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

MENU FOR lidlid1 cover2 eye3 keep a/the lid on something4 put a/the lid on something5 take the lid off something

WORD ORIGINlid

Origin:

Old English hlid

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

a saucepan lid
Annie, do you know where the lid for the garbage can is?
Sam lifted the lid of his desk and took out a calculator.
Where's the lid for this jar?

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

He undid the three locks and swung back the lid.
His eyes brimmed and his lids went red.
Rather, Sanders said, police officers use the curfew to help keep a lid on crime in troubled areas.
Replace lid and shake well, then mix in the chives.
Though requiring no cable, the third model still had 10 radio-controlled movements for eyes, lids and hands.
Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience.
When my father threw in the first handful of dirt, I heard the pebbles dance on the coffin lid.
You can often see the eyes move under the lids.

THESAURUS► cover

something that is put on or over something else to protect it, for example a piece of metal, plastic, or glass: · a manhole cover· the cover that goes over the barbecue

► covering

a layer of something, or a sheet of something, that covers something else: · There was light covering of snow on the ground.· The hard shell acts as a protective covering.· the cloth coverings on the altar

► lid

a cover for a container such as a pan or a box: · the lid of the box· a saucepan lid

► top/cap

the thing that you put on top of a bottle, tube, or pen, in order to prevent the liquid or other things inside from coming out: · I can’t find the cap for the pen.· Put the top back on the milk!· the cap that goes on the toothpaste

► cork

the top part that you put on top of a bottle of wine: · Can you take off the cork for me?

► wrapping

(also wrap especially American English) a sheet of paper, plastic etc that is put around something in order to cover or protect it: · John tore the wrapping off his presents.· The lamp was still in its wrapping.

► wrapper

a piece of paper or plastic that is put around something you buy, especially a small object: · Put the candy wrappers in your pocket.· He took the drinking straw out of its wrapper.

Longman Language Activatorsomething that is used to cover something else► cover

a piece of paper, plastic, cloth etc that is used to cover something: · It's a good idea to buy a cover for your computer keyboard.· She took the card out of its plastic cover.record/book/CD etc cover: · There were old record covers scattered all over the floor.covers (=the sheets, blankets etc on a bed): · Patrick threw back the covers and hopped out of bed.

► covering

something that is used to cover a large flat area, especially in order to protect it from damage, dirt etc: · The insect's shell gives it a tough protective covering.· The prison cells have no electricity and no floor coverings.

► lid

a flat part that fits on top of a container, a pan, a box etc in order to close it: · a saucepan lid· Annie, do you know where the lid for the garbage can is?lid of: · Sam lifted the lid of his desk and took out a calculator.

► top/cap

a thing that fits on the top of a bottle, pen, or narrow container, that you press on or turn in order to close it: · Why don't you ever put the top back on the toothpaste?· I can't get the top off this bottle.· Remove the gas cap by turning it twice to the left and then back to the right.

► wrapper

a piece of paper, or very thin plastic or metal, that covers food, chocolate etc when you buy it: · chewing-gum wrappers· The empty stadium was littered with burger wrappers and empty cans.

► wrapping

cloth, paper, or plastic that is wrapped around something to protect it: · He undid the ribbons and tore at the paper wrapping.· Torn Christmas wrapping littered the floor.

to close a container► shut/close

to close a container, such as a box, case, or bottle: · As the teacher appeared, Matt shut the box quickly.· Russell shut his briefcase with a snap, and the meeting was over.· Put lids on all the jars and close them tightly.

► put the lid on

to shut a container such as a bottle or box by putting a lid onto it: · Put the lid on the cookie jar when you've finished with it!· If you leave cooked food in a pan, you should always put the lid on.

► screw on

to shut a container such as a bottle by putting the lid on and turning it round and round until it cannot be turned any more: screw on something: · I screwed on the top of the bottle as tightly as I could.screw something back on: · The fuel tank cap hadn't been screwed back on properly, and it came off when I drove away.screw something on: · She screwed the lid of the jar on again.

WORD SETS► DAILY LIFE

AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► dustbin/saucepan etc lid

the name on the coffin lid

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► closed

· Behind her closed lids, a kaleidoscope of flashing colours whirled giddily.· Snuggling into Patrick, she closed her eyes and let the memories drift in front of her closed lids.· Why then were tears burning against her closed lids?· Seconds later, it seemed, some one was shining a very bright, warm light against her closed lids.· Behind his closed lids, light flickered orange, pink and then black.

► heavy

· We gaze at one another despite the effort of heavy lids, our nodding heads, until the lull of sleep defeats.· Her heavy lids lifted and she stared at him, bewildered, stunned by her own inexplicable reaction.

