show

to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them

Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building.

Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.

to show something to someone very quickly

‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us.

Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.

to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc

If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it.

Mike’s good with cars – let him have a look.

to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts

Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings.

He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.

to let someone see something that could not be seen before

The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand.

The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.

to explain to someone how to do something or how something works, especially by doing it yourself

Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard.

to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people

A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly.

There’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.

to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated

The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business.

A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.

[past tense](italic) [showed](bold) [past participle](italic) [shown](bold) /ʃəʊn/ US /ʃoʊn/

The children proudly showed me their presents.

孩子们自豪地给我看他们的礼物。

Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance.

向入口处的那位女士出示你的门票。

那男人咧着嘴笑，露出一口坏牙。

to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened

〔提供事实、信息〕证明，表明

数据显示通货膨胀上升了9%。

Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on.

加里同意留下，表明了他对这家俱乐部的未来有信心。

Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him.

迈克需要拿到那份遗嘱的副本来证明那些书是留给他的。

We have shown our critics that we can succeed.

我们已经向批评者证明，我们是能够成功的。

This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing.

这份文件说明如何抵制有关新住房的不当决定。

She just wants a chance to show what she can do.

她就想有一个机会来展示自己的能力。

Charles showed himself to be a fine leader.

查尔斯证明自己是一位出色的领导。

The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money.

这次宣传活动结果证明是在浪费钱财。

The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths.

这种新疗法被证明可以减少死亡人数。

Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour.

多项研究表明，有攻击性的玩具会导致不良行为。

The Polish economy began to [show signs of](bold) recovery.

波兰的经济开始出现复苏的迹象。

It just [goes to show](bold)(=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look.

这恰恰证明人们相互之间经常就是以貌取人。

In written English, people often prefer to use [indicate](bold) , which sounds more formal than [show](bold) :

The latest statistics [indicate](bold) that the country is falling deeper into recession.

In scientific contexts, they often prefer [prove](bold)  or [demonstrate](bold) , which sound more definite:

This research [demonstrates](bold) the need to treat cancer early.

to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen

Think positively and show some determination.

要往好的方面想，拿出决心来。

She had learned not to [show](bold) her [emotions](bold).

她早就学会了不流露出自己的感情。

It was the sound a man might make when in pain but trying not to show it.

那是一个人强忍着疼痛不愿表露出来时发出的声音。

Mary [showed](bold) great [interest in](bold) the children.

玛丽对这些小孩子表示出极大的兴趣。

to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn

Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals.

莫琳给彼得示范怎样喂这些小动物。

Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions?

你来教露西切洋葱片好吗？

if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc

I want a photograph that shows his face.

我要一张能够看清他的脸的照片。

The map shows the main rivers of the region.

这张地图上标示出了该地区的主要河流。

to go with someone and guide them to a place

Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom?

你能带戴维斯太太去卫生间吗？

I can show myself out (=out of the office or house).

Come on, I’ll [show](bold) you [the way](bold).

to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it

你指给我看他掉下去的确切位置好吗？

to make a film or television programme available on a screen for people to see, or to be on a screen

The film was shown on television last night.

这部电影昨晚在电视里播放了。

The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played).

It’s now showing at cinemas across London.

现在全伦敦的电影院都在放映这部电影。

Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it.

她的疤看不见，被头发遮住了。

if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it

Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt.

to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss

显示，表明〔增加或减少，赢利或亏损〕

The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.

球员的身价是许多足球俱乐部的资产负债表上显示大笔亏损的原因。

Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.

最近的选举表明右翼团体的得票数量大幅增加。

to put a group of paintings or other works of art in one place so that people can come and see them

Her recent sculptures are being shown at the Hayward Gallery.

她近期的雕塑作品正在海沃德画廊展出。

The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs.

used to say that you will prove to someone that you are better, more effective etc than they think you are

to have something as a result of what you have been doing

在某个方面的努力取得某种成果

If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school.

如果他考试通不过，他在学校里就是一无所成。

She had plenty of money to show for all her work.

if you will not show your face somewhere, you will not go there because you have a good reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about being there

to make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret

〔尤指保密一段时间后〕显露实力，表明意图，摊牌

There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand.

谣言满天飞，公司被迫摊牌了。

to put an animal into a competition with other animals

你打算让你的狗去参加比赛吗？

to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you

I went to meet Hank, but he never showed.

我去接汉克，可是他根本没有出现。

if an action shows you in a good or bad light, it makes people have a good or bad opinion of you

使人们对某人有好/不好等的评价等

During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light.

面试的过程中，你得表现出自己最好的一面。

to make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave

撵某人出去，对某人下逐客令

to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are

让某人明白该听谁的，要某人服从指挥

You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit!’, he should sit.

你一定要让你的狗学会服从。你叫它蹲下，它就得蹲下。

if you show the way for other people, you do something new that others then try to copy

带头〔做新的事〕；作出榜样

to make it clear that you are willing to do something

He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing.

他还没有下过厨，但至少显示了意愿。

used to tell someone to give or pay you a lot of money, rather than just talk about the fact that they will give it to you

把钱拿出来呀〔用于叫某人不要光说会给钱〕


show

[steal the show](bold) at → [steal](->steal) 1 sense 4

(=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening)

Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.

(=in which people try to answer questions correctly)

(=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes)

It’s been a popular game show for years.

(=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves)

She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.

(=one that is suitable for families and children to watch)

It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.

They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.

(=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests)

Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.

a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes

表演，演出〔尤包括唱歌、舞蹈或讲笑话〕

演出晚上7点30分开始。

They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show.

他们到城里来看一场百老汇演出。

→ [floor show](->floor show) → [roadshow](->roadshow)

a programme on television or on the radio

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

The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’.

这位参议员在哥伦比亚广播公司的《面向全民》节目中露面。

→ [chat show](->chat show) → [game show](->game show) → [talk show](->talk show)

an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them

Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.

凯莉最新作品的展览即将开幕。

Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.

马蒂斯的画作正在纽约美术馆展出。

The designer clothes will [go on show](bold) in Chicago next month.

这些名师设计的服装将于下月在芝加哥展出。

Local antiques will be [put on show](bold) in a new building especially built for the collection.

当地的古玩将在专为这批收藏品而建造的一幢新大楼里展出。

an occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality

某种情感[态度，品质]的表现

我觉得我应该表现出尊严来。

The award will be seen as a show of support.

这个奖将被视为支持的表示。

a strong and determined show of force by the police

警方坚决有力的一次力量展示

when you pretend to do or feel something

Susan [put on a show of](bold) regret all day.

苏珊一整天都装出遗憾的样子。

The waiter [made a show of](bold) wiping the table.

with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful

He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show.

他是真弹吉他，不是装样子。

an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful

〔尤指色彩斑斓的〕美好景象

a glorious show of colour in the rose garden

玫瑰园里色彩斑斓的美丽景象

Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.

到了秋天，枫树便呈现出最绚丽的色彩。

a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best

〔同类事物或动物进行比赛的〕展评（会）

The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.

something which is being done or organized

We need to find someone to [run the show](bold)(=be in charge).

我们需要找个人来负责这个活动。

Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.

我们队表现得很不错，不过最后还是输了。

used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey

我们开始干吧；我们出发吧

used to express your approval of something


shower

a piece of equipment that you stand under to wash your whole body

Why does the phone always ring when I’m in the shower?

为什么电话铃总是在我洗澡的时候响？

I’d like to use the shower if that’s all right.

如果可以的话，我想用一下这里的淋浴。

The bathroom has a separate shower cubicle (=a shower in a separate part of the room).

卫生间里有一个独立的淋浴间。

an act of washing your body while standing under a shower

Nick rolled out of bed and took a shower.

尼克翻身下床，去洗了个淋浴。

Mary loves having a hot shower after she’s been swimming.

玛丽游泳之后喜欢冲个热水澡。

More [heavy showers](bold) are forecast for tonight.

a lot of small light things falling or going through the air together

一大批，一阵〔在空中洒落或出现的小而轻的东西〕

Peter kicked the fire and sent up a [shower of sparks](bold).

彼得踢了踢火堆，溅起一团火星。

A shower of leaves fell towards the ground.

a party at which presents are given to a woman who is going to get married or have a baby

〔为将要结婚或生孩子的女子举行的〕送礼会

We [gave](bold) a [shower](bold) for Beth.

我们为贝丝办了个送礼会。


shower

to wash your whole body while standing under a shower

迈克刮了脸，冲了个淋浴。

She had no children and showered her love on her three nieces.

她没有孩子，就把所有的爱都倾注在她的三个侄女身上。

to scatter a lot of things onto a person or place, or to be scattered in this way

（使）〔大量的东西〕洒落，掉落

The top shelf broke and books showered down.

顶层架子断裂，书纷纷掉落下来。

The ship was showered with hot ash from the volcano.

这艘船上落满了滚烫的火山灰。

Hundreds of leaflets were showered over the town.

无数传单从小镇上空纷纷扬扬地落下。


shrewd

[shrewdly](bold) adv. eg: ‘Something tells me you’ve already decided,’ he said shrewdly.

good at judging what people or situations are really like

善于判断的，精明的，敏锐的

马尔科姆是个精明的商人。

She was shrewd enough to guess who was responsible.

她很精明，一猜就知道是谁干的。

卡普拉眼神犀利地看着她。

Bridget has a shrewd idea of what will sell.

布里奇特很清楚什么东西好卖。


shriek

to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain

They were dragged from their homes, shrieking and weeping.

他们哭喊着被人从家里拖出去。

A group of students were shrieking with laughter.

to say something in a high loud voice because you are excited, afraid, or angry

“我怀孕啦！”她尖声叫道。

“我要杀了你！”安妮冲着他尖声喊道。


shriek

a loud high sound made because you are frightened, excited, angry etc

With a shriek of delight, Jean hugged Maggie.

琼兴奋地尖叫一声，抱住了玛吉。

埃拉发出一声刺耳的尖叫声。


shrimp

[plural](italic) shrimp or [plural](italic) shrimps

a small sea creature that you can eat, which has ten legs and a soft shell

someone who is very small – used humorously

小个子，矮子〔幽默用法〕


shrink

[past tense](italic) [shrank](bold) /ʃræŋk/ [past participle](italic) [shrunk](bold) /ʃrʌŋk/

to become smaller, or to make something smaller, through the effects of heat or water

I’m worried about washing that shirt in case it shrinks.

我不太敢洗那件衬衫，怕它会缩水。

→ [pre-shrunk](->pre-shrunk) → [shrunken](->shrunken)

to become or to make something smaller in amount, size, or value

（使）〔数量〕减少；（使）〔体积〕变小；（使）〔价值〕降低

The firm’s staff had shrunk to only four people.

这家公司的员工缩减到只剩四个人了。

We want to expand the business, not shrink it.

我们要扩大业务，而不是缩小。

to move back and away from something, especially because you are frightened

〔尤因恐惧而〕退缩，畏缩

She listened, shrinking under the blankets, to their shouts.

她缩在毯子下面听他们叫嚷。

Meredith was scared of him and shrank back.

梅雷迪思害怕他，直往后退。

His anger was enough to make the others shrink away from him.

他的怒火足以使别人退缩。


shrink

a psychoanalyst or psychiatrist – used humorously

精神分析师，精神科医生〔幽默用法〕


shrug

[past tense and past participle](italic) [shrugged](bold) [present participle](italic) [shrugging](bold)

to raise and then lower your shoulders in order to show that you do not know something or do not care about something

耸（肩）〔表示不知道或不在乎〕

I just [shrugged](bold) my [shoulders](bold) and ignored him.

我只是耸耸肩，没有理睬他。


shrug

a movement of your shoulders upwards and then downwards again that you make to show that you do not know something or do not care about something

“随你的便。”他耸耸肩说道。


shudder

to shake for a short time because you are afraid or cold, or because you think something is very unpleasant

〔因恐惧、寒冷或认为某事令人不愉快而〕打战，颤抖

玛丽亚一走到外面就打了个冷战。

I shudder with embarrassment whenever I think about it.

每当我想到这件事就会尴尬得直打哆嗦。

She shuddered at the thought that she could have been killed.

想到差点丢了性命，她浑身颤抖。

if a vehicle or machine shudders, it shakes violently

〔车辆或机器〕剧烈震动，强烈颤动

The car shuddered briefly as its engine died.

