phr. across the way 在对面
live across the way 住在路(或街)对面
all the way 无保留地，完全地；自始至终，一直
The door opened all the way. 门大开着。
He was all the way back to normal. 他完全恢复了正常。
I ran all the way to the office. 我一路奔到办公室。
any way 不管怎样，无论如何
any way you slice it 〈美口〉无论你从哪方面考虑
beat one's way 〈美俚〉无票乘车，偷搭车；作花费尽可能少的旅行
be in a bad way 〈口〉病情(或伤势)严重；境况不佳
She is in a bad way; the doctor doesn't hold out much hope for her. 她病势沉重，医生对她已不抱多少希望了。
For all your closeness, I see you are in a bad way. 虽然你什么也不肯说，但我看得出来你的境遇很糟糕。
be in a (great) way 〈英口〉激动，狂躁不安
Be on your way! 去吧!(或：走开!)
both ways 1. 在两方面；按两种方法(或方式)
2. = each way
by a long way 远远地；大大地
by the way 1. 在路上，在途中；在路旁
They stopped by the way to rest. 他们在途中停下休息。
2. 偶尔；顺便地；附带说说
By the way, have you received that letter? 顺便问一下，你收到那封信了吗?
by way of 1. 经过，经由
go to Japan by way of Shanghai 取道上海去日本
2. 通过…的方法(或形式等)
number articles by way of distinguishing them 经过区分给物件编号
learn reading by way of pictures 看图识字
3. 当作，用作，作为
carry a stick by way of weapon 拿根棍子权当武器
by way of exception 作为例外
4. 为了，意在；以求
He sent her flowers by way of apology. 他给她送去鲜花，以表歉意。
make inquiries by way of learning the facts of the case 进行询问以了解案情
5. 〈主英〉处于…的状态(或地位)；做出…的样子；自称是…；有…的声誉
They are by way of doing better work now than formerly. 眼下他们的工作做得比以往要好。
He is by way of making a great effort. 他做出非常卖力的样子。
She is by way of being a fine pianist. 她也算是优秀钢琴家。
6. 有…的习惯
He is by way of being particular about his appearance. 他有过于讲究仪表的习惯。
7. 在…的过程中
by way of business 经商期间
8. 行将，快要
He is by way of going to Paris. 他即将去巴黎。
carve out a (或 one's) way 开辟道路
clear the way 排除障碍，开路；让路，站开
come a long way 1. 远道而来
2. 取得很多成就；取得巨大进展
come sb.'s way 1. (事情)与某人不期而遇，被某人碰到
If a chance of travelling abroad came John's way, he would be delighted. 如果约翰能碰上出国旅行的机会，他一定会很高兴。
2. 〈口〉变得对某人有用
cut both ways 1. (论点等)对双方都适用，两面都说得通；对双方都支持，两边倒
I wouldn't accept your help now, but remember it cuts both ways — I won't help you again, either. 我现在不想接受你的帮助了，但记住，这也就是说：我也不会再来帮助你了。
2. (行动)有利也有弊
devour the way 〈诗〉(马等)火速赶路，兼程疾进
each way 〈英〉(打赌用语)(马)获胜，能进入前三名
either way (两种情况中)不论发生哪一种情况，无论怎样
I didn't get seasick either way. 不管怎样我都没晕过船。
every which way 〈美口〉四面八方；混乱的(地)
Her short-cut hair was all every which way. 她那头剪得短短的头发乱得一塌糊涂。
fall sb.'s way = come sb.'s way
feel one's way摸索着向前走；谨慎行事
fetch way (船上物品因摇摆而)发生位移；摇落，松落
fight one's way 打开一条出路；奋斗着前进
find a way 找出解决办法
find a way out 找到出路
find one's (或 the) way (to) 1. 设法到达(某处)；努力达到(…)
They found their way to the cheaper seats. 他们设法弄到了较便宜的座位。
2. (因自然或环境的力量而)来到(某处)；流入；进入
The river finds its way to the sea. 那条河流入大海。
That tapestry found its way to the auction room. 那块挂毯弄到最后被送进了拍卖行。
His words and looks found their way to her heart. 他的音容笑貌印入她的心田。
from way back 1. 从穷乡僻壤
2. 从很久以前
