the
US
UK the def art: (before a noun) (表示特指)
SC [定冠词，用于名词前] [yòng yú míng cí qián]
SC [定冠词，用于名词前] [yòng yú míng cí qián](表示泛指)
The boy went for a walk.
The cats were all meowing loudly.
那男孩去散步了。
猫全都大声喵喵叫起来。
the def art: (before a proper noun)
SC [用在专有名词前]
I am part of the Catholic Church.
我是天主教会的一员。
the def art: (for [sth] unique)
SC [用在独一无二的事物前]
The moon is shining brightly tonight.
今夜，月亮闪闪放光。
the def art: (with a title)
SC [用在头衔前]
The reporter asked the President a question.
记者问了总统一个问题。
the def art: (with superlative)
SC [用在形容词或副词的最高级前]
That was the easiest test.
那是最简单的一场测试。
the def art: (with singular, used collectively)
SC [用在单数名词前表示一类事物]
Does the newspaper have a future place in society?
未来，报纸在社会中还有一席之地么？
the def art: (for one of many)
SC [用于某个特定事物前]
The wild blueberry capital of the US is Maine.
美国的野生蓝莓的圣地是缅因州。
the def art: (turns adj into plural noun)
SC [用于将形容词转化为复数名词]
I am interested in the poor.
我对穷人感兴趣。
the def art: (for part of the body)
SC [用在身体的一部分前]
This hat is best worn over the brow.
佩戴这顶帽子时，最好别让它遮住眉毛。
the def art: (sufficient)
SC 足够的 zú gòu de
SC 充足的 zú gòu de ，chōng zú de
When I have the money, I'll buy you a diamond.
等我有了足够的钱，我就给你买钻戒。
the def art: plural (before family name)
SC [用在姓氏前面]
The Simpsons are a famous fictional family.
辛普森一家是家喻户晓的虚构家庭。
the def art: usually stressed (best, only)
SC [表示最好的或唯一的]
Angelina is the place to go for hot chocolate in Paris.
在巴黎，安杰丽娜是喝热巧克力的最好去处。
the 411 n: US, informal (information)
SC 信息 xìn xī
TC 信息
TC 信息
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. expr: (Don't risk what you have.) (谚语)
SC 一鸟在手胜于二鸟在林 yì niǎo zài shǒu shèng yú èr niǎo zài lín
I'm told I can do better if I keep looking for opportunities, but I'll stay at this job for now; after all, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
a chip off the old block n: informal, figurative (person: like parent) (非正式用语)
SC 外表或性格酷似其父母中一个的人 wài biǎo huò xìng gé kù sì qí fù mǔ zhōng yí gè de rén
He'll be a womanizer just like his father; he's a chip off the old block.
a drop in the bucket n: US, informal, figurative (amount: trivial) (非正式用语)
SC 九牛一毛，沧海一栗 jiǔ niú yì máo，cāng hǎi yí lì
TC 滄海一栗
TC 滄海一栗
The U.S. needs to redevelop passenger rail; Amtrak funding is just a drop in the bucket.
a drop in the bucket n: US, informal, figurative ([sth]: inconsequential)
SC 杯水车薪 bēi shuǐ chē xīn
TC 杯水車薪
TC 杯水車薪
a drop in the ocean (UK), a drop in the bucket (US) n: UK, figurative, informal (amount: trivial)
SC 沧海一栗 cāng hǎi yí lì
TC 滄海一栗
TC 滄海一栗
The money I give to charity is a drop in the ocean compared to some people.
a drop in the ocean n: UK, figurative, informal ([sth]: inconsequential)
SC 微不足道, 无足轻重
a night out on the town n: (evening at bar, party)
SC 夜间派对
After I got my promotion, my friends and I went for a night out on the town to celebrate.
a piece of the action n: informal (involvement, participation)
SC 参与其中
TC 參與其中
TC 參與其中
SC 从中获利
If I'm to help you, I want a piece of the action.
a roll in the hay n: figurative, informal (sexual intercourse) (比喻发生性关系)
SC 滚床单
a thing of the past n: informal ([sth] obsolete)
SC 过去的事情 guò qù de shì qíng
a thing of the past n: informal ([sth] no longer a problem)
SC 不再是问题
a word to the wise n: colloquial (giving warning, advice) (口语)
SC 明白人用不着多说，聪明人一点就明白 míng bái rén yòng bù zháo duō shuō，cōng míng rén yì diǎn jiù míng bái
A word to the wise: do not visit this neighborhood alone after dark.
the AA n: US, initialism (Alcoholics Anonymous)
SC 匿名戒酒互助社，酒鬼互戒协会 nì míng jiè jiǔ hù zhù shè，jiǔ guǐ hù jiè xié huì
If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you should join the AA.
