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问题		答案
act on 开始学习		do whatever is advised/suggested
act up 开始学习		behave awkwardly or badly
answer (sb) back 开始学习		speak rudely to sb
answer back 开始学习		defend oneself
answer for 开始学习		be responsible for sth/pay for sth/vouch for
answer to 开始学习		be under the command of sb/have the characteristics described
back down 开始学习		cease to oppose
back out of 开始学习		withdraw from
back up 开始学习		support
be beneath sb 开始学习		be demeaning
be down on 开始学习		be hostile to sb
be down with 开始学习		be ill (with disease)
be in for it 开始学习		be about to receive punishment/trouble
be in with 开始学习		be in favour with
be into 开始学习		(informal) take an interest in sth
be off 开始学习		(1) cease to want or be interested in sth, (2) have come loose, detached from sth, (3) stay away from work/school, (4) cancel, (5) be bad, unhealthy (usu food)
be on 开始学习		be shown on television, at the cinema etc
be out 开始学习		(1) be in bloom, (2) be extinguished, (3) be removed, (4) be absent (from home or work), (5) be wrong in calculation, (6) be unfashionable
be up to 开始学习		(1) do, (2) depend on
bear on 开始学习		be relevant to
bear with 开始学习		be patient
balance against 开始学习		assess in relation to
bank on 开始学习		depend on
bear out 开始学习		support the truth of
become of 开始学习		happen to
blink at 开始学习		show surprise
blow over 开始学习		stop and be forgotten
blow up 开始学习		explode
book up 开始学习		reserve
break away 开始学习		escape from captivity
break down 开始学习		(1) fail to function, (2) lose control of feelings break in = (1) interrupt, (2) enter a building by force
break into 开始学习		suddenly start doing sth
break off 开始学习		end sth suddenly
break out 开始学习		(1) start suddenly (of violent events), (2) escape from a place
break through 开始学习		(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible (3) achieve success despite obstacles or difficulties
break up 开始学习		(1) end a relationship, (2) disperse
break with 开始学习		give up sth
brush up 开始学习		improve (by study)
build up 开始学习		acquire gradually/accumulate
bring about 开始学习		cause
bring in 开始学习		introduce (law, idea)
bring off 开始学习		succeed in (sth difficult)
bring on 开始学习		cause an illness
bring out 开始学习		publish/release
bring round/to 开始学习		cause sb to regain consciousness
bring up 开始学习		(1) stop, (2) mention a subject, (3) vomit, (4) raise a child
call at 开始学习		visit briefly c
all back 开始学习		ask to return
call for 开始学习		require
call in 开始学习		consult
call out 开始学习		cause one to go on strike
call up 开始学习		conscript
carry off 开始学习		succeed in doing sth difficult
carry on 开始学习		(1) continue, (2) behave wildly
carry out 开始学习		fulfil or perform sth
carry over 开始学习		last from another time
carry through 开始学习		complete sth in spite of difficulties
catch on 开始学习		become popular
catch up 开始学习		reach sb who is ahead
chip in 开始学习		add one's share of money
clear of 开始学习		find innocent
clear off 开始学习		run away
clear out 开始学习		get rid of unwanted things
clear up 开始学习		(of the weather) brighten up
charge to 开始学习		bill sb
charge with 开始学习		publicly accuse sb of committing a wrong deed
be done for 开始学习		be ruined
come about 开始学习		happen
come across 开始学习		find sth or meet sb by chance
come by 开始学习		obtain sth
come down to 开始学习		be passed to sb
come forward 开始学习		step forward
come in 开始学习		become fashionable
come into 开始学习		inherit
come on 开始学习		progress
come out 开始学习		(1) become known, (2) be published
come out in 开始学习		develop
come over 开始学习		happen; have a result or effect on sb
come round to 开始学习		change one's opinion to another point of view; be persuaded
come round/to 开始学习		regain consciousness
come through 开始学习		continue to live after (sth bad)
come to 开始学习		amount to a total
come up 开始学习		grow
come up to 开始学习		reach, equal sth
come up with 开始学习		have an idea about a way to solve a problem
deal in 开始学习		trade in sth
deal with 开始学习		tackle a problem; cope with
do away with 开始学习		abolish
do down 开始学习		criticise
do out of 开始学习		deprive of
do up 开始学习		fasten (a coat etc)
do with 开始学习		need/would like
do without 开始学习		manage in spite of lack
drive at 开始学习		imply, suggest
go off 开始学习		happen
cheat out of 开始学习		prevent sb from having sth usu in an unfair way
check in 开始学习		register as a guest at a hotel
check out 开始学习		pay one's bill and leave a hotel
check up on 开始学习		investigate sb's behaviour etc
cut back 开始学习		reduce (outgoings)
cut down on 开始学习		reduce (consumption)
cut in 开始学习		interrupt sth
cut off 开始学习		(1) isolate, (2) disconnect
cut out 开始学习		omit
draw in 开始学习		shorten (of days)
draw on 开始学习		use part of a reserve
draw out 开始学习		extend
draw up 开始学习		come to a stop (of vehicles)
drop in 开始学习		visit unexpectedly
drop off 开始学习		decrease
drop out of 开始学习		withdraw from
eat into 开始学习		consume a part of sth
fall back 开始学习		retreat
fall back on 开始学习		turn to sth/sb for help when all else has failed
fall for 开始学习		fall in love with sb
fall in 开始学习		collapse
fall in with 开始学习		agree to
fall off 开始学习		decline
fall on 开始学习		attack
fall out with 开始学习		quarrel
fall through 开始学习		fail to take place
feel for 开始学习		sympathise
fit in 开始学习		mix well with others
fit up/out 开始学习		furnish/equip
fly at 开始学习		attack (with blows or words)
fold up 开始学习		collapse or fail
head off 开始学习		prevent
join up 开始学习		become a member of the military
get along/on 开始学习		be on friendly terms with
get at 开始学习		mean
get at sb 开始学习		criticise, tease in an unkind way
get away with 开始学习		escape punishment
get by 开始学习		manage despite difficulties
get about 开始学习		(1) move about, (2) spread (of news, gossip etc)
get across 开始学习		make understood
get ahead 开始学习		succeed
get sb down 开始学习		depress sb
get off 开始学习		send
get off with 开始学习		nearly escape punishment
get on 开始学习		make progress
get on with 开始学习		continue doing sth
get out of 开始学习		avoid
get over 开始学习		recover from
get round 开始学习		persuade
get round to 开始学习		find time
get through 开始学习		contact by phone
get up to 开始学习		be busy with sth surprising or undesirable
give (oneself) up 开始学习		surrender
give away 开始学习		(1) reveal, (2) give freely as a present
give in 开始学习		(1) deliver, yield
give off 开始学习		send out/emit
give out 开始学习		(1) come to an end, (2) announce, (3) distribute
give up 开始学习		(1) stop doing sth, (2) admit defeat
give oneself up 开始学习		surrender
hype up 开始学习		exaggerate the value of sth
go down 开始学习		(of remarks, proposals etc) be received in a specified way
go down with 开始学习		become ill
go for 开始学习		be sold
go in for 开始学习		take part in
go into 开始学习		describe, examine in detail
go off 开始学习		make a sudden loud noise
go on 开始学习		happen
go on with 开始学习		continue sth esp after a pause
go round 开始学习		be enough for everyone to have a share
go through 开始学习		(1) examine sth closely or systematically, (2) consume
go up 开始学习		be built
go with 开始学习		be included in the price
hold back 开始学习		(1) prevent development, (2) delay, (3) withhold
hold in 开始学习		control (feelings, oneself)
hold off 开始学习		(1) keep at a distance, (2) delay
hold on 开始学习		wait
hold out 开始学习		(1) last, (2) resist
hold out for 开始学习		wait to get sth desired
hold out on 开始学习		keep a secret from sb
be kept in 开始学习		be detained after normal hours as a punishment
keep at 开始学习		continue working at
keep back 开始学习		hide
keep down 开始学习		repress
keep in with 开始学习		continue to be friendly
keep on 开始学习		continue doing sth
keep on at 开始学习		continue talking in an irritating way
keep to 开始学习		follow
keep up (with) 开始学习		progress at the same rate
keep up with 开始学习		(1) stay at an equal level with, (2) be informed about
land in 开始学习		get into trouble, difficulties etc l
and up 开始学习		end (usu in difficulties)
lay aside 开始学习		put aside
lay into 开始学习		attack (with blows or words)
lay off 开始学习		stop doing sth irritating
lay out 开始学习		spend
letdown 开始学习		(1) disappoint, (2) lower sth
let in for 开始学习		involve in trouble etc
