英语词汇give怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音、固定搭配用法和短语词组及例句-英汉双解词典

¹ give /ˈgɪv/ verb

gives; gave /ˈgeɪv/ ; given /ˈgɪvən/ ; giving

¹ give

/ˈgɪv/

verb

gives; gave /ˈgeɪv/ ; given /ˈgɪvən/ ; giving

Learner's definition of GIVE

[+ object]

a : to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)赠予；送给

She gave him a camera for Christmas.过圣诞节时她送给他一台相机。
Someone gave me a present. = Someone gave a present to me. = I was given a present. = A present was given (to) me.有人送了我一件礼物。
Are you giving this to me or only lending it?你是送给我还是只是借给我？

b : to cause or allow (something valued or needed) to go to another person, group, etc. : donate捐赠

[+ object]

She has given money to many worthy/good causes.她已经为多项崇高的事业捐款。
They're asking people to give money for a new hospital.他们呼吁人们为新医院捐款。
give blood献血

[no object]

Please give to our charity.请为我们的慈善事业捐款吧。
We already gave at the office.我们已经在办公室捐了款。
It is better to give than to receive.奉献强于索取。

[+ object] : to put (something) into someone's hand交给；递给

He picked up the letter and gave [=handed] it to me.他把信拿起并递给我。
He gave me the letter.他把信递给我。

: to cause someone to hold or possess (something) for a specified reason（因特定原因）把…拿给（某人）

He gave me a letter to mail for him. = He gave a letter to me to mail for him.他交给我一封信，让我帮他邮寄。
He gave her his coat to hold.他把大衣给她，让她拿着。

[+ object]

a : to provide someone with (something wanted or needed)提供；供给

She has given me a lot of help/support/encouragement. [=she has helped/supported/encouraged me a lot]她给过我很多帮助/支持/鼓励。
They gave me a job. [=they hired me]他们给了我一份工作。
He gave me a head start.他给我提供了一个良好的开端。
I'll give you a lift/ride to the station. [=I'll drive you to the station in my car]我开车把你捎到车站。

: to allow someone to have (something wanted or needed)让（某人）拥有

I know I can do it if you'll just give me a chance.只要你给我机会，我相信我行。
They gave her another opportunity.他们又给了她一次机会。
Her boss has given her a lot of responsibility/authority.老板给了她很多职责/权力。
They gave him the best room available.他们把现有最好的房间给了他。
The law gives all citizens the right to vote. = The law gives the right to vote to all citizens.法律赋予所有公民选举权。

b : to allow someone to have or take (an amount of time)给（一段时间）

Just give me a few more minutes and I'll be ready.再多给我几分钟我就准备好了。
The doctor gave him two weeks to pay his bill.医生给他两周时间支付账单。

[+ object]

a : to treat or regard someone or something with (a particular attitude, feeling, etc.)（以某种态度、情感等）对待，看待

She gave her friend her complete confidence. = She gave her complete confidence to her friend. [=she trusted her friend completely]她完全相信她的朋友。
He gave the company his loyalty. [=he was loyal to the company]他对公司忠心耿耿。
They've worked hard. You should give them some respect. [=you should respect them]他们已经努力了，你应该对他们尊重些。

b : to direct (something) toward someone将（某物）对准某人

She gave him an angry look. [=she looked at him angrily]她生气地看了他一眼。
He gave her a smile. [=he smiled at her]他朝她笑了笑。

[+ object]

a : to tell (information) to someone把（信息）告诉某人

Just give me the facts.告诉我真相吧。
They weren't able to give us the information we needed.他们无法提供给我们所需的信息。
The witness was reluctant to give evidence.目击者不愿提供证据。
He gave his name as “John Smith.” [=he said his name was “John Smith”]他说自己叫约翰·史密斯。
The drawing gives [=shows] the dimensions of the room.这张图标示了房间的大小。
The book gives [=provides] a brief history of the industry.这本书简述了该行业的发展史。

b : to express or say (something) to someone（向某人）表述，说（某事）

You have no right to give me orders.你没有权利对我下命令。
They gave him careful instructions on how to proceed.他们详细指导他该如何进行。
Give them my regards. = Give my regards to them.代我向他们问好。
His parents gave him a lecture about the importance of studying.他的父母就学习的重要性对他进行了一番说教。
The coach gave the team a pep talk.教练给队员们讲了一番鼓舞士气的话。
I give you my word [=I swear; I promise], I knew nothing about their plans.我发誓，我对他们的计划一无所知
Just give it to me straight. [=just say what you are going to say to me in a direct way]你就直说吧。

◊ The informal phrase don't give me that is used in speech to show annoyance when someone tells you something that you do not believe or accept.（表示因不相信或不接受对方说的话而气恼，非正式用法）少来这套，别以为我会相信你

“It's not my fault that we're late.” “Don't give me that! You were the one who said we didn't have to leave early!”“我们迟到可不是我的错。”“少来这套！就是你说的我们不用早走！”

c : to show (something)展现；显示出

a young artist who has given evidence/signs of real talent表现出真正天资的年轻艺术家
She gave (us) no hint/indication that she was upset or worried.她没有（在我们面前）表现出一点难过或担忧。

d : to offer (something) for consideration or acceptance提供（可参考或可接受的东西）

He declined to give an opinion.他拒绝发表意见。
Can you give an example?你能举个例吗？
He gave no reason for his absence.他对自己的缺席没有给出任何解释。

[+ object] : to say that someone has or deserves (something)把…归于某人

He gives the credit for his success to his wife. [=he credits his wife for his success]他把自身的成功归功于妻子。

[+ object]

a : to cause someone to have or experience (something, such as an emotion, a problem, etc.)使遇到；使经历

