a
US
UK A, a n: (first letter of alphabet)
SC [英语字母表的第一个字母]
There are two a's in the name "Anna".
"Anna" 这个单词中有两个"a"。
a, an indef art: (indefinite article) (不定冠词)
SC 一个 yí gè
SC 每一 yí gè ，měi yī
SC 一份，一杯，一客 yí fèn，yì bēi，yí kè(用于表示食物、饮料等的词前)
There's a monster under my bed.
Tania is eating an ice cream.
我床下有个怪物。//塔尼亚正在吃一份冰淇凌。
a, an indef art: ([sth] hypothetical, non-specific) (表示假设或泛指)
SC 一个，某个 yí gè ，mǒu gè
I like a challenge.
我喜欢挑战。
a n: (one: before a number) (数词前表示数目)
SC 一 yī
TC 一
TC 一
He must have a thousand books.
I've just won a million pounds!
他肯定有一千本书。//我赢得了一百万英镑的大奖！
a, an indef art: (person called) (指不确定的人)
SC 某位，某个 mǒu wèi，mǒu gè
A Mr Smith asked to speak to you.
There's an Eleanor on the phone for you.
有位史密斯先生想跟你谈谈。//有一位伊莲娜打电话找你。
a, an prep: (per, every, each) (表示比率)
SC 每 měi
TC 每
TC 每
The speed limit in residential areas is 30 miles an hour.
Music lessons cost one hundred dollars an hour.
住宅区的限制车速为每小时30英里。//音乐课一节每小时一百美元。
A n: (grade) (成绩)
SC A等，优等 yōu děng
I got an "A" in my history test.
我历史考试得了个“A”。
A n: (music: note)
SC [音阶中的第六个音]
The song begins on an A.
a, A n: (music: key)
SC A调
They're playing Grieg's piano concerto in A-minor tonight.
A n: (blood type) (血型)
SC A型
My blood type is A.
我的血型是A型。
a, A n: (indicating a subdivision) (指一个分支)
SC a
What's the answer to question 3a?
问题3a的答案是什么？
A n: (indicating house number) (指房子编号)
SC A号
Who lived at 221A Baker Street?
谁住在贝克街221A号？
a, A n: abbreviation (answer)
SC 回答，答案 huí dá ，dá àn
TC 回答，答案
TC 回答，答案
Q: Who wrote "Hamlet"? A: William Shakespeare.
提问：《哈姆雷特》的作者是谁？回答：威廉·莎士比亚。
a prefix: (adjective: not, without) (前缀，表示否定)
SC 非
TC 非
TC 非
SC 没有，无 méi yǒu，wú
TC 沒有，無(前缀，表示否定)
TC 沒有，無(前缀，表示否定)
For example: apolitical, arrhythmia
例如：无关政治的（apolitical），心律失常（arrhythmia）
a prefix: (on, towards) (前缀，表示方位)
SC 在，向 zài，xiàng
TC 在，向
TC 在，向
For example: aback, aside
例如：向后（aback），在……旁边（aside）
a prefix: (adjective: in the state of) (前缀，表示状态)
SC 处于…状态 chǔ yú … zhuàng tài
For example: afire, asleep
例如：着火的（afire），睡着的（asleep）
a bit adv: UK, informal (a little)
SC 一点儿 yì diǎn er
TC 一點兒 / 一點
TC 一點兒 / 一點
SC 少量地 yì diǎn er ，shǎo liàng de
SC 一会儿 yì diǎn er ，yí huì er
TC 一會兒
TC 一會兒
Run around a bit and you'll soon warm up.
去四处跑一会儿，你的身体很快就暖和了。
a bit adv: UK, informal (slightly)
SC 有点儿 yǒu diǎn er
TC 有點兒
TC 有點兒
SC 稍微地，些微地 shāo wēi de，xiē wēi de
It's a bit cold in here!