let in on 开始学习		allow sb to share a plan, secret, etc
let on 开始学习		reveal a secret
let out 开始学习		(1) make (a garment etc) looser or larger (opp: take in), (2) utter a cry
let sb off 开始学习		not punish severely
let sb through 开始学习		allow sb to pass an exam or a test
let up 开始学习		become less in degree
let up on 开始学习		treat sb less severely
be made up 开始学习		consist
lead on 开始学习		persuade sb to believe or do sth by making false promises
look after 开始学习		take care of
look ahead 开始学习		think about the future
look at 开始学习		read
look back 开始学习		think about one's past
look down on 开始学习		despise
look for 开始学习		search for
look in 开始学习		pay a short visit
look into 开始学习		investigate/examine the facts relating to sth
look on 开始学习		watch sth without taking part
look onto 开始学习		have a view
look out 开始学习		watch out; be careful
look out for 开始学习		(1) search in order to find sth, (2) be alert in order to see/find sb
look over 开始学习		examine (a place)
look to 开始学习		rely on sb
look up 开始学习		search for (a word) in a reference book
look up 开始学习		visit esp after a long time
look up to 开始学习		respect
make for 开始学习		head for
make off with 开始学习		steal sth and hurry away with it
make out 开始学习		(1) complete sth, (2) claim to be, (3) discern, (4) understand
make over 开始学习		transfer the ownership of sth
make sth into 开始学习		convert
make up 开始学习		(1) invent (a story), (2) end a quarrel, compensate for sth, (4) put cosmetics on sb's face (5) form
make up for 开始学习		compensate sb for the trouble one has caused them
rise up 开始学习		rebel
rule out 开始学习		exclude
call off 开始学习		cancel
live on sb/sth 开始学习		get the money needed from
live through 开始学习		experience over time
live up to 开始学习		reach the standard that may be expected
live with 开始学习		tolerate/accept sth and endure it
meet with 开始学习		have as a reaction
miss out 开始学习		forget to include
move on to 开始学习		pass to another subject
narrow down 开始学习		reduce
note down 开始学习		record
pass over 开始学习		ignore, overlook
hand over 开始学习		give
phase out 开始学习		gradually stop using
piece together 开始学习		discover gradually
put about 开始学习		spread (false) reports, rumours
put across 开始学习		communicate
put aside/by 开始学习		save for later use
put away 开始学习		put into confinement
put back 开始学习		delay
put down 开始学习		write in a particular place
put down to 开始学习		attribute to
put forward 开始学习		suggest, propose
put in (a request) 开始学习		make an official request
put in for 开始学习		(1) apply for, (2) make an official request
put off 开始学习		discourage
put off 开始学习		postpone
put on 开始学习		(1) gain weight, (2) pretend to have, (3) advance, clothe oneself with, (5) present
put out 开始学习		extinguish
put sb up 开始学习		give accommodation to
put sth behind one 开始学习		deliberately forget
run across 开始学习		find by chance
run after 开始学习		pursue
run away 开始学习		leave (school, home etc)
run away with an idea 开始学习		accept it without careful thinking even though it is wrong
run behind 开始学习		be delayed
run down 开始学习		(1) criticise, (2) gradually stop functioning, (3) run sb down (with a vehicle)
run in 开始学习		use a new vehicle carefully
run into 开始学习		(1) meet by chance, (2) collide with
run off 开始学习		produce quickly
run out of 开始学习		exhaust the supply of sth
run through 开始学习		(1) rehearse (2) use up
run up 开始学习		accumulate (bills etc)
run up against 开始学习		encounter difficulties
see about 开始学习		make arrangements for
see off 开始学习		accompany a traveller to his/her train etc
see out 开始学习		accompany sb to an exit
see over 开始学习		inspect properly
see through 开始学习		(1) not be deceived, (2) support sb through a difficult time
see to 开始学习		take care of
settle down 开始学习		live a more permanent life-style
settle for 开始学习		accept sth (less than expected)
settle in 开始学习		become used to a new house or job
settle on 开始学习		decide on
settle up 开始学习		pay (a debt, a bill etc)
set about 开始学习		begin
set aside 开始学习		save for a special purpose
set back 开始学习		hinder
set sb back 开始学习		cost sb a lot of money
set in 开始学习		begin (of a period, usu bad)
setoff 开始学习		(1) start a reaction, (2) begin a journey (=set out)
set an animal on sb 开始学习		cause an animal to attack sb
set out 开始学习		begin a task/job with a specific intention
setup 开始学习		(1) establish (a record), (2) start a business (3) erect
stand by 开始学习		(1) remain loyal to sb, (2) do nothing to stop a bad situation, (3) be ready for action
stand down 开始学习		resign from a position
stand for 开始学习		(1) support sth, (2) mean, symbolise, (3) tolerate, enter oneself for election
stand in for 开始学习		replace temporarily
stand out 开始学习		be conspicuous/obvious
stand up for 开始学习		defend; support
stand up to 开始学习		defend oneself against
take aback 开始学习		surprise
take after 开始学习		look like a relative
take against 开始学习		dislike sb
take away 开始学习		remove
take back 开始学习		withdraw a statement or comment
take down 开始学习		(1) write down, (2) remove sth from a high place
take in 开始学习		(1) deceive, (2) allow sb to stay in one's home, understand, (4) make clothes smaller
take off 开始学习		(1) remove (clothing), (2) leave the ground (of aeroplanes etc), (3) imitate sb in a comic way, (4) begin to succeed (of plans, ideas etc)
take on 开始学习		(1) undertake sth, (2) employ staff, (3) accept sb as an opponent
take out 开始学习		(1) extract, remove, (2) accompany sb to a theatre etc
take over 开始学习		take control of sth esp in place of sb else
take sb for 开始学习		mistake sb/sth for sb/sth else
take to 开始学习		(1) find agreeable; like, (2) begin a habit, (3) escape to; hide in
take up 开始学习		(1) begin a hobby, sport etc, (2) occupy space
take up with 开始学习		become involved in (usu derog)
talk about 开始学习		(1) gossip about sb, (2) consider
talk at 开始学习		speak to sb without listening to their replies
talk back 开始学习		reply rudely
talk down to 开始学习		speak to sb as if they were less clever than oneself
talk into 开始学习		persuade sb to do sth
talk out 开始学习		settle a problem by talking
talk out of 开始学习		persuade sb not to do sth
talk round 开始学习		persuade sb to agree to sth
tell against 开始学习		spoil chances of success
tell apart 开始学习		distinguish
tell off 开始学习		scold/reprimand
think of 开始学习		take sth into account
think out 开始学习		prepare plans carefully
think over 开始学习		reflect upon sth before making a decision
think up 开始学习		invent or devise sth
turn away 开始学习		refuse admittance to sb
turn down 开始学习		(1) reject an offer, (2) reduce heat etc
turn in 开始学习		go to bed
turn sb in 开始学习		report to the authorities
turn into 开始学习		convert, change
turn off 开始学习		switch off
turn on 开始学习		switch on
turn out 开始学习		(1) assemble as a crowd, (2) produce, (3) prove to be turn over = fall on one side
turn sth over (in one's mind) 开始学习		think carefully about sth
throw about/around 开始学习		scatter sth throw away = discard sth as useless
throw sth back at sb 开始学习		remind sb of sth bad they did in the past
throw off 开始学习		escape from, get free of
throw oneself into 开始学习		begin to do sth energetically and enthusiastically
throw oneself on sb/sth 开始学习		rely on sb/sth
throw sb out 开始学习		force sb to leave
throw sth out 开始学习		get rid of unwanted items
throw sb together 开始学习		bring people into contact with each other
throw up 开始学习		(1) give up (a job etc), (2) vomit
try on 开始学习		check the fit (of clothes)
try out 开始学习		test
wear away 开始学习		become thin, damaged, weak, etc by constant use
wear off 开始学习		disappear gradually (effect of sth)
wear out 开始学习		use until useless (of clothes etc)
work off 开始学习		(1) overcome the effects of sth (energy, stress, anger), (2) repay by working (a debt)
Work on 开始学习		be occupied with
clear the air 开始学习		remove suspicion/bad feeling
all along 开始学习		from the beginning until now
all but 开始学习		nearly, almost all in = exhausted
all in all 开始学习		when everything is considered
all the same 开始学习		yet, however
all told 开始学习		altogether, in total
be the apple of sb's eye 开始学习		be very precious to sb; be sb's favourite
