of
US
UK of prep: (from: derivation, origin) (表示地域、国籍)
SC 来自…，属于…的，是…的 lái zì …，shǔ yú … de ，shì … de
SC 出自…，产自…，产于… chū zì …，chǎn zì …，chǎn yú …
The label on the wine bottle read "Produce of Spain".
酒瓶上的标签写着“西班牙出品”。
of prep: (possession, connection) (表示所属关系，联系)
SC …的 de
She's a friend of my neighbour.
她是我邻居的朋友。
of prep: (ownership, authorship) (表示文章等的所有权)
SC …的，出自…的 de
I'm not familiar with the writings of Peirce.
我不熟悉皮尔斯的作品。
of prep: (formed from: material)
SC [用于表示某物是由何种材料制成的]
This bowl is made of plastic.
这个碗是用塑料做的。
of prep: (relation of part to whole) (表示其中一部分)
SC …的 de
The back of the room was quiet.
房间的后排很安静。
of prep: (connection between nouns)
SC [与名词连用]
The economy is the cause of the crisis.
危机的起因在于经济。
of prep: (relation of numbers, values, etc.)
SC [表示数量或数值]
We biked for a distance of 30 miles.
我们骑行了30英里。
of prep: (direction from)
SC [表示方向] [ biǎo shì fāng xiàng ]
There is a city north of here.
这儿往北有座城市。
of prep: (qualifies an adjective)
SC [与形容词相连]
The secretary is tired of typing.
秘书打字打烦了。
of prep: (distance)
SC [用于表示两地之间的距离]
There is a city within five miles of here.
距离这儿5英里内有座城市。
of prep: US (time: before, to) (时间)
SC 在…之前，差（多少时间到几点） zài … zhī qián，chà duō shǎo shí jiān dào jǐ diǎn
It's five minutes of three o'clock.
差五分钟三点。
of prep: (separation)
SC [表示剥夺或夺走]
He was deprived of his turn.
他的机会被剥夺了。
of prep: (apposition)
SC [表示同位语]
That fool of a repairman left a wrench in the pipe.
那个修理工真是个笨蛋，把扳手落在管道里了。
of prep: (inclusion)
SC [表示包括或包含的关系]
John's colleagues make him feel like he's one of them.
约翰的同事让他觉得自己已经是他们的一员了。
of prep: (indicating attributes)
SC [用于说明特性或属性]
The Duchess was a woman of refinement.
公爵夫人是位知书达理的女性。
of prep: (on the part of)
SC 就…而言 jiù … ér yán
It was nice of you to give me a gift.
谢谢你送我礼物。
of prep: (in respect of, with reference to)
SC 关于 guān yú
SC 有关 guān yú ，yǒu guān
TC 有關
TC 有關
I would like to talk to you of your future.
我想和你谈谈关于你未来的事情。
of prep: (indicates cause) (表示原因)
SC 因为，由于 yīn wèi ，yóu yú
TC 因為
TC 因為
She died of a broken heart.
她是伤心死的。
a bit of a mess n: UK, informal (chaotic)
SC 有点混乱
His love life's a bit of a mess.
a bit of a mess n: informal (difficult situation)
SC 有点糟糕，有点艰难
To say that the economy is in a bit of a mess is putting it mildly.
a bit of a mess n: informal (place: untidy)
SC 有点杂乱，不整洁
My house is a bit of a mess, but please come in.
a certain amount of [sth] n: (modicum, small quantity)
SC 少量的某物
You need to use a certain amount of caution when using that product.
a certain amount of [sth] n: (specified quantity)
SC 一定量的某物
a crumb of comfort n: figurative (small consolation)
SC 些许安慰
SC 一点慰藉
a different kettle of fish, another kettle of fish n: figurative, informal (entirely different matter, thing)
SC 完全不同的事
SC 另一回事
a fish out of water n: figurative ([sb] in unfamiliar place, situation) (比喻，指因处于陌生环境而感觉不适者)
SC 如离水之鱼
Although a fantastic football player, he was a fish out of water on the golf course.
a great deal of [sth], a good deal of [sth] expr: (large amount of [sth])
SC 大量 dà liàng
TC 大量
TC 大量
Her presidential campaign had a great deal of success at the local level.