引擎熄火时，汽车震动了一下。

used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too unpleasant

我一想到 …就颤抖〔用于表示不愿意去想非常不愉快的事〕

I shudder to think what they’ll say when they see the mess the house is in.

一想到他们看见房子这样脏乱会说些什么，我就心里打战。


shudder

The building [gave](bold) a sudden [shudder](bold).

[a shudder ran/passed/went through sb](bold)

A shudder ran through him at the touch of her fingers.

她的手指触摸他时，他感到一阵战栗。


shuffle

to walk very slowly and noisily, without lifting your feet off the ground

The official signaled to one of the waiters, who shuffled forward.

这名官员向其中一名侍者打了个手势，那个侍者便拖着脚步走上前来。

With sore legs and aching chest, he shuffled over to the bathroom.

他腿酸，胸口痛，拖着步子走向浴室。

to move your feet slightly, especially because you are bored or embarrassed

〔尤因厌烦或尴尬而〕移动双足

Monica shuffled her feet nervously and stared at the floor.

莫妮卡紧张地把双脚挪来挪去，目光盯在地上。

to move something such as papers into a different order or into different positions

把〔文件等〕移来移去；改变 …的顺序[位置]

Jack sat nervously shuffling the papers around on his desk.

杰克紧张地坐着，把桌上的文件搬来搬去。

Frances shuffled through a pile of magazines.

弗朗西丝把一大堆杂志翻了个遍。

to mix playing cards into a different order before playing a game with them


shuffle

a slow walk in which you do not lift your feet off the ground

the act of mixing cards into a different order before playing a game

to not be noticed or considered because there are so many other things to deal with

The information contained in the memo got lost in the shuffle once it reached headquarters.

备忘录中的这一信息到达总部后就在忙乱之中被遗忘了。


shut

shut away
shut down
shut in
shut off
shut out
shut up

[past tense and past participle](italic) [shut](bold) [present participle](italic) [shutting](bold)

（使）关[合]上，（使）关闭

我听到他的卧室门关上了。

She lay down on her bed and [shut](bold) her [eyes](bold).

她在床上躺下，闭上眼睛。

She walked quickly in and shut the door behind her.

她快步走进来，随手关上身后的门。

他关上抽屉，转动了钥匙。

(also: shut your gob!/shut it! ([BrE](bold)) )

to stop being open to the public for a short time or permanently

〔暂时或永久地〕（使）关门，（使）停止营业

中午时分，我们关了店门吃午饭。

He lost his job when they shut the factory.

他们把工厂关闭后，他失去了工作。

to deliberately refuse to notice or pay attention to something

对 …视若无睹/置若罔闻

We ought not to shut our eyes to these facts.

我们不应该对这些事实视而不见。

She heard the boys shouting to her to stop, but she shut her ears to them.

她听到那些男孩在喊她停下来，但她不理睬他们。

to shut a door etc against something so that it gets trapped there

把某物夹在门缝里/抽屉缝里等

I shut my finger in the back door yesterday and it still hurts.

昨天我的手指让后门夹了一下，现在还痛。


shut

He went on sobbing, his eyes tight shut.

He pulled the trapdoor shut over his head.

When it’s so hot, we keep the doors and windows shut and put on the air conditioner.

She [kept](bold) the windows [shut](bold), for fear of burglars.

她把窗户关着，怕有窃贼进来。

门在他身后砰的一声关上了。

[keep your mouth shut](bold) at → [mouth](->mouth) 1 sense 2

if a shop, bar etc is shut, it is not open for business

〔商店、酒吧等〕停止营业的，关门的

The first four hotels we tried were shut for the winter.

我们找的头四家宾馆都不在冬天营业。


shutdown

the closing of a factory, business, or piece of machinery, either permanently or for a short time

〔工厂〕停工；〔企业〕歇业；〔机器〕停机

Environmental groups had called for the permanent shutdown of the plant.

环境保护团体呼吁永久关闭这家工厂。

safety systems and automatic shutdown procedures


shuttle

a plane, bus, or train that makes regular short journeys between two places

〔定期往返于两地之间的〕短程穿梭航班[班车，火车]

He took the Washington–New York shuttle.

他乘坐华盛顿－纽约的往返班机。

A [shuttle bus](bold) operates to and from the beach of San Benedetto.

有穿梭巴士往返于圣贝内代托海滩。

There’s a [shuttle service](bold) from the city center to the airport.

从市中心到机场有穿梭班车服务。

a pointed tool used in weaving, to pass a thread over and under the threads that form the cloth


shuttle

Susan shuttles between Rotterdam and London for her job.

苏珊因为工作经常穿梭于鹿特丹和伦敦之间。

to move people from one place to another place that is fairly near

The passengers were shuttled to the hotel by bus.


shy

[shyly](bold) adv. eg: He grinned shyly.

[shyness](bold) n. <U> eg: I [overcame](bold) my [shyness](bold).

[fight shy of (doing) sth](bold) at → [fight](->fight) 1 sense 22 [once bitten, twice shy](bold) at → [bite](->bite) 1 sense 14

worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you

not liking to express your emotions or talk about your problems

thinking a lot about your own interests, problems etc, and not liking to be with other people

quiet and not wanting to talk to other people, especially because you are unhappy

not liking to meet people and talk to them

[comparative](italic) [shyer](bold) [superlative](italic) [shyest](bold)

nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know

羞怯的，腼腆的〔尤指在陌生人面前〕

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

他是个话不多的腼腆男人。

As a teenager, I was [painfully shy](bold)(=extremely shy).

He was [too shy](bold) to come and sit by me in class.

他胆子太小，上课都不敢过来坐在我身边。

[go all shy](bold) BrE(=to suddenly become very shy)

used to emphasize that someone is very willing to do something or get involved with something

John has strong opinions and he’s not shy about sharing them.

约翰有鲜明的观点，而且他也不忌讳将这些观点与他人分享。

unwilling to do something or get involved in something

Employees are urged not to be shy about reporting incidents of sexual harassment.

雇员被力劝对性骚扰事件不要羞于启齿。

to have less than a particular amount of something

不足，未达到（ …的数量）

The Democrats are three votes shy of a majority.

民主党离多数票还差三票。

Jessica died Monday. She was one week shy of her 13th birthday.

杰茜卡是星期一死的，还有一个星期就是她的13岁生日。

used to say that someone does not like something and therefore tries to avoid it

〔对某事物〕不喜欢的，回避的

Although [publicity-shy](bold), he recently agreed to be interviewed.

虽然他不喜欢抛头露面，但最近还是同意接受采访。

→ [camera-shy](->camera-shy) → [work-shy](->work-shy)

shy animals get frightened easily and are unwilling to come near people

〔动物〕易受惊的，不近人的，胆小的


shy

[past tense and past participle](italic) [shied](bold) [present participle](italic) [shying](bold) [third person singular](italic) [shies](bold)

if a horse shies, it makes a sudden movement away from something because it is frightened

The horse shied, throwing Darrel from his saddle.

那马惊跳起来，把达雷尔从马鞍上掀了下去。


sibling

Most young smokers are influenced by their friends’ and older siblings’ smoking habits.

大多数年轻的吸烟者都是因为他们的朋友或者哥哥姐姐有吸烟习惯而受影响的。

competition between brothers and sisters for their parents’ attention or love

手足相争〔指兄弟姐妹为得到父母的关注或宠爱的竞争〕


sick

The boy got sick, and he just got worse and worse.

(=become ill, especially with something serious or that will last a long time)

He fell sick and died within a matter of weeks.

(=phone to say you are not coming in to work because you are ill)

I could have called in sick, but I knew you needed this report.

(=time that you can stay away from work because you are ill)

He returned to duty after two months’ sick leave.

(=money paid to an employee who is too ill to work)

He left his sick bed to play in the game.

She had spent the last hour in her mother’s sick room.

(=a room where there are beds for people who are sick, for example on a ship or in a school)

I was confined to the ship's sick bay until we arrived back in Liverpool.

Maria can’t come in today because she’s sick.

玛丽亚因为生病今天不能来了。

At the last minute, I got sick and couldn’t go.

我在最后一刻病倒，不能去了。

[be off sick](bold) BrE,  [be out sick](bold) AmE(=be away from work or school because you are ill)

他的两名员工因病没来上班。

I was off sick for four days with the flu.

我因患流感休了四天病假。

[phone/ring/call in sick](bold)(=phone to say you are not coming to work because you are ill)

He was upset because it was the first day of the sale and Astrid had called in sick.

他很生气，因为那是大减价的第一天，阿斯特丽德却打电话来请了病假。

What will happen to the business if you [fall sick](bold)(=become ill) or die?

假如你生病或是去世了，公司怎么办？

He [took sick](bold)(=became ill) and died a week later.

Pete’s at home in bed, [as sick as a dog](bold)(=very sick).

皮特卧床在家，病得很重。

if you are sick, the food in your stomach comes up through your mouth

He dashed to the bathroom and was sick again.

You’ll be sick if you eat any more of that chocolate!

如果你再吃一口那巧克力，你会吐的！

I was [violently sick](bold)(=suddenly and severely sick) the last time I ate prawns.

我上次吃了大虾后吐得很厉害。

(also: [be/feel sick to your stomach](bold) ([AmE](bold)) )

As soon as the ship started moving I began to feel sick.

轮船一开动，我就感到恶心了。

She began to shiver, feeling sick to her stomach.

她开始颤抖起来，感到直反胃。

Virginia had a [sick feeling](bold) in her stomach.

→ [carsick](->carsick) → [seasick](->seasick) [travel-sick](bold) at → [travel sickness](->travel sickness)

像你这样的人真叫我生气！

to make you feel jealous – used humorously

令我/你眼红〔幽默用法〕

You make me sick with your ‘expenses paid’ holidays!

你有公费度假，真叫我眼红啊！

if something makes you sick, it makes you bring food up from your stomach through your mouth

if you make yourself sick, you do something to bring food up from your stomach through your mouth

I’ve never been able to make myself sick.

You’ll make yourself sick if you eat any more!

(also: [be sick to death of (doing) sth](bold) )

to be angry or bored with something that has been happening for a long time

Why didn’t you tell me you were coming home late? I’ve been worried sick!

你为什么不告诉我你要晚回家？我担心死了！

someone who is sick does things that are strange and cruel, and seems mentally ill

I keep getting obscene phone calls from some sick pervert.

我老是收到某个变态狂打来的下流电话。

sick stories, jokes etc deal with death and suffering in a cruel or unpleasant way

〔故事、笑话等〕残忍的，残酷的，可怖的

I don’t want to hear any of your [sick jokes](bold), thank you.

我可不想再听你那些吓人的笑话，多谢了。

very unhappy, upset, or disappointed about something

很不愉快的；很难过的；很失望的

I was sick at heart to think that I would never see the place again.

想到再也见不到这个地方时，我心中充满了忧伤。

extremely disappointed – used humorously

used by young people to say that something is very impressive and they admire it a lot

酷，棒〔年轻人用语，表示某物令人赞叹〕


sick

The sick and wounded were allowed to go free.

电话亭里有一股呕吐物的气味。


sickness

an insurance policy against long-term sickness and injury

保长期患病和受伤的保险单

the feeling that you are about to bring up food from your stomach, or the act of bringing food up

[travel/motion/car/sea etc sickness](bold)(=sickness that some people get while travelling)

Liam had suffered violent sickness and diarrhoea.

→ [morning sickness](->morning sickness) → [sleeping sickness](->sleeping sickness)

the serious problems and weaknesses of a social, political, or economic system

〔社会、政治、经济制度的〕弊病，弊端

He said the idea of ‘success’ was part of the sickness of Western cultures.

他说，“成功”观念是西方文化弊端之一。


side

→ [double-sided](->double-sided) → [one-sided](->one-sided) [to be on the safe side](bold) at → [safe](->safe) 1 sense 8 [err on the side of caution](bold) at → [err](->err) sense 1 → [flip side](->flip side) [split your sides](bold) at → [split](->split) 1 sense 10 [the other side of the coin](bold) at → [coin](->coin) 1 sense 3 [two sides of the same coin](bold) at → [coin](->coin) 1 sense 4

A path leads down one side of the garden to a paved area.

On the other side of the river are some low hills.

There were tall hedges on either side of the lawn.