an old buddy from way back 多年老友
My admirations for you are deep — have been from way back. 我对您深深仰慕，且由来已久。
3. 彻底的；十分内行的
an artist from way back 造诣极高的艺术家
gather way (船)开始前进
get one's (own) way = have it one's (own) way
get under way开船，启航；开始进行
give way 1. 撤退，后退
2. 让路；让位
3. 退让，让步；屈服
Sophie couldn't really do anything and so she gave way. 索菲实在是没有办法了，只得让步。
We are not going to give way to blackmail. 我们不会屈服于讹诈。
4. (情感等)自由表露；失去控制
The audience gave way to uncontrollable bursts of laughter. 观众禁不住爆发出阵阵大笑。
5. (身体)垮下来；(头脑)开始失常；(力气)消失；(腿)发软；(话音)低落
6. 坍陷，倒塌
7. (划手)用力划
8. 【经】贬值；下跌
The dollar keeps giving way. 美元不断贬值。
9. (树枝、绳子等)折断
go a little way (with, to, towards) (对…)不大起作用
go all the way (with) 〈口〉
1. (与…)意见完全一致
I agree with much of what you say, but I cannot go all the way with you. 在许多方面我都同意你所说的，但不是什么都同意。
2. 〈婉〉(与…)性交
go a long (或 good, great) way 1. 有很大作用；大有帮助
Well-chosen wallpaper can go a long way toward making a room look attractive. 墙纸选择得好能使房间生色不少。
2. (食物)能存放很久；(钱)经用
She makes a little money go a long way. 她精打细算，一点儿钱可用好多天。
3. 〈口〉叫人受不了
A little of his company goes a long way. 跟他在一起不消一会儿就会受不了。
4. 走一大段路；不辞辛劳
go a long way to meet sb. 走一大段路去迎接某人
go one's own way (尤指不听旁人的劝告而)独自行动
I tried to warn him of the danger, but he was determined to go his own way. 我警告过他有危险，可他却一意孤行。
go one's way 离开；出发
go one's ways 〈方〉离开；出发
go out of one's (或 the) way 1. 特地；不怕麻烦地；越出常规地
She went out of her way to help me. 她不怕麻烦地来帮助我。
2. 自动，自愿
go sb.'s way 1. 陪伴某人
2. 于某人有利
go the way of all good things 好景不长
go the way of all the earth (或 of all flesh, of nature) 死，去世
go the whole way = go all the way
have a way with money 善于理财
She has a way with children. 她很会和孩子们打交道。
have it both ways 两面讨好；脚踏两头船
have it one's (own) way 想怎样就怎样，随心所欲；自主行事
A: I can't help you, I'm afraid. B: You mean you won't. A: Have it your own way. 甲：恐怕我帮不了你的忙。乙：你这是不愿意帮忙。甲：你爱怎么说就怎么说吧。
have one's (own) way = have it one's (own) way
have way on (船)正在航行
in a big way 1. 大规模地；大肆
go into arms business in a big way 大规模地做军火生意
2. 满怀热情地；兴致勃勃地
3. 大事炫耀地；强调地
4. 彻底地
in a fair way 大有希望地，很有可能地
He will be in a fair way to losing his job. 他的饭碗难保。
in a family way 1. 像一家人那样，不拘礼节地
2. = in the family way
in a general way 一般地
in a small way 小规模地；无野心地；简朴地
live in quite a small way 过得十分俭朴
in a tin-pot way 蹩脚地，低劣地
in a way 1. 在某种程度上；在某些方面
In a way I agree with you. 我在一定程度上同意你的看法。
2. 从某一点上看
In a way elementary schooling is more important than secondary schooling. 从某种意义上讲，初等教育比中等教育更为重要。
(in) every way 无论从什么观点看；在各方面
in its way 如果从某一合适的立场来看
in more ways than one [常用于提请注意]不单是这样，还有别的意思
in no way 决不，一点也不
Her salary in no way matched her fame. 她的薪水与她的名声一点也不相称。
She in no way resembles her mother. 她一点儿也不像她母亲。
in sb.'s way 挡某人的道；妨碍着某人
Am I in your way here? 我在这儿碍你事吗?
