get

get about
get across
get ahead
get along
get around
get around to
get at
get away
get away from
get away with
get back
get back at
get back to
get behind
get by
get down
get down to
get in
get in on
get in with
get into
get off
get off on
get off with
get on
get onto
get out
get out of
get over
get round
get round to
get through
get through to
get to
get together
get up
get up to

[Get](bold)  is not usually used in the passive. If you want to use a passive verb, it may be better to use [obtain](bold) , which is often used in the passive. You say: Most of our electricity is obtained from nuclear power.
Don’t say: [Most of our electricity is got from nuclear power.](strike)

to get something by finding it, asking for it, or paying for it

I’ve been trying to get some information.

Maps and guides can be obtained from the tourist office.

The newspaper has obtained a copy of the letter.

to get something – used about knowledge, skills, or something big or expensive

The course helps older people to acquire computing skills.

to get someone’s money or property after they die

Jo inherited a lot of money from her mother.

to get something useful or necessary, such as knowledge or experience

The research helped us gain an insight into how a child’s mind works.

He had earned a reputation as a peacemaker.

She earned a lot of respect from her colleagues.

to get something that is rare or difficult to find

I’m trying to get hold of a ticket for the game.

to get something that you want very much or that you have spent a lot of time looking for

I read every book I could lay my hands on.

[past tense](italic) [got](bold) [past participle](italic) [got](bold) /ɡɒt/ US /ɡɑːt/ ([BrE](bold)) [past participle](italic) [gotten](bold) /ˈɡɒtn/ US /ˈɡɑːtn/ ([AmE](bold)) [present participle](italic) [getting](bold)

to receive something that someone gives you or sends you

你圣诞节收到了什么礼物？

今早我们收到了帕姆的来信。

这是我从我爸那里拿来的。

I [got](bold) a few games [free](bold) when I bought my computer.

我买电脑的时候得到了几个免费的游戏。

to obtain something by finding it, asking for it, or paying for it

〔通过寻找、要求或出钱〕获得，得到

It would be a good idea to get professional advice.

征求专业人士的意见，这个主意很好。

You may be able to get a grant from the local authority.

你也许可以从当地政府获得拨款。

He cleared his throat to get our attention.

他清清嗓子来引起我们的注意。

I want you to get some information for me.

我要你去给我找一些资料来。

His father managed to get him a job at the local factory.

他父亲想办法在当地的这家工厂给他找了份工作。

to bring someone or something back from somewhere

I went back into the office to get a pen.

我回办公室拿了一支钢笔。

Shall I [go and get](bold) the phone book?

要我去把电话号码簿拿来吗？

She’s just gone to get the kids from school.

你那件夹克衫是哪里买的？

Joe’s going to get tickets for all of us.

While you’re out, could you get me some batteries?

你出去时给我买几节电池好吗？

他刚给自己买了一辆新的厢式货车。

I usually get vegetables from the supermarket.

我一般在这家超市买蔬菜。

You can get a decent PC for about £500 now.

现在大约500英镑就可以买一台不错的个人电脑了。

It’s a lovely coat, and I managed to [get](bold) it [cheap](bold) in the sales.

这件外套很漂亮，我是减价的时候买的，很便宜。

My parents always used to get the ‘Daily Telegraph’.

我父母以前总是买《每日电讯报》。

Hospital doctors get a minimum of £50,000 a year.

医院的医生一年起码挣5万英镑。

[get £2,000/$4,000 etc for doing sth](bold)

He gets £4 an hour for stacking shelves.

他给货架上货一小时挣4英镑。

to receive money when you sell something

You should get a couple of hundred pounds for your old car.

你的旧车应该可以卖几百英镑。

Did you [get a good price for](bold) it?

产生，获得〔某种感觉或想法〕

She began to get an uncomfortable feeling that she was being watched.

她开始有一种不安的感觉，觉得有人在监视她。

I got a terrible shock when I saw how ill he looked.

看到他病成这样，我大吃一惊。

I got the impression that everyone was fed up with us.

我感觉到大家对我们厌烦了。

She gets a lot of pleasure from her garden.

她从自己的花园里获得很多乐趣。

这些日子我根本没有时间看书。

The west of the country gets quite a lot of rain.

We might get the chance to go to America this year.

今年我们可能有机会去美国。

I got flu last winter and was in bed for three weeks.

去年冬天我得了流感，在床上躺了三个星期。

She was worried she might get food poisoning.

她担心自己可能会食物中毒。

上一次数学考试我得了98分。

He got ten years in prison for his part in the robbery.

他因参与抢劫被判十年监禁。

我们什么时候可以到那里？

to reach a particular point or stage of something

达到〔某一点或某一阶段〕

I couldn’t wait to get to the end of the book.

我迫不及待地想把书看完。

It was disappointing to lose, having got this far in the competition.

比赛到了这一步却输掉了，真是让人失望。

if you get somewhere, or if an action gets you somewhere, you make progress

（某人）有所进展/有任何进展/没有进展

I think we’re getting somewhere at last.

我想我们终于有了一些进展。

I’ve tried arguing, but it got me nowhere.

我争也争过了，可是没有用。

我们设法从警卫身边溜了过去。

Peter [got to](bold) his [feet](bold)(=stood up).

to make something or someone move to a different place or position, especially with some difficulty

I couldn’t get the disk out of the computer.

我没法从电脑里取出磁盘。

Could you help me get the wardrobe up the stairs?

你能帮我把大衣柜搬到楼上去吗？

We must get food and emergency aid into the area as quickly as possible.

我们必须尽快把食品和紧急救援物资送进该地区。

你可以乘公共汽车去车站。

I got the 9.15 from London to Edinburgh.

我乘坐的是9点15分从伦敦开往爱丁堡的火车。

to change to a new feeling, situation, or state

她不久就厌倦了这份工作。

他的性子随着年龄增长变得平和了。

In this meaning, [get](bold)  is used as a linking verb. It links the subject of the sentence with an adjective: I’m getting tired now. It soon got dark.

to make someone or something change to a new feeling, situation, or state

有时候她会把我惹得非常生气！

He was terrified of getting her pregnant.

It took them 15 minutes to get the boat ready.

他们花了15分钟把船备好。

used to say that something, especially something bad, happens to someone or something

你站在那里可能会被伤到。

我爸爸在一次车祸中丧生。

I knew I would get shouted at if I was late home.

我知道我如果回家晚了就会挨骂。

This is a question we very often get asked.

这个问题经常有人问我们。

to accidentally make someone or something experience something

to do something, or arrange for it to be done

I need to get the washing machine fixed.

我们必须按时把这活儿干完。

We got the lawn mower working again eventually.

我们终于又让割草机转了起来。

to persuade or force someone to do something

I’ll get Terry to check the wiring for me.

我会让特里帮我检查线路。

We couldn’t get him to sign the agreement.

In the end, we got the children clearing the playground.

最后，我们让孩子们把操场清理干净了。

→see THESAURUS at [understand](->understand)

I don’t [get it](bold) – it doesn’t make sense.

我不明白——这讲不通嘛。

I still don’t get how she knew about the meeting.

我还是不明白她是怎么知道开会的事的。

In this meaning, [get](bold)  is not used in the progressive. You say: I get it.
Don’t say: [I’m getting it.](strike)

to be able to receive a particular radio signal, television station etc

你这里可以收看卫星电视吗？

The other gang members threatened to get him if he went to the police.

其他的黑帮成员威胁说，他要是去报警就把他干掉。

if you get someone on the telephone, they answer the telephone when you have made a call, and so you talk to them

I tried phoning him at work, but I just got his secretary.

我打过电话到他上班的地方，可接电话的却是他的秘书。

我们开始谈起了过去的时光。

我想我们应该很快就要开始了。

What are we all waiting for? Let’s get moving!

我们都在等什么呢？开始吧！

We got to meet all the stars after the show.

演出之后我们见到了所有明星。

She gets to travel all over the place with her job.

她做这个工作可以到各地旅行。

to gradually begin to like, know, or understand someone or something

渐渐喜欢/认识/理解某人/某事物

It’ll take a while for you to get to know everyone.

你需要一段时间才能认识每一个人。

过了一阵子，我开始喜欢上他了。

used to say that something happens or exists

我不知道你们欧洲有老虎。

used to say you do not know the answer to something

used to say that something really annoys you

It really gets me the way he leaves wet towels on the bathroom floor.

我非常讨厌他把湿毛巾扔在卫生间地板上。

让我反感的是他们的态度。

used to draw attention to something surprising or interesting that you are about to mention

你看〔用以吸引对方注意某事物〕

And the whole thing only cost – get this – $12.95.

全部只要——你看——12.95美元。


ghastly

整件事情是个很糟糕的错误。

making you very frightened, upset, or shocked

可怕的；使人烦恼的；令人震惊的

看上去/感觉有病[烦恼，不高兴]


ghetto

[plural](italic) ghettos or [plural](italic) ghettoes

a part of a city where people of a particular race or class, especially people who are poor, live separately from the rest of the people in the city. This word is sometimes considered offensive.

〔通常条件很差的〕少数民族聚居区，贫民区〔有时被认为具有冒犯性〕

a part of a city where Jews were forced to live in the past


ghost

the spirit of a dead person that some people think they can feel or see in a place

His ghost is believed to haunt the house.

a creature without a physical body, such as an angel or ghost

an image of a dead person that someone sees suddenly for a short time

He claimed to have seen an apparition in the church.

a ghost that people cannot see, which throws things or moves things around

The house was haunted by a poltergeist that makes things move around all by themselves, sometimes quite big things like beds or wardrobes.

a frightening and unclear image of a dead person

They had seen phantoms gliding on the surface of the water.

The following night, the spectre appeared again.

They say the young girl’s [ghost](bold) still [haunts](bold)(=often appears in) the house.

他们说那个少女的鬼魂依旧在那房子里出没。

He looked as if he’d [seen a ghost](bold)(=he looked very frightened).

他看上去像见到了鬼似的。

the memory or effect of someone or something bad that lived, existed, or happened in the past

The ghost of Stalinism still affects life in Russia today.

a smile etc that is so slight you are not sure it happened

隐约的一丝微笑/一点声音等

The ghost of a smile flitted across her sad features.

她忧愁的面容上隐隐掠过一丝微笑。

a second image that is not clear on a television or computer screen

〔电视或计算机屏幕上的〕重像，重影

if a machine gives up the ghost, it does not work anymore and cannot be repaired – used humorously

〔机器〕报废〔幽默用法〕

Unfortunately, my car’s just given up the ghost.

可惜我的汽车刚刚报废了。

not even a slight chance of doing something, or of something happening

They [don’t stand a ghost of a chance](bold) of winning.

他们根本没有获胜的希望。


giant

extremely big, and much bigger than other things of the same type


giant

an extremely tall strong man, who is often bad and cruel, in children’s stories

someone who is very good at doing something

Miles Davis, truly one of the giants of jazz

迈尔斯·戴维斯，一位真正的爵士乐大师


gift

[God’s gift to sb/sth](bold) at → [god](->god) sense 3

Sam accepted the gift on behalf of the school.

She had bought and wrapped gifts for children in hospital.

He showered her with gifts and exotic holidays.

(=give someone a gift at the same time as they give you a gift)

The camera had been a 21st birthday gift from his parents.

Some people prefer to give cash as a wedding gift.

Before 1940, most people did not wrap Christmas gifts.

(=something that a shop or business gives you)

If you spend over £50, you get a free gift.

This book is the perfect gift for anybody who’s interested in birds.

What do you think would be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old boy?

Here’s a small gift to show our appreciation for all your hard work.

Her colleagues presented her with a generous gift when she retired.

He was always showering Louise with expensive gifts.

(=a large, impressive, or expensive gift)

She received lavish gifts of jewellery and clothes.

(=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye)

You can take any unwanted gifts to charity shops.

Here is another gift idea with children in mind.

The gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs.

something that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion

→see THESAURUS at [present](->present) 3

这副耳环是我姑姑送给我的礼物。

The clock was [given](bold) as a retirement [gift](bold) when he left the police.

这个钟表是他退休离开警局时收到的礼物。

Enjoy a [free gift](bold) with any purchase of $20 or more.

购物满20美元奉送礼品一份。

This excellent cookbook would [make an ideal gift](bold) for anyone just going away to college.

这本精美的烹饪书送给要离家上大学的人是很好的礼物。

In everyday English, especially in British English, people usually say [present](bold)  rather than [gift](bold) :

These were a [present](bold) from my boyfriend.

He was a kind man, with a gift for forming lasting friendships.

