size

[cut sb down to size](bold) at → [cut down](->cut down) [try sth on for size](bold) at → [try](->try) 1 sense 2

The price will depend on the size and quality of the carpet.

Your desk is exactly the same size as mine.

Fire has destroyed an area of forest the size of Luxembourg.

The seeds are very small, about half the size of a grain of salt.

There were several pieces of wood of different sizes.

Cover the dough and allow it to rise until it has doubled in size.

The black spots on her skin seemed to be slowly increasing in size.

The American states vary enormously in size, from very large to very small.

In a class this size, there will always be a few problems.

the length, width, and height of an object, room, building etc

the length, width, or height of something, or of someone’s body

I need to check the measurements of the window.

the relative sizes of the different parts of an object, room, building etc

You can sit in the Plaza and admire the proportions of the cathedral.

the amount of space that a flat surface such as a floor or field covers

To measure the area of a room, you need to multiply the length by the width.

The island measured about 1,600 kilometres in extent.

The statue’s massive bulk made it difficult to move.

The view was dominated by the huge bulk of the power station.

The capacity of the tank is around 500 gallons.

The computer’s memory has a capacity of over 200 megabytes.

All the storage units were filled to capacity.

the amount of space that a substance fills, or that an object contains

The average domestic swimming pool has a volume of 45,000 litres.

This instrument measures the volume of air in your lungs.

Help me figure out the volume of this fish tank.

The shifting of continents has an impact on the volume of water the oceans can contain.

The water vole is about the same size as a rat.

Six towns of different sizes were selected for the research.

One problem was the very small size of the department.

They are very peaceful fish, despite their large size.

(=used to emphasize that something is large)

The sheer size of some dinosaurs is amazing.

The lake has already shrunk to half its original size.

(=the largest size that something can have)

The creature was about twice the size of a small dog.

他是个小男孩，个子和约翰差不多。

The Jensens’ house is about [the same size as](bold) ours.

詹森家的房子和我们的差不多大。

The firm underestimated the size of the market for their new product.

公司低估了他们新产品的市场规模。

I saw a spider [the size of](bold)(=the same size as) my hand in the backyard.

我在后院看到一只有我手那么大的蜘蛛。

He’s quite a big dog, but he’s still not [full size](bold) yet.

这条狗体形很大，但还没有长足。

The apartment is roughly 360 square feet in size.

这套公寓的面积大约有360平方英尺。

(of) that/this size (=as big as that or this)

In a class this size, there are bound to be a few troublemakers.

在这么大的一个班里，必然会有几个捣蛋鬼。

We can’t give loans of that size to just anyone.

我们不能把这样大的一笔贷款随便贷给什么人。

[in all/different/various (shapes and) sizes](bold)

These phones come in all shapes and sizes.

这些电话机有各种形状和大小。

我简直不敢相信，她的车好大啊！

The [sheer size](bold) of the classes makes learning difficult for students.

班级这么大，给学生的学习造成了困难。

one of a set of standard measures according to which clothes and other goods are produced and sold

The shirts come in three sizes: small, medium, and large.

这些衬衣有三个尺码: 小号、中号和大号。

of a particular size, or about the same size and shape as something

[good-sized/fair-sized/decent-sized](bold)(=big enough for a particular purpose)

if you cut, make, or prepare something to size, you make it the right size for a particular use

The materials will be provided, and everything is already cut to size.

材料会提供好，并且全部都已经剪成合适的尺寸。

used to agree that someone’s description of a situation is correct

情况大约就是这样〔用于赞同某人的说法〕

a thick sticky liquid used for giving stiffness and a shiny surface to cloth, paper etc, or used to prepare walls for wallpaper

〔用于使纸张、布料等坚挺有光泽，或用于贴墙纸的〕胶料，浆料


size

Shrimp are sized and selected for canning.

to make something into a particular size or sizes

Most costume patterns are sized for children.

大多数化装服的纸样是按儿童尺寸制作的。

[Size](bold)  is usually passive in this meaning.

to put size17 on a wall before decorating


skate

one of a pair of boots with metal blades on the bottom, for moving quickly on ice

one of a pair of boots or frames with small wheels on the bottom, for moving quickly on flat smooth surfaces

鳐〔一种可食用的扁平大海鱼〕

赶快，赶紧〔用于催促别人〕

Put your skates on, or you’ll be late for school.

动作快点，不然你上学要迟到了。


skate

孩子们在结冰的池塘上滑冰。

to be doing something that may get you into trouble


skateboard

a short board with two small wheels at each end, which you can stand on and ride for fun or as a sport


skating

the activity or sport of moving around on skates for fun or as a sport

We [went skating](bold) in Central Park.


skeleton

the structure consisting of all the bones in a human or animal body

a set of these bones or a model of them, fastened in their usual positions, used, for example, by medical students

〔医学研究用的〕骨骼标本，骨骼模型

the most important parts of something, to which more detail can be added later

We agreed on a skeleton outline of the proposal.

我们商定了提案的基本框架。

The disease had reduced Harry to a skeleton.

这场病让哈里瘦得只剩皮包骨了。

the main structure that supports a building, bridge etc

〔建筑物、桥梁等的〕框架，骨架

Minutes after the explosion, all that remained was the skeleton of the bridge.

爆炸发生几分钟后，这座桥就只剩一副框架了。

(BrE also: [a skeleton in the cupboard](bold) )

an embarrassing or unpleasant secret about something that happened to you in the past

only enough workers or services to keep an operation or organization running

The bus company is operating a skeleton service on Christmas Day.

巴士公司在圣诞节这天只提供最基本的营运服务。

→ [bobsleigh](->bobsleigh) → [luge](->luge)

a sport in which you slide down a special ice track while lying on your front on a type of sledge

钢架雪车运动，俯式冰橇运动


sketch

a simple, quickly made drawing that does not show much detail

Cantor drew a [rough sketch](bold) of his apartment on a napkin.

坎托在餐巾上画了一幅他公寓的草图。

a short humorous scene on a television programme, in a theatre etc, that is part of a larger show

〔电视节目、剧院里等的〕滑稽短剧

Her TV programme is made up of a series of comic sketches.

她的电视节目由一系列滑稽短剧组成。

a brief sketch of the main weaknesses of the British economy

对英国经济主要弊病的简述

a [thumbnail sketch](bold)(=very brief description) of topics treated in depth elsewhere

对其他地方有深入讨论的话题的概述


sketch

（给 …）画速写，（给 …）画素描

to describe something in a general way, giving the basic ideas

Holford sketched a 10-year programme for rebuilding the city.

霍尔福德简单介绍了城市重建的十年规划。


ski

one of a pair of long thin narrow pieces of wood or plastic that you fasten to your boots and use for moving on snow or on water

a ski resort (=where people can go skiing)

a long thin narrow piece of strong material, fastened under a small vehicle so that it can travel on snow


ski

[past tense and past participle](italic) [skied](bold) [present participle](italic) [skiing](bold) [third person singular](italic) [skis](bold)

to move on skis for sport or in order to travel on snow or water

We skied down to the village of Argentière.

我们滑雪下坡，到了阿让蒂耶尔村。


skiing

the sport of moving down hills, across land in the snow, or on water wearing skis

We’re going to [go skiing](bold) in Colorado this winter.

今年冬天我们要去科罗拉多滑雪。


skilful

[skilfully](bold) adv. eg: She had used make-up skilfully to mask the bruise.

good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training

Success in business depends on skilful management.

having a lot of training and experience, and able to do a job well

There is a demand for carpenters and other skilled craftsmen.

The country needs highly skilled foreign workers.

Our advisors are skilled at dealing with financial problems.

having a natural ability to do something well

She's an exceptionally talented student.

having a great natural ability, which few people have

very skilful because you have had a lot of experience of doing something – used especially about musicians, artists, performers etc

She is one of the most accomplished theatre performers.

She's a popular dancer, and very accomplished.

extremely skilful and having a lot of knowledge about doing something

Students learn to cook French food with the help of expert chefs.

Politicians are expert at deflecting criticism.

extremely skilful and impressive – used especially about musicians, performers, or performances

The team gave a virtuoso performance in the final.

([BrE](special)) AmE skillful  [adj](bold)

After a few years, he became very skilful at drawing.

几年以后，他的绘画技艺已经非常纯熟了。

made or done very well, showing a lot of ability

善解人意、手腕巧妙的领导才能


skill

an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it

The course will help you improve your communication skills.

a natural ability to do something well which can be developed with practice

She was a young artist with a lot of talent.

She showed a talent for acting from an early age.

very great ability, which only a few people have

The opera shows Mozart’s genius as a composer.

a natural ability to do something very well, which you were born with

You can see that he has a gift for the game.

skill for doing something, especially something that needs imagination and creativity

The job does require some creative flair.

specialized knowledge of a technical subject, which you get from experience of doing that type of work

The technical expertise for building the dam is being provided by a US company.

a special skill for doing a particular thing, especially a simple everyday thing

Breadmaking is easy once you get the knack.

He has a knack for making people feel relaxed.

He didn’t have the right skills for the job.

People can acquire new skills while they are unemployed.

We will give you the opportunity to develop your skills.

I am sure you can use your communication skills to get your message across.

It’s a difficult task, which requires skill and experience.

He lacked both the skills and the confidence to take on the job.

The course will help you hone your writing skills.

(=learn it so that your skill is very good)

Many of these children have not mastered basic academic skills.

The basic skills can be acquired very quickly.

Students will have the opportunity to learn a lot of practical skills.

She needs to develop her management skills.

We’re looking for someone with good IT skills.

(=the ability to communicate well with people)

The nurse must use her communication skills to help the patient feel at ease.

(=the ability to get on well with people)

Unsociable toddlers were found to have poor social skills later.

He wasn’t a good communicator and had no people skills at all.

We need to hire people with useful language skills.

技能，技巧，技艺〔尤指通过学习和实践获得〕

Reading and writing are two different skills.

阅读和写作是两种不同的技能。

Many jobs today require computer skills.

如今的许多工作都需要计算机技能。

He was valued for his skill in raising money for the company.

他因为替公司筹集资金的本领而受到重视。

The whole team played with great skill and determination.

整支球队表现出精湛的技艺和争胜的决心。


skilled

someone who is skilled has the training and experience that is needed to do something well

[Skilled craftsmen](bold), such as carpenters, are in great demand.

对木工之类的熟练工匠需求量很大。

The company is fortunate to have such [highly skilled](bold) workers.

公司有这样一些技能熟练的工人真是幸运。

She’s very skilled at dealing with the public.

她和公众打交道很有一套。

The school offers a program for students who are skilled in metalwork.

学校为精于金工的学生开设了一门课程。

skilled work needs people with special abilities or training to do it

〔工作〕需要特殊技能的，需受过专门训练的

砌砖是一项很需要技术的工作。


skin

[save sb’s skin](bold) at → [save](->save) 1 sense 11 [jump out of your skin](bold) at → [jump](->jump) 1 sense 4

I have fair skin that burns very easily.

(=the colour typical of people from Greece, Italy etc)

I had terrible skin when I was a teenager.

The girls all had perfect features and flawless skin.

Special shampoos are available for those with sensitive skin.

The skin on his hands was rough and dry.

a lean man with leathery skin and sea-blue eyes

(=hard and dry, like the skin on animals such as lizards)

The crocodile’s scaly skin is ideally suited to its way of life.

It's important to use suntan lotion to protect your skin.

Some types of make-up can irritate your skin.

(=to stop it feeling painful or uncomfortable)

The lotion helps to soothe your skin after you've been in the sun all day.

beauty products that will make your skin glow

(=the top layer comes off after you have had a sun tan)

The week after the holiday my skin was already starting to peel.

(=it hangs down in loose folds, because you are old)

The skin on her arms was already starting to sag.

There is still discrimination on the basis of skin colour.

Do the colours of your clothes enhance your skin tone?

She suffers from a nasty skin condition.

A lot of chemicals can cause skin irritation.

Too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer.

the natural outer layer of a person’s or animal’s body

〔人的〕皮肤；〔动物的〕皮

She had thick black hair and smooth dark skin.

她一头浓密的黑发，皮肤黝黑光滑。

The skin on his hands was dry and rough.

the skin of an animal, sometimes including its fur, used to make leather, clothes etc

the natural outer cover of some fruits and vegetables

〔某些水果和蔬菜的〕皮，外皮

a thin solid layer that forms on the top of a liquid, especially when it gets cold

〔尤指液体冷却后表面形成的〕薄层

Cover the soup to stop a skin from forming.