in the family way 〈口〉怀孕
in the ordinary way 照通常情况，若非特殊情况
in the way 1. 挡道的；妨碍人的
The door was blocked; there was something in the way. 门打不开，有什么东西挡住了。
If you are not going to help, at least don't get in the way! 如果你不愿帮忙，至少别妨碍人家!
2. 〈英〉在手头，近在咫尺；在场
I was not in the way at first, and knew nothing of it. 开始时我没在场，因此对此事一无所知。
in the way of 1. 按照，以…的常规
Let's do it in the way of business. 这件事我们还是按做生意的老规矩办吧。
2. 属于…种类
What have we in the way of food? 我们有什么吃的东西?
3. 处于做(或得到)…的有利地位
He put me in the way of a good investment. 他使我有良好的投资机会。
4. 关于，就…而言
We have a small stock in the way of hats. 本店有少量帽子存货。
(in) the worst way 〈口〉极其，非常；强烈地
He wanted to be a footballer the worst way. 他渴望成为一名足球运动员。
know one's way around (或 about) 对…完全熟悉，通晓
labour one's way 艰苦地前进
lead the way 引路，带路；示范
learn sth. the hard way 经过艰难困苦后学会(或知道)某事
learn the full meaning of independence the hard way 备尝艰辛后方才领悟独立自主的全部意义
look one way and row another 声东击西；别有企图
look the other way 故意朝另一边看，佯作不知(或没看见)
When he kicked me, the referee was looking the other way. 他踢我的时候，裁判故意扭头不看。
lose way (船等)减速；停
make its way 有利可图
make one's own way = make one's (own) way in the world (或 in life)
make one's (own) way in the world (或 in life) 发迹，飞黄腾达；获得成功
If you want to make your way in the world, you must learn to work hard. 如果你想取得成就，就必须学会努力工作。
make one's way 1. 去，前往；前进
The two women made their way into the woods. 那两个女人走进了树林。
He made his way by scholarships through Oxford. 他靠奖学金上完了牛津大学。
2. 发迹，飞黄腾达；获得成功
The small firm made its way against the large enterprise. 这家小商号在与大企业的竞争中获得成功。
make the best of one's way 〈英〉尽量快走
make way 1. 让路；腾出地方(或位置)
Automobiles must make way for a fire engine. 汽车必须给消防车让路。
He was retired this summer to make way for a young man. 他已于今夏退休，让位给一个年轻人。
2. 向前；前进
mend one's ways 见 mend
not (或 nothing) out of the way (事物)普通的，平常的
no way 〈美口〉无论如何不，决不；不可能
A: Are you going to leave me? B: No way! 甲：你要离开我吗? 乙：决不!
No way will I give you that money. 那钱我无论如何不会给你。
oar one's way 划桨前进
once in a way 见 once
one's way around (或 about) 必须熟悉的业务知识(或情况、规矩等)
one way and another 全面地看，总的来看；从各方面看
one way or another 不是用这种方法就是用那种方法，用某种方法
only his (或 her等) way 有失体面(或使人不快)的无意义举动
on the (或 one's) way 1. 来到，接近
Heavy rain is on the way. 快要下大雨了。
The project is well on the (或 its) way to completion. 这项工程即将竣工。
2. 在进行中
When she arrived the party was well on its way. 她到的时候，宴会早已开始了。
3. 〈口〉(孩子)已成胎而尚未出世
on the way out 〈口〉行将过时；行将消失(或失败、灭亡等)
That type of dress is on the way out. 那种服装式样已经不时兴了。
On your way ! = Be on your way!