他是一个好人，天生善于建立持久的友谊。

She has the [rare gift](bold) of being able to laugh at herself.

她有那种难得的能够自嘲的本领。

He was said to have possessed the gift of prophecy.

something that is easier or cheaper than you expected

比预料容易[便宜]的东西

第三个进球简直不费吹灰之力。

something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it

an ability to speak confidently and to persuade people to do what you want

Jo has always [had the gift of the gab](bold).

if something is in your gift, you have the power to decide who it should be given to

决定权在某人手里，由某人决定

All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the King.

所有军职和行政职务的任命全由国王决定。

never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth

used to tell someone to be grateful for something that has been given to them, instead of asking questions about it or finding something wrong with it

白送的就不要挑三拣四，对礼物不要吹毛求疵


gift

to give something to someone as or like a present

The local team was gifted victory as their opponents made a series of errors.

对手犯下一系列错误，让当地球队白捡了一场胜利。

The painting was gifted to the nation by its owner.

这幅画作被它的主人捐赠给了国家。


gifted

having a natural ability to do one or more things extremely well

→see THESAURUS at [intelligent](->intelligent)   →see THESAURUS at [skilful](->skilful)

她是一位极具天赋的诗人。

[gifted child](bold)(=one who is extremely intelligent)

Gifted with a superb voice, she became the Opera’s leading soprano.

她天生一副好嗓子，成了歌剧院的领衔女高音。


giggle

[past tense and past participle](italic) [giggled](bold) [present participle](italic) [giggling](bold)

to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed

〔因好笑、紧张或尴尬〕咯咯笑，傻笑

If you can’t stop giggling you’ll have to leave the room.

如果你再咯咯笑个不停，就给我离开这个房间。


giggle

Now every time he looks at me I get the giggles.

(=laugh in a way that is difficult to control)

The girls had the giggles, and couldn’t stop laughing.

The way he was waving his arms around gave us the giggles.

Britta covered her mouth to stifle a giggle.

Victor tickled the little boy, who dissolved into giggles.

(=a short time when you laugh a lot in a way you cannot control)

She gave a nervous giggle before answering.

The children were all in hysterical giggles.

The young man gave a high-pitched giggle.

‘Catch me if you can,’ she said with a giggle.

“你来抓我呀。”她咯咯笑着说。

Vicky suppressed a [nervous giggle](bold).

薇姬忍住了她紧张的傻笑。

He looked so ridiculous I [got the giggles](bold)(=started to giggle).

他看上去太滑稽了，逗得我咯咯直笑。

Soon the whole group [had the giggles](bold).

很快，组里所有的人都咯咯笑了起来。

Margaret was seized by [a fit of the giggles](bold)(=she could not stop giggling).

玛格丽特忍不住咯咯笑了起来。

[give sb the giggles](bold)(=make someone start giggling)

something that you think is fun to do that will not hurt anyone or anything


gin

→ [cotton gin](->cotton gin) → [pink gin](->pink gin)

a strong alcoholic drink made mainly from grain, or a glass of this drink


ginger

a root with a very strong hot taste, or the powder made from this root, that is used in cooking


ginger

hair or fur that is ginger is bright orange-brown in colour


giraffe

a tall African animal with a very long neck and legs and dark spots on its yellow-brown fur


girl

Both [boys and girls](bold) can apply to join the choir.

男孩和女孩均可申请加入合唱团。

I’ve known Mollie ever since I was a little girl.

我还是个小女孩的时候就认识莫莉了。

[five-year-old girl/girl of ten etc](bold)

患者是个12岁的小姑娘。

他们有两个女儿、一个儿子。

How old’s your little girl (=someone’s young daughter) now?

a word meaning a woman, especially a young woman, which is considered offensive by some women

年轻女子，姑娘〔有些女性认为具有冒犯性〕

I’ll invite some of the girls from the office.

我会邀请办公室里的一些姑娘。

史蒂夫娶了一个可爱的荷兰姑娘。

a group of women who are friends and often go out together

used when speaking to a female animal, especially a dog, cat, or horse

姑娘〔对雌性狗、猫、马等的称呼〕

把棍子给我拿来。真是好姑娘！

used by a woman when she is speaking to another woman she knows well

姐们儿〔女性对另一相熟女子的称呼〕

used to encourage a girl or woman, or to say that you agree with what she is saying

对了，姑娘！〔表示鼓励或赞同〕

a word for a woman who you are having a romantic relationship with

used by an older person when speaking to a girl or woman who is younger than they are, or when they are annoyed

我的姑娘〔年长者对年轻女性的称呼或气恼时的用语〕

a young woman who works in a factory, shop, office etc

工厂女工/商店女店员/女办事员


girl

姐们儿〔女性对另一相熟女子的称呼〕


girlfriend

a girl or woman that you have a romantic relationship with, especially for a fairly long time

the person you are married to, or the person you are living with and having a sexual relationship with

He brought his partner along to the party.

someone who was your girlfriend or boyfriend in the past

I found a love letter from one of his old flames.

a woman that a man has a sexual relationship with even though he is married to someone else. Often used when the man is famous or powerful

The president had a mistress for many years.

someone who you have a sexual relationship with, but who you are not married to

Rod plans to marry his fiancée later this year.

My ex looks after the children on Thursdays.

if you are going out with a girl or woman, she is your girlfriend

She’s going out with a guy she met at work.

a girl or woman that you are having a romantic relationship with

He’s never [had](bold) a [girlfriend](bold).

He lives in Chicago with his girlfriend.

他在芝加哥和女朋友住在一起。

[split up/break up with your girlfriend](bold)(=stop having a romantic relationship)

one of my [ex-girlfriends](bold)(=former girlfriends)

I didn’t have a [steady girlfriend](bold)(=one you have a long relationship with).

她跟她的一个女伴出去了。


give

give away
give back
give in
give in to
give of
give off
give onto
give out
give over
give over to
give up
give up on
give up to

to let someone have something, without expecting to be paid for it

They gave a free drink to all their customers.

to give money to an organization that helps people or protects something, or to give your blood or part of your body to save someone’s life

The company donates 1 per cent of its profits to charity.

70% of people wanted to donate their organs after death.

to officially give money or a prize to someone

She was awarded a million dollars in damages.

Hollywood awarded him an Oscar for his performance.

to formally or officially give something to someone by putting it in their hands, especially at a formal ceremony

They presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

(also: bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð, bɪˈkwiːθ/ (formal) )

to officially arrange for someone to have something that you own after your death

He left most of his property to his wife.

to give someone a lot of something, especially praise, attention, or gifts

After his team won, the press lavished him with praise.

to give someone an honour, a university degree, or the right or power to do something

the powers conferred on him by Parliament

the highest honor that her country could confer on her

to give someone something to show how much they are respected, for example an honour, a title, or a gift – a very formal use

He was also bestowed the title of ‘Cultural Ambassador of Grenada’.

to give something to each of the people in a group

I’m going to give out some forms for you to fill in.

to give things to a large number of people, especially in the streets

Anti-war protesters were distributing leaflets.

to divide something into equal parts and give a part to each person

They shared the profits among the staff.

[past tense](italic) [gave](bold) /ɡeɪv/ [past participle](italic) [given](bold) /ˈɡɪv/

to let someone have something as a present, or to provide something for someone

What did Bob give you for your birthday?

Researchers were given a £10,000 grant to continue their work.

研究人员得到一万英镑的经费以继续他们的研究。

I’ve got some old diaries that my grandmother gave me years ago.

我有几本旧日记本，是多年前祖母给我的。

a ring which was given to him by his mother

我没有偷！是玛丽亚给我的！

Most people are willing to [give to charity](bold).

大多数人都愿意向慈善事业捐款。

The situation is now desperate, so [please give generously](bold).

现在情况危急，请大家慷慨解囊。

→ Don’t say ‘give to someone something’: [He gave me a card (NOT He gave to me a card).](italic)[They gave a prize to the best chef (NOT They gave to the best chef a prize).](italic)

He poured some wine into a glass and gave it to her.

to allow or make it possible for someone to do something

He finally [gave](bold) us [permission](bold)  to leave.

他最后还是允许我们离开。

These meetings [give](bold) everyone [a chance](bold) to express their opinions.

这些会议给每个人发表意见的机会。

Students are given the freedom to choose their own topics.

学生有选择课题的自主权。

Language gives us the ability to communicate at a much higher level than any other animal.

语言赋予我们远高于其他动物的交流能力。

Women were given the vote in the early 1900s.

[give sb control/authority/responsibility etc](bold)

She was given absolute control over all recruitment decisions.

所有的人事录用决策她都有绝对的控制权。

This bill will give more power to local authorities.

这项议案将给予地方政府更大的权力。

to tell someone information or details about something, or to tell someone what they should do

She gave me some information on university courses.

她向我提供了一些有关大学课程的信息。

My secretary will be able to give you more details.

我的秘书会告诉你更详细的情况。

Let me [give](bold) you some [advice](bold).

They were given strict instructions not to tell anyone.

他们得到严格指示不要告诉任何人。

Can you [give](bold) me [directions](bold) to the station(=tell me how to go there)?

你能告诉我去车站怎么走吗？

He [gave](bold) the following [example](bold).

You may have to [give evidence](bold) in court (=tell a court about what you have seen or know to be true).

He gave a disturbing account of the murder.

他对凶案发生经过的描述令人不安。

to do something by making a movement with your hand, face, body etc

〔用手、脸、身体等〕做〔动作〕

[give a smile/laugh/grin/frown/yawn etc](bold)

我走进去的时候乔尔对我笑了笑。

他给了她一个大大的拥抱。

She picked up the envelope and gave it a shake.

to make a speech, perform a piece of music etc for a group of people

发表〔讲话等〕；举行〔演出等〕

He’s giving a talk on early Roman pottery.

他要作一个关于古罗马早期陶器的报告。

They gave one of their best performances to date.

他们的这次演出是迄今为止最好的几场之一。

He [gave us](bold) quite [a shock](bold).

The course has [given](bold) me a lot more [confidence](bold).

这门课程使我增加了不少信心。

His job did not give him much sense of fulfilment.

他的工作没有给他多少成就感。

Their music has given pleasure to a lot of people over the years.

多少年来，他们的音乐给许多人带来了快乐。

Keep the noise down – you’re giving me a headache!

别那么大声——我头都痛了！

The new software has given us quite a few problems.

这种新软件给我们带来不少问题。

to infect someone with the same illness that you have

Don’t come too close – I don’t want you to give me your cold!

别离我太近——我可不想让你把感冒传给我！

It’s very unlikely a doctor could give HIV to a patient.

医生把艾滋病病毒传染给病人的可能性极小。

to organize a social event such as a party

We’re [giving a](bold) small [party](bold) for dad’s birthday next week.

下个星期爸爸生日，我们要为他举行一个小小的派对。

to tell someone to do a job or piece of work

给 …分配〔任务〕；给 …布置〔作业〕

How much homework are you given in a week?

你一星期有多少家庭作业？

He’s always giving us chores to do around the house.

to make someone or something have a particular quality

The ginger gives the dish a wonderful spicy flavour.

姜使这道菜带有可口的辣味。

His grey hair gave him an air of distinction.

灰白的头发赋予他一种尊贵的气质。

Its association with the movie industry has given the place a certain glamor.

与电影业的联系使此地具有一种特殊魅力。

to pay a particular amount of money for something

They say they’re not willing to give any more than they’ve already offered.

他们说就给原定的这些钱，不愿意再多给了。

他们出了700英镑买我们的旧车。

How much will you give me for these two games?

你给我多少钱买这两个游戏？

to behave towards someone in a way that shows you have a particular attitude or feeling towards them

向 …表示〔某种态度或感觉〕

The people were expected to give their leader absolute obedience and loyalty.

人民被要求对领袖表示绝对服从和忠诚。

to officially say that someone must have a particular punishment

If you don’t pay on time, you could be given a fine of up to $1,000.

你如果没有按时付款，可能会被处以高达1,000美元的罚金。

[give sb six months/three years etc](bold)(=in prison)

to make someone think about something in a particular way

给（某人）某种印象/感觉/想法

I didn’t want to give him the wrong idea about the job.

我不想让他对这份工作有错误的印象。

The report gives us a very accurate picture of life in the inner cities.

这篇报道非常准确地为我们描绘了老城区的生活现状。

give sth thought/attention/consideration etc

(also: [give thought/attention/consideration etc to sth](bold) )

to spend some time thinking about something carefully

Congress has been giving the crime bill serious consideration.

