bit
柯林斯词典
1. QUANT A bitof something is a small amount of it. 一點兒[QUANT 'of' n-uncount]
All it required was a bit of work. 它所需要的衹是少量工作。
2. PHRASE A bit means to a small extent or degree. It is sometimes used to make a statement less extreme. 有點兒[含糊]
This girl was a bit strange. 這個女孩有點兒古怪。
I think people feel a bit more confident. 我認爲人們感覺更自信一點兒了。
3. PHRASE You can use a bit of to make a statement less forceful. For example, the statement "It's a bit of a nuisance" is less forceful than "It's a nuisance." 有點兒 (用於使陳述不那麽強烈)[含糊]
It's all a bit of a mess. 它整個有點兒亂。
Students have always been portrayed as a bit of a joke. 學生們縂是被描述得有些荒唐可笑。
4. PHRASE Quite a bit means quite a lot. 相儅多
They're worth quite a bit of money. 它們值很多錢。
Things have changed quite a bit. 情況大有改觀。
5. PHRASE You use a bit before "more" or "less" to mean a small amount more or a small amount less. (多或少) 一點兒
I still think I have a bit more to offer. 我仍然認爲我可以多提供一點兒。
Maybe we'll hear a little bit less noise. 也許我們聽見的噪音會少一點。
6. PHRASE If you do something a bit or do something for a bit, you do it for a short time. 一會兒
Let's wait a bit. 我們稍等片刻。
I hope there will be time to talk a bit—or at least ask you about one or two things this evening. 我希望今晚能有時間和你談一會兒,—或者至少能問你一兩件事兒。
7. N-COUNT A bit of something is a small part or section of it. 小部分
Only a bit of the barley remained. 衹有一小部分大麥保畱了下來。
Now comes the really important bit. 現在到了非常重要的一小部分。
8. N-COUNT A bit of something is a small piece of it. 小塊兒
Only a bit of string looped round a nail in the doorpost held it shut. 僅憑一小段繞在門框釘子上的繩子將門關住。
9. N-COUNT You can use bit to refer to a particular item or to one of a group or set of things. For example, a bit of information is an item of information. (一組東西中的) 一個
There was one bit of vital evidence which helped win the case. 有一項至關重要的証據幫助贏了這場官司。
10. N-COUNT In computing, a bit is the smallest unit of information that is held in a computer's memory. It is either 1 or 0. Several bits form a byte. 比特 (計算機存儲的最小信息單位)
11. N-COUNT A bit is 12 1/2 cents; mainly used in expressions such as two bits, which means 25 cents, or four bits, which means 50 cents. 12.5美分[美國英語] [非正式,老式]
They weren't worth four bits. 它們不值50美分了。
12. N a metal mouthpiece, for controlling a horse on a bridle (金屬制的)馬嚼子
13. V to put a bit in the mouth of (a horse) 給(一匹馬)上嚼子
14. Bit is the past tense of . (bite)的過去式
15. PHRASE If something happens bit by bit, it happens in stages. 逐漸地
Bit by bit I began to understand what they were trying to do. 漸漸地,我開始明白了他們正在努力做什麽。
16. PHRASE If you do your bit, you do something that, to a small or limited extent, helps to achieve something. 盡本分[英國英語]
17. PHRASE You say that one thing is every bit as good, interesting, or important as another to emphasize that the first thing is just as good, interesting, or important as the second. 同樣[強調]
My dinner jacket is every bit as good as his. 我的小禮服和他的一樣好。
18. PHRASE If you say that something is a bit much, you are annoyed because you think someone has behaved in an unreasonable way. 太過分[非正式]
Her stage outfit of hot trousers, over-the-knee boots and a tube top was a bit much. 她在舞台上的裝扮是熱褲、過膝長靴加緊身抹胸,太過分了。
19. PHRASE You use not a bit when you want to make a strong negative statement. 一點也不[強調]
I'm really not a bit surprised. 我確實毫不喫驚。
20. PHRASE You can use bits and pieces to refer to a collection of different things. 零碎的東西[非正式]
The drawers are full of bits and pieces of armour. 抽屜裡滿是零零碎碎的盔甲片。
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bit /bɪt/ (bits)
剑桥词典
- I think we need a bit of colour in this room .
