| 单词 | use |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔ADMIRE〕I used to put Sarah on a pedestal. Now I don't even like to be in the same room with her. 我以前把萨拉奉为天使，现在甚至不愿和她共处一室。朗文写作活用〔ARGUE〕The girls were having a spat in the back of the car over who got to use the armrest. 女孩们坐在汽车后排，因为谁用扶手的问题发生了口角。朗文写作活用〔BETTER〕People's general health is a lot better these days than it used to be. 人们现在的总体健康状况比以前要好得多。朗文写作活用〔Bengal light〕A blue light, formerly used for signaling.信号灯：一种通常用于发信号的蓝色灯美国传统〔Conestoga wagon〕A heavy covered wagon with broad wheels, used by American pioneers for westward travel.大蓬车：宽轮密封的大篷马车，为美国西部拓荒者所用的马车美国传统〔Cosmoline〕A trademark used for a rust and corrosion preventive compound of petrolatum.卡斯莫兰：用于抗氧化剂和抗腐蚀剂的一系列矿脂的商标名美国传统〔Dies Irae〕A medieval Latin hymn describing Judgment Day, used in some masses for the dead.最后审判日：描述最后审判日的中世纪的拉丁赞美诗，用于为死者作的弥撒仪式美国传统〔Elavil〕A trademark used for a preparation of amitriptyline, an antidepressant drug.盐酸阿米替林：商标名，抗抑郁药阿密曲替林的一种制剂美国传统〔Jaws of Life〕Fire fighters used the Jaws of Life to free the trapped victims.消防员用救生颚救出被困人员。剑桥高阶〔MEANING〕The English word ‘family’ used to denote all the people in the house, including servants. 英语中的“家庭”一词以前指的是家中所有的人，包括仆人。朗文写作活用〔McLuhanism〕These movies are all “non-linear”, to use a favourite McLuhanism; they refuse to follow A-to-Z patterns.用一个麦克卢恩喜爱的用语来说,这些电影都是“非线性的”;也就是说,它们不是从头至尾平铺直叙的。英汉大词典〔NEED/NECESSARY〕I could use a hand with this if you have a minute. 你有空的话，我需要有人来帮我一下这个。朗文写作活用〔RUN〕We used to hear rats and mice scrurrying around in the attic at night. 过去我们晚上常常听到大大小小的老鼠在阁楼上到处跑。朗文写作活用〔Restoril〕A trademark used for the drug temazepam.莱斯托乐：泰摩塞半、甲基舒宁药剂的商标美国传统〔Rohypnol〕A trademark used for the drug flunitrazepam.洛海普诺：弗尼拉塞半、氟硝安定药剂的商标美国传统〔SHOOT〕I used to be the best shot in the whole school. 我以前是全校枪法最好的人。朗文写作活用〔SUPPORT〕He's able to walk around on his own now, although he has to use a cane for support. 他现在已经能自己走路，不过还需要挂拐杖。朗文写作活用〔Secchi disk〕A disk, divided into black and white quarters, used to gauge water clarity by measuring the depth at which it is no longer visible from the surface.透明度盘：分为黑白两色四等份的圆盘状物，借着测量从水表不可见的深度来测定水的清澈度美国传统〔USED TO/ACCUSTOMED TO〕Paul had finally gotten used to Heidi's mood swings. 保罗终于习惯了海迪的情绪波动。朗文写作活用〔USE〕Students are encouraged to make good use of all the computing facilities. 学生被鼓励要充分利用所有的电脑设备。朗文写作活用〔USE〕The Romans made use of volcanic ash to produce concrete. 罗马人利用火山灰制造混凝土。朗文写作活用〔USUALLY〕It used to be normal practice to live at home with your parents until you got married. 以前一般都是和父母同住直到结婚。朗文写作活用〔Urdu〕An Indic language that is the official literary language of Pakistan. It is written in an Arabic alphabet and is also widely used in India, chiefly by Moslems.乌尔都语：巴基斯坦官方书面语言的印度语。用阿拉伯字母书写，在印度被广泛使用，其主要使用者为穆斯林美国传统〔Widal test〕A test of blood serum that uses an agglutination reaction to diagnose typhoid fever.肥达氏测试：用凝集反应来诊断伤害的一种血清测试美国传统〔absorbent〕You can use two nappies for extra absorbency at night.夜间可以用两块尿布来增强吸水性。柯林斯高阶〔accelerant〕A substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in the spreading of an intentionally set fire.