单词 | together |
释义 | together (təgeðəʳ ) In addition to the uses shown below, together is used in phrasal verbs such as 'piece together', 'pull together', and 'sleep together'. 1. adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] A1 If people do something together, they do it with each other. We went on long bicycle rides together. He and I worked together on a book. They all live together in a three-bedroom house. Together they swam to the ship. Synonyms: collectively, jointly, closely, as one 2. adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 If things are joined together, they are joined with each other so that they touch or form one whole. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly. She clasped her hands together on her lap. If a window is broken, you can't stick it back together again. 3. adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 If things or people are situated together, they are in the same place and very near to each other. The trees grew close together. Ginette and I gathered our things together. People stood packed together tightly. 4. adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 If a group of people are held or kept together, they are united with each other in some way. He has done enough to pull the party together. I want us all to be a happy family together. His tough brand of social democracy was largely successful in holding the country together. Together is also an adjective. We are together in the way we're looking at this situation. 5. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, noun ADJECTIVE] B2 If two people are together, they are married or having a sexual relationship with each other. We were together for five years. Towards the end of our time together he was impossible. Passion kept us together. 6. adverb [ADVERB after verb] B1 If two things happen or are done together, they happen or are done at the same time. Three horses crossed the finish line together. 'Yes,' they said together. Synonyms: at the same time, simultaneously, in unison, as one 7. adverb [ADVERB before verb, noun ADVERB] B1 You use together when you are adding two or more amounts or things to each other in order to consider a total amount or effect. The two main right-wing opposition parties together won 29.8 per cent. The companies have together spent £600 million. Together they account for less than five per cent of the population. The two together are particularly deadly. 8. go together phrase B2 If you say that two things go together, or that one thing goes together with another, you mean that they go well with each other or cannot be separated from each other. I can see that some colours go together and some don't. Winckelmann declared that art and freedom went together. Poverty and illiteracy go together with high birth rates. 9. adjective If you describe someone as together, you admire them because they are very confident, organized, and know what they want. [informal, approval] She was very headstrong, and very together. I know on the surface I appear to be quite a together person. I had to take a break for a cup of tea before I could really get myself together. Synonyms: self-possessed, calm, composed, well-balanced 10. together with phrase B2 You use together with to mention someone or something else that is also involved in an action or situation. Every month we'll deliver the best articles, together with the latest fashion news. [+ with] A famine started which, together with the war, carried away millions of lives. Together with his long-term collaborator, he was awarded the Dirac Medal for Theoretical Physics. 11. to get your act together phrase If you get your act together, you organize your life or your affairs so that you are able to achieve what you want or to deal with something effectively. [informal] The Government should get its act together. We have to get our act together–we have to organize ourselves. 12. to put your heads together phrase If two or more people put their heads together, they talk about a problem they have and try to solve it. So everyone put their heads together and eventually an amicable arrangement was reached. Synonyms: consult, confer, discuss, deliberate Idioms: put your heads together to try to solve a problem together with other people If there's a problem, there's no sense of floundering around. We all just sit down, put our heads together and figure it out. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers knock people's heads together [mainly British] to force people who are disagreeing to reach an agreement If he's unable to knock everybody's heads together, then questions are going to be raised about his own ability to continue in office. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers keep body and soul together to earn enough money to buy the basic things that you need to live 20-year-old Rafael says he's selling firewood to keep body and soul together. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers birds of a feather flock together said to mean that people from the same group or with the same interests like to be with each other Birds of a feather flock together. Basically, people seek out neighborhoods that are most congenial to them. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers get your act together to take control of yourself and organize your activities more effectively in order to be more successful We're going to be 22 points down by Monday, and we've got to get our act together. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not have two pennies to rub together to have very little money And from all those interviews her family gave to the Press they sounded as if they hadn't two pennies to rub together. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers put two and two together to correctly guess the truth about something from the information that you have It's not going to be long before the police put two and two together and come looking for you. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: weave together Both, in their way, weave together philosophy and theology, liturgy, politics and personal ascesis. The Times Literary Supplement (2015) Each character is brilliantly realised and the way they are woven together is astonishing, fast-paced and unflaggingly funny. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The play wove together the ancient past and vibrant present in a compelling mix. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The text forms a patchwork quilt of anecdotes that weave together domesticity and philosophy. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) It's all woven together here. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Windows were chained shut and doors welded together. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Sheet steel is pressed into the shapes of the various panels and welded together. Technology Basic Facts (1990) It was where politics and theatre welded together. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It was welded together with tiny deposits of platinum. Times, Sunday Times (2009) In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn oil, eggs, milk and vanilla extract, then pour onto the dry ingredients. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Meanwhile, whisk together the yolks, mixed spice and vanilla in a bowl. Times, Sunday Times (2018) In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, cornflour and mixed spice. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Pour the hot creamy milk over the egg yolks and whisk together. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Put the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. The Sun (2016) I don't know if that is down to politics or if there's a hidden agenda, but we need to work together to deal with this. Times, Sunday Times (2008) All the creative departments in this building work together to give that last push to putting productions on stage. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Play your cards right and you could soon be working together, too. The Sun (2016) I'll miss working together, of course, but life goes on. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 在一起 Japanese: 一緒に |
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