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# 单词 解释1 coming noun adjectiveCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusThesaurus 1Activator 1 2 3Phrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesCorpus examplescoming1 /km/ noun1 the coming of something/somebody the time when something newbegins, especially something that will cause a lot of changes:With the coming of railways, new markets opened up.2 comings and goings informal the movements of people as they arriveat and leave placescomings and goings ofBeds are arranged so that patients can watch the comings and goingsof visitors and staff.THESAURUSnext happening or coming immediately after another one: When does thenext train to London leave? | Ill see you next Saturday.following happening or coming immediately after something usedabout periods of time, or parts of a piece of writing: We met thefollowing day. | The following weeks passed quickly. | the followingpages of the booksubsequent formal happening or coming at some time after somethingelse: the subsequent success of the film | This will be explained inmore detail in subsequent chapters. | This figure is expected to risesteeply in subsequent years.succeeding coming after someone or something else used about aseries of groups of people, periods of time, or parts of a book:succeeding generations | Succeeding governments have made the samemistake. | During the succeeding weeks he wrote several more letters.coming happening soon: The information will be mailed to membersduring the coming weeks. | The villagers are storing up wood for thecoming winter.noun adjectiveCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusPhrases from other entriesOther dictionary examplesCorpus examplescoming2 adjective only before nounformal happening soon:the coming winter UP-AND-COMING2 accord noun verbCollocations from this entryCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusPhrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesCorpus examplesaccord1 /kd $ -rd/ nounDate: 1200-1300Language: Old FrenchOrigin: acort, from acorder; ACCORD21 of sbs/sths own accord without being asked or forced to dosomething:He decided to go of his own accord.The door seemed to move of its own accord.2 uncountable formal a situation in which two people, ideas, orstatements agree with each otherbe in accord with somethingThese results are in accord with earlier research.in perfect/complete accordIt is important to the success of any firm that its partners shouldbe in complete accord.3 countable a formal agreement between countries or groups:the Helsinki accord on human rights4 with one accord formal if two or more people do something with oneaccord, they do it together or at the same time:There was a silence as the women turned with one accord to stare atDoreen.noun verbCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusPhrases from this entryOther dictionary examplesCorpus examplesaccord2 verb formalDate: 1100-1200Language: Old FrenchOrigin: acorder, from Vulgar Latin accordare, from Latin ad-to + cor heartVerb form1 transitive to give someone or something special attention or aparticular type of treatment:You will not be accorded any special treatment.accord something to something/somebodyEvery school accords high priority to the quality of teaching.2 accord with something to match or agree with something:The punishments accorded with the current code of discipline.3 got Collocations from other entriesPhrases from other entriesgot /t $ t/the past tense and a past participle of GETGRAMMARYou cannot use got on its own as a present tense meaning haveor has in standard English. Say that someone has something orhas got something:Weve got (NOT We got) some ideas.4 eight Collocations from other entriesWord sets 1 2eight /et/ number, nounLanguage: Old EnglishOrigin: eahta1 the number 8:Its only eight days till Christmas.They woke at eight (=eight oclock).My parents died when I was eight (=eight years old).2 countable a team of eight people who row a racing boat, or theboat that they row5 based Collocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusActivator 1Phrases from this entryCorpus examplesbased/best/ adjectiveWord family1 not before noun if you are based somewhere, that is the placewhere you work or where your main business is:It is a professional service based at our offices in Oxford.London-based/New York-based etca London-based firm of accountants2 oil-based/carbon-based/computer-based etc used to describe thebasic feature or part of something:computer-based teachingcommunity-based servicescarbon-based fuels3 broadly-based based on many kinds of things or people:a broadly-based government of national reconciliation6 able Collocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusActivator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Phrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesOther dictionary examplesCorpus examplesable S1 W1 /ebl/ adjectiveWord familyDate: 1300-1400Language: Old FrenchOrigin: Latin