wake

also: [wake up](bold)  [v](bold) <[I,T](bold)>

[past tense](italic) [woke](bold) /wəʊk/ US /woʊk/ [past participle](italic) [woken](bold) /ˈwəʊkən/ US /ˈwoʊ-/

to stop sleeping, or to make someone stop sleeping

When she woke, the sun was streaming through the windows.

她醒来时，阳光泻入窗内。

Nancy woke to the sound of birds outside her window (=she heard birds singing when she woke).

南希在窗外的鸟鸣声中醒来。


wake

if something, especially something bad, happens in the wake of an event, it happens afterwards and usually as a result of it

〔尤指不好的事〕紧随某事而来；作为某事的后果

Famine followed in the wake of the drought.

旱灾之后，饥荒紧随而来。

The car left clouds of dust in its wake.

汽车驶过，扬起团团尘土。

the time before or after a funeral when friends and relatives meet to remember the dead person

the track made behind a boat as it moves through the water

〔船开过后留下的〕航迹，尾流


walk

walk away
walk away with
walk in on
walk into
walk off
walk off with
walk out
walk out on
walk over

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

to walk without any clear purpose or direction

They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.

to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way

A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall.

She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.

to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous

Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.

to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry

The troops marched past with smart uniforms and good discipline.

Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.

to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry

She turned and stomped off without looking back.

to walk quietly and carefully on your toes because you do not want to make a noise

I tiptoed out trying not to wake the baby.

to walk quietly and slowly because you do not want anyone to see or hear you

Stella crept up the stairs, hoping not to wake her parents.

to walk quietly so that no one notices you, especially because you are doing something you should not do

I quickly sneaked out to have a cigarette.

to walk quietly without wearing shoes – also used about cats and dogs walking quietly

Michelle got up and padded barefoot down to the kitchen.

to walk in a slow tired way because it is difficult to continue walking, or you do not want to go somewhere

The men trudged along the road, heads bent against the wind.

I’ve spent hours trudging around the shops looking for a present.

to walk slowly in a tired way – often used about a horse, donkey etc

The donkey was plodding slowly along under its heavy load.

I plodded on growing thirstier and hungrier.

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

The old man got up and shuffled to the door.

to walk with difficulty because one leg hurts, so that you put most of your weight on the other leg

Jake was limping because of the injury to his knee.

to walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over, especially because you are drunk or have been injured

They finally staggered back to the hotel at 4 o'clock in the morning.

to walk with difficulty in a slow and unsteady way because your legs or feet hurt or have been injured

My new shoes were so painful I could only hobble along.

to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure

People were strolling along beside the river.

On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park.

to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy

We’re going hiking in Scotland this summer.

Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding.

to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you

I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Nepal.

“你们是怎么来这里的？”“我们是步行来的。”

医生说他再也不能行走了。

Carrie walked into the room and sat down in her chair.

卡丽走进房间，坐在她的椅子上。

[walk a mile/200 metres/a short distance etc](bold)

今天我们肯定走了有十英里路。

[within (easy) walking distance (of sth)](bold)(=near enough to be able to walk to)

There are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

在离酒店几步路的地方，有许多酒吧和餐馆。

[walking pace](bold)(=the speed that you normally walk at)

to walk somewhere with someone, especially in order to make sure that they are safe or to be polite

It’s late – I’ll [walk](bold) you [home](bold).

Schools are urging parents to walk their children to school.

学校正在敦促家长护送孩子上学。

Grandma’s out [walking](bold) the [dog](bold).

if something has walked, it has disappeared and you think someone may have taken it

我的钢笔好像不翼而飞了。

to leave a court of law without being punished or sent to prison

Ferguson walked free after the charges were dropped.

指控撤销后，弗格森被无罪释放。

If more evidence isn’t found, Harris will walk.

如果找不到更多的证据，哈里斯将被无罪释放。

If the last bus has gone, we’ll have to walk it.

如果末班车走了，我们只能步行。

to walk around the streets in a town or city

It was not safe to walk the streets at night.

干那种行当，当妓女，卖淫

when a police officer walks the beat, they walk around an area of a town or city in order to make sure nobody is committing a crime

to be proud and confident because you know that you have not done anything wrong

〔因知道未做错事而〕理直气壮

to make someone tired by making them walk too far

走得某人腿都断了，使某人走得精疲力竭

to do the things that people expect or think are necessary in a particular situation

People are motivated by leaders who actually walk the walk.

领导做该做的事，下面的人就会受到激励。

[talk the talk](bold) at → [talk](->talk) 1 sense 18

to be forced to walk along a board laid over the side of a ship until you fall off into the sea, used as a punishment in the past

走跳板〔旧时的一种惩罚，逼人在放于船舷的一块木板上走，直到掉入海里〕

(also: [walk on eggs](bold) ([AmE](bold)) )

to be very careful about how you behave with someone because they are easily upset or made angry

战战兢兢地行事，如履薄冰


walk

→ [walk of life](->walk of life) [sponsored walk](bold) at → [sponsor](->sponsor) 2 sense 5

a journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoyment

I took the dog out for a long walk in the fresh air.

a long walk in the mountains or countryside

a short relaxed walk, especially to look around a place

We had a wander round the town and then went to the beach.

used when talking about a long walk in the mountains, countryside etc which lasts for several days and which you do for pleasure. Also used about a long tiring walk somewhere, which you do not want to have to do

They went on a three week trek in the Atlas Mountains.

We then had a long trek back to our hotel with all our luggage.

a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours

It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills.

an occasion when a group of people walk somewhere together, in order to protest about something

Demonstrators are planning a march through the capital.

The house is only a short walk from local shops.

A brisk walk will improve your circulation.

From here it is an easy walk to the summit.

He began the five-mile walk back to town.

There’s a good restaurant a five-minute walk away.

a journey that you make by walking, especially for exercise or enjoyment

〔尤指为了锻炼或娱乐的〕步行；散步

It’s a long walk. Maybe we should get the bus.

走着去很远，或许我们应该乘公共汽车。

a particular journey that you make by walking, especially one that goes through an interesting or attractive area

〔尤指穿越有趣或吸引人的地方的〕徒步旅行

He says he’s [going on](bold) a long [walk](bold) tomorrow.

他说他明天要去长途步行。

Have you ever [done](bold) the Three Peaks [walk](bold)?

你去三峰山徒步旅行过吗？

There is a stunning 10-mile coastal walk from St Andrews to Crail.

从圣安德鲁斯沿海滨步行到克雷尔，可以看到十英里令人惊叹的美景。

an organized event when people walk for pleasure

〔为游玩而组织的〕步行活动

Let’s all [go on](bold) the beach [walk](bold).

我们大家都去海滩走走吧。

The local tourist office organises a number of [guided walks](bold).

当地旅游局组织了一些有导游带领的徒步旅行。

You can often recognize people by their walk.

你往往可以从走路的姿态辨认出一个人。

Breathless, she [slowed to a walk](bold).

她上气不接下气，放慢速度走了起来。


walker

someone who walks for pleasure or exercise

〔以自娱或锻炼为目的的〕步行者

a metal frame on wheels that old or sick people use to help them walk

〔老人或病人用的〕有轮助行架

a frame on wheels that a baby can sit in and move around using its legs, before it can walk


wall

[have your back to/against the wall](bold) at → [back](->back) 2 sense 21 [be (like) banging your head against a brick wall](bold) at → [head](->head) 1 [like talking to a brick wall](bold) at → [talk](->talk) 1 sense 15 [the writing is on the wall](bold) at → [writing](->writing) sense 8 → [off-the-wall](->off-the-wall)

an upright flat structure made of stone or brick, that divides one area from another or surrounds an area

The estate is surrounded by high stone walls.

a structure made of wood, metal etc that surrounds a piece of land

The garden was surrounded by an old wooden fence.

a metal fence that is made of a series of upright bars

The boy was leaning over the railing on the side of the boat.

a type of fence or gate that prevents people from moving in a particular direction

The police had put up barriers to keep the crowd under control.

a piece of furniture like a thin wall that can be moved around and is used to divide one part of a room from another

a thin wall that separates one part of a room from another

The room was divided into two by a thin partition.

The offices are separated by partitions and you can hear everything that is said in the next office.

a line of objects that people have put across a road, to prevent people getting past, especially as part of a protest

The soldiers used tanks to smash through the barricades.

庄园的四周是高高的石墙。

We climbed over the wall into the orchard.

I [put](bold) some pictures up [on](bold) the [walls](bold).

We decided to paint the bathroom walls blue.

我们决定把浴室墙壁漆成蓝色。

the side of something hollow, especially within the body

〔空心物，尤指体内器官的〕内壁

The walls of the blood vessels had been damaged.

a tall mass of something such as fire or water, that stops anything from getting past

〔使任何东西都无法通过的高大〕火墙/水墙等

a situation in which nobody will tell you what you want to know

默不作声/秘而不宣〔指想知道某事却无人回应〕

The police investigation was met with a wall of silence.

警方的调查工作受阻，谁都闭口不言。

an area on a website such as Facebook where other people can leave messages and comments about you

That noise is [driving](bold) me [up the wall](bold)(=making me annoyed).

I’ve got to be on time or Sarah will go up the wall.

我一定得准时，否则萨拉要发火的。

very strange or unusual, often in an amusing way

Some of Krista’s ideas are a little off the wall.

克丽丝塔的一些想法有点新奇古怪。

if a company goes to the wall, it fails, especially because of financial difficulties

〔尤指公司因财务困难而〕破产，倒闭

Many small investors will go to the wall.

the room that you are in, especially considered as a private place

〔某人所在的〕房间〔尤被视为私人的地方〕

I don’t want anything repeated outside these four walls.

我希望这些话出了这个屋子就不要再说了。

to reach a point where you cannot make progress, especially because something or someone is stopping you

We seem to have come up against a brick wall in this investigation.

我们这次调查似乎碰壁了。

to be feeling extremely anxious, unhappy, or annoyed, especially because you are waiting for something or are in a situation which you cannot get away from

〔尤指因等待某事或不能做某事而〕极度焦急；不满；不耐烦；心烦意乱

The kids soon had him climbing the walls.

孩子们不久就搞得他心烦意乱。

used to warn people to be careful what they say, because other people, especially enemies, could be listening

to reach the point when you are most physically tired when doing a sport


wallet

a small flat case, often made of leather, that you carry in your pocket, for holding paper money, bank cards etc

〔装钞票等的〕钱包，皮夹子

我的钱包里只有大概十英镑。

He took a credit card out of his wallet.

他从钱包里拿出一张信用卡。

a case for documents, often made of leather or plastic

〔装文件的〕皮夹，塑料夹


wallpaper

ˈwɒːlˌpeɪpər

paper that you stick onto the walls of a room in order to decorate it

the colour, pattern, or picture which you have as the background on the screen of a computer

〔计算机屏幕的〕壁纸，背景


wallpaper

to put wallpaper onto the walls of a room

I haven’t finished wallpapering the bedroom yet.


wander

to walk slowly across or around an area, usually without a clear direction or purpose

I’ll wander around the mall for half an hour.

She [wandered aimlessly](bold) about the house.

她漫无目的地在房子里走来走去。

安娜溜达着去弄了一杯喝的。

He was found [wandering the streets](bold) of New York.

有人看到他在纽约街头游荡。

to walk away from where you are supposed to stay

〔从应该逗留的地方〕离开

不要让任何一个小孩走开去。

if your mind, thoughts etc wander, you no longer pay attention to something, especially because you are bored or worried

〔因厌倦或焦虑而注意力〕不集中，走神

Mrs Snell’s mind wandered and the voices went on and on.

斯内尔太太走神了，而说话声依然不绝于耳。

to start to talk about something not related to the main subject that you were talking about before

Pauline started to wander from the point.

used to say that someone has become unable to think clearly, especially because they are old

某人〔尤因年老而〕头脑糊涂[思路不清]

if your eyes or your gaze wander, you look around slowly at different things or at all parts of something

if a road or a river wanders somewhere, it does not go straight but in curves

The Missouri River wanders across several states.

