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柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If an event is due to something, it happens or exists as a direct result of that thing. 是…的结果
The country's economic problems are largely due to the weakness of the recovery. 该国的经济问题很大程度上是复苏乏力的结果。
2. PHRASE You can say due to to introduce the reason for something happening. Some speakers of English believe that it is not correct to use due to in this way. 由于
Due to the large volume of letters he receives Dave regrets he is unable to answer queries personally. 由于收到的来信数量太多,戴夫很遗憾不能亲自回复各种询问。
3. PHRASE If you say that something will happen or take place in due course, you mean that you cannot make it happen any quicker and it will happen when the time is right for it. 在适当的时候
In due course the baby was born. 婴儿如期降生了。
4. PHRASE You can say "to give him his due," or "giving him his due," when you are admitting that there are some good things about someone, even though there are things that you do not like about them. 给某人应得的评价
To give Linda her due, she had tried to encourage John in his school work. 为琳达说句公道话,她曾尽力在学习方面鼓励约翰。
5. PHRASE You can say "with due respect" when you are about to disagree politely with someone. 请恕冒昧; 斗胆[礼貌]
With all due respect I submit to you that you're asking the wrong question. 恕我斗胆直言,我认为您在问错误的问题。
6. ADJ If something is due at a particular time, it is expected to happen, be done, or arrive at that time. 预期的
The results are due at the end of the month. 结果预期于月底揭晓。
Mr. Carter is due in Washington on Monday. 卡特先生预计周一到达华盛顿。
7. ADJ Due attention or consideration is the proper, reasonable, or deserved amount of it under the circumstances. 适当的; 应有的[ADJ n]
After due consideration it was decided to send him away to live with foster parents. 经过充分考虑,决定将他送去与养父母生活。
8. ADJ Something that is due, or that is due to someone, is owed to them, either as a debt or because they have a right to it. 应得的[v-link ADJ]
I was sent a cheque and advised that no further pension was due. 我收到了一张支票并被告知不再有应领的养老金了。
9. ADJ If someone is due for something, that thing is planned to happen or be given to them now, or very soon, often after they have been waiting for it for a long time. (经长久等待后) 预期发生的[v-link ADJ 'for' n]
Although not due for release until 2001, he was let out of his low-security prison to spend a weekend with his wife. 虽然要等到2001年才能获释,他却被允许离开看守宽松的监狱去和妻子共度一个周末。
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due /djuː/
剑桥词典
- The present chairman is due to retire next month .
- They backed out of the deal the day before they were due to sign the contract .
- When is the first payment due?
- The parliamentary session is due to end on May 27.
- He's due to appear in court again on Monday .
- The game has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions .
- The problems might be due to a shortage of disk space .
- He is the first to admit that much of his success is due to his good looks .
- She had five days off work due to illness .
- Due to injury , the team captain was forced to withdraw from the match .
due adjective (EXPECTED)
expected to happen , arrive , etc. at a particular time预计的,预期的
What time is the next bus due? 下一趟公交车什么时候来?
The next meeting is due to be held in three months ' time . 下次会议预计将在3个月后召开。
Their first baby is due in January . 他们的第一个孩子预产期在一月份。
in due course B2 formal
at a suitable time in the future
在(将来)适当的时候,到时候
You will receive notification of the results in due course . 到时候你会收到结果通知的。
例句
due adjective (RESULTING)
due tobecause of
由于,因为
A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom . 她的不开心主要是因为无聊。
The bus was delayed due to heavy snow . 公共汽车因为大雪晚点。
例句
due adjective (OWED)
owed as a debt or as a right欠债的,应支付的;应给的
The rent is due (= should be paid ) at the end of the month . 租金应在月底交。
£50 is due to me (US due me) from the people I worked for last month . 上个月雇主欠我50英镑。
Our thanks are due to everyone. 我们应该感谢每一个人。
UK law He was found to have been driving without due (= the necessary ) care and attention . 他被发现未审慎驾驶。
be due for sth
If you are due for something, you expect to receive it, because you deserve it.
理应得到…,理应收到…
I'm due for a promotion soon . 我应该很快升职了。 返回 due