把汤盖起来以免表面凝结。

a layer that is part of a vehicle, building, object etc, especially on the outside

〔车辆、建筑物、物体等的〕外壳，外层

The outer skin of the aircraft was not punctured.

The lampshade has a double skin so that it remains cool.

这个灯罩有两层，不会发烫。

the way particular information appears on a computer screen, especially when this can be changed quickly and easily

to be easily upset or not easily upset by criticism

This is not a job for someone with thin skin.

这工作脸皮薄的人干不了。

if someone gets under your skin, they annoy you, especially by the way they behave

What really gets under my skin is people who push straight to the front of the line.

那些插队的人真叫我恼火。

if you do something by the skin of your teeth, you only just succeed in doing it, and very nearly failed to do it

好不容易才 …，差点就没 …，勉强

Two others made it by the skin of their teeth.

to make someone feel very uncomfortable or slightly afraid

使某人作呕；让某人起鸡皮疙瘩

to be extremely thin in a way that is unattractive and unhealthy

used to say that someone does not care what another person thinks or does, because it does not affect them

某人根本不在乎，某人才不管呢

If she doesn’t want me to help, it’s no skin off my nose!

如果她不要我帮忙，我才不在乎呢！

used to say that something may seem to be important or effective, but it really is not because it only affects the way things appear

某物只是肤浅的，某事仅仅是表面的

papers for rolling a cigarette, especially one with marijuana in it

卷烟纸〔尤指卷大麻的纸〕


skin

[past tense and past participle](italic) [skinned](bold) [present participle](italic) [skinning](bold)

to remove the skin from an animal, fruit, or vegetable

剥去 …的皮，给 …去皮

把去了皮并切成片的番茄加进去。

to hurt yourself by rubbing off some skin

她摔了一跤，蹭破了膝盖。

to punish someone very severely – used humorously

严厉惩罚某人，活剥某人的皮〔幽默用法〕

Dad will skin you alive when he sees this place!

爸爸看到这地方非剥了你的皮不可！

The football team really skinned Watertown last year.

这支橄榄球队去年把沃特敦队打得落花流水。

used to say that there are several ways of achieving something


skinny

[comparative](italic) [skinnier](bold) [superlative](italic) [skinniest](bold)

very thin, especially in a way that is unattractive

有些超级模特也太瘦骨嶙峋了。

skinny trousers fit tightly all the way down the legs

made with skimmed milkmilk with all the fat and cream removed from it


skip

[sb’s heart skips a beat](bold) at → [heart](->heart) 1

[past tense and past participle](italic) [skipped](bold) [present participle](italic) [skipping](bold)

to not do something that you usually do or that you should do

不做〔本来常做或应做的事〕

She skipped lunch in order to go shopping.

为了去购物，她没有吃午饭。

Williams skipped the game to be with his wife in the hospital.

威廉斯为了在医院里陪他妻子而放弃了这场比赛。

[skip school/class](bold) especially AmE

He skipped chemistry class three times last month.

上个月他逃了三次化学课。

to not read, mention, or deal with something that would normally come or happen next

Let’s skip to the last item on the agenda.

我们跳到议程的最后一项吧。

I suggest we skip over the details and get to the point.

我建议我们略过细节，就谈要点。

to go from one subject to another in no fixed order

It’s difficult to have a conversation with her because she skips from one topic to another.

和她谈话很困难，因为她总是从一个话题跳到另一个。

to move forward with quick steps and jumps

He turned and skipped away, singing happily to himself.

他转身蹦蹦跳跳地跑了，嘴里高兴地哼着歌。

to jump over a rope as you swing it over your head and under your feet, as a game or for exercise

to leave a place suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid being punished or paying debts

〔尤指为了逃避惩罚或债务〕逃出城/出国

Then they found that Zaffuto had already skipped town.

后来他们发现扎富托已经逃出城了。

used to say angrily and rudely that you do not want to talk about something

〔生气地说〕别提这件事了！不说这个了！

‘Sorry, what were you saying?’ ‘Oh, skip it!’

“对不起，你说什么？”“噢，不说这事了！”

to throw smooth flat stones into a lake, river etc in a way that makes them jump across the surface

if a ball or something similar skips off a surface, it quickly moves away from that surface after hitting it – used especially in news reports

〔球等碰击某物后〕跳离，弹开〔尤用于新闻报道〕

The ball skipped off Bond’s glove and bounced toward the fence.

球从邦德的手套上反弹出去，蹦向围栏。

to start a new school year in a class that is one year ahead of the class you would normally enter


skip

a large container for bricks, wood, and similar heavy waste

〔装砖块、木头等的〕废料桶


skirt

a piece of outer clothing worn by women and girls, which hangs down from the waist like the bottom part of a dress

She wore a white blouse and a plain black skirt.

她穿着白衬衣和纯黑的裙子。

(also: [skirts](bold) <[plural](bold)> )

the part of a dress or coat that hangs down from the waist

森林/小山/村子等的外围

an offensive expression meaning an attractive woman

骚娘儿们〔对漂亮女子的冒犯说法〕


skirt

also: [skirt around/round](bold)  [v](bold) <[T](bold)>

to go around the outside edge of a place or area

沿着 …的边缘走，围绕着

The old footpath skirts around the village.

to avoid talking about an important subject, especially because it is difficult or embarrassing – used to show disapproval

绕过，避开〔重要话题；含贬义〕

a disappointing speech that [skirted around](bold) all the main [issues](bold)

回避所有主要问题的令人失望的演说


skull

the bones of a person’s or animal’s head

〔人或动物的〕颅骨，头骨

sb can’t get it into their (thick) skull

someone is unable to understand something very simple

He can’t seem to get it into his skull that I’m just not interested in him.

他这个笨蛋好像无法明白我根本对他不感兴趣。


sky

[pie in the sky](bold) at → [pie](->pie) sense 4 [praise sb/sth to the skies](bold) at → [praise](->praise) 1 sense 1

The sky was blue and the sun was shining.

Rain was starting to fall from the grey sky.

The sun rose higher in the cloudless sky.

The leaden skies cleared and the sun came out.

We had dinner on the terrace under a beautiful starry sky.

Benjamin stared up at the darkening sky.

The moon is the brightest object visible in the night sky.

Her eyes were as blue as the summer sky.

They lay on the ground under the open sky.

The sky darkened and thunder rolled in from the west.

the space above the Earth where clouds and the Sun and stars appear

The sky grew dark, and a cold rain began to fall.

天色转暗，开始下起冰冷的雨来。

A shooting star sped across the night sky.

a word meaning ‘sky’, used especially when describing the weather or what the sky looks like in a place

天空〔尤用于描述天气或某处的天空情况〕

天空碧蓝、阳光和煦的一片土地

The skies were overcast, and it was chilly and damp.

天空乌云密布，天气寒冷而潮湿。

used to say that there is no limit to what someone can achieve, spend, win etc

〔花费〕没有上限；〔成就、成绩等〕不可限量

Francis believes the sky’s the limit for the young goalkeeper.

弗朗西斯认为，这名年轻的守门员前途不可限量。


slab

a thick flat piece of a hard material such as stone

〔石头等硬质材料的〕厚板

他们用一块水泥板当盖子。

一大块蛋糕/巧克力/肉等


slam

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slammed](bold) [present participle](italic) [slamming](bold)

if a door, gate etc slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise

我们听到有车门砰的一声关上了。

He [slammed](bold) the door [shut](bold).

to put something on or against a surface with a fast violent movement

to hit or attack someone or something with a lot of force

All 155 passengers died instantly when the plane slammed into the mountain.

飞机一头撞到山上，155名乘客顷刻间全部丧生。

to criticize someone or something strongly – used especially in newspapers

猛烈抨击〔尤用于报纸上〕

Local media slammed plans to build a prison in the area.

当地媒体猛烈抨击要在该地区建一座监狱的计划。

The council was slammed for its unfair selection procedure.

委员会因其不公正的选拔程序而受到猛烈抨击。

to make a car stop very suddenly by pressing the brakes very hard

to close a door hard when someone is trying to come in

砰的一声把某人关在门外，让某人吃闭门羹

to rudely refuse to meet someone or talk to them

〔粗鲁地〕拒绝见某人，拒绝与某人谈话


slam

the noise or action of a door, window etc slamming

砰的一声；猛关[摔，击，撞等]


slap

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slapped](bold) [present participle](italic) [slapping](bold)

to hit someone with the flat part of your hand

萨拉在阿龙的脸上掴了一巴掌。

to put something down on a surface with force, especially when you are angry

〔尤指生气时〕啪的一声放下，重重地放下

Giles slapped his cards down on the table.

贾尔斯把手里的牌啪的一声摔在桌上。

to hit someone on the back in a friendly way, often as a way of praising them

拍拍某人的背〔通常表示称赞〕

to hit a surface with a lot of force, making a loud sharp sound

Small waves slapped against the side of the boat.


slap

a quick hit with the flat part of your hand

Julia [gave](bold) Roy a [slap](bold) on the cheek.

朱莉娅扇了罗伊一个耳光。

an action that seems to be deliberately intended to offend or upset someone, especially someone who has tried very hard to do something

a punishment that you think is not severe enough

an action of hitting someone on the back in a friendly way, especially as a way of praising them


slash

to cut or try to cut something violently with a knife, sword etc

〔用刀、剑等〕猛削，劈，砍

The leopard’s claws slashed through the soft flesh.

豹的爪子扎入柔软的肉里。

to greatly reduce an amount, price etc – used especially in newspapers and advertising

大幅度削减〔数量、价格等；尤用于报纸和广告〕

to cut the veins in your wrists with the intention of killing yourself


slash

a quick movement that you make with a knife, sword etc in order to cut someone or something

〔用刀、剑等的〕砍，劈，猛削

a line (/) used in writing to separate words, numbers, or letters

斜线符号〔用以分隔单词、数字或字母〕

Cut several slashes across the top of the loaf before baking.

面包烘烤前在上面切几道。


slaughter

to kill an animal, especially for its meat

to kill a lot of people in a cruel or violent way

Hundreds of innocent civilians had been slaughtered by government troops.

to defeat an opponent in a sport or game by a large number of points

我们以54比110惨败。


slaughter

when people kill animals, especially for their meat

the export of live animals for slaughter

when large numbers of people are killed in a cruel or violent way

〔对人的〕屠杀，杀戮，残杀

the slaughter of defenceless women and children

对毫无自卫能力的妇孺的杀戮


slave

someone who is owned by another person and works for them for no money

[the slave trade](bold)(=the buying and selling of slaves, especially Africans who were taken to America)

to be so strongly influenced by something that you cannot make your own decisions – used to show disapproval

成为某事物的奴隶，完全受某物的控制〔含贬义〕


slave

to work very hard with little time to rest

我一直在拼命写这份报告。

He’s been slaving over his history essay.

他一直在拼命写历史课论文。

[slave (away) over a hot stove](bold)(=cook – used humorously)


slavery

attempts to [abolish slavery](bold)(=officially end it)

[sell sb into slavery](bold)(=sell someone as a slave)


sleep

sleep around
sleep in
sleep off
sleep over
sleep through
sleep together
sleep with

to rest your mind and body with your eyes closed. [Sleep ](bold) is usually used when talking about how long, how deeply, or where someone sleeps. When saying that someone is not awake, you use [be asleep](bold)

Most people sleep for about eight hours.

He was fast asleep completely asleep by the time I got home.

to sleep for longer than you intended so that you wake up late in the morning

to sleep for a short time during the day

She had been awake all night and was looking forward to taking a nap.

to sleep for a short time, especially in a chair, not in a bed

to sleep lightly, for example in a chair, and be easily woken

I wasn’t really asleep – I was just dozing.

I must have dozed off  started sleeping halfway through the film.

to sleep somewhere, especially somewhere that is not your home – a very informal use

I kipped at my mate’s for a couple of days.

(=in a way that means you are not likely to wake)

Within seconds, Maggie was sleeping soundly.

(=not sleep well, because you are worried)

That night I slept uneasily, anxious about the meeting the next day.

(=sleep badly, waking up after short periods, especially because you are worried)

She slept fitfully, her mind filled with images of Jack’s face.

I’d hardly slept the night before the wedding.

(=not wake up until late in the morning)

She had slept late; it was already eleven.

Why do so many elderly people have trouble sleeping?

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slept](bold) /slept/

to rest your mind and body, usually at night when you are lying in bed with your eyes closed

He’s lucky because at least he has somewhere to sleep.