密苏里河蜿蜒流经几个州。

if a man’s hands wander, he touches the body of a woman he is with, especially where she does not want him to

〔男人的手〕在女人的身上摸来摸去〔尤指女人不情愿时〕

Be careful, he’s got [wandering hands](bold).


wander

I had a bit of a wander round the shops.


want

You [want ](bold) something:Do you want some more coffee?

You [want to](bold)  do something: Do you want to have some more coffee?

You [want](bold)  someone [to](bold)  do something: They want their son to go to a good university.

[Want](bold)  is not usually followed by a ‘that’ clause.
Don’t say: [They want that their son goes to a good university.](strike)

You say [I don’t want ](bold) someone [doing](bold)  something, when this is annoying or causes problems: I don’t want other people telling me how to spend my money.  You can also say: I don’t want other people to tell me how to spend my money.

[Want](bold)  is not usually used in the progressive. You say: I want to sleep now. I want some coffee.
Don’t say: [I am wanting some coffee.](strike)

In spoken English, people sometimes say [I’m wanting](bold)  to describe their feelings about something that is happening right now or that they have just seen or heard about: Suddenly I’m wanting to know more about this man.

She very much wanted to do the right thing.

He desperately wants his mum and dad to get back together.

Joanna is happy for him to see his son whenever he wants.

You’ve got what you wanted, so you might as well leave.

You can do what you want, instead of being told what to do.

What I want to do is develop the skills I already have.

(=used to thank someone for a present that you really like)

Thanks for the bread machine – it’s just what I’ve always wanted.

She’d always [wanted to](bold) go to Thailand.

I don’t [want](bold) Linda [to](bold)  hear about this.

He didn’t [want](bold) the holiday [to](bold) end.

You can order [whatever you want](bold).

This shampoo is mild enough to use every day [if you want](bold).

这种洗发液很温和，你想天天用都可以。

If she doesn’t [get what](bold) she [wants](bold), she’s not happy.

她要是得不到想要的就不开心。

He [wanted](bold) that job so [badly](bold) he was willing to kill for it.

他非常想得到那份工作，愿不惜一切代价。

[What I want to](bold) know is when we’re going to get paid.

我想知道的是我们何时能拿到报酬。

[All I want is](bold) the chance to prove myself.

我只想有个机会证明自己。

Oh thank you, [it’s just what I’ve always wanted](bold).

啊，谢谢你，这正是我一直想要的。

used to say that you need something or to ask someone firmly to do something for you

需要〔某物〕；要〔某人做某事〕

Do you still want these magazines, or can I throw them out?

这些杂志你还需要吗，还是可以扔掉了？

I want you to find out what they’re planning.

我要你查明他们有什么计划。

[make you want to cry/throw up etc](bold)(=give you a strong feeling that you must do something)

[What do you want with](bold) a tool kit (=what do you need it for)?

want doing [BrE](bold) [informal](bold) (=need to be done)

这块地毯真的需要清洗了。

used when offering or suggesting something to someone

[Who wants](bold) a cup of coffee (=used to offer something to a group of people)?

used to say that something is sensible or that someone should do it, especially when giving advice

理应，应该〔尤用于提建议〕

You might want to install anti-virus software.

你也许应该安装杀毒软件。

[wouldn’t want to do sth](bold)(=used to say something would not be a good idea)

我可不想晚上到这地方来。

You want to see a doctor about that cough.

你应该找医生看一下咳嗽。

You don’t want to leave that – it’ll get wet.

你不该就让它那么放着，会弄湿的。

used to ask, often in a slightly rude way, what someone wants you to give them, do for them etc

你想要什么？〔稍显无礼〕

这会儿你想要什么？我忙着呢。

What do you want – chocolate or vanilla?

你想要哪个，巧克力味的还是香草味的？

to ask for someone to come and talk to you, or to come to a particular place

要求〔某人〕到来；要求与〔某人〕谈话；要〔某人〕到某地

克里斯蒂娜要你现在就到她办公室去。

to suffer because you do not have something

缺乏，缺少〔某物，因而受苦〕

In many poorer countries, people still want basic food and shelter.

在许多贫困国家，人们仍然缺少必需的食物和住处。

如果你想的话〔用于表示愿意做某事〕

如果你想的话，我就陪你一起去。

used to invite someone to do something or to give them permission

如果你想的话〔用于邀请或允许某人做某事〕

要是你想的话就一起来吧。

used when someone suggests doing something, to say that you will do it, although you do not especially want to

如果你想的话〔用于表示自己虽然不太乐意，但还是会做对方建议的事〕

‘Hey, shall we go to the beach?’ ‘If you want.’

“嘿，我们去海滩怎么样？”“好吧，如果你想去的话。”

used to say that you do not like something or do not think that it is worth doing

谁想要 …？〔表示不喜欢某物，或认为某事不值得去做〕

Who wants to go to a noisy disco anyway?

算了吧，谁想去闹哄哄的迪斯科舞厅？

used to politely say something, ask about something etc

我只想说/知道等〔用于礼貌地说或询问某事等〕

I just wanted to check that the meeting is still on next week.

我就想问问清楚，会议是否仍定在下星期。

used to be polite when you are going to tell someone something that may upset them

我不想显得 …，不过 …

I don’t want to sound rude, but I think you’ve had too much to drink.

我不想显得无礼，不过你已经喝得太多了。

if you want someone, you want to have sex with them

想要，要〔指想和某人发生性关系〕


want

used to say that you do not have or cannot find what you need in a particular situation

The gallery closed down for want of funding.

那家画廊由于缺乏资金关闭了。

used to say that you cannot find an exact word or phrase to describe something

没有贴切的词语/短语等〔用于表示找不到确切的说法来形容某事物〕

They should behave, for want of a better word, decently.

他们应该表现得，怎么说呢，得体些吧。

used to say that even though something did not happen or succeed, it was not because you did not try hard enough or have what you needed

并非因为没有（做） …〔用于表示尽管某事没有发生或成功，但这并非因为没有尽力或没有所需的东西〕

Well, if he doesn’t get the job it [won’t be for want of trying](bold)!

好吧，就算他得不到那份工作，那也并非是他没有尽力！

if you do something for want of anything better, you do it only because there is nothing else you want to do

既然没有更好的事(可做)〔表示做某事只是因为没有别的事想做〕

缺乏妥善照料的不光彩现象

a situation in which you do not have enough food, money, clothes etc

〔食品、金钱、衣服等的〕匮乏；贫困

the chronic want and deprivation in the townships


wanted

someone who is wanted is being looked for by the police

He is wanted for the murder of a teenage girl.

他因谋杀一名少女而被警方通缉。

one of the most [wanted men](bold) in China

someone, especially a child, who is wanted is loved and cared for


war

→ [cold war](->cold war) → [war of attrition](->war of attrition) → [war of nerves](->war of nerves) → [war of words](->war of words) → [warring](->warring)

a situation in which there is fighting between countries or opposing groups within a country, with large numbers of soldiers and weapons

a situation in which there is fighting or a war – used especially in news reports

There is increasing danger of armed conflict.

a situation in which people or groups fight each other and try to kill each other

Fighting in the north has resulted in hundreds of deaths.

The agreement called on the guerrillas to cease hostilitiesstop fighting and begin peace talks.

the activity of fighting in a war – used especially to talk about a method of fighting

new and more advanced methods of warfare

an occasion when two armies, groups of ships etc fight each other in one place during a war

the great naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars

a short fight between small groups of soldiers, ships etc, especially one that happens away from the main part of a war or battle

There were minor skirmishes between Indian and Pakistani troops across the border.

the act of fighting, especially during a war

Few of them had any experience of combat.

military actions carried out by the army, navy etc of a country during a war – used especially in the following phrases

Her grandfather saw actionfought in two world wars.

The two countries fought a brief war in 1995.

What would have happened if we’d lost the war?

In 1941, Britain and the US declared war on Japan.

Their aim was to destroy the country’s capacity to wage war.

It has been said that democracies don’t go to war with each other.

A week after the outbreak of war, he enlisted in the army.

They wanted to forget the horrors of war they had witnessed.

(=between opposing groups within a country)

The possibility of nuclear war was much on people’s minds in the Fifties.

A conventional war would still cause unacceptable devastation.

(=involving a small unofficial military group)

The nine-year guerrilla war has ended at last.

People were protesting against the Vietnam War.

They believe that they are fighting a just war.

How many people have died in religious wars?

The couple spent most of the war years apart.

There was a service for war veterans in the Garden of Remembrance.

(=someone who behaves very cruelly in a war, in a way that is against international law)

the arrest of two suspected Nazi war criminals

(=a reporter sending reports from a war)

Being a war correspondent is a dangerous job.

(=a cruel act in a war which is against international law)

He still suffered pain from an old war wound.

He had gone with a friend to visit the war graves in Flanders.

when there is fighting between two or more countries or between opposing groups within a country, involving large numbers of soldiers and weapons

a struggle over a long period of time to control something harmful

〔为控制有害事物而进行的长期的〕斗争

a situation in which a person or group is fighting for power, influence, or control

〔个人或团体为取得权力、影响力或控制权进行的〕斗争，竞争

No one wants to start a [trade war](bold) here.

这里没有人想挑起一场贸易战。

a ratings war between the major TV networks

各大电视网之间的收视率之争

used, often humorously, to say that someone has lots of injuries or health problems

身上伤痕累累，浑身是病〔常为幽默用法〕

You’ve really been in the wars lately, haven’t you?

used humorously to say that you are ready to fight or argue about something

这意味着开战〔幽默用法，表示已准备好为某事物而斗争或争论〕


ward

a large room in a hospital where people who need medical treatment stay

[maternity/general/geriatric etc ward](bold)(=a ward for people with a particular medical condition)

年轻护士进入病房的第一天

one of the small areas that a city has been divided into for the purpose of local elections

〔城市中为本地选举而划分的〕选区

someone, especially a child, who is under the legal protection of another person or of a law court


wardrobe

a piece of furniture like a large cupboard that you hang clothes in

Can you hang these in the wardrobe, please?

请把这些衣服挂到衣橱里去好吗？

[fitted/built-in wardrobes](bold)(=wardrobes built against a wall or fitted between two walls)

你可以赢得各式齐全的新衣服。

[winter/summer etc wardrobe](bold)(=the clothes you have for a particular time of year)

a department in a theatre, television company etc that deals with the clothes worn by actors

〔剧院、电视台等的〕服装部，戏装管理部


warehouse

a large building for storing large quantities of goods


warfare

[psychological warfare](bold) at → [psychological](->psychological) sense 3

(=using chemicals, for example poisonous gases, as weapons)

the consequences of America’s chemical warfare in Vietnam

(=using dangerous bacteria or illnesses as a weapon)

These bacteria might be used in biological warfare.

the appalling consequences of nuclear warfare.

They had a stronger conventional warfare capability.

(=fighting on the ground, rather than in the air or on the sea)

Ground warfare took a heavy toll in casualties.

(=fighting from long holes dug into the ground)

There he experienced the full horrors of trench warfare.

The Japanese had been trained in jungle warfare.

Sporadic fighting turned into full-scale guerrilla warfare.

The age of modern naval warfare was at hand.

Rebels waged guerrilla warfare against the occupying army.

The country did not want to engage in warfare.

the activity of fighting in a war – used especially when talking about particular methods of fighting

[guerrilla warfare](bold)(=fighting by small groups of fighters in mountains, forests etc)

a continuous and often violent struggle or argument between different groups

〔不同集团之间的〕斗争，冲突


warm

slightly hot, especially in a pleasant way

我希望天气很快就会回暖。

I’ve put your dinner in the oven to [keep](bold) it [warm](bold).

我把你的饭菜放进了烤箱里保温。

if you are warm, your body is at a comfortable temperature

[keep/stay warm](bold)(=wear enough clothes not to feel cold)

You’ll be as [warm as toast](bold) in that sleeping bag.

睡在那个睡袋里你会很暖和的。

clothes or buildings that are warm can keep in heat or keep out cold

来，穿上你舒适暖和的大衣。

friendly or making someone feel comfortable and relaxed

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

Please give a [warm welcome](bold) to our special guest.