My car has been giving [=causing] me a lot of trouble lately.我的车最近一直出毛病。
I like Mexican food, but it gives me indigestion.我喜欢墨西哥食品，但吃后会消化不良。
a book that gives pleasure to the reader给读者带来快乐的书
All that noise is giving me a headache. [=I'm getting a headache from all that noise]这么多噪声真让我头疼。
It gave me a shock to see how sick he is.看到他病成那样，我吃了一惊。
Her encouragement gave me a lot of self-confidence. [=made me feel very self-confident]她的鼓励给了我很多自信。

b : to cause someone to become affected by (something, such as an illness)使染上（疾病等）

His sister gave him the measles. [=he got/caught the measles from his sister]他姐姐把麻疹传染给了他。
Hearing the joke gave him the giggles. [=hearing the joke made him giggle]听到那个笑话他咯咯地笑起来。

c : to cause someone or something to have (a quality)使拥有（某一特性）

His quiet manner gives him a mysterious air.他平静的神态让他有种神秘感。
The large windows give the room an open feeling.大窗户使房间有一种很宽敞的感觉。

d : to cause something to be affected by (something)使受影响

He argues that the tax cuts would give a considerable stimulus/boost to the economy.他认为减税会对经济起到相当大的刺激/推动作用。

[+ object] : to cause someone to get or take (a medicine)使服用（药物）

The doctor gave the patient a pill.医生让病人服了一片药。
The doctor gave him an injection.医生给他打了一针。
The drug is usually given intravenously.这种药通常是静脉注射。

[+ object]

a : to present (a show, speech, etc.) in public举办；举行

give a concert/lecture/talk/speech/reading/performance举行音乐会/讲座/演讲/演说/朗诵会/表演

b : to provide (something) as entertainment or as a social gathering举办（娱乐活动或聚会）

give [=throw] a party举办一个聚会
give a formal dinner举行正式晚宴

[+ object] : to do (an action)做（动作）

She gave the door a push. [=she pushed the door]她推了一下门。
He gave her a hug. [=he hugged her]他给了她一个拥抱。
He gave a cynical smile. [=he smiled cynically]他发出了一声冷笑。
She picked up the package and gave it a shake. [=she shook the package]她拿起包装盒摇了摇。
The referee gave [=made] the signal to start the game.裁判发出比赛开始的信号。
The ship gave a sudden lurch. [=the ship lurched suddenly]船突然倾斜起来。

[+ object]

a : to cause someone to experience or suffer (a form of punishment)使受惩罚

His father gave the boy a whipping.那孩子的父亲给了他一鞭子。
The judge gave him life (imprisonment) for murder.法官以谋杀罪判他终身监禁。

b : to cause someone to undergo or do (something)使经历；让（某人）做

The teacher gave the class a test.老师让全班做了个测验。

◊ To give something thought/consideration (etc.) is to think about it.考虑（某事）

We've given your proposal a lot of thought and careful consideration. [=we've thought about your proposal a lot and considered it carefully]我们已经认真考虑了你的建议。

◊ To give someone a call/ring/buzz/bell is to make a telephone call to someone.（给某人）打电话

I'll give you a call later.我稍后会给你打电话。

◊ If you try to do something, you give it a try or (informally) give it a go/shot/stab.试一试

I've never gone skiing before, but I'm willing to give it a try.我以前从未滑过雪，但是我愿意试一试。

◊ If you would give anything or give your right hand/arm to do or to have something, you want to do or have it very much.（为了…）愿意付出任何代价

I'd give anything to be able to sing like that!要是能唱得那么好，我愿意付出任何代价！

[+ object] : to make (something, such as your hand) available for someone把（手等）腾出来给（某人）

She gave [=offered] her hand to him to shake/kiss. = She gave him her hand to shake/kiss. [=she held out her hand toward him so that he could shake/kiss it]她伸出手与他握手/让他亲吻。
She gave him her arm [=she linked her arm in his arm] and they walked together into the room.她挽着他的手臂，两人一起走进房间。

◊ When a woman gives her hand in marriage to a man, she marries him. This is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned expression.（旧式用法）嫁给

[+ object]

a : pay

I wouldn't give a penny for that old bike!我不会为那辆旧自行车花一分钱！
If you have an extra ticket, I'll give you $20 for it.如果你有多余的票，我愿给你20美元买下它。

b : sell

I'm willing to give you the ticket for $20.出20美元我就把票卖给你。

[+ object] : to say or judge that someone or something will last for (an amount of time)预计将持续（一段时间）

The doctor gave him only a few weeks to live. [=the doctor said that he would live for only a few weeks]医生说他只能再活几个星期。
Their marriage will never work. I give it/them six months—tops!他们的婚姻绝不会长久。我看最多维持六个月！

[+ object] informal : to admit (something) to or about someone承认

He made an effort, I'll give him that (much). [=I'll admit that he made an effort]他努力了，这点我承认。
I don't really like his movies, but he's a talented actor, I'll give you that. [=I admit that he is a talented actor]我不怎么喜欢他的电影，不过他是位有天赋的演员，这点我承认。

[+ object] : to have or produce (something) as a product, result, or effect产生（产品、结果或影响）

medical procedures that give better results效果更好的治疗方法
Cows give milk.奶牛产奶。

[+ object] formal : to cause someone to believe or think (something)使相信；使认为— followed by to + verb接动词不定式

They gave [=led] me to understand that they'd be arriving later.他们使我认为他们随后就到。

◊ To give someone an idea/impression (etc.) is to cause someone to believe or think something.使（某人）相信

Whatever gave you the idea (that) he loved you?! [=whatever made you think that he loved you?]究竟是什么让你认为他爱你？
I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. [=I'm sorry if I misled you; I'm sorry if you got the wrong impression from me]如果我误导了你，请原谅。
I don't know what gave her the notion that she could treat people that way.我不知道是什么让她觉得她可以那样对待别人。

