| 单词 | full |
| 释义 | full (fʊl ) Word forms: fuller , fullest 1. adjective A2 If something is full, it contains as much of a substance or as many objects as it can. Once the container is full, it stays shut until you turn it clockwise. ...a full tank of petrol. 2. adjective A2 If a place or thing is full of things or people, it contains a large number of them. The case was full of clothes. [+ of] The streets are still full of debris from two nights of rioting. [+ of] ...a useful recipe leaflet full of ideas for using the new cream. [+ of] 3. adjective B2 If someone or something is full of a particular feeling or quality, they have a lot of it. I feel full of confidence and so open to possibilities. [+ of] Mom's face was full of pain. [+ of] ...an exquisite mousse, incredibly rich and full of flavour. [+ of] 4. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] A2 You say that a place or vehicle is full when there is no space left in it for any more people or things. The main car park was full when I left about 10.45. They stay here a few hours before being sent to refugee camps, which are now almost full. The bus was completely full, and lots of people were standing. 5. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If your hands or arms are full, you are carrying or holding as much as you can carry. Sylvia entered, her arms full of packages. [+ of] People would go into the store and come out with their arms full. 6. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 If you feel full, you have eaten or drunk so much that you do not want anything else. It's healthy to eat when I'm hungry and to stop when I'm full. Synonyms: satiated, satisfied, having had enough, replete fullness uncountable noun High fibre diets give the feeling of fullness. Synonyms: richness, strength, resonance, loudness Synonyms: roundness, voluptuousness, curvaceousness, swelling Synonyms: completeness, wealth, entirety, totality Synonyms: plenty, glut, saturation, sufficiency 7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A2 You use full before a noun to indicate that you are referring to all the details, things, or people that it can possibly include. Full details will be sent to you once your application has been accepted. May I have your full name? Is full employment any longer achievable? Synonyms: extensive, detailed, complete, broad 8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ Full is used to describe a sound, light, or physical force which is being produced with the greatest possible power or intensity. From his study came the sound of Mahler, playing at full volume. Officials say the operation will be carried out in full daylight. Then abruptly he revved the engine to full power. Synonyms: maximum, highest, greatest, top Full is also an adverb. ...a two-seater Lotus, parked with its headlamps full on. 9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ You use full to emphasize the completeness, intensity, or extent of something. [emphasis] We should conserve oil and gas by making full use of other energy sources. Television cameras are carrying the full horror of this war into homes around the world. The lane leading to the farm was in full view of the house windows. By the time the tests took place, the athletes had had a full 17 hours' notice. 10. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ A full statement or report contains a lot of information and detail. He gave a full account of his meeting with the President. ...the enormous detail in this very full document. 11. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you say that someone has or leads a full life, you approve of the fact that they are always busy and do a lot of different things. [approval] You will be successful in whatever you do and you will have a very full and interesting life. Synonyms: eventful, exciting, active, busy 12. adverb You use full to emphasize the force or directness with which someone or something is hit or looked at. [emphasis] The burning liquid hit him full in the right eye. She kissed him full on the mouth. She looked him full in the face as she spoke. Synonyms: directly, right, straight, square 13. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ You use full to refer to something which gives you all the rights, status, or importance for a particular position or activity, rather than just some of them. How did the meeting go, did you get your full membership? Only those who have had full licences for five years may hire cars. 14. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A full flavour is strong and rich. Italian plum tomatoes have a full flavour, and are best for cooking. Synonyms: rounded, strong, rich, powerful 15. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a part of someone's body as full, you mean that it is rounded and rather large. The Juno Collection specialises in large sizes for ladies with a fuller figure. ...his strong chin, his full lips, his appealing mustache. Synonyms: plump, rounded, voluptuous, shapely 16. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A full skirt or sleeve is wide and has been made from a lot of fabric. My wedding dress has a very full skirt. Synonyms: voluminous, large, loose, baggy fullness uncountable noun The coat has raglan sleeves, and is cut to give fullness at the back. Synonyms: richness, strength, resonance, loudness Synonyms: roundness, voluptuousness, curvaceousness, swelling Synonyms: completeness, wealth, entirety, totality 17. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] When there is a full moon, the moon appears as a bright, complete circle. 18. in full phrase B1+ You say that something has been done or described in full when everything that was necessary has been done or described. The medical experts have yet to report in full. We guarantee to reply in full within 10 working days. Synonyms: completely, fully, in total, without exception 19. to know full well phrase If you say that a person knows full well that something is true, especially something unpleasant, you are emphasizing that they are definitely aware of it, although they may behave as if they are not. [emphasis] He knew full well he'd be ashamed of himself later. 