请热烈欢迎我们的特邀嘉宾。

The Hungarian people are [warm and friendly](bold).

warm colours contain the colours red, yellow, and orange, which make you feel comfortable and happy

used especially in games to say that someone is near to guessing the correct answer or finding a hidden object

〔尤指游戏中〕即将猜中〔答案〕的，快要找到〔隐藏物〕的


warm

also: [warm up](bold)  [v](bold) <[I,T](bold)>

to make someone or something warm or warmer, or to become warm or warmer

(使)变暖和，(使)温暖起来

They gathered round the fire to warm their hands.


warm

to put on enough clothes so that you do not feel cold


warmly

Terry [greeted](bold) the visitor [warmly](bold).

We were [warmly welcomed](bold) by the villagers.

我们受到了村民的热情欢迎。

in a way that makes something or someone warm

Pat [wrapped](bold) the baby [up warmly](bold).

Make sure that the children are [dressed warmly](bold).

一定要让孩子们穿得暖和。

in a way that shows that you like something very much


warmth

the heat something produces, or when you feel warm

The children huddled closely together for warmth.

孩子们紧紧地挤在一起取暖。


warn

You [warn](bold)  someone that something [will](bold)  happen (= you say it will definitely happen) : I must warn you that the treatment will have side effects.

In the past, you say that someone [warned ](bold) that something [would](bold)  happen (= they said that it would definitely happen) : Campaigners warned that the airport would harm the environment.

You [warn](bold)  that something [might](bold)  happen or [could ](bold) happen: He warned that there might be another war.

[Warn](bold)  is also often used in the passive. You say that someone [was warned about](bold)  something: We were warned about the dangers of global warming.

to tell someone about something bad or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it

I warned you about sitting out in the sun too long.

We were warned that there could be delays on the motorway, so we took another route.

to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished

He’s already been given several warnings about handing in his essays late.

The US gave a warning that if the hostages were not released, it would be forced to take military action.

to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can prevent it or be ready to deal with it

a campaign to alert people to the dangers of smoking

An anonymous caller alerted the police that a bomb was due to go off.

to secretly warn someone about something that is going to happen – used especially about warning the police about a crime

The police found the drugs after being tipped off by local residents.

to warn someone to do or not to do something in order to avoid a dangerous or bad result

People are being cautioned against using credit cards abroad, in case of fraud.

Health officials have cautioned the public to wash fruit thoroughly before eating it.

to warn someone about something that is going to happen, so that they are expecting it or ready for it

We had been forewarned that the roads weren’t very good.

to tell someone that something bad or dangerous may happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it

‘Be careful, the rocks are slippery,’ Alex warned.

“小心，岩石很滑。”亚历克斯提醒说。

Travellers to Africa are being warned about the danger of HIV infection.

去非洲旅行的人被警告要注意感染艾滋病的危险。

Salmon farmers are warning of the severe crisis facing the industry.

鲑鱼养殖场主警告说该行业正面临严重危机。

我告诫过你不要一个人走路回家。

Motorists are being warned to avoid the centre of London this weekend.

现正提醒驾车者本周末要绕行伦敦市中心道路。

We warned them that there was a bull in the field.

我们提醒他们，田里有一头公牛。

to tell someone about something before it happens so that they are not worried or surprised by it

预先通知〔某人以免其担忧或惊讶〕

In everyday English, people often use the expression [let](bold)  someone [know](bold)  rather than [warn](bold)  someone:

[Let me know](bold) if you’re not going to finish on time.


warning

something that you say or do to tell people about danger, or to tell them not to do something

All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.

The army issued a warning that anyone who was out on the streets after dark was likely to be shot.

an official warning or a piece of advice telling you to be careful

Caution: do not install electrical equipment near or around water sources.

The video begins with a caution that you must do some warm-up exercises first.

a warning that someone is about to do something, especially one given to the police about a crime

Police were called to the hotel after a tip-off.

a warning to be ready for possible danger that may happen soon

Twelve flood alerts have been issued to areas along the River Severn.

The ambulance services were on red alertthey were ready to take action immediately.

an official warning or notice that gives information about a dangerous situation

The air pollution gets so bad on some days that health advisories are posted at park entrances.

a warning that something may not be completely true, effective etc. Also used when pointing out that it is important to remember something

The woman was offered treatment, but with the caveat that it had only a 30% chance of success.

One caveat is that you must take the goods back to the shop within 14 days.

There is one important caveat to this argument.

He slammed on the brakes without giving any warning.

The government issued a warning about eating raw eggs.

The chairman sounded a warning that jobs could be lost.

Drivers failed to heed warnings about fog.

He had ignored their warning to stay in the car.

Workers were given no advance warning of the closure.

He was given fair warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated.

I got a stern warning against giving false information to the police.

Cigarette packets carry the stark warning ‘smoking kills’.

(=a warning that something is bad for your health)

All tobacco products must carry a health warning.

A flood warning has been issued for the River Wye in Herefordshire.

Police fired into the crowd without warning.

(=used before telling someone to be careful about something)

A word of warning: don’t use too much glue.

something, especially a statement, that tells you that something bad, dangerous, or annoying might happen so that you can be ready or avoid it

This experience should serve as a warning against complacency.

这个经历应该可以成为不要自满的警示。

a warning to pregnant women not to drink alcohol

a [warning that](bold) grey squirrels are threatening the existence of red squirrels

关于灰松鼠正威胁到红松鼠生存的警告

a statement telling someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished

The Surrey team were [given](bold) a [warning](bold) last year for repeated offences.

这支萨里球队去年因屡次犯规受到过一次警告。

I’m giving you a [final warning](bold) – don’t be late again.

我最后一次警告你——不要再迟到了。


warning

Don’t ignore the warning signs of stress.

Troops fired warning shots over the heads of demonstrators.

She gave me a warning look, but I carried on.

He put his finger to his lips in a warning gesture.

a warning action or thing tells you that something bad or dangerous might happen

The government ignored all the [warning signs](bold).

She said nothing but gave him a warning look.

她什么都没说，但给了他一个警告的眼色。

used to say that something makes someone start to be worried or careful about something

As she read his letter, warning bells began to sound in her head.

她读着他的来信，心中开始涌起一种不祥的预感。


warrant

ˈwɔː-, ˈwɑː-

a legal document that is signed by a judge, allowing the police to take a particular action

〔法院授权警方采取行动的〕令状

The magistrate [issued](bold) a [warrant](bold) for his arrest.

裁判官发出了对他的拘捕令。

→ [death warrant](->death warrant) → [search warrant](->search warrant)

an official document giving someone the right to do something, for example buy shares in a company

The company [issued warrants](bold) for 300,000 shares.

那家公司发放了30万股的认股权证。

不是(做)某事的正当理由

There is no warrant for copying other people’s work.


warrant

This tiny crowd does not warrant such a large police presence.

就这几个人，没必要出动这么多警察。

Another area that warrants attention is that of funding for universities.

另一个值得注意的方面就是大学的资金。

The Author hereby warrants that the Publisher is the owner of the copyright.

作者特此声明版权归出版商所有。

used to tell someone that you are sure about something

我敢保证，我们不会再见到他了。


warranty

ˈwɔː-, ˈwɑː-

a written agreement in which a company selling something promises to repair it if it breaks within a particular period of time

〔产品的〕保用证，保修单


warrior

ˈwɔːriər, ˈwɑː-

a soldier or fighter who is brave and experienced – used about people in the past

〔昔日的〕武士，战士，勇士


wartime

[wartime](bold) adj. <only before noun> eg: the hardships of wartime Britain eg: his wartime experiences

the period of time when a country is fighting a war

Even in wartime some people held concerts.

即使是在战争时期也有人举行音乐会。


wary

[wariness](bold) n. <singular, U> eg: a wariness in her voice

[warily](bold) adv. eg: She [eyed](bold) him [warily](bold).

someone who is wary is careful because they think something might be dangerous or harmful

我有点害怕在这样的雾天开车。

We must teach children to be wary of strangers.

我们一定要教育孩子警惕陌生人。

[Keep a wary eye on](bold) the weather before you set sail.

她脸上带着小心谨慎的表情。


wash

wash away
wash down
wash off
wash out
wash over
wash up

[wash/air your dirty linen/laundry (in public)](bold) at → [dirty](->dirty) 1 sense 7

I do the washing on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

to wash all the cups, plates, knives etc that you have used during a meal

If you do the cooking tonight, I’ll do the washing up.

to make something completely clean, especially using a special substance

Carefully cleanse the cut to get rid of any grit or dirt.

to wash something with water in order to remove soap or dirt

I’ll just rinse the lettuce under the tap.

to make something very clean, using a stiff brush and water, or soap and water

Lou was on her knees, scrubbing the kitchen floor.

to wash a floor with a wet special stick with thick threads on the end

A cleaner mopped the floor between the beds.

to clean something using water and a type of soap

It’s your turn to [wash the dishes](bold).

她洗了个热水澡并洗了头。

When a cat has finished eating, it often washes itself.

猫吃完东西后，常会把自己舔干净。

In everyday English, people usually say that someone [has a wash](bold)  (BrE) or [washes up](bold)  (AmE) rather than [washes](bold) .

if a river, sea etc washes somewhere, or if something carried by the river or sea is washed somewhere, it flows or moves there

The young man was [washed overboard](bold)(=pushed from a boat into the sea by the force of the water) in the storm.

暴风雨中，那个年轻人被冲下船掉进海里。

The body was [washed ashore](bold)(=brought to the shore by waves).

used to say that you do not believe or accept someone’s explanation, reason, attitude etc

不相信，不接受〔某人的解释、理由、态度等〕

I’m sorry but all his charm just doesn’t wash with me.

对不起，他那些魅力打动不了我。

to refuse to be responsible for something anymore

不愿再管[不再过问]某事

I’ve washed my hands of the whole affair.

我已经完全不过问此事了。

used to tell someone who has just sworn or said something rude that they should not have spoken that way

嘴巴干净点！〔用于告诫说脏话或说话无礼的人〕

to be easy to clean using soap and water


wash

an act of cleaning something using soap and water

Those jeans need [a good wash](bold)(=a thorough wash).

那条牛仔裤要好好洗一洗了。

I’ll just [have](bold) a quick [wash](bold) before we go out.

我很快洗个澡，然后我们就出门。

clothes that are to be washed, are being washed, or have just been washed

待洗[正在洗，刚洗好]的衣服

You’d better [put](bold) that shirt [in the wash](bold).

你最好把那件衬衫拿去洗洗。

the movement of water caused by a passing boat

a very thin transparent layer of paint or colour

an area of land that is sometimes covered by the sea

used to tell someone not to worry about a problem because it will be solved in the future

总会有办法的，问题总会解决的〔用于叫某人不要担心〕

used to say that the truth about something will be known in the end

总会水落石出，总会真相大白


washing

ˈwɒː-, ˈwɑː-

clothes that need to be washed, are being washed, or have just been washed

待洗[正在洗，刚洗好]的衣服

I really must [do the washing](bold)(=wash the dirty clothes).

Could you [put the washing out](bold)(=hang it on a washing line) for me?

你能不能帮我把洗好的衣服晾出去？


washing powder

soap in the form of a powder used for washing clothes


washing-up

the washing of plates, dishes, knives etc

It’s your turn to [do the washing-up](bold), Sam.

萨姆，轮到你来洗餐具了。

the dirty pans, plates, dishes, knives etc that have to be washed


washing-up liquid

a liquid soap for washing plates, knives etc


wasp

a thin black and yellow flying insect that can sting you


waste

→ [waste ground](->waste ground) → [wasteland](->wasteland)

How much of our household waste is recycled?

environmentally friendly ways to dispose of waste

They were fined for illegally dumping waste.

For many years, solid waste was incinerated.

(=treat radioactive waste so that it can be used again)

Newspapers and magazines make up 10% of household waste.

plans for the safe transportation of radioactive waste

(=waste from plants, fruits, and vegetables)

Organic waste can be composted to make garden fertilizer.

The prison was full of the smell of human waste.

when something such as money or skills are not used in a way that is effective, useful, or sensible

Being unemployed is such a waste of your talents.