他算是幸运的，至少还有个睡觉的地方。

to sleep outdoors in uncomfortable conditions, especially because you have no money

to not make a decision about something important until the next day

〔把重要的事〕留待第二天决定

said especially to children before they go to bed to say that you hope they sleep well

睡个好觉〔尤用于睡觉前对小孩子说〕

used to say that someone no longer has to worry about something

某人可以睡个安稳觉〔表示不用再为某事担心〕

Unlike some other Internet sites, when you buy from us, you can sleep easy.

我们和其他的网站不一样，你从我们网站购买，可以完全放心。

to have enough beds for a particular number of people

可供两人/四人/六人等睡

to deliberately avoid mentioning a subject, so that you do not cause any trouble or argument

if a village, house etc sleeps, it is very quiet during the night

〔入夜后的村庄、房子等〕寂静无声


sleep

the natural state of resting your mind and body, when your eyes are closed and you do not notice anything happening around you

I hardly got any sleep at all last night.

a period in which you sleep lightly, especially when you are not in your bed

Edward was so tired he fell into a doze on the settee.

a short period when you sleep lightly, especially when you are not in your bed

He decided to have a snooze on the sofa while he was waiting for the others to get ready.

a short sleep, especially during the day

Helen put the baby down for a nap after lunch.

I felt a lot better after I had had forty winks.

(=start sleeping, especially without meaning to)

He shut his eyes and went back to sleep.

She hoped the music would send her to sleep.

Are you going to have a sleep after lunch today?

I suggest you try and catch up on some sleep.

She was usually able to rock the baby back to sleep quite quickly.

He needed a decent meal and a long sleep.

I always have a little sleep in the afternoon.

(=a sleep from which you cannot easily be woken)

(=a sleep from which you can easily be woken)

He finally woke from an exhausted sleep.

I woke up refreshed after a good night’s sleep.

After eight hours’ sleep, I woke up in pitch blackness.

I lay in the garden, drifting in and out of sleep.

I used to cry myself to sleep every night.

(=start sleeping deeply, for a long time etc)

He lay down on his bed and fell into a deep sleep.

wake/be woken from a deep/long etc sleep

A very long time later I woke from a deep sleep.

the natural state of resting your mind and body, usually at night

Her eyes were red through lack of sleep.

因为缺少睡眠，她双眼通红。

She was woken from a deep sleep by a ring at the door.

她在熟睡中被门铃声吵醒了。

I went to sleep at 9 o’clock and woke up at 6.

我9点钟睡觉，6点钟醒来。

if a part of your body goes to sleep, you cannot feel it for a short time because it has not been getting enough blood

〔身体某部位〕麻木，发麻

It’s a practice game – I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it.

那是一场练习赛，我不会为它担心的。

to give drugs to a sick animal so that it dies without too much pain – used to avoid saying the word ‘kill’

给〔患病动物〕实施安乐死〔用于避免使用单词kill〕

to make someone unconscious before a medical operation by giving them drugs

used to say that someone is able to do something very easily, especially because they have done it many times before

某人闭上眼睛都能做某事〔尤因已做过多次〕

She knew the music so well she could play it in her sleep.

她对这首乐曲太熟悉了，闭上眼睛也能弹奏出来。

The combination of warmth and music sent him to sleep.

暖意加上音乐让他进入了梦乡。

if something sends someone to sleep, it is extremely boring

〔某事极其乏味〕使某人昏昏欲睡

a substance that forms in the corners of your eyes while you are sleeping

used to say how many nights there are until something

再过3/5/8等个晚上就是 …

再过5个晚上就是圣诞节了！


sleepy

[comparative](italic) [sleepier](bold) [superlative](italic) [sleepiest](bold)

The warmth from the fire made her feel sleepy.

暖洋洋的炉火使她昏昏欲睡。

a sleepy town or area is very quiet, and not much happens there

〔城镇或地区〕寂静的，冷清的


sleeve

the part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm

to have a secret plan or idea that you are going to use later

Don’t worry. He still has a few tricks up his sleeve.

别担心，他还有几个妙招没使出来呢。

a stiff paper cover that a record is stored in


slender

[Slender](bold)  sounds rather literary. In everyday English, people usually say [slim](bold)  or [thin](bold) :

I don’t know how she stays so [slim](bold).

The company only has a slender hope of survival.

这家公司维持下去的希望很渺茫。

The Republicans won the election by a slender majority.

共和党以微弱多数赢得选举。

We had to make the most of our rather slender resources.

我们必须充分利用我们相当紧缺的资源。


slice

Serve it with thin slices of bread and butter.

He was eating a large slice of chocolate cake.

She politely accepted a small slice of pie.

a thin flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

[Cut](bold) the tomatoes [into slices](bold).

〔指东西的〕一份儿，一部分

这利润每个人都想分一杯羹。

a kitchen tool used for lifting and serving pieces of food

a way of hitting the ball in sports such as tennis or golf, that makes the ball go to one side with a spinning movement, rather than straight ahead

〔网球、高尔夫球等的〕削球，切球

a film, play, or book which shows life as it really is

反映现实生活的电影[戏剧，书]


slice

to cut meat, bread, vegetables etc into thin flat pieces

Slice up the onions and add them to the meat.

把洋葱切成片，然后加到肉里。

to cut something easily with one movement of a sharp knife or edge

〔干净利落地〕切开，割破

The blade’s so sharp it could slice through your finger.

这刀片锋利得很，一下就能割破你的手指。

Slice the eggs in two and arrange them on a serving dish.

把这些蛋切成两半后在餐盘上摆好。

to move quickly and easily through something such as water or air

〔在水中或空中〕轻快地划过[穿过]

The boat was slicing through the sparkling waves.

小船轻快地划过波光粼粼的水面。

to hit a ball, for example in tennis or golf, so that it spins sideways instead of moving straight forward

〔网球、高尔夫球等中〕削，切〔球〕

With an open goal in front of him, Wiltord [sliced](bold) his [shot](bold) wide of the left post.

面对空门，维尔托德搓出一记弧线球，球从离左门柱很远的地方飞了出去。

whatever way you choose to consider the situation

不管你怎么想，这是事实。


slide

The glass slid off the tray and crashed to the floor.

The kids were having fun sliding around on the polished floor.

to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly

to slide sideways or forwards in a way that is difficult to control – used especially about a moving vehicle

He slammed on the brakes and the car skidded to a halt.

Go slowly in wet or icy weather, because it’s easy to skid.

to move smoothly and quietly across water or a smooth surface, especially in a graceful way

to slide in an awkward way, for example on a rough or muddy surface. Also used to describe the movement of a snake as it goes from side to side along the ground

Tom slithered down the bank into the water.

The snake slithered away and disappeared under a rock.

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slid](bold) /slɪd/

to move smoothly over a surface while continuing to touch it, or to make something move in this way

He opened the oven door and slid the pan of cookies in.

他打开烤箱门，把甜饼烤盘滑了进去。

He [slid open](bold) the door of the glass cabinet.

to move somewhere quietly and smoothly, or to move something in this way

（使）悄悄移到；（使）悄悄移动

Daniel slid out of the room when no one was looking.

丹尼尔趁没人看着，偷偷溜出了房间。

if prices, amounts, rates etc slide, they become lower

→see THESAURUS at [decrease](->decrease) 1

Stocks slid a further 3% on the major markets today.

今天主要市场的股票价格继续下滑了3%。

to gradually become worse, or to begin to have a problem

Students’ test scores started to slide in the mid-1990s.

20世纪90年代中期，学生考分开始每况愈下。

Murphy gradually slid into a pattern of drug abuse.

墨菲逐渐染上了吸毒的恶习。

任某事恶化，放任不管某事

Management has let safety standards slide at the factory.

管理层对工厂的安全标准放任不管。

to ignore a mistake, problem, remark etc, without becoming angry or trying to punish it

〔对错误、问题、言论等〕不加改进，不加制止，不加理睬

Well, I guess we can [let it slide](bold) this time.

好吧，我们这次就随它去算了。


slide

a large structure with steps leading to the top of a long sloping surface that children can slide down

〔价格、数量等的〕下降，跌落，减少

The company’s shares were on the slide again yesterday, down 7p at 339p.

公司股票昨天再次下跌，跌7便士，收盘报339便士。

a small piece of film in a frame that you shine a light through to show a picture on a screen or wall

a situation in which something gradually gets worse, or someone develops a problem

〔情况〕变糟，恶化；〔人〕出现问题

School administrators were unable to explain the slide in student performance.

学校管理人员无法解释学生成绩下降的原因。

a small piece of thin glass used for holding something that you want to look at under a microscope

〔显微镜用的〕载（物）玻（璃）片

a sliding part of a machine or musical instrument, such as the U-shaped tube of a trombone

滑动部件[装置]〔如长号的U形伸缩管〕

a sudden fall of earth, stones, snow etc down a slope

a small metal or plastic object that holds your hair in place


slight

[comparative](italic) [slighter](bold) [superlative](italic) [slightest](bold)

not the slightest chance/doubt/difference etc

没有一点机会/怀疑/差别等

I didn’t have the slightest idea who that man was.

someone who is slight is thin and delicate

‘Did he mind lending you the car?’ ‘Not in the slightest.’

“他介意把汽车借给你吗？”“一点都不。”


slight

[slight](bold) n. <C> eg: She may take it as a [slight on](bold) her ability as a mother. eg: a [slight to](bold) his authority

to offend someone by treating them rudely or without respect

Derek [felt slighted](bold) when no one phoned him back.

没人给德里克回电话，他觉得自己受了冷落。


slightly

January’s sales were slightly better than average.

1月份的销售额略高于平均数。

He leaned forward [ever so slightly](bold).


slim

[comparative](italic) [slimmer](bold) [superlative](italic) [slimmest](bold)

someone who is slim is attractively thin

There’s only a [slim chance](bold) that anyone survived the crash.

这次失事有人生还的机会极为渺茫。

The Republicans held a slim majority in the Senate.

共和党人在参议院中略占多数。


slim

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slimmed](bold) [present participle](italic) [slimming](bold)

to make yourself thinner by eating less, taking a lot of exercise etc

〔通过节食、多做运动等〕减肥


slip

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slipped](bold) [present participle](italic) [slipping](bold)

to slide a short distance accidentally, and fall or lose your balance slightly

Wright slipped but managed to keep hold of the ball.

赖特滑了一下，但还是拿到了球。

to go somewhere, without attracting other people’s attention

One man managed to slip from the club as police arrived.

警察到来时，一名男子设法溜出了俱乐部。

to put something somewhere quietly or smoothly

A letter had been slipped under his door.

有一封信被悄悄塞在他的门下。

Carrie slipped her arm through her brother’s.

卡丽利落地把手插进她弟弟的臂弯里。

to give someone something secretly or without attracting much attention

I slipped him a ten-dollar bill to keep quiet.

我偷偷塞给他一张十美元钞票，让他别声张。

Carr slips the ball to King who scores easily.

卡尔悄悄地把球传给金，金轻松得分。

to move smoothly, especially off or from something

As he bent over, the towel round his waist slipped.

他弯腰的时候，系在腰间的毛巾滑了下来。

He watched the sun slip down behind the mountains.

The ring had slipped off Julia’s finger.

戒指从朱莉娅的手指上滑脱了。

Cally [slipped from](bold) his [grasp](bold) and fled.

卡利从他手中挣脱逃跑了。

if a knife or other tool slips, it moves so that it accidentally cuts the wrong thing

〔刀或其他工具〕滑脱〔误割到别的东西〕

刀滑脱了，割破了他的手指。

Standards have slipped in many parts of the industry.

这一行业中许多方面的标准都已下滑。

His popularity slipped further after a series of scandals.

一连串丑闻之后，他的支持率进一步下降。

You’re slipping, Doyle! You need a holiday.

你状态更差了，多伊尔！你需要去度个假。

to gradually start being in a particular condition

She slipped into unconsciousness and died the next day.

她陷入昏迷，第二天就去世了。

The project has slipped behind schedule.

to put a piece of clothing on your body, or take it off your body, quickly and smoothly

〔迅速利落地〕穿（衣服），脱（衣服）

Peter was already at the door slipping on his shoes.

彼得已经在门口穿鞋子了。

She slipped out of her clothes and stepped into the shower.

她麻利地脱掉衣服，走进淋浴间。

if time slips away, past etc, it passes quickly

The search for the missing child continued, but time was slipping away.

