out of charge adj (having lost battery power)没电的；用完电的out of commission adj (not in active service or use)无法使用的，不能使用的The ship is out of commission while it undergoes repairs.out of commission adj figurative (inactive due to injury, etc.) (由于受伤等)不能活动的He sprained his ankle running and the doc says he'll be out of commission for a couple of weeks.out of commission adv (out of active service or use)停止使用The paramilitary group has finally put its weapons out of commission.out of commission adv figurative (out of action due to injury, etc.) (由于受伤等)无法进行某项活动One tiny slip can put a skater out of commission for months.out of control adv (wild, unrestrained)失去控制；不受控制The child was screaming and stamping his feet, quite out of control.out of control adj (unrestrained, wild)失去控制的；不受控制的You're just an out-of-control brat!out of court adv (without legal ruling)庭外，不经法庭out of danger adj (no longer at risk)脱离危险的；脱离险境的Although the patient was still very ill, he was out of danger.out of date, out-of-date adj (old-fashioned, outmoded)过时的；陈旧的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the nounThe 70's-style couch is out of date.70年代风格的沙发已经过时了。out of date, out-of-date adj (no longer valid)失效的；无效的That program had been updated; yours is an out-of-date version.那个程序已经升过级了。你的版本是失效的。out of date, out-of-date adj (food: no longer fresh) (食物)过期的，不新鲜的The milk expired two weeks ago and is thus out of date.那个牛奶两周前就超过保质期了，所以不新鲜了。out of doors adv (outside, outdoors)户外地；露天地The school bell sounded, and the children poured out of doors into the playground.Since I moved to Spain I spend most of my time out of doors.out-of-doors adj (in the open air)露天的There will be an out-of-doors performance of the play this evening.out of fashion adv (no longer popular)过时地；不流行地Bell bottom pants are out of fashion, skinny jeans are back in.out of fashion adj (outmoded)过时的；不流行的Fat ties and wide lapels are so out of fashion!be out of favor (US), be out of favor (UK) v expr (have lost popularity)过气；失宠out of focus adj (blurred, indistinct)模糊的，不清楚的，焦点没对准的The impressionist style gave the painting a fuzzy, out of focus look.As she came out of the anesthesia, everything was fuzzy and out of focus.out of focus adj figurative (not concentrating on single issue) (比喻)没有焦点的，不专注的She was out of focus all day after taking a new allergy medication.out of gear adj (not functioning normally)失常的；失去控制的My brain seems to be out of gear today.out of hand adv (uncontrolled)难以控制；无法控制When the fight got out of hand the barman called the police.out of hand adv (without further thought)不加思索地一口（拒绝）The boss dismissed my ideas out of hand; he didn't even ask me any questions.out of harm's way expr (away from danger)远离危险；安然无恙out of it adj (unable to think clearly)迷糊的；糊涂的；昏头的Cal was having trouble answering basic questions in math class today--he's really out of it.out of joint expr (medicine: dislocated)脱臼out of joint expr figurative (not in order or appropriate)混乱out of kilter, out-of-kilter adj (not in alignment)不对称的out of left field expr mainly US, figurative, slang (surprising)出乎意料；意料之外out of line adj figurative, informal (comment: unacceptable)令人无法接受的out of line adj figurative, informal (person: behaving unacceptably)举止不当；行为逾矩out of line adv figurative, informal (unacceptably)举止不当的；举止不合要求的out of luck adj informal (unlucky)不幸的I'm afraid you're out of luck; there are no tickets left.out of money adj (short of cash)缺钱的，贫穷的I can't go out this weekend because I'm out of money.out of necessity adv (due to need)出于需要out of nowhere, from nowhere adv (unexpectedly)突然冒出来地He showed up out of nowhere.The winner of the competition came from nowhere and surprised everyone.out of operation adj (no longer functioning)不运转的，不起作用的out of operation adv (no longer functioning)不运转，不起作用out of order adj (not functioning) (机器)发生故障的The furnace is out of order, so I've called a repairman.炉子坏了，所以我叫来了修理工。out of order expr written (not functioning)出故障；发生故障The sign on the door of the toilet cubicle read "out of order".厕所隔间门上的牌子写着“无法使用”。out of order adj figurative, slang (behavior: inappropriate) (行为等)不妥当的，不适合的Terry's rude comments about your brother were out of order.特里对他兄弟的无礼评论是不妥当的。out of order adj figurative, slang (behaving inappropriately)不得体的You were out of order last night; I think you need to call our guests today to apologise.你昨晚太失礼了，我觉得你今天需要打电话给客户去道歉。out of order adj (jumbled)次序混乱的；顺序颠倒的I dropped my manuscript and now the pages are all out of order.我把手稿掉在了地上，现在页码次序都乱了。out of order adj (court: in breach) (法庭)违反规定的The judge ruled the prosecutor's question out of order.out of phase adv (in an unsynchronized way)不协调地；不同位地；不同步地His manner of speech seemed completely out phase with his age.out of phase adj (not synchronized)不协调的；不同位的；不同步的out of place adj (not belonging)格格不入的As the only Europeans present, we felt a little out of place.out of play expr (sports: outside boundary)死球；出界out of pocket, out-of-pocket adj (expenses: paid by individual)自掏腰包垫付的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.out of pocket adj UK (having made a loss, short of money)亏本的，赔钱的By the time I'd paid for all the repairs, I was seriously out of pocket.out of practice adj (not used to doing [sth] anymore)疏于练习的；很久不练的out of print adv (no longer being published)售罄地，绝版地The book is quite difficult to get hold of because it has gone out of print.out-of-print adj (no longer being published) (书等)售罄的，绝版的This bookstore specializes in out-of-print books.out of proportion adj (excessively large)太大的, 巨大的What a huge hairdo for such a small woman! It's out of proportion.out of proportion with [sth] adj + prep (excessively large)与…不成比例的In children's drawings of people, the head is usually out of all proportion with the rest of the body.out of proportion, out of all proportion adj figurative (exaggerated, excessive)夸大其词的；过度渲染的out of proportion to [sth], out of all proportion to [sth] adj + prep figurative (exaggerated, excessive)不成比例；不相称Your anger is out of proportion to the insult.out of range adj (too far away)太远的；超出范围的The deer were out of range, and the hunters could not shoot them.out of range adv (too far away)太远；距离太远The enemy had moved out of range.out of reach adv (beyond arm's length)够不到地；摸不到地I could almost touch the ceiling, but it was just out of reach.out of reach adj (beyond arm's length)够不到的，摸不到的out of reach adj figurative (unattainable)得不到的On my salary, a new Ferrari is out of reach.So far, a cure for the common cold remains out of reach.out of school adv figurative, slang (in an unacceptable or inappropriate way)逾矩的，过分的，不合本分的You shouldn't talk out of school like that to your elders.out of scope, out-of-scope adj (not within a given range)超出范围的备注: Hyphens are used when the term precedes the noun.Students must include only relevant information in their essays and omit anything which is out of scope.out of season adv (outside the peak period)在淡季Importing from the southern hemisphere, supermarkets can sell soft fruit out of season.out-of-season adj (outside the peak period)淡季的There were a few out-of-season tourists in the gift shop.out of service expr (not operating or running)停止运行；停用out of service expr (out of order: not functioning)故障out of shape adj informal (person: unfit)健康状况不佳的；走样的；走形的When I started this dance class, I was really out of shape.I'm so out of shape, I can't even climb one flight of stairs.；out of sight adv (outside visible range)视野外地；看不见地We know the actors are backstage, but they were out of sight.out of sight adj (outside visible range)视野外的；看不见的out of sight adj slang, dated (great, amazing) (俚语，旧时用语)了不起的，惊人的That concert was out of sight!out of sight, out of mind expr (people forget quickly)离久情疏；眼不见为净out of sorts adj informal (slightly unwell) (非正式用语)身体不适I think she is coming down with the flu; she seems out of sorts.out of sorts adj informal (not in a good mood) (非正式用语)心情不好，不开心She just broke up with her boyfriend, so she is a little out of sorts today.out of step expr (not following rhythm)不合拍，不一致out of stock adj (not currently in supply)无库存的；无现货的；脱销的Sorry, the CD that you want is currently out of stock.out of style adv (no longer fashionable)不时髦地；不流行地out of the blue adv figurative (unexpectedly) (比喻)出乎意料，出其不意My cousins turned up out of the blue on Christmas Day.圣诞节时，我的表兄弟们出乎意料地出现了。out of the box, out-of-the-box adv figurative, informal (unconventionally, creatively)奇思妙想的；跳出原有框框的；创新的Let's try thinking out of the box here.让我们用创新的思维来思考。out of the box adv (computing: ready to use) (计算机)拆盒即可使用的This computer should work out of the box.这台电脑是拆盒即可使用的。out of the box, out-of-the-box adj (computing: ready to use) (计算机)开箱即用的，即时可用的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the nounIt is quicker to buy an out-of-the-box laptop than to have one built to order.买一台现成的笔记本电脑比买一台按订单组装的电脑要快得多。out of the corner of your eye adv (in your peripheral vision)眼角的余光She couldn't describe him accurately because she'd only seen him out of the corner of her eye.out of the frying pan, into the fire expr figurative (from one danger to another)才出龙潭，又入虎穴By changing jobs, Jeremy risked jumping out of the frying pan, into the fire.out of the jaws of death, from the jaws of death adv figurative (out of mortal danger)逃脱鬼门关；从死神嘴边逃脱In the last scene, the hero snatches the heroine from the jaws of death just in time.out of the ordinary adj (unusual, remarkable)与众不同的；不同寻常的We travel abroad in order to experience something out of the ordinary.nothing out of the ordinary n ([sth] unremarkable)平平无奇；不过尔尔It's not a bad restaurant but it's nothing out of the ordinary.out of the picture expr (no longer part of [sth])不相关out of the question adj (not possible or permitted)不可能的It is out of the question for a twelve year old to go to a night club!out of the reach of [sb], out of [sb]'s reach expr (inaccessible)超出范围的；够不着的Your pills should be out of the reach of children.be out of the running v expr (no longer be part of competition)出局；淘汰出局put [sb] out of the running v expr (end [sb]'s chances in competition)让...出局；使...淘汰out of the way adv (not obstructing)不挡路备注: hyphen used when term is an adj before a nounI moved my chair out of the way so he could get past.out of the way, out-of-the-way adj (place: remote)偏僻的；远离城区的We hired a car and explored some of the out-of-the-way places on the island.out of the woods expr figurative (no longer in difficulty or danger)脱离险境了；克服困难了out of thin air expr figurative (seemingly from nowhere)凭空；无中生有He had no idea of the actual cost, so he pulled a figure out of thin air.out of this world adj dated, slang (excellent)棒极了的；...只因天上有The pizza at that shop is out of this world!be out of time v expr (have passed a deadline)迟到的，迟的；晚了的As the clock ticked over the hour he realized he was out of time.out-of-touch adj figurative, informal (unfamiliar with what is current)对现状不了解的It is frustrating having to deal with an out-of-touch boss.与一位不了解现状的老板打交道很令人受挫。be out of touch v expr figurative, informal (not be up to date)过时的Many members of the team have ended up resigning because their manager is so out of touch.团队的许多成员最终都辞职了，因为他们的经理非常固守成规。be out of touch with [sth] v expr figurative, informal (not be up to date with)跟不上…的发展；跟不上...的步伐These systems are completely out of touch with modern business practices.这些系统完全不能与现代商业实践同步。be out of touch with [sth] v expr figurative, informal (not be familiar with)不熟悉；不了解These problems have arisen because the government is made up of wealthy politicians who are completely out of touch with how ordinary people live.出现这些问题是因为政府由完全不了解普通民众生活的有钱政客组成的。be out of touch v expr (no longer be in contact)没有联系的；失去联系的My brother moved away ten years ago; we've been out of touch since then.我兄弟十年前搬走了，从那以后我们就失去了联系。be out of touch with [sb] v expr (no longer be in contact with)与…失去联系Unfortunately I'm out of touch with Rita, so I can't give her the news.不幸的是，我和丽塔失去了联系，我无法告诉她这个消息。out of touch with the real world adj figurative, informal (unrealistic)脱离现实的Politicians who think they can cut public services and retain popularity are obviously out of touch with the real world.out of town adv (away: from home, work)外出；出差；出门，出行备注: Hyphens are used when the term is an adjective.I'll be out of town for the next few days.Our project manager is out of town for the next three weeks.out-of-town adj (situated outside town)城外的；镇外的out of training adj (become unfit)没有进行训练的；竞技状态不太好的The footballer was out of training after spending a month on vacation.out of tune adv (sing: off key)跑调；音调不准备注: hyphens used when term is an adj before a nounThey don't want me in the church choir because I always sing out of tune.out of tune, out-of-tune adj (singing, instrument: off key)跑调的；音调不准的Henry's out-of-tune singing became quite embarrassing after only a few bars.out of tune adj figurative (not conforming)与…不合拍；与…偏离The educational system is out of tune with the needs of industry.out of turn adv (in incorrect order)顺序错误The player was disqualified for playing out of turn.out of turn adv (inappropriately)不适当地；不合时宜地Julie admitted she had spoken out of turn and apologised.朱莉承认她讲了不合时宜的话并为此道了歉。out of use adj (no longer being used)停用；弃用out of whack adj (not working properly, unbalanced)失常，紊乱，坏了The soundtrack on this film is out of whack. You hear the dialogue two seconds after the actor's lips start moving.out of work, out-of-work adj (jobless, unemployed)失业的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the nounThe closing of the tin mines left many men out of work.I've been out of work for four months now; hopefully I'll find a new job soon.锡矿的关闭令许多人失去了工作。//现在我已经失业四个月了，我希望能尽快找到一份新工作。out of your control adj (not within your power to affect)不在你控制范围的The situation is out of your control.out of your depth expr (in water: unable to stand) (水中)深得不能站立out of your depth expr figurative (beyond your level of capability)超出你的理解范围；非你力所能及out of your element adj (in an unfamiliar situation)不是你熟悉的领域；不是你拿手的领域The small-town boy was out of his element when he visited New York City.I didn't enjoy the party - it was full of football fans and I felt a little out of my element.out of [sb]'s league adj figurative, informal (too good for [sb]) (非正式用语)高不可攀的；高攀不起的She is beautiful, smart and funny.She would never talk to me; she is out of my league.be out of your mind v expr figurative, informal (be irrational, crazy)疯了；发疯了be out of your mind with [sth] v expr figurative, informal (be extremely anxious, worried) (指伤心焦虑等)过度...；因为...而发疯；...得发疯out-of-body experience n (neurological sensation)灵魂出窍；离体体验out-of-court adj (without legal ruling)庭外的，不经法庭的out-of-school adj (person: not attending school)不上学的，失学的，辍学的out-of-school adj (activity: not part of school) (活动)课外的out-of-school, out of school adj figurative, slang (unacceptable, inappropriate)过分的，不可接受的，离谱的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.Whoa, that's an out-of-school comment.out-of-towner n ([sb] from different place)外地人outbreak of [sth] n figurative (appearance)突然发生；突然发作There has been an outbreak of acronyms since people started using text messages and Twitter.an outpouring of [sth] n figurative (of grief, sympathy, etc.) (比喻)流露；表达After her father died, Jessica received an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.outside of prep (outside)在…之外The ball landed outside of the court.