[no object]

a : to bend because of force, pressure, or strain（因受力或受压）弯曲

The branch gave [=sagged] under his weight, but it didn't break.树枝被他的重量压弯了，但没有折断。

b : to break because of force, pressure, or strain（因受力或受压）折断

The branch suddenly gave [=gave way] under his weight, and he fell to the ground.树枝在他的重压下突然折断了，他摔到了地上。

[no object] : to stop trying to resist or oppose something : to give in or submit to pressure屈服于；投降；认输

Both sides refuse to give [=refuse to accept or agree to the demands of the other side] in this dispute.在这场争论中双方都拒不让步。
For the strike to be settled, something has (got) to give! [=one side or the other has to give in]要解决罢工，总得有一方做出让步。

[+ object]

a — used to indicate a possible or assumed state or condition表示一种可能的情况或状态

Give him his books and his music and he's happy. [=he is happy if he has his books and his music]有书和音乐，他就很快乐。
(If) Given better conditions, she'd do the work even better. = She'd do the work even better (if) given better conditions. = If she were given better conditions, she'd do the work even better.如果有更好的条件，她会干得更好。

b — used to say what you want to have or would prefer to have更喜欢；宁愿

“…give me liberty, or give me death!” [=I would rather die than live without liberty]“…不自由，毋宁死！”
Patrick Henry, Speech (1775)帕特里克·亨利，演讲(1775)
The country's OK—but give me the city any day! [=I prefer the city]乡村挺好，但我更喜欢城市！

[+ object] informal — used in phrases like give a damn to say that you do not care at all about something毫不在乎

He angrily told her that he didn't give a damn what she did.他气愤地告诉她，他一点也不在乎她所做的一切。

give as good as you get

informal

: to be as forceful in fighting or arguing against others as they are in fighting or arguing against you回击；回敬；以牙还牙

She can give as good as she gets in an argument with just about anybody.无论与谁争论，她都能够予以有力回击。

give away

[phrasal verb]

give (something) away or give away (something)

a : to make a present of (something)赠送

For a limited time only our store is giving away [=giving] a free can of soda to each and every one of our customers!我店限时免费赠送每位顾客一罐汽水。
Our prices are so cheap we're practically giving away everything in our store!我们的价格非常便宜，店内所有商品几乎都是白送！

b : to lose (something) in a careless way错失（某物）

He virtually gave the election away when he made a racist remark.他发表种族言论时实际上就输掉了这场选举。
The pitcher gave the game away by walking four batters in a row.投手连续投出坏球，使四名击球手自由上垒而输掉了比赛。

c : to allow (something hidden or secret) to become known泄露（秘密）

The way she looked at him gave away her real feelings for him.她看他的眼神流露出了她对他的真实情感。
Please don't give away [=reveal] how the trick is done.请不要把这个戏法的表演方式泄露出去。

— see also giveaway, giveaway price, give the game away at ¹game

give (someone) away also give away (someone)

a : to bring (the bride) to the groom at a wedding将（新娘）交给新郎

Traditionally, it's the father of the bride who gives his daughter away at the wedding.按照传统习惯，新娘的父亲会在婚礼上将女儿交给新郎。

b : to reveal the truth about (someone)揭穿；使真相暴露

His fellow conspirators gave him away to the police. [=they betrayed him to the police]他的同伙向警察供出了他。
His accent gave him away as a northerner. [=his accent showed that he was a northerner]他的口音暴露出他是北方人。

give back

[phrasal verb]

give (something) back or give back (something)

: to cause someone to have (something) again : to return or restore (something) to someone归还

He gave back the money he found to the person who'd lost it.他把捡到的钱归还给了失主。
Her encouragement helped to give me back my self-confidence. [=her encouragement helped me to get my self-confidence back]她的鼓励帮助我找回了自信。
They agreed to give him his old job back.他们答应让他恢复原来的工作。

— see also giveback

give birth

— see birth

give chase

— see ¹chase

give ground

— see ¹ground

give in

[phrasal verb]

: to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing放弃；屈服

The strike has been going on for weeks, and neither side seems willing to give in.罢工已经持续数周，双方似乎都不愿让步。

— often + to

He refused to give in to their demands. [=he refused to do what they demanded that he do]他不肯屈从他们的要求。

give (something) in or give in (something) British : to give (something) to a person who has authority to review or accept it呈上；上交

give in [=(US) hand in] an assignment交作业

give it a rest, give (something) a rest

— see ²rest

give me a break, give (someone) a break

— see ²break

give of

[phrasal verb]

give of yourself or give of your time formal

: to use your time and effort to help others花时间（或精力）帮助别人

They freely gave of their time when their help was needed.当别人需要他们帮助时，他们从不吝惜时间。

give off

[phrasal verb]

give off (something)

: to send (light, energy, etc.) out from a source发出（光）；释放（能量）

The telescope can detect light given off [=emitted] by distant galaxies.这台望远镜能观测到遥远星系发出的光。
The garbage gave off an unpleasant smell.垃圾发出一股难闻的气味。
The chimneys gave off thick, black smoke.烟囱里冒出浓浓黑烟。

give on to

[phrasal verb] also give onto

give on to (something) also give onto (something) British

: to provide a view of or a passage to (something)朝向；通往

The door gives directly on to the garden.这道门正对着花园。
The rooms give onto a hall.几个房间都通往大厅。

give or take

— used to indicate that the stated amount is approximate and might be increased or decreased by a specified amount相差不到…；出入至多…

He ran a mile, give or take a few yards.他跑了一英里，最多相差几码。
The movie lasted three hours, give or take a few minutes either way.电影演了三个小时，上下最多误差几分钟。
(informal) He ran a mile, give or take. [=he ran about a mile]他跑了差不多一英里。

give out

[phrasal verb]

: to stop working停止运行；停止运转

The plane's engine sputtered and gave out, forcing an emergency landing.飞机的发动机一阵噼啪作响后就停了，不得不紧急迫降。
His voice gave out. [=he was unable to talk]他的嗓子哑了。
His courage finally gave out. [=he lost his courage]他最终失去了勇气。