寻找失踪小孩的工作继续着，但时间在一点点流逝。

The hours slipped past almost unnoticed.

时间在不知不觉中溜走了。

if something slips your mind, you forget it

I meant to buy some milk, but it completely slipped my mind.

我原本想买些牛奶，可是忘得一干二净。

to say something without meaning to, when you had wanted it to be a secret

无意中说出某事，泄露某事

He [let it slip that](bold) they were planning to get married.

他说漏了嘴，说他们打算结婚了。

to get free from something that was holding you

The dog slipped his collar and ran away.

if someone or something slips through the net, they are not caught or dealt with by the system that is supposed to catch them or deal with them

In a class of 30 children, it is easy for one to slip through the net and learn nothing.

在一个有30个孩子的班级里，很容易有个别孩子不能被照顾到，什么也学不到。

Don’t let a chance like that slip through your fingers!

to suffer an injury when one of the connecting parts between the bones in your back moves out of place


slip

Molly knew she could not afford to [make](bold) a single [slip](bold).

莫莉知道自己一个小错误都不能犯。

a small mistake you make when you are speaking or writing, especially by using the wrong word

口误/笔误〔尤指误用词语〕

to escape from someone who is chasing you

摆脱，甩掉〔追赶你的人〕

a piece of underwear, similar to a thin dress or skirt, that a woman wears under a dress or skirt

an occasion when something becomes worse or lower

an act of sliding a short distance or of falling by sliding

a small thin young person – often used humorously

瘦小的女孩/男孩等〔常为幽默用法〕

a part of the field where players stand, trying to catch the ball in cricket

〔板球场的〕擦板球防守区

a mixture of clay and water that is used for decorating pots

〔制陶器用的〕泥浆，泥釉


slippery

something that is slippery is difficult to hold, walk on etc because it is wet or greasy

〔因潮湿或油腻而〕滑的，滑溜的

In places, the path can be wet and slippery.

路上有些地方可能又湿又滑。

哈里手心滑溜溜的都是汗。

someone who is slippery cannot be trusted

Martin is a [slippery customer](bold)(=someone you should not trust) so be careful what you say to him.

马丁是个滑头，所以和他说话要多留神。

not having one clear meaning and able to be understood in different ways

used to talk about a process or habit that is difficult to stop and which will develop into something extremely bad

〔过程或习惯〕走向极糟的境地

He is on the slippery slope to a life of crime.


slogan

His campaign slogan was ‘Peace, stability and prosperity’.

The walls had political slogans daubed on them.

The company has dropped its original advertising slogan.

The Liberal Democrats were searching for a more catchy slogan.

They’ve come up with a good, snappy slogan for the product.

(=a slogan that promises something which is not actually done)

We want real progress, not just empty slogans.

Five youths were arrested after shouting anti-government slogans.

Dozens of demonstrators waved banners and chanted slogans.

a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc

demonstrators shouting [political slogans](bold)


slope

I struggled to keep from slipping on the steep slope.

The children had fun rolling down a grassy slope.

The farmhouse is situated on a rocky slope.

She strode down the long downhill slope which led towards her home.

It is harder to land on an uphill slope.

It was misty and only the lower slopes of Vesuvius could be seen.

Vines are grown on the eastern slopes of Mont Bernon.

a piece of ground or a surface that slopes

她回头望了一眼那绿草如茵的坡地。

an area of steep ground covered with snow that people ski  down

We got to Tahoe on Friday, and [hit the slopes](bold)(=skied on them) the next day.

我们星期五到达塔霍，第二天就上坡滑雪了。

the angle at which something slopes in relation to a flat surface


slope

if the ground or a surface slopes, it is higher at one end than the other

a pleasant garden that slopes down to the river

一座向河边倾斜的宜人花园


slot

a long narrow hole in a surface, that you can put something into

〔可放进东西的〕狭孔，狭缝

Alan dropped another quarter into the slot on the pay phone.

艾伦往付费电话的投币口里又塞了一枚25分的硬币。

a short period of time allowed for one particular event on a programme or timetable

〔节目或时间表里的〕一段时间

早餐节目中的一个十分钟栏目

A new comedy is scheduled for the 9 pm [time slot](bold).

晚上9点档排了一部新的喜剧片。


slot

[v](bold) <[I,T always + adv/prep](bold)>

[past tense and past participle](italic) [slotted](bold) [present participle](italic) [slotting](bold)

to go into a slot, or to put something in a slot

（把 …）插进窄孔[狭缝]

Each length of board slots easily into the next.

每块木板之间都能轻松接合。

All the wood parts come pre-cut so that they can be [slotted together](bold)(=put together using slots).

所有的木部件都预先切割好，可以拼装起来。


slow

not moving quickly or not doing something quickly

I was always one of the slowest runners in my class.

My computer’s really slow compared to the ones at school.

happening, developing, or changing slowly over a long period of time

a gradual rise in the Earth’s temperature

I’ve noticed a gradual improvement in his work.

moving or doing something slowly, especially because you are enjoying what you are doing and do not have to hurry

moving or doing something in a slow and calm way, without rushing at all

She continued to listen, seeming relaxed and unhurried.

moving or reacting more slowly than usual, especially because of a loss of power or energy. Also used when business, sales, or the economy seem very slow

The car seems rather sluggish going uphill.

the company’s sluggish performance this year

moving slowly, because you feel as if you have no energy and no interest in doing anything

She woke up feeling heavy and lethargic.

slow and with very little energy or activity – used about people, actions, or periods of time

a long languid afternoon in the middle of summer

He was pale and had rather a languid air about him.

extremely slow – used especially about the speed at which something happens

Things are changing, but at a glacial pace.

[comparative](italic) [slower](bold) [superlative](italic) [slowest](bold)

not moving, being done, or happening quickly

The car was travelling at a very slow speed.

汽车正以非常慢的速度行驶。

The economy faces a year of slower growth.

经济将面临增长更缓慢的一年。

Taylor was concerned at the slow progress of the investigations.

泰勒为调查进展太慢而担忧。

The legal system can be [painfully slow](bold)(=much too slow).

这个法律体系有时效率极低。

if you are slow to do something, you do not do it as soon as you can or should

Farmers have been slow to exploit this market.

农民迟迟没有开拓这个市场。

他们的态度迟迟不肯改变。

He has been slow in announcing the name of his successor.

他迟迟没有宣布继任者的名字。

迟迟没有想出新的办法来。

taking a longer time than something similar

〔比同类事物〕缓慢的，费时长的，耗费时日的

We got on the slow train (=one that stops at more stations) by mistake.

if business or trade is slow, there are not many customers or not much is sold

Business is often slow in the afternoon.

if a clock or watch is slow, it is showing a time earlier than the correct time

[ten minutes/five minutes etc slow](bold)

not good or quick at understanding things

Teaching assistants have time to help the slower pupils.

教学助理有时间帮助学得比较慢的学生。

〔对新事物〕理解得慢，领悟得慢

Sometimes Tim’s a little slow on the uptake.

not quick enough at reacting to something

慢慢生起气来，怒火慢慢地涌上心头

Tony fumbled the ball and I could see the coach doing a slow burn.

托尼掉了球，我能看出教练的怒气慢慢上来了。

if a group of people give someone a slow handclap, they clap their hands slowly to show their disapproval

a slow film does not react to light very easily


slow

also: [slow down/up](bold)  [v](bold) <[I,T](bold)>

to become slower or to make something slower

（使）慢下来，（使）减速

Her breathing slowed and she fell asleep.

她的呼吸慢了下来，睡着了。

Ian slowed up as he approached the traffic lights.

伊恩在驶近红绿灯时放慢了速度。


slow

如果你慢慢地走，就能看到更多。


slowly

Large white clouds drifted slowly across the sky.

I practised every day, and gradually got better.

Many of our forests are gradually disappearing.

slowly, in a series of small amounts or stages

extremely slowly, especially when this is annoying

The project seems to be moving at a snail’s pace.

“没错。”乔慢吞吞地说道。

used to emphasize that a change is happening, although it is happening slowly

We are slowly but surely gaining the support of the public.

我们的确正逐渐赢得民众的支持。


slum

a house or an area of a city that is in very bad condition, where very poor people live

〔城市中的〕贫民窟，贫民区


slum

to spend time in conditions that are much worse than you are used to – often used humorously

过穷日子，过贫民生活〔常为幽默用法〕

Jeremy doesn’t slum it when he goes away.

杰里米出门在外是不会亏待自己的。


slump

to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand

〔因无力站立而〕倒下，倚，靠

Carol slumped back in her chair, defeated.

Ben staggered and slumped onto the floor.

to suddenly go down in price, value, or number

〔价格、价值或数量〕暴跌，骤降

if your shoulders or head slump or are slumped, they bend forward because you are unhappy, tired, or unconscious

〔肩或脑袋〕耷拉着〔由于不开心、疲倦或失去知觉〕

Her shoulders slumped and her eyes filled with tears.

她耷拉着双肩，眼里噙满泪水。


slump

a sudden decrease in prices, sales, profits etc

〔价格、销售额、利润等的〕突然下跌

a period when there is a reduction in business and many people lose their jobs

The war was followed by an economic slump.

a period when a player or team does not play well

〔运动员或运动队的〕低迷期

The Dodgers have been in a slump for the last three weeks.

道奇队在过去三周里一直处于低迷期。


small

[small](bold) adv. eg: He writes so small I can’t read it.

If there is more than one adjective, the adjectives are usually used in a fixed order.

You say: They live in a nice small town.
Don’t say: [They live in a small nice town.](strike)

You say: She had a small white dog.
Don’t say: [She had a white small dog.](strike)

small – used about objects, places, and living things. Used especially with other adjectives to show how you feel about someone or something

The cake was decorated with little flowers.

used about prices, rents, levels, or standards

People on low incomes are finding it difficult to pay fuel bills.

The crime rate in the area is relatively low.

small and not very important or not very noticeable

There’s been a slight improvement in his health.

We’ve made some minor changes to the program.

small – used about places, buildings etc in which space is used effectively, or about phones, cameras, cars etc which are designed to be much smaller than usual

used about a room, house etc that is too small

used about a space, room, or vehicle that is too small because people do not have enough room to move around

They all lived together in a cramped apartment.

The car feels cramped with four adults in it.

very small – used about objects, numbers, or amounts

Dairy foods provide your body with a tiny amount of vitamin D.

extremely small and extremely difficult to see or notice

They found minute traces of poison in his body.

a miniature camera, watch, railway etc is made in a very small size. A miniature horse, dog etc is bred to be a very small size

extremely small and impossible to see without special equipment

The threat from terrorism is minuscule compared to other risks in our lives.

An itty-bitty little bug crawled across his forehead.

We stayed at some itty-bitty hotel in a back street.

[comparative](italic) [smaller](bold) [superlative](italic) [smallest](bold)

一个皮肤黝黑的小个子女人

The sweater comes in three sizes – small, medium, and large.

这羊毛衫有三个尺寸: 小号、中号和大号。

Only a relatively [small number](bold) of people were affected.

只有相对少数的人受到了影响。

A much [smaller proportion](bold) of women are employed in senior positions.

受雇担任高级职位的女性比例要小得多。

a small problem, job, mistake etc is not important or does not have a large effect

〔问题、工作、错误等〕不重要的，没大影响的，微不足道的

We may have to make a few small changes.

我们也许要作些小小的变动。

There’s only a small difference between them.

它们之间只有细微的差别。

It was good to feel we had helped in some small way.

能帮上一点小忙，我们感到很高兴。

不小的程度/成就/任务等

The success of the project is due in no small measure to the work of Dr Peterson.

项目的成功很大程度上要归功于彼得森博士的努力。

That is no small achievement in the circumstances.

在这种情况下，那是个不小的成就。

I’ve known him since he was a small boy.

他还是个小孩的时候，我就认识他了。

a business that does not involve large amounts of money or does not employ a large number of people

小企业/小公司/小农场主等

small letters are letters in the form a, b, c etc rather than A, B, C etc

conservative with a small ‘c’/democrat with a small ‘d’ etc

someone who believes in the principles you have mentioned, but does not belong to an organized group or political party

支持保守党/民主党等的党外人士

‘What about me?’ she asked in a small voice.

to seem or feel stupid, unimportant, or ashamed

She jumped at any opportunity to [make](bold) me [look small](bold).

她逮到机会就要让我出丑。

used to express surprise when you unexpectedly meet someone you know or find out that someone has an unexpected connection to you

世界真小〔用于在意外地遇见认识的人，或发现某人跟自己有意想不到的关系时表示惊讶〕

Did you know David went to school with my brother? It’s a small world, isn’t it?