(=the other side, quite a long way away)

Nicolo was standing on the far side of the room.

He received a deep cut on the right side of his face.

On the left-hand side list the skills and qualifications required for the job.

The shop was on the west side of Culver Street.

Geller handles the business side of things.

Gregory works on the technical side, liaising with the sound and lighting people.

The social side of the group is very important.

Luckily, when I explained the situation, he saw the funny side of it.

On the positive side, the authors have assembled a wealth of useful material.

It was her nature to look on the bright side.

The book is an examination of the dark side of genius.

The art program is meant to bring out children’s creative side.

one of the two areas that are on the left or the right of an imaginary line, or on the left or the right of a border, wall, river etc

The south side of town is pretty run down.

Fuel is cheaper on the French side of the border.

燃料在边境那边的法国要便宜些。

She tilted her head to one side, pretending to consider the question.

她把头偏向一侧，装作在考虑这个问题。

A man stood watching me from [the other side of](bold) the road.

有个男人站在马路的对面看着我。

His friends and family were all on [the other side of](bold) the world.

他的朋友和家人都在地球的另一边。

The restaurant was empty apart from another couple on [the far side of](bold) the room (=the area that is furthest away from you).

饭店里空空的，只有最那边还有一对夫妇。

[the right-hand/left-hand side](bold)(=the right side or the left side)

In Sri Lanka they drive on the left-hand side of the road.

在斯里兰卡是靠马路左侧行驶的。

a position directly next to someone or something, on the right or the left

Stand on this side of me so Dad can get a photo.

站到我这边来，让爸爸来拍一张照片。

A little girl was skipping along at her side.

一个小女孩蹦蹦跳跳地跟在她身边。

There was a card tacked to the wall at the side of the photograph.

墙上在照片的旁边钉着一张贺卡。

Two large screens stood on either side of the stage (=one on the left and one on the right side of it).

舞台的两边立着两块大屏幕。

a surface of something that is not its front, back, top, or bottom

He led the way round to the side of the building.

the part of an object or area that is furthest from the middle, at or near the edge

〔物体或区域的〕边，边缘

Jack sat down heavily on the side of the bed.

She pulled into the side of the road and stopped the car.

她把汽车开到路边停了下来。

→ [fireside](->fireside) → [lakeside](->lakeside) → [riverside](->riverside) → [roadside](->roadside) → [seaside](->seaside) 1

one of the two surfaces of a thin flat object

〔扁平物体两面中的〕一面

I’ll paint the other side of the fence tomorrow.

There’s a scratch on one side of the record.

the part of your body from the top of your arm to the top of your leg

〔肩膀以下至大腿上部的〕身体的侧边；胁

He had a scar running right the way down his side.

他的胁部从上到下有一条疤。

Betty was [lying on](bold) her [side](bold) on the bed.

one of the flat surfaces or edges of a shape

one of the sloping areas of a hill, mountain etc

Their house was on the side of the valley.

他们的房子在山谷的坡上。

a page of writing on one side of a piece of paper

We walked along the beach, side by side.

if people work side by side, they work together to achieve something

Local citizens worked side by side with emergency crews to pull their neighbors out of the rubble.

当地居民和救援人员齐心协力，把邻居从瓦砾中救出来。

if different things or groups exist side by side, they exist in the same place or at the same time, even though this may seem difficult or surprising

〔不同的东西或团体〕并存，共处

a visit to see how modern agriculture and wildlife can exist side by side

体验现代农业和野生动植物如何并存的一次考察

first to one side, then to the other, several times or continuously

‘Did you catch him?’ Matthew shook his head from side to side.

“你抓住他了吗？”马修摇了摇头。

[swing/rock/sway from side to side](bold)

The boat rocked violently from side to side.

one part or feature of something, especially when compared with another part

〔某事物的〕一个方面〔尤指与其他方面相比时〕

She takes care of the financial side of the business.

她负责企业财务方面的工作。

Can’t you see the funny side of all this?

你不觉得这一切很可笑吗？

Environmental pollution gives great cause for concern, but, [on the positive side](bold), people are beginning to try and find solutions.

环境污染确实令人担忧，但从积极的方面去看，人们开始努力在想办法解决了。

[Look on the bright side](bold)(=see the good side of a situation) – at least you learned something from the experience.

往好的方面想，至少你从这次经历中学到了一些东西。

It’s a children’s book about fairies and magic, but it does have a [dark side](bold).

这是一本讲仙子和魔法的儿童读物，但也确实有阴暗的一面。

one of the people, groups, or countries opposing each other in a quarrel, war etc

〔吵架、战争等中的〕一方，一派

He fought on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.

他在西班牙内战中为共和派作战。

a peace deal that is acceptable to both sides

双方都能够接受的一项和平协议

During the war, he [changed sides](bold) several times.

战争期间他数次改变立场。

算了，至少还有人站在我这边。

[whose side are you on?](bold) [spoken](special)(=used when someone is arguing against you when they should be supporting you)

He always likes to be [on the winning side](bold).

他总是喜欢支持赢的一方。

one person’s opinion or attitude in an argument or disagreement

〔争论或分歧中的〕观点，态度，意见

Try and [see](bold) my [side of things](bold) for a change!

你换个角度，试着理解一下我的立场吧！

Well, I can [see both sides](bold). They both have a point.

嗯，我明白双方的意见，他们都有道理。

[sb’s side of the story](bold)(=one person’s opinion of what happened in a situation, especially someone who has been accused of doing something wrong)

We haven’t heard Mike’s side of the story yet.

我们还没有听过迈克的说法呢。

to choose to support one person or group in an argument, and oppose the other one

They’re a good side, but I think we’re a better one.

他们队是不错，但我认为我们更胜一筹。

one part of someone’s character, especially when compared with another part

It was a side of Shari that I hadn’t seen before.

那是莎丽性格中我以前没有见过的一面。

[There was a side to](bold) him that worried her, that seemed cold and cruel.

他的性格中似乎有冷酷和残忍的一面，这令她担忧。

[sb’s softer/feminine/emotional etc side](bold)

These days men are not all afraid to show their softer side.

如今不是所有男人都害怕展露出较温情的一面。

My [father’s side of the family](bold) are short, but my [mother’s side](bold) are tall.

我父亲家里都是矮个子，但我母亲家里都是高个子。

what someone agrees to do as part of an agreement

The Russians [kept](bold) their [side of the bargain](bold), and pulled out of East Germany.

俄罗斯人履行协议，撤出了东德。

used to say that someone does work in addition to their regular job

Most consultants do private work on the side.

大多数顾问医生都另外干私活。

暗地里；不诚实地；非法地

His wife discovered that he had a woman on the side.

他妻子发现他背地里有个女人。

[a bit on the side](bold) at → [bit](->bit) 3

food that is served on the side is ordered with the main dish in a restaurant, but is not usually part of that dish

a small amount of food that you order in a restaurant in addition to your main meal

Planes were attacking us from all sides.

飞机从四面八方攻击我们。

The town is [surrounded on all sides](bold) by vineyards.

这座城镇四周都是葡萄园。

by or from a lot of people with different opinions

Clinton was praised on all sides for his warm manner and diplomatic approach.

克林顿的热情和练达受到了各方的称赞。

to save something to be dealt with or used later

把某事物搁置一边〔以待日后解决或使用〕

Let’s leave that question to one side for now.

那个问题我们暂时放在一边吧。

Put a little money to one side each week.

be at sb’s side/stay by sb’s side/not leave sb’s side

to be with someone, and take care of them or support them

在某人身边/不离某人左右〔照顾或支持他们〕

He faced the reporters with his wife at his side.

他由妻子陪同面对那些记者。

She nursed him through his illness, never leaving his side.

在他生病期间，她悉心照料，始终不离左右。

to take someone away from other people for a short time for a private talk

把某人拉到一旁〔私下交谈〕

Before they left, Colette took me to one side and warned me about Bernard.

他们临走前，科利特把我拉到一边，提醒我要当心伯纳德。

have sth on your side/sth is on your side

used to say that you have an advantage that increases your chances of success

有某方面的优势/某事物对某人有利

[have time/luck/God/right etc on your side](bold)

Barnes didn’t have much experience, but he had youth and enthusiasm on his side.

巴恩斯没有多少经验，但他的优势是年轻、有热情。

to annoy someone or make them angry, especially someone who can cause serious problems for you

使某人生气，惹毛某人，得罪某人〔尤指会带来严重问题的人〕

Be careful not to get on the wrong side of her.

to be careful not to annoy someone, because you want them to help you and not cause problems for you

对某人赔小心，小心不惹某人生气

We tried to keep on the right side of the housekeeper, so that she would let us bring beer in.

我们尽量和管家搞好关系，这样她就肯让我们带啤酒进来了。

不到/已过30岁/40岁等

a little too small, too high, too heavy etc

The trousers are a bit on the small side.

before a particular time – used to say that something will not happen before then

圣诞节/半夜等之前〔用于表示某事在这之前不会发生〕

I doubt we’ll see him this side of Christmas.

我怀疑圣诞节之前我们见不到他。

the best/biggest etc ... this side of sth

used humorously to say that something is very good, big etc

…中最好/最大等的 …〔幽默用法〕

the best Chinese food this side of Peking

to behave badly or do something that embarrasses or disappoints your family, friends etc

使自己人难堪，辱没自己一方

criticize/nag/hassle sb up one side and down the other

to criticize someone, complain to them in an annoying way etc without worrying about how they feel

不依不饶地批评/纠缠/烦扰某人

one half of an animal’s body, used as food


side

旁边的，侧面的；在边上的

汉娜从一个侧门溜了出去。


side

to support or argue against a person or group in a quarrel, fight etc

Frank sided with David against their mother.

弗兰克站在戴维一边反对妈妈。


side effect

an effect that a drug has on your body in addition to curing pain or illness

[harmful/serious/adverse etc side effect](bold)

a natural remedy with no harmful side effects

一种没有不良副作用的天然药物

an unexpected or unplanned result of a situation or event

意外后果；意想不到的结果

These policy changes could [have](bold) beneficial [side effects](bold) for the whole economy.

这些政策变动可能会给整个经济带来意外的好处。


sidewalk

a hard surface or path at the side of a street for people to walk on


sideways

[sideways](bold) adj. eg: a [sideways glance](bold)

[knock sb sideways](bold) at → [knock](->knock) 1 sense 13

A strong gust of wind blew the car sideways into the ditch.

一阵狂风把汽车横着掀进了沟里。

with the side, rather than the front or back, facing forwards

They brought the piano sideways through the front door.

他们把钢琴侧着从前门抬进来。

if you are moved sideways at work, you are given a job that is different from, but is at the same level as, your old job

He would be moved sideways, rather than demoted.

他将被平级调动，而不是降职。


siege

a situation in which an army or the police surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of it

〔军队或警方对某地的〕围困，封锁，包围

a three-day police siege at a remote country cottage

警方对一座偏僻村舍历时三天的包围

[end/lift/raise a siege](bold)(=end a siege)

if the army or police lay siege to a place, they start a siege against it

In June 1176, King Richard laid siege to Limoges.

if you lay siege to someone, you do everything you can to try and get them to talk to you

〔为使某人和你说话而〕向某人展开攻势

Then he set to work laying siege to her with letters.

接着他开始给她写信，向她展开攻势。

to be being criticized, attacked, or threatened all the time

不断受到批评[攻击，威胁等]

The TV station has been under siege from irate viewers phoning in to complain.

电视台受到愤怒观众的围攻，他们不断打电话来投诉。

the feeling among a group of people that they are surrounded by enemies and must do everything they can to protect themselves

受围心态〔一群人感觉被敌人围困因而必须想方设法自卫的心理〕


sigh

to breathe in and out making a long sound, especially because you are bored, disappointed, tired etc

叹气，叹息〔尤因厌烦、失望、疲倦等〕

‘Well, there’s nothing we can do about it now,’ she sighed.

“唉，我们现在对此无能为力。”她叹口气说。

Frankie stared out of the window and sighed deeply.

弗朗基凝望着窗外，深深地叹了口气。

He sighed with despair at the thought of all the opportunities he had missed.

想到自己错过的一个个机会，他绝望地叹了口气。

if the wind sighs, it makes a long sound like someone sighing

to be sad because you are thinking about a pleasant time in the past

为〔过去的美好时光〕悲叹[叹惜]

埃米莉亚悲叹逝去的青春。


sigh

Uncle Walter heaved a sigh and slumped back in his chair.