habilis skillful, from habere to have1 be able to do somethinga) to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc needed to do something:Ive always wanted to be able to speak Japanese.b) to be in a situation in which it is possible for you to dosomething:Id like to do more gardening, but I never seem able to find thetime.I havent been able to read that report yet.2 clever or good at doing something:one of my more able studentsOther dictionary examples-able/bl/ (also -ible) suffix in adjectivesLanguage: Old FrenchOrigin: Latin -abilis, from -bilis capable or worthy of1 that you can do something to:washable (=it can be washed)unbreakable (=it cannot be broken)loveable (=easy to love)2 having a particular quality or condition:knowledgeable (=knowing a lot)comfortable-ably/bli/, -ibly suffix in adverbs:unbelievably7 about preposition adverb adjectiveCollocations from this entryCollocations from other entriesThesaurus 1Activator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Phrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesOther dictionary examplesabout1 S1 W1 /bat/ preposition1 concerning or relating to a particular subject:a book about politicsShe said something about leaving town.He lied about his age.About that car of yours. How much are you selling it for?Whats he on about (=talking about)?Its about Tommy, doctor. Hes been sick again.Naturally, my mother wanted to know all about it (=all the detailsrelating to it).2 used to show why someone is angry, happy, upset etc:Im really worried about Jack.Shes upset about missing the party.3 in many different directions within a particular place, or indifferent parts of a place SYN around, round:We spent the whole afternoon walking about town.Books were scattered about the room.4 in the nature or character of a person or thing:Theres something really strange about Liza.What I like about the job is that its never boring.5 what/how about somebody/something spokena) used to ask a question that directs attention to another person orthing:What about Jack? We cant just leave him here.Im feeling hungry. How about you?b) used to make a suggestion:How about a salad for lunch?6 do something about something to do something to solve a problem orstop a bad situation:If we dont do something about it, the problem is going to getworse.What can be done about the rising levels of pollution?7 if an organization, a job, an activity etc is about something, thatis its basic purpose:Leadership is all about getting your team to co-operate.8 its all about somebody/something used to say who or what isimportant in a situation:Its all about money, and whos got the most.9 while youre about it spoken used to tell someone to do somethingwhile they are doing something else because it would be easier to doboth things at the same time:Go and see whats the matter, and while youre about it you canfetch me my sweater.10 what was all that about? spoken used to ask the reason forsomething that has just happened, especially someones angrybehaviour11 literary surrounding a person or thing:Jo sensed fear and jealousy all about her. be quick about it AT QUICK1(5), go about your business ATBUSINESS(12)THESAURUSabout used when saying what the subject of something is: Shesalways talking about you. | In her novels she writes about life inSouth Africa. | Theres something I wanted to ask you about.on about a particular subject: a book on English grammar | a reporton poverty in rural areasconcerning/regarding formal about: Prince Saiid answered questionsconcerning Kuwaits future. | The report raises a number ofquestions regarding food safety.with regard to formal about used especially when you want tostart talking or writing about something: Dear Sir, Im writing withregard to your advertisement in The Times.re used in business letters and in emails to introduce the subjectthat you are going to write about: Re: Fridays meetingpreposition adverb adjectiveCollocations from this entryCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusActivator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Phrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesOther dictionary examplesCorpus examplesabout2 S1 W1 adverbLanguage: Old EnglishOrigin: abutan, from a- on + butan outside1 (also round about spoken) a little more or less than a particularnumber, amount, or size SYN roughly, approximately:I live about 10 miles away.a tiny computer about as big as a postcardWe left the restaurant at round about 10.30.REGISTERIn written English, people usually prefer to use approximately,as it sounds more technical:The cost to taxpayers is approximately $200 billion.2 British English in many different directions within a place or indifferent parts of a place SYN around:People were rushing about, trying to find the driver.Cushions were scattered about on the chairs.3 near to you or in the same place as you:Is Derek about? Theres a phone call for him.Quick! Lets go while theres no-one about.4 British English spoken existing or available now:I hope she