你知道吗？戴维和我哥哥是同学。世界真小啊，是不是？

I didn’t have any small change for the parking meter.

我没有投停车计时收费器的零钱。

be thankful/grateful for small mercies/favours

to be pleased that a bad situation is not even worse

为坏情况没有到更糟的地步而庆幸

She wasn’t too badly hurt, so we should be thankful for small mercies.

她伤得不太重，我们应该感到庆幸。

(BrE also: [the wee small hours](bold) )

the early morning hours, between about one and four o’clock

凌晨时分〔约凌晨1点到4点〕

He finally fell exhausted into bed in the small hours.

凌晨时分他终于筋疲力尽地上了床。

The party continued into the wee small hours.

guns that you hold with one or both hands when firing them

轻武器〔可用单手或双手拿着射击的武器〕

used to say that someone or something is not important, especially when compared to other people or things

无足轻重的人[事物]，微不足道的人[事物]

Even with £10,000 to invest, you are still small beer for most investment managers.

即使投资一万英镑，对大多数的投资管理人来说你还是个小人物。


small

the lower part of your back where it curves


smart

[smartly](bold) adv. eg: a smartly dressed young man eg: He turned smartly and walked away.

[comparative](italic) [smarter](bold) [superlative](italic) [smartest](bold)

The smart kids get good grades and go off to college.

聪明的孩子成绩好，可以去上大学。

我很明智，等了一个星期。

His decision to become a director was a [smart move](bold)(=sensible thing to do).

他决定要做导演，这是明智之举。

trying to seem clever in a disrespectful way

Don’t [get smart with](bold) me, young man.

别跟我耍小聪明，年轻人。

a smart person is wearing neat attractive clothes and has a generally tidy appearance

衣着整洁漂亮的，衣冠楚楚的

You’re [looking](bold) very [smart](bold).

smart clothes, buildings etc are clean, tidy, and attractive

〔衣服、建筑等〕整洁漂亮的

fashionable or used by fashionable people

smart machines, weapons, materials etc are controlled by computers and are designed to react in a suitable way depending on the situation

〔机器、武器、材料等〕智能的

used to say that a particular person or thing is likely to do something or be successful

某人/某物很有可能做某事[成功]

a smart movement is done quickly, especially with force

She set off [at a smart pace](bold)(=fairly fast).


smart

to be upset because someone has hurt your feelings or offended you

她还在为受到侮辱而难过。

if a part of your body smarts, it hurts with a stinging pain


smash

to break into pieces violently or noisily, or to make something do this by dropping, throwing, or hitting it

破坏分子砸碎了所有的窗子。

Firemen had to smash the lock to get in.

Several cups fell to the floor and [smashed to pieces](bold).

有几个杯子掉到地上摔得粉碎。

to hit an object or surface violently, or to make something do this

一辆被偷的汽车猛地撞上了公共汽车。

他把拳头狠狠地砸在桌上。

to do something much faster, better etc than anyone has done before

The film smashed all box office records.

这部影片打破了所有的票房纪录。

to destroy something such as a political system or criminal organization

Police say they have smashed a major crime ring.

警方说他们捣毁了一个主要的犯罪团伙。

to hit a high ball with a strong downward action, in tennis or similar games

〔在网球等运动中〕杀，扣〔球〕


smash

a serious road or railway accident – used especially in newspapers

严重的交通事故；车祸〔尤用于报纸上〕

a new film, song etc which is very successful

非常成功的新电影[新歌曲等]

a box-office smash (=a film which many people go to see at the cinema)

a hard downward shot in tennis or similar games


smell

something that you can recognize by breathing in through your nose

something that you smell for a short time

a smell – used especially about the pleasant smell from flowers, plants, or fruit. Also used about the smell left by an animal

Cats use their scent to mark their territory.

the heady scent strong scentof magnolias

a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, plants, or fruit. [Fragrance](bold) and [perfume](bold) are more formal than [scent](bold)

the sweet perfume of the orange blossoms

Each mango has its own special fragrance.

The kitchen was filled with the aroma of mince pies.

An unpleasant odour was coming from the dustbins.

I couldn’t get rid of the stink of sweat.

There was a strong smell of burning in the air.

The smell of disinfectant was overpowering.

There was a lovely smell of fresh coffee.

She liked the sweet smell of hay in the barn.

There were delicious smells emanating from the kitchen.

the sweet, sickly smell of decaying human flesh

A pungent smell of garlic filled the air.

The acrid smell of smoke clung about the place.

The clothes in the wardrobe had a damp musty smell.

The house was filled with the smell of baking bread.

Rubber gives off a strong smell when it is burned.

also: a smell emanates from somewhere (formal)

A delicious smell of baking came from the kitchen.

He was getting complaints about the smell emanating from his shop.

The smells wafting up the stairs from the kitchen were making her feel hungry.

the quality that people and animals recognize by using their nose

The air was filled with the smell of flowers.

我觉得这气味越来越难闻了。

the ability to notice or recognize smells

Dogs have a very good [sense of smell](bold).

[Have a smell of](bold) this cheese; does it seem all right?

闻一闻这块干酪，没变味吧？


smell

[come up/out smelling of roses](bold) at → [rose](->rose) 1 sense 6

The verb [smell ](bold) is not usually used in the progressive. You say: I smell gas. That smells nice.
Don’t say: [I am smelling gas.](strike)  [That is smelling nice.](strike)

You often say someone [can smell](bold)  something when describing what they smell: I can smell gas. I could smell her perfume.

The present participle [smelling ](bold)  is used to form adjectives such as [sweet-smelling](bold)  and [foul-smelling](bold) .

Rub your chopping board with lemon to keep it smelling fresh.

Cigarettes make your clothes smell awful.

[past tense and past participle](italic) [smelled](bold) ([especially AmE](bold)) or [past tense and past participle](italic) [smelt](bold) /smelt/ ([BrE](bold))

to notice or recognize a particular smell

有 …气味，发出 …气味

[Smell](bold)  is a linking verb in this meaning. It links the subject of the sentence with an adjective: The cream smells funny (=it has a strange smell) .

The room [smelled to high heaven](bold)(=had a very bad smell).

to put your nose near something in order to discover what kind of smell it has

to have the ability to notice and recognize smells

to feel that something is going to happen, especially something bad

Miller had smelled trouble the moment she said who she was.

她一说她是谁，米勒就感觉到有麻烦了。

to guess that something wrong or dishonest is happening

怀疑事情不对头，感到其中有诈

似乎不对劲/靠不住/奇怪等

The whole thing is beginning to smell fishy to me.

我开始感到这整件事有点可疑。


smile

to make your mouth curve upwards, in order to be friendly or because you are happy or amused

‘I’m delighted to meet you,' George said, smiling at the girl.

The two boys were grinning at each other.

The coach was grinning from ear to earwas grinning a lot when the team scored.

to give a big happy smile for a long time, because you are very pleased or proud

She beamed with pride as her son collected the award.

The wedding couple were outside beaming at the camera.

to smile in an unpleasant way, for example because you are pleased about someone else’s bad luck or because you know something that someone else does not know

The children smirked when the teacher dropped all the books on the floor.

I hated the way she simpered every time a man spoke to her.

The man looked at Kim and smiled warmly.

(=in a friendly way, sometimes not sincerely)

‘I’m sorry,’ she said, and smiled ruefully.

(=when a situation is bad but also amusing)

Carew looked at the mess and smiled wryly to himself.

(=a little, not in a happy or friendly way)

She smiled thinly. He would be sorry one day.

(=when pleased or amused in an unpleasant situation)

Maggie looked at the photo and smiled to herself.

She had to smile at his enthusiasm (=she was amused by it).

I haven’t had much to smile about lately.

近来我没什么开心的事情。

Mark read the message and smiled to himself.

马克读着那条信息，笑了起来。

You [smile at](bold)  someone: They all smiled at me.
Don’t say: [They all smiled to me.](strike)

to say or express something with a smile

‘It’s good to have you back,’ she smiled.

“你回来了真好。”她微笑着说。

if fortune, the gods etc smile on you, you have good luck

幸运之神/神等在向某人微笑


smile

[wipe the smile/grin off sb’s face](bold) at → [wipe](->wipe) 1 sense 7

They all had broad smiles on their faces.

One moment he’s all smiles, the next moment he shouts at me.

(=smile when you do not really feel happy or friendly)

She forced a smile, but he could see disappointment in her face.

I smiled at him, but he didn’t return my smile.

sb breaks into a smile/sb’s face breaks into a smile

Anna’s face broke into a smile at the prospect of a guest.

His smile broadened when Sarah walked in.

Her smile faded and a shaft of panic shot through her.

Peter Leary welcomed Rachel with a warm smile.

She gave him an apologetic little smile.

(=a big smile which shows someone’s white teeth)

When he came back she gave him her most dazzling smile.

‘I’m so pleased,’ she told him with a beaming smile.

(=when you look very happy, but you may not feel happy)

(=when you are not really happy or friendly)

As he stepped past Carson he gave a quick, tight smile of acknowledgement.

‘I’ve been pretty stupid, haven’t I?’ Harry said with a rueful smile.

She wanted to smack him for his knowing smile.

an expression in which your mouth curves upwards, when you are being friendly or are happy or amused

‘Oh, I’m fine,’ Anna replied with a smile.

“噢，我很好。”安娜笑着回答。


smog

smɑːɡ, smɒːɡ

dirty air that looks like a mixture of smoke and fog, caused by smoke from cars and factories in cities

烟雾〔指城市里由汽车和工厂废气所造成的不洁空气〕


smoke

Thick smoke spread through the building.

The shop was full of thick, acrid smoke.

He lit a cigarette and blew out a cloud of smoke.

The green, fresh leaves will burn slowly, with billows of smoke.

(=a thick cloud of smoke hanging over something)

A thick pall of smoke hung over Cape Town.

He could see a thin black column of smoke rising vertically into the sky.

(=a small amount that comes quickly from something)

There was a puff of white smoke from the man's gun.

Only a few wisps of smoke rose here and there.

Smoke was rising from the top of the tower.

She noticed smoke billowing out of one of the bedrooms.

The cigarette smoke drifted away on the breeze.

Smoke curled from cooking fires next to a group of tents.

The kitchen door was still open, and inside the smoke was clearing.

white, grey, or black gas that is produced by something burning

Smoke from burning fields drifted across nearby roads.

地里燃烧产生的烟雾飘到了附近的公路上。

the [pall of smoke](bold)(=thick cloud of smoke) that hung over the city

[wisp/puff of smoke](bold)(=a small amount of smoke)

Rangers watched from their fire towers for any wisps of smoke.

园林管理员在火警望塔上观察是否有烟雾出现。

他到外面去静静地吸一支烟。

if something goes up in smoke, it burns so that it is completely destroyed

if a plan or some work goes up in smoke, it fails or you cannot continue with it

〔计划等〕化为泡影，化为乌有

We haven’t worked this long just to see everything go up in smoke.

我们干了这么长时间，可不想看到一切都化为乌有。

〔抽的〕香烟；〔吸的〕毒品

(also: [where there’s smoke there’s fire](bold) )

used to say that if something bad is being said about someone, it is probably partly true

无火不冒烟；无风不起浪；事出必有因

when things have stopped happening and the results can be clearly seen

待到烟雾散尽，待到尘埃落定

When the smoke clears, I think you'll find the company is in a stronger position.

待到尘埃落定，我想你会发现公司地位得到了加强。


smoke

to suck or breathe in smoke from a cigarette, pipe etc or to do this regularly as a habit

抽〔香烟或烟斗等〕；吸烟

我不吸烟，酒也喝得不多。

He sat on the grass smoking a cigarette.

He admitted that he had smoked marijuana when he was a student.

他承认在读书时吸过大麻。

if something smokes, it has smoke coming from it

to give fish or meat a special taste by hanging it in smoke


smoker

someone who smokes cigarettes,cigars etc

My grandad was a [heavy smoker](bold)(=someone who smokes a lot).

He had a [smoker’s cough](bold)(=a cough caused by smoking cigarettes regularly).

