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plural ways plural ways Learner's definition of WAY 1 [count] a : how someone or something does something : how someone or something behaves, appears, feels, etc.方式；作风 — usually singular通常用单数 -
I like the way she looks/dresses/laughs. [=I like her appearance/clothing/laugh]我喜欢她的样子/着装/笑声。 -
The way he treats his mother is so sweet.他对待自己的母亲可真体贴。 -
The machine isn't working the way it's supposed to.这部机器没有正常运转。 -
It's strange the way things seem to happen for a reason.令人奇怪的是，似乎一切都事出有因。 -
Do you really think that way about them? [=is that really your opinion of them?]你真的那样看待他们？ -
The steak was rare, just the way I like it.这牛排很嫩，正是我喜欢吃的。 -
Well, Your Honor, it happened this way. [=this is what happened]哦，法官大人，事情就这么发生了。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
That's no way to talk to your father. [=you should not talk to your father using those words, that tone of voice, etc.]不能那样跟你爸爸说话。 -
There is no easy way to say this: you have to leave.说这话是不得已的：你得离开了。 — often used with in常与in连用 -
She explains things in a way that children can understand.她用儿童能够理解的方式来解释事物。 -
He spoke in a calm and gentle way. [=manner]他讲起话来心平气和。 -
I said that she was quirky, but I meant it in a good/positive way.我说她有点怪，但我并无恶意。 -
In a strange way, I've always known I would go back there.莫名其妙的是，我一直都知道自己会回到那里。 -
I try to be nice to everyone, and in the same way, I expect everyone to be nice to me.我努力善待每一个人，同样，我也希望大家能善待我。 -
He wants to win in a big way. [=very much]他特别想赢。 -
In a small way [=to a small extent or degree], the experience helped me understand what it's like to be homeless.在一定程度上，这次经历让我体会到了无家可归的滋味。 -
Their story is a tragedy in more ways than one. [=it is a tragedy for more than one reason]从许多方面看，他们的故事都是一场悲剧。 -
The way things are going [=if things continue to happen like this], I may lose my job.照此下去，我可能会失业。 -
We were disappointed when we lost, but that's the way it/life goes. [=it is a fact that bad or disappointing things happen sometimes]当我们失败时会感到失望，但生活就是这样。 -
Let's stop here. That/This way [=by doing that/this] we can look at the map before we get off the highway.咱们在这里停一下。那样/这样我们可以在下公路前先看一看地图。 b : a method or system that can be used to do something（做某事的）方法，手段 -
We'll try doing it your way first.我们会首先尝试按你的方法来做这事。 -
Let me explain it this way.让我这样来解释它。 -
What are some (of the) ways that you deal with stress?你都用些什么方法来缓解压力？ -
You can pay for your purchase in one/either of two ways: by cash or by credit card.购物付款可用两种支付方式之一：现金或信用卡。 — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
I've tried lots of different ways to lose weight.我已经试过很多种方法来减肥了。 -
That is a good way to look at the problem.那是看待这个问题的一种好办法。 -
There's no way to know what will happen next.无从知晓接下来会发生什么。 — often + of -
There's no way of knowing what will happen.无从知晓接下来会发生什么。 -
He uses art as a way of expressing his feelings.他把艺术作为一种表达情感的方式。 -
You have a funny way of showing that you like her.你向她示爱的方式很有趣。 -
This gift is my way of saying thank you for all of your help.这份礼物是我的心意，感谢你的鼎力相助。 -
She will become famous one way or another —if not by modeling, then by acting or singing.她无论如何都会出名的，如果不是当模特，就是靠表演或唱歌。 -
One way or another, it's going to happen.不管怎么样，这事都会发生。 -
For months, he had been trying to find a way into/to her heart. [=to make her love him]数月以来，他一直在努力获取她的芳心。 -
Where there's a will, there's a way. [=if you have the desire and determination to do something, you can find a method for accomplishing it]有志者，事竟成。 2 [count] : a person's usual habits, actions, qualities, etc.（某人的）习惯，行为，品质 -
He has a charming way about him. [=he is charming; he behaves/talks in a charming way]他身上有一种魅力。 -