NOUN► coffin

· Helen remembered the posy of flowers from the garden that she had tried to fix to the coffin lid with sellotape.· When my father threw in the first handful of dirt, I heard the pebbles dance on the coffin lid.· As the drumming built to a crescendo, the coffin lid snapped open, scattering coins into the dust.· Some of them dabbed their eyes with handkerchiefs, others stared very seriously at the coffin lid.· The sound was as final as the closing of a coffin lid.

► dustbin

· Next morning the din from the dustbin lids had hardly subsided when the grim realization drove into my brain.· Melissa heard the sounds of a dustbin lid being replaced and the running of a tap as Eleanor washed her hands.· We had been wakened as on my first morning by the hideous 6 a.m. clattering of dustbin lids.

VERB► blow

· You gave instructions that I would be the one to blow the lid off.

► close

· As I closed the lid he screwed his knuckles into his eyes and his body shook.· I closed the lid, snapping the locks, and stood the case against the wall.· I closed the lid and turned the key in the lock.· The old man's eyes were closed, the thin lids veined, mauve leaf patterns on the milky white.· Her eyes flutter against closed lids, and her mouth opens and closes as she dreams of suckling.

► cover

· Pour in water, then cover with a lid or foil and bring to the boil.· Top with the spinach leaves and cover with a lid.· Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes.· Warm subtle browns and taupes are good for day. Cover the lid with one colour.

► flip

· Every now and then, everyone knows, folk flip their lid and take their holiday anyway.· Served in tubs, they're easy to consume. Flip the lid and down it in one, like an oyster.· He flipped the lid open and shut with his thumb.

► keep

· Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience.· He apparently hoped this would keep the lid on the operation.· All this will combine to keep the lid on prices.· Additionally, falling prices for key commodities, like copper, are keeping a lid on most manufacturing costs.· Again, she had kept the lid securely shut on her jewel box.· Unlike Anthony, Geoffrey could keep a lid on his temper.· In the meantime, Father Glynn hoped that Jim Maier could keep a lid on the place.

► lift

· We lifted the lid and placed it gently on the floor.· He lifted the lid and the box was empty.· Trying by cupping his hand over the clasps to avoid the penetrating clicks of opening, George lifted the lid.· Obliging, he lifted the lid and stared with spontaneous admiration at the dozen roses.· The silence as she lifts the lid is almost tangible.· One day she lifted the lid and out flew plagues innumerable, sorrow and mischief for mankind.· Only when evening comes does she lift the lid a chink and peer out, checking whether darkness has yet come.· A bold artist and rugged individualist, Jones loves to lift the lid on the id.

► open

· Mrs. Bidwell, meanwhile, had thrown open the lid of the laundry-basket.· You open the lid by grasping a handle shaped like a burned match.· On the screen a woman nonchalantly opens the lid of a washing machine and out leaps one of the Things.· He opened up the lid of what must have been a fish tank holding their live catch.· When night does fall, she opens the lid and stretches out her two front pairs of legs.· Four minutes past two ... I open the lid and reveal a discouraging mass of loose papers.· Then, on second thoughts, she opened the lid just the tiniest fraction so that the creature could breathe.

► put

· Alan and I put the lid on the coffin and screwed it down.· If it passes, the measure would be the first time that an Arizona community has put a lid on building permits.· Some one's put all the wrong lids on.· We fill that up with water and put a wooden lid on it to keep the dust out.· His new responsibilities have put the lid on this.· He had left the Phillips screwdriver in the spare room after we'd put the lid on.· He put the lid on the pan and picked up his wine glass and drank before saying anything else.· If your microscope is built from a box with a transparent lid, the drop can be put directly on to the lid.

► raise

· He raised the lid of the first compartment and stared down in disbelief.· I raised the lid with my foot.

► remove

· Take the frozen water bottle, remove the lid, invert and rest on the compost towards the centre of the plants.· Reduce pressure by placing cooker under cold running water. Remove lid.· It is advisable to place the cage in a deep box before removing the lid.· To eat, remove the lid and scoop out the flesh, leaving the skin.· If you can't see through the glass because of condensation, remove the lid for a few days.· She almost shrieked when he removed the lid.

► replace

· He then replaced the three lids correctly according to size.· Open cooker and add olives. Replace lid, lock in place and bring to high pressure for 3 minutes.· Moisten the compost with water and replace the lid.· If not quite cooked, add a tablespoon of water, stir, then replace the lid and cook a little longer.· When he had replaced the lid on the last compartment he slid the box back into place and locked it.· Romanov proceeded to replace the lid on the airtight box, before pushing it back securely in place and locking it.· In Home Corner areas, replacing lids, using cups with saucers or hanging them on hooks provided.· This is built into a special housing to fit the filter box, often on or replacing the lid.

