单词 | handbook |
释义 | handbookhand‧book /ˈhændbʊk/ ●○○ noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorusing instinct rather than knowledge► instructions Collocations written or spoken information telling someone what to do or how something should be done: · I can't get the computer to work and I've lost the instructions.give/leave (somebody) instructions: · As the teacher, it's your job to give clear instructions to the children.instructions for: · Mum was going to work, so she left me some instructions for supper.· The President issued instructions for the continuance of the attack.follow/carry out (somebody's) instructions (=do what the instructions tell you): · I've followed the instructions, but the machine still isn't working.· Mr Evans claimed that the solicitor had failed to carry out his mother's instructions.read the instructions: · Before you take any medicine, always read the instructions on the bottle.instructions about/on: · It's extraordinary that the equipment doesn't come with instructions on how to use it.· His grandfather had left no instructions about what to do with his paintings. ► directions a set of instructions, especially written ones, on how to do or use something: directions on: · For detailed directions on installing the software, see page 18.give (somebody) directions/give directions to somebody: · The judge has the power to give appropriate directions to the jury before they consider their verdict.follow directions: · These worksheets are designed to teach children how to solve problems and follow directions. ► guidelines official instructions about the best way to do something, especially something that could be difficult or dangerous: · Lauder urged the company to develop a set of guidelines that address sexual harassment in the workplace.follow guidelines: · Air travelers can have stress-free trips if they follow a few simple guidelines.issue/publish/lay down etc guidelines: · Medical staff have been issued with new guidelines for working with HIV patients.· The Ministry of Education has laid down strict guidelines as to the administration of the tests.guidelines on: · New guidelines on how to move dangerous chemicals by road have just been published. ► brief instructions that are given to someone about what their duties and responsibilities are in a job: · The brief given to the students was quite straightforward.somebody's brief is to do something: · The committee's brief is to investigate and report on domestic violence in the region.· The architect's brief was to design an extension which would harmonize as much as possible with the existing building.be part of somebody's brief: · Dealing with financial matters is not part of my brief. ► recipe instructions on how to make a particular kind of food: · This soup is really good - you must give me the recipe.recipe for: · I've found a really great recipe for barbecue sauce.have the recipe: · My Mum has the recipe for a really delicious prawn curry. ► manual a book that contains detailed instructions on how to operate a piece of equipment or machinery, or on how to do a job or activity: · Before you try to use the camera, read the manual carefully.· a computer manualinstruction manual: · The instruction manuals that accompany new computer software are often difficult to understand.training manual: · a training manual for teachers manual on: · Leach has written many popular manuals on childcare.owner's manual/user's manual (=one which shows you how to use your car, piece of equipment etc): · Consult your owner's manual for information on what oil to use and how often it should be changed. ► guide a book containing instructions and advice, that helps you do an activity or job properly, or to make the right choice about something: · This simple guide is essential if you are thinking of taking up hill walking.· the Good Schools Guideguide to (doing) something: · The book is an extremely useful guide to starting your own business.· a free guide to financial planningguide for: · A guide for hospital staff will be published shortly, covering everything from simple hygiene to security regulations. ► handbook a book containing information and advice on a subject or product, produced by someone who knows a lot about it: · There are all kinds of health and fitness handbooks on the market these days.· The students' handbook gives information on how to find accommodation.handbook for: · a useful handbook for managershandbook on: · a handbook on basic psychology ► cookbook also recipe book British a book that has instructions about how to cook different kinds of food: · There are an increasing number of recipe books with ideas for healthy meals that can be prepared quickly and easily.