Everyone is special in his or her own way. [=everyone has qualities that make him or her special]每个人都有自己的独特风格。 -
It is not his way to give up easily. [=he does not give up easily]轻言放弃不是他的风格。 -
She is familiar with Western ways. = She is familiar with the ways of Westerners. [=the typical habits, behaviors, etc., of people who live in the West]她熟悉西方人的行为方式。 -
He is becoming older and more set in his ways. [=more unwilling to change his habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.]他的年纪越来越大，生活习惯也更加难以改变了。 3 [count] a : the series of roads, paths, etc., that can be used to go from one place to another路；道路；路线 — usually singular通常用单数 -
He asked the way to the museum.他询问去博物馆的路。 -
What's the quickest way to the library?去图书馆最快的路线是哪条？ -
We took the long way home.我们绕了远路回家。 — often used figuratively to refer to a series of actions, procedures, etc., that can be used to achieve something常用作比喻，指成就某事的一系列行动、步骤等 -
One way around the problem of poor sales is to lower prices.解决销量不佳的一个办法就是降价。 -
He is a Broadway actor looking for a way into the movie industry.他是名百老汇演员，正在寻求进入电影业的途径。 -
They smoothed the way for an end to the dispute. [=they made an end to the dispute easier and more likely]他们为结束这场纠纷铺平了道路。 b : a road, path, etc.小路；小径 — usually singular通常用单数 -
We could not find the way that leads to the waterfall.我们找不到通往瀑布的路。 -
The explorers hacked a way through the jungle.探险者们劈开了一条穿越丛林的路。 -
They live across the way from us. = (Brit) They live over the way from us. [=they live across from us on the other side of the street]他们住在我们街的对面。 -
There is another jewelry store across the way.马路对面还有一家珠宝店。 — often used in names常用于名称 c : a door, opening, etc., that is used for going into or out of a place入口；出口；出入通道；门口 -
Which door is the way in?哪个门是入口？ -
The back way was blocked.后面的通道被堵住了。 -
This door is the only way out of the room.这扇门是房间的唯一出口。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
We're in trouble, and there is no (clear/simple) way out. [=no clear/simple way to get out of trouble]我们遇到了麻烦，无法（轻易）摆脱。 -
They're trying to take the easy way out. [=trying to find an easy way to avoid having to do something difficult]他们在努力找省事的解决办法。 ◊ In British English a door or passage that leads outside or to an exit door is often marked Way Out, while in U.S. English it is marked Exit.在英国英语中，出口或出口通道常标记为Way Out，而在美国英语中则标记为Exit。 4 [count] a : the route along which someone or something is moving or intends to move : the area in front of a moving person or thing通道；行进道路；行进区域 -
A tree had fallen and was blocking our way.一棵树倒下了，挡住了我们的路。 -
She used a flashlight to light her way to the shed.她用手电筒照着通往小屋的路。 -
Please move—you're in my/the way. [=you are blocking my path]请让一下，你挡住了我的路。 -
Get out of my/the way!让开！ -
He asked the children to stay/keep out of his way while he made dinner.做晚餐时，他让孩子们别在那儿碍他的事。 -
“Can you give me a ride to the library if it's not out of your way?” [=if you do not have to take another route in order to do it] “Sure, I can give you a ride. The library is on my/the way home.” [=I pass the library when I take my usual route home]“要是顺路，我能搭你的便车去图书馆吗？”“当然，我可以顺便带你去。图书馆就在我回家的路上。” -
I go past it on my way home.我在回家的路上经过那里。 — see also in the way, on the way, out of the way (below) b — used with her, his, their, its, your, and our to describe someone or something that is moving forward, going somewhere, etc.与her、his、their、its、your和our连用，表示某人或某物正在前行或去某地等 -
Paramedics pushed their way through the crowd.护理人员从人群中挤了过去。 -
The snail slowly inched its way toward the water.蜗牛一点一点地爬向水源。 -
The river winds/snakes its way through the valley.这条河流蜿蜒地流过山谷。 -