球落到了球场外面。over the course of prep (during, throughout)在...之中；整个...时间；在...的时间里We spend a huge amount on the car over the course of a year.overdose of [sth] n figurative (too much of [sth])过量If I don't pay attention, my son will have an overdose of chocolate.pack n UK (set of playing cards) (纸牌)一副While we had a newer pack of cards, we still preferred to use this one.pack of cigarettes (US), packet of cigarettes (UK) n (10 or 20 cigarettes in a carton)一包香烟；一盒香烟pack of dogs n (group of wild dogs)一群野狗pack of lies n informal (false account) (非正式用语)瞎话连篇，谎话连篇His statement to the Police was a pack of lies.pair of binoculars n (magnifying instrument)双筒望远镜If you go bird-watching, it's always a good idea to carry a pair of binoculars.pair of pants n UK (underpants)一条短裤pair of pants n US (outer garment: trousers)一条裤子；一条长裤My son has already outgrown the last pair of pants I bought him. She bought three pairs of pants at the mall in one day!pair of scissors n (two-bladed cutting tool)一把剪刀Be sure to include a good sharp pair of scissors in your sewing kit.pair of trousers n UK (outer garment: pants)一条裤子He needs a new pair of trousers for the job interview.I bought a pair of trousers at the store.palette of techniques n figurative (range of methods)各种手段；各种方法pane of glass n (glass panel for window)玻璃窗格pang of [sth] n (sudden emotion)突然的情绪；猛然发生的感觉She felt a pang of remorse when she realised what she had done.pang of jealousy n (sudden jealous feeling)一阵嫉妒parade [sth] in front of [sb] v expr figurative (flaunt)在...面前夸示；给...炫耀Richard paraded his wealth in front of his poorer friends.理查德在比他穷的朋友面前炫富。parallel, parallel of latitude n (latitude line)纬线London is on the fifty-first parallel north.parcel of land n (tract of land)一片土地They bought a nice little parcel of land just east of the town.parts of [sth] npl (areas of a country, region)地区；区域It's safer not to venture into certain parts of London.最好不要冒险进入伦敦的某些区域，以免出危险。part and parcel of [sth] n figurative (integral part of whole)有机组成部分；不可分割的部分part of speech n (grammatical category of a word)词性；词类Can you identify the part of speech of this word? Is it a noun, a verb, or an adjective?你能认出这个单词的词性么？它是名词、动词还是形容词？partake of [sth] vi + prep (share in)分享I decided not to partake of the wine, as I had to drive home.passage of time n (time elapsing)时间推移The slow passage of time was making Mike impatient.passing of time n (chronological progression)时间流逝，时间推移patch of [sth] n (area of land, grass)小块土地There is a patch of grass between the flower bed and the vegetable patch.花圃和菜地中间有一小块儿草地。the path of least resistance, also UK: the line of least resistance n (easiest way to move forward)最省力的途径；最容易的方法the patience of Job n figurative (great endurance)极度的忍耐patient of [sth] adj + prep formal (able to endure [sth])能忍耐…，能忍受…pay to the order of expr (cheque: pay amount specified to) (支票)收款人peace of mind n (reassurance)内心的安宁；心灵的平和Having their house insured gave them security and peace of mind.peace pipe, pipe of peace n (Native American smoking pipe) (印第安人用其来象征和平)和平烟斗The old Apache puffed on the peace pipe and then passed it to the man sitting next to him.peal of laughter n (loud, high laughter)一阵响亮的笑声；一阵大笑Peals of laughter coming from the movie theater were never-ending.peddler of [sth] n figurative, informal (person who spreads: lies, gossip, etc.) (流言等的)传播者My father always told me not to be a peddler of gossip.我父亲总是跟我说不要传播流言。period, period of time n (duration of time)一段时间Abby plans to be on holiday for a short period.艾比计划去度几天假。periodic table, periodic table of elements n (chart of the chemical elements)元素周期表The noble gases are in the last column of the periodic table.person in charge of [sth] n (manager of [sth])负责…的人To get access, you'll have to speak with the person in charge of security.person of color (US), person of colour (UK) n mainly US, often plural ([sb] of non-white descent)有色人种person of interest n (wanted for by police)嫌疑人；嫌犯persuade [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (convince)使某人相信某事；说服某人相信某事Mark persuaded Olivia of the truth of his argument.马克说服奥利维亚相信他论据的真实性。pervert the course of justice v expr (influence outcome of a trial) (法律)妨碍司法公正Her lies perverted the course of justice in the case.phase [sth] out of [sth] v expr (eliminate, withdraw)把...从...中去除，把...从...中逐步废除The airline is phasing this plane out of its fleet.那家航空公司正在逐渐淘汰这种飞机。phases of the moon npl (lunar cycle)月相It takes 30 days to cycle through all the phases of the moon.PhD, PhD., Ph.D., DPhil n abbreviation (degree: Doctor of Philosophy) (缩略语)博士学位From what institution did you get your PhD?PhD, PhD., Ph.D., DPhil n abbreviation (holder of a doctorate degree) (头衔)博士The keynote speaker is Rachel Fine, PhD.piece, piece of music n (musical composition)音乐作品That piece by Bach was very nice.那首巴赫的音乐作品非常好听。piece of advice n (recommendation or warning)（一）条建议I´ll give you just one piece of advice, young man: stay away from that girl.piece of art n (artwork)艺术品Several pieces of art were stolen from the museum.piece of ass n US, offensive, vulgar, slang (attractive woman) (俚语，粗俗，无礼)俏娘们piece of cake n (slice or chunk of cake)一块蛋糕Would you like a piece of cake?你想来一块蛋糕吗？a piece of cake n figurative ([sth] easy)小菜一碟The spelling test was a piece of cake; I got all the answers right!拼写测试简直小菜一碟，我全部答对了！piece of evidence n ([sth] serving as testimony or proof)（一）份证据The police were unable to unearth the piece of evidence they needed to convict him.piece of furniture, item of furniture n (chair, table, etc.)家具All the pieces of furniture in the house are made of pine.piece of information n (bit of information)信息比特；位信息piece of junk n informal (article: unwanted)把…列入考虑范围；考虑到That's not an antique: it's a piece of junk!piece of land n (tract or parcel of land)（一）块土地They're planning to build a supermarket on that piece of land.piece of meat n figurative (person seen as sex object) (泄欲对象)一堆肉piece of news n (recent information)一则新闻；一条消息Candice has a piece of news for us; she's getting married!piece of paper n (paper: sheet)纸张；一张纸I'm writing a poem with a black pen on this red piece of paper.piece of paper n (paper: scrap)纸屑piece of property n ([sth] owned by [sb])（一）份资产The management are not responsible for pieces of property stolen from customers' cars.piece of s*** n vulgar, offensive, slang (despicable person)人渣Why do I have to accept that piece of s*** in my group?piece of s*** n vulgar, offensive, slang ([sth] worthless, badly made)狗屎，垃圾If that car only cost you a couple hundred dollars, it's probably a piece of s***!piece of tat n UK, pejorative, informal ([sth] cheap and tacky)劣质货；低档货The shop mainly sells pieces of tat.piece of trash n US, figurative, pejorative, slang (worthless person)废物；蠢货；无用的人That guy's a piece of trash; don't have anything to do with him.piece of work n ([sth] made or done)一件作品The novel is a magnificent piece of work which is beautifully written.a pig (of a) n UK, informal, figurative (difficult task)困难的工作，艰难的任务This job's a real pig.a pile of [sth] n informal, figurative, often plural (large amount)大量，很多Irene couldn't go out as she had a pile of work to do.艾琳有很多工作要做，不能外出。pillar of [sth] n ([sth] shaped like a pillar)一柱…，一股…A pillar of smoke rose from the ruins.废墟中冒出一柱烟。a pinch of [sth] n (cooking: small amount) (指数量)一捏；一撮；一掐Josh added a pinch of dried cilantro to the sauce.pinch of salt n (small amount of salt in cooking)一小撮盐pique [sb]'s curiosity, pique the curiosity of [sb] v expr (make curious)激发好奇心；引起好奇pique [sb]'s interest, pique the interest of [sb] v expr (interest)激起...的兴趣Your mention of a job vacancy has really piqued my interest.place of birth n (location where [sb] was born)出生地Many people never travel far from their place of birth.place of business n (premises)营业场所，经营场所，营业地点place of residence n (home address)家庭住址The cops went to the suspect's place of residence and served a search warrant.place of work n (workplace)工作地点，工作场所，工作单位place of worship n (religious house: church, temple) (教堂、寺庙等)礼拜场所People should be free to choose their own place of worship.place [sth] out of sight v expr (conceal [sth])将…藏起来Before the grandchildren arrive, I must place these biscuits out of sight!plague of [sth] n figurative ([sth] bad and persistent) (比喻)挥之不去的瘟疫；阴魂不散的东西，令人烦扰的事物Anna has suffered a plague of misfortunes.不幸总是如影随形跟随着安娜。plan of action n (sequence of things to do)行动计划What's the plan of action for today?plaster of Paris n (white plaster used to make casts)熟石膏We dipped pieces of gauze in plaster of Paris and laid them on Jane's face to make a mask.play down the importance of [sth] v expr (minimize significance of)降低…的重要性We are trying to play down the importance of standardized tests in our school.play into the hands of [sb], play into [sb]'s hands v expr (give [sb] an advantage)正中你下怀play the part of [sb] v expr (act the role of)扮演…的角色； (比喻)扮演…的角色，发挥…的作用Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman starred in "Casablanca", and Dooley Wilson played the part of Sam.Pledge of Allegiance n US (vow of loyalty to the USA) (美国)效忠誓词Many parents object to the Pledge of Allegiance in schools because of the religious reference.plenty of [sth] pron + prep (a sufficient amount of)许多；很多；大量There's plenty of gas in the car.这车还有许多汽油。plot, plot of land n (piece of land: lot)一块土地；小块土地The developer owned five plots on which he planned to build new houses.那位开发商拥有五块土地，打算用来建造新房屋。pluck [sth/sb] out of [sth] vtr + prep (remove, take out)将...从...中拉出；将...从...中救出Jeremy reached out and plucked the child out of the pond.杰里米将那个小孩从池塘中拉了出来。plumb the depths, plumb the depths of [sth] v expr figurative (explore something deeply)测量深度；钻研…的深邃之处；陷入（痛苦等的）深渊The poet plumbed the depths of his soul for what he wanted to write.plumb the depths, plumb the depths of [sth] v expr figurative (be very bad) 没有提供翻译 The judge described Johnson as a dangerous criminal capable of plumbing the depths of depravity.plume of smoke, plume n (long cloud of smoke)一缕烟The plume of smoke from the blaze could be seen for miles.POC n mainly US, initialism (person of color)有色人种；有色人point of contact n (person, department)联络人；联络部门point of contention n (disputed matter, [sth] controversial)争论焦点；辩论焦点point of convergence n (central or meeting point)集中点；聚合点point of departure n (starting point of a journey) (行程)出发点Our point of departure for the journey will be the Port of Los Angeles.point of departure n (starting point for argument) (比喻)出发点We're not going to discuss the presentation itself, but we will take it as our point of departure.point of interest n (landmark, interesting place)景点There are many points of interest along the highway, especially for lovers of history and geology.point of no return n (point when one becomes committed to [sth])不能回头的地步As he got into the car he realised he'd passed the point of no return.point of order n (law)程序质询point of sale n (place where [sth] is sold)销售点point-of-sale n as adj (relating to place where [sth] is sold)销售点的Retailers are paying increasing attention to their point-of-sale displays.point of view n (opinion)观点That's my own point of view; you may well disagree with me!虽说你很可能不同意，不过那就是我的观点。usage: ‘point of view’When you are considering one aspect of a situation, you can say that you are considering it from a particular point of view.From a practical point of view it is quite easy.The movie was very successful from a commercial point of view.A person's point of view is their general attitude to something, or the way they feel about something.We understand your point of view.I tried to see things from Frank's point of view.point of view n (angle from which [sth] is seen)视角There are too many tall people in front of me; I need to move to get a better point of view.我前面有太多高个头的人，我需要换个地方以获得一个更好的视角。pool, pool of [sth] n (puddle of liquid) (水或其它液体)一摊；水坑；水洼A pool of rainwater collected on the pavement.人行道上积了一摊雨水。ⓘ这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 暴雨过后，路上到处是水洼。a pool of [sth] n figurative (accumulation: of light, etc.) (液体般)一片；一滩A man was standing in a pool of light on the street.port of call n (ship: stop during a journey) (航行途中)停靠港，停泊港The Caribbean cruise includes 14 ports of call in 11 countries.port of call n figurative (place visited) (旅途中)到访地Las Vegas is the port of call for those interested in glitz and gambling.port of discharge n (place where goods are offloaded)卸货港；目的港port of embarkation n (airport, seaport: point of departure) (机场，海港等的)启运港，出发港Liverpool was the port of embarkation for many British migrants to America in the 19th century.port of import n (place where imported goods arrive)进口港possessed of adj + prep (having)有；拥有；具有She is possessed of brains as well as beauty.possession of stolen goods n (crime: handling [sth] stolen)私藏赃物He was arrested for possession of stolen goods.pot of gold n (sudden wealth)飞来横财pot of gold, crock of gold n figurative (ultimate success)最终的成功； (比喻)掘出的金桶pound of flesh n figurative (repayment of debt) (比喻，源出莎士比亚戏剧)严格要求偿还之债务You've had your pound of flesh - now leave me in peace.power of attorney n (legal right to act for [sb])委托权Jones had given his wife power of attorney.琼斯将权利授权给他妻子。power of attorney n (document granting power of attorney)委托书；授权书The siblings signed the power of attorney so that any of them could handle their father's financial affairs.兄弟姐妹们签署了授权书，这样他们中的任何人都可以处理父亲的财务事宜。power of suggestion n (hypnosis)催眠；暗示的力量The hypnotist was able to make participants do funny things by using the power of suggestion.power of suggestion n (influence on thoughts)暗示的力量Sexy TV ads are designed to make you want to buy things through the power of suggestion.practice of medicine n (work of a doctor)行医；医学实践The practice of medicine has made great advances in recent years.prepare samples of [sth] v expr (science: obtain specimens of)准备…的样本；制备…的样本prepare samples of [sth] v expr (obtain examples of)准备…的样品presence of n (existence or fact of)存在The presence of fossils in the earth's crust has caused much debate.presence of n (proximity of: [sb])在…面前，面临In the presence of money, people change.presence of mind n (composure, clarity of thought)镇静；冷静；冷静Firefighters must possess presence of mind when dealing with dangerous situations.Not everyone has the presence of mind to comprehend complex, abstract ideas.pressures, the pressures of [sth] npl (stresses: obligations, etc.)繁重；繁忙；压力The pressures of work and home were getting to her, so she decided to take a vacation.来自工作和家庭的双重压力让她喘不过气来，所以她决定给自己放个假。preview of [sth] n (advance look at [sth])预览Final year pupils are invited to spend a day at the college to get a preview of life as an A level student.price [sb] out of [sth] v expr often passive (exclude through rising costs)价格太高导致某人买不起某物prick of [sth] n figurative (emotional pain) (情感上)伤心，刺痛Paul felt a prick of jealousy when he saw Laura and Mark together.pride of place n (most prominent position)最显著的位置；最高的位置Navid's trophy was given pride of place on the mantelpiece.the prime of your life, the prime of life n (best, healthiest time in life)一生最好的时期；全盛时期Many people say that your thirties are the prime of your life.