be up in arms 开始学习		be very angry
for all 开始学习		in spite of
for all I care 开始学习		I don't care
for all I know 开始学习		as far as I know
in the act of 开始学习		while performing the act
in the air 开始学习		uncertain
make allowances for 开始学习		take special circumstances into consideration
make amends for 开始学习		try to compensate for a past action
of all people 开始学习		used to express annoyance/surprise
on account of 开始学习		because of
on no account 开始学习		under/in no circumstances
on the air 开始学习		broadcasting (opp: off the air)
on the alert 开始学习		watchful and prepared/on the lookout/expecting sth
lake sth into account 开始学习		consider sth
on this/that account 开始学习		for this/that reason
whet sb's appetite 开始学习		make sb eager to have/experience more
up in the air 开始学习		existing, but not talked about
above board 开始学习		honest
bark up the wrong tree 开始学习		have a false idea about sth
be broke 开始学习		have no/very little money
be full of beans 开始学习		be very lively
be in sb's black books 开始学习		out of favour
beat about/around the bush 开始学习		avoid saying what one means directly
behind bars 开始学习		in prison
big-headed 开始学习		conceited; boastful
black and blue all over 开始学习		covered with bruises
blessing in disguise 开始学习		sth which appears bad at first but then turns out favourably
blue-eyed boy/golden boy 开始学习		a favoured person
bolt from the blue 开始学习		suddenly
brainwave 开始学习		sudden clear idea/thought
break even 开始学习		show neither loss nor profit
browned off 开始学习		fed up; bored
butter sb up 开始学习		flatter sb
by and large 开始学习		generally speaking
catch sb red-handed 开始学习		be caught while committing a crime
chip off the old block 开始学习		sb who is very like one of his parents
cost a bomb 开始学习		very expensive
deal a blow to 开始学习		damage one's hopes
don't hold your breath 开始学习		don't wait for sb/sth anxiously
drive a hard bargain 开始学习		be a tough businessman
drop a brick 开始学习		say sth tactlessly
feel in one's bones 开始学习		feeling sth instinctively
get your own back 开始学习		take/get revenge
have a bee in one's bonnet 开始学习		have an obsession about sth
have butterflies in one's stomach 开始学习		be very nervous about sth
in black and white 开始学习		in writing
in the balance 开始学习		uncertain
kick the bucket 开始学习		die
lay bare 开始学习		make public
make a clean breast of 开始学习		confess
make one's blood boil 开始学习		cause sb to become very angry
on the spur of the moment 开始学习		without thinking about sth
out of the blue 开始学习		suddenly and unexpectedly
ring a bell 开始学习		remind sb of sth
see the back of 开始学习		be glad to see sb leave
take the bull by the horns 开始学习		deal with sth boldly and directly
wet blanket 开始学习		dull person who spoils people's happiness
a piece of cake 开始学习		sth very easy to do
a red-letter day 开始学习		a very important day
a wild-goose chase 开始学习		a hopeless search
be caught red-handed 开始学习		be caught while committing a crime
be on the cards 开始学习		be likely to happen
be over the moon 开始学习		be elated
call sb names 开始学习		insult sb
chair a meeting 开始学习		preside over a meeting
crocodile tears 开始学习		false tears
cross one's mind 开始学习		think of sth
cut sb dead 开始学习		ignore sb
different as chalk and cheese 开始学习		totally different
down in the dumps 开始学习		depressed/miserable
down the drain 开始学习		wasted; lost
get a bit hot under the collar 开始学习		get angry, upset or embarrassed
get a problem off one's chest 开始学习		tell sb else about your problem
go to the dogs 开始学习		worsen
have the cheek 开始学习		dare to do sth
keep one's chin up 开始学习		not be discouraged
let sleeping dogs lie 开始学习		avoid mentioning a subject which could cause trouble
lost cause 开始学习		hopeless situation or case off colour = look/be slightly unwell
on the dole 开始学习		receiving unemployment benefit/social security play one's cards right = act cleverly
show one's true colours 开始学习		reveal one's real character
with flying colours 开始学习		with great success
not count one's chickens before they're hatched 开始学习		not assume sth before it happens
be dying for sth 开始学习		really want sth
be fit for 开始学习		be good enough for
be worn out 开始学习		be very tired
be green 开始学习		be inexperienced
cook one's goose 开始学习		end one's plans abruptly
fair and square 开始学习		within the rules
fall head over heels 开始学习		fall in love quickly
feel one's ears burning 开始学习		have a feeling that sb is talking about you
gatecrasher 开始学习		sb attending a party, event etc without an invitation
get off on the wrong foot 开始学习		argue or disagree at the beginning of a relationship
give and fake 开始学习		compromise
have a frog in one's throat 开始学习		inability to speak due to nervousness
have the gift of the gab 开始学习		be able to talk well, persuasively
hear it through/on the grapevine 开始学习		find out information indirectly
in a flash 开始学习		very quickly
it's all Greek to me 开始学习		sth new or foreign; not easily understood keep a straight face = manage to look serious under difficult circumstances
keep an eye on sth 开始学习		guard/protect sth
meet behind closed doors 开始学习		meet secretly
one's flesh and blood 开始学习		family member
plenty more fish in the sea 开始学习		many more opportunities in life for love
put one's foot down 开始学习		insist on sth
put one's foot in it 开始学习		make a tactless comment
take it easy 开始学习		not work too hard/relax
take sb for granted 开始学习		not appreciate sb
a bit of a dark horse 开始学习		person with hidden abilities
be for the high jump 开始学习		about to be reprimanded/punished
be in two minds about sth 开始学习		not be able to decide what to do
be sound asleep 开始学习		sleep deeply
be the perfect image of sb 开始学习		look exactly like sb
before one can say Jack Robinson 开始学习		extremely quickly
break the ice 开始学习		ease the tension when one first meets people
eat one's heart out 开始学习		feel jealous/sad about sth
flog a dead horse 开始学习		waste time doing sth useless
fly off the handle 开始学习		quickly become very angry
get out of hand 开始学习		become out of control
get the hang of it 开始学习		get in the habit of doing sth
go to one's head 开始学习		make conceited
grey matter 开始学习		brains; intelligence
hand in glove with sb 开始学习		be in very close contact with sb
have a job to do sth 开始学习		find sth difficult to do
have many irons in the fire 开始学习		have lots of plans/possibilities in progress at the same time
have one's heart in one's mouth 开始学习		be extremely anxious about sth
have time on one's hands 开始学习		have free time
hold one's horses 开始学习		wait, be patient
ill at ease 开始学习		embarrassed; uncomfortable
keep sth under one's hat 开始学习		keep sth secret
keep up with the Joneses 开始学习		compete with others in status/material goods
lend sb a hand 开始学习		give help to sb
like the back of one's hand 开始学习		be very familiar with sth
lose heart 开始学习		become discouraged
make head nor tail of 开始学习		understand sth
off the cuff 开始学习		without preparation
stew in one's own juice 开始学习		suffer the consequences of one's own actions
straight from the horse's mouth 开始学习		from the most direct source
have sb's hands full 开始学习		be very busy with sth
sth comes in handy 开始学习		be very useful/practical
strike gold 开始学习		come across sth useful
take sth to heart 开始学习		take personally/be influenced by
take to one's heels 开始学习		run away
the ins and outs 开始学习		the details of an activity
the tip of the iceberg 开始学习		small evident part of a much larger, concealed situation
at large 开始学习		free, not caught
be in the know 开始学习		be well-informed
bring to one's knees 开始学习		destroy, humble
bury one's head in the sand 开始学习		avoid or ignore reality/ responsibility
come to a head 开始学习		reach a critical point
drop sb a line 开始学习		send sb a letter
fine kettle of fish 开始学习		confused state of affairs
get rid of sth 开始学习		give sth unwanted away
go to any lengths 开始学习		do anything necessary to get sth you want
have kittens 开始学习		be nervous/anxious about sth
keep one's fingers crossed 开始学习		hope that sth will turn out well
keep oneself to oneself 开始学习		live quietly, privately