国会一直在认真考虑打击犯罪的法案。

I’ll give the matter some thought and let you know my decision next week.

这件事我考虑考虑，下个星期告诉你我的决定。

帮助（某人），援助（某人）

(also: [give sb a ring/bell](bold) ([BrE](bold)) )

我七点左右给你打电话，好吗？

(also: [give sth a go](bold) ([BrE](bold)) )

to try to do something, especially something you have not done before

试一试某事〔尤指以前未做过的事〕

I’m not usually much good at this sort of game, but I’ll give it a go.

我通常不大擅长这种游戏，不过我还是试试吧。

to allow time for someone to do something, or for something to happen

给某人时间/几个星期时间/一整天时间等

I’ve asked him to give me a couple more days to finish my essay.

我要求他再给我几天时间把文章写完。

Flexible working hours could give working parents more time to spend with their children.

弹性工作时间可以让上班的父母有更多时间和孩子在一起。

used to say that you do not think something will continue successfully for very long

我估计不会超过六个星期/一个月等〔某事就会失败〕

I give the project six months at the most before it all falls apart.

我估计这个项目最多不出六个月就会告吹。

not give sth a second thought/another thought

to not think or worry about something at all

根本不想某事；毫不担心某事

The matter didn’t seem important, and I hardly gave it a second thought.

这件事情好像并不重要，所以我几乎没有多想。

to be willing to change what you think or do according to what else happens

I think that both sides need to give a little.

我觉得双方都要作出点让步。

to state what your official decision or judgment is, for example in a game

The jury will be [giving](bold) its [verdict](bold) within the next couple of days.

陪审团将在未来几天作出裁断。

to decide that someone should have a particular score or mark for something that they have done

我上一篇论文她只给了一个B。

The judges have given him top marks for this performance.

这场表演评委给了他最高分。

if a material gives, it bends or stretches when you put pressure on it

New shoes often feel tight, but the leather should give a little after a few days.

新鞋子往往感觉很紧，但是穿几天皮子就会松一些。

if something gives, it breaks or moves away suddenly because of weight or pressure on it

〔因负重或受压而〕断裂，移动

I pushed against the door with all my might, but it still wouldn’t give.

我使出全身力气推门，但它还是一动不动。

used to say that you like something much more than something else

Give me good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll any day!

我最喜欢的就是摇滚老歌！

would give anything/a lot/your right arm etc for sth

used when you would like something very much

愿意为某物付出一切〔表示十分想要某物〕

I’d give my right arm for a figure like that.

我要是能有那样的身材，叫我干什么都愿意。

used to say that you do not care at all about something

used to say that you do not believe someone’s excuse or explanation

别给我来那一套〔表示不相信某人的借口或解释〕

Don’t give me that! I know exactly where you’ve been!

别跟我来这一套！我很清楚你去哪里了！

to tell someone angrily that you are annoyed with them

I’ll give that boy what for when I see him!

等见到了那个男孩，我要好好教训他一顿！

to fight or argue with someone using the same amount of skill or force that they are using

针锋相对，毫不示弱地反击[反驳]

I don’t worry about Emma because I know she can give as good as she gets.

我不担心埃玛，因为我知道她会以牙还牙的。

to help other people and do things for them as well as expecting them to do things for you

You have to learn to give and take in any relationship.

在任何人际关系中，你都得学会互谅互让。

give or take a few minutes/a penny/a mile etc

used to say that the amount or figure that you have just mentioned is nearly correct, but not exactly

相差几分钟/一便士/一英里等

It’ll be a £1,000, give or take £50 or so.

那将是1,000英镑，出入50英镑左右。

used to admit that someone is right about something

I was wrong to trust him, I’ll give you that.

我不该相信他，这一点我承认。

to make someone think that a particular thing is true

I was given to understand that I would be offered a permanent job.

我的理解是，我会得到一份固定的工作。

to tell someone something in a clear direct way

There’s no point in beating about the bush, so I’ll give it to you straight.

没有必要拐弯抹角，我就有话直说吧。

I give you the chairman/prime minister/groom etc

used at the end of a formal speech to invite people to welcome a special guest

if a woman gives herself to a man, she has sex with him

〔女子〕将〔自己〕委身于


give

the ability of a material or substance to bend or stretch when put under pressure

The rope [has](bold) quite a bit of [give](bold) in it.


given

any particular time, situation, amount etc that is being used as an example

On any given day in the Houston area, half the hospital beds are empty.

在休斯敦地区，任何一天医院的床位都有一半是空的。

The rules are to be followed in any given situation.

这些规则在任何情况下都要遵守。

There are thought to be around 10,000 young homeless Scots in London at any given time.

据信伦敦无论何时都有一万左右的苏格兰青年无家可归。

The wrapping machine was pre-set to wrap a given number of biscuits.

包装机预设好可包装一定数量的饼干。

Candidates will have to give a presentation on a given topic.

候选人必须就指定话题展开论述。

a game in which, at a given signal, everyone has to stand still

大家接到约定信号后都必须静止不动的一个游戏

to tend to do something, especially something that you should not do

往往会做某事〔尤指不该做的事〕

He was a quiet man, not usually given to complaining.

他是个话不多的人，一般不会发牢骚。

to accept that something is true or exists, especially when you are developing an idea or argument

认为某事理所当然如此，认为某事是想当然〔尤用于得出观点〕

The fact that people find change difficult is taken as given.

人总觉得改变什么很难，这是毫无疑问的。


given

Given the circumstances, you’ve done really well.

鉴于这种情况，你已经处理得很好了。

Given that the patients have some disabilities, we still try to enable them to be as independent as possible.

虽然考虑到病人有一些身体缺陷，我们还是尽量让他们自立。


given

a basic fact that you accept as being true

Sandra will be at least 15 minutes late – that’s a given.

桑德拉至少会迟到15分钟，这是肯定的。

The concept is [taken as a given](bold) in social studies.

在社会学研究中，这个概念被认为是既定事实。


glacier

a large mass of ice which moves slowly down a mountain valley


glad

I’m really glad I don’t have to go back there again.

我真高兴不用再回那儿了。

我很高兴看到你气色这么好。

‘I’ve decided to accept the job.’ ‘I’m glad.’

“我决定接受这份工作。”“我很高兴。”

She wasn’t leaving after all. He was glad about that.

她到底还是不走了，他很开心。

‘Jamie’s been accepted for medical school!’ ‘I’m so glad for him.’

“杰米被医学院录取了！”“我真为他高兴啊。”

谢谢你，玛吉，非常感谢你的帮助。

[be glad of an opportunity/chance/excuse to do sth](bold)

They were glad of the chance to finally get some sleep.

他们庆幸终于有机会可以睡一会儿。

It was cold outside, and she was glad of her coat.

外面很冷，她很庆幸穿了大衣。

to be very willing and eager to do something

We will be glad to send you any information you may need.

您若需要什么资料，我们很乐意寄给您。

I’m sure he’d be [only too glad to](bold)(=extremely willing to) help you.

我相信他一定非常乐意帮助你。

‘Would you give me a hand?’ ‘[I’d be glad to](bold).’

“你能帮我一个忙吗？”“我很乐意。”

used in formal situations or letters to ask someone to do something for you

如果 …我会非常感激〔用于正式场合或信件中〕

I’d be glad if you’d let me know when the funeral is.

如果你能告诉我葬礼的时间，我将非常感激。

to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to them

向某人抛媚眼，向某人送秋波

your best clothes that you wear for special occasions

〔特殊场合穿的〕最好的衣服，盛装


glamorous

attractive, exciting, and related to wealth and success

有魅力的，令人向往的，奢华的

the most glamorous neighborhood in the city

她在电视里看上去光彩照人。


glamour

also: glamor ([AmE](bold))  [n](bold) <[U](bold)>

the attractive and exciting quality of being connected with wealth and success

〔财富和成功带来的〕魅力，诱惑力

Forget all you read about the glamour of television.

不要去管书报上怎么说电视如何有魅力。

a style or attractiveness that suggests wealth

Designer clothes are not a passport to instant glamour.

名牌服装不能让你瞬间变得雍容华贵。

a performer who is more noticeable for their attractiveness than for their skill or ability

偶像派[花瓶型]女艺人/男艺人〔指以美貌悦人而不以技艺或能力著称的艺人〕


glance

那人紧张地看了一眼手表。

Can you glance through these figures for me?

你帮我看一下这些数字好吗？

In everyday English, people often say [take a quick look at/through](bold)  etc something rather than [glance at/through](bold)  etc something:

I [took a quick look at](bold) my watch.


glance

She took a quick glance around the office.

He shot a glance at Ellen, making sure she understood him.

Alice stole a quick glance in the mirror to check her hair.

I had little time for more than a quick glance around the house.

(=a very quick look without much attention to details)

I cast a cursory glance over the clothes.

Stephen exchanged a fleeting glance with his father.

He took a quick backwards glance at the house, and then continued walking.

(=a way of looking by moving your eyes to the side)

Christina gave her husband a sidelong glance.

(=without any serious interest or attention)

The bench would have been difficult to see by a casual glance.

He [gave](bold) her a quick [glance](bold) and smiled.

他迅速地瞥了她一眼，笑了。

She couldn’t resist a sidelong glance (=a look that is not direct) at him.

[take/shoot/throw/cast a glance (at sb)](bold)(=look at someone or something quickly)

The couple at the next table cast quick glances in our direction.

邻桌的那对夫妇不时朝我们投来一瞥。

The brothers [exchanged glances](bold)(=looked at each other quickly).

if you know something at a glance, you know it as soon as you see it

他一看就知道发生了什么事。

in a short form that is easy to read and understand

Here are our top ten ski resorts at a glance.

这是我们的十佳滑雪胜地便览。

At first glance, the place seemed deserted.

乍一看，这地方似乎空无一人。


gland

an organ of the body which produces a substance that the body needs, such as hormones,sweat, or saliva


glare

to look angrily at someone for a long time

He glared round the room as if expecting a challenge.

他凶巴巴地环视房间，像是等待有人来挑战他。

to shine with a very strong bright light which hurts your eyes

刺眼的阳光照在我们身上。


glare

a bright unpleasant light which hurts your eyes

一种可以减弱刺眼强光的特殊屏幕

the glare of publicity/the media/public scrutiny etc

the full attention of newspapers, television etc, especially when you do not want it

舆论/媒体/公众等的密切关注


glass

→ [cut glass](->cut glass) → [ground glass](->ground glass) → [looking glass](->looking glass) → [magnifying glass](->magnifying glass) → [plate glass](->plate glass) → [stained glass](->stained glass) → [safety glass](->safety glass) [raise your glass](bold) at → [raise](->raise) 1 sense 16

She cleaned up the broken glass with a dustpan and brush.

(=glass of different colours used in windows)

He designed the stained glass windows of Coventry Cathedral.

(=coloured rather than completely transparent)

(=glass with a rough surface so that it is not transparent)

The bathroom windows were made of frosted glass.

(=that you can see through rather than being coloured)

(=big pieces of glass made in large thick sheets, used especially in shop windows)

(=strong glass that breaks into small pieces that are not sharp)

The company makes safety glass for car windows.

Glass bottles can be recycled very easily.

The doors had two round glass windows in them.

People were injured by shards of glass following the explosion.

(=a small piece of glass that has broken off)

Fragments of glass covered the floor near the broken window.

There was a broken pane of glass in the kitchen window.

This type of glass doesn’t break easily.

When glass shatters, it leaves jagged edges.

Glass will crack if too much pressure is put on it.

He put on his glasses and read through the instructions.

Elsie took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes.

Harry wiped his glasses with the corner of a handkerchief.

I broke my glasses when I accidentally sat on them.

She wore a scarf over her head and dark glasses.

She looked at him over the frames of her reading glasses.

(=for seeing things that are not close to you)

Without her distance glasses she couldn’t see his expression.

He always wore a pair of tinted glasses.

He was a thin little guy with gold-rimmed glasses.

She peered up at them through thick glasses.

a transparent solid substance used for making windows, bottles etc

[pane/sheet of glass](bold)(=a flat piece of glass with straight edges)

the cathedral’s [stained glass](bold) windows

a container used for drinking made of glass

Nigel [raised](bold) his [glass](bold) in a toast to his son.

the amount of a drink contained in a glass

two pieces of specially cut glass or plastic in a frame, which you wear in order to see more clearly

He was clean-shaven and [wore glasses](bold).