催化剂，促媒：一种可用作催化剂的东西，如石油蒸馏剂，可使纵火得以蔓延美国传统〔amber〕A hard, translucent, yellow, orange, or brownish-yellow fossil resin, used for making jewelry and other ornamental objects.琥珀：一种坚硬的半透明，呈黄色、桔黄色或浅褐色的化石树胶，用来制造珠宝和其它装饰物美国传统〔anticipate〕To use in advance, as income not yet available.预支：在没拿到收入的情况下预先支用美国传统〔apothecaries' measure〕A system of liquid volume measure used in pharmacy.药衡单位，药用容量单位：一种用于药剂的液体容积测量系统美国传统〔appliance〕He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household appliances.他可以再学学使用吸尘器、洗衣机和其他家用电器。柯林斯高阶〔archaic〕Of, relating to, or characteristic of words and language that were once common but are now used chiefly to suggest an earlier style or period.古体的，已不通用的：曾经通用而现在不再使用主要指早期风格或时代的单词或语言的，与之有关的或具有其特征的美国传统〔arsenal〕Managers use a full arsenal of motivational techniques to get employees to take risks.管理者运用各种激励措施使雇员勇于冒险。柯林斯高阶〔asterisk〕A star-shaped figure (*) used in printing to indicate an omission or a reference to a footnote.星号，星标：印刷中用以表示省略或 参见脚注的星号（*）美国传统〔auf Wiedersehen〕Used to express farewell.用来表示再见美国传统〔bah〕Used to express impatient rejection or contempt.呸：用以表达不耐烦的拒绝或轻蔑美国传统〔barbiturate〕Any of a group of barbituric acid derivatives that act as central nervous system depressants and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.巴比妥类药物：任何一种巴比妥酸的衍生物，作为中枢神经系统抑制剂，用来镇静或催眠美国传统〔bat〕A club used in cricket, having a broad, flat-surfaced hitting end and a distinct, narrow handle.板球棒：一种用于板球的木棒。用于击打的一端是一个宽的平面，柄端较细美国传统〔become〕What became of that student who used to live with you? 以前和你住在一起的那个学生后来怎么样了？牛津高阶〔bee-stung〕Full and sensuous. Used of lips.丰唇：丰满漂亮的。用于指嘴唇美国传统〔billon〕An alloy of silver with a high percentage of copper, used in making medals and tokens.含铜较高的银：银和高比例铜的合金，用于铸纪念章和辅币美国传统〔bioprocess〕A technique that produces a biological material, such as a genetically engineered microbial strain, for commercial use.生物工艺：生产商用生物学材料的技术，如基因工程微生物菌株美国传统〔blemish〕Cosmetics are often used to conceal facial blemishes.化妆品常用来遮盖脸部色斑。美国传统〔brank〕A device consisting of a metal frame for the head and a bit to restrain the tongue, formerly used to punish scolds. Usually used in the plural.口钳：一种由一个固定头部的金属框和一个钳制舌头的嚼子组成的装置，以前用于惩罚爱骂人的人。常在复数中美国传统〔bring〕While she was in prison, friends used to bring her books.她在狱中时经常有朋友给她带书去。朗文当代〔bypass〕Small veins are removed from the leg and used to bypass the blocked up stretch of coronary arteries.从腿部取出一些细小血管，用来对堵塞的冠状动脉进行分流。柯林斯高阶〔cable〕Steel cable will be used to replace worn ropes.将用钢缆替换磨损的绳索。外研社新世纪〔caddy〕A small container, such as a box, used especially for holding tea.茶筒，茶叶罐：小的容器，如专门用于盛放茶叶的盒子美国传统〔calendrical〕Of, relating to, or used in a calendar.日历的，历法的：日历的，与之相关的，或使用于其中的美国传统〔capsicum〕The fruit of any of these plants, especially the dried pungent types used as a condiment and in medicine.辣椒：辣椒属植物的果实，尤指辛辣的干辣椒，用作调味品，也可作药用美国传统〔catch〕Drift nets are used mainly for catching tuna.流网主要用来捕捞金枪鱼。麦克米伦高阶〔chalk〕A piece of chalk or chalklike substance in crayon form, used for marking on a blackboard or other surface.粉笔：一支粉笔或带颜色的粉笔状物，用以在黑板上或其他物体表面作标记美国传统〔childbirth〕A great number of women used to die in childbirth.过去许多妇女死于分娩。