这儿有点儿冷！
a bit much expr: (excessive, intolerable)
SC 有些太过分了
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 bit thick adj: (substance: not runny) (口语)
SC 有点厚 yǒu diǎn hòu
TC 有點厚
TC 有點厚
The gravy seems a bit thick; I can stand a spoon in it!
a bit thick adj: UK, figurative, pejorative, slang (person: not intelligent)
SC 有点笨 yǒu diǎn bèn
TC 有點笨
TC 有點笨
SC 有点愚钝 yǒu diǎn bèn，yǒu diǎn yú dùn
He's a bit thick, but really nice all the same.
a bit thick adj: informal (person, physique: not thin)
SC 有点胖
He's a bit thick through the waist.
a bit thin adj: (substance: too runny) (口语)
SC 有点薄 yǒu diǎn báo
TC 有點薄
TC 有點薄
SC 有点瘦 yǒu diǎn báo，yǒu diǎn shòu(口语)
SC 有点稀薄 yǒu diǎn báo，yǒu diǎn xī bó(口语)
The gravy seems a bit thin, so I think I'll add some more flour to thicken it up.
a bit thin adj: informal, figurative (resources: limited)
SC （资源）有点缺乏 zī yuán yǒu diǎn quē fá
My budget is a bit thin, so I won't be going to Africa this year.
a bit too adv: informal (overly) (口语)
SC 有点太过… yǒu diǎn tài guò
His hair was a bit too long for me.
She seemed a bit too calm; something must be wrong.
对我来说，他的头发有点太长了。
她看起来有点过于冷静了，一定有什么事出问题了。
a bite to eat n: informal (snack)
SC 小吃，随便吃点 xiǎo chī
a cappella adv: Italian (sing: without instruments) (音乐)
SC 无乐器伴奏地 wú yuè qì bàn zòu de
The piece is usually orchestral but they performed it a cappella.
a cappella adj: Italian (singing: no instruments) (合唱)
SC 无乐器伴奏的 wú yuè qì bàn zòu de
Gregorian chant is usually a cappella singing.
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 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 crumb of comfort n: figurative (small consolation)
SC 些许安慰
SC 一点慰藉
a cut above [sth/sb] prep: (superior to)
SC 优于 yōu yú
SC 比…更好 yōu yú ，bǐ gèng hǎo
SC 比…略胜一筹 yōu yú ，bǐ lüè shèng yì chóu
He is a cut above the rest.
a cut above expr: informal (superior)
SC 优于, 更胜一筹
This restaurant is definitely a cut above; they have embroidered tablecloths.
a dab hand n: informal (skilled person)
SC 好手
SC 能手 néng shǒu
TC 能手
TC 能手
Could you help me roll this pastry? I hear you're a dab hand in the kitchen.
a dab hand at [sth] n: informal (person skilled at [sth])
SC ...的能手
SC 很擅长...
My sister's coming to put up some shelves for me. She's a dab hand at DIY.
a dead man n: figurative, slang (in serious trouble)
SC 后果很严重
Touch me again and you're a dead man!
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 dime a dozen (US), ten a penny (UK) adj: figurative, informal (common) (非正式用语)
SC 一毛钱一打，不值钱 yì máo qián yì dá，bù zhí qián
In Hollywood, aspiring young actresses are a dime a dozen.
a dozen or so adj: informal (around 12) (非正式用语)
SC 大约十二个，十二个左右 dà yuē shí èr gè，shí èr gè zuǒ yòu
Can you please bring me back a dozen or so eggs from the grocery store?
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
be a far cry from [sth] expr: informal (very different from)
SC 与…大不相同的
SC 大相径庭的 dà xiāng jìng tíng de
Life in Canada is a far cry from what she's used to in Haiti.
在加拿大的生活和她从前在海地的生活大相径庭。
a feather in your cap n: figurative (achievement)
SC 值得骄傲的事
SC 引以为傲的成就
a few bob n: UK, slang, dated (money: small sum)
SC 一点钱
I gave a few bob to the kid next door; he helped me wash the car.
a few bob n: UK, slang (money: quite a lot) (俚语)
SC 大钱
SC 很多钱 hěn duō qián
TC 很多錢
TC 很多錢
That couple have a big house and a nice car; they must be worth a few bob.
a few times adv: (on several occasions)
SC 几次 jǐ cì
That boy has come over a few times and always behaved himself.
a few times adv: (with several repetitions)
SC 几次 jǐ cì
After you do it a few times it doesn't seem so terrible.
a few too many expr: (an excessive number of)
SC 太多次
This has happened a few too many times now. It has to stop.
a fine mess n: informal (situation: awkward) (非正式用语)
SC 一团糟，一团乱麻 yì tuán zāo，yì tuán luàn má
The lies we told got us into a fine mess when everyone found out the truth.
Now you've done it! Look at the fine mess you've gotten us into.