When he had left, Miranda breathed a sigh of relief.

With a long sigh, she tried to shake off her sombre mood.

Finally, she turned away from the mirror with a heavy sigh.

Quinn let out a little sigh and closed the book.

With a weary sigh, she rubbed a hand over her eyes.

Tonight she breathed an audible sigh of relief as the show ended.

(=a sigh that many people give at the same time)

She heard a collective sigh of relief as she announced her acceptance.

a sigh of relief/exasperation/satisfaction etc

At last the girl stopped eating and sat back with a sigh of satisfaction.

劳拉耸耸肩，重重地叹了口气。

We all breathed a [sigh of relief](bold) when we heard they were safe.

听到他们平安无事，我们都松了一口气。


sight

[at first sight](bold) at → [first](->first) 1 sense 6 [know sb by sight](bold) at → [know](->know) 1 sense 3 [lose sight of sth](bold) at → [lose](->lose) sense 1 [set your heart/mind/sights on (doing) sth](bold) at → [set](->set) 1 sense 13

A herd of elephants is a magnificent sight.

Even Charles cheered up at the sight of the food.

the area you can see from a window or place, especially when it is beautiful

The view from the top of the mountain is amazing.

The hotel has great views of Lake Windermere.

We had a good view of the firework display.

an impressive view of a very large area that stretches a long way across in front of you

a panorama of snow-covered hills and mountains

a view of a large area of beautiful scenery – used in written descriptions

The road around the island offers some spectacular vistas.

what you see in a place, especially where people are moving around and doing things

Reporters described the horrific scenes which followed the bombing.

His pictures are mainly of local scenes.

something that you see that is very unusual, surprising, or strange

I leaned over the balcony to get a look at the spectacle below.

pictures or parts of a film, video etc that people can see, as opposed to the parts you can hear

Good visuals will help keep your audience’s attention.

He ran the business until failing sight forced him to retire.

As the result of a severe illness, she lost her sight at the age of twelve.

Surgeons believe they can save her sight.

He was in his seventies when his sight began to fail.

If your sight test shows that you need glasses, the optician will give you a prescription.

Anne’s sight is very good for someone of her age.

安妮的视力对于她这个年龄的人来说算是非常好的。

He began to [lose](bold) his [sight](bold) six years ago.

an emergency operation to save his sight

You will get a free sight test if you are under 16.

如果你不满16岁，可以免费检查视力。

Just the sight of him made her go all weak.

一看到他，她就两腿发软。

Marcie will faint at the sight of blood.

The house is [hidden from sight](bold) behind trees.

房子隐藏在树林后面，不会被看到。

Street dentists are a common sight in Pakistan.

在巴基斯坦，街头牙医随处可见。

As he reached the front door, he saw a strange sight.

他走到前门，看到了一个奇怪的景象。

the [sights and sounds](bold) of the forest

[not a pretty sight](bold) at → [pretty](->pretty) 2 sense 3 [sorry sight](bold) at → [sorry](->sorry) sense 8

famous or interesting places that tourists visit

In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to relax or [see the sights](bold).

大家下午可以休息，也可以去参观名胜。

So, Maria’s [showing](bold) you [the sights](bold) of Copenhagen, is she?

那么，玛丽亚要带你去参观哥本哈根的名胜，是吗？

I glanced around me quickly. There was [no one in sight](bold).

我扫视四周，看不到一个人影。

They burned [every](bold) house [in sight](bold).

The boys get home and eat [everything in sight](bold).

男孩们回到家里，看见东西就吃。

Since my hotel was within sight, I told him he could go.

我的酒店就在眼前，于是我就叫他走了。

Six months from the start of the strike, there is still [no end in sight](bold).

罢工开始至今六个月了，眼下还看不出结束的迹象。

我们在看得见湖的地方露营。

At last they [came in sight of](bold) the city.

他们终于看见那座城市了。

in a position where you will soon be able to get something or achieve something

Dan was now within sight of the championship.

if you have someone or something in your sights, you intend to achieve it or get it for yourself, or to attack them

瞄准，盯住〔以期取得、得到或攻击〕

Rogers had victory firmly in his sights.

罗杰斯下定决心要夺取胜利。

Karen waved until the car was out of sight.

卡伦不断挥手，直到汽车再也看不见了。

used to say that people soon stop thinking about something or someone if they do not see them for a while

‘Will she be all right?’ asked Jen as the car disappeared from sight.

“她会没事吧？”汽车消失不见时珍问道。

The army has been ordered to [shoot](bold) rebel soldiers [on sight](bold).

军队奉命见到叛军就开枪。

乔第一眼见到他就不喜欢。

to make sure that someone stays near you

Since the accident, Donna hasn’t let the children out of her sight.

出事以后，唐娜就没有让孩子离开过自己的视线。

be sick of/can’t stand/hate the sight of sb/sth

to dislike someone or something very much

Alan and Sam can’t stand the sight of each other.

艾伦和萨姆都非常讨厌对方。

someone or something that you feel very happy to see

使人看着高兴的人；令人赏心悦目的东西

someone or something that is very unattractive or very funny to look at

难看的[样子滑稽的]人[物]

a (damn/darned/darn) sight more/better etc

I know the place a damn sight better than you do.

我对这个地方比你要熟悉得多了。

The old lady is a sight cleverer than Sarah.

这老太太可比萨拉聪明多了。

to look very funny or stupid, or very untidy or unpleasant

看起来滑稽[愚蠢，脏乱，难看]

We’d had an all-night party, and the place looked a bit of a sight.

我们开了个通宵派对，那地方脏乱得有点不成样子了。

if you buy or choose something sight unseen, you do it without looking at the thing first

I can’t believe you would rent a place sight unseen.

我简直不敢相信，你看也不看就把一个地方租了下来。

be a (beautiful/strange/frightening etc) sight to behold

used to emphasize that something or someone looks very unusual, for example because they are very beautiful, strange, or frightening

看起来异常（漂亮/奇怪/吓人等）

His face was not a pleasant sight to behold.

the part of a gun or other weapon that guides your eye when you are aiming at something

〔枪等武器的〕瞄准器，准星


sight

to see something from a long distance away, or see something you have been looking for

〔从很远处或经过一番寻找后〕看见，发现

The sailors gave a shout of joy when they [sighted land](bold).

水手们看到陆地时高声欢呼起来。

Several rare birds have been sighted in the area.

这个地区已经发现了好几种珍稀鸟类。


sightseeing

when you visit famous or interesting places, especially as tourists

〔尤指游客的〕观光，游览

She swam and sunbathed, [went sightseeing](bold), and relaxed.

她游泳，晒日光浴，观光，放松。


sign

an event, fact etc that shows that something is happening or that something is true or exists

The curtains were still drawn and there was no sign of activity.

A score of 80 or more is a sign that you are doing very well.

a sign. [Indication](bold) is more formal than [sign](bold)

Recently there have been several indications of improving relations.

There was no indication the killings were related to the drug trade.

facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true, especially something that you are trying to prove

Scientists are hoping to find evidence that there was once life on Mars.

There was not enough evidence to convict him of the murder.

a sign that someone has an illness or that a serious problem exists

The first symptoms are tiredness and loss of weight.

Is this a symptom of the decay of Western civilization?

a sign that shows you what is happening or what is true – used about a process, or about the state or level of something

There are a number of indicators of economic slowdown.

The tests are considered a good indicator of intelligence.

a sign that shows that you should do something, or that you have a particular attitude

Severe chest pain is a warning signal that cannot be ignored.

Legalizing drugs could send the wrong signal to young people.

a sign, especially that you respect or honour someone

People stood in silence as a mark of respect.

It was a mark of her popularity that so many colleagues and friends attended the presentation.

There are clear signs of a slowdown in economic growth.

He was walking up and down, a sure sign that he was worried.

If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.

The jury was taking ages to make up its mind, which he felt was probably a bad sign.

Kim received the news without showing any visible sign of emotion.

(=one that shows something bad might be happening)

In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.

(=signs that clearly show something bad)

She would not look at me directly, a tell-tale sign that she was embarrassed.

(=the first thing that shows something is happening, or something exists)

They ran off at the first sign of trouble.

(=a sign near the beginning of something that shows that it is happening, or that it exists)

There are now signs of an improvement in the economy.

It had all the signs of a crime of passion.

The bed was neatly made and bore no signs of having been slept in.

I could see some signs of improvement in her health.

a piece of paper, metal, or wood with words or a picture that gives people information, warnings, or instructions

Don’t ignore the fog [warning signs](bold).

A red morning sky is a sign of an impending storm.

早晨的红霞预示着暴风雨即将来临。

A paw print in the dust was a [sign that](bold) a tiger was close.

沙土里的一个爪印表明附近有老虎。

There are signs that the situation is improving.

There were no signs of forced entry into the house.

a movement, sound etc that you make in order to tell someone something

the thumbs-up sign (=a sign that you make with your hand to show that something is successful)

〔示意成功的〕翘拇指手势

Bruce made a sign that he was ready to leave.

布鲁斯做了个手势示意他准备走了。

Three short blasts on the whistle was the sign to begin.

a mark or shape that has a particular meaning

a group of stars, representing one of 12 parts of the year, that some people believe influences your behaviour and your life

宫〔黄道十二宫之一〕，星座

a language that uses hand movements instead of spoken words, used by people who cannot hear

used to say that someone or something is not in a place or cannot be found

I waited for two hours but there was still no sign of her.

我等了两个小时，还是不见她的踪影。

a movement that shows that someone is alive, or something that shows that there are people in a particular place

〔人〕活着的迹象；〔某地〕有人的迹象

She listened intently for signs of life.

她专注地听是否有人活动的迹象。

something that shows that a situation is becoming more active

Commercial property markets are now [showing](bold) definite [signs of life](bold).

商业地产市场现在出现了明显的复苏迹象。

something that shows how people live now

It’s just a sign of the times that many children have mobile phones.

许多孩子都有手机，这只是个时代特征。

the hand movement that some Christians make in the shape of a cross, to show respect for God or to protect themselves from evil


sign

sign away
sign for
sign in
sign off
sign on
sign out
sign over
sign up

to write your signature on something to show that you wrote it, agree with it, or were present

签（名），署（名）；在 …上签字

The artist had [signed](bold) his [name](bold) in the corner of the painting.

You forgot to [sign](bold) the [cheque](bold).

Over a hundred people have [signed](bold) the [petition](bold).

已有一百多人在请愿书上签了名。

Serena [signs](bold) her [autograph](bold) every time she’s asked.

每次有人请塞雷娜签名她都会签。

一张保罗·麦卡特尼的签名照片

to make a document, agreement etc official and legal by writing your signature on it

签署协议书/合同/条约等

France has just signed a new trade deal with Japan.

法国刚刚和日本签署了一项新的贸易协定。

if a football team or music company signs someone, or if someone signs for them, that person signs a contract in which they agree to work for them

CBS Records had signed her back in 1988 on a three-album contract.

哥伦比亚唱片公司早在1988年就和她签订了发行三张专辑的合同。

Miller worked in the shipyards before signing for Rangers.

米勒在签约流浪者队之前在造船厂干活。

Before long, they had signed with Virgin.

他们不久就和维珍唱片公司签了约。

to officially agree to something by signing a contract

Make sure the repairs are done before you sign on the dotted line.

sign a bill/legislation/agreement into law

if someone in authority signs something into law, they make it part of the law by signing an official document

经签署使议案/法规/协议成为法律

(also: [(all) signed, sealed, and delivered](bold) )

with all the necessary legal documents signed

It’ll all be signed and sealed by Friday, and you can move in then.

星期五之前所有手续都会办完，到时你就可以搬进来了。

to try to tell someone something or ask them to do something by using signs and movements

He signed to the maid to leave the room.

to use, or translate something into, sign language

用手语表达；把 …译成手语


signal

[busy signal](bold) at → [busy](->busy) 1 sense 4

My body was giving me a clear signal that something was wrong.

(=a signal showing that there is danger)

Managers should keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals.

(=ones that do not give a true account of a situation)

Reducing the penalty for marijuana use perhaps sends the wrong signal to teenagers.