她的总统竞选在地方一级取得巨大成功。
a great deal of effort, a good deal of effort n: (a lot of work)
SC 大量努力 dà liàng nǔ lì
TC 非常努力
TC 非常努力
I put a great deal of effort into this project, and I was really offended when management ignored it.
a hint of irony n: (slight sarcasm)
SC 一丝讽刺意味
a load of n: informal (great quantity)
SC 许多 xǔ duō
TC 許多
TC 許多
SC 大量 xǔ duō，dà liàng
TC 大量
TC 大量
SC 一大堆 xǔ duō，yí dà duī
I'll cook up a load of chicken legs and we can take them on our picnic.
a lot of fun n: informal ([sth] very entertaining)
SC 很开心
TC 很開心
TC 很開心
Thank you for inviting me to your party. I had a lot of fun.
a matter of opinion n: (subjective, debatable)
SC 见仁见智的事情
Fashion is a matter of opinion.
a matter of time n: ([sth] which will happen eventually)
SC 时间问题
TC 時間問題
TC 時間問題
SC 早晚的事(口语)
SC 迟早的事
They've been dating for 5 years, so it's only a matter of time before he proposes.
a mess of pottage n: figurative (paltry sum)
SC 蝇头小利
SC 眼前小利
a number of npl: (some, several)
SC 一些 yì xiē
TC 一些
TC 一些
SC 许多 yì xiē，xǔ duō
TC 許多
TC 許多
SC 很多 yì xiē，hěn duō
He has broken the rules a number of times.
a piece of cake n: figurative, informal ([sth] easy to do)
SC 小菜一碟 xiǎo cài yì dié
The new software installation was a piece of cake, no problems!
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 piece of work, a real piece of work n: US, figurative, informal (unusual character, individual)
SC 与众不同的人
a piece of work, a real piece of work n: US, figurative, informal (unpleasant, difficult person)
SC 难搞定的人
SC 难相处的人
Tommy's a real piece of work; I heard he blamed his mistake on the boss.
a smidgen, a smidgin of [sth], a smidgeon of [sth] n: (tiny amount of [sth])
SC 一点点 yì diǎn dian
TC 一點點
TC 一點點
SC 一丁点 yì diǎn dian，yì dīng diǎn
TC 一丁點
TC 一丁點
She added a smidgen of cinnamon to the pie.
a smidgen, a smidgin of [sth], a smidgeon of [sth] n: figurative (tiny amount)
SC 一点点 yì diǎn dian
TC 一點點
TC 一點點
SC 一丁点 yì diǎn dian，yì dīng diǎn
TC 一丁點
TC 一丁點
It's a cliché, but there's a smidgen of truth in it.
a stone's throw from [sth], within a stone's throw of [sth] expr: figurative, informal (near)
SC 离…一箭之遥
SC 离…不远
The shop is just a stone's throw from my house.
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 of advice interj: (I warn or recommend the following)
SC 一句忠告
SC 一个建议
Just a word of advice -- don't plant peas in Wisconsin in March, whatever the books may say!
A-Z of [sth] n: (glossary, informative list)
SC ...的术语表
The A-Z of Medical Terms covers the most common words used in the medical world.
abandon hope of doing [sth] v expr: (give up all hope of doing)
SC 对...不抱希望, 不再奢望...
Jim abandoned hope of seeing Sarah again.
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.
abreast of [sb/sth] adv: (level, side by side)
SC 与...持平地, 与...并排地
abreast of [sth] adv: figurative (up to date with: events, etc.) (事件等)
SC 保持对最新...的了解
SC 与时俱进地
Keep me abreast of any changes to the plan.
absence, absence of [sth] n: (lack)
SC 缺乏 quē fá
TC 缺乏
TC 缺乏
SC 没有 quē fá，méi yǒu
TC 沒有
TC 沒有
There was an absence of remorse in John's apology.