► screw

· She screwed the lid back on to the bottle and replaced it back in the cabinet.

► slam

· Dropping her soap-bag on top of the folded clothes, she slammed the case lid down and ferociously snapped the fastenings.· He threw the last items into his suitcase and slammed the lid down and locked it.· He unlocked the boot, scrambled in, and slammed the lid on himself.· Terror jolted through me, and I pushed the book back into the polished box, and slammed its lid shut.· All catch sight of each other and slam down lids.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► keep a/the lid on something

A flurry of fists and boots followed as local referee Ignacio Silva struggled to keep the lid on.
Additionally, falling prices for key commodities, like copper, are keeping a lid on most manufacturing costs.
All this will combine to keep the lid on prices.
He apparently hoped this would keep the lid on the operation.
In the meantime, Father Glynn hoped that Jim Maier could keep a lid on the place.
Support the possibility of keeping a lid on tax increases.
Unlike Anthony, Geoffrey could keep a lid on his temper.
Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience.

► put a/the lid on something

Alan and I put the lid on the coffin and screwed it down.
He had left the Phillips screwdriver in the spare room after we'd put the lid on.
He put the lid on the pan and picked up his wine glass and drank before saying anything else.
His new responsibilities have put the lid on this.
If it passes, the measure would be the first time that an Arizona community has put a lid on building permits.

► take the lid off something

Significantly others have reacted with ambivalence: That exercise on support really took the lid off things in our school.
Tilda, unabashed, was out in the pantry, helping the ward orderlies take the lids off the supper trays.

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► blow the lid off something

Her book has blown the lid off the Reagan years.
You gave instructions that I would be the one to blow the lid off.

► flip your lid

Every now and then, everyone knows, folk flip their lid and take their holiday anyway.