他胡子刮得很干净，戴着一副眼镜。

→ [dark glasses](->dark glasses) → [field glasses](->field glasses)

[Glasses](bold)  is plural, even when it refers to a single object: She’s got nice glasses.
Don’t say: [She’s got a nice glasses.](strike)

objects which are made of glass, especially ones used for drinking and eating

a priceless collection of Venetian glass

一套价值连城的威尼斯玻璃器皿藏品

people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

used to say that you should not criticize someone for having a fault if you have the same fault yourself

玻璃屋里的人不要扔石头〔表示如果自己也有某种短处，就不要指责别人〕

sb sees the glass as half-empty/half-full

used to say that a particular person is more likely to notice the good parts or the bad parts of a situation

某人看杯子是半空的/半满的〔用于表示某人总是看到事情不好的一面或好的一面〕

plants that are grown under glass are protected from the cold by a glass cover


glass

在一次酒吧斗殴中，他被人用玻璃瓶砸伤。


gleam

[gleaming](bold) adj. eg: gleaming white walls

他的八字须下面，牙齿晶莹发亮。

The wooden panelling was gleaming with wax polish.

木嵌板上过蜡显得很光亮。

if your eyes or face gleam with a feeling, they show it

〔眼睛或脸部〕闪现，表露〔某种情感〕

He laughed, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

他笑了，眼中流露出愉悦的神色。


gleam

a small pale light, especially one that shines for a short time

〔尤指短暂的〕微光，闪光

他们看到一道微光一闪而过。

an emotion or expression that appears for a moment on someone’s face

She saw a gleam of amusement in his eyes.

她看到他眼中闪烁着笑意。

Rose looked at me with a furious gleam in her eyes.

罗丝看着我，眼中闪着怒火。

used to say that something is being planned or thought about, but does not yet exist

某事物仅仅是某人的一个构想

In those days, CD-ROMs were still just a gleam in the eye of some young engineer.

那个时候，只读光盘还只是一些年轻工程师心中的构想。


glimpse

a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly

They [caught a glimpse](bold) of a dark green car.

他们瞥见一辆深绿色的汽车。

[brief/fleeting/quick glimpse](bold)(=a very short look)

We only had [a](bold) fleeting glimpse [of](bold) the river.

我们只是匆匆看了一眼那条河。

a short experience of something that helps you begin to understand it

a glimpse of what life might be like in the future

未来生活可能是什么样子的一次短暂体验


glimpse

to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them

In everyday English, people often say [catch sight of sb/sth](bold)  rather than [glimpse sb/sth](bold) : I [caught sight of](bold) him as he was getting into his car.

to begin to understand something for a moment

For the first time she glimpsed the truth about her sister.

她第一次了解到有关她姐姐的真实情况。


glitter

to shine brightly with flashing points of light

if someone’s eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotion

〔眼睛〕闪现，流露〔某种强烈的感情〕

他的蓝眼睛里燃烧着愤怒。


glitter

[glittery](bold) adj. eg: glittery earrings

brightness consisting of many flashing points of light

a bright shining expression in someone’s eyes that shows a particular emotion

〔眼睛里某种感情的〕闪现，流露

There was no mistaking the mocking glitter in his eyes.

他的眼睛里无疑流露着讥讽。

the exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people

The glamour and glitter of London was not for him.

伦敦这个流光溢彩的繁华世界不适合他。

very small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration


global

considering all the parts of a problem or situation together

We are taking a global view of our business.

我们从全局来考虑我们的生意。

affecting a whole computer system, program, or file

影响整个计算机系统[程序，文件]的


globalization

ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

also: globalisation ([BrE](bold))  [n](bold) <[U](bold)>

the process of making something such as a business operate in a lot of different countries all around the world, or the result of this

the increasing globalization of world trade


global warming

a general increase in world temperatures caused by increased amounts of carbon dioxide around the Earth


globe

a round object with a map of the Earth drawn on it

我们的商品出口到世界各地。


gloom

[doom and gloom](bold) at → [doom](->doom) 2

She was filled with gloom as she looked around the place.

She made several attempts at conversation but the boy was sunk in gloom.

His ill health had cast a gloom over the Christmas holidays.

Now for some good news to dispel the gloom.

The party's gloom deepened as the election results came in.

Germany's gloom lifted when Stallkamp scored a goal.

The picture is not all doom and gloom - some tourist areas are still drawing in the crowds.

It was a year of economic gloom for the car industry.

(=when many people feel there is not much hope)

Amid the general gloom, there are some positive signs.

He peered into the gathering (=increasing) gloom.

a feeling of great sadness and lack of hope

a time of high unemployment and economic gloom

失业率高、经济惨淡的一段时间


gloomy

[comparative](italic) [gloomier](bold) [superlative](italic) [gloomiest](bold)

making you feel that things will not improve

The report [paints a gloomy picture](bold) of the economy.

这篇报告描绘了一幅惨淡的经济现状。

sad because you think the situation will not improve

Anne dismissed these gloomy thoughts from her mind.

安妮抛开了心里这些沮丧的念头。

dark, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

It was a gloomy room with one small window.

房间里阴森森的，只有一扇小窗。


glorious

having or deserving great fame, praise, and honour

〔天气〕晴朗的，阳光灿烂的

In everyday English, people usually say [great](bold)  rather than [glorious](bold) :

He’s got a [great](bold) future ahead of him.

我们出海航行，度过了一个美好的下午。


glory

(=when someone or something is praised a lot)

The film opened in a blaze of glory with rave reviews from critics.

The team's only moment of glory came in the second half of the game.

His dreams of glory were shattered when he lost to Federer.

(=enjoy the fame and admiration you get)

Challenor basked in the glory of his achievement.

(= do something that makes people admire you)

As team captain, he hasn't covered himself in glory.

(=do something that makes you more admired than someone else who is doing something similar)

Collins is wonderful, but Shaw steals all the glory with his magnificent performance.

Locals hope the discovery will bring prosperity and glory to the town.

(=fame that you get because you are close to someone who has done something that people admire)

She basked in the reflective glory of her daughter's marriage to such a famous actor.

He put the team's interests above any chance of personal glory.

He aimed to bring greater glory to France.

the importance, honour, and praise that people give someone they admire a lot

She dreamt of future glory as an Olympic champion.

她梦想着将来能得到奥运冠军的荣誉。

Goran’s [moment of glory](bold) came when he defeated Rafter.

戈兰击败拉夫特，迎来了荣耀的一刻。

He began the season in a [blaze of glory](bold), scoring seven goals in as many games.

这个赛季一开始他便光芒四射，七场比赛进了七个球。

an achievement that is greatly admired or respected, or makes you very proud

辉煌的成就；荣耀的事，值得骄傲的事

one of the finest artistic glories of Florence

佛罗伦萨最辉煌的艺术成就之一

Becoming a Supreme Court judge was the [crowning glory](bold)(=most successful part) of her career.

成为最高法院法官是她事业上的至高荣耀。

when something is beautiful and impressive in appearance

They spent $10 million restoring the theatre to its [former glory](bold).

他们斥资1,000万美元恢复剧院昔日的辉煌。

The sun emerged from behind the clouds in all its glory.

太阳穿云而出，壮丽无比。

bask/bathe in sb’s/sth’s (reflected) glory

to share some of the importance and praise that belongs to someone close to you

分享某人/某事带来的荣誉，沾某人/某事的光

a time in the past when someone was admired

球队在80年代末的光辉岁月

in order to increase the honour that is given to someone or something

The cathedral was built to the greater glory of God.

used to say that God deserves praise, honour, and thanks


glory

[past tense and past participle](italic) [gloried](bold) [present participle](italic) [glorying](bold) [third person singular](italic) [glories](bold)


glossary

ˈɡlɒː-, ˈɡlɑː-

a list of special words and explanations of their meanings, often at the end of a book


glossy

ˈɡlɒːsi, ˈɡlɑːsi

a magazine etc printed on good-quality shiny paper, usually with lots of colour pictures

用高光纸印刷的杂志/小册子等

something that is glossy has an attractive appearance on the surface that may hide something less pleasant


glossy

a magazine that is printed on good-quality shiny paper, usually with lots of colour pictures


glove

[fit (sb) like a glove](bold) at → [fit](->fit) 1 sense 1 [hand in glove](bold) at → [hand](->hand) 1 sense 34

Forbes pulled on a pair of black leather gloves.

Dr McIntyre was slowly removing his rubber gloves.

The trainer laced up Mike's boxing gloves.

He rubbed oil into his baseball glove to make it softer.

Surgical gloves help prevent the spread of germs.

Gardening gloves protect your hands from being scratched or stung.

Paul used the oven glove to take the hot tray out of the oven.

Protective gloves and a safety helmet are worn to minimize injury.

Nurses must wear disposable gloves when handling patients.

A left-hand glove was found at the scene of the crime.

a piece of clothing that you wear on your hand in order to protect it or keep it warm

used to say that people are ready to begin a fight or argument

拉开架势〔准备好打架或争论〕


glow

the pink colour in your face or body that you have when you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are excited

〔脸部或身体上的〕红润光泽，红晕

She had a [healthy glow](bold) in her cheeks.

a glow of pleasure/satisfaction/happiness etc

强烈的愉快/满足/幸福等感觉


glow

to produce or reflect a soft steady light

The fireplace was still glowing with the remains of last night’s fire.

壁炉中，隔夜的余烬依然在微微发光。

The red tip of his cigarette was glowing in the dark.

他那红红的烟头在黑暗中幽幽发光。

if your face or body glows, it is pink or hot because you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are feeling a strong emotion

〔脸部或身体〕发红，发热

She looked exceptionally well, [glowing with health](bold).

她气色特别好，满面红光。

to look very happy because you feel proud etc

由于自豪/愉快/高兴等而容光焕发

She gazed up at him, glowing with happiness.

她抬头凝望着他，脸上洋溢着幸福。

if something glows with a quality or colour, it is attractive and has strong colours

发出艳丽色彩；散发某种品质

The interior of the house glowed with colour, warmth, and life.

屋里色彩明亮，充满了温馨和生活气息。


glue

a sticky substance used for joining things together


glue

[present participle](italic) [gluing](bold) or [present participle](italic) [glueing](bold)

The sheets are glued together with strong adhesive.

Check that you have glued everything in place properly.

检查是否每一样东西都粘牢了。

to look at something with all your attention

He was glued to the TV when the Olympics were on.

电视上一有奥运会比赛，他就会目不转睛地盯着看。

to not move because you are very interested, surprised, frightened etc

〔由于感兴趣、惊讶、害怕等而〕像钉在某物上似的一动不动

We were glued to our chairs, listening intently to every word.

我们像钉在椅子上似的，专心听着每一句话。

Sarah was glued to the spot, terrified by the scene in front of her.

萨拉像钉在地上似的，被眼前的景象吓坏了。


go

go about
go after
go against
go ahead
go along
go along with
go around
go at
go away
go back
go back on
go back to
go before
go beyond
go by
go down
go down on
go down with
go for
go forward
go in
go in for
go in with
go into
go off
go off on
go off with
go on
go out
go over
go over to
go round
go through
go through with
go to
go together
go towards
go under
go up
go with
go without

[past tense](italic) [went](bold) /went/ [past participle](italic) [gone](bold) /ɡɒn/ US /ɡɒːn/ [third person singular](italic) [goes](bold) /ɡəʊz/ US /ɡoʊz/

to travel or move to a place that is away from where you are or where you live

There’s nothing more we can do here. Let’s [go home](bold).

这里没有我们的事了，咱们回家吧。

[Have you ever been to](bold)(=have you ever travelled to) Japan?

I [have been to](bold)(=have travelled to) Germany several times.

She went over and put her arm around him.

I’m going round to her house to find out what’s wrong.

我准备到她家去看看出什么事了。

I’ll just go up (=go upstairs) and ask him what he wants.

我这就上楼去问问他要什么。

to move or travel in a particular way or for a particular distance

It took us over an hour to go ten miles.

十英里路我们用了一个多小时。

We went a different way from usual that day.

那天我们走的是和平常不同的路。

(also: [go do sth](bold) ([AmE](bold)) )

to move to a particular place in order to do something

to move in a particular way, or to do something as you are moving

飞过/边走边笑/奔过去等

盘子哗啦一声摔在地板上。

John went rushing off down the corridor.

去参加〔音乐会、聚会、会议等〕

你去参加曼纽拉的派对吗？

I first went to a rock concert when I was 15.

我15岁时第一次去听了摇滚音乐会。

to regularly attend school, a church etc

He doesn’t go to the synagogue these days.