: to become used up用完；耗尽

Our supply of fuel had almost given out [=run out] entirely.我们的燃料供应几乎消耗殆尽。

give out (something) : to produce (noise, light, etc.)发出（声音、光等）

The brakes gave out a loud squeal.刹车片发出刺耳的声音。
The woodstove gives out a lot of heat.火炉散发出大量的热。

give (something) out or give out (something) : to give (something) to many people : to hand out (something)分发；散发

They gave out copies of the newsletter.他们把新闻稿散发出去了。
He's always giving out unwanted advice.他总是提些没用的建议。

give over

[phrasal verb] British, informal

: to stop doing something that is annoying or unpleasant别再…了；到此为止吧

Oh, give over! I'm tired of your complaints!噢，到此为止吧！我受够了你的抱怨！

— often + -ing verb

They eventually gave over bothering me [=stopped bothering me] and let me alone.他们终于不再烦我，让我清静一下了。

give over to

[phrasal verb]

give (something) over to (someone)

: to give (something) to (someone) to have, use, do, etc.把（某物）交给（某人做、使用等）

She has given most of her work over to her assistant.她把大部分工作都交给助手去做。

give (yourself) over to (something) : to allow (yourself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)沉溺于；致力于

He gave himself over to despair. [=he was overcome by despair]他陷入了绝望。
She gave herself over completely to her work. [=she devoted all of her attention and energy to her work]她全身心地投入到她的工作中。

◊ Something that is given over to a specified purpose is used for that purpose.专用作（某种用途）

One of the upstairs rooms is given over to storage.楼上有个房间专门用来储藏东西。
Much of her time recently has been given over to researching her family history.最近她把大部分时间都花在研究自己的家族史上。

give place to

— see ¹place

give rise to

— see ²rise

give up

[phrasal verb]

: to stop an activity or effort : to admit that you cannot do something and stop trying : quit放弃；认输

He vowed that he would never give up.他发誓决不放弃。
I give up! I don't know what more I can do to please my girlfriend!我放弃！我不知道还能做什么讨我女朋友欢心！
“How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 100? Well, do you give up?” “OK, I give up!”“1到100之间有多少个质数？怎么样，你认输吗？”“好吧，我认输！”

give (something) up or give up (something)

a : to stop having, doing, or using (something)停止做（某事）；放弃（某事）

He was forced to give up his job.他被迫放弃自己的工作。
She refused to give up trying.她不肯放弃尝试。
My doctor urged me to give up smoking/cigarettes.我的医生竭力要求我戒烟。
Rescuers have not yet given up hope that more survivors will be found.救援人员还没有放弃找到更多幸存者的希望。
He gave up his seat to an elderly woman. [=he got out of his seat so that an elderly woman could sit there]他把座位让给了一位老妇人。

b : to stop trying to do (something)停止，放弃（努力）

We did our best to repair the engine, but in the end we had to give it up as impossible.我们尽了最大努力维修这台发动机，可最后还是因为修不好而放弃了。

c sports : to allow (a score, a hit, etc.) by an opposing team or player让（对方）得分

The defense gave up two touchdowns in the first quarter.防守队员让对方在第一节两次达阵得分。
The pitcher didn't give up a hit till the ninth inning.投手到第九局才失掉了一球。

give (yourself) up : to surrender (yourself) as a prisoner投案；自首；投降

The fugitive eventually gave himself up (to the police/authorities).逃亡者最后（向警方/当局）投案自首。

give (someone) up

a : to stop trying to improve the condition of (someone) because it seems hopeless对（某人）不再抱希望

The teacher gave him up as a hopeless case.老师认为他不可救药不再对他抱任何希望。
The doctors gave him up for dead. [=the doctors said that he was certain to die]医生说他肯定救不活了。

b : to stop having hope of seeing (someone)（对见到某人）不再抱有希望

We'd given you up (for lost) hours ago!几个小时前我们还以为再也见不到你了！

give (yourself) up to (something) : to allow (yourself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)沉溺于；致力于

He gave himself up to despair.他陷入了绝望。
She gave herself up completely to her work.她全身心地投入到她的工作中。

give up on (someone)

a : to stop trying to improve the condition of (someone)对（某人）不再抱希望

He has gotten in trouble many times, but his parents have never given up on him.他惹了很多次麻烦，但他的父母从未放弃他。
Please don't give up on me. I promise I'll do better.请别对我放弃希望，我保证我会做得更好。

b : to stop having hope of seeing (someone)对见到（某人）不再抱有希望

We'd given up on you hours ago!几个小时前我们还以为再也见不到你了！

give up on (something) : to stop trying to do or achieve (something)放弃做（某事）

They have given up on their plan to build a new factory.他们放弃了建造新工厂的计划。
She hasn't given up on trying to convince her husband to buy a new car.她还没有放弃说服丈夫买辆新车的努力。

give up the ghost

— see ¹ghost

give way

— see ¹way

What gives?

informal

— used to ask the reason for something怎么回事？

You've been acting weird all week. What gives? [=why are you acting weird?]你这一周的表现都很奇怪。怎么回事？

² give /ˈgɪv/ noun

² give

/ˈgɪv/

noun

Learner's definition of GIVE

[noncount]

