arrange
/əˈreɪndʒ/verb
with obj.
1
- put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order整理, 使有条理, 排列整齐:
she had just finished arranging the flowers
她刚把花插好
the columns are arranged in 12 rows.
柱子排成了12排。
2
- organize or make plans for (a future event)(为将来的事)安排(或计划):
they hoped to arrange a meeting
他们希望筹备一个会议
we've arranged the funeral for Saturday
我们把葬礼安排在了星期六
no obj. my aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored.我婶婶准备把家具收起来。
2.1
- no obj. reach agreement about an action or event in advance(就行动或事情)提前达成协议:
I arranged with my boss to have the time off
我已经和老板说好请假的
with infinitive they arranged to meet at eleven o'clock.他们约好11点见面。
2.2
- ensure that (something) is done or provided by organizing it in advance事先安排:
accommodation can be arranged if required.
如事先提出要求, 可安排住宿。
3
- Music adapt (a composition) for performance with instruments or voices other than those originally specified【乐】改编(乐曲):
songs arranged for viola and piano.
改编后适合中提琴和钢琴演奏的曲子。
4
- archaic settle (a dispute or claim)〈古〉解决(争吵, 索赔):
the quarrel, partly by the interference of the Crown Prince, was arranged.
这场争吵一部分是由于王储的介入而得到了解决。
派生词
arrangeable
adjectivearranger
noun词源
late Middle English: from Old French arangier, from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + rangier 'put in order' (see RANGE).