他最近不去犹太教堂做礼拜了。

最后一班火车什么时候开？

to leave the place where you are, in order to do something

我要把你说的话告诉爸爸。

used to talk about what will happen in the future

to change in some way, especially by becoming worse than before

变得，变成，变为〔尤指变坏〕

The crowd was going wild with excitement.

[Go](bold)  is used as a linking verb in this meaning. It links the subject of the sentence with an adjective: The sky went very dark. I felt my face go red.

to happen or develop in a particular way

I feel very encouraged by [the way things are going](bold).

事情的发展让我很受鼓舞。

Many industries have been forced to cut jobs and it looks like the electronics industry is [going the same way](bold).

许多行业被迫裁员，电子产业看来也是如此。

how are things going?/how’s it going?/how goes it?

used to ask someone what is happening in their life, especially used as a greeting

怎么样？好吗？〔尤用作问候语〕

‘Hi Jane. How’s it going?’ ‘Fine, thanks.’

“嗨，简，你好吗？”“很好，谢谢你。”

to reach as far as a particular place or to lead to a particular place

The road goes through the middle of the forest.

这条腰带不够长，我系不上。

if something goes somewhere, that is its usual position

to be the right size, shape, or amount for a particular space

放进〔某个空间〕，装得进，装得下

I don’t think all that will go in the suitcase.

我觉得手提箱里放不下全部东西。

The email went to everyone in the company.

这封电子邮件发给了公司里的每一个人。

That letter should go by special delivery.

那封信应该用特快专递寄出。

Complaints must go through the proper channels.

to be in a particular state or condition, especially a bad one

Many families are forced to [go hungry](bold).

没有得到回复/注意/奖励等

我写的信都没有收到回复。

He hoped that his nervousness would go unnoticed.

他希望没有人注意到他的紧张。

The preparations have been completed and we’re ready to go.

预备工作已经完成，我们可以开始了。

Generally the action doesn’t [get going](bold)(=start) until after midnight.

一般都是到半夜以后才开始热闹起来。

I’m going to [get going on](bold)(=start doing) the decorating next week.

我打算下个星期开始装修。

if a clock, watch, or machine goes, it moves and works as it should do

I couldn’t [get](bold) the pump [going](bold)(=make it work).

used when you are telling someone about what movement someone or something made

I asked her what she meant and she just went, ‘Don’t ask!’

我问她是什么意思，她只是说﹕“别问了！”

used to tell someone not to do something, especially something that is wrong or bad

不要做某事〔尤用来告诫某人不要做错事或坏事〕

It’s a secret, so don’t go telling everyone.

这是秘密，所以不要到处和别人说。

used when you are surprised or annoyed by what someone has done

居然做了某事，真的做了某事〔表示惊讶或恼火〕

still remaining before something happens

still having to be done or dealt with before you have finished

Laura’s sat six exams and has two more to go.

劳拉已考了六门试，还要考两门。

still to travel before you reach the place you are going to

〔到达目的地之前〕还要走

used for saying that you want to take food away from a restaurant and eat it somewhere else

两份鸡肉餐配玉米，带走。

used to say that you do not want to think or talk about something

‘John and Clare having children?’ ‘Don’t go there!’

“约翰和克莱尔打算要孩子？”“别说这事！”

‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘[Don’t even go there](bold)!’

used to talk about what something such as a story or song consists of

We need to ‘spread a little happiness’, as the song goes.

[The story goes that](bold) my grandfather saved his captain’s life in battle.

In this meaning, [go](bold)  is not used in the progressive. You say: I don’t know how the song goes.
Don’t say: [I don’t know how the song is going. ](strike)

A bell goes to mark the end of each class.

used when someone has annoyed you by doing something they know you do not like

There you go again, jumping to conclusions.

to no longer exist or no longer be in the same place

The door was open and all his things had gone.

if one of your senses such as sight, hearing etc is going, it is getting worse

I’d forgotten that. My mind must be going.

if what someone says goes, that person is in authority and what they say should be obeyed

Phil’s in charge, and what he says goes.

to become weak, damaged etc, or stop working properly

My jeans are starting to go at the knee.

to die – use this when you want to avoid saying the word ‘die’

Now that his wife’s gone, he’s all on his own.

When I go, I’d like to have my ashes scattered at sea.

[dead and gone](bold) at → [dead](->dead) 1

A house like this would go for £250,000.

The jewels will go to the highest bidder.

He bought me some CDs which [were going cheap](bold)(=were being sold at a low price).

to offer a particular amount of money for something

I’ll give you $500 for it but I can’t go any higher than that.

I think we could probably go to £15,000.

used to say that something has been sold at an auction

used to say how quickly or slowly time passes

used to say that you are disappointed because something has stopped you doing or getting what you wanted

[It just goes to show](bold) how much people judge each other by appearances.

I’ll take that if it’s [going spare](bold).

if colours, tastes, styles etc go, they look, taste etc good together

I don’t think pink and yellow really go.

Do you think this shirt will go with the skirt I bought?

Pork and apple go especially well together.

used for comparing someone or something with the average person or thing of that type

As marriages go, it certainly wasn’t dull.

We’re going all out for victory in this afternoon’s game.

The company will be going all out to improve on last year’s sales.

have nothing/not much/a lot etc going for sb/sth

used to talk about how many advantages and good qualities someone or something has

It’s a town that’s got a lot going for it.

used to ask what should be done next, especially when there is a problem

So where do you think we should go from here?

in the future – used especially in business

Going forward, we will increase our focus on customer service.

to leave your job, especially because you are forced to

He was becoming an embarrassment to the government and had to go.

if something goes, someone gets rid of it

The policies will have to go if the party is to win the next election.

A hundred jobs are expected to go following the merger.


go

‘I can’t open this drawer.’ ‘Here, let me [have a go](bold).’

“我打不开这个抽屉。”“来，让我试试看。”

On the tour, everyone can [have a go at](bold) making a pot.

参观过程中每个人都可以试着做一个陶罐。

I’d thought about it for some time and decided to [give it a go](bold)(=try to do something).

这事我考虑了一段时间，决定尝试一下。

I [had a good go](bold)(=tried hard) at cleaning the silver.

我费了老大的劲清洁银器。

Ruby blew out all her candles at one go.

鲁比一口气吹灭了所有蜡烛。

I’m not sure it will work but [it’s worth a go](bold).

我不知道这是否可行，但是值得一试。

someone’s turn in a game or someone’s turn to use something

to make something succeed, especially a business or marriage

使某事〔尤指生意或婚姻〕成功

Nikki was determined to make a go of the business.

尼基下决心一定要把公司办成功。

Many businesses are struggling hard to [make a go of it](bold).

许多公司都在努力打拼，想要干出一番名堂。

used for saying how much it costs to do something or buy something

3英镑/50美元等一回[一个]

这卡片3英镑一张，不便宜。

if you have something on the go, you have started it and are busy doing it

Even with three top films on the go, Michelle is reluctant to talk about herself.

虽然在忙着拍三部大片，米歇尔还是不愿意谈论自己。

He [has](bold) at least two other projects [on the go](bold).

他至少还有两个其他的项目在忙。

used to say that things are working correctly or that you have permission to do something

某事顺利进行；某事获得同意

used to say that something is not allowed or will not happen

某事是不允许的；某事是不可能的

It’s all go in the commercial property market.

Mum had a go at me for not doing my homework.

妈妈因为我没有做家庭作业而数落我。

A whole gang of yobs were standing around, just waiting to have a go.

一帮野小子站在那里，就等着寻衅打架。

to try to catch someone who you see doing something wrong, rather than waiting for the police

〔不等警察到来〕企图自行抓坏人

The public should not be encouraged to have a go.

不应鼓励公众自行抓坏人。


goal

My main goal was to get the team to the finals.

The primary goal of the 1917 Revolution was to seize and redistribute the wealth of the Russian empire.

(=what they eventually and most importantly hope to achieve)

The ultimate goal is a freer, more democratic society.

(=that you hope to achieve after a long time)

The organization’s long-term goal is to gain a strong position in the European market.

(=that you hope to achieve after a short time)

Companies should not focus only on the short-term goal of profitability.

They had to sacrifice personal goals for their family life.

(=an aim shared by more than one person or organization)

Iran and Turkey shared common goals in their handling of the refugee crisis.

Students are encouraged to set themselves realistic goals for academic improvement.

We pushed for what we thought were achievable goals

(=an aim that will be difficult to achieve)

The agreement set ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

(=an aim that is not too difficult to achieve)

Don’t try to lose a lot of weight quickly; set yourself a more modest goal.

She had one goal in life: to accumulate a huge fortune.

We are all working towards similar goals.

Have we gone too far in pursuing the goal of national security?

She has worked hard to achieve her goal of a job in the medical profession.

They’re hoping to reach their goal of raising £10,000 for charity.

(=decide what you or someone else should try to achieve)

It helps if you set yourself clear goals.

Robbie Keane scored a goal just before halftime.

It was great that he got that goal so late in the game.

(=score a goal by hitting the ball with your head)

Peter Crouch headed England’s equalizing goal.

Rooney made the goal with a superb pass to Saha.

Arsenal conceded a goal in the final minute of extra time.

Chelsea let in a goal in the 63rd minute.

(=not allow a goal to be counted because a rule has been broken)

Berbatov scored the winning goal from just outside the box.

(=when a player accidentally puts the ball into his/her own net)

Dixon scored an unfortunate own goal against West Ham.

A last-minute goal condemned Fulham to a 0–1 home defeat.

(=a goal that gives you the same number of points as your opponent)

A loud cheer went up as he scored the equalizing goal.

something that you hope to achieve in the future

→see THESAURUS at [aim](->aim) 1   →see THESAURUS at [purpose](->purpose)

Your goal as a parent is to help your child become an independent adult.

身为父母，你的目标就是帮助孩子成为独立的成年人。

In everyday British English, people often talk about what someone [is aiming to do](bold)  rather than talk about someone’s [goal](bold) :

[[His goal is to](bold) set up his own business.](strike)

[He’s aiming to](bold) set up his own business.

the area between two posts where the ball must go in order to score in games such as football or hockey

[be in goal/keep goal](bold) BrE(=be the goalkeeper)

the action of making the ball go into a goal, or the score gained by doing this

I [scored](bold) the first [goal](bold).


goalkeeper

ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpər

the player in a sports team whose job is to try to stop the ball going into the goal


goat

→ [billy goat](->billy goat) → [nanny goat](->nanny goat)

an animal that has horns on top of its head and long hair under its chin, and can climb steep hills and rocks. Goats live wild in the mountains or are kept as farm animals.

an unpleasant old man, especially one who annoys women in a sexual way

令人生厌的老头；〔尤指〕老色鬼，老色狼


god

[there but for the grace of God](bold) at → [grace](->grace) 1 sense 6 [in the lap of the gods](bold) at → [lap](->lap) 1 sense 6 [play God](bold) at → [play](->play) 1 sense 8 [thank God/goodness/heavens](bold) at → [thank](->thank) sense 2

a male spirit or being who is believed by some religions to control the world or part of it, or who represents a particular quality

a god. [Deity](bold) is more formal than [god](bold)

a picture or statue that people pray to as a god

someone who believes that God does not exist

someone who believes that people cannot know whether God exists or not

He was an agnostic rather than an atheist.

Hinduism tells everyone to worship God in his own faith.

About one-third of the population has no belief in God.

Her faith in God helped her deal with her illness.

He believed it was God’s will that they should suffer.

He swore by Almighty God to tell the truth.

Missionaries traveled the world to tell people the word of God.

Philosophers argued about the existence of God.

the spirit or being who Christians, Jews, Muslims etc pray to, and who they believe created the universe

→ In this sense, [God](bold) is written with a capital letter and without ‘the’[We asked God (NOT the God) to help us.](italic) Expressions containing the word God such as [oh my God](bold) are common in spoken English but can offend religious people.

〔某些宗教中主宰世界或象征某种品质的〕神，男神

Zeus was one of the most well-known Greek gods.

宙斯是最广为人知的希腊神之一。

someone who thinks they are perfect or extremely attractive – used to show disapproval

上帝赐给某人/某物的礼物〔指某人自以为很完美或极有魅力，含贬义〕

保罗认为自己是上帝赐给女人的礼物。

对他的粉丝来说，他就是神。

something which you give too much importance or respect to

受到过分关注[推崇]的事物

the force that some people believe controls their lives, bringing them good or bad luck

the seats high up and at the back of a theatre

〔剧院里的〕顶层楼座，最高楼座

used to emphasize what you are saying, when you are surprised, annoyed, or amused

天啊〔惊讶、恼怒或开心时用于加强语气〕

used to emphasize something you are saying when you are annoyed

看在上帝的分上〔恼怒时用于加强语气〕

看在上帝的分上，别说了！

used to emphasize that you promise, hope etc that something is true

我对天发誓/衷心希望/祈求上帝

我祈求上帝保佑一切顺利。

used to say that you very much hope that something will not happen

上帝保佑（ …）不会发生

God forbid that this should ever happen again.