: the ability of a material to bend or stretch伸展性；弹性

This fabric has a lot of give. [=this fabric is very flexible]这种织物弹性很好。

单词	give
释义	give (noun) give 65 ENTRIES FOUND: give (verb) give (noun) give-and-take (noun) given (adjective) given (noun) given (preposition) given name (noun) God-given (adjective) account (noun) air (noun) all (pronoun) arm (noun) ax (noun) bell (noun) berth (noun) bill (noun) bird (noun) birth (noun) break (noun) card (noun) chase (noun) chop (noun) clean (adjective) crap (noun) damn (noun) day (noun) elbow (noun) eye (noun) fling (noun) ghost (noun) good (adjective) ground (noun) gyp (noun) hand (noun) hang (noun) hard (adjective) health (noun) hell (noun) hoot (noun) idea (noun) lie (noun) lost (adjective) mind (noun) miss (noun) monkey (noun) pause (noun) piece (noun) place (noun) push (noun) rest (noun) right (adjective) ring (noun) rise (noun) shit (noun) shout (noun) slack (noun) slip (noun) sod (noun) time (noun) toss (noun) vent (noun) voice (noun) way (noun) whirl (noun) wide (adjective) ¹ give /ˈgɪv/ verb gives; gave /ˈgeɪv/ ; given /ˈgɪvən/ ; giving ¹ give /ˈgɪv/ verb gives; gave /ˈgeɪv/ ; given /ˈgɪvən/ ; giving Learner's definition of GIVE 1 [+ object] a : to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)赠予；送给 She gave him a camera for Christmas.过圣诞节时她送给他一台相机。 Someone gave me a present. = Someone gave a present to me. = I was given a present. = A present was given (to) me.有人送了我一件礼物。 Are you giving this to me or only lending it?你是送给我还是只是借给我？ b : to cause or allow (something valued or needed) to go to another person, group, etc. : donate捐赠 [+ object] She has given money to many worthy/good causes.她已经为多项崇高的事业捐款。 They're asking people to give money for a new hospital.他们呼吁人们为新医院捐款。 give blood献血 [no object] Please give to our charity.请为我们的慈善事业捐款吧。 We already gave at the office.我们已经在办公室捐了款。 It is better to give than to receive.奉献强于索取。 2 [+ object] : to put (something) into someone's hand交给；递给 He picked up the letter and gave [=handed] it to me.他把信拿起并递给我。 He gave me the letter.他把信递给我。 : to cause someone to hold or possess (something) for a specified reason（因特定原因）把…拿给（某人） He gave me a letter to mail for him. = He gave a letter to me to mail for him.他交给我一封信，让我帮他邮寄。 He gave her his coat to hold.他把大衣给她，让她拿着。 3 [+ object] a : to provide someone with (something wanted or needed)提供；供给 She has given me a lot of help/support/encouragement. [=she has helped/supported/encouraged me a lot]她给过我很多帮助/支持/鼓励。 They gave me a job. [=they hired me]他们给了我一份工作。 He gave me a head start.他给我提供了一个良好的开端。 I'll give you a lift/ride to the station. [=I'll drive you to the station in my car]我开车把你捎到车站。 : to allow someone to have (something wanted or needed)让（某人）拥有 I know I can do it if you'll just give me a chance.只要你给我机会，我相信我行。 They gave her another opportunity.他们又给了她一次机会。 Her boss has given her a lot of responsibility/authority.老板给了她很多职责/权力。 They gave him the best room available.他们把现有最好的房间给了他。 The law gives all citizens the right to vote. = The law gives the right to vote to all citizens.法律赋予所有公民选举权。 b : to allow someone to have or take (an amount of time)给（一段时间） Just give me a few more minutes and I'll be ready.再多给我几分钟我就准备好了。 The doctor gave him two weeks to pay his bill.医生给他两周时间支付账单。 4 [+ object] a : to treat or regard someone or something with (a particular attitude, feeling, etc.)（以某种态度、情感等）对待，看待 She gave her friend her complete confidence. = She gave her complete confidence to her friend. [=she trusted her friend completely]她完全相信她的朋友。 He gave the company his loyalty. [=he was loyal to the company]他对公司忠心耿耿。 They've worked hard. You should give them some respect. [=you should respect them]他们已经努力了，你应该对他们尊重些。 b : to direct (something) toward someone将（某物）对准某人 She gave him an angry look. [=she looked at him angrily]她生气地看了他一眼。 He gave her a smile. [=he smiled at her]他朝她笑了笑。 5 [+ object] a : to tell (information) to someone把（信息）告诉某人 Just give me the facts.告诉我真相吧。 They weren't able to give us the information we needed.他们无法提供给我们所需的信息。 The witness was reluctant to give evidence.目击者不愿提供证据。 He gave his name as “John Smith.” [=he said his name was “John Smith”]他说自己叫约翰·史密斯。 The drawing gives [=shows] the dimensions of the room.这张图标示了房间的大小。 The book gives [=provides] a brief history of the industry.这本书简述了该行业的发展史。 b : to express or say (something) to someone（向某人）表述，说（某事） You have no right to give me orders.你没有权利对我下命令。 They gave him careful instructions on how to proceed.他们详细指导他该如何进行。 Give them my regards. = Give my regards to them.代我向他们问好。 His parents gave him a lecture about the importance of studying.他的父母就学习的重要性对他进行了一番说教。 The coach gave the team a pep talk.教练给队员们讲了一番鼓舞士气的话。 I give you my word [=I swear; I promise], I knew nothing about their plans.我发誓，我对他们的计划一无所知 Just give it to me straight. [=just say what you are going to say to me in a direct way]你就直说吧。 ◊ The informal phrase don't give me that is used in speech to show annoyance when someone tells you something that you do not believe or accept.（表示因不相信或不接受对方说的话而气恼，非正式用法）少来这套，别以为我会相信你 “It's not my fault that we're late.” “Don't give me that! You were the one who said we didn't have to leave early!”“我们迟到可不是我的错。”“少来这套！就是你说的我们不用早走！” c : to show (something)展现；显示出 a young artist who has given evidence/signs of real talent表现出真正天资的年轻艺术家 She gave (us) no hint/indication that she was upset or worried.