失业简直是浪费了你的才能。

Many believe that state aid is a waste of taxpayers’ money.

许多人认为政府援助是浪费纳税人的钱。

[What a waste](bold) of all that good work!

if something goes to waste, it is not used

别让这些食物白白浪费掉。

to be not worth the time, money etc that you use because there is little or no result

是浪费时间/金钱/精力等

We should never have gone – it was a total waste of time.

我们真不该去——那纯粹是浪费时间。

unwanted materials or substances that are left after you have used something

目前的重点是废弃物的再利用。

→ [nuclear waste](->nuclear waste) → [toxic waste](->toxic waste)

a large area of land where there are very few people, plants, or animals

人烟稀少的地区，荒芜地区；荒原


waste

to use more money, time, energy etc than is useful or sensible

滥用，浪费〔金钱、时间、精力等〕

Leaving the heating on all the time wastes electricity.

让暖气整天开着是在浪费电。

别把钱浪费在那种垃圾上！

to not make full use of someone or something

汉娜干那种文书工作是大材小用。

His talents were being wasted as a lawyer.

他有那样的才华，当律师真是浪费。

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

if something is wasted on someone, they do not understand how good or useful it is

〔某物〕浪费在某人身上〔因为此人不懂其好处〕

Her good advice was wasted on the children.

她对孩子们的规劝是白费口舌了。

Don’t try to reason with Paul – you’re wasting your breath.

不要跟保罗讲理了——你是白费唇舌。

to do something as quickly as you can because it will help you

〔因对自己有帮助而〕不失时机地做某事，赶紧做某事

He wasted no time in introducing himself.

used to say that if you use what you have carefully, you will still have some of it if you need it later

to kill someone, severely injure them, or defeat them


waste

→ [wasteland](->wasteland) [lay waste](bold) at → [lay](->lay) 2 sense 11

waste materials, substances etc are unwanted because the good part of them has been removed

〔材料、物质等〕废弃的，无用的

waste land is empty or not looked after by anyone


wasteful

[wastefully](bold) adv. eg: Lily had wastefully left the light on.

using more of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort

〔尤指对金钱、时间或努力〕挥霍的，浪费的

The software is very wasteful of memory.


wastepaper basket

a small container for holding paper, cans etc that are not wanted


watch

wɑːtʃ, wɒːtʃ

[watch sb like a hawk](bold) at → [hawk](->hawk) 1

to look at someone or something for a period of time and pay attention to what is happening

We are watching carefully to see how the situation develops.

to watch someone or something carefully so that you are prepared if anything bad happens

The doctors are keeping a careful eye on her.

Keep an eye on house prices before you decide to sell.

to watch someone or something carefully in order to learn more about them

A 24-hour camera is being used to observe the birds’ behaviour.

During your teacher training you will be encouraged to observe lessons.

to watch a situation carefully to see how it changes over a period of time

Class teachers are responsible for monitoring the progress of each student.

Economists are monitoring the situation carefully.

to watch someone secretly in order to find out what they are doing

He hired a private detective to spy on her.

In the 1960s, government agencies were spying on everybody.

someone who watches an event, especially a sports event

There were 4,500 spectators at the game.

Millions of television viewers listened to the president’s speech.

the people who watch a play or performance, or the people who watch a particular television programme

The audience roared with laughter and clapped.

It attracted a television audience of seven million.

someone who watches something happening without being involved in it, especially in the street

A man was standing on the roof, watched by a crowd of onlookers below.

someone who watches and pays attention to particular situations and events, because they are interested in them, or it is their job

She was a shrewd observer of human nature.

a political observer who writes for The Independent newspaper

The United Nations has sent military observers to the Sudan.

I watched him closely while he was giving his evidence.

She watched very carefully and did exactly as he did.

He watched helplessly as his son was swept away by the waves.

Her father was watching her intently as she worked.

A small crowd of people were watching them with interest.

He watched in horror as the flames engulfed his house.

to look at someone or something for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening

He watched helplessly as Paula fell into the icy water.

他无助地看着葆拉落入冰冷的水中。

Watch carefully. You may learn something.

仔细看，也许你能学到点东西。

[watch (sb/sth) with interest/amusement/delight etc](bold)

哈丽雅特饶有兴致地注视着他。

我看着他离去，然后回了家。

Ruth could [not bear to watch](bold) her parents arguing.

The debate was watched by 97 million viewers.

这场辩论有9,700万观众观看。

Most parents don’t know what their kids are [watching on TV](bold).

大多数父母不知道自己的孩子都在看什么电视节目。

It’s useful to watch how other pilots handle the glider.

观察别的飞行员如何操纵滑翔机很有帮助。

to act carefully in order to avoid an accident or unwanted situation

留心别让他跑到马路上去。

She’s a student and has to watch her budget closely.

她还是个学生，所以只能掂量着花钱。

Silly old fool! Why doesn’t he [watch where](bold) he’s [going](bold)?

老傻瓜！他走路怎么不看着点？

[Watch what you’re doing](bold)! It’s spilling everywhere!

做事小心点！你洒得到处都是！

[Watch yourself](bold)(=be careful) in Madrid; there are some rough areas.

在马德里要小心点，有些地区很危险。

[watch what you say/your tongue/your language/your mouth etc](bold)(=be careful not to hurt or offend people by what you say)

Employees should watch what they say in personal emails.

员工应该注意自己在私人电子邮件中的措辞。

[watch your weight/watch what you eat](bold)(=be careful not to get fat)

He may be a former athlete, but he still has to watch his weight.

虽说他以前是个运动员，但他还是得注意自己的体重。

to pay attention to a situation that interests or worries you to see how it develops

American companies are watching Japanese developments closely.

美国公司正在密切关注日本的发展情况。

The government will watch the progress of these schemes with interest.

政府会很有兴趣地关注这些计划的进展。

to stay with someone or something so that nothing bad happens to them

She watches the kids for us occasionally.

她偶尔会替我们照看孩子。

我感觉似乎有人在监视我。

to be careful, especially about making someone angry

做事要谨慎小心〔尤指不要惹怒某人〕

He soon saw he’d have to watch his step with some of these guys.

他很快就明白自己得小心，免得惹恼了这帮家伙中的某些人。

to be careful because other people may try to harm you

小心背后〔因可能有人暗算〕

to keep looking at the time because you are worried or bored

〔因担心或不耐烦而〕老在看钟

急得不停地看时间的妈妈们

to make sure you know what time it is to avoid being late

used to tell people to pay attention in the future because things are going to develop further – used especially in newspapers

关注事态的发展，请继续关注〔尤用于新闻报道〕

someone or something that people should pay attention to because they are interesting or exciting

值得一看的人[事物]，值得关注的人[事物]

In the tournament so far, Italy’s Stefania Croce looks like the one to watch.

锦标赛进行到现在，意大利的斯特凡尼娅•克罗切看来值得关注。

to relax outside by just looking at the people around you

〔悠闲地〕观察周围发生的事，看周围的世界

lingering in a pavement café, watching the world go by

流连于路边小餐馆，闲看周围的世界

used to tell someone that you know what will happen

你看着吧〔用于告诉某人你知道将要发生什么〕


watch

He checked his watch and saw that it was only 2.15.

The passengers were reminded to put their watches forward three hours.

On Saturday night, don’t forget to put your watch back an hour.

I set my watch by the clock on the mantelpiece.

Her watch had stopped after getting wet in the sea.

No, it’s only 12.15 – your watch must be fast.

'He’s late.' 'Maybe his watch is running slow.'

a small clock that you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket

[look at/glance at/consult your watch](bold)

How do you keep track of time if you don’t [wear](bold) a [watch](bold)?

如果你不戴表，怎么知道时间？

when you watch someone or something carefully, or pay careful attention to them, so that you are ready to act if necessary

The police arrived to [keep watch](bold) on the mouth of the tunnel.

警察赶来监控隧道口的情况。

He [maintained a](bold) 24-hour [watch](bold) over his son.

Security forces [kept a close watch](bold) on our activities.

保安部队密切监视着我们的活动。

(also: [be on the watch for sb/sth](bold) )

to be looking and waiting for something that might happen or someone you might see, especially so that you can avoid danger, trouble etc

小心提防某人/某事物，对某人/某事物保持戒备

Be on the watch for anything suspicious.

a group of people whose job is to guard or protect someone or something

We were arrested and held until the arrival of the [night watch](bold)(=people responsible for keeping the streets safe at night, especially in past times).

我们被逮住，并一直扣留到值夜警卫到来。

→ [neighbourhood watch](->neighbourhood watch)

a period of time when it is someone’s duty to stay somewhere and look for signs of danger

The first watch is from now until midnight.

第一班从现在开始到午夜。


water

ˈwɒːtər, ˈwɑː-

→ [soda water](->soda water) → [toilet water](->toilet water) [in deep water](bold) at → [deep](->deep) 1 sense 15 [take to sth like a duck to water](bold) at → [duck](->duck) 1 sense 4 [of the first water](bold) at → [first](->first) 1 sense 18 [(be/feel) like a fish out of water](bold) at → [fish](->fish) 1 sense 3 [not hold water](bold) at → [hold](->hold) 1 sense 37 [in hot water](bold) at → [hot](->hot) 1 sense 9 [muddy the waters](bold) at → [muddy](->muddy) 2 sense 2 [pour cold water over/on sth](bold) at → [pour](->pour) sense 6 [still waters run deep](bold) at → [still](->still) 2 sense 5 [test the water](bold) at → [test](->test) 2 sense 7 [tread water](bold) at → [tread](->tread) 1 sense 5 [troubled waters](bold) at → [troubled](->troubled) sense 3

There is no source of drinking water on the island.

(=water to drink that you buy in bottles)

(=water that has natural substances in it, and is sold in bottles)

The mineral water comes from the Scottish mountain.

(=water that comes naturally out of the ground and has not been treated with any chemicals, usually sold in bottles)

(=water that comes out of a system of pipes into buildings)

Only half the city’s houses had running water.

(=water in lakes, rivers etc that does not contain salt)

This bird is usually found in open country near fresh water.

(=water from the sea, or water to which salt has been added)

He washed his hands in a pool of salt water.

Hard water is formed as rainwater passes down through layers of limestone.

Millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water.

(=water that has harmful substances in it)

They became ill from drinking contaminated water.

(=water and the lakes, reservoirs etc where it is stored )

A dam was built to improve the water supply.

There is a severe water shortage in many parts of the country.

(=turn a tap to stop water coming out of pipes or to let it come out)

Turn the water off while you're brushing your teeth.

We watched the water flow under the bridge.

the clear liquid without colour, smell, or taste that falls as rain and that is used for drinking, washing etc

There’s water all over the bathroom floor.

Does anyone want a [drink of water](bold)?

a glass of sparkling [mineral water](bold)

All rooms have hot and cold [running water](bold).

所有房间都有冷热自来水供应。

Pour [boiling water](bold) over the rice and let it soak.

When dealing with a burst pipe, always [turn off the water](bold) first.

处理破裂水管时，一定要先把水关掉。

an area of water such as the sea, a lake etc

Rangoon is surrounded on three sides by water.

The temple can only be reached by water.

那座庙只有坐船才能到达。

a large area of water, especially an ocean that is near or belongs to a particular country

水域；〔某国的〕领海，海域

The ship drifted into Turkish [territorial waters](bold).

那艘船漂入了土耳其领海。

a species found in [inland waters](bold)(=not the sea, but rivers, lakes etc)

the highest or lowest level of the sea and some rivers

〔海和一些河流的〕高潮/低潮

a situation that is difficult, dangerous, or unfamiliar

未知的境况/困难情况/隐晦的困境

the uncharted waters of the 21st century

used to say that what happened in the past should be forgotten

if you use something or spend money like water, you use or spend large amounts of it when you should try to save it – used to show disapproval

〔使用东西或花钱〕大量地，无节制地〔含贬义〕

Some of the companies were spending money like water.

if criticism, warnings etc are like water off a duck’s back, they have no effect on the person you are saying them to

就像水过鸭背，像耳边风〔指批评、警告等对某人不起作用〕

when a pregnant woman’s waters break, liquid comes from her body just before her baby is born

某人的羊水破了〔指孕妇即将生产〕

liquid around the brain or knee as the result of a disease

to wash yourself in or drink special water that is thought to make you healthy

〔为保健〕用特殊的水洗澡，饮用特殊的水


water

if you water plants or the ground they are growing in, you pour water on them

Will you water my houseplants while I’m away?