约翰的道歉中缺乏悔过之情。
absolve [sb] of [sth], absolve [sb] from [sth] vtr + prep: (religion: free from sin) (宗教)
SC 赦免…的罪
The priest absolved the man of all his sins.
absolve [sb] of [sth], absolve [sb] from [sth] vtr + prep: (free from guilt)
SC 宣判...无罪
SC 判定…无责
The court absolved Richard of any blame for the accident.
abundance of [sth] n: (large quantity of)
SC 富足 fù zú
SC 富有 fù zú，fù yǒu
TC 富有
TC 富有
SC 富裕 fù zú，fù yù
We have such an abundance of tomatoes this year.
今年，我们有足够多的西红柿。
abuse of authority n: (corrupt use of power)
SC 滥用权力 làn yòng quán lì
TC 濫用權力
TC 濫用權力
SC 滥用职权 làn yòng quán lì，làn yòng zhí quán
Sexual harassment of a subordinate is a boss's abuse of authority.
abuse of power n: (using authority for own benefit)
SC 滥用权利
TC 濫用權利
TC 濫用權利
Violence against children is an abuse of power.
accepting of [sth/sb] adj + prep: (tolerant of [sth])
SC 包容
This community is accepting of people of all cultures and backgrounds.
accuse [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep: often passive (law: charge with a crime)
SC 控告某人…
SC 指控某人…
Mr Robertson's former employer has accused him of fraud.
罗伯森先生的前雇主指控他诈骗。
accuse [sb] of doing [sth] v expr: (blame for doing)
SC 指责 zhǐ zé
TC 指責
TC 指責
SC 责备 zhǐ zé ，zé bèi
TC 責備
TC 責備
They accused me of not setting aside enough time.
他们因我没有抽出足够时间而指责我。
accuse [sb] of doing [sth] v expr: (law: charge with a crime) (司法)
SC 控告 kòng gào
TC 控告
TC 控告
He's accused of embezzling thousands of pounds.
他因挪用数千英镑而受到控告。
ace of spades n: (playing card) (纸牌)
SC 黑桃A
acknowledge receipt of [sth] v expr: (confirm you have received [sth] sent)
SC 确认收讫 què rèn shōu qì
TC 確認收訖
TC 確認收訖
SC 确认收到 què rèn shōu qì，què rèn shōu dào
Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
请确认收到本信件。
acquisition of knowledge n: (learning)
SC 获得知识 huò dé zhī shí
TC 獲得知識
TC 獲得知識
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.
act of faith n: (out of religious conviction)
SC 信仰行为 xìn yǎng xíng wéi
TC 信仰行為
TC 信仰行為
SC 展示出信仰的行为 xìn yǎng xíng wéi，zhǎn shì chū xìn yǎng de xíng wéi
Going on a religious pilgrimage is an act of faith.
act of faith n: (demonstration of earnestness)
SC 有信心的行为 yǒu xìn xīn de xíng wéi
SC 有信心的表现 yǒu xìn xīn de xíng wéi，yǒu xìn xīn de biǎo xiàn
Putting down a deposit is considered an act of faith.
act of God n: (natural disaster)
SC 天灾 tiān zāi
act of God n: (law: unpreventable disaster)
SC 天灾 tiān zāi
SC 灾难，自然灾难 zāi nàn
TC 災難
TC 災難
The insurance company refused to pay out, ruling that the damages resulted from an act of God.
act of grace n: UK (amnesty)
SC 大赦令 dà shè lìng
act of kindness n: (favour, considerate gesture)
SC 善意的举动 shàn yì de jǔ dòng
In an act of kindness he gave me his sandwich.
act of love n: (action motivated by love)
SC 爱心行动 ài xīn xíng dòng
TC 愛心行動
TC 愛心行動
act of violence n: (law: violent act, attack)
SC 暴力行为 bào lì xíng wéi
TC 暴力行為
TC 暴力行為
act of war n: (action that provokes a war)
SC 战争行为 zhàn zhēng xíng wéi
TC 戰爭行為
TC 戰爭行為
SC 侵略行为 zhàn zhēng xíng wéi，qīn lüè xíng wéi
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was an act of war, provoking the US to enter WWII.