(=ones that are confusing because they seem to show two different things)

Our culture gives girls mixed messages about food, with skinny models and fast-food commercials competing for attention.

The use of the army sends out a clear signal to protesters that their actions will not be tolerated.

President Nixon read the signals and decided it was time to resign.

The signals are transmitted via satellites.

The device emits a signal which can be picked up by a submarine.

The antenna that will pick up the signals is a 12-metre dish.

(=allow it to travel along or through something)

Copper wires carry the electrical signals.

The signal travels over the cable network.

I can’t use my phone because the signal isn’t strong enough here.

The signals were too weak for the receiver to pick up.

A transmitter connected to the door bell sends radio signals to a portable receiver.

Digital signals can be compressed to take up less space.

a sound or an action that you make in order to give information to someone or tell them to do something

When she got up from the table, it was obviously the signal for us to leave.

她从桌边站起来，这显然是要我们离开。

At a prearranged signal the lights went out.

预定的信号一发出，灯就全灭了。

an event or action that shows what someone feels, what exists, or what is likely to happen

These results are a signal that the child may need special help.

这些结果表明这个孩子可能需要特别的帮助。

The opinion poll is a [clear signal ](bold)of people’s dissatisfaction with the government.

此次民意调查清楚地表明了民众对政府的不满。

the [danger signals](bold) of a heart attack

We don't want to give out the wrong signal to investors.

我们不想向投资者发出错误的信号。

a series of light waves, sound waves etc that carry an image, sound, or message, for example in radio or television

〔无线电、电视等的〕信号

This new pay-TV channel sends signals via satellite to cable companies.

这个新的付费电视频道通过卫星把信号发送到有线电视公司。

a small antenna which can receive radio signals

可以接收无线电信号的小型天线

The coastguard picked up a [distress signal ](bold)from a freighter 50 miles out at sea.

海岸警卫队接收到一艘离海岸50英里的货船发来的遇险信号。

a piece of equipment with coloured lights, used on a railway to tell train drivers whether they can continue or must stop

〔铁路的〕信号灯，指示灯

a [signal failure](bold)(=when these lights do not work)


signal

[past tense and past participle](italic) [signalled](bold) [present participle](italic) [signalling](bold) ([BrE](bold)) [past tense and past participle](italic) [signaled](bold) [present participle](italic) [signaling](bold) ([AmE](bold))

to make a sound or an action in order to give information or tell someone to do something

She signalled, and the waiter brought the bill.

她打了个手势，侍者就拿来了账单。

The whistle signalled the end of the match.

哨声吹响，示意比赛结束。

Mary signalled wildly at them, but they didn’t notice.

玛丽拼命向他们打手势，但他们没注意到。

The judge signaled to a police officer and the man was led away.

法官向一名警察示意，于是那个人就被带走了。

He pushed his plate away and signalled for coffee.

他把盘子推开，示意要杯咖啡。

She signalled to the children to come inside.

to make something clear by what you say or do – used in news reports

〔用语言或行动〕表明，表示〔用于新闻报道〕

Both sides have signaled their willingness to start negotiations.

双方都表示了启动谈判的意愿。

British sources last night signalled their readiness to talk.

英国方面昨晚表示愿意对话。

The prime minister’s speech today signals that there will be a shakeup in the cabinet.

首相今天的讲话表明内阁将进行改组。

to be a sign that something is going to happen

[signal the start/beginning/end of sth](bold)

the lengthening days that signal the end of winter

白昼变长标志着冬天的结束

to show the direction you intend to turn in a vehicle, using the lights

驶离路边时先要打灯示意。


signal

[adj](bold) <[only before noun](bold)> [formal](special)

The university has done me the signal honour of making me an Honorary Fellow.

这所大学授予我荣誉院士头衔，让我深感荣幸。


signature

→ [key signature](->key signature) → [time signature](->time signature)

your name written in the way you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter, or on a cheque etc, to show that you have written it

〔书信结尾处、支票上等的〕签字，签名

Her [signature](bold) is totally [illegible](bold)(=cannot be read).

The school collected 4,000 signatures for the petition.

学校为这份请愿书收集到了四千个签名。

The Ukrainians [put](bold) their [signatures to](bold) the Lisbon Protocol.

乌克兰签署了《里斯本协议》。

Someone’s [forged](bold) my [signature](bold)(=made an illegal copy of my name to deceive people) on this letter.

有人在这封信中伪造了我的签名。

Each child must [obtain](bold) the [signature](bold) of his or her parents.

每个小孩都必须得到父母的签字。

We will send you a copy of the agreement for signature.

我们将把协议的一份副本送交你签字。

something that is closely related to an event, person, or style


significance

sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns

sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns

The judge said the new evidence was of great significance.

This information on its own is of little significance.

The research dealt with one small group, but their conclusions are of much wider significance.

This place has a special significance for Icelanders.

The political significance of this change should not be underestimated.

A child's relationship to his parents has a lasting significance for his future relationships.

They say they don't attach much significance to opinion polls.

Sporting competitions took on a new political significance during the Cold War.

As links with Europe continue to grow, language learning assumes even greater significance.

grasp/appreciate/understand the significance of sth

The press was slow to grasp the significance of what had happened.

It is often difficult to assess the significance of an event until more time has passed.

the importance of an event, action etc, especially because of the effects or influence it will have in the future

重要性，意义〔尤指对将来的影响〕

Stella didn’t [attach](bold) any [significance to](bold) Doug’s query.

斯特拉没有在意道格的提问。

The book [assesses](bold) the [significance](bold) of Stalin’s policies between 1927 and 1939.

这本书对1927到1939年间斯大林政策的意义作了评价。

The results of the study have a [wider significance](bold) for all the profession.

这项研究的结果对于整个业界来说具有更为广泛的意义。

[great/little significance (in/to/for sth)](bold)

The crime problem has great significance to the general public.

犯罪问题对公众来说事关重大。

[grasp/appreciate the significance (of sth)](bold)(=fully understand something)

The press were slow to grasp the significance of what happened.

新闻界迟迟没有领会此次事件的意义。

the meaning of a word, sign, action etc, especially when this is not immediately clear

〔尤指不是显而易见的〕意思，含意

the significance of the words that refer to the bread Christ shares with his disciples

Only later did we realize the true significance of his remark.

我们直到后来才明白他那番话的真正含意。


significant

sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

having an important effect or influence, especially on what will happen in the future

〔尤指对未来〕重要的，重大的，影响深远的

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

His most significant political achievement was the abolition of the death penalty.

他政治上最重大的成就是废除了死刑。

Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans.

你们的计划如有重大变动，请通知我们。

The result is [highly significant](bold) for the future of the province.

这一结果对该省的未来意义重大。

It is significant that the writers of the report were all men.

这份报告的作者都是男性，这一点很重要。

large enough to be noticeable or have noticeable effects

A significant number of drivers fail to keep to speed limits.

有相当多的司机不遵守车速限制。

A significant part of Japan’s wealth is invested in the West.

日本有很大一部分财富投资在西方国家。

There is a [significant difference](bold) between the number of home births now and ten years ago.

现在家中分娩的人数和十年前相比有明显的差别。

The rise in temperature is not [statistically significant](bold).

从统计角度来看，气温的上升并不明显。

a significant look, smile etc has a special meaning that is not known to everyone

〔眼神、微笑等〕意味深长的，别有深意的

他意味深长地看了我一眼。


significantly

in an important way or to an important degree

Health problems can be significantly reduced by careful diet.

注意饮食可以大大减少健康方面的问题。

Methods used by younger teachers differ significantly from those used by older ones.

年轻教师所用的方法和老教师的方法有很大的差别。

Delia’s work has been significantly better this year.

今年迪莉娅的工作明显进步了。

used to say that something is very important

The Democrats, significantly, finished well behind the Green Party.

值得注意的是，民主党的得票数远远落后于绿党。

in a way that seems to have a special meaning

George paused, and glanced significantly in my direction.

乔治停顿了一下，意味深长地向我这边看了一眼。


signify

[past tense and past participle](italic) [signified](bold) [present participle](italic) [signifying](bold) [third person singular](italic) [signifies](bold)

to represent, mean, or be a sign of something

代表；表示；象征；意味着

Some tribes use special facial markings to signify status.

有些部落使用特殊的面部标记来表示地位。

The image of the lion signified power and strength.

狮子的形象代表权力和力量。

The symbol used signifies that the frequency is measured in kHz.

使用这一符号表示频率以千赫为单位。

if you signify a feeling, opinion etc, you do something that acts as a sign so that other people know your feeling or opinion

〔用动作〕表示〔感觉、意见等〕

Hamilton waved his hand to signify that he didn’t mind what they decided.

汉密尔顿摆摆手，表示他们作什么决定他都无所谓。

He turned away from her slightly to signify his indifference.

他稍稍背过脸以示对她的冷淡。

to be important enough to have an effect on something

These figures don’t really signify in the overall results.

这些数字对于总体结果影响不是很大。


silence

There was a gasp from Peter and then a dead silence.

After a brief silence, Katherine nodded.

‘Fred tells me you like books,’ Steve said, after an awkward silence.

There was a stunned silence at the other end of the phone.

Harrison stared at him in stony silence.

(=one that is strange and rather frightening)

An eerie silence descended over the house.

(=one that makes you feel that something bad is going to happen)

‘How long will she be ill?’ There was a short, ominous silence.

At the mention of John, a sudden silence fell on the room.

There was silence in the library for several moments.

The sound of a car engine broke the silence.

Nothing moved, no sound disturbed the silence.

'I don't want any,' he said, and lapsed into silence again.

Nothing disturbed the silence of the night.

没有任何声音打破这夜晚的寂静。

[silence falls/descends (on/upon sth)](bold)

After the explosion, an eerie silence fell upon the scene.

爆炸之后，现场陷入一片可怕的寂静。

一声高声尖叫打破了沉寂。

complete quiet because nobody is talking

There was a [brief silence](bold) before anyone answered.

这四个人一声不吭地坐着。

‘How long have you been here?’ I asked. There was complete silence.

“你在这里多久了？”我问。回答我的是彻底的沉默。

“法庭上请保持肃静！”法官吼道。

There was an awkward silence between them.

他们之间出现一阵令人尴尬的沉默。

The accused exercised his [right to silence](bold)(=the legal right to choose to say nothing).

failure or refusal to discuss something or answer questions about something

The government’s silence on such an important issue seems very strange.

Once again the answer was a [deafening silence](bold)(=a very noticeable refusal to discuss something).

failure to write a letter to someone, telephone them etc

After two years of silence, he suddenly got in touch with us again.

两年杳无音信之后，他突然又跟我们取得了联系。

a period of time in which everyone stops talking as a sign of honour and respect towards someone who has died


silence

to make someone stop talking, or stop something making a noise

She held up her hand to silence the children.

她抬手示意孩子们安静下来。

to make someone stop expressing opposition or criticisms – used especially in news reports

封 …的口，压制〔反对意见或批评，尤用于新闻报道〕

Barnes has failed to silence his critics.

巴恩斯未能封住批评者的嘴巴。


silent

[silently](bold) adv. eg: He sat silently by the bed.

[Silent](bold)  is used mainly in writing. In everyday English, people usually use [not say anything](bold)  rather than [be silent](bold) :

She [didn’t say anything](bold), so I carried on.

The article [doesn’t say anything](bold) about religion.

She kept silent, forcing Buchanan to continue.

她保持沉默，逼着布坎南继续下去。

The crowd [fell silent](bold)(=became silent) when the president appeared.

总统出现时，人群安静了下来。

[the strong silent type](bold)(=a man who looks strong and does not talk very much)

failing or refusing to talk about something or express an opinion

报告对这个问题只字未提。

without any sound, or not making any sound

Julie offered up a silent prayer that she would pass her exam.

朱莉默默地祈祷，希望能通过这次考试。

[as silent as the grave](bold)(=completely silent in a mysterious or uncomfortable way)

a silent letter in a word is not pronounced

单词wreck中的字母w是不发音的。


silk

a thin smooth soft cloth made from very thin thread which is produced by a silkworm

王室法律顾问，御用大律师

His practice quickly grew and he [took silk](bold)(=became a QC) in 1988.