如果你认为自己有酗酒问题，你应该去参加匿名戒酒互助会
AA, the AA n: UK, initialism (Automobile Association)
SC 汽车协会，汽车联盟 qì chē xié huì，qì chē lián méng
If your car breaks down and you're a member of the AA, phone them and they'll come and rescue you.
如果你的车坏了，但你是汽车协会的会员，那你可以打电话给该协会，他们会前来救援你。
the AAA n: UK, initialism (Amateur Athletic Association)
SC 业余体育协会
the AAA n: AU, initialism (Australian Automobile Association)
SC 澳大利亚汽车协会
SC 澳洲汽车协会
My car died; do you have the number for the AAA?
我的车熄火了。你有澳大利亚汽车协会的电话吗？
the able-bodied npl: (not physically disabled)
SC 健全人
People with disabilities enjoy sports as much as the able-bodied do.
the above n: (preceding text)
SC 上文 shàng wén
TC 上文
TC 上文
Heavy snowfall overnight has left the road impassable. In light of the above, we have decided to close the office.
彻夜的大雪让道路无法通行。鉴于上文所述情形，我们决定关闭办公室。
above and beyond the call of duty, beyond the call of duty expr: (more than required)
SC 超出职责范围
SC 超越工作要求
He was honored for performing above and beyond the call of duty.
above the law adj: (not legally accountable)
SC 凌驾于法律之上的，不受法律约束的
Many politicians think that they are above the law, and should not be punished for any wrongdoing.
above-the-line adj: figurative (of current expenses)
SC 线上项目的，经常预算的
above-the-line adj: figurative (advertising: in mass media) (广告业：大众传媒)
SC 线上的
above the line expr: figurative (of current expenses)
SC 线上项目，经常预算
above the line expr: figurative (advertising: in mass media) (广告业：大众传媒)
SC 线上
(the) Abrahamic religions npl: (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
SC 亚伯拉罕诸教
SC 亚伯拉罕宗教
Absence makes the heart grow fonder expr: (miss [sb] more)
SC 小别胜新婚
absorb the shock v expr: (soften a physical impact) (本义)
SC 减缓…的冲击，减轻…造成的震动 jiǎn huǎn de chōng jī，jiǎn qīng zào chéng de zhèn dòng
Egg boxes absorb the shock of shipping so the eggs don't crack. The pile of pillows would absorb the shock from the fall.
蛋盒能减缓运送过程中的震动，保证鸡蛋不破。
这堆枕头能减缓下落带来的冲击。
absorb the shock v expr: figurative (take in bad news) (坏消息等)
SC 减轻...冲击
The telephone fell from her hand as she tried to absorb the shock of her father's death. I gave him a moment to absorb the shock from the bad news.
当她试着从她父亲去世的消息中缓过来的时后，电话从她手中滑落了。
我给了他时间来从这个坏消息中缓过来。
absorb the shock v expr: figurative (lessen a financial burden) (比喻)
SC 减轻经济负担，减轻经济上的冲击 jiǎn qīng jīng jì fù dān，jiǎn qīng jīng jì shàng de chōng jī
My pension fund took a beating in the stock market crash, but at least I had bank certificates to absorb the shock.
the absurd n: literary (existentialist theme) (书面语)
SC 荒诞，荒诞主义 huāng dàn，huāng dàn zhǔ yì
The absurd became popular in literature in the early 20th century.
the academy n: US (community of scholars)
SC 学会 xué huì
TC 學會
TC 學會
SC 学术协会
accede to the throne v expr: formal (become king, queen)
SC 继承王位 jì chéng wáng wèi
accept the responsibility v expr: (be willing to take on duties)
SC 承担责任 chéng dān zé rèn
TC 承擔責任
TC 承擔責任
She accepted the responsibility of planning the office Christmas party.