剑桥高阶〔choice〕It's the software of choice for business use.这是商务专用软件。牛津高阶〔choke〕A device used in an internal-combustion engine to enrich the fuel mixture by reducing the flow of air to the carburetor.阻塞门：内燃机上通过减少流向汽化器的空气量使燃料混合物浓度提高的装置美国传统〔cinnabar〕Red mercuric sulfide used as a pigment.朱红色：用作颜料的红色硫化汞美国传统〔clearly〕People use scientific terms with no clear idea of their meaning.人们使用科学术语，但并非很清楚其含义。柯林斯高阶〔conservation〕The controlled use and systematic protection of natural resources, such as forests, soil, and water systems.保护自然资源：对森林、土壤及水利系统等自然资源的有节制的使用及系统的保护美国传统〔convenience〕They may use a credit card for convenience.为图方便, 他们可能会用信用卡。外研社新世纪〔coon〕Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a Black person.【无礼用语】 【俚语】 黑鬼：用作对黑人的贬抑性称呼美国传统〔count〕Used as a title for such a nobleman.伯爵称号：用来做这种贵族的头衔美国传统〔crack baby〕An infant born to a mother who used crack cocaine during pregnancy.快克婴儿：在怀孕期间使用快克古柯碱的母亲所生的婴儿美国传统〔crack〕To change sharply in pitch or timbre, as from hoarseness or emotion. Used of the voice.嗓音发劈：由于声音嘶哑或情绪激动而造成的音高或音质的突变。用于指嗓音美国传统〔cumin〕The seedlike fruit of this plant used for seasoning, as in curry and chili powders.莳萝子，枯茗子：该植物的种籽状果实，用于调味，如用于咖哩粉或辣椒粉中美国传统〔curdle〕The herb has been used for centuries to curdle milk.这种香草几个世纪以来都被用来凝乳。外研社新世纪〔dTTP〕One of the two pyrimidine nucleotides that are used to synthesize DNA.脱氧胸腺嘧啶三磷酸：用来合成脱氧核糖核酸的两个嘧啶核苷酸之一美国传统〔data mining〕Data mining is used to analyse individuals' buying habits.数据挖掘用来分析个人的购物习惯。外研社新世纪〔davit〕Any of various types of small cranes that project over the side of a ship and are used to hoist boats, anchors, and cargo.吊艇柱：一种小型起重机，在船边上突出并用来举起小船、锚和货物美国传统〔demonize〕The Nazis used racist propaganda in an attempt to demonize the Jews.纳粹试图利用种族主义宣传将犹太人妖魔化。剑桥高阶〔dioicous〕Having sex organs on separate plants; unisexual. Used of mosses and related plants.雌雄异花的：繁殖器官生在不同的植株上的；雌雄异花的。用于指苔藓及相关植物美国传统〔direct〕She used several direct quotations from the artist in her article.她在文章中直接引用了那位艺术家的一些原话。韦氏高阶〔disinformation〕The government used disinformation to gain support for the policy.政府使用假信息来获取人们对政策的支持。韦氏高阶〔dispose of〕The article includes a list of the weapons the soldiers used to dispose of their enemies.这篇文章中包含了一份士兵用来消灭敌人的武器清单。韦氏高阶〔dog〕He's a real dog in the manger — even though he doesn't have a car he won't let anyone else use his garage.他真是占着茅坑不拉屎的人:自己没有汽车,却又不让别人用他的车库。英汉大词典〔down〕Everyone uses the cafeteria, from the managing director down to the office boy.上至经理下至办公室的工友，大家都在食堂用餐。朗文当代〔dry run〕A test exercise in combat skills without the use of live ammunition.非实弹演习：对敌技术的测试性练习，不使用真弹美国传统〔duck〕An amphibious truck used in emergencies, as to evacuate flood victims.紧急时使用的水陆两用车，用于疏散洪水灾民美国传统〔excuse〕Illness was used as an excuse so the defendant could avoid trial.被告用生病作为借口来逃避审判。朗文当代〔exterminate〕Staff use the poison to exterminate moles and rabbits.员工用毒药来消灭鼹鼠和野兔。朗文当代〔f-word〕He was shocked at how often she used the F-word.她口出脏言之频密使他感到震惊。牛津高阶〔fight like cat and dog〕As kids we used to fight like cat and dog.小时候，我们总是吵吵闹闹的。剑桥高阶〔fleur-de-lis〕Heraldry A device consisting of a stylized three-petaled iris flower, used as the armorial emblem of the kings of France.