许多人说，30到40岁是人一生中的黄金时期。Prince of Wales n (title of heir to UK throne) (英国王位继承人（皇太子）的封号)威尔士亲王，威尔士王子The present Prince of Wales is Prince Charles.prisoner of war n (captured by enemy)战俘，俘虏prisoner-of-war camp n (site to hold captured enemy)战俘营prize [sth] out of [sb], pry [sth] out of [sb] (US), prise [sth] out of [sb] (UK) v expr figurative (information: extract from [sb]) (信息、秘密等)从…口中撬出Paisley didn't want to give away Imogen's secret, but her colleagues prized it out of her.；prize [sth] out of [sth], pry [sth] out of [sth] (US), prise [sth] out of [sth] (UK) v expr (extract with difficulty)硬让...说出..., 从...那里套出...procurer, procurer of [sth] n formal (person who obtains [sth])把...弄到手的人；取得...的人Our company needs a new procurer of cheap imports.promise of [sth] n (possibility)（成功的）可能性；（成功的）希望；（成功的）迹象The promise of greater opportunity drew many people to California.更大的成功可能性吸引了许多人去到加利福尼亚。proof of delivery n (post, mail: document signed by recipient)派送证明，签收证明，递送证明the proof of the pudding, the proof of the pudding is in the eating expr figurative (you have to try before judging)试了才知道the prospect of [sth] n (anticipation)想到…The prospect of going on holiday with my in-laws did not fill me with joy.一想到要和姻亲们一起去度假，我就高兴不起来。protective of [sb/sth] adj + prep (person)对…关爱保护的；对…用心爱护的Bob is very protective of his children.鲍勃对自己的孩子们非常关爱保护。proud of [sth] adj + prep (feeling pleased, satisfied with [sth]) (褒义)自豪的，感到光荣的； (贬义)骄傲的，傲慢的Ralph was proud of his success.拉尔夫为自己的成功感到自豪。ⓘ这句话不是该英语句子的翻译。 他为人骄傲，听不进别人的反对意见。proud of yourself adj (self-satisfied)自豪的You have achieved such good grades this term; you should be proud of yourself.你这学期取得的成绩这么棒，你真应该为自己感到自豪。proud of [sb] adj + prep (happy with [sb] else's achievements)为…感到骄傲I am proud of my daughter for finishing her first marathon.我为女儿完成了她的第一次马拉松赛跑感到骄傲。provider, provider of [sth] n (company in general)…的提供商；…的供应商Our company is the country's largest provider of recycling services.我们公司是该国最大的回收服务提供商。psych [sb] out of [sth] v expr informal, abbreviation (dissuade by psychological means) 没有提供翻译 psych [sb] out of doing [sth] v expr informal, abbreviation (dissuade by psychological means)诱使某人停止做某事；说服某人停止做某事pull yourself out of [sth] v expr figurative, informal (free yourself from [sth] by hard work) (通过努力工作)使自由；从...解放出来By working three jobs, Manny managed to pull himself out of poverty.purge [sth] of [sth] vtr + prep (eliminate, get rid of [sth])清除…的（毒素等）Steve is following a special diet to purge his body of toxins.史蒂夫为了清除他身体中的毒素，正遵循一种特殊的食谱。purge [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (get rid of [sth])使…清除（罪责、过失等）Tim believes that confessing to his sins purges him of guilt.提姆相信，忏悔自己的罪孽会清除他的负罪感。purge [sth] of [sb/sth] vtr + prep (government: get rid of) (政府行为)将…从…清除出去The party leader has purged the party of troublemakers.党派领导人将党派中惹是生非之人清除了出去。pursuit of happiness n (search for contentment in life)追求幸福Many people feel that the pursuit of happiness is not the only purpose of life.purveyor, purveyor of [sth] n (person who spreads: lies, gossip) (谎言、流言等)散布…的人Bobby left the church when he learned that his priest was a purveyor of lies.put [sb/sth] at risk of [sth], put [sb/sth] at risk of doing [sth] v expr (expose to)使陷入…的风险We were put at risk of severe sunburn, working outdoors at midday.put on a show of [sth], put on a display of [sth] v expr (feign, give impression of)假装...；假扮...；做出...的样子The parents put on a show of unity so as not to worry their children.put [sb/sth] out of business v expr (company, person: cause to fail)破产put [sb/sth] out of his/her/its misery v expr (kill [sb/sth])杀死The dog was so ill that the vet said it would be kinder to put him out of his misery.put [sb] out of his/her misery v expr figurative (finally give an answer, etc.)宣布最终结果The judges finally put the contestants out of their misery by announcing the winner.put [sth] out of order v expr (cause to malfunction)使…出故障Jellyfish got caught in the pipes and put the pump out of order.a quadrillion [sth], a quadrillion of [sth] adj US (this quantity of [sth])千万亿的a quadrillion [sth], a quadrillion of [sth] adj UK (this quantity of [sth])千万亿的quality of life n (comfort and enjoyment in one's existence)生活质量quarter of [sth/sb] expr (extent: 1/4, one fourth)四分之一备注: When only one, "a quarter" is used generally; "one quarter" is used to emphasize the precise amount.A quarter of twelve is three.Three quarters of 200 is 150.十二的四分之一是三。//200的四分之三是150.queen, queen of [sth] n (prominent woman) (指某一领域内成就杰出的女性)女王Martha is the queen of gardening.the quick n figurative (most essential part)核心Stop prevaricating and get to the quick of the matter.quick change of opinion n (about-face)突然改变观点；突然改变主张The quick change of opinion was brought about by the discovery of compromising documents.quite a lot (of [sth]) pron (much, many)相当多There is quite a lot of rice left in the pot, and you are welcome to have more.锅里还剩有相当多的饭，你还想要的话尽管说。Rabbit Proof Fence, State Barrier Fence of Western Australia n (long fence in Australia)长围栏；防兔栏rack of ribs n (food: ribs)肋排肉；颈脊Helen sat down to eat a rack of ribs.rack of lamb n (roasted ribs of young sheep)烤小羊排a raft of [sth] n informal (large amount)大量，很多A raft of people turned up to hear the famous man speak.很多人来听这个名人演讲。a rain of [sth] n figurative (large quantity) (责骂、侮辱等)大量；一阵；一顿She had to listen to a rain of insults before she could leave the room.在离开房间之前，她不得不经受一顿责骂。rainbow of [sth] n figurative ([sth] colourful)五彩缤纷，五颜六色Terry's shirt was a rainbow of colours.特里的衬衫是五颜六色的。raise awareness of [sth] v expr (increase understanding of [sth])提高对…的认识People are wearing wristbands this month to raise awareness of mental health issues.本月人们都佩戴腕带，以此提高大众对心理健康问题的认识。raise the height of [sth] v expr (make higher)提高…的高度；使…更高When basketball players speak, we usually have to raise the height of the microphone.range of vision n (field of view)可视范围；视野；眼界The army set up camp just beyond the enemy's range of vision.The car came toward me from the left, just outside my range of vision.rash of [sth] n (string of events) (尤指不好的事情)爆发的一连串事情Police are reminding people to keep their doors and windows locked, following a rash of burglaries in the area.rate of exchange (exchange rate)兑换率；汇率rate of return n (investment income)收益率；回报率the ravages of [sth] npl (damage done by time, war, etc.)损坏后的残迹The ravages of time were clear in her once-beautiful face.ravages of time npl (effects of aging)时间的摧残；时光的消磨White hair and wrinkled skin are two of the commonest ravages of time.a ray of [sth] n figurative (small amount)一丝；一线The news gave Linda a ray of comfort.ray of hope n (reason for optimism)一线希望There was a ray of hope for the economy when the stock market improved.The advances in medicine give a ray of hope for a cancer cure.ray of light n (light beam)一缕光线Suddenly a ray of light beamed in the darkness, helping us climb to safety.ray of light n figurative (source of rare joy)给人带来温暖幸福的人； (比喻)生命中的一缕阳光You, my precious, are a true ray of light in my troubled life.ray of sunshine n (beam of sunlight)一缕阳光A ray of sunshine came in through the window.ray of sunshine n figurative (source of joy or cheer)快乐的源泉，让人感到快乐温暖的人或物My daughter is a little ray of sunshine.reach the end of your rope, be at the end of your rope, also UK: reach the end of your tether, be at the end of your tether v expr figurative, informal (be exasperated)忍无可忍I need a break from the kids; I've reached the end of my rope!reams, reams of [sth] npl figurative (large amount: of [sth])大量The writer produced reams of beautiful poetry.reap the benefit of [sth], reap the benefits of [sth] v expr (profit)得益于；从…获得益处；因…得到好处If you practice the piano every day, you'll soon reap the benefit of all your hard work.reap the rewards of [sth] v expr figurative (benefit, profit)从...中获益In his old age, Charlie is reaping the rewards of a life of exercise and healthy eating.receiver of stolen goods n (person who handles [sth] stolen)私藏赃物的人；赃物窝主The police decided the jewellery shop owner had known the rings were stolen, making him a receiver of stolen goods.a recurrence of [sth] n (further instance of [sth])再次发生；再次出现We're expecting a recurrence of snowfall later today.redolent of, redolent of [sth] adj + prep figurative (evoking: [sth])引起…的，唤起…的；使人联想到…的I didn't know where the man was from, but his accent was redolent of Scotland.reek of [sth] vi + prep (smell of [sth] bad)散发臭气My neighbor's house reeks of cats.reflective of [sth/sb] adj + prep (exemplifying)…的反映；…的体现The president's statement is not reflective of public opinion.regardless of prep (in spite of)不管怎样；不论如何；尽管He continued working regardless of his illness.尽管自己疾病缠身，他还是继续工作。regardless of prep (without considering)不顾The planning committee approved the redevelopment plans regardless of the effect on the locality.不顾对所在地的影响，规划委员会还是批准了重建计划。regardless of the cost adv (however high the price)不顾价格She wanted that fur coat regardless of the cost.regardless of the cost adv figurative (however bad the consequences)不顾代价They were determined to win the war regardless of the cost.reign of terror n (period of tyranny)恐怖统治The tsar's reign of terror lasted for over twenty years.release of information n (document: permission)信息发布；信息披露The hospital requires patients to sign a release of information in order for relatives to be notified about their condition.relic, a relic of [sth], a relic from [sth] n figurative, pejorative ([sth] outmoded)遗留；残余The obscure law is a relic from the days of prohibition.relic of the past n ([sth] obsolete, outmoded)遗物；遗迹relieve [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (unburden of a weight)卸去…的负担；帮忙拿Just then John appeared and relieved me of my heavy shopping bags.正在那时，约翰出现，帮忙拿走了我沉重的购物袋。relieve [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep figurative (take over responsibility)使卸下（责任）I've been relieved of most of my responsibilities at work.我工作上大部分的责任都已经被解除了。relieve [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep often passive (remove from position)使卸下（职务），使卸除（职务）The vice-president of the company was relieved of his position.公司副董事长被卸任了。relieve [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (free from having to do)使免于做My brother's arrival relieved me of the task of caring for our parents alone.哥哥来了，我不必再独自一人照看父母了。relieve [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep informal (take, steal from)从…处偷走The pickpocket relieved Ned of his wallet.扒手偷走了内德的钱包。relieve [sb] of a burden v expr (release from a responsibility)为某人减轻负担；减轻某人的负担relieve of their job, relieve [sb] of his job, relieve [sb] of her job v expr (dismiss or fire [sb])解雇relinquishment, relinquishment of [sth] n (giving up, yielding [sth])放弃；屈从remains of [sth] npl (fossils)化石These stones are marked with the remains of prehistoric fish.这些石头里有史前鱼类的化石。remains of [sth] npl (ruins)遗迹；遗址The remains of the ancient city were fascinating.那座古城的遗迹太美了。remains of [sth] npl figurative (what is left: of [sth])剩下的东西；剩余物The remains of an ancient civilization were discovered in southern France.在法国南部发现了古代文明的遗迹。remind [sb] of [sth], remind [sb] about [sth] vtr + prep (cause [sb] to remember)提醒；使想起；使记起The alarm reminded Tim of his appointment.I reminded my son about his mother's birthday.提姆听到闹钟，想起了还有约会。//我让儿子想起了他母亲的生日。remind [sb] of [sb/sth] vtr + prep (resemble [sb/sth]) (因为相像)使…想起，让…联想起You remind me so much of my youngest son.This landscape reminds me of the Swiss Alps.你使我想起了我的小儿子。//这景色让我想起了瑞士的阿尔卑斯山。reminder of [sth] n (unintentional) (无意的提醒)让人回忆起…的事物, 提醒人想起…的事物Finding the cinema ticket stubs from their first date at the back of a drawer was a reminder of happier times.在抽屉深处找到当年他们第一次约会时的电影票根让他们想起了曾有过的幸福时光。reminiscent of [sth] adj + prep (bringing to mind)使回忆起的；让人联想到的This music is reminiscent of Mozart's early work.remnant of [sth] n (piece left over)剩余物；残留物Why not use these remnants of wood for kindling?用这些废木料生火不好吗？remnant of [sth] n figurative (trace of [sth] past)…的残迹；…的印记The retired athlete looked at his jersey, a remnant of his former greatness.那位退役的运动员看着自己的球衣，那是他当年荣耀的印记。removal, removal of remains, removal of the remains n Ire (taking corpse to funeral)骸骨移运repertoire of [sth] n (range of skills)全部技能The customer service representative had a repertoire of techniques for dealing with difficult customers.repertory of [sth] n (collection, selection)...的储存representative of [sth/sb] adj + prep (that represents [sth], [sb])表现…的The artist tried to create a picture that was representative of the image in her head.艺术家想创作一幅能表现她心中所见的图画。representative of [sth/sb] adj + prep (typical of [sth], [sb])有代表性的；典型的This is a representative example of what life is like for people living in these conditions.在这种条件下的人的生活是什么样的，这就是个有代表性的例子。resentful of [sth/sb] adj + prep (person: envious, bitter)厌恶Meera is resentful of the time her boyfriend spends with his brother.resting place, place of rest n euphemism (grave) (委婉语)安息之处；坟墓Yesterday we carried Grandma to her final resting place.resting place, place of rest n (place to be at ease)休息的地方My favourite resting place is my conservatory.；return a verdict of [sth] v expr (jury: decide if guilty) (陪审团)宣布裁决After much deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.rewards, rewards of [sth] npl (emotional benefits) (情感、精神上的)回报，报答Teaching can be challenging, but it has its rewards.教书这份工作可能会充满挑战，不过也有回报。rewrite the rules of [sth], also UK: re-write the rules of [sth] v expr figurative (reinvent [sth], do [sth] unconventionally)打破常规； (比喻)重写规则The New Wave directors rewrote the rules of film.新浪潮派导演们重写了电影的规则。be rid of [sb/sth] v expr (be free of)摆脱I couldn't stand her, and I'm glad to be rid of her!我完全受不了她，所以很高兴自己能够摆脱她！riddance of [sth] n archaic (freedom from [sth] unwanted) (状态)摆脱, 解脱The riddance of the rats from the city streets was no easy task.riddle of the Sphinx n (puzzle in Greek mythology)斯芬克斯之谜Oedipus is said to have solved the riddle of the Sphinx.ride [sb] out of town v expr US, figurative (force to leave)赶出；赶走The gangster rode his rivals out of town.ridge of high pressure n (weather forecast: elongated area of high atmospheric pressure) (天气预报)高压脊A ridge of high pressure is lying over the country, so it should be fine for the next few days.right of entry n (legal freedom to enter a property)进入权As I'm the owner, I have the right of entry on the property.right of use n (authorization)使用权Membership grants one the right of use of all the club's facilities.right of way, right-of-way n (priority over other traffic) (车辆)路权，优先通行权Traffic on a main road has right of way over that trying to enter from a side road.right of way, right-of-way n (law: freedom to use road or path) (法律)道路使用权； (在别人土地上穿行的)通行权The right of way over the farmer's land has existed for hundreds of years.right-of-center (US), right-of-centre (UK) adj (politics: conservative) (政治)中间偏右的rights of man npl (human freedoms)人权rights of women npl (women's human and civil liberties)女性权益In many countries, the rights of women to equal treatment under the law and in the workplace are undisputed.a ring of [sth], a [sth] ring n (particular sound)...