我不在时你能给我家里的盆栽浇浇水吗？

if your eyes water,tears come out of them

→ [mouth-watering](->mouth-watering) [make your mouth water](bold) at → [mouth](->mouth) 1 sense 11

这些马喂过食饮过水了吗？

if an area is watered by a river, the river flows through it and provides it with water

〔江河〕流经并给〔某地区〕供水

有几条河流经哥伦比亚，为其提供水源。

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

to add water to a drink to make it less strong


waterfall

ˈwɒːtərfɒːl, ˈwɑː-

a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock


watt

[n](bold) <[C](bold)> written abbreviation: W or: w

瓦(特)〔电的功率单位〕


wave

→ [airwaves](->airwaves) → [shock wave](->shock wave)

We could hear the waves breaking on the shore.

the sound of waves lapping against the boat

The storm sent great waves crashing into the cliffs.

(=a very large ocean wave that flows over the land and destroys things)

The winds and a tidal wave killed 45 people.

They spent a week on the ocean waves on a cruise ship.

(=electricity from the movement of waves)

Wave power involves using the movement of the seas to generate electricity.

(=the top of the wave where it begins to fall)

The incident triggered a wave of violence.

California is in the middle of a heat wave.

He was hit by a wave of nausea every time he tried to stand up.

(=it affects someone or something very strongly)

The city was engulfed by a fresh wave of violence.

(=someone suddenly experiences a feeling or emotion)

A great wave of affection for him engulfed her.

A fresh wave of fighting erupted in the region yesterday.

a line of raised water that moves across the surface of the sea

Dee watched the [waves breaking](bold) on the shore.

The ship tipped over, and finally vanished [beneath the waves](bold).

船倾覆了，最终沉没在海浪之下。

a sudden increase in a particular type of behaviour, activity, or feeling

〔行为、活动或感情的〕一阵；风潮，浪潮

一波公众抗议浪潮出现了。

a sudden increase in the number of people or things arriving at the same time

〔人或物的〕突现，大量涌现， …潮

They faced [wave after wave](bold) of fresh troops.

他们遭遇了一批又一批的增援部队。

the form in which some types of energy such as light and sound travel

→ [long wave](->long wave) → [medium wave](->medium wave) → [short wave](->short wave)

a movement in which you raise your arm and move your hand from side to side

He dismissed her with [a wave of the hand](bold).

a feeling or activity that happens again and again in a series

〔情绪或活动的〕一阵阵，一波

The pain swept over him [in waves](bold).

[Wave after wave of](bold) aircraft passed overhead.

一批又一批飞机从头顶飞过。

to cause problems, especially when you should not

With so many jobs already cut, he didn’t want to make waves.

已经有那么多人被裁员，他可不想惹麻烦。

a new style of music, art, film etc that is very different and unusual

〔音乐、艺术、电影等风格的〕新浪潮，新流派

the new wave of Black feminist theorists

新涌现的这批黑人女权主义理论家

an occasion when many people who are watching an event stand up, move their arms up and down, and sit down again one after another in a continuous movement that looks like a wave moving on the sea

人浪〔指观众依次站起和坐下以造成波浪的效果〕


wave

to raise your arm and move your hand from side to side in order to make someone notice you

She turned to wave to the approaching soldiers.

她转身向走来的士兵挥手。

伊妮德向我们挥手，我们也向她挥手。

[wave (sb) goodbye](bold)(=say goodbye to someone by waving to them)

The nurses came out to wave Grandad goodbye.

护士们出来跟爷爷挥手道别。

if you wave something, or if it waves, it moves from side to side

挥动，摆动〔某物〕；〔某物〕上下起伏，左右摇晃

The starter [waved](bold) a green [flag](bold) to indicate that the race would begin.

发令员挥动绿旗，示意比赛即将开始。

He [waved](bold) a hand [in the air](bold) to attract her attention.

特鲁迪拿着一张50美元的钞票在他鼻子底下晃了晃。

The stranger spoke rapidly, waving his arms around.

那个陌生人挥舞着双臂，快速地说着。

to show someone which way to go by waving your hand in that direction

边防哨兵挥手示意我们通过。

彼得挥挥手让他们坐回自己的位子。

to be forced to accept that something you want will not happen

与某事挥别〔指被迫接受不如意的结局〕

If you’re not careful, you can wave goodbye to any pay rise this year.

如果你不小心点的话，今年就别想涨工资了。

to make a bad situation better, even though this is impossible

I can’t wave a magic wand and change what happened.

我没有办法挥动魔杖改变已经发生的事。

if hair waves, or if it is waved, it forms loose curls

(使)呈波浪形，(使)卷曲


wavelength

the size of a radio wave used to broadcast a radio signal

the distance between two points on energy waves such as sound or light

to have the same or different opinions and feelings as someone else

〔与他人的观点或感情〕相投/不合

Dad is just on a different wavelength from me.

爸爸和我就是没有共同语言。


wax

a solid substance made of fat or oil and used to make candles,polish etc


wax

to rub a layer of wax into a floor, surface etc to protect it or make it shine

to talk with extreme feeling, liking, or pleasure about something – used humorously

伤感/滔滔不绝/兴高采烈地说〔幽默用法〕

when the moon waxes, it seems to get bigger each night

Interest in the show has waxed and waned.

人们对这个节目曾经非常痴迷，现已热情不再。

if you wax your legs, arms etc, you remove the hair from them using wax

用蜡去除〔腿、手臂等〕的毛


way

→ [halfway](->halfway) → [one-way](->one-way) → [right of way](->right of way) → [two-way](->two-way) [that’s the way the cookie crumbles](bold) at → [cookie](->cookie) sense 3 [cut both ways](bold) at → [cut](->cut) 1 sense 36 [in the family way](bold) at → [family](->family) sense 7 [go the way of all flesh](bold) at → [flesh](->flesh) 1 sense 9 [go your separate ways](bold) at → [separate](->separate) 1 sense 4 [know your way around (sth)](bold) at → [know](->know) 1 sense 10 [be laughing all the way to the bank](bold) at → [laugh](->laugh) 1 sense 8 [lead the way](bold) at → [lead](->lead) 1 sense 7 [look the other way](bold) at → [look](->look) 1 sense 9 [out of harm’s way](bold) at → [harm](->harm) 1 sense 6 [parting of the ways](bold) at → [parting](->parting) 1 sense 3 [pay your way](bold) at → [pay](->pay) 1 sense 13 [to put it another way](bold) at → [put](->put) sense 4 [rub sb up the wrong way](bold) at → [rub](->rub) 1 sense 7 [see which way the wind is blowing](bold) at → [wind](->wind) 1 sense 6 [see your way (clear) to doing sth](bold) at → [see](->see) 1 sense 38 [any way you slice it](bold) at → [slice](->slice) 2 [stand in sb’s way](bold) at → [stand](->stand) 1 sense 30 [where there’s a will there’s a way](bold) at → [will](->will) 2 sense 5 [work your way to/through etc sth](bold) at → [work](->work) 1 sense 12

something you can do in order to achieve what you want or deal with a problem

Visiting a country is a great way to learn a language.

a way of doing something, especially one that a lot of people know about and use

They still use traditional methods of farming.

Different research methods are used to gather data.

a general way of dealing with a particular problem or situation, especially a way that has been carefully thought about

We need a whole new approach to environmental issues.

There will be considerable advantages to adopting this approach.

a way of doing something for which you need a skill that must be learned and practised

I went to a class to learn relaxation techniques.

techniques for improving staff performance

a carefully planned way to achieve something difficult or complicated that may take a long time

They met to discuss the company’s business strategy.

the government’s long-term strategy for reducing crime

the road, path, direction etc that you must take in order to get to a place

Are you sure this is the right way to the sea?

Will you come with me? I don’t know the way.

a way from one place to another that people use regularly or that is shown on a map

There are two routes we could take but this is the quickest one.

the overland trade route between Europe and China

Let’s stop and ask someone for directions.

If you follow these directions you’ll have no problem finding the house.

a way of getting somewhere that is shorter than the usual way

Let’s take a short cut across the field.

used especially when you ask someone to tell you which is the right way

Can you tell me how to get to Grand Central Station?

It was getting dark and I wasn’t sure how to get home.

That’s not the right way to deal with the problem.

There is a right way and a wrong way to do it.

Parent and toddler groups are a good way to meet other mums.

Doing the job is often regarded as the best way of learning the job.

There are many different ways of borrowing money.

Improving your diet is the surest way to lower your risk of heart disease.

Wouldn’t just asking him be the quickest way to find out?

Do you have any way of finding out if that is true?

I have to think of a way to make some money.

We are discussing ways and means of bringing jobs to our area.

She knew the quickest way to the hospital.

He had ended up going the wrong way down a one-way street.

He asked me the way to the police station.

Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office, please?

If you can show me the way, I’ll take you by car.

a method that you use to do or achieve something

There are several different ways we can tackle this problem.

我们可以用几种不同的方法处理这个问题。

Evening classes are one way of meeting new people.

上夜校是认识新朋友的一个渠道。

[There’s no way](bold) of knowing if the treatment will work.

这种治疗方法是否有效就不得而知了。

What’s the best way to learn a language?

学习语言的最佳方法是什么？

Make the drink with boiling water in the same way as tea.

像泡茶一样用沸水冲泡这种饮料。

动物用各种各样的方式交流。

I think you’re [going about](bold) this [the wrong way](bold).

我觉得你这么做方法不对。

[ways and means](bold)(=methods of doing something, especially ones that are secret or not yet decided)

There are ways and means of raising the money that we need.

有一些办法可以筹到我们需要的钱。

One way around the problem (=method of dealing with it) is recycling.

解决这个问题的一种途径就是回收利用。

There seems to be no way out of the current economic crisis.

似乎没有办法能摆脱目前的经济危机。

[way into television/publishing/finance etc](bold)(=a method of getting involved in a particular activity or type of work)

companies eager for a way into business in Europe

急于在欧洲打通商路的公司

the manner or style in which someone does something or in which something happens

〔某人做某事或某事发生的〕方式

Maria got up and took a shower in a leisurely way.

玛丽亚起了床，从容地冲了个澡。

I find it easier to work in this way (=like this).

Sorry, I didn’t know you felt that way (=had that feeling or opinion).

对不起，我不知道你原来是这么想的。

The drugs didn’t seem to affect Anna [in the same way](bold).

这些药在安娜身上似乎没有起到相同的效果。

[that’s no way to do sth](bold)(=used to tell someone that they should not be doing something in a particular manner)

[in more ways than one](bold)(=in a number of ways)

The changes will benefit the company in more ways than one.

这些改变将使公司在多方面受益。

[in sb’s (own) way](bold)(=in a personal way that other people may not recognize)

I’m sure he does love you, in his own way.

我相信他是爱你的，用他自己的方式。

a road, path, direction etc that you take in order to get to a particular place

Which is [the quickest way](bold) to the sea from here?

从这里到海边走哪条路最快？

There are several ways through the woods.

有好几条路可以穿过树林。

Could you tell me the way to the station?

你能告诉我到车站怎么走吗？

Does anyone [know the way](bold) from here?

有谁知道从这里怎么走吗？

I was afraid of [losing](bold) my [way](bold) in the dark.

Can you [find](bold) your [way](bold) back to the car park?

你能找到回停车场的路吗？

[the way out](bold)(=the door, path etc which you can use to leave a building or area)

[the way in](bold)(=the door, path etc which you can use to enter a building or area)

She looked all around, but she couldn’t seem to find the way in.

她环顾四周，但似乎找不到入口。

on sb’s way (=in the same direction as someone is going)

out of sb’s way (=not in the same direction as someone is going)

我家和你那儿不顺路，离得很远。

a particular direction from where you are now

A big Mercedes was coming [the other way](bold)(=from the opposite direction).