【纹章学】 百合花饰：图案由特定的三瓣鸢尾花构成的一种设计，用作法国王室的象征美国传统〔flywhisk〕A whisk, as of hair, used for brushing away flies.蝇掸：一种以毛发制成的用于赶苍蝇的掸子美国传统〔food fish〕A fish that may be used as food for human beings.食用鱼：可被人类用来食用的鱼美国传统〔football〕The ball used in Rugby or soccer.足球，橄榄球：用于橄榄球或足球赛中的球美国传统〔forensic〕Relating to, used in, or appropriate for courts of law or for public discussion or argumentation.法庭的，论争的：与法庭或公众论争有关的；用于或适于法庭或公众论争的美国传统〔fork〕An implement with two or more prongs used for raising, carrying, piercing, or digging.耙子，叉：有两个或两个以上齿的工具，用于举起、搬运、戳刺或挖掘美国传统〔gear〕On hills, he must use low gears.在山上,他必须挂低速挡。柯林斯高阶〔glass wool〕Fine-spun fibers of glass used especially for insulation and in air filters.玻璃绒，玻璃棉：精制玻璃纤维，尤用来绝缘和气体过滤美国传统〔good〕I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new.我只在特别的场合下才使用它，所以它跟新的一样。柯林斯高阶〔grandfather〕Computer Science A stored file of data from which two successive files have been derived, used for comparison with or as a backup copy for the newer files.【计算机科学】 原始文件，原始数据组，祖父：一个已衍生出两个连续文件的数据储存文件， 用于和新文件作比较或作为更新文件的备份美国传统〔graphic〕A pictorial device used for illustration, as in a lecture.图：一种用于说明的图示手段，如在讲座中用的美国传统〔handkerchief〕A small square of cloth used especially for wiping the nose or mouth.手帕：一种尤用来擦鼻子或嘴的方形的小布美国传统〔hence〕European music happens to use a scale of eight notes, hence the use of the term octave.欧洲音乐凑巧采用了八音音阶，“八度”一词就由此而来。柯林斯高阶〔into〕It's no use getting into a panic, we must keep calm.恐慌是没用的，我们必须保持镇定。麦克米伦高阶〔intransitive〕The verb is being used intransitively.这个动词此处作为不及物动词使用。牛津高阶〔invite〕Richard often used to invite me back for coffee after the show.理查德过去常常在看完演出后，请我到他家里喝咖啡。朗文当代〔ithyphallic〕Having the penis erect. Used of graphic and sculptural representations.阴茎勃起的：有勃起的阴茎的。用于绘画或者雕像的象征美国传统〔joker〕Games A playing card, usually printed with a picture of a jester, used in certain games as the highest-ranking card or as a wild card.【游戏】 纸牌中之王牌：通常印有逗乐小丑图画的纸牌，在某些游戏中用作最大王牌或百搭牌美国传统〔kite〕A piece of negotiable paper representing a fictitious financial transaction and used temporarily to sustain credit or raise money.空头支票：代表虚构的金融交易的可转让票据，暂时用于维持信贷或筹集钱款美国传统〔knock sb around〕Her husband used to knock her around.她的丈夫过去常常虐待她。剑桥高阶〔lacquer〕A glossy, resinous material, such as the exudation of the lacquer tree, used as a surface coating.天然漆：一种用作表面涂层的光滑的树脂般的物质，如漆树的分泌物美国传统〔lanyard〕Nautical A short rope or gasket used for fastening something or securing rigging.【航海】 绞收索：用于系紧物品或帆缆的短绳或束帆索美国传统〔laser printer〕A printer that uses a laser to produce an image on a rotating drum before electrostatically transferring the image to paper.激光打印机：把影像用静电传到纸上前用激光在滚筒上生成影像的一种打印机美国传统〔lax〕Loose and not easily retained or controlled. Used of bowel movements.不易控制的：松弛的并且不容易保持或控制的。用于排便美国传统〔least〕He used to wake at the least noise.他以前总是有一点点动静就会醒过来。朗文当代〔level down〕The issue is helping the police to level down the force they need to use.这一议题将有助于警方减少所需投入的警力。外研社新世纪〔liberally〕Chemical products were used liberally over agricultural land.化学产品被大量地用于农田。外研社新世纪〔litmus paper〕An unsized white paper impregnated with litmus and used as a pH or acid-base indicator.