的声音There was a ring of truth to the woman's words.The speech had a practised ring.riot of [sth] n (showy display) (色彩)缤纷； (声音)嘈杂The flowerbeds were a riot of colour.rite of passage n (ritual marking a life change)过渡仪式, 转变仪式A young Jewish man's bar mitzvah, at about age 13, is one of many common rites of passage.rite of passage n figurative (significant life change)人生的重大转变Receiving one's driving license is often considered a rite of passage.roar, the roar of [sb] n figurative (person, group: loud utterance) (个人或团体)吼叫，嚎叫The team was encouraged by the roar of the crowd.球队受到了人群吼叫的鼓励。roar, the roar of [sth] n figurative (traffic, ocean, etc.: loud noise) (汽车)轰鸣； (机器等)轰响，轰鸣； (风等)怒吼，咆哮I sat on the edge of the cliff and listened to the ocean's roar. Karen couldn't hear what Jon was saying above the roar of the traffic.我坐在悬崖边，听着海洋的咆哮声。在来往车辆的轰鸣声中，卡伦听不清乔恩在说什么。rob [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep often passive (steal [sth] from [sb])抢劫某人的某物；偷盗某人的某物According to the police, the store was robbed of more than 5,000 dollars.The pickpockets robbed the tourists of their wallets.据警方消息，这家店被抢走了 5000 多美元。游客们的钱包被小偷偷走了。rob [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep figurative, often passive (deprive [sb] of [sth])使失去；夺去；剥夺You've robbed me of everything but my dignity! She had to start working when she was 12 years old so she was robbed of her youth.你夺去了我的一切，但不能剥夺我的尊严！她12岁就不得不参加工作，青春时光就这样被剥夺了。roll of film n (spool of film for a camera)一卷胶片Digital cameras have made rolls of film obsolete.When she was taking pictures, she had to stop to change a roll of film.roll of honor (US), roll of honour (UK) n (list of heroes)荣誉名册Soldiers killed during the First World War have been commemorated in a roll of honour.roll out of bed v expr US, Informal (get up from bed)起床The professor's hair was always a mess, as if he'd just rolled out of bed.The children normally roll out of bed late on Saturdays.roof of the mouth n (top of the mouth)上颚；上膛；上口盖The hot food burned the roof of his mouth.roof of the world n figurative (Himalayas) (比喻，指喜马拉雅山脉)世界屋脊root of all evil n figurative (cause of all that is bad) (比喻)万恶之源Drugs are the root of all evil.Money is the root of all evil.rose of Sharon n (evergreen flowering shrub) (常青类)木槿rose of Sharon n (deciduous flowering shrub) (落叶类)木槿rose of Sharon n (flowering plant named in the Bible)莎伦的玫瑰；纱伦玫瑰rough approximation of [sth] n ([sth] close but not identical)近似于…之物I can only give you a rough approximation of the damage at this point.round of applause n (burst of clapping to show approval)一阵掌声Ladies and gentlemen, please give him a round of applause!row, row of [sth] n (things in a line)一排；一行I like to plant straight rows of daffodils.我喜欢种植一排排整齐的水仙。rule of law n (overriding legal principle)法治；由法而治During the gold rush, there was no rule of law in the miners' camps.rule of six n UK (pandemic group size ban) (防疫措施)六人聚集规则rule of thumb n (general indication, rough guide)粗略的估算法；一般法则，粗略指南The rule of thumb when doing laundry is to keep light and dark clothes separate.洗衣服的一般法则就是将浅色与深色的衣物分开洗涤。rules of engagement npl (directives to military forces)交战规则The rules of engagement limit the targets of soldiers.run afoul of [sth/sb], fall afoul of [sth/sb] v expr (come into conflict with)与...冲突；违背Tim's plans to build a garden shed fell afoul of regulations.run of the mill, run-of-the-mill adj informal (ordinary, average)普通的；一般的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the nounrun out of charge v expr (lose battery power)电量耗尽；没电run out of juice v expr figurative, slang (device: have no power left) (设备)没电I tripped over a tree root in the dark after my flashlight ran out of juice.run out of steam v expr figurative (lose impetus, enthusiasm) (事情)势头衰弱，失去动力； (人)精疲力竭The project started well, but it ran out of steam and was abandoned.Amanda has been working really hard for months, but now she's run out of steam.run out of time v expr (have no time left)没有时间了；时间用尽了run short of [sth], run short on [sth] v expr (have few left)…短缺，…快用完了run the gamut of [sth] v expr (extend over the whole range of)将..都囊括进来run the gauntlet of [sth] v expr figurative (go through difficult trials)受严峻考验run the risk of doing [sth], run a risk of doing [sth] v expr (expose yourself to the danger of)冒...的风险；承担...的风险You run the risk of becoming dehydrated if you don't drink enough liquids.sack of [sth], sackful n (amount contained in a sack)一麻袋；一大袋This recipe calls for a whole sack of potatoes.the salt of the earth n figurative (person: good, decent)社会中坚人物；社会精英He's the salt of the earth and would help anyone who asked him.the salt of the earth npl figurative (people: good, decent)社会中坚人物；社会精英The salt of the earth are those people who behave decently and work hard.satisfy [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (relieve [sb] of doubt)消除…对…的疑虑The defendant satisfied the jury of his innocence.被告人消除了陪审团对他的疑虑。satisfy the requirements of [sth/sb] v expr (fulfil needs, expectations)满足要求This cheap computer will satisfy the requirements of most pensioners.save the blushes of [sb], save [sb]'s blushes v expr (avoid embarrassing [sb])免得…尴尬；使…免于受窘Samantha saved Ben's blushes by not mentioning who had broken the vase.say nothing of [sth] v expr (not mention)更别提；不用说She said nothing of her upcoming surgery for fear her family would worry. You don't need to thank me - say nothing of it!scarcity of [sth] n (shortage, lack)缺乏；不足Local stores reported a scarcity of bottled water.本地商店缺乏瓶装水。scare the living daylights out of [sb], also US: scare the daylights out of [sb] v expr informal (frighten [sb])吓某人个半死；吓得某人魂不附体Did you have to jump out at me like that? You scared the living daylights out of me!be scared of [sth/sb] v expr (have a fear of)使害怕；使恐惧Magali was scared of fireworks.玛佳丽害怕烟火。a scattering of [sth] n (small amount)零零星星；分散的少量东西There was a scattering of houses here and there across the rural area.scene of action n (sports venue)体育比赛场所The teams were ready to enter the scene of action to play their match.scene of the crime n (law: where crime happened)犯罪现场school of architecture n (educational establishment)建筑学院school of art n (college where art is studied)艺术学院Admission is highly competitive at many schools of art.school of continuing education n (further education college)继续教育学院Many adults turn to schools of continuing education to learn new skills.school of continuing education n (adult education college)成人继续教育学院school of design n (college where design is studied)设计学院Clark got a job in the fashion field after he graduated from the school of design.school of education n US (teaching college)师范学院If you want to be a teacher you'll need to go to a school of education.A school of education can prepare you for a teaching job.school of fine arts n (college of visual arts)艺术学院school of fish n (fish swimming in a group)鱼群A school of fish swam through the coral.school of thought n (collective view)学派；思想流派Markham and Fishburn belong to very different schools of thought.a scintilla of [sth] n (speck, miniscule amount)细微的痕迹；微量The lawyer argued that there was not a scintilla of truth in the accusations against his client.scope of supply n (components provided)供货范围；供应范围If the scope of supply is not complete, the company will send the missing components to the customer.scope of work n (nature and extent of a job or task)工作内容；工作范围The scope of work for a project should specify precisely what work will be done.scores of [sth] adj figurative (many: people, etc.)许多；很多；大量There were scores of people at the shopping mall on Christmas Eve.scrape the bottom of the barrel v expr figurative, informal (resort to [sth], [sb] inferior)退而求其次；不得不在剩余中选择备注: Commonly used in continuous tensessculpt [sth] out of [sth], sculpt [sth] from [sth] vtr + prep (shape, carve from [sth])从…雕刻出；雕塑Rodin sculpted beautiful figures out of marble.sculpture [sth] out of [sth], sculpture [sth] from [sth] vtr + prep (sculpt, carve)用…雕刻He sculptured a foot out of marble.他用大理石雕刻出一个脚的形状。the scum of the earth n pejorative, uncountable, invariable, slang (despicable person)社会渣滓，人渣You can't be serious about marrying him – he's the scum of the earth! Some people consider tax collectors the scum of the earth.a sea of [sth] n figurative (large quantity)大量；海量The festival crowd was a sea of faces.节日期间，到处人头攒动。seal of approval n (royal stamp of endorsement)批准印章King John put his seal of approval on the Great Charter.seal of approval n figurative (consent, acceptance)正式的认可，认可奖章Her new boyfriend has a good job in the City and so he has her parents' seal of approval.seal of office n (official stamp)公章The notary stamped his seal of office on the document.seat of government n (parliament building)议会大楼；政府大楼The Presidential Building of the Government of the Canary Islands is the seat of government.seat of government n (location of government)政府所在地The Hague is the seat of government for the Netherlands.seat of power n (government building)政府大楼The Kremlin is the seat of power in Russia.seat of power n figurative (position of control) (比喻)掌权地位The general election brought the politician to the seat of power.the second of, 2nd, 2nd of, the 2nd, the 2nd of n UK (second day of specified month) (一个月的第二天)2号，2日备注: The written form "2 May" may also be used.My brother is getting married on the second of May.我哥哥5月2日就要结婚了。second helping (of [sth]) n (food: another serving) (食物)第二份，又一份I was so hungry, I had a second helping of stew.secretary of state n (high-ranking government minister)国务卿see both sides of [sth] v expr figurative (be impartial)公正对待...You have to demonstrate in your essay that you can see both sides of the argument.see the back of [sb/sth] v expr figurative, informal (get rid of [sb/sth])摆脱；不愿见到see the last of [sb/sth] v expr informal (not encounter anymore)最后一次见到, 不会再见到see the light of day v expr figurative (come into being)开始存在；问世Your plan is so bad it will never see the light of day.seep out of [sth] v expr (escape by trickling or dripping)渗出；漏出A foul-smelling liquid seeped out of the joints of the pipes.seep out of [sth] v expr figurative (escaping bit by bit)从...走漏；从...泄露Information seeped out of the government office.segregation of duties n (separation of responsibilities)职责划分，职责分工，职责分离segregation of duty n (separation of responsibilities)职责划分，职责分工，职责分离seizure of power n (coup)夺取政权Their seizure of power was swift, overturning the government in a matter of hours.a semblance of [sth], some semblance of [sth] n (outward appearance)外表；外观The cloud had the semblance of a horse.云朵呈现出马的形状。a semblance of [sth], some semblance of [sth] n (assumed appearance, show)表象；假象a semblance of [sth], some semblance of [sth] n (slight amount)极少量；微量；一点点；一丁点I wish the new trainee would show some semblance of competence.我希望新的实习生会展现出一些能力。sense of adventure n (desire for new experiences)冒险精神sense of belonging n (feeling of being accepted or fitting in)归属感A sense of belonging is important to teenagers as they form their own identity.sense of direction n (ability to orientate oneself)方向感sense of direction n figurative (commitment to a purpose, goal)目标意识sense of duty n (feeling of responsibility)责任感The volunteer continued her work only out of a sense of duty.sense of entitlement n (expectation of privilege)特权意识sense of hearing n (ability to detect sound)听觉Her sense of hearing was so good she could hear a cricket from 100 yards away.sense of humor (US), sense of humour (UK) n (finding things funny)幽默感Wally has a strange sense of humor: he's always making jokes that no-one else understands.沃力的幽默感很奇怪，他总是讲一些没人理解得了的笑话。sense of purpose n (resoluteness)使命感；目的性sense of rhythm n (ability to follow a beat)节奏感I'm an awful dancer because I have no sense of rhythm.sense of right and wrong n (morality)分辨是非对错的能力；是非感At around the age of four, children start to demonstrate a sense of right and wrong.sense of self n (idea of one's own identity)自我意识sense of sight n (vision)视觉sense of smell n (ability to detect scents)嗅觉Dogs have a strong sense of smell.sense of style n (awareness of what is tasteful or fashionable)时尚感，品味sense of taste n (ability to detect flavour)味觉When she burned her tongue she temporarily lost her sense of taste.sense of taste n (discernment)辨识能力；品味sense of timing n (awareness of best moment to speak or act)对时机的把握What makes him such a brilliant comedian is his sense of timing.sense of touch n (ability to feel)触觉sensible of [sth] adj + prep formal (aware)意识到的；察觉到的Patricia was sensible of the kindness the Joneses were showing her by letting her stay with them.帕特丽夏意识到了邻居们让自己和他们待在一起是对她的善意。sentence of death n (being condemned to execution)死刑判决The judge passed a sentence of death on the convicted murderer.separation of powers n (division of government)分权The constitution calls for the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.sequence of events n (order in which [sth] happened)事情发生的顺序，事件发生的次序sequence of steps n (procedure)步骤You must carefully follow a precise sequence of steps to complete the transaction.service of process n (law: notice of action) (法律)传票送达set of three n (trio)三件套Instead of buying just one wine glass, I decided to get a set of three.set of two n (pair)二件套He bought a set of two candles in matching colors.set the date for [sth], set a date for [sth], set the date of [sth] v expr (schedule a day for)为…定好日子；为…定下日期We have set the date for the next meeting: March 23rd.the Seven Wonders of the World npl (ancient monuments)世界七大奇迹the seventeenth of, 17th, 17th of, the 17th, the 17th of n UK (seventeenth day of specified month) (日期)17 日，17 天Today is the seventeenth of November.the seventh of, 7th, 7th of, the 7th, the 7th of n UK (seventh day of specified month)一个月的第七天备注: The written form "7 October" may also be used.Let's have dinner on the seventh of October.the shackles of [sth] npl figurative ([sth] restrictive)…的束缚；…的羁绊We must shake off the shackles of capitalist thinking!a shade of [sth] n (hint, small amount of [sth])一点点；少许There's a shade of oregano in this sauce.这种酱汁里加有少许的牛至。shadow of a doubt n figurative (slight uncertainty)一点点疑问；一丁点怀疑There's not the shadow of a doubt that he's guilty of the murder.shaft, shaft of light, shaft of sunlight n (ray: of light) (光)一道，一束A shaft of light broke through the clouds.一束光冲破了云层。shake [sth] out of [sth] v expr (remove [sth] by shaking)抖落；抖出来；除去I took the dust sheets outside and shook the dust out of them.share of mind n (association with a particular brand)心智占有率；心理占有率share of wallet n (commerce: percentage of customer's total purchases made from one business)钱包份额shedload, a shedload of [sth] n UK, informal (large amount)大量shedloads, shedloads of [sth] npl UK, informal (large amount)大量，许多sheet, sheet of glass n (pane of glass) (玻璃)一大张Because the window had an odd shape, we had to cut a new windowpane out of a larger sheet.由于这个窗户的形状很奇特，所以我们不得不用一大张玻璃来剪裁出一个新的窗玻璃。sheet of ice n (layer of ice) (冰)薄层, 薄片After the freezing rain, there is a sheet of ice covering the car.sheet of stamps n (booklet of stamps) (邮票)一整版I bought three sheets of stamps at the post office.sheet of paper n (paper: single leaf)一张纸She found a sheet of paper and wrote a note. It will only require one sheet of paper to take this test. Pencils ready?s***load, a s***load of [sth] n slang, vulgar, offensive (large quantity) (俚语，粗俗语)超多；巨多s***loads, s***loads of [sth] npl slang, vulgar, offensive (large quantity)好多, 大量shoal, shoal of fish n (group of fish)鱼群A shoal of fish was visible in the clear water.shoal of [sth/sb] n figurative, informal (group, collection)大群，大量A shoal of pots and pans littered the kitchen.shock of hair n (unruly mass of hair) (毛发等)乱糟糟的一大堆，蓬乱的一大堆His face was surrounded by a shock of black hair.