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.
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。
advertisement of [sth] n: (public indication of [sth])
SC 公开表明，等同于公开宣告 gōng kāi biǎo míng
TC 公開表明
TC 公開表明
The scandal served as an advertisement of the company's internal problems.
这桩丑闻等于是向公众宣告该公司内部存在问题。
advise [sb] of [sth] vtr + prep: formal (notify [sb] of [sth])
SC 告知某人某事
SC 告诉某人某事
SC 通知某人某事
Newcastle Council have advised us of a series of road closures.
纽卡斯尔市政厅已通知我们会有多条道路封路。
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 [sth/sb] adj: (scared of [sth], [sb])
SC 害怕…的
SC 怕…的
When I was younger I was afraid of spiders.
我年轻时害怕蜘蛛。
afraid of doing [sth] adj: (scared to do [sth])
SC 害怕做某事的
Joanne is afraid of trying new things in case she fails.
乔安妮因为担心失败而不敢尝试新事物。
afraid of doing [sth] adj: (worried about [sth] happening)
SC 担心做某事的
SC 害怕做某事的
Sam was afraid of losing his job.
山姆担心丢了自己的饭碗。
afraid of the dark adj: (scared of darkness)
SC 怕黑的
She kept a nightlight on because she was afraid of the dark.
age of consent n: (age at which sex becomes legal)
SC （两性关系上的）合法年龄 liǎng xìng guān xì shàng de hé fǎ nián líng
SC 承诺年龄 liǎng xìng guān xì shàng de hé fǎ nián líng，chéng nuò nián líng
In many countries, the age of consent is determined by the beginning of puberty.
ahead of [sb] prep: (in a race: in front)
SC 领先于
TC 領先於
TC 領先於
The race is in its final lap, and Ivy is ahead of everyone.
比赛已经进入最后一圈，艾薇处在领先的位置。
ahead of [sth/sb] adj + prep: (in front, before)
SC 在...前面
The truck ahead of ours has a flat tire.
There were fifteen people ahead of me in the queue.
我们车前面的卡车轮胎瘪了。
ahead of [sth] prep: (prior to, earlier than) (事物)
SC 早于，在...之前 zǎo yú
Thank goodness we finished that project ahead of the deadline.
谢天谢地，我们在截止日期前完成了那个项目。
ahead of [sb] prep: (in front, before)
SC 在某人前面
We couldn't move because there was an accident ahead of us.
我们动不了，因为前面出了事故。
ahead of [sb] prep: (before, earlier than) (人)
SC 早于...，在...之前
John arrived at the restaurant ahead of his brother.
约翰在他哥哥之前到达饭馆。
ahead, ahead of [sb/sth] prep: (superior to)
SC 优于 yōu yú
SC 比…好
Jon is ahead of the other children in his reading ability. This car is far ahead of the others in overall handling and safety.
乔恩的阅读能力优于其他小孩。在整体操作和安全性能方面，这辆车都远优于其他。
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
ahead of time adv: (earlier than scheduled)
SC 提前 tí qián
TC 提前
TC 提前
SC 预先 tí qián，yù xiān
TC 預先
TC 預先
They estimated that the new Olympic stadium would be ready in September 2011 but actually it was finished ahead of time.
他们原来预计新奥林匹克场馆将于2011年9月建成，但实际却提早完工了。
ahead of time adv: (in advance, earlier)
SC 预先 yù xiān
TC 預先
TC 預先
SC 提早 yù xiān，tí zǎo
TC 提早
TC 提早
He was able to put the wallpaper up fast because I had primed the plaster ahead of time.
all of pron: (every one of)
SC 所有，全部 suǒ yǒu，quán bù
TC 所有，全部
TC 所有，全部
Someone has eaten all of the chocolates.
All of his classmates went to his birthday party.