上帝保佑再也不要发生这种事了。

used to show that you are annoyed because you do not know something, or because you think that something is unreasonable

老天爷为证，这事不容易啊。

used to emphasize a question when you are angry or surprised

究竟什么/如何/哪里/谁〔生气或惊讶时用于加强语气〕

used to warn someone that something bad will happen

上帝保佑你/他等〔用于警告某人会有不好的事发生〕

God help you if you spill anything on the carpet.

你要是把什么东西洒到了地毯上，那就求上帝保佑吧。

said humorously when you think that something bad is going to happen

愿上帝保佑我们〔坏事将要发生时的幽默说法〕

‘Simon’s doing the cooking.’ ‘God help us!’

“西蒙在做饭。”“愿上帝保佑我们！”

used to emphasize that you are not lying or joking

向上帝保证〔强调没有撒谎或开玩笑〕

我向上帝保证，我没有告诉她！

used to say that you hope there will be no problems

如上帝许可〔用来表示希望一切顺利〕

We’ll be moving next month, God willing.

顺利的话，我们下个月搬家。

used to say that you hope someone will be safe and happy, especially when you are saying goodbye

上帝保佑你〔尤用于道别时〕

上帝给我力量！〔用于开始感到恼怒时〕

said when someone is explaining that something very good happened to them at a time when they thought that their situation was very bad

真是有上帝啊！〔逆境中遇到好事时说的话〕

In walked four gorgeous, blond Swedish boys, and I thought, ‘There is a God!’

进来了四个英俊的金发瑞典少年，当时我就想：“真是有上帝啊！”

used to show respect when speaking about someone who is dead

愿上帝让他/她安息〔用于谈及死者时表示敬意〕

used to emphasize how determined or surprised you are

老天作证〔表示决心或惊讶时用来加强语气〕


goddess

a female being who is believed to control the world or part of it, or represents a particular quality

〔主宰世界或象征某种品质的〕女神


going

[comings and goings](bold) at → [coming](->coming) 1 sense 2

the difficulty or speed with which something is done

I’m getting the work done, but it’s slow going.

这事我正在做，但是进度很慢。

We climbed the mountain in three hours, which wasn’t bad going.

我们在三小时内爬上了山，这样的速度不错了。

His going will be no great loss to the company.

他的离去对公司来说并不算多大的损失。

if a book, play etc is heavy going, it is boring and difficult to understand

〔书、戏剧等〕枯燥难懂的

if you suggest doing something while the going’s good, you think it should be done before it becomes difficult or impossible

我们趁现在这个机会快走吧。

when the going gets tough, the tough get going

when the conditions become difficult, strong people begin to do something in a determined way

the condition of the ground, especially for a horse race

〔尤指赛马场的〕地面状况


going

the usual amount you pay or receive as payment for something

Thirty dollars an hour is the going rate for a math tutor.

数学家教现在的收费行情是30美元1小时。

the biggest, best etc of a particular thing

现今最大的/最好的/最美好的等某物

这是现在最好的一种啤酒。

Are there any jobs going where you work?

你工作的地方有职位空缺吗？

to have many advantages and good qualities that will bring success

Stop being so depressed. You have a lot going for you.

别这么沮丧，你有很多有利条件。

a business which is making a profit and is expected to continue to do so

used after words such as cinema and theatre to form adjectives that describe people who regularly go to the cinema, theatre etc


gold

a valuable soft yellow metal that is used to make coins, jewellery etc. It is a chemical element: symbol Au

金〔一种化学元素，符号为Au〕

[9/18/22/24 carat gold](bold)(=a measurement used to show how pure gold is)

[strike gold](bold) at → [strike](->strike) 1 sense 14

She came to the party [dripping with gold](bold)(=wearing a lot of gold).

她披金戴银地来参加派对。

The room was decorated in golds and blues.

房间的装修用了金色和蓝色。

Gold looks good on people with dark hair.

深色头发的人很适合金色。

[have a heart of gold](bold) at → [heart](->heart) 1 sense 2

the pot of gold (at the end of the rainbow)

(also: [the crock of gold](bold) ([BrE](bold)) )

great wealth or something very good which someone hopes or tries hard to get, but is not very likely to get

不大可能得到的巨额财富[好东西]


golden

a good chance to get something valuable or to be very successful

He wasted a golden opportunity when he missed from the penalty spot.

他罚球没有命中，浪费了一个绝佳的机会。

好莱坞玉女朱莉娅·罗伯茨

a golden period of time is one of great happiness or success

〔时期〕幸福美好的，非常成功的

used to say that someone is in a very good situation and is likely to be successful

If the right editor looks at your article, you’re golden.

如果正好有慧眼识人的编辑看中你的文章，你就有希望了。


golf

ɡɑːlf, ɡɒːlf

He took up golf as a way of getting more exercise.

Anybody fancy a game of golf this afternoon?

He invited me to join him for a round of golf.

(=an area of land designed for playing golf)

(=an organization that you join in order to use its golf course, or the building where members meet)

(=a long thin metal stick used to hit the ball in golf)

He spent $2000 on a new set of golf clubs.

She decided to enter the golf tournament.

(=the way someone moves a golf club when hitting the ball)

Keith's been working on improving his golf swing.

He used a golf cart to get around the course.

Jack's hoping to become a golf professional.

Facilities include an 18-hole golf course.

The standard of women's amateur golf is certainly improving.

The course is suitable for modern world-class championship golf.

a game in which the players hit a small white ball into holes in the ground with a set of golf clubs, using as few hits as possible

他星期天都去打高尔夫球。

a [round of golf](bold)(=complete game of golf)


good

[Good](bold)  is an adjective in standard English. [Well](bold)  is an adverb:

You will sometimes hear people say 'The team played good', especially in American English, but this is a non-standard use.

The comparative form of both [good](bold)  and [well](bold)  is [better](bold) :

The superlative form of both [good](bold)  and [well](bold)  is [best](bold) :

pleasant and enjoyable. [Nice ](bold) is very common in spoken English. In written English, it is better to use other words

If you buy good quality shoes, they last much longer.

used for describing things of a very high quality, or weather with no rain and clear skies

The restaurant serves the finest food in Florence.

If it’s fine tomorrow, we’ll go for a walk.

an attractive offer, course of action etc seems good and makes you want to accept it or do it

Going home for dinner was a more attractive proposition than completing his run.

Buying direct from the manufacturer seems the most attractive option.

something that is impressive is good in a way that makes people admire it

extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way

The skating has been incredible in this competition.

used about weather that is very pleasant and sunny

much better than other places, people etc

Occasionally, we get a student with exceptional talent.

Their chocolate cake is just out of this world!

[comparative](italic) [better](bold) /ˈbetə/ US /-ər/ [superlative](italic) [best](bold) /best/

You’ll receive the best medical treatment.

His qualifications aren’t [good enough](bold).

她是一名非常优秀的球员。

你认识什么好的建筑商吗？

亚历克斯在语言方面很擅长。

As a politician, you need to be [good with words](bold)(=skilful at using words).

He’s very [good with people](bold)(=skilful at dealing with people).

[do/make a good job (of doing sth)](bold)(=do something well)

Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows.

used about something that is what you want or happens in the way that you want

[have a good time/day/weekend etc](bold)

好的，可能会成功的；可能正确的

那么，你能想出更好的计划吗？

What’s [the best way](bold) to deal with this?

The police have a [pretty good idea](bold) who did it.

I’m not sure, but I could make [a good guess](bold).

我不能确定，但是能猜个八九不离十。

Is this a [good time](bold) to talk to you?

这样的天气去海滩玩很合适。

[The best thing](bold) you can do is wait here.

You should [make good use of](bold) your time.

behaving well and not causing any trouble – used especially about a child

表现好的，乖的〔尤指小孩〕

The kids were [as good as gold](bold)(=very good).

[be on your best behaviour](bold) at → [behaviour](->behaviour) sense 2

likely to make you healthy, either physically or mentally

好的，有益[身心]健康的

Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for you.

新鲜的水果和蔬菜对你有益。

Watching too much TV isn’t good for you.

They have to learn which wild foods are good to eat.

他们必须学会辨别哪些野菜野果能吃。

likely to improve the condition of something

products that are good for the environment

The publicity has been good for business.

used especially in negatives and comparatives

“你怎么样？”“好些了，谢谢。”

Lyn’s not [feeling](bold) too [good](bold) today.

if the condition of something is good, it is not damaged or weak

It’s in pretty good condition for an old car.

以旧车来说，这样的车况算是不错了。

Boris had always kept his body in good shape.

鲍里斯的身体一向保养得很好。

The Chancellor announced that the economy is in good shape.

Once the boat’s repaired, it’ll be [as good as new](bold)(=in perfect condition).

船修好了以后就会和新的一样。

[sb’s good eye/arm/leg etc](bold)(=the one that is not damaged)

He sat up, supporting himself on his good arm.

他用自己的那条好胳膊支撑着坐了起来。

kind and understanding about what other people need or want

Dad lent me the money. He was very good about it.

爸爸把钱借给我了，他真是太为我着想了。

The company’s always [been](bold) very [good to](bold) me.

behaving correctly or being right according to accepted moral standards

I try to be good, but it isn’t always easy.

我想做个好人，可这并非总是一件容易的事。

Well, that’s my [good deed for the day](bold)(=something good you try to do for someone else every day).

好了，我今天的好人好事做完了。

I’m on the side of the [good guys](bold)(=people who behave in a morally right way, for example in a film).

〔数量、面积、范围等〕大的

There’s a good range of leisure facilities.

I’d been waiting [a good while](bold)(=a fairly long time).

Our team has [a good chance](bold) of winning (=is fairly likely to win).

a good price is reasonable and not expensive

Thirty dollars sounds like a good price to me.

30美元在我看来是个合理的价格。

doing something for a long time, so that you do it completely and thoroughly

She sat down and [had a good cry](bold).

This time he waited until he was [good and ready](bold)(=completely ready).

这一次他一直等到自己完全准备好了。

我可以告诉你，这要很多钱。

[a good deal of trouble/time/work etc](bold)

I [went to a good deal of trouble](bold) to get this ticket.

我费了好大劲才弄到这张票。

something that is good value is not expensive, or is worth what you pay for it

The three-course menu is good value for money.

这种三道菜的套餐物有所值。

able to be used for a particular period of time

能使用〔多久〕，〔多长时间内〕有效

Your passport is good for another three years.

likely to continue living or being useful for a particular time or distance, even though old or not in good condition

〔生命〕能维持〔一段时间〕；能持续〔一段距离〕

[good for some time/a hundred miles etc](bold)

This old truck is good for another 100,000 miles.

这辆旧卡车还能跑十万英里。

likely to give you something or provide something

可能会给予某物，可能会提供某物

爸爸应该会给我几块钱的。

at least three miles, ten years etc, and probably more

[as good as dead/ruined/useless etc](bold)

这块地毯差不多已经不能用了。

a fairly large number of things or people

这件事我到现在已经做了许多遍了。

A good many people were upset about the new tax.

许多人都对新的税项不满。

so good that you cannot believe it is real, or you expect something bad to happen

好得令人难以置信/让人觉得难以持久

Their relationship had always seemed too good to be true.

他们的关系一向好得不像是真的。

used to say that you think the second person does not deserve to have a relationship with the first

乔治是个优秀青年，你配不上！

if you do something in your own good time, you do it only when you are ready to do it, rather than when other people want you to

我在合适的时候会告诉他的。

if you do something in good time, you do it early enough to be ready for a particular time or event

本到达时正好赶上吃晚饭。

used to say that someone has done something so bad that they deserve the most severe punishment available

绞死某人/枪毙某人等还是便宜了他

used to say that although a time etc is not perfect, there will probably not be a better one

这个时间/地方等也不错〔表示虽不完美，但也没有更好的〕

I suppose this is as good a place as any to stay.

说到做到，说话算数，守信用

something good that you say about someone or something

为某人/某事物说的一句好话

Dan [put in a good word](bold) for you at the meeting.

丹在会上为你说了句好话。

if you are in someone’s good books, they are pleased with you or your work

受某人另眼相看，得到某人的欢心

I’ll ask my boss for the day off – I’m in her good books just now.