他的脸上生着一大堆蓬乱的毛发。short of doing [sth] prep (except)除了I don't know what to do, short of leaving.short of [sth] expr (other than)除…外Short of a raid on the cookie jar, we won't have a snack.除了“突袭”饼干罐外，为了零食我们别无他法。short of doing [sth] expr (other than do [sth])除做…外Short of replacing the whole engine, there is nothing you can do to solve the problem.要想解决这个问题，除了换掉整个引擎外别无他法。be short of [sth] v expr (lacking)不足，短缺；未达到，少于I need to go shopping: we're short of bread and milk.我需要去采购了，面包和牛奶都不够了。short of breath adj (having difficulty breathing)呼吸短促；气短shortness of breath n (respiratory difficulty)呼吸短促；呼吸困难Shortness of breath may be a sign of lung disease or emphysema.show, a show of [sth] n (display)展示；展出；陈列Christopher's show of his prize potatoes and leeks was impressive.show [sb] a clean pair of heels, show a clean pair of heels to [sb] v expr figurative, informal (competitors: leave behind)在竞争中胜过；在竞争中超越show of hands n (vote)举手表决The delegates elected a new chairman with a show of hands. By show of hands, how many of you want economic change?show signs of [sth] vtr (indicate possibility of)表现出…的迹象The latest economic indicators show signs of an economic recovery.show signs of [sth] vtr (display symptoms of)显示…的症状The car is starting to show signs of wear.a shred of [sth] n figurative (little bit)少量；些许；一丝备注: Commonly followed by: evidence, self-respect, dignity.The police were sure Paula was guilty, but they couldn't find a shred of evidence against her.警方确信宝拉有罪，但找不到一丝对她不利的证据。be shy of [sth] v expr (having just under [sth])不够的, 不足的, 不到的I am a little shy of the 300 dollars I need to buy the new stereo.我需要买的新音响设备价值300美元，我现在还差一点。be sick of [sth/sb] v expr informal (be weary or bored of [sth/sb])厌倦…的；对…感到厌烦的After all this snow, I am really sick of winter!下了这么多雪，我真的厌倦了冬天！be sick of doing [sth] v expr informal (be weary of doing [sth])厌烦做某事的；厌倦做某事的I'm sick of looking for shoes for you; please pick something out.我厌倦了陪你试鞋子，请赶紧挑一双吧。be sick and tired of [sth] v expr informal (have had enough of)厌烦；厌倦I'm sick and tired of living in this freezing cold house.我厌倦了住在这冰冷刺骨的屋子里。get sick and tired of [sth] v expr informal (start to be weary, exasperated)厌倦；厌烦I'm getting sick and tired of that child's whining!be sick to death of [sth/sb] v expr figurative, informal (have had enough of)极度厌倦；极度厌烦side of [sth] n (cut of meat) (动物)肋肉Please give me a side of beef.请给我一份牛肋肉。sigh of relief n (audible breath when difficulty is over)舒了一口气Prudence heaved a sigh of relief as her beloved horse was freed from the mud.sign, sign of [sth] n (portent, presage)征兆；预兆Some people say that when cows lie down, it is a sign of rain.有的人说，如果牛躺下，就是要下雨的征兆。sign of the cross n (religious hand gesture)十字手势；十字架手势sign of the zodiac n (one of twelve constellations)星座；十二星座之一sign out of [sth] v expr (computer, website) (计算机，网站)退出，登出When you've finished shopping, you should sign out of the site.完成购物后，你应登出那个网站。sing the praises of [sth/sb], sing [sb/sth]'s praises v expr figurative (praise)赞美；称颂，赞颂the sixteenth of, 16th, 16th of, the 16th, the 16th of n UK (sixteenth day of specified month) (日期)16日，16号My parents' wedding anniversary is on the sixteenth of July.the sixth of, 6th, 6th of, the 6th, the 6th of n UK (sixth day of specified month)一个月的第六天备注: The written form "6 April" may also be used.The sixth of April marks the start of a new tax year.the size of [sth] n figurative, informal (state of affairs)事态的严重程度The government is still trying to assess the size of the situation, but it doesn't look good.skein of [sth] n figurative ([sth] coiled, twisted) (头发等)一缕，一束A skein of hair was stuck in the drain.skein of geese n (flock of geese in flight)一群As the sun began to set, I got a beautiful photo of a skein of geese overhead.slam into [sth], slam out of [sth] vi + prep (leave or enter violently)砰地推门进入；砰地关门离开William slammed out of the room after his boss fired him.sleight of hand n (manual dexterity in doing magic tricks) (变戏法的)巧妙手法sleight of hand n figurative (skillful deceit)骗人的花招a slew of [sth] n informal (many, a lot of [sth])很多；许多A whole slew of applications came at the last minute.slice of [sth] n figurative (share of [sth])份；部分The company is hoping to gain a bigger slice of the market next year.slice of bread n (thin piece cut from loaf)面包片slice of life n (accurate depiction of reality)生活的片断；现实生活的侧面The film is a slice of life from the 1950s.slip of a [sb/sth] n (person: young, small, slim) (指人)小；小人；小家伙Bobby is just a slip of a boy.At 16, Jennie is still a slip of a thing and has no experience of the world of work.slip of paper n (paper: small piece)纸条slip of the tongue n (mistake in speaking)口误，失言sliver, sliver of [sth] n (splinter, thin piece)薄片；裂片；碎片Frank had a sliver of glass lodged in his foot.sliver, sliver of [sth] n (thin slice, portion)薄切片"Would you like some cake?" "Oh, go on, then - just a sliver."；small of your back n (lower part of the back)腰骶部；腰背部She was hurting in the small of her back, just above the tailbone.smashing of [sth] n (act of shattering)破坏；损坏；打碎The smashing of a glass is a traditional Jewish wedding custom.a smattering of [sth] n (minimal knowledge of [sth])略知；一知半解I speak fluent Greek and have a smattering of Portuguese.a smattering of [sth] n (small quantity)少量；一点There was a smattering of mud on the wall.a smorgasbord of [sth] n figurative (varied selection)大杂烩The ladies' eyes lit up at the smorgasbord of beautiful jewelry set before them.snap out of it v expr slang (return quickly to normal)迅速恢复过来；重新振作起来The teacher caught James daydreaming, but he soon snapped out of it.老师发现詹姆斯在做白日梦，不过他很快就恢复过来了。snap out of [sth] v expr slang (quickly end, stop [sth])快速停止；迅速恢复I wish Jenna would snap out of her bad mood.我希望詹娜能坏心情中恢复过来。sneak out of [sth] v expr (leave secretly)悄悄地避开, 偷偷地溜出The boys sneaked out of the dormitory and went to meet their friends.snippet of [sth] n figurative (scrap of news, information)剪报I only heard a snippet of the news story; do you know the details?soldier of fortune n figurative (pleasure-seeking adventurer)追求享乐的冒险家soldier of fortune n (military adventurer)军事冒险者something of, somewhat of expr (rather, quite)有点；颇为son of a bitch, son-of-a-bitch n slang, pejorative, vulgar (despicable man)婊子养的，狗娘养的； (表示惊讶、愤怒等)他妈的，见鬼That son of a bitch should be locked away for good.I'm going to kill that son of a bitch.son of a gun, son-of-a-gun n US, slang, pejorative (man: rogue)混蛋；恶棍备注: Often used jocularly to show affection.Son of a gun! interj US, slang (surprise) (表示惊讶)活见鬼，他妈的Son of a gun! - it's snowing again.son of God n (Christianity: Jesus Christ)上帝的儿子；圣子；耶稣基督The Son of God died for our sins.sorta adv slang (sort of) (非正式用语)有一点，有几分Alan's hair was sorta blond.soup of the day n (restaurant: soup served on a given day) (餐馆)每日例汤source of income n (where income comes from)收入来源source of light n ([sth] that gives light)光线来源；照明来源source of pride n (reason to feel proud)自豪感的源泉，引以为豪的原因sow the seeds of [sth] v expr figurative (instigate [sth])播下…的种子All the gossip sowed the seeds of discontent among the bridge club ladies.a spark of [sth] n figurative (hint, trace)痕迹；迹象；一星半点Natalie had never shown a spark of enthusiasm for John's hobby.对约翰的爱好，娜塔莉从来没显示出一星半点的兴趣。spate of [sth] n (sudden large number) (忽然之间出现的)大量, 一大批Officials can't explain the recent spate of murders in the area.There's been a spate of complaints about the new junction.spatter, spatter of [sth] n (splash, spot)喷溅的污渍There was a spatter of mud on Anna's white coat.The artist had paint spatters on his apron.speak highly of v expr (say good things about)赞扬You come well recommended; Mr. Jones speaks highly of you.speak ill of v expr (say bad things about)说…的坏话You should not speak ill of someone when they aren't around.It's not good to speak ill of the dead.speak very highly of [sb] v expr (say good things about [sb])赞扬；给某人很高的评价；对某人赞不绝口My son's teacher speaks very highly of him; she says he's a great student.speak well of [sb] v expr (praise)说…的好话You need your clients to speak well of you to their friends and acquaintances.speaker, speaker of [sth] n (person who uses a language)说某种语言的人Speakers of Italian often find it quite easy to learn Spanish.意大利语使用者往往觉得西班牙语学起来比较简单。speaking in tongues, gift of tongues n (religion) (宗教) 没有提供翻译 speaking of [sth/sb] adj + prep (staying on the subject of)谈起；说到；提到And speaking of Tom, how is he?speaking of which expr (regarding the topic just mentioned)说起这个；说到这speck of [sth] n (small spot of [sth])小点；微粒Tony noticed a speck of dirt on his trousers.speck, speck of [sth] n (small amount of [sth])一点；有些备注: Often used in negative sentences.I don't have a speck of sympathy for Donald; he has brought this misfortune on himself.the specter of [sth] (US), the spectre of [sth] (UK) n figurative (unpleasant idea or image)挥之不去的可怕念头；萦绕心头的忧惧The specter of humiliation haunted Emma long after the embarrassing event.speed of light n (how fast light travels)光速sphere of influence n (area within control)势力范围；影响力范围That country is not within our sphere of influence.spiral out of control expr (become uncontrollable)失控，失去控制Ben's spending began to spiral out of control and he soon got into serious debt.the spit of [sb] n mainly UK, informal (spitting image) (指长相相似的人)翻版； (指长相相似的人)一个模子里刻出来的That girl is the spit of her mother!那个女孩长得简直就是她母亲的翻版！spoils of war npl (loot: [sth] plundered in a conflict)战利品a spot of [sth] n informal, UK (small amount of [sth])一点点；一丁点Would you like a spot of tea? Robert asked Dan if he fancied a spot of lunch.a sprinkle of [sth] n (seasoning: pinch)少量；一点点The barista added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the cappuccino.咖啡师在卡布奇诺咖啡里加了一点点肉桂粉。a sprinkling of [sth] n figurative (small amount)少量；一点点Anyone with a sprinkling of common sense would have known not to do that!spur-of-the-moment n as adj (decision, etc.: spontaneous)一时冲动的，头脑一热的，心血来潮的Leanne and Steve hadn't planned to get married that day; it was a spur-of-the-moment decision.be squeamish about [sth], be squeamish of [sth] v expr (easily nauseated by [sth])易引起呕吐；容易让人吐I could never be an entomologist as I'm squeamish about bugs.squeeze [sth] out of [sth] v expr (extract)从...中挤出，从...中压出；从...中榨出Tom squeezed the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube.squeeze [sb] out of [sth] v expr (exclude, push out)将...排挤出My grandfather was squeezed out of his job when the new boss took over.squirm out of [sth], squirm free of [sth] v expr (get free by wriggling)扭动着挣脱The little girl squirmed out of her mother's embrace and ran off to play with her friends.a stab of [sth] n figurative (sudden painful emotion) (情绪)忽然的一阵The speaker felt a stab of fear when she saw how many people were in the audience.a stack of [sth] n figurative, informal (large quantity)一大堆；大量I have a stack of work to do this week.我这周有一大堆工作要做。stacks, stacks of [sth] npl figurative, informal (large quantity)一大堆；大量The teenager complained his teacher had given him stacks of homework to do.那个年轻人抱怨自己的老师布置了一大堆作业。stamp out of [sth] v expr (walk out angrily)愤然离开；生气地离开She was so angry with her husband after their argument that she stamped out of the house.和丈夫争吵后，她十分气愤，生气地离开了家。stand a chance of doing [sth] v expr informal (have a possibility)有可能；有机会The team realistically never stood a chance of beating Real Madrid.stand in the way of [sth] v expr (obstruct, impede [sth])妨碍；阻挠By refusing to sell this land you're standing in the way of progress.I won't stand in the way of your marriage.stand proud (of [sth]) vi + adj (jut out)傲立；傲立于stand the test of time v expr (last, endure)经得起时间的考验，持久standard of care n (expected course of medical treatment)治疗标准standard of living, living standard n (degree of material comfort)生活水平；生活水准；生活标准When I lost my job, my standard of living plummeted.Star of Bethlehem n (Christianity: star that led the Magi) (基督教：耶稣出生时出现在伯利恒上空的一颗星星)圣诞星，伯利恒之星The Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem to the stable where Jesus was born.star-of-Bethlehem, summer snowflake n (plant) (植物)伯利恒之星，圣星百合Star of David n (Judaism: six-pointed star) (犹太教)六角的大卫之星，六芒星starve [sb/sth] of [sth] vtr + prep figurative (deprive of [sth])使…严重缺乏…The parents starved their children of affection.state of affairs n (situation)事态；情况；情况When she saw another store close its doors, she realized it was a sorry state of affairs.state of emergency n (disaster situation)紧急状态state of flux n (fluctuation, change)变化中；不断变化的状态state of mind n (mental condition, mood)思想状态，精神状态；心理状况His current state of mind seems confused.他目前的精神状态好像很混乱。state of nature n (society without government)无政府状态state of nature n (primitive state)自然状态；天然状况；原始状态state of play n (current situation)进展情况state of tension n (social, political unrest) (社会、政治等)动荡不安的状态，形势紧张state of tension n (anxiety, uncertainty) (精神等)焦虑状态，紧张状态state of the art n (technology: current level) (技术: 当前的水平)现状In tech, it can be hard to keep up with the state of the art.在科技行业，要跟上最先进的技术可能很难。state of the art, state-of-the-art adj (technology: advanced) (技术)先进的；高新尖的；尖端的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the nounOur new TV uses state-of-the-art technology to provide the best picture and sound.我们的新电视采用了最先进的技术，提供最好的图像和声音。state of uncertainty n (precarious or doubtful situation)不确定状态；困惑状态When times are tough we live in a constant state of uncertainty.state of undress n (full or partial nakedness)裸体；光身He was shocked by the woman's state of undress.state of war n (hostilities between nations)战争状态They have been in a near-constant state of war for years.statement of account, account statement n (document showing bank balance)结帐清单；对账单statement of purpose n (part of university application) (大学入学申请的一部分)个人陈述statement of purpose n (written summary of one's career aims) (职业目标书面概要)目的陈述，目标陈述statement of work n (document stating scope of a job or task)工作说明书Station of the Cross n usually plural (Christianity: one of 14 images depicting sufferings of Jesus) (基督教)耶稣受难经过的画像；耶稣受难14画像；苦路14处Statue of Liberty n (monument in New York City)自由女神像statute of limitations n (law: time limit) (法律)诉讼时效stay clear of [sb/sth] v expr (avoid)避开；避免；躲开Stay clear of him, he's a bad influence!stay clear of [sb/sth] v expr (keep a distance away from)远离；与…保持距离Stay clear of the fire line; only fire fighters are allowed past the yellow tape.stay [sb]'s hand, stay the hand of [sb] v expr literary (stop from acting)留手The king could have ordered the thief's execution, but mercy stayed his hand.stay of execution n (law: suspension of court order) (法律)执行中止stay of execution n (postponement of death penalty)死刑延后stay out of the way of [sb], stay out of [sb]'s way v expr informal (avoid)离…远点；躲…远点You should stay out of the way of our boss today - he's in a bad mood.steer clear of [sth] v expr informal (avoid)绕开；避开I try to steer clear of fried foods.stem the tide of [sth] v expr figurative (prevent [sth] increasing)阻挡…的潮流, 阻止…的浪潮The government stepped in to stem the tide of foreclosures.step out of [sth] v expr (exit, walk from)从…走出去, 从…离开, 走出…He stepped out of the elevator and went down the hall.step out of [sth] v expr figurative (leave or renounce)放弃…, 脱离…, 离开…Once her husband returned, she stepped out of her role of primary breadwinner.stick of butter n US (butter: quarter pound) (黄油)四分之一磅I need a stick of butter for this recipe.