make a killing 开始学习		have a sudden, great success/profit
make light of 开始学习		treat sth as unimportant
make/earn a/one's living 开始学习		earn money
on the level 开始学习		honest/sincere
pull one's leg 开始学习		tease or trick sb
shed light upon 开始学习		give new/further information
sleep like a log 开始学习		be sound asleep
the life and soul of sth 开始学习		the most lively and amusing person present somewhere
the lion's share 开始学习		the biggest part/portion
turn over a new leaf 开始学习		make a new start
with a view to doing sth 开始学习		with the intention or hope of doing sth
a night owl 开始学习		person who enjoys staying up late
be second to none 开始学习		be the best
cross one's mind 开始学习		occur to one, have a sudden idea, recall sth
cry over spilt milk 开始学习		grieve over sth that can't be put right
every nook and cranny 开始学习		everywhere
feel/be down in the mouth 开始学习		feel discouraged/depressed
get a move on 开始学习		hurry up
get on one's nerves 开始学习		irritate/annoy sb
have an early night 开始学习		go to bed early
hit the nail on the head 开始学习		say exactly the right thing
in a nutshell 开始学习		briefly; in a few words
lose one's nerve 开始学习		lose courage
make a name for oneself 开始学习		become famous/respected for sth
make hay while the sun shines 开始学习		take advantage of favourable circumstances
make money hand over fist 开始学习		make a lot of money quickly and easily
make one's getaway 开始学习		escape
moon around 开始学习		look miserable
null and void 开始学习		invalid; not legally binding
once in a blue moon 开始学习		very rarely
put sb's name forward 开始学习		nominate sb
put words into one's mouth 开始学习		pretend that sb has said sth that they haven't actually said
slip one's mind 开始学习		forget about sth
work a miracle 开始学习		make sth almost impossible happen
give the green light to sth 开始学习		give permission to proceed with sth
a bitter pill to swallow 开始学习		a difficult fact to accept
against all odds 开始学习		despite the difficulties
be out of practice 开始学习		lacking practice
come to the point 开始学习		reach the main point in a discussion
fall into place 开始学习		become clear
get the sack 开始学习		be dismissed from one's job
get the wrong end of the stick 开始学习		misunderstand completely what has been said
golden opportunity 开始学习		the best chance to gain sth grease sb's palm = bribe sb
grow out of sth 开始学习		become too big for sth
have no option but 开始学习		must; have no choice
in public 开始学习		in the presence of other people
in the offing 开始学习		likely to happen
off the point 开始学习		irrelevant
once and for all 开始学习		for the last time
out-and-out 开始学习		complete, total
out in the open 开始学习		(of secrets) revealed, known
out of print 开始学习		(of books) not available anymore
out of the frying pan into the fire 开始学习		from a situation to a worse/similar one
part and parcel of 开始学习		basic part of
past one's prime 开始学习		growing old/not at one's best
pop the question 开始学习		make a proposal of marriage
short and sweet 开始学习		brief but pleasant (usu ironic)
status symbol 开始学习		property/possession that shows sb's high social rank wealth etc
take things to pieces 开始学习		dismantle things
throw a party 开始学习		have/hold a party
white elephant 开始学习		useless/unwanted possession
an unknown quantity 开始学习		person or thing that one has no experience of
as a last resort 开始学习		when all else has failed
at close quarters 开始学习		from a short distance
be in a quandary 开始学习		be confused; undecided
beg the question 开始学习		makes people want to ask a particular question
call it quits 开始学习		give up/stop
cut sb to the quick 开始学习		deeply hurt sb's feelings
hit the roof 开始学习		get very angry
in a rut 开始学习		be stuck in a monotonous routine
in the long run 开始学习		after a long period of time
it stands to reason 开始学习		it is logical
keep sth quiet 开始学习		keep sth secret
know the ropes 开始学习		know all the details of sth
off the record 开始学习		unofficial(ly)
on the quiet 开始学习		secretly
open to debate 开始学习		not decided/settled
out of the question 开始学习		impossible
put down roots 开始学习		settle down
work to rule 开始学习		adhere strictly to the rules as a form of protest
rack sb's brains 开始学习		think very hard about sth
a long shot 开始学习		a wild guess/a risk
a memory like a sieve 开始学习		a poor memory
be all at sea 开始学习		be in a state of confusion
be in sb's shoes 开始学习		be in sb's position
be in the same boat 开始学习		be in the same (usu bad) situation
be the spitting image of sb 开始学习		look exactly like sb
be/get soaked to the skin 开始学习		be/get very wet
be/have a close shave 开始学习		barely avoid an accident/a bad situation
behind the scenes 开始学习		in secret
come out of one's shell 开始学习		gain personal confidence
does it show? 开始学习		is it obvious?
give sb the slip 开始学习		escape from sb
go for a song 开始学习		be sold very cheaply
go without saying 开始学习		be a foregone conclusion
hit the sack 开始学习		go to bed
live out of a suitcase 开始学习		travel often/not have a permanent home
make quite a scene 开始学习		become angry in a dramatic way
on a shoe string 开始学习		on a very small budget
pull a few strings 开始学习		use influential contacts in order to obtain an advantage
pull one's socks up 开始学习		make a greater effort
sleep on it 开始学习		think about sth
smell a rat 开始学习		suspect that sth is wrong
spill the beans 开始学习		reveal a secret/the facts
stand in sb's way 开始学习		prevent sb from doing sth
take ... with a pinch of salt 开始学习		not believe sth completely
the last straw 开始学习		the last and worst episode in a chain of bad experiences
thick-skinned 开始学习		insensitive
(by) trial and error 开始学习		learning from one's mistakes
be ahead of one's time 开始学习		have modern ideas
be (as) thick (as a brick) 开始学习		be stupid
be tickled pink 开始学习		be really pleased
come to a standstill 开始学习		not progress/stop
come to terms with 开始学习		accept a difficult situation
for the time being 开始学习		temporarily
in a tick 开始学习		shortly, soon
in the nick of time 开始学习		just in time
kill time 开始学习		pass time while waiting for sb/sth
lay the table 开始学习		prepare/set the table for a meal
not be one's cup of tea 开始学习		not suit one's taste
on second thoughts 开始学习		having changed one's mind
out of turn 开始学习		not in the correct order/time
paint the town red 开始学习		have a great time
play truant 开始学习		stay away from school without permission
put two and two together 开始学习		arrive at the truth by looking at facts
red tape 开始学习		unnecessary bureaucracy take one's time = not to hurry through thick and thin = whatever happens
touch and go 开始学习		with uncertain result
be all very well 开始学习		appear satisfactory but in fact not be
be on the up and up 开始学习		improve steadily
be up and about 开始学习		have recovered from an illness
drive (sb) up the wall 开始学习		make sb angry/annoy sb
frosty welcome 开始学习		unfriendly reception
get out of bed on the wrong side 开始学习		be in a bad mood
get wind of 开始学习		receive information about sth indirectly
give vent to 开始学习		express sth freely
give way to 开始学习		give in/yield
not hold water 开始学习		not seem reasonable or in accordance with the facts
make a flying visit 开始学习		make a quick trip
make waves 开始学习		cause trouble
no/little wonder 开始学习		not surprising
quick/slow on the uptake 开始学习		quick/slow to understand
set in one's ways 开始学习		fixed in one's habits/routines
speak volumes 开始学习		be strong evidence of sb's feelings, merits etc under the weather = depressed/unwell
up and coming 开始学习		likely to be successful
ups and downs 开始学习		good things alternating with bad ones
wet behind the ears 开始学习		inexperienced
an old wives' tale 开始学习		false belief (usually about health)
be born yesterday 开始学习		be easily deceived/naive
beat sb black and blue 开始学习		hit sb repeatedly until bruised
go back on one's word 开始学习		not fulfil a promise (opp: keep one's word)
have a yellow streak 开始学习		be a coward
not have it both ways 开始学习		refuse to make a decision between two pleasant things (usu in expression "You can't have it both ways!")