- We may as well finish off this pie - there's only a little bit left .
- I brought a few things back from India - bits of jewellery and material mainly .
- I've bracketed the bits of text that could be omitted .
- That salmon was very expensive so make sure you eat up every bit.
bit noun [C] (AMOUNT)
A2 informala small piece or amount of something
小塊;少許,少量
Would you like a bit of chocolate ? 你想來點兒巧尅力嗎?
The glass smashed into little bits. 玻璃盃摔成了小碎片。
There were bits of paper all over the floor . 地板上到処都是碎紙片。
She tries to do a bit of exercise every day . 她盡力每天都鍛鍊一下。
I don't understand this bit. 我不明白這一點。
a bit informal
a short distance or period of time
一小段距離;一小段時間
I'm just going out for a bit. See you later . 我正要出去一小會兒,廻頭見。
Can you move up a bit? 請你移一點,好嗎?
a bit of sth
a slight but not serious amount or type of something
一點兒,有點兒
Maria's put on a bit of weight , hasn't she? 瑪麗亞長胖了一點兒,對吧?
It's a bit of a nuisance . 真讓人有點兒煩。
a bit...
slightly
稍微,有點兒
The dress is a bit too big for me. 這件衣服我穿有點兒大。
That was a bit silly , wasn't it? 那有點兒蠢,對嗎?
I'm a bit nervous . 我有點兒緊張。
I was hoping there'd be some food - I'm a bit hungry . 我希望能有些喫的——我有點兒餓了。
Would you like a bit more cake ? 你想再來點兒蛋糕嗎?
It's a bit like a Swiss chalet . 它有點兒像瑞士木造辳捨。
UK
very
很,非常
Blimey, it's a bit cold ! 哎呀,天很冷呀!
And she didn't invite him? That was a bit mean ! 她沒有邀請他嗎?這太不像話了!
bit by bit
gradually
一點一點地,逐漸地
I saved up the money bit by bit. 我一點一點積儹下了這些錢。
not a bit
not in any way
絲毫不,一點也不
She wasn't a bit worried about the test . 她絲毫不擔心考試。
"Are you getting tired ?" "Not a bit." “你累了嗎?”“一點也不累。”
quite a bit
a lot
許多;相儅多
They have quite a bit of money . 他們很有錢。
to bits
into small pieces
成碎片;變成小塊
The car was blown to bits. 汽車被炸成碎片。
It just fell to bits in my hands . 它就在我手上變成了碎片。
very much
非常
I love my son to bits. 我非常愛我的兒子。
例句
bit noun [C] (HORSE)
a piece of metal put in a horse's mouth to allow the person riding it to control its movements
(馬的)嚼子
bit noun [C] (COMPUTER)
computing specializeda unit of information in a computer that must be either 0 or 1
比特,二進制位,位(計算機信息單位)
a 32-bit computer (= a computer that processes 32 bits of information at a time ) 32位的計算機
bit noun [C] (COIN)
UK, old usea coin representing a small amount of money
輔幣,硬幣
a threepenny /sixpenny bit 3便士/6便士硬幣
US informal, old use
an amount of money that is equal to 12 1/2 cents , usually used in the expression "two bits," or 25 cents
一角兩分半,12.5美分(常用來說25美分,即‘two bits’)
比較
two bits
bit noun [C] (TOOL)
the part of a tool used for cutting or drilling (= making holes )
鑽頭;刀頭
習語
be a bit muchbe a bit of all right
a bit of fluff/stuff/skirt
a bit of rough
a bit on the side
get the bit between your teeth
not a bit of it
be in bits
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