He tried to buy his way into the prestigious college. [=he tried to use money to get himself accepted as a student at the college]他想花钱把自己送进那所著名的大学。 -
She managed to talk her way past the guard. [=she was able to convince the guard to let her pass]她设法说服保安让她过去了。 5 [count] a : a specified or indicated direction某方向 -
Face this way so I can take your picture.朝这儿看，我好给你照相。 -
Try turning the key the other way.试着朝另一个方向转一转钥匙。 -
Which way should we go, left or right?我们应该朝哪个方向走，左边还是右边？ -
They went that way.他们往那边走了。 -
Look both ways before crossing the street.过马路之前要两边都看一看。 -
The exit is this way, ladies and gentlemen.女士们，先生们，出口在这边。 -
She is coming/heading back this way. [=towards us]她正往回走。 -
The rabbit ran this way and that [=in many different directions], trying not to get caught.这只兔子四处奔跑，尽量不被抓住。 b — used with her, his, their, its, your, and our to say that someone or something is moving toward or coming to a particular person or thing与her、his、their、its、your和our连用，表示正朝某人或某物靠近 -
A storm is heading our/their way. [=towards us/them]暴风雨正向我们/他们袭来。 -
A tax rebate may be coming your way. [=may be sent to you]退税金可能就会寄给你。 -
A streak of bad luck had come his way. [=he was experiencing some bad luck]厄运降临到了他的身上。 6 [singular] : a distance距离 -
They live a short way down the road. [=a short distance from here on the same road]他们住在这条路上，离这里不远。 -
He grew up a long way from here. [=far from here]他在离这里很远的地方长大。 -
He talked the whole/entire way home. [=throughout the entire journey home]回家的路上，他一直滔滔不绝地说着。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
If you want to run for the Senate, we'll support you every inch/step of the way. [=throughout the entire process]如果你想竞选参议员，我们会始终支持你。 -
He still has a way to go [=a long time to wait] before the cast on his foot can be removed.他还要等很久才能拆掉脚上的石膏。 — see also all the way (below), ways 7 [singular] informal : the area or region where someone lives（某人居住的）地区，地方 -
The weather has been rainy (out) our way. [=out where we live]我们这一带最近一直是多雨的天气。 -
I'll visit when I'm down your way again.我再到你那一带时会去拜访你的。 -
They live out California way. [=in or near California]他们住在加利福尼亚附近。 8 [count] a : a particular part of something that is being thought about or discussed（思考或讨论的）某个方面 — used with in与in连用 -
The new computer is superior to the other one in every way. [=it is completely superior; all parts of it are superior]这台新电脑在各个方面都强于另一台电脑。 -
In many ways, their stories are the same. [=their stories are the same to a great degree; many parts of their stories are the same]他们的描述在很大程度上是一样的。 -
In some ways the movie is brilliant, but in other ways it is just horrible.这部电影在某些方面很出色，但在其他方面的确很糟糕。 -
Her statement is true, in a way. [=it is true to some extent; it is partly true]在一定程度上，她的话是对的。 -
In no way am I like my father. [=I am not at all like him; no part of me is like him]我一点儿也不像我父亲。 b : a manner of thinking about or considering something（考虑事情的）方式，方法 -
The punishment was severe, but in a way it was appropriate. [=it was appropriate when you think about it from a certain point of view]这种惩罚是严厉的，但从某种角度来说又是合适的。 -
I started looking at the problem in a different way than I had before.我开始用与以往不同的方式来看待这个问题。 -
To my way of thinking [=in my opinion], this is the best strategy. = The way I see it, this is the best strategy.在我看来，这是最佳策略。 9 [singular] : the situation that exists情况；状态 -
People are dying of hunger, and it doesn't have to be that way. [=the situation can be changed]人们即将死于饥饿，这种情况并非不可改变。 -
Business is good, and we are doing everything we can to keep it that way.生意很不错，我们正竭尽全力把这种态势保持下去。 -
There's nothing we can do to help them. That's just the way things are.我们无法帮助他们，目前的情况就是那样。 10 [count] : one of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results（两种可能中的一个）决定，行动，后果 -