in the red 开始学习		owe money to a bank (opp: in the black)
see red 开始学习		suddenly become very angry
green belt 开始学习		the area on the outskirts of a town adjoining the country
pitch black 开始学习		very dark
black tie 开始学习		formal clothing
green with envy 开始学习		very jealous
green (matter/issue) 开始学习		concerned with ecology
have words with sb 开始学习		have an argument
have/keep one's wits about one 开始学习		be alert and able to deal with difficulties
in deep water 开始学习		in trouble/difficulty
make sb's day 开始学习		make sb very happy
see/look at sth through rose-coloured spectacles 开始学习		see sth from an unrealistically positive point of view
the black sheep of the family 开始学习		a disgraced family member
the pot calling the kettle black 开始学习		accusing sb of a fault one has oneself
the year dot 开始学习		a long time ago
until one is blue in the face 开始学习		as hard/long as one possibly can (usu without success)
red herring 开始学习		sth which distracts you from sth important
(fight) like cat and dog 开始学习		(disagree) violently
(like) a bull in a china shop 开始学习		behave in a clumsy/awkward way
make a dog's dinner (of sth) 开始学习		(make) a mess (of sth)
a bear with a sore head 开始学习		irritated/in a bad mood
a different kettle of fish 开始学习		a totally different situation etc from the one just mentioned
a dog's life 开始学习		a difficult, hard life
a fish out of water 开始学习		sb who feels uncomfortable/in unfamiliar surroundings
a red rag to a bull 开始学习		action, comment etc liable to provoke sb
a sitting duck 开始学习		an easy target
as busy as a bee/a busy bee 开始学习		(sb) very busy
as the crow flies 开始学习		in a direct line/by a direct route
be in the doghouse 开始学习		be out of favour, in trouble
dog eat dog 开始学习		ruthless competition, rivalry
dog-eared 开始学习		(of books) with the corners bent and turned down through use
donkey work 开始学习		boring, monotonous work
donkey's years 开始学习		a long time
kill two birds with one stone 开始学习		achieve two things with one action
let the cat out of the bag 开始学习		reveal a secret
like water off a duck's back 开始学习		having no effect
make a fool of oneself 开始学习		make oneself look stupid/ embarrassed/ridiculous
make a mountain out of a molehill 开始学习		cause a fuss about a trivial matter
no room to swing a cat 开始学习		no room at all
play cat and mouse with sb 开始学习		keep sb in a state of uncertain expectation treating them alternatively cruelly and kindly
put the cat among the pigeons 开始学习		cause trouble/controversy
rain cats and dogs 开始学习		rain heavily
swim like a fish 开始学习		swim very well
talk the hind legs off a donkey 开始学习		talk for a long time, uninterrupted
the rat race 开始学习		the competitive nature of modern urban life
until the cows come home 开始学习		for a long time
mutton dressed as lamb 开始学习		dress in a style younger than/inappropriate to your age
sour grapes 开始学习		say unpleasant comments because of jealousy
sweet tooth 开始学习		enjoy eating sweet things
get nowhere fast 开始学习		make no/little progress
pay sb's way 开始学习		contribute your share of a bill/budget
white-collar job 开始学习		office/clerical work
fly on the wall 开始学习		see/hear sth in a situation which does not involve you
Achilles heel 开始学习		weakest point of sb's character
wash sb's hands of sb 开始学习		refuse to be involved with sb
a pain in the neck 开始学习		annoying person/thing
be all fingers and thumbs 开始学习		be awkward, clumsy
get cold feet 开始学习		lose courage to do sth
give sb the cold shoulder 开始学习		ignore/shun sb
have a cheek/nerve 开始学习		act/speak boldly or impudently
have a sharp tongue 开始学习		tend to say unkind or hurtful things
have an eye for 开始学习		be a good judge of sth
look down one's nose at sth/sb 开始学习		feel/act superior to sb
lose one's head 开始学习		lose self-control
put one's heart and soul into sth 开始学习		be devoted to sth
tongue in cheek 开始学习		not serious, ironic
tooth and nail 开始学习		fiercely
turn a blind eye to sth 开始学习		ignore
not lose any sleep over sth 开始学习		not worry about sth
jack of all trades 开始学习		sb who is able to do a variety of jobs
a storm in a teacup 开始学习		a lot of fuss about sth that is not important
bring sth home to sb 开始学习		make sb understand how important/ serious sth is
bite off more than sb can chew 开始学习		try to do sth which is too difficult
in clover 开始学习		living a luxurious/comfortable life
face the music 开始学习		be criticised/punished for
evade 开始学习		to avoid doing sth one is supposed to do or to avoid answering a question, often by deception
shirk 开始学习		to avoid work because of laziness
duck 开始学习		to avoid an object by a quick downwards movement
dodge 开始学习		to avoid an object by a quick sideways movement
sway 开始学习		to influence others' opinions so they turn from a given course Don't try to sway me. I'm determined to take the job.
impress 开始学习		to produce a lasting, positive effect
influence 开始学习		to cause sb to think/act in a particular way
affect 开始学习		to produce a reaction usu negative The nuclear leak has affected all the farmers' crops.