· an Indian recipe bookcookbook of: · an illustrated cookbook of Mexican recipes WORD SETS► Newspapers/Printing/Publishingabstract, nounagony aunt, nounagony column, nounannual, nounanthology, nounantiquarian, adjectiveappendix, nounarticle, nounauthor, nounautobiography, nounback, nounbackslash, nounbackspace, nounballoon, nounbanner headline, nounbestiary, nounbest-seller, nounbibliography, nounbibliophile, nounbind, verbbinder, nounbinding, nounbiographer, nounbiography, nounblackout, nounbold, adjectiveboldface, nounbook, nounbookbinding, nounbooklet, nounbookmark, nounbookmobile, nounbookplate, nounbookseller, nounbookshop, nounbookstall, nounbookstore, nounbound, adjectivebox, nounbraille, nounbroadsheet, nounbrochure, nounbubble, nounbulletin, nounby-line, nouncalendar, nouncaption, nouncarry, verbcatalogue, nouncentrefold, nounchain letter, nounchapbook, nounchapter, nounchequebook journalism, nouncircular, nouncirculation, nouncity desk, nouncity editor, nounclassified ad, nounclip, nounclipping, nouncodex, nouncol, collection, nouncolour supplement, nouncolumn, nouncolumnist, nouncomic, nouncomic strip, nouncommentary, nouncommentator, nouncompanion, nouncompendium, nouncomposition, nouncompositor, nouncontribute, verbcontributor, nouncopy, nouncopy editor, nouncopyist, nouncorrespondent, nouncoursebook, nouncover girl, nouncover story, nouncross-refer, verbcross-reference, nouncutting, noundaily, noundesk, noundiarist, noundiary, noundictionary, noundime novel, noundirectory, noundog-eared, adjectivedoorstep, verbdotted line, noundraft, noundraft, verbDTP, noundust jacket, nouned., edit, verbedition, nouneditor, nouneditorial, nouneditorship, nounemend, verbencyclopedia, nounentry, nounerratum, nounet al, adverbet cetera, adverbexclusive, nounexposure, nounexpurgated, adjectivefeature, nounff, figure, nounfiller, nounfinancial supermarket, Fleet Street, fly leaf, nounfolio, nounfollow-up, nounfont, nounfootnote, nounforeword, nounformat, nounformat, verbfrontispiece, nounfull-page, adjectivefull stop, nounfunny papers, noungagging order, galley, noungazette, noungazetteer, nounghost, verbghost writer, noungloss, noungloss, verbglossary, nounglossy, noungonzo journalism, noungossip column, noungraphic design, nounguide, nounguillotine, nounhack, nounhagiography, nounhalftone, nounhandbill, nounhandbook, nounhardback, nounhardcover, nounheading, nounheadline, nounheadline, verbheadword, nounhistory, nounhumorist, nounillustrate, verbillustration, nounimpression, nounimprimatur, nounimprint, nounindent, verbindentation, nounindex, nounindex, verbinsert, nouninset, nouninset, verbinstalment, nouninterpolate, verbISBN, nounissue, nounitalicize, verbitalics, nounjacket, nounjournal, nounjournalese, nounjournalism, nounjournalist, nounjourno, nounl, landscape, nounlayout, nounleader, nounleading article, nounleaf, nounletter-size, adjectivelibrary, nounlimited edition, nounlined, adjectiveLinotype, nounliterature, nounlocal paper, nounlocal rag, nounloose-leaf, adjectivelower case, nounmag, nounmagazine, nounmanuscript, nounmargin, nounmasthead, nounmezzotint, nounmicrofiche, nounmisprint, nounmonograph, nounmonthly, nounmorocco, nounmuckraking, nounN/A, N.B., news, nounnews agency, nounnewshound, nounnewsletter, nounnewspaper, nounnewsprint, nounnews release, nounnon-fiction, nounnote, nounnotebook, nounnotice, nounnumber, nounobituary, nounoffprint, nounoffset, adjectiveomnibus, nounop. cit., open letter, nounorgan, nounoverleaf, adverboverprint, verbp., pagination, nounpamphlet, nounpamphleteer, nounpap, nounpaparazzi, nounpaper, nounpaperback, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper round, nounpaper shop, nounpara, passage, nounpaste-up, nounperiodical, nounpersonal ad, nounpersonal column, nounphrasebook, nounpicture book, nounpiece, nounplate, nounpocketbook, nounpp., prequel, nounpress, nounpress baron, nounpress box, nounpress conference, nounpress corps, nounpress cutting, nounpress gallery, nounpressman, nounpress office, nounpress release, nounprint, verbprint, nounprinted matter, nounprinter, nounprinting, nounprinting ink, nounprinting press, nounproblem page, nounproof, nounproofread, verbpublication, nounpublish, verbpublisher, nounpublishing, nounpull-out, nounquarterly, adjectivequarterly, nounquarto, nounquire, nounquotation, nounquote, verbrag, nounreader, nounreadership, nounreading, nounream, nounred ink, nounreference, nounreference book, nounreference library, nounrelease, verbreprint, verbreproduce, verbreproduction, nounreproductive, adjectivereview, nounreview, verbreviewer, nounrevise, verbrevision, nounrider, nounroman, nounsans serif, nounsaturation, nounscare story, nounscoop, nounscoop, verbsection, nounserif, nounset, verbsilk screen, adjectivesketch, nounslipcase, nounsmall ad, nounsoft porn, nounsource, nounspace, nounspine, nounsplash, verbspoiler, nounstay of execution, nounstop press, nounstory, nounstorybook, nounstringer, nounstrip, nounstrip cartoon, nounsub, nounsub, verbsubedit, verbsub-editor, nounsubheading, nounsubscribe, verbsubscriber, nounsubscription, nounsuperscript, adjectivesupplement, nounsymposium, nounsyndicate, verbtable, nountabloid, nountext, nounthumb index, nountitle page, nountome, nountract, nountreatise, nountrot, nountype, nountypeface, nountypescript, nountypesetting, nountypographer, nountypography, nounvanity press, nounvellum, nounvignette, nounvol., volume, nounweekly, nounwell-thumbed, adjectivewoodblock, nounwrite-up, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► employee a short book that gives information or instructions about something SYN manual: the Fiction Writer’s Handbook· Can an employee handbook serve as a basis for contractual obligation?· When an employee is working without a formal employment contract, the terms of an employee handbook may be contractually binding.· The newsletter explains issues such as overtime pay, fair housing laws and employee handbooks.· Several courts have held, however, that express disclaimers in employee handbooks can negate any promises made.· According to the employee handbook, I can fire her next Friday. VERB► publish· In June they published a handbook about how valuable they were.· We publish a handbook for our members, provide appraisal services, and we're active in legislative matters. |
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