我要向老板请一天假——现在她对我青睐有加。

to have or be doing something that is successful

They’ve got a good thing going with that little shop of theirs.

他们的那家小店生意做得很红火。

to have found an easy way of being successful or getting what you want

Andrew knew when he was onto a good thing.

安德鲁能够把握成功的时机。

to become successful and rich after being poor – used especially in newspapers

获得成功，发迹〔尤用于报纸报道〕

在纽约发迹的一个乡下男孩

to pay someone money that you owe, or to provide money to replace what has been lost – used especially in business

偿还债务/赔偿损失等〔尤用于商业领域〕

The loss to the company was made good by contributions from its subsidiaries.

公司的这一损失由子公司上缴的利润弥补了。

an expensive way of living with good food, fast cars etc

his weakness for women and the good life

他贪恋女色和奢靡生活的毛病

We talked for hours about the good old days.

我们谈了很久，回忆过去的美好时光。

things that someone does to help other people, especially people with problems

help that someone provides, especially someone in a position of power

someone who gives help to people in trouble

[so far so good](bold) at → [far](->far) 1 sense 8 [give as good as you get](bold) at → [give](->give) 1 sense 34 [while the going’s good](bold) at → [going](->going) 1 sense 4 [hold good](bold) at → [hold](->hold) 1 sense 14 [for good measure](bold) at → [measure](->measure) 2 sense 8 [pay good money for sth](bold) at → [money](->money) sense 5 [bad/good sailor](bold) at → [sailor](->sailor) sense 2 [that’s/it’s all well and good](bold) at → [well](->well) 3 sense 4

used to say that you are pleased about something

好。我很高兴那件事做完了。

‘I got an A in biology, Mum.’ ‘[Oh, good](bold).’

“我生物考了A，妈妈。”“哦，很好。”

used to tell someone that you think their work or what they are doing is good

“答案是5吗？”“对，很好。”

used to say that you approve of something

‘I’ve booked a table.’ ‘Oh, that’s good.’

“我订了位子。”“哦，很好。”

used to say that someone has just said or suggested something interesting or important that you had not thought of before

‘But it’s Sunday, the bank will be closed.’ ‘Good point.’

“可今天是星期天，银行不开门。”“说得对。”

used to say that you hope that someone is successful or that something good happens to them

used to say that you hope someone is successful, even if you think this is unlikely

祝他/他们等好运〔尽管认为某人成功的可能性不大〕

‘They’re hoping to finish it by November.’ ‘Good luck to them.’

“他们希望11月之前完成。”“祝他们好运。”

used to say that you approve of something that someone has done

‘I’ve decided to accept the job.’ ‘Good for you.’

“我决定接受这份工作了。”“挺好的。”

used to say that you are glad something happened, because there would have been problems if it had not happened

It’s a good thing you’re at home. I’ve lost my keys.

幸亏你在家，我的钥匙丢了。

used to say that you are not satisfied with something and that you are annoyed about it

那/这不好〔表示对某事不满和气恼〕

It’s just not good enough. I’ve been waiting an hour!

太可恶，我等了一个小时了！

We’ll go when I’m good and ready and not before.

等我准备就绪我们就走，没弄好不能走。

used to tell someone that you do not believe something they have said and think it is a joke or a trick

你中了五万美元？开玩笑吧！

It’s Hazel’s party tomorrow. Should be good for a laugh.

明天是黑兹尔的派对，应该很好玩。

used to praise someone, especially because they have behaved in the way that you expect them to

Good old Ed! I knew he wouldn’t let us down.

埃德是好样的！我知道他不会让我们失望的。

天哪，啊〔表示惊讶或愤怒〕

‘It’s going to cost us £500.’ ‘Good grief!’

“我们得花500英镑。”“天啊！”

used to tell someone that they have done something well

used to tell a child or animal that they have behaved well or done something well

好孩子/狗狗等〔用于表扬小孩或动物〕

used in a threatening way to tell someone to do something or something bad will happen to them

你要是知道好歹〔用于威胁某人做某事〕

Do as he says, if you know what’s good for you!

如果你知道好歹的话，就照他说的做！

(also: [would you be so good as to do sth?](bold) )

used to ask someone very politely to do something

你能否做某事？〔用来客气地请对方做某事〕

Would you be good enough to help me with my bags?

请你帮我搬一下这些行李，好吗？

used when someone wants to do something soon but you want to wait a little

‘When can we open our presents, Mum?’ ‘All in good time, Billy.’

“我们什么时候能打开礼物呢，妈妈？”“别急，比利。”

used to say goodbye and to wish someone a nice day

鞋子穿上了，我都准备好了。

if a situation is as good as it gets, it is not going to improve

情况就这样了〔表示不会有好转〕

Enjoy yourself while you can. This is as good as it gets.

你就能享受且享受吧，反正事情就这样了。

used to say that a situation is good or acceptable, or that there is not a problem

Don’t worry about it, man – it’s all good.

别担心了，伙计，没有问题的。

used to tell someone in a position of authority that you will do what they have asked

是，好的〔用于对有权势的人说话，表示将按其吩咐去做某事〕

‘Tell the men to come in.’ ‘Very good, sir.’

“叫那些人进来。”“是，老爷。”

used to say that you approve of something someone has done

太好了，真棒〔对某人所做之事表示赞同〕


good

used to say that you are pleased about something

好。我很高兴那件事做完了。

‘I got an A in biology, Mum.’ ‘[Oh, good](bold).’

“我生物考了A，妈妈。”“哦，很好。”

used to tell someone that you think their work or what they are doing is good

“答案是5吗？”“对，很好。”


good

One lesson’s not much good – you need five or six.

一堂课没有用——要五六堂课才行。

‘I could come next week.’ ‘That’s no good. I’ll be away.’

“我可以下个礼拜来。”“那不行，我不在。”

The land here isn’t any good for agricultural crops.

这里的土地不适合种庄稼。

You’re no good to me if you can’t drive a car.

如果你不能开车，对我就没有用。

离杰里远点——他不是什么好东西。

used to say that an action will not achieve what it is intended to achieve

It’s no good telling him – he won’t listen.

跟他说没有用——他不会听的。

She works for a small charity where she feels she can do some good.

她在一家小慈善机构工作，觉得自己在那里能做点有用的事情。

I’ll talk to him but I don’t think it will do any good.

我会找他谈谈，但我觉得不会有用。

稍微多锻炼锻炼对你有好处。

[do more harm than good](bold) at → [harm](->harm) 1 sense 1

what’s the good of ...?/what good is ...?

used to say that it is not worth doing or having something in a particular situation

…有什么用？〔用于表示不值得做某事或拥有某物〕

[What’s the good of](bold) buying a boat [if](bold) you’re too busy to use it?

如果你忙得连用的时间都没有，那买了船有什么意义？

[What good is](bold) money [when](bold) you haven’t any friends?

如果没有朋友，钱有什么用？

The injury may keep him out of football for good.

这次受伤可能会使他永远告别足球。

in order to help someone or improve a situation

为了某人/某物的利益[好处]

We must work together for the good of the community.

为了社区的利益我们必须共同努力。

Take the medicine – it’s [for](bold) your [own good](bold)!

把药吃了——那是为你自己好！

behaviour, attitudes, forces etc that are morally right

善；正直的行为；合乎道德的态度

She is definitely an influence for good on those boys.

她对那些男孩绝对能产生好的影响。

There’s a lot of good in him, in spite of his rudeness.

他虽然粗鲁，但也有很多优点。

the struggle between [good and evil](bold)

to be doing or planning something wrong or dishonest

Those guys look like they’re up to no good.

那些家伙好像不是在干什么好事。

the advantage of everyone in society or in a group

为了共同的利益而联合起来的国家

used to say that something that happens is good, especially when it is in addition to or as the result of something else

If further improvements can be made, that would be all to the good.

如果还能改进，那就更好了。

used to say that someone has more of something than before or than someone else

领先三个球/多出200英镑等

With United two goals to the good, the result seemed a certainty.

联队领先两个球，似乎胜负已定。


good

[adv](bold) [informal](special) [spoken](special) ([especially AmE](special))

well. Many teachers think this is not correct English

好〔许多老师认为这种用法不正确〕


good afternoon

used to say hello when you are greeting someone in the afternoon, especially someone you do not know

下午好〔尤用于和不认识的人打招呼〕

In informal everyday English, people often just say [Afternoon](bold) . If you don't want to sound formal or informal, you can just say [Hello](bold) :


goodbye

used when you are leaving or when someone is leaving you. [Goodbye](bold) sounds rather formal and is used especially when talking to people you do not know well. In everyday English people usually just say [bye](bold)

‘Goodbye, Mrs Moore.’ ‘Goodbye, Dr Aziz.’

‘Bye, Annie.’ ‘Bye, Mom,’ she said, kissing her mother on the cheek.

Bye for now  used especially on the phone when you will speak to someone soon - call me if you need anything.

used when saying goodbye to a friend who you will see again soon

‘I’m going now.’ ‘Okay. See you tomorrow.’

Safe trip back guys and we’ll see you soon.

used when saying goodbye to a friend you will see again soon. These expressions sound very informal and are used especially by young people

used when saying goodbye to someone and you are not sure when you will see them again

He spent the night with me and then just said ‘See you around’ and left.

used when saying goodbye to someone who you will not see again for a long time

‘So long,’ he said. ‘Don’t forget to write.’

She grabbed Nick by the shoulders and hugged him affectionately. ‘So long, Nick.’

used when saying goodbye to someone to wish them a good weekend, an enjoyable trip etc

used by people working in shops when saying goodbye to customers

used when saying goodbye to someone, especially someone you like every much, to show that you care about them

goodbye. [Cheerio](bold) sounds rather old-fashioned and is used especially by older people

Right, well we’re going now, cheerio then!

goodbye – used especially by younger people

used when you are leaving someone, or when they are leaving

I just have to [say goodbye](bold) to Jane.

[say your goodbyes](bold)(=say goodbye to several people or everyone)

我们同大家告别后便离开了。


good evening

used to say hello when you are greeting someone in the evening, especially someone you do not know

晚上好〔尤用于和不认识的人打招呼〕

In informal everyday English, people often just say [Evening](bold) . If you don't want to sound formal or informal, you can just say [Hello](bold) :


good-looking

someone who is good-looking is attractive

→see THESAURUS at [beautiful](->beautiful)


good morning

In informal everyday English, people often just say [Morning](bold) . If you don't want to sound formal or informal, you can just say [Hello](bold) : Morning, Joe.

used to say hello when you are greeting someone in the morning


goodness

said when you are surprised or sometimes angry

天啊！啊呀！〔用于表示惊讶，有时也表示愤怒〕

said when you are annoyed or surprised, especially when telling someone to do something

看在老天爷的面上〔用来表示恼怒或惊讶，尤指要求某人做某事〕

看在老天爷的面上，别吵了！

used to emphasize that you are not sure about something, or to make a statement stronger

天晓得，谁也不知道〔用来强调对某事没有把握或加强语气〕

That bar’s been closed for goodness knows how long.

天晓得那家酒吧已经关了多久。

天晓得，我还想办法帮他哩！

the desire to see goodness and justice in the world

the part of food which is good for your health

All the goodness of an egg is in the yolk.

used when asking someone to do something in an extremely polite way

used when someone has done something in order to be kind or helpful to other people

He did it out of the goodness of his heart.


good night

used to say goodbye when you are leaving someone or they are leaving at night, or before going to sleep

晚安〔晚上分别时或就寝前用语〕

In informal everyday English, people often just say [Night](bold)  or, especially to children, [Night night](bold) :

[Night night](bold), darling. See you in the morning.


goods

[worldly goods](bold) at → [worldly](->worldly) sense 1

Today's shoppers are spending more money on mobile phones and electrical goods than on clothing.

Household goods are downstairs in the basement.

(=made in large quantities using machines)

Imports of manufactured goods have increased rapidly.

(=goods used mainly in the production of other goods)

The United States became a major exporter of agricultural goods.

The new industrial middle classes began to demand luxury goods.

(=that you do not pay tax on when you bring them into a country)

What is the permitted amount of duty-free goods?

(=equipment used in the home such as washing machines and refrigerators)

The house is unfurnished, except for white goods.

(=electrical goods that provide entertainment at home such as televisions and stereo systems)

The company has 22 percent of the total market for brown goods.

(=fresh food etc that is likely to decay quickly)

Perishable goods are transported in refrigerated trucks.

Consumers have a right to reasonable protection against the sale of faulty goods.