according to the agreement expr: (by the terms of the agreement)
SC 根据协议 gēn jù xié yì
TC 根據協議
TC 根據協議
According to the agreement, the buyer will purchase all the product that the seller can produce.
according to the contract expr: (by the terms of the contract)
SC 根据合同 gēn jù hé tóng
TC 根據合同
TC 根據合同
SC 根据合同条款 gēn jù hé tóng，gēn jù hé tóng tiáo kuǎn
According to the contract you may take three days of bereavement leave for your uncle's funeral, but only one for your nephew's.
according to the letter expr: (according to law)
SC 严格地根据法律 yán gé de gēn jù fǎ lǜ
SC 严格依法 yán gé de gēn jù fǎ lǜ，yán gé yī fǎ
These laws are no longer obeyed according to the letter.
according to the letter expr: (word for word)
SC 根据字面意思 gēn jù zì miàn yì si
Calvin interprets the biblical text according to the letter.
卡尔文根据字面意思解读圣经经文。
according to the rules expr: (by the rules)
SC 根据规则 gēn jù guī zé
TC 根據規則
TC 根據規則
SC 根据规定 gēn jù guī zé，gēn jù guī dìng
According to the rules, he had to be taken off the field.
ace in the hole n: figurative, slang (asset, trump)
SC 杀手锏
SC 最后王牌
Gloria's ace in the hole is her fantastic singing voice.
ace in the hole n: figurative, slang (hidden advantage)
SC 秘密武器，暗藏的王牌 àn cáng de wáng pái
The manager decided it was time to reveal his ace in the hole, and brought on striker Wayne Rooney.
the acquitted n: (person pronounced not guilty)
SC 宣判无罪的人
The acquitted left the courtroom.
the Acropolis n: (citadel in Athens)
SC 雅典卫城 yǎ diǎn wèi chéng
across the board adv: (globally, universally)
SC 全面 quán miàn
TC 全面
TC 全面
SC 整体 quán miàn，zhěng tǐ
TC 整體
TC 整體
across the world adv: (all over the Earth)
SC 全世界 quán shì jiè
TC 全世界
TC 全世界
SC 世界各地
It sure would be nice if peace broke out across the world for a change.
across-the-board adj: (global, universal)
SC 全面的 quán miàn de
SC 全盘的 quán miàn de ，quán pán de
Across-the-board tax increases hurt the poor far more than the rich.
act in the interests of [sb/sth] vtr: (act to protect or help)
SC 为了…的利益而采取行动 wèi le de lì yì ér cǎi qǔ xíng dòng
An attorney will always act in the best interests of her client.
Acts of the Apostles npl: (Bible: New Testament book)
SC 使徒行传 shǐ tú xíng zhuàn
TC 使徒行傳
TC 使徒行傳
For the second reading, the Lector read from the Acts of the Apostles.
add fuel to the fire v expr: figurative (exacerbate the issue)
SC 火上浇油 huǒ shàng jiāo yóu
TC 火上澆油
TC 火上澆油
Shouting at angry pupils is only likely to add fuel to the fire.
the Adriatic n: (region)
SC 亚得里亚海地区
the Adriatic n: (ocean)
SC 亚得里亚海
the Adriatic Sea n: (body of water east of Italy) (意大利东部水域)
SC 亚得里亚海
the advent of [sth] n: (arrival)
SC 到来 dào lái
TC 到來
TC 到來
The advent of spring always gets me excited about gardening.
春天的到来总能让我对园艺工作充满热情。
the Aegean, the Aegean Islands n: (Greek, Turkish islands)
SC 爱琴海群岛
the Aegean Sea n: (part of Mediterranean Sea) (地中海的一部分)
SC 爱琴海
the Aeneid n: (epic poem) (古罗马史诗)
SC 埃涅伊德
affair of the heart n: (love affair, romantic involvement)
SC 恋爱事件 liàn ài shì jiàn
TC 戀愛事件
TC 戀愛事件
SC 风流韵事 liàn ài shì jiàn，fēng liú yùn shì
TC 風流韻事
TC 風流韻事
Romance novels describe affairs of the heart.
afraid of the dark adj: (scared of darkness)
SC 怕黑的
She kept a nightlight on because she was afraid of the dark.
after the fact expr: (afterwards)
SC 事后 shì hòu
TC 事後
TC 事後
He had no knowledge of the robbery until after the fact.
