give
柯林斯词典
- USED WITH NOUNS DESCRIBING ACTIONS
1. V-T You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as "She smiled." 与表示身体动作的名词连用,表示做这一动作[no cont]
She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn. 她伸开手臂,打了个大呵欠。
He gave her a fond smile. 他充满柔情地朝她微微一笑。
2. V-T You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car. 为…做…
I gave her a lift back to her house. 我让她搭我的车回家。
He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 对他进行了口对口的人工呼吸。
3. V-T You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them. 告知
He gave no details. 他没有提供任何细节。
Would you like to give me your name?
能告诉我你的名字吗?
4. V-T You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be. 预计
A recent poll gave Campbell a 68 percent support rating. 最近的一次民意调查预计坎贝尔的支持率为68%。
5. V-T People use give in expressions such as I don't give a damn to show that they do not care about something. 用于(I don't give a damn)等表达中表示“毫不在乎”[非正式] [no cont, no passive, with brd-neg]
They don't give a damn about the country. 他们一点都不在乎这个国家。
6. V-T If someone or something gives you a particular idea or impression, it causes you to have that idea or impression. 使产生 (某种想法或印象)
They gave me the impression that they were doing exactly what they wanted in life. 他们给我的印象是,他们正在做他们一生中想做的事情。
7. V-T If someone or something gives you a particular physical or emotional feeling, it makes you experience it. 使产生 (某种情绪或感受)
He gave me a shock. 他让我大吃一惊。
8. V-T If you give a performance or speech, you perform or speak in public. 作 (演出或演讲)
Kotto gives a stupendous performance. 科托作了一场令人惊叹的演出。
9. V-T If you give something thought or attention, you think about it, concentrate on it, or deal with it. 予以 (考虑或关注)
I've been giving it some thought. 我一直在考虑这个问题。
10. V-T If you give a party or other social event, you organize it. 举行 (聚会或社交活动等)
That evening, I gave a dinner party for a few close friends. 那天晚上,我设宴招待了几位密友。
V-T
1. V-T/V-I If you give someone something that you own or have bought, you provide them with it, so that they have it or can use it. 提供
They gave us T-shirts and stickers. 他们给我们提供了T恤衫和粘贴标签。
He gave money to the World Health Organization to help defeat smallpox. 他给世界卫生组织提供了资金以帮助消灭天花。
Americans are still giving to charity despite hard times. 尽管时世艰难,美国人依然在捐助慈善事业。
2. V-T If you give someone something that you are holding or that is near you, you pass it to them, so that they are then holding it. 递给
Give me that pencil. 请把那支铅笔递给我。
3. V-T To give someone or something a particular power or right means to allow them to have it. 赋予 (权力或权利)
The new law would give the president the power to appoint the central bank's chairman. 新法律将赋予总统任命中央银行行长的权力。
V-T
1. V-I If something gives, it collapses or breaks under pressure. 坍塌; 断裂
My knees gave under me. 我的膝盖发软了。
2. V-T PASSIVE You say that you are given to understand or believe that something is the case when you do not want to say how you found out about it, or who told you. 获悉[正式]
We were given to understand that he was ill. 我们获悉他生病了。
3. →see also given
4. PHRASE You use give me to say that you would rather have one thing than another, especially when you have just mentioned the thing that you do not want. 我宁愿要
"I hate Sundays," he said. "They're endless. Give me a Saturday night any day."
“我讨厌星期日,”他说。“星期日没完没了的。我宁愿要星期六晚上,哪天都行。”
5. PHRASE If you say that something requires give-and-take, you mean that people must compromise or cooperate for it to be successful. 互谅互让
...a happy relationship where there's a lot of give-and-take. …在很多事情上互谅互让的美满情爱关系。
6. PHRASE Give or take is used to indicate that an amount is approximate. For example, if you say that something is fifty years old, give or take a few years, you mean that it is approximately fifty years old. 相差不到…
They grow to a height of 12 in. – give or take a couple of inches. 它们能长到12英寸高–误差不超过2英寸。
7. PHRASE If an audience is asked to give it up for a performer, they are being asked to applaud. 为…鼓掌[非正式]
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Fred Durst. 女士们先生们,为弗雷德·德斯特鼓掌吧。
8. to give the game away→see game
9. to give notice→see notice
10. to give rise to→see rise
11. to give way→see way
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give /ɡɪv/ (giving,gave,given,gives)
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give /ɡɪv/ (giving,gave,given,gives)
OTHER USES, PHRASES, AND PHRASAL VERBS
give /ɡɪv/ (giving,gave,given,gives)
剑桥词典
- Can you give any evidence to support your claim ?
- I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue .
- The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort .
- A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need.
- I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
- The photocopier is giving me all sorts of problems .
- The noise and heat of the office was giving him a headache .
- The success of the team gave the manager great satisfaction .
- The teacher's comments gave her confidence .
- The red carpet gave the ceremony a real sense of occasion .
- To celebrate his birthday , Tony gave a party .
- The producer gave a party to thank all the people who had helped in the making of the film .
- She gave a sigh of relief as the car came to a stop .
- Just give the ends a trim , please .
- If you don't give it a go, you'll never know what you could have achieved .
give verb (PROVIDE)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something
送给;提供;赠与;给予
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present . 她送我的结婚礼物是一套深平底锅。
Can you give me a date for another appointment ? 我能再和您约个时间吗?