real 开始学习		true as opposed to false
genuine 开始学习		(object) what it seems to be, (person) sincere and honest
natural 开始学习		not man-made
authentic 开始学习		with known and proved origins
valid 开始学习		sth which can be used and will be accepted by people in authority (a valid document, ticket)
wealthy 开始学习		having a lot of material possessions and money
affluent 开始学习		wealthy and able to spend a lot of money
Well-off 开始学习		(informal) fairly wealthy
rich 开始学习		(of food) full of ingredients which may be difficult to digest
extravagant 开始学习		(object) sth that costs more money than you can afford or sth which is beyond what is reasonable (an extravagant lifestyle, gift)
lavish 开始学习		(object) sth ‘that is very elaborate and impressive and a lot of money has been spent on it (lavish party, costumes)
merchandise 开始学习		(formal) things for sale
ware 开始学习		manufactured goods of a particular type (silverware)
commodity 开始学习		sth which is sold for profit, an article of trade
stock 开始学习		the total amount of goods a shop has available to sell
cure 开始学习		(tr) to successfully treat, to restore to health
heal 开始学习		(tr/intr) to cure; to get better, improve
treat 开始学习		(tr) to give medical attention to
imitate 开始学习		to behave in exactly the same way as sb else
copy 开始学习		to produce sth that looks like the original thing
slim 开始学习		(complimentary) not fat (NB slim chance: slight possibility)
lean 开始学习		(complimentary) healthily thin, without fat (also of meat)
skinny 开始学习		(uncomplimentary) very thin
slender 开始学习		(complimentary) attractively thin, esp of women
moulder 开始学习		to decay slowly
rot 开始学习		(intr/tr) to (cause to) decay because of bacteria etc, esp of vegetation
waste 开始学习		(intr/tr) to grow weak and small; to use badly decompose = (intr/tr) to (cause to) go bad, esp of flesh
snarl 开始学习		to make an angry noise while showing the teeth, esp of dogs etc
howl 开始学习		to cry, esp of dogs; to cry with pain
bleat 开始学习		to cry, esp of sheep, goats etc
twitter 开始学习		to make a sound like a bird
reference 开始学习		(in the expression in/with reference to) = used to indicate what sth relates to/in connection with
affinity 开始学习		relationship, similarity or connection
relation 开始学习		(object) connection; (person) a member of one's family
connection 开始学习		relationship between two things, people or groups
sliver 开始学习		a small thin piece or amount of sth
chip 开始学习		a small piece of sth
crumb 开始学习		small part of a larger object, esp bread, cake etc
cube 开始学习		square-shaped piece of sth (wood, sugar, meat)
chop 开始学习		to cut sth into pieces with strong downward movements of a knife or an axe
shred 开始学习		to cut into thin strips
mince 开始学习		to cut with a machine into small pieces (meat)
grate 开始学习		to shred small pieces off sth (cheese, carrots) by rubbing against a rough surface
fade 开始学习		to become less clear (with time)
vanish 开始学习		to disappear suddenly disappear = to be lost, to no longer be seen
pale 开始学习		to become lighter in colour
toss 开始学习		to throw into the air, esp of coins, pancakes etc
throw 开始学习		to launch through the air, esp using the hand and arm
cast 开始学习		to throw, let fall (stones, shadow)
fling 开始学习		to throw sth using a lot of force
practise 开始学习		to do an action repeatedly or do exercises regularly in order to gain skill (a musical instrument)
learn 开始学习		to obtain knowledge or a skill through studying or training
teach 开始学习		to give knowledge of a particular subject to someone Mrs Jones teaches French at a secondary school.
coach 开始学习		to train/teach esp for a specific purpose, examination or sport
instruct 开始学习		to give knowledge or information to sb in a methodical manner
present (information) 开始学习		to give it to people in a formal way
familiarise (yourself with sth) 开始学习		to learn about sth and start to understand it
show (sb how to do sth) 开始学习		to do sth yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it
entrust 开始学习		put sth/sb in the care of sb else confide = to tell sb sth in secret
consign 开始学习		to hand over/give up or send sth esp in trade
resign 开始学习		to give up a job
punch 开始学习		to hit with a clenched fist
slap 开始学习		to hit with the palm of one's hand
smack 开始学习		to hit with the palm of one's hand, esp a child as a punishment
whack 开始学习		to hit with a blow making a loud noise
strike 开始学习		to hit; used esp for emphasis and added emotion smash = to break sth into many pieces by hitting or dropping it
enhance 开始学习		to make sth better; to add to the beauty of sth The sunshine enhanced the golden colour of her hair.
aggravate 开始学习		to make sth worse
heighten 开始学习		to become greater, more acute esp emotions Tension between the police and local residents heightened last night.
intensify 开始学习		to become stronger, more intense
profit 开始学习		to gain, esp money
gain 开始学习		to obtain
earn (money, praise) 开始学习		receive sth in return for work that you do; get sth because you deserve it
exploit (sb/sth) 开始学习		treat sb unfairly; use sth in order to gain an advantage from it
commence 开始学习		(formal) to begin The Prime Minister will commence his tour on 11 April.
instigate 开始学习		to start by urging or inciting
launch 开始学习		to cause sth to begin, esp an activity, campaign etc
provoke (a reaction) 开始学习		to cause a reaction
hinder 开始学习		to delay or prevent the progress of sth She was hindered from her work by John's incessant questioning.
block 开始学习		to be in the way of sth/sb; to obstruct The road was blocked by an overturned lorry and we couldn't pass.
bar 开始学习		to obstruct esp intentionally
impede 开始学习		to make sth difficult to do
obstruct 开始学习		to be in the way of sb/sth
intervene (of events) 开始学习		to happen suddenly in a way that stops, delays, or prevents sth from happening
exude (a quality or feeling) 开始学习		to show that sb has it to a great extent
exclude 开始学习		to keep sb out from somewhere; to leave sb out from among the rest; decide/prove that sth is not worth considering
expunge 开始学习		to get rid of sth completely because it causes problems or bad feelings His divorce was an experience he had tried to expunge from his memory.
extricate 开始学习		to free yourself or another person from a difficult, serious situation This is the last attempt by the country to extricate itself from its economic crisis.
goods 开始学习		things for sale
wares 开始学习		(old- fashioned) things for sale usu of a travelling salesman
commodities 开始学习		products exchanged in trade usu on an international basis
supplies 开始学习		food equipment and other essential things that people need, especially when these are provided in large quantities »
rear 开始学习		to look after one's young until fully-grown
bring up 开始学习		to look after and educate until fully-grown
breed 开始学习		to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
grow 开始学习		to become or cause to become bigger
nurture (a young child, or young plant) 开始学习		care for it while it is growing and developing »
pinch 开始学习		(informal) steal an object
pilfer 开始学习		steal small amounts usu from your place of work
rip off 开始学习		(informal) steal from a person
swipe 开始学习		steal sth very quickly while sb is not looking
acquire 开始学习		(formal) to obtain for oneself; (a skill, habit etc) develop/learn He acquired a profound knowledge of the language by careful study.
abduct 开始学习		to take away (a person) unlawfully, often by force
> gather (information, evidence) 开始学习		to collect it especially over a period of time and after a lot of hard work
collect 开始学习		gather; get a large number of things because they interest you
derive 开始学习		to get sth such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from an activity/situation
deduce 开始学习		to reach a conclusion because of other things that you know to be true
inhabit 开始学习		to live in a place or region
inhabitant 开始学习		person who lives (permanently) in a region or town
dwell 开始学习		(formal) to live in a place He is concerned for the fate of the tribes who dwell in the forest.
dweller 开始学习		person or animal that lives in an environment
settle 开始学习		to start living in a place permanently
settler 开始学习		person who has come to live in a (previously uninhabited or developing) country or area
reside 开始学习		to have one's home at in a place Ruth resides with her mother in a London suburb.
resident 开始学习		person who lives in a house, block of flats, area or country
take legal aid 开始学习		to take money given by the government or another organisation to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer
take legal action 开始学习		an expression used to indicate that a person or company is willing to start, or has started, general legal proceedings over a matter; often used as a form of threat
try 开始学习		(usu passive) to examine in a court of law
bring to trial 开始学习		to take a criminal case to a court of law to be examined
take sb to court 开始学习		used in a similar way to "take legal action" but as a more specific and direct legal threat
charge with 开始学习		to accuse of a criminal act, esp by the police
summon 开始学习		to order officially sb to appear in court
restrain 开始学习		stop sb from doing what they intended or wanted to do; prevent yourself from showing an emotion
curb 开始学习		control/keep sth within limits Inflation needs to be curbed otherwise we are in for an economic crisis.
check 开始学习		to make sure that sth is correct or satisfactory
inhibit 开始学习		to prevent or slow down; Thirst inhibited the desire to eat. to render sb unable to express what they really feel or do what they really want The newcomers were too inhibited to laugh freely.
continually 开始学习		repeatedly, regularly, frequently continuously = without stopping She has worked with us continuously since 1990.
perpetually 开始学习		lasting for a long indefinite time usu without interruption; continually
eternally 开始学习		endlessly; often used metaphorically for emphasis (eternally grateful)
constant 开始学习		repeated many times usu in a regular manner incessant = extending without interruption for an indefinite period of time; often used negatively to express irritation
steady 开始学习		continuing in a regular manner I have a steady job and am financially secure.
ongoing 开始学习		sth which began in the past and seems unlikely to stop in the near future (Ongoing problems)
critical 开始学习		of decisive importance This operation is critical; without it the patient might die.
crucial 开始学习		very important usu in determining sth or resolving a problem
essential 开始学习		extremely important; necessary
vital 开始学习		extremely necessary
significant 开始学习		of importance and meaning
grave 开始学习		important, pressing and usu worrying I received some grave news about my brother's health and had to fly back home immediately.
