| 单词 | like |
| 释义 | 1. preposition and conjunction uses2. verb uses3. noun uses and phrases like (laɪk , laɪk ) preposition and conjunction uses 1. preposition A2 If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas. Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters. It's a bit like going to the dentist; it's never as bad as you fear. It's nothing like what happened in the mid-Seventies. This is just like old times. ...a mountain shaped like a reclining woman. 2. preposition A2 If you talk about what something or someone is like, you are talking about their qualities or features. What was Bulgaria like? What did she look like? What was it like growing up in Costa Rica? Joe still has no concept of what it's like to be the sole parent. 3. preposition A2 You can use like to introduce an example of the set of things or people that you have just mentioned. The neglect that large cities like New York have received over the past 12 years is tremendous. He could say things like, 'Let's go to the car' or 'Let us go for a walk' in French. 4. preposition B1 You can use like to say that someone or something is in the same situation as another person or thing. It also moved those who, like me, are too young to have lived through the war. Like many cities in Germany, it had to re-create itself after the second world war. 5. preposition B1 If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk. I was shaking all over, trembling like a leaf. Greenfield was behaving like an irresponsible idiot. 6. preposition B2 You can use like in expressions such as that's just like her and it wasn't like him to indicate that the person's behaviour is or is not typical of their character. You should have told us. But it's just like you not to share. Why does he want to do a mad thing like that? It's not like him. 7. conjunction B1 Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to say that something appears to be the case when it is not. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. His arms look like they might snap under the weight of his gloves. On the train up to Waterloo, I felt like I was going on an adventure. 8. conjunction B2 Like is sometimes used as a conjunction in order to indicate that something happens or is done in the same way as something else. Some people consider this use to be incorrect. People are strolling, buying ice cream for their children, just like they do every Sunday. He spoke exactly like I did. We really were afraid, not like in the cinema. 9. preposition [with neg] You can use like in negative expressions such as nothing like it and no place like it to emphasize that there is nothing as good as the situation, thing, or person mentioned. [emphasis] There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood. There was no feeling like it in the world. 10. preposition [with neg] You can use like in expressions such as nothing like to make an emphatic negative statement. [emphasis] Three hundred million dollars will be nothing like enough. It's really not anything like as bad as it looks. 11. convention Some people say like when they are thinking about what to say next or because it has become their habit to say it. Some people do not like this use. [informal, spoken] 12. convention Some people say like when they are reporting what they or another person said, or what they thought about something. Some people do not like this use. [informal, spoken] He said 'I'm attracted to you.' I'm like 'You're kidding!' My dad was there and he's like: 'Yeah. Yeah. I want to come.' like (laɪk ) verb uses Word forms: likes , liking , liked 1. verb [no cont] A1 If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive. He likes baseball. [VERB noun] I can't think why Grace doesn't like me. [VERB noun] What music do you like best? [VERB noun] I just didn't like being in crowds. [VERB verb-ing] Do you like to go swimming? [VERB to-infinitive] She likes her steak medium rare. [V n adj/prep] That's one of the things I like about you. You're strong. [VERB noun + about] Synonyms: enjoy, love, adore [informal], delight in 2. verb [no cont, no passive] A1 If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant. How do you like America? [VERB noun/verb-ing] How did you like the trip? [VERB noun/verb-ing] 3. verb [no cont] A1 If you like something such as a particular course of action or way of behaving, you approve of it. I've been looking at the cookery book. I like the way it is set out. [VERB noun] The U.S. administration would like to see a negotiated settlement to the war. [VERB to-infinitive] She does not like her sister talking to strangers about the past. [VERB noun verb-ing] I don't like relying on the judges' decisions. [VERB verb-ing] Synonyms: admire, approve of, appreciate, prize 4. verb [no cont, no passive] B1+ If you say that you like to do something or that you like something to be done, you mean that you prefer to do it or prefer it to be done as part of your normal life or routine. I like to get to airports in good time. [VERB to-infinitive] I like him to look smart. [VERB noun to-infinitive] 5. verb B1 If you like something on social media, you click on a symbol to show that you like it. Do you feel hurt if nobody likes your Instagram post? [VERB noun] 6. verb [no cont, no passive] A1 If you say that you would like something or would like to do something, you are indicating a wish or desire that you have. I'd like a bath. [VERB noun] If you don't mind, I think I'd like to go home. [VERB to-infinitive] 7. verb [no cont, no passive] A1 You can say