石蕊试纸：未定尺寸并浸满石蕊的白纸，可用作Ph值或酸－碱显示剂美国传统〔means〕They tried to use illegal means to get a passport.他们试图用非法的手段去取得护照。文馨英汉〔medicine ball〕A large, heavy stuffed ball used in conditioning exercises.实心皮球：作锻炼身体用的实心的大而重的球美国传统〔metric ton〕The Wall Street Journal uses 220,000 metric tons of newsprint each year.《华尔街日报》每年用掉22万吨新闻纸。外研社新世纪〔mild〕Use a soap that is mild on the skin.使用对皮肤刺激性不强的肥皂。牛津高阶〔mixing〕For speed we used packets of pizza dough mix.为了节约时间，我们用了几包做比萨饼的混合面粉。柯林斯高阶〔moisturizer〕She uses a moisturizer on her skin.她在皮肤上涂了一种润肤膏。韦氏高阶〔mustard oil〕An oil obtained from mustard seeds, used in making soap.芥子油：从芥子种中提取的一种油，用于制肥皂美国传统〔new〕She couldn't afford a new car, so she bought a used one.她买不起新车，所以买了辆二手车。韦氏高阶〔nice〕That's not a nice word for use on such an occasion.在这种场合用这个词不恰当。英汉大词典〔nitrate〕High levels of nitrate occur in eastern England because of the heavy use of fertilizers.英格兰东部因大量使用化肥导致土壤硝酸盐浓度过高。柯林斯高阶〔nucleonics〕Development of instruments for use in nuclear research.核仪器发展：核研究使用的仪器的发展美国传统〔ogle〕Paula is not used to everyone ogling at her while she undresses backstage.葆拉还不习惯在后台换衣服时所有人都色迷迷地盯着她看。柯林斯高阶〔pan〕A natural or artificial basin used to obtain salt by evaporating brine.盐池：天然的或人工的盆地，用来蒸发海水取盐美国传统〔pan〕A vessel used for boiling and evaporating liquids.蒸发皿：用来煮沸或蒸发液体的器皿美国传统〔park and ride〕Use the park and ride.请使用停车转乘系统。牛津高阶〔penstock〕A sluice or gate used to control a flow of water.水闸门：一种用于控制水流量的闸门美国传统〔phthisis〕Tuberculosis of the lungs. No longer in scientific use.肺结核：肺的结核病，科学上已废弃不用美国传统〔pike〕A long spear formerly used by infantry.长矛，长枪：旧时步兵用的长矛美国传统〔piping〕A narrow tube of fabric, sometimes enclosing a cord, used for trimming seams and edges, as of slipcovers.滚边：一种织物的窄滚边，有时裹进一条线，用于使边缝整齐，如沙发套上美国传统〔pityingly〕She gave him a pitying look; that was the sort of excuse her father would use.她怜悯地看了他一眼，这类借口是她父亲会用的。柯林斯高阶〔plagiarize〕To use and pass off as one's own (the ideas or writings of another).抄袭，剽窃：把（他人的观点或文章）作为自己的使用美国传统〔plane table〕A portable surveying instrument consisting essentially of a drawing board and a ruler mounted on a tripod and used to sight and map topographical details.平板仪：一种便携式观测仪器，主要包括安放在三脚架上的绘图板和一把直尺，用于观测和绘制地形详图美国传统〔plot〕The plot thickens when the audience learns that the missing woman used to work for the FBI.当观众看到那名失踪女子曾效力于联邦调查局时，故事情节变得离奇曲折了。韦氏高阶〔political correctness〕Political correctness has had an impact on the language people use to describe women.政治正确性影响着人们说到女性时所用的语言。朗文当代〔political football〕This charter is being used as a political football.该章程被用做了政治皮球。外研社新世纪〔potbound〕Having grown too large for its container, resulting in matting or tangling of the roots. Used of a potted plant.根满盆的，盆缚的：长大得超过了其容器，以致于根都纠缠在一起的。用来指盆栽植物美国传统〔practically〕They used to argue all the time and now they've practically stopped talking to each other.他们以前老是在争吵，现在几乎互不说话了。剑桥高阶〔prerogative〕Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.滑雪过去是富人的特权，但现在更多的人都可以玩了。剑桥高阶〔product〕The sap used to make maple syrup is a natural product.用于制作枫糖浆的汁液是一种天然物质。韦氏高阶〔punch-drunk〕Showing signs of brain damage caused by repeated blows to the head. Used especially of a boxer.眩晕的，痴呆的：由于头部受经常性击打而表现出大脑受损的症状的。