fundamental 开始学习		absolutely necessary; important; essential
forbid 开始学习		to order sb not to do sth, not allow sth to be done The constitution forbids the military use of nuclear energy.
prohibit 开始学习		to forbid by law or rule Smoking in this area is prohibited.
disallow 开始学习		not allow or accept sth officially, because if has not been done correctly Our team scored again, but the whistle had gone and the goal was disallowed.
censor 开始学习		to examine officially letters or the media with the intention of removing any information regarded as secret or offensive
famous 开始学习		very well known
conspicuous 开始学习		easily seen; noticeable; attracting attention
remarkable 开始学习		worth speaking of; unusual
distinguished 开始学习		marked by excellent quality or deserved fame
eminent 开始学习		well-known and respected, especially for being good at one's profession
elevated 开始学习		very important or of very high rank elevated status. The success of his latest novel has given him a certain.
prestigious 开始学习		respected and admired by people
noteworthy 开始学习		interesting; remarkable; worthy of attention
ruin 开始学习		to damage sth so that it is useless
impair 开始学习		to make sth weaker or imperfect Loud music impairs your hearing.
injure 开始学习		to cause harm to a person/animal (broken limbs, wounds)
damage 开始学习		to destroy something in part, causing loss of value My carpet was damaged in a flood.
harm 开始学习		to have a generally bad effect on sth, not necessarily a physical effect (harm a friendship)
scan 开始学习		to look at sth quickly, usu from top to bottom, looking for particular information
peer at 开始学习		to look at sth closely or with difficulty, due to poor eyesight or in darkness
scrutinise 开始学习		to look closely and carefully at sth
inspect 开始学习		to examine sth thoroughly
glimpse 开始学习		to have a passing view of sb or sth
harass 开始学习		(formal) to continually and unfairly annoy and cause trouble to sb
pester 开始学习		to annoy sb with repeated requests for sth
get on at 开始学习		(informal) to continually nag or tell sb to do sth
tease 开始学习		(usu of children) to laugh at or make fun of in an unkind way He was teased at school for being fat.
chip 开始学习		(tr) to break a small wedge-shaped piece off the edge of an object
smash 开始学习		(tr/intr) to break violently and often deliberately into pieces He smashed his jawbone in a crash.
snap 开始学习		(tr/intr) to break suddenly esp with a sharp cracking noise She snapped the biscuit in half and we shared it.
shatter 开始学习		(tr/intr) to break (usu glass or china) into hundreds or thousands of pieces
break off 开始学习		to come off or remove by force
crack 开始学习		to (cause to) break without dividing into separate parts Don't pour hot water into the glass or it will crack.
scatter 开始学习		(tr/intr) to throw many things in a random manner; (with groups of people) hurriedly and randomly disperse in all directions The farmer scattered the seeds over the field. Suddenly the crowd scattered.
disperse 开始学习		(tr/intr) to break up (a group of people or a thing) and move its component parts away in various directions (used esp with the police) Many arrests were made as the police attempted to disperse the rioters.
strew 开始学习		(tr) to drop things over a surface, esp in an untidy or careless manner
sprinkle 开始学习		(tr) to drop sth in fine quantities She sprinkled sugar over the cake.
stagger 开始学习		walk very unsteadily, for example because you are ill
reel 开始学习		to move about in an unsteady way as if one is going to fall
totter 开始学习		to move in an unsteady way from side to side as if about to fall
stumble 开始学习		put your foot down awkwardly while you are walking or running and nearly fall over
slide 开始学习		to move smoothly but unintentionally over a surface
glide 开始学习		to move smoothly and easily over a surface
slip 开始学习		to slide suddenly without intention slipped on the wet pavement and fell over.
skid 开始学习		usu with vehicles on roads to mean to slide suddenly and uncontrollably while trying to stop
huddle 开始学习		to lie close to sb/sth in a confined space, usu for protection from adverse conditions The children huddled together in the corner of the room to keep warm.
nestle 开始学习		to settle comfortably in a secure place
snuggle 开始学习		(esp up) to lie in comfort close to sb/sth The baby snuggled up to its mother under the blankets.
cuddle 开始学习		to hold firmly and lovingly in one's arms
tend 开始学习		to take great care of sb/sth (a garden, a wound)
attend (to) 开始学习		to be with and take care of sb/sth, usu in a professional capacity. The patient was attended by several specialists.
grow (a plant) 开始学习		to put seeds or young plants in the ground and look after them as they develop
maintain 开始学习		(a building, a machine) to keep it in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary
betray 开始学习		to be disloyal; to break a moral obligation (sb's trust, confidence etc)
divulge 开始学习		to give away secret information, esp personal (a secret, a source etc)
reveal 开始学习		to show sth, to make sth known He removed the cover and revealed his wife's portrait.
disclose 开始学习		similar meaning to reveal but generally used with more secrecy. To show sth that was previously concealed; to make sth known
shove 开始学习		to move (sth) forward with a strong, usu careless, motion
tote 开始学习		to carry
pile (things) 开始学习		to form a pile gradually He piled the boxes one on top of the other.
thrust (sth or sb) 开始学习		push sth or sb quickly with a lot of force
heave 开始学习		push, pull or lift sth using a lot of effort
stem from 开始学习		to have as origin Her interest in flowers stems from her childhood in the country.
beget 开始学习		to cause sth to happen or be created Economic tensions beget political ones.
generate 开始学习		to cause sth to begin and develop The scientist's talk generated further discussion of the issue.
commence 开始学习		(formal) to begin The academic year commences at the beginning of October.
chat 开始学习		to talk to each other in an informal and friendly way
chatter 开始学习		to talk quickly and continuously, usu about unimportant things
prattle 开始学习		to talk a great deal without saying anything important
babble 开始学习		to talk in a confused or excited way
gossip 开始学习		to talk about other people's private affairs
border 开始学习		dividing line between two countries
boundary 开始学习		dividing line between two private areas (between two farmers' fields, between two gardens)
verge 开始学习		point just before sth begins (the verge of war)
brim 开始学习		point at which sth is full (brim of a bowl)
rim 开始学习		edge of sth circular The rim of my spectacles is gold.
(out of) bounds 开始学习		(of) an area where you are not allowed to go
susceptible 开始学习		(to sth) likely to be affected by sth (negative) He's susceptible to fits of anger.
liable 开始学习		(to do sth) likely to do sth specific He's liable to be late tomorrow.
prone 开始学习		(to sth, often unexpected) likely to suffer from (prone to accidents)
apt 开始学习		(to do sth) likely to do sth, behave in some way (apt to be careless)
sensitive (to sth) 开始学习		likely to show understanding and awareness of other people's needs, problems or feelings
shore 开始学习		land right on the edge of the sea A boat comes into shore.
bank 开始学习		land on the edge of a river coast = area next to the sea
beach 开始学习		seashore area with sand or stones usu where people go to sunbathe
seize 开始学习		to take sth quickly, often with violence (seize the bank's takings)
grab 开始学习		take sth quickly, often with violence or for a selfish reason (children grab sweets)
grasp 开始学习		hold sth firmly (to grasp a child by the hand)
clutch 开始学习		hold sth tightly usu against one's body She clutched her bag nervously.