after the fact expr: (added after concluded)
SC 事后的 shì hòu de
TC 事後的
TC 事後的
Conditions added to a contract after the fact are invalid unless both parties agree to them.
against the clock adv: (under pressure of time)
SC 抢时间 qiǎngshí jiān
TC 搶時間
TC 搶時間
SC 争分夺秒 qiǎngshí jiān，zhēng fēn duó miǎo
It's seems as though I am always working against the clock! These deadlines are ridiculous.
against the flow adv: (opposite the current)
SC 逆流而上
She set her kayak against the flow and began to paddle upstream.
against the flow adv: (against general movement)
SC 向相反方向
As the crowd of lemmings moved toward the cliff, a single animal went against the flow, heading back to the tundra.
against the flow adv: figurative (contrary to conventional opinion)
SC 非常规
SC 不同于传统观点
All my friends are going to college next year, but I'm going against the flow and attending a technical school.
against the law adj: (illegal)
SC 违法的 wéi fǎ de
TC 違法的
TC 違法的
Smoking marijuana is against the law.
against the law adv: (illegally)
SC 违法 wéi fǎ
TC 違法
TC 違法
He was driving against the law as he had just guzzled down seven pints of beer.
the aged npl: (elderly people)
SC 老年人 lǎo nián rén
SC 老人们 lǎo nián rén，lǎo rén men
She hates being referred to as 'one of the aged'.
她讨厌被称为“一位老人”。
the agentive n: (grammar: agentive case) (语法)
SC 施事格
ague, the ague n: archaic (malarial fever)
SC 疟疾 nüè jí
In the 18th and 19th centuries, many people living in marshy areas contracted the ague.
19世纪和20世纪，居住在沼泽地区的许多人都感染了疟疾。
ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj: (advanced) (技术等)
SC 先进的 xiān jìn de
SC 超越其时代的，领先于其时代的 chāo yuè qí shí dài de，lǐng xiān yú qí shí dài de
The company prides itself on bringing products to market that are ahead of their time.
ahead of its time, ahead of the times adj: (enlightened) (见识、思想等)
SC 超越其时代的，开明的 chāo yuè qí shí dài de，kāi míng de
TC 開明的
TC 開明的
This diary reveals that some men in the past were ahead of the times with regard to women's rights.
这本日记表明在过去有些男性在女权上的看法已超越了其所处的时代。
ahead of the curve expr: figurative (more advanced than others)
SC 走在前端
SC 引领潮流
ahead of the game expr: informal, figurative (at an advantage)
SC 领先的 lǐng xiān de
TC 領先的
TC 領先的
SC 占优势的 lǐng xiān de ，zhàn yōu shì de
TC 佔優勢的
TC 佔優勢的
Bruce was ahead of the game because he repaired the roof before the rains came.
ahead of the game expr: informal, figurative (beating competitors)
SC 成为赢家
SC 立于不败
Air Force, the Air Force n: US (USAF: United States Air Force)
SC 美国空军
TC 美國空軍
TC 美國空軍
Dan is a pilot in the Air Force.
丹是美国空军的飞行员。
Air Force, the Air Force n: UK (RAF: Royal Air Force)
SC 空军 kōng jūn
TC 空軍
TC 空軍
Ian joined the Air Force as soon as he was old enough.
伊恩一到参军年龄就加入了空军。
the Airborne n: US (US military group)
SC 美国空降部队 měi guó kōng jiàng bù duì
Brian intends to be a career officer in the Airborne.
布莱恩想成为美国空降部队的军官。
the Algonquian npl: (native American peoples) (北美印第安人一支)
SC 阿尔衮琴人
all over the map expr: figurative, informal (changeable) (非正式用语)
SC 善变的 shàn biàn de
TC 善變的
TC 善變的
SC 反复无常的 shàn biàn de ，fǎn fù wú cháng de
After her father died, her emotions were all over the map.
all over the map expr: informal (in many places)
SC 到处都是
SC 各处都是
When he looked up the nearest ATM, they came up all over the map.
all over the place expr: informal (in many places)
SC 到处都是
SC 各处都是
There is dust all over the place; I really need to clean house!
all over the place expr: figurative, informal (not focused) (非正式用语)
SC 精力分散的
SC 分心的
I have been very distracted lately; my thoughts are all over the place.
all over the world expr: (in many countries)
SC 全世界 quán shì jiè
TC 全世界
TC 全世界
SC 世界各地
Santa Claus is known all over the world.