单词	lid
释义	lidlid /lɪd/ ●●● S3 noun Entry menu MENU FOR lidlid1 cover2 eye3 keep a/the lid on something4 put a/the lid on something5 take the lid off something Word Origin WORD ORIGINlid Origin: Old English hlid Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a saucepan lid Annie, do you know where the lid for the garbage can is? Sam lifted the lid of his desk and took out a calculator. Where's the lid for this jar? EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He undid the three locks and swung back the lid. His eyes brimmed and his lids went red. Rather, Sanders said, police officers use the curfew to help keep a lid on crime in troubled areas. Replace lid and shake well, then mix in the chives. Though requiring no cable, the third model still had 10 radio-controlled movements for eyes, lids and hands. Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience. When my father threw in the first handful of dirt, I heard the pebbles dance on the coffin lid. You can often see the eyes move under the lids. Thesaurus THESAURUS► cover something that is put on or over something else to protect it, for example a piece of metal, plastic, or glass: · a manhole cover· the cover that goes over the barbecue ► covering a layer of something, or a sheet of something, that covers something else: · There was light covering of snow on the ground.· The hard shell acts as a protective covering.· the cloth coverings on the altar ► lid a cover for a container such as a pan or a box: · the lid of the box· a saucepan lid ► top/cap the thing that you put on top of a bottle, tube, or pen, in order to prevent the liquid or other things inside from coming out: · I can’t find the cap for the pen.· Put the top back on the milk!· the cap that goes on the toothpaste ► cork the top part that you put on top of a bottle of wine: · Can you take off the cork for me? ► wrapping (also wrap especially American English) a sheet of paper, plastic etc that is put around something in order to cover or protect it: · John tore the wrapping off his presents.· The lamp was still in its wrapping. ► wrapper a piece of paper or plastic that is put around something you buy, especially a small object: · Put the candy wrappers in your pocket.· He took the drinking straw out of its wrapper. Longman Language Activatorsomething that is used to cover something else► cover a piece of paper, plastic, cloth etc that is used to cover something: · It's a good idea to buy a cover for your computer keyboard.· She took the card out of its plastic cover.record/book/CD etc cover: · There were old record covers scattered all over the floor.covers (=the sheets, blankets etc on a bed): · Patrick threw back the covers and hopped out of bed. ► covering something that is used to cover a large flat area, especially in order to protect it from damage, dirt etc: · The insect's shell gives it a tough protective covering.· The prison cells have no electricity and no floor coverings. ► lid a flat part that fits on top of a container, a pan, a box etc in order to close it: · a saucepan lid· Annie, do you know where the lid for the garbage can is?lid of: · Sam lifted the lid of his desk and took out a calculator. ► top/cap a thing that fits on the top of a bottle, pen, or narrow container, that you press on or turn in order to close it: · Why don't you ever put the top back on the toothpaste?· I can't get the top off this bottle.· Remove the gas cap by turning it twice to the left and then back to the right. ► wrapper a piece of paper, or very thin plastic or metal, that covers food, chocolate etc when you buy it: · chewing-gum wrappers· The empty stadium was littered with burger wrappers and empty cans. ► wrapping cloth, paper, or plastic that is wrapped around something to protect it: · He undid the ribbons and tore at the paper wrapping.· Torn Christmas wrapping littered the floor. to close a container► shut/close to close a container, such as a box, case, or bottle: · As the teacher appeared, Matt shut the box quickly.· Russell shut his briefcase with a snap, and the meeting was over.· Put lids on all the jars and close them tightly. ► put the lid on to shut a container such as a bottle or box by putting a lid onto it: · Put the lid on the cookie jar when you've finished with it!· If you leave cooked food in a pan, you should always put the lid on. ► screw on to shut a container such as a bottle by putting the lid on and turning it round and round until it cannot be turned any more: screw on something: · I screwed on the top of the bottle as tightly as I could.screw something back on: · The fuel tank cap hadn't been screwed back on properly, and it came off when I drove away.screw something on: · She screwed the lid of the jar on again. WORD SETS► DAILY LIFE AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► dustbin/saucepan etc lid the name on the coffin lid COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► closed · Behind her closed lids, a kaleidoscope of flashing colours whirled giddily.· Snuggling into Patrick, she closed her eyes and let the memories drift in front of her closed lids.· Why then were tears burning against her closed lids?· Seconds later, it seemed, some one was shining a very bright, warm light against her closed lids.· Behind his closed lids, light flickered orange, pink and then black. ► heavy · We gaze at one another despite the effort of heavy lids, our nodding heads, until the lull of sleep defeats.· Her heavy lids lifted and she stared at him, bewildered, stunned by her own inexplicable reaction. NOUN► coffin · Helen remembered the posy of flowers from the garden that she had tried to fix to the coffin lid with sellotape.· When my father threw in the first handful of dirt, I heard the pebbles dance on the coffin lid.· As the drumming built to a crescendo, the coffin lid snapped open, scattering coins into the dust.· Some of them dabbed their eyes with handkerchiefs, others stared very seriously at the coffin lid.· The sound was as final as the closing of a coffin lid. ► dustbin · Next morning the din from the dustbin lids had hardly subsided when the grim realization drove into my brain.· Melissa heard the sounds of a dustbin lid being replaced and the running of a tap as Eleanor washed her hands.· We had been wakened as on my first morning by the hideous 6 a.m. clattering of dustbin lids. VERB► blow · You gave instructions that I would be the one to blow the lid off. ► close · As I closed the lid he screwed his knuckles into his eyes and his body shook.· I closed the lid, snapping the locks, and stood the case against the wall.· I closed the lid and turned the key in the lock.· The old man's eyes were closed, the thin lids veined, mauve leaf patterns on the milky white.· Her eyes flutter against closed lids, and her mouth opens and closes as she dreams of suckling. ► cover · Pour in water, then cover with a lid or foil and bring to the boil.· Top with the spinach leaves and cover with a lid.· Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes.· Warm subtle browns and taupes are good for day. Cover the lid with one colour. ► flip · Every now and then, everyone knows, folk flip their lid and take their holiday anyway.· Served in tubs, they're easy to consume. Flip the lid and down it in one, like an oyster.· He flipped the lid open and shut with his thumb. ► keep · Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience.· He apparently hoped this would keep the lid on the operation.· All this will combine to keep the lid on prices.· Additionally, falling prices for key commodities, like copper, are keeping a lid on most manufacturing costs.· Again, she had kept the lid securely shut on her jewel box.· Unlike Anthony, Geoffrey could keep a lid on his temper.· In the meantime, Father Glynn hoped that Jim Maier could keep a lid on the place. ► lift · We lifted the lid and placed it gently on the floor.· He lifted the lid and the box was empty.· Trying by cupping his hand over the clasps to avoid the penetrating clicks of opening, George lifted the lid.· Obliging, he lifted the lid and stared with spontaneous admiration at the dozen roses.· The silence as she lifts the lid is almost tangible.· One day she lifted the lid and out flew plagues innumerable, sorrow and mischief for mankind.· Only when evening comes does she lift the lid a chink and peer out, checking whether darkness has yet come.· A bold artist and rugged individualist, Jones loves to lift the lid on the id. ► open · Mrs. Bidwell, meanwhile, had thrown open the lid of the laundry-basket.· You open the lid by grasping a handle shaped like a burned match.· On the screen a woman nonchalantly opens the lid of a washing machine and out leaps one of the Things.· He opened up the lid of what must have been a fish tank holding their live catch.· When night does fall, she opens the lid and stretches out her two front pairs of legs.· Four minutes past two ... I open the lid and reveal a discouraging mass of loose papers.· Then, on second thoughts, she opened the lid just the tiniest fraction so that the creature could breathe. ► put · Alan and I put the lid on the coffin and screwed it down.· If it passes, the measure would be the first time that an Arizona community has put a lid on building permits.· Some one's put all the wrong lids on.· We fill that up with water and put a wooden lid on it to keep the dust out.· His new responsibilities have put the lid on this.· He had left the Phillips screwdriver in the spare room after we'd put the lid on.· He put the lid on the pan and picked up his wine glass and drank before saying anything else.· If your microscope is built from a box with a transparent lid, the drop can be put directly on to the lid. ► raise · He raised the lid of the first compartment and stared down in disbelief.· I raised the lid with my foot. ► remove · Take the frozen water bottle, remove the lid, invert and rest on the compost towards the centre of the plants.· Reduce pressure by placing cooker under cold running water. Remove lid.· It is advisable to place the cage in a deep box before removing the lid.· To eat, remove the lid and scoop out the flesh, leaving the skin.· If you can't see through the glass because of condensation, remove the lid for a few days.· She almost shrieked when he removed the lid. ► replace · He then replaced the three lids correctly according to size.· Open cooker and add olives. Replace lid, lock in place and bring to high pressure for 3 minutes.· Moisten the compost with water and replace the lid.· If not quite cooked, add a tablespoon of water, stir, then replace the lid and cook a little longer.· When he had replaced the lid on the last compartment he slid the box back into place and locked it.· Romanov proceeded to replace the lid on the airtight box, before pushing it back securely in place and locking it.· In Home Corner areas, replacing lids, using cups with saucers or hanging them on hooks provided.· This is built into a special housing to fit the filter box, often on or replacing the lid. ► screw · She screwed the lid back on to the bottle and replaced it back in the cabinet. ► slam · Dropping her soap-bag on top of the folded clothes, she slammed the case lid down and ferociously snapped the fastenings.· He threw the last items into his suitcase and slammed the lid down and locked it.· He unlocked the boot, scrambled in, and slammed the lid on himself.· Terror jolted through me, and I pushed the book back into the polished box, and slammed its lid shut.· All catch sight of each other and slam down lids. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► keep a/the lid on something A flurry of fists and boots followed as local referee Ignacio Silva struggled to keep the lid on. Additionally, falling prices for key commodities, like copper, are keeping a lid on most manufacturing costs. All this will combine to keep the lid on prices. He apparently hoped this would keep the lid on the operation. In the meantime, Father Glynn hoped that Jim Maier could keep a lid on the place. Support the possibility of keeping a lid on tax increases. Unlike Anthony, Geoffrey could keep a lid on his temper. Up with the lark and wanting to get out of town, I have to keep the lid on my impatience. ► put a/the lid on something Alan and I put the lid on the coffin and screwed it down. He had left the Phillips screwdriver in the spare room after we'd put the lid on. He put the lid on the pan and picked up his wine glass and drank before saying anything else. His new responsibilities have put the lid on this. If it passes, the measure would be the first time that an Arizona community has put a lid on building permits. ► take the lid off something Significantly others have reacted with ambivalence: That exercise on support really took the lid off things in our school. Tilda, unabashed, was out in the pantry, helping the ward orderlies take the lids off the supper trays. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► blow the lid off something Her book has blown the lid off the Reagan years. You gave instructions that I would be the one to blow the lid off. ► flip your lid Every now and then, everyone knows, folk flip their lid and take their holiday anyway. 1cover [countable] a cover for the open part of a pot, box, or other containerdustbin/saucepan etc lid the name on the coffin lidlid of He carefully lifted the lid of the box. → top1(4)2eye [countable] an eyelid3keep a/the lid on something to control a situation very carefully, especially so that it does not cause problems: keeping the lid on inflation Kline keeps a very tight lid on his private life.4put a/the lid on something informal to do something that finally stops something or ruins or ends someone’s plans or hopes: Let’s put a lid on all these rumours.5take the lid off something (also lift the lid on something) to let people know the true facts about a bad or shocking situation: a documentary that takes the lid off the world of organized crime
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