她没有（在我们面前）表现出一点难过或担忧。 d : to offer (something) for consideration or acceptance提供（可参考或可接受的东西） He declined to give an opinion.他拒绝发表意见。 Can you give an example?你能举个例吗？ He gave no reason for his absence.他对自己的缺席没有给出任何解释。 6 [+ object] : to say that someone has or deserves (something)把…归于某人 He gives the credit for his success to his wife. [=he credits his wife for his success]他把自身的成功归功于妻子。 7 [+ object] a : to cause someone to have or experience (something, such as an emotion, a problem, etc.)使遇到；使经历 My car has been giving [=causing] me a lot of trouble lately.我的车最近一直出毛病。 I like Mexican food, but it gives me indigestion.我喜欢墨西哥食品，但吃后会消化不良。 a book that gives pleasure to the reader给读者带来快乐的书 All that noise is giving me a headache. [=I'm getting a headache from all that noise]这么多噪声真让我头疼。 It gave me a shock to see how sick he is.看到他病成那样，我吃了一惊。 Her encouragement gave me a lot of self-confidence. [=made me feel very self-confident]她的鼓励给了我很多自信。 b : to cause someone to become affected by (something, such as an illness)使染上（疾病等） His sister gave him the measles. [=he got/caught the measles from his sister]他姐姐把麻疹传染给了他。 Hearing the joke gave him the giggles. [=hearing the joke made him giggle]听到那个笑话他咯咯地笑起来。 c : to cause someone or something to have (a quality)使拥有（某一特性） His quiet manner gives him a mysterious air.他平静的神态让他有种神秘感。 The large windows give the room an open feeling.大窗户使房间有一种很宽敞的感觉。 d : to cause something to be affected by (something)使受影响 He argues that the tax cuts would give a considerable stimulus/boost to the economy.他认为减税会对经济起到相当大的刺激/推动作用。 8 [+ object] : to cause someone to get or take (a medicine)使服用（药物） The doctor gave the patient a pill.医生让病人服了一片药。 The doctor gave him an injection.医生给他打了一针。 The drug is usually given intravenously.这种药通常是静脉注射。 9 [+ object] a : to present (a show, speech, etc.) in public举办；举行 give a concert/lecture/talk/speech/reading/performance举行音乐会/讲座/演讲/演说/朗诵会/表演 b : to provide (something) as entertainment or as a social gathering举办（娱乐活动或聚会） give [=throw] a party举办一个聚会 give a formal dinner举行正式晚宴 10 [+ object] : to do (an action)做（动作） She gave the door a push. [=she pushed the door]她推了一下门。 He gave her a hug. [=he hugged her]他给了她一个拥抱。 He gave a cynical smile. [=he smiled cynically]他发出了一声冷笑。 She picked up the package and gave it a shake. [=she shook the package]她拿起包装盒摇了摇。 The referee gave [=made] the signal to start the game.裁判发出比赛开始的信号。 The ship gave a sudden lurch. [=the ship lurched suddenly]船突然倾斜起来。 11 [+ object] a : to cause someone to experience or suffer (a form of punishment)使受惩罚 His father gave the boy a whipping.那孩子的父亲给了他一鞭子。 The judge gave him life (imprisonment) for murder.法官以谋杀罪判他终身监禁。 b : to cause someone to undergo or do (something)使经历；让（某人）做 The teacher gave the class a test.老师让全班做了个测验。 12 ◊ To give something thought/consideration (etc.) is to think about it.考虑（某事） We've given your proposal a lot of thought and careful consideration. [=we've thought about your proposal a lot and considered it carefully]我们已经认真考虑了你的建议。 13 ◊ To give someone a call/ring/buzz/bell is to make a telephone call to someone.（给某人）打电话 I'll give you a call later.我稍后会给你打电话。 14 ◊ If you try to do something, you give it a try or (informally) give it a go/shot/stab.试一试 I've never gone skiing before, but I'm willing to give it a try.我以前从未滑过雪，但是我愿意试一试。 15 ◊ If you would give anything or give your right hand/arm to do or to have something, you want to do or have it very much.（为了…）愿意付出任何代价 I'd give anything to be able to sing like that!要是能唱得那么好，我愿意付出任何代价！ 16 [+ object] : to make (something, such as your hand) available for someone把（手等）腾出来给（某人） She gave [=offered] her hand to him to shake/kiss. = She gave him her hand to shake/kiss. [=she held out her hand toward him so that he could shake/kiss it]她伸出手与他握手/让他亲吻。 She gave him her arm [=she linked her arm in his arm] and they walked together into the room.她挽着他的手臂，两人一起走进房间。 ◊ When a woman gives her hand in marriage to a man, she marries him. This is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned expression.（旧式用法）嫁给 17 [+ object] a : pay I wouldn't give a penny for that old bike!我不会为那辆旧自行车花一分钱！ If you have an extra ticket, I'll give you $20 for it.如果你有多余的票，我愿给你20美元买下它。 b : sell I'm willing to give you the ticket for $20.出20美元我就把票卖给你。 18 [+ object] : to say or judge that someone or something will last for (an amount of time)预计将持续（一段时间） The doctor gave him only a few weeks to live. [=the doctor said that he would live for only a few weeks]医生说他只能再活几个星期。 Their marriage will never work. I give it/them six months—tops!他们的婚姻绝不会长久。我看最多维持六个月！ 19 [+ object] informal : to admit (something) to or about someone承认 He made an effort, I'll give him that (much). [=I'll admit that he made an effort]他努力了，这点我承认。 I don't really like his movies, but he's a talented actor, I'll give you that. [=I admit that he is a talented actor]我不怎么喜欢他的电影，不过他是位有天赋的演员，这点我承认。 20 [+ object] : to have or produce (something) as a product, result, or effect产生（产品、结果或影响） medical procedures that give better results效果更好的治疗方法 Cows give milk.奶牛产奶。 21 [+ object] formal : to cause someone to believe or think (something)使相信；使认为— followed by to + verb接动词不定式 They gave [=led] me to understand that they'd be arriving later.他们使我认为他们随后就到。 ◊ To give someone an idea/impression (etc.) is to cause someone to believe or think something.