尤用于拳击手美国传统〔putty〕A doughlike cement made by mixing whiting and linseed oil, used to fill holes in woodwork and secure panes of glass.油灰：面状的胶泥，由白垩粉和亚麻油混合而成，用于填补木制口上的小洞和固定窗上的玻璃美国传统〔raise〕Doubts have been raised about the company's right to use this land.人们对公司是否有权使用这块土地产生了疑虑。麦克米伦高阶〔rasorial〕Characteristically scratching the ground for food. Used of chickens and similar birds.搔地觅食的：大肆啄食地面寻找食物的。用于鸡或相似的鸟类美国传统〔razor〕An electric instrument with vibrating or rotating blades used for shaving.电动剃须刀：一种电动的用震动或移动的刀片剃须的装置美国传统〔razor〕Do you use an electric razor or the kind that you have to put a razor blade in? 你用的是电动剃须刀还是那种要安刀片的刮胡刀？剑桥高阶〔red alga〕Any of various predominantly marine algae of the division Rhodophyta, characteristically red or reddish in color. Often used in the plural.红藻：海藻中占绝大多数的多种红藻科海藻之一，特点是红色或带有红色。常用复数美国传统〔retinoic acid〕A preparation of this, used topically to treat acne and to modify the appearance of fine wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and roughness of facial skin.维生素A酸制剂：维生素A酸制剂，局部用于治疗痤疮、淡化细纹、改善面部色斑和嫩化皮肤美国传统〔revaluation〕Some British banks have used doubtful property revaluations to improve their capital ratios.有些英国银行通过使用不可靠的资产重估来提高它们的资本率。柯林斯高阶〔revive〕To restore to use, currency, activity, or notice.使再生，使重新流行：使复归使用、流通、活动或注意美国传统〔rumrunner〕Nautical A boat used to transport liquor illegally across a border.【航海】 酒类走私船：用于在边界上非法运酒的船只美国传统〔sal volatile〕A solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol or ammonia water, used in smelling salts.挥发盐：碳酸氨在酒精或氢氧化铵中的溶液，用于嗅盐美国传统〔set-up〕When I started my new job, it took me a while to get used to the set-up.我开始新工作的时候，花了一段时间才适应这种组织形式。剑桥高阶〔shape〕To adapt to a particular use or purpose; adjust.调整：使适于特殊用途或目的；调整美国传统〔show〕Will you show me how to use this computer? 你能示范教我如何使用这台电脑吗?英汉大词典〔skew〕Statistics Not symmetrical about the mean. Used of distributions.【统计学】 歪斜，扭曲：斜的或倾斜的运动，位置或方向美国传统〔skip〕To misfire. Used of an engine.不着火。用于机器美国传统〔slang〕The gang members use street slang.黑帮成员使用街头流行的俚语。牛津搭配〔smell sth/sb out〕At customs, dogs are used to smell out drugs in passengers' luggage.在海关，狗被用来嗅查乘客行李中的毒品。剑桥高阶〔soft-boiled〕Boiled in the shell to a soft consistency. Used of an egg.糖心的：带壳煮到轻微的黏稠度。用于鸡蛋美国传统〔stall〕To live or be lodged in a stall. Used of an animal.关：被关在或生活在牲畜棚内，用于动物身上美国传统〔star〕A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.星形物：有五个或更多放射形尖端的平面造型，常用作军衔或荣誉的象征美国传统〔tail〕It used to be fashionable to dock horses' tails.以前曾经流行把马的尾巴剪短。牛津搭配〔tame〕The reactor was built for tame atomic energy use.这座反应堆是为安全使用原子能而建造的。英汉大词典〔team〕Two or more draft animals used to pull a vehicle or farm implement.联畜：用来拉车或拉农用工具的两只或更多只挽用牲畜美国传统〔temperature〕They used ice packs to bring down her temperature.他们用冰袋给她退烧。牛津搭配〔tensiometer〕An instrument used to measure the surface tension of a liquid.（液体）表面张力计：用以测量液体表面张力的仪器美国传统〔tradecraft〕The methods used in clandestine operations such as espionage.谍报技术：用于秘密行动，如谍报活动的手段美国传统〔true〕You never spoke a truer word(= used to emphasize that you agree with what sb has just said).你说的一点不假。牛津高阶〔twenty-two〕My uncle used a .22 to shoot rabbits.我叔叔用一支22口径的枪射兔子。