当所有人都得知真相后，我们之前的谎言让我们陷入了困境。
现在你做到了！看看你给我们带来的麻烦。
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 fortiori adv: Latin (argument: stronger reason)
SC 更加 gèng jiā
TC 更加
TC 更加
SC 更不必说 gèng jiā，gèng bú bì shuō
SC 更有理由 gèng jiā，gèng yǒu lǐ yóu
A friend in need is a friend indeed. expr: ([sb] who helps is real friend)
SC 患难见真情
When I was sick you certainly proved the old saying, "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
a great deal, a good deal n: (bargain)
SC 划算
SC 性价比高
I chose the car because it was reliable and a great deal.
我选择这辆车是因为可靠且性价比高。
a great deal, a good deal n: (much, large amount)
SC 大量 dà liàng
TC 大量
TC 大量
SC 很多 dà liàng ，hěn duō
I have a great deal to accomplish before the end of the semester.
这个学期结束前我还有很多事情要完成。
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, a good deal adv: (greatly, very much)
SC 很 hěn
TC 很
TC 很
SC 非常 hěn，fēi cháng
TC 非常
TC 非常
I value your input a great deal.
我非常重视您的意见。
a great deal, a good deal adv: (considerably)
SC …多了
I'm feeling a great deal better since I ate some soup.
喝了一些汤后，我感觉好多了。
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 great one for doing [sth] n: informal (person: does [sth] frequently)
SC 擅长做某事者
He's a great one for telling stories.
a great time n: informal (fun, enjoyment)
SC 很开心
TC 很開心
TC 很開心
Thanks so much for inviting me; I had a great time!
a hairbreadth away (US), a hair's breadth away (UK) expr: figurative (very close)
SC 近在咫尺 jìn zài zhǐ chǐ
The house that I bought was a hair's breadth away from the sea.
a hard one n: informal ([sb] difficult)
SC 难相处的人
Mark is a hard one; you never know what he is thinking.
a hard one n: informal ([sb] cold, severe)
SC 严酷冷厉的人
The boss is a hard one; he is very strict.
a hint of irony n: (slight sarcasm)
SC 一丝讽刺意味
a job well done n: (task that is performed well)
SC 出色地完成了任务
Congratulations on a job well done!
a la, à la adv: Gallicism (in the style of)
SC 按照…的方式，按照…的风格 àn zhào de fāng shì
He swears a lot when he's angry, a la Gordon Ramsay.
一生气，他就破口大骂，很有戈登·拉姆齐的风格。
a la mode, à la mode adj: Gallicism (fashionable, in fashion)
SC 流行的 liú xíng de
SC 按照流行款式的 liú xíng de ，àn zhào liú xíng kuǎn shì de
Animal print is very a la mode right now.
当下兽纹非常流行。
a la mode, à la mode, alamode adj: US, Gallicism (with ice cream) (烹饪)
SC （食物）上面浇着冰激淋的 shí wù shàng miàn jiāo zhe bīng jī lín de
I ordered a piece of pie a la mode.
我点了一块儿上面浇着冰激凌的派。
a little adj: (small amount) (数量)
SC 少许的，小量的，一点点，几乎没有的 shǎo xǔ de ，xiǎo liàng de ，yì diǎn dian，jī hū méi yǒu de
TC 少許的，一點點
TC 少許的，一點點
I just want a little salt on my potatoes.
我只要放一点点盐在马铃薯里。
a little adv: (slightly)
SC 些微地 xiē wēi de
SC 稍微地 xiē wēi de，shāo wēi de
SC 有点儿 xiē wēi de，yǒu diǎn er
TC 有點兒
TC 有點兒
She was a little angry with me. The doctor says your blood pressure is a little high.
她有点儿生我的气。医生说你的血压有点儿高。
a little adv: (slightly)
SC 有点儿 yǒu diǎn er
TC 有點兒
TC 有點兒
SC 稍微 yǒu diǎn er ，shāo wēi
TC 稍微
TC 稍微
SC 略微 yǒu diǎn er ，lüè wēi
TC 略微
TC 略微
I am a little drunk, but in no way incapacitated.
我只是有点醉，不影响做任何事。
a little n: (a small amount)
SC 少量 shǎo liàng
TC 少量
TC 少量
SC 一点 shǎo liàng ，yì diǎn
Chocolate? I'll just have a little.
巧克力？那我稍微来一点吧。
a little n: (short time)
SC 一会儿 yí huì er
TC 一會兒
TC 一會兒
SC 很短的一段时间 yí huì er ，hěn duǎn de yí duàn shí jiān
I'll be there in a little.