使（某人）相信 Whatever gave you the idea (that) he loved you?! [=whatever made you think that he loved you?]究竟是什么让你认为他爱你？ I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. [=I'm sorry if I misled you; I'm sorry if you got the wrong impression from me]如果我误导了你，请原谅。 I don't know what gave her the notion that she could treat people that way.我不知道是什么让她觉得她可以那样对待别人。 22 [no object] a : to bend because of force, pressure, or strain（因受力或受压）弯曲 The branch gave [=sagged] under his weight, but it didn't break.树枝被他的重量压弯了，但没有折断。 b : to break because of force, pressure, or strain（因受力或受压）折断 The branch suddenly gave [=gave way] under his weight, and he fell to the ground.树枝在他的重压下突然折断了，他摔到了地上。 23 [no object] : to stop trying to resist or oppose something : to give in or submit to pressure屈服于；投降；认输 Both sides refuse to give [=refuse to accept or agree to the demands of the other side] in this dispute.在这场争论中双方都拒不让步。 For the strike to be settled, something has (got) to give! [=one side or the other has to give in]要解决罢工，总得有一方做出让步。 24 [+ object] a — used to indicate a possible or assumed state or condition表示一种可能的情况或状态 Give him his books and his music and he's happy. [=he is happy if he has his books and his music]有书和音乐，他就很快乐。 (If) Given better conditions, she'd do the work even better. = She'd do the work even better (if) given better conditions. = If she were given better conditions, she'd do the work even better.如果有更好的条件，她会干得更好。 b — used to say what you want to have or would prefer to have更喜欢；宁愿 “…give me liberty, or give me death!” [=I would rather die than live without liberty]“…不自由，毋宁死！” Patrick Henry, Speech (1775)帕特里克·亨利，演讲(1775) The country's OK—but give me the city any day! [=I prefer the city]乡村挺好，但我更喜欢城市！ 25 [+ object] informal — used in phrases like give a damn to say that you do not care at all about something毫不在乎 He angrily told her that he didn't give a damn what she did.他气愤地告诉她，他一点也不在乎她所做的一切。 give as good as you get informal : to be as forceful in fighting or arguing against others as they are in fighting or arguing against you回击；回敬；以牙还牙 She can give as good as she gets in an argument with just about anybody.无论与谁争论，她都能够予以有力回击。 give away [phrasal verb] 1 give (something) away or give away (something) a : to make a present of (something)赠送 For a limited time only our store is giving away [=giving] a free can of soda to each and every one of our customers!我店限时免费赠送每位顾客一罐汽水。 Our prices are so cheap we're practically giving away everything in our store!我们的价格非常便宜，店内所有商品几乎都是白送！ b : to lose (something) in a careless way错失（某物） He virtually gave the election away when he made a racist remark.他发表种族言论时实际上就输掉了这场选举。 The pitcher gave the game away by walking four batters in a row.投手连续投出坏球，使四名击球手自由上垒而输掉了比赛。 c : to allow (something hidden or secret) to become known泄露（秘密） The way she looked at him gave away her real feelings for him.她看他的眼神流露出了她对他的真实情感。 Please don't give away [=reveal] how the trick is done.请不要把这个戏法的表演方式泄露出去。 — see also giveaway, giveaway price, give the game away at ¹game 2 give (someone) away also give away (someone) a : to bring (the bride) to the groom at a wedding将（新娘）交给新郎 Traditionally, it's the father of the bride who gives his daughter away at the wedding.按照传统习惯，新娘的父亲会在婚礼上将女儿交给新郎。 b : to reveal the truth about (someone)揭穿；使真相暴露 His fellow conspirators gave him away to the police. [=they betrayed him to the police]他的同伙向警察供出了他。 His accent gave him away as a northerner. [=his accent showed that he was a northerner]他的口音暴露出他是北方人。 give back [phrasal verb] give (something) back or give back (something) : to cause someone to have (something) again : to return or restore (something) to someone归还 He gave back the money he found to the person who'd lost it.他把捡到的钱归还给了失主。 Her encouragement helped to give me back my self-confidence. [=her encouragement helped me to get my self-confidence back]她的鼓励帮助我找回了自信。 They agreed to give him his old job back.他们答应让他恢复原来的工作。 — see also giveback give birth — see birth give chase — see ¹chase give ground — see ¹ground give in [phrasal verb] 1 : to stop trying to fight or resist something : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing放弃；屈服 The strike has been going on for weeks, and neither side seems willing to give in.罢工已经持续数周，双方似乎都不愿让步。 — often + to He refused to give in to their demands. [=he refused to do what they demanded that he do]他不肯屈从他们的要求。 2 give (something) in or give in (something) British : to give (something) to a person who has authority to review or accept it呈上；上交 give in [=(US) hand in] an assignment交作业 give it a rest, give (something) a rest — see ²rest give me a break, give (someone) a break — see ²break give of [phrasal verb] give of yourself or give of your time formal : to use your time and effort to help others花时间（或精力）帮助别人 They freely gave of their time when their help was needed.当别人需要他们帮助时，他们从不吝惜时间。 give off [phrasal verb] give off (something) : to send (light, energy, etc.) out from a source发出（光）；释放（能量） The telescope can detect light given off [=emitted] by distant galaxies.这台望远镜能观测到遥远星系发出的光。 The garbage gave off an unpleasant smell.垃圾发出一股难闻的气味。 The chimneys gave off thick, black smoke.烟囱里冒出浓浓黑烟。 give on to [phrasal verb] also give onto give on to (something) also give onto (something) British : to provide a view of or a passage to (something)朝向；通往 The door gives directly on to the garden.这道门正对着花园。 