一辆很大的梅赛德斯汽车正从对面开来。

He left the house, looking carefully both ways.

他离开房子，谨慎地望望两边。

used to say that there is a fact or a feature of something that makes a statement or description true

方面〔用于指出从某方面来看某种陈述或描述是正确的〕

我想从某种意义上来说你是对的。

Working at home makes sense, in many ways.

在家工作从很多方面来说都是合理的。

Ben is a perfectly normal child [in every way](bold).

本在各方面都是一个完全正常的孩子。

He never got mad at me. He was great [in that way](bold).

他从不对我发火，在这一点上他相当不错。

[in no way](bold)(=used to emphasize that something is not true)

This should in no way be seen as a defeat.

这绝对不应该被看成一次失败。

a distance or a length of time, especially a long one

〔尤指较长的〕距离，时间段

I was still [a long way](bold) from home.

[some way/quite a way](bold)(=quite a long distance)

She had to park some way from the restaurant.

她只得把车停在离餐馆很远的地方。

[a long way off/away/ahead etc](bold)(=far away in distance or in time)

A peace settlement now seems a long way off.

签订和平协议现在看来似乎还很遥远。

I don’t want to go [all that way](bold) and not see him.

我不想跑了那么远的路却见不到他。

[all the way down/across/through etc (sth)](bold)(=the full distance or length of something)

你真的是一路游过去的吗？

That’s quite a ways from here, isn’t it?

if someone or something is in the way, they are blocking the space in front of you, and you cannot move forward

be in the way/be in sb’s way (=be blocking a road, someone’s path etc so that they cannot move forward easily)

对不起，我是不是挡你的路了？

A policeman yelled at the crowds to [get out of the way](bold).

一个警察大声嚷着要人群让开。

to move to the side so that there is space for someone or something to pass

The crowd stepped aside to make way for the procession.

人群退到一边，给游行队伍让路。

to make it possible for something newer or better to be built, organized etc

让位给〔更新或更好的事物〕

Several houses were demolished to make way for a new road.

有几栋房子被拆了，让出地方修一条新路。

if someone or something is out of the way, they are somewhere where they are not likely to cause a problem, need attention, be annoying etc

[move/put/push etc sth out of the way](bold)

Why don’t you tie your hair back, out of the way?

你为什么不把头发扎到后面去，省得碍事？

If Uncle Tom had been drinking, I [kept out of](bold) his [way](bold).

要是汤姆叔叔喝酒了，我就不去惹他。

When Mac was [safely out of the way](bold), Peter came round.

马克总算不再碍事了，又来了个彼得。

if a particular matter, job etc is out of the way, it has been done or dealt with

I’d rather [get](bold) the interview [out of the way](bold) in the morning.

As soon as the contract’s out of the way, we can start.

合同一签完，我们就可以开始了。

a place that is out of the way is far from any towns

The ships were already on their way to the gulf

那些船已经在开往海湾的路上。

在〔从某地去另一地的〕路上

I ran out of gas on my way to the airport.

在去机场的路上我的车没油了。

Guess who I bumped into on the way home.

猜猜我在回家的路上碰到谁了？

while moving from one situation or part of your life to another

一路过来〔指经历不同境况或人生阶段〕

Don’s had to change jobs several times along the way.

唐一路走来已经被迫换了好几次工作。

if someone has a baby on the way, they are pregnant

〔婴儿〕在孕育中，即将出生

Plans are [well under way](bold) for a new shopping centre.

一座新的购物中心正在规划中。

The tournament [got under way](bold) on Friday.

to have started to move or travel somewhere

to go towards something, especially when this is difficult or takes a long time

行进〔尤指路途艰难或漫长〕

The team slowly made their way back to base.

[make your own way (home/to sth etc)](bold)(=go somewhere without the help or company of other people)

Don’t worry. I can make my own way to the beach.

别担心，我可以自己去海滩。

to gradually become successful in a particular job, activity, profession etc

〔在工作、活动、职业等中〕逐步取得成功

young people who are making their way in industry

在行业里逐渐立足的年轻人

to get somewhere by using force or moving carefully

硬挤向/摸索着走向/缓慢地挪向某处

She elbowed her way to the front of the queue.

He drank some water, then groped his way back to the bedroom.

他喝了些水，又摸索着走回卧室。

Stone has given way to glass and concrete.

石料已经被玻璃和混凝土取代。

to agree to do what someone else wants, instead of what you want, especially after a lot of discussion or argument

〔尤指经过反复讨论或争论〕让步，退让

Despite growing pressure, the Minister of State refused to give way.

尽管压力越来越大，国务大臣仍然拒绝让步。

Maria seemed to despise him for giving way to her.

玛丽亚似乎看不起他让着自己。

to break because of too much weight or pressure

The floor’s rotten and likely to give way.

to stop or slow down when you are driving, in order to allow other vehicles to go first

In Britain, give way to cars coming from the right.

在英国，要让右方来车先行。

clear/pave/open/prepare etc the way (for sth)

to make it possible for something to happen or develop later

(为某事物)扫清道路/铺平道路/开辟道路/创造条件等

a study that paved the way for further research

为进一步研究铺路的一项调查

The Queen’s death opened the way for him to return.

女王的去世为他的回归创造了机会。

an action, plan etc that seems a good idea because it is likely to lead to success

A way forward lies in developing more economic links.

发展之道在于建立更多的经济纽带。

This treatment may be the way forward for many inherited disorders.

这种治疗方法可能会为治愈众多遗传疾病带来希望。

My family was [in a bad way](bold) financially.

The chicken’s nice and crispy – just [the way](bold) I [like it](bold).

这鸡肉酥脆可口，正是我喜欢的口味。

It’s worth thinking how you can improve [the way things are](bold).

你应该想想如何让现状变得更好。

[sb was born/made that way](bold)(=used to say that someone’s character is not likely to change)

He’ll always be mean – he was born that way.

他永远都很吝啬——天生就这样。

I hate the way you always give in to him.

someone’s typical style of behaving, especially when it seems different or unusual

〔某人典型的〕行为方式〔尤指看起来不同或不寻常〕

Don’t worry if she’s quiet – that’s just her way.

如果她不说话你也别担心，她就是那样。

Esther quickly changed the subject, [as was](bold) her [way](bold).

埃丝特很快转换了话题，她一向如此。

我们每个人都有些小怪癖。

[change/mend your ways](bold)(=stop behaving badly)

[see the error of your ways](bold) at → [error](->error) sense 6 [be set in your ways](bold) at → [set](->set) 3 sense 6

used in expressions about developing and improving

The team [has a long way to go](bold)(=needs to develop or improve a lot) before it can match that performance.

这支球队要想有那样的表现，还有很长一段路要走。

Microwave ovens [have come a long way](bold)(=have developed or improved a lot) since they first appeared in our kitchens.

与刚进入我们的厨房时相比，现在的微波炉已经大有改进。

Jen is now [well on the way to](bold) recovery (=she has improved and will be well soon).

to help a little or a lot to make something happen

对于做某事有点帮助[很有帮助]

ideas that go some way towards reducing environmental problems

对减少环境问题有些许帮助的想法

used when talking about two choices someone could make, or two possibilities that could happen

〔两种之中的一种〕选择，可能性

I’m not sure [which way](bold) he’ll decide.

我不太确定他会如何决定。

The election [could go either way](bold)(=both results are equally possible).

这次选举两种结果都有可能。

Make your mind up [one way or the other](bold).

无论如何你都要作出决定。

[either way](bold)(=used to say that something will be the same, whichever of two things happens)

within two feet/ten years etc either way

no more than two feet etc more or less than a particular amount

〔误差〕上下不超过两英尺/十年等

Your answer must be within a centimetre either way.

答案的误差必须在上下一厘米之内。

(in) one way or another/one way or the other

used to say that someone does or will do something somehow, although you are not sure how

不管怎样，不管以何方式〔都会做某事〕

One way or the other he always seems to win.

不管怎样，他似乎总能赢。

We’ll find the money, one way or another.

我们会找到这笔钱的，不管怎样。

a particular order or position that something should be in

〔某物应该属于某个〕次序[位置]

[the other way around/round/up](bold)(=in the opposite order or position)

Art reflects life, or is it the other way around (=is it ‘life reflects art’)?

是艺术反映生活，还是生活反映艺术？

[the right/wrong way around/round/up](bold)

Are the batteries in the wrong way round?

当成 …，用作 …，作为 …

I’d like to say something by way of introduction.

[little in the way of sth](bold) [also](special) [not much/enough in the way of sth](bold)(=not much of something)

The town has little in the way of leisure facilities.

这个镇子几乎没有休闲设施。

if you travel by way of a place, you go through it

to prevent someone from doing something, or prevent something from happening

Your social life must not get in the way of your studies.

你不能让社交生活影响学业。

to do something with more effort than is usual or expected

She went out of her way to make me feel welcome.

她费尽心思想让我觉得我是受欢迎的。

to do what you want to, even though someone else wants something different

Don’t let the children always get their own way.

不要让孩子总是随心所欲。

to do what you want, make your own decisions etc

At 18, most young people are ready to go their own way.

到了18岁，大多数年轻人都准备好自己做主了。

if an event goes your way, it happens in the way you want

The government are hopeful that the vote will go their way.

政府很乐观，相信选举将会对他们有利。

[everything/nothing goes sb’s way](bold)(=used to talk about events in general)

to continue a journey, or to leave and do what you want to do next

继续旅程；离开〔去做要做的事〕

to travel in the same direction as someone

我可以带上你，我和你同路。

if something comes your way, you get or experience it, especially by chance

Luck had come her way at the very last moment.

好运在最后一刻降临到她头上。

used to talk about the degree to which something happens, or how important it is

The business was a success, in a small way.

He was the best in the group by a long way.

他在这些人当中鹤立鸡群。

talk/buy etc your way into/past etc sth/sb

to get where you want or achieve something you want by saying or doing something

通过说[做]〔某事〕达到目的

Caroline managed to talk her way past the guard.

卡罗琳设法说服了卫兵让她过去。

work/munch/smoke etc your way through sth

to deal with, eat, smoke etc a large amount of things

He worked his way through the pile of documents.

他从头到尾处理了那一堆文件。

She had munched her way through a packet of biscuits.

to be becoming less popular, important, powerful etc

They live across the way from us at number 23.

他们住在我们街对面的23号。

used to say that something often or usually happens

经常[总是]以某种形式发生

Cheer up – these problems have a way of working out.

振作起来，这些问题总会解决的。

He’d got into the way of smoking first thing in the morning.

他养成了一起床就抽烟的习惯。

used to emphasize that something is not true

不以任何形式〔强调某事不是真的〕

I am not responsible for his actions in any way, shape, or form.

我对他的行为不负一丝一毫的责任。

(also: [divide sth two/three etc ways](bold) )

to divide something into two, three etc equal parts

将某物平均分成两份/三份等

We’ll split the cost between us five ways.

to be especially good at dealing with people or things of a particular type

对付某人/做某事很有一套

David seems to have a way with children.

看来戴维对付孩子很有一手。

She’s always [had a way with words](bold)(=been good at using words effectively).

how things always happen or are done, especially when this is not easy to change

大多数人的行为方式；世道；事情发生的规律

In those days these policies favoured men. That was the way of the world.

那时候这些政策倾向于男性，当时的世道就是这样。

我想方设法避免那种情况。

used when saying something that is not related to the main subject you were talking about before

附带[顺便]说〔用于转入与之前主题无关的事〕

By the way, have you seen my keys anywhere?

顺便问问，你有没有在哪儿见过我的钥匙？

used to say that you will definitely not do or allow something

不！不行！〔表示断然拒绝某事〕

“我能借用你的汽车吗？”“不行！”

[There’s no way](bold) I’ll ever get married again.

[No way José!](bold)(=used to emphasize that you will not do something)

used to say that you do not believe something or are very surprised by it

不会吧！不可能！〔表示不相信或惊讶〕

used before telling someone your opinion

used to tell someone that they are doing something correctly or well, especially when you are showing them how

就是这样，就这么做〔尤用于示范某人正确做法时〕

Now bring your foot gently off the clutch – that’s the way.