他因为经常吸烟而得了咳疾。


smoking

the activity of breathing in tobacco smoke from a cigarette, pipe etc

我差不多十年之前就戒烟了。

告示牌上写着“禁止吸烟”。

the risks of [passive smoking](bold)(=breathing in smoke from other people’s cigarettes)


smooth

[smoothness](bold) n. <U> eg: the smoothness of his skin

[comparative](italic) [smoother](bold) [superlative](italic) [smoothest](bold)

a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch

她的皮肤摸上去又滑又凉。

The stone steps had been [worn smooth](bold).

happening or operating successfully, without any problems

顺利的，无困难的，无问题的

Sarah is responsible for the smooth running of the sales department.

萨拉负责销售部的顺畅运作。

The new government has promised a smooth transition of power.

新政府承诺保证政权的顺利交接。

[go smoothly](bold) at → [smoothly](->smoothly) sense 2

with no sudden movements or changes of direction, especially in a way that is graceful or comfortable

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

Swing the tennis racket in one smooth motion.

挥动网球拍动作要流畅，一气呵成。

这架喷气式飞机平稳降落。

[smooth flight/ride](bold)(=a comfortable trip in an airplane or car)

someone who is smooth is polite, confident, and relaxed, but is often not sincere

George is a [smooth operator](bold)(=someone who does things in a smooth way).

乔治是个八面玲珑的滑头。

a liquid mixture that is smooth has no big pieces in it

Beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.

a voice or music that is smooth is soft and pleasant to listen to

He has one of those [silky smooth](bold)(=very smooth) voices.

a drink such as wine, coffee,whisky, or beer that is smooth is not bitter but tastes pleasant

〔酒、咖啡等饮品〕不苦的，味美的，醇和的


smooth

to make something such as cloth or hair flat by moving your hands across it

〔用手〕捋平，抚平，使平滑

把〔粗糙的表面〕弄平整，使光滑

The wood was smoothed and trimmed to size.

木头被刨光并裁切出需要的尺寸。

Smooth down all the surfaces before you start painting.

上油漆前把全部表面都磨平整。

to rub a liquid, cream etc gently over a surface or into a surface

轻轻地涂擦〔液体、面霜等〕

She smoothed suntan lotion over her legs.

她轻轻地给双腿抹上防晒霜。

to make it easier for something to happen, by dealing with any problems first

Staff helped smooth the way for the new administration.

员工帮助新的管理层铺平了道路。


smoothly

in a steady way, without stopping and starting again

if a planned event, piece of work etc goes smoothly, there are no problems to spoil it

It’ll take about three hours if everything [goes smoothly](bold).

如果一切顺利的话，大约需要三小时。

Donna keeps the office [running smoothly](bold).

唐娜让办公室运转得很顺利。

if you say something smoothly, you say it in a calm and confident way

〔说话〕平静地，镇静地；自信地

“都搞定了。”他平静地说道。

这件外套非常合身地罩着她的臀部。


smuggle

to take something or someone illegally from one country to another

The guns were smuggled across the border.

Illegal immigrants are smuggled into the country by boat.

非法移民被小船偷运进这个国家。

to take something or someone secretly to a place where they are not allowed to be

他把笔记偷偷带进了考场。


snack

a small amount of food that is eaten between main meals or instead of a meal

〔正餐以外的〕小吃，点心

Drinks and [light snacks](bold) are served at the bar.

[snack foods](bold) like crisps and peanuts


snack

to eat small amounts of food between main meals or instead of a meal

我一直尽量不在两餐之间吃点心。


snail

a small soft creature that moves very slowly and has a hard shell on its back

以蜗牛的速度，极慢地，慢吞吞地

车辆移动的速度慢得像蜗牛。


snake

He warned me there were poisonous snakes in the region.

(=makes a noise which sounds like 'ssss')

The snake hissed at him and opened its mouth.

Just feet from me, a green snake slithered silently across the path.

The snake coiled itself around the branch.

an animal with a long thin body and no legs, that often has a poisonous bite

一条蛇蜿蜒爬过我们的小路。


snake

if a river, road, train, or line snakes somewhere, it moves in long twisting curves

The road snaked along the valley far below.

公路在下面幽深的山谷里蜿蜒延伸。

The train was [snaking its way](bold) through the mountains.


snap

[past tense and past participle](italic) [snapped](bold) [present participle](italic) [snapping](bold)

to break with a sudden sharp noise, or to make something do this

（使）啪的一声折断[断开]；使啪嗒作响

一根细枝在我脚下嚓一声断开了。

The wind snapped branches and power lines.

大风刮断了树枝和输电线。

I snapped the ends off the beans and dropped them into a bowl.

我把菜豆掐掉两头，扔进碗里。

[snap (sth) in two/in half](bold)(=break into two pieces)

The teacher snapped the chalk in two and gave me a piece.

老师把粉笔折成两段，给了我一段。

to move into a particular position suddenly, making a short sharp noise, or to make something move like this

（使）突然啪地移动〔至某位置〕

The pieces just snap together like this.

两个部件就像这样啪嗒一声合起来。

The policeman snapped the handcuffs around her wrist.

警察用手铐啪的一声铐住她的手腕。

to say something quickly in an angry way

厉声说（话），怒气冲冲地说（话）

“你想干什么？”迈克厉声说道。

他无缘无故地斥责了沃尔特一顿。

to suddenly stop being able to control your anger, anxiety, or other feelings in a difficult situation

〔精神等〕突然崩溃，突然失去自制力

The stress began to get to her, and one morning she just snapped.

她开始受不了这样的压力，一天早晨突然就崩溃了。

[Something](bold) inside him [snapped](bold), and he hit her.

他一下子火起来，动手打了她。

if an animal such as a dog snaps, it tries to bite you

戴夫给我和索尼娅拍了一张照片。

to make a short sharp noise by moving one of your fingers quickly against your thumb, for example in order to get someone’s attention or to mark the beat of music

used to tell someone to hurry and do something immediately

赶快，快干〔用于催促别人〕

Come on, snap to it – get that room cleaned up!

来，快点，把那个房间打扫干净！

to end a series of events – used especially in newspapers

结束，停止〔尤用于报纸上〕

The Rockets snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating Portland.

火箭队击败波特兰队，结束了连输七场的霉运。

if soldiers snap to attention, they suddenly stand very straight


snap

a sudden loud sound, especially made by something breaking or closing

啪嗒一声〔尤指突然折断或关上某物发出的声音〕

a photograph taken quickly and often not very skilfully

a small metal fastener on clothes that works when you press its two parts together

a sudden sound made by quickly moving one of your fingers against your thumb

At a snap of his owner’s fingers, the dog came running.

主人打了个响指，那狗就跑过来了。

a card game in which players put down one card after another and try to be the first to shout ‘Snap!’ when there are two cards that are the same

“对儿”牌戏〔玩家轮流出牌，出现两张相同纸牌时要抢先叫“对儿”〕


snap

a judgment or decision made quickly, without careful thought or discussion

an election that is announced suddenly and unexpectedly

突然宣布的大选，临时选举


snap

used when you see two things that are exactly the same

真巧啊，一模一样〔发现两件相同物品时的惊叹语〕

啊，太巧啦！我的帽子和你的一样。

said in the game of snap when two cards that are the same are put down

“对儿”〔“对儿”牌戏中出现两张相同纸牌时喊出的话〕


snatch

to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement

Keith snatches toys away from the other children.

基思把玩具从其他小孩那里抢走。

to take someone away from a person or place, especially by force

Vargas was snatched from his home by two armed men.

瓦尔加斯被两名持枪男子从家中抓走。

to quickly get something, especially sleep or rest, because you do not have very much time

抓紧时间做〔尤指睡觉或休息〕

I managed to snatch an hour’s sleep on the train.

我在火车上抓紧时间睡了一小时。


snatch

a short part of a conversation, song etc that you hear

谈话/音乐/歌曲等的片段

I could hear snatches of the conversation from across the room.

我能听到房间那头传来的只言片语。

I only slept in snatches during the night.

我夜里只是断断续续地睡了几觉。

when someone quickly takes or steals something

a very offensive word for a woman’s sex organ. Do not use this word.


sneak

[past tense and past participle](italic) [sneaked](bold) or [past tense and past participle](italic) [snuck](bold) /snʌk/ ([AmE](bold))

to go somewhere secretly and quietly in order to avoid being seen or heard

She snuck out of the house once her parents were asleep.

她父母刚一睡着她就溜出了家门。

to hide something and take it somewhere or give it to someone secretly

Douglas had sneaked his camera into the show.

道格拉斯偷偷把照相机带进了展览会。

to look at something quickly and secretly, especially something that you are not supposed to see

偷看一眼〔尤指不该看的东西〕

to quickly and secretly steal something unimportant or of little value

偷，偷拿〔不重要或不太值钱的东西〕

我们以前老是从爸爸那里偷香烟。


sneak

a child who other children dislike, because they tell adults about bad things that the other children have done

打小报告的孩子，告状的小孩

someone who is not liked because they do things secretly and cannot be trusted

鬼鬼祟祟的人，偷偷摸摸的人


sneak

doing things very secretly and quickly, so that people do not notice you or cannot stop you


sneaker

a type of light soft shoe with a rubber solebottom, used for sports


sneaky

doing things in a secret and often dishonest or unfair way

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


sneeze

if you sneeze, air suddenly comes from your nose, making a noise, for example when you have a cold

The dust was [making](bold) him [sneeze](bold).

used about an offer, especially of money, that is very good, and which you should consider carefully

In those days, £5 an hour was not to be sneezed at.

那时候，每小时五英镑可小看不得。


sneeze

There was a loud sneeze from someone in the back of the audience.

后面的观众中有人大声打了个喷嚏。


sniff

to breathe air into your nose noisily, for example when you are crying or have a cold

〔因哭泣、感冒等〕抽鼻子

玛格丽特可怜地抽泣着点了点头。

别抽鼻子了，擤一擤鼻涕。

to breathe air in through your nose in order to smell something

to say something in a way that shows you think something is not good enough

“就那些？”她不屑地说道。

to take a harmful drug by breathing it up your nose


sniff

when you breathe in air noisily through your nose, for example in order to smell something, because you have a cold, or in order to show your disapproval

He got us into this mess, and then left [at](bold) the first [sniff of trouble](bold)!

他给我们惹了这样的麻烦，然后一看情况不妙就溜之大吉了！

to not have any chance of getting something or being successful

He never even got a sniff of the target.

他根本连这个目标的边儿都没沾上。


snob

someone who thinks they are better than people from a lower social class – used to show disapproval

I don’t want to sound like a snob, but I thought she was vulgar.

我不想像个势利小人，但我觉得她就是庸俗。

someone who thinks they are better than other people because they know more about something – used to show disapproval

自以为学识渊博的人，自命不凡的人

something that has snob value is liked by people who think they are better than other people

满足虚荣心的价值/吸引力

That kind of car [has](bold) real [snob appeal](bold).

那种汽车很合贪慕虚荣者的口味。


snore

[snore](bold) n. <C> eg: I heard a snore and knew he’d fallen asleep.

to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep


snort

to breathe air in a noisy way out through your nose, especially to show that you are annoyed or amused

发哼声；哼着鼻子〔尤表示被惹恼或逗乐〕

“当然不是。”他哼了一声说。

The horse snorted and stamped its hoof impatiently.

那匹马不耐烦地又打响鼻又用蹄子刨地。

to take drugs by breathing them in through your nose


snort

a loud sound made by breathing out through your nose, especially to show that you are annoyed or amused

〔尤表示被惹恼或逗乐的〕哼声，喷鼻息声

There were [snorts of laughter](bold) from the audience.

a small amount of a drug that is breathed in through the nose


snow

soft white frozen water that falls from the sky

The first snowflakes fluttered down between the trees.

snow on the road that has partly melted and is very wet

a storm with a lot of snow and a strong wind

We got caught in a blizzard on our way to school.

white powder that covers the ground when it is cold

He heard a strange sound, like hailstones striking glass.

Do you think there will be a white Christmas this year?

Outside in the dark, snow was falling silently.

The snow had drifted up against the hedge.

The snow has melted and the ground is bare once more.

France has been expecting heavy snow all week.

I had watched the tracks I’d made disappear under fresh snow.

The powdery snow flies up as I walk through it.

He cleared the wet snow from the car windscreen.

It was difficult to see in the swirling snow.

More than eight inches of snow fell in 48 hours.

Within an hour, Bucharest was buried under a blanket of snow.

(=when a small amount of snow blows around in the wind)

The day was cold, with a few flurries of snow.

We had our first fall of snow in mid-November.

Sheep became buried in six-foot drifts of snow.

soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather and cover the ground

Snow was falling heavily as we entered the village.