有人把所有巧克力全都吃完了。// 他所有的同学都来参加了他的生日聚会。
all of pron: (every bit of)
SC 所有，全部 suǒ yǒu，quán bù
TC 所有，全部
TC 所有，全部
I've spent all of my money.
我把所有钱都花光了。
all kinds of adj: (a wide variety of)
SC 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de
I'll plant all kinds of flowers this spring and see which ones survive.
all manner of adj: (many different kinds of)
SC 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de
On our safari we saw only one lion, but all manner of antelopes.
all of prep: (only)
SC 不少于 bù shǎo yú
TC 不少於
TC 不少於
SC 足有，足足有
She took all of twenty minutes to complete the puzzle.
她花了足足有20分钟才把这个拼图完成。
all of a sudden adv: (suddenly)
SC 忽然 hū rán
TC 忽然
TC 忽然
SC 突然 hū rán，tū rán
TC 突然
TC 突然
All of a sudden, a dark cloud blotted out the sun.
突然，乌云把太阳遮住了。
all of this aside adv: (regardless, nevertheless)
SC 抛开这一切不管
SC 把这一切放在一边不论
all of which npl: (every item mentioned)
SC 所有这些
TC 所有這些
TC 所有這些
SC 全都
TC 全都
TC 全都
The cupcakes, all of which are gluten-free, are in the glass case.
这些小蛋糕全都不含麸质，搁在玻璃盒里。
all of which n: (everything mentioned)
SC 所有这些
TC 所有這些
TC 所有這些
Greg stole his sister's purse and lied to his parents about it; all of which goes to show that you can't trust him.
all sorts of prep: (many and varied)
SC 各种各样的 gè zhǒng gè yàng de
The shelves were lined with all sorts of lotions and potions for the skin.
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
allegory of [sth] n: (symbolic representation)
SC 象征 xiàng zhēng
TC 象徵
TC 象徵
Marianne is a French national symbol; she is an allegory of freedom and justice.
玛丽安娜是法国的国家标志，象征着自由和公正。
along the length of prep: (all along, alongside)
SC 沿着 yán zhe
TC 沿著 / 沿着
TC 沿著 / 沿着
She had strung miniature lights along the length of the patio for the party.
along the lines of expr: (similar to)
SC 类似 lèi sì
TC 類似
TC 類似
You want purple wallpaper? I was thinking more along the lines of beige.
你想要紫色墙纸？我正考虑要类似米白色的。
along the side of expr: (the length of, beside)
SC 在…旁边
TC 在…旁邊
TC 在…旁邊
We built a retaining wall along the side of the terrace.
我们在露台边加了一道护墙。
alongside of [sb/sth] prep: US, informal (beside, alongside)
SC 在…旁边
TC 在…旁邊
TC 在…旁邊
'Come sit alongside of me,' said Minnie to the new boy.
“来，坐到我旁边。”米妮对新来的男孩说。
an awful lot of expr: informal (large quantity)
SC 很多 hěn duō
SC 大量 hěn duō，dà liàng
TC 大量
TC 大量
There are an awful lot of violets growing among the rhubarb.
an analog of [sth], an analog to [sth] (US), an analogue of [sth], an analogue to [sth] (UK) n: ([sth] comparable)
SC 与…类似之物，与…相似之物
SC 与…类似的情况
and all that sort of thing expr: informal (and similar) (非正式用语)
SC 以及所有类似的事物 yǐ jí suǒ yǒu lèi shì de shì wù
SC 那一类东西
SC ...什么的
They found sea shells, driftwood, and all that sort of thing at the beach.
and all the rest of it expr: informal (etc.) (非正式用语)
SC 诸如此类，等等 zhū rú cǐ lèi，děng děng
TC 諸如此類，等等
TC 諸如此類，等等
For Christmas dinner we had roast turkey, Brussels sprouts, and all the rest of it.
Angel of Death n: (death personified)
SC 死神 sǐ shén
SC 死亡天使 sǐ shén，sǐ wáng tiān shǐ
Some say that the devil is the Angel of Death.