我一会儿就到。
a little bit n: informal (small amount)
SC 少量，一点 shǎo liàng ，yì diǎn
TC 少量
TC 少量
There wasn't enough salt in the soup so I added a little bit. Could I please have a little bit of cheese?
汤里的盐不太够，我又加了点。我能来一点奶酪么？
a little bit adv: informal (slightly)
SC 有些 yǒu xiē
TC 有些
TC 有些
SC 稍微地，些微地 shāo wēi de，xiē wēi de
I'm just a little bit dizzy. It was a little bit cheeky of me to ask … but I asked anyway.
我只是有一点点醉。虽然我这样问有些厚脸皮...不过我还是问了。
a little more n: (a small additional quantity)
SC 多一点 duō yì diǎn
TC 多一點
TC 多一點
I already added salt to the potatoes, but I think they could use a little more.
a little more adj: (slightly more)
SC 多一点的
TC 多一點的
TC 多一點的
May I have a little more tea, please?
a little more adv: (for a short while longer)
SC 久一点
TC 久一點
TC 久一點
The girl asked her mother if she could continue playing outside a little more.
a little more adv: (slightly more often)
SC 更多地 gèng duō de
You need to exercise a little more if you want to get fit.
a little thing n: informal ([sth] trivial)
SC 小事 xiǎo shì
SC 微不足道的事情 xiǎo shì，wēi bù zú dào de shì qíng
I know it's just a little thing, but I find the constant tapping of your foot annoying.
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 load n: informal (great quantity)
SC 很多, 大量
Jess has taught me a load about computer coding.
a long time adv: (a considerable period)
SC 长期地 cháng qī de
TC 長期地
TC 長期地
SC 长时间地 cháng qī de ，cháng shí jiān de
It's a long time since we last met.
我们有很长一段时间没见了。
a long time ago adv: (in the distant past)
SC 许久以前 xǔ jiǔ yǐ qián
TC 許久以前
TC 許久以前
A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land.
a long way down adv: (far below)
SC 远低于地
It's a long way down from the top of the cliff.
a long way down prep: (a significant distance along)
SC 很长一段路
SC 慢慢长路
The climber fell a long way down the mountain, but luckily landed in deep snow.
a long way off adv: (in the distance)
SC 在远处 zài yuǎn chù
TC 在遠處
TC 在遠處
SC 在远方 zài yuǎn chù ，zài yuǎn fāng
A long way off, you could just see the lights from a distant village.
a long way off adv: (distant, far away)
SC 遥远地 yáo yuǎn de
TC 遙遠地
TC 遙遠地
SC 远方地 yáo yuǎn de，yuǎn fāng de
Those birds are swimming a long way off shore, so you'll need a telescope to see them.
a long way off adv: US, colloquial (in the distant future) (口语)
SC （时间上）遥远地，在遥远的将来 shí jiān shàng yáo yuǎn de，zài yáo yuǎn de jiāng lái
My sixtieth birthday is still a long way off.
a long way to go expr: (much effort still needed)
SC 还有很长的路要走
SC 漫漫长路
Brad did well on the quiz, but he has a long way to go before he passes the class.
a long while n: (considerable period of time)
SC 长时间 cháng shí jiān
TC 長時間
TC 長時間
SC 长久 cháng shí jiān ，cháng jiǔ
TC 長久
TC 長久
SC 很久 cháng shí jiān ，hěn jiǔ
It's been a long while since I played golf.
a lot more n: (greater amount)
SC 多得多 duō de duō
A banker makes a lot more than a teacher.
银行家的收入比老师多很多。
a lot more n: (greater number) (数值)
SC 更大
A few hundred is a lot more than a couple dozen.
a lot more adj: (in greater amount)
SC 更多的 gèng duō de
SC 多得多的
I need a lot more flour to make this dough.
a lot more adj: (in greater number)
SC 更多的 gèng duō de
SC 多得多的
A lot more people are taking up cycling these days.
a lot more adv: (to greater degree)
SC 更多地 gèng duō de
SC 更加地
Your foot bends a lot more when you run.
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 lucky find n: informal (a fortunate discovery)
SC 幸运发现 xìng yùn fā xiàn
TC 幸運發現
TC 幸運發現
a man for all seasons n: figurative (capable man)
SC 有能力的人，能干的人
a match made in heaven n: figurative (lovers: perfect couple)
SC 天作地合的一对
SC 天生一对
It was a match made in heaven, and they lived happily ever after.