他的业务迅速扩大，1988年他成为了王室法律顾问。

the coloured shirts worn by jockeyspeople who ride horses in races

〔骑师在赛马时穿的〕彩色丝绸赛马服

to make something good out of something that is bad quality

化腐朽为神奇；以劣材制精品


silly

[comparative](italic) [sillier](bold) [superlative](italic) [silliest](bold)

You made a lot of [silly mistakes](bold).

I left my keys at home, which was [a](bold) pretty [silly thing to do](bold).

我干了件傻事，把钥匙落在家里了。

‘Shall we go for a walk?’ ‘[Don’t be silly](bold), it’s dark.’

“我们去散步吧？”“别犯傻了，天都黑了。”

stupid in a childish  or embarrassing way

穿上这套衣服我觉得很可笑。

I hate their parties – we always end up playing silly games.

我讨厌他们的聚会——最后总是玩一些愚蠢的游戏。

随便的；不切实际的；不实用的

They served us coffee in these silly little cups.

他们竟然用这种不实用的小杯子给我们上咖啡。

to drink or laugh etc so much that you stop behaving sensibly

喝得烂醉/笑得不成样子/吓得半死等


silly

used to tell someone that you think they are not behaving sensibly

不，傻瓜，我不是那个意思。


silver

a valuable shiny, light grey metal that is used to make jewellery, knives, coins etc. It is a chemical element: symbol Ag

银〔一种化学元素，符号为Ag〕

spoons, forks, dishes etc that are made of silver

银餐具〔如汤匙、叉子、碟子等〕

The lake sparkled with shades of blue and silver.

湖面上泛着蓝色和银白色的波光。

This season’s colours are rich golds and elegant silvers.

本季的流行颜色是富丽的金色和高雅的银色。

他在上一届奥运会上获得一枚银牌。

coins that contain silver or are the colour of silver

He put his hand into his pocket and brought out a handful of silver.

他把手伸进口袋，掏出一把银币。


silver

[be born with a silver spoon in your mouth](bold) at → [born](->born) 1 sense 8 [every cloud has a silver lining](bold) at → [cloud](->cloud) 1 sense 6

if something is given to you on a silver platter, you do not have to make any effort to get it

He had a scholarship handed to him on a silver platter.

他毫不费力就拿到了一份奖学金。

something that solves a difficult problem very quickly and easily

〔解决难题的〕简捷办法，高招

There is no silver bullet for this problem.

解决这个问题没有特效药。


silver

to cover a surface with a thin shiny layer of silver or another metal in order to make a mirror

给 …镀银[金属]〔以制作镜子〕

to make something shine and look the colour of silver

使发出银色光泽，使呈银色

The farmhouse appeared, silvered by the moon.

农舍出现了，在月光下泛着银光。


similar

ˈsɪmələ, ˈsɪmɪlə

Someone or something is [similar to](bold)  another person or thing: His surname is similar to mine.
Don’t say: [His surname is similar with mine.](strike)

People or things are [similar in](bold)  size, appearance, shape, character etc: My sister and I are similar in character.

The colours are very similar, but I like this one best.

very similar – used especially about the way people look or behave

Lawyers are all alike - I don’t trust them.

The film bears a close resemblance to real life is very similar.

The painting is remarkably close to the original.

The glass is still made in much the same way as it was 100 years ago.

People are much the same, wherever you go.

The two computers were identical in design.

having the same colour, style, pattern etc as something else – used about clothes or furniture that you wear or use together

She wore matching silver shoes and handbag.

These dialects are akin to Arabic, though different in several respects.

I was in a very similar situation not so long ago.

The new employment terms and conditions will be broadly similar to those currently in place.

The results of each study are remarkably similar.

Both approaches seem to achieve similar results.

两种方法得出了相似的结果。

A number of his friends had been affected [in a similar way](bold).

他的一些朋友也受到了类似的影响。

The two products [look](bold) quite [similar](bold).

这两种产品看上去很相似。

The two cars are very similar in size and design.

这两辆汽车大小和设计都非常相似。

The two groups have broadly similar aims.

这两个组织目标大致相似。

The speech was strikingly similar to one given by the American president earlier this year.

这个演讲和美国总统在今年早些时候发表的演讲惊人地相似。


similarity

ˌsɪməˈlærəti

ˌsɪməˈlærəti

This ape's facial expressions show remarkable similarities to ours.

There was a close similarity between his and Smith's views on education.

There are certain similarities between the two theories.

(=one in which an obvious feature of two things is similar, but other features are not similar)

the superficial similarities between animal behaviour and human behaviour

(=one that seems similar but really is not)

Many apparent similarities became less convincing on closer examination.

There are lots of similarities between the two bikes.

The murder bore a striking similarity to another shooting 25 miles away.

Twins who are raised apart still show similarities in their behaviour.

Both artists work on a small scale, but there the similarity ends.

if there is a similarity between two things or people, they are similar in some way

There are some [striking similarities](bold) between the two plays.

这两出戏有一些异常相似之处。

the song’s [close similarity](bold) to traditional Jewish music

这首歌曲和传统犹太音乐非常类似的地方

The present crisis [bears](bold) some [similarity to](bold) the oil crisis of the 1970s.

当前的危机和20世纪70年代的石油危机有些相似。

I was struck by the similarities in their early lives.

他们早年生活的相似之处让我吃惊。

The police are checking for similarities with other recent attacks in the area.

警方在核查这与该地区最近发生的其他几起袭击事件是否有相似之处。

[There are similarities](bold) with German, though Yiddish is a distinct language.

依地语和德语有相似之处，尽管它是一种不同的语言。

They are both blonde, but [there the similarity ends](bold).

他们俩都是金发，但相同之处也就仅此而已。


similarly

The first letter she wrote me was less than a page long, and her second letter was similarly brief.

她写给我的第一封信不到一页，第二封信也一样简短。

The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably.

吃穿的费用近年来下降了。同样地，燃料价格也有大幅回落。


simile

an expression that describes something by comparing it with something else, using the words ‘as’ or ‘like’, for example ‘as white as snow’

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


simple

I came up with a very simple answer to this problem.

(=seeming simple, but in fact complicated or difficult)

It’s a deceptively simple idea, but it’s very difficult to put into practice.

Any child’s behaviour can be improved by this simple but effective technique.

Keep your explanation as simple as possible.

[comparative](italic) [simpler](bold) [superlative](italic) [simplest](bold)

not difficult or complicated to do or understand

a simple but effective solution to the problem

对这个问题简单而有效的解决办法

There is no simple answer to this question.

这个问题没有简单的答案。

I’m sure there’s a [perfectly simple](bold) explanation.

我相信一定有一个很简单的解释。

现代照相机用起来非常简单。

There are relatively simple exercises to build strength.

有比较简单的运动可以增强体能。

We want to [keep](bold) the costumes as [simple](bold) as possible.

We can’t pay people any more money until the company is more profitable. I’m afraid [it’s as simple as that](bold).

只有公司赢利更多，我们才能支付更高的报酬。恐怕就这么简单。

made in a plain style, without a lot of decoration or unnecessary things added

a building constructed in a simple classic style

used to emphasize that only one thing is involved

Completing the race is not just a simple matter of physical fitness.

跑完比赛不仅仅是纯粹的体力问题。

[The simple fact is](bold), he’s not very good at his job.

事实就是这样，他不是非常擅长做自己的工作。

Their motive was greed, [pure and simple](bold).

他们的动机就是贪婪，别无其他。

made or built of only a few parts, and not having a complicated structure

这是一台结构非常简单的机器。

They evolved from simple life forms that existed millions of years ago.

它们是从几百万年前就存在的简单的生命形式进化而来的。

honest and ordinary and not special in any way

乔只是一个普普通通的农民。

simple tenses are not formed with an auxiliary such as ‘have’ or ‘be’

life without too many possessions or modern machines, usually in the countryside

简朴生活〔常指乡村生活〕

someone who is simple is not very intelligent

〔人〕头脑简单的，笨的，智力低下的

我觉得卢克脑子有点简单。


simplicity

the quality of being simple and not complicated, especially when this is attractive or useful

朴素，简朴，简单〔尤指吸引人的或有用的〕

Mona wrote with a beautiful simplicity of style.

For the sake of simplicity, the tax form is divided into three sections.

为简明起见，税单分成三个部分。

James’ solution to this problem was [simplicity itself](bold)(=very simple).

詹姆斯对这个问题的解决办法十分简单。


simplify

[simplification](bold) /ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃ/  n. <C,U> eg: These figures are a simplification. The real situation is much more complicated than this.

[past tense and past participle](italic) [simplified](bold) [present participle](italic) [simplifying](bold) [third person singular](italic) [simplifies](bold)

to make something easier or less complicated


simplistic

treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple

This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.

这是对该问题过分简单化的处理办法。


simply

实在，根本，简直〔用于强调〕

He simply won’t accept the committee’s decision.

他根本不接受委员会的决定。

It is [quite simply](bold) the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard.

这简直是我听到过的最荒唐的想法。

Some students lose marks simply because they don’t read the question properly.

有些学生丢分只是因为没有好好读题目。

What we need is not simply a smaller organization, but a more efficient one.

我们需要的不仅仅是一个精简的机构，而是一个更有效率的机构。

used to emphasize how easy it is to do something

只是，只要〔用于强调某事多么容易〕

Simply fill in the coupon and take it to your local store.

只要把这张优惠券填好，拿到当地的门店去就行。

if you say or explain something simply, you say it in a way that is easy for people to understand

尽量把你的意思表达得更简单明了。

[To put it simply](bold), the tax cuts mean the average person will be about 3% better off.

简单地说，这次减税意味着普通人的收入将增加3%左右。

if you live simply, you live in a plain and ordinary way, without spending much money

We had to live very simply on my father’s small salary.

我们只能靠父亲微薄的工资过着非常简朴的生活。


simulate

to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real

a machine that simulates conditions in space

Interviews can be simulated in the classroom.

He found it impossible to simulate grief.


simulated

not real, but made to look, sound, or feel real

模仿的，模拟的，仿真的；假装的

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

She looked at the report with simulated interest.

她装出感兴趣的样子看那份报告。


simulation

ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən

ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃən

the activity of producing conditions which are similar to real ones, especially in order to test something, or the conditions that are produced

模拟，仿真〔尤用于试验〕；模拟的环境

a [computer simulation](bold) used to train airline pilots

用于训练航空公司飞行员的电脑模拟程序

a simulation of a rainforest environment


simultaneous

[simultaneously](bold) adv. eg: The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television and radio.

In everyday English, people often say that two things happen [at the same time](bold) , rather than say that they are [simultaneous](bold) :

Up to twenty people can use the system [at the same time](bold).

things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time

They grabbed each other’s hands in simultaneous panic.

他们俩同时惊慌起来，相互抓住对方的手。

Up to twenty users can have simultaneous access to the system.

最多可有20名用户同时登录该系统。

The withdrawal of British troops should be simultaneous with that of US forces.

英军应该和美军同时撤离。

The speeches will be broadcast live, with [simultaneous translation](bold)(=immediate translation, as the person is speaking) into English.

这些演讲将作现场直播，并配有英语同声传译。


sin

[cover/hide a multitude of sins](bold) at → [multitude](->multitude) sense 4 → [cardinal sin](->cardinal sin) → [mortal sin](->mortal sin) → [original sin](->original sin)

(=seven bad feelings or desires, in the Christian religion, for example greed or too much pride)

Possibly the greatest sin you can be guilty of is not speaking out against cruelty or injustice when you see it.

an action that is against religious rules and is considered to be an offence against God

〔违犯宗教法规的〕罪，罪恶，罪孽

She needed to [confess](bold) her [sins](bold) and ask for forgiveness.

她需要忏悔罪过，请求宽恕。

He knew that he had [committed](bold) a terrible [sin](bold).

他知道自己犯下了可怕的罪行。

[the seven deadly sins](bold)(=seven bad feelings or desires, in the Christian religion)

There’s so much lovely food here, it would be a sin to waste it.

这里有这么多的美食，浪费的话真是罪过。

if two people live in sin, they live together in a sexual relationship without being married

I saw Margaret this morning looking as miserable as sin.