We thought she would vote against the bill, but surprisingly she voted/went the other way. [=she voted for the bill]我们以为她会投票反对这项议案，但出人意料的是，她投了赞成票。 -
I can't see how the election could have gone any other way. [=how it could have had a different result]我看不出这次选举如何会出现不同的结果。 -
I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way [=whether I take the bus or the train] I will be there tonight.我不确定是坐汽车还是坐火车，但无论如何，我今晚会到那里。 -
It's all right with me either way. [=both possibilities are acceptable to me]这两种情况我都行。 -
You can have either lower taxes or better-funded public programs; you can't have it both ways.你要么支付较低的税款，要么参与较多资金投入的公共项目，但你不能二者兼得。 -
He wants it both ways.他想二者兼顾。 -
Yes or no? Give me an answer one way or the other.同意还是不同意？不管怎样，给我一个答案。 -
I don't have an opinion one way or the other.无论怎样，我都没有意见。 — see also go either way (below) 11 [count] : one of a specified number of usually equal parts into which something (such as an amount of money) is divided（平分成的）部分 all the way 1 : to the full or entire extent : as far as possible完全地；尽可能地 2 : throughout an entire process or period of time自始至终；一直 3 : to the fullest and most complete extent毫无保留地 4 : over an entire distance一路上；远路（而来） — see also go all the way (below), 1way 6 (above) by the way — used in speech to introduce a statement or question that may or may not relate to the current topic of conversation顺便提一下；附带问一句 -
By the way, I really like your shoes.顺便提一句，我很喜欢你的鞋。 -
By the way, did you hear what happened today?顺便问一句，你听说今天发生什么事了吗？ -
When do you leave for college, by the way?对了，你什么时候去上大学？ by way of 1 : by traveling through (a place) : via途经；经过；经由 2 : for the purpose of giving, making, or doing (something specified)为了…；意在… -
She said that many people are finding ways to improve their diets, and she mentioned her own family by way of example. [=as an example; in order to give an example]她说许多人在寻找改善饮食的方法，然后她提到自己家人作为例证。 -
This vase is slightly discolored. By way of comparison [=in order to make a comparison], examine the vase on the left.这个花瓶有点褪色，查看左边的花瓶做一下对比。 change your ways : to improve your behavior, habits, or beliefs改善行为；改变习惯；改变信仰 -
If you want to live a long life, you'd better change your ways!要想长寿，最好改变你的生活方式！ -
a former racist who has changed her ways改变观念的昔日种族主义者 clear the way 1 : to make the area through which someone or something is trying to pass open and able to be used让路；让行 -
Clear the way, please. [=move away from the area I am trying to pass through]请让一下路。 -
She directed traffic to clear the way for the ambulance.她疏导交通以便为救护车让路。 2 : to allow something to happen or develop为…排除障碍 give way 1 : to break apart and fall down断裂；倒塌 2 formal : to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing屈服；让步；退让 3 : to be replaced by something specified被…代替 — often + to -
Our frustration soon gave way to anger.我们的沮丧很快被愤怒取代。 -
Much of the state's farmland has given way to shopping malls.这个州的大片农田都已被购物中心取代了。 -
time-honored traditions giving way to more modern methods被更现代的方式所取代的历史悠久的传统 4 British : to allow another car or person to go ahead of you or in front of you（给车或人）让路 — often + to go all the way informal 1 sports : to win a championship, title, etc.获得冠军（或头衔等） 2 : to have sex with someone（与某人）性交 go either way — used to say that either of two possible results is likely to occur and that neither is more likely than the other表示两种结果皆有可能 go out of your way : to make a special effort to do something特地做…；不怕麻烦地做… -
She frequently goes out of her way to help people in need.她经常尽心尽力地帮助那些需要帮助的人。 -