The police charged him with handling stolen goods.

(=goods that are made to look like the real thing, but are not the real thing)

Counterfeit goods will be seized and traders will face prosecution.

All his worldly goods fit in four packing cases.

The company provides a range of specialized goods and services.

The company started a factory in Singapore, to produce goods for export.

Local industries were created to manufacture goods that were previously imported.

Western Europe is the world’s second largest market for imported goods.

The company exports Thai goods to Europe.

On 3 September he supplied goods to the hotel valued at £350.00.

things that are produced in order to be sold

the large market for [consumer goods](bold)(=televisions, washing machines etc)

Britain’s leading exporter of [manufactured goods](bold)(=things that are made, not grown)

英国主要的工业制成品出口商

There will be tax increases on a range of [goods and services](bold).

有一些商品和服务将要增税。

things that someone owns and that can be moved

〔某人拥有的〕动产，个人财物

They were charged with handling [stolen goods](bold).

things which are carried by road, train etc

〔公路、铁路等运输的〕货物

come up with the goods/deliver the goods

He’s a great player. He always comes up with the goods on the day.

他是一名优秀的球员，出场必不辱使命。

to have or find proof that someone is guilty of a crime

掌握某人的把柄，找到某人的罪证

Face it, Bukowski, we got the goods on you!

承认吧，布科夫斯基，我们找到你的罪证了！

someone whose actions mean that they no longer have a good effect or influence on something

After the scandal, he was considered damaged goods by the party.

丑闻发生以后，他在党内被视为害群之马。


goodwill

kind feelings towards or between people and a willingness to be helpful

A fund was set up as a [goodwill gesture](bold) to survivors and their families.

成立了基金会，以向幸存者及其家属作出善意的表示。

[the season of goodwill](bold)(=Christmas)

the value that a company has because it has a good relationship with its customers

The sale price also covers the goodwill of the business.

售价中还包含公司的商誉。


goose

→ [wild goose chase](->wild goose chase) [wouldn’t say boo to a goose](bold) at → [boo](->boo) 2 sense 3 [kill the goose that lays the golden egg](bold) at → [kill](->kill) 1 sense 14 [what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander](bold) at → [sauce](->sauce) sense 3

a bird that is like a duck but is larger and makes loud noises


goose

to touch or press someone on their bottom as a joke

碰[戳]〔某人〕的屁股〔一种开玩笑的举动〕


gorgeous

非常漂亮的，极其吸引人的

‘What do you think of my new flatmate?’ ‘He’s [absolutely gorgeous](bold)!’

“你觉得我的新室友怎么样？”“他帅极了！”

你看上去非常漂亮，玛丽亚。

十分宜人的，令人非常惬意的


gossip

Annie usually has all the latest gossip.

He said that he had some especially juicy gossip to tell us.

What’s the latest hot gossip going round at work then?

Rumours about her affairs had become common gossip.

He told her a few bits of office gossip which he thought might interest her.

She knew from village gossip how Harry had treated his first wife.

(=unkind gossip that is likely to upset someone)

Has someone been spreading malicious gossip?

I’ve got an interesting piece of gossip which might interest you.

His close friendship with Carol was the subject of gossip.

(=talk about other people and their private lives with someone)

They used to meet up and exchange gossip.

Have you heard the latest gossip about Steve?

He was always willing to listen to gossip.

Someone’s been spreading gossip about Lucy and Ian.

It was a small village, and any gossip went around very quickly.

information that is passed from one person to another about other people’s behaviour and private lives, often including unkind or untrue remarks

流言蜚语，闲言碎语，传闻

Here’s an interesting [piece of gossip](bold) about Mrs Smith.

这里有一则关于史密斯夫人的有趣传闻。

Do you want to hear some [juicy gossip](bold)?

She had no time for [idle gossip](bold).

It was [common gossip](bold) how he felt about her.

他对她的看法，大家都在议论纷纷。

You miss a lot of [office gossip](bold) when you have a day off work.

请一天假，你就会错过办公室里的许多小道消息。

On Sundays all the men gather in the square to [exchange](bold) local [gossip](bold).

每到星期天，男人们就聚集在广场上，飞短流长地说一些当地的新闻。

a conversation in which you exchange information with someone about other people’s lives and things that have happened

Phil’s in there, having a gossip with Maggie.

菲尔在那里面跟玛吉闲聊。

someone who likes talking about other people’s private lives – used to show disapproval

爱说长道短的人〔含贬义〕


gossip

to talk about other people’s behaviour and private lives, often including remarks that are unkind or untrue

The whole town was gossiping about them.


govern

to officially and legally control a country and make all the decisions about taxes, laws, public services etc

管理，统治，治理〔国家〕

The party had been governing for seven months.

该党执政已经有七个月了。

if rules, principles etc govern the way a system or situation works, they control how it happens

〔规则、原则等〕规定，管制，制约

legislation governing the export of live animals

The universe is governed by the laws of physics.

宇宙受到物理法则的支配。


government

ˈɡʌvəmənt, ˈɡʌvənmənt

the group of people who govern a country or the system they use to govern it

The French government did not sign the agreement.

the government of a country, especially one such as the US, which is led by a president

the problems left by the previous administration

a government, especially one that was not elected fairly or that you disapprove of

Most people opposed the apartheid regime.

the part of the government that makes sure that laws and decisions work well

the separation of powers between the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary

a political system in which everyone can vote to choose the government, or a country that has this system

The transition to democracy has not been easy.

In a democracy, people have freedom of speech.

a country that has an elected government, and is led by a president, not a king or queen

the system of having a king or queen as the head of state, or a country that has this system

Some monarchies have elected governments.

controversy about the institution of monarchy

a political system or country that has a a leader who has complete power and who has not been elected

Argentina was a military dictatorship until 1983.

used for describing countries in which ordinary people have no power and the government has complete control over everything

totalitarian states such as Nazi Germany

a country where the government strictly controls people’s freedom, for example to travel or to talk about politics

The UK government has offered to send aid.

the Labour/Conservative/Social Democratic etc government

In August 1931, the Labour government collapsed.

Did the Blair government do more for Africa than previous ones?

(=government made up of members of more than one political party)

The country has had a succession of weak coalition governments.

(=that does not have enough politicians to control parliament)

His party had gained only enough seats to form a minority government.

The new left-wing government restructured the economy.

(=that deals with national rather than local things)

Funding will continue to be available from central government for further education for adults.

(=in the US, the government of the whole country rather than of the individual states)

The state, rather than the federal government, would have to pay the extra cost.

The interference in local government by central government is not just financial, but political.

Government spending on health care totals about $60 billion a year.

A government minister said that there would be an inquiry.

(=someone who works for a government in an official position)

He had a meeting with French scientists and government officials.

(=an organization run by the government)

Patents are granted by the U.K. Patent Office, a government body.

the government department responsible for policing

A new government was elected last October.

The party attained the majority of seats it needed to form a government.

It was a major scandal that nearly brought down the government.

the group of people who govern a country or state

The Government are planning further cuts in public spending.

政府正计划进一步削减公共支出。

The US government has tightened restrictions on firearms.

美国政府已经加强了枪支管制。

Neither party had the majority necessary to form a government.

两个政党都没有获得组阁所必需的多数票。

[under a government](bold)(=during the period of a government)

Structural reforms are unlikely under the present government.

在本届政府执政期间不大可能进行结构改革。

In this meaning, [government](bold)  is usually followed by a singular verb: The government [is](bold) planning to increase taxes.

In British English, you can also use a plural verb: The government [are](bold) planning to increase taxes.

Most people in the country support the return to democratic government.

→ [local government](->local government) → [central government](->central government)

What would the opposition do if they were in government (=governing the country)?

如果反对党执政，他们会怎么做？

the importance of good government in developing countries

the degree to which the government controls economic and social activities

政府掌控经济和社会活动的程度

The protest march was really about [big government](bold)(=when the government controls many activities).

这次抗议游行其实是针对大政府主义。


governmental

ˌɡʌvəˈmentl◂, ˌɡʌvən-

of a government, or relating to government

an attempt to restrict governmental power

[governmental body](bold)(=organization controlled by the government)


governor

the person in charge of governing a state in the US

the person in charge of governing a country that is under the political control of another country

a member of a committee that controls an organization or institution

the hospital’s [board of governors](bold)


gown

a long dress that a woman wears on formal occasions

a long loose piece of clothing worn for special ceremonies by judges, teachers, lawyers, and members of universities

〔法官、教师、律师、大学成员在特殊仪式上穿的〕长袍

a long loose piece of clothing worn in a hospital by someone doing or having an operation


grab

[past tense and past participle](italic) [grabbed](bold) [present participle](italic) [grabbing](bold)

to take hold of someone or something with a sudden or violent movement

Two men grabbed her and pushed her to the ground.

两名男子抓住她，把她推倒在地上。

Kay [grabbed hold of](bold) my arm to stop herself falling.

凯抓住我的手臂，以免自己摔倒。

我从鲍恩手里把枪夺了过来。

to get some food or sleep quickly because you are busy

〔因忙碌而〕赶紧，抓紧〔吃或睡〕

你为什么不赶紧去睡一会儿呢？

稍等一下，我赶紧喝杯咖啡。

我们走之前赶紧吃点什么吧。

to get something for yourself, sometimes in an unfair way

Try to get there early and grab good seats.

尽量早点去，抢个好位子。

to take an opportunity, accept an invitation etc immediately

抓住〔机会〕；立即接受〔邀请等〕

I think you should [grab](bold) your [chance](bold) to travel while you’re young.

我觉得你应该趁年轻抓紧机会旅游。

She [grabbed](bold) the [opportunity](bold) to go to America.

Melanie grabbed at the invitation to go.

This is our chance to grab a slice of this new market.

这是我们在这个新市场上抢占一席之地的机会。

The book is full of good ideas to grab your students’ attention.

这本书里通篇都是如何吸引学生注意力的好方法。

The plight of the refugees immediately [grabbed the headlines](bold)(=was the most important story in the newspapers).

难民的困境立即成了报纸的头条新闻。

to take information on a computer, website etc

〔从计算机、网站等上〕抓取

used to ask someone if they would be interested in doing a particular thing

How does the idea of a trip to Spain grab you?

你对去西班牙旅行的想法感兴趣吗？


grab

to suddenly try to take hold of something

As soon as he turned his back, I made a grab for the revolver.

他一转身，我赶紧去抓那把左轮手枪。

if a job, prize, opportunity etc is up for grabs, it is available for anyone who wants to try to have it

〔工作、奖金、机会等〕等待人去争取[赢取]

the act of getting something quickly, especially in a dishonest way

a shameless power grab to eliminate opposition

为清除反对派而抢班夺权的无耻行为

Officials denounced the settlers’ [land grab](bold).

官员谴责拓荒者抢夺土地的行为。


grace

[airs and graces](bold) at → [air](->air) 1 sense 9 [fall from grace](bold) at → [fall](->fall) 1 sense 17 [saving grace](bold) at → [save](->save) 1 sense 14

a smooth way of moving that looks natural, relaxed, and attractive

莉娜走路姿势有着舞者般的优美。

The hotel maintains traditional standards of elegance, style, and grace.

这家酒店保持着传统的精致、体面与高雅。

He didn’t even have the grace to apologize (=he was not polite enough to apologize).

他甚至连道歉的气度都没有。

the skills needed to behave in a way that is considered polite and socially acceptable

Max definitely lacked [social graces](bold).

马克斯显然缺少社交风度。

(also: [grace period](bold) ([AmE](bold)) )

more time that is allowed to someone to finish a piece of work, pay a debt etc

I got a few days’ grace to finish my essay.

我的文章被宽限了几天完成。

in a willing and pleasant way, or an unwilling and angry way

Kevin smiled and accepted his defeat with good grace.

凯文微笑着大大方方地接受了失败。

With typical bad grace, they refused to come to the party.

他们一向如此无礼，拒绝来参加聚会。

used to say that you feel lucky not to be in the same bad situation as someone else

若不是上帝开恩（我也会这样）

a prayer thanking God, said before a meal

the state of someone’s soul when it is free from evil, according to Christian belief

灵魂的得救，蒙恩〔基督教里指某个人的灵魂得到宽恕〕

He died [in a state of grace](bold)(=when God has forgiven you for the wrong things you have done).

他死的时候灵魂得到了宽恕。

used as a title when talking to or about a duke,duchess, or archbishop

大人，夫人，阁下〔对公爵、公爵夫人或大主教的称呼〕

three beautiful Greek goddesses who often appear in art