The rooms give onto a hall.几个房间都通往大厅。 give or take — used to indicate that the stated amount is approximate and might be increased or decreased by a specified amount相差不到…；出入至多… He ran a mile, give or take a few yards.他跑了一英里，最多相差几码。 The movie lasted three hours, give or take a few minutes either way.电影演了三个小时，上下最多误差几分钟。 (informal) He ran a mile, give or take. [=he ran about a mile]他跑了差不多一英里。 give out [phrasal verb] 1 : to stop working停止运行；停止运转 The plane's engine sputtered and gave out, forcing an emergency landing.飞机的发动机一阵噼啪作响后就停了，不得不紧急迫降。 His voice gave out. [=he was unable to talk]他的嗓子哑了。 His courage finally gave out. [=he lost his courage]他最终失去了勇气。 2 : to become used up用完；耗尽 Our supply of fuel had almost given out [=run out] entirely.我们的燃料供应几乎消耗殆尽。 3 give out (something) : to produce (noise, light, etc.)发出（声音、光等） The brakes gave out a loud squeal.刹车片发出刺耳的声音。 The woodstove gives out a lot of heat.火炉散发出大量的热。 4 give (something) out or give out (something) : to give (something) to many people : to hand out (something)分发；散发 They gave out copies of the newsletter.他们把新闻稿散发出去了。 He's always giving out unwanted advice.他总是提些没用的建议。 give over [phrasal verb] British, informal : to stop doing something that is annoying or unpleasant别再…了；到此为止吧 Oh, give over! I'm tired of your complaints!噢，到此为止吧！我受够了你的抱怨！ — often + -ing verb They eventually gave over bothering me [=stopped bothering me] and let me alone.他们终于不再烦我，让我清静一下了。 give over to [phrasal verb] 1 give (something) over to (someone) : to give (something) to (someone) to have, use, do, etc.把（某物）交给（某人做、使用等） She has given most of her work over to her assistant.她把大部分工作都交给助手去做。 2 give (yourself) over to (something) : to allow (yourself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)沉溺于；致力于 He gave himself over to despair. [=he was overcome by despair]他陷入了绝望。 She gave herself over completely to her work. [=she devoted all of her attention and energy to her work]她全身心地投入到她的工作中。 3 ◊ Something that is given over to a specified purpose is used for that purpose.专用作（某种用途） One of the upstairs rooms is given over to storage.楼上有个房间专门用来储藏东西。 Much of her time recently has been given over to researching her family history.最近她把大部分时间都花在研究自己的家族史上。 give place to — see ¹place give rise to — see ²rise give up [phrasal verb] 1 : to stop an activity or effort : to admit that you cannot do something and stop trying : quit放弃；认输 He vowed that he would never give up.他发誓决不放弃。 I give up! I don't know what more I can do to please my girlfriend!我放弃！我不知道还能做什么讨我女朋友欢心！ “How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 100? Well, do you give up?” “OK, I give up!”“1到100之间有多少个质数？怎么样，你认输吗？”“好吧，我认输！” 2 give (something) up or give up (something) a : to stop having, doing, or using (something)停止做（某事）；放弃（某事） He was forced to give up his job.他被迫放弃自己的工作。 She refused to give up trying.她不肯放弃尝试。 My doctor urged me to give up smoking/cigarettes.我的医生竭力要求我戒烟。 Rescuers have not yet given up hope that more survivors will be found.救援人员还没有放弃找到更多幸存者的希望。 He gave up his seat to an elderly woman. [=he got out of his seat so that an elderly woman could sit there]他把座位让给了一位老妇人。 b : to stop trying to do (something)停止，放弃（努力） We did our best to repair the engine, but in the end we had to give it up as impossible.我们尽了最大努力维修这台发动机，可最后还是因为修不好而放弃了。 c sports : to allow (a score, a hit, etc.) by an opposing team or player让（对方）得分 The defense gave up two touchdowns in the first quarter.防守队员让对方在第一节两次达阵得分。 The pitcher didn't give up a hit till the ninth inning.投手到第九局才失掉了一球。 3 give (yourself) up : to surrender (yourself) as a prisoner投案；自首；投降 The fugitive eventually gave himself up (to the police/authorities).逃亡者最后（向警方/当局）投案自首。 4 give (someone) up a : to stop trying to improve the condition of (someone) because it seems hopeless对（某人）不再抱希望 The teacher gave him up as a hopeless case.老师认为他不可救药不再对他抱任何希望。 The doctors gave him up for dead. [=the doctors said that he was certain to die]医生说他肯定救不活了。 b : to stop having hope of seeing (someone)（对见到某人）不再抱有希望 We'd given you up (for lost) hours ago!几个小时前我们还以为再也见不到你了！ 5 give (yourself) up to (something) : to allow (yourself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)沉溺于；致力于 He gave himself up to despair.他陷入了绝望。 She gave herself up completely to her work.她全身心地投入到她的工作中。 6 give up on (someone) a : to stop trying to improve the condition of (someone)对（某人）不再抱希望 He has gotten in trouble many times, but his parents have never given up on him.他惹了很多次麻烦，但他的父母从未放弃他。 Please don't give up on me. I promise I'll do better.请别对我放弃希望，我保证我会做得更好。 b : to stop having hope of seeing (someone)对见到（某人）不再抱有希望 We'd given up on you hours ago!几个小时前我们还以为再也见不到你了！ 7 give up on (something) : to stop trying to do or achieve (something)放弃做（某事） They have given up on their plan to build a new factory.他们放弃了建造新工厂的计划。 She hasn't given up on trying to convince her husband to buy a new car.她还没有放弃说服丈夫买辆新车的努力。 give up the ghost — see ¹ghost give way — see ¹way What gives? informal — used to ask the reason for something怎么回事？ You've been acting weird all week. What gives? [=why are you acting weird?]你这一周的表现都很奇怪。怎么回事？ ² give /ˈgɪv/ noun ² give /ˈgɪv/ noun Learner's definition of GIVE [noncount] : the ability of a material to bend or stretch伸展性；弹性 This fabric has a lot of give. [=this fabric is very flexible]这种织物弹性很好。
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