英语词汇“beeline”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINbeeline

Origin:

1800-1900 From the belief that bees fly back to their hives in a straight line

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

After school the following afternoon, Alf Norris and I made a beeline to see the damage.
Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.
He made a beeline for the rich cousin.
I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.
If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.
She makes a beeline for Perry.
Through the binoculars I thought I made out an animal stretched out on the beach on a beeline from my window.

Longman Language Activatorto go or come towards someone or something► go towards

also go toward American to go away from where you are towards a particular place: · Go towards the church and take the first turning on your left.· He watched her going toward West End Avenue.

► come towards

also come toward American to come to where you are from a particular direction: · He looked up to see two policemen coming towards him.· As we came toward the house, the door flew open and out came Polly.

► head towards

also head toward American to move in the direction of something or someone, especially directly or in a determined way: · The bus was heading towards the Friedrich-Strasse railway station.· They saw the patrol boat turn and head towards them.

► make/head for

to move quickly towards somewhere, especially so that you can do something when you get there: · As he made for the door he tripped and fell heavily.· We headed for the nearest island to try and repair our boat.

► make a beeline for

to walk directly to a place or person as quickly as possible, especially because there is something you want there or someone you want to talk to: · I made a beeline for the bar and ordered myself a double whisky.· Jeff made a beeline for a table where two pretty Russian girls were sitting.

► advance on

written to move towards someone or something, especially in order to attack them: · In May 1681 a force of about 2500 troops advanced on Mondovi.· He moved towards her as though he was advancing on a dangerous animal.

► approach

written to come towards a particular person or place: · As they approached the wood, a deer ran out of the trees.· We walked silently, so they would not hear us approach.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► make

· She makes a beeline for Perry.· He made a beeline for the rich cousin.· Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.· After school the following afternoon, Alf Norris and I made a beeline to see the damage.· If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.· I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.· The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► make a beeline for somebody/something

I made a beeline for the food as soon as I arrived.
At a party, I immediately make a beeline for whatever kid is there.
Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.
He made a beeline for the rich cousin.
I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.
If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.
She makes a beeline for Perry.
The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table.

单词	beeline
释义	beelinebee‧line /ˈbiːlaɪn/ noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINbeeline Origin: 1800-1900 From the belief that bees fly back to their hives in a straight line Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS After school the following afternoon, Alf Norris and I made a beeline to see the damage. Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime. He made a beeline for the rich cousin. I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe. If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market. She makes a beeline for Perry. Through the binoculars I thought I made out an animal stretched out on the beach on a beeline from my window. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto go or come towards someone or something► go towards also go toward American to go away from where you are towards a particular place: · Go towards the church and take the first turning on your left.· He watched her going toward West End Avenue. ► come towards also come toward American to come to where you are from a particular direction: · He looked up to see two policemen coming towards him.· As we came toward the house, the door flew open and out came Polly. ► head towards also head toward American to move in the direction of something or someone, especially directly or in a determined way: · The bus was heading towards the Friedrich-Strasse railway station.· They saw the patrol boat turn and head towards them. ► make/head for to move quickly towards somewhere, especially so that you can do something when you get there: · As he made for the door he tripped and fell heavily.· We headed for the nearest island to try and repair our boat. ► make a beeline for to walk directly to a place or person as quickly as possible, especially because there is something you want there or someone you want to talk to: · I made a beeline for the bar and ordered myself a double whisky.· Jeff made a beeline for a table where two pretty Russian girls were sitting. ► advance on written to move towards someone or something, especially in order to attack them: · In May 1681 a force of about 2500 troops advanced on Mondovi.· He moved towards her as though he was advancing on a dangerous animal. ► approach written to come towards a particular person or place: · As they approached the wood, a deer ran out of the trees.· We walked silently, so they would not hear us approach. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► make · She makes a beeline for Perry.· He made a beeline for the rich cousin.· Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime.· After school the following afternoon, Alf Norris and I made a beeline to see the damage.· If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market.· I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe.· The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► make a beeline for somebody/something I made a beeline for the food as soon as I arrived. At a party, I immediately make a beeline for whatever kid is there. Gaming areas were half-empty, but gamblers made a beeline for the slots and tables at halftime. He made a beeline for the rich cousin. I'd have thought you would have made a beeline for Brimmer's safe. If your breakfast budget is two bucks, make a beeline for Saritas's in Grand Central Market. She makes a beeline for Perry. The picnickers rushed off the train at Minnehaha station and made a beeline for the pavilion to claim a good table. make a beeline for somebody/something informal to go quickly and directly towards someone or something: Rob always makes a beeline for beautiful women.
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