做这道菜，我需要四分之一磅的黄油。；stink of [sth] n (specific bad odor)臭味；臭气The stink of cigarette smoke hit me as I entered the room.stirring of [sth] n figurative (emotion: excitement, agitation)对…的激动之情Jeff felt a stirring of pride as his country was awarded the World Cup.杰夫为自己的祖国当选为世界杯主办国而倍感自豪。the stirrings of [sth], the first stirrings of [sth] npl figurative (beginning, emergence of [sth])开始, 萌芽The appearance of snowdrops marks the stirrings of Spring.雪花莲冒了出来，标志着春天到了。stop short of [sth] v expr informal (not become)没有成为；未变成The SARS epidemic stopped short of a global pandemic.stop short of doing [sth] v expr informal (not do)不做某事I was furious with her, but I stopped short of saying something I'd regret.a storm of [sth] n figurative (outburst)突发；爆发The government's announcement was greeted by a storm of protest.政府的新声明引起了抗议大爆发。stouthearted, stout-hearted, stout of heart adj figurative (brave, resolute) (比喻)勇敢的，有勇气的，无畏的strains of [sth] npl (sound: of music)…的旋律；…的调子We could hear the distant strains of a guitar.我们能听到远远的有吉他的旋律。the Strait of Dover, Dover Strait n (part of English channel)多佛海峽；多佛尔海峡streak of lightning n (flash: of lightning)一道闪电A streak of lightning flashed across the sky.a stream of [sth] n figurative (wave, series) (比喻)一连串；一阵There was a stream of good news.一连串好消息传来。a stream of [sth] n (flow, uninterrupted series)一串；一连串Never before had she heard such a stream of obscenities from her son's mouth.她以前从没有从儿子的口中听到过如此这般一连串的污言秽语。stream of air n (wind: flow, jet)气流I opened the window and a stream of air rushed into the room.stream of consciousness n (unpunctuated prose)意识流；意识流散文Virginia Woolf is renowned for using stream of consciousness in her novels.stream of insults n figurative (series of insults)一连串的侮辱性言论The drunk yelled a stream of insults.stream of people n figurative (continuous rush of people)人流A steady stream of people came out of the stadium.stream of tears n figurative (flowing tears)一串串泪珠；泪珠滚滚You could see the stream of tears on her face.strength of will n (determination)意志力She was horribly tired, but forced her feet to move by sheer strength of will.a stretch, a bit of a stretch n informal, figurative (exaggeration)夸张；夸大It's a bit of a stretch to call her a teacher. She helps out in the classroom occasionally, that's all.称呼她为老师有些夸张了。她只是偶尔在课堂上帮帮忙，仅此而已。stretch of time n (extended period)一段时间He did a stretch of time in prison.string of [sth] n (necklace: beads, pearls)一串Emma wore a string of beads as a necklace.艾玛戴了一串珠子作为项链。string of [sth] n figurative (series)一系列；一连串Police are still trying to catch whoever is behind the string of robberies.警方依旧在追踪近来一连串抢劫案背后的元凶。strip [sth] of [sth] vtr + prep (remove parts from)拆开；拆卸They stripped the stolen car of its valuable parts.strip [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep (take away from)剥夺…的…，没收…的…The businessman was found guilty of fraud and the court stripped him of his assets.那个商人被判有诈骗罪，法院没收了他的财产。stripped of [sth] adj (deprived of [sth])被剥夺了…的；使失去…的The soldier, stripped of his promotion, was feeling very sorry for himself.那名被剥夺了晋升资格的士兵真心为自己感到难过。stroke of genius n (brilliant idea)天才之举，神来之笔stroke of luck n (fortunate occurrence)撞大运By a stroke of luck, I found a parking space on the crowded street.It was a stroke of luck that brought us together.stroke of work n (bit of work)一点工作；一点儿活style of writing, writing style n (author's way of writing)写作风格；文风Although many considered his style of writing pompous and tiresome, his latest book soon became a best-seller.submitter (of [sth]) n ([sb]: contributes [sth])…的提交者The submitter of the short story judged to be the best will win a prize.subset, subset of [sth] n (set within a larger set)子集A small subset of the population is allergic to bee stings.人口中有一小部分对蜂蛰过敏。the subtleties of [sth] npl (meaning: nuances)微妙之处；细微之处The subtleties of the plot won't be obvious to non-lawyers.subtraction of [sth] n (removal, deduction of [sth])减去；扣除The subtraction of your income reduces our monthly budget.such a lot of prep (so many)如此多地There are such a lot of applicants this year, it will be hard to get in.sufficiency, a sufficiency, a sufficiency of [sth] n formal (enough)充足；足量There should be a sufficiency of paper in the supply room.sugar cube, cube of sugar n (small block of sugar)方糖sugar lump, lump of sugar n (cube of sugar for coffee or tea)方糖be suggestive of [sth] v expr (hint at)暗示..., 影射...The film was suggestive of the evils of government corruption.be suggestive of [sth] v expr (evoke)启发...的；引起...联想的；让人想起...的The beautiful music was suggestive of ocean waves.suit of armor (US), suit of armour (UK) n historical (protective battle gear)一身铠甲，盔甲suite of rooms n (apartment in hotel)套房；一套房间Gonzalez rented a suite of rooms for himself and his wife.sum of money n (amount of money)一笔钱Three trillion dollars is an enormous sum of money, even for the government.supportive of [sth/sb] adj + prep (agreeing with, backing)支持…的Gareth's parents are always supportive of his choices.加雷斯的父母总是支持他的选择。sure of [sth] adj + prep (certain of [sth])确定…，对…肯定Only reply if you are sure of the answer.只有在你确定答案正确时作答。sure of [sth] adj + prep (confident)对…自信的；对…有信心的The athlete was sure of his skills.那运动员对自己的技术很有信心。sure of yourself adj (self-confident)自信的，对自己有信心的I wouldn't say Melanie is arrogant, but she is definitely sure of herself.我不会说梅勒妮很自负，不过她肯定对自己充满了信心。sure of [sth] adj + prep (certain to receive)一定会获得…，一定会得到…You're always sure of a warm welcome at this hotel.在这家酒店，你一定会得到热烈的欢迎。surge of anger n (sudden feeling of rage)暴怒When she thought of how he had betrayed her, she felt a surge of anger.survival of the fittest n (natural selection)适者生存Darwin never used the term 'survival of the fittest' in his writing.suspect [sb] of [sth], suspect [sb] of doing [sth] vtr + prep (believe guilty of)怀疑某人犯有…（罪）I suspect Tom of stealing those stationery supplies.我怀疑是汤姆偷走了那些文具用品。be suspected of [sth] v expr (thought guilty of a crime)涉嫌，有…的嫌疑be suspected of doing [sth] v expr (thought guilty of doing [sth])涉嫌，有做某事的嫌疑suspicious of [sb/sth] adj + prep (wary of)对…心存疑虑；怀疑The security guard became suspicious of a customer who was looking around nervously.保安对一位紧张环顾四周的顾客心生怀疑。swindle [sb] out of [sth] v expr (take [sth] by deception)从某人手中骗走The con artists swindled the wealthy man out of his entire fortune.in the swing of things expr (engaged, active)在情势之中；在情况下sword of Damocles expr figurative (threat of imminent harm or disaster) (比喻随时可能到来的危险)达摩克利斯之剑symbolic of [sth] adj + prep (representing [sth])作为...象征的；象征性的The colours on the flag are symbolic of the earth, the sea and the sun.symptom of [sth] n (indicator)…的征兆The figures are a symptom of sluggish job growth.这些数字是就业增长缓慢的征兆。system of beliefs n (ethos, philosophy)信仰体系system of values n (ethos, moral philosophy)价值体系Each religion has a system of values by which people may live better, more meaningful lives.table of contents n (book: contents ordered by page)目录In most English-language books the table of contents is at the front.多数英文书目的目录都在前面。take a census of [sth], conduct a census of v expr (conduct a survey)做关于…的民意调查Rupert took a census of opinion but found no support for his suggestion.take a dim view of [sth] v expr figurative (disapprove)对…不乐观；对…不以为然Her parents took a dim view of her choice of boyfriends.take a leaf out of [sb]'s book v expr figurative (follow [sb]'s example)效仿；学...的样子take account of [sth] v expr (take into consideration)考虑到If you use a pesticide, you must take account of various health and safety considerations.take advantage of [sth] v expr (make the most of)利用I took advantage of the situation.我利用了这个局势。take advantage of [sb/sth] v expr (exploit)占…的便宜People who run scams try to take advantage of gullible internet users.进行诈骗的人就是想要占容易上当受骗的网民们的便宜。take care of [sb/sth] v expr (tend)照顾I took care of my mother in the final months of her life.我照顾母亲临终前最后几个月。take care of [sth] v expr (handle)对付；处理Phil will take care of the travel arrangements.菲尔会处理好旅行安排的相关事宜。take care of yourself v expr (tend to own needs)照顾好自己；好好保重It's essential that we take care of ourselves in order to care for others.take care of yourself interj (said on parting) (告别用语)保重Take care of yourself! See you soon!take charge of [sth] v expr (take command or control of [sth])控制；掌管；负责Mara employed an accountant to take charge of her finances.玛拉雇了一位会计来负责她的财务。take cognizance of vtr formal (note, acknowledge)认识到；注意到Taking cognizance of her circumstances, the judge was inclined to be lenient.take command of [sth] v expr (take charge of [sth])负责...；指挥...take control of [sth] v expr (take charge or command of)控制；掌管The cops had a rough time taking control of the situation once the riot broke out.take delivery (of [sth]) vtr + n (receive, accept [sth])受领；收货I've just taken delivery of a large mysterious parcel.take heed of [sth] v expr (pay attention to [sth])注意；留心take hold of [sth/sb] v expr (grasp, seize [sth])抓住；握住The horse wouldn't move so I took hold of the reins and pulled.那匹马不肯挪步，所以我抓住辔头拉动它。take leave, take leave of [sb/sth] expr (go away from [sb/sth])向…告别take no notice of [sb/sth] v expr (pay no attention to, disregard)没注意到She took no notice of his antics.take note of [sth] v expr (pay attention to)注意Take note of the deadlines for handing in homework.take notice of [sth/sb] v expr (pay attention)注意到He took notice of all the road signs but still got lost.take possession of [sth] v expr (receive, acquire)得到；占据；占有After months of negotiation, they finally took possession of the house.take some beating, take a lot of beating v expr informal (be among the best)名列前茅；出众take stock of [sth] v expr figurative (appraise or evaluate [sth])评估；估计As he approached 40, Bill began to take stock of his life.快到40岁了，比尔开始评价自己的人生。take the liberty of doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] without permission)冒昧；擅自May I take the liberty of calling you Marta? You weren't here when the waiter came so I took the liberty of ordering for you.take the mickey, take the mickey out of [sb/sth] v expr UK, slang (mock)取笑某人，拿...开玩笑take the piss out of [sb/sth] v expr UK, vulgar, figurative, slang (mock)嘲笑某人或某事take the place of v expr (replace, be a substitute for)取代；代替Nothing takes the place of money in our society.take the risk of doing [sth] v expr (do [sth] despite danger)冒险去...；冒险做...Do you think it's wise to take the risk of starting a business in the current economic climate?take the shape of [sth] v expr (assume the form of)呈…形状；以某种形式出现take the wind out of [sb]'s sails v expr (kill [sb]'s motivation)让...失去动力take the words out of [sb]'s mouth, take the words right out of [sb]'s mouth v expr (say what [sb] else was going to say)完全同意某人的话；把某人想说的话说了出来take [sth] with a grain of salt (US), take [sth] with a pinch of salt (UK) v expr figurative (be slightly skeptical)半信半疑；不完全相信Steven's known to exaggerate: I'd take anything he says with a grain of salt.take your pick of [sth/sb] v expr (choose any one of [sth] you like)从...随便挑；在...中任选Nick has done so well at university; he'll be able to take his pick of jobs.Talk of the devil, Speak of the devil interj ([sb] just mentioned arrives)说曹操，曹操到talk [sb] out of [sth] v expr (dissuade)劝服某人；劝某人回心转意talk [sb] out of doing [sth] v expr (dissuade from doing [sth])劝服某人不做某事I'm trying to talk her out of leaving school at 16.talk out of both sides of one's mouth v expr figurative (say contradictory things)说自相矛盾的话talked-of adj (popular, spoken about)广为流传的，被经常谈论的a tally of [sth] n (record, count of [sth])记录；计数It was my job to keep a tally of all the tickets we sold.我的工作就是对每一笔出票进行记录。tang of [sth] n (strong taste of)强烈的味道The cheesecake has a surprising tang of lemon.tang of [sth] n (strong smell of)强烈的气味Standing on the beach, Jenna inhaled and smelt the tang of the sea.taste, taste of [sth] n (sample of food or drink)品尝；尝Would you like a taste of this wine?你要尝尝这酒吗？taste, taste of [sth] n (small sample of: food, drink) (餐饮)…的味道One taste of Tim's cooking was enough for me; I made an excuse and left.She took a taste of the soup then added more salt.尝了一口提姆做的菜的味道，对我来说这就足够了，之后，我找了个借口离场了。// 她尝了一口汤的味道，然后往里面又加了些盐。taste of [sth] vi + prep (have the same flavor as)有…的味道This cake tastes of bananas.这蛋糕尝起来有香蕉的味道。taste, taste of [sth] n figurative (brief or trial experience of)…的短暂经历，…的尝试I've already had a taste of your humour – you're not as funny as you think.我已经对你的幽默有过短暂的经历了，你并非自己想的那么有趣。teach [sb] the basics of [sth] v expr (give [sb] elementary lessons in a subject)教某人基础课程We decided to teach them the basics of English.teacup of [sth] n (measurement: teacupful)一茶杯的量Mix two teacups of yogurt into the cake batter.teaspoon of [sth] n (liquid measure: 5ml) (液体量度：五毫升)一茶匙The recipe calls for two teaspoons of vanilla.tell of [sth] vi + prep literary (recount)描述；叙述；讲述The ancient legend tells of a princess who slayed a dragon.有个古老的传说中讲到，一位公主杀死了恶龙。tens of [sth] adj (thousands, millions: times ten) (千、百万)…的十倍When the company folded, tens of thousands of factory workers lost their jobs.公司倒闭后，成千上万的工厂工人失业了。ten out of ten n (mark, result: 10/10) (分数)十分里得了十分ten out of ten n figurative (highest possible score)满分the tenth, 10th, 10th of, the 10th, the 10th of n UK (tenth day of specified month)一个月的第十天备注: The written form "10 February" may also be used.The shop will be closed for refurbishment for two weeks from the 10th of February.term of abuse n (offensive or derogatory expression)侮辱语；轻蔑语"Chav" is a term of abuse aimed almost exclusively at the white poor.term of endearment n (affectionate name)昵称，爱称"Sweetie", "sugar" and "honey" are terms of endearment.term of office n (period in power)任期The mayor's term of office is coming to an end.terms of use npl (rules for using [sth])使用条款The terms of use state the rules you must follow in order to use the service.terrified of [sth] adj + prep (very frightened of)对…感到恐惧；害怕；惧怕I am terrified of spiders.我十分惧怕蜘蛛。the back of beyond n figurative (very remote place)偏远地区the best of both worlds n (advantages of two different things)两者的优点；两全其美the best of the best n (greatest of all)最顶尖；极其优秀the best part of [sth] n (best section of [sth])...最精彩的部分The best part of the film was the final scene.the best part of [sth] n (most)大部分；绝大部分It took us the best part of the morning to finish the job.The cheek of it! interj UK (expressing mild outrage)真不要脸！