out of one's way 不在预期的路线(或轨道)上
out of the way 1. 不挡道；不碍事；被处理好，得到解决
I feel better, now that one problem is out of the way. 由于一个问题已经解决，我感觉好了些。
2. 偏远的，难以到达(或达到)的；没有危险的
a cottage quite out of the way 一间相当偏僻的小屋
While the fight was going on, she tried to keep out of the way. 打斗的时候，她尽量避远点。
3. (人等)被监禁；被杀
put an animal out of the way 将动物杀死(或关起来)
4. 不寻常的，奇特的
The house wasn't anything out of the way. 这幢房子一点儿也不显眼。
5. 偏离正道的，越轨的；不妥的，错误的
say nothing out of the way 不说什么出格的话
To leave before the guest of honour would be out of the way. 先于贵宾离席是不礼貌的。
6. 〈废〉不在通常(或适当)的地位；丢失的
over the way 〈英〉= across the way
pay one's way 1. 支付份内的费用
a poor student whose way was being paid by the Church 一个由教会支付学费的穷学生
2. 维持偿付能力；不(或从不、永不)负债
I doubt if that shop will ever pay its way. 我怀疑这家店铺是否能一直不赔本。
pick one's way 小心行路；谨慎行事
We had to pick our way through the mud. 我们不得不在泥泞中小心翼翼地向前走。
prepare the way 排除障碍，扫清道路
put oneself out of the way (为他人服务而)使自己受累，不辞劳累
put sb. in the way of 〈旧〉给某人以…的机会
A kind friend put him in the way of earning a living. 一位好心的朋友给他找了一份谋生的差使。
rough sb. up the wrong way = rub sb. (up) the wrong way
rub sb. (up) the right way 讨好(或抚慰)某人
rub sb. (up) the wrong way 触犯(或惹怒)某人
see one's way (clear) to do (或 to doing) sth. 1. 愿意做某事
If you would see your way clear to lend me some money, I would be very grateful. 如果你肯借点钱给我，那就太感谢了。
2. 有可能做某事
Can you see your way to repairing it immediately? 你觉得有可能马上修好它吗?
see which way the cat jumps 见 cat¹
shoot one's way 用战争(或战争威胁)来达到目的，用武力(或武力威胁)来达到目的
show the way (用手势、言语、行动等)(给…)指路，(给…)带路；(给…)指点，(给…)示范
six ways to (或 for) Sunday 〈美俚〉在许多方面，在各方面；彻底，完全
I was deceived six ways to Sunday. 我完全受骗了。
stop the way 挡路；阻止前进
stroke the wrong way 1. 逆毛抚摸(动物)
2. 激怒(人)，触犯(人)
take one's own way = go one's own way
take one's way离开；〈诗〉出发，首途
the broad way 逍遥作乐之路；通向堕落之路
the other way about (或 round) 相反地，倒过来，以相反方式
There is no way ... 〈口〉…没有可能。
the right way 1. 正道，正路
2. 最正确(或有效、恰当)的方法
3. 事实；真相
I really cannot speak with any certainty, for nobody seems to know the right way of it. 我实在说不准，因为看来没人知道事情的真相。
4. [用作状语]方向正确地；有效地；恰当地
the whole way = all the way
under way1. 在进行中；在前进中
We have several plans under way. 我们已将几项计划付诸实施。
2. (船)已起航，在航行中
way back 〈口〉很久以前
Way enough! 【海】停桨!
way to go 〈美口〉[用以表示赞同、兴奋等]很好，真棒
wedge one's way 用力挤过去
Aluminum was slowly wedging its way into the metal market. 铝当时正在慢慢打入金属市场。
Where there is a will, there is a way. 〈谚〉有志者事竟成。
win one's way 奋力前进；取得进展