take 开始学习		to reach out for sth and hold it
sack 开始学习		(informal) to dismiss sb from their job due to their failure to carry out duties properly
make redundant 开始学习		to dismiss sb (usu large numbers) from their job(s) due to financial problems, or because one's job is no longer necessary
resign 开始学习		to give notice and leave a job
retire 开始学习		to leave a job at retirement age (usu 60 or 65 years) or due to constant illness
trouble 开始学习		difficulty, worry, anxiety, annoyance etc cause = sth which produces an effect; a person, thing or event that makes sth happen
problem 开始学习		a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people
disaster 开始学习		sth which has a negative effect (harm, loss, etc)
cataclysm 开始学习		violent disaster on a larger scale (war, volcanic eruption etc)
calamity 开始学习		misfortune or disaster usu on a smaller, more personal scale than a cataclysm
catastrophe 开始学习		sudden disaster or misfortune
sect 开始学习		closely bound religious group
breed 开始学习		type of animal which is of pure race usu dogs, cats or horses (Siamese cats, Alsatian dogs)
tribe 开始学习		group of people of the same race living as a community esp in nomadic or primitive cultures
caste 开始学习		group of people linked by rank, wealth, social position, usu in India (of a high/low social caste)
ally 开始学习		sb who supports/helps another esp in war
accomplice 开始学习		sb who helps another usu in crime or wrongdoing
acquaintance 开始学习		person who one knows but who is not a close friend
associate 开始学习		sb you are closely connected with, especially at work
fee 开始学习		charge asked by a professional for a service
stipend 开始学习		income (esp of clergymen)
salary 开始学习		fixed payment for work, made at regular intervals
wages 开始学习		weekly payment for regular work
unveil 开始学习		to officially uncover sth; usu a statue
unpack 开始学习		to take sth out of a box or parcel
unwrap 开始学习		to take the paper off the outside usu of a present
reveal 开始学习		to let out a secret or scandal
put up with 开始学习		to tolerate sb or sth I couldn't put up with the noise anymore.
afford 开始学习		to have enough money to buy sth
withstand 开始学习		to endure sth without being badly damaged or collapsing (withstand bad treatment)
support 开始学习		to have enough money to provide food, clothing etc for dependents (support a wife and children)
confirm 开始学习		to provide (usu written) evidence as to the correctness of sth An ID card can confirm your identity.
guarantee 开始学习		to promise something will definitely happen Our company guarantees to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product.
assure 开始学习		to tell sb with confidence
reassure 开始学习		to put sb's mind at rest when they are worried about sth
adventurous 开始学习		(positive) enthusiastic about doing new things or exploring new places She'd always dreamt of an adventurous life in the tropics.
reckless 开始学习		(negative) liable to do dangerous things without considering the consequences (reckless driving, act)
impervious 开始学习		not being affected or influenced by someone's actions (impervious to criticism, suggestions)
foolhardy 开始学习		extremely risky It is foolhardy not to wear a helmet on a motorbike.
instinctive 开始学习		resulting from instinct (an instinctive act; but not an instinctive person)
grind 开始学习		tedious, physical work actory work is a grind. NB: used in expression "back to the grind" = return to work after a break
labour 开始学习		physical work usu used with the adjectives "physical" or "manual"
drudgery 开始学习		tedious, physical work usu unrewarding and of an unskilled nature (cleaning)
toil 开始学习		tiring physical work (usu used as a verb) He toiled in the fields all day.
control 开始学习		keep sth within limits by force (control children/public spending)
stunt 开始学习		keep sth/sb from growing properly (a stunted plant, stunted growth)
curb 开始学习		limit or control usu emotions (curb temper)
temper 开始学习		make sth less strong or extreme (temper your voice)
remember 开始学习		keep a fact/event in one's long-term memory (remember your childhood/to do sth)
recollect 开始学习		(no passive voice) bring sth to mind for a short period (recollect doing sth/sb's name/face)
reminisce 开始学习		to think with fondness about past events She was reminiscing about her wedding day.
remind 开始学习		tell sb to do sth so that they don't forget Remind me to pay you back the £ 10.
memorise 开始学习		commit sth (usu a poem, grammar rule, etc) to memory (memorise facts and figures)
hard-up 开始学习		(informal) short of money (hard-up students)
wealthy 开始学习		possessing a lot of money and material possessions
tight 开始学习		(i nformal derog) not willing to spend money comfortable = (informal) not poor but not wealthy
strut 开始学习		(often derog) to walk in a proud way, with even steps
scamper 开始学习		(esp children and animals) to run quickly, usu playfully
slink 开始学习		to move secretly and quietly esp when afraid or ashamed
slither 开始学习		to move in a sliding way like a snake
diminish (tr/intr) 开始学习		to (make sth or sb) smaller, quieter, less important etc
dwindle 开始学习		(intr) to gradually become smaller in number or amount Supplies are dwindling.
shrink 开始学习		(tr/intr) to become or make smaller in size due to water or heat Meat shrinks while being cooked.
reduce 开始学习		(tr/intr) to make or become less in number, size, degree (reduce the volume, reduce the price)
clothed 开始学习		wearing clothes She was warmly clothed.
to be clad (in) 开始学习		(archaic) to be dressed in
wearing 开始学习		dressed in (sth)
to be dressed 开始学习		to be wearing sth usu for a particular occasion
retract 开始学习		to take back officially a statement or announcement The politician had to retract the statement to avoid a scandal.
extract 开始学习		to take or pull sth from a place/remove sth (extract a tooth); to obtain sth by using industrial or chemical processes (to extract coal); to select some information from a larger amount or source of information (a speech, a text, archives, a selection of poems)
pull out 开始学习		(of troops) to withdraw from an area; (informal) to extract (a tooth)
renounce 开始学习		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb
sting 开始学习		to cause pain to sb where a sharp part of an animal or insect, usu covered with poison, is pushed into one's skin (bees sting, jellyfish sting)
bite 开始学习		to wound with the teeth (a dog bites)
stab 开始学习		to wound by striking with a knife or dagger
prick 开始学习		to cause pain by piercing with a sharp point (a pinprick)
refuse 开始学习		not to agree to do sth
deny 开始学习		to say that one knows nothing about sth (deny all knowledge of sth)
reject 开始学习		to turn down an offer, invitation
revoke 开始学习		cancel or withdraw sth (revoke a license, a law, a document)
accomplish 开始学习		to do sth successfully (accomplish an aim)
attain 开始学习		to reach a particular level, usu with difficulty (attain a mark of 100%)
gain 开始学习		to obtain (gain power/weight)
reach 开始学习		to come to a particular point (reach London)
manage 开始学习		to succeed in doing usu sth difficult or demanding
decline 开始学习		(formal) refuse usu an invitation or offer (to decline an invitation to a banquet)
renounce 开始学习		to officially give up a claim, rank or title; refuse to associate with or acknowledge sth/sb He renounced his former business partners.
deny 开始学习		to say that sth is not true
reject 开始学习		to refuse sb's application or invitation
take (sb) aback 开始学习		(informal, usu passive) to surprise or mildly shock sb I was taken aback by his behaviour.
astound 开始学习		(usu passive) surprise or shock sb usu in a negative way, so they are unable to think She was astounded by the news of the crash.
amaze 开始学习		surprise sb (usu in a positive way) He was amazed by her intelligence.
surprise 开始学习		to create a feeling caused by sth unexpected
(be) flabbergasted 开始学习		(to be) extremely surprised by sth
grumble 开始学习		to find fault continually and in an ineffective, bad-tempered way over trivial things (old men grumbling about youth today); sound of thunder or a hungry stomach
pester 开始学习		to annoy sb esp with repeated requests for sth A colleague has been pestering her for money.
whine 开始学习		(usu of children) to complain in an annoying way and in a high-pitched voice
complain 开始学习		to find fault, to make one's grievances known officially or unofficially
object 开始学习		express your dislike or disapproval of sth
nag 开始学习		to keep asking sb to do sth they have not done yet or do not want to do She never stops nagging him about staying out late.
scam 开始学习		an illegal trick usu aiming at getting money from people or avoiding paying tax (an insurance scam)
snare 开始学习		a trap intended usu to catch an animal (a rabbit- snare)
gimmick 开始学习		unusual thing used in advertising to attract publicity (sales gimmick)
plot 开始学习		a plan to do sth secretly (plot against the enemy)
remedy 开始学习		(tr) to put right, usu of situations
emulate 开始学习		(formal) to imitate sb because you admire them
fake 开始学习		to make sth seem genuine although actually false
criticise 开始学习		express one's disapproval of sb/sth and indicate what's wrong with them His employer criticised him for not being punctual.

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