the end of the line n (last stop of train or bus) (比喻)生命的尽头The conductor announced the end of the line so we got off the train.After the bus reaches the end of the line, you'll have to walk a little bit.the end of the line n figurative (point [sth] ceases to exist) (比喻)生命的尽头Jim's patience finally reached the end of the line.the grass is always greener, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence v expr figurative (things seem better from afar)这山望着那山高the Land of Nod n figurative (sleep)睡乡；梦乡the likes of [sb] npl (person of a particular type)像…这样的人；同类型的人Opera is for sophisticated, rich people; it isn't for the likes of me.the middle of nowhere n figurative (remote place)偏远地带the truth of the matter n (facts, reality)现实；事实，事情的真相the whole ball of wax n US, slang (everything)一切；全套Give me a shampoo, haircut, permanent, and facial; I want the whole ball of wax.theater of operations (US), theatre of operations (UK) n (military: field of action)战区Eisenhower was in control of the entire European theatre of operations.theory of evolution n (gradual change through generations)进化论Darwin's Theory of Evolution can never be proved conclusively.theory of relativity n (Einstein's ideas about space-time)相对论Einstein's Theory of Relativity reshaped modern physics.therapeutic index, margin of safety n (toxicity or safety of a drug) (按照其致命剂量与有效剂量的比率来衡量一种药物的治疗价值的指数)治疗指数Practitioners must take therapeutic index into consideration when deciding which drug to prescribe.there is no question, there is no question (that/of) expr (it is indisputable that)…是毋庸置疑的There is no question many citizens resent paying taxes.the thin end of the wedge n figurative ([sth] that will lead to [sth] worse)重大问题的前兆think about [sth/sb], think of [sth/sb] vi + prep (be preoccupied)想着He was saddened, and thought about her situation all the time.他心绪黯然，一直想着她的处境。think of doing [sth] v expr (consider: doing [sth])考虑做We're thinking of going to that new Italian restaurant tonight.我们正在考虑今晚去吃吃看那家新开的意大利餐厅。think about doing [sth], think of v expr (consider possibility)想着；考虑；打算Don't even think about asking me to do you any more favours!想都别想让我再帮你任何忙！think of [sth] vi + prep (devise, invent)想出；发明出He thought of a new way to manufacture pencils.他发明出了生产铅笔的新方法。think of [sth/sb] as [sth] v expr (consider to be)认为；当作；判定I think of him as my friend.我把他当作朋友。think of [sth/sb] vi + prep (take into account)考虑到；想到You can't leave me! Think of the children!你不能离开我！想想孩子们！think better of it v expr (decide against [sth])深思熟虑后决定不做think better of doing [sth] v expr (reconsider doing [sth])重新考虑I thought better of sending my boss an angry email when I remember how much I needed my salary.think better of [sb] v expr (regard more highly)认为…更好I would think better of him if he was more easy-going.think highly of [sb/sth] v expr (hold in high regard)对…高度评价；对…评价颇高The boss seems to think highly of you.think little of doing [sth] v expr (disregard)轻视；忽视He is a rich man and thinks little of spending a million on a new car.think little of [sb/sth] v expr (have poor opinion of)仍为...不好think the world of [sb] v expr informal (adore or admire greatly)崇拜, 非常喜欢He thinks the world of his children.think well of [sb] v expr (respect, admire)对…评价较好Amy's parents think well of her new boyfriend.thinking of you expr (expressing compassion)想你；思念你Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.the third of, 3rd, 3rd of, the 3rd, the 3rd of n UK (third day of specified month) (一个月的第三天)3号，3日备注: The written form "3 May" may also be used.James and Lucy celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on the third of May.the thirteenth, 13th, 13th of, the 13th, the 13th of n UK (thirteenth day of specified month) (日期)13日，13号I've made an appointment with the dentist for 9 A.M. on Tuesday the 13th May.the thirtieth of, 30th, 30th of, the 30th, the 30th of n (thirtieth day of specified month) (日期)30 日，30 号Today is the thirtieth of June; tomorrow it will be July.the thirty-first of, 31st, the 31st, 31st of, the 31st of n UK (thirty-first day of specified month) (月份)…的31号备注: The written form "31 May" may also be used.The 31st May is a public holiday this year.thought of adj informal (taken into consideration) (非正式用语)思考过的thousands of [sth/sb] adj (amounting to thousands)几千个的…There are thousands of different recipes to make soup.汤有几千种做法。thousands of [sth] adj figurative, informal (very large number)成千上万的；许多的I threw the pigeon a few crumbs and thousands of his friends appeared!我扔了一点面包屑，忽然就飞来了一大群鸽子！three of a kind n (poker hand) (扑克牌)三张同花色If two or more players have a full house, then the player with the best three of a kind wins.throes, throes of [sth] npl (pang, agony)剧痛，痛苦；阵痛The bull was mortally wounded and the throes of death were terrible to watch.Despite her determination to have a natural birth, the new mother found she needed drugs to help her through the throes of labour.in the throes of [sth] expr (painful struggle)痛苦的挣扎in the throes of [sth] expr figurative (in the middle of)正忙于；正处于...之中throughout the course of prep (all the way through)在…的整个过程；自始至终Throughout the course of the day, the heat from the sun grew more intense.throw [sb/sth] out of [sth] v expr (eject from) (物)把…扔出…，从…往外扔…； (人)把…扔出…，把…赶出…Train passengers must not throw rubbish out of the window.乘坐火车的乘客不得把垃圾扔出窗外。throw off the yoke of [sth] v expr figurative (free yourself: from a burden)放下...的沉重负担the tide of [sth] n figurative (current tendency: of opinion, etc.) (比喻)潮流，趋势，倾向The tide of public emotion was changing as more details of the story emerged.随着更多的信息浮出水面，公众情绪的倾向也在改变。time of year n (season)时节It's been very cold for the time of year.the time of your life expr (best experience in lifetime)一辈子最好的体验；一生最好的经历I often look back at that period and think it was the time of my life.Nancy is having the time of her life in Italy.be the tip of the iceberg v expr figurative (be only small part of larger problem)冰山一角tire of [sth/sb] vi + prep (lose interest in)厌倦At first, Rose was very enthusiastic about the course, but she tired of it when she realised how much work she had to do.罗斯起初对这门课兴趣十足，但在意识到要付出多大努力时，就厌倦了。be tired of [sth/sb] v expr (have had enough of)对…厌倦；受够了I'm tired of his constant complaining.I'm tired of seeing hyphens used incorrectly.get tired of [sth/sb] v expr (start to be weary of)对...倦怠了；厌烦了...；做...累了The teacher was getting tired of having to tell her students to stop chatting.titan of [sth] n figurative (major figure)巨物；巨大事物Although he lives in a modest house, Peter is actually a titan of the wine-making industry.to speak of expr figurative (nothing meaningful)值得一提备注: Usually in the negative.to the best of my knowledge, to the best of [sb]'s knowledge expr (as far as I know)据我所知To the best of my knowledge, all of the coffee shops in the city close before 9:00 p.m.to the best of your ability adv (as well as you can)尽你所能Just look after the dog to the best of your ability.to the detriment of [sth/sb] prep (causing harm, damage)严重伤害；严重损害to the end of the earth, to the ends of the earth expr figurative (to any or every place)到天涯海角My love is boundless! - I'll follow you to the ends of the earth!to the heart of [sth] adv (to the centre, middle of [sth])指向…的实质（核心）The explorers made their way to the heart of the jungle.to the heart of [sth] adv figurative (to the crux of [sth])指向…的实质（核心）He wasted no time in getting to the heart of the problem.to the point of exhaustion adv (until extremely tired)直到精疲力竭地She ran to the point of exhaustion.to the tune of expr informal, figurative (in the amount of)达到…数量，价值达They've conned the company to the tune of several hundred thousand pounds.The new car set him back to the tune of $30,000.the toast of [sth] n figurative (hero, celebrated person)英雄；明星After he saved the kittens from the fire, Mike became the toast of the town.toast of the town n (celebrated person)名人；受敬仰的人Togo, Republic of Togo n (African country) (非洲国家)多哥，多哥共和国token of appreciation n ([sth] given as a grateful gesture)表示谢意的东西；谢礼tolerant of [sth/sb] adj (liberal, accepting of) (制度等)宽松的, 不苛刻的The standards here are tolerant of casual dress.ton of [sth/sb] n figurative, informal (large quantity)很多；大量I have a ton of work to do this week.我这周有许多工作。tons of npl figurative, informal (large quantity)很多；大量You need tons of energy to keep up with an active toddler.你需要大量精力才能跟上精力充沛的学步儿童。tone of voice n (vocal quality or intonation)音色He could sense she was really angry from her tone of voice.too much, too much [sth], too much of [sth] adj (an excess of)过多的Too much coffee makes me jittery.喝过多咖啡使我神经紧张。too much of a good thing n informal ([sth] spoilt by excess)过犹不及，物极必反There was so much to eat; sometimes you can have too much of a good thing!tools of the trade npl (what you need to do a job)谋生工具；谋生手段What are the tools of the trade if you are a plumber?the teeth of [sth] n figurative (most violent part)…最猛烈的部分；…最狂暴的部分备注: Used with a singular verbbe top of the class v expr (have higher grades than classmates)位居前列；成绩一流come top of the class v expr (achieve higher grades than classmates)取得一流成绩；排名前列top of the line, top-of-the-line adj (of the best quality)一流的，上等的；最佳的，最优的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the nounThese boots are expensive because they're top of the line.top of the street n UK (higher end of road) (街道)较高的地区，高处They live at the top of the street.top-of-the-range, top of the range adj (de luxe, expensive)顶级的；高端的备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the noun.torrent of [sth] n figurative (outpouring of [sth])洪流；激流Suddenly, all the feelings Eugene had been bottling up came out in a torrent of words.torrent of abuse n figurative (outpouring of insults)一连串的辱骂The man subjected the police officer to a torrent of abuse.a tot of [sth] n UK (small measure of spirits) (酒)一小杯, 少量, 少许Shall we have a tot of brandy to celebrate?touch, a touch of [sth] n (small amount)一点；少量John is staying home from work today because he has a touch of fever.由于约翰今天有一点发烧，所以他歇业在家。tour of duty n (military: period of service in one place) (军事)执勤，值班On his last tour of duty the soldier was wounded in combat.toward the end of [sth], towards the end of [sth] expr (in the final stages of [sth])某事的末尾；某事的最后Tower of London n UK (London monument: royal fortress)伦敦塔Tower of Pisa, Leaning Tower of Pisa n (bell tower in Italy)比萨斜塔The Leaning Tower of Pisa attracts many tourists every year.trace the origin of [sth] v expr (find the source of)追溯…的起源Ian tried in vain to trace the origin of the slanderous rumor.Doctors are hoping to trace the origin of the salmonella outbreak.trace the origin of [sth] v expr (learn the ancestry of)追溯…的起源The internet makes the task of tracing the origins of your family much easier.train of thought n (sequence of ideas)思路I got confused when I was explaining it, and lost my train of thought.the trammels of [sth] npl figurative, literary ([sth] that restrains)约束物, 束缚物transformation of [sth/sb] n (process of changing)转变的过程The transformation of the factory into a school took a year.trappings, trappings of [sth] npl (ornaments, features)装饰物；修饰物the trappings, the trappings of [sth] npl (conventional symbols, empty forms)象征性的符号travesty of [sth] n (bad imitation of [sth])歪曲；嘲弄The witnesses were so eager to see the suspect imprisoned that they presented a travesty of the truth.Council of Trent n (Roman Catholic ecumenical council) (罗马基督教)特伦托大公会议trick [sb] out of [sth] vtr (cheat out of: money, etc.)欺诈；欺骗；哄骗The con man tricked the old lady out of her savings by pretending to work for a charity.犯罪分子假装成慈善机构员工，骗走了老妇人所有的积蓄。tricks of the trade npl (expert techniques)生意经，做生意的诀窍；成功的诀窍She'll be spending the first three weeks learning the tricks of the trade.Free Territory of Trieste n (area bordering the North Adriatic)的里雅斯特自由区Gulf of Trieste n (inlet of the Adriatic)的里雅斯特湾trillions of [sth] adj figurative, informal (many)极大量I swear there are trillions of mosquitoes out here!Tropic of Cancer n (latitude line)北回归线The area north of the Tropic of Cancer is the North Temperate Zone.try [sb]'s patience, try the patience of [sb] v expr (become tiresome)考验某人的耐心；消磨某人的耐心tub of butter n (butter sold in a plastic pot)盒装黄油tuft of hair n (fluffy clump of hair)一缕头发；一绺头发The teenager tried to grow a moustache, but could only achieve a small tuft of hair on his upper lip.tug-of-war, tug of war, tug-o-war, tug o' war n (game: pulling on rope)拔河；拔河比赛The heaviest people are at the back in games of tug-of-war.tug-of-war, tug of war n figurative (struggle, competition)激烈竞争They will not get anything done until they cease this tug-of-war and start pulling in the same direction.turn of events n (new occurrence)新情况；有变故turn of mind n (inclination, bent)性情，秉性He's of a generally pessimistic turn of mind.turn of phrase n (expression, wording)措辞；用词He read over the letter, savouring every turn of phrase.turn of phrase n (style of expression)表达方式；表达风格That novelist has a wonderful turn of phrase.turn of the century n (point when one century becomes another)世纪之交At the turn of the century Queen Victoria was still on the throne.turpentine, oil of turpentine, spirits of turpentine n (paint thinner, solvent)松节油；松脂Add a little turpentine to thin the paint.the twelfth of, 12th, 12th of, the 12th, the 12th of n UK (twelfth day of specified month)一个月的第十二天备注: The written form "12 August" may also be used.We're leaving for a fortnight in Greece on the twelfth of August.the twentieth of, 20th, 20th of, the 20th, the 20th of n UK (twentieth day of specified month) (日期)20日，20号I was born on 20th September, so I'm a Virgo.the twenty-eighth of, 28th, 28th of, the 28th, the 28th of n UK (twenty-eighth day of specified month)28日，28号备注: The written form "28 August" may also be used.My daughter was born on the 28th August.the twenty-fifth of, 25th, 25th of, the 25th, the 25th of n UK (twenty-fifth day of specified month)二十五号备注: The written form "25 April" may also be used.I've got tickets to see my favourite band in concert on the April the 25th.the twenty-first of, 21st, 21st of, the 21st, the 21st of n UK (twenty-first day of specified month)…月的21号备注: The written form "21 April" may also be used.I'm afraid Mr. Cooper is away, and won't be back until the 21st of April.the twenty-fourth of, 24th, 24th of, the 24th, the 24th of n UK (twenty-fourth day of specified month)24日，24号备注: The written form "24 July" may also be used.Chris and Jo are getting married on the 24th July.the twenty-ninth of, 29th, 29th of, the 29th, the 29th of n UK (twenty-ninth day of specified month)29日，29号备注: The written form "29 August" may also be used.The baby was due on the 29th of August, but she was born three days early.the twenty-second of, 22nd, 22nd of, the 22nd, the 22nd of n UK (twenty-second day of specified month)二十二号备注: The written form "22 January" may also be used.The agreement was signed on the twenty-second of January 1982.the twenty-seventh of, 27th, 27th of, the 27th, the 27th of n UK (twenty-seventh day of specified month)二十七日备注: The written form "27 May" may also be used.Don't forget to vote on 27th of May!the twenty-sixth of, 26th, 26th of, the 26th, the 26th of n UK (twenty-sixth day of specified month)二十六日备注: The written form "26 December" may also be used.In the UK, we call the twenty-sixth of December "Boxing Day".the twenty-third of, 23rd, 23rd of, the 23rd, the 23rd of n UK (twenty-third day of specified month) (某个月的)23 日备注: The written form "23 May" may also be used.The 23rd of May marks ten years since we moved into this house.twist of fate n (unexpected chance occurrence)命运的转折；命运的逆转two of a kind npl (two similar people, things)同一类，同类Anna and her sister are two of a kind.two of a kind n (poker hand) (扑克牌)两张同花色Stan picked a card from the deck and the other players wondered if he had two of a kind.two sides of the same coin npl figurative (opposite but connected ideas)看待事物的两种角度；同一事物的两面typical of [sth] adj + prep (representative of)…的代表；…的典型These conifers are typical of the region.