今天早晨我看见玛格丽特很不高兴的样子。

an expression used to suggest jokingly that you have to do something as a punishment

自作自受，活该，自作孽〔用于自嘲〕

现在我到总部上班了，真是自作自受。


sin

[past tense and past participle](italic) [sinned](bold) [present participle](italic) [sinning](bold)

to do something that is against religious rules and is considered to be an offence against God

〔宗教上〕犯罪，违犯教规

你违背上帝的旨意犯了罪。

used to say that someone should not be blamed for what they have done wrong, because they have been badly treated by other people

人负己甚于己负人，过错无多而报应太重〔指所受的不公超过所犯的过失〕


sin

the written abbreviation of [sine](bold)


since

You use [since](bold)  with a time, year, date, or other point in time: He has been living in England [since 2008](bold). We’ve known about it [since May](bold).

Don’t use[ since](bold)  with a period of time.
Don’t say: [He has been living in England since 12 years.](strike)

You use the present perfect before [since](bold) : I [have liked](bold) him since we first met. We[’ve been driving](bold) since six this morning.
Don’t say: [I like him since we first met.](strike)

You also use the past perfect before [since](bold) : She [had been waiting](bold) since five o’clock.
Don’t say: [She was waiting since five o’clock.](strike)

You use the simple past tense after [since](bold) : He has grown [since](bold) I last [saw](bold) him.

You use [for](bold)  with a period of time: I’ve known him [for ten years](bold). We’ve been waiting [for hours](bold).

from a particular time or event in the past until the present, or in that period of time

自从 …以来，自从 …之后

We’ve been waiting here since two o’clock.

我们从两点钟开始就在这里等了。

I haven’t played rugby since I left university.

我大学毕业后就没打过橄榄球。

She left London ten years ago, and I haven’t seen her since.

她十年前离开伦敦，此后我再没有见过她。

The factory has been here since the 1970s.

这家工厂从20世纪70年代起就在这里了。

It was exactly five years since her father had died.

从她父亲去世到现在正好满五年。

Since the end of the war, over five thousand prisoners have been released.

自从战争结束以后，已有五千多名战俘获释。

He lost his job five years ago, but has since found other work.

他五年前失去工作，但此后找到了其他工作。

I left school in 1995, and [since then](bold) I’ve lived in London.

我1995年离开学校，此后就在伦敦生活。

We’ve been friends ever since we were at school together.

我们从上学的时候起就一直是朋友。

She’s been terrified of the sound of aircraft ever since the crash.

自从那次飞机失事后，她就一直害怕听到飞机声。

We came to the UK in 1974 and have lived here ever since.

我们1974年来到英国，此后就一直在这里生活。

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

Since you are unable to answer, perhaps we should ask someone else.

既然你回答不了，那我们也许该问问别人。

used in questions to show that you are very surprised or angry

从什么时候起？〔用于问句，表示惊讶或气愤〕

Since when have you been interested in my feelings?

你从什么时候起开始关心我的感受了？

if something has long since happened, it happened a long time ago

I’ve long since forgiven her for what she did.

我早已原谅她的所作所为了。


sincere

a feeling, belief, or statement that is sincere is honest and true, and based on what you really feel and believe

由衷的，真诚的，真心实意的

I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me.

我要对所有帮助和支持过我的人表示由衷的感谢。

Please accept my [sincere apologies](bold).

his sincere desire to find out the truth

someone who is sincere is honest and says what they really feel or believe

They were obviously sincere in their beliefs.

他们的信仰显然是虔诚的。

I wasn’t sure that he was sincere in what he was saying.

我不敢肯定他说的话是真心诚意的。


sincerely

if you feel or believe something sincerely, you really feel or believe it and are not just pretending

由衷地，真诚地，真心实意地

We are sincerely grateful for your help.

我们由衷地感谢你的帮助。

an expression used to end a formal letter, especially one that you have begun by using someone’s name

谨上，敬上，谨启〔用于以某人名字开头的正式信件的末尾〕


sing

[past tense](italic) [sang](bold) /sæŋ/ [past participle](italic) [sung](bold) /sʌŋ/

to produce a musical sound with your voice

We had a great time [singing](bold) some of the old [songs](bold).

我们唱了一些老歌，非常开心。

My mother used to sing to me when I was young.

我小时候妈妈常常唱歌给我听。

I’ve never been able to [sing in tune](bold)(=sing the correct notes).

She patiently [sang](bold) the baby [to sleep](bold).

她耐心地唱歌哄宝宝入睡。

if birds sing, they produce high musical sounds

I could hear the birds singing outside my window.

呜呜作响，发嗡嗡[嗖嗖]声

一颗子弹嗖的一声从我耳边飞过。

Mrs Edwards was singing your praises today.

爱德华兹太太今天对你大加赞扬。

to say something different from what you said before

be singing from the same hymn sheet/book

used to say that a group of people all have the same aims or all express the same opinion on a particular subject

〔在某主题上〕目标[观点]一致，唱同一个调子

Union representatives are all singing from the same hymn sheet on the issue of pay.

工会代表在工资问题上全都是一个调子。

to tell people everything you know about a crime when they ask you questions about it – used especially by criminals and the police

招供，交代罪行〔尤为罪犯和警察所使用〕


singer

一位著名的意大利歌剧演唱家

the [lead singer](bold)(=main singer) of Slade

Tina Turner’s [backing singers](bold)(=people who sing with her)


single

单一的，唯一的，仅一个的

他们仅以一分的优势赢得比赛。

the highest price ever paid for a single work of art

为单件艺术品所支付的最高价格

a [single-sex school](bold)(=one for only boys or girls)

used to emphasize that you are talking about every person or thing

Don’t write down every single word I say.

不必把我说的每一个字都写下来。

The plane was brought down safely and not a single passenger was killed.

飞机安全降落，没有一名乘客丧生。

We didn’t get a single reply to the advertisement.

这个广告我们连一个回应也没有收到。

used to emphasize that you are talking about the one thing that is the biggest, greatest etc

Cigarette smoking is the single most important cause of lung cancer.

抽烟是导致肺癌的最重要原因。

Tourism is the country’s single biggest earner.

旅游业是这个国家最大的收入来源。

not married, or not involved in a romantic relationship with anyone

未婚的，单身的；无情侣关系的

The changes in tax rates will benefit single people the most.

税率改变的最大获益者是单身人士。

a bed, room etc that is meant to be used by one person only

You have to pay extra for a single room.

a single ticket etc is for a trip from one place to another but not back again


single

a CD that has only one song on it, not a number of songs, or a song which is sold in this way

单曲唱片；单曲唱片的歌曲

你听过他们最新的单曲唱片没有？

a hit that allows the person who is hitting the ball to reach first base in a game of baseball

a game, especially in tennis, in which one person plays on their own against another person

[doubles](bold) at → [double](->double) 2 sense 3

people who are not married and are not involved in a romantic relationship with anyone

未婚者，单身者；无伴侣者

The show is especially popular among young singles.

这个节目尤其受年轻单身者的欢迎。

a ticket for a trip from one place to another but not back again

一张到牛津的单程票，谢谢。

I’m afraid we haven’t got any singles available.

恐怕我们已经没有单人房间了。


singular

a singular noun, verb, form etc is used when writing or speaking about one person or thing

If the subject is singular, use a singular verb.

如果主语是单数，就用单数动词。

He showed a [singular lack](bold) of tact in the way he handled the situation.

他处理这局面的方式显得极不得体。

I wondered why she was behaving in so singular a fashion.

我真奇怪她为什么会有如此异常的行为。


singular

the form of a word used when writing or speaking about one person or thing

Should the verb be in the singular or the plural?

这个动词应该用单数形式还是复数形式？


sinister

making you feel that something evil, dangerous, or illegal is happening or will happen

不祥的，凶兆的；阴险的；邪恶的

[there is something/nothing sinister about sb/sth](bold)

There was something sinister about Mr Scott’s death.

斯科特先生的死有点蹊跷。

There is a sinister side to these events.

He was a handsome man, in a sinister sort of way.

他英俊的外貌中带着一点阴险。


sink

[past tense](italic) [sank](bold) /sæŋk/ or [past tense](italic) [sunk](bold) /sʌŋk/ ([AmE](bold)) [past participle](italic) [sunk](bold) /sʌŋk/

to go down below the surface of water, mud etc

Their motorboat struck a rock and began to sink.

他们的摩托艇触了礁，开始下沉。

The kids watched as the coin [sank to the bottom of](bold) the pool.

孩子们看着那枚硬币沉到池底。

The heavy guns sank up to their barrels in the mud.

这些沉重的大炮深陷在泥里，只露出炮管。

A luxury yacht was sunk in a bomb attack yesterday.

一艘豪华游艇在昨天的炸弹袭击事件中被击沉了。

下降，降低〔至某一高度〕

The [sun](bold) was [sinking](bold) behind the coconut palms.

Her chin sank onto her chest, and she looked despairing.

她下巴耷拉到胸前，显得很绝望。

to fall down or sit down heavily, especially because you are very tired and weak

重重倒下，颓然坐下〔尤因非常疲倦或虚弱〕

She let out a groan and sank into a chair.

她呻吟了一声，颓然倒进椅子里。

He let go of her shoulders and she sank at once to the floor.

他松开她的肩膀，她顿时倒在地板上。

玛丽昂跌坐在一块岩石上，哭了起来。

The minister [sank to](bold) his [knees](bold)(=he went down into a kneeling position) and prayed.

They lost all their money and sank into desperate poverty.

他们赔光了所有的钱，变得一无所有。

The good mood left me and I sank into depression.

好心情离我而去，我陷入沮丧之中。

The doctor said that the boy was [sinking fast](bold)(=getting weaker and about to die).

医生说那男孩的病情在急剧恶化。

used to say that you lose hope or confidence

心情沉重，情绪低落〔用于表示失去希望或信心〕

His heart sank the way it always did when she left him.

他心情沉重，她离开他时他总是这样。

She felt desperately tired, and her spirits sank.

她感到筋疲力尽，情绪低落。

Shares in the company have sunk as low as 620p.

这家公司的股票跌到了620便士的低点。

The population of the village sank to just a few families.

这个村子的人口已经减少到只剩几户人家了。

if your voice sinks, it becomes very quiet

the unpleasant feeling that you get when you suddenly realize that something bad is going to happen

I [had](bold) a [sinking feeling](bold) inside as I realized I was going to fail yet again.

我意识到自己又要失败，心情很低落。

to be in a situation where you are certain to fail or have a lot of problems

If I don’t get paid by next week, I’ll really be sunk.

下星期再拿不到工资的话，我就惨了。

(also: [sink like a stone](bold) ([especially AmE](bold)) )

if something sinks without trace, it fails quickly or no one pays attention to it

〔某事物〕很快失败，无人问津

He made a few records, which all sank without trace.

他录过几张唱片，但都无人问津。

to be dishonest enough or selfish enough to do something very bad or unfair

不诚实[自私]到这种地步；堕落到干出这种事来

他怎么会堕落到这种地步？

to put your teeth or something sharp into someone’s flesh, into food etc

用〔牙〕咬；用〔尖锐的东西〕戳，捅

The dog [sank](bold) its [teeth](bold) into my arm.

那条狗在我的手臂上咬了一口。

if you sink something such as a well or part of a building, you dig a hole to put it into the ground

A [well](bold) was [sunk](bold) in the back garden, and water could be pumped up into the kitchen.

后花园里挖了口井，可以把水抽上来接到厨房。

to succeed or fail without help from anyone else

They don’t give you a lot of guidance – you’re just left to sink or swim, really.

他们不会给你很多指导——就让你自生自灭，真的。

They sank their entire savings into their house.

他们把全部存款都投到他们的房子上了。

to put a ball into a hole or basket in games such as golf or basketball

将〔球〕击入洞中；将〔球〕投入篮中

to agree to stop arguing and forget about your disagreements, especially in order to unite and oppose someone else

摒弃分歧，摒除歧见〔尤指为了联合对付别人〕

Nations must sink their differences to achieve greater security.

各国必须摒弃分歧，以实现更高的安全性。

to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities

我们先在酒馆里喝了几品脱啤酒。


sink

[everything but the kitchen sink](bold) at → [everything](->everything) sense 7

a large open container that you fill with water and use for washing yourself, washing dishes etc

Dirty plates were piled high in the sink.

脏盘子在洗涤槽里堆得老高。


sink

an area where people live or a school that is in a very bad condition and seems unlikely to improve

Go to almost any city and you find sink estates where you get the feeling that the council hates the place and the people too.