全世界都知道圣诞老公公。
all over the world adv: figurative (everywhere)
SC 到处 dào chù
TC 到處
TC 到處
SC 四处 dào chù ，sì chù
TC 四處
TC 四處
Luke had searched all over the world, but there was no sign of Naomi.
卢克到处搜寻，但是都没有发现内奥美的影子。
All the best, expr: written (closing: letter or email) (信件或电子邮件结尾)
SC 祝一切顺利，
The letter ended, "Please let me know if I can be of any further help. All the best, Simon."
这封信结尾写着：“如果您需要帮助，请联系我。祝一切顺利，西蒙。”
all the best n: (good wishes)
SC 万事顺心如意 wàn shì shùn xīn rú yì
I wish you all the best in your new career.
祝愿你的事业一帆风顺。
all the better expr: (enhances [sth])
SC 更好，更加 gèng hǎo，gèng jiā
TC 更加
TC 更加
"Big eyes? All the better to see you with, my dear!" said the wolf to Little Red Riding Hood.
all the comforts of home npl: (amenities, facilities)
SC 各种舒适的设施 gè zhǒng shū shì de shè shī
The hotel room has all the comforts of home.
all the days of your life expr: (for rest of your life)
SC 余生 yú shēng
all the more expr: (before adjective or adverb: even more)
SC 更加 gèng jiā
TC 更加
TC 更加
SC 愈加 gèng jiā，yù jiā
TC 愈加
TC 愈加
I'm happy that my sister is getting married, and I'm all the more excited because I'm going to be a bridesmaid.
我很高兴我的姐妹要结婚了，让我更高兴地是，因为我将成为伴娘之一。
all the more expr: (even more)
SC 更加 gèng jiā
TC 更加
TC 更加
SC 更为 gèng jiā，gèng wéi
Crying in front of her embarrassed him, but it made her love him all the more.
在她面前落泪使他难堪，不过这却让她更加爱他了。
all the more so expr: (even more so)
SC 更是如此 gèng shì rú cǐ
SC 更加如此 gèng shì rú cǐ，gèng jiā rú cǐ
You need a strong pair of boots if you go hiking, all the more so now that it's winter.
all the rage expr: (very popular, in fashion)
SC 风行一时 fēng xíng yì shí
TC 風行一時
TC 風行一時
Polka dots are all the rage this season.
all the same expr: (even so)
SC 尽管如此…（仍然） jǐn guǎn rú cǐ réng rán
Max promised to change, but all the same I decided to end the relationship.
麦克斯保证会改，尽管如此我还是决定结束这段关系。
all the time expr: (always)
SC 一直 yì zhí
TC 一直
TC 一直
SC 始终 yì zhí，shǐ zhōng
TC 始終
TC 始終
I help people all the time.
我一直在帮助他人。
all the time in the world n: figurative (as much time as needed)
SC 充裕的时间，足够的时间
all the way expr: (the full distance)
SC 走到底 zǒu dào dǐ
SC 整个一路上 zǒu dào dǐ，zhěng gè yí lù shàng
SC 从头到尾 zǒu dào dǐ，cóng tóu dào wěi
TC 從頭到尾
TC 從頭到尾
He has just run a marathon and was barefoot all the way.
他刚跑完马拉松，而且全程都是光脚跑。
all the way expr: figurative, slang (completely)
SC 完全地 wán quán de
SC 彻底地 wán quán de ，chè dǐ de
TC 徹底地
TC 徹底地
"Which football team do you support?" "Manchester United all the way!"
“你支持哪支足球队？”“当然是曼联队咯！”
all the way in adv: (completely in)
SC 全进去
TC 全進去
TC 全進去
SC 全插进去
To get the card to work, you have to put it all the way in.
all the way to adv + prep: (during the entire journey to)
SC 在…的整个行程中 zài de zhěng gè xíng chéng zhōng
SC 自始自终 zài de zhěng gè xíng chéng zhōng，zì shǐ zì zhōng
SC 一直 zài de zhěng gè xíng chéng zhōng，yì zhí
TC 一直
TC 一直
We had to listen to him snore all the way from New York to Rome.