韦氏高阶〔type〕Use bold type for the title.标题用粗体字。麦克米伦高阶〔uncertainty〕There is uncertainty as to how this research can be used.怎样利用这项研究还不知道。麦克米伦高阶〔use〕He was charged with having information likely to be of use to terrorists.他被控掌握着对恐怖分子可能有用的信息。朗文当代〔use〕I have no use for a liar.我讨厌撒谎的人。麦克米伦高阶〔use〕It's no use complaining.抱怨没有用。朗文当代〔use〕The old hospital isn't used any more.这家老旧的医院已经关张了。剑桥高阶〔vacant〕There was only a vacant lot (=empty unused area of land in a city) where her house used to be.她以前房子所在的地方只剩下一块空地了。朗文当代〔vice〕Vices are often used to hold pieces of wood that are being cut or smoothed.台钳常常用来固定需要切割或磨光的木块。剑桥高阶〔vigoroso〕With emphasis and spirit. Used chiefly as a direction.有力的（地）：带着强调和精神。主要用作演唱演奏指示美国传统〔violence〕Under no circumstances should police use violence against protesters.任何情况下警方都不应该对抗议者使用暴力。牛津搭配〔wood〕He likes to use a number 2 wood to tee off.他喜欢用2号球杆开球。剑桥高阶〔yare〕Nautical Responding easily; maneuverable. Used of a vessel.【航海】 易操纵的；可操纵的。用于船只美国传统〔zap〕Used to indicate a sudden occurrence.用来指突发事件美国传统Use drops twice daily.一天滴两次。剑桥国际A neurotransmitter is a chemical that nerve cells use to communicate with each other and with muscles.神经传递素是神经细胞用来互相联系及与肌肉联系的化学物质。剑桥国际About 20% of our customers use online banking.我们大约有 20% 的顾客使用在线银行服务。牛津商务Dolphins often get tangled in the nets that are used to catch tuna fish.海豚常常钻入捕金枪鱼的网中。剑桥国际Guitar strings are made from steel or nylon, but they used to be made from the dried intestines of animals such as sheep.吉他的弦是用钢丝或尼龙做的，但过去常用羊之类动物的干肠子做成。剑桥国际He must use something to lighten his hair -- it can't be natural! 他必须用什么东西把头发染白----它不可能是天然的！剑桥国际He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.他比过去轻了几磅。剑桥国际Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.她的头发比以前短多了。剑桥国际I used to play tennis there when I was your age. 当我在你这个年纪的时候，我常在那里打网球。译典通It's no use (= Despite what you say)--I simply can't stand the man.怎么说也没用----那个人我根本就忍受不了。剑桥国际She uses a pseudonym on her articles criticizing medical research because she works for a pharmaceutical company.她在那篇批评医药科研的文章上署了个笔名，因为她是为一家制药公司工作的。剑桥国际That's interesting--you use the spoon clockwise to whip food and I do it in the opposite direction.真有趣----你用调羹以顺时针方向搅拌食物，而我却以相反的方向。剑桥国际The use of CFCs has been linked to the depletion of the ozone layer.人们已将含氯氟烃的使用与臭氧层的破坏连系起来。剑桥国际The association strongly believes that sport must be free of drug abuse (= the illegal use of drugs).协会坚持认为体育运动中必须杜绝兴奋剂。剑桥国际The infractions involved security breaches in the methods used to screen passengers and baggage at London and Frankfurt airports.这些违法行为涉及破坏伦敦和法兰克福机场检查旅客及行李的安全措施。剑桥国际The lack of jobs in this area means that the workforce is easily exploitable (= employers can use workers unfairly for their own advantage).这个地区的工作短缺意味着其劳动力非常容易被剥削。剑桥国际The mill is still used to grind flour.这个磨坊仍旧用来磨面粉。剑桥国际There are no limits on the import of duty-paid goods, if they are for personal use.已完税的货物如果供个人使用则无任何进口限制。牛津商务There's no more paper after this is used (up) (= finished).这纸用完后就没有了。剑桥国际This piece of equipment is used to label the bottles.这台设备用于给瓶子贴标签。牛津商务 |
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