这些针叶树是这个地区的典型特征。typical of [sth/sb] adj + prep (characteristic)…的特征；…的特色；…特有的That kind of bad behavior is typical of Ben.那种恶劣行径是本的一贯作风。tyranny of the majority n (democracy's threat to individual rights)多数暴政；多数人的暴政；多数派的专制The United States Bill of Rights was written to protect citizens from a tyranny of the majority.the umbrella of ([sth/sb]) n figurative (protection) (比喻)保护伞A number of singers work under the umbrella of this agency.好几名歌手都在这家中介的照应下工作。unaware of [sth] adj + prep (not knowing [sth])不知道；没有意识到I was unaware of any connection between those two people.我并不知道那两个人之间有什么联系。unbosom yourself of [sth] v expr literary (unburden yourself of [sth])吐露； (心事等)表明unburden yourself of [sth] v expr (relieve yourself of [sth])卸去...负担；放松Adrian confessed his crime in an attempt to unburden himself of the guilt.unconsciousness of [sth] n figurative (unwitting nature)未察觉；未意识到Steve's unconsciousness of his own responsibility for the mistake worried his manager.under a cloud of suspicion, under a cloud adv (suspected of guilt, mistrusted)对（罪行等）有所怀疑；对…充满疑问；一片疑云He was under a cloud of suspicion.under cover of [sth], under the cover of [sth] expr (concealed)在…的掩护下；打着…的幌子Under cover of legitimate businesses, the Mob continued its illegal activities.under penalty of, on penalty of expr formal (risking punishment by)被处以…的惩罚；将受到…的惩罚备注: Used in legal documents.We declare under penalty of perjury that these statements are correct.under the aegis of [sth/sb], under the egis of [sth/sb] expr formal (guided or protected by) (正式用语)受…保护；在…庇护之下；受...支持的This child is now under the aegis of the court.under the auspices of [sb/sth] prep (being guided, protected by)在…支持之下；得到…的帮助或赞助under the authority of [sb/sth] expr (being guided by)经…批准，经…允许under the authority of [sb/sth] expr (within the control of)受…管辖；受...控制under the cloak of [sth] expr (being protected by)在…的掩护下；被…隐匿The candidate accused her opponent of pursuing his own interests under the cloak of patriotism.该候选人指控她的对手披着爱国主义的伪装来追求个人利益。under the eyes of [sb] prep (observed)在…的眼皮底下；在…的监视之下Under the eyes of his tutor, James became the smartest kid in his school.under the leadership of [sb], under [sb]'s leadership expr (with [sb]'s management or guidance)在某人的领导下under the protection of prep (being guided or supported by)被…保护；得到…的保护；处于…的保护之下under the wing of expr (guided or protected by)在…的保护下；在…的庇护下The young student made rapid progress after he was taken under the wing of the master chef.undercurrent of [sth] n figurative (subtle suggestion of [sth])潜在的情绪；潜在的影响There has been an undercurrent of fear in the city ever since the terrorist attack..undeserving of [sth] adj + prep (not worthy of [sth])不值得...的；不配...的Many viewers of the talent show thought that Mandy was undeserving of the prize.undreamed-of adj (better than can be imagined)意想不到的，做梦都想不到的unheard-of, unheard of adj (has never happened)前所未闻的；不为人知的，籍籍无名的；无先例的备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.It is unheard of for the Queen to give interviews to the press.unit of measurement n (physical quantity)测量单位the United States, the United States of America n (North American republic)美国；美利坚合众国The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world.美国是世界上第四大的国家。unpacking of [sth] n figurative (words: analysis of meaning)阐释…的意思The unpacking of the meaning of academic texts can be very challenging for students.unsupportive of [sb/sth] adj + prep (not in agreement with)不同意，不赞成Tim was disappointed that his boss was unsupportive of his ideas to improve efficiency.unsure (of/about [sth]) adj (person: uncertain about [sth]) (人)无把握的，不确定的He's unsure whether he'll be able to come with us.unthought-of adj (not having occurred to anyone)意料之外的，没想到的unworthy of [sth/sb] adj + prep (not deserving [sth])配不上；不应得Adriana felt unworthy of the award.up to the time of prep (before or until the era of)截止…时间为止；到…为止uptake of [sth] n uncountable (taking, using)使用；采用The government provides incentives to encourage the uptake of alternative sources of energy.政府推出激励措施，鼓励人们使用替代能源。upwards of prep (more than, higher than)多于…；…以上The dictionary contains upwards of 300,000 words.My daughter has upwards of 60 porcelain dolls in her collection.the US, the U.S. n initialism (United States)美国USA, the USA n initialism (United States of America)美利坚合众国；美国Joe's family emigrated from Italy to the USA in the 1950s.use of words n (verbal skills)使用词语；遣词造句use of words n (style of language) (语言风格)言辞风格，用语风格variance analysis, analysis of variance n (statistical procedure) (统计)方差分析veil of [sth] n figurative ([sth] that covers/conceals) (比喻)面纱，遮盖物，幕备注: 如雨幕、神秘的面纱等Internet trolls hide behind a veil of anonymity.网络暴民躲在“匿名”的遮盖之下。veil of secrecy n figurative (barrier to knowing)秘密的掩护Plans for the President's visit are wrapped in a veil of secrecy.violation of law n (offence, crime)违法行为The district court deals with the most common violations of law.vision of the future n (business strategy or plan) (公司)未来愿景，长远规划voice of reason n figurative (person providing a sensible opinion)理智的声音，理智的代表void of [sth] adj + prep (lacking)没有的；缺乏的She was void of any sense of humour.她缺乏幽默感。；vortex of [sth] n figurative (emotional: whirlwind) (情感)漩涡Janet's mind was a vortex of mixed emotions.vote of confidence n (politics: show of support) (政治)信任票vote of confidence n (expression of trust in [sb]'s abilities)信任walk of life n (place in society)职业；行业walk of shame v expr (in yesterday's clothing)蒙羞之旅备注: 一夜情后狼狈回家I saw Rachel doing the walk of shame across campus this morning.walk out of [sth] v expr (exit on foot)走出；从…走出去She walked out of the apartment, keys in hand.Instead of yelling, she decided to walk out of the office in silence.她手里拿着钥匙走出了公寓。//她没有大喊大叫，而是决定默默地走出办公室。war of attrition n (warfare: weakening other side over time)消耗战；持久战war of nerves n figurative (psychological conflict)神经战The match became a war of nerves, with both players waiting for the other to crack.war of words n figurative (argument)舌战；论战The rival candidates became involved in a nasty war of words.ward of court n (person in care of a guardian)受监护的人；监护对象wary of [sth/sb] adj + prep (not trusting [sb/sth])对…警觉的；对…提防的；小心…的Janice has taught her children to be wary of strangers.简妮丝教自己的孩子要提防陌生人。wash [sth] out of [sth] v expr (dirt: remove from [sth])洗掉…的…I washed the soup stain out of the tablecloth.我将桌布上的汤渍洗掉了。wash your hands of [sth] v expr figurative (end involvement with [sth])从...中金盆洗手；退出waste of money, a waste of money n (spending money uselessly)浪费金钱waste of time, a waste of time n (pointless activity)浪费时间It's a waste of time trying to convince her.试图劝说她完全是在浪费时间。wave of the future (trend of development)未来趋势；发展趋势way, way of doing [sth], way to do [sth] n (manner)方式；方法There is more than one way to make a cup of tea.泡茶不止一种方法。way of escape n (exit route)逃离路线；逃生路线The flight attendant indicated the lighted ways of escape on the airplane.way of escape n figurative (means of evading [sth])规避方法I didn't want to attend the conference, but there was no way of escape.way of life n (lifestyle)生活方式For a lot of people the use of mobile computing devices has become a way of life.对很多人来说，使用移动电脑设备已经成为一种生活方式。way of looking at things n (perspective, perception)看待事情的方式I can't understand your way of looking at things.way of putting it n informal (turn of phrase, wording)表达方式That's a funny way of putting it. It's not what I thought you meant.way of saying n (means of expressing, wording)说法She had a way of saying things that always made you feel better.way of seeing n (perspective, perception)看法She had a unique way of seeing things.way of speaking n (expression, turn of phrase)表达方式He had a way of speaking that put people at ease.way of thinking n (mentality, mindset)思维方式If I talk to him he'll come round to our way of thinking.way out, way out of [sth] n figurative (means of escape)出口；出路；摆脱困境的办法After he'd signed the contract, there was no way out.签了合同之后，他就没有退路了。wealth of [sth] n figurative (abundant amount of [sth])充裕；丰富There's a wealth of reasons why you should stay.weapons of mass destruction npl (arms: nuclear, biological, chemical)大规模杀伤性武器No weapons of mass destruction were ever found after the invasion.weary of [sth/sb] vi + prep (tire)厌倦I'm starting to weary of crime dramas. The TV schedules are full of them!我开始厌倦犯罪剧了。毕竟电视节目表全是它们。weasel, weasel (out of) vtr (evade responsibility)逃避；推诿（责任）weasel out of doing [sth] v expr (get out of doing [sth])放弃做某事；逃避做某事web of intrigue n figurative (complex plot, mystery) (比喻)迷网Tom Clancy writes novels about webs of intrigue involving domestic and foreign governments.wee bit of [sth] n UK, informal (small amount)一点儿I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have just a wee bit of whisky.well thought-of, well-thought-of adj (person: respected)令人敬佩的备注: The first hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the nounWest Germany, Federal Republic of Germany n historical (former European republic)西德wheedle [sth] out of [sb] v expr (obtain by coaxing)从…那里骗取Denise eventually wheedled the truth out of Eric.a whiff of [sth] n figurative (hint, trace)迹象After the show there was definitely a whiff of disappointment in the air.whip [sb] up into a frenzy of [sth] v expr informal, figurative (enrage, overexcite)激起...至疯狂The politician's speech whipped the crowd up into a frenzy of excitement.a whirl of [sth] n figurative (busy scene)一连串纷至沓来的活动，接连不断的事情The factory floor was a whirl of activity.工厂内一片繁忙的景象。a whit of [sth] n (slightest bit)一点；些微；丝毫Anybody with a whit of sense could see that's a stupid idea.the whole of [sth] n (entirety)全部；所有；全体The whole of the company will be there for the ceremony.全公司的人都会参加仪式。a whopper of a [sth] n slang ([sth] particularly large)特大的That's a whopper of a sandwich you've got there!why, the why of [sth] n often plural (reason, cause)原因；理由They are curious about the why of our decision.wide, wide of the target, wide of the mark adj (shot: off-target)远离目标的；偏离目标的；偏差得远的The shot was wide of the target.这一击离靶子很远。wide of the mark adj figurative (guess: inaccurate) (猜测)离谱的Catherine tried to guess the price of the watch, but she was wide of the mark.wide of the mark adj (shot: missing the target) (射击、射箭)偏靶的The archer's first shot at the target was wide of the mark.win the affection of [sb], win [sb]'s affection v expr (seduce, make [sb] love you)赢得...的喜爱wind up in [sb]'s pocket, wind up in the pocket of [sb] v expr US, figurative, informal (be controlled) (比喻)落入…的口袋之中window of opportunity n figurative (limited chance to do [sth])稍纵即逝的好机会，机会窗口wisp, wisp of smoke n (fine trail: of smoke) (烟等)一缕A wisp of smoke from the chimney drifted across the sky.with compliments, with [sb]'s compliments, with the compliments of [sb] adv (free of charge, as a goodwill gesture)作为...谨赠；不吝赞扬with the aid of [sb/sth] prep (helped by [sb], [sth])在...的帮助下；在...的支持下with the exception of prep (except for, save)除了…以外with the help of [sth/sb] prep (assisted by)在…的帮助之下With the help of a wheelchair, I can get around just fine.with the intention of prep (so as to)抱有...的目的；为了within range of [sth] prep (closely enough to)在…范围之内Don't start shooting until you're within range of the target.WMD npl initialism (weapons of mass destruction)大规模杀伤性武器woman of the world n (sophisticated woman)惯于社交的妇；饱经世故的女人My Aunt Charlotte was really a woman of the world.wonder of the world, Wonder of the World n often plural (ancient landmark or feature)世界奇迹；世界奇观word of advice n (caution or recommendation)忠告My word of advice is get to know someone before asking her to marry you.Graduation speakers usually give the graduates some words of advice about the future.word of explanation n (comment or note explaining [sth])解释；阐释The teacher gave us a few words of explanation about the book.word of honor (pledge)承诺；保证word of mouth n (personal recommendation)口口相传；口头上；口碑He hoped that word of mouth would attract customers to his landscape business.他希望口碑效应能将消费者吸引到他的景观业务中来。word-of-mouth n as adj (by personal recommendation)口头的；口述的；口口相传的；口碑的Word-of-mouth advertising is not always reliable.words of wisdom npl (aphorism, piece of advice)智慧箴言The book was a collection of words of wisdom from sages throughout history.work of art n (painting, sculpture, etc.) (绘画、雕塑等)艺术作品The museum is a place to contemplate works of art.博物馆是一个用来欣赏与思考艺术作品的地方。work of art n figurative ([sth] beautiful and impressive) (比喻)具有艺术性的事物，艺术品Aunt Betty's layer cake was a culinary work of art.贝蒂阿姨的千层蛋糕简直是烹饪界的艺术品。work of fiction n (novel, etc.: invented story)小说作品Her characters seemed so real, it was hard to believe the story was a work of fiction.work world, world of work n (employment)工作世界；职场workings, workings of [sth] npl figurative (way [sth] functions) (组织、机构等)工作方式，运作方式This book explains the inner workings of the banking system.这本书阐释了银行系统的内部运作方式。world of [sth] n figurative (great amount of [sth])数不清的；相当多的There is a world of difference between their politics.worm [sth] out of [sb] v expr figurative (obtain sneakily)探得；窃取Peter was determined not to reveal his secret, but Emily eventually wormed it out of him.彼得本来决心保守秘密，但最终还是被艾米丽套出了话来。worm out of doing [sth] v expr informal, figurative (escape, avoid doing)避免做某事I see Karen's wormed out of doing the dishes again.worsening of [sth] n (exacerbation)变坏；每况愈下The worsening of the patient's symptoms worried the nurse.worthy of [sth/sb] adj + prep (deserving of, good enough to merit)值得的；应得的The parents insisted on meeting their daughter's new boyfriend, to see if he was worthy of her.The teacher is hardworking and worthy of her students' respect.worthy of [sth] adj + prep (the type of thing done by)有…的典型特征Jane's short story was worthy of a master like O. Henry or de Maupassant.wreath of [sth] n figurative (curling form)圈；环；环状物Wreaths of smoke hung in the air.一圈圈烟雾在空中升起。the wrong end of the stick expr (mistaken idea)搞错；误解；弄错I'm not having an affair with your wife! I was just comforting her because she was upset; you've got hold of the wrong end of the stick.wrong side, wrong side of [sth] n (incorrect side)某物错误的一边The old man was driving on the wrong side of the road.the wrong side of the tracks expr (poor section of city)城市贫民区；穷人区yardstick of [sth] n figurative (measure)衡量标准, 评判标准The university uses the exam as a yardstick to measure how much progress the students have made.yeoman, Yeoman of the Guard n UK (Beefeater: royal guard)王室警卫The yeomen are the bodyguards of the British monarch.the yoke of [sth/sb] n figurative (burden) (比喻)（处于）…的奴役之下，受…的束缚The employees found themselves under the yoke of a slave-driving boss.员工们发现，他们正受一名严苛残酷的老板的奴役。you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear expr (poor materials make poor products)朽木不可雕；烂泥扶不上墙Zaire, Republic of Zaire n (former country name) (刚果民主共和国旧称)扎伊尔
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