我们进村的时候雪下得正大。

The town was buried under three feet of snow.

小镇被三英尺厚的积雪覆盖着。

one of the [heaviest snows](bold) this winter

今年冬天最大的几场雪之一

a large amount of snow that has fallen at different times during the winter

〔一个冬季里的〕降雪（量）

small white spots on a television picture, caused by bad weather conditions, weak television signals etc

“雪花”（干扰）〔指电视画面中的白色小点，由天气不好、电视信号弱等原因造成〕


snow

to be unable to travel from a place because so much snow has fallen there

We were snowed in for three days last winter.

去年冬天我们被大雪困了三天。

to have more work than you can deal with

被 …压得透不过气来，〔工作多得〕忙不过来，穷于应付

我发觉自己工作忙不过来。

if an area is snowed under, a lot of snow has fallen there so that people are not able to travel

to persuade someone to believe or support something, especially by lying to them

Millions of readers were snowed into believing it was a true story.

无数读者上当，以为那是一个真实的故事。


snowman

a simple figure of a person made of snow, made especially by children


snowstorm

a storm with strong winds and a lot of snow


so

→ [so-so](->so-so) [even so](bold) at → [even](->even) 1 sense 4 [so far](bold) at → [far](->far) 1 sense 7 [so far as I’m concerned](bold) at → [far](->far) 1 sense 14 [so far as sth is concerned](bold) at → [far](->far) 1 sense 15 [so far as I know/I can remember/I can tell etc](bold) at → [far](->far) 1 sense 16 [as/so long as](bold) at → [long](->long) 2 sense 5 [so much the better](bold) at → [better](->better) 3 sense 4 [so to speak](bold) at → [speak](->speak) sense 6

In written English, people often prefer to use [extremely](bold)  rather than [so](bold)  to emphasize an adjective or adverb, because it sounds more formal:

These schools are [extremely](bold) difficult to get into.

You use [such (a)](bold)  before an adjective and noun: There is not [such a](bold) big difference. How can [such](bold) awful things happen?

Don’t use ‘so’ before an adjective and noun.

Don’t say: [a so big difference](strike)  [so awful things](strike)

used to emphasize how great a feeling or quality is, or how large an amount is

这么，如此〔用于形容情感或品质的程度，或者形容数量之大〕

Why didn’t you call? We were so worried.

你为什么不打个电话？我们非常担心。

I’ve never seen so many people here before!

我以前从未见过这里有这么多人！

How had they achieved it in so short a time?

在这么短的时间里他们是怎么做到的？

used when emphasizing the degree or amount of something by saying what the result is

这么，如此〔用导致的结果来强调程度之深或数量之大〕

He was so weak that he could hardly stand up.

他身体虚弱得几乎站不起来了。

There was so much smoke that they couldn’t see across the hallway.

烟雾浓得他们连门厅的对面都看不到。

Everything happened so quickly I hadn’t time to think.

一切都发生得这么快，我都来不及去思考。

The particles are so small as to be almost invisible.

这些微粒小得几乎看不见。

used before or after a verb to emphasize that someone does something a lot or to a great degree

这么，如此〔用于动词之前或之后以强调程度〕

I wish you wouldn’t fuss so (=as much as you do). It makes me nervous.

我希望你别那么大惊小怪，弄得我很紧张。

他真的非常喜欢读你的信。

used before a noun phrase to emphasize what you are saying – used especially by young people

完全，绝对〔用于名词短语前强调所说内容；尤为年轻人使用〕

He is just [so not](bold) the right person for her.

他根本就不是适合她的那种人。

Of course I’d like to help, but things aren’t so simple.

我当然是愿意帮忙的，但事情没那么简单。

used to add that what has just been said is also true about someone or something else

也，同样〔用于表示刚说过的情况也适用于某人或某物〕

[so do I/so is he/so would Peter etc](bold)

需求增加，价格也会上涨。

used to refer back to an idea, action, quality, situation etc that has just been mentioned

如此，如是〔指代刚提到过的想法、行动、品质、情况等〕

‘Will I need my umbrella?’ ‘I don’t think so.’

“我需要带雨伞吗？”“我想不需要。”

如果你想回家，就说出来。

The band is popular and likely to become more so.

这支乐队很受欢迎，而且可能还会更受欢迎。

Jerry is very honest, perhaps too much so.

杰里很诚实，也许太诚实了。

The troops will not advance until ordered to [do so](bold).

在接到命令之前，部队不会前进。

Did Luke sell them? And, [if so](bold), what happened to the money?

卢克把它们卖了吗？如果是这样的话，那钱到哪里去了？

‘Has he lost a fortune?’ ‘[So they say](bold).’

“他输掉了一大笔钱吗？”“他们是这么说的。”

‘Look – I’ve even cleaned the windows.’ ‘[So I see](bold).’

“瞧，我把窗子也擦干净了。”“我看到了。”

Parents can withdraw their child from school [if](bold) they [so wish](bold).

家长要是愿意，可以让孩子退学。

是真实的，是这样的，是对的

‘It belongs to my father.’ ‘[Is that so](bold)?’

“这是我爸爸的。”“真的吗？”

Morton says his parents kicked him out, but his brothers say this [isn’t so](bold).

莫顿说他父母把他赶出了家门，但他弟弟说并不是这样。

used when you cannot be exact about a number, amount, or period of time and you think it may be a little more than the figure you are mentioning

过五分钟左右我们就得走了。

I stopped reading after thirty or so pages.

我读了30页左右就不读了。

used to get someone’s attention, especially in order to ask them a question

噢，那么〔尤用于在提问前引起别人的注意〕

used to check that you have understood something

这么说〔用于核实自己的理解是否正确〕

这么说来这只是一份复印件？

used when asking a question about what has just been said

那么〔用于对刚说过的话提出问题〕

‘He’s going to Paris on business.’ ‘So when is he coming back?’

“他要去巴黎出差。”“那么他什么时候回来？”

used to say that one description of someone or something is less suitable or correct than another

与其说是 …不如说是 …

The details are not so much wrong as they are incomplete.

这些细节谈不上错误，就是不完整。

used when you are surprised or annoyed that someone did not do something

甚至没有做某事，连某事都没有做

他甚至没说一声再见就走了。

used in comparisons to say that something or someone has less of a particular quality than another person or thing

不如 …这么 …，不像 …那样 …

The bed was not so comfortable as his own.

这张床没有他自己的床舒服。

In comparisons without ‘not’, you say [as ... as](bold) : Your writing is [as](bold) bad [as](bold) mine.
Don’t say: [Your writing is so bad as mine.](strike)

used to say that a particular action, idea, statement etc was not useful or did not produce the result that was hoped for

原来某事毫无用处；某事未产生期盼的结果

He’s late again. So much for good intentions!

他又迟到了，什么一片好意，算了吧！

used to say that there is only a limited quantity of something

There’s only so much that anybody’s brain can handle at any one time.

人脑一次也就只能应付这么多。

There are only so many hours in the working day.

上班一天也就这么几个小时。

used with a movement of your hand to show how big, high etc something or someone is

这么，这样〔用于配合手势表示有多大、多高等〕

Oh, he’s about so tall, with brown hair and eyes.

噢，他有这么高，头发和眼睛都是棕色的。

used to show that you have found something out about someone

哟，哦〔用于表示发现了关于某人的某事〕

used when you are showing someone how to do something

像这样〔用于教人做某事时〕

Then turn the paper over and fold it, like so.

然后把纸翻过来折一折，就像这样。

used at the end of a list to show that you could continue it in a similar way

You can do things for your health in the way of diet, exercise, good lifestyle, not smoking and so on.

保持身体健康有多种办法，包括注意饮食、做运动、保持良好的生活习惯、不抽烟等等。

Dorothy and Sarah continued to write to each other, and so began a lifelong friendship.

多萝西和萨拉继续保持通信，就这样开始了一段持续终生的友谊。

The furniture is so arranged that the interviewee and the interviewer are not physically separated by a desk.

家具的布置使受访者和采访者之间没有被桌子隔开。

Madeira has an ideal climate, and so it is not surprising that it has become a tourist paradise.

马德拉岛气候宜人，成为游客的天堂也就不足为怪了。

This was considered to be a religious issue and so to be a matter for the church courts.

这一事件被认为是一个宗教问题，因此归教会法庭处理。

used to show that you agree with something that has just been mentioned, especially something that you had not noticed or had forgotten

她果真/果然等〔用于表示同意刚提到的事，尤其是你未注意到的或忘掉的事〕

‘Look! She’s wearing a hat just like yours.’ ‘So she is.’

“你看，她戴的帽子和你的很像。”“真的是。”

to be arranged tidily, with everything in the right place

安排妥帖，整理得井井有条

Everything had to be just so, or Edna would make us do it again.

每一样东西都得井井有条，不然埃德娜就会让我们重新来过。

used to show you do not like or agree with something, but you will accept it

就那样吧，只好如此〔用于表示勉强同意某事〕

If that means delaying the trip, so be it.

如果那样要推迟行程，那也只好如此了。

used to say that a person’s behaviour or action is typical of that person

一向如此，就是如此〔用于表示某人的行为或行动是他的典型特点〕

‘He was about half an hour late.’ ‘That is just so Chris.’

“他迟到了半个小时左右。”“那就是克里斯的一贯作风。”

used to say that something suits someone or is the type of thing they like

〔用于表示某物很适合某人，或是某人喜欢的类型〕

你一定要买那件夹克，太适合你了！

used especially by children to say that something is true, can be done etc when someone else says that it is not, cannot etc

我会的/它是真的等〔尤为小孩用于否定别人的陈述〕

“你不会游泳。”“我会。”

used to introduce the next part of a story you are telling someone

So anyway, he goes in and his boots get stuck in the mud.

就这样，他进去了，靴子陷进了泥里。

used to tell someone that something does not matter

我们迟到一会儿那又怎样？

‘She might tell someone.’ ‘So? No one will believe her.’

“她可能会告诉什么人。”“那又怎样？没人会相信她。”


so

used to say that someone does something because of the reason just stated

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

I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich.

我感到饿了，所以就做了个三明治吃。

In written English, people often prefer to use [therefore](bold)  or [consequently](bold)  rather than [so](bold) , because they sound more formal:

She had previous experience, [therefore](bold) she seemed the best candidate.

in order to make something happen, make something possible etc

He lowered his voice so Doris couldn’t hear.

他压低了声音，这样多丽丝就不会听到了。

Why don’t you start out early so that you don’t have to hurry?

你干吗不早点出发？这样就不用急匆匆的了。

used to say that something happens or is true as a result of the situation you have just stated

There are no buses, so you’ll have to walk.

没有公共汽车，所以你只能步行。

The gravestones were covered with moss, so that it was impossible to read the names on them.

墓碑上长满了青苔，因此看不清上面的人名。

I drove at a steady 50 mph so as to save fuel.

为了省油，我把车速保持在每小时50英里。

We went along silently on tiptoe [so as not to](bold) disturb anyone.

我们踮着脚悄无声息地走，免得打扰别人。

used to compare two people or things, when they are similar

Just as the French love their wine, so the English love their beer.

正如法国人喜欢本国葡萄酒，英格兰人也喜欢自己的啤酒。


so

the fifth note in a musical scale according to the sol-fa system


soak

if you soak something, or if you let it soak, you keep it covered with a liquid for a period of time, especially in order to make it softer or easier to clean

Let the pans soak; I’ll wash them later.

把锅泡着吧，我过一会儿再洗。

soak sth off/out (=remove it by soaking)

Put the bottle in soapy water to soak the label off.

把瓶子放到肥皂水里，把商标泡掉。

Police aimed water hoses at the marchers, soaking them.

警察把水龙带对准游行者，把他们冲得浑身湿透。

泡一个热水澡，放松一下。

to make someone pay too much money in prices or taxes


soak

a long and enjoyable time spent taking a bath

I [had](bold) a good long [soak](bold) in the bath.

我在浴缸里舒舒服服地泡了很长时间。

[Give](bold) the towels a good [soak](bold), they’re very dirty.

把毛巾好好泡一泡，太脏了。

someone who is often drunk – used humorously

酒鬼，经常喝醉的人〔幽默用法〕


soap

She was washing herself with a big bar of soap.

Did you wash your hands with soap and water?

She paused and looked at him, her arms covered in soap suds.