They never gave me a chance /choice . 他们从来就没给过我机会/选择余地。
Has the director given you permission to do that? 主任允许你那样做了吗?
[ 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ] We always try to give to charity . 我们总是尽量向慈善机构捐款捐物。
We're collecting for the children's home - please give generously. 我们是在为儿童福利院募捐——请慷慨解囊。
The police gave (out) road-safety booklets to the children (= gave them to all the children ). 警方向孩子们分发道路交通安全的宣传册。
Please give (up) your seat to an elderly or disabled person if they need it. 如果老年人或残疾人士需要你让座,请配合。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to pay someone a particular amount
支付;付(款)
I gave the taxi driver £20 and told him to keep the change . 我给了出租车司机20英镑,让他把余下的留下当小费。
give of your money, time, etc. formal
to give your money , time , or best efforts , especially in a way that seems generous
(尤指慷慨地)献出金钱/投入时间/付出最大努力(等等)
We're very grateful to all the people who have given of their time . 我们非常感谢所有投入了宝贵时间的人。
UK She wasn't feeling well, so I don't think she gave of her best tonight . 她感觉不太舒服,所以我认为她今晚没有发挥出最佳状态。
give (sth) your all old-fashioned (US also give (sth)your best)
to put a lot of effort into doing something
全力以赴(做某事),不遗余力(做某事)
We must be finished by tonight , so I want you to give it your all. 我们今晚一定要做完,所以我希望你们要全力以赴。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to tell someone something
告诉;说出;说明
The winner's name was given (out)/They gave the winner's name (out) on the news . 获胜者的名字在新闻报道中公布了/新闻报道公布了获胜者的名字。
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] Can you give Jo a message for me? 你能替我给乔捎个口信吗?
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to punish someone by sending them to prison for a particular period
判处(某人监禁)
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] If you're found guilty , they'll give you three years . 如果你被裁定有罪,他们会判你3年监禁。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to allow a person or activity a particular amount of time
给…限定期限;限定,规定(时间)
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] I'm nearly ready - just give me a couple of minutes . 我快准备好了——再给我两三分钟就可以。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ] informal
to calculate that something will last a particular amount of time
估计将持续(…时间)
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] Look at that old car she bought - I give it two weeks before it breaks down. 看看她买的那辆老爷车吧——我估计两星期就得坏。
例句
give verb (CAUSE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to produce or cause something
生产,产生;引起
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry ). 新鲜的空气使得我们胃口大开。
What you said has given me an idea . 你的话使我产生了一个想法。
The alarm gave (out) a high-pitched sound . 警报器发出一声尖厉的声音。
give sb to understand sth formal
to tell someone something or cause someone to think that something is true
使(某人)知道(某事);使(某人)相信(…确有其事)
I was given to understand she was staying at this hotel . 别人告诉我她住在这家旅馆。
例句
give verb (DO)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to perform an action
做(动作)
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] She gave me a smile /strange look . 她向我微笑了一下/用奇怪的眼神看了我一眼。
They had to give the car a push to start it. 他们只好推着汽车把它发动起来。
Give me a call /ring (= phone me) when you get back from holiday . 你度假回来后给我打个电话。
Who is giving the speech /lecture /concert ? 谁要讲演/作报告/举行音乐会?
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to organize a party , meal , etc.
举办,举行
They're always giving parties . 他们老是举办聚会。
The ambassador is giving a banquet for the visiting president . 大使将举办宴会欢迎来访的总统。
give sth a go
to attempt something
尝试,试做
Only a few people are successful as professional athletes , but it's worth giving it a go. 只有极少数职业运动员能取得成功,但是却很值得去尝试一下。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] formal
to say publicly that everyone present at a formal occasion , especially a meal , should drink a toast to someone (= have a drink in honour of someone)
(尤指在正式宴会上)提议为(某人)干杯
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the president ! 先生们,为总统干杯!
例句
give verb (STRETCH)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]If something gives, it stretches , bends , or breaks , or becomes less firm or tight , under pressure .
(在压力下)伸长,弯曲,断裂,变松
The rope gave under/with the weight of the load . 装载的东西太沉,绳子断掉了。
The shoes will give a little after you've worn them once or twice . 鞋穿过一两次后就不那么紧了。
figurative You can't work so hard all the time - something will have to give (= change ). 你不能总是那么没日没夜地拼命工作——有些事必须得变一变了。
figurative Suddenly her patience gave (out) and she shouted angrily at the children . 她突然失去了耐心,冲着孩子们怒吼起来。
give verb (DECIDE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 + obj + adj ] UKin some sports , to decide and state officially that a player or the ball is in a particular condition or place
裁定,判(球员或球所处的位置)
The umpire gave the batsman out. 裁判员判击球手出局。
The ball was clearly out, but the line judge gave it in. 球明显出界,但是边裁却判定是界内球。
习语
don't give me that!give as good as you get
give or take
give me ... any day/every time!
give way
give sb what for
given the chance/choice
what I wouldn't give for sth
I would give anything/a lot
短语动词
give sth awaygive sb away
give sth back
give in
give sth in
give sth off
give onto sth
give out
give sth out
give over
更多短语动词
give sth over to sth/sb
give yourself over/up to sth
give up
give up sth
give up (sth)
give (sth) up
give sth up
give sb up
give yourself up
give up on sb/sth 返回 give