现在把你的脚慢慢地松开离合器——对了，就是这样。

that’s (just) the way sth/sb is/that’s (just) the way sth goes

used to say that a particular situation or person cannot be changed

某事物/某人就是那样〔指无法改变〕

Don’t try to fight it. That’s just the way it is.

不要试图抗争，只能这样了。

Sometimes Tim needs to be alone. That’s the way he is.

蒂姆有时需要独处，他就是那样。

I’m with you all the way on this salary issue, Joe.

在这个工资问题上，我完全同意你，乔。

used when telling someone what you think it would be best to do

要我说〔用于告诉某人什么办法最好〕

If I had my way, we’d leave this place tomorrow.

要我说，我们明天就应该离开这里。

used to tell someone in an annoyed way that you will agree to what they want

used to say that something is definitely true, especially something unpleasant

〔尤指不愉快的事〕千真万确，绝对错不了

used to say that you cannot have the advantages from both of two different possible decisions or actions

〔两种决定或行动的好处〕不能兼得

It’s a choice between the time and the money – you can’t have it both ways!

这是时间和金钱之间的选择——你不能两者兼得！

used to tell someone that they have done something very well or achieved something special

used to say that things always happen in the way that is least convenient

总是这样！〔用于表示事情总是以让人感到最不方便的方式发生〕

The train was late – always the way when you’re in a hurry!

火车晚点了——在你赶时间的时候总是这样！

在你住的地区/在伦敦(附近)等


way

其他骑车者远远落在后面。

她的智商远远高于平均水平。

Your guess was way out (=completely incorrect), he’s actually thirty-eight.

你完全猜错了，他其实是38岁。

We first met way back (=a long time ago) in the seventies.

我们早在70年代就认识了。

[way heavier/smarter/bigger etc](bold)(=much heavier etc)

The tickets were way more expensive than I thought.


way of life

the behaviour, habits, customs etc that are typical of a particular society or person

生活方式〔指典型的行为、习惯、习俗等〕

The tribe’s [traditional way of life](bold) is under threat.

这个部落的传统生活方式受到了威胁。

[the American/British etc way of life](bold)

a job or interest that is so important that it affects everything you do

生活方式〔指影响生活方方面面的工作或兴趣爱好〕

For Mark, travelling has [become a way of life](bold).

对马克来说，旅游已经成了一种生活方式。


we

[pron](bold) <[used as the subject of a verb](bold)>

used by the person speaking or writing to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

‘Did you go into the supermarket?’ ‘No, we didn’t.’

“你们进超级市场了吗？”“不，我们没有进去。”

我们停下来喝杯咖啡好吗？

So we all travelled down to Brighton together.

于是我们所有人一起去了布赖顿。

We declare our support for a government of national unity.

我们宣布支持一个全国统一的政府。

我们意大利人为自己的历史感到自豪。

used by a writer or speaker to include themselves and their readers or listeners

我们〔作者或说话人使用，指读者或听众和自己〕

As we saw in Chapter 4, slavery was not the only cause of the Civil War.

正如我们在第四章所见，蓄奴制并非内战的唯一起因。

我们居住在一个复杂的星球上。

used by a king or queen to refer to himself or herself

本王，朕〔国王或女王在正式场合的自称〕

sometimes used to mean ‘you’ when speaking to children or people who are ill

我们，咱们〔和小孩或病人说话时用，实指对方〕

今天感觉怎样，罗布森先生？


weak

[weakly](bold) adv. eg: ‘I’m sorry,’ she said, smiling weakly. eg: He sank down weakly beside her.

not physically strong, sometimes because you are ill

Tom’s had flu and he’s still feeling weak.

The doctors said she was too weak to have an operation.

He suffered constantly from a weak chest.

weak and thin, especially because you are old

My grandfather’s becoming quite frail now.

feeling weak in your legs and only able to walk slowly and unsteadily

When I came out of hospital I was a bit shaky for a while.

He was a puny little boy who was often bullied at school.

weak and unable to do much because you are very ill, very old or very young

For a week she was too feeble to get out of bed.

She had rather a delicate constitutionher body easily became ill.

weak or ill for a long time, especially because you are old

a residential home for people who are elderly and infirm

There are special facilities for wheelchair users and infirm guests.

weak or ill because you have not had enough good food to eat

Half a million people there are severely malnourished.

The organization provides emergency feeding for malnourished children.

unable to support much weight, and likely to break

The foundations of the building are rather weak.

made of a thin material that is easy to break or damage – used when something needs to be handled carefully

Be careful of those glasses – they’re very fragile.

easy to break or damage – used especially about soft materials, skin etc

not well-made from strong materials and so easily damaged – used about furniture, houses etc

This keyboard’s very cheap but it’s a bit flimsy.

in very bad condition and likely to break – used about a building, piece of furniture, vehicle etc

He lived in a rickety hut on the beach for several years.

The illness left her [feeling weak](bold).

光照不足，植物就生长不好。

那只动物因失血而虚弱无力。

不牢固的，易破的，易损坏的

The branch was too weak to support his weight.

那根树枝不结实，支撑不住他的重量。

easily influenced by other people – used to show disapproval

意志薄弱的，软弱的〔含贬义〕

这个党因此势力不再，四分五裂。

The country is in a [weak position](bold) economically.

without the power to interest or amuse people

The play is well acted but the plot is weak.

戏演得很好，但情节乏味。

无活力的，无生气的；没有自信的

not good at a particular skill or subject, or in a particular area of activity or knowledge

不擅长的，能力弱的，差的

She speaks quite fluently but she’s weak on grammar.

她说得挺流利，不过语法不好。

Be honest about your [weak points](bold)(=your faults or the things you do not do well).

要对自己的弱点实事求是。

not likely to make people believe that something is true or right

没有说服力的，不能说服人的

She’s washing her hair? That sounds like a [weak excuse](bold)!

她在洗头？这个理由也太牵强了！

There are some [weak points](bold) in her argument.

The defence lawyer clearly knew that his case was weak.

辩护律师心里清楚，他的论据没有说服力。

weak tea, beer etc contains a lot of water and has little taste

He had only a [weak light](bold) to see by.

他只能靠一线微弱的灯光来看东西。

the parts of something that can easily be attacked or criticized

Check your house for weak spots where a thief could enter.

检查一下你的房子，看有没有容易让小偷溜进来的地方。

feeling strange because of strong emotions

His smile [made](bold) her [go weak at the knees](bold).

a time when you can be persuaded more easily than usual

Dave caught me at a weak moment and I lent him £10.

戴夫正好碰到我心软的时候，我就借了他10英镑。

the person or thing in a situation that is less strong, skilful etc than the others

Goalkeeper Gouter proved to be the weakest link.

守门员古特成了最薄弱的一环。

弱动词〔过去式是规则形式的动词〕


weaken

to make someone or something less powerful or less important, or to become less powerful

Over the last two years the president’s position has weakened.

过去两年来，总统的地位被削弱了。

Changes in policy have weakened the power of the trade unions.

政策的变化削弱了工会的力量。

The absence of this witness has weakened the case against the accused.

这名证人的缺席削弱了对被告的指控力度。

to make someone lose their physical strength, or to become physically weak

(使)〔某人〕虚弱[衰弱]

朱莉娅因为长期患病，身体衰弱。

to make someone less determined, or to become less determined

(使)〔某人的决心〕动摇

Such policies weaken the resolve of potential troublemakers.

这样的政策动摇了潜在闹事者的决心。

When she begged him to let her stay, he weakened.

她求他让她留下来，他心软了。

to make a building, structure etc less strong, or to become less strong

(使)〔建筑、结构等〕变得不结实

The earthquake in Cairo weakened a number of structures.

开罗的这场地震造成大量建筑松动。

if a particular country’s money or a company’s share prices weaken, or if they are weakened, their value is reduced

(使)〔货币、股票等价值〕疲弱，疲软

The pound has weakened against the dollar.


weakness

a fault in someone’s character or in a system, organization, design etc

〔性格、体制、组织、设计等的〕弱点，缺点，不足

The legislation has a fundamental weakness.

这项立法有一个根本性缺陷。

The plan has [strengths and weaknesses](bold).

这个计划既有优点又有缺点。

the growing weakness of local government

虚弱，无力，衰弱，不强壮

lack of determination shown in someone’s behaviour

〔某人行为上所表现的〕软弱，懦弱

He couldn’t explain his weakness in giving in to her demands.

他也不清楚自己为什么那么懦弱，屈从了她的要求。

I dared not cry or show any [sign of weakness](bold).

我不敢哭，也不敢有任何懦弱的表现。

the condition of not being worth a lot of money

the weakness of the pound against the dollar

if you have a weakness for something, you like it very much even though it may not be good for you

I [have a](bold) real [weakness for](bold) fashionable clothes.

我对时髦的衣服根本无法抗拒。


wealth

a large amount of money, property etc that a person or country owns

The country’s wealth comes from its oil.

这个国家的财富来自石油。

the [distribution of wealth](bold)(=the way wealth is divided among the people of a country or society)

The purpose of industry is to [create wealth](bold).

工业的目的就是创造财富。

There is a wealth of information available about pregnancy and birth.

可以获得大量关于怀孕和分娩方面的信息。


wealthy

[comparative](italic) [wealthier](bold) [superlative](italic) [wealthiest](bold)

He left as a poor, working class boy and returned as a wealthy man.

他走的时候是一个工人阶层的穷小子，回来时已经是一个腰缠万贯的富翁了。

people who have a lot of money, possessions etc


weapon

The country is thought to be developing nuclear weapons.

With conventional weapons, the destruction is not so drastic.

(=weapons that use chemicals such as poisonous gases, or dangerous germs)

Troops may have been exposed to chemical weapons.

(=one that can be used to attack someone illegally)

He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.

Police found a knife at the scene that is believed to be the murder weapon.

He was shot 120 times with automatic weapons.

The man is believed to be carrying a weapon.

They claim the government used chemical weapons against them.

Police were told not to fire their weapons.

something that you use to fight with or attack someone with, such as a knife, bomb, or gun

They all had sticks which they planned to use as weapons.

他们都持有棍棒，打算当武器用。

an action, piece of information, piece of equipment etc that you can use to win or be successful in doing something

Right now, she felt the need of every [weapon in](bold) her [armoury](bold)(=weapon that she had), including surprise.

此时此刻，她觉得有必要采取一切可以采用的手段，包括突然袭击。


wear

wear away
wear down
wear off
wear on
wear out

[past tense](italic) [wore](bold) /wɔː/ US /wɔːr/ [past participle](italic) [worn](bold) /wɔːn/ US /wɔːrn/

to have something such as clothes, shoes, or jewellery on your body

穿〔衣服、鞋子等〕；戴〔首饰〕

苏珊娜穿着一条黑色真丝连衣裙。

[wear a seat belt](bold)(=have it around yourself)

通常我都穿黑色、灰色或者棕色的衣服。

[wear sth to a party/a dance/an interview etc](bold)

I’m wearing a scarlet dress to the party.

我准备穿一件大红色连衣裙去参加聚会。

In everyday English, people often say that someone [has](bold)  something [on](bold)  rather than [is wearing](bold)  something:

to have your hair or beard in a particular style or shape

to become thinner or weaker after continuous use, or to make something do this

The cushions are starting to wear a little.

这些靠垫开始有些磨旧了。

His jeans have [worn thin](bold) at the knees.

他牛仔裤的膝盖处已经磨薄了。

You’ve [worn a hole](bold) in your sock.

to remain in good condition after a period of time

The tyres on the car seem to be wearing well.

if someone is wearing well, they look younger than they really are

He must have been around his mid-forties at least, but he’d worn well.

他至少该有四十五六岁了，不过显得很年轻。

to have a particular expression on your face

if something is wearing thin, you are bored with it because it is not interesting anymore, or has become annoying

The film begins well but the [joke wears thin](bold) after about ten minutes.