that you would like to say something to indicate that you are about to say it. I'd like to apologize. [VERB to-infinitive] I would like to take this opportunity of telling you about a new service which we are offering. [VERB to-infinitive] 8. verb [no cont, no passive] A1 If you ask someone if they would like something or would like to do something, you are making a polite offer or invitation. [politeness] Here's your change. Would you like a bag? [VERB noun] Perhaps while you wait you would like a drink at the bar. [VERB noun] Would you like to come back for coffee? [VERB to-infinitive] Synonyms: wish, want, choose, prefer 9. verb [no cont, no passive] A2 If you say to someone that you would like something or you would like them to do something, or ask them if they would like to do it, you are politely telling them what you want or what you want them to do. [politeness] I'd like an explanation. [VERB noun] We'd like you to look around and tell us if anything is missing. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Would you like to tell me what happened? [VERB to-infinitive] like (laɪk ) Word forms: likes 1. uncountable noun You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics. You have to make sure you're comparing like with like. Homeopathic treatment is based on the 'like cures like' principle. 2. plural noun [usually poss NOUN] B1+ Someone's likes are the things that they enjoy or find pleasant. I thought that I knew everything about Jemma: her likes and dislikes, her political viewpoints. Synonyms: liking, favourite, preference, cup of tea [informal] 3. countable noun [usually plural] B1 On social media, likes are symbols that people have clicked on to show that they like something. They might try to dress in a way that generates Facebook likes. 4. See also liking 5. and the like phrase [noun PHRASE] If you mention particular things or people and then add and the like, you are indicating that there are other similar things or people that can be included in what you are saying. Many students are also keeping fit through jogging, aerobics, weight training, and the like. 6. if you like phrase B1+ You say if you like when you are making or agreeing to an offer or suggestion in a casual way. You can stay here if you like. 'Shall we stop talking about her?'—'If you like.' 7. if you like phrase You say if you like when you are expressing something in a different way, or in a way that you think some people might disagree with or find strange. This is more like a downpayment, or a deposit, if you like. 8. like anything/crazy/mad phrase You can use the expressions like anything, like crazy, or like mad to emphasize that someone is doing something or something is happening in a very energetic or noticeable way. [informal, emphasis] He's working like mad at the moment. 9. the likes of sb/sth phrase [PHRASE noun] You can talk about the likes of someone or something to refer to people or things of a particular type. [informal] Why would somebody like her want to spend an evening with the likes of me? 10. (as) like as not phrase [PHRASE with cl] If you say that something will happen like as not or as like as not, you mean that it will probably happen. They'd come and bring their neighbours, like as not. 11. (whether you) like it or not phrase [PHRASE with cl] B2 If you say that something will happen or is true like it or not, or whether someone likes it or not, you mean that although the situation may be unpleasant, it has to be faced. Like it or not, our families shape our lives and make us what we are. We're going to have to spend the night here whether we like it or not. 12. like that phrase You say like this, like that, or like so when you are showing someone how something is done. It opens and closes, like this. 13. like this/that phrase B2 You use like this or like that when you are drawing attention to something that you are doing or that someone else is doing. I'm sorry to intrude on you like this. Stop pacing like that. 14. more like phrase [PHRASE noun/-ing, noun PHRASE] You use the expression more like when mentioning an amount, name, or description that in your opinion is more accurate than one that has already been mentioned. It's on company advice–well, orders, more like. 15. something like phrase B2 You use the expression something like with an amount, number, or description to indicate that it is approximately accurate. They can get something like £3,000 a year. 'When roughly would this be? Monday?'—'Something like that.' 16. that's more like it convention If you say that's more like it, you mean that the thing that you are referring to is more satisfactory than it was on earlier occasions. That's more like it, you're getting into the swing of things now. 17. the like(s) of which phrase If you refer to something the like of which or the likes of which has never been seen before, you are emphasizing how important, great, or noticeable the thing is. [emphasis] ...technological advances the like of which the world had previously only dreamed of. We are dealing with an epidemic the likes of which we have never seen in this century. -like (-laɪk ) noun uses and phrases combining form [usually ADJECTIVE noun] -like combines with nouns to form adjectives which describe something as being similar to the thing referred to by the noun. ...beautiful purple-red petunia-like flowers. ...a tiny worm-like creature. Quotations: Like breeds like Translations: Chinese: 如同, 喜欢, 是…样的 Japanese: ･･･のような, 好む, ･･･のような |
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