几乎每到一个城市你都会发现贫民窟，让人感觉当地的市政会讨厌那里，也讨厌那里的人。


sip

[past tense and past participle](italic) [sipped](bold) [present participle](italic) [sipping](bold)

to drink something slowly, taking very small mouthfuls

She was sitting at the table sipping her coffee.


sip

一小口（饮料），一啜之量

She poured more wine and [took](bold) a [sip](bold).

她又倒了些酒，抿了一小口。


sir

used when speaking to a man in order to be polite or show respect

先生，长官〔对男子的敬称〕

‘Report back to me in an hour, sergeant.’ ‘Yes, sir.’

“一小时后向我报告，中士。”“是，长官。”

→ [madam](->madam) sense 1 → [ma'am](->ma'am)

used at the beginning of a formal letter to a man or to people you do not know

尊敬的先生，敬启者〔对男子或不知其名者的称呼，用于正式信函的开头〕

a title used before the first name of a knight or baronet

爵士〔冠于爵士或准男爵名字之前的尊称〕

used by children at school when speaking to or talking about a male teacher

老师〔中小学生对男教师的称呼〕

老师，我忘记做家庭作业了。

(also: [no/yes siree!](bold) ([especially AmE](bold)) )

used to emphasize a statement or an answer to a question

绝不！/的确！〔用于强调所说的话或对问题的回答〕

I will not have that man in my home, no sir!

我不要那个人待在我家里，绝对不行！


sister

He had two older sisters, Karen and Jacqueline.

Mary showed a lot of aggressive behaviour towards her younger sister.

(=a sister with only one parent the same as yours)

She doesn't see her half-sister very often.

a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

他有两个姊妹和一个弟弟。

a newspaper etc that belongs to the same group or organization

the Daily Post’s sister paper, the Liverpool Echo

《每日邮报》的姊妹报纸《利物浦回声报》

我今天感觉好些了，护士长。

a word used by women to talk about other women and to show that they have feelings of friendship and support towards them

姊妹，姐妹〔妇女对其他妇女表示友好和支持时的用语〕

We appeal to our sisters all over the world to stand by us.

我们呼吁全世界的姊妹们支持我们。

a way of talking to or about an African-American woman, used especially by African Americans

大姐，小妹，小姐〔尤指非裔美国人对其女性的称呼〕


sister-in-law

丈夫[妻子]的姊妹；姑子；姨子

兄长[弟弟]的妻子；嫂子；弟媳

the wife of the brother of your husband or wife

配偶的兄弟之妻；妯娌；舅嫂


sit

sit around
sit back
sit by
sit down
sit in
sit in for
sit on
sit out
sit through
sit up

to be resting your weight on your bottom somewhere, or to move into this position

She sat on the bed and kicked off her shoes.

to sit on a chair, bed, floor etc after you have been standing

to be sitting in a particular chair or place

to sit – used especially when asking someone to sit down

Please take a seat – she will be with you in a minute.

Would the audience please take their seats – the show will begin in five minutes.

to sit in a comfortable chair and let yourself fall back into it

We switched on the TV and sank into our armchairs.

to sit in a very comfortable relaxed way

They lounged around all day by the pool.

My sister was perched was sitting on a high stool.

to be sitting while leaning against something, especially because you are injured, drunk, or asleep

They found him slumped against the steering wheel.

to sit with your knees bent under you, your bottom just off the ground, balancing on your feet

A little boy was squatting at the edge of the pool.

Young children find it almost impossible to sit still.

She was sitting comfortably on the sofa.

(=suddenly sit up very straight, for example because you hear something)

Suddenly she sat bolt upright and said, ‘What was that?’

(=with your legs bent and crossed over in front of you)

[past tense and past participle](italic) [sat](bold) /sæt/ [present participle](italic) [sitting](bold)

to be on a chair or seat, or on the ground, with the top half of your body upright and your weight resting on your buttocks

I sat on the shore and looked at the sea.

She’s the girl who sits next to me at school.

她是学校里坐在我旁边的女孩。

In the driving seat sat a man of average height.

驾驶座上坐着一名中等身材的男子。

[sit at a desk/table etc](bold)(=sit facing it)

We used to [sit and](bold) listen to her for hours.

我们以前总是一坐听她讲上几个小时。

to get into a sitting position somewhere after you have been standing up

Sam sat opposite her and accepted a cigarette.

萨姆在她对面坐下，接过一支香烟。

to make someone sit, or help them to sit

I gently led her to the chair and sat her on it.

我小心地把她带到椅子边上，扶她坐下。

to be in a particular position or condition

位于，坐落在〔某位置〕；处于〔某状况〕

坐落在山坡上的一座小教堂

The parliament building sits in a large square.

议会大楼位于一个大广场上。

He’s got a computer sitting on his desk, but he doesn’t use it.

他有一台电脑放在书桌上，但他不用。

My climbing boots were sitting unused in a cupboard.

我的登山靴放在柜子里，一直没有穿。

The house has [sat empty](bold) for two years.

这幢房子已经空置两年了。

to stay in one place for a long time, especially sitting down, doing nothing useful or helpful

I spent half the morning sitting in a traffic jam.

我遇上塞车，坐在车里等了半个上午。

Well, I can’t [sit here](bold) chatting all day.

好了，我可不能整天坐在这儿闲扯。

Are you just going to [sit there](bold) complaining?

你就打算坐在那里发牢骚吗？

to be a member of a committee, parliament, or other official group

成为〔委员会、议会或其他官方组织〕的成员

They both sat on the management committee.

他们两个都担任管理委员会的委员。

He was the first journalist to sit in parliament.

他是第一位任议会议员的新闻记者。

to have a meeting in order to carry out official business

The court will sit until all the evidence has been heard.

法院将一直开庭到所有证词都陈述完毕为止。

to be in, or get into, a resting position, with the tail end of the body resting on a surface

The cat likes to sit on the wall outside the kitchen.

这只猫喜欢蹲在厨房外面的墙头上。

used to tell a dog to sit with the tail end of its body resting on the ground or floor

if a bird sits on its eggs, it covers them with its body to make the eggs hatch

to look after a baby or child while its parents are out

Just sit tight – I’ll be there in five minutes.

待着别动——我五分钟后就来。

to stay in the same situation, and not change your mind and do anything new

We’re advising all our investors to sit tight till the market improves.

我们建议我们所有的投资者都按兵不动，等待市场复苏。

to be in a very good or favourable position

We’ve paid off the mortgage, so we’re sitting pretty now.

我们已经还清抵押贷款，现在轻松了。

to give your opinion about whether someone has done something wrong, especially when you have no right to do this

（对某人）进行评论〔尤指妄加评论〕

How can you sit in judgment on somebody you hardly know?

你怎么可以对几乎不了解的人妄加评论呢？

not sit well/easily/comfortably (with sb)

if a situation, plan etc does not sit well with someone, they do not like it

〔情况、计划等〕（令某人）不舒服

He had never before been accused of stealing, and it did not sit well with him.

从来没有人说过他偷东西，这一指责让他觉得很委屈。

to avoid saying which side of an argument you support or what your opinion is about a particular subject

The weakness of the book is that it sits on the fence on important issues.

这本书的缺点是在重要问题上没有明确的态度。

to delay taking action when you should do something

Workers are losing their jobs while the government sits on its hands and does nothing.

特蕾西今年要参加普通中等教育证书考试。

They were preparing children to sit for the entry examination.

他们正在帮助孩子们准备入学考试。

to sit somewhere so that you can be painted or photographed

She sat for (=was painted by) Holman Hunt and Millais.

她给霍尔曼·汉特和米莱当过模特。


site

Archaeological sites are often discovered by accident.

There are numerous historic sites to visit.

The organization maintains and restores ancient sites, castles, monuments etc.

(=a place that is important in a religion)

Ayers Rock is the most sacred site of the Aborigines.

A Bronze Age burial site has been discovered.

Wreckage was seen 200 metres away from the crash site.

He has worked on various building sites.

(=a piece of land that has never been built on)

We want to shift the balance of housing development from greenfield to brownfield sites.

(=a piece of land that has been built on before)

The majority of the houses will be built on brownfield sites.

A well-run caravan site near the river brings holidaymakers into the village.

Recycling reduces the volume of waste which goes into landfill sites.

The area is to be redeveloped as an industrial site.

There were photos of a missile site under construction.

Normally the male swan won’t let other swans near his nesting site.

a place where something important or interesting happened

〔发生过重要或有意思的事件的〕场所，地方，地点

The house is built on the site of a medieval prison.

这幢房子建在一座中世纪监狱的遗址上。

an area of ground where something is being built or will be built

用于建造新机场的一块地皮

He managed to get himself a job on a building site.

他好不容易在建筑工地上找了一份工作。

a place that is used for a particular purpose

〔作某种用途的〕场所，场地

at the place where people work, study, or stay

在现场〔在人们工作、学习或逗留的地方〕

There’s a bar, restaurant, and gym on site.

内有酒吧、餐馆和健身房。


site

to place or build something in a particular place

Some of this new housing has been sited in inner city areas.

这种新住房一部分选址在内城区。


situated

The hotel is ideally situated near the seafront.

酒店的位置理想，靠近海滨。


situation

ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən

ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən

Tom’s arrival created an awkward situation.

Ballater was trying to assess the situation objectively.

The bank is monitoring the situation closely.

He had no idea how to deal with the situation.

They are doing what they can to improve the situation.

She’d just been trying to calm Gerry down and defuse the situation.

This situation has arisen as a result of a serious staff shortage.

I don’t know how this situation has come about.

The situation could change very rapidly.

The situation has improved over the last decade.

a situation worsens/deteriorates/gets worse

Reports from the area suggest the situation has worsened.

This book will show you how to deal with difficult situations.

The situation was becoming increasingly dangerous.

The present situation in Afghanistan is very worrying.

The country’s economic situation continued to deteriorate.

Until the security situation improves, it is far too dangerous for staff to work there.

What is your current financial situation?

(=a situation in which someone is with other people)

He felt uncomfortable in social situations.

These problems often arise in work situations.

(=one in which there will be a bad result whatever happens)

(=one in which everyone gets what they want)

Shorter work weeks are a win-win situation for both the employee and employer.

a combination of all the things that are happening and all the conditions that exist at a particular time in a particular place

我向大家介绍了一下情况。

She coped well in a very difficult situation.

the type of area where a building is situated – used especially by people who sell or advertise buildings

〔建筑物的〕环境，位置〔尤用于房地产广告〕

The house is in a charming situation, on a wooded hillside.

房子位于林木茂密的小山坡上，环境十分优美。

She managed to get a situation as a parlour maid.

她设法找到了一份客厅女仆的工作。


six

She arrived just after six (=six o'clock).

He learnt to play the violin when he was six (=six years old).

used to talk about a number that is between 100,000 and 1,000,000

The final cost of the project will easily [run into six figures](bold)(=be over £100,000 or $100,000).

这个项目的最终成本很可能要达到六位数。

When the visitors arrived, we were still at sixes and sevens.

客人到来时，我们这儿还是乱七八糟的。

it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other

used to say that both people or groups who are involved in a situation are equally responsible for something bad that happens

In any family quarrel, it’s usually six of one and half a dozen of the other.

家庭争吵一般是双方都有错。

极大地影响某人，对某人打击很大

Losing his job really knocked him for six.

a hit in cricket that scores six runs because the ball crosses the edge of the playing area before touching the ground


sixteen

[sixteenth](bold) adj. pron. eg: her sixteenth birthday eg: the sixteenth century eg: Let’s have dinner on [the 16th](bold)(=the 16th day of the month).

He moved to London when he was sixteen (=16 years old).

他十六岁那年搬到了伦敦。


sixteenth

ˌsɪkˈstiːnθ◂

ˌsɪkˈstiːnθ◂


sixth

[sixth](bold) pron. eg: Let’s have dinner on [the sixth](bold)(=the sixth day of the month).

coming after five other things in a series


sixth

About one sixth of the children admitted to taking drugs.


sixty

[sixtieth](bold) adj. pron. eg: her sixtieth birthday

the student riots in Paris in the late sixties

六十年代末巴黎的学生骚乱

if the temperature is in the sixties, it is between 60 degrees and 69 degrees

a fine spring day, with the temperatures in the low sixties

气温略高于60度的一个晴朗春日