I hate to make you go out of your way, but yes, I could use your help.我不想麻烦你，但你的帮助确实对我有用。 go someone's way 1 : to travel in the same direction as someone与某人同路 2 : to happen in a way that helps someone于某人有利 go your own way : to do the things that you want to do rather than doing the things that other people expect you to do按自己的意愿行事；一意孤行 have a way of ◊ If someone or something has a way of being or doing something, the person or thing often has that characteristic or frequently does that thing.有…的特点；有…的习惯 -
Remakes have a way of being [=remakes are often] worse than the original movies.翻拍影片往往没有原版影片好看。 -
She has a way of exaggerating [=she often exaggerates] when she tells stories.她讲故事时常常夸大其词。 -
Life has a way of surprising us now and then.生活有时会出乎我们的意料。 have a way with : to be able to use (something) or to deal with (something or someone) well善于处理；善于应付；有能力对付 -
She has a way with kids/dogs. [=she is good at dealing with kids/dogs; kids/dogs like her and behave well when they are with her]她很会和孩子/狗打交道。 -
He has a way with words. [=he is good with words; he uses words in a skillful and effective way]他很善于表达。 have/get your (own) way : to get or do what you want to get or do despite the desires, plans, etc., of other people随心所欲；为所欲为；一意孤行 — often disapproving常用作贬义 have your way with : to do exactly what you want to do to or with (something or someone) especially : to have sex with (someone, and especially someone over whom you have control, influence, etc.)对…为所欲为；（尤指）与（可控制或可影响的人）性交 in any way, shape, or form : under any circumstances or conditions无论如何 -
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. [=is not at all acceptable]那种行为无论如何都不能容许。 -
That is not in any way, shape, or form an acceptable or appropriate topic for class discussion.无论怎么讲，那绝对不是一个可以或适合在课堂上讨论的话题。 in the way or in someone's or something's way : making it more difficult for a person to do something : preventing something from happening妨碍；阻碍；挡着…的路 -
I left because I felt that I was just in their way.我离开是因为我觉得我妨碍到了他们。 -
We have important issues to deal with, but these petty arguments keep getting in the way.我们有很多重要的事情要办，但这些小纠纷总妨碍着我们。 -
We won't let anything stand in the way of progress!我们不会让进展受到任何阻碍的！ — see also 1way 4a (above) in the way of — used to indicate the type of thing that is being described, thought of, etc.关于；就…而言 -
His parents offered him little in the way of emotional support. [=they did not give him much emotional support]他的父母在情感上几乎没有关心过他。 -
How much money has she received in the way of campaign contributions?她获得了多少竞选捐款？ lose your way : to become confused or uncertain about where you are : to become lost失去方向；迷路 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 make way : to create a path or open space so that someone or something can use it让路；让…通过；腾出地方 -
Several houses were torn down to make way for the shopping center.几座房子被拆了，以便腾出地方建造购物中心。 -
Make way for the paramedics. [=move aside so that the paramedics can pass through]给护理人员让一下路。 -
Make way! I'm coming through!让开！我要穿过去！ make your way : to move forward usually by following a path（通常指沿着某一路线）去，前往 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 mend your ways — see 1mend no two ways about it — used to say that something is definitely true毫无疑问；别无他途 no way informal 1 — used to say that you will definitely not do something不可能；决不；没门儿 -
There is no way I'm going to swim with a shark.我决不会和鲨鱼一起游泳。 -
“Do you want to try skydiving?” “No way.”“你想尝试一下特技跳伞吗？”“决不。” -
No, I'm not doing it. No way José.不，我不会去干的，绝对不会。 2 US — used to show that you are very surprised by something or do not believe that something is true不会吧；不可能 on the way or on someone's or something's way 1 : in a state of development : in progress在运作中；在进行中 2 : moving from one place to another place在去…的路上 -