20. to the full phrase Something that is done or experienced to the full is done to as great an extent as is possible. She probably has a good mind, which should be used to the full. Everyone at the party intended to enjoy themselves to the full. Synonyms: thoroughly, completely, fully, entirely 21. be full of oneself phrase [VERB inflects] If you say to someone 'you're full of yourself', you disapprove of them because they appear very pleased with themselves, thinking that they are very clever, special, or important. [disapproval] He's full of himself, sharp and aggressive and sometimes he comes over badly. 22. to be full of beans phrase If someone is full of beans, they are very lively and have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Jem was full of beans after a long sleep. 23. full blast phrase If something such as a radio or a heater is on full blast, or on at full blast, it is producing as much sound or power as it is able to. In many of those homes the television is on full blast 24 hours a day. You are unlikely to run the heater at full blast for long periods. 24. to come full circle phrase If you say that you have come full circle or have turned full circle, you mean that after a long series of events or changes the same situation that you started with still exists. We've come full circle and dark-blue jeans are once again the height of style. 25. to have your hands full phrase If you have your hands full with something, you are very busy because of it. She had her hands full with new arrivals. 26. in full swing phrase If something is in full swing, it is operating fully and is no longer in its early stages. When we returned, the party was in full swing and the dance floor was crowded. The international rugby season is in full swing. Synonyms: at its height, under way, on the go [informal] Idioms: have your hands full to be very busy The federal government will obviously have its hands full trying to enforce environmental laws while keeping residents happy. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be full of yourself to be very proud or conceited, and think only of yourself I tired of him quite quickly – he's so full of himself. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be in full flow [British] if an activity, or the person who is performing the activity, is in full flow, the activity has started and is being done with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. The American expression is be in full flood. By 1944-45 he was in full flow, scoring in twelve successive matches and totalling twenty-seven goals in this sequence. to be talking fluently and easily, and seem likely to continue for some time Mark Mueller was already in full flow, telling me how he had been the first to know the movie men were back in town. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers not play with a full deck to not be completely honest in a contest or discussion, and therefore have an unfair advantage over other people This guy is either very clever or he's not playing with a full deck. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers in full cry [mainly British] at the highest or most intense level of activity We had left four or five people back in the bar where a Sunday lunchtime jazz band was in full cry. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers come full circle or the wheel has come full circle said to mean that something is now exactly the same as it used to be, although there has been a long period of changes Her life had now come full circle and she was back where she started, in misery, alone. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers full of beans happy, excited, and full of energy Jem was among them, pink-cheeked and full of beans after a far longer sleep than anybody else had got. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers go full steam ahead to start to carry out a particular project in a thorough and determined way The prime minister declared it was full steam ahead for a fourth term of government. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be at full stretch [British] to be unable to work any harder or more efficiently, because you are already using all your resources Police are warning that emergency services are at full stretch and they are advising motorists to travel only if their journey is absolutely necessary. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be in full swing to be operating fully or to have already been happening for some time, rather than just having started Twelve days after a hurricaine left its trail of destruction and misery across South Florida, officials say recovery efforts are at last in full swing. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers do something at full throttle to do something with all your energy and effort She's a high-powered businesswoman who always goes at things at full throttle. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the full monty [British] something that is as complete or extreme as possible Ron sang `My Way' right through, from the simple piano intro to the big orchestral finish, the full monty. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: full hour The booking had been found and it was for a full hour. Times,Sunday Times Painting a room - a full hour, with extras, and refreshments to follow. The Sun But it's a tale which doesn't have quite enough material to sustain a full hour and a half running time. The Sun I was on the edge of my seat for the full hour. Times, Sunday Times But his probing interview style and insistence that candidates spend a full hour with him soon won him fans. Times, Sunday Times Her crease-free skin, full lips and dinky nose are testament to work she's had in the past. The Sun Her dark curls framed her porcelain skin and full lips. Times, Sunday Times He had full lips, a long, pointy nose that might have looked unattractive on someone else, but not on him, and a strong, pert chin. Times, Sunday Times I look really camp with that long hair and full lips. The Sun He has heavy-lidded eyes, a prominent nose, full lips and a small moustache. Times, Sunday Times I hadn't eaten a full meal in 11 days. Times, Sunday Times Then comes a full meal prepared for diners, with the two semi-finalists as assistants. Times, Sunday Times This time we'll also do a takeaway box: a full meal for two people. Times,Sunday Times Sushi bars offer anything from a snack to a full meal. Times, Sunday Times Breakfast will also remain and business-class passengers will continue to receive a full meal service. Times, Sunday Times That's a staggering 100 for a full mouth. Times, Sunday Times On one occasion, he 'became completely unresponsive with bubbles rising through his open, full mouth'. Times, Sunday Times Ban talking with a full mouth. The Sun Each gave me a full mouth x-ray and a thorough examination. Times, Sunday Times The person then would find himself in an uncomfortable situation due to a full mouth and no milk to wash it down. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A lovely performance this, prefacing a programme full of promise and duly met with applause to bring down the chandeliers. Times, Sunday Times The first series was full of promise, but never quite lived up to it. Times,Sunday Times Forty pairs of eyes stare into a future that, just for the moment, seems full of promise. Times, Sunday Times Other summer targets are a holding midfielder and a dominating centrehalf — and expect both of them to be young and full of promise. The Sun The 19-year-old regained composure and concentration while others succumbed around him, hitting only five fours in 191 minutes full of promise. Times, Sunday Times They appear to be followed everywhere by a full orchestra and gospel choir, providing schmaltz so thick that you start to choke. Times, Sunday Times Those old films that ended with a clinch and full orchestra were more astute than we give them credit for. Times, Sunday Times The third escalates the tension, and the fourth has cello cadenzas contrasted by wild, ear-splitting bursts for full orchestra. Times, Sunday Times With a full orchestra added, he's able to play with sound and tone even more. Times, Sunday Times A further 2,500 people have booked the free tickets for another open rehearsal by the full orchestra this morning. Times, Sunday Times People haven't seen his full potential yet but when he's on song he's scary. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Later on, you may decide to explore your full potential with a good singing teacher. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The people of today have little use for the full potential of their adrenal glands. Living with Angina (1991) It also aims to support, inform and inspire vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to help them reach their full potential. The Sun (2015) They too have had wilderness years when nobody really understood them and they floundered about, failing to fulfil their full potential. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The college purported to offer a full range of courses, boasted dutiful attendance records and offered diplomas and degrees by the score. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But just 13 per cent of health commissioners offer a full range of services, such as medication and vacuum pumps. The Sun (2016) It is impossible to do justice to the full range and global scope of the writing on offer here. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) The garden is managed organically and guests are provided with a full range of eco-friendly cleaning products, recycling and composting facilities. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The printed full skirt is a beautiful summer piece and the jersey dress is right for anywhere. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Its full skirt and halterneck are very flattering. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The low neckline balances out the full skirt. The Sun (2015) Keep it soft with a full skirt for dancing around in as the sun sets. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Americans abandoned their shopping centres and department stores last month, hitting new year sales across the full spectrum of retailers. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The habitual use of sunglasses adds to this by cutting our access to full spectrum light. The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes (1988) This company supplies full spectrum light tubes which can be used in standard fluorescent tube fittings. Stay Well This Winter (1989) A full stomach worsens this friction, and while dehydration can cause a stitch, so can drinking too much. Times, Sunday Times Your digestion slows down in the evening so going to bed on a full stomach may make it uncomfortable to lie down. The Sun Do the weekly shop on a full stomach - research shows you spend significantly less than when you are hungry. The Sun If you go to sleep on a full stomach, your body spends the night working instead of resting. Times, Sunday Times It could be a cramping diaphragm, strained ligaments around abdominal organs, a full stomach or even referred spinal pain. Times, Sunday Times It likes well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun and is best pruned in late-summer. The Sun (2016) This half-hardy perennial will overwinter in a sheltered spot in full sun. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The bright green foliage tolerates full sun or light shade, so use it as a groundcover or understorey planting. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Blueberries look great in dappled shade, whereas an evergreen grevillea would be ideal in full sun on well-drained soil. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Although chaenomeles are tolerant of shade, the heaviest flowering display will be achieved with a position in full sun. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Even if that were not the case, mixing the older fuel with an almost full tank of new fuel should be okay. Times, Sunday Times Starting and finishing with a full tank, we put 57.02 litres into the car — costing just 60.70. The Sun With both, cars come with a full tank. Times, Sunday Times Although motorists will save an average of 3 on a full tank of petrol from next month, prices are still skyhigh. The Sun His limo will be waiting with a full tank at our expense. The Sun Now, there's a platform you wouldn't have trusted to bear your full weight as recently as a handful of weeks ago. Times, Sunday Times Even after acknowledging nobody had been hurt, magistrates decided to apply the full weight of the law. The Sun Imagine your full weight going through one toe and how strong it has to be, and that's even before you think about technique. Times,Sunday Times You can usually tell by sight, or give a hard pull before putting your full weight on it. Times, Sunday Times The full weight of the law should be brought to bear. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 满的 Japanese: 満ちて |
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