电影开始时很有意思，不过大约十分钟以后就索然无味了。

if your patience is wearing thin, you have very little left, because of a delay or problem

〔由于延误或出现问题〕耐性渐渐消失，变得不耐烦

to be the person in a family who makes the decisions

把喜怒挂在脸上，公开流露感情


wear

[the worse for wear](bold) at → [worse](->worse) 1 sense 7

(=clothes worn to formal events in the evening)

The company makes stylish casual wear for men and women.

Actresses were dressed in everything from formal wear to miniskirts.

The shop sells comfortable and fashionable maternity wear for every occasion.

the children’s wear section of the store

the clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity, or by a particular group of people

〔在某个场合、活动中或某个群体穿的〕衣服，服装

→ [footwear](->footwear) → [menswear](->menswear)

damage caused by continuous use over a long period

〔因长期使用而造成的〕磨损，损坏

Replace your trainers when they start to show [signs of wear](bold).

运动鞋开始出现磨损迹象就要更换。

Check the equipment for [wear and tear](bold).

the amount of use an object, piece of clothing etc has had, or the use you can expect to get from it

〔物品、衣服等的〕使用量；耐用度

The dress stood up to the wear small children give their clothes.

这件连衣裙经得住小孩子那样的穿法。

You’ll [get years of wear out of](bold) that coat.


wearable

also: [#wearable com=puter](bold)  [n](bold) <[C](bold)>

a computer that is designed to be worn as an item of clothing

可穿戴计算机，穿戴式计算机


weary

very tired or bored, especially because you have been doing something for a long time

〔尤指因长期做某事〕筋疲力尽的，非常疲劳的，厌烦的，厌倦的

She found Rachel in the kitchen, looking old and weary.

她发现雷切尔在厨房里，看上去苍老而疲惫。

她疲倦地叹口气坐了下来。

He was weary of the constant battle between them.

他对他们之间无休止的争斗感到厌倦了。

In everyday English, people usually say [tired](bold)  rather than [weary](bold) :

They were [tired](bold) after their journey.


weary

[past tense and past participle](italic) [wearied](bold) [present participle](italic) [wearying](bold) [third person singular](italic) [wearies](bold)

to become very tired, or make someone very tired

Amanda wouldn’t admit how much the children wearied her.

阿曼达不愿承认孩子们把她折腾得很疲惫。

As the day wore on, we wearied of the journey.

随着一天慢慢过去，我们对旅行感到厌倦了。


weather

[make heavy weather of sth](bold) at → [heavy](->heavy) 1 sense 10

use this to talk about whether it is hot or cold outside or whether it is raining, snowing, windy etc

What was the weather like on your vacation?

the usual weather conditions in a particular country or area

what the weather will probably be like for the next few days

The outlook for the weekend is for continued sunny weather.

the weather at a particular time, especially when considering how this will affect a planned event or activity

Conditions are perfect for today’s boat race.

Freezing conditions are making the roads extremely hazardous.

The equipment had been left exposed to the elements.

It was glorious weather, so we decided to go for a picnic.

Several flights were cancelled owing to bad weather.

We came home early because of the awful weather.

If the weather is fine, we’ll eat outside.

Water pot plants daily during spells of dry weather.

In windy weather, water from the fountain is blown onto the paths.

(=good weather continues in the same way)

The forecast said the weather should hold until Tuesday.

We got almost all the harvest in before the weather broke.

(=a description of what the weather is expected to be like in the near future)

What’s the weather forecast like for the weekend?

(=a map showing the current or expected future weather)

The weather map shows a band of rain coming in from the east.

The rescue was difficult because of the appalling weather conditions.

(=the usual weather that comes at a particular time each year)

Changes in weather patterns are thought to be caused by global warming

(=a place used for studying and recording weather conditions)

(=a place where information about the weather is collected and where reports are produced)

The London Weather Centre has issued a warning that there could be extremely heavy rain and high winds over the next 24 hours.

Breakfast is served on the terrace, weather permitting.

the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind

You often say [the weather](bold) : The weather seems to be getting worse.

You also often use [weather ](bold) with an adjective such as [good](bold)  or [bad](bold) : We had good weather all week. Games are sometimes cancelled because of bad weather.

Don’t use [weather](bold)  with ‘a’.
Don’t say: [We had a good weather.](strike)

a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future

〔电台、电视、报纸等上的〕天气预报

I always watch the weather after the news.

新闻之后我总是要看天气预报。

in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold

无论天气好坏，无论阴晴冷暖

There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers.

不论阴晴冷暖都有无家可归的人露宿街头。

to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant

密切注视，时刻警惕〔不寻常或令人不安的事〕

要时刻注意自己的财务状况。


weather

to come through a very difficult situation safely

The company [weathered the storm](bold) of objections to the scheme.

公司经受住了该计划的反对风暴。

Northern Ireland weathered the recession better than any other region in the UK.

与英国其他地区相比，北爱尔兰更为顺利地熬过了经济萧条时期。

if rock, wood, or someone’s face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time

(使)〔岩石、木头等〕受风雨侵蚀；(使)〔脸〕饱经风霜

The brick has weathered to a lovely pinky-brown.

砖块经过风吹日晒，变成了漂亮的粉棕色。


weave

[past tense](italic) [wove](bold) /wəʊv/ US /woʊv/ [past participle](italic) [woven](bold) /ˈwəʊv/ US /ˈwoʊ-/

to make cloth, a carpet, a basket etc by crossing threads or thin pieces under and over each other by hand or on a loom

那些妇女只有少数几位还在编织。

to put many different ideas, subjects, stories etc together and connect them smoothly

She weaves a complicated plot of romance and intrigue.

她编织了一套爱情与阴谋交织的复杂情节。

the complex patterns which evolve when individuals’ lives are woven together

个人生活交织在一起形成的复杂格局

to attract or interest someone very much

to move somewhere by turning and changing direction a lot

cyclists [weaving in and out of](bold) the traffic

在车流中穿进穿出的骑车人

Lori spotted them as they weaved their way through the tables.

他们在桌子中间穿行时，被洛丽看到了。


weave

the way in which a material is woven, and the pattern formed by this


web

the system on the Internet that allows you to find and use information that is held on computers all over the world

a guide to the best education-related sites on the Web

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects

He watched a spider [spinning](bold) its [web](bold).

a closely related set of things that can be very complicated

[a web of intrigue/deceit/deception/lies etc](bold)

a piece of skin that connects the toes of ducks and some other birds, and helps them to swim well


webpage

all the information that you can see in one part of a website


website

You see or put something [on a website](bold) : You can find details on our website.
Don’t say: [You can find details in our website.](strike)

You can visit the university’s website to get more information.

Home study materials can be downloaded from their website.

(=make and structure a website so that it works well)

Students learn how to design their own websites.

The pupils created a website on Henry VIII.

The government has launched a website containing information on environmental issues.

(=mark a website so that you can easily find it again)

If you're looking for good local hiking trails, bookmark this website.

The International Olympic Committee’s official website has a lot of interesting information.

(=an occasion when someone visits a website)

There have already been 5000 hits on our website.

(=a single screen of writing, pictures etc on a website)

(=something on one website that takes you to another website)

His home page has a link to the website.

a place on the Internet where you can find information about something, especially a particular organization

For more information on weight loss and healthy eating, [visit](bold) our [website](bold).

有关减肥和健康饮食的更多信息，请访问我们的网站。

Responses will be [posted](bold)(=put)[on](bold) the [website](bold).


wedding

a ceremony in which two people get married, especially one with a religious service

a wedding. [Marriage](bold) is less common and more formal than [wedding](bold)

Their marriage will take place in Westminster Abbey.

a large formal meal or party after a wedding

Where will you be having your reception?

a holiday taken by two people who have just got married

We’re going to Barbados for our honeymoon.

She wrote to say she couldn’t come to the wedding.

(=say the official words and perform the actions at a wedding)

Their wedding was conducted by the local priest.

We had a quiet wedding, with just a few close friends and relatives.

(=a traditional wedding where the bride wears a white dress)

(=at a church, with the bride wearing a white dress)

(=at a local government office, not in a church)

They decided to have a registry office wedding.

(=a wedding that is not performed by a religious leader)

Only church or civil weddings have full legal status.

She looked beautiful on her wedding day.

They spent their wedding night in a hotel.

They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary in May.

Her uncle, a priest, conducted the wedding ceremony.

(=the large formal meal or party after a wedding)

Her uncle got drunk at the wedding reception.

(=the meal after a wedding, usually in the afternoon)

The bride and groom cut the wedding cake.

He gave them a painting as a wedding present.

They had already sent out all the wedding invitations.

a marriage ceremony, especially one with a religious service

〔尤指有宗教仪式的〕婚礼

She’s busy planning her daughter’s wedding.

她正忙着筹备女儿的婚礼。

used to say that you think it is likely that two people will get married

(听到)婚礼的钟声，好事将近〔用于表示认为两个人将要结婚〕


wedge

[drive a wedge between sb](bold) at → [drive](->drive) 1 sense 13

[the thin end of the wedge](bold) at → [thin](->thin) 1 sense 11

a piece of wood, metal etc that has one thick edge and one pointed edge and is used especially for keeping a door open or for splitting wood

〔木头、金属等材质的〕楔子，三角木〔尤用于抵住门或劈开木头〕

〔女式〕楔形跟鞋，坡跟鞋


wedge

to force something firmly into a narrow space

Victoria wedged herself into the passenger seat.

维多利亚挤到了乘客座位上。

to put something under a door, window etc to make it stay open or shut

用楔子把〔门窗等〕抵住使开着/关上


Wednesday

written abbreviation: Wed. or: Weds  [n](bold) <[C,U](bold)>

我星期三晚上看到了维基。

他们是上个星期三离开的。

[next Wednesday](bold)(=Wednesday of next week)

a Wednesday (=one of the Wednesdays in the year)

‘Are you free on the 19th?’ ‘Is that a Wednesday?’

“你19号有空吗？”“那天是星期三吗？”


weed

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly

a plant without flowers that grows on water in a large green floating mass

奈杰尔真懦弱，是不是啊？

〔像杂草丛生一样〕大量地

black clothes worn by a woman whose husband has died


weed

to remove unwanted plants from a garden or other place


week

You say [last week](bold) : I saw her last week.
Don’t say: [I saw her in last week.](strike)

You say [this week](bold) : I’m going to be busy at work this week.
Don’t say: [I’m going to be busy at work in this week.](strike)

You say [next week](bold) : Shall we meet for lunch next week?
Don’t say: [Shall we meet for lunch in next week?](strike)

You say [ that week](bold) : He was sick that week.
Don’t say: [He was sick in that week.](strike)

You use [a week](bold)  when saying how many times in a week something happens: We have four English lessons a week.
Don’t say: [We have four English lessons in a week.](strike)

You use [all week](bold)  when talking about something that happens during every part of a week: We had good weather all week.
Don’t say: [We had good weather all the week.](strike)

He’ll be in the office this week, so you should give him a call.

Last week, my washing machine broke down.

Five soldiers were killed in the past week alone.

She thought about what a colleague had said to her the previous week.

She booked another appointment for the following week.

I can’t believe we’ve been here a whole week already.

a period of seven days and nights, usually measured in Britain from Monday to Sunday and in the US from Sunday to Saturday

星期，周〔七天为一周，英国从星期一至星期日算作一周；美国从星期日至星期六算作一周〕

[once/twice/three times etc a week](bold)

Letters were delivered twice a week only.

[last/next week](bold)(=the week before or after this one)

我已经在这里住了六个星期了。

[in a week/two weeks etc](bold)(=one, two etc weeks from now)

If he hasn’t phoned in a week, I’ll phone him.

如果他一个星期不打电话来，我就打电话给他。

It will cost you an estimated £10 [per week](bold) to feed one dog.

一条狗每星期喂食估计要花费十英镑。

the part of the week when you go to work, usually from Monday to Friday

工作周〔通常由星期一至星期五〕

除了周末，平时我和她不见面。

一周后的星期一/星期二等

我们下周星期天去西班牙。

The Reids are coming for dinner a week from Sunday.

里德一家一周后的星期天来吃饭。

Keith’s coming home two weeks on Saturday (=two weeks after next Saturday).

基思两周后的星期六回家。

连续几个星期，一周又一周

我们连续数周做着同样的事。