hasnt caught flu. Theres a lot of it about.She might get temporary work, but theres not much about.5 informal almost or probably:I was about ready to leave when somebody rang the doorbell.Have you finished? Just about.Its just about the worst mistake anyone could make.6 thats about it/all spokena) used to tell someone that you have told them everything you know:He was a quiet chap, married with kids. Thats about it, really.b) used to say that there is nothing else available:Theres some cheese in the fridge and thats about it.7 so as to face in the opposite direction SYN around:He quickly turned about and walked away.preposition adverb adjectiveCollocations from other entriesThesaurus 1Phrases from this entryPhrases from other entriesabout3 adjective1 be about to do something if someone is about to do something, orif something is about to happen, they will do it or it will happenvery soon:We were just about to leave when Jerry arrived.Work was about to start on a new factory building.2 not be about to do something informal used to emphasize that youhave no intention of doing something:Ive never smoked in my life and Im not about to start now. out and about AT OUT1(3), be up and about AT UP1(11)THESAURUSapproximately more or less than a number or amount usedespecially in technical or scientific contexts: The company had totalrevenues of approximately $2 million. | The disease affectsapproximately 10% of the adult population.about more or less than a number or amount. About is the usualword to use in everyday English: It costs about $30 to get a visa. |There were about 50 people at the meeting.roughly /rfli/ about used when you are trying to give someone ageneral idea of the size, amount, or number of something: The twocountries are roughly the same size. | Roughly how many miles do youtravel a year?around about a number or time used when you are guessing: Ill bethere around 5 oclock. | The BBC broadcasts around 2,000 radiodramas every year.somewhere/something in the region of formal about used with verylarge numbers or amounts: Last year he earned something in the regionof $60 million. | It costs somewhere in the region of 100,000 totrain a new doctor.or so informal about used after a period of time, a number, or anamount: The journey takes an hour or so.circa /sk $ sr-/ formal about used with dates a long time agoin the past: The house was built circa 1530.or more used after a number or amount, when the total may be a lotmore: A thirty-second commercial can cost 60,000 or more.upwards of more than a number or amount: The aircraft can carryupwards of 400 passengers.8 accept Collocations from this entryCollocations from other entriesCollocations from the corpusThesaurus 1Activator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Phrases from this entryOther dictionary examplesCorpus examplesaccept S1 W1 /ksept/ verb1. GIFT/OFFER/INVITATION2. SITUATION/PROBLEM ETC3. THINK SB/STH IS GOOD ENOUGH4. BECOME PART OF A GROUP5. AGREE TO TAKE/DEAL WITH STH6. SUGGESTION/ADVICE7. BELIEVE AN EXPLANATION/STATEMENT8. accept responsibility/blame for sthWord familyDate: 1300-1400Language: FrenchOrigin: accepter, from Latin acceptare, from accipere toreceive, from ad- to + capere to takeVerb form1 GIFT/OFFER/INVITATION intransitive and transitive to take somethingthat someone offers you, or to agree to do something that someoneasks you to do OPP refuse:Rick accepted her offer of coffee.He accepted the invitation to stay with us.His school reports said that he is always ready to accept achallenge (=agree to do something difficult).Please accept this small gift.They offered me a job and I accepted.accept something from somebodyHe accepted a glass of water from Helen.He readily accepted her invitation (=accepted it quickly).REGISTERIn everyday English, when talking about accepting a job, acceptingresponsibility or blame, or accepting a method of payment, peopleusually use take:They offered me the job and I accepted. They offered me thejob and I took it.When talking about accepting an offer, people often say takesomeone up on their offer:He decided to take her up on her offer.2 SITUATION/PROBLEM ETC transitive to decide that there is nothing youcan do to change a difficult and unpleasant situation or fact andcontinue with your normal life:Hes not going to change, and you just have to accept it.accept thatWe have to accept that this is not an ideal world.You need to accept the fact that most of your problems are causedby jealousy.3 THINK SOMEBODY/SOMETHING IS GOOD ENOUGH transitive to decide that someonehas the necessary skill or intelligence for a particular job, courseetc or that a piece of work is good enough OPP reject:Students accepted by Stanford Law School had very high scores onthe LSAT.accept somebody/something as somethingThey have accepted him as the representative of the company.accept somebody/something for somethingRandom House accepted the book for publication.4 BECOME PART OF A GROUP transitive to allow
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