| 单词 | gift |
| 释义 | giftWord family adjectivegiftedadverbgiftedlynoungiftednessgiftshopgift tokengift gift1 /ɡɪft/ ●●● S2 W2 noun [countableC] 1 GIVEsomething that you give someone, for example to thank them or because you like them, especially on a special occasion 礼物 SYN present The earrings were a gift from my aunt. 这副耳环是我姑姑送给我的礼物。 gift of a generous gift of £50 一份50英镑的厚礼 The clock was given as a retirement gift when he left the police. 这个钟表是他退休离开警局时收到的礼物。 expensive wedding gifts 昂贵的结婚礼物 Enjoy a free gift with any purchase of $20 or more. 购物满20美元奉送礼品一份。 This excellent cookbook would make an ideal gift for anyone just going away to college. ► see thesaurus at present 这本精美的烹饪书送给要离家上大学的人是很好的礼物。 Register In everyday English, especially in British English, people usually say present rather than gift: 在日常英语中，尤其是在英国英语中，人们一般说present，而不说gift These were a present from my boyfriend. 这是我男朋友送的礼物。 2 a) a natural ability 天赋，天才，才能 SYN talent gift for a gift for languages 语言天赋 He was a kind man, with a gift for forming lasting friendships. 他是一个好人，天生善于建立持久的友谊。 gift of She has the rare gift of being able to laugh at herself. 她有那种难得的能够自嘲的本领。 b) an ability that is given to you by God 上帝赋予的能力 ► see thesaurus at skillgift of He was said to have possessed the gift of prophecy. 据说他有预言的能力。 the use of spiritual gifts → gifted 通灵能力的运用 3 a gift British EnglishBrE informalCHEAP something that is easier or cheaper than you expected 比预料容易[便宜]的东西 The third goal was an absolute gift. 第三个进球简直不费吹灰之力。 4 gift (from God) something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it 上天的恩赐 This opportunity was a gift from God. 这个机会是上天的恩赐。 Examples from the Corpus gift (from God)• Say thank you with a gift of gold from Beaverbrooks.• More than 20 people accepted gifts.• In 1 Cor 12: 2-3, Paul gives the Christological criterion for evaluating any alleged gift.• Some composers - Beethoven was one of them - had little gift for vocal writing.• Time to get out the tree, the ornaments, the special gift baskets and the ceramic figurines to decorate the house.• As we encourage the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and especially prophecy, we need to know how to test them.• I feel nothing but my new self: the gift of the rose.• He fell in love with and married a princess after plying her father, the sultan, with many valuable gifts. 5 the gift of the gab British EnglishBrE, the gift of gab American English informalTALK TO somebody an ability to speak confidently and to persuade people to do what you want 口才，辩才 Jo has always had the gift of the gab. 乔一向口才很好。 Examples from the Corpus the gift of the gab• He had the gift of the gab, which one training officer described as the main prerequisite. 6 be in somebody’s gift British EnglishBrE formalCONTROL if something is in your gift, you have the power to decide who it should be given to 决定权在某人手里，由某人决定 All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the King. 所有军职和行政职务的任命全由国王决定。 Examples from the Corpus be in somebody’s gift• How much control had the monarch over appointments to offices which legally were in his gift?• Bishoprics were in the royal gift and, as sizeable landed endowments, they were like fiefs.• All appointments to military and administrative posts were in the gift of the Grand Prince.• It has run Bavaria for 30 years and the state premiership is in its gift.• Sunday morning, Rice was in a hotel gift shop. 7. never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth spokenTHANK used to tell someone to be grateful for something that has been given to them, instead of asking questions about it or finding something wrong with it 白送的就不要挑三拣四，对礼物不要吹毛求疵 → God’s gift to somebody/something at god(3)n COLLOCATIONS verbs give somebody a gift We gave her a gift on her birthday. receive a gift He received a gift from his aunt. accept a gift Sam accepted the gift on behalf of the school. make somebody a gift of something formal (=give someone something as a gift) Johnson made her a gift of a book. wrap (up) a gift She had bought and wrapped gifts for children in hospital. shower somebody with gifts (=give someone a lot of gifts) He showered her with gifts and exotic holidays. exchange gifts (=give someone a gift at the same time as they give you a gift) ADJECTIVES/NOUN + giftWe exchange gifts on Christmas Day. a birthday gift The camera had been a 21st birthday gift from his parents. a wedding gift Some people prefer to give cash as a wedding gift. a Christmas gift Before 1940, most people did not wrap Christmas gifts. a free gift (=something that a shop or business gives you) If you spend over £50, you get a free gift. the perfect/ideal gift for somebody This book is the perfect gift for anybody who’s interested in birds. a suitable gift What do you think would be a suitable gift for a 10-year-old boy? a small gift Here’s a small gift to show our appreciation for all your hard work. a generous gift Her colleagues presented her with a generous gift when she retired. an expensive gift He was always showering Louise with expensive gifts. a lavish gift (=a large, impressive, or expensive gift) She received lavish gifts of jewellery and clothes. a parting gift (=a gift that you give someone when you leave/say goodbye) She brought him a parting gift. an unwanted gift gift + NOUNYou can take any unwanted gifts to charity shops. a gift idea Here is another gift idea with children in mind. a gift shop The gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs. Examples from the Corpus gift• I bought this CD as a gift for Jane, but she's already got it.• I got this jacket as a gift. I wouldn't have chosen this color myself.• Just ask the organization if a gift qualifies as a tax deduction.• There's a gift shop in the hotel. They have jewelry and souvenirs and stuff.• It was a gift to the US from the Chinese people.• In the hall was a magnificent vase, which was a gift from a Japanese businessman.• The earrings were a gift for my birthday.• The railroad land grants were a gift the size of California plus the major part of Montana.• I'm going to go pick up a birthday gift for Uncle Warren, and then I'm going to go and see him.• These candlesticks would make a lovely gift.• He had also built a reading room for the agricultural labourers and made other substantial gifts.• Look at some of these gifts, as devoted fans of his might call them.• They have been able to keep up stocks of medical supplies, largely due to gifts of money.• She took the two gifts from her handbag and set them on the table.• Give your gifts a special finishing touch by making this sparkly gift wrap. given ... gift• This potential is a given, a gift, and has nothing to do with our own abilities or talents.• It would be embarrassing to be given a gift if one hadn't bought one in return.• She had given him some gift, something which he cherished very dearly.• The vinegar was used at home, or given as gifts to friends.• The fact is I was given a gift. gift for• Elena sure has a gift for telling stories. gift2n verb [transitiveT] nto give something to someone as or like a present gift somebody something The local team was gifted victory as their opponents made a series of errors. gift something to somebody The painting was gifted to the nation by its owner. From Longman Business Dictionary giftgift /gɪft/ noun [countableC] 1something given to someone on a special occasion or to thank themSYN PRESENT Sales of Christmas gifts are expected to grow about 20%. —gift adjectiveadj [only before a noun] She has several years of experience in the gift business. 2MARKETINGsomething given free of charge to a customer by an organization in return for buying their products or using their services Your free gift will be sent to you once your first month’s premium has been paid. 3LAW money or property given to someone with nothing expected in return. For a gift to be recognized by law, it must be clear that the giver intended to give it and that he or she did give it → business gift → see also deed of giftPension contributions or charitable gifts are deducted from pay for tax purposes. You might want to make a gift of your whole estate to your partner. (1200-1300) Old Norse |
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