(=a container from which you get liquid soap)

the substance that you use to wash your body

Wash thoroughly with [soap and water](bold).


soap

to rub soap on or over someone or something


soap opera

a television or radio story about the daily lives and relationships of the same group of people, which is broadcast regularly


soar

→see THESAURUS at [increase](->increase) 1

The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks.

最近几个星期汽油价格猛涨。

to fly, especially very high up in the sky, floating on air currents

She watched the dove soar above the chestnut trees.

她看着鸽子在栗子树的上空展翅飞翔。

那球腾空而起，飞到了左外场。

if your spiritsthe way you are feeling, for example happy, sad etc  or hopes soar, you begin to feel very happy or hopeful

Adam’s smile [sent](bold) her [spirits soaring](bold).

亚当的微笑让她飘飘然了。

if buildings, trees, towers etc soar, they look very tall and impressive

Here the cliffs soar a hundred feet above the sea.

这里峭壁耸立，高出海面100英尺。


sob

[past tense and past participle](italic) [sobbed](bold) [present participle](italic) [sobbing](bold)

to cry noisily while breathing in short sudden bursts

He began [sobbing uncontrollably](bold).


sober

他没喝醉时是个不错的家伙。

serious, and thinking or making you think carefully about things

一个态度认真、工作努力的青年

a sober reminder of the difficulties we face

对我们所面临的困难的严正提醒


sober

also: [sober down](bold)  [v](bold) <[I,T](bold)>

to become more serious in behaviour or attitude, or to make someone become more serious


so-called

used to describe someone or something that has been given a name that you think is wrong

The so-called experts couldn’t tell us what was wrong.

那些所谓的专家说不出问题出在哪里。

used to show that something or someone is usually called a particular name

常说的，被称为 …的〔表示通常的称谓〕

the health threats posed by so-called ‘mad cow disease’

所谓的“疯牛病”对健康构成的威胁


soccer

a sport played by two teams of 11 players, who try to kick a round ball into their opponents’goal


social

→ [antisocial](->antisocial) → [sociable](->sociable) → [unsocial](->unsocial)

(=activities that involve being with other people for pleasure)

(=the ability to deal with people easily)

In school, the children also learn social skills.

I had none of the social graces of my fellow pupils.

Don't misunderstand, this is purely a social call.

relating to human society and its organization, or the quality of people’s lives

social issues, such as unemployment and education

失业和教育之类的社会问题

a challenge to [the social order](bold)(=how a particular society is organized)

relating to your position in society, according to your job, family, wealth etc

The students come from a variety of [social classes](bold)(=groups of people that have the same social position).

这些学生来自各个社会阶层。

relating to meeting people, forming relationships with them, and spending time with them

Exercise classes are a good way to keep fit and improve your [social life](bold).

上健身课是保持身体健康和改善社交生活的好办法。

Group play helps children develop [social skills](bold)(=ability to deal with people easily).

小组游戏有助于儿童发展交际能力。

He lacked [social graces](bold)(=good and polite behaviour towards other people).

someone who is social enjoys meeting and talking to other people

〔人〕好交际的，爱交往的

forming groups or living together in their natural state


social

a party for the members of a group, club, or church

社交聚会；联谊会；联欢会


socialism

ˈsəʊʃəl-ɪzəm

an economic and political system in which large industries are owned by the government, and taxes are used to take some wealth away from richer citizens and give it to poorer citizens


socialist

based on socialism or relating to a political party that supports socialism

a socialist country or government has a political system based on socialism

社会主义国家的，社会主义政府的


socialist

someone who believes in socialism, or who is a member of a political party that supports socialism


socially

in a way that relates to human society and its organization, or the quality of people’s lives

她想做有益于社会的工作。

in a way that relates to your position in society, according to your job, the amount of money you have etc

在社会上，在社会地位方面

in situations that involve meeting people, forming relationships with them, and spending time with them

她觉得他性格腼腆，不善交际。

in a way that relates to society’s rules about polite behaviour

Being drunk in public is seen as socially unacceptable in many countries.

当众醉酒在很多国家都是为社会所不容的。


social networking

the use of the Internet to make information about yourself available to other people, especially people you share an interest or connection with, and to send messages to them


society

→ [building society](->building society) → [friendly society](->friendly society)

Censorship has no place in a free society.

A civilized society should treat its elderly members well.

(=a society based on laws that everyone accepts)

The protection of human rights is essential for a civil society.

Education is important in a democratic society.

The Greeks formed the first advanced societies in the West.

This kind of hatred and violence have no place in a modern society like ours.

In complex industrial societies, different groups specialize in particular activities.

In almost all primitive societies, volcanoes have been regarded with fear.

We are making progress towards a just society.

(=one in which people are not divided into different social classes)

the prime minister’s vision of a classless society

As consumers in a capitalist society, we can press companies to behave responsibly.

(=used when comparing a small group of people to society as a whole)

The poor are part of the larger society, and programs must be there to help them.

people in general, considered in relation to the laws, organizations etc that make it possible for them to live together

technology and its effects on modern society

技术及其对现代社会的影响

Children are the most vulnerable [members of society](bold).

儿童是最脆弱的社会成员。

a particular large group of people who share laws, organizations, customs etc

社会〔指有共同的法律、组织、习俗等的特定群体〕

英国现在是一个多种族社会。

the conservative [segment of](bold) American [society](bold)

an organization or club with members who share similar interests, aims etc

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

the fashionable group of people who are rich and powerful

[high society](bold)(=the richest, most fashionable etc people)

Holidays are a time to enjoy the society of your family.

假日是享受天伦之乐的时刻。

middle- or upper-class people who behave correctly in social situations

in polite society (=among middle- or upper-class people)

The subject was rarely mentioned in polite society.

这个话题在上流社会很少提起。


sociology

ˌsəʊsiˈɒlədʒi, ˌsəʊʃi-

[sociological](bold) /ˌsəʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪk/ US /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑː-, ˌsoʊʃi-/  adj. eg: a sociological study

the scientific study of societies and the behaviour of people in groups


sock

He had a spare pair of socks in his gym bag.

We took off our shoes and socks and waded in the stream.

The girls wore navy dresses and white ankle socks.

He was wearing odd socks – one blue one and one black one.

She sat on the bed beside him, putting on her socks.

My feet got so hot and sweaty I took my trainers and socks off.

a piece of clothing made of soft material that you wear on your foot inside your shoe

to surprise and excite someone very much

使某人大吃一惊，使某人兴奋

a new band that will knock your socks off

将会给你带来惊喜的一支新乐队

to make an effort to improve your behaviour or your work

If they want promotion, United have got to pull their socks up.

如果联队想要升级，那就得好好努力。

used to tell someone in a joking way to stop talking or making a noise

闭嘴，住口〔以开玩笑的方式叫某人不要说话或出声〕

a hard hit, especially with your hand closed

猛力的一击；〔尤指〕狠狠的一拳

Larry [gave](bold) him a [sock](bold) on the arm.

拉里在他手臂上狠狠地打了一拳。


sock

to hit someone very hard, especially with your hand closed

if someone is socked with something bad, they are suddenly affected by it

I got socked with a big car repair bill.

我很惨，付了一大笔修车费。

[Sock](bold)  is usually passive in this meaning.

if an airport, road, or area is socked in, it is very difficult to see far and no one can travel because of bad fog, snow, or rain

〔机场、道路或地区因大雾、大雪或大雨〕被封住，被困住

to tell someone to do something in a direct and forceful way


socket

a place in a wall where you can connect electrical equipment to the supply of electricity

the place on a piece of electrical equipment that you put a plug or a light bulb into

a hollow part of a structure into which something fits


soda

water that contains bubbles and is often added to alcoholic drinks

一杯加苏打水的苏格兰威士忌

a sweet drink containing bubbles, or a can or bottle of this drink

a substance in the form of a powder containing sodium, that is used for cooking or cleaning

〔烹饪或清洁用的〕苏打，碳酸钠


sofa

a comfortable seat with raised arms and a back, that is wide enough for two or three people to sit on

〔两人或三人坐的〕长沙发


soft

[softly](bold) adv. eg: She stroked his head softly. eg: Music played softly in the background.

not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press

used about meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to cut, especially because they have been well cooked

very wet and too soft, in a way that seems unpleasant – used about bread, vegetables, and the ground

soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about soft wet ground which makes a noise when you walk on it

soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about chairs that are soft and comfortable

used about fruit or vegetables that are very soft, wet, and unpleasant, because they are not fresh or have been cooked for too long

soft and full of holes that contain air or liquid like a sponge

used about something that is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on

used about a material or substance that can be bent or pressed without breaking or cracking

The clay was still pliable and not too dry.

used about a surface which is soft and will bend when you press it

[comparative](italic) [softer](bold) [superlative](italic) [softest](bold)

我的双脚陷进了松软的地里。

Cook the onions until they [go soft](bold).

having a surface that is smooth and pleasant to touch

a soft sound or voice, or soft music, is quiet and pleasant to listen to

〔声音、嗓音或音乐〕轻柔的，柔和的

soft colours or lights are pleasant and relaxing because they are not too bright

〔颜色或灯光〕柔和的，不刺眼的

All the stores will be re-fitted with softer lighting.

所有这些商店都将重新安装光照更为柔和的照明设备。

not having any hard edges or sharp angles

someone who is soft seems weak because they are not strict enough with other people

If you appear to be soft, people take advantage of you.

如果你显得软弱，别人就会占你的便宜。

No politician wants to seem [soft on crime](bold).

没有一个政客愿意在犯罪问题上显得心慈手软。

Courts have been [taking a soft line](bold)(=not being strict enough) with young offenders.

法庭一直对未成年犯从轻处理。

kind, gentle, and sympathetic to other people

仁厚的，温和的，富有同情心的

He has a [soft heart](bold) beneath that cold exterior.

他冷漠的外表下面有一颗温柔的心。

not very brave and not having a strong character

decreasing in price, value, or the amount sold

〔价格、价值或销售量〕下降的，疲软的，不景气的

money that is lent at a lower interest rate than usual, because it will be used to help people in some way

money that people, companies, or organizations give to political parties, rather than to a particular candidate

软钱，软捐款〔个人、公司或机构捐给政党而非某个候选人的竞选资金〕

a soft job, life etc is too easy and does not involve much work or hard physical work

〔工作、生活等〕轻松的，容易的

Mike’s found himself a soft job in the stores.

迈克在商店里找到一份轻松的活儿。

[soft option](bold) BrE(=a choice that allows you to avoid difficulties or hard work)

[Taking the soft option](bold) won’t help your career to develop.

走捷径对你事业的发展没好处。

having a body that is not in a strong physical condition, because you do not do enough exercise

He’d [got soft](bold) after all those years in a desk job.

他干了这么多年的案头工作，身体变得虚弱了。

soft water does not contain many minerals, so that it forms bubbles from soap easily

to continue to like someone even when they do not behave well

someone from whom you can easily get what you want, because they are kind or easy to deceive

You must be soft if you think I’ll give you fifty quid!

如果你以为我会给你50英镑，那就太傻了！


soft drink

a cold drink that does not contain alcohol

软饮料〔指不含酒精的饮料〕


soften

to become less hard or rough, or make something less hard or rough

（使）变软，（使）变柔顺，（使）变轻柔

使用润肤霜让你的肌肤变柔嫩。

if your attitude softens, or if something softens it, it becomes less strict and more sympathetic

（使）〔态度等〕软化，（使）变温和

The government has softened its stance on public spending.

政府对公共开支问题的态度软化了。

I felt that he was beginning to soften towards me.

我感觉到他开始对我变温和了。

to make the effect of something seem less unpleasant or severe, or to become less unpleasant or severe

（使）〔影响〕变缓和，减轻

The impact of the tax was softened by large tax-free allowances.

这个税项的影响因为免税额大而得到了缓和。

if your expression or voice softens, or if something softens it, you look or sound kinder and more gentle

（使）〔表情或声音〕变温和，（使）变柔和

他对她说话时声音变温和了。

to make the shape or colour of something look less severe

Climbing plants soften the outline of a fence.

攀缘植物可以使围栏的轮廓变得柔和。


software

Several companies have already begun using the software.

To run the software, you will need the latest version of Windows.

Don't let your kids load pirated games software onto your machine.

Users can download the software without charge.

He designs software for an Atlanta-based company.

He is the owner of a computer software company.

Make sure you have good anti-virus software installed.

He has been training people in the use of business software since 1983.

Select a software package which suits your requirements.

This excellent piece of software is compatible with both PCs and Macs.

the sets of programs that tell a computer how to do a particular job

She [loaded](bold) the new [software](bold).