| 单词 | idea |
| 释义 | idea (aɪdiːə ) Word forms: ideas 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN, NOUN to-infinitive] A2 An idea is a plan, suggestion, or possible course of action. It's a good idea to plan ahead. I really like the idea of helping people. [+ of] She told me she'd had a brilliant idea. Synonyms: plan, scheme, proposal, design 2. countable noun [NOUN that] B1 An idea is an opinion or belief about what something is like or should be like. Some of his ideas about democracy are entirely his own. [+ about] ...the idea that reading too many books ruins your eyes. My idea of physical perfection is to be very slender. Synonyms: notion, thought, view, understanding 3. singular noun B2 If someone gives you an idea of something, they give you information about it without being very exact or giving a lot of detail. This table will give you some idea of how levels of ability can be measured. [+ of] Could you give us an idea of the range of complaints you've been receiving? If you cannot remember the exact date give a rough idea of when it was. [+ of] Synonyms: impression, estimate, guess, hint 4. singular noun B2 If you have an idea of something, you know about it to some extent. By the end of the week you will have a clear idea of what your eating habits are. No one has any real idea how much the company will make next year. Synonyms: understanding, thought, view, sense 5. singular noun [NOUN that] B2 If you have an idea that something is the case, you think that it may be the case, although you are not certain. [vagueness] I had an idea that he joined the army later, but I may be wrong. Synonyms: suspicion, guess, impression, notion 6. singular noun The idea of an action or activity is its aim or purpose. The idea is to encourage people to get to know their neighbours. Synonyms: intention, aim, purpose, object 7. countable noun If you have the idea of doing something, you intend to do it. He sent for a number of books he admired with the idea of re-reading them. [+ of] I had to postpone ideas of a career and stay at home. 8. singular noun You can use idea in expressions such as I've no idea or I haven't the faintest idea to emphasize that you do not know something. [emphasis] 'Is she coming by coach?'—'Well I've no idea.' We haven't the faintest idea where he is. 9. get the idea phrase If someone gets the idea, they understand how to do something or they understand what you are telling them. [informal] It isn't too difficult once you get the idea. You're beginning to get the idea. 10. you have no idea/you've no idea phrase [VERB inflects, oft PHR wh] You can say you have no idea to emphasize how good or bad something is. [informal, emphasis] We are both so happy, you have no idea. You have no idea how depressed it made me. Quotations: Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when you have only one ideaPropos sur la religion A stand can be made against invasion by an army; no stand can be made against invasion by an ideaHistoire d'une Crime It is better to entertain an idea than to take it home to live with you for the rest of your lifePictures from an Institution Right now it's only a notion, but I think I can get the money to make it into a concept, and later turn it into an ideaAnnie Hall Collocations: accept an idea You just have to accept that idea and live with it. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We do not accept the idea that finishing fourth is a triumph. Times, Sunday Times (2013) A royal source said: 'Most Spaniards accept the idea that the Prince is going to succeed the King'. Times, Sunday Times (2014) At first Democrats backed the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2010) A poll found that two thirds of people backed the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In another meeting he backed an idea to restore the Hero of Labour medal for diligent workers. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Maybe that's not such a bad idea. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Any food with sugar in the first three ingredients is a bad idea. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Driving to the party is probably a bad idea. Times, Sunday Times (2010) These days people are always coming up to me with business ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Her initial business idea was disarmingly simple. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Her advice to budding entrepreneurs is to think hard about their business idea. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The findings challenge the idea that free-range eggs are automatically the best choice for the ethically minded consumer. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He will give a speech from the back benches to challenge the idea that the arts could manage with less public funding. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is my hope that we will consider, discuss, and challenge the ideas of war. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Yet he offers no creative solutions to how to present visually the complex ideas that he lays out in his interpretation. Times, Sunday Times (2016) His easy style and ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms made the series a major success. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Simple ideas are more readily transferred from one person to another than complex ideas. Exploring language (6th edn) (1995) Each of these ideas is controversial and contested. Times, Sunday Times (2009) When it was first suggested that passive smoking was harmful, the idea was controversial and the evidence thin. Times, Sunday Times (2014) For Greg such ideas are scientifically controversial . Times, Sunday Times (2013) For more bright and beautiful design ideas, see timesonline. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The majority browse the website for curiosity or for interior design ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A poll suggests that one tenth of Britons have captured secret images of the interiors of other people's homes to steal their design ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It was a different era with different ideas about upbringing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Every nation has a different idea about style. The Sun (2013) It is one of those jobs where you are always picking up different ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A few ideas came to us, and we discussed these ideas with others. Christianity Today (2000) The idea was discussed with regulators, but rejected. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have already been discussing ideas together. The Sun (2009) I did consider moving to Wales, but quickly dismissed the idea. The Sun (2012) Don't dismiss old ideas too quickly. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Not that he has dismissed the idea of opening other restaurants. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Most musicians, music fans and punters in the know about the band dismiss the idea out of hand after a bitter 26 years since they last played together. The Sun (2013) It may not pay as well, but don't dismiss the idea of specialising in work that will need legal aid funding. Times, Sunday Times (2011) He dismissed the idea that putting his children first would harm his career. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We are keen to see the industry embrace these ideas and deliver positive change for consumers. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Others are reluctantly embracing the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But he has embraced the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I did not entertain the idea of joining another English club. The Sun (2012) He knows what he thinks, but is prepared to entertain other ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I thought that being an accountant she would be naturally careful with her money and wouldn't entertain such an idea. The Sun (2016) We exchange ideas all the time. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She also wants countries to exchange ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The internet has made it easier for researchers around the globe to exchange ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Usually you're the first to explore new ideas or plunge into the unknown. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I suggest the FA explore the idea of Uefa setting up a new world football regime, based in Europe. Times, Sunday Times (2014) At the same time, you're also exploring riskier ideas, including personal pursuits or business ventures about which you know little. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Over the past weeks, she's been exploring potentially exciting ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The trust also offers support for people to explore ideas and test their business plans. The Sun (2015) Do not be afraid to explore new ideas across the board. The Sun (2015) She's come up with a fantastic staging idea and we'll have other singers and dancers on stage. The Sun (2006) Healthcare that is free at the point of delivery is a fantastic idea, but it relies on patients using it sensibly. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I think it's a fantastic idea. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It is a great, fun idea. The Sun (2016) Here are some fun ideas to get fit as a family. The Sun (2011) Getting the two iconic shows together is a fun idea. The Sun (2010) You have some general idea of where the problems might occur, but there's a lot of guesswork involved. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Can you see the general idea and how he engineered the winning coup? Times, Sunday Times (2019) I wanted to use examples to get over the general idea. The Sun (2006) You can find some great gift ideas, too. The Sun (2014) We delved into the bookshelves to bring you some great gift ideas your little ones are sure to love. The Sun (2008) We also have some great gift ideas for foodies that will suit all tastes and budgets. The Sun (2014) It seems quite ridiculous now, but it seemed like a great idea at the time. Times, Sunday Times (2009) When you put your brain to work it really comes up with some great ideas. The Sun (2016) You have great ideas plus the determined attitude that turns them into action. The Sun (2011) Are you a small business with an innovative idea of how to reduce carbon output? Times, Sunday Times (2007) Age is not a factor; innovative ideas come from all sections of society. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They often have very good, innovative ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A stronger belief in your abilities will inspire profitable ideas at work. The Sun (2016) As well as a personal transformation, it inspires new work ideas. The Sun (2012) Filming takes me to great places that often inspire holiday ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It might seem like an inspired idea at the time, but it's not. Times, Sunday Times Here was an inspired idea for a three-part makeover show. Times, Sunday Times An inspired idea, it reaps rewards in lyrics of dreams, disappointment and self-discovery. Times, Sunday Times This inspired idea finally gives him the chance to perform a meaningful military role and keep critics at bay. The Sun At its inception it was an inspired idea: a one-stop funding shop for film-makers who had previously been confused by splintered cash sources. Times, Sunday Times It's an intriguing idea because you can see how our interest in genes and disease could lead to something like this. Times, Sunday Times It's an intriguing idea, but also arguably a self-limiting one, so it's no surprise to find the band broadening their scope on their third album. Times, Sunday Times Yet the play never develops much beyond that initial intriguing idea. Times, Sunday Times It's an intriguing idea, though one that surely underestimates the crucial role of good institutions, such as an effective parliament. Times, Sunday Times An intriguing idea, but it has its limits. Times, Sunday Times A ludicrous idea, anyway, given they'd never fit in your pocket. Times, Sunday Times They are out of gas because of the frankly ludicrous idea of adding another eight countries to an already bloated tournament. The Sun It's a ludicrous idea to have competitive tendering in a system that depends on merit. Times, Sunday Times If she pays people to come up with these ludicrous ideas, she ought to fire them! The Sun Now if someone feels strongly about a certain musical idea the others will respect that. Times, Sunday Times His was a world of free improvisation: take a musical idea, play with it, gauge the audience's reaction and respond. Times,Sunday Times Following a musical idea, of whichever genre, was never, he says, done with an end result in mind. Times, Sunday Times Several of her future works (there are a number in this show) would make visual play with the musical idea of counterpoint. Times, Sunday Times It's not too fanciful to hear that in the main musical idea driving the work: a conflict between tonality and microtonality, or conventional tuning and disorientating detunings. Times, Sunday Times It's a neat idea but one that's still finding its way. Times, Sunday Times Come the wedding season, this neat idea will come into its own. Times, Sunday Times It's a neat idea and not a bad introduction to the show if you have never listened before. Times,Sunday Times It's a neat idea, but not one that finds much supporting evidence within the book. Times, Sunday Times It's a simple, neat idea that will make for a lot of fun. The Sun A nice idea in theory does not mean that it will thrive in practice. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Things don't happen just because you think it might be a nice idea. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But it seemed a nice idea. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Weirdly, it seemed like a novel idea at the time. Times, Sunday Times In what you could call a novel idea, full-sized photographs of books printed on tiles line the floor and the walls of this café. Times, Sunday Times The novel idea was to give these properties new life as holiday rentals. Times, Sunday Times A novel idea sees the player utilising technology to run and rampage through the city, with the open world dynamic offering plenty of freedom. The Sun A novel idea - it allows homeowners to register their property online, whether they want to sell or not. Times, Sunday Times An old-fashioned idea, but still rather a good one. Times, Sunday Times Our efforts and energies are focused in that area, rather than the old-fashioned idea of flying around the world playing a 39th game. Times, Sunday Times We had the very old-fashioned idea of making a record and then trying to get people to buy it. The Sun What a supremely old-fashioned idea. Times, Sunday Times But it's a strangely old-fashioned idea. Times, Sunday Times The majority of senior judges and lawyers oppose the idea. Times,Sunday Times Those who oppose the idea will be allowed to work as normal. Times, Sunday Times Voters oppose the idea by 52%-39%. Times, Sunday Times But 48 per cent oppose the idea. Times, Sunday Times While the contributors oppose the idea of the wall, they propose to turn the existing structure and any future construction into viable spaces. The Times Literary Supplement The original idea, this year, was to go somewhere long-haul for an adventure holiday. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The original idea was a series about the worst job in England, with each programme being different. Times, Sunday Times (2017) They have an original idea and more than enough enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He claimed that the original idea came to him on an uncomfortable train journey in Nigeria. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Ask people to come up with their own ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2007) I got the instructions off a cooking website originally, but the spreadsheet was my own idea. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The pony often had its own ideas regarding the route. The Sun (2012) Before she could pitch the idea, however, she had secured another job. Times, Sunday Times With his contact book bulging and his last employer a potential client, all he had to do was pitch his idea. Times, Sunday Times It may just lead to an opening - especially if you pitch the idea. The Sun He added that he went through official palace channels to pitch the idea, rather than approaching his grandmother directly. Times, Sunday Times We help people to develop recipes or food concepts to sell to market, then they have to pitch their idea to a panel of food buyers, investors and supermarkets. The Sun The plans are included in policy ideas announced by the party before their conference next month. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Journalists get an exclusive story and the politicians get a chance to float their policy ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2009) British politics is not short of policy ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This was a typical, practical idea for making daily life easier. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It seems such a simple and practical idea it is surprising it is not more widely used. Why am I Afraid to Grieve (1994) Alongside these practical ideas were more fanciful ones. The Times Literary Supplement (2010) They ponder the question, as if it's an alien and faintly preposterous idea. Times, Sunday Times Homeopathy also involves the preposterous idea that the more you dilute a remedy, the stronger it gets. Times, Sunday Times He laughs at the preposterous idea. Times, Sunday Times But a judging panel endlessly re-reads, discounts pleasure, argues itself into a preposterous idea of judgeability and finds arcane virtues which are nothing but a clubbable illusion. Times, Sunday Times It was a preposterous idea. Times, Sunday Times We try to promote the idea of staying on your feet. Times, Sunday Times Government-sponsored public meetings to promote the idea have attracted tiny turnouts. Times, Sunday Times At a time of forced national austerity there has never been a better opportunity to promote the idea that books are to be shared. Times, Sunday Times Compelling someone to promote an idea or opinion was simply oppressive. Times, Sunday Times The creators of such theories often reject the label 'downsizers', but their common effect has been to promote the idea that competitive advantage today lies with firms of reduced size. Times, Sunday Times She was one of the first people to propose the idea of voting based on issues rather than for a specific party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was the first to propose the idea of a portable camera obscura, which purportedly was to be used to help create artistic topographical drawings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was the first to propose the idea of an ordering process in this context. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He invented and built a number of astronomical instruments, and in 1953 was the first to propose the idea of adaptive optics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It proposed the idea of judges conducting trials alone. Times, Sunday Times I have a radical idea on how to shake up the current system - take it out of the local authority's hands. The Sun Back then, when light was thought to be a kind of wave in space, this was a deeply disturbing and radical idea. Times, Sunday Times Each week she will meet an innovator who has a radical idea that could improve the way we live. Times,Sunday Times Free schools are a radical idea proving hard to implement. Times, Sunday Times Come to think of it, that might be a really radical idea for a campaign. Times, Sunday Times The climate crisis helps to inform and reinforce my idea. Times,Sunday Times His aim was to reinforce the idea that the backroom staff were all part of the team - it was an approach that reaped dividends. Times, Sunday Times We play online; it's just to form a community, get the social side going, all to reinforce the idea that chess should be fun. Times,Sunday Times Reality shows like this can be dangerous, because they reinforce the idea that you need to look a certain way for people to love you. The Sun Ahead of an election when many voters feel financially sore, it would reinforce the idea that we are all in this together. Times, Sunday Times They rejected the idea that workers must resign themselves to remaining wage earners. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) ` Life has become a great deal happier since we rejected the idea of perfectionism. SOMEWHERE EAST OF LIFE (1990) He rejected the idea that daily alerts would reduce the need to phone an elderly relative. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Downing Street rejected the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But lawyers yesterday rejected the idea that such a scheme needs to be set up by an independent press regulator. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was also a difficult one to obtain; Congress didn't relish the idea of the country's frontline fighter serving under other flags. DALE BROWN'S DREAMLAND (5) STRIKE ZONE (2004) Ryle didn't relish the idea of providing General Bannol with an explanation, either. DOUBLE DECEIT (1993) Nobody relished the idea of confronting Hunt. Times, Sunday Times (2013) America and her allies seem to relish the idea. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Today we're on a quest for revolutionary ideas that can change the world tomorrow. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was such a revolutionary idea. Times, Sunday Times (2016) One of the more revolutionary ideas has been to move radiators away from the wall. Times, Sunday Times (2007) That sort of thing was under fire even then, but it's a particularly ridiculous idea by the standards of today's society. Times, Sunday Times It was a ridiculous idea from the start. The Sun I'd had this rather ridiculous idea that we were through it and now we face an even bigger tidal wave. Times,Sunday Times We have this ridiculous idea that it's unromantic to talk about money. Times, Sunday Times Forget the ridiculous idea that hot romance lasts for ever, or must be sought in serial monogamy. Times, Sunday Times That probably seemed to him like a perfectly sensible idea too. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Stepping up your personal security is always a sensible idea. The Sun (2013) It sounds like a sensible idea. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They share ideas and schemes on a website. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It's time to share new ideas with a partner. The Sun (2012) Sharing ideas for coping will keep you pulling together as a team. The Sun (2009) That will give you a slight idea of what heaven will be like. Christianity Today I venture that most of us, even those with only a slight idea of the salaries and perquisites available to ambassadors and captains of industry, will find his observations risible. Times, Sunday Times The executives felt that viewers were not supposed to be confused after watching and must have at least a slight idea of what was going on. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I did not have the slightest idea that an orange film could be born. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mind's education dealt mostly with art; he could with difficulty be made to write his name, and he had not the slightest idea of arithmetic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It makes the words more precious and can spark the idea for a melody. Times, Sunday Times It sparked an idea to build a website that connects customers with local bakers who could make cakes to order by inputting their postcode. The Sun And it was her name that sparked the idea for the book. The Sun If you're thinking of joining, our seven-page guide may spark some ideas. Times,Sunday Times Since we get our inspiration from football, and in every game something happens that sparks an idea or starts a conversation, we'll never run out of ideas. The Sun The problem was that I had no story ideas. The Other Side of Me All we had to do was to devise ten simple story ideas. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Initial story ideas have been supplied by creative writing students at De Montfort University. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Whose stupid idea was it to ban models from smiling? Times, Sunday Times (2015) I've heard some pretty stupid ideas in my time. The Sun (2016) Is that such a stupid idea? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then sit back and hope she discovers for herself that it was a stupid idea. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The changes in early diet since the end of rationing would therefore support the idea that the gap will narrow. Times, Sunday Times I support the idea of the voluntary sector doing more to run services and to help improve the quality of life in local neighbourhoods. Times, Sunday Times If you twist the arm of someone unmotivated to support an idea, you get an elbow in the chops. Christianity Today Other neuroscientists support the idea of exercising the brain but question the benefit of spending too much time on the internet. Times, Sunday Times Recent brain-scan research on chess players appears to support the idea that the game changes the way in which people use their grey matter. Times, Sunday Times We argue about the whole idea and discuss giving up. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The whole idea of paying attention to your feelings left me horrified. Christianity Today (2000) The whole idea is rather strange. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Rock bands tend to have a few vague ideas and then bring in an outside arranger. The Sun (2009) She seemed to have a vague idea that they lived in Moscow. A Little Princess (1905) My wife had a vague idea that it would be fun to look for properties. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Don't get the wrong idea. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There is no right or wrong idea. The Sun (2010) Or this might give some people the wrong idea. The Sun (2015) Translations: Chinese: 想法 Japanese: 考え |
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