The package should be on its way.那件包裹应该在邮路上了。 -
I'm afraid I must be on my way. [=I must leave now]恐怕我得走了。 -
A funny thing happened to me on my/the way here. [=while I was traveling here]我来这里的路上遇到一件有趣的事。 -
You need help? I'm on my way. [=I am coming to help you now]你需要帮助？我马上到。 -
She stopped for gas on the way home. [=while she was traveling home]她在回家的路上停车加油。 -
I have to run a few errands on my way home.我在回家的路上得跑腿办几件事。 3 : changing from one level or condition to another level or condition正处于达到某水平（或状态）的过程中 on the way out or on someone's or something's way out 1 : leaving a place or position即将离开某地；即将离职 -
The phone rang while I was on my way out. [=while I was trying to leave]我正要离开时电话铃响了。 -
Would you mind closing the door on your way out?你出去时关上门好吗？ -
There are rumors that the superintendent of schools is on the way out. [=leaving his/her job]有传言说教育局局长要离职。 2 : becoming no longer popular即将过时 -
Bell-bottom pants are, once again, on their way out.喇叭裤又要过时了。 -
He incorrectly predicted that the Internet would be on its way out within three years.他错误地预测互联网会在三年内过时。 out of the way 1 : far from other places that are well-known偏远的；远离闹市的 2 : done or dealt with completely（完全）被处理好，得到解决 -
She got her homework out of the way [=she finished her homework] so that she could watch TV.她把作业全部做完了，所以她能看电视。 -
Let's get these issues out of the way before we start working on any other issues.在处理其他任何问题之前，我们先把这些问题全部处理完吧。 3 : unusual or remarkable不寻常的；奇特的 — see also out-of-the-way, 1way 4a (above) see your way (clear) to : to be willing to (do something)愿意（做某事） the other way around also chiefly British the other way round 1 : in the opposite position, direction, or order相反地；反过来 2 — used to say that the opposite situation is true情况相反 -
Sometimes I cook and she does the dishes and sometimes it is the other way around. [=and sometimes she cooks and I do the dishes]有时候我做饭她洗碗，有时候情况正好相反。 -
“I thought he wanted a divorce.” “No, it was the other way around.” [=she wanted a divorce]“我觉得他想离婚。”“不，情况正好相反，是她想离婚。” the way informal 1 — used to say what someone's way of speaking, behaving, etc., seems to suggest从（某人的言谈、举止等）来看 -
You'd think she was rich, the way she spends money! [=she spends money like a rich person]从她花钱的习惯来看，你会以为她很有钱！ -
The way he talks, you would think he ran the company. [=he talks as if he were the person who runs the company]从他说话的口气看，你会觉得这家公司是他开的。 2 — used to say that something happens or is done with the same attitude, at the same pace, etc., as something else以同样的态度（或速度等） the way/ways of the world : how things happen or how people behave事情发生的规律；世道常情；人们的行为模式 -
Success comes easier for some people. That's just the way of the world.对一些人来说，成功来得更容易。这就是世道。 -
Because he was young and inexperienced in the ways of the world, people were able to take advantage of him.由于年轻且涉世不深，他很容易被人利用。 way of life 1 : the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people（特定的个人或群体的）生活方式，习惯，习俗，信仰 2 : an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life（影响某人生活的）重要活动，重要工作 way to go US, informal — used to tell someone that he or she has done something well干得好 work your way — see 1work 2 way /ˈweɪ/ adverb Learner's definition of WAY informal 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to a great distance or extent : very far远远地；很大程度地；很远 -
He is way ahead of the other runners.他遥遥领先于其他赛跑选手。 -
They live way out in the country.他们住在偏远的乡下。 -
We sat way back in the last row.我们远远地坐在最后一排。 -
I missed a week of class and fell way behind.我耽误了一个星期的课，远远落后了。 -
Her political views are way to the left/right. [=they are very liberal/conservative]她的政治观点过于开放/保守。 3 always followed by an adjective, US : very非常 way back : from a time in the distant past很久以前 |